Protoganist's Sidekick Fights Back-Chapter 45: Yunxi & Mei

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The morning sunlight spilled through the window, casting a warm glow over the room.

Bai Yunxi slowly opened her eyes, her body feeling light and refreshed. A subtle warmth pulsed within her dantian, her Qi flowing smoother than ever before.

She sat up, brushing her hair behind her ear, her delicate fingers resting lightly on lower abdomen.

"So... this is the effect of Qi harmonization." She murmured, a trace of wonder in her soft voice.

Her control over her Qi increased. Even the lingering fatigue from recent cultivation sessions had completely vanished.

Su Kang stirred beside her, his sharp eyes flickering open. His mind felt more sharper than usual.

"It seems effect of her physique increased because of this technique." He thought.

Bai Yunxi glanced at him, her cheeks flushing faintly.

"How are you feeling?" His voice was calm.

"I feel... better," she admitted softly. "My Qi... it's flowing much smoother than before."

Su Kang's heart relaxed, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"It seems the technique worked... even if it was only the first step."

Bai Yunxi lowered her eyes, her fingers lightly brushing against her wrist.

"It's gentle... but I can tell there's some improvement in my foundation."

Su Kang reached out, intertwining his fingers with hers.

"With this, you should be able to reach Foundation building realm way faster than before."

A soft smile bloomed on her lips as she thought of her mother — imagining the day she could finally stand before her as a Foundation Building cultivator.

Heartfire Symphony of Twin Souls was dual cultivation technique harmonizing Qi and soul energy between partners.

Fate had mentioned its true potential would only reveal itself at higher realms, but Su Kang was already satisfied with the present effects.

His Qi had subtly circulated through her meridians during their practice, refining her foundation and purifying her Qi.

Though the changes were small, they laid a steady path toward future breakthroughs.

Su Kang rose from the bed, gathering her soft body into his arms.

"Let's wash up. We need to cultivate even more diligently."

With those words, they made their way toward the hot springs.

....

Over the following days, the Su Manor settled into a familiar tranquility. The soft rustle of bamboo leaves mingled with the delicate fragrance of jasmine, carrying a sense of quiet harmony through the air.

In one of the guest halls, Zhu Zhihao sat with composed elegance on a silk cushion.

Her crimson robes draped around her like flowing flames, while her violet eyes shimmered with quiet authority.

When Su Ting entered, the usual spark of mischief in his gaze dimmed, replaced by rare solemnity.

He bowed respectfully, hands clasped.

"Junior Su Ting greets Senior Zhu. It's an honor to meet you."

Zhu Zhihao's voice was smooth, carrying a melodic calmness that seemed to ease the very air around her.

"The honor is mine, Young Master Su. Mei'er speaks highly of you."

Her gaze flicked briefly to Yue Mei, who stood silently at the entrance, her crimson eyes downcast.

"Sit."

Su Ting followed her gesture, lowering himself onto the cushion across from her.

He kept his back straight, trying to mask the unease simmering beneath his calm facade.

"So this is Yue Mei's aunt... no wonder she's so terrifying." Su Ting mind raced.

Zhu Zhihao's eyes lingered on him for a long moment, as if seeing far beyond his surface.

"Mei'er carries a burden ... and now, it seems you've become entangled in that destiny as well."

Her voice was neither accusing nor approving — simply stating a truth.

Yue Mei's fingers curled at her sides before she stepped forward, her voice soft but steady.

"Su Ting... there's something you deserve to know about me."

She had made her decision alongside her aunt. If he chose to walk away after learning the truth—she would accept it without resentment.

....

A few days later, the morning sun cast long shadows over the Su Manor's training grounds.

Two figures clashed beneath its blazing light — Su Kang and Su Ting. Their bodies blurred as they exchanged blows, neither using inner Qi nor techniques, only the raw strength of their flesh.

Su Kang's strikes were precise, each movement pushing Su Ting further to his limits. Despite his lower cultivation, Su Ting gritted his teeth and fought back with surprising ferocity.

Sweat soaked his clothes, but his eyes burned with stubborn determination.

"Faster!" Su Kang barked, his voice sharp. "You want to protect someone? Then push beyond your limits!"

Su Ting's muscles screamed in protest, but the thought of Yue Mei's burden weighed heavier on his heart than any exhaustion.

Su Kang watched the flicker of defiance in his brother's eyes, a trace of satisfaction hidden beneath his stern expression.

But kindness alone wouldn't light the fire Su Ting needed.

He suddenly swept out with a kick, sending Su Ting crashing to the dirt.

"Focus on your instinct and will power, brother..." Su Kang's voice lowered.

"Otherwise you would be defeated not by strength but by cruelty."

Su Ting's eyes sharpened, a spark of anger flickering within them. He pushed himself up without hesitation, launching back into the fight with newfound determination.

...

By evening, the air had cooled, carrying the sweet scent of night-blooming jasmine.

Su Ting practically dragged Yue Mei through the winding paths toward Bai Yunxi's courtyard, ignoring her half-hearted protests.

Yue Mei's steps faltered, uncertainty clouding her crimson eyes. She clutched the edge of her sleeves tightly, her heart tangled in worry.

Oblivious to her worries, Su Ting pushed open the gate.

"Miss Bai! We've come to visit!"

Bai Yunxi emerged from her residence, her green robe flowing gently around her figure.

Bai Yunxi's eyes curved slightly, offering a welcoming smile without forcing warmth.

"You're here," she said softly, her voice carrying neither condescension nor excessive enthusiasm.

Yue Mei hesitated before bowing respectfully.

"Thank you for having us."

Her voice was steady, but the slight tremble in her fingers betrayed her unease.

Bai Yunxi's gaze flickered, noticing the small gesture. She gestured towards the stone table set with a pot of tea and delicate pastries.

"Come, have some tea."

Su Ting trotted forward and plopped into a seat without hesitation, already reaching for a pastry. Yue Mei, however, lingered on the spot — her posture stiff, shoulders drawn tight.

Bai Yunxi's hand brushed lightly against Yue Mei's sleeve.

"You don't need to stand like a guest," she said in a calm tone.

"It's just tea."

Yue Mei allowed herself to be guided to the table, lowering herself onto the stone bench. Her eyes remained fixed on the carved patterns of the teacups.

Bai Yunxi smiled faintly as she poured tea for everyone. She set a cup before Yue Mei, her fingers steady.

"This blend helps calm the mind. You should try it."

Yue Mei took the cup carefully, its warmth soaking into her cold palms.

"Thank you..." She murmured.

Bai Yunxi's eyes remained steady.

"So, Yue Mei... what do you like to do in your free time?" A playful glint flickered in her gaze.

"Aside from running for your life, of course."

Yue Mei's breath caught. For a moment, she was at a loss for words.

"I... don't know. I never had time for such things." Her voice was barely audible.

"That's also fine." Bai Yunxi's said.

"Few cultivators care for such things in the early stages... hobbies come later, when life stretches long enough to need distractions."

Yue Mei's gaze flickered, uncertain how to respond. She had never thought about hobbies — never had the luxury to. The idea of choosing what to enjoy felt foreign, almost laughable.

Bai Yunxi seemed to sense her thoughts. She didn't push.

"Maybe one day you'll find something you enjoy — if you need to."

Su Ting grinned around a mouthful of pastry, breaking the brief silence.

"Don't worry, sister Bai isn't trying to turn you into some tea-sipping noble lady."

Yue Mei's lips twitched before she caught herself, quickly lowering her head again.

Bai Yunxi shot Su Ting a faintly amused glance but said nothing.

The evening stretched on, the conversation drifting toward small, harmless topics to differences between Jiang State and the Xuantian empire.

No one asked for things she wasn't ready to share.

By the time the moon hung high in the sky, the cold knot in her chest had loosened — if only a little.

As she sat beneath the moonlit sky, cradling the now-empty teacup in her hands, a flicker of something unfamiliar stirred within her chest.

"Thank you Miss Yue. Your stories have improved my understanding of the world." Bai Yunxi gently spoke.

"If you don't mind, can you share such information with me over tea?" She asked with a smile.

For a moment, silence lingered — as if Yue Mei weighed the simple request against the walls she'd built around herself.

"...I don't mind."

"Sister in law is really awesome." Su Ting thought in his mind after watching this scene.