Chapter 116 Junior Sister Switches to the Path of Ruthlessness 27 Skirt Hem

Lin Yuwan dreamed about her last night.

He has never dreamed of her since he found her.

After a long-awaited dream, and a night of hazy bliss, he was now only focused on drinking water, refusing to look directly into her distant eyes.

Unable to persuade Yun Chi, he saved his energy and focused on drinking his porridge.

Seeing the sword Lin Yuwan casually placed on the table, her hand paused, then her eyebrows curved into a smile as she looked up: "Perhaps Master wants us to go to the South Caspian Sea."

Lin Yuwan turned her gaze upon hearing the voice: "What is the reason?"

Yun Chiyi tapped the sword hilt twice with her index finger: "Sword."

As she spoke, her brows furrowed again, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes: "Do you still remember Bai Ming... no, there was never a Bai Ming in the world. He was just a puppet made by Bai Qi. The sword he used at the Star-Treading Banquet was found by the Nine Immortals Sect in the South China Sea. I have a vague feeling that there is some connection between Yunxian Island and Lord Changlin that we have not yet discovered."

She pondered for a moment, then asked, "Could it be that the deity who ascended to become a supreme god on Yunxian Island ten thousand years ago was Changlin?"

Lin Yuwan's gaze lightly brushed against her eyes before quickly looking away: "Senior sister is right."

Yun Chiyi nodded: "After we finish eating, let's pay the bill. Last time we passed by the South Caspian Sea in a hurry, this time we need to search for clues carefully."

The two paid the bill, packed their bags, and set off for the South Caspian Sea that same day.

They ran into Wan Qingyun on the way. It had been a long time since they last saw him, but he still had that same smirking, obsequious look.

Yun Chiyi didn't have time to say more than a few words to him before Lin Yuwan hired a carriage that very night and continued on her journey the next morning.

Perhaps they were natural enemies; Lin Yuwan had never liked Wan Qingyun, so it wasn't surprising that she took such action.

If he had treated Wan Qingyun warmly that day, Yun Chiyi would have suspected him of harboring ill intentions and wanting to kill Wan Qingyun.

Yun Chiyi slept in the carriage for an afternoon, occasionally waking up to slap away Lin Yuwan's fingers that were kneading her cheeks. He was as annoying as a fly, impossible to get rid of.

As the moonlight fell, the horses pulling the cart looked strong, but they didn't run very fast. The two of them hadn't reached a town to stay in before dark, so they had to light a campfire in the mountains and make do for the night. Fortunately, they weren't far from the South Caspian Sea.

Lin Yuwan went to find spring water and brewed tea. The fragrance of the tea mixed with the scent of wildflowers in the forest, making people feel refreshed.

Having slept too long during the day, Yun Chiyi's eyes were clear at this moment. She silently watched Lin Yuwan lean on her shoulder with her eyes closed.

The moonlight and firelight swayed gracefully on his face. His cultivation had been increasing in recent days, and even his appearance had become more outstanding. His eyebrows and eyes were delicate, his thin lips were slightly pursed, and his high nose bridge, which was right in front of him, became more and more handsome the more you looked at it.

Lin Yuwan moved her eyes slightly with her eyes half open, her cheeks slid down her shoulder, and she adjusted the position of her long legs, resting her face on her lap before comfortably closing her eyes again.

A series of chirping insects and croaking frogs came from the forest behind her, and Yun Chiyi's hands froze in mid-air for a long time before finally falling to her sides.

In just a few moments, Lin Yuwan's weight made his leg hurt. She knew he was still awake, so she reached out and shook his shoulder: "You're heavy, you know?"

Lin Yuwan ignored him.

Yun Chiyi grabbed his ear, and suddenly, he sat up abruptly, startling Yun Chiyi so much that she leaned back.

His eyes were wet, filled with a lingering sleepiness. He was very close, pressing down on Yun Chiyi so much that she could hardly breathe. She raised her cold eyes and smiled inexplicably.

Lin Yuwan asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Yun Chiyi didn't say that he was so sleepy that he couldn't keep his eyes open, and it was all because he had to avoid Wan Qingyun in the morning. It was his own fault.

She reached out and pushed him away: "Go lay a blanket over there and stop leaning on me all the time."

Lin Yuwan only half-listened to what he was hearing. He then spread out a soft blanket near Yun Chiyi's skirt and lay down, tucking the hem of her skirt under her dark hair. This way, he would wake up as soon as she moved.

As if afraid she would run away, Yun Chiyi stopped arguing with him and stared quietly at the leaping sparks with her cool eyes.

Everything in the fire burned to ashes, and in the blink of an eye, the night had passed. Golden sunlight pierced through the leaves, casting a thin, cool glow on Lin Yuwan's face.

He could faintly hear voices not far away. He opened his eyes immediately and looked up to see Yun Chiyi sitting cross-legged with her eyes lightly closed. The morning mist shrouded her face, and she once again had that unapproachable look.

Yun Chiyi also heard voices, slowly opened her eyes and looked towards the forest path, where someone was singing a ballad.

A five- or six-year-old girl with pigtails skipped and hopped towards them, carrying a basket on her back. When she saw the two people sleeping in the forest, her big, round eyes widened in surprise, and the lyrics she was about to sing were swallowed back down in fright.

"Who are you, and why are you sleeping on the mountain?"

She covered her mouth as if suddenly realizing something, and pointed at Lin Yuwan lying on Yun Chiyi's skirt: "Oh, you two are eloping!"

Where would a bold girl come from in the mountains and fields? Yun Chiyi picked up a dried fruit from the ground, flicked it with her finger onto the girl's short shoulder, and the little girl cried out and sat down on the ground with a thud.

Yun Chiyi stood up, walked towards her, stopped a step away, squatted down, and pinched her cheek: "Nonsense."

The little girl snorted defiantly: "Then why are you all sitting here in such disheveled clothes? You're afraid to go to the hotel because you're afraid of being dragged back by your families. That's how it's written in the stories."

"Read fewer storybooks; they're all lies."

Seeing that she was naive and unguarded, Yun Chi softened his expression and reached out to help her up. His hand, with its distinct joints, also supported her small hand, and together they helped her up.

"What's your name?" Lin Yuwan asked with a warm, gentle smile.

"My name is Xiaoyue'er."

Little Yue'er bounced the empty basket on her back, and pointed ahead with her soft, chubby hand: "My home is in the village just ahead. My mother asked me to pick mushrooms so she can stew meat for me tonight."

Lin Yuwan squatted down beside her again, smiling as she asked, "Is the village far from here?"

Little Moon said, "It's far. My father always comes here to hunt and doesn't go back until dark. I came here with my father."

As soon as she finished speaking, a tall, dark-skinned man rushed down the hillside in a hurry. Xiaoyue waved to him, beckoning him to come over.

"Father, my older brother and sister are eloping."

"You disappeared in just a moment."

The man slapped her on the back of the head, and Xiaoyue staggered. It was only because Yun Chiyi held her basket that she didn't fall.

Seeing that someone was helping, Xiaoyue'er took the opportunity to hide behind Yun Chiyi: "I won't get lost!"

The man looked at Yun Chiyi and Lin Yuwan warily, but seeing that the two didn't seem like bad people, his heart settled down, and he pulled Xiaoyue back to his side to chat with Yun Chiyi.

The hunter, named Ah Hu, had lived in the mountains for generations, making a living by hunting. He had caught a rabbit and warmly invited the two men to his home for lunch.

Yun Chiyi shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, but we are cultivators, so we won't disturb you any longer."

She smiled faintly and asked, "I would like to ask you about a place. I wonder if there is a shorter route from here to the South Caspian Sea? We are quite tired from walking."

Ah Hu sighed deeply: "The South Caspian Sea is so big, which side are you going to?"

Yun Chiyi said, "We're looking for a place with ancient legends. To be honest, I heard that a disciple of a celestial sect found a treasure in the South Caspian Sea. We've come here to try our luck."

While she was speaking, Lin Yuwan stood aside observing Ah Hu's reaction.

Ah Hu frowned deeply. "I don't know what place you're talking about. I'm going to the market in a couple of days, near the South Caspian Sea. Why don't you come with me? I'll ask my old acquaintances for you."

Yun Chiyi smiled and said, "What a coincidence! I'll still have to trouble you."

"You're too kind."

Ah Hu returned a bright smile, lifted Xiao Yue'er above his head, and let her sit on his broad shoulders.

The father and daughter led the way, while Yun Chiyi and Lin Yuwan exchanged a glance and followed a few steps behind without saying a word.

At first, the two suspected that Xiaoyue was a demon, but she had no demonic aura at all, and Ah Hu had no suspicious smell except for a faint smell of blood. Their appearance seemed to be a guiding light.

Looking at Xiaoyue'er, who was sitting on Ah Hu's shoulders and swaying her head, Lin Yuwan suddenly smiled and said, "So Senior Sister prefers the little girl."

Yun Chiyi didn't understand at first, but then she realized it. However, she pretended not to understand and teased, "Who doesn't like an obedient and innocent little girl? She's always better than those who are two-faced. Don't you agree, Junior Brother?"

Lin Yuwan chuckled: "Is Senior Sister talking about me?"

Yun Chiyi pressed her fingers lightly against her red lips, pondered for a moment, and said, "What do you think, Junior Brother?"

A smile spread across Lin Yuwan's eyes. She tried to take her hand, but the girl dodged to the side.

As the sun began to set behind the western mountains, the four of them finally arrived at Xiaoyue'er's village. The village was small, with only a dozen or so households.

Xiaoyue'er's house was a thatched cottage, which was quite impressive for the village. The yard was kept very clean, and colorful wildflowers and tall pine trees were planted under the yard wall. A faded sparrow kite was hanging on the branch, which looked like Xiaoyue'er's handiwork.

Xiaoyue'er's mother stood at the door looking out. When she saw the father and daughter return, she smiled brightly: "I saw you two from afar. Why are you back so early?"

Xinniang then saw Yun Chiyi in white and asked with a smile, "And who is this?"

After Yun Chiyi and Lin Yuwan revealed their identities, Xinniang quickly invited them into the house and served them fruit wine and dried pears.

The slightly uncapped fruit wine was sweet and enticing, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the dried fruit. Yun Chiyi examined the wine and, finding nothing amiss, took a small sip.

Seeing Xinniang's expectant expression, her delicate eyebrows relaxed, and she praised, "It tastes very good."

Xinniang laughed happily, "That's good. I was worried you wouldn't like it. This is some dried pears I made. If you don't mind, please try some."

Yun Chiyi picked up a piece, examined it for a moment, took a small bite and put it in her mouth. The sweetness slowly spread across her lips and teeth, the subtle sweetness like a gentle stream.

"Do you still like it?" Xinniang asked nervously, holding her hands tightly.

Yun Chiyi nodded her chin, and then she felt Lin Yuwan's gaze. Thinking that he wanted to eat too, she pushed the dried fruit in front of him.

"Junior brother, have a piece too."

Lin Yuwan's smile didn't reach her eyes: "Senior sister, I don't want to eat sweets these past two days."

As he spoke, he picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. The glass tapped lightly on the wooden table, making a clanging sound.

Yun Chiyi was stunned for a moment. Could someone tell her what illness he had relapsed into?

Xinniang was unaware of the subtle atmosphere between the two. She was so busy that she took out dried apricots, persimmons, and dried dates from the cabinet and placed them in front of Yun Chiyi: "We didn't know that the Immortal Lord would come today. We have nothing else. These persimmons are very sweet. If you think they are too sweet, just take a bite."