Although he always felt that her coquetry was somehow purposeful, he simply couldn't say no to his own sister.
"If you want to get in, you'll have to act injured and cooperate with me in a ruse. Only then can we get in."
"Are you suggesting that I hurt myself on purpose?" Liu Yu - Han began to wonder if this was really his own sister. Moreover, his little sister was willing to be so ruthless to herself just to see this mortal!
And he, being a doting older brother, was already jealous of this mortal boy even before they'd met!
"No, no. Just act like it."
Liu Yu - Han merely raised his hand slightly. Before Liu Li could react, he conjured up the half - fox knife of the Fox Clan. Without hesitation, he sliced open his own arm. He didn't even frown, his movements swift and decisive, leaving no trace of hesitation.
"Brother, you!" Liu Li's eyes widened in shock. She thought he would resist, but never expected him to be so straightforward.
Even though he had spoken so firmly and coldly, in the end, no one doted on her more than her own brother.
Putting away the half - fox knife and looking into Liu Li's teary eyes, Liu Yu - Han smiled indulgently. "Come on, this doesn't hurt at all for me. And I'm doing this just to see what on earth is so special about that boy that you're so determined to be with him."
"Then I'm sorry to trouble you, brother..."
After the consolation, the siblings staged a well - crafted ruse.
To prevent Shu Yue from recognizing her, Liu Li deliberately changed her cold voice. She removed the makeup from her stunning face, presenting herself in pure natural beauty, which added a touch of innocence and removed some of her coquettish charm.
"Is there anyone? Please help us!" She raised her tender voice and deliberately shouted loudly in the direction of the tree - house. Her actions made her feel like a real seductive fairy seeking pity everywhere.
The cries for help outside woke up Shu Yao, who was in meditation. He opened his eyes slightly and pricked up his ears. He clearly heard the cries and nudged Shu Yue, who was reclining beside him.
"Shu Yue, listen. Is there someone outside calling for help?"
Shu Yue, who had been lounging around with his eyes closed, was suddenly awakened. He frowned unhappily.
He waved his hand and ignored the matter. "Oh, Dad, you must be mistaken. In this deep mountain, who would be calling for help here? And even if there is someone, I'm not going to get involved. If I get framed, I won't be able to clear my name."
Shu Yue had seen clearly the good and evil, the right and wrong in this world. So he set a bottom - line for himself: don't meddle in things that don't concern you.
But the kind - hearted Shu Yao wouldn't give up so easily. He seriously tried to instill the concept of compassion in Shu Yue. "Shu Yue, you're wrong. Saving a life is better than building a seven - story pagoda. There's clearly someone outside. How can we just turn a deaf ear?"
"Fine, fine. I'll do as you say. You're so nagging," Shu Yue couldn't stand the "monk's chanting" in his ear. He got off the couch and grumbled, "Who on earth is this, wailing like this in broad daylight?"
When he stepped out of the house, he saw a young man and a young woman sitting on the trunk of a big tree. Both of them were extremely good - looking, but the man seemed to be seriously injured. His purple clothes were stained with blood, which dripped down through the gaps between his fingers.
Beside him was a woman crying bitterly, constantly calling "brother", looking extremely pitiful.
Shu Yao caught up from behind. Seeing that Shu Yue just stood there without reacting, he stepped forward first and asked with concern as a stranger.
"Miss, is there anything I can do to help?"
Hearing that the voice wasn't from Shu Yue, Liu Li looked up with tear - stained eyes. To her annoyance, she found it was that tree spirit. A trace of coldness flashed across her tear - filled pupils, almost imperceptible.
Fortunately, she and her brother had sealed their demonic aura. Not to mention this tree spirit who was still at an early stage of cultivation, even more powerful demons wouldn't be able to detect anything unusual about them.
Those enchanting eyes were both cold and charming. Even though they were filled with tears at the moment, there was still a trace of coldness. They were so familiar that Shu Yao just couldn't figure out who she was.
"Sir, my brother and I were going up the mountain to gather herbs, but on the way, we were attacked by robbers. My brother was injured while protecting me. Now his injury is very serious and he can hardly hold on." Liu Li told this pitiful story so vividly that Shu Yao believed it without a doubt.
"Sir, could you please save my brother? I'm willing to do anything for you if you can save him."
As for Shu Yue, he was still a bit skeptical. Although the injury seemed real, there was something about this delicate woman, especially her extremely beautiful eyebrows and eyes, that made her seem both strange and familiar.
Especially those bright, charming eyes with the slightly upturned corners, which carried a hint of allure. Although her beautiful face was full of pity and weakness, there was still a touch of charm. A casual glance from her could be extremely captivating.
Shu Yao, who was new to the mortal world, felt sympathetic but didn't know how to respond. After all, he still knew very little about the mortal world.
"This..."
"Dad, leave it to me." Shu Yue stepped forward actively and saved Shu Yao from the awkward situation.
At this moment, he also noticed a hint of caution and coldness in the injured man's eyes when he looked at him. He gave a kind smile, as gentle as a spring breeze.
"Miss, you're being too serious. Since we've met by chance, how could I stand by and watch someone die? I'm Shu Yue."
As he spoke casually, his deep eyes glanced at the strange injured man.
He was wearing an ordinary purple silk robe, but his face, as beautiful as a celestial being in a painting, and his noble and elegant temperament didn't match this simple clothing at all.
He was extremely good - looking, but his kind of good - looks was the kind that made people feel that he was unapproachable, yet at the same time, he had an air of extraordinary nobility. Even when he frowned, it was an elegant gesture full of charm.
Of course, when Liu Yu - Han saw Shu Yue, he finally understood why his little sister was so infatuated with him.
This perfect appearance, strong body, and the majestic aura as if he was a force of nature would surely attract any woman.
Especially his inexperienced little sister who had just come to the mortal world.
However, this man seemed to be gathering a force from within. If one wasn't careful, it might explode at any moment.
"Thank you, sir." Besides the admiration in her eyes, there was also a trace of expectation left in the bitterness in Liu Li's heart.
Maybe he would only be polite to her when they were strangers.
Unconsciously, she felt a bit sad...
"Then please come into the house with me. I'll take a look at his injury." Just as Shu Yue reached out to touch Liu Yu - Han's shoulder to help him up, Liu Yu - Han suddenly shook him off.
After a few seconds of stunned silence, Liu Yu - Han realized that his reaction had been too extreme. When he saw his sister's warning look, he said casually, "Sorry, I'm not used to contacting strangers."