233: Chapter 233 It's actually Fairy Xia!

She stood there quietly, her entire being naturally exuding an icy temperament that kept people at a distance, like an ice lotus blooming atop a snow-capped mountain—cold, peerless, and beyond desecration.

It was indeed Xia Qingyue.

"It's Fairy Xia!"

"It's actually Fairy Xia! Why would she come out in person?"

"Heavens, this is the first time I've seen Fairy Xia from such a close distance... Her reputation is truly well-deserved, she's simply... simply..."

The surrounding Cultivators instantly erupted into a frenzy.

Countless burning gazes shot toward that white-clad figure all at once—some were struck by her beauty, some were filled with admiration, some were obsessed, and some felt deep awe.

The male Disciples' eyes were nearly popping out of their heads; their faces were flushed, their hearts pounded like drums, and they wished they could glue their eyes to Xia Qingyue's body.

"Fairy Xia glanced at me! She looked at me!"

"Bullshit! She was clearly looking at me!"

"Stop arguing, you two. Fairy Xia wouldn't give anyone the time of day. Stop dreaming..."

Whispers rose and fell one after another.

Xia Qingyue ignored everything around her, her gaze falling directly upon Lu Shiyin.

Then—

She moved.

With light steps and her white robes fluttering, she walked toward Lu Shiyin.

What shocked everyone even more was that this Fairy Xia, who was usually as cold as frost and never showed anyone a kind face, actually had a faint smile appearing on her face at this moment.

Although it was just a slight curve of the corners of her mouth, a smile so faint it was almost imperceptible, she had indeed—smiled!

"Heavens! Fairy Xia smiled!"

"Am I seeing things? Fairy Xia can actually smile?!"

"Who is that female Cultivator? Fairy Xia is actually smiling at her?!"

The surrounding Cultivators instantly boiled over, their eyes wide as they watched the scene in disbelief.

Unaware of the commotion, Xia Qingyue walked up to Lu Shiyin and gave a slight curtsy:

"Sister Lu, why are you here? Has something happened?"

Her voice was as cold as a spring, yet much softer than usual, carrying a hint of obvious concern.

Looking at the exquisite face before her, Lu Shiyin marveled once again in her heart—her husband was truly capable, to be able to bring such a Fairy into their home.

Pressing down her emotions, she quickly returned the salute and said gently:

"Fairy Xia, I have come this time to ask for a favor."

Hearing this, a trace of tension flickered between Xia Qingyue's brows. She took a step forward and gently took Lu Shiyin's hand:

"Sister Lu, there's no need for such formality between us. If there's anything, just say it."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the children behind Lu Shiyin, and a flash of realization crossed her eyes:

"Did something happen to the Ye Family?"

Lu Shiyin shook her head and briefly explained the situation of the Ye Family and her plans for coming to the Lingxiao Market.

After listening, Xia Qingyue clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I see." She nodded slightly, her tone much more relaxed. "I thought something major had happened; you gave me quite a scare."

Holding Lu Shiyin's hand, a shallow smile appeared on her lips:

"Don't worry, Sister Lu. Just leave this matter to me."

With that, she turned and gave a few instructions to the accompanying Lingxiao Sect Disciples.

Hearing her words, the Disciple nodded quickly and hurried away.

In less than half an hour, the Disciple returned with a handful of Restriction Tokens.

"Senior Sister Xia, it's done." The Disciple respectfully handed over the tokens. "There is a three-entry courtyard residence in the Eastern District of the Market. It has gardens in the front and back, and the Spiritual Qi is abundant, making it perfect for settling down. The residence has been prepared and is ready for move-in at any time."

Xia Qingyue took the tokens and handed them to Lu Shiyin, saying softly:

"Sister Lu, although that residence isn't very large, it's quiet and not far from the main street of the market, making it convenient for you to come and go. Settle in with the children first; if it's not enough, I'll look for another place."

Taking the tokens, a wave of warmth welled up in Lu Shiyin's heart.

"Thank you, Fairy Xia."

Xia Qingyue shook her head, her tone serious:

"Sister Lu, there's no need for thanks. This is what I should do."

As she spoke, she gently held Lu Shiyin's hand again, the smile on her lips deepening slightly:

"After all... Changge, he..."

Midway through her sentence, she suddenly paused, a faint blush appearing on her fair cheeks.

What she wanted to say was—after all, Ye Changge was also her Dao Companion.

Although nothing further had happened between them besides those few kisses.

But in her heart, guided by the resonance of their Cultivation Techniques and the memories of those intimate moments, she had long since regarded Ye Changge as the most important person in her life.

Having grown up in the Lingxiao Sect and cultivating the Ice Heart Sentiment Forgetting Art, she was ignorant of the affairs between men and women, like a blank sheet of paper.

Ye Changge was the first person to enter her heart.

To her, those instances of holding hands, hugging, and kissing were promises of a lifelong commitment.

Therefore, she felt no jealousy toward Ye Changge's wives and concubines; instead, she felt an inexplicable sense of closeness.

Especially toward Lu Shiyin.

Back then... she had accidentally stumbled upon a scene of Ye Changge and Lu Shiyin being intimate.

It was at the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain. She had gone to find Ye Changge to discuss Cultivation Techniques. As she passed the courtyard, she saw through the half-closed window lattice that Ye Changge was holding Lu Shiyin in his arms, bowing his head to kiss her lips...

She was stunned at the time, standing frozen in place, not knowing what to do.

Then, Ye Changge discovered her.

Their eyes met.

She still remembered the feeling of that moment—her cheeks burning, her heart pounding like a drum, wishing she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

Although Ye Changge later explained to her as if nothing had happened, saying it was normal between husband and wife and telling her not to worry about it.

But every time she saw Lu Shiyin, she couldn't help but recall that scene, and an unspeakable bashfulness would well up in her heart.

At this moment, as she held Lu Shiyin's hand, the memory surfaced again, and her cheeks turned even redder.

Lu Shiyin noticed the blush on Xia Qingyue's face and felt a bit puzzled, but she didn't ask.

She simply gave Xia Qingyue's hand a gentle squeeze back and said softly:

"Fairy Xia, I've troubled you this time. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will surely repay you."

Xia Qingyue shook her head. Suppressing the shame in her heart, she returned to her usual cold appearance, though a faint pink still lingered on the tips of her ears.

"Sister Lu, you're being too polite. There's no need to say such things between us."

She paused and added:

"Sister Lu, settle in first. If you need anything, send someone to the Sect to find me at any time."

The surrounding Cultivators looked at Xia Qingyue and then at Lu Shiyin, their eyes filled with suspicion and envy.

"Who on earth is that female Cultivator? Fairy Xia is actually so close to her..."

"I've never seen Fairy Xia be so pleasant to anyone; that female Cultivator's identity must be extraordinary!"

"Could she be... a relative of Fairy Xia?"

The discussions buzzed excitedly.

Behind them, several Lingxiao Sect Disciples looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion.

"Senior Sister Xia... why does she seem like a different person today?"