Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 345 - 197: Does Senior Brother Not Like Me Anymore? (Part 2)

You Su gently squeezed Ji Lingruo’s delicate little hand.

Ji Lingruo chuckled, "Why? Is our Mr. You someone no one dares to mess with? Do you have that kind of authority?"

You Su was initially embarrassed, then he puffed out his chest and said:

"What’s so difficult about that? I’ll remember the name of whoever challenges first. After my junior sister defeats them, I’ll personally find them to issue a challenge and teach them a harsh lesson. Let those behind see what happens when they dare to challenge my junior sister."

Ji Lingruo felt a warm sensation in her heart, but outwardly she rolled her eyes playfully:

"If you do that, won’t you be putting me in a difficult position? Making everyone know that someone from the Demon Race can’t afford to play? How can I hold my head up in the Profound Sky Sect afterward? I don’t want this; anyway, I’m determined to go to Mo Ye City."

"As for public announcements, we can discuss it later. But as for Mo Ye City, junior sister, you must not go." You Su’s tone was unyielding.

Ji Lingruo, however, was unafraid of him and retorted back: "What’s the point of discussing it later? I’ve been on the mountain for so long, and if there’s no announcement soon, it will incite public anger. How can I wait for you to return? Don’t flatter yourself. I’m going to Mo Ye City not to accompany you but for a proper mission given by the First Elder."

You Su’s brows furrowed, "What mission?"

"The First Elder said for me to act as an assistant to Wangshu Fairy to vanquish evil. Besides, isn’t your mission to clear obstacles for Miss Zi? What’s wrong with letting me share in the achievement? Using this accomplishment to replace a public announcement will definitely silence many mouths. The Profound Sky Sect is said to be the top sect in the Central Continent, but most disciples haven’t even seen a demon. If it succeeds, then I’ll be far ahead of them."

Ji Lingruo smiled serenely; actually, the First Elder had only given her this choice, yet she regarded it as the only path without hesitation.

Not for anything else, but to be by You Su’s side and provide him with insignificant help at a crucial point in his life.

"No! It’s really too dangerous!" You Su still didn’t want to involve his junior sister.

"Who just said they didn’t want to spend even a moment apart from me?" Ji Lingruo’s question was clearly premeditated.

"That’s different..." You Su said helplessly.

Ji Lingruo suddenly lost her vigor and, uncharacteristically, did not continue to blame, withdrawing her hand from You Su’s hand sadly, sighing:

"I understand, you’re looking down on me, thinking I’ll be a burden to you... Sister was in the Jade Ring Pool at the Middle Realm of Spirit Platform, yet she could fight life and death with you... I’ve worked so hard to catch up to your realm just to fight alongside you, yet you still disdain me... I guess I’m just not as good as Sister, right? No wonder some people prefer her and not..."

"Junior sister, stop saying that." You Su interrupted Ji Lingruo’s self-pity, "I could never look down on you, nor could I not like you."

Ji Xueruo was indeed at the Middle Realm of Spirit Platform Perfection when in the Jade Ring Pool, but upon leaving, she had already broken through to the Spirit Platform Upper Realm, while You Su still lagged behind slightly.

You Su could see that Ji Lingruo was orchestrating self-directed drama, but what she said was undeniably irrefutable.

"So you’ll agree to let me go with you?" Ji Lingruo excitedly placed her hand back on You Su’s hand.

You Su felt the soft, sticky sensation from the young girl’s fingertips and sighed inwardly:

"You must promise to stay by my side at all times, be obedient, and remain vigilant at all times. Can you do that?"

"Yes, yes, of course!"

Ji Lingruo’s face lit up with joy, and she jumped up, holding You Su’s hands and swinging them, not at all like someone about to deal with evil spirits but as if she were going on an autumn outing to Mo Ye City with You Su.

Seeing this, You Su could only sigh with resignation.

The First Elder’s intentions were obvious, putting pressure on him and choosing to do so specifically while he was away. Because the First Elder knew that if he knew in advance, he would undoubtedly refuse on behalf of his junior sister.

This journey to Mo Ye City would not only be his assessment but also an opportunity to transform his image and solve the problem of public announcements for his junior sister.

Therefore, this journey had to be flawless.

The jubilant young girl didn’t think so much, only reveling in the joy of fulfilling her wish.

...

After leaving the Profound Sky Sect with concealed identities, they found themselves on a wide mountain path.

This road down the mountain led directly to Henggao City, the largest city in the entire Zhongyuan Continent.

You Su recalled his vow with his junior sister to buy a house in Henggao City, secretly amused by the memory.

Ji Lingruo walked alongside him, curiously observing her surroundings.

Throughout the journey down the mountain, the young girl behaved very obediently, without any fuss, making You Su question if she had been replaced by an evil spirit.

"Senior brother, there’s such a beautiful woman!"

Ji Lingruo’s sharp eyes immediately spotted an intricately decorated sedan chair parked by the roadside ahead.

And beside the sedan stood a tall woman in a purple gauze dress, her black hair meticulously braided, with a few silver strands flowing, adding a touch of cold elegance to her brow. The gauze dress fluttered in the wind, exuding a sharp and profound aura.

"No matter how beautiful, it has nothing to do with me, as I can’t see her." You Su admired himself for giving such a perfect response.

Ji Lingruo looked at him suspiciously, thinking this blind man was being overly evasive.

"I haven’t even said anything... I feel like she’s the one taking you to Mo Ye City." Ji Lingruo whispered to You Su.

You Su also didn’t know why there was a sense of familiarity when he extended his Divine Sense towards her.

"Might you be Mr. You, You Su?"

Just as You Su and Ji Lingruo were about to walk past the woman, the woman in the purple dress finally spoke.

"That would be me." You Su stopped, with Ji Lingruo instinctively lowering herself by half a step.

The woman in the purple dress surveyed You Su coldly, her gaze deep, "If you’ve made up your mind, get in the car. Once you’re in, there’s no turning back."

The woman’s tone was haughty, yet her posture was humble as she voluntarily lifted the car curtain for You Su.

You Su clenched his fist then held onto Ji Lingruo’s small, reaching hand, leading her onto the sedan.

As expected, the sedan was a Flying Magical Artifact capable of carrying multiple people. Shortly, it ascended into the clouds, making Ji Lingruo feel a bit dizzy.

"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Zi Yiyi. I’m here to take Mr. You to Mo Ye City, and I’m also the only examiner for Mr. You on this assessment. If you have any questions, please ask me, and I’ll answer them within my permitted scope."

"Miss Zi, you don’t need to call me Mr. You; just call me junior brother." You Su sensed the other party wasn’t very old, but she must have at least reached the Condensed Water Realm.

"Mr. You is too kind. Yiyi is merely a maid of the Hua Jing, unworthy of being called senior sister by you. On this journey, just call me Yiyi."

The woman remained the same, her words non-aggressive but her tone proud, as if she didn’t quite see herself as beneath You Su in status.

"Then I’ll have to trouble you, Yiyi."

No wonder You Su found her somewhat familiar; it turns out the impression left by being stared at by the Hua Jing was too profound.

This examiner was also her person...was this a special arrangement as well?

Ji Lingruo glared at You Su as if disapproving of him calling her sister so familiarly. But if she really called her just Yiyi, that seemed inappropriate too...

So, the young girl merely glared without actually acting out.

"This is all within the scope of my duties. However, I have a question for Mr. You. Are you sure you don’t want to prepare more? While we haven’t left too far, if you feel unsure, I can turn around. It won’t affect your assessment."

Zi Yiyi looked at the attractive young man, trying to uncover a secret from him. Yet, what even her master, the Hua Jing, couldn’t fathom, how could she?

You Su easily picked up a teacup and said, "Once we board, there’s no turning back; that’s what you said, Yiyi."

Zi Yiyi’s eyes flickered for a moment; she didn’t know where the young man got such confidence.

Being one of the personal maids of the Hua Jing, she’s naturally well-acquainted with You Su’s matters. Like her master, she advocated for directly extracting You Su’s mind to glean some information.

She didn’t believe a blind person had any cultivation value. The speculations about a mysterious person were just nonsense.

But this blind person seemed indeed different from what she imagined...