Operation Codename: Senior Sister Is the Best

Eastern Divine Continent, the temporary central hub of Xiaoyun Hall.

It had been some time since Lin Luoyu was transferred here by Chen Baiqing.

Everyone in the sect had a different temperament, which naturally led to completely different ways of handling things.

Cui Hao would complain and act like a clown, finishing his tasks amidst laughter and jokes. Sometimes it felt like he was just messing around, but the work he produced was undeniably proper and effective.

Second Senior Brother was steady and fond of ancient studies; at the same time, he would hold nothing back when sharing his experiences.

Eldest Senior Sister possessed a natural elegance. You wouldn't know why or how, but things would just get done beautifully, and the results were always excellent.

This was Lin Luoyu's first time working alone with Third Senior Sister.

Normally, back in the sect, Third Senior Sister didn't exert much pressure. She would either sit by the lake sharing candied fruits and reading books, or brew tea for their Master. Occasionally, she would also answer some of Lin Luoyu's questions regarding cultivation.

Although she knew that Third Senior Sister's methods were extraordinary and that their Master often entrusted important matters to her—such as taking control of the Eastern Divine Continent's central hub right now, which was almost entirely managed by her—without experiencing it deeply firsthand, it still felt somewhat distant.

With brisk steps, Lin Luoyu constantly nodded and greeted the passing disciples of Xiaoyun Hall and the Xuanqing Heavenly Sect before stepping into the now-familiar assembly hall.

Chen Baiqing sat in the main seat, her calm face showing no emotion. Sensing someone's arrival, she slightly raised her eyes. Upon seeing it was Lin Luoyu, a hint of warmth appeared in her gaze, and she spoke softly,

"You're here. I've troubled you a lot recently, Junior Sister."

Lin Luoyu shook her head slightly, then gently placed the jade token in her hand on Chen Baiqing's desk, replying,

"Your matters are my duty, Senior Sister."

Chen Baiqing smiled and nodded. Instead of reaching for the jade token, she reached for the candied fruits on the side table, picked one up, and handed it to Lin Luoyu, saying,

"I was being too polite. Here, Eldest Senior Sister bought these for me a while ago. Come to think of it, I've been hoarding them for quite some time."

Lin Luoyu took the candied fruit without hesitation but didn't say much.

Regarding the conflict between Third Senior Sister and Eldest Senior Sister, Cui Hao had already given her the inside scoop.

When it came to ideals, everyone had different thoughts.

Having worked with Third Senior Sister for this period, Lin Luoyu had indeed come to fully understand her philosophy.

Sometimes, Lin Luoyu wondered if Third Senior Sister had specifically transferred her here with this in mind.

Third Senior Sister's philosophy was one of extreme decisiveness and rationality. For many matters, she preferred a one-size-fits-all approach to permanently eliminate future troubles.

She was accustomed to exchanging the smallest price for the greatest benefit. To achieve this, she could discard all emotional fluctuations, even if her actions seemed counterintuitive to others.

For example, regarding the evil cultivators stirring up trouble in the Eastern Divine Continent, Third Senior Sister's method was straightforward—kill.

Kill them root and branch, slaughtering her way down every clue.

Her way of judging an evil cultivator was simply not to judge at all.

As long as you were associated with an evil cultivator, had traded with one, or had conspired with one, you were deemed a reserve evil cultivator.

There was no gentle persuasion or reform. As long as you practiced evil arts, you were executed on the spot.

Naturally, handling things this way drew questioning, as it was inevitable that some truly innocent people would be swept up in the purge.

Third Senior Sister's response was: "My mercy is not meant for evil cultivators, nor for those in reserve to become them. If you want to take responsibility for the evil cultivators, then who will take responsibility for the people they've killed?"

It carried a strong implication of, "If you want to talk morality with me, I have a different set of morals to discuss with you."

No matter what resistance she met, even facing the doubts of Xiaoyun Hall's core disciples, Third Senior Sister executed her plans without taking a single step back.

The results were remarkable.

Evil cultivators instantly became public enemies in the Eastern Divine Continent.

Normal cultivators no longer dared to have any association with them, and all legitimate sects and organizations operating in the light completely severed ties with evil cultivators.

Savoring the candied fruit in her mouth, Lin Luoyu pondered a question.

If a task is done where the process is wrong but the result is right, is the action considered right or wrong?

After all, the things Third Senior Sister had done recently felt like exactly this kind of moral interrogation to Lin Luoyu.

Chen Baiqing gathered up the jade tokens in front of her and said,

"You've been busy for quite a few days, Junior Sister. Why don't you take a break and return to the Tianyan Sect with me for a few days?"

Lin Luoyu hastily swallowed her candied fruit and let out a sound of confusion, "Ah?"

Currently, Chen Baiqing was making all the final decisions for the entire central hub of the Eastern Divine Continent. If she went back for a few days, wouldn't things descend into chaos?

Chen Baiqing looked up slightly. "What's wrong?"

"What about the matters here?"

"Naturally, the people here will handle them temporarily for a few days. By now, they should know how I would do things. Furthermore, the matters here aren't absolutely critical. Even if they mess up, the sky won't fall."

"Why do you suddenly want to return to the Tianyan Sect, Senior Sister?"

"Because there's news that Eldest Senior Sister has temporarily returned to the Tianyan Sect. Besides, calculating the time, she should have cooled down by now. I naturally need to go back and say some nice things to her."

For a moment, Lin Luoyu didn't know how to reply. After all, saying that Third Senior Sister's decision was wise and brilliant... didn't seem quite right in this context.

"Eldest Senior Sister is Eldest Senior Sister, after all." Chen Baiqing put the remaining candied fruits back into a specially prepared spatial ring and stood up leisurely. "Although our ideals differ slightly, when she is angry, as her junior sister, it's only natural that I coax her. After all, she often coaxed me when we were young."

"Whether it was buying these candied fruits or taking me out to play."

"Eldest Senior Sister has a thin skin. If she feels uncomfortable in her heart, she won't speak up on her own, but she will always remember our kindness."

Lin Luoyu watched as Chen Baiqing walked over to her side and produced two pouches, handing them over. Lin Luoyu took them instinctively.

One pouch was small and very light. Feeling it through the fabric, it seemed to be a hairpin.

The other pouch was much larger and had some weight to it. Touching it, it felt like a scattering of small toys.

Chen Baiqing lowered her voice and said softly, "Returning from the Eastern Divine Continent, we naturally have to prepare a gift for Eldest Senior Sister. Since I made this decision to return on a whim, I naturally prepared a share for you as well."

Holding the pouches, Lin Luoyu hesitated slightly and said, "Is this really okay?"

"It's enough that you have the intention, Junior Sister," Chen Baiqing chuckled and blinked. "If Eldest Senior Sister is still angry when the time comes, I'll be counting on you to put in a few good words."

Lin Luoyu touched the pouches and ultimately accepted the one containing the hairpin.

Seeing this, a gentler smile appeared on Chen Baiqing's face.

"Let's go. If we head back early, we might even get to see Master."

Lin Luoyu touched the other large pouch in her hand and asked, "Then this one is for Master?"

Chen Baiqing answered truthfully, "This is for everyone. You'll know when we open it back at the sect. Of course, there's a share for Master inside as well."

"After all, the goal is to coax Eldest Senior Sister, so she gets an extra, separate gift."

"Whether I can patch things up with Eldest Senior Sister this time completely depends on your help, Junior Sister."

Lin Luoyu hesitated slightly, but still nodded in agreement, saying,

"I will do my best."

Chen Baiqing nodded in satisfaction and finally spoke in a hushed voice,

"How about I follow Master's example and give this operation a code name?"

Feeling that this sounded very much like their Master's style, Lin Luoyu asked,

"What code name?"

With a firm tone and clear articulation, Chen Baiqing declared,

"We will call it—Eldest Senior Sister is the Best!"

Lin Luoyu nodded gently.

Perfect. Even the name of this plan captured their Master's exact flair.