Chapter 439 - 144: Each Person’s Gains
"You can never have too many skills. I’ve never been strong in magic perception; back in the Cyan Cloud Sect, the teachers always said I lacked talent in that area. So I’ve decided to exchange for some perception-based magic, as well as stealth magic for convenience in action..." Talking incessantly about her exchange goals, Ruo Yun’s eyes were filled with excitement, looking like a child eager for new toys. Hyacinth listened quietly beside her, occasionally asking how she planned to use them. When a sea breeze blew past, Ruo Yun suddenly stood up. Before Hyacinth could react, a white figure appeared beside Ruo Yun, placing a hand on her shoulder. Hyacinth was startled for a moment and then stood up, scrutinizing the girl next to Ruo Yun. She was the magical girl from the Cyan Cloud Sect they had seen before entering the Heart Image Remains, and she was somewhat related to Ruo Yun. The girl in white had her eyes tightly shut, yet it seemed like she could see everything, in stark contrast to Hyacinth, who, despite having eyes, felt as if she couldn’t see anything at all. "You’ve grown a lot." The tone was somewhat relieved, without much hostility, and Ruo Yun merely remained silent, without tension, which reassured Hyacinth. If there were any real danger, Ruo Yun wouldn’t be so indifferent. "Have you been eating well lately? You haven’t changed clothes; your hair needs a cut, and what’s with your socks—one long, one short? Didn’t I tell you not to wear mismatched socks before?" A series of inquiries, Ruo Yun listened silently, and finally defended herself with a, "These socks were like this originally." Hyacinth chimed in from the side, "Fashionable." But inside, she was a bit curious about how the other girl saw the socks with her eyes closed, especially as the light hadn’t fully dawned yet. Their relationship was surprisingly good. The girl in white sat down beside them, asking just one question, "Are you really not coming back?" "Mm, not going back." "That’s fine." The blindfolded girl pulled out a bag of chips from her pocket and handed it to Ruo Yun, "Qian Jing bought these before. You like this, and she bought an extra bag. Since no one would eat it and it couldn’t be returned, I figured I’d give it to you when I ran into you. Here you go." Ruo Yun, who was originally going to refuse, took it as the teacher had already stuffed it into her hands, "Thank you, Teacher." Then she took a small box of fries and handed it to Hyacinth, "You have some too. Ruo Yun has been a lot of trouble for you." "No, no," Hyacinth took the fries, "it’s actually Ruo Yun who has taken care of me." "Please look after her in the future as well." "I’ll try my best." Without any unnecessary talk, as they were snacking on their food, they saw that the blind girl had taken out two sachets of ketchup for them, saying it tasted better with it. Hyacinth was intrigued; someone actually carried ketchup around. It was quite interesting; perhaps she could carry some condiments in the future too, although she didn’t actually like ketchup, and would prefer something spicier... Bai Mei warmed her hands by the fire, her face calm as she said, "There’s something I’d like Ruo Yun to help with." For Ruo Yun, who had always been a burden in the past, hearing her teacher ask for her help... She couldn’t deny being happy, even a bit flattered, so she quietly asked, "Help with what?" The teacher replied, "The Sect Leader of the Cyan Cloud Sect, who is my teacher and your grandteacher, his boyfriend has gone missing." Hyacinth listened, stunned, "Zi Yuan’s boyfriend?" Bai Mei nodded, "His name is Jiang Si." Hyacinth nearly choked on the fries she was eating. Seeing Hyacinth coughing violently while covering her mouth, Bai Mei seemed surprised but didn’t say anything. She continued, "Yes, if you see the Holy Hall Walker, the one who led you into the Holy Hall, ask him. He should know." Of course, he would know, since they’re the same person. Hyacinth finally managed to stop coughing and didn’t dare to lift her head, she just kept her head down, biting her lip hard. Suppressing her excitement and amusement. Hold back... Hold back...but...but how can one resist such a "funny" story... Ha...oh no, her mouth had curled up completely uncontrollably. Hold it together, or else her ten-year reputation of being aloof and emotionless would collapse... To actually use her magical girl identity to confirm a romantic relationship with her true self? Jiang...Zi Yuan, how could you pull off something like this? Absolutely unexpected. If she were to expose this, Jiang Si and Zi Yuan would be terribly embarrassed. So, by keeping it a secret, does it count as protecting Zi Yuan and Jiang Si? Joining the Holy Hall was really a great decision... "If I see him, I’ll be sure to ask, Teacher Bai Mei." It’s a shame because if Bai Mei revealed the truth to Ruo Yun here, it would definitely be interesting. And the timing was perfect, as it wouldn’t be too hard for Ruo Yun to accept and she would have a playful expression. But later on, that might not be the case. "There’s one more thing." Bai Mei placed a dry branch into the fire, "Qian Jing and Shui Ling want to see you." As soon as she spoke, two figures descended from the sky, it was Qian Jing and Shui Ling. Shui Ling immediately declared, "Today, we’re definitely taking you back, Ruo Yun!" Qian Jing then shouted, "Teacher!" Bai Mei shook her head, "I won’t interfere in this matter, go ahead Ruo Yun, prove your choice to them." Ruo Yun sighed, rose and walked towards the two friends she had lived with for so long. Bai Mei, her eyes still shut tight, watched the back of this rebellious disciple of hers, seemingly talking to herself, "Ruo Yun may be a bit rebellious, but she’s truly remarkable, don’t you think?"