Chapter 47: Interwoven Tenderness

Lin Fan gently closed Bai Youyou's door, stepped into the hallway, and then exhaled a deep breath.

His mind was in chaos; spanning several thousand years from the distant pre-Gregorian era to bring Bai Youyou to the present—just thinking about it felt absurd.

He shook his head, trying to untangle the mess in his mind, only to find that it felt like he was having an absurd dream.

Just as Lin Fan frowned in confusion, Xiao Du's smug voice sounded in his ear:

"What's unreliable about it? With the effort I spent creating the world-breaking pendant, combined with the supreme immortal power of the Body Integration Stage, what's spanning a few thousand years?

You have to know, the Tianji Pavilion's Heavenly Mechanism Array sent you back a hundred lifetimes in one go, which is at least tens of thousands of years in between!"

"Tens of thousands of years?" Lin Fan touched his feverish head, his eyes widening.

"You didn't say the world-breaking pendant was used like that! I finally managed to save Youyou, only to find out she Transmigrated from a past world!

A perfectly fine Body Integration Stage expert has now turned into a little girl at the Golden Core Stage. How do you expect me to explain this to Sect Master Qi Meng and the others?"

Xiao Du said somewhat sheepishly: "Well, you also have to consider who she actually belongs to.

After all, being controlled by Mirror Venerable, no matter how strong her power is, it's of no help to us. On the contrary, it's a threat to us."

"Fine, I guess I'll just have to take it one step at a time for now."

Lin Fan arrived in front of Lin Chen's door and knocked gently. From inside came a familiar, sweet voice: "Who is it?"

The door was pushed open, and Lin Chen saw Lin Fan standing at the doorway, his face pale, with a deep sense of exhaustion between his brows.

"What's wrong? Were you drained dry by Bai Youyou? I knew it, that crazy woman has nothing but those kinds of things on her mind, and you still insisted on going to see her!"

Lin Fan was both annoyed and amused. He neither denied nor admitted it, just walked into the room somewhat shakily.

Lin Chen quickly supported Lin Fan and gently helped him to the bed.

"Sit down quickly," Lin Chen muttered, quickly pulling out a cup of hot milk tea and handing it to Lin Fan. "Drink this, it'll help you recover."

Lin Fan took the milk tea and looked up at Lin Chen: "How did you know I needed milk tea? Are you showing me mercy?"

Lin Chen smiled lightly, her eyes curving into crescent moons: "Who told you to be so busy every day? Of course you need to recover properly."

As she spoke, she gently massaged Lin Fan's shoulders and asked with concern: "What about the matter with Bai Youyou? You look very tired."

Lin Fan was silent for a moment, a trace of pain and helplessness flashing in his eyes, then he told Lin Chen about Bai Youyou's situation, including her past, Mirror Venerable's control, and all the efforts he had made.

After listening, Lin Chen was silent for a few seconds, resting her head on her hand, and revealed a sorrowful expression: "So Youyou is also such a… sorrowful person."

Lin Chen sighed softly and continued, "I always thought she was so strong; I didn't realize she had her own difficulties. I really didn't expect it."

Lin Fan looked at Lin Chen, and an inexplicable warmth welled up in his heart.

"Yeah, if it weren't for her and Bai Yi, I'm afraid the one who would have disappeared from this world would be me."

Lin Chen glared at Lin Fan irritably: "Don't even get me started. Wasn't it fine when we shared a True Spirit before? You just had to give me some freedom, which almost made me cry myself to death."

"Haha, that's not it. You turned into a faceless female ghost in the dream and cried so miserably, that's why I thought about giving you freedom."

Lin Chen stared wide-eyed at Lin Fan. "Faceless female ghost, crying miserably?" As she spoke, she stretched out her tender white hand and pinched the soft flesh on Lin Fan's waist.

Lin Fan waved his hand in pain, "No, no, you have always been a quiet, sweet, well-behaved, and adorable little princess, how could you be a faceless female ghost!"

"Hmm? You still dare to say it—faceless female ghost!" Lin Chen increased the force, causing Lin Fan to howl in pain.

"Chenchen, spare me, spare me, I'm going to be pinched to death by you."

Lin Chen stopped at the right moment and withdrew her hand, but her words were merciless.

"Hmph, that was just a nightmare of mine. It would have been fine if you just knew it, but you had to say it out loud!"

"I won't say it again, I won't say it again."

"Alright, does it still hurt?"

Lin Chen gently rubbed the soft flesh on Lin Fan's waist, making Lin Fan let out a long, comfortable sigh.

"Phew, that feels so good. Chenchen, rub it some more."

Lin Chen rubbed softly for a while, then continued: "Alright, that's enough for now. You are not allowed to bully Youyou anymore in the future; she's already miserable enough."

"Okay, okay, I promise you, I won't bully her anymore."

"Alright, you rest for a bit first." Lin Chen stood up, tidied her hair, and continued: "I'm going to prepare some food for Youyou. Let me know if you're hungry."

Lin Fan nodded, gently put down the milk tea, closed his eyes, and let his exhausted body gradually relax.

After being busy in the Leshan Pavilion for a while, Lin Chen carried a brocade box and gently pushed open Bai Youyou's door.

The room was filled with a warm atmosphere. Bai Youyou was lying quietly on the bed, her delicate body seemingly trembling slightly due to a nightmare.

Lin Chen looked at her pretty face, and her eyes couldn't help but moisten.

No one understood how Bai Youyou felt at this moment better than she did.

She gently took Bai Youyou's tender white hand and placed it in her palm, feeling that delicate warmth.

Lin Chen picked up a warm towel and carefully wiped Bai Youyou's forehead. Her movements were gentle and meticulous, as if every detail was conveying her care and affection.

Bai Youyou slightly smoothed her brows and gradually relaxed, seemingly finding a moment of peace in this warm care.

She dazedly wrapped her arms around Lin Chen's slender waist, letting her wipe her forehead. That trust was almost instinctive, without a second thought.

I don't know how long it had been, but Bai Youyou finally slowly opened her eyes. Looking at Lin Chen in her arms, her eyes held a trace of confusion:

"Who are you…" Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible.

Lin Chen smiled gently and said softly: "I am Lin Fan's friend, here to take care of you."

Bai Youyou was stunned for a moment, seemingly trying to recall something. A moment later, her eyes became clear, with a look of sudden realization: "Are you Chenchen?"

"Mm. Yes, I am Chenchen." Lin Chen nodded, her tone soft and sweet.

There seemed to be a trace of gratitude and understanding in Bai Youyou's eyes: "No wonder Lin Fan said he would cherish me like he cherishes you; you are so sweet."

A faint black line flashed across Lin Chen's forehead, and she thought to herself: Great, Su Wanqing's matter had just quieted down, and now here comes Bai Youyou.

It was one thing to have things unclear before, but now it's all out in the open.

However, she didn't say it out loud, just smiled slightly and responded gently:

"That's right, from now on we are sisters, and I will cherish you well too."

Lin Chen opened the brocade box, and immediately a fragrant, steaming aroma wafted out. Inside was the Lingzhi Jade Porridge she had just made.

She gently picked up an exquisite spoon, slowly reached it into the porridge, and then elegantly scooped up a spoonful.

"Eat up, I just made this, it's really good for you right now." Lin Chen gently placed the spoon to Bai Youyou's delicate lips.

Bai Youyou looked at the spoonful of Lingzhi Jade Porridge, feeling the care and warmth, and her eyes instantly moistened.

She bit her lip gently, her heart filled with emotion, almost unable to hold back her tears. "Chenchen, you are truly so kind…"

Bai Youyou slowly opened her mouth, took the spoonful of porridge, and savored it.

That long-lost warmth and care made her almost want to cry.

After finishing breakfast, the sky had gradually brightened, and the sunlight spilled into the room through the window lattice, warm and peaceful.

Lin Chen tidied up Bai Youyou's room, ensuring everything was settled properly.

She glanced at Bai Youyou, who was resting quietly, sighed to herself, and finally let out a sigh of relief.

Immediately, she stepped out of the room and headed straight for Qimeng Courtyard.