Chapter 5 Part 2
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Chapter 5: People Cannot Be Generalized (2)
Ying Shi was waiting for Xiao Jinse’s response.
She knew her words were a bit frightening, and Xiao Jinse needed some time to digest them.
It didn’t matter. She could afford to wait.
Xiao Jinse was indeed shaken up.
The Saintess wants to join Qiongming Peak? Did she hear that correctly?
Absolutely not!
Qiongming Peak was already filled with all of them!
If another person joined now, the peak definitely wouldn’t be able to handle it!
A horrifying image flashed before Xiao Jinse’s eyes.
[The harmony was shattered. The Saintess faced all four of them at the same time, setting off a bloodbath. The mountains crumbled, rivers reversed, and in the end, the one who laughed last was not her or Su Youwei, but the Saintess!]
For no other reason than this—Ying Shi was simply too strong!
Her cultivation had already reached the peak of the Soul Changing Stage.
Xiao Jinse couldn’t find any strategy to turn the tide.
Why?
Sob.
Yes.
It must be because she hadn’t grown up yet!
She was only seventeen years old, still just a child, and a child had immense room for growth!
Xiao Jinse’s expression turned serious.
“Please stay here, I will go inform Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian right away.”
“Thank you.”
Ying Shi smiled and nodded.
Xiao Jinse quickly disappeared from Ying Shi’s sight.
She wanted to leave Ying Shi standing there indefinitely.
But thinking it through, that plan wasn’t reliable.
Given her status at Yaochi Holy Mountain, it wouldn’t be difficult for Ying Shi to meet Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian. If Xiao Jinse tried to block her, she’d only be making an enemy for no reason.
Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian always said, “Cultivation starts with the renewal of one’s heart, and those who practice it should value harmony!”
Xiao Jinse believed Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was right!
Bai Lian also reminded her to use her brain more—brute force could solve many problems, but it was exhausting.
Thus, she decided to be honest with Bai Lian.
Bai Lian was a wise person; she would easily see the disadvantages of taking in Ying Shi.
This was exactly the case.
“She…”
Bai Lian trailed off, then sighed.
She stared at the drifting white clouds halfway up the mountain, a strange look on her face.
Ying Shi was the former Saintess of Yaochi Holy Mountain. If she truly defected and joined Qiongming Peak, it would surely cause turmoil throughout East Divine Land.
Yaochi Holy Mountain was one of the four major sects—how could it tolerate such humiliation?
Even if Yaochi Holy Mountain hesitated to act, it would still hold a grudge against the Duxian Sect.
Was this good?
No.
It was outrageous!
Bai Lian didn’t want to provoke a powerful enemy, nor could she understand what Ying Shi was thinking.
There was a saying: “If you can’t beat them, join them.”
But the problem was—she hadn’t fallen out with Yaochi Holy Mountain. They weren’t enemies.
“I will persuade her.”
Bai Lian stood up.
“Mm-hmm.”
Xiao Jinse immediately lifted her head.
In front of Bai Lian, she was always meek and submissive.
She didn’t want to antagonize her Elder Martial Sister.
Bai Lian walked out of the room.
She hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided against reporting Ying Shi to Yaochi Holy Mountain.
This was entirely different from the time she reported Tong Yao’s actions to Master Qin.
Stealing alcohol wasn’t a severe crime. Even if she was caught, Master Qin would at most confine her.
But if the higher-ups of Yaochi Holy Mountain learned of Ying Shi’s intentions, she would be sentenced to death!
Bai Lian was not a saint, but she wasn’t a villain either.
She decided to give Ying Shi some advice first.
The sea of suffering was boundless, but with a turn, there could be a shore!
If persuasion failed, then the people of Yaochi Holy Mountain could capture her and bring her back.
In Bai Lian’s heart, the peace of Qiongming Peak could not be disturbed.
Now—
Outside the mountain gate, Ying Shi received Bai Lian’s message and came running without hesitation.
In the woods halfway up the mountain—
Bai Lian greeted her. “Miss Ying Shi.”
Ying Shi blushed, smiling bashfully.
“White Emperor Bai Lian.”
She was barely a meter away from Bai Lian. One step closer, and she could reach out and touch her.
At this moment, her heartbeat quickened uncontrollably.
It defied logic!
The last time she came to the Duxian Sect, she had spoken similar words to Bai Lian, but back then, she had not reacted like this.
It must be because she had already had deep contact with Bai Lian, right?
Before, Bai Lian’s icy demeanor had felt distant and unreachable. But now, all Ying Shi had to do was close her eyes, and she could recall the warmth within Bai Lian’s body.
That warmth was a force that touched hearts.
She wanted more.
So here she was!
“I heard everything from my Martial Sister.” Bai Lian shook her head and sighed.
Her melancholy was genuine.
This was too much trouble.
It seemed like she had some cosmic connection with the word ‘Saintess’—why were Saintesses always causing her problems?
Damn it!
Ying Shi nodded. “It seems my arrival is causing White Emperor Bai Lian some annoyance?”
Bai Lian hesitated. “Your master, she…”
She stopped. Her meaning was obvious.
Ying Shi said, “Actually, I already spoke with my master and the Saint Lord before coming here.”
“???”
Bai Lian was stunned.
How had she managed to get here safely after declaring her ‘rebellion’?
She was baffled.
Was there something wrong with her, or with Yaochi Holy Mountain?
Ying Shi continued, “I’m not planning to defect from Yaochi Holy Mountain, I just…”
Suddenly, she grabbed Bai Lian’s hand.
Danger!
A chill ran up Bai Lian’s spine.
At that moment, a system task popped up.
[Task 1: Follow the Trend (Reward: Jade Bone Reforging Pill)]
[Task 2: Immediately stop Ying Shi (Reward: Hard Skill +1)]
The Jade Bone Reforging Pill was as valuable as a mid-grade Spirit Tool.
Bai Lian grumbled.
She didn’t know what the danger was, but she was sure that if she followed Task 1, she’d end up injured and have to use the pill on herself.
“Is this just to experience what it feels like to have my legs broken and healed?”
She quickly chose Task 2!
Just as Ying Shi pressed Bai Lian’s hand against her chest, a miraculous scene unfolded.
Bai Lian activated her Soft Skill.
Her captive hand softened like noodles, and with a gentle tug, she broke free of Ying Shi’s grip.
“…”
Ying Shi stared in disbelief.
An Lan, hiding in a nearby cave, let out a sigh of relief.
She hadn’t wasted her effort educating Bai Lian!
Last time, when Hong Yi pulled Bai Lian toward the abyss, she didn’t resist. But this time, she had firmly refused Ying Shi.
“Good!”
An Lan grinned and immediately contacted Ju Yunzi.
Report. She had to report this!
No matter what Ying Shi’s intentions were, she would not allow such a woman to linger around Bai Lian.
She, Bai Lian, and four silly disciples were more than enough for Qiongming Peak!
