Chapter 489: Old Acquaintances
Usually obedient, Chen Leling surprised Tao Jiu’er today.
“I don’t want to! I just want Yún Zhōnghè to pet me.”
Chen Leling expressed her thoughts with all her might.
Is this kid hitting the rebellious phase?
Tao Jiu’er was in disbelief; she never imagined Chen Leling would be so resistant.
Chen Leling explained, “Because… being touched by Yún Zhōnghè feels really good and safe.”
Tao Jiu’er was speechless and gave Yún Zhōnghè a nasty glare as if to say, “Look what you did.”
“Leling, let me explain,” Tao Jiu’er pursed her lips, usually eloquent but now at a loss, “You’re young, there are some things you don’t understand. Your feelings for Yún Zhōnghè are different from what I mean…”
“Um… Why? In what way?”
Chen Leling was confused.
Ah… a headache for her, she didn’t know how to explain further.
In the end, Tao Jiu’er couldn’t give any answer.
Looks like s*x education for Chen Leling still needs more time.
…
Today, they started planning the campaign against the Demon Path.
Whispers were circulating that Master Youyue was about to find enlightenment and master the complete path of the moon.
Coincidentally, it would be a full moon three days later.
This day was the best moment for understanding the path of the moon.
When news spread, many disciples within the sect started chatting.
Since the path was hidden a century ago, no one could grasp the whole path. Now, Master Youyue was ready to attempt enlightenment. Had restrictions been lifted?
…
Recently, Master Youyue felt uneasy.
Perhaps because the responsibility was immense, she felt pressured.
Though this mission required only her to concentrate on enlightenment while others handled killing, she knew that stepping out could significantly impact the entire Cultivation Realm.
Even staying in her cave was unbearable, so Master Youyue walked around to relax.
She initially had no aim, but somehow wandered to Yún Zhōnghè’s abode.
When she snapped out of it, she found herself behind his house.
Master Youyue: “…”
Quite out of it. Even when relaxing, running into a fellow disciple’s house during broad daylight was strange.
Not one to go out much, she subconsciously made her way here after repeatedly spying on him lately.
But she had to admit, Yún Zhōnghè was the only exceptional disciple who caught her attention.
“Looks like something’s going on.”
She noticed two people in Yún Zhōnghè’s house.
Peering through a window, she saw a black-haired woman.
“… Eh?”
Her eyes momentarily flickered.
The brief distraction caused disruption in her energy.
Determined as she was, an unprecedented emotional storm surged inside her.
A distant memory struck her suddenly.
“Whitey, we’ll always be the best friends, okay~”
“Whitey, I love you the most!”
“Whitey, will you protect me…?”
“Whitey…”
Master Youyue’s pupils trembled, her expression wavering wildly.
No mistake, even grown up, she’d never forget his face.
Little Ling? Is that Little Ling?
“Um?”
At the same time, Chen Leling sensed something, glancing at where Master Youyue stared.
They exchanged a glance, with Chen Leling abruptly standing up, wide-eyed at her.
Memories seemed to surface.
“Leling? What’s wrong?”
Beside her, Yún Zhōnghè and Tao Jiu’er looked curiously towards the outside.
They spotted Master Youyue outside.
“… Whitey?”
Chen Leling murmured; her lips moved, and despite not hearing, Master Youyue understood.
“… Little Ling.”
The instant Master Youyue spoke, Chen Leling charged forward and lunged at her.
“Ahahahaha!!!! Whitey!!!!!”
“Wait, wait…!!”
The two women hugged.
“Whitey, Whitey~~~!!! Really you???”
Elated and overwhelmed, Chen Leling hugged Master Youyue tightly, as if she found her closest relative.
Master Youyue froze, then gently patted her back.
“Little Ling, how…”
Why are you alive?
That’s what she wanted to ask, but no matter how low her emotional IQ was, she couldn’t say that.
She swallowed her doubt back.
Master Youyue was bewildered, partly wondering if recent stress made her hallucinate.
But real sensation confirmed reality.
“What… is this?”
Yet Yún Zhōnghè and Tao Jiu’er looked completely perplexed.
Are these people acquaintances?
“Eh… Greetings, Reverend…”
They stepped out, clearly taken aback.
Master Youyue regained her composure and looked at Yún Zhōnghè.
“Yún Zhōnghè, this child…”
Yún Zhōnghè: “This…”
He didn’t know how to explain. Sensitive information about Chen Leling couldn’t be revealed lightly; if they mistook her for an evil spirit, trouble would follow.
However, Master Youyue seemed to recognize Chen Leling. His “she’s my spirit pet” excuse wouldn’t work anymore.
Seeing Yún Zhōnghè’s predicament, Master Youyue decided to step in, “This child, is she called Chen Leling?”
Indeed, she recognized her!
Though young-looking, Master Youyue was likely older. They probably knew each other long ago.
And seeing Chen Leling clung to her, it was clear a moving reunion was happening.
“Waaah!! Whitey, I’ve missed you so much!”
Chen Leling’s reaction was huge, indicating a strong past bond.
How did she regain these memories? Probably from absorbing so much yuan yang last night.
So… if telling the truth to Master Youyue, perhaps there wouldn’t be much issue.
Now, Master Youyue looked deeply complex at Chen Leling, “Little Ling… you truly are Little Ling.”
“Whitey~ Whitey Whitey Whitey Whitey~”
Chen Leling clung tightly to Master Youyue, their chests touching, a heartwarming scene.
Rarely displaying shyness, Master Youyue blushed.
“Little Ling, you need to… let go…”
She turned away, seemingly embarrassed.
Chen Leling blinked her puzzled big eyes:
“Mmh?”
