Chapter 624 - 300: Can You Still Stand by My Side? (2)

"You Shenzi, what are you thinking about, so absorbed?"

Tiao Yaoyao quietly nudged You Su with her elbow and then asked through sound transmission.

She looked puzzled, seeing You Su’s lost expression, her heart also felt bitter.

"You’re... not worried about Sister Yiyi, are you?"

You Su snapped back to reality and quickly nodded.

"She will be fine. Her accomplishments are still there. Even if she falls into evil, the Exorcism Bureau won’t take her life..."

Tiao Yaoyao still hadn’t told anyone that she let Zi Yiyi escape. She hoped the Exorcism Bureau discovered it as late as possible, allowing Zi Yiyi to run farther.

Otherwise, deciding to become an Evil Cultivator and then getting caught immediately would betray her determination to help a friend...

After walking for most of the day, they finally finished exploring Luoxing Valley.

"I will submit the dossier for Sect Leader Hua Jing to review. After she reads it and has no objections, we can close the case."

Mr. Luu maintained his meticulous work ethic.

Tiao Yaoyao silently breathed a sigh of relief. She didn’t know the truth, only hoping her good friend would be exposed later.

The group returned to the camp, only to find that Sect Leader Hua Jing, who had been missing for two days, had already returned.

Her face remained shrouded in mist, and no one could look directly into her eyes.

She briefly assigned the aftermath tasks to her subordinates, leaving only the young boys and girls in the tent.

You Su and Tiao Yaoyao suddenly became visibly tense, each carrying their own guilty conscience.

"Yaoyao."

Tiao Yaoyao was suddenly called out, her tender body shivering, waves dazzling the eyes.

"Yes!"

"In the code, concealing for those who have fallen to evil is considered harboring, and is punished the same as an Evil Cultivator. Do you know that?"

All the last bit of luck Tiao Yaoyao had vanished. She knew she couldn’t hide anything from her Sect Leader Hua Jing.

"Yaoyao knows..."

"Then why did you let her go when I instructed you to take her to the Exorcism Bureau for punishment?"

Tiao Yaoyao thought she was accustomed to Sect Leader Hua Jing’s usual cold tone, but was still scared, trembling all over.

Her rosy lips quivered, hesitating and unsure how to respond, feeling aggrieved with red-rimmed eyes, silently blaming Sect Leader Hua Jing for causing her to diverge from her sister.

Seeing the atmosphere growing tenser, You Su felt that Sect Leader Hua Jing’s questioning lacked conviction.

Clearly, had she not wanted Zi Yiyi to escape, even wings wouldn’t help.

"She made me very disappointed, and I don’t want you to disappoint me too. Otherwise, I have no reason to accept you as personal attendants. Do you understand?"

"Yaoyao understands..."

Tiao Yaoyao bit her lower lip, crimson blood oozing from the broken skin.

Before these two girls, Sect Leader Hua Jing had no close ones, her mind entirely focused on eliminating evil and safeguarding justice.

Everyone secretly thought to themselves that these two girls were more like adopted daughters, as Sect Leader Hua Jing, realizing her age, wanted to train successors.

Being questioned by Sect Leader Hua Jing, all of Tiao Yaoyao’s resentment disappeared entirely.

You Su also understood, realizing that Sect Leader Hua Jing was admonishing Tiao Yaoyao. Although she allowed Zi Yiyi’s escape, she wanted Tiao Yaoyao to remember not to repeat it.

For these two adopted daughters-like personal attendants, she went to great lengths.

Suddenly, You Su shamelessly wondered when he might also become special to her?

Probably never...

"I will not hide things for her. I will announce to the world that she has turned towards evil, because she chose this path, and it’s what she deserves. If you want to atone, capture her as soon as possible so I can clean house."

Sect Leader Hua Jing’s voice was like a cold spring. Despite Yaoyao’s naivety, she sensed something different.

She was initially terrified, but now it seemed Sect Leader Hua Jing didn’t truly intend for her to be ’equally guilty.’

Moreover, if truly cleaning house, Sect Leader Hua Jing catching Sister Yiyi back herself would be easier?

"Yes! Yaoyao will definitely bring back the traitor to apologize to you!"

Yaoyao perked up again, her clenched pink fists and confident demeanor completely overturned her usual lazy image.

Having finished dealing with Yaoyao, the next in line was naturally You Su.

You Su’s heart was in his throat, feeling that even facing the Evil God wouldn’t make him this nervous.

"The key to unraveling the Heart Buddha lies in the Divine Son. Thanks to the Divine Son’s assistance, I will credit you for your contribution. Now that matters are settled here, you may return, Yaoyao will escort you back and deliver the intelligence to the Divine Mountain."

Didn’t expect the first words to be sending him off.

You Su pressed his lips together, thinking that Hua Jing’s attitude towards him hasn’t changed in the slightest.

Finishing early and returning to celebrate the junior sister’s birthday was his wish, yet now he felt a tiny bit reluctant.

"It’s too kind of you, Hua Jing, I dare not claim any credit." You Su hesitated for a moment and then said, "Since the Heart Buddha has been eradicated, are you not leaving?"

"This evil is too insidious, the task of clearing the remnants cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness. Moreover, I have already surveyed the geological layer of Luoxing Valley, and indeed there is a spring that can be channeled. This barren valley can hardly bloom with life, so I will escort the Buddha to the west."

Upon hearing this, You Su paused slightly and praised, "Hua Jing, if you truly make this Luoxing Valley brimming with life, you would be a reincarnated True Buddha to the surrounding people."

"That’s not a good term."

Yaoyao slightly arched her delicate eyebrows at the side, unable to comprehend the hidden meanings in their words.

She merely felt strange in her heart, wondering why Hua Jing, who was solely focused on banishing evil, would engage in such a survey of water resources unrelated to evil spirits?

The two bowed in farewell and exited the door, yet You Su hesitated at the last step, hearing that cold voice softly say:

"If the Divine Son still experiences any mental unrest, do seek me out. I hope that when the day comes to sever the Dream Master’s head, you will still be by my side."

You Su suddenly felt immense delight, akin to the feeling when a classmate who often showed no kindness suddenly smiles at you.

These words are indeed ordinary, expressing a hope that You Su can continue to adhere to his heart, always standing on the side of righteousness represented by Hua Jing.

But You Su couldn’t help but wonder why say ’by my side’? He couldn’t help indulging in fanciful thoughts...

...

High above, the clouds drift swiftly.

It’s still the familiar white horse carriage, You Su is already well acquainted with this Magical Artifact’s interior.

Unfortunately, although the objects are unchanged, the people are not. The days spent traveling and playing in the carriage with Sister Yiyi feel like yesterday, but Sister Yiyi is no longer here.

Tiao Yaoyao also felt melancholic, staring out the window in a daze.

Although she had exchanged brief words with You Su, she still remained unaware that her master had turned evil and been eradicated. This was, after all, one of the greatest leaders among cultivators, enough to shock the entire Five Continents, bringing unimaginable consequences.

However, Tiao Yaoyao couldn’t help her playful nature, recalling the poisonous vow she made in front of Zi Yiyi, feeling uncomfortable about being alone with You Su as two solitary individuals.

"Um... the suggestion by Mr. Hua Jing that I should be paired with you last night was just a joke..."

Tiao Yaoyao picked up a piece of pastry, her pretty face tinged with a hint of blush.

"Don’t worry, Sister Yaoyao, I didn’t take it seriously." You Su replied nonchalantly.

The pastry in Tiao Yaoyao’s hand suddenly became misshaped under her grasp, her cheeks slightly puffed, arms crossed, she said indignantly:

"What do you mean by that? Can the Divine Son casually look down on others?"

"Sister Yaoyao misunderstood, I didn’t mean that." You Su was perplexed, not knowing what had angered the girl.

"So, you’re not interested in me?" Tiao Yaoyao glared at You Su’s handsome face, "If Mr. Hua Jing said he wanted to pair you with Sister Yiyi, you’d probably nod eagerly."

You Su only found the girl charmingly innocent, as the one he’s truly interested in now is someone else.

He recalled last night when Tiao Yaoyao accused Zi Yiyi in front of him, the Young Sect Leader of the Spirit Treasure Sect had angered Tiao Yaoyao simply because of favoritism.

Perhaps that’s why she felt angered at this moment, these sisters who’ve grown up together like to compete over everything.

"Whether it’s Sister Yaoyao or Sister Yiyi, it’s the same, I know Mr. Hua Jing’s words were merely a challenge, not to be taken seriously."

"Wise decision."

Tiao Yaoyao felt a bit better, putting the pastry into her mouth, yet suddenly felt fear.

Speaking so irreverently, this Divine Son wasn’t angered, instead, he remained kind and easygoing. It’s as if he never saw her as a subordinate, but truly as a friend.

She scrutinized You Su’s face, suddenly realizing that You Su is truly a good person, no wonder so many people like him, even men are helplessly attracted.

"Speaking of which... He Kongyue’s retreat seems to be nearby. Would you like to visit?"