Chapter 1 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Bai Lian was struck dead. The sudden death shattered his memories, a final act of mercy from above to spare him the slow and drawn-out agony after death by veiling that fleeting moment into chaos and obscurity. In a daze, he seemed to traverse into the visual novel where his death had occurred, once again becoming the main character. He sat on the throne of the Taihua Sword Sect's leader, looking mockingly at the numerous disheveled fairies in the main hall, their faces awash with an entranced expression. Some lay sideways, some prostrate, and even displayed submissive postures. If anyone else were present, they'd be astonished to discover that these fairies were none other than the fabled saintesses of the immortal sects, the kind of unattainable dream lovers that countless ordinary men yearned for night after night. Yet, these ethereal fairies, who appeared as exalted as the moon in the eyes of others, were now simpering like puppies before him on the sect leader's throne. He rose, a playful smile crossing his features as he gazed down at the woman kneeling beneath the steps—Ling Ning Shuang, the real leader of the Taihua Sword Sect. Once always as aloof as frost, treating others with a cool indifference, the sect master was now just a plaything, forced to bare her snow-white skin and surging pride for his enjoyment. "Sect Master," he said softly, "you are the last and, indeed, the toughest until the end." "Rest assured, a peerless beauty like you—how could I dare not cherish? I promise I will..." His words were abruptly halted by a cold, piercing pain in his abdomen. In shock, he looked down to find that Ling Ning Shuang, who had seemed lost in spirit, had somehow freed herself from control and stabbed a spiritual blade into his energy core. The blade wielded unparalleled potency, causing his spiritual energy to leak out uncontrollably. Before long, he transformed from an invincible powerhouse into a defenseless mortal. Then, he looked in terror at the women who had once whimpered for his favor—their faces now devoid of allure and wantonness. In the glow of the silver blade, their eyes appeared particularly venomous. "Ah—" ... "Ahhh!" A young girl lying in bed let out a sudden scream and jolted upright. Panting heavily, she glanced around at her clean and tidy surroundings, a wry smile pulling at her lips. Bai Lian was a scoundrel. Or rather, in the visual novel she played called "Die Without Dual Cultivation," she was an outright scoundrel. "Die Without Dual Cultivation" was not only meticulously crafted but also boasted many possible endings. To achieve the most challenging pure evil harem ending, she had thoroughly studied the game, even devising strategies to conquer the non-targetable character: Ling Ning Shuang, the sect leader of Taihua Sword Sect. Yet, just as she was about to reward herself with the CG upon completion, she suddenly died unexpectedly, only to be reborn as the game's Taihua Sword Sect's Senior Brother Bai Lian. Now she not only possessed all the game's memories and experiences, but she had also lost her masculinity. Thus, she became Bai Lian, the most revered Senior Sister of the Taihua Sword Sect. "Ah..." Bai Lian painfully covered her face, muttering in despair, "How did this happen..." Being inexplicably transmigrated was one thing, but the recurring dream of being dismembered into minced meat by the female leads after achieving the pure evil ending felt terrifyingly real. She could even feel the phantom pain of the lost part, which was often the focus of the female leads' attention. The pain of losing that beloved "brother" was something she absolutely did not want to experience again. Oh, her "brother" had become a "sister" now, so perhaps it was irrelevant. Not a chance! It hurt! "Lian'er, are you awake?" While Bai Lian was lost in thought, a knock sounded at the door, accompanied by a voice as gentle as flowing water, which startled her. She hurriedly got out of bed, rushing to the door in a few swift steps. "Master, why have you come personally?" As she opened the door, it felt as though the sun was shining brightly, and the ice and snow had melted. The character designs and modeling in "Die Without Dual Cultivation" were top-notch in the industry, with each heroine being exceptionally beautiful. Even now, having transformed from game to reality, Gu Qing Qing's appearance still amazed Bai Lian. "Lian'er, why are you so nervous? Is your master so frightening?" Seeing Bai Lian's startled appearance, Gu Qing Qing glanced down at her clothes but found nothing amiss. "No, no... Master is not frightening at all. I just woke up in disarray and didn't want Master to laugh at my appearance." Bai Lian hastily denied, waving her hands. It's not a joke—due to her charming appearance and a relatively close relationship, Gu Qing Qing was the first character she pursued and controlled the longest. Even in her lingering dreams, when she looked at Gu Qing Qing, she found that unlike the other fairies who had immediately tried to kill her, Gu Qing Qing stood behind the others, her eyes complex and inscrutable. But she didn't doubt Gu Qing Qing's potential to swing an axe at her! How could she not be nervous facing such a master? Upon hearing Bai Lian's words, Gu Qing Qing finally focused her gaze on her own disciple. As the most popular disciple in the Taihua Sword Sect, Bai Lian's skin was as delicate as porcelain, and she boasted a soft, floral beauty. Her long black hair lazily draped over her shoulder. Having just awoken, her attire was somewhat disheveled, and the two prominent charms on her chest were quite eye-catching. In sum, a single word could describe her—luscious! Gu Qing Qing glanced at herself, feeling inexplicably indignant. As a master, she felt overshadowed by her disciple in many ways! "You lazy girl, it's already midday, and you're just getting out of bed." She chided, "You're the distinguished Senior Sister of the Sword Sect. What would your junior brothers and sisters think of such slovenliness? Hurry and get dressed!" "Right away! Um… Master, could you please step out for a moment?" Bai Lian quickly obliged, her face flushing a perfect shade of red. Gu Qing Qing gave her a teasing look, saying, "We're all women here. Looking won't cost us anything. Let Master take a peek at those charms, what harm is there?" "Master, please leave!" "Fine, fine, I'll go ahead then. Once you're washed up, come to the main peak..." With that, Bai Lian, face blushing deeply, pushed Gu Qing Qing out and closed the door. She then leaned against it, slowly sliding down. What was going on? Why had the master, so gentle and kind in the game, become so domineering in reality...? Could it be that since she turned into a woman, the characters in the game had undergone corresponding changes? But no matter, these were trivial matters, nothing major. Apart from some differences from the game persona, the master exhibited no unusual behavior. After all, the timeline of her rebirth was before the storyline of "Die Without Dual Cultivation" unfolded. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, most of the female characters she had trained in the game hadn't even met her yet. Even those who had might not know what she had done to them in the game. So long as she didn't follow the game's storyline or interact with the selectable characters, she wouldn't meet a chopped-up ending. She might not achieve great enlightenment and immortality, but at least she could die peacefully of old age. Thinking this, Bai Lian couldn't help feeling a little smug, her mouth curling into a faint smile, her bright eyes arching into crescent moons. Yet, as she basked in her delight, a ripple suddenly appeared before her eyes. It was a wave she was all too familiar with—emanating from the task system of "Die Without Dual Cultivation." The task system of "Die Without Dual Cultivation" is ingeniously designed. Unlike other games with intrusive data boxes, it presents itself directly in text form before the player, seemingly offering celestial guidance that makes players feel divinely called upon as they woo the female characters. However, since her transmigration, this so-called celestial guidance had never appeared. Why was it manifesting now? Bai Lian furrowed her elegant brows, a sudden sense of foreboding washing over her. She recalled the first objective presented to her upon logging into the game, the only main quest in the game— To conquer all conquerable female characters and train them. This was her path to the chopped-up ending. Now that celestial guidance was appearing again, would she have to retrace the steps that led to her initial downfall? Impossible. She had finally found a way to mind her own business and avoid repeating past mistakes. No way, absolutely no way! As the epitome of Taihua Sword Sect's moral paragons, a pure and virtuous exemplary disciple, Bai Lian, even if she were to fall, degrade to a floofy ball, or transform into a juice-squeezing maiden, she would never touch those virtuous women with a fingertip again! As Bai Lian firmly resolved this, the text before her became clearer— [The fairies you conquered have been reborn with memories and hatred.] [They are searching for that familiar figure.] [Resist their training, do not let them conquer you.] [Being conquered will endow you with special fortune, turning you into an untouchable one.] The celestial guidance, presented in brilliant golden script, was painfully bright to Bai Lian's eyes. She stared blankly at the words, her cherry lips parting as she let out the most despairing cry of her life— "What?!!!"