Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 336 - 192: A Perfect Match; Wangshu’s Resolve_2

This kind of superficiality requires skill, doesn’t it?

"Your brother is blind, how would he know what you’ve been washing all this time?" You Su said, as if it were common sense.

"You’re doing this on purpose!"

Ji Lingruo, embarrassed and annoyed, scooped up a handful of dishwater from the pot and splashed it towards You Su outside the kitchen.

Sadly, the distance was too far, and apart from a few droplets, none of the water reached You Su. Even these few droplets were swiftly cut through by Wangshu with her sword.

Seeing this masked woman siding with You Su, Ji Lingruo stomped her foot in frustration:

"You guys are teaming up to bully me!"

"Who’s bullying little Lingruo?"

The familiar, charming voice of the Third Elder carried a sense of stern authority.

A beautiful woman walked gracefully over, her eyes coldly fixed on the leisurely You Su lying there.

You Su quickly stood up to greet her, joining the two women in calling out, "Third Elder."

The Third Elder glanced around and promptly noticed the bowl Ji Lingruo was holding, marked with her unique emerald sign. The bowl had water droplets still clinging to it and had been washed to look newer than a new bowl.

She quickly walked over to Ji Lingruo’s side, grabbing Ji Lingruo’s wet hand in the girl’s astonished gaze, and comforted her softly, saying:

"Did You Su make you wash the dishes?"

"Ah? No, no." Ji Lingruo could never truly frame her senior brother.

"Third Elder, it’s sister who said she was worried I wouldn’t wash it clean, so she insisted on washing your bowl herself. She’s washed it so many times. I told her to stop, but she wouldn’t listen, insisting it had to be spotless." You Su quickly explained for Ji Lingruo.

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder’s face broke into a smile. Even though she could easily see through the girl’s pretenses, in the eyes of someone who admired her, even the act was endearing.

"Lingruo is so considerate." The Third Elder placed both hands on Ji Lingruo’s hands, "In the future, let your senior brother do this dirty work. He’s the only man on this peak. If he doesn’t do it, who will? You’re the second miss of the Snake Race, and the Profound Sky Sect didn’t accept you as a disciple for washing dishes."

A turbulent chill, when will we men rise?

You Su swallowed silently, surprised that his sister’s flattery came at his expense.

"Lingruo will remember."

With someone backing her up, Ji Lingruo glanced at You Su, who seemed like a lackey, and smirked with pride.

As long as the Third Elder is on her side, wouldn’t she be able to keep her senior brother in line?

"If everyone in the Profound Sky Sect were as obedient as you, that would be great."

The Third Elder generously displayed her admiration, and a tiny jade bottle appeared in her hand, which she pressed into Ji Lingruo’s palm.

"Take this bottle of Hundred Flowers Dew as a gift from the Third Elder. Add a drop to the spring water each morning; it will not only refine your bones but also keep you looking young."

"I-I can’t accept this." Ji Lingruo hurriedly declined.

"Not accepting means you don’t recognize me as the Third Elder?" Third Elder pretended to be angry.

Ji Lingruo shook her head repeatedly, and it was only with You Su’s persuasion that she ’reluctantly’ accepted it.

Quietly amused, You Su found his sister’s act of hesitating to accept something quite polished. His intention was to get some benefits from the Third Elder.

The Third Elder gently caressed Ji Lingruo’s delicate fingers until she noticed the girl’s awkward expression, whereupon she let go and turned her face coldly to You Su, taking out a piece of deep brown transparent amber from her bosom.

Within the amber, an enchanting red flower thrived with ethereal vitality.

"The Red Immortal Flower you took last time has been processed. Here, take it."

The Third Elder tossed the Red Immortal Flower casually to You Su.

You Su caught it, feeling the warm energy the Red Immortal Flower emitted through the amber, yet miraculously, it did not feel hot to the touch.

"Thank you, Third Elder." You Su sincerely expressed gratitude.

The Third Elder lightly nodded her pretty head, "You three, go find your master one by one, control the time, don’t disturb her for too long."

You Su was momentarily taken aback, then quickly acknowledged.

He had a feeling that the admonition about not lingering too long was directed at him alone.

Having given these instructions, the Third Elder smiled brightly at Ji Lingruo and Wangshu:

"You two should hurry up then, don’t keep your master waiting. Little Lingruo, little Wangshu, I’ll visit again next time."

"Yes, yes, goodbye, Third Elder." Ji Lingruo obediently bid farewell.

Wangshu gently echoed, then walked alone into the fairy woods behind the courtyard.

...

"Master."

Wangshu stood prettily in a white fox fur by the Lotus Pool.

He Shutong examined this disciple who was like a daughter to her, speaking warmly:

"Seems you really like this white fox fur. In the past, if I didn’t remind you to dress warmly in the cold, you’d never add layers yourself. But this time with the white fox fur, you’ve been wearing it ever since your brother came back. You’ve been wearing it all the time?"

"Yes."

Such a simple reply left He Shutong momentarily at a loss, like a mother wanting to reconnect with a daughter who had grown distant.

Expecting Wangshu to initiate conversation was difficult, so she had to look for topics herself.

"Did...the Third Elder give it to you?"

"My brother gave it to me." Wangshu gently stroked the fur’s soft hair, her blue eyes sparkling.

"You Su?" He Shutong was slightly surprised, "How did he afford such an expensive piece of clothing?"

"It was an Eleven Elder’s gift to my brother, which he passed on to me."