Chapter 10: Pain and Happiness

The Duxian Sect has five main peaks, of which the highest is the Yunluo Peak where the sect leader resides.

The Green Yunluo Mountain, located in the northwest corner of the Duxian Sect, is often covered with clouds, obscuring it from sight.

Big rocks lay upon the mountain, shaped like numerous beasts and ghosts.

Cranes dance in the mountain and nestle in the clouds.

Currently, atop a big stone enveloped by the tinkling sound of a stream, a white-haired old man lies on his side under a green pine tree; he was leisurely watching Spirit Fishes swimming in the pool.

This person was Jue Yunzi, the sect leader of the Duxian Sect, whose real name was Lu Yuansi.

Suddenly, a middle-aged man in a loose white Taoist robe appears in front of Jue Yunzi. His tone is somewhat dignified, "Sect leader, big news!"

Jue Yunzi straightens up and asks leisurely, "Gaoyi, why are you so flustered?"

The cultivator named Gaoyi swings his wide sleeves.

Then, the mist in the pool forms a "screen" in front of Jue Yunzi.

"Sect leader, please take a look!"

The person who sways in the center of the "screen" is Bai Lian, who had just come out of the Medical Pills Pavilion and was rushing back to the Qiongming Peak to repair the Obsolete Spiritual Root for Xiao Jinse.

The girl is a little less calm, and her energetic appearance is a bit like a running deer.

"This is…"

Jue Yunzi unconsciously stares.

As a sect leader of the Duxian Sect, he has cultivated a calm heart for more than 500 years.

However, since the late master's favorite Younger Martial Sister, An Lan, accepted a disciple named Bai Lian, Jue Yunzi finds that his heart is becoming more and more unstable.

"Tao… Tao… Tao Halo!?"

Jue Yunzi looks away and stares at Gaoyi.

"I think so, too."

Gaoyi looks serious. With a flick of his fingers, the waves behind Bai Lian's heels fill the screen.

Jue Yunzi murmurs, "Never before."

Gaoyi looks up slightly and is extremely solemn, "Maybe Bai Lian's Holy Body Talent has finally awakened!"

She's only a child!

She has already formed a Tao Halo after just awakening. What will it be like after she grows up?

Hiss—

Jue Yunzi takes a breath.

It is so terrible.

Gaoyi is not surprised by Jue Yunzi's behavior.

Aware of the rumors in the sect, he has never taken them seriously before. A Natural Saint? Bai Lian's talent is great, but it didn't reach that level.

But from today, he really believes it!

Take a look.

→_ →

When Gaoyi just found Bai Lian's Tao Halo special effect while walking, Gaoyi's expression was like this.

乂(ﾟДﾟ三ﾟДﾟ)乂

What the hell!

I'm not dreaming, am I?

Gaoyi comes up to Jue Yunzi and says, "Elder Martial Brother, can you decipher the Tao Halo?"

Jue Yunzi shakes his head and says, "It is too complicated. It is as bright as a star river and as deep as an abyss. It is a mountain from a distance, yet water from…"

Keep it simple!

"Too strong!" Jue Yunzi lowers his eyes. "I can't understand it."

"..."

Jue Yunzi coughs softly, strokes his cheeks, and then stands with his clasped hands in front of him. "Now is not the time. Although people outside are saying that Bai Lian is a Natural Saint, after all, there is no evidence. We must not divulge the news that she can produce the Tao Halo at this time; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Gaoyi nods repeatedly.

Jue Yunzi takes out a thing. "Use this thing to hide it."

"OK, let me handle it."

When Gaoyi turns around to leave, he still hears Jue Yunzi saying, "We are lucky, once in a million years, the future of the sect…"

...

– Meanwhile

In the game, Bai Lian, who was called "The Shame of the Sect", "The Scum of the World", and "The Lawless Madwoman", opens the gate.

"Bai Lian… elder martial sister!"

Xiao Jinse stands up and looks at the smiling Bai Lian with embarrassment.

Her clothes had long been changed into the uniform of the Qiongming Peak disciple——

A plain and elegant cultivator gown!

This was designed by Bai Lian and placed next to Xiao Jinse's pillow. It is embedded with a delicate lotus flower. After wearing this dress, she formally becomes her Second Martial Sister.

Bai Lian asks, "How did you sleep last night?"

Xiao Jinse replies, "Very well."

She hasn't been so relaxed in a long time.

In this fairy mountain, even if you open the door, you can feel carefree.

"That's good."

Bai Lian doesn't think much.

The Qiongming Peak is really quiet. She used to have trouble sleeping because of the early morning bird chirping, so she created a scarecrow that can automatically chase and drive away birds and animals.

Unfortunately, this trick didn't work on the rabbit. Instead of scaring it away, the rabbit sometimes chased the scarecrow.

Bai Lian puts the medicine box on the stone table.

"In that case, let me help you repair your Spiritual Root now."

This light heartedly spoken sentence falls on Xiao Jinse's ears like thunder. She unconsciously steps back and still feels that this is all a dream.

"Senior sister…"

"Relax." Bai Lian takes out a jade bottle from the medicine box and leads Xiao Jinse into the room. "Take this medical pill first, and I will help you refine the energy inside it."

Xiao Jinse is so dazed that she can only mindlessly follow Bai Lian's instructions.

When she swallows the medical pill, she suddenly feels that there is a fire burning at her Dantian, which is a new experience for her.

Xiao Jinse opens her mouth slightly and exhales slowly. Suddenly, a cold little hand presses on her Dantian.

A hot wind strokes her ear, and a voice follows, "Younger martial sister, remember, this is your Dantian. The breath will be in the Dantian. The center of Dantian is the door of Yin and Yang!"

Xiao Jinse nods hard.

Her head is dizzy, and it is a little painful.

Then Bai Lian says, "I will help you guide the medicine's energy to reshape the Spiritual Root, and help you condense the cyclone. It will be a little painful at first, but as long as you bear it, you will be able to officially enter the world of cultivation!"

"Well."

Bai Lian smiles and is about to say a few more words when new task options jump out.

[Task 1: Sit back and watch Xiao Jinse fail to refine the medicine energy. (Reward: Tianxiang Jade Dew)]

[Task 2: Take the initiative to alleviate Xiao Jinse's pain. (Reward: A top-grade magic tool - Red Dragon Armor)]

[Task 3: Help Xiao Jinse as promised. (Reward: Alchemy +2)]

Ho ho.

Sure enough, it comes again.

Bai Lian, who was still proud of her insight at the Medical Pills Pavilion, glances at the task panel with disdain.

You want to tempt me to commit a crime?

Superficial.

"My heart is clear and clean! It won't affect me!"

Choose Task 3.

Bai Lian starts to guide the medicine energy. She carefully repairs the Spiritual Root for Xiao Jinse.

– After a while.

In the steamy bedroom, Bai Lian falls down on the wooden floor with a plop. She is lying on her back without regard for her image. In the corner of her eyes is the second martial sister who is sleeping safely.

ε= (´ ο｀*))) alas

This little troublemaker.

When repairing the Spiritual Root for her second martial sister, she triggers the task option six times in total. The total reward is——

[Alchemy +2, Painting +1, Hard Skill +3, Soft Skill +2, Focus +2]

The reward is good, but the system is too vicious!

Bai Lian is in pain and happy.

She feels very tired. She wants to have a good sleep.

...

Xiao Jinse doesn't know how long she sleeps.

When she wakes up, she sees a wooden ceiling.

She feels very light, and the whole world is more vibrant.

Maybe…

Xiao Jinse gingerly explores her Dantian. For a moment, she is flabbergasted.

A cyclone!

She has officially entered the immortal road!

It was fixed, really fixed.

Xiao Jinse sits on the bed for a long time without saying anything. She doesn't know how to describe her mood at this time.

It is too complicated.

Her eyes are full of confusion.

Pictures float before her eyes, and the last image in front of her is Bai Lian's flushed cheeks.

"Yes, the elder martial sister!"

Xiao Jinse hurries to look around. When she finds Bai Lian lying on the ground, she jumps out of bed in a panic.

"Elder martial sister, elder martial sister, are you all right?"

Xiao Jinse holds Bai Lian's body and bites her lips as her eyes fill up with tears.

Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian is completely exhausted from helping her repair the Obsolete Spiritual Root. She, she…

Xiao Jinse chokes; she is speechless.

Elder martial sister, you must not have an accident!

Otherwise, she cannot live on by herself.

As they sit there, Xiao Jinse suddenly finds that her arm is grasped. She sees Bai Lian slowly open her eyes.

"Well, my effort was rewarded.", then Bai Lian closes her eyes once more.

"Senior martial sister!", Xiao Jinse exclaims.

She didn't expect that Bai Lian would still care about her under such circumstances.

Xiao Jinse tightly hugs Bai Lian and buries her head in Bai Lian's chest. It is soft and warm.

Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian has given her a new life. What should she do to repay her kindness?

They hold this position for a long time.