Chapter 48: Ye Ruyan's Little Thoughts

Mom, I've remembered! From now on, no matter what I want to do, I will definitely let you know in advance,

I will never let you worry about me again!

Ye Xiuxiu hugged Bai Qingxia tightly, speaking in a coquettish manner.

Bai Qingxia smiled and nodded,

Gently picking up a soft wool towel,

She gently wrapped Ye Xiuxiu's small body completely.

She meticulously wiped every trace of water from her daughter's body,

as if handling a priceless treasure, with utmost care.

With Bai Qingxia's gentle movements,

Ye Xiuxiu felt a warm current of heat wash over her,

The body, slightly damp from the bath, gradually became dry and comfortable.

Soon,

Ye Xiuxiu's skin returned to its former smooth delicacy, exuding a faint fragrance.

Bai Qingxia lightly waved her hand,

A spotless white dress, as if alive, floated over,

and settled perfectly onto Ye Xiuxiu.

The little dress was exquisite and adorable,

embroidered with a few pink flowers that complemented Ye Xiuxiu's rosy cheeks, making her look especially charming and lovely.

"Mom, come look! This is the little kitten I just ran into downstairs."

Ye Xiuxiu happily picked up the Jinhua cat,

and presented it to her mother like a treasure.

The Jinhua cat's fur was bright golden all over,

like scattered gold under sunlight, dazzling and eye‑catching.

Surprisingly,

although it had not been carefully wiped down like Ye Xiuxiu,

its coat remained dry and clean,

with not a single drop of water on it.

Bai Qingxia, intrigued, extended a finger and gently stroked the Jinhua cat's soft golden fur, a hint of indulgent smile on her face:

"Mm, what a pretty and well‑behaved cat."

Li Dongxia, standing nearby, couldn't help but move closer out of curiosity,

her eyes fixed on the legendary Jinhua cat before her.

Although they had long known that Jinhua cats lived beneath the Jinhua Spring,

seeing one with their own eyes was a first, naturally filling them with wonder.

Had it not been for Ye Xiuxiu's sake,

even Ye Qingping, whose cultivation had reached the Body Integration Stage,

when he scanned the Jinhua cat with his powerful divine sense,

he would probably not notice anything unusual.

It would feel as if he were merely scanning ordinary Jinhua Spring water.

That is the Jinhua cat's unique trait.

At this moment, Ye Ruyan's gaze was drawn to it like a magnet,

locking firmly onto the Jinhua cat,

not shifting even for an instant.

Her beautiful eyes shifted as she spoke softly,

"Sister, may I hold this cute little kitten?"

Upon hearing her sister's request,

Ye Xiuxiu agreed without hesitation,

"Of course!"

Saying this, she carefully picked up the Jinhua cat,

and gently placed it into Ye Ruyan's warm embrace.

Ye Ruyan softly felt the Jinhua cat's faint yet steady heartbeat, while continuously stroking its silky‑smooth fur.

At this moment,

she thought of the Jinhua cat's greatest habit,

the Jinhua cat loves to eat Jinhua peaches most,

but it cannot come into contact with the Jinhua tree,

so it stays year‑round in the Jinhua Spring.

A sly idea quietly sprouted in her mind.

She silently mused: "The Jinhua cat's favorite food is the Jinhua peach."

"If I can successfully tempt this little creature with delicious Jinhua peaches, then no matter what Ye Xiuxiu says later,

this Jinhua cat will surely grow closer to me."

"I'll then bring up the idea of wanting the Jinhua cat."

When the time comes, this spirit beast will be mine.

Thinking of this, Ye Ruyan's mouth corners slightly rose, drawing a barely perceptible smile.

Ye Ruyan's big, watery eyes first looked toward Li Dongxia,

then turned toward Bai Qingsia.

I suddenly really want to eat Jinhua peaches!

Li Dongxia, upon hearing, replied without hesitation:

Good, my good granddaughter, our family never lacks this.

As long as you want to eat, just speak up.

Wait, Grandma will now take you to pick some fresh Jinhua peaches for you to try.

Saying this, she prepared to set off,

I want to go pick them myself.

Li Dongxia directly agreed, 'Okay, I'll listen to you.'

At this moment, Ye Ruyan turned her head,

her gaze fell on Ye Xiuxiu, speaking with a pleading tone:

Sister, look at this adorable little cat,

I really like it,

I truly want to hold it a bit longer, may I?

After I come back,

I will immediately return it to your hands.

Ye Xiuxiu looked at her sister's eyes full of anticipation,

gently nodding and smiling as she replied:

Of course, little sister, go ahead and play with the little cat to your heart's content.

Who would stop a younger sister who wants to hug a cat?

Li Dongxia then took Ye Ruyan's little hand, preparing to head toward the Jinhua Peach Grove.

Bai Qingsia gently held Ye Xiuxiu in her arms,

and softly said to her:

Xiuxiu, Mom will first take you to find your dad and them.

We can't keep them waiting too long, or they'll get worried.

Your dad, on the surface says you're definitely fine,

but Mom knows deep down he's just putting on a calm front to comfort us.

In reality, he's worried sick about you.

If he weren't afraid that acting rashly would disturb you,

he would have long rushed into the spring to find you.

Ye Xiuxiu obediently replied:

Hmm, okay Mom, let's go quickly.

Don't let Dad worry too much.

Thus, the two groups parted,

one group headed toward the Jinhua Peach Grove ahead,

the other group proceeded toward the direction of the rear garden.

In the rear garden,

sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows,

a gentle breeze brushed the flowers and green leaves, bringing waves of fresh fragrance.

At this moment, Ye Qingping sat leisurely on a stone bench,

together with Ye Songzhi and the other Ye family members from the Ye Family Ancestral Land, they sat in a circle,

chatting relaxedly and happily.

Although it seemed like ordinary chatter on the surface,

but many of the topics they discussed were actually closely related to cultivation.

Ye Qingping, relying on his profound inner strength and mastery of the Ye family's ancestral cultivation method,

has accumulated rich experience along the way.

The occasional offhand remarks he makes,

are like a sweet dew for Ye Songzhi and the others,

often giving them great inspiration and help.

We can only rest and wait for now.

Bai Qingsia gently held Ye Xiuxiu and said.

Only seeing her face wearing a gentle smile,

her gaze fell upon Ye Qingping's face.

Hmm, okay.

Ye Xiuxiu obediently nodded and replied.

She and Bai Qingsia sat quietly together there,

patiently waiting.

(End of chapter)