Chapter 127 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

"Ba QIn, don't worry for now. Princess Wei Yang is not going to be possessed by any demons," Bai Lian comforted Ba Qin by gently rubbing her head. In the end, it's a question whether the strange events happening around Xia Capital are related to Xiao Wei Yang or not. Da Xia is not lacking in experts. Apart from the general guarding the border, Xia Capital has at least three Qiān Yuán Realm cultivators stationed there. Not to mention, the imperial ancestral temple is also guarded by two Anatta Elders. Even though they are mostly in seclusion and don't care about worldly affairs, if any deviant creature tries to possess the bloodline of the Xiao family right under their noses, they definitely won't turn a blind eye. That's the reason why Emperor Xia was able to remain calm and simply allowed Wei Yang to enter the imperial ancestral temple for the ancestral worship. But then again, with many experts in Xia Capital, including those at the Demon Suppression Division, encountering events where fiends are causing deaths, why are the cultivators at the Demon Suppression Division utterly clueless, or rather, at their wit's end? Experts are indeed strong, but they are not all-knowing. Moreover, Xia Capital, being the heart of Da Xia Dynasty, houses intricate political factions. Even if the cultivators are powerful, they might feel restricted when taking action in Xia Capital. Plus, the cultivators at the Demon Suppression Division are supported by the imperial treasury. I heard that this time, it was Princess Wei Yang's idea to hold the Luo Tian Banquet," Bai Lian asked. "Yes, Her Highness said..." Ba Qin coughed twice, then straightened up and mimicked the tone of Xiao Wei Yang, saying, "The Luo Tian Banquet is a grand event for both righteous and demonic paths. Given it's such a rare occasion to host it in our Da Xia Dynasty's capital, we should spare no effort to showcase the abundance of our country to the cultivators from all sides and attract them to develop and settle in Xia Capital!" "But all you care about is those minor interests. How can we ensure the prosperity of Da Xia Dynasty for thousands of years by working with you worms?!" Finishing her words, Ba Qin shrank her head and said softly, "The princess always scolds those ministers like this in front of His Majesty." Bai Lian couldn't help but twitch her lips. At a time when the personalities of all the female leads she had encountered had changed drastically, the familiar wilful character of Wei Yang made her feel warm. The girl's disposition was just like in a game, even to the extent of disregarding the Emperor, her father. Thankfully, in the Da Xia Dynasty, there is no theory of the harem staying away from politics. There are many female officials in the court, and even the national instructor is a woman who sits on an equal footing with the prime minister. In ancient times of her previous life, Wei Yang's actions would've likely been heavily criticized by the imperial censors in front of the Emperor. But she now vaguely understood Wei Yang's intentions. The situations happening in Xia Capital were too complicated, and even the Demon Suppression Division couldn't take action. To resolve this, they must start from the outside. And the most suitable candidates from the cultivation world to break the deadlock in Xia Capital were the core disciples of various major sects. These disciples always disliked political maneuverings and were only concerned with righteousness. This way, even if the factions in Xia Capital wanted to deal with these disciples in secret, they had to consider whether they could withstand the retaliation from the major sects. As for why she chose to invite the heavier-weight elders and even the sect masters of various sects... If these powerhouses came, the situation would be more complex than it seems now. Wei Yang's move could completely be described as a bold strategy. Even if the factions behind these events knew Wei Yang's aim, they still had to obey her decision. Bai Lian couldn't help but take a deep breath. Wei Yang had truly grown a lot after her death... Strictly speaking, she had also been manipulated by Wei Yang, but she didn't feel aggrieved. She couldn't help pinching Ba Qin's round face. "Ba Qin, don't worry. Sister Bai will definitely find a way to help the princess," she said with a soft laugh. "Sister Bai, thank you." Ba Qin looked at Bai Lian with teary eyes. At that moment, Bai Lian appeared in Ba Qin's eyes as a sacred figure, as if she were a fairy who had descended to help her. How could such a kind Sister Bai be the villain who would devour a girl? She must have been deceived by the princess. The princess was truly awful! Bai Lian had no idea that her image in Ba Qin's heart had already surpassed that of Xiao Wei Yang. She glanced out of the window. The moon was already high in the sky. "Ba Qin, it's getting late. Aren't you going to rest?" she asked. Ba Qin blinked and suddenly asked in a shy voice, "Sister Bai, can I sleep with you? I feel a bit uneasy by myself." Bai Lian was slightly taken aback, then her eyes showed compassion. Well, Ba Qin had come all the way to Yao Guang City to find her without any clue, so she must have faced a lot of hardships on the journey. If she remembered correctly, Ba Qin was only fourteen years old at the moment. Though children in the cultivation world mature early, at the end of the day, Ba Qin was just a child. How could such a lovely child have any ill intentions? She patted Ba Qin's head. "Alright, Ba Qin, you can sleep with Sister Bai tonight." "Really? Thank you, Sister Bai!" Ba Qin was immediately overjoyed. "Really, really. Get into bed quickly," Bai Lian said as she sat on the bed and gently patted the bed beside her. Perhaps knowing that Ba Qin was not the reborn female lead, she couldn't help but let her guard down when facing this little girl. This sense of relief made her feel quite comfortable. She took off her dress, leaving only a faintly discernible thin shirt, and then removed her shoes and socks. In the candlelight, her jade feet emitted a faint glow. Ba Qin stared fixedly at Bai Lian's jade feet, unable to help but swallow. "Ba Qin, what are you standing there for?" Bai Lian asked, turning to look at Ba Qin, who seemed dazed. "N-nothing!" Ba Qin quickly wiped away the nonexistent drool from her mouth and hurriedly took off her clothes. Being a side character in the game, she didn't possess attributes like a loli body, just a simple flat figure. Even the old lechers like her wouldn't react to her. Anyone with a reaction should register themselves at the orange booth! Ba Qin blushed and then got into Bai Lian's bed, peering at her back with only her two watery eyes visible. Sister Bai... is really beautiful... No wonder the princess only talks about Sister Bai, and all the portraits in the bookshelf are of Sister Bai. But she didn't let Ba Qin see them. The princess seemed to even write some... something amorous about herself and Sister Bai. While tidying the study, Ba Qin accidentally took a peek and saw phrases like "public enemy" and "this and that ball." She didn't understand what it was, but the content was quite embarrassing! The princess may say that Sister Bai is a villain, but she must really like her, doesn't she? The princess is really not straightforward. Sister Bai might be in for a tough time later... Ba Qin had been exhausted recently. Smelling the faint scent of oranges from Bai Lian, she quickly fell asleep in the cozy embrace of slumber.