Chapter 23 Part 2
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Chapter 23 Part 2: Giving Birth and the Sword Tempering Ceremony (2)
Perhaps the fifth Martial Sister was still concerned about her departed grandfather.
Si Yunshang quickly changed the subject.
“I am going to step out for a while.”
Bai Lian exclaimed in surprise,
“What are you doing outside at this time? If the Demon Lord finds you, it could be disastrous!”
Si Yunshang shook her head and said,
“I want to find a safe place to break through the Transmigration Stage.”
Bai Lian held her hand firmly.
“The Duxian Sect is the safest place!”
Her voice was not loud, but it carried a powerful conviction.
Si Yunshang felt a slight itch at Bai Lian’s touch.
“I always feel somewhat restricted here.”
“?”
“When I desire it, can you assist me?”
“!”
Bai Lian immediately retreated.
When it came to talking the talk, she was far less bold than Si Yunshang, who had no inhibitions whatsoever.
But when it came to her skills—
She was a true professional.
Si Yunshang’s Decision
“But it’s still very dangerous. I’ll go with you—”
Si Yunshang interrupted Bai Lian.
“If you come with me, it will only make my goal more difficult to achieve.”
Oh, right…
“Moreover, there are several places I wish to visit alone.”
“Where?”
Si Yunshang’s smile faded, and her gaze became profound.
She softly murmured,
“My home.”
It was a place she had not returned to in two thousand years—
Because there was no one waiting for her anymore.
“I also want to find the Lingxu Sect after their relocation.”
“Huh?”
“I intend to return the complete ‘Spiritual Emptiness Casting Saint’ to them and…”
Si Yunshang looked directly at Bai Lian.
“I no longer wish to be Zhi He. This life is fine as it is now. I am not a ‘Demon Woman’—but merely a lustful woman who desires you.”
“…”
Bai Lian looked around warily, afraid that someone might overhear such terrifying words.
Scary!
The Divine Tree’s Secret
Si Yunshang’s voice rang out again.
“I also plan to collect some juice from the Divine Tree.”
“The Divine Tree?”
“Yes. Its essence is a magical substance capable of temporarily reversing Yin and Yang.”
She smiled playfully.
“With it, we will also be able to have children.”
This…
“This is too fast.”
Bai Lian felt somewhat embarrassed.
Si Yunshang chuckled.
“Is it for just in case? I can give you some when the time comes, and you can give it to your master.”
Bai Lian felt numb all over.
Go, go. Hurry up and leave. If you keep talking like this, someone will really die!
Si Yunshang’s Departure
After a tender embrace, Si Yunshang turned and departed from the Duxian Sect.
She left with her usual decisiveness—
Just like that day in the open forest clearing.
The evening wind swept up her magnificent purple robes, resembling blooming lotus flowers drifting toward the vast horizon.
Bai Lian stood atop the rocky crags, shrouded in mist, gazing into the distance.
She watched as Si Yunshang’s figure disappeared into the twilight—
And it felt as if the girl had returned to the past.
As she thought of Zhi He, a melody surfaced in her mind—
[So it turns out that all the beautiful flowers, just like this, have been given to the ruined well and crumbling wall.]
When Zhi He transformed into Si Yunshang,
It was ultimately the white lotus that contaminated the purple lotus!
As the poet Xie Lingyun once wrote,
“It is difficult for good times, beautiful scenery, enjoyable experiences, and happy events in the world to all come together at once.”
What she had been pursuing all along was this very feeling.
Thus, before this moment—
She had always wandered, around and around…
A Change in Plans
“Let’s go check on the fifth Martial Sister first.”
Bai Lian flew toward Qiongming Peak.
She had tried her best to play the role of both an elder sister and a mother,
But it was still not enough to soothe the emotional wounds of her fifth Martial Sister.
She wanted to comfort her a little more.
However—
Halfway there, she suddenly received a message from Yue Wuyang.
“An appointment?”
Was this the first message she had received from Yue Wuyang since that night together?
As Bai Lian contemplated, the system task interface appeared.
System Tasks
[Task 1]: As an Immortal Emperor, how can one be afraid? Accept the invitation and go forth. (Reward: +6 Medical Skill)
[Task 2]: Pretend you didn’t see it. (Reward: the spell – Wild Blossoms)
[Task 3]: Find an excuse to procrastinate. (Reward: Focus +1)
A Difficult Decision
Since her Medical Skill had already reached 15,
These additional 6 points were very valuable—
Certainly not any worse than an increase of 6 points in Focus.
But—
The risk factor was difficult to determine.
Although Yue Wuyang had no ill intentions,
Would it really be safe to go?
A few days ago, Bai Lian had been yearning for Martial Sister He’s needle technique.
And now—
The opportunity was right in front of her.
Could this be her only chance in life…?
Interrupted Thoughts
“Elder Martial Sister!”
Her plans were immediately disrupted by a shout from below.
Bai Lian looked down and saw her fifth Martial Sister standing on the mountain cliff, frantically waving at her.
The system tasks could wait.
Yue Wuyang could wait another hour or two.
She descended in front of the young girl and asked,
“What happened?”
The fifth Martial Sister furrowed her brows,
Her face filled with unease.
She gripped Bai Lian’s hand tightly and said,
“Elder Martial Sister, the Fourth Martial Sister is in trouble! Please come with me and take a look!”
“Ah, this…?”
Bai Lian immediately picked up the fifth Martial Sister—
Time was of the essence.
While on the road, she quickly grasped the situation.
The fourth Martial Sister had been meditating in her chamber,
But while in deep concentration, she suddenly collapsed,
Her body writhing in agonizing pain.
This shocking scene was witnessed by the fifth Martial Sister, who had been visiting at the time.
Without hesitation, the fifth Martial Sister rushed down the mountain in search of Bai Lian—
And by sheer coincidence, she ran into her on the way back.
A Disturbing Sight
When Bai Lian arrived at the fourth Martial Sister’s room,
She found her curled up in a ball, drenched in sweat,
As if she had just been pulled from the water.
“Her breath is normal…”
Bai Lian gently grasped her hand.
Because of the equality contract between them,
She could vaguely sense the fourth Martial Sister’s pain.
But despite her attempts to investigate,
She couldn’t determine the source of the pain.
Ling Xuan’s Worries
“Elder Martial Sister, what happened to the Fourth Elder Martial Sister?”
Ling Xuan’s voice was low, filled with concern.
Bai Lian shook her head.
She couldn’t rely on herself alone—
The only option was to call their master,
Who was currently in a meeting.
But before she could take any formal action,
The fourth Martial Sister suddenly caught her hand.
A Sudden Awakening
“Elder Martial Sister.”
Bai Lian’s eyes lit up.
“You’re awake!”
She quickly helped her up.
The air was filled with a refreshing fragrance,
And the glistening sweat only seemed to enhance the fourth Martial Sister’s delicate beauty.
Yu Ying forced her eyes open.
Her strength had been almost completely drained,
And if Bai Lian hadn’t been supporting her,
She would have collapsed again.
But speaking…
That wasn’t a big problem.
Yu Ying’s Explanation
“Elder Martial Sister, I am not seriously injured.”
Yu Ying began to explain her ordeal.
The reason she had returned from Yunluo Peak
Was that she had prepared herself to break through the fifth-level trial of the Original Dragon.
As she expected, she passed smoothly.
But before she could leave the special space,
The sixth-level trial automatically activated.
She exerted all her strength to push through—
Only to have the final trial descend upon her!
A Shocking Turn of Events
“Huh?”
Bai Lian was stunned.
She clearly remembered that in the game,
The seventh-level trial only appeared after Yu Ying had reached the Transcendency Stage.
In the game, once the fourth Martial Sister received the recognition of the Original Dragon,
It was highly likely that if Bai Lian continued to interfere,
She would be killed.
But now—
The fourth Martial Sister had just broken through the Soul Changing Stage.
Triggering the sixth-level trial should have been impossible!
A Mystery Unfolds
“What is going on?”
Bai Lian couldn’t understand.
Yu Ying was just as confused.
She had tried to ask the gatekeeper in golden armor—
But the man completely ignored her.
She had no choice but to keep moving forward.
Of course, she ultimately failed.
But—
She didn’t leave completely empty-handed.
Because she had encountered the “final boss”—
A blurred green dragon!
The Green Dragon’s Revelation
The Green Dragon had told her that—
She had actually obtained the recognition of the Original Dragon a long time ago.
The Green Dragon also informed her that—
To become the world’s most flawless sword,
She must undergo the sword-tempering ceremony.
However—
The ceremony was special and required the cooperation of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian.
A Sudden Realization
Yu Ying let out a deep sigh.
Then—
She buried her face into Bai Lian’s chest.
How could she say such embarrassing things out loud?!
Bai Lian, on the other hand, had another realization.
“So, you already know the approximate location of the Nest of the Original Dragon?”
“Hmm…”
Yu Ying murmured in response.
Although she didn’t understand the reason,
Bai Lian knew that the fourth Martial Sister’s cultivation was about to skyrocket!
Excitement Builds
Bai Lian sighed inwardly.
The game had never described the fourth Martial Sister’s journey to the Nest of the Original Dragon in detail.
But from that moment on—
She had embarked on the path of becoming the God of War!
Bathing in dragon’s blood—
Unleashing an unparalleled mode!
Bai Lian felt a surge of excitement.
Her own wife was finally growing up!
She grasped Yu Ying’s hand tightly and declared,
“Once you have recovered, we will go to the Nest of the Original Dragon together!”
What Yue Wuyang, what medical skills—
Put them aside for now!
Bai Lian decisively chose Task 3 as a means of delaying everything else.
A Moment of Harmony… or Not?
“Thank you, Elder Martial Sister.”
Yu Ying trembled with excitement.
Even if she didn’t complete the embarrassing sword-quenching ritual,
She could still assist Bai Lian.
The scene of Elder Martial Sister and Martial Sister embracing appeared quite harmonious.
But—
Not everyone was happy.
Ling Xuan, who had been standing nearby,
Did not share in the joy.
Something in her heart felt off—
A strange, unsettling discomfort.
“Do not hit Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian’s balls! They are mine!”
Without hesitation—
She rushed forward and forcibly snatched a piece of land from Yu Ying.
