Xiao Yuhan recalled the white-clad female immortal he had seen when he peered into Bai Yao's golden core, and his unease grew. He then asked with a serious expression, "What have you been dreaming about?"
Bai Yao pondered for a moment, then replied, "There are many things I can't remember clearly, but there's one place I often dream about. It's like a fairyland, with so many birds flying around. Oh, right! There are also phoenixes, blue luan birds, and white cranes!"
At this point, Bai Yao fell into deep thought again, and after a moment she suddenly said, "By the way, Master! I keep dreaming that I'm sitting in a pavilion drinking with a beautiful older sister in red, and the strangest thing is that every time I wake up I find myself crying, I don't know why... it's so strange!"
"The woman in red?" Xiao Yuhan recalled the woman in red he had seen in the illusion before, but he really couldn't figure out what the connection was.
The only thing he was certain of now was that the white-clad fairy and Bai Yao must have had some connection in their past lives, but he didn't know about the red-clad woman. The two were locked in a magical battle, seemingly evenly matched. Thinking of this, Xiao Yuhan drifted off into a daze and murmured, "Su Li..."
At this moment, Bai Yao smiled slightly and said, "Perhaps it's just that Yao'er has been reading too many supernatural tales in Master's room lately."
Xiao Yuhan reached out and patted the little girl's head. "Don't overthink it. Focus on your cultivation. I have high hopes for you!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yao smiled happily and asked, "Why is Master so good to Yao'er?"
"You're my apprentice!"
"But senior brothers, senior sisters, and A-Zhi are also Master's disciples!" Bai Yao said, somewhat puzzled.
Xiao Yuhan thought to herself that her eldest and second disciples were two troublemakers. Even if they cultivated for several lifetimes, they would never be able to catch up with you, the Empress. Sooner or later, you would seek revenge and kill them. If she showed too much concern for them, it would implicate her in the end. So she said, "You are different!"
But to Bai Yao, these words meant that she was a very special person in her master's heart, and she was overjoyed. Her legs swung even faster. "Then, Yao'er, will you continue to cultivate with Master from now on?"
Xiao Yuhan thought to himself, "If you can stay on the mountain without turning to the dark side, that would be a good thing." But life doesn't always go as planned. However, at this moment, he could only agree, "Okay!"
“Then Master can’t abandon Yao’er from now on. Yao’er only has Master…”
"Alright! I will never abandon you, no matter what!"
The master and disciple sat laughing in front of the lotus platform and chatted idly until noon. It wasn't until Xiao Yuhan got hungry that Bai Yao remembered that she hadn't cooked for him that day!
She hurriedly got up and ran to the kitchen, "Oh dear... Master, I forgot to cook! Please wait, Yao'er has been researching some dishes recently, please try them in a bit!"
Xiao Yuhan watched the little girl hurriedly run towards the kitchen of the Lotus Platform and smiled helplessly.
Despite being only twelve years old, Bai Yao possesses an extraordinary culinary skill that has earned praise from modern people like Xiao Yuhan. Moreover, this little girl seems to have some kind of magic, able to build good relationships with elderly men wherever she goes, such as in the kitchen of Lotus Platform or the procurement department of the Discipline Hall.
Xiao Yuhan slowly walked towards the kitchen. Upon seeing him, the head chef of Lotus Platform bowed respectfully and said, "Elder Xiao, you've arrived!"
Upon seeing that the food was already prepared, Xiao Yuhan immediately said to Bai Yao, who was preparing to cook herself not far away, "Girl, let's just eat at Lotus Terrace's restaurant today! No need to cook yourself!"
Bai Yao shook her head stubbornly, "No, Master! You won't be used to it!"
Xiao Yuhan was taken aback. At this moment, the head chef of the Lotus Platform laughed and said, "Elder Xiao, your apprentice has been working for me for almost two years, and now his cooking skills are better than mine!"
“I know Yao’er is a good cook! But it sounds like you two are quite familiar with each other?” Xiao Yuhan pressed.
The head chef burst into laughter, "This little girl is very dedicated. When she first arrived at Lotus Terrace, she would help us clean the kitchen. Later, she gradually became a helper in the kitchen, always talking about what dishes to prepare for Master today. Everyone here is very envious of having such a good apprentice!"
Xiao Yuhan stood there, feeling a pang of heartache. He then looked at Bai Yao and asked, "Girl, don't work so hard in the future! Cultivation is the most important thing!"
Bai Yao blushed slightly, then turned to her master and said, "No, Master, you used to say that the food in our Discipline Hall was almost like pig feed. Yao'er has studied very hard to have such good cooking skills today. You've gotten used to Yao'er's cooking, so you won't be able to eat anything else!"
Xiao Yuhan, refusing to believe it, picked up a pair of chopsticks and tried a dish the chef had just cooked. Her expression immediately changed, and she said against her will, "It's...it's alright..."
Upon hearing this, the head chef was pleased and quickly said, "Elder Xiao likes it? Then let's eat here today!"
Xiao Yuhan quickly shook his head and beckoned Bai Yao to come out with him, "Come on, come on! Girl, hurry up and go! Don't bother with anything today, Master will take you to Lingsu City to eat something delicious!"
The little girl's eyes lit up, and she said, "Okay!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yuhan picked up the little girl and rode his sword straight into the sky.
"Master... I can now fly on my own!"
"Can you keep up with my speed?"
Bai Yao stood in front of her master, and Xiao Yuhan placed his hand on her head before flying straight to Lingsu City.
"Master, why did you decide to bring Yao'er to Lingsu City for a meal today?"
Xiao Yuhan sighed, seemingly feeling somewhat guilty, and said, "Apart from the last trip to Miao territory, you don't seem to have come down the mountain. Today happens to be the Lantern Festival, so I'll take you out to play!"
What is the Lantern Festival?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuhan felt even more heartache. After all, the little girl had never been to the Lantern Festival before, which was indeed a bit of a shame. He then said, "Yao'er, I will try my best to spend more time with you in the future! Just tell me where you want to go!"
Bai Yao was taken aback, her eyes reddening slightly, then she smiled and said, "Alright! Then I'll listen to Master! Let's go to Lingsu City to see the Lantern Festival!"
After the master and apprentice entered the city, Xiao Yuhan first took her to a tailor shop. As soon as they entered, he took out several silver ingots and placed them on the counter. "Is the boss here? Come out and get my girl a couple of outfits!"
Bai Yao had never been to a tailor shop before, and always wore the Taoist robes issued by the sect every year. She opened her mouth and asked, "Master...Master, will my senior brother punish me if I don't wear the Taoist robes?"
Xiao Yuhan felt both heartache and helplessness, and then said, "Who said you have to wear a Taoist robe in the sect? From now on, you can wear whatever you want. I've said it, and anyone who disagrees can come find me!"
The little girl nodded and murmured, "But all I have is a Taoist robe..."
"I came to the tailor shop to get you a few outfits!"
"Oh? So this is a clothing factory?"
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