Maybe My Soulmate! (GL)

Chapter 180 Secrets and debts.

The day had passed quietly, and as the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky turned a soft shade of gold and purple. The long shadows stretched across the courtyard, giving the mansion a peaceful and still atmosphere. The excitement of the day was over, leaving behind a sense of calm that settled over Shanglong Peak.

Mo Yuxin found herself walking through the quiet gardens, her mind still busy with thoughts. She had just learned about her junior sisters' secret relationship, something she had never expected. The soft rustling of leaves in the night breeze made the moment feel even more peaceful.

As she sat down on a stone bench, Su Yubing approached and settled beside her with her usual graceful movements. Her eyes were drawn to the moonlit blossoms of a nearby plum tree. The two women sat together in silence for a while before Su Yubing finally spoke.

"A day full of surprises," Su Yubing said softly, her voice carrying a hint of amusement. "Our junior sisters certainly know how to keep secrets."

Mo Yuxin nodded, deep in thought. "I never would have guessed. They always seemed so quiet and reserved. To see them so openly affectionate was unexpected. That too in broad daylight!"

Su Yubing gave a small chuckle. "Maybe they just found the right moment. Or maybe they realized that some secrets are too precious to keep hidden forever."

Mo Yuxin looked up at the sky, her eyes following the silver glow of the moon. "It makes me wonder... how many other secrets might be hidden within these walls?"

Su Yubing's eyes sparkled mischievously. "Oh, I imagine quite a few," she said with a knowing smile. "Cangran is a place of strict rules and discipline, but it is also a place of deep emotions and desires."

A comfortable silence fell between them again. The only sounds were the soft rustling of the leaves and the distant chirping of crickets. Mo Yuxin let out a slow breath, allowing herself to relax in the quiet of the night.

However, even in this tranquility, something nagged at her. Or rather, someone.

She let out a slow breath. "Four hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones..."

Ah, right. Bai Xuzhen.

That little fox.

Mo Yuxin wasn't truly planning to take the money from her—not completely, at least. Bai Xuzhen was almost like a blood sister to her. She had long accepted her cunning ways, her schemes, and her bottomless desire for wealth. But that didn't mean Mo Yuxin was going to let her off easily. Not after the rumor incident.

She smirked slightly. No, she would give Bai Xuzhen a bit of a scare first.

Time passed, and before they knew it, the deep blue of the night sky began to lighten. The first golden rays of sunlight touched the dewdrops on the petals, turning the garden into a glowing, dreamlike landscape. Inside the mansion, Lu Wuqi stirred from her meditation.

She opened her eyes, her young face calm and composed. Despite her usual cold and rigid nature, she was a disciplined cultivator, and her movements were as fluid as a stream. She stretched slightly before standing up, ready to start the day.

Lu Wuqi quietly walked toward Su Yubing's room. She knocked softly on the door but got no response. Slowly pushing it open, she peeked inside.

Su Yubing was still asleep, her breathing slow and steady. Lu Wuqi frowned slightly. Her mother had seemed unusually tired the day before, and it wasn't like her to sleep in.

"Maybe I should let her rest," Lu Wuqi thought to herself. Usually, she would jump on the bed to wake her up, but today, she hesitated. With rare restraint, she closed the door quietly and turned away.

She had something important to do today. Her steps were light as she left the mansion, making her way toward Mingyufeng Peak.

With a sigh, Lu Wuqi decided she had seen enough.

She cleared her throat loudly and stepped into the pavilion.

"Ahem," she announced, her voice carrying a teasing tone. "While I fully respect your deep love for each other, don't you think this might not be the best place for such... public displays of affection?"

Bai Xuzhen pulled away slightly, turning to look at Lu Wuqi with a knowing smile. Xu Xian, however, simply sighed, clearly reluctant to let go of her beloved.

Lu Wuqi crossed her arms. "I mean, really. There are people walking around, you know? The world doesn't need to witness every moment of your love story."

Bai Xuzhen chuckled, resting her chin on Xu Xian's shoulder. "Oh, senior sister, you're just jealous because you haven't experienced romance yet. But don't you have your wife now! Why don't you go and play with her."

Lu Wuqi scoffed, rolling her eyes. "If romance means being stuck together like glue all the time, I think I'll pass."

Xu Xian finally let out a low laugh, loosening her hold on Bai Xuzhen. "Fine, fine. What brings you here, junior sister."

Mo Yuxin wasted no time. Her tone was as cold and commanding as ever.

"Let's talk about those four hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones you owe me."

The effect was immediate.

Bai Xuzhen deflated like a punctured balloon. The smug confidence melted from her face, replaced by wide, pleading eyes.

"A-Ah... Second Senior Sister, my dearest, most esteemed, most magnanimous Second Senior Sister," she stammered, already shifting into full coquettish little sister mode. She clung to Xu Xian like a lifeline, peeking at Mo Yuxin with an almost pitiful expression. "Must we really talk about such a harsh subject on such a beautiful morning?"

Mo Yuxin's gaze didn't waver. "Yes. Yes, we must."

Bai Xuzhen let out a weak laugh, inching slightly behind Xu Xian, who watched the situation unfold with a mixture of amusement and caution.

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