Chapter 112 – Qin Yang: Sleeping Is Also a Form of Cultivation.

“Sister Qinghe, I think you must have misunderstood. Brother Qin isn’t a bad person.”

In the library, Li Zixuan frowned and retorted with a hint of temper upon hearing Li Qinghe’s words. “Don’t always judge him with such prejudice.”

“Me? Prejudiced?”

Li Qinghe was taken aback, staring incredulously at the irritated Li Zixuan. This was unbelievable.

After all,

having grown up together as childhood companions, she knew Zixuan’s temperament inside out—reserved yet soft-hearted, always listening attentively to her words and obediently following them without exception.

But now…

She actually dared to refute me?

And for an outsider, no less!

How could this be?

I’m your sister!

At this thought, Li Qinghe’s stunned expression turned cold.

“Fine, Zixuan-mei, you still claim he’s not a bad person?”

She laughed in anger, crossing her arms and sneering, “Look at what you’ve become now!”

“I… I didn’t say anything wrong…”

Seeing Li Qinghe’s anger, Li Zixuan instinctively shrank back, lowering her head to avoid eye contact. “There must have been a misunderstanding between you two… Brother Qin isn’t that kind of person…”

After all,

Qin Yang was now her Senior Brother.

To be accepted as a disciple by their master, his character and talent were undoubtedly exceptional. She trusted her teacher’s judgment.

If she didn’t stand up for him, who would?

Moreover,

Qin Yang spent his days lazing around, avoiding conflicts—how could such a non-confrontational person…

possibly provoke Li Qinghe?!

“Sister Qinghe, did you hide something from me that day at the café?”

A sudden idea struck Li Zixuan, and she asked softly, gazing at Li Qinghe across the table, “Did you tease Brother Qin first, which led him to break your array?”

Silence fell.

Li Qinghe: “……”

The fury that had just flared up was instantly doused by these words, leaving her speechless.

“Tell me about that day again.”

Li Zixuan blinked, propping her chin in her hands, smiling gleefully at her discomfort. “I want to hear Sister Qinghe’s story one more time, every single detail without omission.”

“N-nonsense! How could I… possibly lie to you?”

At this, Li Qinghe’s face stiffened, her words stumbling.

“Please, I want to hear it again.”

Li Zixuan pressed her advantage, her peach-blossom eyes curving mischievously. “Sister Qinghe, tell me once more, okay…”

“No way! Look at what that Qin guy has done to you—drugged your mind!” Li Qinghe’s voice grew hoarse. “You don’t even trust your own sister now?”

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Slamming the table, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, ending the conversation on a sour note.

A short while later,

Outside the restroom.

Li Qinghe had switched back to her alternate identity “Li Qing,” fuming as she returned to work in Sector 2, replaying their exchange in her mind.

That Qin fellow was too cunning. Once Zixuan-mei fell under his influence, she’d be utterly trapped,

never to break free.

No…

She had to master the Myriad Formation Diagram quickly and find a way to warn him to stay away from Zixuan-mei.

…………….On the other side, Qin Yang, who was slacking off in the Library, closed his eyes to rest. He had just overheard every word of the sisters’ conversation and was inwardly amused.

“Not bad, not bad.”

His early morning trip hadn’t been in vain.

Not only had he enjoyed a delicious meal, but he’d also witnessed the sisters’ dramatic exchange. All in all, life felt quite satisfying.

“Tsk, I’ve had my fill of gossip. Time to continue contemplating.”

With this thought, Qin Yang rested his head on his arm and prepared to sink his consciousness into the Enlightenment Space.

Suddenly.

A wisp of fragrant breeze drifted into his nostrils.

Followed by the sound of light, hurried footsteps, and then a soft, barely audible female voice whispered beside his ear.

“Senior Brother…”

Li Zixuan sat down beside Qin Yang, her floral-print skirt swaying above her knees. Due to the heat, her cheeks carried a faint blush, and even her downcast gaze toward Qin Yang was gentle and tender—far from her usual cold demeanor.

“Shimei, what act are you putting on now?”

Qin Yang raised a hand to shield his forehead, not bothering to open his eyes to look at her, and sighed helplessly. “Don’t come and disturb your Senior Brother’s work.”

Just as Li Zixuan had approached, the envious glances of a few male patrons in the Library had followed her. Though few, they were still somewhat distracting.

“Work?”

Li Zixuan tilted her head, studying Qin Yang curiously. “Senior Brother, is your work just sleeping?”

At the moment, Qin Yang was lying sideways on the bench, relaxed and carefree, looking more like he was resting.

Outside the window, the sky was gradually brightening, and the number of visitors in the Library was increasing.

“You don’t understand, Shimei.”

Qin Yang shook his head, effortlessly spinning a tale. “This is called cultivation. Actually, sleeping is also a form of practice. Ancient cultivators lived on simple meals and plain water, embracing emptiness and tranquility—they could pursue the great path even in ordinary life. Your Senior Brother is currently contemplating the Dao.”

“Huh?”

“Could this be the cultivation insights our teacher passed down to Senior Brother?”

At this thought, Li Zixuan’s eyes lit up, and she quickly made a mental note, treating it as an important piece of knowledge.

Leading by example—Senior Brother was subtly imparting wisdom now!

Since the teacher trusted him to cultivate here in the Library, there must be a reason for it.

I must learn well from Senior Brother!

Watching Qin Yang turn over and continue lounging on his side, Li Zixuan suddenly had a moment of enlightenment, feeling as if she understood something profound.

The more she looked at Qin Yang now, the more pleasing he seemed.

Every move he made carried an air of carefree elegance, subtly aligning with the Heavenly Law.

And she had been here all this time, only just realizing…

The master was right beside her all along!

“By the way, will my presence here disturb Senior Brother’s contemplation of the Dao?”

Noticing the stares from other patrons, Li Zixuan became aware of the attention she was drawing.

With that in mind.

She quickly stood up, holding her books, and whispered, “Senior Brother, you’ve worked hard. Focus on your cultivation—I won’t disturb you any further.”

“See you tomorrow.”

After saying this, she slung her sword bag over her shoulder and left the Library.

…

Meanwhile, far away behind the shelves in Sector 2, Li Qinghe crouched down, secretly observing them through a gap between books.

“Senior Brother? How did they become fellow disciples? What exactly is this Qin guy’s background?”

Frowning in thought, she recalled what Qin Yang had just said.

Something about sleeping being like cultivation?

Wasn’t that just pure nonsense?

“This young lady would never believe it!”At this thought, Li Qinghe recalled Li Zixuan’s expression from earlier—gentle and virtuous, completely unlike her usual self.

Zixuan-mei is truly too naive…

She actually believed this guy’s nonsense.

Qin Yang really managed to fool her completely!

(End of Chapter)