Chapter 34: Bai Lian's True Intention

Seeing Shen Xiangling walk away angrily, Bai Lian suddenly felt like she was a hidden master of mental healing. The Saint who was on the verge of breaking down had been completely revitalized by her haphazard reasoning.

She clenched her fist. Could it be that she is a Natural Saint not only in spiritual cultivation, but also in understanding enlightenment? Too powerful!

Bai Lian began to contemplate whether she should start a class to teach people how to conquer their inner demons. However, after catching a glimpse of Xiao Jinse's troubled state, she immediately discarded the idea. She didn't know when her nightmares would end, and she certainly didn't have the energy to teach others.

Bai Lian played with the Jade Rabbit's soft ears for a while and then let it go when it started to shake and pant.

"Good job. Take your time. I'll head to the meditation room first."

The little rabbit looked content. It realized that seeking refuge with Bai Lian was definitely the right decision! Not only did it solve the problem of hunger, but it also got to enjoy high-level Spiritual Herbs like the Thunder Bud. Moreover, it was now officially Bai Lian's pet.

Who is Bai Lian? She is the acknowledged Elder Martial Sister of the Duxian sect, an 18-year-old Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, and a once-in-a-millennium Natural Saint! At the very least, no one in the Duxian sect would dare to bully it anymore. Who would dare to mess with me? I'll have Martial Sister Bai Lian beat you to a pulp!

It began to digest the Thunder Bud it had just consumed. Life was truly comfortable!

...

The evening breeze rustled through the air. Inside the main hall of Yunluo Peak, the elders exchanged glances, puzzled by how quickly Bai Lian and Shen Xiangling had finished their battle. While they were still pondering how to address the situation, Bai Lian and Shen Xiangling had already concluded their confrontation.

Too swift!

Observing Shen Xiangling's bright eyes, Jue Yunzi couldn't help but feel relieved. He let out a long sigh.

Yan Yue, who had just arrived, murmured, "I knew Bai Lian wouldn't intentionally humiliate others. Seeing this, I now understand her true intention."

"?" What do you mean?

Gaoyi and others looked at Yan Yue with confusion.

Yan Yue's air of superiority grew. You guys are so clueless!

She smiled and said, "Didn't Wen Ren Ya Le have a misunderstanding with Bai Lian before? Since then, I realized that Bai Lian is a clever girl. My assumption is that she must have discerned the Saint's inner demon long ago, so she purposely allowed her pet to battle her!"

"I see!" An elder suddenly exclaimed, "Bai Lian must have intended to use this opportunity to help Shen Xiangling conquer her inner demon. You can clearly see the change in Shen Xiangling when she left Qiongming Peak."

That makes perfect sense. The others nodded in agreement.

Yan Yue continued, "Although the result is favorable, this approach was still quite risky. If she hadn't successfully guided the Saint…"

"Ah." Jue Yunzi shook his head.

"Don't say that. Bai Lian is still young, after all. It's not a bad thing for young people to be bold. Besides, she is a Natural Saint. Who can say that Bai Lian lacks the ability to see into people's hearts and turn bad situations into good ones?"

That's a reasonable perspective! Yan Yue was deeply impressed.

How did such a fine girl end up as An Lan's disciple?

It's a shame An Lan beat her to it!

Next, the Duxian sect's elders gathered to discuss the matter of concealing Bai Lian's true strength from the major sects in the East Divine Land.

Many people were aware that Bai Lian was a Natural Saint, but not everyone truly believed it. This skepticism mainly stemmed from the fact that the Yaochi Holy Mountain had sent a Holy Apostle to the Duxian sect a year ago. After observing Bai Lian, the Holy Apostle had merely commented with a "Not bad."

"Thank goodness Bai Lian's Holy Body hadn't awakened at that time, and the special effect of the Tao Halo wasn't in play," Jue Yunzi remarked with relief.

Otherwise, the Duxian sect might have missed this opportunity for advancement.

...

The following day.

At the peak of Qiongming Peak.

Xiao Jinse, who had recuperated, stood before Bai Lian like a drawn sword. Bai Lian calmly advised, "Don't get too cocky after a victory, and don't lose heart after a defeat."

Xiao Jinse nodded earnestly. After hearing what Martial Sister Bai Lian had said the previous night, how could she not give it her all today? She felt like she was on the brink of the Seventh Stage of Qi Refinement, and today's competition was a golden opportunity.

Upon reaching the competition arena, Bai Lian noticed that Shen Xiangling was already present, alongside other disciples from the Biluo sect. When their eyes met, Shen Xiangling shot her an angry glare before quickly looking away.

Chen Lu, a Martial Sister from Yunluo Peak standing beside Shen Xiangling, asked, "Is there some issue between Saint and Martial Sister Bai Lian?"

"More than just an issue!" Shen Xiangling ground her teeth, "I don't want to discuss that. Let's start the competition as soon as possible!"

Chen Lu nodded, lost in thought.

Before long, the competition between the new disciples of the Duxian sect and the Biluo sect was underway. Bai Lian was quite at ease. She was more concerned about the conversations swirling around her.

"I can't believe Elder Martial Brother Gong Juren was so brave. He single-handedly took down that evil cult. My family suffered because of them too. I really hope to become a hero like Elder Martial Brother Gong someday!"

"Elder Martial Sister Yu Lan is strong as well. She once held the top spot on the Qionghua Ranking for two years!"

"And Elder Martial Brother Hu..."

Bai Lian felt pleased. Tong Yao was following her advice diligently, and the results were remarkable. Over time, fewer people would pay attention to her.

This plan is working wonderfully!

She was about to focus on watching Xiao Jinse's match when suddenly someone in the crowd sighed, "Although Elder Martial Brother Gong is powerful, he's still a step behind Martial Sister Bai Lian!"

"Don't say that. Who is Martial Sister Bai Lian? She's a Natural Saint! We can't compare ordinary folks to a Natural Saint."

"Right, don't talk nonsense."

"..."

Bai Lian turned stiffly, instantly recognizing that one of them was one of Tong Yao's followers!

I... Her face almost turned green.

These new disciples appeared serious, obviously agreeing with what the follower had said. Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian? Comparing her to others? Is there any room left for others to exist?

"Enough about Elder Martial Brother Hu."

Bai Lian finally understood why Tong Yao had been so excited after listening to her advice. She felt like giving Tong Yao's butt a good spanking! Stop it, you brat!

Fortunately, the commotion in the arena diverted everyone's attention. Did Xiao Jinse win?

Even Tong Yao, who practically worshipped Bai Lian, was taken aback.

"The winner is Xiao Jinse!" The announcement echoed through Yunluo Square.

"She's truly worthy of being Martial Sister Bai Lian's junior!"

"I'm astonished!"

"Poor talents aren't an issue. What matters is having Martial Sister Bai Lian as a guide!"

There were still plenty of awestruck whispers.

Amid the praises and incredulous remarks, Xiao Jinse trembled but managed to walk towards Bai Lian. A faint smile graced her lips. "Martial Sister Bai Lian, I haven't let you down."

She did it!

She was exhausted, but looking at Martial Sister Bai Lian's face, a fresh surge of strength coursed through her veins.

Bai Lian held her, stroking her head, and sighed, "Indeed, rest well today."

"Okay." Xiao Jinse mumbled before burying her head in Bai Lian's chest and promptly passing out.

Bai Lian cradled her, moved through the crowd, and headed back to Qiongming Peak.

She had caught Shen Xiangling's angry gaze, but what truly pained her heart was the message she had received from the sect leader not long ago. The leader had requested that Bai Lian personally accompany Shen Xiangling and the others back to the Biluo Sect on behalf of the Duxian sect.

"Why is it always me?" Bai Lian slammed her hand on the table.

Casting a glance at her slumbering younger Martial Sister, she sighed. If only this were a regular video game world, how much simpler things would be.

When Bai Lian departed, she softly closed the door behind her. Now she could only hope for a trouble-free journey.

"Rabbit, let's go!"