Chapter 600 - 552: Misunderstanding?

Chapter 600: Chapter 552: Misunderstanding?

"Since you are genuinely together, there’s no need for a betrothal gift."

Bai Lan smiled as he looked at Qin Yu, finding him more and more pleasing to the eye.

However, these words sounded particularly awkward to the Great Elder and the Second Elder at the door.

Within the Ancient Race, for children like Bai Yaosha who are part of the core leadership, even if their talents are poor or their looks unsightly, there is no such thing as love.

Such children are generally used as tools for arranged marriages.

What’s more, the Bai sisters are exceptionally beautiful, among the women of the Bai Family’s generation, few can compare.

Bai Yaosha was originally sitting quietly aside, but when she realized her father and the Great Elder were looking at her, she suddenly felt a bit unnatural.

Why were father and the Great Elder looking at her so strangely, were they misunderstanding something?

It’s her younger sister who is his Dao Companion!

"This... doesn’t follow protocol, does it?"

"What’s the harm? She’s my daughter, I make the decision."

Bai Lan laughed heartily, indifferent, seeing Qin Yu’s somewhat uneasy expression, his eyes suddenly flashed, saying, "If you insist, my son-in-law, you could replace the betrothal gift with something else."

Son-in-law?

Bai Yaosha pouted slightly, feeling a bit envious; her sister is truly fortunate.

To receive such swift approval from both her father and the Great Elder.

"Uncle Lan, feel free to speak, as long as I can fulfill it, I will certainly try my best."

Qin Yu had vaguely guessed Bai Lan’s intentions.

"I have long heard of your exceptional expertise with Ancient Arrays, would you attempt to repair one for our race?"

Indeed, Bai Lan’s next words immediately shifted to the Ancient Array.

Qin Yu was not surprised by this.

The Thousand Leaves Locking Heaven Array is the foundation of the Bai Race’s survival, and as Clan Leader, Bai Lan naturally places the Bai Race first.

Bai Lan’s expression was somewhat awkward, for a Master of such caliber is incredibly important to the Bai Race, he should treat Qin Yu with utmost respect.

However, he wanted to vindicate his beloved daughter Bai Yaosha in front of the Clan Elders.

He wanted the Clan Elders to know that his daughter avoided the arranged marriage not only without fault but rather with great merit!

If Bai Yaosha had truly married into the Kong Family, where could they have found an Array Master like Qin Yu?

"I will certainly try my best."

Qin Yu replied.

The Empress agreed for him to come, naturally granting tacit approval for this endeavor; he didn’t need to consider the stance of the Great Yan Royal Family.

"Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!"

Bai Lan was so excited he wished he could summon the Supreme Elder to observe together.

"Cough, cough, the banquet is prepared, let’s attend tomorrow instead."

The Great Elder timely advised Bai Lan.

The Clan Leader is usually calm and wise, even when dealing with the Supreme Elder, he finds the right timing to argue his points.

But today, Bai Lan acted rather impulsively, lacking the steadiness and authority expected of a Clan Leader of the Ancient Race.

However...

If it were his granddaughter befriending Master Qin, perhaps he wouldn’t fare much better?

Bai Lan seemed worried Qin Yu wouldn’t adjust, thus the ensuing banquet didn’t invite too many people, only several Clan Elders.

Initially, Bai Yaosha felt very uneasy, even avoiding meeting the Clan Elders’ gazes. To her surprise, the Elders didn’t show any blame, rather their gazes were filled with kindness.

Bai Yaosha guessed this was due to Qin Yu, because she understood the significance of Ancient Arrays to the Bai Family.

Nevertheless...

The kindness in her father and the Clan Elders’ gazes made Bai Yaosha feel apprehensive.

Could they be thinking she had some connection to Qin Yu?!

This unease persisted until the banquet ended.

"Why are you following me?"

Bai Lan seemed a bit puzzled.

"???"

Bai Yaosha was startled, what did he mean by that?

If I don’t follow you, should I follow brother-in-law?

Aren’t you all discussing Qin Yu and my sister’s wedding?

"Yaosha, Master Qin is one of us from now on, we Clan Elders are not old-fashioned, since there will be a wedding, you may simply go with Master Qin."

The Second Elder spoke actively, seemingly forgetting the time he had the strongest reaction upon hearing the news, even personally visiting the Carefree Pavilion wanting to capture Bai Yaosha back.

"I’m not..."

Bai Yaosha finally confirmed that this unease was not... groundless.

She was indeed misunderstood!

However, as Bai Yaosha attempted to clarify, Qin Yu gently grasped her delicate hand.

Witnessing this, Bai Lan sighed deeply, and several Clan Elders exchanged glances with smiles as they departed.

"Why didn’t you explain to them?"

Returning to the small courtyard halfway up the mountain, Bai Yaosha pulled her hand away, anxious enough to stomp her foot, her beautiful face full of shame and indignation.

Originally, she planned to share the joy with her sister, but with this situation, how was she supposed to explain to her sister?

Bai Yaoyin trusted her so much, yet as an elder sister, she took advantage of her absence and stole her man?

"Explain?"

Qin Yu shook his head, his expression slightly serious, saying, "Are you still unaware of Yaoyin’s purpose in having you accompany me back to the clan?"

"What?"

Bai Yaosha’s heart quivered.

They were keeping things from her?

Seeing Bai Yaosha’s innocent look, Qin Yu shook his head and didn’t continue to conceal, revealing the conflict between the Kong Family and the Bai Family.

"You mean my sister wants us..."

Bai Yaosha’s face was full of disbelief.

"Otherwise, would you willingly become a sacrifice and marry into the Kong Family?"

Qin Yu said seriously.

"I... won’t!"

Bai Yaosha hesitated not at all.

The Kong Family’s eldest son is notorious for his promiscuity and peculiarities, it’s long been no secret among the Ancient Race.

"Then it’s settled."

Qin Yu did not continue to explain.

"But..."

Bai Yaosha always felt something was off, but couldn’t quite pinpoint it.

Fake marriage?

What about my sister?

Oh, God!

She couldn’t imagine how she would face Bai Yaoyin after returning to the Great Yan Imperial Capital.

For her sake, her sister and Qin Yu made such a huge sacrifice.

How should she repay them?

"I, I’ll go rest first."

Bai Yaosha’s mind was complicated, filled with guilt and remorse, she didn’t even dare to look Qin Yu in the eyes.

Qin Yu did not stop her, leisurely following behind.

"Why are you following me?"

Bai Yaosha halted, somewhat puzzled, weren’t there still several rooms available?

"Put on a full act to avoid the Clan Elders noticing anything unusual."

Qin Yu said earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yaosha’s face turned red, she glanced outside, hesitated a bit, then lowered her head and entered the room.

"Bang!"

As the door closed, Bai Yaosha felt very uneasy, even wanting to escape.

In the Bai Family, even a woman who is to marry tomorrow would not share a room with her husband.

This...

Isn’t it inappropriate?

Yet, Qin Yu had said so, would it be making too much fuss for her to suggest otherwise?

After all, Qin Yu and her sister had already given so much, for her to become distant now would be extremely improper.

Glancing around, Bai Yaosha noticed only one bed in the room, so she decided to make do with a chair for the night, since Qin Yu had helped her so much, she couldn’t let him spend the night there.

From behind the screen, the sound of water started.

Bai Yaosha felt entirely uncomfortable, if she wasn’t concerned about ruining Qin Yu’s and her sister’s painstaking efforts, she’d really want to run outside immediately.

A lone man and woman sharing a room, it was truly embarrassing.

Not long after, Qin Yu came out, wearing a somewhat open white robe.

Bai Yaosha kept her head down, not daring to look at all.

"Not studying array patterns tonight?"

Qin Yu walked to the chair.

Accustomed to spending time with his petite wives, he still preferred a daily bath rather than using the Cleaning Technique.

After all, this was life.

"Hmm."

Bai Yaosha lowered her head slightly.

In this room, if she adopted such an embarrassing posture to study array patterns again, she’d be quite afraid.

"Then just rest, tomorrow you’ll accompany me."

Qin Yu held Bai Yaosha’s hand.

"Ah?"

Bai Yaosha was stunned, just about to say she’d rest here, but the next moment, she saw Qin Yu put all the chairs away.

He couldn’t possibly expect her to go to bed, could he?

"Sister, don’t disregard Yaoyin’s goodwill, if someone discovers you’re spending the night here, wouldn’t it raise suspicion?"

Qin Yu explained.

He was making a very valid point.

Bai Yaosha had no rebuttal.

She seemed to forget that given the Bai Family’s emphasis on Qin Yu, no one would rashly use spiritual power to probe secretly.

...

The next day.

On top of Qianye Peak, the wind roared.

More than a dozen figures stood atop the peak, their clothes fluttering loudly, led by Bai Lan, they were the Bai Race’s clan elders.

"Whoosh!"

Moments later, a streak of light whistled over.

The light dissipated, revealing Second Elder and Qin Yu.

"Son-in-law."

"Master Qin."

Several Ancient Race elders’ eyes suddenly gleamed.

"Greetings Uncle Lan, Elders."

Qin Yu and Bai Yaosha saluted.

After a few simple exchanges, Bai Lan did not continue with the pleasantries, but signaled to the Great Elder, who immediately waved his sleeve.

"Buzz..."

In the next moment, a complex-patterned ancient array emerged ahead, resembling a spider web at a glance, there were at least two or three hundred array patterns within it, and whether from erosion over time, or deliberate damage, a vast majority of the array patterns were damaged.

Bai Lan frowned slightly.

This old thing, why did he take out this broken array?

The nearby clan elders had varied expressions, their faces all showed a solemn look.

Among the arrays in the Thousand Leaves Locking Heaven Array, there was differentiation, particularly difficult to repair were those close to the core area of the formation.

In that area, each ancient array had more than three hundred array patterns, making repairs much more challenging!

By comparison, the remnants in the top floor of the Carefree Pavilion were much simpler, with only a hundred or so array patterns.

"Son-in-law, why not give it a try? Even if you can’t fix it, it won’t matter."

Although Bai Lan had confidence in Qin Yu, he had never witnessed it firsthand, moreover, the ancient array taken out by the Great Elder had an extremely high repair difficulty.

Within the Thousand Leaves Locking Heaven Array, the core area had only nine such ancient arrays.

The Bai family, through their legacy, had merely repaired one of those.

Were it not for the Great Elder taking initiative to join his side, Bai Lan would even suspect he was purposely making things difficult for Qin Yu.