Chapter 69: 69
Chapter 69 – Who Is Shui Yuner?
The la.s.s quickly turned to look at the door .
… A red figure rushed inside .
Like swaying flames, a pair of eye-catching red sleeves danced in the air . As if daubed in ink, black treads drifted with the wind .
A girl in a red dress, like a flame, rushed in from the door .
When the mesmerizing delicate face was exposed for everyone to see, everything else lost its color, and even disappeared .
A fire-like existence overwhelmed everything else .
She broke into people’s thoughts in a violent way, dyeing everything red .
All eyes are focused on the red figure .
… Only two people are an exception .
One is Xia Xue, the other is…
“Little Seven!” Like a mouse that has seen a cat, all the hairs on Xue Qilin’s body stood up . Looking around in a panic, her eyes finally fell on a half-open window, and she dashed towards the window in panic .
However…
“Stop right there!”
It was just a simple sentence, yet Xue Qilin froze instantly, unable to move .
“Ha-ha…”
Breaking out in cold sweat from her forehead, Xue Qilin turned back stiffly .
As the Merak Temple’s Temple Master Qi Qiqi quickly approached her, a sweet fragrance similar to jasmine a.s.saulted her nose .
“Little Seven… long time no see!”
The la.s.s issued a “ha-ha” and backed away repeatedly .
“Try taking another step back . ”
“Uh…” Xue Qilin stopped instinctively .
In the next moment, red covered her field of vision .
“I’m so mad at you! You deceived me and went out!”
The fire, the fire of rage ignited in the bright red eyes .
“Whoa, you clearly knew about it!” In response to Qi Qiqi’s accusation, Xue Qilin cried foul in panic .
But that wasn’t helpful .
The big sleeve of the girl in red swept abruptly in the air, and a lily-white palm struck towards Xue Qilin’s ear at high speed .
“Wait…!”
“Hmm?”
Xue Qilin tried to evade in fear, but because Qi Qiqi glared at her, she dropped it .
In the end, the girl was safe and sound .
In the bright yellow eyes, the other person’s palm retracted unnaturally .
Xue Qilin gave Xia Xue a grateful look . Just now, the other party said “Younger Sister Temple Master, there are other people here . ” and saved her .
But then Xia Xue mouthed silently – “How do you like my surprise?”
So she was after this from the beginning! Xue Qilin clenched her white teeth angrily .
“Are you new disciples?” After taking a look around, Qi Qiqi adopted a dignified expression and asked with a light smile .
No matter how Xue Qilin looked at it, she found her expression awkward, and that’s probably because of the red color on her face .
“…”
Silence, no one replied Qi Qiqi .
They’re probably still indulging in the breathtaking aftertaste of seeing the red-dressed girl for the first time .
… Unexpectedly, the first to react is Nangong Mingye .
“Wow, super beautiful Older Sister!” Nangong Mingye exclaimed and ran towards the slightly dazed Qi Qiqi with open arms
However, someone is even faster than him .
A purple figure streaked past in front of Xue Qilin’s eyes at high speed and overtook Nangong Mingye .
Nangong Mingming hurried to in front of Qi Qiqi and and took her hands .
“Temple Master, Temple Master Qi, I, I’ve admired you for a long time!”
This sentence was stammered out due to excitement .
It might be a misconception, but Xue Qilin feels like there are many small stars in Nangong Mingming’s eyes .
Those are eyes nearly blinded by worship .
“Ah?” Unsure of how to deal with the other party, Qi Qiqi looked at Xue Qilin with help-seeking eyes .
I’m not stupid enough to help you out! The la.s.s folded her arms and looked away, pretending not to see anything . If Qi Qiqi can get away, she will be the one out of luck .
Qi Qiqi’s lips twisted in response to Xue Qilin’s action .
“Temple Master, Temple Master Qi, my name is Nangong Mingming . Previously, I was lucky enough to see you in a Taoist banquet, Temple Master Qi . I still remember vividly how elegant you looked at that time, Temple Master Qi . ”
“Uh… really?” Qi Qiqi responded, a little embarra.s.sed .
In the face of overzealous enthusiasm, most people don’t know how to respond . Qi Qiqi is no exception apparently .
“I still remember how you led the Elders of Merak Temple into the banquet hall, how your red dress fluttered, Temple Master Qi . That dignified image… At that time, I made up my mind to become just like you, Temple Master Qi!” Nangong Mingming doesn’t seem to realize that Qi Qiqi looks more and more like she is at a loss for what to do, and still chatters on and on in admiration .
Rabid fan . In a flash, this a.n.a.logy emerged in Xue Qilin’s mind .
“Rea, really? I’m very happy…”
A gaze of seeking help landed on the la.s.s again .
If I don’t help her again, she’ll definitely harbor a grudge, and then settle accounts at an opportune time!
Xue Qilin knows that if she doesn’t help her out, she will be in trouble .
However…
“Mingming, you’re scaring her . ”
It wasn’t Xue Qilin, but Shui Yuner who responded to the call for help .
Only after someone warned her did Nangong Mingming realize that her words and actions are inappropriate, and she let go of Qi Qiqi’s hands in a panic .
“Sor, sorry, I was too excited . ” Nangong Mingming bowed as she apologized .
“Mingming, I think that Temple Master Qi must be happy that you admire her, but you may need to exercise some restraint in your expression of admiration!”
“Is, is that so?” As if a child caught doing mischief, Nangong Mingming looked at Qi Qiqi anxiously .
“Temple Master Qi, what say you?” Shui Yuner smiled and winked at Qi Qiqi .
Qi Qiqi spoke, relieved: “I’m really happy . ”
Qi Qiqi cleverly cast Shui Yuner a grateful look from an angle that Nangong Mingming couldn’t see .
Xue Qilin who saw everything couldn’t help but spurt out a laughter, which prompted Qi Qiqi to stare at her . She stopped the laughter abruptly and put on a fake serious expression .
“By the way, Xue Jiujiu, don’t you have something to tell the Temple Master?” Xia Xue spoke suddenly .
“Xue Jiujiu?”
Qi Qiqi’s expression said “who is that?” .
Then, as if she thought of something, she looked at Xue Qilin, hesitant, “That wouldn’t be you, would it?”
“Uh, it is I…”
When she got the answer, Qi Qiqi’s expression became rather strange .
She looked Xue Qilin up and down with astonishment in her eyes .
“What do you want to ask me?” Qi Qiqi didn’t ask about the deal with “Xue Jiujiu” .
Merak Temple’s Temple Master naturally is no a fool . She must have guessed that there might be some reason behind this .
Xue Qilin looked at Shui Yun and them, hesitant . It’s not convenient to talk with them around .
“Temple Master, Elder Xia, little Senior Disciple Sister, we’ll take our leave first . Goodbye . ”
Xue Qilin looked at Shui Yuner in amazement, and the latter nodded back at her .
Did she notice that I’m in a bind? Xue Qilin suddenly felt that Shui Yuner has a shadow of Luo Qing in her . She is also considerate .
Shui Yuner exchanged a few whispers with the Nangong siblings, and then Nangong Mingming nodded a little regretfully and said her goodbyes to Qi Qiqi .
After getting approval, Shui Yuner and the Nangong siblings walked out of the room .
Nangong Mingming looked back at Qi Qiqi with every step she took, appearing a little reluctant to part with Qi Qiqi, which made the other party feel uncomfortable .
That little fan! Xue Qilin shook her head, amused . Nangong Mingming unexpectedly has such a side to her .
“I have to go to the warehouse and sort out the doc.u.ments . ”
With that, the male disciple opened the door next to the big cabinet and went inside swiftly .
All of a sudden, Xue Qilin, Qi Qiqi, and Xia Xue were the only people left .
“Now you can talk, right?” Once Shui Yuner and them left, Qi Qiqi asked angrily .
“Little… cough . Elder Xia wants me to sneak into outer temple to practice kung fu…”
Xue Qilin who became the center of attention asked in a conferring tone, “What do you think about this?”
Surprise flashed across her face, and Qi Qiqi raised her eyebrows and looked at Xia Xue sitting aside .
“Senior Disciple Sister Xia, is that your idea?”
“It is . ” Xia Xue answered briefly, without any explanation .
“For what reason?”
Xia Xue looked at Xue Qilin, as if she wants the la.s.s to answer .
She kicked the ball into my court! Left with no choice, Xue Qilin spoke: “Little Xue’s idea is to let me learn kung fu from scratch . ”
“Isn’t that asking for trouble?” Qi Qiqi revealed a look of doubt in her eyes .
It’s not surprising . After all, who told Xue Qilin to have a rap sheet?
Although she is aware of it, but Xue Qilin still clamored in protest, “It isn’t! How can you even see me in that way?”
“You have some nerve to protest . ”
Does this person have any self-awareness? Qi Qiqi rolled her eyes .
“Do you allow it?” Xue Qilin asked tentatively .
Qi Qiqi pondered for a long time, and then suddenly made a foolish statement: “But then you’ll have to live in outer temple . ”
“Ah?”
Does it matter? Xue Qilin doesn’t understand why the other party focuses on “living in outer temple” .
“What? How annoying… Don’t get it twisted . It’s just that I’m afraid that you won’t be able to settle in, and not that I’ll feel lonely when you move away!”
Hey, you’ve already gave yourself away!
Not knowing whether to laugh or cry, Xue Qilin looked at Qi Qiqi, and the latter looked away .
At the same time, she felt a warmth in her heart .
“I don’t have to live in outer temple . Anyway, it’s not far from Snow-facing Abode . It’s okay if I just go there once a day, right?”
“It’s against the rules!”
Xue Qilin is stunned .
She thought Qi Qiqi will agree happily . But instead, the other party stated firmly .
“You’re really difficult to deal with! I should call you Qi Tsundere!” Xue Qilin wrinkled her nose and uttered unhappily .
“How, how am I difficult to deal with?” Qi Qiqi asked blankly .
Xue Qilin isn’t foolish enough to explain . Thus, she got back on topic, “So yeah, do you approve?”
“Hmm…” Qi Qiqi pondered .
Approve or not approve? This choice seems to distress Qi Qiqi . From time to time, she utters “No, the rules …”, “Hey, it’s a good thing…”, “But…” and so on .
What an adorable creature . Xue Qilin mused .
After a short struggle, Qi Qiqi finally reached a verdict, “Okay, I allow it . ”
She agreed . But what’s with that dejected look? Xue Qilin was puzzled .
“However, I want you to tell me everyday what you have done and whether you caused trouble to others . ” When she reached this point, Qi Qiqi blushed a little and said meekly, “There, therefore, you have to come, come back to eat every day!”
What possessed this Temple Master? Xue Qilin doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry .
Be that as it may, the la.s.s still perceived the girl’s wish .
Therefore…
“Okay, I’ll come back to eat every day . ” Xue Qilin agreed to Qi Qiqi’s request in a decisive tone .
Qi Qiqi showed a heartfelt joy, but then quickly retracted it .
Not honest at all – Xue Qilin snickered .
“Right, who’s Shui Yuner?” Qi Qiqi asked suddenly, an unclear emotion looming in her tone .
Xue Qilin’s expression froze instantly .
It must have been Xia Xue! The la.s.s looked fiercely at the Fifth Elder and discovered that the other party looks like she is ready to watch a show .
Translator’s note: ‘have a rap sheet’, I think this refers to the time Xue Qilin pestered Gong Tianqing to wear a maid outfit or something, scaring the poor little thing