Chapter 102: Forget It, Let’s Just Go Take a Look

Bai Yunqi glanced at his two younger brothers, who were now fully awake. He pointed toward the door and lowered his voice. “Wanna go take a look?”

Don’t question why cultivators are so nosy.

Without curiosity, who would be dumb enough to throw themselves into secret realms?

Bai Yun’an muttered, “Not going. I’m going back to sleep.”

Forget those Favorability Points. Not worth it!

Let that little thing do whatever she wants! Hua Ni’er already flaunted herself right in front of them—what’s wrong with giving her a little push?

Bai Yunxing was just about to say he wasn’t going either when his eldest brother grabbed him by the arm.

“Come on, come on.”

And just like that, the eldest and second brothers snuck out together.

The third brother, still lying in bed: …

Wait, they actually left?

Forget it. Might as well go see what’s going on too.

…

“Juanjuan…”

A hushed voice came from the side room as the door creaked open.

Juanjuan, who had been sitting alone in the courtyard lost in thought, turned her head and saw her eldest brother dragging the second brother out with him.

Big Brother looked cheerful, full of energy.

Second Brother, as always, looked calm and composed—clearly dragged along against his will.

“Juanjuan, what were you trying to do just now?”

“Sneaking around like a thief!”

“Your brother saw everything.”

Bai Yunqi wasted no time exposing the little one’s secret, jabbing straight at her conscience three times in a row.

Juanjuan: …

Sometimes, she really didn’t want to deal with her big brother—like right now.

Bai Yunxing blinked. “Big Brother, with that attitude, you’re never getting a wife.”

Bai Yunqi, single for a thousand years: …

“What kind of talk is that?! Why wouldn’t I get a wife? Of course I will!”

Bai Yunxing: …

With that personality? Yeah, good luck.

“If even Dad could get a wife, why couldn’t I?!”

A brief silence fell over the courtyard.

The side room door opened again.

Juanjuan took half a step back in shock when she saw who came out.

Seeing his sister’s reaction, Bai Yunqi’s heart skipped a beat. He immediately turned to look at the door.

【No way, no way! Don’t tell me I’m that unlucky! Dad was sleeping like a rock just now—he’s awake already?!】

Juanjuan: …

If it were Dad, she wouldn’t have reacted so strongly. She could’ve just watched him beat up Big Brother.

But the problem was… the one who came out was—

Third Brother!

Bai Yun’an stepped out with his soft, innocent-looking face, yawning as he strolled into the courtyard.

His little hands were tucked into his sleeves as he looked at the three siblings, each reacting differently.

Well, no sister in sight.

“What are you all doing?” Bai Yun’an asked.

Bai Yunqi, clearly in a bad mood, replied with a blank face. “Standing.”

Bai Yun’an shot his big brother a glance, full of disdain, and silently reminded himself not to stoop to the level of an idiotic eight-year-old.

Don’t lose your dignity.

But then he saw Goudan acting all smug and self-important.

Bai Yun’an: 【Can I throw a sack over this guy and beat him up tonight?】

Juanjuan: !

No! Absolutely not!

Big Brother isn’t just anyone—he’s strong too!

If Third Brother really went after him, they’d end up exposing each other’s secrets.

Big Brother always said he had to keep his powers hidden.

Third Brother was also hiding his ability to conjure useful things out of nowhere. That couldn’t be exposed either.

“Th-Third Brother…”

In order to protect both of her brothers and maintain peace in the household, Juanjuan stepped forward.

“Hmm?”

Bai Yun’an glanced at his little sister, raising his chin and putting on a haughty air. “What is it?”

【Didn’t she say she wasn’t going to talk to me? Hah! And now she’s here to apologize!】

Juanjuan took a deep breath, as if making a monumental decision, and walked up to him.

She reached out and tugged on his sleeve. “Can we talk over there?”

Bai Yun’an nodded, agreeing without hesitation.

Look at the little thing, all pitiful and pleading. Fine, he’d graciously accept.

【She wants to pull me aside—must be too embarrassed to apologize in front of the others.】

【I get it. Kids are like that. Since she’s already about to apologize, I’ll reluctantly accept.】

A trace of awkwardness appeared on Juanjuan’s face.

Honestly…

Being able to hear her parents’ and brothers’ inner thoughts was sometimes just plain awkward and helpless.

Juanjuan led Third Brother to a corner of the courtyard.

Then, under Bai Yun’an’s watchful gaze, she squatted down, placed her little hands neatly on her knees, and looked up at him.

Bai Yun’an: ?

Juanjuan: ?

Forget it. Third Brother probably didn’t know that squatting down was the safest way for kids to share secrets.

Juanjuan waved him over. “Squat down.”

Bai Yun’an didn’t get it, but he respected his little pet—who was about to apologize.

So he squatted down as instructed, lifting his chin slightly. “Go ahead.”

Juanjuan: “Third Brother…”

Bai Yun’an’s lips curled. 【Go on, I’m ready to accept your apology.】

Juanjuan: “You shouldn’t have pushed Hua Ni’er today.”

Bai Yun’an’s good mood instantly vanished.

He let out a cold snort, glaring at the little one who looked nervous but still dared to say it.

Unhappy, he turned to leave.

“You pushed Hua Ni’er, and that led to a fight. Fighting means blood.”

“You don’t have to fight her. Just ignore her and she’ll get mad on her own…”

The little one’s voice was anxious and a bit embarrassed.

Bai Yun’an froze mid-step.

【So… this little thing is actually worried I’ll get hurt fighting?】

Juanjuan felt a bit shy after saying that.

But her mother had helped her figure it out earlier. That was the real reason she’d been upset—because Third Brother had gotten hurt just to stir up trouble and win her favor.

【She’s actually worried about me? She cares that much?】

Bai Yun’an had to admit, that felt even better than an apology.

【System, check Favorability Points!】

Seeing the number 55 pop up on the system, Bai Yun’an instantly brightened.

Juanjuan: ?

The Favorability Points increased?

So saying it out loud really does make Third Brother understand, and that’s what makes the points go up?

But she hadn’t said anything like that before, and the points still increased…

Why did they go up then?

“Juanjuan!”

It was Third Brother’s voice.

Juanjuan stopped overthinking. She couldn’t figure it out anyway. She shook her little head and looked at him as he came back and squatted beside her again.

Bai Yun’an truly hadn’t expected this little one to care about him.

It felt like raising a puppy that suddenly started protecting its owner. Even though he didn’t really need protecting, it still made him happy.

He reached out and patted Juanjuan’s head.

“Third Brother just wanted to stand up for you. But trust me, I won’t get hurt that easily!”

Juanjuan didn’t say anything. She just stared at Bai Yun’an’s injured, bleeding hand.

“Ah, it’s just a scratch! Look, it’s already healing!”

Bai Yun’an held out his injured hand. The wound had already scabbed over and didn’t look too serious.