Chapter 11 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Bai Lian collapsed by the side of the hot spring, draping her arm across her eyes. Her small pink lips were slightly parted as she gasped for air, her chest heaving dramatically. Her feet dangled weakly in the warm water, seeming to spasm slightly. "Mu Jianli, is this how you accept punishment? How bold of you!" she scolded, though her voice trembled slightly, failing to sound threatening. “Senior Sister, why the harsh words? I was merely massaging your feet,” replied Mu Jianli, leaning on the other side and gently rubbing her chest, as if feeling a bit wronged. Perhaps the sensation Mu Jianli evoked was too stimulating for Bai Lian to endure, leading her to give Mu Jianli a light kick, even though it wasn't strong. Yet, the lingering touch on her hand, smooth as mutton-fat jade, left her somewhat unsatisfied, wanting more. In face of Mu Jianli’s retort, Bai Lian found herself at a loss for words. What could she say? After all, Mu Jianli was indeed only massaging her feet, never even touching her calves. It was Bai Lian who had requested the massage, and in the end, it was her who couldn't bear the sensation of having her feet played with in someone else's lap. Particularly as her own shyness resulted in her kicking Mu Jianli away. In the end, it all boiled down to her own issues. How pathetic! Bai Lian, how could you be so spineless?! She felt inexplicably frustrated with herself, surprised by her own foot's sensitivity! There was no reaction when she touched her foot herself, yet Mu Jianli’s gentle kneading sent electric shocks through her entire body, leaving her limp and powerless. She even made those embarrassing sounds; what a disgrace! Bai Lian was utterly devastated, feeling her dwindling machismo sliding closer to a feminine abyss due to this foot massage. At this rate, forget about dying a natural death; she might end up as Mu Jianli's plush toy in a few days! "Senior Sister, should we continue?" "I think you’ve been overworking, causing such a severe reaction in your body." "If we strike while the iron is hot..." Though posing it as a question, Mu Jianli silently edged closer to Bai Lian, who lay collapsed by the pool. The intimate foot massage earlier had aroused not only Bai Lian but also sparked some emotion in Mu Jianli, as she felt an overwhelming urge to fully devour the beauty before her. Even if Bai Lian refused, forcing herself on her wasn't off the table—it was, after all, a tactic frequently used by their senior brothers, wasn't it? Now that the senior brother was a senior sister, perhaps it would hold a special allure. "Don't you dare!" Bai Lian vehemently refused. If she let this rascal continue, it wouldn't stay a foot massage for long; it might escalate into cooking a whole feast! Thinking back on Mu Jianli’s behavior over the past couple of days, Bai Lian couldn't help but feel regretful. She had completely underestimated Mu Jianli’s aggressive tendencies post-reincarnation and didn't realize that her actions towards the protagonists could profoundly transform their personalities. Perhaps Gu Qingqing's demeanor over the past three years had misled her into believing Mu Jianli would also approach her with the same subtleness. But this girl was far from her naive little junior sister; she was a wolf ready to dine! If this continued, the outcome would inevitably be devoured entirely by Mu Jianli! She moved her arm from her eyes, intending to discuss their boundaries directly with Mu Jianli. What met her eyes, however, was Mu Jianli’s charming face and those overtly aggressive eyes. It turned out that while she was absorbed in her thoughts, Mu Jianli had silently moved closer, climbing onto her! Perhaps it was Mu Jianli’s scorching gaze that made Bai Lian unusually flustered. “Jian-Jianli, what do you intend to do?” Of course, to make you mine, Senior Sister. Mu Jianli’s almond-shaped eyes narrowed, her voice soft: "I am merely receiving my punishment, Senior Sister..." No, this is unacceptable... Facing Mu Jianli’s increasingly close face, Bai Lian’s eyes shrank, her spiritual power beginning to stir instinctively in her core. She had never encountered such a situation before but knew full well what the consequences would be if it continued. The golden light from the Heavenly Dao still vivid in her mind, she was acutely aware that she mustn't be conquered, or she would turn into a plush toy. For her, that was perhaps a fate even worse than any mortal sword. Just as she was about to resist, a streak of green light suddenly appeared across the sky, heading straight towards them! With a flicker of her Sword Heart, Mu Jianli snapped back from her trance, quickly withdrawing to narrowly avoid the incoming green light. With that, the two who had nearly intertwined separated, and the green light lodged into a nearby stone pillar with a subtle metallic clang. Looking at the scene, Bai Lian's face was instantly filled with awkwardness. Embedded in the stone pillar beside her was a small azure sword. This was a unique communication method of the Taihua Sword Sect, attaching part of the soul to a specially crafted jade sword for instant communication across thousands of miles. Typically, the sword’s arrival signified the presence of its master. Moreover, this small sword was blue-tinged with phoenix and cloud motifs, identifying its master undoubtedly as her mentor, Gu Qingqing. Sure enough, in the next moment, a strand of her master's soul emerged from the sword's tip, coalescing into Gu Qingqing’s form. Standing atop the little sword, ethereal Gu Qingqing crossed her arms, regarding Bai Lian in her disheveled state with an emotionless tone: “Lian'er, I understand you and Jianli have been reunited after long, engaging in mutual teasing can be normal.” “But remember, this is the back mountain of my Yaoji Peak, and as the senior sister, you should maintain your image and uphold our peak's reputation.” Bai Lian's cheeks flushed crimson; Gu Qingqing's words made it clear she had witnessed everything just now. At the same time, she was offering a way out. Bai Lian bowed her head, murmuring, “Master, this student acknowledges her mistake.” “You can go ahead; I have words for Jianli.” Gu Qingqing waved dismissively. “Yes, Master.” Bai Lian replied, fleeing the scene. ... Watching Bai Lian's retreating figure disappear down the path, Mu Jianli retracted her gaze. She seemed to revert to her distant and cold disposition, showing little expression even when facing Gu Qingqing. "Aunt Gu," she greeted with a bow. However, Gu Qingqing preferred to cut to the chase rather than exchange pleasantries: "Jianli, I’m aware of your ulterior motives in getting close to Lian'er." “And while I know she wronged you in the past, your teasing, though understandable, must not exceed boundaries.” "She is, after all, my disciple— albeit naive, but kind-hearted and gentle. She does not deserve to be trifled with." "If your intention is mere revenge and you harbor no resolve to be accountable..." "I advise you to think carefully." Was Aunt Gu hinting at something more, or simply cautioning against her current path? Mu Jianli bowed slightly, "Aunt Gu’s words are heeded; Jianli keeps them in mind." “The sect master sent word to have you return to Frost Condensation Peak, so go on.” “Yes.” Perhaps satisfied with Mu Jianli's attitude, Gu Qingqing’s soul nodded slightly, withdrawing back into the small sword, and then it transformed into a green light, whisking away. As for Mu Jianli, she lowered her head, her thoughts wandering elsewhere— It seemed Senior Sister showed unexpected resistance just now. Before, she appeared so compliant. It felt as though an untouchable tension was approached. But... why?