Chapter 8 Part 2
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Chapter 8: Look at Bai Lian, and Then Look at Yourself! (2)
She was about to thank Yan Yue when new task options suddenly appeared in front of her.
[Task 1: “With Master Yan Yue’s help, the double-headed dragon is nothing!” (Reward: Taiqing Tao Seeking Scroll)]
[Task 2: Politely refuse Yan Yue. (Reward: Hard Skill + 2)]
“Ah, this…” Bai Lian was stunned.
The Taiqing Tao Seeking Scroll is the first volume of a top-level cultivation method, comparable in value to the best magic tools. Why is the reward for Task 1 so high? This doesn’t make sense!
Theoretically, it would be very easy for Yan Yue to defeat the double-headed dragon. Could it be that the dragon is hiding its true strength, far stronger than Yan Yue?
That can’t be right.
Bai Lian turned her attention to Task 2. If she refused Yan Yue, the task of killing the double-headed dragon would fall on her.
If the double-headed dragon were truly strong enough to kill Yan Yue, the reward for Task 2 would never be just 2 skill points.
The issue wasn’t about Yan Yue’s strength.
Bai Lian hesitated for a moment before choosing Task 2.
“Master Yan, thank you for your kindness, but I want to go kill the double-headed dragon myself. For me, this is a rare test.”
Yan Yue stared at Bai Lian with a burning desire in her eyes. She sighed.
What a wonderful child this is!
She was 100% sure that if her disciples were standing in front of her now, they would have eagerly agreed with her proposal and showered her with flattery. But Bai Lian was different.
[A rare test.]
Look at that. What a conscious remark.
Bai Lian’s achievements today weren’t just because of her high talent; it was also because she had a mindset far beyond ordinary people! This state of mind kept her grounded in her cultivation path, and even if an internal demon appeared before her, it would have no choice but to retreat.
Alas…
Yan Yue sighed, wishing she could hold Bai Lian in her arms and affectionately say, “You don’t have to work so hard. Sister Yan Yue will always support you.” But she didn’t dare. It was far too embarrassing to be so openly rejected.
Yan Yue spoke softly, “Don’t force yourself. If you encounter difficulties, come to me at any time.”
The flower demon had escaped from the double-headed dragon, which proved that the dragon’s strength wasn’t too overwhelming, so Yan Yue wasn’t concerned about Bai Lian’s safety.
Bai Lian was touched by Yan Yue’s attitude. “Thank you, Master Yan Yue.”
As Bai Lian was about to leave for Qiongming Peak, she suddenly remembered a picture hanging in the room.
She turned to ask, “Master Yan Yue, have you ever painted for my master before?”
“Painting?”
While Yan Yue was still trying to recall, the Blood Tree Patriarch answered, “Not only has she painted, but she’s painted a lot.”
Yan Yue snapped, “Shut up!”
The Blood Tree Patriarch just laughed. Well, you poked me so hard earlier. It’s payback time!
Yan Yue suddenly became coy. “I did, but I was too naïve back then. How did you know about it?”
If she hadn’t been so naïve at that time, she would never have drawn a picture for An Lan!
Bai Lian said, “A few days ago, Master gave me a painting. She didn’t say who drew it, but I saw your seal on it, Master Yan Yue.”
Yan Yue quickly asked, “What kind of painting was it?”
Bai Lian pulled out a water rhyme in front of her, and the painting slowly emerged in the wave light.
Yan Yue stared at it in silence.
She trembled as she looked at the painting. Memories flooded her. She remembered when An Lan told her that the painting had been lost.
“Don’t give me anything in the future. It takes me half a day to tidy it up every time.”
Was it taking up space? Because of An Lan’s words, Yan Yue’s excited heart cooled quickly and began to collapse.
No more.
She didn’t want to paint anymore.
A long time passed until today, when Bai Lian suddenly told her that An Lan had always kept the painting.
What is this?
Yan Yue hadn’t recovered for a long time.
“Master Yan Yue?” Bai Lian asked.
After a while, Yan Yue finally calmed herself and replied, “Yes, I painted it.”
Sure enough.
Bai Lian wanted to learn more, but Yan Yue said hurriedly, “I think I have something to do. I won’t be able to stay with you.”
“Okay, Master Yan Yue.”
Yan Yue quickly walked away, and her back appeared somewhat embarrassed for a moment.
Not long after, Bai Lian heard an angry scolding voice: “Why are you wandering around? How long have you cultivated today? Don’t you feel ashamed looking at Bai Lian and yourself?”
“……”
Bai Lian felt guilty. Don’t make me the target of hate!
At this moment, the Blood Tree Patriarch suddenly spoke, “Do you want to know about the relationship between your master and Yan Yue?”
This…
There was a book hanging on one of the Blood Tree Patriarch’s branches. Bai Lian thought it must be some fascinating [Evil Book]!
The Blood Tree Patriarch grinned devilishly. “This is the diary Yan Yue wrote when she was a child. She burned it, but I copied it before she could destroy it. I even wrote notes in it.”
“……”
Bai Lian solemnly took the book.
How can this be called peeping? She reasoned. I’m just trying to reconcile the contradictions between the masters!
“I’ll take it back!”
Bai Lian grabbed the jade rabbit and quickly fled from Zhuyan Mountain.
She had never imagined that she’d finally find an opportunity to communicate with Yan Yue.
Looking at Bai Lian’s retreating figure, the Blood Tree Patriarch shook its crown slightly.
It had raised Yan Yue, and in turn, Yan Yue had grown up with it. It regarded Yan Yue as a sister.
Though they quarreled endlessly and fought from time to time, the Blood Tree Patriarch never hated Yan Yue.
If only I could make Yan Yue never regret her past.
Take your time.
The Blood Tree Patriarch sighed.
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PS1: Volume 9 has been published on Amazon. Oddly, its link isn’t working. I’ll wait two days, and if the link still doesn’t appear, I’ll email Amazon to inquire about it.
PS2: The translation of Volume 10 will be completed within two weeks.
