Finally, Yun Fei could no longer hold it in.
Although she had undergone rigorous training, this matter was simply too unbelievable, even somewhat absurd.
“What are you laughing at?”
This person in front of her had secretly colluded with a mysterious organization behind her master’s back and leaked her master’s information—that was one thing.
But now, having been caught red-handed, not only did she not run, she was instead clutching her stomach and laughing uncontrollably?
Yun Fei thought to herself that she hadn’t said anything particularly funny just now, so why did this person look like she was about to laugh herself to death?
“What am I laughing at? Hahaha—Mu Lingxi, take another look?”
As she spoke, Yun Fei used her Demonic Power to adjust the parameters of the Thousand Illusion Mask, making it ineffective specifically against Mu Lingxi.
Therefore, when Mu Lingxi saw that the person before her was actually Yun Fei, she was also stunned for a moment.
Seeing Mu Lingxi’s dumbfounded, dazed expression, Yun Fei felt immensely satisfied.
However, for a moment just now, she had felt a sensation of being watched.
Uncertain if it was a contingency left by Pure White Night, she decided not to explain everything clearly to Mu Lingxi for the time being.
In the brief moment of Mu Lingxi’s stunned silence, Yun Fei didn’t linger.
She immediately took advantage of her distraction, slipped into the woods, and pretended to be “Ling” successfully escaping from Mu Lingxi’s grasp.
After doing all this, Yun Fei could feel that the sensation of being watched never appeared again.
Meanwhile, in the shadows, Lu Feng, who had suddenly turned back, saw the scene of “Ling” successfully escaping from Mu Lingxi and secretly breathed a sigh of relief before quietly withdrawing.
Mu Lingxi gradually came back to her senses.
She had definitely seen Yun Fei just now, seen her wearing a mask on her face…
What on earth was going on?
Just as she was puzzling over this, her Spirit Talisman chimed.
She took it out and saw it was a message from Yun Fei.
“Hehe~ My acting skills are still as good as ever~ Xi’er’s analysis just now was also very thorough~ Even though the conclusion was wrong, I laughed very happily~”
Seeing this message, Mu Lingxi finally understood the reason behind it all!
So Yun Fei had secretly disguised herself as her maid to make contact with this mysterious organization!
But… what exactly was she trying to do?
Mu Lingxi still didn’t fully understand.
“Yun Fei, where are you?”
After sending the message, Mu Lingxi quickly received a reply.
“Me? I’m at a park in the southern part of the city. There are so many couples here~ Come keep me company~ I wanted to have some quiet time here, but so many people keep trying to hit on me~ I’m so troubled~”
And indeed, Yun Fei was currently at a park.
There really were many couples here, but as for people hitting on her… that wasn’t happening.
Anyone who got close to her was scared off by a single glare from her, so how could there be any “hitting on”?
It was just a little trick to lure Mu Lingxi over.
‘Upon hearing that someone is harassing me, Mu Lingxi will definitely rush over in a frantic hurry, right? Hehe~’
And everything indeed unfolded as Yun Fei had anticipated.
After seeing the message from Yun Fei, Mu Lingxi didn’t have time to think too much and hurried straight to Yun Fei’s location.
Yun Fei had Mu Lingxi’s little thoughts completely figured out.
By a small pond in the park, there were several benches.
Yun Fei had one all to herself, while the others were occupied by some lovey-dovey young couples.
It was now nearly midnight.
Two full moons hung high in the sky, their reflections in the water looking, in this atmosphere, like a pair of lovers as well…
Thinking this, Yun Fei couldn’t help but facepalm.
‘Staying in an environment like this has finally driven me crazy.’
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached Yun Fei.
In a place where Mu Lingxi couldn’t see, the corner of Yun Fei’s mouth lifted.
‘She’s here~ Look! How frantic she is! The pretense of the aloof Saintess is almost completely gone! Good thing no one around here recognizes Mu Lingxi’s identity, or there’d be big news tomorrow morning!’
“Xi’er~ You’re here? Sit down quickly. The moonlight is beautiful tonight~ I heard tonight is when the two moons are closest to each other. Look, one Profound Moon, one Demon Moon… doesn’t it look like you and me right now?”
Yun Fei extended her slender hand, pulling Mu Lingxi to sit beside her.
What she said was the absolute truth, but it caused Mu Lingxi’s pretty face to flush slightly.
“You… what are you saying~”
Mu Lingxi lowered her head slightly.
Seeing Yun Fei’s hand holding hers, she showed no sign of rejection.
A cold and a warm temperature met and mingled in their palms—a strange feeling, as if they were merging into one…
“Yun Fei, what was that about just now? You and that organization…”
Mu Lingxi trailed off, seemingly waiting for Yun Fei’s answer.
“That? That organization is called Pure White Night. They’ve planted spies and moles in the Academy. I wanted to investigate them, and it just so happened they wanted to recruit my maid, so I went along with their plan.”
Yun Fei said nonchalantly, but Mu Lingxi couldn’t treat the matter with the same attitude.
“But that’s dangerous! Just the contact person trying to recruit you had the strength of the Shattering Void Realm, then what about the others…”
“I understand that, of course. But this is my decision. I know my limits. If you like me, you should support me.”
“No! More than that, I should be concerned about your safety! Nothing is more important than your safety!”
Mu Lingxi’s words were a bit loud, actually attracting frequent glances from the people around them.
But she paid them no mind, just staring straight at Yun Fei with a stubborn, unblinking gaze.
Hearing this, Yun Fei’s heart couldn’t help but tremble.
To be honest, this was the first time she had heard someone other than her Mother express concern for her safety.
For a moment, she felt somewhat dazed.
‘Could this be the feeling of being in love? Even the most ordinary words can touch your heart? But… I’m just pretending, aren’t I?’
Unable to figure it out, Yun Fei decided not to dwell on it.
In any case, she should change the subject first.
What’s done is done; there’s no turning back.
“Xi’er, let’s drop the matter about me, okay? It’s time to talk about your business.”
“My business? What business do I have?”
Yun Fei took a deep breath.
What she was thinking of was the scene she had witnessed not long ago beneath the tavern, where Mu Lingxi was chatting with another woman.
Generally, when someone in a relationship sees their partner laughing and talking with another woman, they should feel an emotion called “jealousy.”
Yun Fei often snuck out of the Demon Palace and had seen many things, including plenty of jealousy scenes.
Combined with her acting skills… hehehe~
“I saw it! Not long ago, when I passed by the tavern, I saw you chatting with another woman! And you were laughing so happily… I haven’t even gotten that kind of treatment…”
As she spoke, Yun Fei timely adjusted her voice to a slight tremble, lowered her head slightly, and tightly gripped the hem of her skirt with both hands.
Her words seemed choked with tears, sounding utterly aggrieved~
Seeing Yun Fei’s mood seemingly take a sudden rollercoaster ride, her grievance didn’t seem feigned.
That meant Yun Fei really cared at this moment?
In order to salvage her image in Yun Fei’s heart, Mu Lingxi hurriedly explained.
“Yun Fei, it’s not what you think! She… she was my maid before Master took me as a disciple. Recently, my family found out I was here and specifically sent her to visit me. I was laughing so happily because we were talking about you!”
‘She can explain it like that? And she was laughing so happily because they were talking about me?’
Though Yun Fei appeared aggrieved on the surface, inwardly she was quite pleased.
Mu Lingxi’s flustered, eager-to-explain appearance made Yun Fei’s heart flutter with joy.
‘This is much better, much cuter~ Having an icy face all day really wastes such a good foundation. Nonsense about how a Saintess should behave like a Saintess—that’s just a means for those old fogies in the Saint Spirit Elder Council to control the Saintess.’
Yun Fei never specifically targeted anyone in the Profane Realm, but she particularly disliked that bunch of Saint Spirit Elders.
“Xi’er, is what you’re saying true?”
Hearing this, Yun Fei’s expression gradually softened.
She raised her head, her large purple eyes fixed directly on Mu Lingxi, gleaming with a sharp light.
“Of course! She and I are just family… As for you, Yun Fei, we’ll be family in the future, so give me a little trust, okay?”
After hearing Mu Lingxi’s words, Yun Fei suddenly couldn’t hold back and shivered.
‘No way, doesn’t Mu Lingxi feel any shame saying something like that? “We’ll be family”? It’s giving me goosebumps!’
“Yun Fei, what’s wrong? Why did you suddenly shiver?”
“It’s nothing. My protective measures weren’t very good, so some yin energy entered my body. It’s fine. By the way, since the misunderstanding is cleared up, I just happened to prepare a small gift for you. You absolutely cannot refuse, okay?”
“A small gift?”
Hearing this, Mu Lingxi’s eyes lit up.
A feeling called happiness instantly filled her heart, lingering for a long time.
“Since it’s from Yun Fei, of course I won’t refuse!”
Mu Lingxi promised, patting her chest.
Seeing Mu Lingxi so resolute, Yun Fei also felt relieved and handed her the prepared Bitter Gourd Tanghulu.
“Huh? This is… Tanghulu? Why is the color so strange?”
“That’s right. I bought this from an innovative vendor I met. It’s green apple flavor~ You’ll eat it all, right~”
“Of course! I loved eating Tanghulu when I was little. I thought I wouldn’t get to taste this flavor again after growing up~ Thank you, Yun Fei~”
Mu Lingxi’s face was full of pleasant surprise, showing Yun Fei a smile that came from the heart.
Yun Fei didn’t respond, just watched her expectantly.
Mu Lingxi stuck out her tongue and licked the layer of green “sugar coating,” wanting to savor the sweet taste from her memory.
Instead, she discovered an indescribable bitterness rapidly spreading through her mouth, showing no sign of stopping, rushing straight up to the crown of her head—extremely stimulating!
This… this taste is… it’s bitter gourd! By the time Mu Lingxi realized it, it was too late.
She looked at Yun Fei in shock, only to meet her expectant gaze.
Based on her stereotype of Yun Fei, Mu Lingxi almost instinctively wondered if Yun Fei was pranking her again.
But after seeing Yun Fei’s eyes, she immediately dismissed that thought.
They had already confessed their feelings to each other; how could Yun Fei do such a thing?
It must be that the vendor tricked Yun Fei!