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Yue Qingyuan is truly a wet dog. He was chased away by Mama after the word 'sorry' left his mouth.
Yingying only watched it from afar. Even though the man sacrificed himself to a thousand arrows just to meet Shen Qingqiu, which was clearly a trap to kill him.
She must quickly fix this toxic relationship.
Tired of Yue Qingyuan's visits, Shen Jiu had a headache. He was weary of the constant empty apologies.
"Mama..." Yingying called, walking closer. She then hugged Shen Jiu's body tightly.
"What is it, dear?" Shen Jiu asked curiously.
"Yingying just wants to hug Mama." She answered innocently.
"You always hug me whenever you want." Shen Jiu gently stroked the top of his daughter's head.
Shen Jiu knew that Yingying was currently trying to comfort him after the argument with Yue Qingyuan. So he just let her, as there was nothing wrong with a hug from his daughter.
Yingying smiled happily. The hug was so warm. If only she had realized back then that there was no hug as warm as Mama's, she wouldn't have let go.
•••
That day, Shen Yingying was training Miao Yuan. She taught him to scratch people who were mean to Mama. She also said that Miao Yuan could scratch Bai Zhan disciples if they came to the peak looking for trouble.
Miao Yuan only watched the little girl's chatter. He paid attention to every word she uttered, until one statement made Miao Yuan's pupils narrow.
"Miao Yuan, I have a mission to fix the relationship between Mama and Yue Qingyuan. They are like oil and water, unable to mix. Yue Qingyuan clearly has a reason why he wouldn't say anything. But he was willing to die by a thousand arrows, which was actually just a trap set by that hybrid bastard." Shen Yingying said, stroking Miao Yuan's fur.
Wait wait... Are you... a Transmigrator too???!
Meoww!!
"And finally, that bastard gave the Xuan Shu shard to Mama. So before that bastard comes to the sect, I'm going to fix that relationship!" Shen Yingying exclaimed confidently, "Or I'll just kill that bastard. That's a better way."
Miao Yuan immediately screamed and meowed loudly.
No way, she is Ning Yingying, ah no, the real Shen Yingying. She was reborn and only to kill Luo Binghe!!
Shen Yingying, seeing the cat excited, immediately nodded.
"Miao Yuan understands, right? In any case, we have to eliminate all risks that could hurt Mama." She said seriously, which made Miao Yuan shiver.
No! No! Now I know the reason she is so bitter. Arrrghhh!!!
"Oh, Miao Yuan, I know you agree, haha!" Shen Yingying chuckled.
Shen Jiu, who had just entered, could immediately hear the cat meowing loudly.
"Ying'er, what are you doing to Miao Yuan?" Shen Jiu asked curiously, because the cat was not usually meowing that loudly.
Hearing Shen Qingqiu's voice, Miao Yuan immediately ran towards him and complained. He meowed loudly while pointing towards Shen Yingying.
Your daughter is planning a murder!! This is crazy but it must be stopped!!
"I'm not doing anything, Mama, I'm just telling a story." Yingying replied innocently.
Shen Jiu then sat down opposite Yingying. He then stroked his cat, which was still meowing loudly.
"Ying'er listen, for the next few days I will be going on a mission with Liu Qingge. So for those few days you will be entrusted to someone."
"With who?" Yingying asked curiously, because that meant she would not be staying at Qing Jing for a while.
"Hah..." Shen Jiu sighed heavily, "With the Sect Leader. You will stay with him."
Shen Yingying could not believe her plan would proceed so quickly like this.
"Really? Are you sure, Mama?"
"Yes, considering there is no one else suitable." Shen Jiu said after thinking about many risks with other peak lords. Although he could send Yingying to Xian Shu, Qi Qingqi would clearly dress Yingying up with dozens of clothes like a doll. "So pack your things, because tomorrow morning I will leave."
Shen Yingying was happy that she could carry out her plan. But Yingying needed a little drama here.
"Mama doesn't want to bring Yingying?" Yingying asked, pretending to be sad, she even made a crying effect with her trembling lips.
"No, this mission is dangerous because it is a extermination mission."
"No... If it's dangerous, then you shouldn't go..."
"Yingying..."
"Don't go, Yingying doesn't want Mama to get hurt..." Shen Yingying was full of drama, with tears starting to fall.
Shen Jiu gently reached for his daughter and sat her on his lap. His hands moved slowly to stroke the small body that was crying.
"It's just a regular mission. Ying'er doesn't need to worry. Everything will be fine."
•••
The next day, early in the morning, the Shen family was at Qiong Ding. Yingying was ready with several qiankun bags containing clothes, snacks, and her equipment. Miao Yuan was ready with a bag placed on his back, the contents of which were none other than dried meat and, of course, catnip.
Shen Jiu looked at Yue Qingyuan, who smiled welcoming them.
"Good morning Qingqiu-shidi, Xiao-Shen, and Miao Yuan."
"Morning Yue-shibo." Yingying greeted.
"Then I entrust them to you. My disciple will come periodically to check on Yingying to make sure she is fine, and he will also feed Miao Yuan." Shen Jiu explained, "Therefore, I must not see my daughter scratched even in the slightest."
"Of course, Qingqiu-shidi, Xiao-Shen will be safe with me." Yue Qingyuan said, assuring his Shidi not to worry.
Shen Jiu then knelt down towards Yingying. He gave a warm hug to the small body, because this was the first time he had been separated from her after a full adoption.
"I will be back in 5-7 days at the fastest. So, Yingying, be a good girl." Shen Jiu's gentle voice made Yingying realize that even if only for a short time, she felt like she would be very far from the man she called Mama.
Yingying nodded and hugged Shen Jiu tightly, "Yingying will miss Mama."
"Mama will miss Yingying too."
Shen Jiu kissed his daughter's forehead as a farewell. He then got up and left with his sword, leaving Yingying still silent.
Miao Yuan did not know, separating from Shen Qingqiu felt so difficult. He felt his bond was now moving away.
Yue Qingyuan watched Xiao Jiu leave. He entrusted his daughter and her cat to him. Therefore, he must be able to take care of both of them until Shen Jiu returns.
"Xiao-Shen and Miao Yuan, let's go inside." Yue Qingyuan invited.
Shen Yingying and Miao Yuan then followed the Sect Leader. They would be staying at the Sect Leader's residence for the next few days, and during that time Yingying would uncover what kind of secret Mama and Yue Qingyuan held.