Goddess Yaoguang didn't comment on Wang Yue's answer. Based on the stories Wang Yue had told her, no one would be kind to another person for no reason unless they wanted something from them.
Wang Yue could tell from Goddess Yaoguang's expression that she clearly didn't believe him, so he didn't bother explaining further. He simply took his leave.
After Xuan Nü was left behind, she was genuinely excited at first and studied very diligently. Goddess Yaoguang didn't mind taking on another disciple, and seeing how serious Xuan Nü was made her very pleased. She figured she could observe her for a while before letting her work independently.
Wang Yue had made arrangements for Xuan Nü, but soon a problem arose with Si Yin.
As it turned out, Si Yin had no intention of obediently practicing her cultivation. She wanted to go out and wander around, but Ling Yu, who had been assigned to keep an eye on her, refused without even considering it.
Unwilling to give up, Si Yin tried to tempt Ling Yu by telling him that Bai Yi's wife was about to give birth to a little prince. Many people would be going to see them, including Zhe Yan and Fox Emperor Bai Zhi. She asked Ling Yu if he wanted to join the festivities.
To convince Ling Yu, Si Yin also said she knew a shortcut to Qing Qiu that would get them there in half a day. The round trip would be quick, and Mo Yuan would never find out.
When Ling Yu heard he could meet his idol, he hesitated, then decided to go with her. After all, in his view, they'd only be gone for half a day, and as long as he kept an eye on her, he wouldn't be disobeying his