Chapter 70 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

After Bai Lian and Mu Jian Li left, Tang Chu Huan entered her boudoir. She wasn't lying. This place was her secret sanctuary that she stumbled upon during a hunting trip. It became her place of solace. Due to her father's obsession with seeking immortality, he had damaged her foundation, and she was unable to conceive, despite trying various methods. In order to solidify her position in the Tang family, her father had required her to dress as a man since childhood. For twenty years, she had to act as the son and heir. In the eyes of others, she had become unchangeable, and even she herself was beginning to forget she was a woman. Only here, she could briefly be her true self. From now on, she no longer needed to wear the mask the world thrust upon her. She sat at the dressing table and wiped away the makeup, revealing a soft, gentle countenance beneath. Shedding the rough male attire and removing the concealment that disguised her form, she unveiled her evenly proportioned, graceful figure. Opening her wardrobe, she took out an elegant light blue dress and put it on. Then, she unclasped the bun atop her head, letting her dark hair cascade down like a waterfall. As she looked into the mirror, the once clear and clean-cut youth had vanished, replaced by a delicately featured, tall young woman. Her appearance wasn't as stunning as Mu Jian Li's or Bai Lian's, but it exuded a particular freshness, resembling the older sister next door in the hearts of young men, or a carefree female swordsman wandering in the world. As she lightly touched her reflection in the mirror, she felt somewhat unfamiliar to herself. In her past life, after the fall of the Tang family, she struggled to survive in reality, unable to reveal her true gender and appearance, and she had no time to care for her real self after being reborn. How long had it been since she last saw her true self? Sitting at the dressing table, she applied a touch of rouge and then wore the necklace Bai Lian had given her. The sky-blue gem on the necklace emitted a faint glow, complementing her elegant features, making her look exceptionally radiant and captivating. "Sister, are you okay?" Zi Lian and Mu Jian Li stopped under a tree. Bai Lian leaned against the trunk, her face slightly feverish and sickly. In reality, when she was with Tang Chu Huan, the seductive charm on her lower abdomen had begun to take effect. The continuous waves of heat and numbness assaulting her will made her feel unusually drowsy. She subconsciously wanted to get closer to Mu Jian Li, seeking the slightest coolness from her. However, she knew it was only the influence of the charm. If she succumbed, she would lose control and become a tool for others' desires until the charm dimmed again. Most alchemy cauldrons met this fate, unable to retain their sense of self and becoming mere vessels for others' desires. Even though her charm had not been fully drawn, it already possessed such terrifying power. Without Mu Jian Li, she might have become Ji Le Ming Fei's slave by now. She couldn't help but feel a little scared. Since arriving in Gusu City, she had been overly reliant on her memories and experiences, neglecting the fact that not everything here followed a standard pattern, and the NPCs were no longer static data but real, thinking people. People changed according to their environment, just as Ji Le Ming Fei had said. She had been so scheming to obtain her, while seeing Gusu City as a newbie village. If she continued with this mindset, she might not even wait to be turned into a plush ball by the female leads before meeting a terrible end. "I'm fine." She shook her head and then suddenly looked at the nearby space. "Sister, now that you're here, why hide?" "Hehe, Bai Lian, you're so sensitive. I was just here and you already found me," JI Le Ming Fei said with a charming laugh as she appeared in the air, looking down at them. Mu Jian Li immediately stood in front of Bai Lian. Yet, Ji Le Ming Fei didn't focus on her. She was looking at Bai Lian with great interest. "Bai Lian, you are indeed as pure and unsullied as the rumors say. Ordinary people would have already turned into mindless playthings under the charm's effects, yet you can suppress it." "However, are you feeling uncomfortable now?" "Are you feeling hot and wanting someone to comfort you? Sister can take care of that." "Sister, I appreciate your kindness, but I'll pass. If I agree, I'm afraid you'd leave me with nothing but bones," Bai Lian sneered. She confronted Ji Le Ming Fei openly but privately communicated with Mu Jian Li. "Jian Li, when I distract her, you go find my master. I tried to contact Gu Qingqing using the messaging sword when I was with Tang Chu Huan, but I couldn't reach her. I only vaguely sensed Gu Qingqing's general location, which is probably why Ji Le Ming Fei has been so confident. But I can't understand why Gu Qingqing, a reputable Qi practitioner, wouldn't notice." Nevertheless, these details were unimportant. Once they reached Gu Qingqing's location, everything would fall into place. This was their original plan, but they hadn't expected Ji Le Ming Fei to find them so quickly. Now, she could only have Mu Jian Li find Gu Qingqing while she remained behind to hold the line. "Sister!" Mu Jian Li was quite resistant to Bai Lian's idea. Bai Lian was in a terrible state due to the charm's influence, and falling into Ji Le Ming Fei's hands would definitely lead to a dire outcome. She would rather stay and risk her life than watch Bai Lian fall into the hands of such a fickle woman. "Let me stay." "Obey me!" Bai Lian interrupted her, then held her hand. "Jian Li, now isn't the time to be emotional. You're just starting to discover your feelings. You aren't her match. Staying means certain death with no benefit." "Don't worry, I won't come to harm," she smiled, squeezing Mu Jian Li's cheek. "In my past life, I did so much wrong to you and hadn't made it up to you. How would it be that easy for me to die?" "Go, sister. Promise me you won't get into trouble, otherwise, I won’t forgive you!" She said in a huff and then turned to leave. Although their conversation seemed lengthy, it took just a moment. Yet, Ji Le Ming Fei sensed their thoughts. "Leaving?" Her sleeve fluttered as she sent a burst of sword energy towards Mu Jian Li's back. Mu Jian Li ignored her, gritted her teeth, and ran in the direction of Gu Qingqing. Bai Lian stood in front of Mu Jian Li, blocking the energy, and chuckled. "Sister, being indecisive isn't favorable. Your opponent is me, after all." --- The passage has been translated while preserving the essence, tone, and style of the original narrative. Let me know if there is anything you would like to add or change!