Chapter 211: Shui Miao Miao — How Should I Make It Up to Senior Brother Bai?
After Shui Miao Miao broke through, the peak masters and elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect, urged on by some old dragon horn guy, didn’t bother sticking around and scattered faster than a teenager after a sugar rush.
“Little junior brother, I see your house can’t accommodate anyone right now. Want to come stay at my place for a few days?” Yu Yao strutted over, grinning at Bai Feng like she was about to mug him.
“I’m just a little messier in the living room. It’s not like the roof fell in.” Bai Feng sighed, a bit speechless. “And besides, Senior Sister, your house probably makes my current living space look like a palace.”
“Hmm…” Yu Yao looked at Bai Feng’s chaotic living room for a few seconds, sounding uncertain. “My place isn’t really that messy, right?”
Meow.
The little snow in her arms rolled her eyes so hard they nearly dislocated. Lady, your home’s mess makes his look like a pristine monastery!
When it’s home, she dare not move recklessly. She’s afraid she’ll cut some half-finished clothes and fabric laying on the floor, turning it into a fashion disaster.
“Forget it, I’ll help you tidy up.”
Yu Yao gently set down little snow, rolled up her sleeves, and got busy gathering some broken tables and chairs.
“Thanks, Senior Sister.”
At that moment, Bai Yu Mo suddenly approached, silently stepping between him and Yu Yao. She tugged on Bai Feng’s sleeve and whispered softly, “Brother, I saw that the kitchen also got a little damaged. The dining table’s pretty banged up. Why don’t you come over to my place for dinner tonight?”
“The kitchen was affected too?”
Bai Feng’s brow furrowed in confusion. He distinctly remembered using array spells to protect all the other rooms!
Then he noticed Bai Yu Mo’s somewhat unnatural expression, and instantly understood something. But he didn’t poke her; instead, he stared at her for a moment. When she nervously averted her gaze, he nodded. “Fine, let’s eat at your place tonight.”
“Then I’ll go prepare the ingredients.”
Bai Yu Mo’s little face blushed slightly—she clearly realized her plan had been seen through.
But as long as she wasn’t rejected, it was all good!
……
“Senior Brother Bai, I’ll make it up to you later…”
Shui Miao Miao stood before Bai Feng, head bowed.
By now, the living room had been cleared up, but most of the furniture was badly damaged and basically unusable.
“No worries, just some ordinary furniture.” Bai Feng waved it off. “Alright, Shui Mei Mei, you’d better go consolidate your cultivation. Today’s training’s canceled. Once you’re familiar with the Yuan Ying stage, we’ll continue.”
“Mm.”
Shui Miao Miao nodded.
Though Bai Feng didn’t mind her wrecking the living room, she couldn’t pretend nothing happened. Especially since her successful breakthrough to Yuan Ying, and the fact that her bloodline heritage returned to her, were thanks to his potion.
If she did nothing, she’d feel guilty in her heart and from a profit standpoint, she had to show her sincerity with some sort of compensation.
But how should I compensate Senior Brother Bai?
To give myself… ahem! Now’s not the time for wild thoughts!
She rubbed her head, forcibly halting her drifting mind.
She’d think about it seriously when she got back, or better yet, ask Little Jin and the others.
Watching Shui Miao Miao leave, Yu Yao then turned to Bai Feng and asked, “Do we still need to train?”
“Forget it, let’s rest for a day.” Bai Feng shook his head. “Oh, and how’s that employee with the good array talent doing?”
“Not bad, diligent in work, humble, no major flaws. Why? You got a new task for him?”
“Yeah, I plan to upgrade the portable array soon. I need him to help handle a few things.”
Bai Feng nodded. Now that he’s at the Nascent Soul stage, upgrading the portable arrays is essential. He decided to give this employee the Image Retainer and the game device to manage.
He paused briefly before saying, “Alright, Sister Yu Yao, can you have him come to a town outside Heavenly Sword Sect? I’ll personally teach him then.”
“Oh? Little Junior Brother finally decided to show himself?”
“Of course, I’ve reached Yuan Ying.” Bai Feng explained with a smile. “Additionally, this guy’s got potential—his talent’s more than enough for Heavenly Sword Sect. Naturally, I can’t be too stingy.”
He wasn’t the type of vicious boss expecting horses but not grass, after all.
If he trains him well, the benefits won’t be measured in just a few array spells. Plus, researching portable arrays costs a lot, and he’s going to be scraping the bottom of his money barrel for a while.
Yu Yao nodded. “Got it, Senior Sister will inform him to come over.”
“Thanks, Senior Sister.”
“Small matter. We are… partners, after all!” Yu Yao’s lips curled into a faint smile. “Alright, no more chatting. I’ll buy you some comfy furniture. Do you have any preferences?”
“Nothing special. Just buy whatever looks good.” Bai Feng shook his head, then suddenly remembered something. “Oh, and make sure the furniture isn’t too low!”
“…Little Junior Brother, it seems you’ve forgotten Sister Yu Yao’s dignity is not to be infringed upon!” Yu Yao clenched her tiny fist, raised it high, then gently lowered it, more like a tap than a punch. “Fine, I’ll forgive you this time. But next time, I won’t be so lenient!”
“Got it, got it, won’t do it again.” Bai Feng chuckled along. “And just deduct the rewards from the Image Retainer’s bonus.”
Yu Yao shook her head fiercely. “No need. With our relationship, what’s money? Sister Yu Yao gifts you a set of furniture!”
“Sister Yu Yao is generous!”
……
“Brother, dinner’s ready.”
“Coming!”
Bai Feng slipped through the small gate connecting two houses, walking straight into Bai Yu Mo’s place.
He rarely visited Bai Yu Mo’s home before; usually she came to find him.
He glanced around, noticing that the layout was pretty much the same as before their living room got wrecked—simple and modest.
“Brother, sit here.”
Bai Yu Mo untied her apron, then pulled Bai Feng toward the dining table.
Once seated, she picked up chopsticks and scooped some dishes into his bowl. “By the way, you don’t visit my place much, huh?”
“Most of the time, it’s you coming to find me.” Bai Feng ate casually. “But if it’s inconvenient for you, I can come over for meals too.”
Bai Yu Mo shook her head, refusing the tempting offer. “No, just like before is fine.”
More than anything, she’d prefer to move her bedroom to Bai Feng’s place, though she wasn’t sure if he’d agree.
Suddenly, a thought flashed in her mind: why not ask Bai Feng for a small guest room for resting first?
