An Unnecessary Gesture

"It's even?"

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Nightless Sky Yong Lian also showed utter astonishment and surprise.

"Where did you set this trap, Lin Yu?"

Lin Yu did not directly answer Nightless Sky Yong Lian's question, but continued to ask.

"Let me go back to the original question—you should be able to answer it now, right? You said the order was important, and now... I've finished asking all my other questions."

Why did you keep it from everyone else but not from me?

Nightless Sky Yong Lian drew circles on the table with her finger. "I thought that by the time we got to this point, you didn't need me to give you a formal answer to this question anymore... You probably already have the answer in your heart, right?"

Before Lin Yu could answer, Nightless Sky Yong Lian continued speaking.

"However, it's not impossible for you to get a definite answer from me..."

"One reason, of course, is that I also want someone to know what I've done," Nightless Sky Yong Lian sighed softly. "Those who witnessed these things back then are all gone... When people create a 'work' they're proud of, they always hope someone can appreciate it."

"However, as you know... that's not the main reason."

"The real reason is that you were actually one of the 'participants' in this matter—even though you didn't know it."

Lin Yu sighed, "But my dear sister included me in her calculations."

"Of course, she's such a good older sister."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian looked at Lin Yu and said, "I'm quite envious of you. Among my brothers and sisters, none of them are as close to me as I am."

Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Yong Lian, and after confirming that this was part of the other party's "good humor," he helplessly remarked, "The help they gave you wasn't insignificant either..."

"Besides, it's not too late for you to get on good terms with Nightless Sky Yong Shang now."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian Companion waved her hand. "Then let's skip it—you should just throw him back into the Eternal Prison to serve his sentence as soon as possible, so as not to cause too much trouble for the 'God of Fairness and Judgment'."

Lin Yu said, "So, it turns out you don't really have much of a claim to 'blood ties' either."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian chuckled softly, "This is what it's like sitting at my height."

"Likes, dislikes, love, hate... these things all grow from the soil. When you're already sitting on a cloud, these things aren't nonexistent... it's just that when you look down, they're too far away, blurry, at most only half a finger's size."

"I understood these principles a long time ago... I was bound to realize them sooner or later while sitting in this position, it's just that the sooner the better—that's why I'm worried about Huo Le."

"If she doesn't learn how to think like a 'Family Head' early on, she'll probably suffer a lot in the future."

"However, at least you're keeping an eye on things—even if we suffer a loss, it won't be too much."

Lin Yu sighed, "Don't really treat me like a trusted advisor entrusted with the care of the young emperor. I might not even have much time left in this world."

"Coming back every now and then is enough. Huo Le isn't entirely incapable... Besides, she has Fire Apricot to help her," said Nightless Sky Yong Lian, sounding a bit troubled. "However, Fire Apricot is another headache in a different way... Her impulsive nature... Although I'm not worried about her messing up at crucial moments, entrusting her with daily tasks always makes me uneasy."

Lin Yu shrugged. "It's alright, you can ask her about that yourself."

"That's not necessary..."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian refused, she suddenly realized something was wrong.

"No, what do you mean by that?"

"The 'pit' I was talking about is right here," Lin Yu chuckled softly, snapping his fingers. "Get up, Fire Apricot."

The Nightless Sky Fire Apricot screamed and jumped up, clutching her head.

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Stop stabbing me, Arthur! I'm getting up!"

Lin Yu stopped his Mental Power attack, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot Lin Yu at him with considerable resentment.

"Can't you just call me normally?"

"I think this will have a stronger visual impact, and might even scare the Family Head," Lin Yu said, glancing at Buyeten Nightless Sky Yong Lian, who was indeed unusually flustered and leaning back slightly in her chair, and teased, "Don't you think it's worth it to give yourself a headache seeing your mother like this...?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot also glanced at it, then nodded.

"Oh, oh, oh, that's really true—this way, even dying for it will be worth it."

Looking at the two of them, Nightless Sky Yong Lian sat up straight again, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Arthur, Arthur... you really are something else!"

"I planned everything meticulously, but I completely overlooked this... You actually have such a twisted sense of humor."

At this point, Nightless Sky Yong Lian sighed, "But it's not your fault... it's my own problem, you should have realized that."

"Since you and that girl are related by blood, how could you not have similarities in personality?"

"So... when did Fire Apricot wake up?"

"Nightless Sky Yong Lian asked."

"That..."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot was about to give a tactful answer, but Lin Yu interrupted her and spoke directly.

"She wasn't asleep from the beginning... because she's very good at playing dead, so pretending to be asleep or unconscious is no problem for her," Lin Yu said. "I know you scanned each of them at the beginning, but... it was hard to spot, right?"

Nightless Sky Yong Lian slowly nodded. "In that respect, it's quite impressive... There are no more than three people in City That Never Sleeps who can escape my senses, even just a rough one."

"Fire Apricot... you are truly talented."

Upon hearing Nightless Sky Yong Lian's praise, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot stiffened slightly. She scratched her calf with her left foot and ran her fingers through her hair with her Right Hand before finally saying, "Mother, you have nurtured me well."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian looked at Lin Yu: "So, Arthur... why did you do this unnecessary thing?"

"I don't think this is unnecessary... Just as you said, although the place where you stored the 'Authority Technology' might be dangerous, I should be able to retrieve those technologies before today."

Lin Yu paused for a moment at this point.

"I don't think I should be the last person you talk to in this world."

"So, talk to Fire Apricot, have a chat with your daughter—and if you change your mind, also talk to Nightless Sky Huo Le and Nightless Sky Huo Ming."

"They are the future Family Head, the Chosen of God, and the masters of the Great Wilderness Division, but they are also your daughters."