Chapter 84 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

“Bai Lian, are you okay?” Jiang Miao's concerned voice came from outside the door. "I'm fine, Xiao Miao, you don't need to worry," Bai Lian responded softly. She crouched behind the door, hugging her knees and lightly biting her lower lip. The effect of the charm this time was stronger than she had expected. A strange tingling sensation constantly assaulted her mind, as if a voice was telling her to give in, to give up resistance. Even if she turned into a plush ball, it wouldn't matter, as it would be comfortable, wouldn't it? But she knew very well that this voice did not come from elsewhere; it originated from her inner self, the heart demon she had to face after being reborn. If she succumbed to that voice, the heart demon would take advantage of her weakness and ultimately turn her into a puppet of her own obsession. The nightmares she had previously experienced were a result of the heart demon's influence, but under the charm’s effect, her heart demon had also changed. She kept silently reciting the Clear Heart Technique, trying to suppress the charm and the heart demon's assault on her mind, but the effect was far from ideal. She didn't know why. Was it because she felt guilty about deceiving Xiao Miao, or because Xiao Miao's words about liking the current her stirred some emotions within her? Perhaps it was both. But she dared not dwell on it, as she was on the verge of losing control. If she continued to think about it, she would definitely not be able to restrain herself from getting intimate with Xiao Miao. Yet she didn't want that. She didn't want to indulge in her desires with Xiao Miao in a state of losing her composure, and she didn't want to hurt her again. "Xiao Miao, I'm tired. You should rest early too," she said softly, forcefully suppressing the charm in her voice, not wanting Jiang Miao to sense her desire. "Okay, Bai Lian, you get some rest too," Jiang Miao said gently from outside the door. Even though Bai Lian had turned into a girl in this life, having spent so much time together in the past, how could Jiang Miao not hear the difference in her voice? She was no longer the innocent and carefree little girl she once was. Upon learning that Bai Lian had become a girl, her identity had unconsciously shifted. From being the little girl who was protected in Bai Lian's embrace and could cause trouble without worries, she had transformed into someone who wanted to embrace Bai Lian and protect her. But this change of roles caught her off guard. It seemed... she had slightly startled Bai Lian, hadn't she? She looked up at the oil lamp hanging on the wall, her eyes reflecting a faint firelight. Inside the room, Bai Lian was seated on the bed, circulating her energy channels. She had finally managed to suppress the charm but was now covered in sweat. She couldn't help but smile bitterly: this bath had been fruitless. Damn it, next time, no matter who it was, she would never agree to such a bathing request! How was this a bath? This was clearly a form of torture akin to being put on a rack and roasted! Just then, a flash of white caught her eye. She couldn't help but look and found that the Moon Fox had followed her into the room at some point and was now staring directly at her. She felt a slight movement in her heart and said with a playful smile, "Yao Yao, why are you staring at me? I’m not a Furry Control; even if I'm under the charm, I won't be interested in you, my little fox." But before she could finish speaking, the Moon Fox's eyes emitted a pink light, and she suddenly felt drowsy. "Falling for it..." Her words trailed off as she collapsed onto the bed. The pink glow in the Moon Fox's eyes gradually faded, and elegantly, it hopped down from the stool and approached Bai Lian. Then, a radiant light enveloped its body, and its form began to change, transitioning from a fox into a humanoid figure. Soon, a stunning, mature woman appeared before Bai Lian. She had a voluptuous and graceful figure, her face alluring and charming yet bearing a hint of dignity that prevented any disrespect. If Bai Lian were awake at this moment, she would definitely regret keeping her by her side, for she was one of the main heroines in the game - Su Yao, the Empress of the Baize Demon Kingdom. Su Yao sat elegantly at the edge of the bed, extending a slender hand as she quietly observed Bai Lian's tranquil sleeping face. She had never expected Bai Lian to take on this appearance in this lifetime. Although she didn't appear as charismatic as in her previous life, she was still quite adorable. "You little troublemaker, you can't even recognize your sister. It's frustrating," she murmured softly, her delicate jade finger lingering at Bai Lian's neck. She could easily end Bai Lian's life with a gentle squeeze, seeking retribution for the offense Bai Lian had committed against her in the previous life. But her hand ultimately did not move. She didn't care whether Bai Lian was the same as in her memories, as she was a demon, not a human, and naturally did not need to abide by human moral standards. For her, there were no rules more straightforward than avenging any wrongs and repaying any kindness. The reason she didn't act against Bai Lian was purely due to the complexity of her feelings toward her. She wasn't a pure-blood Baize; she was a mix of Baize and Moon Fox. Her father was the ruler of the Baize Demon Kingdom, the mighty Baize Demon Emperor, while her mother was just an ordinary Moon Fox with a cultivation level of the initial stage of cloud soaring. Contrary to many tales, her father and mother had a strong bond despite the gap in their identities and cultivation levels. Her father even vowed to marry no one but her mother in this life, refusing to take any concubines. In the cultivation world, creatures with greater strength struggle to have offspring, let alone beasts of tremendous power. However, fate played a cruel trick, and her mother eventually became pregnant. Overjoyed at the prospect of having descendants, her father disregarded the opposition of his ministers and made her mother the queen of the demon kingdom. She was born into this world under such circumstances. The demon race placed great importance on bloodlines. The purer the bloodline, the easier it was to inherit the ancestral legacy. Mixed breeds were often looked down upon. Yet her childhood was very happy because her father always protected her and shielded her from all the gossip and rumors. However, this happiness came to an abrupt end one summer day. She still vividly remembered the day when human cultists attacked. Her father rallied his trusted subordinates to confront the threat, promising to bring back human pastries for her before he left. Initially, she was not worried as her father was the invincible Baize Demon Emperor. No one in the world could surpass his might. Her father was her world. But she waited and waited, only to receive news of her father's death, with his body unrecoverable. In that moment, her sky collapsed. Her father perished, and she, as his only offspring, was pushed onto the throne. Yet, just a second ago, she was the carefree girl in her father's embrace. How could she bear the weight of being the Baize Demon Emperor? The demon kings seized the throne, and those around her harbored ill intentions. She didn't want to let down her father, nor did she want to relinquish everything he had left behind. Thus, she had to face the wolves surrounding the Baize Imperial Court alone, meticulously balancing the demon kings, even refraining from investigating her mother's death. But as long as she remained a mixed breed, she would never gain the recognition of the demon kings. Amidst the pervasive intrigues, she started to feel overwhelmed and desperate. She even considered giving up—she wasn't suited to be the Baize Demon Emperor after all, as she was merely a "mongrel," the offspring of impure bloodlines. However, Bai Lian's arrival was like a beacon of light emerging in the darkness, once again illuminating her sky.