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When she was a child, she lived in the mountains with wolves for company, and was later adopted. The adventurer who adopted her didn’t have much money, all they could do for her was to provide for her schooling and to learn to read, and now even her only relative was no longer there.

She had become a homeless orphan again, so she joined the army.

Standing in this room, her heart was inexplicably filled with both delight and constraint.

She always felt she belonged to nature and couldn’t fit in with humans. But at this moment, that feeling of being an outsider and her indifferent thoughts faded away like smoke.

She genuinely liked it here, liked the cleanliness, liked the warm atmosphere.

Gu Xiaoxi quickly finished tidying up and went downstairs to help Sister-in-law Lin prepare dinner.

Yun Xiao carefully came downstairs wearing Gu Xiaoxi’s tracksuit after taking a shower.

By that time, Gu Xiaoxi had already helped Aunt Lin set the dinner table.

Meanwhile, she stood at the top of the stairs and saw a military-green jeep drive up the small road not far away.

As twilight descended, the car came to a halt, and a well-built man stepped out of the vehicle.

He was in his military uniform, with handsome features hidden in the dark; at this moment, she could only see his tall, stern, and unfeeling silhouette slowly approaching.

Hearing the sound of the car engine, Gu Xiaoxi knew that Young Master Quan had returned.

She quickly walked to the door, stood there, and greeted him with a beaming smile, "Why have you come back so late."

"Had a lot to take care of. Tired! Rub my back for me, will you?" Quan Shaoqing extended his hand and drew her shoulder to him, holding her soft body in his arms, which felt especially comforting.

She was like his Spiritual Medicine, just a touch seemed to dispel all the fatigue of the day.

Gu Xiaoxi laughed lightly, beautiful like a delicate flower, "I have a good way to relieve the fatigue instantly."

Her Spiritual Energy was like Divine Medicine, just a little of her touch could instantly sweep away the fatigue.

Quan Shaoqing squinted his beautiful eyes, looking at her blushing cheeks, and began in an indulgent tone, "What way do you have to relieve tiredness, unless..." a kiss!

He was halfway through his sentence when he noticed Yun Xiao standing at the top of the stairs, and his brow immediately furrowed as he asked, "Who is she?"

Gu Xiaoxi followed his gaze and, seeing Yun Xiao standing at the top of the stairs looking unsure of herself, immediately smiled and waved to Yun Xiao, "She’s the talent I’ve unearthed for you. She can communicate with military dogs, you can ask Aunt Lin if you don’t believe it."

Lin Shu, who had prepared the tableware, glanced at everyone and smiled, "Xiao Xi is right. Yun Xiao is indeed talented. Shaoqing, she’s the girl Xiao Xi brought back, don’t you know?"

"..." Quan Shaoqing frowned; it was good to know.

This guy, acting first and reporting afterwards, was doing this because he feared I wouldn’t agree.

Gu Xiaoxi blinked her big eyes guiltily.

Yun Xiao walked up to Gu Xiaoxi, her head lowered, feeling an overwhelming sense of nobility coming from the man in front of her. Standing before him, she felt as insignificant as dust.

Even, she was so scared she didn’t dare to speak.

Gu Xiaoxi knew that what she did was a bit reckless, but she really saw talent in Yun Xiao and admired her, which was why she’d brought her.

"Zookeeper, she will stay in my room, absolutely won’t bother you," Gu Xiaoxi promised with a finger raised.

Quan Shaoqing stood up, pinched Gu Xiaoxi’s nose affectionately and said, "Since she’s talented, work hard. I hope the two of you win the championship at the World Military Dog Competition in six months’ time and bring honor to us."

"Yes!" Gu Xiaoxi immediately saluted and promised loudly, "I will definitely try hard to win the championship."

She looked rather mischievously cheeky.

Yun Xiao, however, stood still, not daring to lift her head.

Gu Xiaoxi walked over and nudged her, prompting Yun Xiao to nervously repeat Xiao Xi’s words.

Quan Shaoqing’s gaze swept over Yun Xiao, then he went to wash his hands and prepare for dinner.

During dinner, Yun Xiao was particularly demure, almost invisible.

It was Aunt Lin who looked at Gu Xiaoxi with a smile and asked, "Xiao Xi, where did you go for those three days you took off?"

Gu Xiaoxi paused with her chopsticks mid-air, feeling a sharp look targeting her, making her suddenly uncomfortable.

So she hurriedly narrowed her eyes and smiled, "Nothing much, I just went to see my master. He’s been traveling abroad, and he’s getting old, so I needed to go pick him up."

Quan Shaoqing snorted coldly while eating, glancing at Gu Xiaoxi. This woman, lying as easily as drinking water or eating, who knows how many times she has lied to him!

"Oh! And who is your master?"

"Aunt Lin, you definitely don’t know him. Although he was very famous when he was young, now his son is even older than you," Gu Xiaoxi said with a smile.

Aunt Lin shook her head and sighed, "Then what has your master taught you?"

"That’s a secret, I can’t tell!" Gu Xiaoxi put on a mysteriously amused smile and smoothly changed the subject.

Yun Xiao could tell that Gu Xiaoxi’s words were half-truths and that she was alert and clever.

She certainly would not hide what should be said, and she definitely would not utter an extra word about what should not be said.

After a brief silence.

Quan Shaoqing lifted his head to look at Yun Xiao, asking with a cold expression, "Where do you live? After dinner, hand me a copy of your information."

"Yes, sir!" Yun Xiao immediately put down her chopsticks and stood up, speaking loudly. Although she didn’t know Quan Shaoqing’s rank, within the entire Military Department, there were only a few who could afford a private villa.

Perhaps, he was the only one!

Quan Shaoqing nodded, indicating for her to sit down.

After dinner, Yun Xiao began to write her resume, detailing it thoroughly.

Gu Xiaoxi ran to her room, took the three scrolls that her master had given her to Quan Shaoqing’s study, and placed them in a safe. Then she took out the one she needed and prepared to leave the house to practice her techniques.

The busier the time, the less she could afford to stop practicing her techniques.

When she opened the door, she saw Quan Shaoqing sitting on a rocking chair in the small garden, drinking tea.

At night, when the moon was particularly bright, a hint of dew also descended in the air.

He sat there, his features half-hidden in the moonlight, his tall and perfect silhouette casting a shadow on the ground. At this moment, he exuded an indescribable loneliness.

Gu Xiaoxi had intended to talk to Yun Xiao and tell her to go to sleep first, but was captivated by Quan Shaoqing and drawn over to him.

She held the scroll and went to stand in front of him. Almost without thinking, she stretched out her hand, gathering a cloud of white mist in her palm, and quickly pushed it into Quan Shaoqing’s brow.

A cool and warm breath spread like a tide through his limbs and body, carrying the breath of life, as if he had been bathed in divine light, cleansing the impurities within him.

At that moment, Quan Shaoqing felt every pore in his skin open, sweeping away all of his fatigue in an instant.

He felt invigorated, and a warm smile spilled across his face. He reached out to grasp Gu Xiaoxi’s little hand and warmed it in his palm. "I didn’t expect that in such a short time, your cultivation has improved so much."

"Of course! I am a genius!" Gu Xiaoxi sat beside Quan Shaoqing, allowing him to hold her hand, and proudly declared.

Quan Shaoqing chuckled, "In this world, who praises themselves like that?"

"Isn’t there one now?" Gu Xiaoxi playfully blinked, her delicate face beaming with a brilliant smile that was irresistibly charming.

Quan Shaoqing laughed loudly, the hearty sound drifting far away, like the sound of a bubbling spring, which felt very comforting to hear.

He felt that Gu Xiaoxi was like a ray of sunshine in his life, with her around, the gloom would be dispelled, the solitude scared away, and the coldness warmed by passion. She was like sunlight, like sweet dew, like dessert; without her, life would seem to lose its meaning.

"Oh! My Xiao Xi is so beautiful. What are you up to this late?" Quan Shaoqing reached out to gently pinch her soft cheek, asking tenderly. If there hadn’t been another person present, he really would have wanted to give her a gentle bite on her icy cheek.

"You said it, practicing techniques must not be neglected. I’m off now; you should hurry back and rest. You must have had a hard day today," Gu Xiaoxi said with concern.

Quan Shaoqing thought for a moment. "I’ll go with you, to keep you company!"

Gu Xiaoxi’s heart warmed, but she decisively shook her head, "I need at least three hours, and your body will not endure it. I’m off now. Yun Xiao doesn’t talk much, and she’s very introverted, so don’t scare her. Let her rest early."

With that, Gu Xiaoxi bent her head down and gently kissed his forehead, then turned and ran away quickly.

Quan Shaoqing watched her retreating figure, a sincere smile appearing on his face.

That kind of smile was rare on his face, making it particularly precious.

It was only in front of Gu Xiaoxi that he occasionally revealed just a little bit of it.