Chapter 478 - 449: What’s Going On

"Yes."

Bai Yaoyin’s smile became even more radiant, and her dimples were even more charming.

"Haha, not bad, not bad!"

Bai Lan laughed heartily.

Could Master Qin have taken a liking to Bai Yaosha...

for her talent in arrays?

If that’s the case, should I encourage this daughter to interact more with Master Qin?

Bai Yaoyin works hard enough as it is, Bai Lan really couldn’t bear to put more pressure on her.

However, Bai Yaosha is different. She, like Master Qin, enjoys the study of arrays. Perhaps they have more in common.

"Yaoyin, what do you think of this Master Qin?"

Bai Lan pondered for a moment and then asked.

"He... is good."

Bai Yaoyin was a bit nervous.

"Good?"

Bai Lan raised an eyebrow. If it were Bai Yaosha, she would surely say a lot of admiring words, right?

This silly daughter doesn’t understand men at all.

"Do you think he’s a match for your sister?"

Bai Lan asked in an inquisitive tone without pressing the matter.

"Ah?"

Bai Yaoyin was stunned, her brilliant smile freezing on her face.

What does Father mean by this...

Is he trying to matchmake the husband with Sister?

This, this, this...

"Not a match!"

Bai Yaoyin instinctively replied.

"Nonsense!"

Bai Lan’s expression slightly darkened, but he smiled and said, "You don’t understand. They both enjoy researching arrays; they surely have a lot to talk about."

"No, he doesn’t like researching arrays. He prefers diving into..."

Bai Yaoyin’s eyes went wide.

Qin Yu repaired the ancient array to help her avoid a family-arranged marriage. In fact, it was at Bai Yaoyin’s request that Qin Yu went to the top floor to lend her sister a hand.

How did it become a common topic between him and Sister when it came from Father’s mouth?!

"Yaoyin, what’s wrong with you?"

Bai Lan was still contemplating how to encourage more interactions between Bai Yaosha and Master Qin when he suddenly noticed something was off with his daughter’s expression.

"Father, I’m a bit tired."

Bai Yaoyin opened her mouth, unsure how to explain to her father.

She clearly didn’t mind about her sister, but hearing these words made her feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Alright then, you rest for a while. Contact me anytime if there’s any news."

Bai Lan was puzzled. He was just getting into it, but seeing his daughter’s exhausted look, he figured she must have been handling matters all night, so he didn’t press the issue.

Besides, he needed to think about how to get Bai Yaosha closer to Master Qin.

After finishing the transmission, Bai Yaoyin stood blankly by the window.

Outside, the blossoms were splendid, yet she had no mood to appreciate the scenery. Even the gentle breeze carried a hint of bitterness.

What is wrong with me?

That’s her own sister!

When they were young, they promised never to marry. Even if they did, it would be to the same person!

Could this childhood joke really come true?

"Pfft!"

Suddenly, Bai Yaoyin burst into laughter.

I really wonder, what would Qin Yu and Sister’s expressions be if they heard Father’s words?

Thinking about it, it should be quite amusing, right?

As Bai Yaoyin thought about it, she suddenly felt much more at ease.

She wasn’t worried about Qin Yu.

For her sister, he surely holds a lot of respect.

But, if I agree?

Could he accept Sister?

Sister is so beautiful, surely, maybe...

But what about Sister? How should I persuade her?

Bai Yaoyin felt a bit troubled.

Because she’s been facing Qin Yu alone, honestly, she’s completely outmatched, even when Qin Yu is going easy on her.

She really wanted a helping hand, but how could she say such a thing?!

In the afternoon.

Qin Yu left the Imperial Palace alone and made his way to Carefree Pavilion with ease.

"Master Qin, the Lord Chief is on the top floor."

Youxi quickly approached and said respectfully.

"Top floor?"

Qin Yu was puzzled. The top floor only has a dilapidated ancient array. Although it’s spacious, Bai Yaosha spends almost every day there contemplating array patterns.

Bai Yaoyin wasn’t skilled in arrays.

Also, she should know that I would encourage her to cultivate when I come.

If that’s the case, why not go to the courtyard designated for her instead of the top floor? It’s so inconvenient.

However, Qin Yu just saw it as sisterly bonding and didn’t think much of it.

Led by Youxi, he soon arrived at the top floor, where a light screen blocked the staircase.

"The Lord Chief instructed that with a token, the master may freely enter and exit this restriction. I shall take my leave."

Youxi did not follow him up, and considerately withdrew.

Qin Yu took out the token, and sure enough, the light curtain in front of him was like flowing water, easily passing through without causing him any obstruction.

In front of an array stone, two graceful figures stood there. Just looking from behind, it was almost impossible to tell who was the elder sister and who was the younger sister.

However, Qin Yu was deeply familiar with every curve of Bai Yaoyin, and naturally could distinguish her at a glance.

"Pa!"

Qin Yu stepped forward, raising his palm to gently fall.

Bai Yaoyin’s delicate body shivered; she gave Qin Yu a reproachful glance, and perhaps because Qin Yu hadn’t mistaken her for someone else, there seemed to be a trace of disappointment in her beautiful eyes?

A crisp sound resonated, and only then did Bai Yaosha realize there was an additional figure beside her sister.

"Qin... Yu."

Bai Yaosha instinctively wanted to address him respectfully as Master, but ultimately changed her words.

Even though her sister’s relationship with Qin Yu was quite intimate, she did not have the slightest air of superiority as an elder sister-in-law. Instead, in her heart, she held great respect for Qin Yu.

Qin Yu nodded in response.

Looking at Bai Yaoyin, for some reason, he felt that his little wife was somewhat off today.

He had clearly hinted with his eyes several times, yet she remained motionless, showing no intention of following him.

"Yaoyin, are you too tired?"

Qin Yu gently rubbed his hand, asking casually.

Bai Yaoyin shook her head slightly. It was unclear what she was thinking, as she bit her lip gently, looking as if she wanted to say something but couldn’t.

Not too tired?

Qin Yu was momentarily perplexed by his little wife’s thoughts, but since it was still early, he wasn’t in a rush to cultivate.

For Bai Yaoyin, being able to sustain an hour of cultivation was quite extraordinary.

Qin Yu gently embraced his little wife, watching Bai Yaosha continue to comprehend the array patterns with interest.

It must be said, through his...

Guidance from behind.

Bai Yaosha’s attainment in the art of array patterns had improved significantly, discovering some patterns in the remnant array.

With her current approach, she might indeed hope to repair the array pattern in front of her.

However, it might take months.

This kind of speed was insignificant in front of Qin Yu, but for Bai Yaosha, whose attainment in spiritual power was just refining, it was previously unimaginable.

Bai Yaoyin felt her body gradually weakening under that gentle touch.

However, she still tried to maintain her composure, secretly observing the two.

Bai Yaoyin clearly felt the different sensation behind her. It was unclear what Qin Yu was thinking...

Why his temper was so fiery.

And ever since Qin Yu arrived, her elder sister seemed to change a bit too, as if she was slightly tense.

It was unclear whether this tension was due to restraint or for some other reason.

"Sister, why don’t you go and accompany Qin Yu first?"

After a while, Bai Yaosha, feeling somewhat embarrassed, spoke up.

With Qin Yu nearby, she was initially quite nervous, and then her sister’s breathing grew heavier...

She didn’t quite understand, but had once inadvertently seen some scenes; once recalled, she found it hard to focus on comprehending the array patterns.

"Sister, why don’t we go down and rest together?"

Strangely, Bai Yaoyin suddenly blurted out.

"No need."

Bai Yaosha was somewhat surprised.

What’s going on with her sister today?

She remembered when she first arrived at the Imperial City Leisure Pavilion, every time Qin Yu was mentioned, her sister would always be on guard, as if afraid someone would take away her beloved.

Even a few days ago, when Qin Yu arrived, her sister would find excuses to make herself scarce for a while.

Why was she different today?

"Yaoyin, let’s go over there and talk."

Qin Yu gave Bai Yaoyin a meaningful look, vaguely guessing something.

Just like Lin Shuishui and Zhao Mengli, the little chickens knowing they couldn’t compete, always liked to find other ways, like... pulling someone down with them!

But this, was the elder sister-in-law!

Moreover, Bai Yaosha was like an array enthusiast, single-mindedly devoted to the path of arrays.

This time, Qin Yu didn’t give Bai Yaoyin a chance to resist, embracing her slender waist, and directly moving towards a small compartment prepared for Bai Yaosha’s rest not far away.

In the lifebound space, it was precisely because of Lin Shuishui and Zhao Mengli, these two little weaklings, that Qin Yu was quite troubled.

Originally pure and innocent, Little Ling’Er, it was unclear what strange knowledge had been instilled in her by the two girls; her changes were significant.

Previously, Little Ling’Er liked holding his palm, but now she always wrapped her arms around him, even deliberately holding tight, as if to prove she wasn’t small anymore.

This led to Qin Yu feeling full of reverence when accompanying Empress Dowager and Little Ling’Er.

Now, seeing the sign in Bai Yaoyin, Qin Yu couldn’t indulge it any longer; he had to nip it in the bud.

Even though Bai Yaosha was breathtakingly beautiful and breathtakingly graceful!

"Hu..."

With the door closing, Bai Yaosha secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Perhaps, Qin Yu’s image in her mind was too grand; having him nearby while she researched the ancient array brought immense pressure.

Bai Yaosha slightly adjusted her state, concentrating her spirit, preparing to once again attempt understanding the array patterns before her.

However, the next moment, a peculiar noise suddenly came from the room inside.

Bai Yaosha froze, her ears involuntarily perking up, and for a moment, those sounds became even clearer.

Is the younger sister crying?

And crying quite loudly.

Out of concern, Bai Yaosha instinctively quickened her pace towards the room.

However, barely a few meters away from the room, the sound seemed to change again.

Somewhat suppressive, yet as if...

"These two..."

"Villains!"

Bai Yaosha suddenly came to her senses, recalling the scene she had last seen; her pretty face instantly flushed with a rosy hue.

It was unclear whether Bai Yaoyin deliberately did not set up a sound barrier array; Bai Yaosha’s strong spiritual power and exceptionally sensitive perception meant none of these sounds were missed.