29 - The Divine Physician’s Overbearing Wife

**Ban Xia Novel** **Chapter 29** Inside, the system flooded with snarky comments, yet when facing Yan Zhu Guang, it timidly asked, "Are you sure, host?" By now, Yun Mi Xue was already chatting with the woman, and it was apparent that she cared about her. Yan Zhu Guang watched the two converse, her eyes slightly squinting, revealing nothing of her inner thoughts despite the smile on her face. "Yes, it's her." The system was a bit anxious, "Do you know who she is, host?" "Yun Chang Yue, right?" Her waist was adorned with the purple-gold disciple badge, a symbol of a titled disciple, and her aura carried a fluid elegance, suggesting a water attribute spirit. Moreover, she referred to Yun Mi Xue as "sister." Who else could she be but the cousin with the heavenly water root, Yun Chang Yue? "Since you know it's Yun Chang Yue, why choose her? You know she's a die-hard fan of the senior sister, don't you?" The system rambled, "After the senior sister's death, the male lead realized his feelings for her and obsessively sought her look-alikes. Before the female lead appeared, all such substitutes met their demise at her hands because she saw them as an insult to the senior sister." "Much of the female lead's early tragedies stem from her; she practically worshiped the senior sister." Yan Zhu Guang tilted her head, "What's a 'die-hard fan'?" The system explained, "It's someone who idolizes another person with fervor." Unfazed by the system's description, Yan Zhu Guang remarked, "Is there really no other possibility?" "Uh," the system hesitated, "Probably not, I think the author himself mentioned Yun Chang Yue being a die-hard fan of the senior sister." "Really?" Yan Zhu Guang remained noncommittal. Meanwhile, Yun Mi Xue asked about Yun Chang Yue's recent life with genuine concern, to which Yun Chang Yue gave brief replies before shifting the topic to Yan Zhu Guang. "Sister," Yun Chang Yue gazed at Yan Zhu Guang with fond eyes, "Where did you find this lovely girl? At first, I couldn't tell, but her talent is remarkable. You've really got a good protégé, with more people to support you in the future." Yun Mi Xue responded, "I didn't realize her talent was this extraordinary. It truly was a pleasant surprise," her eyes filled with a joy that came from the heart, different from Yun Chang Yue's. Yan Zhu Guang asked, "Senior Sister, who is this sister?" Surprised by the lack of the respectful suffix "senior" after "senior sister," Yun Mi Xue didn't mind; seeing it as a positive, she explained, "This is Immortal Yun, the Jade Hall Fairy." Yan Zhu Guang bowed politely to Yun Chang Yue, "Greetings, Immortal Yun." Yun Chang Yue remarked, "I came in such a hurry this time, I didn't bring a suitable gift for lower-level practitioners," then to Yan Zhu Guang, she said, "Why don't you accompany the senior sister back, and I'll visit Snow Peak another day to bring you a gift." Glancing at Yun Mi Xue, Yan Zhu Guang replied to Yun Chang Yue, "Such trouble for Immortal Yun; Zhu Guang dares not ask for gifts." "You’re quite an amusing girl," Yun Chang Yue said, then turned to Yun Mi Xue, "Sister, I need to escort the juniors to light the soul lamp and have kept the elder waiting. I won't stay to catch up." Yun Mi Xue nodded in agreement, parted ways with Yun Chang Yue, and took Yan Zhu Guang to the Disciple Hall, far from the soul lamp pavilion, to receive the entry gifts. The system chimed in to Yan Zhu Guang, "So, still think it's her?" "What," Yan Zhu Guang retorted, "I can't submit the task?" The system begrudgingly ticked "Yun Chang Yue" under the main task "The Death of He Sheng," hesitating to submit it immediately. "Host, shouldn't you reconsider?" Bracing itself, it cautiously continued, "Have I not mentioned the penalty for failing the main task before? Let me tell you—" "No need to tell me." Yan Zhu Guang coldly interrupted. Indeed, she didn't know the task's penalty, but she knew that hearing about it would only ruin her mood. It would remind her that her life was currently under someone else’s control. The system, feeling slighted, zipped its mouth shut and dared not delay, properly submitted the answer. Then, that peculiar voice sounded. "Correct answer, task completed; rewards have been issued. Hidden task triggered and concurrently completed, please check the task column." The system's metaphorical face hurt right now. It timidly asked, “Why?” Yan Zhu Guang replied, "It's a simple question. If you were the one who killed He Sheng intending to frame Yun Mi Xue, and when you were sure of your plan, you found He Sheng's body neither splashed with water nor was it present anymore, what would you think?" The system answered, "It's impossible for a body to vanish out of thin air; one would wonder where it went." "And with no leads, what then?" The system paused, "Certainly anxious, imagining worst-case scenarios. Like wondering if someone who discovered the beloved senior's body secretly reported it to her." "When you recall leaving traces at the soul lamp pavilion while Yun Mi Xue plans to take a junior there for soul lighting which might reveal your visit, what would you do?" "Arrive early to ensure the elder doesn’t divulge anything or gauge if the senior learned something." The system was astounded, "Host, you’re certain about Yun Chang Yue because of that? But what if it’s just a coincidence, what if the real culprit has already been or is yet to come?" "Host, you have no concrete evidence, it's mere speculation that happens to be correct." "A mere coincidence?" Yan Zhu Guang coolly noted, "The new disciples she's escorting to light the soul lamps are neither clan members nor adopted by any elder. Such ordinary disciples are usually guided by internal disciples. Why then does she, a titled disciple, lower herself to do this?" Further, Yan Zhu Guang pointed out, "Earlier at the recruitment gathering, when Gu Chen accidentally mentioned 'registered disciples,' everyone focused on me. Only she gave Yun Mi Xue a sideways glance." The system offered weakly, "What if she was simply concerned about the senior’s reaction, not guilty?" "Individually, such assumptions are tenuous," Yan Zhu Guang said, "but combined, what then?" "She possesses a water spirit root, is at the Golden Core stage, is a close cousin of Yun Mi Xue. She was present when He Sheng died in the sect. Today’s oddities only bolster my suspicion." "Fair enough," the system reluctantly conceded, "judging by that, she does appear suspicious." Despite the task’s completion, the system couldn't quite believe it. Who was Yun Chang Yue? She was the love-to-hate character from the book. Readers despised her actions against the protagonist, yet pitied her undying affection for one so deeply that even death couldn't lessen it. However, from the protagonist's viewpoint, she remained an annoying figure. But the system was different; as the White Moonlight Rescue System, such devoted fans were endearing to it. Yet this time, the host shattered its perception, proving even the most dedicated fans couldn't be relied upon these days. "Of course, besides all these, I also know one crucial detail." "What?" "She maintains a close relationship with the late sect leader's son, who, lacking ability, has only managed a position among the inner disciples, ineligible for the leader’s position." The system suddenly realized, "Host means to say, she aimed for leadership and approached the sect leader's son purposefully. If not for the sudden demise of the previous leader, she might've been the next leader?" Yet, “How did the host know about this?” It knew nothing while staying with the host! "The male lead you spoke of told me." Yan Zhu Guang explained, "He mentioned Yun Mi Xue declined the sect leader position and recommended him to the elders." "So Yun Chang Yue harbors resentment against the senior sister for not recommending her to the elders. If so, that makes sense." "Why did the male lead tell the host?" "He advised me to take good care of the senior sister while being cautious of Yun Chang Yue." After agreeing to be the registered disciple, Gu Chen transmitted this to her, though without changing her expression, leaving others unaware. Yet, unknown to him, Yun Chang Yue had long made her move but had not succeeded. "Ah, I see." Thus, the male lead noticed the host's protective stance towards the senior sister, and knowing the sister’s temperament, wanted to warn her but instead told the host, who's to stay by the sister’s side as a reminder. Then, the male lead isn't so bad, right? Because perhaps he hasn't become the oppressive overlord of the cultivation world yet? While Yan Zhu Guang conversed with the system, Yun Mi Xue led her through all the entry procedures. She showed Yan Zhu Guang around essential cultivation places like the library and training grounds before escorting her back to the Ice Snow Cottage. Yan Zhu Guang, aiming to establish her roots at Ice Snow Cottage, wouldn't reside in the smaller rooms closer to the main entrance. Yun Mi Xue arranged for Yan Zhu Guang to stay in a spacious courtyard next to the main house. Somehow, a transformation had occurred, turning the snow-blanketed garden into a lush, verdant oasis. Accompanying Yan Zhu Guang to her room, Yun Mi Xue said, "You must be tired today, so take some rest. If you need anything, don't hesitate to tell senior sister." Yan Zhu Guang nodded, "Thank you, senior sister." Before leaving, Yun Mi Xue playfully poked Yan Zhu Guang's forehead, "Why don't you call me 'senior sister ma’am' anymore?" Yan Zhu Guang blinked, "Before, I hadn't joined the sect and had to remain respectful. Now that I'm an inner disciple, I'm qualified to call you senior sister." She hugged Yun Mi Xue's arm playfully and winked, "I wanted to call you senior sister all along, but I didn't want you to think me frivolous and dislike me." "Senior sister won't be mad at me, right?" Yun Mi Xue chuckled, "I didn't realize you had such little schemes. You're quite clever." Yan Zhu Guang was poked on the head again, and she leaned back in response. "You little rascal, anything else you're hiding from me, spill it all at once." Yan Zhu Guang rubbed her forehead, "As I'm with senior sister more, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get to know me." Yun Mi Xue couldn't help but widen her eyes, "You really are hiding something from me?" Yan Zhu Guang looked back, innocently.