Chapter 112: Brother Came to See Me in Secret…
Lin Shuxue instantly focused her thoughts, the longing she had built up surged forth like a river breaching its dam.
It’s brother!
The emotions of a little girl are simple; even though she had said such things, seeing him again instinctively filled her with joy, akin to a child waiting for their parents to return home for the New Year.
“How did brother end up here…”
“He’s… come to see me…”
Lin Shuxue felt a rare joy in her heart, her originally cold eyes instantly brightened!
Even though it had been a year, even though Chen Yuan had said those hurtful things, she still missed him.
Those days…
Being spoiled… doing laundry… playing…
Every night she thought about it…
Wanting to return to that warm home, that ray of light, and live the same life with him…
But in just a brief moment of focus, Chen Yuan and Xu Ya had quickly left. She hurriedly used her sword to catch up!
It had been a year since they last met; she wanted a big hug…
But…
She had developed the habit of reading between the lines and overthinking.
While following them, she unconsciously started having more thoughts, her cheerful smile gradually stiffened, and anxiety began to creep into her heart.
“But what if brother isn’t here to see me…”
“Why is he running away…”
“What if brother actually doesn’t want to meet me…”
“What if… brother… still dislikes me…”
She hesitated as she looked towards the two figures running away…
At that moment, she caught a glimpse of her master walking towards her residence!
If I’m discovered by my master!
….
“Master…”
“Hmm? You’re not practicing at the Sword Villa; what are you doing down the mountain?” The elder woman asked with a puzzled expression, her eyes slightly narrowing.
“Reporting to Master, I’m here tonight…” Lin Shuxue adjusted her tone.
“I want to take a look around the sect today…
To be honest, Master, I’ve been in Water Lapping Palace for almost a year and still haven’t gotten to know the sect well. I want… to cleanse my mind and body, cast aside the past… so I can practice better.”
Although she was secretly worried, she made an effort to hide the tension on her face, maintaining a calm and obedient expression.
“Oh?” The elder woman’s gaze became sharp as a blade, her brows slightly furrowing.
A gentle breeze blew, rustling the surrounding leaves, creating a shushing sound.
The elder woman suddenly chuckled lightly, patted Lin Shuxue on the head, and showed no suspicion, even seeming pleased to hear her words.
Lin Shuxue had always looked gloomy since coming to Water Lapping Palace.
She certainly hoped she could adapt as soon as possible.
At last, there was some change.
“Go on then, it’s about time you saw the sect and integrated into it; the past is behind you, look ahead.”
“Okay…” Lin Shuxue replied with a slightly relaxed posture.
“In that case, remember to return early to rest after your stroll. We can discuss the matters I have for you tomorrow.” The elder woman spoke with concern.
“Yes… Master.”
After saying that, Lin Shuxue watched the elder woman leave, then hurriedly sought the figures of Chen Yuan and Xu Ya.
….
Escaping from the inner sect.
“Did we lose them?” Chen Yuan glanced back to confirm no one was following.
“Looks like we did…” Xu Ya shook the hiding bead, “It works.”
“Alright, then let’s go.” Chen Yuan stood up, his gaze still filled with anticipation, “Just seeing them was pretty good…”
“Wait a minute, why are there so many people outside?” Xu Ya exclaimed in shock.
“Huh?”
Chen Yuan also peered outside.
….
“There’s a spy from the outer sect infiltrating our sect tonight! They’re likely from the Demon Cult!”
“Do not miss any potential hiding spots!”
“If you encounter suspicious individuals, sh**t to k*ll!”
“Understood!”
After a synchronized shout, the assembled patrol team began a large-scale search!
“Wait?! Have we been discovered?!” Chen Yuan asked this seemingly foolish question.
“It shouldn’t be… The hiding bead I got from my senior brother is really effective; didn’t we just shake off your sister from the inner sect?”
Xu Ya shook the golden bead again, which still glimmered faintly with a golden light.
Some master from Azure Sword Pavilion searched for a long time: Where did my Buddhist beads go?
“What did you tell your senior brother?”
“I just said I was going out and about…”
“It seems senior brother didn’t realize he gave you a counterfeit item…” Chen Yuan couldn’t help but twitch his lips, his previously noble image of senior brother suddenly crumbled.
Isn’t it just great that the image of your heroic senior brother could collapse like this so vividly?
How else do you think you could play with Chen Yuan…? (?_?)…
But right now, they should be thinking about how to escape…
“What now? (?_?)…”
“I don’t know either… (?_?)…”
“Just wait to d*e? (?_?)…”
“……”
“Hey, your sister! (′⊙ω⊙`)!”
Chen Yuan: “?? Why are you scolding me? (?_?)…”
“Look!” Xu Ya pointed outside.
Lin Shuxue was talking to an outer sect disciple searching toward Chen Yuan, and after finishing, she quickly left with several outer sect disciples.
“They’ve chased us all the way outside…” Xu Ya sighed.
“Let’s go!” Chen Yuan urged as he turned and started running, seizing the chance while no one was present!
“Oh oh!”
They began to flee, and the two suddenly felt unusually smooth, even faster than when they entered!
Soon they were out of Water Lapping Palace, completely safe!
“Oh! We escaped?!” Xu Ya patted his chest, and the two didn’t dare stop until they had run several miles, not even looking back…
“It seems so…” Chen Yuan gasped for breath, but felt something strange in his heart.
Why did it feel like they got out faster than they got in…
Especially when they were under such strict watch…
Xu Ya patted Chen Yuan on the shoulder: “Let’s go, let’s go. I’ve marked this exciting moment, and when we get back, I can boast to others, hahaha!”
“So, is that the reason you came with me…? (?_?)…”
“What are you saying? Are you turning your back on me right after we risked our lives together?”
“You almost got us killed, senior brother…”
“Come on, without that hiding bead, you would have been found anyway… It’s all pretty much the same, just for some psychological comfort.” Xu Ya reassured him nonchalantly.
Chen Yuan (?_?): “……”
The two walked shoulder to shoulder, gradually moving away, heading toward their sect.
Once they were far enough, they dared to fly on their swords.
Chen Yuan suddenly looked back.
It was pitch black; apart from the moon in the sky and the faint moonlight, Water Lapping Palace was no longer visible.
The night wind blew in a desolate area, making the chill more biting; their clothes could hardly resist the cold that seeped into their hearts.
Is that little girl cold…?
She shouldn’t be; she has been tough against the cold since she was little…
This bead…
“Should I just throw it away… It’s useless anyway…”
“Throw what?! I still need to return this to my senior brother, give it to me, come on.”
“……”
A small figure hid in the darkness, watching the two leave…
Even though she was far from Water Lapping Palace, she followed, always following…
Not getting closer; just seeing was enough…
She thought she would never see her brother again in her life…
“Brother…”
“You came to see me in secret… didn’t you…”
