Chapter 148: Sect Visiting (2)

Su Yin's composure did not crack. However, the faintest, unmistakable flicker of amusement touched the corner of her mouth. It was not mockery, nor the cruel superiority of a high-tier cultivator looking down on a junior. It was something infinitely gentler—the reaction of someone charmed, despite themselves, by an obvious and entirely harmless nervousness.

"Young Master Bai," she said, tilting her head slightly, "you seem rather surprised to see me."

Bai Chen immediately shook his head.

"Not at all."

Su Yin raised an eyebrow.

"Not at all?"

"Of course not." Bai Chen nodded several times, far too quickly. "I mean, I knew the Pure Cloud Sect would be visiting the palace eventually. I simply didn't know that you would be…"

He suddenly stopped.

Su Yin waited patiently.

"That I would be what?"

Bai Chen's face reddened further.

"Here."

A faint smile appeared on Su Yin's lips.

"I see."