Chapter 97 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Bai Lian sat on the grand wooden chair in the side hall of the Youngest Peak, humming a tune while gently swaying her legs wrapped in white silk. The thought of soon being free from the damnation of the charm marks made a smile uncontrollably appear on her lips, making her mood even more beautiful. She even felt that even if Mu Xing He were to appear suddenly, she wouldn't run away! Hmph, if not for the stimulation of the charm marks by using spiritual power, causing her to fall into a state of infatuation and losing her fighting power, she wouldn't fear Mu Xing He at all. Moreover, each time the detestable thing flared up, she lost her memory, not knowing what had actually happened during the process. It's fortunate that luck is on her side, as she's always accompanied during these episodes by female leads with relatively low aggression. Little Miao aside, she's just an innocent and adorable little girl. Even if she were to see Bai Lian then, she'd probably be at a loss. As for her master, although a little scheming, she is well aware that the other party is a traditional woman who values morals and principles and demands adherence to the master-disciple ethics, even though they have already expressed their feelings for each other in the game. She always insists on being addressed as "master" and demands her obedience. Only when infatuated does she abandon the so-called master-disciple ethics. So, her master definitely wouldn't do anything strange to her. If it were Little Miao and the master being replaced by Mu Xing He, she would probably have been devoured by him a long time ago. Speaking of which... She didn't know who the esteemed guest mentioned by her master is. After all, in her impression, the powerful sects in the cultivation world that are proficient in array formations are just a few. There are the leading orthodox sects of Tian Shu Shen Que, the demonic sect's Fei Ling Sect, and the evil sect's Jian Tian Pavilion. Among them, the Fei Ling Sect and Jian Tian Pavilion, both being sword cultivators, are not on good terms, and have little interactions. Jian Tian Pavilion, being an evil sect, had vanished without a trace in the battle to exterminate evil two hundred years ago. Even if they were to reappear, they would be universally reviled, and couldn't possibly be considered esteemed guests by her master. Thinking of this, the smile on Bai Lian's face froze instantly. She had a foreboding feeling of unease. Just now, she was in high spirits, so she didn't think deeply about Gu Qing Qing's words. But now, as she thought carefully, she realized that she rarely interacts with loose cultivators in the game, and the only person proficient in array formations and having a connection with her was Tian Shu Shen Que. It couldn't be her..? No, no, what was she thinking? Tian Shu Shen Que is such a huge sect, and there's not just Mu Xing He who is proficient in array formations. Perhaps it's another senior who has come? Yes, that must be it! Furthermore, in the game, Mu Xing He was appointed as the top disciple of Tian Shu Shen Que only after she had helped them investigate the reason behind Lian Xing Sword's death. She isn't qualified enough to be esteemed by Tai Hua Sword Sect yet! Bai Lian, you can't scare yourself! She clenched her fists in front of her chest, encouraging herself. Just then, the sound of conversation came from outside the door, and then Gu Qing Qing walked in. Bai Lian's eyes lit up, and she quickly stood up and asked, "Master, about that esteemed guest you mentioned—" But before she could finish her question, she saw Mu Xing He in Daoist robes walking out into the light, calmly bowing to her. "I am Mu Xing He of Tian Shu Shen Que. It's a pleasure to meet you, White Lotus Fairy." I want to die. Bai Lian smiled, her toes twisting in her shoes, almost wishing she could run away with ten toes of her own. She nearly used up all her courage for the next life, just to barely suppress her urge to flee. How could it be her, how could it be her, how could it be her—she should be preparing for the upcoming Luo Tian Grand Assembly, then striking big and gaining the chance to use the Illusionary Spirit Mirror to find clues about her missing parents! If she misses this opportunity, she'll have to wait another ten years! Bai Lian lamented in her heart, unable to show any abnormality on the surface, and could only politely return the gesture, softly saying, "Lian must not presumptuously call herself a fairy in front of Master Xing He. Calling me Bai Lian is sufficient." After all, this was the first meeting between her and Mu Xing He in this lifetime. If Mu Xing He indeed remembered his past life, and discovered that she was Bai Lian, then she would probably have to flee with the Youngest Peak on her back tonight... But at this point, she had no choice but to serve tea to the two who had taken a seat. Thinking about it, in the latter part of the game, she particularly enjoyed controlling Mu Xing He to play roles like a maidservant and a resentful spirit, as revenge for him playing her in the palm of his hand. Now, as a girl, she was respectfully pouring tea for Mu Xing He. Isn't it ironic? If Mu Xing He has indeed been reborn, he must be secretly thrilled at this moment! Thinking of this, she was filled with sorrow and resentment—how detestable! If only she had known back then! She couldn't help but feel that Mu Xing He was looking at her with an unusually interested gaze. It made her want to squirm and her desire to escape grew stronger. Perhaps unable to bear this kind of gaze, she sipped some tea, and curiously asked, "The Luo Tian Grand Assembly is approaching, and I heard that Master Xing He is determined to acquire the first place on the Luo Tian Ranking, and has been diligently cultivating for years. How come there's time to visit Tai Hua Sword Sect?" After taking a sip from his tea cup, Mu Xing He spoke earnestly, "I'm here this time following orders from my sect—" Curious baby Bai Lian immediately pricked up her ears. "to suppress White Lotus Fairy." "Pfft—cough, cough, cough, cough—" The tea she had just sipped spurted out instantly, and Bai Lian coughed violently. What kind of sect order is this!!! Aren't you the leader of the righteous path? Why do you spout lines from the demonic sect so easily! "Th-this isn't appropriate!" she said helplessly, "Th-those kind of matters require a foundation of feelings..." "Feelings foundation?" Mu Xing He looked puzzled, "It's just a competition, why would it need a foundation of feelings?" Bai Lian was suddenly at a loss for words. No, do you think I'm a three-year-old? How does "suppressing me" have anything to do with a competition? "Didn't you say that you would suppress me or something.." she said in difficulty. "We are both prodigies of the cultivation world, it's natural to establish superiority in front of others," Mu Xing He said, "If you lose to me, what's the problem with me being on top of you?" Bai Lian was dumbfounded. She suddenly realized that this scene seemed somewhat familiar. Once, she had always been befuddled by Mu Xing He's nonsensical logic, and now, she was facing the same situation again. Darn it... this time, she won't fall into this trap again! The battle for family status between her and Mu Xing He has just begun!