Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 898 - 561: Stupefied_2

Chapter 898: Chapter 561: Stupefied_2

With movements imperceptible, Xu Yuan, immersed in contemplation, was unaware of Lou Ji’s glance sweeping over him like a shadow, carrying a trace of scrutiny.

Bai Muxi silently pulled up the wrapping of the gift box.

Lou Ji retracted her gaze.

Bai Muxi lowered her eyelids, lips curving at the corners.

You malicious woman, when you’re a spent force, and I reach Mortal Transcendence, I will no longer comply submissively.

Unaware of the silent rivalry between the two women in the carriage, Xu Yuan comfortably leaned back and reclined on the soft couch.

Although it’s most likely trivial and insignificant, due to the information gap, what Lou Ji deemed useless might not be useless in his eyes.

He attempted to link the clues gleaned by Lou Ji to the intelligence known within Cangyuan.

...

...

...

Roughly an hour later, after two transfers, the party of three finally returned to the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Due to the sword thrust by Feng Jiuxuan during the great banquet night at the Prime Minister’s Mansion, many places within the mansion were undergoing repairs. Nonetheless, the mansion was simply too vast, and the small path taken by Xu Yuan and the other two was still exceptionally quiet.

The snow swept aside by the servants and piled up on both sides was untouched by mud or dust. Xu Yuan and Lou Ji chatted leisurely as they walked toward the inner courtyard, with Xiao Bai trailing a meter behind them.

It wasn’t until they reached a fork in the road that Lou Ji suddenly stopped joking around and glanced in the direction of the pavilion on the lake, as though remembering something, she said with great interest:

"By the way, Ran Jianli’s disciple came to the mansion today."

Ran Qingmo came?

Hearing this news, Xu Yuan was more alarmed than pleased.

It’s not that he was worried that his plans for tonight would probably fall through—given Big Ice Lump’s temperament, it’s impossible for her to share a bed with him without good reason. If necessary, he could sneak out at night and visit Bai Muxi at the Xiangqin Pavilion without Big Ice Lump’s knowledge.

What alarmed him was that Ran Qingmo’s hasty visit at this time clearly indicated to the old man Ran Jianli that the mysterious young master who dealt with Qin Weishu outside was none other than Xu Yuan himself.

What a big idiot!

While his mind was swarming with concerns, the clear voice of Lou Ji came through:

"Do you want to meet her? She was quite worried about you with what was happening outside."

Xu Yuan rolled his eyes and said:

"Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for you to be in the mood to mention this right now?"

Lou Ji’s beautiful eyes flickered with understanding, and she chuckled, waving her hand dismissively:

"Don’t worry, Ran Qingmo arrived very early today, shortly after you sneaked out of the mansion. Nothing had happened outside yet."

Relieved, Xu Yuan then quietly grumbled about Lou Ji’s choice of words:

"Sneaking out... You make it sound like I was up to no good... Let Ran Qingmo come over."

Lou Ji giggled and shot a stream of light towards the pavilion on the lake.

The three people stood in place for about ten breaths before a graceful figure leaped over from a distance.

Accompanied by a rustling sound of clothing fluttering in the breeze, a young girl in black landed before Xu Yuan.

As she landed, that familiar clear and cold voice reached his ears:

"Xu Yuan, are you alright?"

As she spoke, Ran Qingmo’s dark eyes meticulously scanned Xu Yuan from head to toe.

In a fleeting thought, Xu Yuan exhaled softly and pointed to his chest, giving a small smile:

"I’m not seriously harmed, just suffered some internal injuries."

"Internal injuries..."

Upon hearing this, Ran Qingmo immediately took a step forward and placed her hand on his chest.

Just as she was about to probe with Origin Qi to examine, she found her hand caught by him.

"?"

Ran Qingmo looked up, puzzled.

Xu Yuan held her hand, pointed to the cut on his face made by a sword blade:

"I’m just kidding, this is the only injury I have."

"Oh..."

Ran Qingmo did not get angry, nodded and said: "I’m glad you are not injured."

Watching the girl’s cold and detached expression, Xu Yuan smiled with a curve in his eyes:

"Why, in such a hurry to come over..."

Before he could finish, Xu Yuan suddenly realized that there were two proverbial lightbulbs standing beside him. Turning his head to look,

Lou Ji’s teasing expression was almost overflowing from her eyes.

Xiao Bai, on the other hand, kept her eyelids lowered without uttering a word.

Letting go of Ran Qingmo’s hand, Xu Yuan gestured towards the path leading to the inner courtyard, suggesting they talk while walking:

"How come your master let you come back today?"

The three walked side by side, with Big Ice Lump on the left, and Lou Ji on the right.

"It was... my master who sent me here."

Ran Qingmo gently replied while glancing back at Bai Muxi who lingered behind the trio, her gaze somewhat puzzled.

As if not understanding why the other party chose to intentionally lag behind while everyone walked together.

Xu Yuan noticed Big Ice Lump also glanced back, and upon seeing the expression of this Bi Luo Chun, he instantly understood.

Playing the sympathy card for competitive positioning, huh?

Without paying much attention to the other party, Xu Yuan turned his head and followed up on Ran Qingmo’s lead, asking:

"Voluntarily?"

Ran Qingmo also withdrew her gaze and softly said:

"Yep, Master checked my cultivation yesterday and said it was a rare opportunity. He told me to hurry back and break through to Primordial using the resources of the Prime Minister’s Mansion."

"...." Xu Yuan’s expression stiffened.

"Pfft..." Lou Ji couldn’t help but burst out laughing beside him.

Ran Qingmo glanced at Lou Ji, then leaned in closer and whispered to Xu Yuan:

"Xu Yuan... I can repay these resources."

Lou Ji laughed even louder upon hearing this, giggling uncontrollably.

Ran Qingmo pursed her red lips, her eyes downcast, about to speak when Xu Yuan raised his hand, interrupting her and transmitted his voice:

"Don’t mind this old lady; she’s having an attack of hysteria... Hss."

Before he could finish speaking, Lou Ji kicked Xu Yuan’s calf with her high heel, causing him so much pain that he almost knelt down.

Stabilizing himself and staring back, Lou Ji crossed her arms and tilted her head with a smile at him.

Speaking ill of your sister in a spirit transmission, got a problem?

Your cultivation is higher, so you must be right.

Silently withdrawing his gaze, Xu Yuan suddenly understood Xiao Bai’s feelings and didn’t continue via spirit transmission:

"It’s okay. Use as many resources as you need; this is part of the agreement that my father and your Master have made."

"Oh...." Ran Qingmo acknowledged, but her expression still carried some doubts.

Unable to resist, Xu Yuan reached out to pinch her fair chin; her cheeks indented under the pressure of his fingers, and with the puzzled look on her face, she was quite adorable. He laughed out loud and then let go.

"Young Master..."

As they walked, Bai Muxi, lagging behind, suddenly spoke in a low voice as the conversation ahead momentarily ceased.

Xu Yuan paused slightly and turned to glance at her.

Holding a gift box, Bai Muxi inclined in a courteous gesture, cautiously asking:

"Mu Xi is feeling a bit tired, may I return to the mansion to rest first?"

Right now, the Young Master was clearly heading to the inner courtyard of Prime Minister’s Mansion. Ran Qingmo could enter, but she could not yet.

The thought of being left alone on the road back with that malicious woman made one shudder.

Xu Yuan pondered for a moment, looked around, and seeing that one of the forked paths led directly to the Beixuan Institute’s Xiangqin Pavilion, he nodded:

"Alright, you can go back first."

Saying this, he paused slightly:

"In a while, I’ll send someone to deliver the things you bought to your residence."

Bai Muxi’s bright eyes trembled slightly, she glanced sideways at the black-clad dumb girl, managing to suppress her upturned lips, and responded as usual:

"Mu Xi, thanks the Young Master."

After that, Bai Muxi took a few steps back, then lightly walked towards her own courtyard.

Seeing the purple figure disappear at the end of the view, Lou Ji looked at the still standing girl in plain clothes and suddenly hinted aside:

"Changtian, you’re really generous, but after you enter the inner courtyard, who are you planning to send to deliver the goods for her? Xu Changge or your father?"

The moment passed,

They exchanged glances,

Ran Qingmo blinked in confusion.

Why are you looking at me?

"..." Lou Ji.

Xu Yuan glanced triumphantly at Lou Ji and said without hesitation:

"Isn’t Xu Xinyao still in the inner courtyard? What are you anxious about, big sis?"

"..." Lou Ji.

Silently all the way to the inner courtyard entrance, Xu Yuan used the soul key to push open the gate, leading Big Ice Lump across the threshold, then suddenly turned back to Lou Ji:

"Oh, and sis, remember to send over that gathered intelligence later."

After that,

"Bang!"

The courtyard door closed, shaking off a layer of accumulated snow.

"..." Lou Ji.