Bai Feng turned around to explain when he heard Bai Yu Mo's question: "We saw Shui Shimei coming this way. It seems she's looking for you."

"Probably to ask about sword techniques again?" Bai Yu Mo nodded, her impression of the princess who mistook her and Bai Feng for partners was still quite good. "Brother, do you want to join us?"

Bai Feng didn’t answer right away. Instead, he smiled and asked Bai Yu Mo, "Aren't you curious about why we came to find you?"

"Is it about the clothes?" Bai Yu Mo tilted her head and asked.

"No," Bai Feng shook his head. "The sales of the recording devices that I made with my senior sister have been quite good, so she bought some fine ingredients to celebrate. Want to join us?"

"Sure!"

Bai Yu Mo nodded without hesitation. As for the matter with Shui Miao Miao, there was plenty of time to discuss it later!

Meanwhile, as Bai Feng and Bai Yu Mo chatted, Shui Miao Miao, who was hurrying towards them from a distance, noticed Bai Feng and the others outside. A look of confusion crossed her face—was there something her senior sister needed to handle?

If I had known, I wouldn’t have wasted so much time reading.

With that thought, she quickened her pace and hurried to Bai Yu Mo's door.

"Senior Sister, Bai Shixiong..."

Shui Miao Miao smiled as she waved at Bai Yu Mo and Bai Feng, then her gaze fell on Yu Yao, her expression turning puzzled.

Whose child is this little girl?

So impressive! Even such a small girl has reached the Golden Core stage. No wonder it's the Tianjian Sect!

She smiled and complimented, "Which elder's child is this? She's so adorable!"

Bai Feng: "..."

You’re quite bold!

Even without looking, he could imagine the 'kind' expression on Yu Yao's face.

Since he had a decent impression of Shui Miao Miao, he didn’t want to watch her dig her own grave. So, he cleared his throat and explained, "Shui Shimei, you’ve got it wrong. This is Senior Sister Yu Yao."

"Oh, is... huh?"

Shui Miao Miao was instantly stunned.

Senior... Sister?

She looked at Bai Feng, her voice trembling slightly as if seeking help. "Did she join the Tianjian Sect when she was very young?"

"No, she just..." Bai Feng searched his mind for the right words, "is simply a bit petite."

"Hello, Shui Shimei!"

Yu Yao also greeted Shui Miao Miao, smiling and emphasizing the word 'Shimei.'

Shui Miao Miao's expression went blank, as if the whole world had plunged into darkness.

How did I mess this up again!

She was on the verge of tears, forcing a strained smile as she apologized to Yu Yao, "Senior Sister, I'm so sorry! Please forgive me, I can do anything!"

"Oh? Anything?" Yu Yao looked at Shui Miao Miao, her eyes glinting with mischief.

"Y-yes..."

Shui Miao Miao lowered her head, trembling slightly.

What does Senior Sister mean by that? Does she have some strange hobby that involves me...

No, no, this is the Tianjian Sect. Senior Sister must be a good person. I shouldn’t let my wild imagination run away with me!

"Well... nice figure!" Yu Yao reached out and pinched her arm. "Your skin is quite smooth!"

"Eww!!!"

Shui Miao Miao's face turned pale with fear. Does this Senior Sister really have such a hobby?

No, I have to find a way to get out of here!

"Senior... Senior Sister, please don’t!"

She shrank back, hugging her arms and inching away.

"Senior Sister, you’re not thinking of having Shui Shimei help you try on clothes, are you?"

Bai Feng immediately saw through Yu Yao's intentions.

"I can't help it; you and Yu Mo are both busy!" Yu Yao said with a hint of helplessness on her face. "I can’t just let the new clothes I made sit around collecting dust, can I?"

"Wait, try on clothes?"

Shui Miao Miao froze. Wasn’t that what she was being asked to do?

Wait, does that mean she plans to trick me into wearing those kinds of clothes and then slowly...

She quickly slapped her face—stop thinking like that! Senior Sister can’t possibly be that kind of person!

She looks small, so the clothes she makes must be cute!

"What do you think, Shui Shimei? Want to help me try on some clothes?" Yu Yao asked with a smile.

"Sure, no problem!" Shui Miao Miao nodded eagerly. "Senior Sister, you can call on me anytime. I’m always available!"

"By the way!" She suddenly remembered something, quickly took out a recording device from her storage bag, and as an apology, handed her own recording device to Yu Yao. "I saw this in Xuan Guang City and thought it was interesting, so I bought a few more. I hope you don’t mind..."

Bai Feng took the recording device with a strange expression. He looked down at Yu Yao, who was also looking at him with a peculiar expression.

Seeing their odd expressions, Shui Miao Miao felt a bit nervous and asked, "Um... you don’t like it?"

"No... how should I put it?" Bai Feng shook his head, pointing at Yu Yao. "Senior Sister Yu Yao is from the Yu family."

"Ah?"

Shui Miao Miao looked puzzled. What’s wrong with the Yu family?

Bai Feng continued, "Yu Linglong runs the auction house they own."

"Eh?"

Shui Miao Miao's face showed surprise. She had certainly heard of Yu Linglong, the largest auction house in the Northern Region.

It just goes to show that the Tianjian Sect is impressive; even a random disciple has a significant background.

Seeing that Shui Miao Miao seemed to still be processing this, Bai Feng explained further, "Also, the Yu Linglong store in Xuan Guang City is under Senior Sister's name, the very store where you bought the recording device."

"Oh... huh?"

This time, Shui Miao Miao finally understood. She looked down at Yu Yao, then at the recording device in Yu Yao's hand, her expression dazed. "So, the recording device is sold by you, Senior Sister?"

"Yes." Yu Yao nodded, reaching out to return the recording device to Shui Miao Miao. "If you like it, I can give you a few better ones."

"…Thank you, Senior Sister."

Shui Miao Miao stared at the recording device in her hand, feeling both confused and a bit sad. It seemed her carefully prepared gift couldn’t be given after all...

After Bai Feng and Yu Yao had their fun teasing Shui Miao Miao, Bai Yu Mo finally spoke up, asking her, "Shui Shimei, is there something you wanted to talk to me about?"

"I..." Shui Miao Miao's face was a bit downcast. "I just wanted to thank you for your help during this time..."

"No need for that. It’s what I should do." Bai Yu Mo glanced at the recording device in her hand. Considering Shui Miao Miao's feelings, she didn’t return it. "I’ll accept it this time, but don’t send gifts next time."

"Okay..."

Shui Miao Miao nodded, her heart heavy with gloom.

---

"I really didn’t misunderstand Senior Sister, did I?"

Shui Miao Miao's expression was a bit dazed as she looked down at her outfit—a light blue qipao adorned with faint blue floral patterns, the slits on the sides slightly high, hinting at the white stockings covering her thighs.

If it were just the dress, there wouldn’t be a problem; it even looked quite nice. But...

Shui Miao Miao remembered clearly that she had seen this dress in that confiscated book on Spring and Autumn.

She was now panicking, completely unable to understand why her Senior Sister would have such a dress.

She couldn’t even begin to imagine what would happen to her next!

"Shui Shimei, are you ready with the clothes?"

At that moment, Yu Yao's voice came from outside. Shui Miao Miao jolted, quickly looking around, but there was nowhere to hide.

"I'm coming in!"

With that, Yu Yao pushed the door open and entered. She surveyed Shui Miao Miao, whose face was slightly flushed and whose eyes were darting around, then nodded in satisfaction. "This looks quite good!"