Chapter 12 Part 2
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Chapter 12 Part 2: An Lan, the Heavenly Lord (2)
An Lan recollected everything that had occurred during New Year’s Eve.
Under the vibrant night sky, illuminated by a multitude of fireworks, she had inexplicably “bitten” Bai Lian’s face.
Afterward, though, she erased Bai Lian’s memory, allowing her heart, once turbulent like a stormy lake, to gradually settle.
Indeed, it would be better to strike Bai Lian from behind.
Some memories are better forgotten than remembered.
An Lan drew a round stick from her sleeve.
She hesitated for a brief moment, and just then, Bai Lian, who was walking ahead on the mountain path, suddenly halted.
“Master.”
Bai Lian turned around with a warm smile, holding a bright red flower in her hand.
She offered the flower directly to An Lan.
“Master, this flower resembles the one you created with your magic. The similarity is about ninety percent.”
Really?
An Lan subtly tucked the stick behind her.
She maintained an unreadable expression, careful not to betray any emotion.
Bai Lian beamed with excitement, saying, “I’ve been walking this mountain road for years. When I’m by myself, I tend to rush, not paying attention to the beauty around me. It’s only when I walk with you, Master, that I begin to notice the things I’ve missed.”
“Oh.”
An Lan nodded.
Then perhaps, it might be wise to slow down in your daily life?
She had spent a hundred years on Qiongming Peak, but she never seemed to be as emotionally involved as Bai Lian.
Yet as they continued walking, she absentmindedly picked up her stick and began to observe the surrounding nature.
For An Lan, her evaluation could be summed up in two words.
Not bad!
After a few moments, her gaze shifted to Bai Lian’s back.
Could it be that only she had the privilege of studying Bai Lian so intently from this angle?
An Lan chuckled at the thought.
It felt like a small victory.
As Bai Lian had said, it was only in the quiet of the present moment that she could truly appreciate the beauty of the person walking in front of her, hidden beneath the rush of daily life.
Bai Lian’s body was perfectly proportioned, every curve in place, drawing one’s gaze involuntarily.
With every step, the ripples in the fabric of her dress seemed to move in perfect harmony with the soft sway of her sleeves.
What could compare to the depth of one’s soul?
Perhaps, in the past, I should have been a bit more assertive.
Bah, Bah, Bah.
An Lan instantly dismissed the errant thoughts in her mind.
However, she didn’t quickly divert her gaze, for she had spotted something even more fascinating.
Over the last few days, the death words etched into Bai Lian’s body had remained the same, resembling a shadowy black silk bodysuit.
But the transparent runes that floated behind her were intensifying, already enveloping her like a waist-length skirt.
As they moved, the runes shimmered, radiating a divine aura.
“Speaking of…”
An Lan’s focus sharpened.
She had often hidden behind the crooked neck tree, secretly observing Bai Lian’s Tao Halo.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t comprehend its mystery. It seemed incomprehensible, even to a Heavenly Lord.
But today, she saw something different.
How strikingly similar the secret revealed by the runes was to the Way of the Great Tao, which she had long abandoned.
Could it be linked to the part of her Tao that had merged with Bai Lian’s body after it had shattered?
An Lan was perplexed.
But she wasn’t particularly inclined to figure it out, as she and Bai Lian shared a “mother-daughter” resemblance in this respect.
She only knew that with more insight, perhaps she could recover the lost Way of the Great Tao.
Well.
Excited, An Lan nearly shouted, “Take off your clothes!”
[In the future, just stay here. Lie in my arms, and let me observe you closely. Don’t worry, your master will take care of you!]
But she only allowed herself to think it.
She was even more hesitant than Bai Lian in this regard.
“I need to figure out a plan.”
Got it!
She would make use of Bai Lian’s night class.
However, the problem was that in recent days, all of Bai Lian’s Martial Sisters had been taken into the sect’s secret realm, leaving no students to attend.
Thus, Bai Lian wouldn’t be able to hold her class even if she wanted to.
It seemed she would need to pull those foolish disciples back from the secret realm.
What kind of broken secret realm is this? Is it better than your Elder Martial Sister’s legs?
Get back here and study!
Stamp.
An Lan reached out and poked Bai Lian’s back.
“?!”
Bai Lian turned around swiftly.
Bai Lian walked so quickly that An Lan’s finger nearly touched her rear.
Embarrassment briefly crossed An Lan’s face.
She quickly shifted her posture, assuming the dignified air of the “Heavenly Lord.”
“That bottle is not a divine object. If it is left filled for too long, it will cause the divinity of the Taiyin water to dissipate. I will go now and bring your Martial Sisters back, to help elevate their cultivation with the Taiyin water.”
Bai Lian, unaware of An Lan’s true intentions, immediately agreed.
She felt relieved.
How thoughtful Master is towards her Martial Sisters!
Finally, Master seems to understand the importance of caring for others!
The Martial Sisters who had once become renowned across the world would now see that fame shortened by half.
An Lan, not wishing to waste any more time, turned to leave.
But before she could, she asked, “Do I not appear as dignified as Younger Martial Brother Qin, considering my appearance?”
Her voice carried a touch of ethereal mystery.
The sudden question caught Bai Lian off guard.
[Task 1: Honestly answer, “To be honest, yes.” (Reward: Wind-Riding Token)]
[Task 2: “A master imparts knowledge and skills. Master, you have done an excellent job in this regard.” (Reward: +1 Focus)]
Why bother?
Bai Lian didn’t want to risk being punished unnecessarily, so she quickly chose Task 2.
“A master…”
An Lan nodded.
Exactly.
As expected from Bai Lian, she always knows just what to say!
“Wait for me at Qiongming Peak. Don’t wander around; I’ll be back soon.”
With a burst of energy, An Lan soared into the sky.
Bai Lian’s words lifted her spirits.
It was as though Bai Lian had already become a reflection of her.
Even though she stepped on her disciple’s chest, poked her rear, and toyed with her soul, she remained the dignified and awe-inspiring Immortal Heavenly Lord!
Then, her thoughts returned to the eighth Way of the Great Tao that she had recently lost.
She was convinced by her own brilliance.
White Emperor Bai Lian?
How laughable.
It should be Immortal Heavenly Lord An Lan!
…
That night.
While Bai Lian pondered the Taiyin water at the table, An Lan hurriedly returned with a group of people.
Besides the four Martial Sisters, Tong Yao and Yan Yue were also present.
“What do you intend to do?”
In the courtyard, Yan Yue stood silently, her face full of concern.
She was different from Xiao Jinse and the others who already knew the situation.
An Lan hadn’t planned on bringing her along.
However, as they flew over Zhuyan peak, An Lan saw Yan Yue playing the lyre.
In a flash of inspiration, she decided to snatch Yan Yue, who had always been at odds with her.
In a single motion, Yan Yue discovered a chilling truth.
She was utterly powerless in An Lan’s hands, like a helpless cat!
Yan Yue hoped that the Blood Tree Patriarch would intervene, but the Blood Tree Patriarch merely turned away, ignoring her pleas.
What a tragic fate!
“Have you broken through to the Transmigration Stage?”
Yan Yue asked softly.
An Lan pressed a glass bottle into her hand, “Drink it.”
Don’t drink, don’t drink.
Who would drink this unidentifiable liquid?
Yan Yue hesitantly took the bottle and asked in a calm voice, “What is this?”
An Lan replied, “Something that will help you become more like a woman.”
Yan Yue immediately waved her hand, “I’m content with who I am.”
Ho?
An Lan raised an eyebrow.
You have no choice; today, you will drink it!
Seeing her master on the verge of a confrontation with Yan Yue, Bai Lian quickly stepped in.
She had a headache.
Even if Master didn’t intentionally distance herself from Yan Yue, their awkward personalities were bound to create friction sooner or later.
“Yan… Master Yan…”
Bai Lian hurriedly explained the benefits of the Taiyin water.
It enhances cultivation, sharpens aptitude, and purifies one’s body.
She didn’t mention that the Taiyin water was extracted from her own body, nor that it was a top-tier alchemical ingredient, as per the system’s prompt.
It all felt odd, especially considering the world she inhabited had once been an R18 game.
Bai Lian couldn’t shake the discomfort that lingered in her heart.
“Gulu gulu…”
Several Martial Sisters and Yan Yue drank the Taiyin water without hesitation.
With their current levels of cultivation, they would soon refine the water into something more beneficial.
The fifth Martial Sister, however, was still young, with a low cultivation base.
She was still on her martial path, so Bai Lian took it upon herself to help her.
“Shower?”
Xiao Jinse’s face showed jealousy.
If only she were younger, she might have had the chance to grow closer to Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian.
The long night passed amidst their activities.
With a smile on her lips, An Lan waited patiently by the crooked-necked tree for the arrival of the night class.
She had truly gained much today!
