Chapter 49 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

The name "De Shumen" wasn't familiar, but judging by the name, it sounded like a shady little evil sect. The ancestor of the Tai Xu Mountain Estate's expression immediately twisted into a snarl. "Since you won't drink a toast when it's offered, then don't blame me for being rude!" As soon as he finished speaking, the Tai Xu Mountain Estate was engulfed in a burst of Buddhist light. However, unlike the grand and righteous light of the traditional Buddhist teachings, the light he summoned was tinged with a faint pink hue, giving it an ambiguous and mesmerizing feel. It seemed as if scantily-clad celestial maidens were gracefully dancing within, not leading people towards goodness but rather seducing them into the abyss. "Hmph, come on then, who’s afraid of you!" Jiang Miao responded without hesitation. The wine-red spiritual power unique to the Tianxuan Sect burst forth. Every servant of the Tai Xu Mountain Estate touched by this spiritual power collapsed immediately, unable to stand. As the battle broke out between the two, Bai Lian, on her side, was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. She couldn't be bothered to ponder why Jiang Miao was here or whether she came looking for her—those were details for another time. In the game, Jiang Miao was just a lively fool who acted without thinking. Unexpectedly, she hadn't changed at all after being reborn; she was still a fool! Even though the ancestor of the Tai Xu Mountain Estate was only at the later stage of Heart of Zither, with the support of the Yuan Sha Resurrection Array, his battle strength was far beyond what it seemed. If Jiang Miao remained careless, she would undoubtedly suffer a loss! "Jianli, take the evidence and go find Tang Gongzi. Have him quickly dispatch troops. I'll help Jiang Miao deal with the ancestor of the Tai Xu Mountain Estate," Bai Lian instructed without hesitation. "Senior Brother!" Mu Jianli frowned slightly, somewhat resistant. If Bai Lian could recognize Jiang Miao, how could Mu Jianli not? In their past life, she had never gotten along with that fool who had a missing gear in her brain. Obviously, she was the junior most favored by their senior brother, yet Jiang Miao always clung to him, citing her carefree nature, leading to many arguments with that fool. Unexpectedly, after rebirth, that fool remained equally annoying. They were supposed to investigate the cult, and the subsequent matters could be handed over to the arriving disciples. There was no need for them to risk themselves. But now with Jiang Miao showing up out of nowhere, how could the senior brother feel at ease? He would definitely choose to take the risk himself! "Jianli, listen." Bai Lian turned and looked into Mu Jianli's eyes, her gaze leaving no room for argument. After becoming a girl, her personality had softened significantly, even acquiescing when teased, yet when it came to matters like this, she became unyieldingly firm, leaving no chance for rebuttal. She claimed not to want to repeat past mistakes, but when her loved ones were in danger, how could she ever stand by and watch indifferently? Mu Jianli bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes tinted with a bit of resentment, but she didn't argue anymore and floated away. It wasn't the time for petty disputes; the best she could do for Bai Lian now was to relieve her burdens. ... As Bai Lian and Mu Jianli took action, things had already taken a turn in Jiang Miao's battle. Although Jiang Miao was only at the early stage of the Heart of Zither, she was part of the mighty Tianxuan Sect. Both her martial arts and magical treasures were of the highest quality, making her combat prowess comparable to practitioners at the higher levels of the Heart of Zither. This was why she dared to storm into the Tai Xu Mountain Estate head-on. However, she had greatly underestimated this old turtle's strength. Despite being shrouded in deathly energy, his cultivation was solid and not at all like a rough-and-ready practitioner. Add to that the mysterious formation in this sorry estate, and her spiritual power’s flow was impeded, forcing her on the defensive and into a retreat. Damn... why would such a remote place have such a strong evil cultivator? I just wanted to sneak out of my sect, and enjoy a bit of righteous adventure... As the old turtle grew more ferocious in battle, Jiang Miao couldn't help but harbor thoughts of retreat. She had been reborn half a month ago, awakening to a world reset to its beginning. She hadn't yet been deceived by Bai Lian, hadn't lost herself, and was still the carefree Saintess of Tianxuan Sect. After rebirth, she intended to mend her carefree demeanor, devote herself to cultivation, and seek revenge on Bai Lian once she achieved her goals. Ideally, she'd drag him back to the Tianxuan Sect as a furnace for herself! To make Bai Lian, the senior brother of Taihua Sword Sect, her furnace would definitely be a feat worth boasting about—hee... heehee... But idealism is one thing; reality is quite another. After staying put for a few days, she couldn't suppress the urge to seek out Bai Lian. So, relying on her memories from the past life, she took advantage of her elders' inattention and slipped out of the Tianxuan Sect. If Bai Lian found out about this, he'd definitely have a lot to say. Others might use memories from a past life to improve themselves, but Jiang Miao used her memories to run away from home... After leaving the Tianxuan Sect, she was supposed to head straight for the Taihua Sword Sect, but she detected the scent of a villain near Gusu City on her way. As a Saintess of the Demon Sect, this feeling was all too familiar to her. After all, numerous elders and masters in her sect would always crow about seeking heaven and earth's destruction, many having some issues with their primordial spirits. However, compared to her elders' boldness of wanting to actually challenge the heavens and earth, the evil cult’s aura was more like a rat in a gutter, sneaky and hiding, doing deeds best left unseen, truly contemptible. Thus, when she heard the Tai Xu Mountain Estate was preying on innocent girls, her sense of justice took over, and she stormed into the estate without a second thought. Yet, she didn't expect the leader of this creepy sect to be so hard to deal with. Not only were his skills top-notch, but the formation underfoot was equally formidable. Was she going to have to use her trump card...? Jiang Miao bit her lip, caught in a dilemma. As the Saintess of the Tianxuan Sect, she had the confidence to wander alone because her master had given her a magical treasure back in the day. This treasure could withstand a full-force attack from a Huiyang stage cultivator and enable her to teleport thousands of miles away. In a past life, infatuated with Bai Lian, she had given this treasure to him as a token of affection. Now, reborn before meeting Bai Lian, the treasure naturally remained with her. But activating this treasure would inevitably alert her master, who would then drag her back to the sect. Once there, her opportunities to sneak out would be nothing but a fantasy... Seeing the dreadful old turtle about to catch up, a trace of gloom darkened Jiang Miao's eyes. But she really wanted to see Bai Lian... To ask if he ever truly liked her... Just as she was about to activate the treasure, a pair of tender hands suddenly wrapped around her from behind, sealing her mouth and vital point! Her flow towards the treasure was cut off instantly, and Jiang Miao's eyes widened— How could this be? How did someone know the vital point of my cultivation method? "Mmmmmm——" She whimpered in panic, the scenery around her flickering chaotically until it finally settled into a strange room. Though Jiang Miao was dizzy and disoriented, she understood the consequences of someone knowing her vital point. As soon as the hands released her, she was ready to spring into action and fight back. But in the next moment, she froze. A fairy-like woman, radiating beauty, suddenly appeared before her with a face full of rage, angrily tugging at her cheeks. While pulling, she scolded Jiang Miao harshly. It all happened so fast that Jiang Miao's instinctive reactions stalled. She stared blankly at the angry, fairy-like woman before her, dumbfoundedly thinking— Who am I? Where am I? What was I doing? Ugh... my face hurts... Hey? Why does this feeling seem oddly familiar?