Chapter 168: Sarilang (A Mongolian Folk Song)
The next morning, Chen Yin went to see Master. He found her sitting on the edge of her bed, deep in thought.
Seeing him enter, she asked seriously, “I’m pondering a question. Would it be faster to reincarnate right now, or to kill everyone who witnessed last night’s events? Or do you have any other suggestions for erasing it from existence?”
Chen Yin thought for a moment. “You should probably reincarnate.”
“But before you do, can you at least greet our guests? They’ve been waiting for you all day.”
Master’s serious expression instantly crumbled, and she started wailing.
“Waaaaah… They saw me drunk and acting like a fool! I have no face left! My reputation as Immortal Yu Ling is ruined!”
You have no reputation to begin with. Chen Yin thought to himself.
“It’s all your fault! Why didn’t you tell me they were coming?!”
“Don’t be ridiculous. Only Luo Luo is my future wife. The others are just visiting.”
Master narrowed her eyes. “Are you sure you don’t have any ulterior motives?”
“…Ahem. A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.”
Chen Yin coughed awkwardly and waved his hand. “Get dressed. Don’t keep them waiting.”
Master nodded and started changing her clothes.
As Chen Yin left, he glanced at the night light on her bedside table.
A short while later, Master entered the main hall.
This time, there was no drunken child. Only an elegant immortal, her robes flowing, an ethereal aura surrounding her youthful face.
Seeing Immortal Yu Ling’s calm and indifferent expression, Luo Luo, Nan Xiaoxiang, and Qingying quickly stood up and bowed respectfully.
“Greetings, Immortal Yu Ling!”
Only Chen Yin looked at her with amusement.
…That dramatic entrance, that old hag must have practiced it countless times.
“You may rise.”
Master’s gaze was distant as she gracefully sat down on the throne. With a wave of her hand, a teacup floated towards her.
She took a sip of tea, then said calmly, “I’ve heard about your request from my disciple.”
“But you underestimate me, Yu Ling!”
“Do you think a Grand Clarity Realm Immortal is a babysitter?!” Her eyes suddenly narrowed.
A powerful aura emanated from her, making Nan Xiaoxiang and the others tense.
Only Chen Yin remained calm, sipping his tea, amused by Master’s performance.
“You can leave the child here.”
Master snorted and waved her hand dismissively. “But I won’t be responsible for her well-being. I’m a busy immortal. I don’t have time to babysit.”
“But…” Nan Xiaoxiang was about to plead when Chen Yin interrupted,
“Five jars.”
“Fifty jars.” Master retorted. “And I want unlimited access. No restrictions.”
“What? Is this cave made of gold? Are you made of gold?”
“Who babysits for free these days? This is an immortal’s abode! If you think it’s expensive, I think it’s expensive too!”
They bickered back and forth, leaving the others dumbfounded.
“Can you even take care of a child?”
“I run an immortal’s cave, of course I can!”
“I’m asking if you’re capable of taking care of a child.”
Master’s eyes narrowed dangerously.
“Are you looking for a fight? Just tell me if you’ll do it or not.”
“Of course I’ll do it if I can.”
Chen Yin walked over to Ye Ling’er, put his arm around her, and said, “What if something happens to her?”
“If something happens, I’ll personally warm your bed and let you do whatever you want, satisfied?”
Master put her hands on her hips, her eyebrows furrowed in mock anger.
“You promised.” Chen Yin grinned and ruffled Ye Ling’er’s head.
“Go on, little one. Play with this… little girl for a few days.”
Ye Ling’er nodded obediently and walked over to Master.
“Hey! Brat, who are you calling a little girl?!”
Master protested, waving her tiny fists. “I’m hundreds of years older than you! Show some respect!”
Nan Xiaoxiang and Qingying exchanged glances, doubt evident in their eyes.
…Could this unreliable Master really take care of Ye Ling’er?
But Ye Ling’er, surprisingly, wasn’t scared. She looked at Master with wide, innocent eyes, curiously studying the girl who seemed even smaller than herself.
Master, uncomfortable under her gaze, glared at her.
“What are you looking at?! Go find something to do! I don’t have time to play house with you! We Grand Clarity Realm immortals are busy people, every day—”
“Here, have some candy.” Ye Ling’er offered her a lollipop.
Master’s words died in her throat, her gaze fixed on the lollipop, a conflicted expression on her face.
Finally, she snatched it and popped it into her mouth, then continued her rambling.
“Don’t think you can bribe me with a lollipop. I might look like I’m your age, but I’m not a child like you…”
Chen Yin turned to Luo Luo and Qingying. “Don’t worry about Ling’er. She’ll be safe on Mount Yu.”
“I think my Junior Sister will be back soon. Let’s go down the mountain and greet her, then we’ll depart for the Wu Xuan Cave.”
Master suddenly paused and pulled Chen Yin aside.
“Hey, aren’t you afraid Xiang’er will be jealous if you bring so many beautiful women home?”
“Uh… I don’t think so?”
Chen Yin wasn’t sure.
“I’m always curious,” Master said, “how do you harem protagonists have such big hearts? Aren’t you afraid of a catfight?”
“…This is my first harem. I’m not very experienced.” Chen Yin chuckled awkwardly.
“I’ve never had one either, but I suggest you prepare yourself mentally.”
Master said mysteriously, “A girl’s heart is more complicated than you think.”
Chen Yin scratched his head, unsure what to make of her words.
As it turned out…
He was still too naive.
When they arrived at the hut at the foot of the mountain, Xiang’er was already there. She had been about to greet him cheerfully,
But seeing the three beautiful women behind him, her smile froze, replaced by a polite and formal expression.
“Oh, Senior Brother has brought guests.”
“How careless of me, not informing me in advance. Junior Sister wasn’t prepared.”
“Please have a seat, allow me to serve you tea.” Xiang’er nodded politely and turned to prepare the tea.
Chen Yin: “…?”
Who are you, and what have you done with Xiang’er?
My Junior Sister couldn’t be this polite and well-behaved.
As Xiang’er went to the kitchen to prepare tea and snacks, Chen Yin suddenly realized that Master might have been right.
He wasn’t prepared for what was about to happen.
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