Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 326 - 189: The Small Shock You Su Brought to the Earthwood People

The second floor of the Ancient Moon Residence is divided into elegant pavilions, serving not only as the best dining place in the Ancient Moon Residence but also as the prime spot for viewing scenery throughout the Profound Sky Sect, as it stands against a sheer cliff.

Looking out from the second floor, one is greeted with celestial imagery, clouds swirling and hues glowing, celestial cranes flying across the sky, and spirit deer walking on air.

Many elders and stewards who have transcended mundane sustenance have their own private chambers here. Before meals, they often bring two bottles of fine wine from the Bihua Residence at the foot of the Third Elder Peak, inviting a few friends or drinking alone, pairing the drink with gourmet dishes and beautiful scenery, truly an indulgence even immortals find hard to resist.

When the three of them reached the private room, Ji Lingruo found everything fascinating. She chose a seat by the window and sat down, looking out at the view with her heart and appetite wide open.

Once seated, she eagerly grabbed a piece of pale green pastry and tried it. It melted in her mouth, sweet but not greasy, with a refreshing coolness spreading throughout her being.

Ji Lingruo’s eyes lit up, and she exclaimed:

"It’s so delicious! Senior Brother, try it!"

As she spoke, she picked up a piece of pastry and handed it to You Su, while she continued eating piece after piece, finishing her own in a few bites.

"Thank you, Junior Sister," You Su smiled and thanked her.

Ji Lingruo suddenly seemed to remember something and glanced at the silent Wangshu. She noticed the girl in the white dress was fixated on the pastries on the plate.

Ji Lingruo pursed her lips and pushed the plate towards Wangshu, as she wasn’t close enough to Wangshu to hand-feed her:

"Wangshu, you should try them too."

Wangshu hesitated and seemed about to reach out, but in the end, withdrew her hand midway, lowered her eyes, and gently shook her head.

Ji Lingruo furrowed her brows, puzzled.

Wangshu clearly looked curious and eager to try the pastries, so why did she stop?

Could it be...

Ji Lingruo glanced at Wangshu’s exquisite Jade Rabbit Mask and asked:

"Wangshu, why aren’t you eating?"

Suddenly questioned, Wangshu seemed flustered, her gaze evasive, stammering:

"I-I can’t eat."

Can’t eat?

Ji Lingruo confirmed her suspicion and said helplessly:

"Wangshu, we’re all about to be members of the same sect, and you can’t remove your mask even in front of us?"

You Su recalled that his senior sister seemed to never have removed her mask. But for him, a blind person, whether she removed it or not made no difference. His senior sister had her reasons for not removing it, and he never questioned her or wanted to make her uncomfortable, so he solemnly reminded:

"Junior Sister!"

Ji Lingruo pouted. She was very curious about the true face of this potential love rival.

Someone with such elegance and poise, why do they hide behind a mask every day?

Are they extraordinarily beautiful, or are there flaws they cannot show?

"I’m sorry, I really can’t eat it..."

Wangshu bowed her head even lower, the small flower amidst her snowy hair seemed to sense her emotions, wilting and no longer standing tall as a hairpin.

Ji Lingruo didn’t know why, but seeing the girl like this softened her heart, and she felt that the novel pastry in her hand wasn’t as fragrant anymore.

"If you can’t eat, then don’t. Why apologize? It’s not like you’ve done anything wrong."

Ji Lingruo didn’t bring up Wangshu removing her mask again. Though her tone remained somewhat firm, Wangshu sensed the kindness beneath it, which helped her regain confidence. She lifted her head and pushed the plate of pastries back towards Ji Lingruo.

You Su, using his Divine Sense, observed these small gestures, and felt pleased to see the two girls getting along better. He happily swallowed the pastry he was holding.

But before he could enjoy his happiness for long, a conflict arose once more.

"Junior Brother, have some more."

Unexpectedly, Wangshu picked up a pastry and offered it to You Su, her eyes full of anticipation.

Ji Lingruo’s pretty eyes immediately widened. She refused to eat earlier only to show off in front of her senior brother now?

"Don’t eat it!"

"Why not?" Wangshu asked, confused.

"Ask him!"

Ji Lingruo didn’t know how to explain and passed the responsibility onto You Su.

You Su had a headache, chuckling awkwardly as he took the pastry from Wangshu’s hand and quietly placed it back on the plate, saying:

"Senior Sister, Junior Sister is reminding us to eat fewer desserts before the main course, after all, we came here for dinner."

"So that’s why."

Wangshu nodded, seeming to have learned something new.

Just then, the steward who had guided them earlier knocked on the door, and upon receiving permission, entered with a delicate menu.

"Junior Brother You Su, who will be ordering?"

There was no reason to let a blind person order, nor someone who doesn’t eat, so Ji Lingruo eagerly raised her hand and said:

"I’ll do it!"

The steward knew that this demoness would be the third disciple of Lotus Sword Venerable, and didn’t dare slight Ji Lingruo, promptly handing her the menu with a smile.

Though called a menu, it could be more accurately described as an album. The splendid array of dishes depicted were drawn by spirit painters, specializing in the art of painting, appearing so lifelike they made one’s fingers twitch with hunger.

But after looking for a long while, Ji Lingruo couldn’t utter a single dish name.

Simply because the prices were too shocking. Though she was the second lady of the Snake Race, she had not been living lavishly under her sister’s upbringing.

"Your chestnut chicken costs one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones? With that money, I could buy a High-Grade Rejuvenation Elixir! Why don’t you just rob people?" Ji Lingruo angrily closed the menu.