Chapter 1 Part 2
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Chapter 1: The Fifth Martial Sister (2)
The city master replied, “We have killed them all.”
“Many people must have died.”
“Casualties are unavoidable.”
Chen Fu shook his head, his white hair fluttering like snow in the sky.
In truth, it wasn’t far from snowing. In another month, the East Wilderness would enter the cold embrace of winter.
Bai Lian quietly slipped away.
If she stayed any longer, she would undoubtedly be surrounded by people. She had no desire to join in the excitement.
As the evening wind blew across her, Bai Lian made her way across the East Wilderness beneath the morning sun.
Eventually, Yao Xia Bay came into view once again.
After the Dragon Qi had dissipated, Yao Xia Bay had descended from the sky, resembling a grounded airship.
Although the golden light had completely faded, colorful glimmers still danced over the bay—a testament to its vitality!
Bai Lian concealed her true face and released her Divine Sense to scan the area. After ensuring all was safe, she landed quietly behind the fifth Martial Sister.
At that moment, Ling Xuan stood by the bridge, her lips quivering as she bit them, silent and trembling.
A short while later, Ling Xuan began to sob softly.
“Is Sister Bai Lian safe?” she murmured.
“I can’t reach her at all now. What should I do?”
She crouched down, staring intently at the tall pier before her. Her teeth sank into her lips as if to keep herself from crying out.
She gazed at the reflection of lantern flames flickering on the river’s surface.
Suddenly, a stone dropped into the water, scattering the reflection into countless ripples.
“No…”
Ling Xuan reached out and grabbed the pier tightly.
The memory of her grandfather’s death had left her heartbroken. If Sister Bai Lian were to suffer the same fate, what would she do?
Sister Bai Lian had promised to take her to the Duxian Sect.
“Liar!”
Bai Lian pressed her lips together.
The fifth Martial Sister was, after all, just a child. No matter how mature she might seem, she was still only ten years old.
“I’m sorry,” Bai Lian thought as she stepped closer.
She reached out and hugged the fifth Martial Sister from behind, pulling her close.
“You were worried.”
“Huh?” Ling Xuan struggled.
But when she caught sight of the ★ Bai Lian had intentionally revealed, she stopped resisting.
“Hee hee.”
Bai Lian made a playful face at her.
However, Ling Xuan turned her head resolutely away.
“Liar!”
Bai Lian placed a jade slip into Ling Xuan’s hand. “With this, Younger Martial Sister, you can contact me at any time.”
“I just…”
Ling Xuan hesitated, wanting to throw the jade slip into the river. But halfway through, regret flashed across her face.
The jade slip slipped from her fingers and began to fall toward the water.
In a swift motion, Bai Lian’s hand darted out and caught the jade slip.
“Hold on to it.”
“Hmm.”
Ling Xuan lowered her head. It was clear her mood was still sour.
Bai Lian sighed inwardly. Dealing with children was something she truly didn’t know how to do.
Fortunately, the system appeared just in time.
[Task 1: “Don’t listen to me, do you?” Press the fifth Martial Sister down angrily to make her grow up quickly. (Reward: Hard Skill +4)]
[Task 2: Continue to apologize until the fifth Martial Sister accepts. (Reward: Tea Ceremony +1)]
[Task 3: Take the fifth Martial Sister to eat. (Reward: Alchemy +1)]
Was there any need to hesitate?
As long as the fifth Martial Sister was happy, Bai Lian could feel at ease. Without any second thoughts, she decisively chose Task 3.
Besides, Bai Lian still had a trump card.
“Wine?”
Ling Xuan, who had been trying to deliberately ignore Bai Lian, immediately perked up her ears.
Bai Lian looked at her seriously. “You can only have a little. Do you understand?”
“Mm-hmm.”
Ling Xuan nodded quickly. She had been curious about the taste of wine for a long time—it always smelled so good!
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At an inn in Yao Xia Bay, Ling Xuan held a small wine glass and giggled.
“Gulp.”
She tilted her head back and took a big swig.
Cough, cough!
Her cheeks turned bright red.
“Sister Bai Lian, hehehehe!”
No way.
Are you drunk already?
This is way too weak!
Bai Lian hurried over and asked, “Younger Martial Sister?”
Ling Xuan let out a small cry as Bai Lian leaned in and gently brushed her hair aside.
At that moment, their faces were less than an inch apart.
Suddenly, Ling Xuan raised her hands and started patting something.
Dong, dong, dong!
Bai Lian looked down, expressionless.
“Ball… ball,” Ling Xuan muttered, her voice slurring with a goofy smile.
Even though Bai Lian was glaring at her, Ling Xuan kept playing with the “balls” in front of her with single-minded determination.
“Big balls!”
“…”
Bai Lian’s glare intensified.
But Ling Xuan seemed oblivious to the danger.
She felt warmer than ever.
Sister Bai Lian is so nice!
Not only did she provide food and drink, but she also let Ling Xuan play “balls” with her.
Dong, dong.
Excitedly, Ling Xuan even tried lifting the “balls” with her head.
“So soft, so cute… I really want to take a bite!”
Meanwhile, deep within Qiongming Peak, An Lan sat yawning while casually flipping through a legendary novel. Suddenly, her expression stiffened.
Another unbelievable message had reached her.
Bai Lian had killed a disciple of Thousand Sword City!
The disciple’s master was furious and was reportedly already on the way to the Duxian Sect. Other Elders of Thousand Sword City were also enraged by the incident.
“What in the heavens?!”
An Lan sprang to her feet.
However, this time she didn’t rush straight to Thousand Sword City as she had in the past. She had learned her lesson. First, she sought confirmation from multiple sources.
Sure enough, even Jue Yunzi seemed worried.
“You rebellious disciple!”
An Lan took off, flying toward Thousand Sword City.
She had had enough. Every day, she had to clean up Bai Lian’s messes.
When Bai Lian returned, she was going to follow the example of her Younger Martial Brother Qin. She would hang Bai Lian up, give her a thorough beating, and put her in detention!
Don’t think she wouldn’t do it.
She could be merciless.
After all, she was An Lan, the Immortal Heavenly Lord!
