Chapter 126

"Lady Fu Xuan, your Jade Omen has been vibrating continuously."

However, these are all things for the future. At present, the two continued their conversation until Bailu, who was listening to them, suddenly interrupted them.

Following the direction she pointed, Fu Xuan saw the Jade Omen she had placed on the table earlier vibrating almost imperceptibly. This suddenly reminded her that she had a habit of keeping the Jade Omen on Do Not Disturb mode while working. She quickly put down her coffee cup and checked the screen, which already had several messages.

"Gambling with Life: I'm so sorry, so sorry, Lady Fu Xuan! Um, I... I came to the wrong dock at Starskiff Haven! I know I didn't do a good job this time... I'm really sorry! But it's not that I ignored your words, nor is it that my respect for you has changed. Where are you now? I'll come find you right away! Please, please don't give me the silent treatment!"

"Gambling with Life: Lady Fu Xuan! You may not believe what I'm about to say, but I really did encounter the newly appointed Cauldron Master Imperial Cauldrons of Luofu on the road. She came out of the Shence Mansion with an imperial edict bearing the General's official seal. Moreover, the General has ordered me to take this newly appointed Cauldron Master to the Alchemy Commission to find a substitute Cauldron Master to take over her duties. I'm afraid I won't be able to come to see you for the time being!"

The newly appointed Cauldron Master? Is this the General's imperial edict? Is he here to take over the duties of the acting Cauldron Master?

A sudden flood of information rushed into Fu Xuan's mind, and she suddenly looked confused, feeling that she couldn't quite understand Qing Que's meaning. She held her forehead and thought about it repeatedly for a while, and finally understood the situation.

"Bai Jun, the Cauldron Master Ding you've been longing for has arrived."

"Ah?"

Upon hearing Fu Xuan's sudden remark, this time it was Bai Jun who looked confused.

The Sun is about to sink into the western sky.

In place of the fading red light, a pale blue twilight and a hazy full moon appeared, along with countless joyful laughs on the road.

Laborers finishing their day's work, and office workers finishing their work, also concluded their day with laughter and joy. Qing Que and Lingsha walked along a side road off the main road in Alchemy Commission, looking at the orange lights streaming from the open windows on both sides of the road, chatting as they walked.

"Lady Lingsha seems quite familiar with Luofu. Could it be that you've been here before?"

Walking down the bustling street, Qing Que put away the Jade Omen after explaining to Fu Xuan. Like a naive child, she looked up at the tall beauty beside her. Perhaps it was because Lingsha's eyes and temperament were too mature and gentle, but standing next to her, Boss Que felt like she was still a child.

"Miss Qing Que has excellent judgment. I am a native of Luofu Vidyadhara, but for some reason I left Luofu to study under a master in Zhuming. Now I am 'returning home in glory,' and I am filled with emotion... provided that it can truly be called a return in glory."

The surrounding landscape had changed considerably from the scenes in her Remembrance, making it extremely difficult to find the Remembrance ones. However, Lingsha, walking along the road, seemed to be affected by the feeling of being close to home, and her expression showed a long-lost sense of relaxation.

"Lady Lingsha is too modest. To ascend to the Cauldron Master, a position that countless people dream of but can never reach, is naturally a triumphant return home. Moreover, your family and friends in Luofu must be very proud of you!"

"Then I'm honored by Miss Qing Que's kind words. I'm sure my 'family' in Luofu will be very proud!"

The gentle smile spreading across Lingsha's face made Qing Que's eyes glaze over. For a moment, it might have just been an illusion, but she did see a remarkably similar aura in Lingsha to that of Bai Jun, as if their smiles were cut from the same mold.

No wonder she always had this urge to rely on this Lingsha...

No, this must be just a coincidence!

Qing Que immediately dismissed this overly coincidental idea. Just as she was about to speak to divert attention, the Jade Omen in her pocket rang again.

"Excuse me, Lady Lingsha, please allow me to check the messages."

Worried about missing some important information again, Qing Que took out the Jade Omen from her pocket and explained to Lingsha with a somewhat embarrassed smile.

"It's alright, I'm not in a hurry. Miss Qing Que, please go ahead with your business."

Lingsha still wore a gentle smile, indicating that the other party did not need to apologize at all. Taking advantage of the free time, she walked to the railing by the Starskiff Haven and admired this familiar yet unfamiliar environment with a nostalgic look.

Qing Que opened the Jade Omen and saw the message Fu Xuan had sent her; her expression gradually turned to surprise.

"Heartless Divination Machine: I understand. Just bring that newly appointed Cauldron Master to the Dragon Maiden's clinic. You should know the location."

"Gambling with Life: Huh? But shouldn't we go to the Alchemy Commission to find the acting Cauldron Master first...?"

"Heartless Divination Machine: Hmph, I foresaw this long ago. The acting Cauldron Master is in the Dragon Girl's clinic."

"Gambling with Life: Wow, that's amazing! Your Lord Diviner, you're incredible! To be able to predict this far, did you perhaps foresee that I would meet the newly appointed Cauldron Master?!"

"The Heartless Divination Machine: Hmph, it cannot be said. So, if you want to become a diviner like me, you still have a long way to go."

Knowing the location of the acting Cauldron Master, Qing Que immediately changed her route with Lingsha, following her past Remembrance to Bailu's clinic. Before she knew it, the street had completely transformed into a nighttime scene. She strolled leisurely through the noise and soon arrived at her destination.

"Hmm... this should be the place, right?"

Having finally found the clinic from her Remembrance, Qing Que stopped at the entrance with Lingsha in her arms.

Unlike other clinics in the vicinity, the two-story building extending to the rear is almost entirely constructed of wood, and it is probably the largest clinic in the area. Most importantly, it is the only clinic in the vicinity with its own independent backyard.

Looking up at the signboard hanging above, Qing Que knocked on the door of the clinic first, then peeked into the room from the entrance.

"Qing Que, what kind of behavior is it for you to be standing suspiciously at the door?"

"Ughhhhh!!!"

The first thing she saw was Fu Xuan peeking out of the glass window. Her gloomy face was especially oppressive against the backdrop of the lamplight, and the sudden sound startled Qing Que so much that her heart skipped a beat.

Opening the clinic's door from the inside, Fu Xuan first pulled Qing Que inside. If it weren't for the newly appointed Cauldron Master standing behind her, Fu Xuan would have given her a good talking-to. Then, Fu Xuan's gaze quickly swept over Lingsha's face, and he invited her in as well.

Before Lingsha could even exchange formal pleasantries with Fu Xuan, what unexpectedly entered her field of vision was the silver-white hair shimmering under the orange lights of the hall. That familiar yet softly contoured profile captivated Lingsha's gaze.

As Bai Jun turned his head, his clear, bright blue eyes met his diamond-shaped red eyes.

Lingsha, a beautiful girl with delicate, unwavering eyebrows and a calm, composed expression, revealed a heartbroken look on her face. Just before her tear-filled eyes were about to burst forth, a confused voice completely disrupted her peace of mind.

"Senior sister?"

"A-Bai!!!"

A fragrant breeze ruffled Fu Xuan's hair. Before Qing Que could figure out what was going on and before Fu Xuan could react with shock, Lingsha passed by everyone and threw herself into Bai Jun's arms.

PS:

I haven't had a chance to explain my recent situation to everyone, and I'm very sorry for taking two days off. Although I mentioned it hastily at the end of the last chapter, I should have posted a leave notice to explain. In short, I am truly very sorry.

The reason was a fever. I started having a fever on the afternoon of January 31st and it lasted until the afternoon of the 4th before I finally recovered. During that time, my body temperature remained around 38 degrees Celsius, and I almost developed facial scars from the fever. It was a really bad start to the year. However, after the fever subsided, I feel much better now, and my mind is clearer.

The original plan was to continue writing on the morning of the 5th, but I couldn't sleep on the night of the 4th, so I ate something and have been updating since 2 a. m. Sorry for rambling a bit. I wish everyone good health and hope you don't get sick.

Chapter 156 Stupid Senior Sister and Stupid Junior Brother

It smells so good.

The soft, warm body that rushed into his arms gave Bai Jun this thought.

The strands of hair that gently slipped from his fingertips were like silk, carrying a faint fragrance. The touch was so light it felt like a dream, and his thoughts briefly froze as he looked at the face of the person before him.

Tears streamed down her soft skin, her long, dark hair cascaded like a waterfall, her eyes were closed, her breasts were full and rounded, her legs were long and shapely in black high heels, and her slender navel and perfectly toned abdomen was flawless.

Her eyebrows, comparable to those of a goddess, and her delicate, tearful appearance possessed an exquisite beauty that evoked pity and tenderness.

With that intoxicating fragrance that makes you want to bury your face in her hair and graceful neck, plus her slender, pointed ears, if it weren't for the several translucent, wine-red Dragon Scale visible on her snow-white skin, one would definitely think of her as an elf living in a forest spring.

Although it is common knowledge among the Xianzhou native that the Vidyadhara possesses a beautiful appearance and looks that far surpass those of ordinary people, her beauty is still breathtaking. If someone had a talent for painting, they would surely want to capture the scene of her shedding tears in a painting.

"A-Bai..."

A soft, trembling sound, as if on the verge of tears, escaped from his throat, bringing the unbelievable dream back into Bai Jun's consciousness as a vivid, tangible reality.

"Senior Sister Dan Zhu..."

Bai Jun remembered that back in Zhuming's time, she always liked to hug him in various ways. Now, her slender arms were once again encircling him with a familiar and gentle strength. The softness and warmth of her body made him feel a sense of comfort that was both nostalgic and indescribable.

Moreover, in stark contrast to Feixiao's slightly cool, slender, and taut body, which felt like a taut string full of power and vitality, Dan Zhu was more like someone you wanted to pull into your arms, with a softness that no top-tier body pillow could match.

"It's been so long, why haven't you broken your habit of crying? People will laugh at you for it."

With a trembling voice, Bai Jun gently pushed Lingsha's shoulder away and softly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingers. However, one could see her serious dissatisfaction and the anger and disappointment that had been hidden in her heart for many years from the slight furrowing of Lingsha eyebrows.

"Who do you think caused this?!"

As the reprimand rang out, she gently pushed Bai Jun's hand away.

She glared at him fiercely with her stern expression—one that Bai Jun had never seen before—with her eyebrows raised in a fierce manner and her tear-filled eyes.

"Isn't it because you left Zhuming without saying a word? Do you know how selfish and hateful that is? I never thought you could be this kind of person, making selfish judgments and ignoring the feelings of those around you just for your own thoughts? How despicable! You idiot! You blockhead! But... but, I really miss you so much..."

The endless complaints about the past few years gradually turned into a tender dependence, and then tears rolled down from those beautiful red eyes.

Seeing Lingsha's red eyes filled with tears again, Bai Jun was instantly overwhelmed by guilt. He felt that he had been a complete bastard, unknowingly hurting so many people.

--When a girl cries, hug her and let her snuggle in your arms; it's a man's responsibility.

"I'm sorry, Dan Zhu..."

Teacher Hanya's teachings flashed through his mind, but before Bai Jun could place his raised hands behind her back, Lingsha hugged him tightly again.

"Then hug me a little longer. And remember to call me Senior Sister, you silly Junior Brother..."

The sound emanating from my own lips seemed to travel far away. Moreover, the surroundings were so quiet that I could almost hear the restless thumping of my heartbeat. It sounded as if a thin membrane had been pressed against my ears, blurry yet powerfully thumping against my ears and skin.

Lingsha felt her tense spirit slowly relax, the stiff fatigue that had been building up throughout her body and to the ends of her feet melt away like ice. Now she wanted to forget everything, and she hugged Bai Jun's broad and strong chest tightly, gently feeling his familiar scent with the tip of her nose.

Everyone familiar with Lingsha knows that this clever and Vidyadhara healer always has a smile on her face, whether she is dealing with patients, menacing enemies, or politicians at the negotiating table; she always manages to maintain a calm and composed smile.

But now, her face wore a shy expression that no one but Bai Jun had ever seen before, and she used every part of her body to feel the person she missed the most in front of her.

Aside from Lingsha, who nestled in Bai Jun's arms with a blissful expression, the expressions of everyone else present were also quite interesting.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...

What exactly is going on?

Qing Que wanted to shout out all her doubts.

At first, Qing Que was confused about the situation and just came to join in the fun. But as she gradually realized that the person tightly embracing Lingsha was Bai Jun, the wicked smile on her face instantly turned into pale horror, as if a storm of emotions had overturned her composure.

Qing Que felt as if she had heard that a flower thief had appeared in the neighborhood, and had initially intended to laugh it off, but upon arriving home and discovering that it was her own rabbit that had been stolen, she felt an indescribable sense of tragic grandeur. And to make matters worse, this flower thief had been led into her own home by herself.

Why did it turn out this way?

Listening to Bai Jun's conversation and Lingsha's flushed voice as she continued speaking, Qing Que stared intently at the black-haired Vidyadhara embracing Bai Jun, her eyes filled with jealousy and anger as she recalled what had happened so far—she needed to carefully sort out the sequence of events. She had first met Lingsha at the Starskiff Haven Harbor, then taken her to the Shence Mansion, and later, the General had ordered her to take the newly appointed Cauldron Master to the Alchemy Commission to find the acting Cauldron Master to take over her duties...

That's right, here's the crux of the matter. They were supposed to be looking for the acting Cauldron Master, so why is Bai Jun here? And why did Lingsha burst into tears and rush into Bai Jun 'Bai Jun arms the moment they met, embracing him tightly as if they were old acquaintances?

The most crucial point is... Bai Jun doesn't seem to mind Chi Ming's lewd Vidyadhara at all!

Tension and the fear of loss pounded in Qing Que's heart. As she tried to overcome these superfluous thoughts, she stretched out her trembling arm and pointed to the figure that came into view—no, Vidyadhara —revealing an expression as if she had encountered a nemesis.

"Lady Lingsha, no... wait, you pointy ears, get away from Bai Jun!!!"

The previous respect had vanished, Qing Que's honorific title for the Six Charioteers had been reduced to the ridiculous nickname "pointed ears."

This is not just anger at someone stealing your own rabbit; it also contains the unresolved feelings of a farmer and a snake whose good intentions have been maliciously betrayed.

Fu Xuan stood there, stunned, his slightly parted lips seemingly wanting to say something. His once bright and clear golden eyes now appeared somewhat empty, his pupils slightly dilated, as if he had lost focus due to the sudden events before him.

The chief diviner, Lady Fu Xuan, who was revered as having "unquestionable Dharma Eye," experienced a brief mental breakdown due to the sudden turn of events.

It wasn't that she couldn't understand the scene before her, but rather that she genuinely didn't know how to handle her feelings. Even though she desperately wanted to drag Lingsha away, she couldn't find any reason to do so, and she felt a little ashamed of even thinking about it.

Finally, she followed her heart's true feelings, mimicking Qing Que's actions, lowering her flushed cheeks, and whispering, "Leave... leave him..."

Bai Jun realized that this was not the right time to catch up with Lingsha, and he was also a little uncomfortable being watched. He coughed lightly, and with a somewhat embarrassed expression, he broke free from Lingsha 'Bai Jun embrace and took a few steps back without making a sound.

Lingsha, whose good deed had been ruined, showed a rare expression of embarrassment and annoyance. She kept silently reciting the universal calming mantra, "Don't get angry, don't get angry, anger will make you sick, who can take your place?" to calm her breathing and then a faint smile appeared on her face.

Soon, Lingsha, whose expression had returned to normal, spoke to the two people before her, "Miss Qing Que, and this Fu Xuan Tai Bu, is there something you two wish to discuss? Or perhaps my reminiscing with my junior brother has disturbed you?"

"I... I... I..."

"To embrace in public, how utterly shameless! And when did Bai Jun become your junior brother?"

Seeing Lingsha's calm and composed demeanor, Qing Que panicked, her face turning bright red, her hands trembling as she didn't know what to say. Fu Xuan, on the other hand, was in slightly better condition and could at least offer a reasonable rebuttal.

Smell can convey a lot of information—emotions, health status, symptoms, lies... just like every disease has its own unique smell.

Lingsha had smelled the stench of conspiracy and hypocrisy, and the stench of greed and lust, but now, she smelled the sour, rotten stench of jealousy and framing in these two women.

So that's how it is. Is it a long-awaited rival?

Lingsha quickly came to a conclusion about Qing Que and Fu Xuan in her heart. However, she simply tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her beautiful face showing no sign of wavering.

She walked to Bai Jun's side with the composure of an empress, took his arm and loosened his collar. Fu Xuan and Qing Que blushed and stared wide-eyed at the skin and collarbone exposed on Bai Jun's neck.

Lingsha then pulled out the necklace that Bai Jun always wore. It was a crimson necklace, the chain of which seemed to be made of the most ordinary vine wood. A crystal clear wine-red gemstone was hanging at the joint of the necklace, and a faint flame aura emanated from it, making the necklace look extremely bewitching.

The moment Fu Xuan saw the pendant, her expression changed. As one of the Six Charioteers of the Xianzhou, she could naturally see through the truth that the wine-red gem was actually a Dragon Scale, and she also knew what that kind of token symbolized for the Vidyadhara.

In same-sex relationships, it generally symbolizes absolute loyalty and trust.

"I don't think I've formally introduced myself yet, so please allow me to. Miss Qing Que has already told Master Diviner Fu about my position as the Cauldron Master of the Luofu Alchemy Commission, so I'll simply explain my relationship with A-Bai."

Lingsha's lips curved slightly upward, forming a soft arc, like a newly opened petal, carrying a hint of shyness and sweetness. "I am a disciple of the Golden Scales and Burning Rhino Horn lineage under Lord Flamecourt Lord, which means I am A-Bai's senior sister, and also his fiancée, you know?"

The translucent, wine-red Dragon Scale swayed gently under the orange light, shimmering with an amber glow. Between men and women, this Dragon Scale typically represents the woman's unwavering loyalty and the man's quiet devotion...

"Ha?"

"Just as I thought..."

How come I didn't know?