Chapter 6
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Chapter 6: The Daily Life of the Palace Concubines
December.
The East Divine Land became even colder.
At first, there was news that this harsh weather was caused by a Snow Wind Demon in heat.
This type of special demonic beast will cause chaos when it goes into heat.
[Sister, take a look at how strong your brother is!]
That’s pretty much what we’re trying to express.
However, although Snow Wind Demon was slain, there was still no sign of the wind and snow subsiding in the East Divine Land.
It is said that a good snow promises a bountiful harvest.
If it continues to freeze like this, after the hope seeds buried in the area are all frozen to death, next year’s situation will only be even worse.
"After all, it’s only a temporary solution."
Along the river after the snow melts.
Xiao Jinse suppressed the red flame mark that had risen on her arm.
"Anything is better than nothing,"
Bai Lian shook her head.
These days, while training outside with her Martial Sisters, she triggered many tasks that enhanced her basic skills.
However, these slight improvements are not enough to alleviate the anxiety in her heart.
She knew.
This is just the beginning.
With the passage of time, the upcoming disasters may be beyond her control even if she does her best.
Once the balance between the Immortal World and the so-called Lower Realm is disrupted, the Master’s existence will eventually be exposed to Xianyuan Emperor or Red Dust Heavenly Lord.
At that time, no matter who comes, she will be powerless to cope.
But Bai Lian has no other choice at present.
"Where exactly is the Ancient Starry Sky Road located?"
She attempted to contact Xia Qingqing multiple times under the night sky, without any results.
All she could do was to slowly refine herself while helping her Martial Sisters to enhance their cultivation base.
Actually, the fastest method is to "do it" with her Martial Sisters.
Moreover, one time is not enough, she must do it until she can’t move!
This matter is somewhat similar to the pursuit of knowledge.
Exploring one’s own path alone can easily blind one’s eyes. Only by leaving this realm and engaging in frank discussions with others, can we analyze and enhance our personal philosophies, and thereby achieve new breakthroughs.
In simple terms, it is through "accurate communication" that we make progress.
But…
The bloody mist on this path will not dissipate until the conflict between Master and Martial Sisters is resolved.
Moreover, this kind of method is not the proper way after all.
Taking shortcuts may provide temporary convenience, but one wrong move will lead to a bad ending.
Bai Lian doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of "Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian" in the game.
(*^▽^*)
"Have you heard? The new emperor has ascended to the throne of Heluo."
At that very moment.
Suddenly a chatter came from the convoy on the roadside.
Bai Lian’s ears immediately perked up.
With Marquis Wu’an and the eldest princess present, she was highly sensitive to any news related to Heluo Country.
"That’s the first empress Heluo has had in thousands of years, tut tut…"
"I heard that although the newly appointed empress has a weak cultivation base, she single-handedly suppressed four old demons at the Transmigration Stage."
"They can be suppressed for a while, but not for a lifetime. Xu Pan has been missing for a long time, and even the Heavenly Secrets Magic Plate is lost. Perhaps he is dead, and Heluo Country is bound to decline in the end."
"The ‘Tao’ of this world still belongs to the Taixuan Taoist Sect."
"If the swordmaster of the Taiqing Sect had not fought with the sect leader, causing the division of the sect, how magnificent would the Taixuan Taoist Sect be today?"
The voice of the person chatting grew louder.
And Bai Lian’s countenance was tinged with a hint of coldness.
She remembered Yan Yue.
Unconsciously, she recalled Yan Yue’s past life –
Gong Xuexin.
Gong Xuexin didn’thing wrong. However, her existence posed a threat to the legitimacy of the Taixuan Taoist Sect, and as a result, she was assassinated.
In this world, there are heartwarming stories, and there is also no shortage of intrigue and conflict.
The sect leader didn’t believe he was wrong. He believed that everything he did was for the benefit of the Taixuan Taoist Sect.
But from Bai Lian’s perspective, she could not forgive any of it.
This is an irreconcilable contradiction!
However, before caring about the Taixuan Taoist Sect, Bai Lian is more concerned about the eldest princess.
"Xu Pan and Marquis Wu’an cannot easily die."
Her words gained approval from the fourth Martial Sister.
During the more than ten years in the Marquis Wu’an’s mansion, Yu Ying came to a clear realization of what a formidable opponent he was.
That man was not a calm and composed general who remained expressionless in joy or anger.
Yet, he seemed to possess an unbreakable lucky streak.
As long as he exerted his utmost effort, it appeared that no obstacles could impede him.
At that time, Yu Ying had numerous thoughts of escaping from the Marquis Wu’an’s mansion, yet she had never considered seeking revenge.
It was a deep-rooted fear that came from the bottom of her heart.
Even now, despite her rapidly increasing strength and the support of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, she still trembled slightly when she thought about Marquis Wu’an.
"It’s clear that I have never been afraid even of the Original Dragon."
Yu Ying clenched her fist.
Suddenly, a cold hand grabbed onto hers.
Yu Ying looked up.
It’s Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian.
She looked to the side again, but the other Elder Martial Sisters acted as if they hadn’t seen anything, showing no sign of concern in their eyes.
Xiao Jinse couldn’t really find it in herself to be bothered.
After all, they were discussing important matters at the moment.
She still knew how to separate personal and professional matters.
If she is causing trouble now, won’t the other Martial Sisters also cause trouble next time when she encounters problems?
Do not do unto others as you would have them do unto you!
If everyone didn’t have any thoughts about Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, Xiao Jinse would be happy to become good friends with the other Martial Sisters.
"Let’s go back to the Qiongming Peak first," said Bai Lian.
Her injuries had almost healed, and she had entered a very advanced stage of exploring her new body, executing various challenging movements with ease.
To further improve, she must rely on actual combat.
Bai Lian decided to visit Heluo.
She was not worried about the eldest princess, but rather concerned that Marquis Wu’an and Xu Pan would become more difficult to deal with.
The sooner she can resolve those two people, the better.
No one had any objections.
That afternoon, everyone boarded the Cloud Chasing Boat and returned to the Qiongming Peak.
With Tong Yao’s help, Bai Lian received information related to Heluo Country in less than an hour.
The battle was much more intense than she had imagined.
Because the eldest princess’s strength was not exceptional.
Moreover, she is the Imperial Princess.
Does the Imperial Princess also aspire to inherit the throne?
For thousand years, there has never been such a rule in Heluo Country!
The eldest princess totally disregarded those high-ranking royal relatives.
A battle thus began over the Tianyi city.
The result was unexpected.
The eldest princess took out a jade plate that could manipulate the Heavenly Secrets Magic Array.
Her degree of fusion with the magic array exceeded everyone’s imagination, and even Xu Pan could not do better.
With the protection of this large magic array that has sheltered Tianyi City more than ten times in the past, the eldest princess demonstrated an unrivaled imperial power.
What does "domineering" mean?
It’s the way of pushing everything that stands against you!
Hammer one for one, two for a pair, hammer until no one dares to resist.
Of course, the eldest princess is not a murderer.
She didn’t go on a killing spree, only using thunderous means to suppress a royal elder who tried to bring Xingluo Fortress as reinforcement.
After the war, she successfully ascended the Altar of Heaven and took over the throne.
This was completely different from the previous ceremony to break through the barrier in her cultivation.
Only the ministers of Heluo Country accompanied her, and there were no outsiders to send their blessings.
She was dressed in a magnificent golden embroidered gown, like a phoenix soaring into the sky at sunrise.
She completed the ceremony silently, then returned to the palace under the escort of the crowd.
"Is this the power of a great nation?"
Bai Lian murmured.
The feeling given to her by the eldest princess was completely different from Ling Yue’s.
Ling Yue is the Lord of Nanwang Country, but she is more like a family elder.
But the eldest princess gives people a feeling of being very distant.
It is said that the will of heaven is unpredictable.
Bai Lian shook her head.
On the eve of departure, she deliberately prepared a gift.
It may be a little late, but it’s better than nothing.
The fourth Martial Sister must be brought along. This matter is closely related to her, and she needs a handy sword to use in battle.
In the end, barehanded combat is inferior to using weapons!
Attacking the weak point with the same force, obviously, the weapon can hit deeper and create a greater impact.
Moreover, White brought along Qing Luan.
This was not her intention.
She didn’t even have time to avoid suspicion, so how could she dare to actively stimulate her Martial Sisters at this time?
The second Martial Sister proposed first, and then received unanimous approval from the third Martial Sister, the jade rabbit and the fifth Martial Sister.
"Well, Elder Martial Sister Qing Luan is fast. If there is danger, she can also bring Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian back."
"Elder Martial Sister Qing Luan’s strength is also very strong, even stronger than the fourth Martial Sister."
Despite what she said, Xiao Jinse had actually thought deeper.
Qing Luan is not a good person.
But she couldn’t just stand by and watch Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian and the fourth Martial Sister get together alone, could she?
Who knows what the fourth Martial Sister might do when they are together alone!
"Despicable! You bunch of ungrateful and treacherous women!"
She exclaimed angrily.
Oh.
She is also such a bad woman. Forget it.
Anyway, it’s good to let Qing Luan monitor the fourth Martial Sister.
These two people wouldn’t team up to deal with Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, would they?
As An Lan was already out, the proposal went through.
Bai Lian didn’t refuse.
She was indeed in a hurry.
With Qing Luan joining them, the odds of defeating Marquis Wu’an will also be improved.
"Then I rely on you, Martial Sister Qing Luan."
Qing Luan joyfully nodded her head.
She transformed into a blue divine bird, carrying Bai Lian on her back, dancing with the wind and her beautiful tail feathers, soaring high into the sky.
Although the journey to Heluo is long and far, it only took a quarter of an hour.
There is no difference between there and the Duxian sect.
As far as the eye can see, it is only snow, more and larger snow.
Bai Lian didn’t rush to go to Tianyi City.
She took the fourth Martial Sister and Qing Luan to visit the ruins of Canglong Garden first.
Several years later, this dilapidated place has been completely abandoned, and there is not a single monitor within a hundred miles.
Yu Ying was a little uncomfortable for a while.
Walking among the ruins, she couldn’t imagine that this was once a huge sect with tens of thousands of disciples.
In the midst of the snowflakes fluttering in the sky.
Yu Ying looked into the empty ground, as if she saw blood, and people falling in the snow.
She didn’t want to judge the right or wrong of Marquis Wu’an, nor did she care about Marquis Wu’an’s pursuits.
She only knew that she had to stab that bastard with a sword!
"Trading one life for tens of thousands of lives, I am even giving you a bargain."
Yu Ying gritted her teeth.
She clenched her fist lightly, and a strong wind blew up on the ground. The winter snow was scattered by the wind, and a cold coolness flew around like swords.
"Senior Martial Sister, let’s go."
Afterwards, Yu Ying took the initiative to approach Bai Lian.
"Hmm."
Bai Lian nodded.
She had a blue bird fastened to her waist and a sword inserted in the sleeve, and she directly opened up the space and arrived near Tianyi City.
Tianyi City today was not bustling.
There were no vendors on the street.
However, there were no patrolling guards on the street either.
With the Heavenly Secrets Magic Array in place, patrolling is unnecessary.
Bai Lian gazed into the distance at the palace, her destination for this journey.
She condensed a dharma body and was about to send it to explore, when a butterfly emitting a blue glow slowly descended.
"The eldest princess?"
Bai Lian asked softly.
The butterfly landed on her hand, "You let your avatar come and see me. Are you afraid that I will eat you?"
Who will eat whom is still uncertain!
Bai Lian stood tall and declared, "Of course not."
The butterfly fluttered its wings, facing the towering building.
"Follow me, for members of the Taixuan Taoist Sect are keeping watch in secret. Xu Pan and Marquis Wu’an won’t appear."
Bai Lian nodded in agreement.
The two individuals didn’t actually die but were hiding in the shadows causing trouble.
"Since the eldest princess has invited me, I naturally cannot refuse."
She laughed and followed along.
However, the butterfly seemed somewhat unhappy.
"I am not the eldest princess, but the Emperor of Heluo Country!"
Bai Lian said, "Yes, yes."
She didn’t mind playing the role-playing game of Empress and Consort with the eldest princess.
However, let’s exchange these roles for now.
Then she would make the eldest princess obediently shout, "Your Majesty, I really can’t do it!"
After that, the two of them didn’t speak again. They walked along an empty alley and finally came to a small building deep inside the palace.
The top floor.
The doors and windows were tightly locked.
The eldest princess, dressed in a loose, golden robe, sat gracefully behind the round table.
She adorned a delicate phoenix hairpin on her head, shining like the palace lanterns on the night of the Lantern Festival.
Despite only donning a new attire, she appeared to have grown five or six years all of a sudden, exuding a mature aura.
"Please."
The eldest princess extended her right hand.
Her right hand revealed only five fingers, while the rest was wrapped in black gloves, making it even more mysterious.
Bai Lian sat down gracefully, with a cup of tea placed in front of her.
"This is Gongcha tea. I wonder if you can drink it." The eldest princess had a faint smile on her face.
Bai Lian nodded.
She also felt somewhat relieved.
To be honest, upon hearing that the eldest princess would inherit the throne, she had thought that the eldest princess would alienate her.
Don’t those plots exist in novels and TV dramas?
The heroine determined to ascend to a higher position and henceforth spoke coldly to the person she liked, presenting an attitude as if she wanted to completely cut off the past.
But can the past be so easily severed?
Through enduring hardships, heroine ultimately chose her past self.
Bai Lian had a good round of mental imagery.
With the fourth Martial Sister and Qing Luan present, it was clearly impossible to be forceful towards the proud eldest princess.
The only option left was to shamelessly pester her.
However, upon meeting the eldest princess, she realized that trying to apply other stories to this one was simply foolish.
Who is the eldest princess?
She is not an ordinary princess.
Though young in age, she has wandered between the Heluo Country and Xingluo Fortress for a long time.
Sometimes she may be impulsive, but she is not a dramatic person.
Bai Lian took a sip of her tea delicately.
She only wanted to give a compliment.
"Your Tea Ceremony is not inferior to mine!"
The eldest princess smiled slightly and said, "You came for Marquis Wu’an, didn’t you?"
Suddenly, a new task appeared before Bai Lian’s eyes.
[Task 1: Flourishing on both sides, "I came to see you, and incidentally handle some matters related to Marquis Wu’an." (Reward: Elixir of the Gods)]
[Task 2: Deceiving the eldest princess, "No, I came for you." (Reward: Soft Skill +3)]
[Task 3: Admitting generously, "Exactly." (Reward: Focus +2)]
Elixir of the Gods is a healing medicinal pill that can even cure a broken skull.
Bai Lian’s lips curled up.
She isn’t a fool, she wouldn’t choose this.
Flourishing on both sides?
Stop messing around.
The eldest princess is not a fool.
If she says so, the eldest princess will be unhappy, and Martial Sister will also feel uneasy.
Bai Lian chose Task 3.
"Indeed."
The eldest princess fixed her gaze on Bai Lian.
The atmosphere suddenly became chilly.
After a while, the eldest princess’s eyes softened.
She turned her head and looked towards the window.
"This is my elder sister’s room."
"Elder sister?"
Bai Lian was stunned, "Aren’t you the eldest princess?"
The eldest princess said, "These matters were told to me by my elder brother a few days ago…"
She recounted a story related to the deceased empress.
Bai Lian asked, "Why are you telling me this?"
The eldest princess said, "Recently, I have been thinking about a question: what kind of existence do I hold in the heart of my imperial older brother?"
"…"
"He said all of this was deserved by me, but…" the eldest princess forced a bitter smile, "I always felt like a puppet, just a tool used to withstand the pressure from the Taixuan Taoist Sect."
Bai Lian didn’t know how to console the eldest princess.
Even for an honest official, it’s difficult to judge a family dispute. Let alone her.
Fortunately, the eldest princess quickly regained her composure and said, "I spoke some troubling words, my apologies. I know you came to ask me something, but honestly, I am not sure about their whereabouts."
"Oh, I see…"
Bai Lian looked apologetic.
The eldest princess added, "I won’t intervene between you and them, after all, he’s my elder brother and you are the woman I have my eye on."
Bai Lian understood that it was difficult to handle both ends.
She was instead somewhat pleased, which meant that her position in the heart of the eldest princess was no inferior to that of her own relatives.
But Bai Lian was happy, while Qing Luan and Yu Ying were unhappy.
What nonsense are you talking about, woman?
Qing Luan remained composed, while Yu Ying directly peeked out from Bai Lian’s sleeve.
Therefore…
Clang!
The long dress of the eldest princess was lifted up, and the table was also pushed up.
The sudden incident startled the eldest princess.
She hastily brought her legs together and used her hands to press down her long skirt, unable to maintain her composure as before.
"You, you, you… this is not appropriate… this is my elder sister’s room… go to my room instead…"
Speaking, she stood up and grabbed Bai Lian’s hand.
Yu Ying became even angrier.
Release Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, otherwise I will stab you!
She struck twice at the waist of the eldest princess with the hilt of the sword she transformed.
"It’s so hot!"
The eldest princess exclaimed in surprise.
"???"
Bai Lian was not confused, but Bu Qingxiao, who suddenly appeared outside the house, was.
What’s going on?
What are those two people inside messing around?!
Should she go in or not?
Bu Qingxiao was uncertain in her mind.
