As the sweetness spread across the tip of her tongue, Yunli subconsciously narrowed her eyes, the upward curve of her lips unable to conceal even a fraction of her delight.
Looking at the duplicitous Yunli, the smile on Robin's face grew even brighter, as though even the air had become sweeter.
'So it turns out the other me is actually this cute?'
However, being the considerate person she was, Robin took the initiative to speak up for her.
"Although I don't know your exact age, Miss Yunli, according to the general situation of the Xianzhou people, you still belong to the younger generation."
"Hmph."
Yunli curled her lips slightly. A trace of unwillingness hid beneath the faint upturn of her mouth, but in the end, she didn't refute Robin's words.
Meanwhile, Mo Xin, who had been listening from the side, was completely confused, clearly unable to understand the underlying meaning.
"Ah? What does that mean? Master Yunli, how old are you?"
"Hey, hey, hey, dummy, don't you know it's very impolite to ask a girl's age like that?!"
"But I'm a girl too."
"Is that the point I'm trying to make?!"
Thus, under Mo Xin's endless barrage of questions, although Yunli's brow furrowed from annoyance, she held firmly to her principles and stubbornly refused to reveal her age.
(In fact, even the author doesn't know.)
Eventually, Robin took the initiative to clear up the confusion.
"Judging from Miss Yunli's attire, she must be a Xianzhou native. Mo Xin, most Xianzhou people are known as Long-Life Species. The characteristics of Long-Life Species are primarily reflected in their nearly endless life cycles and extremely powerful regenerative capabilities. To put it simply, ordinary humans like you belong to the category of Short-Life Species, with lifespans generally around a hundred years. But the average lifespan of Long-Life Species exceeds that of humans by many times."
Robin's explanation was broad and simple.
"Eh?!!"
However, after hearing the explanation, Mo Xin was once again shaken.
Her eyes widened as she stared at Master Yunli in disbelief.
Her pair of watery eyes remained fixed on Yunli without blinking, eagerly waiting for confirmation.
Yunli cast a slightly dissatisfied glance at that curious gaze but ultimately nodded and answered honestly.
Yet after receiving Master Yunli's confirmation, the shock on Mo Xin's face not only remained, it intensified.
She openly examined Yunli's petite and adorable figure, her mouth hanging open slightly as she murmured,
"Before, Master Yunli said she was I-don't-know-how-many times older than me. I thought you were joking..."
As though suddenly realizing something, Mo Xin subconsciously blurted out,
"In that case, couldn't Master Yunli's age be enough to be my mother? Then why is Master Yunli still so small— Ouch!"
"Just shut up!"
Yunli's face instantly turned red, and even the tips of her ears became crimson.
'This girl already says whatever she wants, and now she's even touching me in public...'
At that thought, Yunli suddenly remembered Mo Xin's troublesome little hands from last night. She abruptly turned her head away as irritation spread through her chest like a prairie fire.
Mo Xin Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉ: 'Yabai?!'
Although she had no idea what Master Yunli was thinking, her thirst for knowledge told her that changing the topic immediately would be best.
"Um... ahem, speaking of which, Master Yunli, you mentioned earlier that Miss Robin seems to be very famous. In your original world, is she some sort of celebrity?"
"Hmph."
Yunli snorted softly.
How could she fail to understand this silly Disciple's little scheme?
Still, for Robin's sake, Yunli decided to tolerate her for now.
"In the universe, she is indeed famous everywhere. It is said that Robin is a universe-renowned singer of the Halovian race, famous across the cosmos for her heavenly voice. She is a girl blessed with extraordinary talent."
Yunli stated these facts casually.
Listening attentively, Mo Xin's eyes widened.
Her heart surged like stormy seas, and she completely lost her composure.
After Yunli finished speaking, she remained blank for a long while before suddenly snapping back to reality.
Immediately, she raised her head, her eyes fixed on Robin like torches. Her lips trembled as her voice shook uncontrollably.
"Y-you mean... Miss Robin was also... a singer in her original world?!! A-and even a superstar famous throughout the galaxy?!!"
Before she even finished speaking, Mo Xin's fingers had dug deeply into her palms, and her breathing became rapid and uneven.
Whether from excitement or nervousness, she seemed to catch another keyword and hurriedly asked,
"By the way, Master Yunli, what's the Halovian race? And Miss Robin, was what I said correct?"
"Hey, hey, hey, calm down, dummy Mo Xin! Your eyes are becoming rounder than mosquito coils!"
"Um, Miss Mo Xin, please calm down?!!"
"I..."
"Eh?!!"
...
A moment later, under the gentle persuasion of the two, Mo Xin finally suppressed her excitement.
Had Robin not subtly diverted everyone's attention in the café beforehand, the entire shop would probably have been staring at her now.
"Whew~ Um... sorry, I didn't control my emotions very well."
Mo Xin lowered her eyes bashfully, a blush rising across her cheeks.
Even she didn't understand how she had become so excited without realizing it.
Robin, however, understood perfectly.
Her brows knitted slightly, apology filling her eyes as she softly spoke,
"Mo Xin, I am truly sorry. Your mental strength exceeded my expectations. The Harmony Resonance I established was originally meant to soothe everyone in the café. However, I overlooked your exceptional mental resilience, and you unconsciously resisted that comfort. I failed to notice it in time, causing your emotions to fluctuate so violently. For that, I sincerely apologize."
Robin apologized deeply, her eyes filled with guilt.
Mo Xin froze in a daze.
Once she regained her senses, she hurriedly stepped forward to stop Robin from apologizing further, panic written all over her face.
Naturally, Yunli observed everything from the side.
The corners of her lips rose slightly, and she let out a contemptuous sneer.
"Yo, I thought you were fearless. Why have you suddenly turned into such a coward now?"
"Th-that..." Mo Xin stammered
"It is only human nature. Back when I traveled the stars while concealing my identity, I encountered similar situations. So, Mo Xin, you don't need to take it so seriously." Robin consoled her.
"Haha... I'm just a little nervous..."
"No? Is there really a need to be this spineless? My grandfather is General Huaiyan of the Xianzhou Zhuming, yet I don't see you showing me even the slightest bit of respect, do I?"
Mo Xin: (*ﾟﾛﾟ)!!