"?"

This inexplicable question made Liu Zixiao pause for a moment.

Why suddenly mention Leng Ruyu?

But since Qin Yu brought it up, there must be a reason.

Actually, Liu Zixiao was also quite puzzled about the matter with Leng Ruyu.

At first, she suspected whether Leng Ruyu was being coerced, but now it’s been over two years, and the black qi in Leng Ruyu’s body, no matter how deeply entrenched, should have been completely eradicated.

Why is she still staying at Cyan Mountain Sect?!

Moreover, with Leng Ruyu’s personality, she doesn’t seem like someone who would bear humiliation silently.

Unless...

There’s something keeping her from leaving.

Liu Zixiao looked at Qin Yu, seemingly seeking an answer.

"Master, I’ll sleep first."

Qin Yu chuckled without explaining, and then went straight to sleep.

Liu Zixiao almost threw this guy off the Flying Ship.

Headless, tailless, inexplicable!

Yet, it piqued her curiosity.

After several hesitations, she ultimately didn’t ask.

She hadn’t been to the Saintess Cave Mansion herself, but her good sister had been there many times.

Maybe she could ask Su Xihe about it.

Given her relationship with Su Xihe, surely she wouldn’t keep things from her?

It was late at night.

Liu Zixiao walked out of the cabin, stood at the bow of the ship, flipped her hand, and took out the Sound Transmission Stone.

"What are you doing?"

Over there came the sound of the Sect Leader’s voice. Initially a bit worried, but upon realizing all was calm, she teased, "Zixiao, are you getting along well with Qin Yu?"

At the mention of this, Liu Zixiao got angry.

It was obvious that her good sister was plotting against her.

They both fully understood Qin Yu’s temperament and interests; it was almost impossible for nothing to happen when two single people shared such a small space for an extended period of time, right?

This was just the first day, and that ungrateful apprentice dared to lay hands on her, his master.

The days ahead are still long.

"Su Xihe, one day you’ll regret this!"

Liu Zixiao gritted her teeth and said.

Is this how you scheme against your good sister?!

If something did happen, she certainly wouldn’t let her good sister get away with it.

"Zixiao, how are you speaking to the Sect Leader?"

On the other end, the Sect Leader pretended to put on an authoritative air, but in the words that followed, she couldn’t hide a trace of excitement, "Could it be, did Qin Yu... do something to you?"

Hearing this, Liu Zixiao’s lips curled into a slight cold smile, "Ha, you seem like you can’t wait for him to do something to me!"

"What are you saying? You and I are like sisters, as close as family. If he dares to do anything excessive to you, I certainly won’t let him off lightly!"

The Sect Leader promised convincingly.

Liu Zixiao just sneered.

So much for not letting him off lightly, you told me to satisfy all his requests before leaving!

Let it be.

However, mainly she felt a little... scared.

Or perhaps fearful.

After all, that ungrateful apprentice is too terrifying.

For some unknown reason, goosebumps suddenly appeared on Liu Zixiao’s arm.

Forget it!

No more tests!

Thinking of the main issue, she asked, "Sect Leader, do you know why Leng Ruyu has been staying here for so long?"

Although she knew Qin Yu must have a reason for mentioning this.

She even had a vague, immature speculation in her heart, but she was just unwilling to believe it.

"Why are you asking this?"

The Sect Leader quickly realized something.

Surely Qin Yu told something to her good sister.

Hmm!

Indeed, the fox’s tail is showing.

Although Qin Yu never formally acknowledged Liu Zixiao as a master, they actually had a master-disciple relationship by name!

"Alright, Su Xihe, now you don’t tell me everything!"

Liu Zixiao’s voice was gentle.

After all, feelings have faded!

"Are you sure you want to know?"

The Sect Leader actually never intended to keep it from her, and after all, such matters couldn’t be hidden forever.

"Tell me!"

Liu Zixiao was very certain; wasn’t it simply why Leng Ruyu stayed at Cyan Mountain Sect?

What’s so unspeakable about that?

However, after a brief silence from the Sect Leader, she said, "Swear by the Heavenly Dao that you won’t disclose what I’m about to say!"

It’s not that she didn’t trust Liu Zixiao, but the matter was too crucial; if it got out, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Being cautious was always correct.

"I’m just a Golden Core, what use is swearing?"

Liu Zixiao was puzzled, but the Sect Leader was persistent, so she swore.

"Now can you tell me?"

Under her urging, the Sect Leader finally spoke slowly, "I don’t know the real reason, but Leng Ruyu has become... Dao Bone!"

Her words were light, as if she was talking about something ordinary.

But in Liu Zixiao’s ears, it was like a thunderclap, rendering her speechless for a time. After a while, she asked confirmingly, "Xihe, are you speaking of Leng Ruyu and not Xiyue?"

Su Xiyue was one thing, but now another Leng Ruyu emerges?!

That’s Dao Bone!

"Otherwise, what did you think Leng Ruyu stayed at my Cyan Mountain Sect for?"

Even the Sect Leader’s emotions became a bit complicated.

Dao Bone.

That’s Dao Bone!

"This..."

Liu Zixiao was a bit at a loss momentarily. Yet, soon, she recalled Su Xiyue’s strange behavior in Lin Xian City, gradually forming an unbelievable fact.

Perhaps, Su Xiyue never had any hidden root bone matter; her Dao Bone was acquired during that period in Lin Xian City.

Just like the current Leng Ruyu!

And all this began after encountering Qin Yu.

Could it be...

Liu Zixiao was still somewhat reluctant to believe, "This...how is it possible, how can Root Bone be enhanced? Could you have seen wrong?"

"The other Dao Companions of Qin Yu are also Spirit Bone now!"

The Sect Leader’s next words dealt her a heavy blow, shattering her last bit of skepticism.

Liu Zixiao opened her mouth, after a moment, she said, "You mean, Qin Yu... can enhance people’s Root Bones?"

Even she found it absurd.

But it very well could be the truth.

"Did I say that?" the Sect Leader feigned ignorance.

Something untested can’t be confirmed.

Liu Zixiao immediately understood, "Su Xihe, you’re not trying to make me a test subject, are you?!"

Alright, alright!

So that’s it.

Originally, after Qin Yu and Su Xiyue got married, the little schemes between them had gradually ceased.

This time, when heading out, Liu Zixiao didn’t think much about it, and thus got played.

Now, it’s neither about beating nor suppressing, she can only rely on the empty title of master to maintain appearances.

How long she can keep up...

Hard to say.

Depends on how bold Qin Yu is, right?

Afterward, whatever else the Sect Leader said, Liu Zixiao basically didn’t listen to it.