Chapter 5 Part 1
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Chapter 5 Part 1: Like You Like You Like You (1)
Not yet?
Bai Lian looked up, staring blankly at the ordinary laurel tree. Even with the backdrop of the Milky Way, it remained unremarkable.
This is definitely not just an ordinary tree.
After all, it wouldn’t have survived five thousand years of growth without something extraordinary about it.
Unfortunately, despite her cultivation base, there was no sign of anything special.
“Shall we just carry this tree directly to Qiongming Peak?” she wondered. If it’s the master, she should be able to sense something.
But Bai Lian quickly dismissed the thought.
The laurel tree is a sacred object of the Flying Fog. Uprooting it recklessly would be akin to declaring war on the entire region. Even with her deep bond with the jade rabbit and her growing fame, the demons of the Flying Fog would not let such an act slide.
Fear of death?
Not every cultivator is afraid of it.
For those who aren’t, there is always something more important than life.
Bai Lian didn’t want to fall out with the Flying Fog, and she certainly didn’t want to cause trouble for the jade rabbit because of her actions.
“It looks like we’ll have to find a way to ‘kidnap’ the master to the Flying Fog.”
As she was lost in thought, a sudden scream pierced the air.
It was Qiong Zhi’s voice.
“Yaoguang Star Lord, could that be the voice of Yaoguang Star Lord?”
The excited mother dashed out from Bai Lian’s side, moving with the speed of a rabbit…
Oh, right. She was originally a rabbit.
Once again, the jade rabbit found herself at the mercy of her mother’s enthusiasm.
Qiong Zhi lifted the jade rabbit with a joyful expression.
“Quick, let me take a look!”
Without hesitation, Qiong Zhi started touching the jade rabbit, from her head down to her feet. During this, the jade rabbit was also hoisted upside down by her tail several times.
“Haw haw (no!)”
The jade rabbit flailed her limbs wildly, her ears hanging limp, like ribbons in the wind, no matter how hard she tried to make them stiffen.
Qiong Zhi, however, seemed to be in her own world, laughing heartily.
How wonderful!
Looking at this scene, it seemed that the jade rabbit might have earned the favor of Yaoguang Star Lord.
“This…” Bai Lian’s mouth twisted in annoyance.
She was starting to suspect that the jade rabbit might not be Qiong Zhi’s biological child after all.
Damn it.
[People who don’t know might think I’m the jade rabbit’s real mother.]
After a moment of hesitation, Bai Lian rushed forward to stop Qiong Zhi’s “playful violence.”
“Stop it, that is my… your daughter, not a toy rabbit! If you keep doing this, she will break!”
“Haw haw haw…”
The jade rabbit escaped from Qiong Zhi’s “evil clutches” and nestled between Bai Lian’s breasts. Her body trembled occasionally, as she sank into sorrow.
In this world, only Bai Lian’s chest still held any warmth.
Qiong Zhi, on the other hand, looked at Bai Lian with a calm expression. As a woman who could be a queen, her skin was thick enough to ignore any embarrassment.
Bai Lian didn’t intend to dwell on this matter. Despite the playful conflict between Qiong Zhi and the jade rabbit, their relationship remained solid. Otherwise, Qiong Zhi wouldn’t have demanded her daughter back that night.
Bai Lian only needed to protect the jade rabbit’s body from harm. She wasn’t interested in meddling in other matters.
“Is there really no other way?” Bai Lian asked.
Qiong Zhi shook her head.
But her answer was far from what Bai Lian expected.
“I actually think this may not be such a bad thing. My daughter must have been chosen by Yaoguang Star Lord. Since Yaoguang Star Lord said it’s not the right time, waiting a bit longer won’t hurt.”
Bai Lian opened her mouth, but skepticism flooded her.
Really?
She didn’t believe it.
She was now 90% sure that the jade rabbit was indeed Yaoguang Star Lord. But then, who was the one speaking just now? The laurel tree? Or some other unknown entity?
With Jiang Jing and others around, Bai Lian didn’t dare to take chances.
She wanted to explain things to Qiong Zhi, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she froze.
She had no conclusive evidence that the jade rabbit was Yaoguang Star Lord!
The demons of the Flying Fog revered Yaoguang Star Lord as a deity, and Qiong Zhi was no exception.
Forget it.
Let’s not bring this up again to avoid unnecessary arguments.
Seeing that Bai Lian seemed to agree with her, Qiong Zhi took the opportunity to comfort both her and the jade rabbit.
“My daughter’s cultivation is progressing well. Even if it takes a few more years for her to break through to the Soul Changing Stage, it won’t affect her cultivation journey.”
“Hmm.”
Bai Lian agreed with her.
After leaving the laurel tree, Qiong Zhi personally arranged accommodations for her. The room was next to the jade rabbit’s sleeping quarters.
Rarely returning to the Flying Fog, the jade rabbit, despite feeling down from not making progress, did not leave immediately.
The night grew deeper.
Bai Lian closed the partially open window.
After blowing out the oil lamp on the table, she stepped out with light and graceful movements.
Her destination? The large tree where she had previously spoken with Qiong Zhi.
She didn’t really want to go out to feel the cold wind.
She had just realized that the jade rabbit was missing from the room. She had also heard from the palace guards that the jade rabbit often went to this tree whenever she was feeling down.
…
For most people, it was just another ordinary night.
The moon, like a jade plate, hung in the sky as usual.
The autumn sea breeze swept over the Flying Fog.
The churning waves battered the rocks along the shore as always.
Old fishing boats sailed through the wind and waves.
It was a natural scene, powerful enough to dispel any worries and sorrows.
Whenever the jade rabbit saw this sight, it would instantly feel calm.
But tonight? Nothing worked.
No matter how much she tried to pursue peace of mind, she only felt more restless and agitated.
“Haw!”
The jade rabbit tugged at her drooping ears in frustration.
She stared at the ears, which lay limp in her paws.
These were no ordinary rabbit ears. They were much longer than any other rabbit’s, adorned with a light green hue. When they moved, they resembled two vibrant green onions full of life and charm!
Yes.
This was the most prominent feature of the Yaoguang Rabbit, and once, it had been the body part the jade rabbit was most proud of.
But now?
Now, just looking at them filled her with anger.
Why?
If she were just an ordinary rabbit spirit, she would only need to reach the Golden Core Stage, then transform into a human.
If she were just a regular rabbit demon, she wouldn’t have attracted the attention of Yaoguang Star Lord, and wouldn’t be stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, unable to make any further progress.
If only I could…
The jade rabbit felt like she was about to lose her mind.
Especially when she imagined Bai Lian and her Martial Sisters growing closer, while she could only watch from a distance with sorrow.
[I’m so angry I could die!]
“Haw!”
The jade rabbit glared at her own ears.
It’s your fault! It’s all because of you! I’ll show you!
“Haw!”
In her fury, the jade rabbit grabbed her own ears and began to beat them.
Her body shook violently, and her ears flopped around, making her look from afar like she was chasing them in circles.
After a while, she stopped.
She had to.
She’d thrown hundreds of punches, but her ears were too “tough”. Even her fists hurt, but her ears didn’t break.
“Haw!”
The jade rabbit roared with all her might.
The more she thought, the angrier she became. The angrier she became, the less she could think like a normal rabbit.
Those ears… they were mocking her.
Is it tolerable?
[I’ll take care of you today!]
Ow!
The jade rabbit opened her mouth and bit her own ear.
That’s it. She was determined. She would eat those ears tonight.
Bai Lian watched, unable to help but roll her eyes.
Three options appeared in front of her.
[Task 1: Immediately stop the jade rabbit (Reward: Soft Skill +2)]
[Task 2: Wait until the jade rabbit is tired before going out (Reward: Light Skill +1)]
[Task 3: None of my business (Reward: Spicy Rabbit’s Head)]
Bai Lian exclaimed, “Wow.”
According to the item description, this Spicy Rabbit’s Head was cooked by top chefs with skills above level 20. It had a special effect that restored spirit Qi and tasted absolutely amazing, easily surpassing the abilities of ordinary chefs.
Bai Lian swallowed.
Honestly, she was quite tempted to try it.
Although with her current cultivation base, she didn’t really need to eat every day, she still regularly enjoyed food; after all, she didn’t want to waste the cooking skills she had worked so hard to develop, right?
In the end, she decided against it.
Ever since she had taken the jade rabbit in, she hadn’t touched any other rabbits, and she wasn’t about to break that vow now.
Bai Lian’s eyes lingered on Task 1 and Task 2.
Both of them seemed low-risk.
The only risk in Task 1 was that if she jumped out now, it might embarrass the jade rabbit.
“I can’t care about that,” Bai Lian thought.
She immediately chose Task 1.
