Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

The night was deep and serene, with the lush and exotic flowers and grasses on Bihua Peak faintly glowing, moonlight cascading onto the rooftop of Bihua Residence, creating mottled shadows that drape the entire structure in a veil of mystery.

A beautiful woman in a sandalwood red cheongsam leaned by the window, gazing at the moon; her lovely face appeared somewhat poignant under its light.

The Third Elder did not leave like the others, leaving her alone in this grand and magnificent building.

The reason was simple: she could not let go.

The idea to make her own silk stockings struck coincidentally; it was merely because Ji Lingruo gifted her two pairs of ice silkworm stockings from Qianhua Pavilion.

Upon learning that the stockings were crafted by that woman from Qianhua Pavilion, she disdainfully mocked them, saying it was a simple task, then Ji Lingruo admired her and asked if she could make more pairs.

Having just received the gift, she agreed albeit reluctantly. Gradually, her ambition grew, dreaming of opening a shop, outshining Qianhua Pavilion, and one day spreading across the Five Continents.

Yet even after conceiving this idea, she only considered it a diversion from her dull life, rather than a goal that must be achieved.

But as more effort was invested, observing the disciples’ fingers pricked by needles and their deepening dark circles, she was increasingly reluctant for this shared toil to go in vain.

However, things did not go as wished. In this world, not everything rewards effort.

Hence, she stayed here; even if Bihua Pavilion closed tomorrow morning, she would at least accompany this endeavor to the end.

The Third Elder tilted her head back and took another swig of wine, resembling a swan lifting its neck.

Suddenly, she furrowed her brows; surprisingly, she sensed someone approaching.

It was already late; disciples from the outer sect who had tasks should have descended. Who could it be visiting?

The Third Elder focused her senses slightly, faintly astonished.

The visitor was unexpected; it was You Su.

"Why is he here? To find Shi Yan? But Shi Yan is down at the mountain’s base, guarding while knocking on stones, why would he come up here for Shi Yan?"

The Third Elder was puzzled, then her eyes gleamed:

"Could he be here for a tryst with Si Han!"

She vividly recalled overhearing female disciples teasingly urging Si Han to gift You Su with herbs she grew, while Si Han’s face blushed...

After that, the Third Elder specifically reminded the female disciples of the rule: True Disciples of Bihua Peak are forbidden from romantic involvement before graduation, where graduation means growing an Immortal Elixir, not related to cultivation.

The rule was always there, under the guise that romantic entanglement affects a determined Dao heart; the truth was, the Third Elder couldn’t bear seeing her female disciples embraced by those filthy men.

At least, not under her watch.

"Scoundrel!"

The Third Elder put away her wine urn, about to stealthily follow You Su, curious about his purpose on this Bihua Peak.

Yet, You Su stalled halfway, hesitating, unable to proceed.

The Third Elder watched him briefly; he seemed neither waiting for someone nor lost...

Suddenly You Su found his way, proceeded forward.

The Third Elder snorted coldly, seeing You Su walking along the new path leading to Bihua Pavilion, recalling the sign ’Men Keep Out of Bihua Pavilion’, thus lightly tapped her toes and flew over.

"What are you here for?"

The Third Elder’s tone was unwelcoming; despite having reconsidered You Su, she maintained her usual indifferent manner towards men.

"Third Elder?" You Su hastily saluted, "I was specifically seeking the Third Elder."

"Seeking me?" The Third Elder was somewhat surprised, "Why seek me?"

"Has the Third Elder always been at Bihua Pavilion?"

The beautiful woman raised her eyebrow, oddly feeling guilty, "You haven’t answered my question yet, but instead questioned me."

"Apologies for my rudeness, but Shi Yan told me this is the way to Bihua Pavilion, so I came up, seeing the Third Elder coincidentally here, I thought you were staying here."

"It seems he didn’t tell you the rule against men nearby; I am not stationed here, only sensed a man approaching Bihua Pavilion, so I came to intervene."

"I see."

You Su smiled subtly, although he encountered Zixun on his way up; Zixun even advised him to come tomorrow, yet You Su insisted on coming up.

The Third Elder furrowed her brows, "Why are you seeking me?"

"I came to find the Third Elder concerning Bihua Pavilion."

"Bihua Pavilion?"

The Third Elder straightened her mind; Bihua Pavilion feels like a child she nurtured painstakingly, and despite its flaws compared to others, she would never let it be criticized easily.

"Did Lingruo send you?"

"My junior sister told me about Bihua Pavilion’s situation, yet she did not send me; I came voluntarily."

"Voluntarily?" The Third Elder sized up You Su, disdainfully, "You want to retrieve money for your junior sister? Go back; I’ll return Lingruo’s funds myself, no need for you to worry. I don’t lack that money; Lingruo’s willingness to fund is her sentiment, or I wouldn’t even accept it."

With that, the Third Elder turned to leave.

"Third Elder!"

You Su called out loudly to the voluptuous beauty, "I didn’t come for money, but to add more!"

The Third Elder was stopped, initially showing impatience but upon hearing was stunned on the spot, turned back to glance at the young man, seeing You Su’s determined eyes, not joking: