46 - The Divine Physician’s Overbearing Wife

Chapter 46 of Banxia The Fenghua Immortal Sect purchased a courtyard in Tianyu City and laid a Spirit Gathering Array within it, providing a temporary dwelling place for Yun Mi Xue and the others. When the four of them returned, the elder sent out for investigation had not yet come back, so the courtyard was left to just them. Chu Ning Yan and Yun Chang Yue had been tirelessly running between Tianyu City, the Su family, and Danye City, covered in the dust of travel, so Yun Mi Xue asked them to rest first, leaving her alone with Yan Zhu Guang. Yun Mi Xue arranged a room for Yan Zhu Guang, who seemed indifferent, as she entered without much inspection, shutting the door and pulling Yun Mi Xue into conversation. With no outsiders present, it was the perfect opportunity to discuss the blueprint. "Master Sister, I previously inquired with Miss Su, but she has no idea where the blueprint came from," Yan Zhu Guang lied effortlessly about not mentioning the blueprint to Su Qian Er—it was not something Su Qian Er was aware of, so she wouldn't know its origins either. Yun Mi Xue pondered, "If that's the case, we can't confirm that the blueprint relates to the former sect master's death." Yan Zhu Guang shook her head, "Not necessarily." "I found something strange," Yan Zhu Guang looked into Yun Mi Xue's eyes, observing for even the slightest change in her emotions. "I used some unique methods and learned from Qiuqiao that the blueprint was given to Su Qian Er by her grandfather." This information, Yan Zhu Guang had uncovered in Qiuqiao's illusion—the tidbit was unintentionally revealed while Qiuqiao used a beast to destroy the "remains" of Su Qian Er and her servant. Even though the illusion was hastened by Yan Zhu Guang, she made sure not to miss any crucial information. Sharing this with Yun Mi Xue was both to gain her trust and to test her one last time. She openly admitted to Yun Mi Xue about utilizing a somewhat dubious secret technique. If Yun Mi Xue truly continued to trust and support her as usual, Yan Zhu Guang decided she would be completely honest with Yun Mi Xue about everything, except for her knowledge of reincarnation and the plan to save the White Moonlight system. Yun Mi Xue didn't press on the matter of the "unique methods" mentioned by Yan Zhu Guang, only expressing slight confusion, "Do you mean, Qiuqiao knows that Su Qian Er's grandfather gave her the blueprint, but Su Qian Er herself is clueless?" Yan Zhu Guang observed her reaction, unsure whether to feel disappointed or relieved. With a sigh, she nodded towards Yun Mi Xue, "Not only does Miss Su not know the blueprint's origin, but she doesn't even seem aware of its existence. She handed it to me personally, yet shows no recollection of it." Su Qian Er's situation was peculiar, and Yan Zhu Guang wasn't sure what to make of it. While she couldn't directly tell Yun Mi Xue her suspicions about Su Qian Er, she felt it necessary for Master Sister to be aware of Su Qian Er's odd behavior. It's essential not to forget her ultimate aim—stopping Yun Mi Xue from repeating the novel's fate. Standing alone against multiple unknowns wouldn't suffice; she needed Master Sister to be conscious and wary of the lurking dangers. Yun Mi Xue indeed furrowed her brows, trusting Yan Zhu Guang's information from Qiuqiao. What about Su Qian Er then? That blueprint was the main reason for Qiuqiao's actions against Su Qian Er. It was impossible for her to simply forget. Yun Mi Xue thought for a moment before saying, "Matters involving Miss Su aren't for us to meddle in. Regardless of her reasons, we cannot involve ourselves." Given that Su Qian Er's injuries had improved and she was with the Qiao family, Yun Mi Xue decided not to concern herself further. Representing the Fenghua Immortal Sect, Su Qian Er belonged to the Qiao family, and any issues she had were not for Yun Mi Xue to interfere with in family affairs. Yan Zhu Guang nodded. She never intended for Master Sister to intervene in the matter. It was enough for her to be aware. "If that blueprint was indeed given to Miss Su by her grandfather, it might very well be linked to the previous sect master," Yan Zhu Guang added, "Would Master Sister accompany me to explore that secret realm?" She emphasized, "I've learned the location of the secret realm from Qiuqiao." Yun Mi Xue was momentarily taken aback by Yan Zhu Guang's earnest gaze, her eyes softening as she pressed her icy-white palm to Yan Zhu Guang's cheek, "Does Zhu Guang not trust Master Sister?" Yan Zhu Guang blinked, maintaining eye contact as she raised a hand to hold the slightly cool palm. "You little rascal. You don't trust Master Sister yourself, yet you want to test Master Sister, hmm?" Yan Zhu Guang relaxed, pouting slightly, "Of course not. Master Sister wrongs me. Zhu Guang trusts Master Sister the most." "Yes, trust me the most," Yun Mi Xue pinched Yan Zhu Guang's cheek lightly, chiding, "Besides me, who else does this little rascal trust?" Yan Zhu Guang flashed a guilt-free smile, speaking candidly, "Who else but Master Sister deserves my trust? Why should I trust anyone else?" This was the first time Yan Zhu Guang unabashedly showcased her coldness in front of Yun Mi Xue. Yun Mi Xue was not surprised. Though Yan Zhu Guang often concealed herself, she was never completely hidden. How could Yun Mi Xue not notice that this little girl she brought back was subtly revealing her true self? It's like she's a little rogue, head held high, defiantly declaring, "This is who I am. What can you do about it?" Indeed, Yun Mi Xue admitted she could do nothing. This little sprite was adept at gauging boundaries, always treading her limits without crossing them. Even knowing her cunning, aware of her caution, Yun Mi Xue found it impossible to harbor dislike for her. Because Yun Mi Xue sensed that beneath all her concealments lay a genuine heart offered earnestly to her. Yun Mi Xue couldn't pinpoint why she earned Yan Zhu Guang's favor, feeling both flustered and cautious. Revered as Fenghua Immortal Sect's titled Master Sister and the admired celestial lady of the Yun family within the cultivation world, everyone spoke highly of her, seeing her as a symbol of perfection. But in truth, she was just another ordinary person. She had desires and hopes; her actions were guided by principles and discipline, not because her identity as "Yun Mi Xue" demanded it. The Yi Miao Sect exploited her promises for personal gain. While Yun Mi Xue consented without resistance, did that mean she didn't mind? Of course not. She was no saint and couldn't remain unaffected. She simply maintained strict self-discipline and chose not to express displeasure. She felt annoyed by others' greed and hesitant about their sincere faith in her. That's precisely how she felt towards Yan Zhu Guang. It's almost unbelievable. The renowned Xianzi Yun Mi Xue, praised by the world, was experiencing genuine affection for the first time, unsure how to respond. She's like the treasure held delicately, fearing it might dissolve or shatter. Even so, she doesn't wish for Yan Zhu Guang to take that heart back. Yun Mi Xue sincerely told Yan Zhu Guang, "I'm delighted by your trust. Likewise, I have faith in you. So, please, no more intentional testing, alright?" "You're a sharp-minded girl. Surely you understand." Yun Mi Xue gently rubbed Yan Zhu Guang's lightly pinched cheek. "Never worry that Master Sister will like you any less, even if you do something I don't approve of." "Because as someone under my guidance, you have the right to make mistakes. Before you err, I'll stop you. And in any situation I allow or fail to prevent, I take responsibility for the consequences." Yun Mi Xue smiled, "So, before I dislike you, I'd have to dislike myself first because I'm the one indulging you." "Understand, little rascal?" Yan Zhu Guang's dark eyes shimmered with delight. She felt joyful, no truly, ecstatic. No one had ever told her she was free to do as she pleased without worrying about repercussions—because someone else would bear them. She knew Yun Mi Xue meant this. Her heart warm and buoyant, it felt as if the previous life's hardships were worth enduring to meet such a person in this life. This kind of person deserved to be cherished, held close, and never let go. Yan Zhu Guang removed Yun Mi Xue's hand, wrapping her arms around Yun Mi Xue's waist, burying herself in this slightly cool embrace. Softly, Yan Zhu Guang said, "Master Sister, I'll take your words to heart." "If someday you say those words don't count anymore, I won't believe it." Yun Mi Xue caressed Yan Zhu Guang's back, smoothing her half-draped hair, "Alright, you can take them to heart. Master Sister won't go back on her word." The two embraced silently, the room filled with quietude, neither speaking further. The system hiding in Yan Zhu Guang's mind nibbled on its tiny silk handkerchief, softly whimpering. “Oh, the bond between Master Sister and the host is so moving and heartwarming,” it sniffed. However, wasn’t the pace of this development a bit off? As it stared at the scene flashing before its eyes, the system struggled with its limited brainpower, trying to make sense of it. Why did it feel like Master Sister and the host were like a pair of secret sweethearts? It seemed odd—but surely, it was just an illusion. Even though there was no evidence indicating Master Sister had any feelings for the Male Lead, shouldn’t White Moonlight have been the Male Lead’s destined match before the novel’s female protagonist appeared? The system shook its head. No, that wasn’t quite right. Although it wasn’t apparent in the early parts, later on, the Male Lead turned out to be so unreliable. Pairing White Moonlight with him felt like handing a beautiful flower to a dog. Better to scrap that match altogether. After all, it was the system for saving White Moonlight, not for matchmaking her with the Male Lead. Come to think of it, Master Sister and the host were quite a good match. The system sank into deep thought. No, no, no. Even though system rules didn’t forbid the host from falling in love in the target world, getting involved with the mission target posed potential risks. Who knew if the higher-ups would allow it? Chewing on its kerchief again, the system consoled itself, thinking, for now, there’s no explicit romantic intention between the host and Master Sister, right? It shouldn’t jump to conclusions. If the host truly wanted to pursue a romance with Master Sister, it would quietly extend its blessings and pray the powers that be wouldn’t break them apart. The system sobbed softly.