Chapter 11: Elder Martial Sister Bai's Advice!

Xiao Jinse is "drunk".

She caught the fragrance emanating from Bai Lian, listened to her steady breathing, and felt like she was about to melt.

Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian smells so good.

Well, Martial Sister Bai Lian is also soft.

Her skin is just as tender as a delicious bun.

Xiao Jinse compared herself against Bai Lian's body and lowered her head in shame.

Compared to Bai Lian, she was just a village girl.

She never expected that she would have the opportunity to accompany Sister Bai Lian and become her junior martial sister.

She wonders how many people outside are envious of her.

Xiao Jinse hung her head in shame.

Is she truly worthy of being treated so kindly by Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian?

At this moment, the girl's heart was filled with confusion.

...

Bai Lian didn't wake up until the sun was high in the sky. She felt her chest was heavy, as if a heavy stone was pressing down on it.

Oh no.

Bai Lian forced herself to sit up.

WOW—

Xiao Jinse rolled off her and fell to the ground.

Huh?

Bai Lian was startled.

She clearly saw Xiao Jinse bump her head on the floor. Hey, hey, hey, she actually did it. Xiao Jinse wouldn't hold a grudge against her for that, right?

In her impression, her second junior martial sister isn't a cruel person who enjoys hurting others. But if someone really provoked her, they'd better find a good burial spot.

"I should be safe... right?"

Bai Lian wasn't very confident.

A moment later, Xiao Jinse got up from the ground.

Her face barely showed a smile. "Elder Martial Sister, are you okay?"

Bai Lian shook her head quickly. "I just used some of my spiritual energy. I just need to rest for a bit. But you fell just now, are you okay?"

She wanted to examine Xiao Jinse's body, but she was afraid the system would pop out and assign tasks again.

"Elder martial sister, I'm fine." Xiao Jinse shook her head. "I'm used to it by now."

The Xiao Family is a martial arts family. She's far from being a delicate young lady. In fact, she's a martial artist. It's normal for martial artists to get injured.

Bai Lian hadn't considered this at all. She caught a glimpse of a scar on the back of Xiao Jinse's hand. Was the second junior martial sister hinting that she's been mistreated in the Xiao Family for a long time?

This remark clearly carries some resentment towards her!

Bad move.

Bai Lian didn't dare to probe further. She quickly steered the conversation toward lighter topics. "Now that your Spiritual Root has been repaired, junior martial sister, let's determine your Spiritual Root attribute and I can help you select a suitable cultivation method."

"Yes," Xiao Jinse whispered.

She deliberately suppressed her excitement and maintained a composed expression. She was worried that Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian had noticed that she had accidentally fallen asleep with her head buried in her chest?

Stop overthinking! How could I have done something so embarrassing!

"?"

Bai Lian blinked. Is this distant attitude because she caused her to fall earlier?

Darn it!

She was annoyed to the point of wishing she could add a character favorability indicator feature to the system.

A woman is like an abyss, unfathomable.

As they reached the door, Bai Lian suddenly stopped. "I almost forgot that you were sweating a lot earlier. You should take a bath before we go."

"Ah, okay."

Xiao Jinse nodded dully.

Bai Lian kept hovering around Xiao Jinse, like a kind and caring mother.

"Let me help you with your laundry."

"I'll assist you with carrying the basin."

"I'll boil water for you."

"I'll help you take off... Actually, you better handle that yourself."

From behind the door came the sound of water splashing, followed by Xiao Jinse's voice, soft and muffled, "Elder martial sister, I know you were sweating a lot too. Don't you need to take a bath?"

Bai Lian smiled. "There's no need."

Xiao Jinse let out a small sigh of relief.

Elder Martial Sister is really considerate.

Proudly, Bai Lian said, "I know a spell to cleanse and freshen clothes. I've already cleaned myself and my clothes. Junior martial sister, you don't need to envy me. When you reach the Seventh Level of the Qi Refining Stage, you'll be able to learn similar spells."

"Oh... Alright."

Xiao Jinse's cheeks turned slightly red, and half of her small head disappeared beneath the water's surface.

Bubbles, bubbles.

Goo goo...

Thank goodness she didn't ask, "Why don't we bathe together?"

...

The sun shone brightly in the sky.

Xiao Jinse followed Bai Lian to the foot of Qiongming Peak. Their destination for this trip was the Cultivation Method Pavilion at the base of Yunluo Peak.

Disciples could test their aptitudes there and select cultivation methods.

Xiao Jinse was excited, but Bai Lian wasn't too concerned.

She had played the game. Of course, she knew that her second junior martial sister's cultivation journey would be full of challenges. These martial sisters, who would become famous in the future, wouldn't have an easy life even if she didn't antagonize them.

For example, the second junior martial sister.

Although her Spiritual Root had been repaired, it was the lowest-ranked Fire-type Spiritual Root. At this level, if she were just an ordinary person, even after 50 years of hard work, she wouldn't be able to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.

But underestimating her would be a grave mistake.

In truth, her Spiritual Root was the Holy Spiritual Root that once awed everyone in ancient times!

This unique Spiritual Root appeared to be the lowest-ranked Fire-type Spiritual Root, but with the ingestion of appropriate treasures, it could evolve—from an Obsolete Spiritual Root to a Fire-type Spiritual Root, and then to an Immortal Spiritual Root...

Even the mightiest Flame Heavenly Lord wouldn't dare claim his talent surpasses that of her second junior martial sister!

She's the protagonist!

Bai Lian looked at herself again.

Water-type Spiritual Root?

What a non-playable character.

Sure, she had a system, but no matter how she looked at it, it was too inadequate.

It couldn't even help her become the final boss.

Bai Lian let out a slight sigh.

She walked to a square where there was a lot of excitement.

The moment Bai Lian appeared, the crowd around the square parted like a sea.

"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian is here!"

"It's Martial Sister Bai Lian!"

"Ah, ah, ah (sniffle)... uh, I'm done."

Xiao Jinse leaned against Bai Lian and said, "Senior sister."

The two looked ahead and saw a young man sitting on the ground with a sword.

Ho ho.

Bai Lian's fine brows raised.

What an impressive young man!

His sword was as white as snow, as if it were made of ice and snow.

The young man, dressed in white-gold attire, with his green hair tied back, looked incredibly elegant.

As the crowd dispersed, he stood up with his sword and regarded Bai Lian with a serious expression.

Bai Lian recognized this person at once.

Jiang Ning.

He could be considered a popular figure in the game, known as the "Jade Sword Hero." He was a prince from a small kingdom called Nanyue, and he was at the later stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage in the game.

What was he doing here?

Bai Lian was still pondering this when she noticed Jiang Ning becoming excited and stepping toward her.

"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian!"

Jiang Ning halted about a foot away from Bai Lian. He bowed slightly and saluted.

He continued, "Martial Sister Bai Lian's warning at the Medical Pills Pavilion deeply impressed me!"

Bai Lian, "?"

What's all this flattery? I'm quite busy right now. I don't have time to listen to your praises.

But she couldn't show any impatience; she had to maintain her expressionless demeanor.

Jiang Ning said, "I've been living in my older brother's shadow. It was Martial Sister Bai Lian's words that made me wake up. I am myself, and he is himself. The path to immortality is fraught with obstacles. If I worry about such matters, how can I ascend the immortal peak?"

The onlookers nodded in agreement with Jiang Ning's words.

"Now you understand."

"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, you're the moonlight in my heart!"

"It's a blessing for Duxian Sect to have Senior Sister Bai Lian!"

"That's right. I've come to realize everything!"

Oh, so it's an accolade gathering.

Bai Lian furrowed her brows. Her fame was growing larger and larger. If her true strength were revealed, even if she weren't a villain, it would spell trouble.

System, was this also part of your plan?

Darn it!

Suddenly, Bai Lian heard a swoosh.

She looked up and saw Jiang Ning drawing his sword, then bowing again, "Martial Sister Bai Lian, I know I'm no match for you, but... today, I want to follow the example of Junior Martial Sister Wen Ren Ya Le and treat Martial Sister Bai Lian as my opponent! I want to prove my courage to Martial Sister Bai Lian, and I also want to bid farewell to my past self through this battle. Please generously offer me your guidance!"

Jiang Ning brandished his sword and formed a magic seal with his left hand.

"There it is!"

Exclamations rang out in the square.

Clap, clap...

Many people applauded Jiang Ning's courage. Even though Martial Sister Bai Lian had suggested this morning that everyone in Duxian Sect should "challenge her" like Wen Ren Ya Le did, she was still Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, and people didn't want to demean themselves.

Now Jiang Ning had stepped forward, and everyone was quite excited. They could observe Martial Sister Bai Lian's combat stance up close.

Great!

Clap, clap...

The applause continued.

Bai Lian's right hand trembled slightly. What the heck is going on?!

Unfairness.

Jiang Ning, why did you come to challenge me? Did you get hit on the head by a donkey, or are you conspiring with the system?

I'm done for.

Bai Lian glanced at the system task options that had just popped up and found herself in a dilemma.

[Task 1: Brave a 300-round fight against Jiang Ning! (Reward: Secret Skill - Flying Immortal Sword)]

[Task 2: Mock him, "You're no match for me, and I won't waste my time fighting you." (Reward: Spiritual Herb - Sky Fire Divine Buds)]

[Task 3: "You should prepare yourself better first. We'll fight later." (Reward: Refining Energy Pill)]

Well, her strength wasn't much different from Jiang Ning's. If she lost, it would be disastrous.

Considering the reward from Task 1, the chances of her losing were significant.

Choosing not to accept the challenge would also imply that her words in the Medical Pills Pavilion were just an act.

"Liar."

"Scheming wench!"

"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian? Elder Bitch Sister Bai Lian!"

Bai Lian had already imagined how she would be judged.

As for Task 3, it was also a delayed-action poison.

"I have no choice. Even if it's a delayed-action poison, I have to choose it. I hope I can find an opportunity to escape later."

Bai Lian gritted her teeth. At this moment, a small purple figure darted out of the crowd and stood right in front of Bai Lian.

So quick!

She was Tong Yao. She exclaimed, "Want to challenge Martial Sister Bai Lian? Hmph, you have to pass my test first. If everyone were like you, how would Martial Sister Bai Lian have any time left for cultivation?"

Well.

Bai Lian's eyes lit up.

I'm saved!

She decided to let go of her grudge against Tong Yao. The more she looked at her, the more endearing Tong Yao appeared in her eyes.

"Is this..."

Jiang Ning hadn't anticipated this, and the surrounding people were disappointed.

His lips moved, and he finally sighed, "In that case, I won't fight."

His face became desolate, as if he had aged several years all at once.

Tong Yao hurriedly inquired, "Are you okay?"

Jiang Ning shook his head. "I'm fine."

"You don't look fine at all!" Tong Yao stamped her foot. She gritted her teeth and suddenly extended her hand. "Fine, this time, I won't stop you. But remember, everyone, don't disturb Martial Sister Bai Lian without good reason in the future!"

"Really?"

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"Of course."

Tong Yao walked away magnanimously, leaving Jiang Ning facing Bai Lian.

"..."

I don't believe this...

Bai Lian was so infuriated that she wanted to grab Tong Yao by the head and swing her around like a fan, all while yelling, "You foolish girl! Die! Die! Die!"

No way out.

Bai Lian's gaze fell to her feet.

Boots!?

An idea suddenly struck Bai Lian.

She had recently acquired a pair of Cloud Boots. In terms of speed, Jiang Ning wouldn't stand a chance.

She decisively chose Task 3.