Chapter 117: Little Clingy Xiaoxue
“Are you Xiaoxue’s brother, Chen Yan?”
“Yes, greetings Elder Qingyi,” Chen Yuan said respectfully.
“No need for formalities; I must thank you for taking care of Xiaoxue since she was little.”
“I’m her brother, of course, I couldn’t ignore her…”
“But she told me that you picked her up, and you can do many things that even biological brothers can’t…”
Elder Qingyi said, her tone showing no lack of appreciation for Chen Yuan.
“You’re overly kind, Elder Qingyi…” Chen Yuan felt ashamed of the praise from Qingyi and chuckled.
After all, he only wanted to complete his task, and since he didn’t belong to this world, he could help Xiaoxue like that…
He wouldn’t call himself that noble…
“However, regarding your sister’s condition, I’d like to understand some details from you…” Elder Qingyi got straight to the point.
“My sister… does she have a problem?” Chen Yuan’s heart sank upon hearing this.
Generally, such conversations aren’t about good news…
Soon after, Elder Qingyi shared with Chen Yuan what she had learned about the Yin Xuan Body from various sects, as well as some hypotheses drawn from her personal experiences…
Chen Yuan then told Elder Qingyi all he knew about Xiaoxue from his childhood…
“Mm… about this matter, let’s not inform your sister for now; I’ll think of a solution when I return,” Elder Qingyi said, her brows furrowed as she stood up.
“Okay, thank you, Elder Qingyi.”
“No need to be polite; after all, she is also my disciple.” Elder Qingyi turned to leave but recalled something, “By the way, is Xiaoxue’s token with you?”
“Eh?” Chen Yuan suddenly grew nervous and tightly held his waist…
“To avoid any mishaps, it’s best not to meet too frequently; after all, the techniques of the Water Lapping Palace are still in your sister’s body, even if there are currently no problems.”
Elder Qingyi reminded him, but she had already made a huge concession, allowing the siblings to meet in private.
This was the first time she, as a strict master, exhibited such generosity toward her disciples.
No, rather it was a favoritism…
“Ah… yes… thank you, Elder Qingyi!” Chen Yuan quickly realized the implication behind her words and bowed respectfully.
After Elder Qingyi left, a small head popped out from behind a pillar, big eyes wide open.
“Brother… what did Master say to you?” Lin Shuxue asked softly, looking up at him.
“Mm… she just asked if you were obedient as a child, whether you had any bad habits, and your previous condition; it’s called… a home visit~” Chen Yuan made up.
“Oh… why would Master ask you that…” Lin Shuxue was puzzled, but she always believed everything Chen Yuan said without thinking too much.
Only when something was too absurd would she realize something was off.
“I don’t know; maybe she’s just thinking about how to cure you faster,” Chen Yuan ruffled her hair and smiled, “So you have to accept treatment well and listen to your master.”
“I know…” Lin Shuxue said, pouting in defiance as she got her head ruffled. She had never gone against her master and elders in the Water Lapping Palace.
“Oh right, your master also found out your token is with me.”
“Ah?! Master found out?!”
“Uh-huh…” Chen Yuan smiled.
“Then… was it taken away?”
“No, look.” Chen Yuan took out the jade token, then leaned down and whispered into her ear, “Your master approved it.”
“??!!” Lin Shuxue’s eyes visibly brightened, and she happily jumped up to hug Chen Yuan…
Snuggling into Chen Yuan’s arms…
“Ah… you little clingy one…” Chen Yuan said helplessly.
“Hehe… brother~”
