Chapter 144 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Xiao Wei Yang suddenly felt the warmth on top of her head. She withdrew from her sorrowful emotions and lifted her head in a daze, only to be met with Bai Lian's dewy and delicate face. She didn't know when Bai Lian had approached her, gently stroking her hair with a tender expression on her face. In her past life, when she didn't finish her homework and received criticism from the emperor, she would pretend to be indifferent to avoid revealing her inner weakness. However, her teacher could always sense her emotions and would tenderly comfort and encourage her. This feeling was just like in her past life. Bai Lian, are you really not the teacher? Lost in thought for a moment, she quickly snapped back to attention and abruptly stood up, glaring fiercely at Bai Lian. Her face flushed red, whether from anger or embarrassment, she couldn't tell. "You... you audacious rascal, what are you doing touching this princess's head all of a sudden?!" Faced with Xiao Wei Yang's question, Bai Lian retracted her hand. In truth, her comforting gesture towards Xiao Wei Yang was instinctive. Even though she didn't want to acknowledge Xiao Wei Yang as her sister at the moment, upon seeing the sorrow and self-blame in Xiao Wei Yang's eyes, her heart couldn't help but ache along with her. Although she wasn't aware of what Wei Yang had gone through after her death, she was certain it must have been very difficult. Back when she would die if not engaging in dual cultivation, her thoughts were solely focused on how to progress the romance with the female lead and enter the mature content, so she mostly followed the main storyline guide and rarely paid attention to character-related side quests. However, after the incident in Gusucheng, she realized that the side quests she had neglected were not insignificant to the plot, contrary to other games where they had no impact. In fact, those previously ignored side quests not only hid a lot of information about the female leads, but also played a significant role in the plot. Just like when she didn't choose to do the Tang family's mission in Gusucheng, ultimately leading to the tragic end of the Tang family. That was a side quest without the female lead's involvement. But what if the female lead was involved? Would she have to endure the pain of losing the female lead? She suddenly remembered the dream of being killed by the female leads, not the scenes she saw when dying, but memories inherited after reincarnation. Although it was just one of her memories, it felt more real than the others, as if she had truly experienced it, turning that memory into a nightmare, almost becoming her inner demon. Sometimes she would think, if she hadn't died, would the ending she witnessed be that scene? If that were the case, she was glad she had died. To witness the beloved showing resentment towards her and the ones who loved her, it was truly the most painful thing in the world. Perhaps it was her overly eager mindset that led to such an outcome. "Apologies, Your Highness," she said. "It's just that Your Highness reminds me of a younger sister of mine, so seeing you in despair made my heart ache, and I couldn't help but offer comfort." Bai Lian undoubtedly overstepped, and she hoped for Your Highness's forgiveness. Watching Bai Lian's earnest explanation, Xiao Wei Yang felt a slight warmth in her heart. In both her past life and the present, her teacher was always so gentle. Even the slightest thing that might upset her would be sincerely explained. As a princess, she had never lacked care since childhood, but even the closest people to her, Mingzhao and Baoqin, had their own agendas. Only the teacher's care was solely for her. And that younger sister. Hmph, it must be that scoundrel Jiang Miao, right? She lifted her chin, letting out a cold snort, and crossed her arms, saying haughtily, "Who cares if you have a sister? You, a mere wanderer of the martial world, dare to touch this princess's head. Be careful, this princess might just chop off your head." "This time… this time, since your attitude seems sincere, this princess will let you off for now." That familiar appearance of Bai Lian's was all too recognizable. In the game, every time Xiao Wei Yang made this expression, it meant she wasn't actually angry anymore, but was just maintaining her dignity and face due to her status. This mix of three parts proud and seven parts tender, combined with her delicate and petite figure, not only didn't make people weary but gave off a sense of loveliness. Just as she thought, how could a proud yet tender character possibly change? "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness," Bai Lian said, bowing. "Listen," Xiao Wei Yang turned her head away, her face slightly flushed. Seeing Xiao Wei Yang's blushing face, Bai Lian couldn't help but smile. No matter what she had been through, Wei Yang hadn't changed, still so adorable. However, it wasn't the time to admire the beauty. She had come here for a reason. If she forgot, she would be spanked by Sister Mu when she returned. "Your Highness, do you know the current situation of the True Immortal Tianquan?" "I heard from Baoqin...True Immortal Tianquan has been in seclusion for five or six years," she asked. True Immortal Tianquan was an early-stage Qianyuan powerhouse, representing the Heavenly Pivot and Divine Gateway Sect sent to the Xia Dynasty. It was absolutely impossible for her to be in seclusion. Plus, she used to report the situation to the Heavenly Pivot and Divine Gateway Sect every month, so it didn't look like she was in seclusion at all. This news was significant. Even though Mu Xinghe was concerned, she didn't rush to report it to the sect. She came mainly to confirm this matter with Xiao Wei Yang. However, she and Mu Xinghe both vaguely believed the news Wei Yang conveyed. After all, although the emperor attached great importance to the monks brought by the Third Prince, most people, even most courtiers, still didn't know about it. But as a country's teacher, True Immortal Tianquan couldn't possibly be unaware. But why didn't she report to the Heavenly Pivot and Divine Gateway Sect? Assuredly, there must be a problem. "Saying she's in seclusion isn't accurate," Xiao Wei Yang said. "The country's teacher has been meditating on the Heavenly Terrace for the past five or six years, hardly eating or drinking, only descending from the Terrace on the last day of each month." The last day of the month, which was also the day True Immortal Tianquan reported to the Heavenly Pivot and Divine Gateway Sect. Bai Lian furrowed her brow slightly and asked, "Why doesn't the Heavenly Pivot and Divine Gateway Sect know about True Immortal Tianquan's condition?" Xiao Wei Yang shook her head, saying, "I don't know either. At first, I wasn't aware of the country's teacher's situation." "It was only after... um, having that dream recently that I went to the Heavenly Terrace to look at the country's teacher and found that although her body was still moving, her Yuan Shen was in a sealed state." "I don't know if the emperor knows about this, but he obviously hasn't mentioned the country's teacher to the Heavenly Pivot and Divine Gateway Sect." "If it weren't for the Starry Sky Pearl still with me, I probably wouldn't notice." Saying so, Xiao Wei Yang took out a crystal ball emitting a faint light. Upon seeing this crystal ball, Bai Lian's complexion slightly changed. Xiao Wei Yang seemed to notice her change in expression and a faint resentment rose in her eyes. "Fairy Bai Lian, do you know the Starry Sky Pearl?" Bai Lian lowered her eyes slightly, concealing the faint bitterness. How could she not know? It was the token of affection between her and Xiao Wei Yang.