A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother-Chapter 20: You Two Are the Real True Love

"Senior Brother Li, you’re finally out! I’ve been waiting for you for so long~"

Jiang Luoshui walked over enthusiastically, reaching out to affectionately link arms with Li Xuanxiao.

But Li Xuanxiao dodged her in a flash.

"Junior Sister Jiang? What do you need from me?"

Jiang Luoshui didn’t seem embarrassed at all. Instead, her smile grew even brighter.

"Do I need a reason to come see Senior Brother Li?"

To be fair, Jiang Luoshui was indeed beautiful.

Her delicate little face was as exquisite as a fine porcelain doll—smooth and flawless, as if a single touch would reveal its tender, silky softness.

Her refined features were arranged in perfect harmony—her brows arched like distant ink strokes, slightly curved, resembling two crescent moons.

Her large, bright eyes were clear and lively, full of charm, and beneath her high, delicate nose, her small lips were naturally rosy without any need for color.

She placed her hands behind her back, leaning forward slightly.

"Senior Brother Li~"

If it were anyone else, just this one coquettish call would be enough to make them hand over everything they owned.

Li Xuanxiao’s internal alarms blared. What is this little troublemaker up to now?

Could it be… she came to avenge Murong Mo?

Jiang Luoshui loved Murong Mo deeply.

After learning of his death, she was devastated.

Then, she started plotting revenge.

And as for her targets…

Su Wan, himself, or maybe someone else—it could be anyone.

These hopeless romantics can’t be understood with normal logic.

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In an instant, Li Xuanxiao imagined countless possibilities.

Jiang Luoshui’s cultivation was weaker than his, but who knew what kind of magical artifact she might have?

Still, that scenario seemed unlikely.

And at this distance, even if she had a magical artifact, she wouldn’t have enough time to activate it.

Unless… poison.

That’s it, poison!!

Li Xuanxiao narrowed his eyes, his expression growing serious as he held his breath.

Hidden within his wide sleeves, his hands moved subtly, cautiously, and without making a sound.

His fingers flicked nimbly, like a small, agile beast exploring its surroundings.

Finally, he retrieved a faintly glowing Poison Barrier Talisman from his sleeve.

At first glance, the talisman didn’t seem remarkable, but once activated, it could instantly form a short-lived yet incredibly strong defensive barrier within a three-foot radius around him.

This barrier was specifically designed to counter poisonous gases, effectively blocking out any deadly toxins and giving him precious time and a safe space to react.

"Junior Sister, what exactly do you want?" Li Xuanxiao asked, his tone growing heavier.

"It’s nothing, I just wanted to chat with you."

"Chat?"

So she’s planning to attack me in the middle of a conversation?

Li Xuanxiao took half a step back.

"I just wanted to have a meal with Senior Brother Li." Jiang Luoshui blinked her beautiful eyes.

So she’s planning to poison me during the meal to avenge Murong Mo!!

Li Xuanxiao silently took another step back.

"The snake’s fangs, the wasp’s sting—"

"Neither is as venomous as a woman’s heart."

"Senior Brother Li, now that Senior Brother Murong is gone, I don’t even have anyone to talk to anymore."

So… does she want me to go join Murong Mo in the afterlife!?

Li Xuanxiao’s eyes widened like copper bells.

He was already in a state of full combat readiness, prepared to strike at any moment.

But then, Jiang Luoshui suddenly lowered her voice and asked, "Senior Brother Li, forgive me for asking, but… you and Senior Sister Su Wan…"

Li Xuanxiao’s thoughts: She suspects that Su Wan and I conspired to kill Murong Mo!?

To be fair, it wasn’t an unreasonable suspicion.

Jiang Luoshui had interfered in Murong Mo and Su Wan’s relationship.

From an outsider’s perspective, Li Xuanxiao stepping forward to defend Su Wan would seem like he had feelings for her, maybe even secretly protecting her.

So to punish Murong Mo, Su Wan and he joined forces to kill him…

The more Li Xuanxiao thought about it, the more convinced he became of what Jiang Luoshui was about to do.

"You and Senior Sister Su Wan… don’t have any special relationship, do you?"

Li Xuanxiao was momentarily stunned, but then he firmly answered,

"No!"

"I see~" Jiang Luoshui smiled lightly. "That puts my mind at ease. I thought you liked Senior Sister Su Wan."

(O_o)??

Jiang Luoshui’s smile turned sly. "That’s great then. After all, Senior Sister Su Wan told us you’ve always liked her. Looks like she misunderstood, huh? How ridiculous, I should go explain this properly.

Otherwise, it would cause Senior Brother Li unnecessary trouble, right? Actually, Senior Brother Li doesn’t like Senior Sister Su Wan at all, isn’t that right?

Oh dear, I have to tell everyone—Senior Sister Su Wan has been running around telling people that Senior Brother likes her.

She’s really full of herself, isn’t she? This must be so annoying for you, Senior Brother!"

Li Xuanxiao: …………

"Senior Brother Li, I’ll come find you another day. Since we’re all from the same sect, from now on, just call me Luoshui~ It sounds closer that way, no need to call me Junior Sister Jiang anymore~"

Before long, Jiang Luoshui happily left Silver Sword Peak.

Leaving Li Xuanxiao standing there, utterly bewildered.

Li Xuanxiao quickly analyzed the current situation.

It seemed Jiang Luoshui wasn’t here to avenge Murong Mo.

Or rather, she had already completely forgotten about Murong Mo.

The reason she came to see him today was because she suspected Su Wan had feelings for him...

So she came to seduce him.

Li Xuanxiao frowned deeply.

Su Wan liked Murong Mo.

Jiang Luoshui went after Murong Mo to spite Su Wan.

Now, suspecting that Su Wan liked him, Jiang Luoshui came after him… to spite Su Wan.

Wait… could it be that Jiang Luoshui actually has feelings for Su Wan!?

I think you’re the one who truly loves Su Wan!

Murong Mo and I were just part of your game?!

This world is insane!!

Li Xuanxiao decided to go back into seclusion for another half a month.

But clearly, this matter wasn’t over.

After returning, Jiang Luoshui went around spreading an exaggerated and twisted version of the story.

"That’s right! Senior Sister Su Wan was just deluding herself!"

"Exactly! She keeps clinging to Senior Brother Li and won’t let go."

"Yeah, Su Wan likes Senior Brother Li, but Senior Brother Li likes Junior Sister Luoshui."

"Oh! So that’s how it is."

"No wonder Senior Sister Su Wan looks at Jiang Luoshui like she’s some kind of eyesore."

"That’s jealousy for you!"

—These were the words of the bystanders.

Then there were the die-hard fans of both Jiang Luoshui and Su Wan.

"Li Xuanxiao, get out here!!"

"Li Xuanxiao, go to hell!"

"Li Xuanxiao isn’t even worthy of Junior Sister Luoshui!"

"Li Xuanxiao isn’t worthy of Senior Sister Su Wan either!!"

"Who the hell is this Li Xuanxiao? I want to challenge him one-on-one!"

"We’re all Mount Shushan disciples. Why does he get to have both of them? This is unfair."

"Let’s go, we’re finding Li Xuanxiao."

"If I see him, it’s over for him."

".........."

At this moment, over at Silver Sword Peak, Li Xuanxiao was utterly baffled.

I don’t get it.

I seriously don’t get it.

Where did things go wrong!?

Rumors outside had apparently escalated to the point where there were now versions claiming that he and Su Wan had a child—

And that he also had an illegitimate child with Jiang Luoshui.

I can’t afford to mess with them, but I can definitely run away.

So, Li Xuanxiao decisively abandoned his thatched hut and temporarily moved to the back mountain of Silver Sword Peak to hide.

He planned to wait until the situation calmed down, until everyone forgot about this mess, before coming back.

And just like that, over three months passed.

During this time, Li Xuanxiao remained in seclusion in the back mountain, cultivating diligently—

While also using the materials he had gathered in Wuwang Mountains to strengthen his Scorpion Puppet.