Cooperating with Yu Caiqing, Planting Moonlight Grass (4/5)

"Uh."

Faced with Bai Zhuer's sudden question, Xu Changqing did not know how to answer.

The two stared at each other, wide-eyed and speechless.

Bai Zhuer raised her brows impatiently. "What do you mean by not answering?"

Xu Changqing gave a dry laugh. "You caught me off guard."

Bai Zhuer hummed a few times. "So, what exactly do you think of my younger sister?"

After thinking seriously, Xu Changqing answered, "Your sister is very cute, and her talent and comprehension are both pretty good."

"Just that?" Bai Zhuer had thought he would ramble on about a whole heap of things, yet his answer was so brief.

Curiosity showed in Xu Changqing's eyes. "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Bai Zhuer said helplessly, "Ever since she ate the food you made, she's been clamoring to find you every day."

Xu Changqing smiled. "Children lose interest after three minutes. She'll quiet down in a few days."

Bai Zhuer curled her lips. "She's not that young. She'll be eighteen next year."

Xu Changqing hesitated. "But she looks..."

Bai Zhuer explained, "I take after our father. She takes after our mother."

Xu Changqing immediately understood.

No wonder they were clearly sisters, yet looked completely different.

One was more mature.

The other was more petite.

He had assumed it was an age difference, but unexpectedly...

The two chatted on and off along the way, finally reaching the entrance to the Alchemy Tower.

There were not many people here. There were almost no Fire Spiritual Root Apprentices; most were alchemists.

They still had to register before entering.

If Xu Changqing had come alone, he probably would not have been allowed inside.

Fortunately, Bai Zhuer was with him and was also an alchemist. Even though she was only a Junior Alchemist, she could vouch for him.

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