Early the next morning, Zhao Chen'an got up very early. In the Hun Tian Palace, he seemed to be wandering around aimlessly, but in fact, he was looking for clues about Yi Bowen's murder.
Before he knew it, he had walked to a small courtyard. Zhao Chen'an looked into the yard. There was a pear tree in the middle, with a swing hanging on it. This should be the courtyard of a young lady.
As a man, Zhao Chen'an was about to leave when his hand was suddenly grabbed from behind.
Zhao Chen'an was startled. He was about to use his spiritual power to push the person away when he met a pair of clear eyes.
"Are... are you here to play with me?" The voice was soft and childish, belonging to someone with an intelligence beyond their age.
The girl was about 1.5 meters tall, just reaching Zhao Chen'an's chest. She was petite and adorable.
It's a pity she's a fool, Zhao Chen'an sighed.
At the same time, two voices sounded simultaneously.
The girl dragged out her words. "Big sister~ Are you here to play with Simiao?"
Qin Beixuan said from not far away. "Zhao Chen'an, what are you doing here?"
Zhao Chen'an was once again caught in an embarrassing situation by Qin Beixuan.
He glanced at Yi Simiao and then at Qin Beixuan, and stiffly explained. "Senior brother... It's not what you think."
Qin Beixuan's gaze drifted from Yi Simiao to Zhao Chen'an, looking as if he understood everything. "Senior brother understands."
"..." Zhao Chen'an gently removed the little hand holding his and pointed at his protruding Adam's apple. "Kid, look carefully. I'm a brother, not a sister."
Yi Simiao blinked her eyes and smiled foolishly. "I've never seen a brother more beautiful than my father."
"Your father?" In Zhao Chen'an's mind, the image of Yi Huachi's big belly flashed. He really couldn't see what was good - looking about him.
Qin Beixuan had already walked up to Zhao Chen'an and put his arm around his shoulder. "She's Yi Bowen's daughter."
Zhao Chen'an was stunned for a moment at the arm on his shoulder but quickly regained his composure.
"How do you know?" Zhao Chen'an asked.
Qin Beixuan replied. "Back then, Yi Bowen was as popular among women in the cultivation world as our master."
Zhao Chen'an sighed. "I didn't expect that Yi Bowen's daughter would be a fool."
"Indeed..." Before Qin Beixuan could finish, Yi Simiao interrupted. "You... Do you know my father? My father... Dad... He... Ah!!!"
Suddenly, Yi Simiao hugged her head and let out a scream. Tears streamed down her face, and she looked extremely painful.
Qin Beixuan immediately pressed the acupoints on Yi Simiao's body and glanced at Zhao Chen'an.
Zhao Chen'an took two steps back and explained. "This has nothing to do with me. I didn't hit her..."
"I know," Qin Beixuan said calmly. "It seems that she was stimulated by something."
The words "I know" were so certain without a trace of doubt. Zhao Chen'an smiled contentedly.
Seeing Zhao Chen'an grinning foolishly, Qin Beixuan asked. "What are you smiling at?"
Zhao Chen'an was always joking. "Senior brother is so good - looking. Just looking at you makes me feel much better. Naturally, I can't help smiling."
"..."
Qin Beixuan's ears turned red again. He turned his head and said to Zhao Chen'an. "Shameless."
"Senior brother, someone's coming."
Just now, because Yi Simiao's scream was so loud, the maids and the old woman who took care of her in the yard rushed out.
The old woman hugged Yi Simiao and comforted her. "It's okay, miss. It's okay..." After Yi Simiao calmed down, she said to the maids beside her. "Quickly help the miss back to the room to rest."
"Hey! Old lady," Zhao Chen'an quickly asked. "What's wrong with your miss?"
"It's nothing. It's just that the miss's father, the former palace master, passed away. The miss misses her father so much that she can't bear the blow," the old woman explained.
Qin Beixuan frowned and asked. "Was your miss born stupid?"
This question seemed to hit a sore spot for the old woman. She immediately got angry and drove them away. "Get out! Our miss can't see strangers, and we can't entertain you two immortal masters. Please leave."
"Hey!" Before Zhao Chen'an could ask anything else, the old woman closed the courtyard gate with a loud "bang!"
Zhao Chen'an complained. "What a strange old woman. Her miss was just pulling me and randomly claiming kinship. How can she not see strangers..."
Suddenly, a person flashed through Zhao Chen'an's mind - Yi Bowen!
Zhao Chen'an immediately turned to look at Qin Beixuan, but their eyes met. He paused for a moment and then said. "Senior brother, Yi Bowen! Yi Simiao got so emotional just because of Yi Bowen!"
When Zhao Chen'an turned around suddenly, Qin Beixuan had no time to dodge. The distance between them suddenly became much closer. They could feel each other's warm and itchy breath on their faces.
"..."
Qin Beixuan's eyelashes fluttered slightly. He quickly distanced himself from Zhao Chen'an.
"Cough... It was really because of Yi Bowen," Qin Beixuan paused. "I've also guessed this."
Zhao Chen'an also coughed. He was being naughty again. He hooked Qin Beixuan's chin and said seductively. "Why are you avoiding me, senior brother?"
Qin Beixuan's ears suddenly turned red. He averted his eyes and covered Zhao Chen'an's eyes with his hand. "I, He Yu should be awake. I'll go back and check on him."
Zhao Chen'an's eyes were too alluring. Those captivating peach - blossom eyes, full of smiles, stared at Qin Beixuan. He really couldn't resist such a Zhao Chen'an!
Finally, Qin Beixuan fled in a hurry.
Zhao Chen'an watched Qin Beixuan's back and said sourly. "Idiot, you really left?"
It seemed that there was only Zhu Heyu in his eyes and heart.
Zhao Chen'an lowered his head sadly.
"Host, you..."
Zhao Chen'an gave a soft laugh and shook his head slightly. "I'm fine. Zhu Heyu is the reincarnation of a phoenix. It's natural for our master and senior brother to dote on him. After he survives the phoenix thunder tribulation when he comes of age, he will be a real phoenix. I'm just an ordinary cultivator. I can't compare with him in anything."
"Host, don't be sad."
Zhao Chen'an smiled helplessly. "There's nothing to be sad about. After all these years, I should have gotten used to it. Let's go. Let's go back and have breakfast."
Zhao Chen'an patted the dust off his body and mumbled. "Black clothes are not very dirt - resistant. There's already dust on them in less than a day."
"Host, what kind of clothes do you like?"
Zhao Chen'an blurted out. "Red."
As soon as he said it, he was stunned because he had never worn red robes, let alone liked them. He had no idea what he would look like in them.
"I... I just said it casually. Maybe I won't look good in them."
So Zhao Chen'an brushed off the topic about clothes, and the system didn't mention it again.
During breakfast, the three of them ate at the same table. All the dishes were basically placed around Zhu Heyu, and Zhao Chen'an could hardly reach any food throughout the meal.
Zhao Chen'an casually took a couple of sips of soup and then got up. "I'm full. I'll go out to get some fresh air. You guys eat."
Qin Beixuan watched Zhao Chen'an's back as he left. Suddenly, he felt a strange mix of emotions in his heart. He and Zhao Chen'an had hardly had any interaction before, and their relationship had only improved recently.
Could it be that strange memory again? But the boy in the memory was wearing red clothes, and Zhao Chen'an never wore red.
Maybe it was just his imagination.
Qin Beixuan thought like this.
"Senior brother, what are you looking at?" Zhu Heyu reached out and tugged on Qin Beixuan's sleeve.
Qin Beixuan shook his head. "It's nothing. You eat. I'll go out for a while."
"Hey, senior brother, you..." You haven't eaten yet.
Before Zhu Heyu could finish, Qin Beixuan had already left without caring about him.
Zhu Heyu bit his lip, and his eyes were misty.
Qin Beixuan had never treated him like this before. He didn't know when it started, but Qin Beixuan wasn't as good to him as he used to be.
Did senior brother change, or was he just being too sensitive?