Chapter 2
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Chapter 2: Bai Lian is Made of Water!
Amidst clouds and mist.
While everyone was still in shock, Bai Lian, wearing an embarrassed expression, said,
“I don’t want to sound too modest, but I’m really not suitable to be a Deacon. Elder Gaoyi, you’d better find someone else!”
“What did you say?”
Bai Lian explained, “This trial is very important. How can someone as inexperienced as me take on the role of Deacon?”
Elder Gaoyi shook his head. “Bai Lian, you’re mistaken. No one is born with experience. After the first time, there will be countless more opportunities. Experience is something you gain over time!”
“…”
“I know what you’re worried about.” Gaoyi smiled reassuringly. “You don’t need to be. Perhaps you haven’t noticed it yourself, but in truth, you’ve already gained experience.”
“Ah?”
Bai Lian was momentarily stunned.
Gong Juren and the others craned their necks curiously. Xiao Jinse and Su Youwei, huddling behind Bai Lian on either side, also peeked out with confused expressions.
Gaoyi sighed. “Aren’t you always taking care of Qiongming Peak? That alone shows you have great talent for this role. Just look at how well you’ve taught your two younger Martial Sisters!”
That… does make sense!
Xiao Jinse and Su Youwei’s eyes lit up in agreement.
If someone had to be chosen as a temporary Deacon, who could possibly be better than Martial Sister Bai Lian?
Even Bai Lian almost believed it herself.
No, no, no. Now is not the time to be smug!
She forced a smile and said, “Elder Gaoyi, Qiongming Peak only has a few people. That kind of experience doesn’t really count. I still have much to learn from you.”
She managed to deflect the situation skillfully.
Judging by the task reward, it seemed that no matter what she said, the decision was set in stone.
[Task completed. Water Spirit Special Effect has been delivered.]
Gaoyi nodded approvingly.
Neither arrogant nor impulsive, modest yet steady—Martial Sister Bai Lian truly lived up to her reputation.
If everyone in the Duxian Sect could learn from Bai Lian, then within a generation or two, the sect could undoubtedly become the leader of the Ten Thousand Immortals League!
But…
Gaoyi sighed inwardly. He knew this was merely wishful thinking.
While everyone respected Martial Sister Bai Lian, no one could truly emulate her.
Why? Because they were all “smart.”
Martial Sister Bai Lian not only managed Qiongming Peak with excellence, but she also maintained positive relationships with nearly everyone in the Duxian Sect. The sheer effort she invested was enough to deter most people from trying to imitate her.
As some disciples often remarked:
Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian is a true master of time management!
“I sometimes wonder if Martial Sister Bai Lian has forty-eight hours in a day!”
Let it be.
Gaoyi smiled and waved his hand. “You all may return to your tasks. There’s still some time before the trial begins.”
“Yes!”
After bidding farewell to the Elders, Gong Juren and the others approached to greet Bai Lian.
Fortunately, no one came forward to challenge her position, sparing Bai Lian the trouble of dealing with unnecessary questions.
However, she couldn’t help but think that if her Martial Sister were sitting in this position, someone would undoubtedly jump up to question her authority.
Xiao Jinse exclaimed excitedly, “Elder Martial Sister is amazing!”
Of course, Martial Sister Bai Lian is amazing.
Su Youwei pouted slightly.
But beneath her outward demeanor, a small worry began to take root.
If Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian wasn’t participating in the trial, didn’t that mean she wouldn’t be by Su Youwei’s side once the trial officially started?
Su Youwei suddenly found the idea of the trial dull and uninteresting.
I don’t even want to participate anymore!
…
Half an hour later.
The preliminary propaganda for the trial finally ended.
Under the guidance of Elders and Deacons, the disciples participating in the trial lined up and boarded the Aurora Boat.
The compass began to glow faintly, and the wind wheels spun rapidly. Fueled by Spirit Qi driving numerous magic arrays, the Aurora Boat rose steadily into the sky amidst a chorus of cheers.
The mountains and clouds below gradually sank into obscurity.
As they pierced through thick clouds, bright sunlight spilled from above, scattering a dazzling radiance over everyone’s heads. The grandeur was breathtaking.
“How incredible!”
Disciples who were flying so high for the first time marveled at the splendor of the red sun above and the sea of clouds below.
Bai Lian cast a glance at the view before withdrawing her gaze indifferently.
She didn’t have the luxury to admire the “bullshit scenery.” Her mind was preoccupied with testing out the Water Spirit Special Effect she had just obtained.
However, despite her best efforts, she encountered numerous “obstacles” on her way back to her room.
“Hello, Martial Sister Bai Lian!”
“Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, I’ve hit a bottleneck in my cultivation. Could you give me some advice? My room is spacious if you’d like to discuss it there.”
“Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, I’ve prepared some black tea for you.”
“Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, I feel a bit… itchy…”
It took her a long time to finally escape to the sanctuary of her room.
Wiping the sweat off her brow, Bai Lian let out a sigh.
This was torture.
These aunts and sisters nowadays were utterly *brazen! They flung open their doors to her without hesitation, and Bai Lian couldn’t help but suspect that they’d been affected by the secret medicine she carried.
[*bold and without shame.]
The worst part? She couldn’t even gain skill points from these encounters!
After a long sigh, Bai Lian slumped lazily onto the bed.
On her way back, she had also overheard a group of female disciples whispering furtively among themselves.
“Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian is just too perfect!”
“No way! How could anyone be more incredible than Martial Sister Bai Lian?”
“I want to hear more stories about her!”
When Bai Lian extended her divine sense, she discovered those disciples weren’t merely exchanging casual praise. They were animatedly discussing the plot of a certain… explicit novel. A novel with her as the protagonist, filled with vivid R18 illustrations.
The ★ at the corner of Bai Lian’s eye practically twisted into an indignant ▶.
The moral decline of the world was truly accelerating!
Suppressing her irritation, Bai Lian shifted her focus to testing the Water Spirit Special Effect.
Unlike the Tao Halo Special Effect, this one wasn’t as functional, but it was undeniably spectacular.
As soon as she activated her cultivation technique, rippling, multicolored water waves encircled her body, giving the impression that the surrounding Spirit Qi had been liquefied.
In the words of ancient texts:
[Bai Lian is made of water!]
Within the cultivation world, this was an incredibly powerful constitution.
The efficiency of “inhaling and drinking” through such a body was said to be unparalleled. Legends claimed that someone with a Water Spirit Spiritual Root could cultivate at five times the speed of a person with a top-grade Water-type Spiritual Root.
But…
It was all a lie!
Special Effects were just that—Special Effects.
Bai Lian quickly realized her cultivation speed remained entirely unchanged.
“Damn it! Why is it like this?”
With a hint of exasperation, she stared at the shimmering droplets in her palm.
She had overheard someone earlier declaring that she was only a step away from reaching the Soul Changing Stage.
At this rate, if she denied such claims, people would likely see it as her being overly modest.
“Don’t be so modest, Martial Sister Bai Lian!”
“Sometimes, you have to own it!”
Damn system!
Bai Lian rose from her bed in frustration.
The moment she opened her door, she saw the jade rabbit crouched on the floor, gazing at her with wide eyes full of admiration and awe.
~ Afraid ~
“…”
With a defeated sigh, Bai Lian stepped back into her room and shut the door behind her.
It was hopeless.
She lay down in bed, intending to sleep her way through the journey until the Aurora Boat reached its destination.
