Chapter 477 - 448: The Father’s Shock

"I understand, that’s why I’m asking you to speak."

The Empress Dowager drooped her little head, filled with grievance.

"If there’s an opportunity, I’ll definitely give it a try."

Qin Yu did not refuse.

However, to be honest, every time he faced the Empress, his heart would involuntarily fill with awe.

Perhaps that is the majesty of the emperor?

He can only try his best.

"Hehe, I knew it, you’re the best. As long as you speak up, that muddle-headed monarch will surely agree."

The Empress Dowager’s face lit up, she couldn’t wait to drag Qin Yu to find the Empress.

"Empress Dowager, is Her Majesty the Empress doing better?"

Little Ling’Er was somewhat worried.

Yesterday, she heard that the Empress rested in the bedchamber for a day. She and Qin Yu did not go in to disturb her.

"It’s not a big deal, just constantly fatigued."

The Empress Dowager pondered for a moment, not wanting Little Ling’Er to worry, she replied lightly.

Qin Yu was taken aback.

Fatigued?

With the Empress’s supreme cultivation, how could she feel fatigued?

Unless the situation within her body is somewhat out of her control, forcing her to spend a significant part of her mind to maintain it.

A faint unease lingered in Qin Yu’s heart.

He wanted to administer medicine to the Empress.

But having examined Her Majesty before, he couldn’t even enter her body, let alone find any issues.

Little Ling’Er nodded, seemingly understanding, and the cloud in her heart dispersed.

In her heart, Her Majesty the Empress is omnipotent, since the Empress Dowager said so, there must be nothing wrong.

"Qin Yu, would you tell me the story from last time again?"

The Empress Dowager glanced at Little Ling’Er, usually unable to hide anything, this time did not mention the Empress’s situation.

Seeing the situation, Qin Yu did not say more, organized his thoughts slightly, and began to speak slowly.

"The Great Yan Empress, fatigued?"

Within her Lifebound Space, the Beauty Clan Leader was somewhat puzzled, could it be due to her cultivation technique?

The swift rise of the Great Yan Empress, joining the ranks of the most powerful in this realm, is related to her cultivation technique.

However, she doesn’t know much about the specific reasons.

Of course, she doesn’t care about these things.

After all, the Qingqiu Race is already hiding from the world and has no interactions with the Great Yan Immortal Country.

Regarding the Empress Dowager, she’s indeed as the rumors say.

Naive, simple!

Just like Tu Jiujiu.

Ridiculous that she listens to storybooks at such an age!

The Beauty Clan Leader looked down upon it, wanting to hear how superficial this Empress Dowager, who is valued by various forces, truly is.

Quickly, the Beauty Clan Leader noticed that the story Qin Yu told was somewhat different from what she knew.

It seemed to be a world where immortals, demons, and Buddhas coexist...

Listening for a while, she suddenly found there was something interesting in Qin Yu’s story.

Initially, she held a critical mindset, but surprisingly found it somewhat intriguing.

Of course, it’s merely intriguing.

As a Clan Leader, how could she be as superficial as the Great Yan Empress Dowager?

The tale was dramatic, with tight interconnections.

Unconsciously, the Beauty Clan Leader’s mind was drawn by the storybooks, soaring to the heavens and diving underground, able to transform in seventy-two ways, even possessing an Unparalleled Divine Weapon...

Is there really such a powerful monkey?

What exactly is that Ruyi Golden Cudgel, so formidable that it can defeat a mighty demon race without resistance?

...

Carefree Pavilion.

Bai Yaoyin stood in the pavilion, examining every page of information submitted by the high-level members.

After the nourishment of love...

Her skin seemed to emit a faint glow from every inch.

The whole person seemed rejuvenated.

Even without wearing the familiar tight robe, her charm did not diminish, instead increased, under the sunlight, like a blossoming daffodil, elegant and fresh.

In front, five high-ranked members of the Carefree Pavilion stood quietly, not daring even to take a deep breath, heads slightly lowered, fearing that their sight might offend this Lord Chief.

Actually, after having a real marital experience, Qin Yu once suggested to Bai Yaoyin about living together.

However, Bai Yaoyin wasn’t ready to meet Qin Yu’s other wives openly, not knowing how to be honest and straightforward.

Every time she thought about such a scene, she felt a little... uneasy?

Perhaps, having been independent for so many years, she has long been a strong woman, only showing her softer side when she is with Qin Yu.

"Youxi, how is the research on the formula collected last month?"

Bai Yaoyin asked, while checking over the intelligence in front of her.

"Reporting to Lord Chief, the elixir formula has been verified, and now an alchemist is working on it; in half a month at most, there will be enough reserves."

The steward woman who once received Qin Yu took a step forward and respectfully responded.

"Half a month is too long, it should be ready in seven days at the latest. If this elixir is produced by other pharmacies first, it will definitely impact our sales."

Bai Yaoyin slightly furrowed her Dai Mei brows and instructed indifferently.

"Yes!"

The woman hesitated only for a moment, then complied.

Commands quickly issued from Bai Yaoyin’s lips, each directive striking directly at the problem.

In less than half a day, Bai Yaoyin finally managed the affairs of the Carefree Pavilion.

Such agendas occur almost two or three times a month, and Bai Yaoyin is already accustomed to them, handling them with ease.

Yet, now, she has also learned to delegate authority.

Of course, the reason is that Qin Yu cared about her personally going to win over and maintain relationships with other forces.

The Carefree Pavilion has deep roots and a rich foundation; even without Bai Yaoyin personally maintaining it, the attitudes of those forces would not change much.

As for those who came for her personally,

Bai Yaoyin felt that such friendships weren’t worth keeping anyway.

Compared to Qin Yu’s concern, Bai Yaoyin didn’t care about these at all, and Carefree Pavilion didn’t care about such trivial benefits, either.

After a few of the high-ranking officials left, Bai Yaoyin lazily stretched, finally revealing her proud figure.

She didn’t know if her husband felt sorry for her, as he hadn’t come today.

"Buzz..."

As Bai Yaoyin was pondering, the Transmission Stone suddenly lit up.

"Father."

Bai Yaoyin tidied up her robe a little, picked up the Transmission Stone, and a tall figure immediately appeared in the void in front of her.

"Is everything well these days?"

Bai Lan slightly nodded, looking at his daughter in the transmission, always feeling that she seemed somewhat changed, but couldn’t quite pinpoint how.

"Everything as usual."

Bai Yaoyin replied.

After simply asking about the affairs of the Carefree Pavilion and ensuring there were no issues, Bai Lan finally got to the main topic.

"Has Master Qin been here lately?"

Hearing this, Bai Yaoyin’s expression became a bit unnatural.

Of course, he came.

Moreover...

Originally, after her sister’s encouragement, she wanted to speak up, but now that her father asked, she didn’t know how to start.

"Yaoyin?"

Seeing Bai Yaoyin lost in thought, Bai Lan was somewhat surprised.

This obedient daughter, always so decisive in her actions, reminiscent of himself in his youth, how could she suddenly be lost in thought? Could it be that Master Qin hadn’t come recently?

"He... came over just yesterday."

Bai Yaoyin came back to her senses and replied.

"That’s good to hear."

Upon hearing this, Bai Lan’s previously tense heart quietly relaxed, smiling: "Have you forgotten the task I gave you?"

"I... am maintaining my relationship with him."

Bai Yaoyin gently lowered her eyes, somewhat guilty, not daring to meet Bai Lan’s gaze directly.

Seeing her like this, Bai Lan knit his brows slightly.

However, as a father, he could understand.

During these years in the Carefree Pavilion, Bai Yaoyin had endured a lot of grievances, always forcing herself to maintain relationships with other forces with a smile.

"Yaoyin, Master Qin has such skill in arrays, perhaps his temperament is somewhat peculiar; you should be a bit more understanding."

Bai Lan pondered for a moment, sighing slightly, he said.

"Ah?"

Bai Yaoyin was startled; had her old father misunderstood something?

She didn’t mean that at all!

But what her father said wasn’t right; Qin Yu’s temperament wasn’t peculiar, it’s just that, sometimes his requests made her feel...

Shameful.

"Yaoyin understands."

Thinking of something, Bai Yaoyin unexpectedly smiled, even her dimples appeared.

She understood this "Master Qin" better than her father.

"What about Yaosha?"

Considering his daughter’s emotions, Bai Lan didn’t continue to press her, even though the clan elders had made some excessive demands to win over this Master Qin more than once, but he had rejected them all.

"Sister is comprehending a broken array."

Bai Yaoyin truthfully replied.

"Oh, has she comprehended any array patterns during this time?"

Bai Lan wasn’t surprised; he knew his two daughters well.

"Sister has already comprehended four array patterns."

Bai Yaoyin smiled and said.

"Haha."

Bai Lan nodded faintly, suddenly coming back to his senses, pausing his actions, raising his head, and asking with some surprise: "What did you just say?"

"She is comprehending a broken array, and has comprehended four array patterns?"

The patterns of broken arrays almost always have defects.

Even for an Array Master, repairing or comprehending a single pattern is extremely difficult, and the time required is far from just a matter of a few days or months.

Even a master like Yang Zhonglang had only repaired three patterns in several years.

Since Bai Yaosha came to the Great Yan Imperial City Leisure Pavilion, how long has it been, and she has already repaired and comprehended four array patterns?

How could this be possible?!

Seeing her father so shocked, a glimmer of pride suddenly welled up in Bai Yaoyin’s heart.

Before meeting Qin Yu, if such a thing had happened, she might have been more astonished.

However, now her mindset had greatly changed.

Compared to being shocked, she was more proud of having such a husband.

"Could it be that Master Qin lent a hand?"

Bai Lan quickly thought of this possibility and asked.

Though he doted on his daughters, he was quite aware of their capabilities.

Bai Yaosha indeed had good comprehension in arrays.

But that level of comprehension was far from matching that of an Array Master.

Repairing and comprehending four array patterns in less than a month?

If it wasn’t the help of Master Qin, Bai Lan really couldn’t think of any other possibility.

[The Chapter word count has increased, equivalent to what would have been ten Chapters in the past]