Chapter 223: A Unique Way of Getting Along
Zhu Zhuyun was stunned for a moment, then her eyes darted around, and she planned to trick Bai Yu into revealing information, just like she had tricked Zhu Zhuqing.
Although she didn't know what Zhu Zhuqing was thinking, the fact that she could trick Bai Yu into coming here indicated one thing: her sister not only took her previous joke seriously but also agreed to it.
But this was a bit strange. Based on her sister's reaction, shouldn't she have tried every possible way to prevent them from meeting? Why did she personally set them up?
Just as her lips moved slightly, about to make up a lie, she suddenly stopped.
Because she thought of something: her sister, Zhuqing, was not on her side. If she tricked Bai Yu now, it might be exposed before dawn.
After all, she didn't know when Zhuqing would come over, and even if she didn't come tonight, wouldn't they be exposed as soon as they met tomorrow?
Teasing her sister was fine, but if she, relying on her identity as Zhuqing’s older sister, started making things up and deceiving the Spirit Hall Saint Child, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?
Even if she had the Star Luo background and wouldn't be retaliated against directly, what about her sister? Her sister was following him.
Sister causes trouble, sister bears the consequences. This couldn't be done.
Immediately, the words that were about to come out of Zhu Zhuyun's mouth suddenly changed.
"She's not here. She brought me here to book a room earlier, and then she ran off and left me here by myself. I don't know the specifics of what happened."
"However, since you're here to find Zhuqing, come in and wait. Perhaps she'll be back soon."
Zhu Zhuyun spread her hands, indicating that she knew nothing about anything! Then she stepped aside, inviting Bai Yu into the room to wait.
Bai Yu frowned deeply and followed Zhu Zhuyun into the room, scanning the surroundings. He indeed didn't find any trace of Zhuqing.
He was quite bewildered at this moment. Based on his understanding of Zhuqing, although that girl didn't object to him finding women, she wouldn't help him find women, let alone Zhu Zhuyun.
He even suspected that the letter was written by Zhu Zhuyun, with the purpose of tricking him out and then setting him up!
But that shouldn't be. He had confirmed with the guard before coming that it was indeed sent by Zhuqing. If the guard couldn't even remember people correctly, then he wouldn't be doing this mountain-guarding job.
Then Bai Yu scratched his head, sat down on a chair, and said, somewhat confused:
"You mean, she left you here and then called me over? But that's impossible. Oh, right, what did you two talk about before?"
"Forget it, let's not talk about that for now. I'll find her first."
"Water Phase, Reflecting Moon Shadow!"
As soon as Bai Yu finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the surrounding water elements condensed. A half-person-tall circular water mirror appeared before the two of them.
With Bai Yu's current strength, his perception could cover half of Spirit City. With his understanding of Zhuqing's spirit power, finding her was simply easy.
As a silver light flashed in Bai Yu's eyes, clear images appeared on the originally transparent water mirror.
Zhuqing was standing in front of the bed, making the covers. After she finished, she turned to look out the window, her expression indescribably strange.
Then she took off her outer clothes, lay down, closed her eyes, and began to sleep.
Bai Yu's mouth twitched. He waved his hand to disperse the water mirror. Good, good, this unlucky girl, she tricked him over here and then went back to sleep herself, right?
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes were wide at this moment. Bai Yu's move astonished her. She never thought such a trick existed in the world!
"Ahem, Your Highness Saint Child, was the figure in that water screen really Zhuqing?"
"How did you do that? It's amazing! With this move, Your Highness Saint Child can see anyone you want, can't you?"
Bai Yu glanced at the surprised Zhu Zhuyun, then shook his head slightly.
"It's not as powerful as you think. This move can only be used on people I'm very familiar with or people marked by my spirit power."
"If it's a stranger, they can't be found. I can only project the city in the mirror and then search little by little."
"Let's not talk about this. Let's talk about you and Zhuqing. What exactly is going on with you two? Why did she bring me here?"
Hearing Bai Yu's question, Zhu Zhuyun was a bit awkward. How was she supposed to say it? Should she say that she and Zhuqing were joking around, trying to seduce him, the Spirit Hall Saint Child, and then her sister took it seriously?
Zhu Zhuyun fell into a dilemma, her face flushed. Finally, she sighed, deciding to give up.
Just say it. Even if she didn't say it, Bai Yu would eventually ask Zhuqing and find out anyway. Then, she blurted out everything that happened when she went to Zhuqing's place to inquire about the news today.
"That's the situation. As for what happened after that, you already know."
Zhu Zhuyun slumped in the chair, her voice weak. She felt like she had completely lost face, and at the same time, she cursed Zhuqing in her heart.
If it weren't for that foolish sister, why would she tell the truth? With her personality, she would have definitely tricked Bai Yu severely today.
Bai Yu scratched the corner of his mouth, his expression strange. He had already figured out why Zhuqing tricked him here. It turned out she wanted him to save her sister, Zhu Zhuyun.
Then Bai Yu chuckled lightly, saying with a hint of amusement:
"Heh heh, you two are quite interesting. You were afraid your sister would fall into a trap, so you ran over late at night and tricked her thoroughly."
"Then Zhuqing thought you were really interested in me, so she used this opportunity to trick me over, wanting me to help you out."
"Honestly, the way you two sisters get along is quite unique!"
Hearing Bai Yu's words, Zhu Zhuyun frowned, and a look of confusion flashed in her eyes. What did he mean by asking Bai Yu to help her out? Would she be in some danger?
"Your Highness Saint Child, what did you mean by what you just said? What kind of situation would make Zhuqing feel that she needs you, the Saint Child, to intervene to protect me?"
Bai Yu picked up the teacup, played with it for a moment, and then said in a drifting tone:
"If I told you that the Star Luo Empire would be destroyed in a few years, would you believe me?"
Zhu Zhuyun's pupils contracted, then trembled violently. If anyone else had said that, she would have scoffed.
But the person in front of her was no ordinary person. He was the next leader of Spirit Hall, and even now, he was the Spirit Hall Saint Child with significant influence.
"Your Highness Saint Child, do you mean that Spirit Hall is going to attack Star Luo?"
"Heh, I'm afraid it won't be that easy, will it? All the forces on the continent are currently watching Spirit Hall. If you make a move, you will be attacked on all sides. You want to destroy Star Luo, but I'm afraid you don't have that big an appetite!"
Zhu Zhuyun's voice turned cold. Regardless, her current identity was the Star Luo Imperial Consort, so even if her own strength was lacking, she had to brace herself and confront Bai Yu.
After all, in this situation, if her tone was wrong and she was tricked, it would be a disaster for the Zhu family.