Chapter 0: 39. Good Sisters
“Um, Qingyu, are you and Song Qianyin really good sisters?”
The reason for asking this was that Qin Gou couldn’t help but think that Little Fish’s occasional cunning was usually shown when dealing with enemies. Yet, she was willing to proactively provoke the Abyss Demon God at Song Qianyin’s suggestion, so their relationship must be quite good, right?
Also, Qin Gou didn’t point it out, but just now, when the wench excitedly came to hug him, there was actually a hint of “Turn the enemy’s plan to one’s own advantage” in it. The moment she closed the distance, her invisible spiritual power arrived before her body, directly entering Qin Gou’s body at the fastest speed. After further judging that it was genuine and absolutely correct, she then hugged Old Qin’s back instead of attacking his neck.
This wench was quite cautious.
“Of course, Qianyi and I are very close. We’ve helped each other a lot. We’re inseparable, but our way of interacting is a bit special.”
As she spoke, Qingyu blinked her bright eyes and carefully examined Qin Gou from head to toe. She then said, “Your cultivation direction seems to have changed? It lacks the sharpness that would make even Qingyu feel flustered and panicked. It’s much closer to how it was back then when only Master and I accompanied each other on Arc-Moon Mountain. I wonder what you’ve experienced in these days you’ve been away?”
“Because I still have many questions, I can’t give you a complete explanation, Qingyu. As far as I understand it now, I seem to have become more ‘condensed’ compared to ordinary people…”
Soon, Qin Gou briefly explained to Qingyu, including the reason why he was currently in this Divine Bridge Sanctuary.
“So, what Qianyi said earlier, about the so-called Demon God whose tone of voice alone made one feel he was full of schemes and utterly wicked to the core, is actually you, Master!” Qingyu covered her small mouth, surprised.
“What? That little girl with flowers on her head described me like that?” Old Qin said in surprise. “But I didn’t say anything.”
“That’s probably due to a preconceived notion. Qianyi already deeply detested the Abyss Demon God because she witnessed many tragic scenes from the Mother Tree of the Daoist You Ke Clan back then. And when you appeared as him at that time, naturally everything you did was wrong.”
“Little Fish’s explanation makes sense. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have… restrained myself for nothing.” At the end, Qin Gou’s voice gradually lowered.
“Huh?”
“Cough.” Qin Gou quickly changed the subject. “Now that you know it’s not the return of the true Abyss Demon God, I assume the tense atmosphere on your end can be resolved? I already know about the message you received through that Abyss Guard. Little Fish, you were even planning to use the Sea Soul?”
“Yes, after all, that’s my biggest reliance for now.” Qingyu nodded obediently. “With no external threats, I can also properly deal with my internal affairs within the Sea Race.”
“The Sea Race? What’s been troubling you lately, Qingyu?” Qin Gou asked, puzzled.
“It’s strange to say, but recently, the rulers of many tribes in the sea region have been inexplicably attacked. According to my investigation, the attacker is the same person. Although this person deliberately changes their appearance, and their cultivation rapidly increases with each battle in a tricky manner, the magic tool they use, a white wine jar, has still exposed them. I also heard from survivors that this item is called the ‘Godplunder Altar’… Master? Why are your eyes suddenly shining like you’re about to make a fortune?”
“To harm innocent and loyal people like this, such a cruel villain is truly detestable!” Qin Gou said without hesitation.
“But why do you still have a look of hitting the jackpot on your face?”
Qin Gou said piously, “It’s only because, although it’s not yet certain who the current wielder is, my hundred thousand merits… cough, that Godplunder Altar is an old opponent of mine. Now, I have many ways to help you deal with it, Qingyu.”
“Oh?” Qingyu’s eyes lit up. Just as she was about to ask Qin Gou for advice, she suddenly frowned, her little face filled with helplessness. “Master, Qianyi’s talent has reached its limit today. My consciousness will disappear from her body soon, and I can only see you tomorrow.”
Qin Gou reached out and stroked Little Fish’s soft hair, smiling knowingly. “It’s fine. I can personally go to Dragon God Island to meet you.”
“Really?” Qingyu’s small mouth opened slightly, full of surprise.
“Of course. I was planning to see you proactively anyway. I’ve always wanted to know how Little Fish is doing, but I’ve been too busy for the past two days.” Qin Gou nodded with a smile. “Besides, the command to the Demon Lords has already been given, and Suo Yun can help me keep things in order… Moreover, that ‘Demon God’ has always been aloof. If I were to appear immediately upon being summoned now, it would seem too abnormal to the Demon Lords, wouldn’t it?”
“Master can really come to see me… I, Qing Yu, am so happy I don’t know what to say.”
“Just wait for me with peace of mind, Little Fish.” Qin Gou’s smile was warm and gentle.
“Mhm!”
For a moment, Little Fish was beaming with joy, appearing very excited. However, this time, she didn’t hug Old Qin again to release her inner ecstasy. Instead, she retreated step by step and directly dispelled the illusionary spirit art, returning to Song Qianyin’s original appearance.
“Qingyu will definitely await Master well!”
With a sweet smile on her lips, she finished speaking just as the time limit was reached. Little Fish gently closed her eyes. When she opened them again, her entire demeanor and emotions had instantly changed.
Qin Gou understood tacitly. This was clearly Song Qianyin awakening.
“Qianyi, thank you so much just now…” Qin Gou was about to thank her properly.
At this moment, there was a series of unique sounds, “Pop, pop, pop…” Little flowers bloomed one after another on Song Qianyin’s small head, colorful and delightful, forming a beautiful garland in the blink of an eye. As the saying goes, ‘A person’s face and peach blossoms are red in contrast,’ it added a touch of charm to her delicate appearance.
Immediately after, Song Qianyin’s small face flushed as she said, “Qingyu actually hugged Fellow Daoist Qin for so long, and hugged so tightly! You really thought I couldn’t see!”
“You could see?!” Qin Gou was surprised.
“Yes, but only to the extent of seeing… After all, no matter how you put it, this is still my Dao Body, Fellow Daoist Qin, why are you so surprised?”
Qin Gou touched his nose. “Cough, I thought you wouldn’t remember what happened just now, Qianyi.”
“Qingyu must have told you that, right?”
Song Qianyin’s lips curved slightly, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes. “Heh heh, I deliberately let her think that way! She always calls me silly, let’s see who’s the sillier one! My talent is convenient, isn’t it? Fellow Daoist Qin, if you want to use it again in the future, you must keep it a secret for me, and let her be foolish like this forever!”
“You, the two of you…”
Was this the ‘special way of interacting’ Little Fish mentioned?
Qin Gou chuckled with a mix of amusement and helplessness. “You truly are a pair of good sisters that are impossible to envy!”
