Chapter 86 - I Must Talk to Her

The following morning, Xue Qilin came to Shui Yuner’s room.

She feels that she should talk to Shui Yuner.

What happened yesterday told Xue Qilin that something must have happened.

Maybe it was Shui Yuner who eavesdropped yesterday? The lass can’t help but suspect so. Shui Yuner must have overheard what she said in a fit of anger.

It’s hard for Xue Qilin not to come to this conclusion. If not, it’s difficult to rationalize Shui Yuner’s attitude yesterday.

Can it be that Aunt Flow paid her a visit… what am I thinking? Xue Qilin shook her head and threw away this senseless thought.

Although Xue Qilin is 30 years old, but as a wizard, she kept her distance from the masses. Wizards are existences that tread in the dark, and are independent and eccentric.

In particular, when she studied Eastern magic, she had to practice cultivation in the mountains for a long time. While leading such a life, the only person close to her was her niece. At that time, she could only talk with Xue Tianqing.

This past let her neglect to communicate with people, which materialized into a certain lack of social skills.

She is often clumsy, so much so that people can’t help but laugh.

However, she isn’t so naive that she’d chalk Shui Yuner’s unusual behavior yesterday up to that time of the month.

That would be wishful thinking.

In any case, she must have a talk with Shui Yuner. She feels that she underestimated Shui Yuner’s frame of mind – no, it should be said misunderstood. Shui Yuner’s performance until now made her misunderstand.

Therefore, Xue Qilin knocked on the door without hesitation.

No response.

Shui Yun’er didn’t open the door.

“She’s out…”

The other party isn’t inside. Xue Qilin can’t detect any aura from inside.

“Where did she go this early…”

Yesterday’s events left Xue Qilin concerned.

She tossed and turned in bed thinking about this, and didn’t fall asleep until the latter part of the night. But she still opened her eyes at the crack of dawn.

She thought she got up early enough, but Shui Yuner got up even earlier and left the room without her realizing it.

Where did she go? Xue Qilin sighed and turned to leave. At this time…

Creak.

A door opened.

However, it wasn’t Shui Yuner’s door that opened, but Nangong Mingming’s.

Nangong Mingming’s refreshed pretty face protruded out of the door. She looked around, and finally found Xue Qilin standing in front of Shui Yuner’s door.

“Yo, Mingming, good morning!”

“Little Senior Disciple Sister, good morning!”

Xue Qilin greeted.

Nangong Mingming reveled a smile on her face.

“Little Senior Disciple Sister, are you looking for Older Sister Shui?”

The girl asked with her eyes blinking as she stepped out of the room.

“I am.”

“Senior Sister Shui went out early in the morning.”

Nangong Mingming made an “um…” sound as she pondered, and then said, not too certain: “She seems to have gone to the martial arts ground.”

Oh. Xue Qilin was surprised.

“She went to the martial arts ground? This early?”

“Yes. When I got up, I happened to bump into Older Sister Shui. She took her practice sword and said that she wanted to practice swordsmanship.”

“So ah…”

“Right, little Senior Disciple Sister, why are you looking for Senior Sister Shui this early?”

Not waiting for Xue Qilin to answer, Nangong Mingming suddenly showed an expression of embarrassment.

“Ah, I’m just… a little curious.”

She’s probably thinking that it was a bit rude.

Xue Qilin crossed her arms, dissatisfied.

“Mingming, do you think I’m scary?”

“Why would you say such a thing? Little Senior Disciple Sister, I don’t think you’re scary… “

Nangong Mingming crooked her head, perplexed.

“Then if you have any questions, just ask. No need to be bashful. Although I’m using a false identity…” Xue Qilin deliberated on her next words, “Um, aren’t we friends? Why are you standing on ceremony?”

Xue Qilin planned to use “family” at first, but then she thought that it might be too much, and so she compromised with “friends”.

“Fr, friends?”

Nangong Mingming raised her voice slightly. She seems surprised that Xue Qilin would regarded her as a friend.

Xue Qilin snorted, raised her eyebrows, and said unhappily, all deliberate: “Mingming, you don’t regard me as a friend?”

“Ahhhh, that’s not what I meant!”

Nangong Mingming shook her head like a pellet drum, looking adorable.

Xue Qilin couldn’t help laughing.

Nangong Mingming froze, and then she realized that Xue Qilin is probably just teasing her.

“Boo…” The girl bit her lower lip, “Little Senior Disciple Sister, just like Older Sister Shui, you especially like bullying people…!”

Xue Qilin laughed even more and rocked back and forth, which attracted the gazes of surprise from female disciple passing by.

Inexplicably, she suddenly had a feeling that she hadn’t laughed so happily in a while. This thought left her stunned.

She stared blankly at the floor for a while. Until…

“Little Senior Disciple Sister, is something wrong?”

Nangong Mingming looked at Xue Qilin worriedly.

“It’s nothing…”

Xue Qilin shook her head repeatedly.

“Perhaps I’m getting more sentimental with the years!”

The lass spread her arms and said teasingly.

“Hey, are you old, little Senior Disciple Sister?” Nangong Mingming touched her chin and pondered, “No… Little Senior Disciple Sister, you’re a Human Realm expert. Judging from your appearance, you shouldn’t be older than 20, right?”

Sorry, but I’m older than that. Xue Qilin rolled her eyes, dejected.

Having said that, this scene seems a bit familiar. When was it… That’s right, she seems to have had a similar conversation with Shui Yuner.

As soon as she thought of Shui Yuner, a bitter expression overtook Xue Qilin’s face unconsciously.

“Mingming… did you find Little Yun strange lately?”

She might know something. Xue Qilin mused.

“Strange…? Older Sister Shui?”

Nangong Mingming’s eyes widened, and she asked in surprise.

Xue Qilin nodded and made an “mhm” sound.

“Um…” Nangong Mingming dragged out the sound, “It seems… there’s nothing wrong… Ah! At dinner last night, Older Sister Shui did appear strange. I asked her what’s wrong, but she didn’t reply. She looked troubled.”

“Was it just yesterday?”

Nangong Mingming gave an affirmative answer.

Yesterday.

It seems that everything started yesterday. What happened yesterday? The only thing Xue Qilin can think of is that conversation with Liu Chengzong.

She definitely heard it! Then she must have misunderstood me, thinking that I’m toying with her! Xue Qilin felt more and more that it is likely the case.

If that’s the case, then she must explain everything clearly.

Misunderstandings can tear open a gap between two people. The gap will gradually deepen and widen over time, and eventually become a ravine.

“Mingming, I’m going to look for Little Yun, see you later!”

Without waiting for Nangong Mingming’s response, the lass turned around and left.

I must talk to her! This thought compelled Xue Qilin to act promptly.