Seeing this, as Dongfang Bubai was walking towards Chu Qinghe, Qu Feiyan curiously approached him, remembering what Chu Qinghe had said earlier.
"Sister Dongfang, why didn't Sister Situ come back with you?"
As Qu Feiyan spoke, Dongfang Bubai, who was walking towards Chu Qinghe, paused and turned to look at Qu Feiyan.
"Heh, looks like you've been getting quite close to her lately!"
Hearing Dongfang Bubai's voice, which was almost icy cold, Qu Feiyan raised her head and looked at Dongfang Bubai.
When Qu Feiyan's gaze fell upon Dongfang Bubai's blank expression, her body trembled.
"Oh no, it seems like we've run into a dangerous situation."
Based on her experience of being beaten hundreds of times, Qu Feiyan was certain that when Dongfang Bubai showed such a tone and such an expression, it meant that he was in an extremely bad mood.
Therefore, Qu Feiyan, sensing that something was wrong, promptly put on a well-behaved smile.
"Ha! Look at what you're saying, Sister Dongfang. How close could we be? Anyway, I'll go back to my cultivation now."
However, Qu Feiyan sensed something was wrong and wanted to retreat while she was ahead, but Dongfang Bubai was not about to let Qu Feiyan off so easily.
After a cold laugh, Dongfang Bubai said, "Perfect timing. It's been a while since I've tested your strength. Today, I'll take a good look at your recent progress."
After saying that, Dongfang Bubai put one hand on Qu Feiyan's shoulder, then pulled the flustered and terrified Qu Feiyan and leaped away, heading back towards the south of the city.
During the process, Qu Feiyan also happened to meet the smiling Jellyfish Yin Ji who had returned from outside the city.
Upon returning to the courtyard, Jellyfish Princess tilted her head slightly and frowned slightly.
I don't know if it's just my imagination, but it seems like the shape of Qu Feiyan's mouth just now was "Save me".
But after glancing at the south of the city, Jellyfish Yin Ji shook her head again.
"Well, it's good to have another scapegoat. At least it will lessen the resentment in Dongfang's heart."
As for Qu Feiyan... although I don't know why she would provoke Dongfang Bubai for no reason, I'm used to being beaten up anyway, so I won't miss this one.
Furthermore, being beaten can actually improve one's strength, so it can be considered a blessing in disguise.
In the courtyard, Lianxing, who had been waiting, suddenly brightened up when she saw that Shuimu Yinji had returned.
But when Lianxing saw the returning Jellyfish Princess Yin looking so thoughtful with her brows furrowed, her heart skipped a beat.
"Could it be that Sister Situ's attempt to usurp the throne failed?"
Over here, Lianxing, having regained her senses, first called Xiao Zhao over and handed her the fish she had just skewered. Then, Shuimu Yinji walked briskly to Chu Qinghe's side with her hands behind her back.
Almost the instant Jellyfish Yin Ji sat down, Lian Xing couldn't help but raise her hand and tug at Jellyfish Yin Ji, transmitting her voice with her true energy: "Sister Situ, have you lost?"
When transmitting her voice, perhaps because she was too nervous, the sound that reached Jellyfish Yin Ji's ears was clearly tinged with trepidation.
In response, Jellyfish Yin Ji smiled and said, "Don't worry, how could I possibly lose after working so hard for so long? Of course I won."
Lianxing blinked and transmitted her voice, "Really?"
Jellyfish Yin Ji nodded and said, "Of course, how could I deceive my dear sister?"
Upon confirming that Jellyfish Yin Princess had won, Lianxing breathed a sigh of relief.
"Now that Dongfang Bubai has lost, we'll wait for you, sister."
Jellyfish Yin Ji said with a smile, "Yes! As long as we defeat your sister and successfully secure our position as the eldest sister, our happy life will be guaranteed from now on."
Hearing what Jellyfish Yin Ji said, Lian Xing's face lit up with a smile again.
Beside him, watching the two women who had just sat down and started a private chat using their true qi and true essence, Chu Qinghe couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Meanwhile, Xue Qianxun looked at Shuimu Yinji and Lianxing with a slightly puzzled expression.
It's unclear why the two of them, who were sitting together, would communicate in this way.
However, after watching for a while, Xue Qianxun silently handed the bamboo in her hand to Huahua on the table.
When Xue Qianxun offered her food, Hua Hua sniffed the bamboo. After confirming that the familiar scent was gone, she slowly turned her head away and turned her back to Xue Qianxun.
Xue Qianxun frowned upon seeing this.
It wasn't until late afternoon that Dongfang Bubai and Qu Feiyan, who had left earlier, returned to the courtyard.
When the two women returned to the courtyard, Dongfang Bubai's expression was still slightly gloomy, but he was less wooden than before.
As for Qu Feiyan, she slumped her head, looking utterly listless.
After returning to the courtyard, Qu Feiyan forced a smile and said, "Then I'll go cook."
In response to Qu Feiyan's words, Dongfang Bubai gave a soft "hmm" in acknowledgment.
Seeing this, Qu Feiyan followed closely and walked into the kitchen.
Seeing Qu Feiyan's unsteady steps and lifeless expression, Xiao Zhao asked curiously, "Feiyan, are you alright?"
Hearing Xiao Zhao's question, Qu Feiyan stiffly turned her head to look at Xiao Zhao and said, "Do you think it'll be alright if you're taken out by Sister Dongfang for an hour? This time, I got a terrible scolding."
As she spoke, Qu Feiyan said in a sorrowful tone, "Why am I always the one who gets beaten up?"
As she spoke, Qu Feiyan tilted her head back, trying her best to hold back her tears.
Lin Shiyin shook her head and said, "You, you knew that Sister Dongfang's expression was strange at that time, but you still went up to her. If you didn't get beaten up, who would?"
Upon hearing this, Qu Feiyan said helplessly, "I knew Sister Dongfang was in a bad mood, but I didn't expect it to be this bad!"
After saying that, Qu Feiyan pouted and said, "Forget it, since we have Feng Xue now, we might as well get beaten up! Just consider it getting used to the days when Sister Yue and Sister Dongfang come back."
Then, Qu Feiyan asked in a flurry of true qi, "It's rare to see Sister Dongfang so angry. What do you think happened when she went out with Sister Situ?"
Seeing Qu Feiyan, who had been looking sorrowful just a moment ago, now looking gossipy, Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin were both speechless.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Bubai, who was in the courtyard, paused and looked towards the kitchen, suddenly realizing that he had been too lenient with his hands.
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