章節 44: Chapter 4: I Will Be a Rude Woman Today!
Creating a harmonious Qiongming Peak was a long-standing challenge Bai Lian acknowledged would persist. The younger Martial Sisters needed to view the Qiongming Peak as their true home for this goal to materialize. But how to instill the concept of home within their hearts?
The game's method had proven to be a dead-end approach. As Bai Lian gazed at Su Youwei, her thoughts raced. She believed the younger Martial Sisters must first recognize her as a good Martial Sister. That recognition would then lay the foundation for fostering harmony on the Qiongming Peak.
However, each younger Martial Sister possessed a distinct understanding of the term "good Martial Sister."
For Su Youwei, the priority was aiding her in saving the fifth elder and her aunt. As for trust? Even if Bai Lian offered herself to Su Youwei, winning her trust in a short span would prove challenging.
"Sigh, it seems I'll have to take action and then devise a solution."
Bai Lian's determination solidified. The longer it took, the worse Su Youwei's situation would become. Delaying was unfavorable for both parties.
This time, Bai Lian chose to adopt a "rude woman" persona for the moment. Task 1 was out of the question. Repeating that behavior would only reaffirm her perverted reputation, which was something she wanted to avoid.
Bai Lian's gaze settled on Su Youwei. The Third Martial Sister carried herself with pride, a mysterious glimmer in her dark eyes.
Bai Lian observed her for a while.
Finally, it dawned on her—Su Youwei's eyes were silently screaming, "Get lost!"
"No, I can't back down."
"Select Task 2!"
Considering the rewards, Bai Lian was prepared for this task.
She directed her words to the attentive jade rabbit, "Proceed to the teahouse. If you see anyone approaching, inform me immediately."
"Haw."
The jade rabbit nodded solemnly.
Su Youwei's vision blurred, and the cute rabbit vanished from her sight. Her anxiety escalated rather than diminished.
Something unpleasant was afoot.
Bai Lian had clearly sent her rabbit away to monitor for potential disturbances. She was undoubtedly planning something unpleasant for Su Youwei.
Su Youwei concealed her right hand within her sleeve, securing a knife there.
"No one will come to your aid, even if you cry out!"
Bai Lian hummed after casting an enchantment that enveloped herself and the Third Martial Sister.
[Task completed. Reward: Nine Turns Earth Energy Pill]
A shiver coursed through Su Youwei's body. Her resentment, too strong to conceal, surfaced. How unjust was fate? She had hoped that a new life would allow her to amend past regrets, yet now a terrible demon had emerged upon acquiring the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl.
In her previous life, she had lost her loved ones. In this life, would she lose even her body?
Su Youwei clenched her teeth.
She couldn't comprehend it. Why did so many people covet her unremarkable form?
If these people's true aim was the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl, she would feel somewhat better. But her readiness faltered. If Bai Lian approached, she would thrust the knife into her own abdomen to demonstrate her determination.
She wouldn't allow those hazy images to become reality.
Better to treat her rebirth as a fleeting dream than be violated by Bai Lian!
Bai Lian advanced.
Su Youwei swung the knife without hesitation.
However, just as the blade neared her abdomen, an invisible force struck her wrist. Her body froze, and the knife clattered to the ground. Simultaneously, Bai Lian's voice echoed in her ears, "Even in death, consider those you care for."
Su Youwei felt as if in a trance. The images of the fifth elder and her aunt flashed before her eyes. Their faces remained imprinted, a solemn reminder of her responsibilities.
Her body trembled violently.
The world seemed shrouded in darkness, obscuring any glimpse of light even after she had obtained the relics of an immortal.
"Is this a threat?"
New task options materialized before Bai Lian's eyes.
[Task 1: "Yes, this is a threat!" (Reward: Inferior Magic Tool - Green Lotus Clothes)]
[Task 2: "Of course not." (Reward: Music +1)]
Of course, she chose Task 1.
"Yes, this is a threat!" Bai Lian nodded. "But I prefer to describe it as a 'gentle reminder.'"
[Task completed. Green Lotus Clothes have been delivered.]
Unfazed, Su Youwei was oblivious to the latter half of Bai Lian's words. She grappled with her options. She couldn't find a way to break free from this situation. Deserting the fifth elder and her aunt was out of the question, for that would signify a complete denial of her past.
All this agony stemmed from her lack of strength.
Su Youwei's laughter held a tinge of desolation.
Fine.
Surrendering her body to Bai Lian was preferable to yielding to the son of the Red Moon Sect's leader. At the very least, her decision might spare the fifth elder and her aunt from further suffering.
She acquiesced, "If you promise to rescue my adoptive father and aunt, I will cooperate with your requests."
Bai Lian reassured her, "Of course. First, we'll leave this place. I'll find a secluded location to ensure we're not easily discovered."
"You…"
You agreed to secure their safety first, then you will have my body!
Su Youwei withheld her retort, fearing that at this juncture, provoking Bai Lian might only worsen her predicament.
She had no choice but to place her trust in Bai Lian.
Bai Lian discerned that the Third Martial Sister held a deep-seated prejudice against her. Delaying further could prolong their return to the Duxian sect.
"My foolish Third Martial Sister, understand that the world is flawed, not you!"
As Bai Lian prepared to spirit Su Youwei away, a series of clangs resonated from the neighboring room.
A ferocious dog burst forth, toppling a wooden box in its path. It emerged from the shadows, displaying Foundation Establishment Stage strength.
"Is this one of the potential threats?" Bai Lian wondered.
She turned to Su Youwei, questioning, "Is this creature assigned to monitor you?"
Su Youwei shook her head in confusion. She remained oblivious to any such surveillance. If a powerful spirit dog had indeed kept tabs on her, escape would have been impossible in her previous life.
"Very well."
Without hesitation, Bai Lian severed the dog's head with her sword, stowing the body in her storage pendant. To avert attracting attention with the scent of blood, she sprinkled a trace of incense.
This tactic should confound anyone detecting something amiss, enabling Su Youwei's disappearance to remain unnoticed.
"Let's go."
Bai Lian grasped Su Youwei's hand.
Su Youwei resisted briefly before surrendering, leaning obediently against Bai Lian's back. Strangely, she found Bai Lian's back unexpectedly slender. If only she had a Martial Sister who truly cared—how splendid that would be. Fatigue encircled her. Only within her dreams could she hope to find the luxury of idleness.
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