My Junior Sister Must Be Innocent

(The cover and character cards were commissioned for Tian Shuang. Aren't they cute?)

The Yunhuang Continent has been invaded by demons and evil spirits. It is a dangerous, turbulent place.

Shen Tianshuang has no spiritual meridians and is frail, drifting through these troubled times like a duckweed on the water.

But Tianshuang is lucky. After returning a jade pendant she accidentally found, she meets Xie Yanqiu, who brings her back to the United Martial Academy and makes her his junior sister. They rely on each other for three years, with him always protecting her.

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Like everyone else, Tianshuang is very fond of Xie Yanqiu.

Xie Yanqiu, the United Martial Academy's top disciple, burst onto the scene at sixteen. At eighteen, he single-handedly fought his way through the demon realm and turned the tide. Though revered by countless people, he still cares for all living beings.

He is the righteous world's unattainable moon, admired by all.

When news of their marriage spreads, the accusations and insults from the outside world come without end. The righteous world's once-in-a-century genius, the continent's last hope, insists on marrying a useless burden who can't cultivate. In these troubled times, the strong rule. She can't even lift a sword, so how could she deserve to stand by his side?

But what does that matter? Xie Yanqiu shields her from all the gossip, his eyes full of love. Tianshuang doesn't care whether others envy or resent her.

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Later, the Lord of the Demon Realm returns, and the world teeters on the brink of destruction.

Xie Yanqiu takes up his sword and heads into battle. People everywhere celebrate, certain he'll slay the Demon Lord and restore peace to the world.

But Tianshuang waits only for a cold coffin to return.

At the funeral hall, people whisper that she's lost her protector. Xie Yanqiu spent his life slaying countless demons and evil spirits, making many enemies. The Demon Lord will surely come after her next.

The following day, the frail young woman whom everyone had looked down on charges into the demon realm alone, sword in hand. She slays the Demon Lord, already gravely wounded by Xie Yanqiu, avenging him and eliminating a threat to herself once and for all.

The world is in an uproar. Everyone says Xie Yanqiu must have made a life-for-life pact to defy fate and change his fiancée's destiny.

Tianshuang nods, her voice gentle and full of fond remembrance. "Yes, Senior Brother always treated me so well."

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With the deeds of a savior behind her, Tianshuang is no longer the same person. She takes charge of the United Martial Academy.

Delegations from all over come to congratulate her. Outside the banquet hall, Tianshuang unexpectedly sees the young man who should have had his soul scattered.

His sword points straight at her heart as he smiles at her.

"Junior Sister. No, wait, Lord of the Demon Realm. That act must have been exhausting, huh?"

[Reading Guide]

Both leads are strong, and it's sweet.

Theme: Strive upward