Section 486

She found it truly hard to believe.

In her perception, Xu Hao only had a good talent for business.

Other than that, there was nothing else.

Yet upon returning home this time, she had received a tremendous shock.

Fifth Sister Xu Feiyan's strength had increased drastically.

When asked, it turned out Xu Hao had taught her.

There was also Sixth Sister's painting, Seventh Sister's Calligraphy, and Third Sister's Piano—all of which were taught by Xu Hao.

Those among them who were tutored by Xu Hao had all reached top-tier levels.

Just how strong had Xu Hao become?

Even if someone spent an entire lifetime studying any single one of those skills, they might not necessarily reach such a Realm.

Yet Xu Hao knew all of them.

And now she was told that he possessed Medical Skill as well.

He was even more formidable than her master, who had studied Medical Skill for decades, completely shattering her worldview.

It was truly impossible for her to believe it right away.

Although Feng Zixuan was surprised that Xu Qingxue, as his daughter, was unaware that her father possessed Medical Skill,

she did not pry further.

She led the two into Shennong Hall.

It was still that same training room…

"Zixuan, how has your practice been going lately?"

Xu Hao initiated the conversation.

Recalling her learning progress over the past two days, Feng Zixuan smiled.

Her progress was far greater than in the preceding days.

It was all the result of Xu Hao's hands-on coaching.

"I've made great progress. Master, please help take a look and point out where I'm still lacking…"

Feng Zixuan picked up the silver needles and began to perform the Tianyi Nine Needles.

Xu Hao watched from the side.

Xu Qingxue watched as well.

From time to time, she cast suspicious glances at Xu Hao, her eyes flickering with unknown thoughts.

The set of needle techniques came to an end.

Feng Zixuan looked at Xu Hao expectantly,

hoping to receive his evaluation.

Xu Hao did not disappoint her, nodding in appreciation.

"It's already very good, though there are still a few minor details lacking…"

Feng Zixuan felt a surge of delight.

For such an obscure and profound needle technique, she hadn't expected to master it immediately.

Receiving Xu Hao's praise for her progress was already wonderful.

Shortly after, she glanced at Xu Qingxue and pursed her lips.

Looking bashfully at Xu Hao, she said,

"Then Master… I'll have to trouble you again…"

She meant hands-on instruction.

Xu Qingxue was puzzled.

Eldest Senior Sister had always been dignified, courteous, and the very model of a well-bred lady.

How could she reveal such a bashful, girlish demeanor?

Immediately afterward, she was shocked.

She saw Xu Hao take a step forward.

He wrapped his arms around Eldest Senior Sister from behind and clasped her hands.

The two were pressed closely together like that.

Xu Qingxue's mouth dropped wide open, completely unprepared for Xu Hao to take liberties with Eldest Senior Sister.

She immediately flared up in fury.

Just as she was about to speak out in reprimand, she saw that Eldest Senior Sister's expression remained as calm as usual,

as though she were long accustomed to it.

This was…

Xu Qingxue was filled with doubt and bewilderment.

She saw Xu Hao holding Eldest Senior Sister's hands, picking up the silver needles to perform the technique.

One needle after another pierced swift, precise, and decisive into the Acupoints.

His movements were as smooth as flowing clouds and running water.

It was far more proficient than when Eldest Senior Sister administered them on her own.

It was like admiring an artistic performance.

Only then did Xu Qingxue finally confirm the fact that Xu Hao indeed possessed Medical Skill.

She also realized this wasn't molestation, but Xu Hao teaching Eldest Senior Sister.

Xu Qingxue's mind struggled to process this.

There was actually this kind of teaching method?

Seeing the two embracing each other, she felt quite uneasy.

One was her Eldest Senior Sister, with whom she had a good relationship.

The other was a man she resented, yet who was still her father.

The two were pressed intimately against each other.

No matter how she looked at it, it felt awkward.

"Is this… really going to be fine? Men and women shouldn't be so physically intimate."

Prone to overthinking as she was, an image surfaced in Xu Qingxue's mind.

Feng Zixuan emerged from Xu Hao's bedroom, smiling at her:

"Qingxue, let's keep our seniority separate: I'll call you Little Junior Sister, and you can call me stepmom."

Xu Qingxue shuddered.

Feng Zixuan's heart was also racing at this moment.

Her inner state was far from calm.

The previous two hands-on teaching sessions had only involved the two of them inside an enclosed training room.

Now, someone was watching them with wide eyes.

Moreover, that person was Master Xu Hao's daughter.

Being held in her Master's embrace…

Why did she feel like they were doing something illicit together and being caught in the act by his daughter?

[Ding… Feng Zixuan's mind is in disarray, Emotion Points +963…]

[Ding… Xu Qingxue's emotions are conflicted, Emotion Points +987…]

An entire afternoon

passed amidst this bizarre atmosphere.

It was only relieved after Xu Hao left.

Xu Qingxue couldn't hold back the question in her heart.

"Eldest Senior Sister, why did you choose that kind of teaching method? Don't you feel embarrassed?"

Whether Feng Zixuan felt embarrassed or not, she didn't know.

In any case, she herself felt thoroughly embarrassed.

She was even worried that this Eldest Senior Sister might become her stepmother at some point.

"Ahem…"