Transmigration! The System Wants Me to Pursue the Abstinent Senior Sister - Chapter 29

Qin Yiqiu stood above the lake, holding a compass in her hand, with a team of law enforcement disciples following behind her, imposing and majestic. Their blue robes fluttered in the wind.

The surface of the lotus pond was exceptionally calm, with almost no ripples except for faint, delicate circles shimmering under the sunlight.

High-level concealment arrays were not so easily broken. Even Qin Yiqiu needed some time to decipher them.

This was the intricacy of array formations, which was why array masters, though few in number, commanded even greater respect than alchemists.

Alchemists without innate talent could still advance, albeit barely, by relying on superior cauldrons and formulas.

But array masters were different. Even with annotated texts from grandmasters, they had to study meticulously to grasp the meaning of these obscure and abstruse teachings.

The compass pointed to a specific location. Qin Yiqiu strode forward, her sword in hand, her toes barely touching the water’s surface and stirring only the faintest ripples, like a dragonfly skimming the pond.

The law enforcement disciples behind her followed closely, but their movements were much clumsier, splashing large sprays of water and startling the fish into leaping.

Qin Yiqiu moved faster and faster.

She paid no attention to the disciples trailing her. In her eyes, failing to keep up was their problem, not hers. Joining the law enforcement team required exceptional skill.

If one lacked the ability, they should step down from the position sooner rather than later.

Upholding the sect’s discipline was no place for amateurs.

As the compass shifted, Qin Yiqiu landed precisely at each designated spot without fail. Soon, she came to a halt at the edge of the lake.

Here, the lotus flowers were sparse, and the banks were overgrown with reeds and dotted with oddly shaped rocks.

A dense aura of array fluctuations emanated from this area. Qin Yiqiu drew her sword a beautiful weapon engraved with intricate inscriptions.

The blade was almost ice-blue, and with every swing, a chilling sensation swept through the air.

“To whoever is inside, if you have any sense, come out of the lotus pond immediately! A man-eating golden toad is lurking at the bottom. If it reaches you from the depths, I won’t be able to enter the array in time to protect you!”

Her clear voice echoed across the lake. Qin Yiqiu’s expression remained unreadable, her hair dancing in the wind, as if she had done this a thousand times before.

Luo Yunhuan, who had been splashing about merrily in the pond, froze in embarrassment.

Heavens! She had only wanted to find a secluded spot to wash off the grime, and now someone outside was telling her there was a damn giant toad at the bottom of the lake!

Luo Yunhuan would shriek and spin three times at the sight of a caterpillar, let alone a toad a creature that could easily rank among the world’s ugliest animals.

So what if it was a golden toad?

It was still downright hideous!

But why did that voice sound increasingly familiar? Though loud, it was crisp, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, carrying the refreshing coolness of a summer breeze.

Oh right, it sounded like Senior Sister’s voice.

As if her current predicament had lessened slightly, Luo Yunhuan was about to raise her hands when the system, which had been offline, suddenly sprang to life.

[La la la… Host, I just went to the headquarters to upgrade some functions and only came back online now. I didn’t expect your favorability points to increase by 2 after last night’s dream!]

[Now you have another chance to draw from the grand prize pool.]

Luo Yunhuan really wanted to tell whoever it was to leave her alone right now, but the thought of drawing a gift pack, which might yield something useful made her quickly tap the draw button.

A blue light flashed, and Luo Yunhuan felt a slight pang of disappointment as an extremely beautiful dress appeared before her.

The dress was primarily cyan and white, with bamboo leaves embroidered along the hem.

Who would have thought that at such a critical moment, she’d draw something like this?

Just as Luo Yunhuan took out the dress, she felt the concealment array tremble, as if the person outside had begun attempting to break the array flags.

So, Luo Yunhuan had no choice but to lightly strain her voice, calling out to the person outside in a panicked yet charming tone.

“Eldest Senior Sister.”

With just those two words, Qin Yiqiu’s hand seals to break the array slowed.

Qin Yiqiu had been clever since childhood, and her hearing was naturally sharp of course, she recognized who it was.

Just last night, she had dreamed an improper dream, filled entirely with Luo Yunhuan’s low, husky voice.

Her Dao heart nearly faltered. Qin Yiqiu swallowed the metallic taste rising in her throat and glanced at the law enforcement disciples standing behind her, who were also forming seals to break the array.

“Everyone, stop.”

“What’s wrong, Eldest Senior Sister?”

The other disciples exchanged puzzled looks. Why had Qin Yiqiu suddenly called for a halt? If they didn’t break the array in time and the Golden Toad slipped inside, the person bathing illegally would become a trapped turtle in a jar.

And a luxurious dinner for the Golden Toad, at that.

“I know who’s inside. This is a private matter between the two of us. Do not interfere.”

“Pri…private matter?”

The law enforcement disciples were dumbfounded. Since the day Eldest Senior Sister began leading them, she had always prioritized public affairs over personal matters.

Even her two most favored junior siblings were treated no differently. Who could possibly make her show such bias?

Though curious, they didn’t dare ask further. Their thoughts turned to Luo Yunhuan after all, on the day of the Flower Appreciation Festival, the two had gone out together.

They had nearly driven that young master Shen Anshou to death with jealousy.

Once the group had moved away, Qin Yiqiu tried knocking on the concealment array again.

“Junior Sister, there’s no one else outside now, only me. You can undo the array.”

Luo Yunhuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. She glanced at the Bamboo Green Dress beside her and decided to undo the array first. Changing clothes could wait she could just ask her senior sister to cover for her later.

As the array flags were withdrawn, the small, hidden space was revealed once more. Qin Yiqiu lowered her gaze to look.

Luo Yunhuan was fully immersed in the shimmering emerald water, droplets clinging to her cheeks, her black hair spreading like seaweed.

The sight of her fair back stirred memories of that night’s dream. As the water lapped against her slender arms, Qin Yiqiu’s fingers trembled involuntarily.

She tightened her grip on her sword hilt.

Then she closed her eyes, her thick lashes dark and glossy like raven feathers.

“Junior Sister, put your clothes on.”

“With me here, no one can get close to you.”

Her slightly trembling voice betrayed Qin Yiqiu’s tension. Luo Yunhuan climbed ashore and swiftly pulled the dress over herself. From start to finish, Qin Yiqiu never opened her eyes.

Truly a pinnacle of integrity,

Far more principled than that cowherd who peeked at the fairy bathing and stole her clothes.

Luo Yunhuan hesitated for a moment before changing into the outfit she had just won from the prize draw. The Green Bamboo Dress fit her surprisingly well, with the waistband cinching her waist perfectly, showcasing her delicate figure.

Wow, as expected from prize draw rewards this is truly high-end, classy, and sophisticated, no different from a custom-made high-end suit.

“Senior Sister, I’ve changed,” Luo Yunhuan said somewhat shyly. As her words landed, a deafening “ribbit” sound echoed through the air.

Oh no!

The Golden Toad had caught up.