Chapter 535: Shui Miao Miao — Bai Feng, Save My Teeth!
“Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, I’ve arrived.”
On the flying boat, Shui Xi Yu peeked through the window at the distant peaks of the Heavenly Sword Sect. She still remembered the last time she came, back when she was a student of Bai Feng and lived in a small town outside the sect to learn from him.
And now, finally, she’s got the chance to step inside the Heavenly Sword Sect and visit her teacher.
However, her mood wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows. Just thinking about that photo Shui Miao Miao posted the other day, her stomach churned with jealousy. Logically, she knew she shouldn’t be jealous — after all, as the Queen of the Eastern Continent, it was pretty tough for her to meet her teacher. Shui Miao Miao, on the other hand, even after becoming queen, darted straight over to the Heavenly Sword Sect within days of her ascension. People are emotional creatures; she understood that logically, but inside, she still felt a little irritated.
As the flying boat drew closer to the Heavenly Sword Sect, several figures appeared ahead. Among them, Shui Xi Yu recognized two familiar faces.
When the boat finally stopped, Shui Miao Miao waved cheerfully:
“Little Sister… Uh, no, Your Majesty Queen, welcome to the Heavenly Sword Sect!”
‘Welcome… to the Heavenly Sword Sect?’
Just a simple sentence, but it seemed to stir up her dissatisfaction — as if they were declaring war or something! It’s just arriving a little earlier than expected. Just a bit sooner to see Bai Feng… huh, it’s infuriating!
At that moment, Bai Feng also grinned and waved: “Welcome. How should I address you? Your Majesty Queen?”
“Teacher, stop joking with me.” Shui Xi Yu hastily suppressed her growing annoyance. “Just call me by my name, like before.”
“Then I won’t hold back.” Bai Feng nodded with a smile. “You’ve been staying at Array Peak during your time here—hope that’s okay? It’ll make studying Arrays more convenient.”
“Yes, Teacher. You’ve arranged everything perfectly.”
Bai Feng looked at her obedient expression and then touched his chin: “I suppose I’m the first person to see the formidable *Iron-Blooded Queen* acting so obedient?”
“After all, I’m your student…” Shui Xi Yu’s cheeks flushed a little, looking a bit shy.
“Don’t be so formal. Just relax—think of this place as home.”
‘Home…’
Her cheeks reddened even more. But she quickly shook off the silly thoughts, nodding: “Yes, Teacher.”
“Come on, let’s go. I’ve arranged your residence.”
“Thanks, Teacher.”
…
“By the way, did you bring any guards with you this time?”
Bai Feng pushed open the door, turning to Shui Xi Yu as she followed behind.
“Yeah, I have. They should be negotiating with the sect master of the Heavenly Sword Sect right now.”
She nodded. As the Queen of the Eastern Continent, even with strong strength, she wouldn’t dare come alone. But her guards weren’t ordinary, not the kind weaker than her; they were seasoned elders from her royal family, always in seclusion but with long lifespans.
“Is it Sister Shui Ling?” Shui Miao Miao asked curiously from beside them.
There aren’t many Body-Integration stage elders who stay in seclusion in the royal family, and even fewer willing to go out. She quickly guessed who was there to protect Shui Xi Yu.
But even though she called her “Sister Shui Ling,” she was much older than Shui Miao Miao. Sister Shui Ling hated being called “Grandma” or similar — she insisted everyone call her older sister.
“Mm.” Shui Xi Yu nodded. “Sister Shui Ling is also interested in some new things from the Northern Region, so she came along to understand more.”
“Would you like me to recommend some stuff?”
Shui Miao Miao looked at Shui Xi Yu, eager to show off her helpfulness. But something about her seemed a little provocative — as if she was trying to assert her own importance. Shui Xi Yu shook her head. “No need. I’ve spent some time in the Northern Region before, worked a bit at Yu Ling Long, and am fairly familiar with the place.”
“Well, that’s good, but the Northern Region’s changing a lot lately. If you need anything, just ask me.”
“Hm, I will.”
Shui Xi Yu didn’t argue further. She could tell Shui Miao Miao was genuinely concerned, but… ever since she saw that photo, she’d been a little sensitive. No matter what Shui Miao Miao did, she felt something was off.
She knew she was being unreasonable, but… ugh, she was still angry!
“Alright, you must be pretty tired from all this. We’ll be going now. If you need anything, just ask,” Bai Feng said, clapping his hands.
“Ah, okay.”
Shui Xi Yu hurriedly nodded, watching Bai Feng and Shui Miao Miao leave, then plopped onto the sofa.
Though she had rushed over immediately after finishing her tasks, she found herself confused — what should she do now? Or rather, what could she do?
While Shui Xi Yu was lost in thought, Shui Miao Miao trailed behind Bai Feng, her face flickering with contemplation.
“I think Xi Yu really likes him. She’s got so much hostility towards me!”
“Really?”
Bai Feng looked puzzled. Influenced by the melodramatic soap opera Shui Miao Miao had been binge-watching these days, he’d been observing Shui Xi Yu’s reactions too, but nothing seemed off.
“Because she used to treat me differently, and now she’s cold and distant,” Shui Miao Miao explained. “It’s like our relationship is more formal now, a bit awkward and polite.”
Afterward, she reached out her little hand to touch her chin: “I need to come up with a plan.”
“What are you going to do?”
Based on what he knew about Shui Miao Miao, she never lacked crazy ideas. He doubted she’d come up with anything reasonable.
“Of course, I want to smooth things over. I’m her *big sister*, after all. If she stops talking to me, then I’ll only have you left as a close kin,” Shui Miao Miao said, pausing. “Though… maybe that’s not such a bad thing?”
“…So your plan is still not moving forward?”
Bai Feng teased casually. “Just joking.” Shui Miao Miao coughed lightly. “Later, I’ll go find Xi Yu and ask her what she’s thinking.”
“If I answer that I can help… wouldn’t that be a bit strange?”
Shui Miao Miao shot him a side glance, half-teasing: “If it was you, then it wouldn’t be weird.”
“?”
What’s that supposed to mean?
d*mn, the worst part? He couldn’t exactly refute it.
“Anyway, you just let me try first. If I really need help, I’ll tell you,” Shui Miao Miao waved her hand dismissively.
“Fine.”
Half an hour after Bai Feng returned home…
Water Miao Miao: Bai Feng, save my teeth!
Bai Feng: …
No way, did you give up that fast? That was quick!
He sighed, pushed open the door, heading toward where Shui Xi Yu was.
When he entered, he saw Shui Xi Yu sipping tea carefully, while Shui Miao Miao sat beside her, her clothes wrinkled from her fingers. The atmosphere in the room was thick with cold silence and awkwardness.
“?”
So, Shui Miao Miao, what did you say?
