Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: Wife, Children and Hotbed
Riverside of the sparsely populated suburb.
February breeze blowing gently.
The wind swept the willows on the shore, bringing an unusual coolness.
Bai Lian clenched the Jade Message Slip in her hand, her smile gradually freezing on her face.
Si Yunshang’s message was too sudden for her.
Just five or six days ago, she was still having a "pleasant" conversation with the Demon Lord, and now she received news that he was dying.
If only it were like that.
Unexpectedly, the person who sent the message was Si Yunshang!
Bai Lian had many questions in her mind.
Despite frequent persecution, Si Yunshang’s feelings towards the Lingxu sect are beyond doubt.
And the Demon Lord is one of the main culprits behind the destruction of the Lingxu sect.
If Si Yunshang didn’t take the opportunity to kill him, why would she even pass on this message to her?
Bai Lian instinctively thought this was a trap set by the Demons of the Outer Realm.
These days, she "hid" herself, knowing that the Demons of the Outer Realm, looking anxious, must be eager to find her.
"If my guess is correct, then this is indeed a trap. Since they were able to get Si Yunshang’s Jade Message Slip, it means Si Yunshang has fallen into their hands."
Although Si Yunshang’s strength is not weak, she is no match for the powerful Demon Emperor.
In any case, Bai Lian must go and have a look.
Although Bai Lian didn’t spend much time with Si Yunshang, that Demon Woman was like a weed, always able to scratch her itchy spot at the right time.
Even without the experience of "measuring the depth with one’s finger" by the riverside, she would not sit idly by.
"Elder Martial Sister?""
At this moment, several calls snapped Bai Lian out of her thoughts.
Bai Lian turned around.
She squeezed out a smile and was about to say something when Yu Ying interrupted, "Has something happened?"
Bai Lian hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Just received news."
She repeated what Si Yunshang had said.
"Si Yunshang?"
Yu Ying vaguely remembered this person, she realized that Si Yunshang was a dangerous person who coveted Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian!
Qing Luan raised her hand, "Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, I suspect there is a deception, it’s better to be cautious."
Bai Lian nodded, "I also have my doubts, but we cannot refuse to go based on suspicion."
"I think…"
Alright.
Qing Luan had just started to speak but promptly shut her mouth.
Over time, although she didn’t have a deep understanding of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, Qing Luan knew that she would not compromise on such matters.
Qing Luan felt a bit envious, "Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian has a good relationship with that Sister Shi, right?"
"…"
Soon after, the feathers behind Qing Luan’s ear trembled, "However, I also know that if I were in danger, Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian would surely come to my rescue."
Bai Lian reached out her hand, then withdrew it, hesitating and acting very much like a classic meme.
Qing Luan laughed joyfully.
She turned her head and discovered that Yu Ying had somehow crept up close, just an inch away from her.
If her movement had been slightly larger just now, she would probably have collided with Yu Ying.
That is definitely not a pleasant experience.
Wow!
Qing Luan quickly stepped back.
Yu Ying had no intention of letting her go easily, and continued to stare at her fiercely!
What are you looking at, you want to fight?!
Qing Luan originally wanted to stare back, but when she thought about her situation, she was too scared.
Now is not the time, but when she finds the right opportunity in the future, she will definitely retaliate against Yu Ying fiercely from behind!
"Since time is running out, let’s hurry up and take action!"
Qing Luan’s technique of changing the subject was very successful.
"I am enough to go alone…"
"No way!"
Yu Ying grabbed Bai Lian’s hand.
Qing Luan immediately shouted, "don’t touch, it will harm Elder Martial Sister’s body!"
Yu Ying looked at Bai Lian fearlessly and replied, "Master commanded me to protect Elder Martial Sister and I cannot disobey the order. This matter is very dangerous, and I cannot allow Elder Martial Sister to go alone. If Elder Martial Sister insists on going, I will have no choice but to use extreme methods to prevent you from going and suffering the consequences!"
Only at this moment did Yu Ying display a temperament that was completely opposite to her delicate appearance.
Bai Lian softened under her stubbornness.
"Then I will trouble the Fourth Martial Sister and Martial Sister Qing Luan to protect me."
Yu Ying finally let go of her hand.
She nodded with solemnity, but after nodding, she hesitated again. She wanted to come forward to touch Bai Lian, but was afraid of causing her pain, so all she could do was stammer, "Elder Martial Sister, are you alright? I…I didn’t mean to cause any trouble."
"I know."
Bai Lian directly took Yu Ying’s hand.
"I…"
In her panic, Yu Ying wanted to pull her hand out, but Bai Lian held it tightly. She tried several times but failed.
Bai Lian comforted her, "I’ve recently figured out some ways to solve the problem. It’s not a big deal."
"Hmm."
Yu Ying lowered her head.
Qing Luan, who was watching from the side, clenched her fists and almost got angry.
Great!
She really underestimated Yu Ying. Previously, she had always seen Xiao Jinse and Su Youwei as her biggest rivals, but now she thought those two were quite cute.
However, the usually inconspicuous Yu Ying is truly a cunning and scheming woman!
Terrible!
Even if she were to die, she couldn’t do such a thing.
Qing Luan could no longer tolerate it and decided to report it to Xiao Jinse and Su Youwei after they went back to the Duxian Sect.
[United, we shall succeed in battle!]
Stop staring at me all the time, go and watch your Fourth Martial Sister!
This is really a tragedy!
But just as Qing Luan was lost in thought, another hand reached out and grabbed her wrist.
"Bai Lian, Elder Martial Sister…!"
Boom!
Qing Luan’s mind boiled, her legs weakened, and a warm current brewed within her body.
"Time is of the essence. Let’s hurry up and go."
This time, no one objected to Bai Lian’s decision as she went directly to the address Si Yunshang left on the Jade Message Slip.
The location was a rarely visited black island in the sea between the North Luzhou and the East Divine Land, which was far from the Pavilion of Mountain and Sea in terms of direction.
However, it is obviously unreasonable to use this to judge that it is not a trap.
As she approached, Bai Lian used her clever Soft Skill to completely transform herself, appearing like a flamboyant country girl.
She wandered around the area several times, but didn’t find any hidden ambush.
Finally, unable to find any flaws, Bai Lian had no choice but to reveal her whereabouts on the Jade Message Slip and take the initiative to meet Si Yunshang.
Upon meeting, she was dumbfounded.
"So, this isn’t a trap then?"
Bai Lian gazed at Si Yunshang, who stood opposite to her wearing a linen dress and holding a basket of vegetables, looking like a rustic village girl.
"What trap? I don’t understand."
Si Yunshang scrutinized Bai Lian with a puzzled expression on her face.
She naturally avoided the subject, "It’s been months since we met, and yet you appear more charming and alluring than before."
"…"
Is it appropriate for you to speak like this in front of my Martial Sister?
As expected, once Si Yunshang opened her mouth, Yu Ying and Qing Luan, who were not easy to deal with, all glared at her.
So be it!
Si Yunshang directly ignored Yu Ying and Qing Luan.
For a Demon Woman from the demonic sect who has lived for two thousand years, she naturally wouldn’t care about such a minor disturbance.
"I thought you would come over later, before when I called you, you always ignored me."
"…"
"Okay, okay, let’s not talk about these words that expose your weakness. Since you’re here, come with me, it’s rare."
Si Yunshang glanced lightly at Bai Lian, who turned around, her long purple hair dancing in the wind, every step she took making her already prominent figure sway even more.
Pfft!
Yu Ying and Qing Luan, who were following behind, both wanted to go up and give her a pat or two.
They sneaked a look at Bai Lian, and only breathed a sigh of relief when they found out that Bai Lian’s gaze was not focused on Si Yunshang’s body.
Bai Lian was admiring the scenery on the side of the road.
All of this is completely different from what she imagined.
Above the solitary island in the Black Sea, what she saw was not the gloomy architecture of the demon sect, but it was criss-crossed roads, connected canals, the sound of chickens and dogs, and people working hard in the fields…
If it were not for knowing Si Yunshang’s true identity, anyone would have thought that this was a leisurely rural scene of "dogs barking in deep alleys and chickens crowing on top of mulberry trees".
"You are all Bai Lian’s Martial Sisters, right?"
Si Yunshang suddenly asked.
Yu Ying hesitated for a moment before answering, "I am the Fourth Martial Sister, Yu Ying, of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian."
Qing Luan also introduced herself, "I am Qing Luan of the Yunluo Peak in Duxian sect."
Si Yunshang didn’t stop walking and said as she walked, "I am Si Yunshang, the guest elder of the Lingxu sect, and also the former sect leader Zhi He of the Lingxu sect."
"Huh?"
"What?"
Yu Ying and Qing Luan were both perplexed.
The Lingxu sect can also be considered as a leading cult, and they have naturally heard of this title.
They never expected that Si Yunshang was from the Lingxu sect, let alone that she was Witch Zhi He who had once defected from the sect.
"You… Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian…"
Bai Lian said, "It’s a long story, I’ll explain it to you after we see the Demon Lord."
"Okay."
The two of them could only contain their curiosity.
Si Yunshang poured cold water on them, "You won’t be able to see the Demon Lord for a while. He’s under a curse, covered in ominous energy. Sometimes he’s clear-headed, sometimes confused, and he’s currently in a state of confusion."
"What’s going on exactly?"
"I don’t know. He came to find me, and then I came to find you."
"Very well."
Bai Lian felt deeply helpless.
She was brought by Si Yunshang to a simple farmhouse courtyard.
"Is this your home?"
"Yes."
"Where are the other members of the Lingxu sect?"
Si Yunshang thought for a while, "They might be farming or perhaps out fishing."
"???"
Is this not cultivation anymore, but playing farm simulation?
"Just the attempt of a bored person," Si Yunshang placed the basket on the wooden table, "That guy said that the Spiritual Emptiness Casting Saint spell is not an evil technique, and the Lingxu sect should not be cultivating dark arts. They stopped near here, built houses, cultivated the land, and then saved some villagers who were about to freeze to death in North Luzhou. Redemption? The Lingxu sect’s sins are too deep, it is not so easy to redeem."
Did that guy mention the current sect leader of the Lingxu sect?
Thought Bai Lian.
Seeing Si Yunshang’s poker face, she knew the latter was being insincere.
"However, he can be considered a wise man. He knows the current generation’s sins can’t be redeemed, and all we can do is to prevent the next generation from repeating the same mistakes. Enough with that. Since you’re here, let me taste your culinary skills."
Si Yunshang grabbed a handful of knives and tossed them to Bai Lian.
This time, Bai Lian was truly perplexed.
Me? Cook?
Who was the real host anyway?
When the Fourth Martial Sister and Qing Luan defected to Si Yunshang’s side, Bai Lian had to admit her defeat.
"I’ll do it. Is that not acceptable?"
Her 14 points of Cooking didn’t go to waste, as Bai Lian showcased her ability to deftly prepare the meal, leaving the three guests thoroughly impressed and satisfied.
After the meal, Si Yunshang took the lead and guided them on a leisurely stroll around the islet.
Evidently, Si Yunshang was quite popular, as people greeted her wherever they went; Bai Lian was even surprised to see several cultivators from the esteemed Golden Core Stage tending to the fields.
Quite surreal, indeed.
…
Evening.
As the sun sank beyond the horizon, dim lights flickered to life within the small mountain village homes.
Bai Lian sat on her bed, idly perusing the various notes she had taken.
She was now certain that her body was remarkable, but without direct evidence to support her claims, she dared not make any hasty conclusions.
The key is still on the Future Mirror.
If she could obtain the complete Monument of the Next World, many of the questions in her mind would likely be answered.
She also wondered how well her master’s injuries have healed. Can she still perform the cultivation technique? It shouldn’t be a major issue, right?
"Creak–"
At that moment, the door suddenly swung open.
Si Yunshang walked in carrying a wooden basin.
"What’s going on?"
Bai Lian quickly tucked her notes into her chest.
"It’s time to wash your feet!"
Si Yunshang placed the basin on the ground and gestured to grab Bai Lian’s feet.
Bai Lian twisted and dodged away, saying, "I’ll do it myself."
"What is it?" Si Yunshang sat down next to Bai Lian, looking quite dissatisfied. "You have touched me where you shouldn’t have. I just want to touch your feet, but you’re not willing."
"I’m afraid of being tickled."
"Ha."
Si Yunshang gave Bai Lian a disdainful look.
After Bai Lian put her bare feet in the wooden basin, she looked up and said, "After living here for a while, I’ve found that I quite like this kind of life."
Bai Lian replied, "Me too."
Si Yunshang puffed out her cheeks, "With a wife, children, and a warm bed, I don’t have to worry about the bothersome affairs of developing a sect. Bai Lian, be my wife."
Bai Lian immediately perked up her ears, "Did you get something mixed up?"
"Then we can take turns, today you’ll be my wife, and tomorrow I’ll be yours?"
Si Yunshang smiled and pasted herself onto Bai Lian’s back, her hands wrapped around Bai Lian’s armpits, and then teasingly scratched her several times.
"!"
The sudden attack made Bai Lian instinctively lunge forward.
Hehe.
Si Yunshang took a deep breath.
"I never thought you were afraid of itching, but come to think of it, you’ve changed a lot since we last met."
Bai Lian frowned, "Nonsense, I know myself well enough. I haven’t changed for a long time."
"Ah, is that so?" Si Yunshang thought for a moment. "It must be because it’s been too long and I forgot."
She started to draw circles with her palm and as she did so, she began to think of doing something even more outrageous.
"It’s rare to see each other… um."
Suddenly, Si Yunshang’s body tensed.
Bai Lian immediately caught her cautious thoughts, and launched an attack before Si Yunshang could do so.
A peculiar blush emerged on her face, as delectable as a peach.
"You have to knock before entering…I…"
"But you didn’t knock when you came in earlier, did you?"
Bai Lian snorted lightly before releasing Si Yunshang.
"This isn’t the time for such things, especially since my Martial Sisters are in the next room."
Si Yunshang shifted her body and straightened out the indented hem of her skirt, "There are very clever magic arrays surrounding this room; according to the Demon Lord, even an immortal would find it difficult to break through them the first time."
"Immortal?"
Bai Lian was momentarily stunned.
"He said it like this."
"…"
Bai Lian sat still for a while, withdrew her feet from the wooden basin, and clear water droplets rolled down her round and cute toes, causing ripples one after another.
Si Yunshang stood up and said, "Since you’re done washing up, I’ll take you to meet the Demon Lord. He should be awake by now."
However, Bai Lian didn’t move immediately. Instead, she lifted her right foot and stretched it out in front of Si Yunshang.
"?"
"Be quick!"
"Oh, I see."
Si Yunshang immediately understood what Bai Lian meant, as she had just explained it earlier.
She looked at the glittering star in the corner of Bai Lian’s eyes and felt that her gaze seemed to be avoiding her, making her think that Bai Lian was even more adorable.
"Then I won’t be polite."
Si Yunshang bent down.
After dozens of breaths.
Outside the house.
Si Yunshang licked her lips and said, "It feels like eating candy, but unfortunately I haven’t had time to savor it."
"Don’t talk too much."
Bai Lian’s right big toe slightly raised, and her walking speed involuntarily increased a bit.
Si Yunshang, who was left behind, shouted, "Wait for me."
Clatter clatter clatter.
She promptly followed, but as she stepped out of the courtyard, she inadvertently looked towards the large pillar by the woodshed.
The sound of footsteps finally receded into the distance.
After a while, Qing Luan walked out from behind the pillar, cupping her chest.
The soundproofing of the house was surprisingly good, as she could not hear the words spoken inside clearly, and even her Divine Sense was hindered.
However, with just a few words, she managed to imagine and fill in the rest.
Did she… Did she imagine too much?
Damn it!