Chapter 122 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

As an expert linguist and translator specializing in novel translations, I meticulously translated the provided text from Chinese to English. Gazing at the pitiful expression of the palace-dressed girl, Bai Lian couldn't stand by and do nothing. She sighed and said, "In that case, let me pay for her." Upon hearing her words, the two burly men exchanged a glance. Although seen as cultivators with a high status in the eyes of ordinary people, they were just common folks making a living in the Yao Guang City. Not wanting to get too involved with the Law Sword Bureau unless necessary. Since Bai Lian was willing to bear the cost for this freeloading girl, they naturally had no reason to refuse. "Miss, you are generous. We thank you," they said, bowing respectfully. Bai Lian shook her head, took out a purse from her ring, and casually asked, "How many spiritual stones did she consume?" "Ten high-grade spiritual stones." Bai Lian: ? "Ten... ten?" She was dumbfounded. Though the prices in this cultivation world couldn't be directly compared with real-world prices, roughly, one high-grade spiritual stone's purchasing power in this world was equivalent to a thousand from her previous life. Ten high-grade spiritual stones equaled ten thousand. Considering the men's attire, their restaurant was likely of a decent yet not overly expensive type. And yet, Bao Qin had consumed nearly ten high-grade spiritual stones by herself?! The burly men weren't surprised by Bai Lian's reaction as it was likely beyond their imagination if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes. One of them, with a red face, sighed, "That little girl looks delicate, but her appetite is astounding. She ate enough for an adult man. It's unbelievable... " He hesitated to voice his true thoughts. However, everyone present knew what he wanted to say. Glutton. Bai Lian was perplexed, looking at the girl in the corner who had turned crimson, silently lowering her head to admit her gluttonous nature. Bao Qin, a glutton? She was definitely preoccupied with capturing the main heroine in the game at that time. She didn't pay much attention to this girl. But in the game data, she seemed to have the attribute of a big eater. At that time, the money in the game was just a string of numbers for her, and she had a lot of money from her strategies. Therefore, regardless of the amount she spent, she wouldn't have a substantial feeling. But not now. Decision to retract her statement of being a "little rich lady." According to Bao Qin's eating habits, she would probably go bankrupt in less than half a month. No wonder only that guy could afford her. Shaken from her confusion, although ten high-grade spiritual stones was also a significant sum for her now, since she had promised to bail out the other party, she naturally couldn't back out. Feeling the pain, she took out ten pure high-grade spiritual stones, and the two burly men didn't linger, exchanged the jewelry Bao Qin used to pay, and then left. Bai Lian walked up to Bao Qin, still crouched in the corner, timidly stealing glances at her. "Come on, get up," she reached out and said gently. The sunlight seeped through the cracks of the alley and lit up Bai Lian, casting a soft golden glow around her. Bao Qin raised her head and gazed at the older sister-like figure in front of her, feeling somewhat infatuated. So noble. That was her first impression. So gentle. That was her second impression. So warm. Her eyes were misted over; the warmth exuding from the older sister seemed to dissolve all the grievances she had experienced since leaving the palace, making her want to rush into her arms and cry out loud. Looking at Bai Lian's gaze as if with gentle water, she couldn't hold back her emotions. So she suddenly threw herself into Bai Lian's arms. Then she experienced a force she had never encountered before. As if hitting two huge water balloons. Before she could grab hold of Bai Lian's clothes, her small body was bounced back by this force, and she sat on the ground, her buttocks hurting suddenly opening the floodgates of her eyes. Tears streamed down her face, and she began to cry. "Sniff... Sniff... So soft... and big..." Bai Lian froze in place, not expecting this sudden turn of events. Not only was she crying, but she was also muttering words she couldn't comprehend. What did "So big, so soft" mean? With no time to dwell on it, she quickly crouched down to comfort the sobbing young girl in front of her. She held Bao Qin in her arms, gently stroking her head. "It's okay, don't cry~" It was like soothing a child. But strangely, this method was extremely effective on Bao Qin. Soon, the sobbing in her arms gradually subsided. Bao Qin tugged at Bai Lian's hem, seemingly feeling embarrassed about her childish behavior. She whispered softly, "Big sister, thank you for helping me." "I...I'm Bao Qin... How should I address you, big sister?" "I'm Bai Lian." "Lian... Lian sister, your name is so pleasant!" Bai Lian looked down at Bao Qin's bright, somewhat unfamiliar eyes and couldn't help but feel a little dazed. Right, Bao Qin wasn't the main character, just a maid by the main heroine's side. Even in the game, she wouldn't pay much attention to this somewhat silly and cute little maid. So Bao Qin hadn't been reborn and naturally wouldn't remember the husband who always teased her with a "maid from the marriage" in the game. She couldn't help but ask, "Judging by your clothes, you should be a palace maid from the Unending Palace. How did you end up in Yao Guang City, thousands of miles away?" Her words suddenly awakened Bao Qin from her softness. She stood up suddenly, exclaiming, "Ah! I...I forgot the princess's assigned task!" What to do... She was in a panic, turning around in place, tears welling up in her eyes once again. "Ming Ming... The Princess asked me to take care of Miss Zi Lian from Tai Hua Sword Sect. But... I was too attracted to the variety of food in the city and forgot... And now, I don't even have the money to go back. If I can't find Miss Bai Lian, the Princess, the Princess won't abandon me, will she..." "Ming Ming... No... Bao Qin doesn't want to be abandoned by the Princess!" Bai Lian looked at the girl frantically turning in place and felt somewhat speechless. She hadn't asked yet, but the girl had already blurted out everything, saving her the trouble of prying. She said, "Bao Qin, I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush." "Listen to me." "Is it possible that I am the Miss Bai Lian from Tai Hua Sword Sect?"