Chapter 78 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

If Jiang Miao were to return to Taihua Sword Sect with her, wouldn't her identity as Bai Lian be blatantly exposed? Bai Lian instinctively tried to refuse, but Jiang Miao preemptively said, "Actually, this time I have important matters to report to the seniors of Taihua Sword Sect, so I need to make a trip there!" Bai Lian: ? Weren't you sneaking out? When Senior Lin Miaoyin caught and brought you back crying for help, begging me to save you. What important matters could you possibly have? "Big sister Black Lotus... please... I beg of you..." Jiang Miao clasped her hands in front of her chest, pitifully looking up at her. Bai Lian couldn't stand this kind of expression, so she reluctantly said, "Fine... let's travel together then." "Yes! Thank you, big sister!" Jiang Miao instantly jumped up with joy. Hmph, when it comes to coaxing Bai Lian, those women who focus all their appeal on their chest can't compare to her! Bai Lian looked at Jiang Miao's adorable figure, feeling both amused and annoyed. Well, after all, Xiao Miao is a fool. Even if she went back to Taihua Sword Sect with her, knowing that she is actually Bai Lian, she could probably be easily fooled. Not a big problem. On the contrary, she was more afraid of facing Gu Qing Qing again. Whether in her past life or this life, Gu Qing Qing's presence felt more like a gentle yet somewhat devious mature woman. If she fell into Gu Qing Qing's hands, she’d probably be consumed entirely. This trip to Gusu is just too tiring. After resolving the issue of the Charm Mark upon her return to the sect this time, she must thoroughly embrace being a shut-in, never stepping out of Taihua Sword Sect again. Hopefully, there won't be any more surprises then! The heavens revolve around the celestial axis, and the stars flow like a river. Mu Xinghe stood at the highest point of the Stargazing Platform, silently gazing up at the stars. The disciples who were training at the Stargazing Platform at this time started to discuss among themselves. "Sister Mu is stargazing again?" "Yeah, you're late. Sister Mu has been stargazing for a while now." "Sister Mu is really diligent. She comes to stargaze every day, no wonder her knowledge of formations is so profound." "Indeed, but we don't know exactly what she's observing while stargazing. If only we could know, perhaps we could benefit greatly from it." It might be observing worldly matters. "Shallow, Sister Mu is clearly observing celestial matters." "Is it possible that she's observing matters of the heart?" An abrupt voice interrupted, causing the discussing disciples to stop, looking at the speaker as if he were a fool. "Junior Brother, why don't you visit Elder Yang of Ganlin Peak in Taihua Sword Sect and check his spiritual guidance?" "Have you not heard of the River of Stars?" "Sister Mu has been with our Tianxuan Zhenren since the age of six, for seventeen years now. Many outstanding talents have confessed to her, yet she has never shown any affection to anyone. Just like her name implies - like the River of Stars, out of reach." "How could someone like Sister Mu waste her precious time on observing matters of the heart?" "I, I was just making a joke." "Ah, Junior Brother, I understand you. It's unknown to people as distinguished as Sister Mu who she will ultimately choose." Mu Xinghe blankly stared at the starry sky, as if at this moment, the myriad stars had gathered to form a face she was incredibly familiar with. Bai Lian. "Sister, Sister Mu." Just then, a junior sister from the sect ran over. She retracted her gaze and asked calmly, "What's the matter?" The sect leader wants to see you in the main hall immediately, saying it's an important matter. "I understand, I'll go." She nodded, lightly stepped in the air, and then headed towards the main hall. The disciples present all showed longing expressions. "Sister Mu is only twenty-three, yet she has the qualifications to peer into the sun. She truly is a role model for us." "That's right. Besides Sister Mu, there's probably no one else in the world who could achieve bone washing and marrow cleansing at the age of six." "Ordinary cultivators have to wait until they're fourteen to cultivate." Mu Xinghe entered the main hall, only to find that, besides the sect leader, all the elders were present, including her master. She couldn't help but furrow her brows. What matter could be so important as to alarm so many elders? "Master, esteemed elders, I, Mu Xinghe, pay my respects." "Xinghe, you've come." A middle-aged woman among them smiled warmly at her. She was Mu Xinghe's mentor, Tianxuan Zhenren. "Master, may I ask why you have called for me?" Mu Xinghe inquired, puzzled. "It's about your senior brother Lian Xingjian," said the leading elder. He was the current sect leader of Tianxuan Zhenren, Tianxuan Zhenren. At this moment, his expression was somewhat pained, as if he had received some unbearable news. "Senior Brother Xingjian?" Mu Xinghe was slightly stunned at the mention. Among the contemporary disciples of Tianxuan Zhenren, Lian Xingjian was a name that rung through the heavens. He was under the tutelage of Tianxuan Zhenren and was a prominent figure among the young generation in the entire cultivation world. Even though she had embarked on the path of immortality at the age of six when she was reincarnated, she still couldn't keep up with Lian Xingjian's cultivation speed. Of course, the reason was that her talents lay in formations, and her talent in cultivation was indeed ordinary. Nevertheless, as the current top disciple of Tianxuan Zhenren, Lian Xingjian's progress was definitely worth paying attention to. But what did it have to do with her? "Has Senior Brother Xingjian not gone on a journey?" she asked. "Has he run into any difficulties, requiring me to go assist him?" Tianxuan Zhenren looked at Tianxuan Zhenren, and couldn't help but sigh, saying, "He... has died." "What...?" Mu Xinghe was taken aback. Lian Xingjian has passed away? "Yes, two years ago when he was preparing to go to Taihua Sword Sect for a conference, he was ambushed and controlled by a cult on the way, aiding and abetting their evil deeds, until he was discovered by the sect's disciples recently and freed." "Now all that's left of him is a bit of true spirit, which is in Taihua Sword Sect." Tianxuan Zhenren continued, "Xinghe, now that your senior brother has passed away, you will be the eldest senior sister of Tianxuan Zhenren." Mu Xinghe furrowed her brows slightly, saying, "I'm afraid..." "This is not meant to pressure you," said Tianxuan Zhenren with a serious expression. "But the death of Senior Brother Xingjian is related to the Esoteric Sect." "I need you to go to Taihua Sword Sect in the name of the top disciple of Tianxuan Zhenren and discuss with them about dealing with the cult." After that, the choice will be yours. Tianxuan Zhenren added, "Xinghe, you don't need to feel too much pressure." In any case, you're always talking about White Lotus of Taihua Sword Sect, aren't you? This time, that woman Gu Qing Qing has specifically asked for you to go. Apart from discussing dealing with the cult, there might also be an intention for you to compete with White Lotus. This is a perfect opportunity. "When you go this time, you don't need to hold back. It's best to suppress that White Lotus Immortal and boost the prestige of Tianxuan Zhenren." Suppress White Lotus? Mu Xinghe bowed and said, "I understand, Master."