Chapter 18 Part 3
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Chapter 18: Uncovering Shortcuts to Gaining Deeper Insight Into Bai Lian! (3)
She isn’t in a hurry—there’s still plenty of time. The Immortality Promotion Meeting alone will go on for several days.
Lu Wantong followed Tong Yao around, observing the surroundings.
She had wanted to see what Bai Lian was up to, but the busy Elder Martial Sister had already vanished, absorbed in earning skill points.
Forget it.
The priority now was to build a good relationship with Elder Martial Sister Tong Yao first.
After all, relying solely on the Spirit Stones given by Bai Lian would hardly forge a deep bond with her.
Tong Yao, surrounded by several followers, continued her stroll until the sun set.
“Hmm…”
The purple-haired little girl pinched her chin thoughtfully.
This number of people is enough to report to the master and let other disciples recruit new ones!
“Let’s go!”
Tong Yao led the group, taking flight toward Qingyu Peak.
The rest was simple.
After a brief exchange, Master Qin acknowledged Tong Yao’s contributions, decided not to punish her, and allowed her to go learn from Bai Lian.
But Master Qin wasn’t just acting on a whim.
He had been preparing for this.
A few days earlier, he had consulted An Lan on how to teach disciples.
He wasn’t worried about the disciples’ cultivation but rather how to make them appear more mature.
An Lan’s advice was succinct and direct: “We can’t be too lenient. Otherwise, they’ll take advantage of us.”
Master Qin nodded thoughtfully.
An Lan also added, “Teach them early to manage the household. Without that knowledge, they won’t understand the value of fuel, rice, oil, and salt.”
Master Qin understood completely.
He looked at Bai Lian—she had been entrusted with managing Qiongming Peak long before her Immortal Emperor memories returned. She had matured and gained reliability.
Xiao Jinse, too, could be cited as an example.
Decided.
Master Qin agreed with Tong Yao’s idea of going directly to Bai Lian for guidance, rather than seeking his approval.
Had this been the past, he would have been angry. But now, he hoped Tong Yao could learn something valuable from Bai Lian.
He had no illusion that Tong Yao could surpass Bai Lian—that would be unrealistic. All he hoped for was that Tong Yao wouldn’t be worse than Bai Lian’s other disciples.
“However, I have a request.”
“What’s that?” Tong Yao asked, puzzled.
Master Qin coughed lightly. “You said you wanted to personally guide them when recruiting.”
“Yes,” Tong Yao nodded.
“I’m not expecting you to guide everyone,” Master Qin continued. “Just pick one new Younger Martial Brother or Martial Sister and help them cultivate. If they pass my assessment in six months, I’ll let you have a few drinks during the festival.”
Could it be this easy?
Tong Yao’s eyes sparkled.
Of course, she would pick the best candidate to pass the test!
It was decided.
Martial Sister Lu Wantong!
“Don’t disappoint me, or else…”
The punishment would be severe.
Tong Yao nodded vigorously.
Watching her walk away, Master Qin sighed softly.
Since Bai Lian had taught her Martial Sisters, he hoped Tong Yao could have the same impact.
…
On the third day, the last day of the Immortality Promotion Meeting, Lu Wantong received a surprising message.
Is it really that simple?
Over the past few days, she had thought of hundreds of ways to get closer to Bai Lian. The result was much easier than expected—Elder Martial Sister Tong Yao simply told her she would take her to meet Bai Lian at Qiongming Peak.
It seemed too easy.
“Am I dreaming?”
She pinched her thigh.
It hurt.
It wasn’t a dream.
“Am I the protagonist of this world?”
Her heart raced with excitement.
No, she couldn’t think like that. It was better to stay “modest” until success was fully achieved.
“Elder Martial Sister Tong, I’m here!”
After tidying her clothes, Lu Wantong arrived at the agreed place with Tong Yao.
She had already changed into her Qingyu Peak uniform, even tying a fluffy white hairband around her hair, making her look somewhat like a rabbit.
Would this be enough to catch Bai Lian’s attention?
“I am worthy of it!” she thought.
“Let’s go.”
Tong Yao strode forward, her expression calm and composed, resembling a mature leader.
After all, she was now a “master” too, and she couldn’t let this younger disciple underestimate her.
Lu Wantong followed respectfully behind her.
The two moved quickly and soon arrived at Qiongming Peak.
As they walked, Tong Yao shared information about Duxian Sect, a mandatory course for all new disciples.
Tong Yao’s talent for intelligence and communication exceeded all expectations. With her eloquence, she easily captivated Lu Wantong.
That’s right!
Though Elder Martial Sister Tong Yao was small, she exuded maturity and reliability, almost like a gifted helper sent by the heavens.
Suddenly, Tong Yao stopped in her tracks.
“What happened, Elder Martial Sister Tong?”
Lu Wantong looked up, following her gaze.
Her sharp eyes caught the white mist swirling between the cliffs and pines.
“That’s…”
Lu Wantong didn’t understand.
Tong Yao spoke slowly, “Earlier, Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was injured, but now it looks like her injury has completely healed.”
“???”
How did you figure that out?
Lu Wantong was confused.
But the intensity in Tong Yao’s eyes made her more cautious.
Her own cultivation base was low, so it made sense she couldn’t see the subtle changes.
Tong Yao smiled slightly.
“You don’t understand, do you? Let me explain.”
“This white mist is special. When I saw it before, there was always a purple energy between heaven and earth. Now, it seems ordinary because Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian has reached the state of returning to simplicity!”
Lu Wantong nodded blankly.
Tong Yao continued, pointing with her finger, “This is called a Blessing from Heaven.”
“Blessing from Heaven?” Lu Wantong asked, astonished.
“That’s right,” Tong Yao said solemnly. “Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian is not just a reincarnated Immortal Emperor, but also a Natural Saint. Whenever such a phenomenon occurs, her cultivation base surges!”
“Really?”
Lu Wantong’s heart fluttered with fear.
She had come here for two things: to obtain the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl and to uncover the secret of Bai Lian’s cultivation.
Tong Yao replied firmly, “Of course it’s true. Are you doubting me?”
“No, no,” Lu Wantong quickly denied.
Tong Yao lightly hummed, “If you don’t believe me, you can always ask someone else.”
Lu Wantong lowered her head in apology.
But deep inside, her heart was brimming with joy.
Got it!
If she wanted to dig deeper into Bai Lian’s secret, there was an express route right in front of her.
It was time to cling tightly to Tong Yao’s big thigh!