Shen Qingyi stopped when she heard the voice, only after the two approached within three meters of her did she “see” their outlines in her spiritual sense.
At first glance, she almost thought they were some two-meter-tall monsters with two feet and four hands.
Fortunately, she had heard their conversation earlier and knew it was a man and a woman, with the woman riding on the man’s shoulders.
Turning slightly, Shen Qingyi asked, “Who are you?”
Qiu Zimei had been about to answer when Qiu Ziling suddenly gave a “heave-ho” and jumped down from his shoulders, making him stumble.
Qiu Ziling moved right in front of Shen Qingyi, scrutinized her from left to right, and exclaimed, “Oh! She really is a great beauty! That face is so lovely!”
As she spoke, she reached her hand out to Shen Qingyi, intending to shake her hand and support her a bit—after all, in her eyes, Shen Qingyi was blind!
But Shen Qingyi reacted immediately.
The moment Qiu Ziling reached out, she thought she was trying to take advantage of her like Su Qiulian.
Without hesitation, she brought her cane down.
“You pervert, again!”
“Thud!”
A crisp sound came from Qiu Ziling’s head, and she collapsed on the spot, still holding her hand out as she fell.
“Junior Sister!”
The last thing she heard was Qiu Zimei’s anxious shout as Qiu Ziling’s vision went black and she lost consciousness.
Gou Lian:
“……”
When Qiu Ziling woke up, the first thing she heard was the voice of a strange old man, followed by Qiu Zimei talking with him.
But when she opened her eyes, what she saw was a face with eyes covered in a cloth band, cold yet worried, eyebrows furrowed as it turned toward her.
At that moment, the beauty’s hand was pressed to her head, gently stroking her.
Every now and then, a mysterious warmth flowed from the palm into her.
Healing Art?
That was the second thing that popped into Qiu Ziling’s mind.
As for the first…
Whatever bad thought it was, she must never say it out loud!
Feeling the head under her palm moving, Shen Qingyi’s worry immediately dissipated.
“Ah! You’re finally awake! I’m sorry! I thought you were a pervert just now. I’m really sorry!”
Shen Qingyi put her palms together to apologize to Qiu Ziling.
She thought Qiu Ziling would scold her right away, but instead, Qiu Ziling grabbed her clasped hands and said:
“Ahaha! It’s fine, it’s fine! Being tapped by a beauty—I’m not losing out at all!”
But this left Shen Qingyi a bit troubled.
“R-Really, you’re fine?”
she asked.
“Really! To be honest, I’m a disciple of Qin Shui Sword Sect, a cultivator! How could I be knocked out by just one hit from you? I just fell asleep from exhaustion earlier! See, now I’m wide awake and energetic, nothing wrong at all!”
As she spoke, Qiu Ziling knocked on her own head, producing a “thud-thud-thud” sound, as if proving she was unhurt.
“That—that’s good! If you ever feel unwell, come see me. I can treat you for free!”
Shen Qingyi really thought something was wrong with Qiu Ziling.
Who else’s head would make such a clear “thud” when tapped?
So crisp, as if her head were empty inside.
“Of course, of course. My name is Qiu Ziling. May I ask for your name, miss?”
Qiu Ziling replied with a smile.
“I’m Shen Qingyi. The ‘Qing’ of ‘lightness,’ and the ‘Yi’ of ‘clothing.’”
“Oh~ Qingyi… What a lovely name!”
“Ahaha, thank you…”
Shen Qingyi felt like the conversation was getting awkward, and this person was still holding onto her hand.
Since she’d already apologized and offered compensation, shouldn’t the other let go by now?
Who keeps holding someone’s hand and rubbing it like that?
Oh, wait, there is someone!
The last time was Su Qiulian, that wicked woman!
But this one was supposedly a disciple of the Qin Shui Sword Sect.
Earlier, she’d overheard Qiu Zimei and the Town Chief talking about coming to hunt down an Evil Cultivator, so that shouldn’t be a lie.
Why did the person in front of her still act like a pervert?
Was she destined to be bullied by women?
Perhaps sensing Shen Qingyi’s discomfort, Qiu Ziling reluctantly let go of her hand—though Shen Qingyi’s little fox glaring fiercely from her arms was also part of the reason.
Even after letting go, Qiu Ziling was still savoring the moment.
This beauty’s hand was really soft and delicate.
She wished she could keep holding it.
And she was so beautiful!
Plus, a blind girl—so pitiful and lovable.
She had to think of a way to become good sisters with her!
That was what she was thinking, but she didn’t notice that Qiu Zimei, having finished talking with the Town Chief, had come over.
He grabbed her arm and started to pull her away, saying as he walked, “Alright, Junior Sister, I’ve confirmed with the Town Chief. There’s been no sign of suspicious people in Hao Ren Town lately. We can go rest at the inn for now, and search the town again tomorrow!”
“Hey? Wait! I haven’t made friends yet! Let go of me!”
Qiu Ziling was dragged away.
At this moment, the Town Chief, his face kind and amiable, turned to Shen Qingyi.
“So, what brings Shen Immortal Doctor here?”
“Oh, I want to report a pervert to the authorities!”
“Oh? A pervert?”
Shen Qingyi was about to reply, but before she could, Qiu Ziling—who’d just been dragged away—suddenly rushed back in.
“A pervert?! No way! Looks like I must stay and protect Miss Shen! Please let me live with you!”
Qiu Ziling grabbed Shen Qingyi’s hand, speaking earnestly.
“Ah… ah?”
Shen Qingyi was dumbfounded.
Gou Lian finally couldn’t help it, letting out a yawn.
Startled, Qiu Ziling immediately let go.
Clearing her throat, she said solemnly, “To tell the truth, my bro—my brother and I are here in Hao Ren Town chasing down a fugitive Evil Cultivator. Since Miss Shen says she wants to catch a pervert, I have every reason to suspect that this pervert is the Evil Cultivator we’re after. Therefore, I have to protect Miss Shen!”
Shen Qingyi was stunned again.
“T-There’s no need. I’ve already driven that pervert off. If she really were an Evil Cultivator, how could I still be alive?”
That was true.
As she saw it, Su Qiulian had only taken some liberties and hadn’t tried to kill her, so she probably wasn’t an Evil Cultivator—just a pervert!
“Well… alright!”
Qiu Ziling had barely finished scratching her head when Qiu Zimei dragged her away again.
Shen Qingyi didn’t stay much longer either.
After explaining everything to the Town Chief and getting his promise to apprehend the pervert, she left.
At noon, she listened to gossip at the teahouse, and in the afternoon, she did medical rounds in the town. The whole day passed like that.
When she returned home with Gou Lian in her arms, Shen Qingyi felt like her feet were about to fall off.
Just as she pushed open the door and prepared to collapse onto her bed, Su Qiulian’s voice, tinged with a hint of grievance, suddenly rang in her ear.
“How come, the moment I leave, Little Shen is holding hands with someone else?”
Shen Qingyi shuddered all over in fright, asking in disbelief, “Y-You haven’t left…?”
“Left? Little Shen made me jealous, I’m upset, why would I leave?”
Su Qiulian stepped out from behind the door, her fox-like eyes fixed unwaveringly on Shen Qingyi.
But Shen Qingyi couldn’t see her.
Right now, all she felt was irritation and she blurted out, “Jealous? You crazy pervert, what right do you have to be jealous?!”
With that, she grabbed her Blind Cane, about to strike Su Qiulian like she did with Qiu Ziling.
But Su Qiulian caught it easily with one hand.