Chapter 166: You’ll Understand When You’re Older
After a few more days in Yanxia Province…
Nan Xiaoxiang was busy settling affairs at the clinic, preparing for their long journey.
Meanwhile, Chen Yin spent his time doting on Luo Luo.
He became the perfect boyfriend, always by her side, accompanying her on shopping trips, buying her clothes and treats, and indulging her every whim.
Qingying, annoyed by their lovey-dovey behavior, had disappeared on some mission.
Luo Luo, dressed in a blue and green dress, skipped happily along the street, licking a candied hawthorn.
“Ah! I want that!”
She pointed at a street vendor selling sugar figurines, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Chen Yin bought her two, then said with a playful scolding, “This is your last treat for today. Any more, and you’ll get cavities.”
Luo Luo giggled, her little fangs showing.
As they sat by the roadside, watching the bustling crowd, Luo Luo suddenly asked, “Young Master, are you going to take Ling’er to Mount Yu when we go to the Wu Xuan Cave?”
“Mount Yu is a blessed land,” Chen Yin explained. “It’s a much healthier environment for her than the mortal world, with its heavy energy.”
“And with Master around, she’ll be safe. Maybe they’ll even become friends.”
Luo Luo stopped eating her candy, her ears drooping slightly, and kicked a pebble on the ground.
“Speaking of which… Young Master’s family hasn’t met Luo Luo yet.”
Chen Yin stopped and turned to her with a smile. “What? Are you nervous?”
“A little…”
The little fox looked at him with wide, innocent eyes. “Young Master, what if your Master and Junior Sister don’t like Luo Luo?”
“Don’t worry about Master.”
Chen Yin waved his hand dismissively. “She’s good friends with your mother. She won’t mind.”
“As for Junior Sister… she’ll probably love a cute girl like you.”
“Really?” Luo Luo’s ears perked up.
“Do you underestimate how adorable you are?”
Chen Yin gently pinched her cheek. “Who wouldn’t like a cute, obedient little girl like you?”
“What about Young Master? Do you like Luo Luo?”
“Of course I do. That’s a silly question.”
“Luo Luo just wanted to hear you say it again.” She smiled sweetly.
Chen Yin paused, then ruffled her hair playfully.
“You little rascal.”
“Mmm…” Luo Luo pouted, her hair now a mess. “You’re bullying me, Young Master.”
“You haven’t seen me really bully you yet.”
Chen Yin glared at her with a mischievous grin. “Just wait till you’re a little older.”
“Luo Luo is not afraid. Blegh.”
She stuck her tongue out at him and skipped away.
Chen Yin sighed. He had spoiled her too much. He had no authority over her anymore.
…But he didn’t mind.
As he was about to follow her, he suddenly noticed Qingying walking down the street.
“Yo, still on a mission?”
“Do you think I enjoy this?” Qingying rubbed her temples, her face etched with exhaustion. “I’m desperately short on points. I can’t afford to be picky.”
“And why are all the missions lately just running errands and fetching things? They’re so tedious and boring.”
Hearing her complaints, Chen Yin asked curiously, “What did you spend all your points on?”
Qingying just glared at him and didn’t answer.
…If he knew she had spent all her points on high-level pills to boost her cultivation, just to surpass him, he would never let her live it down.
She would tell him when she finally succeeded.
“Mind your own business.” She snorted and turned away.
Chen Yin shrugged and didn’t press further.
“By the way, I almost forgot something important.”
Qingying suddenly said seriously, “There’s something big happening in the cultivation world.”
“I heard some people talking about it at the Ten Thousand Fragrance Pavilion a few days ago. Several major sects are recalling their disciples. I don’t know what’s going on.”
Chen Yin’s eyes narrowed slightly.
…He had a hunch.
This was related to the meeting Master had held with all those Grand Clarity Realm experts.
“I heard that many sects have gone into closed-door cultivation, their mountain gates sealed. The Heavenly Net Sect has even stopped receiving visitors.”
“Everyone’s on edge, like a storm is brewing.”
Chen Yin was still lost in thought when Qingying called out to him, “Hey, do you know what’s going on?”
“Why are you asking me?”
Chen Yin scoffed. “Shouldn’t you ask your sect elders?”
“You clearly know something.” Qingying said, slightly annoyed.
“Do I have to tell you everything I know?”
He suddenly smiled mischievously. “Call me ‘Good Brother,’ and maybe I’ll tell you.”
“Dream on!” Qingying gritted her teeth, her cheeks flushed.
Seeing her storm off, Chen Yin’s mood improved considerably.
Teasing Qingying was always a source of amusement.
As for the matter she had mentioned, he didn’t want to think about it now.
Master had said he would understand everything once he reached the Grand Clarity Realm.
So, he would just focus on finding an opportunity for a breakthrough.
In the evening, back at the clinic, Luo Luo and Ye Ling’er were sharing a melting sugar figurine.
Chen Yin sat at the table, reading a book, when Nan Xiaoxiang’s voice came from outside:
“Young Master Chen.”
She entered the room and bowed gracefully. “I’ve settled the matters at the clinic. We can depart tomorrow.”
“Good.”
Chen Yin closed his book. “We’ll leave early tomorrow morning and take Ling’er to Mount Yu first.”
Ye Ling’er, hearing this, took a step back timidly.
“Don’t worry.”
Luo Luo reassured her gently. “Young Master’s Master and Junior Sister are very nice people. You’ll like them, Ling’er.”
“This is my first time visiting a true immortal’s abode.”
Nan Xiaoxiang’s eyes shimmered with anticipation. “I wonder what the proper etiquette is when meeting the renowned Immortal Yu Ling?”
She seemed excited about visiting Mount Yu.
But Chen Yin’s next words shattered her illusions.
“You’re not meeting your mother-in-law, what etiquette do you need?”
Nan Xiaoxiang took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure.
“Young Master Chen, must you always tease me?”
“I’m not teasing you.” Chen Yin said with a playful grin. “My Master is just a little girl, around Ling’er’s age. There’s no need to be so formal. Don’t believe those stories about her being some invincible immortal. She can’t even pay for her own drinks. I have to clean up her messes all the time.”
She was truly a useless, perverted, old loli granny.
Nan Xiaoxiang blinked, her interest in this Yu Ling piqued.
“What kind of person is your Master, Young Master Chen?”
“You’re not actually considering her as your future mother-in-law, are you?”
“…Can we please drop the mother-in-law topic?”
“Then stop asking.” Chen Yin shrugged. “We’re just visiting her. It doesn’t matter what kind of person she is.”
“Of course, if you really want to marry into Mount Yu, you should consider bringing some fine wine as a gift.”
“Maybe she’ll be so happy that she’ll let you become my concubine.” He grinned mischievously.
Nan Xiaoxiang’s eye twitched.
She was clearly struggling to maintain her smile.
“You’re joking, Young Master Chen. I have no intention of getting married.”
“Eh? Really? But you’re not exactly young anymore, Miss Nan.”
Chen Yin feigned surprise. “Mortal women usually marry around sixteen, right? You’re already twenty. Aren’t you worried about becoming an old maid?”
Luo Luo and Ye Ling’er watched as Nan Xiaoxiang’s grip on her teacup tightened, the porcelain almost cracking under the pressure.
“It’s… none… of… your… business.” She gritted her teeth.
Seeing that she was about to explode, Chen Yin continued to tease her, “Although I’m the only man on Mount Yu, we have a big bed. If you don’t mind, you can join us.”
Nan Xiaoxiang finally gave up.
She stood up, her face pale with exhaustion. “Young Master Chen, we have a long journey ahead of us tomorrow. I’ll retire for the night. You should rest as well.”
With that, she quickly left the room, practically fleeing.
Chen Yin chuckled and sipped his tea leisurely.
“You’re so mean, Young Master.” Luo Luo said, sticking her tongue out playfully.
“Does Luo Luo hate mean Young Masters?”
“No. Luo Luo likes Young Master no matter what.”
As they flirted, Qingying appeared at the doorway, her gaze fixed on the direction Nan Xiaoxiang had left, a thoughtful expression on her face.
“What is it?” Chen Yin asked curiously. “Did you notice something strange about Nan Xiaoxiang?”
“No.”
Qingying said seriously, “I was just thinking, even Nan Xiaoxiang, with her sharp tongue, is no match for you. Who should I learn from to defeat you in a verbal duel?”
Chen Yin thought for a moment, then replied seriously:
“I don’t know about verbal duels.”
“But you can try defeating me with your mouth.”
Qingying frowned, confused. Then, seeing Luo Luo’s blush and Chen Yin’s mischievous grin, she finally understood.
“CHEN! YIN!” She looked like a peacock with its feathers ruffled.
“Hey, I didn’t say anything.” He quickly raised his hands defensively. “Whatever dirty thoughts you’re having, don’t blame them on me.”
“I’m going to bite you to death!”
Qingying lunged at him, and Chen Yin, quick as a flash, ran away.
Ye Ling’er, watching their playful banter, asked curiously, “Sister Luo Luo, what is Brother Chen talking about?”
“You’ll understand when you’re older.” Luo Luo blushed shyly.
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