Chapter 13 Part 2
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Chapter 13: I’m About to Die! (2)
Si Yunshang recalled the day she said goodbye to Bai Lian.
The last time she left, it was in silence. She was still Si Yunshang, and Bai Lian was still known as “Chen Lu.”
But things were different now.
She was both Si Yunshang and Zhi He.
“Fairy Bai Lian.”
Si Yunshang smiled as she interrupted Bai Lian’s conversation with her younger Martial Sisters.
Stare~
Xiao Jinse’s gaze locked onto Si Yunshang.
Something felt off about her.
Si Yunshang remained unbothered as she spoke, “It’s been days since we last talked. I’d like to find a quiet place to have a conversation.”
The system task reappeared.
The first task was to refuse Si Yunshang, with the reward being the secret medicine, “Flowing Water in Spring.”
Si Yunshang’s smile grew even brighter.
“Could it be that Fairy Bai Lian has become so heartless that she no longer wishes to acknowledge an old friend from a distance?”
Bai Lian was left momentarily speechless.
Xiao Jinse puffed out her cheeks.
This felt like a form of moral coercion!
Even Su Youwei, who had been preoccupied with her inner demons, grew furious.
What was with this sudden appearance of a woman with purple hair?
How arrogant!
Yu Ying waved her hand dismissively.
“Elder Martial Sister, there’s no need to worry about me.”
What?
Xiao Jinse and Su Youwei both turned to Yu Ying, eyes wide in confusion.
Why was she acting like this? Was she planning to betray them?
“I…”
Yu Ying nervously crossed her fingers.
Bai Lian cleared her throat quickly and said, “Since Miss Si has invited me, shall we take a walk through the back mountain?”
Si Yunshang’s presence felt almost demonic.
Bai Lian quickly decided to separate her from the younger Martial Sisters to avoid conflict.
She sighed helplessly.
Let Si Yunshang handle the uncomfortable tasks for now.
Her motto was clear—please, no fighting!
“Good.”
Si Yunshang agreed, happily following Bai Lian toward the back of Qiongming Peak.
The forest behind the mountain was tranquil.
In early autumn, the wind brushed the sky, causing the trees to rustle.
The blue-green waves formed by the leaves seemed soothing, gentle.
Si Yunshang still wore elegant clothes, like a lotus flower from the heavens.
But this time, Bai Lian couldn’t help but feel a distinct impression.
Si Yunshang had gained more confidence.
Bai Lian was at a loss for words.
“I’m not Chen Lu.”
Si Yunshang spoke first.
She shared her experiences at the Lingxu sect, talking about watering flowers, chatting with Nishang, and then watering more flowers.
Bai Lian remembered how Si Yunshang had once expressed her desire to return to the Lingxu sect and reclaim everything.
But it seemed like that goal wouldn’t be easy to achieve.
“Certainly, but things will get better over time,” Si Yunshang reassured.
No matter how tough it got, just thinking about Bai Lian gave her strength.
If she couldn’t overcome the Lingxu sect, how could she face any obstacle and be with Bai Lian?
Bai Lian’s younger Martial Sisters weren’t the only ones who tried to stop her.
Si Yunshang covered her mouth and laughed softly.
“Thank goodness you didn’t come to the Lingxu sect with me, Miss Chen Lu, or you’d have ended up watering flowers with me.”
But still,
She didn’t feel lonely when she was with someone.
Even when things couldn’t be done, just sharing warmth could be romantic.
Si Yunshang lifted her eyebrows.
“Miss Chen Lu, may I ask you another question?”
“Please, ask away,” Bai Lian nodded.
Si Yunshang slowly asked, “Miss Chen Lu, if I were to become the sect leader of the Lingxu sect, would you be willing to return with me?”
As expected, the same question resurfaced.
Last time, her answer was no—she couldn’t bear to leave her Master and Martial Sisters behind.
This time, her answer was even more resolute.
Not only could she not let go, but she also considered them to be an integral part of her life.
Yes, she loved them.
That was important.
So, Bai Lian understood Si Yunshang’s feelings.
Si Yunshang sighed.
Bai Lian responded, “I understand.”
In truth, she did.
Miss Chen Lu was no longer here.
As she grew, Bai Lian became more herself.
When she saw Bai Lian anxiously holding onto the internal demon, she thought it might be best to turn and leave.
But that was just a fleeting thought.
“Regardless of who you become in the future, whether it’s Chen Lu or Bai Lian, I’ll keep asking this question.”
Si Yunshang’s determination was clear.
Her plan had always been to bring Bai Lian back with her.
But Bai Lian didn’t give her the chance.
Despite her best efforts, she couldn’t create a gap between herself and Bai Lian.
What should she do now?
Should she just give up?
No, she couldn’t.
How could she use the secret method to improve her cultivation and rush to the Duxian sect if she gave up?
“Bai Lian.”
Si Yunshang suddenly started coughing up blood.
“Are you hurt?” Bai Lian asked, surprised.
Si Yunshang shook her head, “I’m fine, I just need to rest.”
“That’s nonsense!”
Bai Lian fixed her gaze on Si Yunshang.
She wiped the blood from her mouth with a cloth and used Thousands of Flowers to heal her.
The effect, however, was weak.
Si Yunshang kept shaking her head.
“Don’t worry, it’s not a wound that affects my cultivation. Bai Lian, can you fulfill my wish?”
Bai Lian stopped, “What is your wish?”
Si Yunshang looked puzzled, then said, “I want to offer myself to you.”
What do you mean by that?
Si Yunshang took Bai Lian’s hand, slowly drawing it back.
I understand now!
Bai Lian was startled and quickly pulled her hand back.
This is incredibly tempting, though.
But…
Bai Lian took a deep breath.
The system task appeared once more!
[Task 1: Fulfill Si Yunshang’s wishes (Reward: The Great Sun Scripture)]
[Task 2: Politely decline Si Yunshang’s request (Reward: Soft Skill+1)]
The Great Sun Scripture was as valuable as the finest Spirit Tool.
It seemed dangerous.
Bai Lian made her decision—Task 2.
“Miss Si, you’re severely injured!”
She took out various medical pills from her chest.
“This, this, and this… Wait!”
Bai Lian retrieved a bottle filled with transparent liquid.
This isn’t it.
Si Yunshang took it, asking, “What is this?”
Should I describe it as a bottle of secret medicine (aphrodisiac)?
“These are byproducts from unsuccessful alchemy!” Bai Lian explained.
Do you honestly expect me to believe that?
“If it was given to me, then it must be mine,” Si Yunshang asserted.
“…”
“If you tell me what it is, I’ll return it to you,” Si Yunshang offered.
Bai Lian was about to explain when Si Yunshang suddenly interrupted, “Your Master is coming.”
Turning, Bai Lian saw An Lan standing at the intersection.
“Alas,” Si Yunshang sighed.
“Since I have been refused again, I won’t trouble you any further. Let’s say goodbye here.”
No, you should give it back to me first!
Si Yunshang didn’t care much, soaring away with grace.
Soon after, when Bai Lian was about to act, An Lan suddenly clutched her chest and collapsed to the ground.
“Master!” Bai Lian cried out, rushing over to her.
An Lan’s face was pale, almost like she had lost a lot of blood.
Her voice was faint as she said, “I… I feel like I’m going to die soon.”
“Master!”
Bai Lian quickly supported An Lan’s back.
How could our Shifu be hurt?
Does she…
Bai Lian had a bad feeling.
Has her menstrual cycle started yet?
She was about to speak when An Lan’s head tilted, and she fainted instantly.
Panicked, Bai Lian rushed to the cave with An Lan in her arms, unable to think clearly.
The mountain road felt long, and Bai Lian was overwhelmed with regret.
Master must have tried to strengthen herself to help me earlier, leading to her current condition.
It’s entirely my fault!
As for me…
Bai Lian bit her lip, her breath coming in shallow gasps.
But in her anxious state, she failed to notice An Lan’s eyelids twitching slightly.