Chapter 3 Part 1
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Chapter 3 Part 1: To Whom Does It Go? (1)
The full name of the Heavenly Surveillance Talisman is the A Thousand Miles Heavenly Surveillance Talisman.
Every Heavenly Surveillance Talisman is inscribed with the exact spatial location information of many places at the time of its production.
Users need only use those “waypoints” as a reference and make a few minor adjustments to reach the place they want to go nearby.
This is the gospel for cultivators below the Transmigration Stage!
But behind the gospel lies a great cost.
On one hand, it is a bitter hardship for the talisman-makers, who work tirelessly without rest.
On the other hand, there is a high production cost.
“It has nothing to do with me now.”
Suddenly, Bai Lian appeared in the Snow Sea’s icy skies and snowy lands. She slowly melted away the flurry of snowflakes and ice crystal dust storms around her body.
Being taken care of by a rich woman feels really good!
However…
Strictly speaking, this can’t really be considered being taken care of by a rich woman.
It’s more accurate to say “each taking what they need” when describing their relationship.
After all, it took her three full years to successfully please the “rich woman” and earn her favor.
During this time, she endured various negative states: muscle strain in her waist, dizziness, vertigo, and physical and mental exhaustion.
Hard work deserves praise.
“There are still three Heavenly Surveillance Talismans left. It will be enough.”
Bai Lian glanced down at the faint glimmer of fire between her breasts.
Even her cold body was beginning to feel the warmth from those close to her at that moment.
It felt like someone suddenly approached her from behind, circled their arms around her armpits, gently locking her body and resting their head on her back.
Splendid.
Being close to someone and being remembered by them feels so good.
Bai Lian’s right toe was the first to touch the ice.
After everything was settled, the glimmer on her faded.
Even the star on the corner of her eye was gently wiped away by her right thumb.
She was wearing a threadbare gray-brown robe, and from a distance, she resembled a village woman struggling through the snow.
But if you got closer and observed, the situation was completely different.
No matter how much she tried to hide it, the ethereal presence of Bai Lian couldn’t be erased.
That presence, that “seal” rooted deep within her soul!
No matter how far it may be, it will never be forgotten, even if it’s thousands or millions of years away.
Through the flying snow, Bai Lian walked toward the Sea Grape Spring Garden, taking one deep step after another.
That was her destination for the trip.
The Bronze Valley lies beneath the Sea Grape Spring Garden, spanning a thousand feet.
By using great power to break through the thick layers of frozen soil, one can see the underground river flowing and the bronze temple beneath.
Bai Lian was careful to walk at a slower pace, lest she make too much noise and draw attention from others.
At this rate, it would take her another half hour to reach her destination.
“I have fourteen more hours to go.”
She twiddled her fingers, which were white and delicate like snowflakes.
She exhaled a breath of frost.
She hoped this trip would yield something.
In fact, the “harvest” came much faster than she had imagined.
By the uphill mountain road, a woman wearing a white robe appeared, blending almost perfectly into the snow.
“…”
Bai Lian stopped.
The woman had a plump figure, mature and coquettish but not eerie. Even Bai Lian felt ashamed to look at her.
Suddenly, the woman turned and spoke to Bai Lian in a gentle voice.
“The road into the mountain is blocked by heavy snow, girl, you should turn back.”
Bai Lian didn’t answer right away.
A new task popped up in front of her.
[Task 1: Go ahead! (Reward: Yin-Yang Fusion Technique)]
[Task 2: Take the detour (Reward: Spell – Snow Sea Annihilation)]
[Task 3: Follow the instructions (Reward: Soft Skill +1)]
“Hmm?”
Under normal circumstances, Bai Lian rarely considers Task 1.
After all, this isn’t a game; life is precious, and death is final.
But Task 1 still held her gaze firmly.
Well.
Yin-Yang Fusion Technique!
Just by looking at the name, it was clear what this cultivation method was for.
You guessed it.
This is a famous cultivation method in the game—a technique that requires two participants!
In the game, “Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian” had decent talent, but compared to the other Martial Sisters, she was far behind.
She managed to prevail repeatedly in conflicts with her Martial Sisters, not only because of the miraculous secret medicines but also because of the special cultivation methods she mastered.
In this world, cultivators’ practices aren’t concerned with the balance of yin and yang.
Yin is the Tao.
Yang is also the Tao.
As long as one steps into this path, there is hope of becoming an Immortal Emperor.
The so-called “two-person cultivation technique” isn’t referring to “man and woman” but rather “woman and woman.”
[Gather the Yin energy of Heaven and Earth and create a dark magic witch!]
Bai Lian’s disposition is naturally gentle and timid.
Her Spiritual Root is a highly pure Yin-water Heavenly Spiritual Root.
In the “Seeker Linge”, “Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian” relied on an ancient cultivation method and the support of her Martial Sisters to upgrade her Spiritual Root to the extremely rare Nine Yin Yuan Spirit.
If it weren’t for the sudden arrival of the Heaven and Earth Disaster, she would likely have become the true “White Emperor Bai Lian!”
Honestly, Bai Lian is quite interested in the Yin-Yang Fusion Technique.
It’s not because she wants to practice it with her master or Martial Sisters in reality; rather, it’s the memory from the game that ignites her collecting mania!
Really.
And the reward for Task 2 isn’t much different from Task 1; it’s essentially equivalent to a top-tier Spiritual Tool.
“Should I…”
Bai Lian was still hesitating.
She didn’t lack cultivation methods, but she lacked spells.
As Bai Lian remained speechless, the young woman showed extreme patience. She just smiled among the snowflakes.
As Bai Lian hesitated, her soul detected a familiar scent.
Gloomy and cold.
Dark.
Erratic.
This feeling was very similar to the aura of a Hades Hall member she had encountered before.
The breath didn’t come from the woman.
It came from the mountain.
Bai Lian’s eyes fell on Task 1.
She gave a long sigh.
Look.
This is the will of providence!
Heaven gave her the choice of the Yin-Yang Fusion Technique; how could she say no?
“Really, don’t blame me. I’m actually more interested in the spell ‘Snow Sea Annihilation.'”
Bai Lian chose Task 1 without hesitation.
She shook her head at the young lady. “I’m sorry, I have reasons to keep going!”
Ding.
Your Yin-Yang Fusion Technique has been delivered!
The system prompts let Bai Lian know she had obtained the cultivation method.
She wasn’t in a hurry to go over the cultivation method; it was too cold to practice, and there was no one to practice with.
It would be better to deal with this woman first.
Once that’s done, she could consider other things.
“It is difficult to advise people.”
The smile on the young woman’s face faded, but she was not angry at Bai Lian’s words.
“There is a wild beast ahead, miss. If you insist on going, you may be in danger.”
Bai Lian nodded. “I know, but I came anyway.”
If you don’t enter the tiger’s den, how can you find the tiger cub?
Though the tiger’s den was full of intimidating teeth and as hot as a pool of lava, she still had to go in and try before making any judgments.
“Well… I’ve told you. It’s your freedom to go on.”
The young woman stopped talking.
She made way for Bai Lian to pass.
With a bow of appreciation, Bai Lian set off for the mountain.
Of course, she didn’t relax her vigilance toward that young woman.
She always believed that only she could trick and outwit others, but no one could truly outwit her (with certainty, at least in her eyes).
And so, a magical scene appeared.
After passing through the door woven with ice pillars, Bai Lian found that the young woman had suddenly disappeared.
Like a ghost.
“…”
Bai Lian then looked at the purple yard.
She had just taken one step forward when a circle of ice frost rippled in the air, and the young woman appeared out of thin air.
“Girl, this is not the place for you.”
Bai Lian was not afraid.
She didn’t know who was in the yard, but if it was…
Then she couldn’t back out either!
She asked, “Are those people inside from the Hades Hall?”
The young woman’s pupils constricted.
She shook her head, then nodded, her gaze as hard as an ice pillar.
“I won’t let you pass, even if my strength is far inferior to yours.”
Bai Lian said, “I bear no ill will. I am here at the behest of someone else to seek out the Lord of the Hades Hall. If he is inside, please let me meet him. He should understand my purpose when he sees what I have in my hands.”
“Token?”
“That’s right.”
Bai Lian didn’t intend to show it to the young woman.
The young woman, who had not received an answer, asked, “Who gave you that token?”
“The lord’s daughter.”
Daughter.
In this moment, the courtyard, which was previously noisy, suddenly quieted down.
Under the dim moonlight.
The north wind howled.
It was as cold as a knife.
Snowflakes fell in flurries, like goose down, as if white clouds were being crushed.
This scene was strikingly moving, yet it gave the impression of a desolate wasteland.
The young woman said nothing, so neither did Bai Lian.
She only saw the person across from her trembling.
A rhythmic tremor.
From her hands, to her limbs, to her feet, to her eyelashes, and then to the snowflakes melting in the corners of her eyes.
Tick.
The water drops rolled down, burning a small hole in the snow.
[Her hair is purple.]
Bai Lian thought so.
She thought she had an answer now.
So, she took the initiative and stood out, like a hero wielding a sledgehammer, breaking up the grey and lifeless sea of snow.
“Her name is Tong Yao,” Bai Lian said. “You can also call her Zhao Yao. She is 17 years… no, to be precise, she is 22 years old.”
The young woman bit her lips lightly, barely nodding her head.
Bai Lian continued, “It was probably eight years ago that she was on her way to the East Divine Land with refugees. Their boat capsized and she fell into the vortex of the Heimu Strait. But she had good luck. She was picked up by a passing cultivator from the Duxian Sect.
The young woman asked tremulously, “Is she alright?”
Bai Lian nodded. “Very good. She found a new home there, with a master who treats her like a daughter, and Younger Martial Brothers and Martial Sisters who look up to her as an idol.”
“Well… then, I’m relieved.”
The young woman, or rather the woman named Qianxue, gradually stopped trembling.
Snow was still falling on her, but she no longer felt the cold from the snowflakes. In just a short breath of time, she regained her elegance from before.
She crossed her hands over her stomach.
The ice-blue long sleeves dangled to her knees, and the skirt hem draped quietly and gracefully, covering her shoes.
She slightly bent her knees in a bow and said, “I think you are the renowned White Emperor Bai Lian, right?”
“Almost.”
“White Emperor Bai Lian, come with me.”
Qianxue turned around and walked towards the room behind her.
Bai Lian followed immediately.
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