Qin Xihe suddenly inhaled sharply, very excited: “Your senior uncle is back? When did she return? How did she suddenly think to come back?”
This rapid-fire triple question immediately caught the attention of the other fairies.
Even Ye Yu, surrounded by the crowd, grew curious and couldn’t help but glance back.
Qin Xihe felt her behavior had been a bit excessive and instinctively looked up.
The moment their eyes met, she immediately turned away.
She thought to herself: “Why didn’t you tell me such a big thing as your senior uncle returning?”
Hearing this, Lü Wanzhu felt speechless.
She wanted to contact her, but the key was that Qin Xihe had been taken away by Yao Bujian, and her fate was unknown—how could contact be made?
Honestly, at that time, Lü Wanzhu had already prepared for the worst, thinking that her master was very likely to have suffered a cruel fate.
But such pessimistic talk was obviously inappropriate for this occasion.
Lü Wanzhu was afraid Qin Xihe would lash out at her, so she weakly said, “I can’t reach you, Master.”
“Senior uncle arrived last night. Upon hearing you were captured, she was very worried.”
“So she went out overnight searching for you.”
“But now that you are safely back, I will notify her to return immediately.”
Qin Xihe’s eyes brightened.
“What? She still doesn’t know I’m back? Then definitely don’t tell her.”
“Keep this a secret; tell her only after one day—no, three days!”
After speaking, Qin Xihe’s thoughts raced, then she looked toward Ye Yu in the distance and said gravely, “Sixth Elder, please come with me to the main hall. I have something to discuss with you privately.”
Upon hearing this, the fairies grew unhappy.
Especially several who had fought their way through the core area and clung tightly beside Ye Yu.
They had barely broken through a nearly three hundred strong crowd and gotten this rare chance.
How could they easily miss it?
So they immediately said, “Immortal Lord, after a day and night of fighting, Sixth Elder must be exhausted both physically and mentally. Any matters can wait until tomorrow.”
“Yes, they should rest. Before I ascended, I learned some relaxing massage techniques. I’ll help Sixth Elder rub his shoulders and pound his legs to thank him for saving us.”
“Sis, with your hands all calloused from wielding a sword daily, that probably wouldn’t feel good at all. Let me do it. My massage technique is ancestral and proven in battle!”
“Sis, «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» do you even understand the meaning of first come first served? I’m a sword cultivator, yes, but mostly controlling the sword, not holding it. Don’t talk nonsense if you don’t know!”
The surrounding fairies began quarreling fiercely.
But each tightly grabbed Ye Yu’s sleeve, showing no signs of letting go.
Before Qin Xihe could speak, Lü Wanzhu couldn’t stand it any longer and said immediately, “Sisters, what are you doing? Keep your hands to yourselves! Don’t pull Sixth Elder apart!”
Saying this, Lü Wanzhu stepped forward to join the fray.
But at this moment, the Yixing Pavilion fairies no longer spoke of fellowship; they nearly began pushing and shoving.
Seeing things spiraling out of control, Qin Xihe could no longer bear it.
“Stop it all!”
“Look at you all, what do you think you’re doing? Where is even a shred of an immortal’s dignity? Move aside at once!”
Under Qin Xihe’s reprimand, the Yixing Pavilion fairies reluctantly cleared a path.
Qin Xihe’s figure transformed into a streak of light, rushing toward the main hall.
Though she said nothing, everyone present understood her meaning.
Ye Yu, finally free, exhaled deeply.
He once again witnessed the passion of the Yixing Pavilion fairies.
No wonder Qin Xihe’s third wish was gold difficulty. At this rate, how could the Yixing Pavilion fairies possibly give up their affection for him?
It was completely absurd!
Adjusting his cultivation robe slightly, Ye Yu headed straight into the main hall.
Inside, he saw Qin Xihe with her back turned, facing the portrait of the sect’s founder.
The dignified image of the founder made Ye Yu momentarily puzzled about why she wanted a private talk.
Was it to remind him not to reveal yesterday’s events?
If so, it was unnecessary.
He was not one to gossip.
Just then, Qin Xihe suddenly spoke: “Sixth Elder, you are a senior of Yixing Pavilion.”
“Didn’t you think to push all those fairies away just now?”
“Letting so many fairies crowd and pull at you—what kind of propriety is that?”
Her tone was heavy as she spoke.
For some reason, seeing the fairies cling to Ye Yu made her very angry.
An unnamed fire surged in her heart; she couldn’t suppress it no matter what.
She hated the idea of pushing all those fairies aside!
And then going over herself!
But thinking this made her hands and feet grow cold.
Crazy, truly crazy!
How could such a dangerous thought appear in her mind? It was detestable!
Qin Xihe clenched her fists tightly, then looked up at the founder’s portrait.
She repeatedly recited the sect’s ancestral teachings, but Ye Yu’s image lingered in her mind.
Recalling everything that happened since they met, she felt he was like a celestial succubus who always read her thoughts and fulfilled them.
Adding the things in the illusion, she had to admit Qin Xihe had developed unusual feelings for Ye Yu.
This filled her with guilt.
Especially beneath the founder’s portrait in the main hall.
Within a few breaths, Qin Xihe’s mind had changed greatly.
But Ye Yu wasn’t thinking so deeply; he quietly said, “Alright, I’ll be more careful next time and keep some distance from them.”
Qin Xihe took several deep breaths but didn’t dare turn around.
So she continued softly, “Sixth Elder, I asked you here today to say something.”
“You should go out traveling; come back in two months.”
“This is not to drive you away, but something may happen inside Yixing Pavilion.”
“Also, I need time to face our relationship; otherwise, I really don’t know how to face you.”
Hearing this, Ye Yu frowned slightly.
Before he could speak, a fair hand pressed gently on his shoulder.
“Sis, such a handsome immortal, how could you let him go?”
Suddenly, a cold voice sounded.
