Chapter 10
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Chapter 10: Days and Nights With the Second Martial Sister
This was Bai Lian’s third visit to Castle Peak City during this simulation.
This small town located in a remote small country, has not changed significantly in recent years except for the absence of a group of people surnamed Xiao.
By late night, only a handful of houses were still lit.
The dim lights were now powerless behind paper windows, unable to illuminate the cobblestone streets.
But for Bai Lian, all of these were trivial matters.
Here, no matter how dense the darkness is, it cannot engulf her eyes.
This is not only because her gaze is like a torch, capable of breaking through any darkness.
It is also because she knows these streets of the city like the back of her hand.
"Walk forward sixty-three steps, and you’ll reach the crossroads, then turn left and walk another one hundred and twenty-seven steps…"
Clack, clack, clack.
The slightly high heels made a crisp sound as they tapped on the bluestone.
Bai Lian’s every step was equidistant, even if measured with a ruler, it was difficult to measure any difference.
After sixty-three steps, she actually arrived at the intersection, and turning left, she could see the ancestral mansion of the Xiao family.
"Still no change."
After sighing, Bai Lian’s face suddenly showed a relaxed smile.
Yes.
She had only been to Castle Peak City three times in this life, but if we include the previous deductions, she had come at least millions of times!
Not to mention in some past deductions, she gave up everything and retired with her like-minded Second Martial Sister from the cultivation world, settling down in Castle Peak City.
They lived carefree lives here like an ordinary couple.
In the morning, the two cuddled in bed for a while, then combed each other’s hair and got ready together.
In the morning, the two walked shoulder to shoulder through Castle Peak city, occasionally going to the market to buy fresh ingredients.
The head chef is the Second Martial Sister.
The Second Martial Sister, who was born with the flame, possesses extraordinary talents in cooking, alchemy, and refining tools that far surpass those of ordinary people.
Throughout the long years, Bai Lian absorbed and gradually mastered these three skills.
After lunch, the two usually tend to the flowers, plants, and pets in the courtyard. If the weather is bad, they stay indoors and find ways to pass the time, such as reading, playing cards or chess, amusing the cat, or just being happy-go-lucky…
In the evening, the two usually take a walk on the mountain outside the city. Occasionally they walk further, such as going to the North Luzhou to see the snow.
After dinner comes leisure time, and their evening activities, apart from music, chess, calligraphy and painting, are sometimes more exciting than their leisurely afternoon.
Not only their own room, but every hidden corner of the city bears witness to their "good deeds"!
After numerous visits, how could Bai Lian not understand the structure of this city?
She surveyed her surroundings, and it seemed that the Second Martial Sister’s smiling face could be seen anywhere.
Just like now.
As Bai Lian walked down the long street towards the Xiao family ancestral home, she unconsciously saw a joyous young girl dressed in red clothes.
"Ding Ling Ling – "
The girl hid a red cord on her wrist, with a small bell hanging from it, making a crisp sound when she ran.
"Elder Martial Sister, please walk faster. You are walking too slowly, and by the time we arrive, it will already be dark!"
Bai Lian remembered.
This is something that happened when she and the Second Martial Sister went to the nearby temple to pay respect.
It’s not that they truly believe in the gods. Trusting in oneself is better than trusting in the gods. The main reason is that the festival is very lively, so they went with the flow to join in the fun.
In the end, due to heavy rain, they were unable to worship the gods, so they self-directed and acted out the second half of a "worship the heavens and become married" plot in the inn.
Whether there are gods or not, it’s still more important to live happily!
However, there is still some regret. After all, they prepared for two days for the festival and even made traditional clothes themselves. As a result, the clothes were accidentally torn apart during the "performance," and several large holes were made.
"There won’t be any more opportunities to make up for regrets in the future, will there?"
After all, it was a major event that only occurred once every ten years.
Ten years?
This was too distant for Bai Lian.
As she was walking down the road, suddenly came the intense barking of a dog.
"Woof woof woof…"
This sound awakened her from her memories.
She turned around and saw a dumb-looking, sandy-colored puppy staring at her fiercely with a white spot under its eye.
"By the way!"
Bai Lian suddenly remembered that she and the Second Martial Sister had also fed this dog, but back then it had already grown from a puppy to a big dog and was far less cute than it is now.
She walked quickly towards the puppy’s fierce face and gently stroked its head.
As she continued to pet the puppy, it lowered its head and made a whimpering sound.
Does it sound quite pitiful?
Bai Lian took out a sausage from her pocket and put it in front of the little puppy. The puppy immediately forgot all its troubles.
This simple and pure sight amused Bai Lian.
She then gave the little puppy a pat on the head.
"You probably don’t remember me anymore, or maybe many people have forgotten me, but that’s okay, as long as I remember myself."
Bai Lian rose and walked step by step toward the ancestral home of the Xiao family.
The house standing in the shadow cast its shadow over her like a ferocious demon.
Actually, the last time she came with the Second Martial Sister, it was like this.
It’s just because they came together last time that the gloomy atmosphere didn’t seem so grim.
Bai Lian crossed over the high wall, walked through the corridor, crossed over the threshold, and finally arrived in front of the shack where the Second Martial Sister lived.
The door and windows of the shack were tightly closed.
Bai Lian immediately recalled what happened when she came here the last time, amid the pitter-patter sound of the heavy rain, she and the Second Martial Sister recklessly made merry in the shack all night long.
Now thinking about it still brings up some excitement.
Speaking of which, her first encounter with the Second Martial Sister was also here.
That was many simulations ago.
She aimlessly flew in the sky, countless failures almost pushed her into despair, she couldn’t figure out how to break the deadlock.
And then, she saw the Second Martial Sister standing alone by the window.
The Second Martial Sister leaned against the window with both hands, in the exact same posture as she is now.
At that time, the Second Martial Sister was only twelve years old and much shorter than her.
It was on this twelve-year-old girl that Bai Lian saw eyes even darker than her own.
She stood motionless in mid-air, looking blankly.
What happened?
Bai Lian couldn’t understand it at all.
It was not until she saw the Second Martial Sister turn around and walk towards the bed, take out a knife from under the bed, that she suddenly realized something was wrong.
Is the shack filled with death words?
In a moment of urgency, she drew a dazzling stream of light in the air, which reflected in the eyes of the Second Martial Sister like a shooting star across the sky.
Seeing the Second Martial Sister standing still, Bai Lian thought of approaching her to snatch the knife.
But before she could act, the knife slipped from the Second Martial Sister’s hand on its own.
She breathed a sigh of relief.
Does it seem she gave up on doing something foolish?
Because of her uneasiness, she hid in the darkness and kept a watchful eye all day long. During this period, she quietly treated the Second Martial Sister’s injuries until she was convinced that the Second Martial Sister had truly reignited her will to live. Only then did she leave with ease of heart.
This was the first time she had met the Second Martial Sister.
She saved the Second Martial Sister from attempting suicide, and also indirectly saved herself.
Without this experience, Bai Lian may have fallen into despair many times.
The appearance of the Second Martial Sister was like a lighthouse in the darkness, suddenly showing her a new direction.
After being unable to find a solution on her own, she decided to seek external help. Years later, she turned to the Second Martial Sister.
However, this encounter was full of twists and turns.
"Are you willing to accept me as your master?"
A woman with a plump figure, cold temperament and a face like a fairy suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and the first thing she did was to recruit disciples. This action frightened Xiao Jinse, who had been bullied for a long time.
There must be trickery!
In the past few years, she had been called a waste every day and no one was willing to take her as a disciple.
She had tried many methods, but the results showed that her Spiritual Root was an obsolete and un-cultivable one.
At her most desperate moment, she suddenly discovered that the bracelet she had picked up contained the soul of an ancient ancestor of the Soul Changing Stage.
The senior didn’t mind her poor talent, and wholeheartedly guided her cultivation, only hoping that she could pass on her own cultivation path.
Although the process was a bit difficult, Xiao Jinse successfully entered the Qi Refining stage with the guidance of the senior. Even Foundation Establishment was no longer out of reach.
How could she abandon the old man and follow a stranger woman at this moment?
[This woman must have some problems.]
Although that face may be attractive, it gives off a chilling feeling, is this person truly good?
Xiao Jinse even suspected that this stranger woman wanted to turn her into a play toy by taking her as an disciple.
However…
Both of them are women, so it shouldn’t happen!
Don’t overthink, just refuse it.
Xiao Jinse just spoke and suddenly realized that the bracelet on her wrist had been taken away.
"What… what are you doing?"
She pounced on it, hoping to snatch back the bracelet that held all her hopes.
However, without a second thought, Bai Lian tore the bracelet apart, but she didn’t immediately tear the old man’s soul apart.
With many experiences under her belt, she who was once naive and ignorant had gained much knowledge.
If she were to kill the old man directly at this time, how would she explain it to Xiao Jinse?
"He has ill intentions, I did it for your own good," Bai Lian said so.
Xiao Jinse angrily retorted, "I see your intentions are not good. Don’t think that just because you are powerful, I will yield to you!"
Bai Lian began to prove to Xiao Jinse that the old man’s true intention was to take away her home.
"I am an Obsolete Spiritual Root. What good is it for him to take away my home? I could have been a mighty figure on the Soul Changing Stage. Must I become a useless person?"
"You are not an Obsolete Spiritual Root, you are a Holy Spiritual Root!"
"I don’t believe it."
"Then let me show you his memories."
The old man with white beard?
His beard is white, but his heart is black!
He knew Xiao Jinse’s true ability and had secretly rejoiced in his good fortune for picking up such a treasure.
He didn’t immediately possess Xiao Jinse’s body. Rather, he wanted to first guide Xiao Jinse in taking good care of her body so as to lessen the risk of his possession failing.
There are many wandering souls in this world, and many people find them too. But how many of them have a good end?
Perhaps the impact was too intense, or maybe Xiao Jinse simply didn’t believe the memories Bai Lian had released from her heart. Xiao Jinse turned and wanted to escape.
But how could she ever outrun Bai Lian?
She had only run a few steps before being caught.
Bai Lian said, "I won’t harm you."
Only a fool would listen to you.
Xiao Jinse struggled desperately, and Bai Lian took a long time to bring her away. It took even longer for Xiao Jinse to believe her.
But was it really belief?
Perhaps it was just pure manipulation.
In further speculation, to avoid a recurring incident, Bai Lian promptly and resolutely disposed of the white-bearded old man in advance each time.
"If you dare to interfere between me and my disciple, then go to hell!"
Only in this way can the initial mistrust be eliminated.
In repeated speculations, Bai Lian and Xiao Jinse spent numerous uneventful or perilous days and nights, their relationship being woven stitch by stitch in this way.
Bai Lian made several efforts to cultivate Xiao Jinse into an Immortal Emperor, but even so, how could an Immortal Emperor withstand Red Dust, who was a Heavenly Lord?
There were also several times when Bai Lian didn’t know how to get along with people other than An Lan, which made the relationship between the two particularly strained, and as a result, Xiao Jinse directly betrayed Bai Lian.
Bai Lian wasn’t angry, she was only regretful.
"I shouldn’t have involved you."
If not for her selfish motives, the Second Martial Sister would never have suffered those punishments.
A sunny girl was inexplicably ground down into a melancholic killer.
Alas–
Moreover, once falling into this murky water, it is almost impossible to escape again.
If she dies, Red Dust will surely know the relationship between her and the Second Martial Sister through her memory.
Will Red Dust spare the Second Martial Sister?
Clearly, she won’t.
If Red Dust could kill An Lan, she certainly wouldn’t mind spending some more time to crush a few jumping ants for fun.
Bai Lian walked from the window to the bedside.
After staring at the unmade bed for a long time, she suddenly lay down on it.
A layer of weeds was spread over the hard bed board, and suddenly lying on it made Bai Lian’s back ache.
However, she didn’t mind, as the slight pain was nothing at all.
She stared at the ceiling, but what flashed before her eyes were the misdeeds she had done to the Second Martial Sister.
The more she looked, the more Bai Lian’s head hurt, until she finally curled up into a ball, holding her head in her hands, sweat completely wetting her clothes, making them stick tightly to her body.
After a long time, a cold wind blew in from outside the window, and only then did she feel her body relax.
Suddenly, there was a heavy rain outside the window.
Bai Lian then recalled what had happened that night here and remembered that the Second Martial Sister was very happy.
However…
Bai Lian let go of her hand.
After staring blankly for a while, she suddenly got up from the bed.
This rain is unusual!
She distinctly smelled a stench of decay in the rain.
Bai Lian hurriedly pushed the door open, only to see a huge black vortex appearing in the sky, and rain was spewing out from the whirlpool.
"Is it the collapse of heaven?"
No, the disaster caused by the collapse of heaven is far worse than this. This is obviously the mischief of a demonic beast.
Bai Lian immediately remembered that Castle Peak City is located in the northwest corner of the East Divine Land, not too far from the North Luzhou.
This demonic beast could very possibly have escaped from the battlefield in the North Luzhou.
It may not be able to defeat those cultivators, but it would have no problem devouring some ordinary people.
Bai Lian rushed out, and quickly cut down the troublesome demonic beast with just a few strikes.
However, there were not only one disruptive demonic beast wreaking havoc in the sky, but also many demonic beasts with low cultivation bases causing trouble in the city.
Fortunately, now that her cultivation base was high, she was able to sever the vitality of those demonic beasts with just a thought, thus avoiding any casualties in the city.
"I don’t know if there has been any disaster elsewhere."
Bai Lian was restless, walking in the rain, when suddenly she heard someone calling her.
"Sister, sister."
"Hmm?"
As Bai Lian turned around, she saw a little girl standing timidly under the eaves of the doorway.
The little girl held an umbrella in her hand and offered it to Bai Lian.
"Thank you, big sister. I saw that you scared away those scary monsters."
Bai Lian stood frozen in place.
Was she seen?
Just let it be seen.
She took the umbrella, and touched the little girl’s head with a smile, "Hurry home, don’t worry your family."
"Hmm."
But the little girl didn’t leave immediately. She was satisfied only when she saw Bai Lian holding up the umbrella, blocking the rain, and then went home contentedly.
As soon as she entered the house, someone asked, "What were you talking about with a stranger outside? Did you forget what I usually teach you?"
The little girl argued, "She’s not a stranger, she’s the sister who saved us."
Bai Lian could no longer hear the conversation from behind. She walked into the rain, holding her umbrella, and went further and further away.
The raindrops left ripples in the water that covered the surfaces of the blue stones. They wiped out all traces of Bai Lian’s footsteps in the water.
It seemed as though no one ever knew that Bai Lian had been there.
Fifteen minutes later.
After walking through several cities nearby, Bai Lian left Wutan State.
She walked through the dense clouds of rain and stepped into the morning light.
Upon the rocks, she folded her umbrella and gazed blankly at her own feet.
Her shoes had already been soaked by the splashing rainwater, and the black socks could not avoid getting wet.
Yet, it was this destitute appearance that deeply captivated Bai Lian.
It looks quite appetizing.
She reached out her hand, with a hint of warmth in her palm, and gently touched it from top to bottom, and then bottom to top.
This is partly to remove moisture.
Perhaps it was this extreme narcissistic attitude that made her urgently want to have a real body, which indirectly led to her transformation into a human?
Unfortunately, she didn’t have much time to slowly appreciate her own body anymore, and she didn’t know what differences there were between completely transforming into a human and before.
After drying all her shoes and socks, Bai Lian stood up again.
She had already eliminated all the demonic beasts causing trouble here, as for the demonic beasts in other places, let other cultivators deal with them.
Next, she planned to visit the Sand Region.
Since that battle, the Sand Region has returned to its greenery, and it has been quite a long time since then; Bai Lian wonders how magnificent it is now.
…
The Duxian sect.
Inside the hinterland cave of Qiongming Peak.
An Lan sat with her legs crossed on the bed, occasionally her gaze would fall on the cabinet on the wall, and she couldn’t help but reveal a cunning and sly smile like a fox.
If Yan Yue wants to compete with her, she’s still thousands of years too young!
She also realized it that night.
If I can’t beat Red Dust and can’t find a way to turn things around, what should I do?
Then I won’t do anything at all!
Just hold Bai Lian tightly…and live the rest of this life in peace.
She was not the kind of person with great ambition and desire, as long as she could be with Bai Lian, those things she pursued were abandonable.
Speaking of it, Bai Lian has been gone for so long, why hasn’t she come back yet?
An Lan frowned, the smile gradually disappeared, and a bad premonition arose in her heart.
She suddenly stood up and took the immortal lance out of her small world.
Before Bai Lian left, she returned the lance to her. Without detecting the lance, she didn’t know where Bai Lian went.
She probed the soul fragment left by Bai Lian and was shocked to find that the fragment had turned into an empty shell.
"What is she trying to do?"
An Lan’s face changed drastically and she could no longer sit still.
