Kapitel 53: Chapter 13: Who Is the Villain?
Bai Lian finally realized the potential danger of capturing Du Fengyu in front of the third Martial Sister. After spending a considerable amount of time by the slumbering Martial Sister's side, a sharp sword suddenly emerged from the sand.
Poof—
Chunks of sand and gravel erupted, splattering Xia Qingqing's face.
Observing the sword, Bai Lian instinctively reached for Elder Martial Brother Zhao's sleeve, her voice fraught with anxiety, "Martial Brother Zhao, you must save Sister Bai Lian!"
Unlike Xia Qingqing, Elder Martial Brother Zhao's countenance remained composed. He reassured Xia Qingqing, "Younger Martial Sister Xia, Fairy Bai Lian possesses great strength. Even I may not be her match. How could a cultivator at the Golden Core Stage pose a threat to her?"
"Eh?"
Right, that makes sense. Xia Qingqing's worry subsided as she glanced at Bai Lian, seated calmly on the ground, not even batting an eyelash.
She scratched her head, feeling somewhat embarrassed. She had been overly concerned. If only she could be as mature and composed as Sister Bai Lian, her strength would undoubtedly improve.
With a self-conscious smile, Xia Qingqing lowered her head in shame.
Bai Lian let out a helpless sigh. It seemed that Elder Martial Brother Zhao's presence not only discouraged her from acting but also misled Xia Qingqing about her true abilities.
Humph! Am I as strong as you? Bai Lian thought.
Meanwhile, the jade rabbit perked up, only to avert its gaze, lie down, and prepare for a nap.
What's the use of you?! Why did I even bring you here?
Bai Lian felt a strong urge to kick the jade rabbit.
Bai Lian was feeling rather dejected. She had hoped that Elder Martial Brother Zhao's intervention would spare her from exerting too much effort. Yet, he not only refrained from intervening but also inadvertently led Xia Qingqing to misconstrue her actual strength.
Did he really think she was as formidable as him?
Seeing the jade rabbit's lackadaisical response, Bai Lian's frustration deepened.
But there was no other choice; she had to put on a strong facade.
Bai Lian quickly drew the Dirt Free Sword and effortlessly dismantled the seemingly formidable sword energy.
Thankfully, she had broken through to the Golden Core Stage during her journey to the Sand Region. If not, she might have met her demise.
However, another issue loomed—defeating the sudden appearance of the mysterious figure would take a significant amount of time. If Elder Martial Brother Zhao or the jade rabbit observed her struggles, her reputation as an accomplished Martial Sister would be tarnished!
Desperation gnawed at Bai Lian. She focused her attention on the enigmatic figure.
But she couldn't help sensing his overwhelming pressure. His entire body was drenched in sweat, his muscles twitching uncontrollably. He hardly resembled an elite shadow assassin.
Yet, he couldn't afford to falter.
Gritting his teeth, the man in black declared, "I understand I'm no match for you, but I'm duty-bound to protect Master Du. With his demise, all I can do is stand my ground and face you with my sword!"
Bai Lian offered an alternative, "You could change your path, you know. Do you require a recommendation from me?"
There's no need for such belligerence.
But the man in black erupted, "No! I appreciate your offer, but my principles forbid me from doing so. I won't back down. Even though I'll perish by your hand today, I won't be forgotten. Years later, the world will remember my courage!"
"Very well!"
Elder Martial Brother Zhao couldn't help but applaud the man in black, even though they were on opposing sides.
Xia Qingqing nodded earnestly. People's motivations were intricate indeed.
The night's events had catalyzed her personal growth, imparting more wisdom than the previous two decades of her life.
...
Bai Lian observed the man in black, his face contorted with grief and fury. Confusion gnawed at her.
Who was the true villain in this scenario? Why did she feel like the monster here?
Don't come closer. If you do, I'll really kill you!
Amidst her thoughts, her gaze drifted to Su Youwei, who lay curled up nearby.
Right, she remembered now!
Bai Lian unsheathed the Dirt Free Sword, and a host of ice butterflies enveloped her. A white mist enveloped her form, akin to a dreamy, moonlit veil.
This was Fairy Bai Lian beneath the moonlight, her ★ shining like a little firefly.
As the ★ in Bai Lian's eye morphed into a shooting star, her opponent's fate was sealed.
"Let's move elsewhere. I wouldn't want to disturb my Martial Sister's rest. She's already exhausted."
If the man in black declined, she could always threaten to unleash the jade rabbit upon him.
To her surprise, the man in black agreed after a moment's hesitation.
He followed Bai Lian until Elder Martial Brother Zhao and the others were no longer visible.
[He was a strong individual who vanished without a trace, yet his bravery will be eternally remembered.]
The cold wind whispered as Bai Lian's gaze followed the man in black's slender figure.
Elder Martial Brother Zhao watched, sighing softly. If circumstances were different, they might have been comrades.
But such was life. At least Bai Lian could provide the man in black with a dignified end.
Within the sandy expanse, the man in black raised his sword defiantly, "I shall exhibit my full strength!"
"I eagerly anticipate it."
"My blade is laced with poison. Even at your Nascent Soul Stage, the toxin will hinder your movements."
Bai Lian pondered, eyeing her Dirt Free Sword.
In truth, her blade was also infused with poison—a toxin referred to as "A Pool of Spring Water."
Hum—
With a forceful sweep, the man in black charged Bai Lian, his ferocious assault reminiscent of a surging river's tide.
Behind him, arcs of lightning danced like silver serpents.
While not his most potent technique, this was the strongest attack he could muster in short notice.
The man in black, driven by an unwavering will to perish, had become an embodiment of light!
After shattering the ice butterflies, his luminous form collided with the mighty torrent of [Cutting Clouds and Water].
Bang!
...
"He may not have been virtuous, but he was resolute!"
Elder Martial Brother Zhao wondered why Bai Lian's absence had prolonged. Eventually, Bai Lian returned, her expression somber.
As Bai Lian began to speak, Elder Martial Brother Zhao's thoughts resonated with her words.
He nodded thoughtfully, adding, "Genuinely resolute individuals are a rarity indeed."
Bai Lian continued, "For this reason, I don't wish for his body to become carrion in the wilderness. Instead, I buried him beneath the sand."
Ah, of course! Elder Martial Brother Zhao grasped her intent immediately.
Bai Lian had selected a resting place for the man in black, which explained her prolonged absence.
He hadn't anticipated Bai Lian's proficiency in Feng Shui. The discovery deepened his admiration for her.
At Bai Lian's explanation, Xia Qingqing gazed at her with admiration, recognizing her Elder Martial Sister's merits.
Elder Martial Brother Zhao's trust had turned her impromptu ideas into wisdom.
Such a predicament!
Reflecting on how she'd ended the man in black's life with [A Pool of Spring Water], Bai Lian grudgingly admitted the system's assessment of her as having "Zero ethics."
Was this the cost of maturing?
She soon discarded the notion. "Considering I'm a water-type cultivator, it's fitting to wield [A Pool of Spring Water] in battle, don't you think?"
This rationalization felt appropriate to Bai Lian, and she swiftly embraced it.
Meanwhile, Martial Sister Wu had awoken under Elder Martial Brother Zhao's care. Xia Qingqing expressed her heartfelt apologies, and Martial Sister Wu, compassionate and understanding, comforted her. Afterward, Martial Sister Wu urged Elder Martial Brother Zhao to quickly locate their dispersed junior Martial Brothers.
By the time dawn's glow illuminated the horizon, the companions who had temporarily ventured beyond Gray Wind Town were ready to bid one another farewell.
Xia Qingqing took shelter behind Elder Martial Brother Zhao, her gaze lingering on Bai Lian, her reluctance palpable. She wished to invite Bai Lian to the Tianji Sect, yet feared inadvertently saying something amiss.
In the end, she could only watch as Bai Lian and her junior Martial Sister departed.
Ultimately, she was still an outsider.
"(ﾉ Д`)"
Elder Martial Brother Zhao comforted her, "Younger Martial Sister, don't be disheartened. This isn't farewell. In two months, Fairy Bai Lian will lead the Duxian Sect's delegation for the joint trial organized by the Ten Thousand Immortals League."
Xia Qingqing nodded resolutely. She had decided to learn from Bai Lian, hoping that someday, she too would become a heroic figure like her.
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