Chapter 64 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Faced with Bai Lian's questioning gaze, even Mu Jianli couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. Quickly changing the subject, she asked, "Ahem, Senior Sister, how are you feeling now?" Reminded by her words, Bai Lian became aware that her body was still being ravaged by the seductive poison. She assessed the state of her meridians and dantian, then sighed softly, "Although it's not completely eradicated, I can manage to harness some spiritual energy now." As she spoke, she planned to stand up. Unexpectedly, even though the seductive poison was nearly purified, her body remained weak and powerless. No sooner had she stood up than her body gave way, and she fell forward uncontrollably. "Ah—" As the ground loomed closer, Bai Lian cried out in surprise and instinctively closed her eyes. "Careful, Senior Sister!" Instead of meeting the unforgiving ground, she found herself enveloped in a warm, soft embrace. Blinking in confusion, she opened her eyes only to meet Mu Jianli's gentle gaze. "Are you alright, Senior Sister?" Mu Jianli's soothing voice echoed in her ears, making Bai Lian's heartbeat skip a beat. She quickly shook her head, stammering, "No, I'm fine, thank you, Jianli." Suddenly feeling her face grow warm, she grew fearful of remaining in Mu Jianli's arms. Trying to steady herself, she pushed against Mu Jianli's chest in an attempt to stand up, but slipped back down before regaining her balance. Mu Jianli had no choice but to hold her by the waist to prevent her from falling to the floor. Neither of them anticipated that at the moment Mu Jianli's hand touched Bai Lian's waist, an involuntary moan escaped her lips. "Ngh~" Mu Jianli's eyes widened instantly— Was that sound really from her senior sister? Could there actually be such a cute sound in the world? Was she merely hallucinating? But with a crystal-clear sword heart, hallucinations shouldn't be possible for her! "Senior Sister?" Her voice came out somewhat hoarse. She couldn't help it; Bai Lian's soft moan just now was so bewitching that it set a non-existent phantom limb ablaze. In that moment, a flame seemed to ignite in her heart, her blood surging with heat, making her want to pull the person before her tightly into her embrace. Meanwhile, Bai Lian's cheeks flushed bright red, and she covered her mouth, her pupils slightly trembling— How on earth could a man like me make such an utterly mortifying noise?! When Mu Jianli's fingers brushed her waist, it was as if a powerful current surged through her spine, enveloping her body with a tingling sensation that she couldn't help but moan from. It had been such a simple touch; Jianli was merely trying to support her, without any unnecessary moves. When did her body become this sensitive? "I-I…" The overwhelming tingling sensation persistently assaulted her mind, refusing to dissipate as long as she remained in Mu Jianli's arms. Abruptly, Bai Lian pushed Mu Jianli away and turned her head with a serious expression, "I'm fine. Let's not talk about this. We should focus on the Blissful Canon." Though her appearance remained composed, the crimson tips of her ears peeking through her hair and her tightly clutched sleeves betrayed her inner turmoil. Her voice remained as cold as ever, yet now it carried a barely perceptible lilt. This slight change, even unknown to Bai Lian herself, added a touch of allure to her cold voice, making it extraordinarily captivating. How could Mu Jianli, whose heart hung on Bai Lian, not notice? She gazed softly at Bai Lian's back. Had Senior Sister truly purged the seductive poison entirely? The earlier situation was utterly embarrassing, especially making such a shameful noise in the presence of her junior sister, leaving Bai Lian marooned in a sea of self-consciousness. She dared not dwell on the tingling sensation, focusing all her attention on the bronze chest instead. Previously, she and Jianli had been preoccupied fighting off countless tendrils and the sudden appearance of Yuan Fa, leaving no opportunity to explore the treasure chest containing the rare cultivation manual. Now, with Yuan Fa fainted in the corner and tendrils vanquished by the Autumn Water Sword, she could finally turn her attention to the ultimate goal of their journey. The bronze chest, triggered but now unremarkable, held only an ordinary pink book within its vast space. Bai Lian's gaze was complex. The pink book was the Blissful Canon, the very cultivation technique she had practiced within the game. Legends had it that the Blissful Canon was created by a notorious immortal rogue during ancient times when the cultivation world and the celestial realm were connected. It involved techniques like dual cultivation, cauldron creation, and soul control, comparable in its miraculousness to the Emperor's Manual of Consorting with Women and the Grand Harmony of Earth and Heaven, which were among the top dual cultivation techniques. But later, celestial beings united to persecute the rogue immortal, leading to great conflicts that fractured the world, severing the Celestial Ladder and causing most celestial arts to be lost, with only a few surviving. For instance, the Taihua Sword Sect's Taihua Sword Canon, the Tian Shu Divine Palace's Evolution Sutra, the Tian Xuan Sect's Ghost Art, and the Blissful Canon acquired by the Secret Sect Patriarch. Despite being one of the celestial arts, the Blissful Canon had incredibly stringent cultivation requirements, to the extent that over centuries, scarcely any cultivators met these standards, making it, in some sense, even less accessible than the simplest techniques. Yet, due to the game's settings, she had become the most suitable individual to cultivate this technique since that rogue immortal. By cultivating the Blissful Canon, she could ascend to the pinnacle of this world within a few years, becoming an unparalleled force, free to roam the vast heavens and earth. Crucially, this world was no longer a mere game, but tangible reality. Her strength wouldn't vanish with the game's end; she wouldn’t lament over being an unremarkable office worker in real life afterward. Perhaps by mastering the Blissful Canon, she need not fear being pursued by the heroines, and might even counter their advances. Provided she was more cautious this time and didn’t provoke Ling Ningshuang, she’d avoid any disastrous outcomes... Mu Jianli silently watched Bai Lian. Surely Senior Sister’s heart was in turmoil now, though she was no exception either. At this point, her calculations seemed irreversible. Once Bai Lian opened the Blissful Canon, the sedative fragrance latent within would be fully activated. Considering Bai Lian’s earlier reactions, the impact on her might be even greater than in Mu Jianli's past life. By then, Bai Lian would undoubtedly become her plaything. This prospect should have delighted her, allowing her to exact revenge for Bai Lian’s past betrayal and claim her entirely. But was that truly the ending she desired? Did she merely seek an outlet for her desires or a puppet stripped of will? Senior Sister, please don’t disappoint Jianli again...