Chapter 15: Slacking Off, Day Fifteen
Although Rong Hua’s head was covered by Lin Yu’s robe, she could still hear Wen Ying’s laughter. She lowered her head, and even through the bundled robe, Lin Yu could see Rong Hua’s sadness.
Wen Ying, having done such a vicious deed, dared to mock her junior sister!
“Wen Ying!” Lin Yu turned around, his anger surging, almost overwhelming his reason.
His Frost Cold Sword flew through the air, aiming to pierce Wen Ying’s chest!
Fortunately, Lin Yu stopped just as the tip was about to touch Wen Ying’s robe.
The sword energy caused Wen Ying’s robe to flutter.
Looking at Wen Ying’s face, which resembled Rong Hua’s, Lin Yu vaguely remembered his past with Wen Ying…
When they first met, he had accepted Wen Ying as his direct disciple. She had looked at him obediently, timidly calling, “Master.”
Later, Wen Ying moved into his courtyard. Although she was a pampered young lady who had never done any housework, she diligently cooked every day. Lin Yu always saw her stubborn figure.
Then…
For a moment, Lin Yu felt a mixture of emotions, a blend of pity and bitterness.
Wen Ying felt nothing about the sword that stopped at her chest—if Lin Yu’s sword tip had actually touched her robe, there would probably be another crater on the ground.
Lin Yu’s memories were quite interesting to her.
Upon her arrival in this world, Wen Ying had never received the original owner’s memories; her understanding of the original owner was limited to the system’s snippets of information.
This was the first time Wen Ying could learn about the original owner’s past through another person’s thoughts.
Naturally, Wen Ying was interested in this new plot.
Lin Yu’s memory of the original owner was very beautiful—strikingly different from the fifty-two second female leads she had been.
This wasn’t surprising. With the scumbag male lead filter, everything seemed normal.
In short, lingering feelings.
Sure enough, as the memories resurfaced, Lin Yu’s gaze softened. He sheathed his sword, turning sideways, seemingly unwilling to look at Wen Ying again.
“Wen Ying, considering our master-disciple relationship, I’ll let you off this once, and it’s the last time. From this moment on, our master-disciple relationship is over; you are no longer my disciple, Lin Yu.”
“Okay!” Wen Ying happily agreed.
Being able to leave this dilapidated courtyard, eight zhang away from the main hall, Wen Ying couldn’t say she was just happy; she was overjoyed.
Lin Yu hadn’t expected Wen Ying to agree so readily, her words even tinged with… happiness?
Yes, before Lin Yu’s last seclusion, he had always thought Wen Ying was a well-behaved disciple. She would hide her unhappiness, always cheerful in front of him, sharing her daily fun…
When exactly did Wen Ying change? When did she become such a… vicious person?
Perhaps because of the memories, Lin Yu sighed, “Wen Ying, the Great Strength Pills shorten one’s lifespan. Don’t take them in the future. Temporarily increasing cultivation doesn’t really help.”
Puff.
Wen Ying chuckled softly.
Great Strength Pills? The pills that made you stronger…?
In Wen Ying’s previous fifty-two cycles, she hadn’t heard of such pills.
They seemed to be potent pills that could temporarily boost cultivation. There were many such pills, but if one had such a resounding name, Wen Ying should remember it.
It seemed Lin Yu attributed her earlier “slip of the hand” to these pills; no wonder he didn’t question her and still dared to point his sword at her.
Fine, saved her the explanation.
Seeing Wen Ying’s continuous smile, Lin Yu felt a little pity.
He forced himself to turn away again, refusing to be affected by Wen Ying’s expression.
“Wen Ying, leave now,” Lin Yu’s voice was cold and hard. “We were master and disciple. This spatial ring is my last gift to you. Go pack your things.”
With that, Lin Yu threw an object towards Wen Ying, propelling it with True Qi.
Wen Ying picked it up curiously, then immediately showed disgust.
Ah, it was just a broken low-level spatial ring; she could pull out a dozen from her sleeves.
Wen Ying casually threw it away. She didn’t want to use her spatial pocket as a trash can.
As for packing… even if Lin Yu hadn’t said it, Wen Ying would have done it.
…
Wen Ying entered her room.
[Mission Failed]
Four gray words appeared before her, but Wen Ying didn’t have time to pay attention.
Wen Ying cherished every item in the room.
Fifty-two cycles; these things had accompanied Wen Ying for most of her life.
For example, this comb, every crack was deeply etched in her memory. This bronze mirror, every dent she could accurately feel.
Everything in this room, although furnished by the original owner, inexplicably suited Wen Ying’s preferences.
What to do? Wen Ying wanted to take everything.
Wen Ying was no longer a child. Therefore—
I’ll take it all!
Wen Ying took out a top-tier spatial ring from her spatial pocket and put all the items in sight into it.
Ah, this dressing table, perfectly matched Wen Ying’s arms and legs, must be taken.
Ah, this large wooden cabinet, each partition so perfectly matched Wen Ying’s aesthetics, must also be taken.
Ah, and this bed, the most comfortable Wen Ying had ever slept on, must be taken!
After “packing” everything, Wen Ying stood contentedly at the door, wiping the non-existent sweat from her brow.
So good, another clean, bright, and spacious room.
Just like new!
Look! How friendly she was to the next occupant!
Wen Ying put the ring back in her sleeve and walked out of Lin Yu’s courtyard—this remote, small courtyard with only two rooms.
Lin Yu knew Wen Ying had left.
He didn’t go out. He deliberately didn’t go out.
Wen Ying was no longer his disciple. She had hurt his junior sister, and those past memories should be let go.
Right now, his junior sister’s condition was more important.
“Junior Sister, the doctor said you’d better have a separate room to rest. Now, Wen Ying’s room is empty…” Lin Yu hesitated. “But I wonder if Junior Sister… would mind?”
“Senior Brother, you wouldn’t think I’m that petty, would you?” Rong Hua shook her head. “You’ve already punished Wen Ying; I won’t pursue it further.”
“Good.” A gentle smile appeared on Lin Yu’s lips. “Junior Sister, I’ll take you to your room.”
“Mm.” Rong Hua also smiled and nodded.
However, when they opened the door…
The empty room was as pure as a child’s heart.
Lin Yu hadn’t seen the original state of this room for a long time.
Seeing it today, it seemed twice as large as usual…
But!
Lin Yu turned to Rong Hua with some difficulty.
He didn’t know how Rong Hua would live in such a room…