Chapter 105 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Ling sister, please don't! - Bai Lian, of course, didn't dare to say something like that. When A Wei said this to Jie Ge, not only did he receive a punch but he also couldn't escape the fate of being taught a lesson by Hongru. If she dared to say that to Ling Ning Shuang, she might have already met her ancestors when it came to receiving a punch. Now, she could only follow behind Ling Ning Shuang, looking submissive. After all, as a formidable force in "You'll Die Without Dual Cultivation," Ling Ning Shuang was no pushover. Two hundred years ago, the evil forces rose up like mushrooms after the rain, causing havoc far and wide. Meanwhile, Taihua Sword Sect was in a tight spot after the previous sect master's death, facing a shortage of high-level combat power within the sect. At that time, there was an evil cult within Taihua Sword Sect called the Liumi Sect, whose strength was second only to three major evil cult sects. With tens of thousands of disciples and nearly ten Qianyuan Grandmasters, they were much stronger than Taihua Sword Sect at the time. Faced with this situation, Taihua Sword Sect simply needed to shut the mountain gate like most sects, and mind their own business. However, the disciples of the sect had straightforward personalities and couldn't tolerate the heinous acts of the Liumi Sect, so they frequently clashed with the cult members. However, the cult members were proficient in unorthodox arts, and many of Taihua Sword Sect's disciples fell victim due to lack of experience, meeting their end with deep resentment. With more and more core disciples dying, Taihua Sword Sect gradually declined to become a second-rate sect in the cultivation world. Just when everyone thought that Taihua Sword Sect would be destroyed by the Liumi Sect, Ling Ning Shuang emerged. With the Frost Sword in hand, she single-handedly stormed the Liumi Sect, wiping out nearly ten thousand of their members, leaving no one alive. Since then, the world knew that Taihua Sword Sect had produced a formidable Unparalleled Master, and thus was ranked among the top sects. In short, this girl, who seemed a bit slow in emotions, was actually a ruthless killing god. And she had done that kind of thing to this killing god... Bai Lian couldn't help shivering uncontrollably. She still couldn't understand why she had even thought of making a move on Ling Ning Shuang back then. She was clearly not a character to be pursued! Now that the game had become reality, she could only pray that Ling Ning Shuang hadn't retained memories from her past life. Otherwise, even death would become a luxury for her. After all, with the ability of an Unparalleled Master, imprisoning her in the underground for several thousand years would be a piece of cake. Fortunately, Ling Ning Shuang seemed to be emotionally stable, appearing to have no intention of imprisoning her in the basement. "Um... Sect Master, about the Heartfire Grass...” she said hesitantly. She couldn't decipher Ling Ning Shuang's thoughts, fearing that the sister of the protagonist who had once stabbed her and made her into Bai Lian Sauce would do something to her. Now, she had been caught stealing from the medicinal garden while Ling Ning Shuang was still there. This plotline had even progressed so fast that it would be criticized for developing too quickly even if it were in a mini-novel. "It's alright," Ling Ning Shuang's voice was cold. With just two words, the temperature in the hall seemed to drop by a few degrees. Bai Lian lowered her head, not daring to speak. Ling Ning Shuang was silent for a while, seemingly feeling that she had spoken too little and that Bai Lian might not understand. So she added, "Qingqing has already explained." And then, more silence. The corners of Bai Lian's mouth twitched. She had heard rumors that when Ling Ning Shuang and her disciple discussed philosophy, they could remain silent for an entire day. She didn't believe it then, but now, she had no choice but to believe that. If this continued, she might not be able to leave Frost Peak tomorrow. But from Ling Ning Shuang's expression, she seemed not to be very concerned about Bai Lian sneaking into the Autumn Leaf Garden to pick Heartfire Grass. She didn't even mention how Bai Lian had bypassed the disciples' surveillance. She was becoming increasingly incomprehensible... She bowed and said, “Thank you, Sect Master. I just wonder why Sect Master has brought me here?” Ling Ning Shuang did not immediately answer her question but quietly looked at her. Not until Bai Lian began to doubt did she slowly say, "There's something." Who doesn't know there's something? Speak if you've got something to say! Bai Lian mentally vented. In the game, her conversations with Ling Ning Shuang were pretty much like this, but she barely followed the storyline. She never paid much attention to their interactions. However, when the game became reality and she couldn't use the left-click mouse technique, she realized how difficult it was to converse with Ling Ning Shuang. Perhaps only the initial Sword Scene could match her conversation style. Now that she had obtained the Heartfire Grass, she needed to tread carefully. “Bai Lian doesn't understand Sect Master's meaning. Please enlighten me.” Ling Ning Shuang blinked, seemingly realizing that her words were hard to understand. So she decided to express herself through action. She lightly stepped forward and gracefully approached Bai Lian. Then, she raised her jade-like hand and lifted Bai Lian's chin.    Bai Lian's pupils trembled instantly. "S-Sect...Master?!" Keep calm, please! You are a dignified sect master. If you do something inappropriate with a fellow sect member in the main hall, it will be the end of you! However, Ling Ning Shuang did not continue with the expected action, but simply looked at Bai Lian's face quietly. Bai Lian was already extremely nervous in front of Ling Ning Shuang, and now, being held in such a position for a long time, she had a feeling of breathlessness. She found it difficult to say, “Sect Master?” "You indeed have some charm, no wonder Jingli was enchanted by you," Ling Ning Shuang finally broke her silence, her voice still cold, devoid of emotion. Being complimented so unexpectedly made Bai Lian feel embarrassed. She gritted her teeth, wanting to turn her face away. "Sect Master, though dull, is still the senior sister in the sect and not a plaything to be commented upon! Please act with dignity!" "Dignity?" Ling Ning Shuang slightly widened her eyes, as if hearing an unbelievable word from Bai Lian. This person, who had once done such a vile act in her private medicinal garden in front of her, forcing her to watch, now dared to use the word "dignity"? Suddenly, she seemed to sense something and fell silent for a moment. She then squeezed Bai Lian's chin forcefully, "After going out for a while, you have dallied with several women, you harlot!" Bai Lian felt the pain in her chin and faced with Ling Ning Shuang’s interrogation, she felt deeply wronged. Her eyes welled up with tears. Despicable... If she wanted to kill or torture her, that would be fine. But what was the meaning of humiliating her like this? I only wanted to live a peaceful life, but the heavens made these protagonists reborn and turned me into a plaything! Is that even my decision? She stared at Ling Ning Shuang with a sense of grievance, fighting back the urge to cry, "I did not want to do that!" "If the Sect Master feels that I have disgraced the sect, she should just imprison me! There's no need to mock me in this way!" Bai Lian's unexpected reaction caught Ling Ning Shuang off guard. She lowered her head and looked quietly at Bai Lian, whose eyes were filled with mist due to her sorrow. "You have spread rumors outside that women were initiated by Taihua Sword Sect." In her humiliation and indignation, Bai Lian was utterly confounded by Ling Ning Shuang's unexpected conversation. When did I ever say such a thing? She thought about it with her almost immobilized brain for a long time, only then remembering where Ling Ning Shuang came up with that conclusion. Then, the light pink on her face quickly turned to crimson, her head seemed to emit white smoke, and even her eyes turned into mosquito coils. Are you... the esteemed sect master, and you neglected so many important matters to eavesdrop on me chatting with someone else? Do you have no sense of shame?! "Bailian...that was just a joke to tease Jiang Miao, it's not... it's not true." "I think it is." "What?" Bai Lian looked up in confusion, but met Ling Ning Shuang's calm, unwavering gaze. "Jingli likes you, Qingqing likes you, and many female disciples in the sect also like you. So, Taihua Sword Sect's gossipy wind should probably be true." What is this? Is it my fault? Should I... apologize? Bai Lian was at a loss, and then Ling Ning Shuang's icy voice rang in her ears. "I also want to try." What?!!! Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Ling Ning Shuang, who was slowly approaching her. Her already slow-thinking brain was plunged into chaos, and she even forgot to resist, just staring dazedly at Ling Ning Shuang's ethereal face. Why... is this happening...? She struggled to think amidst the confusion, as if all the surrounding sounds had disappeared, and the world was moving further away from her, while Ling Ning Shuang was getting closer and closer. Until finally, she heard a faint sigh. "It's still not possible." What...? After coming to her senses, Bai Lian found Ling Ning Shuang already sitting on the divan, calmly sipping tea, as if everything that had happened earlier was just a hallucination. Despite saying so many bizarre things and doing such strange actions, it was now as if nothing had actually happened. All along, she couldn't fathom Ling Ning Shuang's thoughts. She inadvertently raised her hand to touch her own lips. She even had no idea whether Ling Ning Shuang had actually kissed her earlier... Before Bai Lian could react, Ling Ning Shuang elegantly took a sip of tea and continued, "The Heartfire Grass is not a gift; you need to fulfill my conditions." Bai Lian was slightly surprised by her words, feeling a sense of relief. Even if Ling Ning Shuang had given her the Heartfire Grass directly, she wouldn't have been at ease. However, if it was the reward for fulfilling a condition, she would take it with a clear conscience. "Sect Master, what do I need to do?" Bai Lian focused inquiringly, casting aside other thoughts. "I want you to attend the Luo Tian Grand Convention." "The Luo Tian Grand Convention?" Bai Lian knitted her brows. The Luo Tian Grand Convention, as the first major plot event after leaving the beginner village in the cultivation world, was one of the most grandiose events in the realm of cultivation. A lively event like this often meant a skyrocketing probability of the female lead's appearance. In the game, she didn't meet Jiang Miao and Mu Xing He until the Luo Tian Grand Convention. However, now the storyline had changed, and her encounter with Jiang Miao and Mu Xing He had been greatly accelerated. She couldn't help but hesitate, "The Luo Tian Grand Convention is still half a year away, and according to the requirements of the Grand Convention, participating disciples cannot surpass the 'Qin' Zenith..." "I’m not asking you to participate in the Luo Tian Grand Convention," Ling Ning Shuang interrupted. "Recently, an invitation from the Grand Xia Palace has arrived, stating that the arrangements for the Luo Tian Grand Convention are complete, and they wish to invite disciples from various major sects to attend and enjoy the splendor of the Grand Xia Dynasty." “Although this is labeled as an invitation, in reality, it is a way of building momentum. At the time, outstanding disciples from all sects will engage in a contest.” “As a senior sister of the Sword Sect, you hardly show yourself in public. The outside world only hears of Bai Lian, but never sees her," Ling Ning Shuang said. "Over time, dissatisfaction grows, and it is said that my Sword Sect has no one." "By going this time, you aim to assert my Sword Sect's prestige." Impossible, absolutely impossible. Bai Lian shook her head internally like a rattle drum. What a joke! She had been secluding herself in Taihua Sword Sect for three years, almost reducing her presence to the extreme, just to avoid gaining attention from the female leads. If she went to the Grand Xia Dynasty this time and won the so-called outstanding disciple's position in the competition, wouldn't she become famous far and wide? Moreover, there were acquaintances in the Grand Xia Palace whom she didn't want to encounter. If she attracted their attention during the convention, it wouldn't just be asserting prestige; she would be doomed. Oh, so she had nothing left to be squeezed out?... She didn't want to become a juice maiden! It was okay; after all, Ling Ning Shuang's request was just for her to attend a banquet and assert the sect's prestige. She could just make an appearance, casually spar for a bit, then "exhaust herself" and retreat, further shrinking into oblivion. Finally, she could return happily to Yaogu Peak and continue her reclusive life! "Sect Master, I have low strength...I have some Blanc Blood..." "..Even if I have low strength, Sect Master, I don't need to say anymore!" Bai Lian confidently expressed. "Rekindling the glory of Taihua Sword Sect is an obligation we cannot refuse!" Originally, she didn't want to voice these dishonest words, but Ling Ning Shuang had given her too much. As long as she could get Blanc Blood, she wouldn’t have to go to the Blanc Demon Country to deliver anyone's head. That would be a huge boon for her! Ling Ning Shuang blinked.  Originally, she planned to offer her portion of Blanc Blood as an apology for making Bai Lian cry earlier. However, since Bai Lian was so motivated, she didn't want to discourage her and decided to go along with her idea. It suited her intentions perfectly. After all, regardless of whether Bai Lian could win the title, she would give her the Blanc Blood. "It's alright," she said. Bai Lian was momentarily stunned before realizing that Ling Ning Shuang meant it was time for her to leave. It was exhausting to communicate with a block of ice. She bowed and said, "Yes, Bai Lian takes her leave." After Bai Lian left, Ling Ning Shuang dropped the empty tea cup and sprawled herself on the divan without grace, closing her eyes. Today, she spoke so much; it was exhausting. "Sister, why did you make Bai Lian go to the Grand Xia Capital?"  Ling Ning Shuang opened her eyes and looked at Gu Qingqing, who had suddenly appeared at her bedside, puffing her cheeks. "You're asking questions you already know the answers to," she replied. Gu Qingqing was well aware of why she said that because their actions were essentially the same with the goal of exposing Bai Lian to people she interacted with in her past life, to let her follow the path she walked in her past life, and to seek answers. It was a reversal of this world and their rebirth related to Bai Lian herself. "Leaving Bai Lian in the sect can still help us find our answers without the need for her to go outside," Gu Qingqing frowned. "If she continues to have contact with the Secret Sect, she may be in danger, or even repeat the same mistakes as in her past life." "What if she..." Ling Ning Shuang suddenly interrupted Gu Qingqing's words. "Qingqing, I know you are concerned about Bai Lian, but you need to understand something." "What?" Gu Qingqing asked, slightly embarrassed. Ling Ning Shuang looked into her eyes seriously and said, "To reverse the time and our reincarnation, you can't do it, I can't do it, Taiqing can't do it." "The immortals can't do it either."