Chapter 389: Bai Yu Mo: I Regret It!
Faced with Bai Yu Mo’s clean and decisive reply, Bai Feng’s lips twitched slightly. “I haven’t finished what I was about to say…”
“Whatever you want me to do, I’m willing.” Bai Yu Mo shook her head firmly, her tone unwavering.
“…Then let me finish first,” Bai Feng said with some helplessness. “My plan was to hide in the ring first, with you wearing the ring and using the key to approach the ‘Door’. But if I do that, the Divine Monarch’s people might target you.”
“No problem! Let them come. Just bring it on,” Bai Yu Mo said nonchalantly, as if she wasn’t taking the Divine Monarch’s guards seriously.
Hearing this, Bai Feng worriedly knocked on her forehead. “That’s not what I meant. I’m not asking you to bear everything alone. If there’s danger, we’ll come out to help, okay?”
Although he was planning to let Bai Yu Mo wear the ring for the time being, the ring’s owner was still him—and as long as he wanted, he could pop out at any moment.
Suddenly, Bai Yu Mo fell silent. She remembered that no, the ring didn’t just have Bai Feng inside—it also contained Yun Yue Yao.
She could bet that Yun Yue Yao definitely wouldn’t just stay quiet…
“Brother, can Yun Yue Yao also come out and act with me?” she asked.
“……Why don’t we go inside the ring to discuss this first?”
Bai Feng’s lips twitched; he was at a loss for words. Clearly, the three of them needed to sit down and have a proper chat.
A moment later, inside the ring.
“Basically, that’s how it is,” Bai Feng picked up a cup of freshly harvested spiritual tea from the Secret Realm and looked at Yun Yue Yao sitting beside him.
“So, as long as we’re outside, we can wear the ring?” Yun Yue Yao rested her chin on her crossed arms, eyes fixed on Bai Feng. “When do we start acting?”
Bai Feng: “……”
Focus on the ring?
Meanwhile, Bai Yu Mo frowned slightly. Just as she was about to speak, Yun Yue Yao cut her off. “I think it’s a good idea. If you want to wear the ring, you’d be outside acting. If not, you can stay with the dear and rest. Either way, I accept both options.”
Bai Yu Mo instantly fell silent, contemplating whether she preferred wearing the ring or resting with Bai Feng.
d*mn it! Couldn’t she have both?
She muttered annoyedly.
“If you’re so conflicted, why not let me wear the ring and act outside?” Yun Yue Yao reached out slowly to Bai Feng’s right hand. “I know a bit of deduction magic. If danger strikes, I might be able to foresee it in advance.”
Bai Yu Mo didn’t respond immediately. She raised her head to look at Yun Yue Yao—after all their long interactions, she didn’t believe Yun Yue Yao would be so willing to just sit in the ring and watch her and Bai Feng rest. Yun Yue Yao looked generous on the surface, but her possessiveness was pretty intense. This time, Yun Yue Yao’s choice truly surprised her.
Seeing her puzzled look, Yun Yue Yao smiled and explained, “In a dangerous Secret Realm, timing is everything when it comes to emotional bonding with your dear. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. When either of us is outside acting, the other will be paying close attention to the outside world to prevent surprises.”
With her reminder, Bai Yu Mo suddenly understood. “If that’s the case…”
“It’s too late now. The ring is officially mine for the time being,” Yun Yue Yao said, extending her hand to hold Bai Feng’s ring-bearing right hand. “You hesitated just now. Next time, you can wear the ring yourself—if there’s one.”
“…”
Bai Yu Mo silently clenched her teeth. She wanted to argue, but in the end, she held back.
It was indeed a good chance she let slip away because she hesitated.
Yun Yue Yao, having snatched the opportunity to wear the ring from Bai Yu Mo, excitedly stretched out her left hand—and her ring finger was slightly raised. “Come on, dear, help me put the ring on?”
Bai Feng silently shot her a glance but didn’t say much. He reached out, took the ring off his own finger, and slowly slipped it onto her slender ring finger.
The ring, originally too large by one whole size, shrank just enough to stay snugly in place.
Yun Yue Yao lifted her left hand, gazing at the ring on her finger, a faint smile spreading across her lips.
She reached out and hugged Bai Feng, burying her face into his clothes and softly nudging. “Hehe, I think I’m the first one you put a ring on, right?”
Just as Bai Yu Mo, still pondering whether she should choose wearing the ring or staying with Bai Feng, froze at Yun Yue Yao’s mumbled words—she suddenly realized she hadn’t thought this through.
d*mn it! She regretted it. Why was she so indecisive? She should’ve just gone ahead!
Yun Yue Yao didn’t even bother to look at the disappointed Bai Yu Mo. She smiled and released Bai Feng. “I’ll go out first, then.”
“Alright, be careful. I’ll be watching the outside too,” Bai Feng said.
After sending Yun Yue Yao out, Bai Feng turned to see Bai Yu Mo looking low-spirited.
He reached out, grabbed her small face in her puzzled gaze, and gave it a firm squeeze. “What’s wrong? Are you unhappy to be with me?”
“No, it’s… that’s not the point…” Bai Yu Mo hurriedly argued, stumbling over her words.
Bai Feng looked at her flustered expression and chuckled. “Alright, alright, just joking.”
“I just…”
She was about to say more, but the next second, Bai Feng pinched her cheeks to stop her.
His expression turned serious. “Don’t overthink. Use this chance to rest properly. I’ve noticed you’ve been too tired lately—always fighting or practicing. But rushing won’t make you succeed faster in cultivating.”
“…Hmm,” Bai Yu Mo paused for a few seconds before nodding softly.
Bai Feng then relaxed his grip, a little more smile on his face. “Now, let’s relax together. Want some spiritual tea?”
Bai Yu Mo nodded obediently again.
Watching Bai Feng prepare the tea, she felt a little better about not being able to wear the ring. Her mood also shifted—besides, she was secretly planning to get back at Yun Yue Yao. When Yun Yue Yao was outside, she would stay inside the ring with Bai Feng…
“Bro…”
Bai Feng pushed the brewed tea toward Bai Yu Mo and casually asked, “What’s up?”
Bai Yu Mo opened her mouth but didn’t speak. She’d thought of the words many times, but once reality hit her, her shyness just made her freeze up.
“I…” She averted her gaze slightly, poking her index fingers together almost inaudibly.
“What?”
Bai Feng asked. She didn’t repeat her previous words—instead, blushing, she turned her head away. Why could Yun Yue Yao so easily say those things? Why was she so tongue-tied?
“If I don’t say it, I’ll just guess myself,” Bai Yu Mo muttered softly, lowering her head. “I just want you to hold me for a bit…”
