**Chapter 491: Chen Leling’s Heartfelt Intentions**
Afterward, Yun Zhonghe saw Master Youyue off.
“I’ll keep Little Ling’s matter a secret. If you ever run into trouble, feel free to find me. I’ll lend a hand.”
Master Youyue said this to Yun Zhonghe, and it was clear that she genuinely cared for Chen Leling. She wasn’t completely ignoring her, after all.
But there seemed to be some unspeakable issues.
She looked at Yun Zhonghe, her gaze softening, feeling an inexplicable trust in him.
“Thank you for saving Little Ling,” she said, her words sincere. Master Youyue never imagined that one day she would develop feelings for a disciple.
“Not at all, I just did what I was supposed to do. Besides, Leling helped me too.”
Master Youyue nodded, “In any case, I’m counting on you to take care of Little Ling.”
“It’s part of my job.”
With that, she flew off on her sword toward the inner gate.
“Yun Zhonghe, has Little Bai left?” At that moment, Chen Leling walked out of the house, sounding a bit down. “It feels like Little Bai isn’t lively.”
Yun Zhonghe comforted her, “Maybe she’s just overwhelmed with everything going on. But she’s still so happy to see you.”
“Really?”
“Of course! You’re her best friend!”
Upon hearing that, Chen Leling’s expression brightened quite a bit.
Yun Zhonghe smiled and popped a candy into her mouth. It always made her happy.
As long as Master Youyue was helping keep things under wraps, Yun Zhonghe felt a lot more at ease.
All in all, it was a good thing.
……
Master Youyue: “…”
Flying halfway, Master Youyue landed again.
Her solitary back looked particularly forlorn.
Her heart felt a mess.
Little Ling being alive should be a joyful thing, right?
So why was she feeling so complicated?
“Little Bai, we’ll always be the best of friends, right~”
“Little Bai, you’re my favorite!”
“Little Bai, you’ll protect me, right…”
“Little Bai…”
The promises made back then played vividly in her mind.
She hadn’t upheld her promise, wasn’t strong like everyone else claimed.
Only Master Youyue herself knew how helpless she truly was.
She always failed to protect those she cherished.
Could she really safeguard this world?
“Little Ling… why…”
“Why has it taken so long for you to come back…?”
……
The next day, Mu Jixue, along with Lin Zhongyu and Su Xiaoxiao, dropped by for a visit. Mu Jixue informed Yun Zhonghe that Master Youyue seemed to have fallen ill.
“Huh? Master Youyue is sick?!”
Yun Zhonghe was shocked.
Who would’ve thought? Even Transformation Gods catch a cold?!
Mu Jixue sighed, “It feels like things are a bit chaotic in the sect right now.”
Of course, with whispers that Master Youyue was preparing to attain enlightenment, her suddenly falling ill was just the worst timing.
That would be troublesome for drawing out enemies.
“Did Little Bai get sick…?”
After hearing the news about Master Youyue, Chen Leling looked incredibly anxious and worried.
Even after Yun Zhonghe tried to reassure her, it didn’t seem very effective.
During lunch, Chen Leling sat there looking glum, her appetite shot.
“Leling, come on, cheer up, okay?”
Even Tao Jiu’er, who had come to help, couldn’t shake her from her mood.
Chen Leling sighed deeply: “Hoo…”
Clearly, she had something weighing on her.
Yun Zhonghe asked, “If you have something on your mind, just say it. I might have a solution.”
Chen Leling glanced at him: “Yun Zhonghe, is it… because of me that Little Bai…”
“Why would you think that?”
“Because yesterday, Little Bai didn’t seem very happy.”
True enough, Master Youyue’s attitude toward Chen Leling had been a bit off the previous day.
“But it’s definitely not your fault, I swear!”
Yun Zhonghe gently stroked her hair, trying to calm her down.
This made Chen Leling feel a little better.
She looked at Yun Zhonghe: “I want to visit her!”
“Visit? To see Master Youyue?”
“Exactly~!”
But considering the circumstances, whether they could even see Master Youyue was a big unknown.
After all, she was the puppet master behind this whole operation, and now that she was in trouble, perhaps the Immortal Alliance had her locked away.
“I want to make her something to eat! If she’s full, she’ll feel better!”
Chen Leling struggled to say the longest sentence ever, with her clumsy speech, like she was trying to push her limits.
Is this friendship boosting her verbal skills?
Yun Zhonghe fell silent for a moment.
“Alright, I’ll find a way to get it to Master Youyue!”
Yun Zhonghe vowed—this was a man’s promise!
Speaking of which, Master Youyue was also a hidden female lead in the original story. If he could befriend her through Chen Leling, the benefits would be immense.
“Thank you, Yun Zhonghe!” Chen Leling exclaimed with delight, throwing herself into his embrace and nuzzling against his chest.
She felt so happy that she’d met Yun Zhonghe. What a gem!
And so, Chen Leling embarked on her grand mission—making delicious food for Master Youyue.
For this, she even invited Chef Tao to help out.
Although she could barely remember anything from her past, she did recall Master Youyue’s favorite snack.
A type of pastry that Yun Zhonghe didn’t quite get, but was apparently an ancient dessert.
After Chen Leling’s garbled description, Tao Jiu’er understood roughly how to make it.
Thus, while Yun Zhonghe practiced in the house, Tao Jiu’er and Chen Leling worked diligently in the kitchen.
The atmosphere in the house felt joyful.
Tao Jiu’er: “Alright, remember to stir it well!”
Chen Leling: “Gao~!”
To give Chen Leling a sense of involvement, Tao Jiu’er handled the basics while leaving the tedious stirring part to her.
Surprisingly, she stirred quite skillfully.
Tao Jiu’er curiously asked, “Have you done this before?”
Chen Leling: “Yep!”
Confirming it wholeheartedly.
She must be recalling an impression from her childhood when she did this!
Tao Jiu’er: “Good! Now pour these in too.”
Chen Leling: “Woof~ stirring stirring~~ oh~!”
Tao Jiu’er: “Great! Now, while we’re at it, pour in the flour!”
Chen Leling: “Jiu’er, pour it in, pour it in~!”
Tao Jiu’er: “Wait, wait, wait…! You’re really good at this!”
From their conversation, it seemed like the two girls were sailing smoothly through the process.
Chen Leling: “Woof~ love cooking!”
Since she had always relied on Tao Jiu’er to handle the kitchen, she never noticed her own hidden talent before.
After some time, the surprisingly tasty pastry emerged from their efforts.
Chen Leling even called Yun Zhonghe over to taste it. The flavor was decent, but it was so sweet it could make your tongue ache!
Yet Chen Leling insisted that it had to be that way to be delicious!
While she loved sugar, surely she didn’t have to go overboard with it, right?
