Chapter 48 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Bai Lian and Mu Jian Li left Xie Cai's residence. She had used her spiritual power to engrave the scenes inside the grand hall onto a talisman. Whether it was the sacrificed villagers or the patterns of the Yuan Sha Resurrection Array, the evidence clearly pointed to Tai Xu Shanzhuang being a thoroughly evil cult. Now, all she needed to do was submit this evidence to Tang Chuhuan, and the Tang family would be able to send troops to crush Tai Xu Shanzhuang. However, the traitor in the Tang family turned out to be her own father... How would Tang Chuhuan respond when he learned of this? Although the memories from the game indicated Tang Chuhuan was innocent all along, the experiences of Lian Xing Jian were vivid in her mind. She couldn't place all her trust in her and Mu Jian Li's safety based entirely on past memories. People can change, and there have already been too many unexpected events in this life. Even Tang Chuhuan couldn't be completely trusted. Bai Lian took out a small message-sending sword to report the incidents she had encountered to her master, Gu Qingqing. Of course, she didn’t inform Gu Qingqing about her and Mu Jian Li’s circumstances. After all, only one person needed to know her true identity and that was Mu Jian Li, who, even knowing she was Bai Lian, wouldn't do anything outrageous. Having handled this, Bai Lian turned to Mu Jian Li and said, "Jian Li, did you notice anything when the Tai Xu Shanzhuang's grand formation was attacked earlier?" Mu Jian Li shook his head and replied, "Jian Li noticed some commotion near Senior Brother and went directly there without seeing anything else on the way." Bai Lian contemplated for a moment and decided to check out the situation over there. Although it might have been unintentional, the one who attacked had indeed helped her. Moreover, since they attacked Tai Xu Shanzhuang, there must be a personal vendetta involved. Perhaps she could persuade them to join in combating the cult. "Let's go and take a look." "Alright," agreed Mu Jian Li with a nod. At that moment, all of Tai Xu Shanzhuang's guards were distracted by the recent attack, so no one noticed their movements. They quickly arrived at the site of the explosion. A petite figure clad in black stood on a pavilion centered in the middle of a small lake, with dozens of corpses laid around her in disarray. Hundreds of Tai Xu Shanzhuang guards surrounded her, some of whom were cultivators. Bai Lian hid behind dense shrubbery and observed the scene carefully. She couldn’t help but frown; among those guards, there were at least seven or eight Qinxin-level cultivators. Had she and Mu Jian Li tried to force their way into Tai Xu Shanzhuang back then, they might have suffered losses. However, the expressions of those cultivators were stiff and their movements sluggish, resembling the spies sent to the Tang family to observe them before. Their faces were eerily familiar—they resembled the elite mobs she encountered in the game. Likely, these individuals, much like Lian Xing Jian, had become enslaved by Tai Xu Shanzhuang. Meanwhile, the petite girl in black on the pavilion appeared more and more familiar to her. As she was observing, the assault from Tai Xu Shanzhuang against the girl in black continued without pause. They were as determined as martyrs, relentlessly attacking her. Yet, the girl in black seemed undaunted. With a wave of her hand, numerous black snakes emerged from the pond, dragging the approaching guards underwater. Such a technique clearly had its roots in demonic arts. In the world of cultivation, there were many demonic factions, and one couldn’t determine someone’s identity merely by their techniques. Suddenly, a clear voice resounded, and almost as abruptly, all the guards of Tai Xu Shanzhuang halted. "Hmph, I wondered who dared to attack my Tai Xu Shanzhuang, turns out to be a mere Qinxin sixth-level demon girl, truly foolish." "Demons are of the same ilk. Even if you won't join forces with us against righteous sects, why come here to cause trouble?" A youth who appeared in his early twenties strode out from the crowd, smiling at the girl in black. "Ugh! Who's in the same league as you? An old fossil surviving on absorbing the essence of young girls, I caught your stench of decay from afar! Only a fool would be in league with you!" The girl in black retorted with disdain, hands on her hips. Then, covering her mouth, she said, "Oops! Apologies, I'm from the demonic sects and lack manners, that was a slip of the tongue." "I shouldn't have claimed ghosts are in league with you, honestly, comparing you to ghosts is an insult to them—they're adorable!" The Tai Xu Shanzhuang Lao Zu did not seem offended by her words, maintaining a smile as if humoring a child's innocent chatter. "Young one, having a sense of justice is commendable, but it's essential to know one's limits. Since you recognize Tai Xu Shanzhuang as a cult, you must be aware of what happens if you fall into a cult's hands." "Looking at you, I doubt you can withstand our torment." "Cultivation is about defying the heavens, requiring caution rather than reckless abandon. Considering our shared roots, I'm inclined to let you go. Best leave quickly, spare yourself regret later." He spoke with twinkling eyes. Currently, the Bai Lian Fairy of Taihua Sword Sect was in Gusu City, and on command he wouldn't cause any unnecessary trouble with such significant events about to transpire. This ignorantly bold girl would be spared for now. After dealing with Bai Lian Fairy, if she persisted, he would take his time dealing with her. Now, being almost at the Tengyun cultivation level, while she was merely Qinxin late-stage, the gap in their powers was vast. Surely, she dared not stay bold. But unexpectedly, the girl in black laughed as if he had told a joke, clutching her stomach. "Hahaha..." "You’re hilarious! Isn't cultivation about freedom and joy? If facing every challenge with hesitation and timidity, what’s the point of cultivation? You might as well become an old turtle hiding to survive!" The breathing of Tai Xu Shanzhuang Lao Zu immediately became heavier. Though he initially wished to avoid further complications, sparing the girl, her sharp tongue constantly jabbed at his sore spots. "Fine, fine, didn’t expect such bravery from a little girl. State your name," he suppressed his anger and said. "Hmph, listen well, old turtle! My name never changes—this is Miao Jiang of the Earth Rat Sect!" In the shadows, Bai Lian was already stunned— No wonder she found the girl in black familiar. Turns out, she was one of the game's heroines, the Saintess of the top-tier demonic sect, Tianxuan Sect's Jiang Miao! What do you mean, "never changes your name"? Earth Rat Sect was a name I made up! Moreover, why are you here?! You should be toiling as a Saintess in Tianxuan Sect, preparing to challenge your rival, Mu Xinghe, at next year’s Luo Tian Conference! How did you end up in Gusu City, thousands of miles away from Tianxuan Sect? Suddenly, a thought struck her, leaving her speechless, like a fishbone caught in her throat. —Is this girl here specifically to court her?