Protoganist's Sidekick Fights Back-Chapter 43: Secretive Big Brother

"I shall leave now."

Yue Mei hesitated, unwilling to accept this decision. However, Zhu Zhihao would likely persuade her.

Without further delay, Su Kang stepped out of the room.

Yue Mei's crimson eyes followed his retreating figure. Her delicate fingers curled into fists on her lap.

"Aunt, I don't want to drag them into this. It's dangerous... I don't want to harm them." Yue Mei whispered.

"Just a few more months," Zhu Zhihao replied with firm resolve.

"If we fail to uncover any clues about your condition, we will leave."

She paused before adding, "Even with Su Ting accompanying us, we can still evade their divinations. I will protect you both."

"Aunt..." Yue Mei wanted to protest, but the determination in her aunt's gaze silenced her.

Zhu Zhihao sighed. "I can sense your emotions. Don't worry—nothing will happen to them because of us."

Though Yue Mei usually carried an air of indifference, deep down, her shattered confidence and origins weighed heavily on her. She feared becoming a curse to those around her.

They hadn't revealed everything to Su Kang, but neither did Zhu Zhihao believe him to be naïve.

He had offered to help to earn their trust, yet his true intentions remained unclear.

---

Upon returning to Su Manor, Su Kang made his way to Su Ting's quarters.

Though still somewhat downcast, Su Ting brightened upon seeing his brother approach.

Putting on a cheerful front, he called out,

"Brother, come here! Look, I prepared these meals, but it was too much for me. Come and join me."

Su Kang sat beside him and started eating. He could tell that Su Ting had made this meal for someone special.

"Huh, missing her already?" he teased.

"No, I was just thinking about something else," Su Ting replied, quickly dismissing the question.

Su Kang's tone grew serious.

"Su Ting, it's time for a change. We've restricted you too much, and it has hindered your growth."

"But your luck is extraordinary—just by looking at your collection of treasures, anyone can see that you're blessed."

He leaned in slightly and spoke,

"But luck alone can't make a man worthy of what he desires."

Su Ting's eyes widened slightly.

"From now on, I will monitor and guide your training myself. I will forge your body and soul into that of a warrior."

"You want to pursue her? Then catch up with her cultivation first—without that, everything else is meaningless."

Su Ting's heart trembled.

He was only at the 5th level of Foundation Building, whereas she had already reached Pill Formation.

Although she appeared younger than him, he had no idea of her true age. He needed to catch up quickly.

After a moment, Su Ting clenched his fists and nodded.

"Yes... Brother, I understand."

"She will come back. I hope you will not cry tonight." Su Kang smirked as he stood to leave.

---

Later, Su Kang visited Bai Yunxi's courtyard. She had been immersed in cultivation for the past few days.

At her current pace, she would reach the peak of Qi Refining within six months.

"You are here." Bai Yunxi saw him as she finished her cultivation.

"Hmm, I missed you." He wrapped his arms around her waist as she approached.

"Then why didn't you come sooner?" she asked, narrowing her eyes.

"Forgive me, dear. Something important came up," he replied.

He then explained the situation with Yue Mei, though he withheld sensitive details. He had already sworn a heart demon oath not to reveal too much.

To her, the story sounded like a romantic tale of two lovers separated by status and fate.

Su Kang had deliberately framed it that way, leaving out the more dangerous aspects.

Lying beside him on the bed, Bai Yunxi listened intently, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"You mean... he fell for a mysterious girl at first sight?"

Her lips curved into a teasing smile.

"Your little brother is really similar to you."

Su Kang chuckled.

"Maybe... it's my father's fault. We've inherited his personality."

Bai Yunxi giggled softly.

After she fell asleep in his arms, Su Kang's thoughts drifted to Su Ting.

During the demon cultivators' attack on the Su family, Su Ting had been absent. That meant he was either with Yue Mei or somewhere else entirely.

At least his brother had avoided dying at the hands of demon cultivators.

"It seems Su Ting's fate is quite good. It will only improve further in the future," Su Kang thought.

---

The next day, Su Ting was ecstatic. Yue Mei had returned sooner than he had expected. His brother's words had proven true.

From a distance, Su Kang could already sense his brother's excitement. It was as if Su Ting had never been depressed at all.

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"Su Ting," she began in a low voice, "I... I came back."

"Miss Yue," Su Ting said, his voice thick with emotion. "I... I'm glad you returned."

"I'm... glad too," she whispered.

Her crimson eyes flickered with uncertainty — but there was a small, nervous smile on her lips.

Although relieved, he was also puzzled. He wanted to understand the real reasons behind her sudden departure—and just as sudden return.

---

As Yue Mei and Su Ting spoke, Su Kang was deeply engrossed in cultivation. He had been contemplating switching his Qi cultivation technique.

If he wanted to change his Qi cultivation technique, he would need to convert his refined Qi and core from scratch.

This process would take months or even years—depending on the difficulty of the technique and the cultivator's talent.

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That evening, after concluding his cultivation, Su Ting visited him with an unusually serious expression.

But before Su Kang could ask, a mischievous grin spread across his brother's face.

"Secretive elder brother, I heard a rumor..." Su Ting began, his tone deliberately grave.

"It seems now you have someone special in your life?"

Su Kang blinked, momentarily caught off guard, then chuckled. Finally, this rascal was acting like himself again.

"And according to my sources," Su Ting continued,

"She is quite the beauty—someone capable of captivating even your stoic heart. Perhaps it's time for a formal introduction?"

Shaking his head, Su Kang smirked. It was just like Su Ting to take something serious and turn it into a teasing matter.

"My dear brother," he replied, playing along,

"Your curiosity is admirable. But patience is a virtue. All will be revealed in due time."

Before Su Ting could bombard him with more questions, Su Kang swiftly left, heading toward Bai Yunxi's courtyard.

---

Su Ting debated following him. If Su Kang refused to answer, then maybe the young miss would.

Even if it made him seem shameless, he was determined to get answers.

Noticing his brother tailing him, Su Kang was amused.

"This brat... does he really think he can follow me without getting caught?"

Despite this, Su Kang didn't stop his brother. Instead, he waited until they reached her residence.

"This guy is absolutely shameless," he muttered.

"Does he really plan to trespass into his sister-in-law's residence like this?"

Only when they reached the gates did Su Kang suddenly activate an array formation, sealing the courtyard.

Their marriage was still a secret, but eventually, his close family would need to know.

He had planned to inform his parents first, but perhaps the time had come for that conversation.