MSBITRS Chapter 49

“Huh?”

“Ah, why do I suddenly feel so put off by this…?”

“Wow, this is so revealing… Isn’t this just one piece of fabric with two extra pieces attached? Wearing this outside would be scandalous!”

“This one is even more outrageous! It doesn’t even cover the most important parts! Fourth Senior Sister wears this for Fifth Senior Brother?”

“Wait, no… It looks like it’s meant to be worn as a set…”

Rustling sounds, soft giggles…

Since early morning, Jiu Jiu had been busy in her small building. By the time noon arrived, she finally stood at her doorway, her delicate hand pressing against the latch—but for some reason, she couldn’t bring herself to open it.

Just going out for a stroll!

Yes, just a quick stroll…

She let out a soft breath and slowly pulled open the wooden door. Her first step forward revealed a pair of blue embroidered cloth boots.

In that instant, the serene mountains and fields beneath the grand formation gained a splash of color.

A few gazes turned toward the sound—

Clang! A labor disciple fetching water for the alchemy room dropped his carrying pole.
Thud! Another disciple weeding the flowerbed lost grip of his hoe.
Crash! A young girl carrying bottles of elixirs sent her tray flying.

“Ahem!”

Jiu Jiu cleared her throat, clasped her hands behind her back, and took a step forward. Instinctively, she straightened her posture, lifting her chin as her gaze calmly swept across the area.

The male disciples quickly averted their eyes but couldn’t resist stealing a few glances. One young boy, new to the mountain, inexplicably blushed.

‘It’s not a big deal… Clothes are just clothes, aren’t they?

It’s not like I’m breaking any rules. This outfit covers more than my usual short skirt and blouse anyway.’

Jiu Jiu licked her lips, hesitated briefly, then made up her mind. With a flick of her wrist, she summoned the gourd she had nearly forgotten, which instantly expanded to a length of ten feet.

Her first instinct was to straddle it as usual, but then she remembered her current attire—a flowing, pale pink dress of some light and airy fabric. Sitting astride would be… awkward.

So instead, she gathered her skirts, gracefully crossed her feet, and sat sideways on the front of the gourd, taking off into the sky.

Just as she flew past Po Tian Peak, she spotted a short Daoist floating on a cloud, dark circles under his eyes, a book in his hands as he drifted along at a sluggish pace.

Jiu Jiu immediately halted her gourd, infused her voice with immortal power, and deliberately cleared her throat.

“Ahem! Ahem, ahem!”

Passing by, Jiu Wu glanced up, gave Jiu Jiu a polite smile, cupped his hands in greeting, and descended toward Po Tian Peak’s midsection.

Jiu Jiu froze for a moment, then rolled her eyes and continued on her way.

Meanwhile, within the formation, Jiu Wu suddenly turned his head.

“Did I just see… Little Junior Sister?”

“No, that can’t be right. She’s been wearing the same few outfits for centuries. There’s no way she’d suddenly change her style.”

“Must be my imagination.

Sigh… I’ve been losing too much lately. At least Senior Sister finally went into seclusion—I can finally recover some of my energy.”

With a deep sigh, Jiu Wu resumed reading The Thirty-Two Methods of Essence Cultivation and headed toward his small residence.

The moment he stepped inside, he caught the faint lingering scent of a celestial maiden and shuddered involuntarily.

A purely physical reaction. Absolutely nothing to do with fear!

His devotion to Fourth Senior Sister was as steadfast as gold—he held no fear for her whatsoever!

Recalling his recent valiant actions, Jiu Wu smiled to himself.

Ever since drinking his junior nephew Li Changshou’s Poison Dragon Wine, his waist had softened a little, but his confidence in front of his Senior Sister had only grown. His relationship with his Dao companion had also improved, and even the pursuit of immortality had become more lively and colorful.

Still… that guy tricked him last time. He couldn’t just let that slide.

Jiu Wu stroked his chin in thought.

Use his methods against him?

Develop a pill similar to that wine and lure him into a trap?

No… knowing that guy, he might endure it without embarrassment. Maybe I should get Xiao Jiu to help?

Jiujiu secretly observed Li Changshou’s reaction as she twirled in front of Xiao Ling’e, her skirt, and long hair fluttering gently, filling the room with a light, pleasant fragrance.

At the same time, Ling’e was also sneaking glances at her senior brother’s expression. When she saw him smiling and nodding in approval, she let out a small breath of relief.

At least he wasn’t completely dazzled.

Ling’e chuckled and said, “Of course you can! You’re always beautiful, Master-Aunt, but now you’re even more radiant. I don’t think I’d dare fly alongside you anymore!”

Jiujiu playfully winked at Li Changshou. “Xiao Changshou, what do you think…?”

“You look great,” Li Changshou said with a nod of approval.

When close female friends—such as these two, his junior sister and master-aunt—dress up in new outfits or put on a new piece of jewelry, eagerly seeking compliments, a gentleman with good manners shouldn’t be stingy with his praise.

However, recalling the potential misunderstanding from yesterday…

Li Changshou added, “It’s just a bit surprising at first, not something I’m used to seeing.”

“Oh…”

Jiujiu looked down at the outfit she had carefully picked out, her expression showing a hint of disappointment.

Ling’e sighed inwardly.

Senior Brother is still the same…

Someone like him, who wants to keep all karma at bay, is truly difficult to get close to.

Such a hassle.

Ling’e quickly flashed a warm smile, leaned in, and whispered in Jiujiu’s ear, “Is this your first time dressing like this?”

Jiujiu immediately nodded. “Mhm! I just wanted to change up my style a bit, that’s all.”