Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

In order to leave a good impression, he couldn’t decline, so he had to slightly vent his yang energy before rushing to Luoxing Valley.

Just upon arrival, he entrusted Zi Yiyi, who received him, to take him into the valley to investigate the situation.

"You are a Divine Son, different from ordinary Bureau members. If everything required your involvement, then the Exorcism Bureau would be a failure."

Zi Yiyi was very appreciative of You Su’s behavior, rushing thousands of miles to investigate the evil spirits as soon as he arrived. She thought it was fortunate for the Exorcism Bureau to have such a responsible Divine Son.

"All the same," You Su replied humbly.

Although exorcising evil spirits was hard work, there was no denying that You Su regained a lot of the True Lord’s power through this activity.

Unfortunately, most of the exorcised were flesh-related evil spirits, nothing special among them, but they did make his physique much stronger; and those few five-element evil spirits, with fire and water, although of low rank, they allowed him to use water and fire-related low-level skills more freely.

It’s worth mentioning that he never encountered another Dream Master-type evil spirit, which was not so much unusual as the previous evil spirits You Su encountered were so uncommon; Dream Master-type evil spirits were always the rarest and most mysterious.

"It’s only been half a year since I last saw you, and your cultivation has reached the Condensed Water Lower Realm, near perfection. Such talent is truly unrivaled."

Zi Yiyi sincerely exclaimed; when they first met, their cultivation was almost a whole major realm apart, and now You Su was about to reach the perfection of the Condensed Water Lower Realm while she was still in the Middle Condensed Water Realm.

"Yiyi, you’re mistaken. You only see my talent, but you don’t see my effort."

You Su spoke playfully to lighten the mood. It was true; many things couldn’t be simply summed up by talent. It was You Su’s tireless efforts that made it possible for him and Ji Lingruo to fulfill their talent.

Zi Yiyi looked at the boy’s face under the lantern, noting that he had indeed matured a lot; his facial features were more chiseled, and though he seemed thinner, he appeared more virile...

"Yiyi, where is Sister Yaoyao?" You Su suddenly asked.

Zi Yiyi realized she had been staring lost in thought and quickly looked away, blushing:

"I, like her, am a personal maid of Hua Jing, and we can’t leave Hua Jing’s side at the same time. When I go out, she has to stay by Hua Jing’s side."

"I see..."

You Su felt that everyone was unable to truly gain freedom, feeling melancholy, and took a sip from his water bottle as if drinking to drown his sorrows.

"Do you want to see her?" Zi Yiyi suddenly asked softly.

You Su almost choked, "Why do you say that?"

"So, you don’t want to see her?"

You Su looked embarrassed, confused as to why this usually reserved and reticent Yiyi was playing with words.

"Sister Yaoyao once helped me, and she is a friend I haven’t seen for a long time. I was just expressing casual concern. It’s best if I can see her, but if not, it doesn’t matter. There’s always time in the future."

He did have a good impression of the lively and cheerful Sister Yaoyao. But, of course, it was only as a friend like Zi Yiyi. Firstly, there was no deep affection between them, and secondly, with his senior sister, younger sister, and Xueruo, it was hard to have any other feelings.

"She should be with Hua Jing in the depths of the valley now. You can see her when she returns."

Zi Yiyi felt a bit bitter in her heart, remembering that it should have been her task to pick up You Su at the Spirit Void Mountain Range. Tiao Yaoyao also tried to snatch the task of bringing You Su, but fortunately, Hua Jing did not allow her to do as she pleased.

Recalling Tiao Yaoyao’s playful gaze when she failed to snatch the task, Zi Yiyi felt uneasy as if pricked by a needle.

"The depths are off-limits?"

"Hua Jing has ordered that it is not to be entered lightly."

You Su nodded silently, unsure what to say, and they both fell into silence.

"I heard... you and Fairy Wangshu have become Taoist companions?"

"So Yiyi knows too?"

You Su didn’t try to hide it. He Shutong told him not to broadcast it, leaving Wangshu some peace, but not to deny if asked. Such a matter was hard to inquire about directly, but they were often seen together, so the outside world was half-believing, half-doubting.

The Third Elder even threw a fit, angry that they didn’t inform her about becoming Taoist companions beforehand, even hiding it. On the surface, she acted as if she felt sorry for little Wangshu, expressing indignation at You Su for two-timing, but in reality, she sent many belated blessings to the couple, even making up for what Ji Lingruo owed.

She also told the two girls that if they were ever dissatisfied with You Su, they could tell her, and if Thirteen couldn’t deal with it, she would punish him severely.

"Looks like the rumors Tiao Yaoyao said were true..."

Zi Yiyi hung her head, gazing at the bright pearl within the lantern, suddenly feeling a sense of inferiority. She was struck by the enormous gap; the person she once looked down on had become someone deserving of respect.

She had always taken pride in being Hua Jing’s personal maid, but now it seemed only the sun could be worthy of the moon.

"My senior sister misses the days when the four of us returned to the sect together. By rights, we should invite Yiyi in for a feast. But my senior sister and I don’t want to make a fuss, which is why we didn’t inform anyone. I hope you understand, Yiyi."

You Su was considerate and spoke impeccably.

Zi Yiyi gathered herself, "What about junior sister Lingruo? You and Lingruo should be Daoist companions too..."

Sure enough, a woman’s intuition is sharp, and she hit You Su right in his soft spot.

"You Su is indeed very fortunate; this is my blessing from eight lifetimes," You Su said with a gentle smile, sincere in his words.

Zi Yiyi’s pupils contracted, feeling touched. Many men with multiple wives saw them as a means of boasting, essentially viewing them as dependents. But You Su was completely different; no wonder he could win the hearts of two stunning beauties.

"The Divine Son need not belittle himself; it’s mutual."

"Here we go again, calling me the Divine Son. I told you it’s not necessary, Yiyi."

You Su shook his head and stood up, "Have you rested well? Shall we walk a little further?"

You Su’s undefeated record had truly lessened his fear of evil spirits, and even knowing the depths were off-limits, he still wanted to give it a try.

Zi Yiyi gracefully stood up, dusting off her pretty hips:

"This evening ends here; I’ll take you to rest at the valley’s outskirts. When Hua Jing returns tomorrow, we’ll follow the master’s arrangements."

Before entering the valley, You Su knew that a strict defensive line had been set up around Luoxing Valley; the severity of this mission was the greatest he had encountered in recent months.

"Alright."

They set off on the return journey, chatting about recent events in a few words.

The wind, carrying the scent of dust, kept blowing. Suddenly, You Su stopped in his tracks, gazing at the sky with a solemn expression.

"What is it?"

"They circle back and forth, but ultimately they’re all flying in the same direction..."

You Su stared at the small white bird-like evil spirits in the sky, dazed and lost in thought.

He had noticed this upon entering the valley, observing until he was certain of his guess.

Zi Yiyi furrowed her brows, mimicking his observation of the circling birds, more amazed the more she watched.

She had never noticed this pattern before, but once pointed out, she realized that they really followed a certain pattern under a predetermined notion.

"They look like they’re standing watch or on guard duty?"

"Exactly, follow it!"

You Su picked one of the returning white birds and immediately set off in pursuit.

Zi Yiyi rushed to catch up, "It’s flying towards the depths! Stop chasing, let’s send a message back first!"

"Yiyi! You deliver the message; I’ll chase it by myself. This is a rare opportunity!"

You Su had many life-saving magical treasures, so he wasn’t afraid of the unknown depths.

"You!"

Zi Yiyi was a bit exasperated, recalling the youth’s determination to exorcise, and realized, blocking You Su’s path:

"Are you eager to complete the task just to return sooner and accompany them?"

"In three days, it’s my younger sister’s birthday."

You Su stopped, very candid.

Zi Yiyi bit her lip, somewhat envious of that lucky Snake Race girl.

Under the light of the golden lantern, the girl’s eyes gradually became resolute.

"Never mind! I’ll use a sound transmission token to send the message! At least with me, we can still contact Hua Jing to ensure your safety!"

With that, she chased after the retreating bird evil spirit first.

As a maid, she rarely broke the rules, but at this moment, she felt her heart beating fast.

She didn’t understand why she made such an impulsive decision. She had always been Hua Jing’s most obedient maid, and her disobedience might cost her this proud position.

Could it be that she was looking forward to experiencing something together with him?

Just like the dazzling women around him...