Chapter 564: I Probably Haven’t Been Found Out, Right?

Chapter 564 -516: I Probably Haven’t Been Found Out, Right?

Morning.

As the first ray of sunlight seeped into the Lifebound Space, there were some movements in the cabin by the waterfall.

Tu Jiujiu never needed long spells of sleep, and every time the first light of day hit, she would get up.

But when she tried to push the door…

She couldn’t push it open?!

What is going on?

“Clan Leader, Clan Leader…”

Tu Jiujiu was knocking on the door and calling out.

For a long while, there was no response at all.

Beside her, Little Ling’Er was also puzzled.

Never before had they encountered a situation where the door couldn’t be opened, and usually, once they woke up, they could see Qianqian’s sister.

This…

“Jiujiu, maybe your sister is asleep.” Little Ling’Er said.

“Impossible!”

Tu Jiujiu shook her head, and confusion filled her eyes.

She knew well about Clan Leader’s situation.

Could it be she was cultivating or faced some other issue?

In the courtyard.

Despite her disdain, Tu Yaoyao never refused anyone.

In the midst of her enjoyment, she suddenly sensed a subtle wave.

It was Tu Jiujiu!

She sent a sliver of consciousness to the barrier by the cabin at the waterfall and naturally sensed that Tu Jiujiu had awakened.

At this moment, she realized it was already daylight.

How could it be?!

Had she been so… absorbed?

She was somewhat incredulous herself.

Clearly, what seemed dull, boring, tiresome, and pointless to her…

Once it happened to her, she found it somewhat…

A bit interesting.

With a five-tailed physique, although she wasn’t an Innate Sacred Body, her physical strength was excellent, perhaps only surpassed by the Great Yan Empress.

This might also be the reason for the Empress’s overpowering ability.

Already possessing an Innate Sacred Body and on top of that, a strong physique, naturally, very powerful.

Tu Yaoyao gave it little thought, briskly moved Qin Yu aside, and swiftly got dressed.

Then she began meticulously tidying her appearance.

Qin Yu was baffled.

What’s going on here?

However, Tu Yaoyao paid no mind to these things and even gave him a fierce glare, “If you dare to speak of this…”

“…”

Qin Yu felt he had heard this line somewhere.

“Relax, I won’t tell outsiders.”

He offered his assurance.

“Also not to the fox!”

Tu Yaoyao even revealed a toothy grin.

“Alright!”

Qin Yu decided not to provoke her.

He might not speak, but Tu Jiujiu could possibly notice on her own.

“Hmph!”

Tu Yaoyao finally expressed some satisfaction, hummed softly, then vanished, leaving Qin Yu alone in the room.

By the waterfall.

As the barrier disappeared, the door opened, and Tu Jiujiu and Little Ling’Er stepped out.

In the next moment, Tu Jiujiu’s gaze fell upon the Beauty Clan Leader sitting by the waterfall.

Still in the usual spot, seemingly unchanged, with Clan Leader’s eyes closed, seemingly immersed in cultivation.

So the Clan Leader was cultivating.

Tu Jiujiu didn’t suspect her, didn’t give it much thought, and went off to play in the water.

Only Little Ling’Er gave Tu Yaoyao a puzzled glance.

Why did Jiujiu’s sister seem a bit red-faced?

“Ling’Er, come quickly!”

Soon, the two girls began to play.

Sitting cross-legged, Tu Yaoyao quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Luckily, it wasn’t discovered!

Yet as she watched the playful little fox, her gaze was not calm.

Ha!

Little Fox.

Do you know what your Clan Leader has endured and sacrificed for you?!

She felt that she was a great Clan Leader indeed.

For the future of Qingqiu Race, she had sacrificed too much.

Oh!

…

Qin Yu walked out of the courtyard, refreshed, first glancing at Tu Yaoyao.

Tsk!

She’s quite the actor.

With a slight smile, he didn’t bother to expose, then headed towards the two young women.

“Brother Qin Yu!”

The two girls were thrilled to see him.

Qin Yu wouldn’t favor one over the other, hugged both in his arms, and in good spirits, spun them around, making the girls giggle.

Normally, his hand positioning could be deemed excessive; the Beauty Clan Leader would have rebuked him long ago, but this time, it appeared unnoticed.

If…

If it were possible…

Might the little fox also have potential for enhancement?!

The plight of Qingqiu Race is much alike to that of the Elf Race. Not speaking of the Nine-tailed Divine Fox, even the emergence of a Seven-tailed Fox would suffice for Qingqiu Race to regain its peak.

But soon Tu Yaoyao dismissed this absurd notion from her mind.

No way!

The little fox is still too young; how could she possibly withstand it?!

Even she was somewhat fearful.

It’s really frightening… for a fox.

Cannot imagine, if it were Tu Jiujiu, she might…

Not sure what image crossed her mind, the Beauty Clan Leader’s arm even had a faint rise of goosebumps.

Better wait till the little fox is older.

No.

Grown-up wouldn’t work either.

She’s already endured, why should Tu Jiujiu face this burden?

…

The Imperial Palace.

The Empress Dowager was very agitated.

Though the Empress has returned, she has been in seclusion, clearly avoiding the Empress Dowager.

So vexing.

Doesn’t that foolish ruler know she’s worried about her?

Adding to the Empress Dowager’s woes, Qin Yu wasn’t coming out to play with her either, causing her great frustration.

The Spirit Beasts in the Imperial Garden had quite the ordeal.

Suffering.

Finally, as if sensing something, the Empress Dowager’s eyes brightened, and with a flash, she disappeared from the spot.

“Qin Yu!”

Seeing Qin Yu with Little Ling’Er delighted the Empress Dowager, but as she approached, her brows furrowed.

This scent…

Something’s off.

She wrinkled her nose and sniffed around Qin Yu.

Oh no!

Qin Yu’s lips twitched slightly.

After dealing with the noble Clan Leader, he admitted he might have gotten a bit carried away, thus forgetting about the Empress Dowager.

Seems it won’t remain hidden.

Sure enough…

“Qin Yu, you… you…”

The Empress Dowager’s eyes widened, her words stumbling, and after a while, she said, “Did that fox do something to you?!”

She was furious!

Damn it!

Those two foxes hiding in Qin Yu’s space never came out, and the foolish ruler wouldn’t let her in. Now this, Qin Yu was indeed thoroughly taken by that fox.

Foolish ruler!

“Uh… no, no.”

Qin Yu was a bit embarrassed.

How could it be said that Tu Yaoyao did something to him?

Apparently, his position in the Empress Dowager’s heart is quite high.

Beside him, Little Ling’Er seemed thoughtful.

Tu Jiujiu liked Brother Qin Yu so much, how could her sister do this?

Sigh.

Poor Jiujiu, if she knew, she’d surely be very sad.

The sister stops the younger one from getting close to Brother Qin Yu, yet she herself takes the lead.

Such a troublesome sister.

“Qin Yu, you let me in, see how I handle that fox!”

At this moment, the Empress Dowager only wanted to go in and confront Tu Yaoyao directly.