Fairy, please don't do this!

Chapter 68, The Battlefield Arrives Late but Sure (4.2K)

Mu Yiren picked up a steamed bun, parted her red lips slightly, and gently bit open the thin, chewy dough.

In an instant, the rich meat juices overflowed, and the savory aroma of scallions mixed with the sweetness of the meat filling burst on her tongue, making her squint her beautiful eyes in satisfaction.

After swallowing the food in his mouth, he casually mentioned, "When I left, I remember you were only at the initial stage of the eighth rank."

"In less than half a year, he has already advanced to the seventh rank. What kind of extraordinary encounter did he have?"

"I went to Cangxing City a few days ago and by chance discovered a hidden ancient secret realm, from which I gained some benefits."

Gu Jinzhao scooped up a spoonful of porridge. The thick, sticky rice porridge had a layer of glistening rice oil floating on the surface, and it tasted warm, sweet, and fragrant.

Beside her, Hongdou was eating meat buns one after another, her cheeks bulging and her mouth glistening with oil.

The calico cat, as if facing a formidable enemy, also swallowed its food with equal speed, as if afraid that if it was too slow, the delicious food would end up in someone else's mouth.

Mu Yiren looked up at Gu Jinzhao, her tone still calm: "I heard Aunt Ruo mention that you brought a junior sister with you when you came back this time, and she has moved into Baicaotang."

What's meant to happen will happen eventually... Gu Jinchao's smile remained unchanged as he truthfully stated, "Her name is Lin Qingci. She possesses a rare innate sword bone and has exceptional talent in the way of the sword."

"It's just that Lin Tiannan, the head of the Lin family, colluded with the Demonic Sect and allowed his daughter to seize her sword bone, so..."

He briefly recounted Lin Qingci's experiences in the Lin family, emphasizing that she was now all alone and helpless, and that Aunt Ruo felt pity for her, which is why she was allowed to stay at Baicaotang temporarily.

After listening quietly, Mu Yiren suddenly changed the subject and asked, "What do you think of her?"

Gu Jinzhao's brow twitched slightly: "What do you mean, 'how'?"

"It is a matter of character and temperament."

"Hmm, she may appear delicate, but she is actually strong-willed and resilient. She has a good character."

Gu Jinzhao carefully considered his words, neither exaggerating nor belittling.

Mu Yiren picked up a plain handkerchief and wiped her mouth, finally revealing her true intentions: "Since that's the case, why not introduce me to someone?"

"Who knows, we might hit it off at first sight and become best friends!"

Are you lying in ambush for me from here?

If you want to test whether Lin Qingci is also on her second playthrough, just say so directly. Why beat around the bush?

"Close sisters"? They're probably the kind who stab each other in the back!

Gu Jinchao thought to himself, "This is what I'm complaining about."

He originally wanted to delay for a while longer, preferably until Lin Qingci returned to Qingyun Sect.

However, things didn't go as planned. Mu Yiren seemed to have seen through his tricks long ago. She quickly finished a few buns and got up to head towards Baicaotang.

"We're full, let's go back!"

"Miss, wait for me!"

"Senior sister, wait for me!"

The calico cat and Red Bean devoured the hearty breakfast in a flash, then chased after them.

What can Gu Jinzhao do after being left alone?

He could only sigh resignedly, pay the stall owner, buy a few steamed buns and a bowl of fragrant porridge, and then follow them.

As soon as I stepped into the backyard, I heard a soft creak.

A slender, graceful figure in a turquoise sword robe stepped out of the room.

However, when Lin Qingci's gaze casually swept across the courtyard, she was slightly taken aback.

Because she saw that unfamiliar figure.

Mu Yiren?

She has come back?

Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Both of them were filled with countless thoughts, and fragments of memories from past and present lives, along with complex emotions, surged forth like a tidal wave.

Once upon a time, in Lin Qingci's memory, she felt deeply inferior when facing Mu Yiren.

At that time, her sword bone was taken away, and her body was as weak as a willow in the wind. Not to mention cultivation, she had to be careful even in her normal life.

When she first faced this aloof and ethereal Dao Realm fairy, she was so timid that she didn't even have the courage to look her in the eye.

But what about this life?

The sword bone was intact, the memories of her past life remained, and her cultivation level was rapidly improving with her practice.

Given more time, we will surely catch up with them.

More importantly, her relationship with her senior brother Gu Jinzhao has become extremely close over the years.

Clearly, in this life, the advantage lies with her!

Thinking of this, Lin Qingci took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She raised her eyes, her expression calm and undisturbed, without the timidity and fear she had in her past life, and met Mu Yiren's eyes, which she had once dared not look directly into.

In contrast, Mu Yiren's lips slowly curved into a smile.

If it were Lin Qingci who successfully stole the house, she would end up spending the night with Gu Jinzhao in the underworld.

Upon suddenly seeing this culprit, she would probably be unable to suppress her killing intent and would take action on the spot, even if it were inside the Hundred Herbs Hall!

However, after this period of reflection, her state of mind has changed.

That deep-seated hatred did not disappear; instead, it fermented and became even more intense.

She decided that in this life, she would make Lin Qingci taste the bitterness and despair of having her beloved taken away by someone else, and being able to watch helplessly as her beloved was taken away!

Don't you like Gu Jinchao?

Okay, then I'll give you a chance to fall into this relationship again, to become addicted to it, and to be unable to extricate yourself!

However, just when you think you've finally won the sincere love that should have been yours after all the hardships, you'll discover a cruel truth.

Gu Jinzhao's heart had long been firmly occupied by Mu Yiren.

In fact, they had already signed a marriage contract, and their status was already set!

From beginning to end, you, Lin Qingci, have always been an overconfident outsider who tried to interfere.

She's a shameless woman who seduces married men!

I want you to live in that pain for the rest of your life.

The atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly became subtle because of the two silent gazes meeting.

Even the calico cat and Red Bean, who were standing nearby, noticed the unusual atmosphere.

They tilted their heads, turning to look at Mu Yiren one moment and then at Lin Qingci the next, their round eyes filled with curiosity.

Gu Jinzhao sensed that something was wrong and handed the packed breakfast to Lin Qingci: "Junior Sister, you're up?"

"It was still early, and seeing that there was no movement in your room, I thought I'd let you sleep a little longer, so Sister Yiren and I went to the street for some breakfast."

"I brought this back for you, eat it while it's hot."

He paused for a moment before introducing them: "This is Mu Yiren. We grew up together and she is my childhood sweetheart. She is now a disciple of the Dao Realm Qinglianwu Master."

"Sister Yiren, this is Lin Qingci, my master's new disciple not long ago."

Now that they have met, what he needs to do is to make sure they don't realize that they are both using the second timeline!

"As I just said, Miss Lin is indeed a gentle and beautiful woman, so lovely that I feel sorry for her."

Mu Yiren spoke first. She sat down on the other side of the stone table with a calm tone, revealing no particular emotion.

But the phrase "what is said today" subtly conveys a sense of intimacy and a declaration of sovereignty.

Lin Qingci sat down on the stone bench opposite her, her posture dignified and her voice soft: "Sister Mu is just as Senior Brother said, a fairy who is aloof and otherworldly, untouched by worldly affairs."

"Upon seeing this, the celadon porcelain felt ashamed of its own size and dared not approach."

She retorted with "as my senior brother said," implying a close relationship with Gu Jinzhao.

Mu Yiren's eyes flickered, as if she had become interested: "He mentioned me to you?"

With just this one sentence, she keenly realized that Lin Qingci in this life was completely different from her timid and self-conscious junior sister in the previous life, who almost dared not look her in the eye!

Is this calmness a result of the confidence that comes from not losing one's sword-like spirit?

Or is it because she, like herself, possesses memories of her past life?

Lin Qingci smiled faintly: "Not only has my senior brother mentioned you, but Aunt Ruo also talks about you often!"

From the very first glance, she felt that the Mu Yiren in front of her seemed different from the one she remembered.

To be precise, it has lost some of its overbearing and oppressive aura and gained more of its approachability.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!

Could it be that she also possesses memories of a past life?

Mu Yiren seemed to genuinely treat Lin Qingci as a younger sister who needed care:

"Jin Chao told me that because of her sword bone, Lin Daiyu broke completely with the Lin family and came to Qingyun City alone. Since she had no relatives or friends, she temporarily stayed at Baicaotang."

"Are you settling in well?"

She appeared to be concerned, but in reality, she was emphasizing a fact.

Baicaotang is the husband's family of the woman I admire!

As for you, Lin Qingci, you are merely an outsider, a guest, temporarily staying here for some reason.

Lin Qingci seemed oblivious to the subtext, her smile remaining sweet: "Aunt Ruo and Senior Brother are both very kind to me, there's nothing I'm not used to."

"Compared to the cold and ruthless Lin family, who only know how to calculate profits, this place feels more like a real home."

"Especially Aunt Ruo's care, and my senior brother's thoughtfulness..."

She deliberately emphasized how good Si Ruoyu and Gu Jinzhao were to her in response to Mu Yiren's guest's argument.

You mean you're just staying here temporarily?

But what I felt was the warmth of home.

As for the mistress's identity, as long as you and your senior brother are not married, you will remain just childhood sweethearts.

So what right does she have to judge me, her fellow disciple, as the mistress of the house?

Moreover, my senior brother's feelings for me may not be as simple as just taking care of me.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yiren glanced at Gu Jinzhao and said, "He is indeed very good at taking care of people."

"A while ago, he even washed my underwear for me. I'm so sorry to have troubled him."

She spoke of it casually, as if she were only mentioning a trivial matter.

Gu Jinzhao's lips twitched slightly.

He never expected that his childhood sweetheart could so calmly distort the truth and spout nonsense in order to assert her dominance over her love rival!

That undergarment was something she forcibly stuffed into my arms to frame me, and she even used it to threaten me into going on a trip with her on Qixi Festival!

Afterwards, not only was he caught by Aunt Ruo, causing him to experience his first social death, but it also indirectly led to the misunderstanding that Aunt Ruo gave him a lotus flower with a hidden carp!

How can she still bring this up now, and say it with such self-righteousness?

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingci subconsciously asked, "Underwear?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she suddenly realized what she had said, and two blushes involuntarily rose to her cheeks.

What else could a woman's underwear be?

Naturally, these are undergarments and similar clothing worn close to the skin.

But why would the senior brother take the initiative to wash Mu Yiren's intimate clothing?

How close does this relationship have to be?

Could it be that their relationship has already progressed far beyond that of childhood sweethearts?

"That was a misunderstanding!"

Seeing that Lin Qingci's eyes were not right, Gu Jinzhao quickly spoke up to explain.