Chapter 17: How Could You Doubt My Character?  

The next day.  

At the training ground.  

Ying Qingge wore a form-fitting outfit, accentuating her exaggerated curves. Her long, slender legs stood straight, her hair tied back into a ponytail, giving her a crisp and spirited appearance.  

“Junior Brother, I won’t go easy on you~!”  

She tilted her body slightly, pulling her ponytail to the front, winking at Su Chen. Come on, beg for mercy, and maybe I’ll be lenient.  

However.  

Su Chen nodded, taking her words at face value and replying earnestly, “Senior Sister, it’s fine. You don’t need to hold back.”  

“…”  

Ying Qingge’s words caught in her throat.  

You blockhead!  

Hmph, today I’ll teach you a lesson!  

Though she said this, Ying Qingge couldn’t bring herself to be harsh. She suppressed her strength to the peak of Body Tempering, matching Su Chen’s level.  

“Junior Brother, here comes Senior Sister!”  

In the next instant, she charged at Su Chen, her speed blindingly fast, far surpassing Chi Tong’s. The gap between them wasn’t just in cultivation realm but in every aspect.  

To avoid hurting his pride, Ying Qingge planned to go easy, landing a few light hits to let him lose gracefully. She even imagined comforting him when he felt down afterward, seizing the chance to win his heart.  

Her lips curled into a smug smile.  

Unfortunately.  

Su Chen’s performance far exceeded her expectations—or rather, it was disappointingly impressive.  

Even though he was no match for her, he remained calm, never panicking or discouraged, constantly seeking opportunities to counterattack.  

What surprised Ying Qingge even more was that, while Su Chen struggled at first, as their exchanges continued, he adapted quickly, growing more adept at handling her high-intensity combat.  

By the end, Ying Qingge realized that, at the peak of Body Tempering, sneaking cheap shots at him had become a pipe dream.  

“What monstrous combat instincts!”  

Her beautiful eyes sparkled with astonishment.  

She always knew her Junior Brother was exceptional, but his prowess in actual combat was equally remarkable.  

It’s almost… infuriatingly enviable!  

Thus, Ying Qingge quietly raised her strength to the Foundation Building realm to give him more pressure—purely necessary, of course.  

Soon after, Su Chen found himself unable to keep up with her attacks again. Though her strikes weren’t fierce, mostly light taps on his chest, the gap in their strength was undeniable.  

“As expected, I still need to work harder!”  

Su Chen sighed, deeply aware of his own weakness.  

Meanwhile, Ying Qingge’s mindset was… different.  

Oh, I touched Junior Brother’s chest again!  

Where should I go next?  

Should I give it a pinch? He doesn’t seem to mind… could he be doing this on purpose…?  

Truth be told, she was having a blast sneaking in these “attacks.”  

The training continued until the afternoon.  

Ying Qingge, who had been gleefully playful, now wore a tense expression, her earlier ease gone.  

Her movements were like a fleeting swan, gracefully weaving around Su Chen, leaving only afterimages.  

But just as she reached out—  

Su Chen, as if anticipating her move, grabbed her wrist.  

“He adapted again!?”  

Ying Qingge gasped in shock.  

As she tried to pull back, Su Chen seized the opportunity to press forward. Though she easily deflected his fierce counterattack, the fact remained: their strength was separated by an entire major realm!  

Not to mention, as the Empress, a Divine Connection Realm powerhouse…  

Wait, what?  

No way I underestimated him. It’s just that Junior Brother is too freakishly talented.  

Of course, having achieved the Imperial Dragon Physique and devoured half the palace’s spiritual vein, Su Chen’s body was indeed monstrously exceptional.  

“Alright, that’s enough for today!”  

“It’s over?”  

Su Chen sounded reluctant to stop, but for a certain Senior Sister, there was no choice.  

If she kept going, she wouldn’t be able to sneak any more cheap shots—she’d have to fight him for real.  

And that would defeat the purpose!  

If I can’t tease Junior Brother, where’s the fun?  

Thankfully, today’s harvest was plentiful. Ying Qingge happily clung to Su Chen’s arm, satisfied but not forgetting to demand her reward.  

“Senior Sister helped you so much today. Don’t you owe me something, Junior Brother?”  

Her soft, ample chest pressed against his arm, the sensation unmistakable as she leaned closer, her faint fragrance lingering with every word.  

Faced with her “reward,” Su Chen hesitated to respond.  

It wasn’t that he wasn’t grateful for her help today—he was just wary of what her “reward” might entail.  

But given his noticeable progress, he gritted his teeth and asked, “What reward does Senior Sister want?”  

Ying Qingge grinned mischievously.  

“A da—er, I mean, accompany me tonight to tour the imperial city’s night scenery.”  

“After all, you can’t just cultivate all the time. You need to balance work and rest.”  

Su Chen was surprised.  

“That’s all?”  

“Does it seem like Junior Brother isn’t willing?”  

“No, of course I’m fine with it!”  

Su Chen quickly agreed.  

Her request was far simpler than he’d expected. I thought she’d ask me to warm her bed or something.  

What a pleasant surprise!  

But his relief lasted barely three seconds before he felt his surroundings shift.  

When he opened his eyes, he was in a misty bath, steam swirling around.  

In front of him, a certain Senior Sister casually unbuttoned her clothes, saying nonchalantly, “Oh my, I sweated so much training with you today. Gotta wash up—I’m very particular about cleanliness~!”  

“Uh…”  

Su Chen stared, dumbfounded, at the slyly grinning Senior Sister.  

This was her true style!  

Ying Qingge said with a straight face, “Relax, Senior Sister just thinks we should clean up after training.”  

“This is definitely not about taking advantage of you.”  

“Oh.”  

At his flat response, Ying Qingge’s expression turned stern as she scolded, “What’s with that attitude? You don’t trust your Senior Sister?!”  

“Oh?”  

Su Chen glanced at her, already slipping into his pool, his eyes dripping with skepticism.  

Really?  

This is what you’re going with?  

You’re telling me this?  

“Where’s your dignity as the Empress, Senior Sister?”  

“What’s the big deal? It’s only natural for Senior Sister to help scrub Junior Brother’s back!”  

As she spoke, Ying Qingge’s delicate hand landed on Su Chen’s shoulder, her face beaming with a triumphant smile.  

This Junior Brother, resisting yet so compliant, was just too adorable~!  

So adorable, she couldn’t help but want to tease him more.Chapter 17: How Could You Doubt My Character?  

Author: Timely Joyful  

Updated: June 21, 2021, 11:17:18  

Word Count: 2017  

The next day.  

At the training ground.  

Ying Qingge wore a form-fitting outfit, accentuating her exaggerated curves. Her long, slender legs stood straight, her hair tied back into a ponytail, giving her a crisp and spirited appearance.  

“Junior Brother, I won’t go easy on you~!”  

She tilted her body slightly, pulling her ponytail to the front, winking at Su Chen. Come on, beg for mercy, and maybe I’ll be lenient.  

However.  

Su Chen nodded, taking her words at face value and replying earnestly, “Senior Sister, it’s fine. You don’t need to hold back.”  

“…”  

Ying Qingge’s words caught in her throat.  

You blockhead!  

Hmph, today I’ll teach you a lesson!  

Though she said this, Ying Qingge couldn’t bring herself to be harsh. She suppressed her strength to the peak of Body Tempering, matching Su Chen’s level.  

“Junior Brother, here comes Senior Sister!”  

In the next instant, she charged at Su Chen, her speed blindingly fast, far surpassing Chi Tong’s. The gap between them wasn’t just in cultivation realm but in every aspect.  

To avoid hurting his pride, Ying Qingge planned to go easy, landing a few light hits to let him lose gracefully. She even imagined comforting him when he felt down afterward, seizing the chance to win his heart.  

Her lips curled into a smug smile.  

Unfortunately.  

Su Chen’s performance far exceeded her expectations—or rather, it was disappointingly impressive.  

Even though he was no match for her, he remained calm, never panicking or discouraged, constantly seeking opportunities to counterattack.  

What surprised Ying Qingge even more was that, while Su Chen struggled at first, as their exchanges continued, he adapted quickly, growing more adept at handling her high-intensity combat.  

By the end, Ying Qingge realized that, at the peak of Body Tempering, sneaking cheap shots at him had become a pipe dream.  

“What monstrous combat instincts!”  

Her beautiful eyes sparkled with astonishment.  

She always knew her Junior Brother was exceptional, but his prowess in actual combat was equally remarkable.  

It’s almost… infuriatingly enviable!  

Thus, Ying Qingge quietly raised her strength to the Foundation Building realm to give him more pressure—purely necessary, of course.  

Soon after, Su Chen found himself unable to keep up with her attacks again. Though her strikes weren’t fierce, mostly light taps on his chest, the gap in their strength was undeniable.  

“As expected, I still need to work harder!”  

Su Chen sighed, deeply aware of his own weakness.  

Meanwhile, Ying Qingge’s mindset was… different.  

Oh, I touched Junior Brother’s chest again!  

Where should I go next?  

Should I give it a pinch? He doesn’t seem to mind… could he be doing this on purpose…?  

Truth be told, she was having a blast sneaking in these “attacks.”  

The training continued until the afternoon.  

Ying Qingge, who had been gleefully playful, now wore a tense expression, her earlier ease gone.  

Her movements were like a fleeting swan, gracefully weaving around Su Chen, leaving only afterimages.  

But just as she reached out—  

Su Chen, as if anticipating her move, grabbed her wrist.  

“He adapted again!?”  

Ying Qingge gasped in shock.  

As she tried to pull back, Su Chen seized the opportunity to press forward. Though she easily deflected his fierce counterattack, the fact remained: their strength was separated by an entire major realm!  

Not to mention, as the Empress, a Divine Connection Realm powerhouse…  

Wait, what?  

No way I underestimated him. It’s just that Junior Brother is too freakishly talented.  

Of course, having achieved the Imperial Dragon Physique and devoured half the palace’s spiritual vein, Su Chen’s body was indeed monstrously exceptional.  

“Alright, that’s enough for today!”  

“It’s over?”  

Su Chen sounded reluctant to stop, but for a certain Senior Sister, there was no choice.  

If she kept going, she wouldn’t be able to sneak any more cheap shots—she’d have to fight him for real.  

And that would defeat the purpose!  

If I can’t tease Junior Brother, where’s the fun?  

Thankfully, today’s harvest was plentiful. Ying Qingge happily clung to Su Chen’s arm, satisfied but not forgetting to demand her reward.  

“Senior Sister helped you so much today. Don’t you owe me something, Junior Brother?”  

Her soft, ample chest pressed against his arm, the sensation unmistakable as she leaned closer, her faint fragrance lingering with every word.  

Faced with her “reward,” Su Chen hesitated to respond.  

It wasn’t that he wasn’t grateful for her help today—he was just wary of what her “reward” might entail.  

But given his noticeable progress, he gritted his teeth and asked, “What reward does Senior Sister want?”  

Ying Qingge grinned mischievously.  

“A da—er, I mean, accompany me tonight to tour the imperial city’s night scenery.”  

“After all, you can’t just cultivate all the time. You need to balance work and rest.”  

Su Chen was surprised.  

“That’s all?”  

“Does it seem like Junior Brother isn’t willing?”  

“No, of course I’m fine with it!”  

Su Chen quickly agreed.  

Her request was far simpler than he’d expected. I thought she’d ask me to warm her bed or something.  

What a pleasant surprise!  

But his relief lasted barely three seconds before he felt his surroundings shift.  

When he opened his eyes, he was in a misty bath, steam swirling around.  

In front of him, a certain Senior Sister casually unbuttoned her clothes, saying nonchalantly, “Oh my, I sweated so much training with you today. Gotta wash up—I’m very particular about cleanliness~!”  

“Uh…”  

Su Chen stared, dumbfounded, at the slyly grinning Senior Sister.  

This was her true style!  

Ying Qingge said with a straight face, “Relax, Senior Sister just thinks we should clean up after training.”  

“This is definitely not about taking advantage of you.”  

“Oh.”  

At his flat response, Ying Qingge’s expression turned stern as she scolded, “What’s with that attitude? You don’t trust your Senior Sister?!”  

“Oh?”  

Su Chen glanced at her, already slipping into his pool, his eyes dripping with skepticism.  

Really?  

This is what you’re going with?  

You’re telling me this?  

“Where’s your dignity as the Empress, Senior Sister?”  

“What’s the big deal? It’s only natural for Senior Sister to help scrub Junior Brother’s back!”  

As she spoke, Ying Qingge’s delicate hand landed on Su Chen’s shoulder, her face beaming with a triumphant smile.  

This Junior Brother, resisting yet so compliant, was just too adorable~!  

So adorable, she couldn’t help but want to tease him more.