66 - The Divine Physician’s Overbearing Wife

Chapter 66 Light On Small Medium Large Previous Chapter: Chapter 65 Next Chapter: Chapter 67 “Host, aren’t we going to the Soul Lamp Hall? Where are you headed? This is the direction to Snowy Day Peak, isn’t it?” The system was puzzled. It followed behind Yan Zhuguang as she dashed off, not seeming to care whether she was heading in the right direction or not. The host usually didn’t make such mistakes, did she? Yan Zhuguang ignored it, looking as if nothing was amiss, her face full of excitement as she kept running forward. Behind her, Su Qian’er shifted uneasily. Yan Zhuguang cast her spirit sense onto Su Qian’er. At this moment, Su Qian’er was gazing at the scenery below with a somewhat puzzled expression. Yan Zhuguang seemed indifferent, continuing to fly forward until the distant silhouette of Snowy Day Peak came into view. Suddenly, Su Qian’er shivered and couldn't help but ask, “Sister Yan, are you sure this is the direction to the Soul Lamp Hall?” “Hmm?” Yan Zhuguang snapped out of her thoughts and looked around. “Oh, I got carried away and went the wrong way. Thank you for pointing it out, Sister Su.” Yan Zhuguang stopped abruptly in the air, adjusted her direction slightly, and continued to fly. “Sorry, Sister Su. This is my first time taking someone on a sword flight, so I couldn't focus well and forgot our real purpose.” Su Qian’er shook her head. “It’s Qian’er causing Sister Yan trouble.” “No trouble at all,” Yan Zhuguang gestured toward Snowy Day Peak. “That’s Senior Sister’s Snowy Day Peak. I live there as well, so I often head in that direction out of habit.” “By the way,” Yan Zhuguang added nonchalantly, “how did you know this wasn't the way to the Inner Sect's Soul Lamp Hall, Sister Su? If it weren't for you, we might have ended up on Snowy Day Peak, getting a good chill from the snow winds.” Su Qian’er fell silent for a moment, frowning slightly as if contemplating how to respond. At this moment, a voice came from not too far away: “I was wondering when you’d notice. It took you long enough. You’re already a senior sister, yet still so scatterbrained?” The speaker was Yun Mixue, following them at a deliberate distance. She joined them after Yan Zhuguang abruptly changed direction. With Yun Mixue’s arrival, Su Qian’er breathed a sigh of relief. Yan Zhuguang flashed Yun Mixue a sheepish grin, “I’m really not skilled enough and got distracted from the task at hand. Thankfully Sister Su pointed it out to me; otherwise, I’d have caused a real joke.” Yun Mixue looked at Su Qian’er in surprise and then addressed Yan Zhuguang, “Sister Su is new here and still noticed your mistake. Shows how unreliable you’ve been.” “No way…” Su Qian’er softly said, “I was merely guessing and found it odd that Senior Sister hadn’t caught up, which led me to ask Sister Yan.” Yun Mixue glanced at Yan Zhuguang with a meaningful look, as if to say, ‘See, even Miss Su noticed I wasn't there, and you didn’t.’ Yan Zhuguang appeared innocent, not intentionally ignoring her senior sister, merely wanting to test Su Qian’er a little. This slight episode, besides Yan Zhuguang, went unnoticed by anyone else. Though Su Qian’er was keenly perceptive, she dismissed her suspicions easily, failing to realize that her doubts arose from Yan Zhuguang’s deliberate testing. After all, Su Qian’er’s past experiences were bizarre – who’d guess her true nature? Unknown to her, Yan Zhuguang harbored suspicions from their very first meeting. Yun Mixue and Yan Zhuguang eventually took Su Qian’er to the Inner Sect’s Soul Lamp Hall. The hall elder, long informed by the sect master, promptly lit a soul lamp for Su Qian’er. The elder then turned to Yan Zhuguang and said, “Your talent is truly exceptional. At your current cultivation pace, it won’t take long for your soul lamp to transfer to the Core Soul Lamp Hall.” “The elder flatters me; it’s all thanks to Senior Sister's tutoring,” Yan Zhuguang nodded to Yun Mixue. Yun Mixue replied, “It’s due to Zhuguang’s diligent cultivation. I’m ashamed to admit how little I’ve been able to help.” “If you have shown little concern, then what am I, a poor neglected soul?” Yan Zhuguang playfully shook Yun Mixue's arm, “I know you care for me the most, Senior Sister. Don’t be mad at me. Maybe next time I’ll take you for a sword flight?” “There you go again, do you think I’m still pining for a sword flight? Stop being mischievous.” Yun Mixue curtly nodded to the elder, “Thank you for your trouble.” The elder waved it off, “Just doing my duty.” Yun Mixue turned to the silent Su Qian’er, who was studying the Soul Lamp Hall, “Sister Su, shall we head to the disciple hall? You’ll need to collect your sect supplies.” Looking at the two of them, Su Qian’er nodded, “Alright.” Yan Zhuguang lingered briefly before Yun Mixue turned back and urged, “Hurry, or do you plan to disturb the elder longer?” Shaking her head, Yan Zhuguang followed with a grin, positioning herself on Su Qian’er’s other side, effectively sandwiching her between them. Familiar with the initiation process, Yun Mixue and Yan Zhuguang soon escorted Su Qian’er into the inner sect disciples’ quarters. As Yan Zhuguang had promised, she excitedly introduced the beautiful scenes within the Fenghua Immortal Sect along the way, although Su Qian’er didn’t seem too engaged. When they finally bid farewell, only then did Su Qian’er’s spirit lift, her demeanor noticeably relaxed as she sent Yun Mixue and Yan Zhuguang off. Once they left the disciple quarters and were alone, Yun Mixue expressed her rare confusion, “Sister Su seems somewhat averse to us?” Yan Zhuguang shrugged, “Perhaps she’s upset we didn’t allow her to stay on Snowy Day Peak; maybe that’s why?” “Sister Su shouldn’t be upset about that…” Yun Mixue genuinely felt Su Qian’er wasn’t suitable for her care on the harsh, wintry Snowy Day Peak. She barely managed to oversee Zhuguang, let alone add someone as untrained as Su Qian’er. If Su Qian’er harbored resentment over this, Yun Mixue reasoned there was little else she could do but let her come to terms with it herself. Seeing her senior sister seriously considering the matter, Yan Zhuguang coughed lightly, “That may not be the reason. Just my guess. Perhaps Sister Su only feels we neglected her, thus holding a small grudge?” In truth, Yan Zhuguang believed Su Qian’er harbored some unknown grievance toward her senior sister, treating her as secondary. Regardless, Yan Zhuguang preferred keeping Su Qian’er at a distance from her senior sister, preventing her from harboring ill intentions that might one day harm Yun Mixue. With Su Qian’er safely settled far away and tucked within the inner sect’s domain, Yan Zhuguang found satisfaction. Her contentment, however, didn’t spare her from Yun Mixue's inquiries, “Had Sister Su not pointed you in the right direction, what were you planning?” Yan Zhuguang, not hiding her intent to probe Su Qian’er, smiled. “Do you find it normal for a newcomer like Sister Su, who’s never visited the Fenghua Immortal Sect before, to correct the path of someone born here?” When they returned from Tianshu City, they took another path, and though Yan Zhuguang had shared the sights, she hadn’t disclosed the Soul Lamp Hall’s exact location. The route to Snowy Day Peak passed through gatherings and arenas of inner disciples. Even so, Su Qian’er said they were on the wrong path? How could someone unfamiliar with the sect determine the correct direction? Su Qian’er’s reasoning seemed implausible. Because Senior Sister hadn’t joined them, she suspected a wrong direction? If Yun Mixue knew they deviated, wouldn’t she have corrected them right away? If Yun Mixue hadn’t reminded her, it was due to a mutual understanding between them, aware that she might have her reasons for testing, hence her delayed intervention. Typically, even if puzzled by Senior Sister’s absence, one might not suspect a wrong path. “Zhuguang means…” The points raised by Yan Zhuguang perplexed Yun Mixue as well. “Is it possible Sister Su is so familiar with the sect because she had prior knowledge? Perhaps the Qiao family had intentions when sending her here?” Consideration struck Yan Zhuguang; indeed, Senior Sister’s perspective could be valid. She always assumed Su Qian’er’s unique soul was the basis for her assumptions. She believed Su Qian’er might have lived in Fenghua Sect before some rebirth, explaining her knowledge. Yet, those unaware of this point would interpret differently. Yun Mixue’s notions reflected a logical suspicion others might share. Without contradicting Yun Mixue directly, she affirmed, “It’s certainly possible.” Whether she overthought or Senior Sister underestimated, instilling doubt in Yun Mixue regarding Su Qian’er sufficed. Carrying these doubts, Yun Mixue accompanied Yan Zhuguang to Gu Chen's residence. There lay the ban title of Master Brother, a barren-looking remote mountain. The barren mountain wasn't very tall but comprised several smaller peaks. The highest peak at the center had its top sliced flat by a single sword stroke, leaving just enough space for a luxurious palace that starkly contrasted with the desolate landscape. That palace was where Gu Chen resided. "Come in." As soon as they reached the mountain top, before they could announce themselves, Gu Chen's voice echoed around them. Without pause, they entered the palace. Gu Chen awaited them in the courtyard, his manner far more casual than when he was in the main hall. He sat cross-legged on a low step, appearing at ease. At his feet was a black-and-white rabbit nibbling on his trailing sleeve. Unconcerned, Gu Chen allowed it to chew away. "Wasn't he supposed to be the domineering CEO type? His character seems to be falling apart," the system grumbled within Yan Zhuguang's consciousness. As Yan Zhuguang and Yun Mixue prepared to pay their respects, Gu Chen halted them. "No need for formalities." He continued, "You've found evidence that the previous sect master’s death is linked to the Blood Drip Demon Domain?" Yun Mixue replied, "Indeed, Sister Yan discovered a secret realm with signs left by the former sect master and marks from the Blood Drip Demon Domain. The elders also calculated that the place where the former sect master fell was just outside this realm." Gu Chen bowed his head in thought for a moment before turning his gaze to Yan Zhuguang. "What is Su Qian'er's physical condition truly like?" He looked directly into Yan Zhuguang's eyes. "Is she a Heavenly Clash Body?" Yan Zhuguang was puzzled. "Heavenly Clash Body?" Could this world be referring to the unique physique of a child of celestial and demonic lineage this way?