Chapter 162 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Even in the game, Mu Xing He rarely expresses concern for her verbally, but her actions provide substantial support. It seems as though the one who first shows concern for the other would lose the unspoken competition between them. This involves their experiences, from initially disliking each other to finally supporting each other. Their relationship has undergone numerous ups and downs, which, if spoken of, would probably take days to finish. In summary, Mu Xing He's concern made her feel novel and... heartwarming. In the game, she has always been the initiator in their interactions. After all, she always chooses the simplest and quickest options to conquer the female lead. So naturally, there won't be too many situations where the female lead takes the lead. Perhaps Mu Xing He opposes her and always tries to take advantage of her from various angles for some reason. However, being dominant in the game does not mean that she is also dominant in reality. In reality, she has always been somewhat introverted and an otaku, and without any friends. Thus, even when she feels wronged, she often keeps it to herself. Over time, she got used to it, so naturally, she wouldn't expect to be cared for. But not hoping for care does not mean she doesn't want it. Especially in conflicts between the game and reality, her heart is actually somewhat fragile and longs for protection and warmth. And now Mu Xing He is giving her the warmth she desires, making her feel a warm current in her heart. Compared to the complex emotions on Bai Lian's side, Mu Xing He's side is much simpler. She does care about Bai Lian, but she doesn't want to admit it, as acknowledging it would mean she is weaker than Bai Lian. This is something she finds hard to accept. Even in her previous life, when she devoted herself to Bai Lian, she still wanted to have the upper hand, especially when this life's Bai Lian has turned into a girl. She will never admit defeat. "No, I just..." "Senior Mu, thank you," Bai Lian interrupted her. Mu Xing He's retort suddenly got stuck in her throat. She looked at Bai Lian in astonishment, only to see Bai Lian looking at her affectionately, with a radiant smile on her face. Bai Lian rarely smiles, and even when she does, it's a subtle, gentle smile. It's rare for her to have such a beaming smile. But undeniably, she looks beautiful when she smiles, like a white lotus on a snow-capped mountain, basking in the morning sun, radiating warmth to everyone who sees her. Mu Xing He couldn't help but hold her breath, fearing that her breath might shatter the tranquility and beauty. "As the senior of the Taihua Sword Sect, I am an example for my junior disciples and must always be cautious with my words and actions. So even if I feel wronged, I must silently endure it. Besides my master, I have rarely experienced the feeling of being cared for," Bai Lian said softly. "But now I feel cared for, and it's Senior Mu who is caring for me, so... I am happy." Mu Xing He watched Bai Lian, who was pouring her heart out, and for the first time, felt that the girl before her was different from the one in her memories. Perhaps she really had been reborn as Bai Lian, but she must have changed a lot. Becoming more real, more touchable, more...lovely. "My concern isn't anything special; it's just that Bai Shimei is rarely cared for," she said after coming to her senses. "So there's no need to be so touched." "But... I will accompany you; at the very least, to let you realize that this care is not enough for you to reveal your vulnerability," she added. "If you continue to be so naive, you might end up being sold and still have to count the spirit stones." Mu Xing He said lightly. She remained stubborn, or rather, her stubbornness was the only thing about her that stayed strong. "Hehe, I know," Bai Lian said playfully as she turned to her, and then, unusually mischievously, said, "So I'll count on Senior Mu to protect me, okay?" This sudden attempt at being cute was somewhat overwhelming, causing Mu Xing He to briefly malfunction. But when she came to her senses to look again, Bai Lian had already reverted to her previous elegant demeanor, showing no sign of playfulness. She watched Bai Lian's figure and took a deep breath. Indeed, fox spirits like her, who play with people's hearts inadvertently and remain oblivious, are the most terrifying. She put away her thoughts and asked, "Are you here because of the battle in the Unending Palace?" "Yes," Bai Lian nodded, saying, "I'm here to track down a cloud-soaring, mentally unstable demon at the early Tengyun stage. She's hiding in the Unending Palace, intending to harm the princess. I injured her, but she managed to escape." She briefly explained the events that had taken place in the Unending Palace to Mu Xing He, of course excluding the process of being forced by Xiao Wei Yang to wear stockings and being pinned down on the ground. After all, she had a feeling that if she dared to mention it, Mu Xing He would certainly punish her on the spot. Listening to Bai Lian's account, Mu Xing He fell into contemplation. "I didn't expect the Esoteric Sect to have infiltrated to such an extent, that they even managed to bring mentally unstable demons like her into the Unending Palace. Xiao Wei Yang is usually very cautious; this time she didn't even notice..." She then thought of her reclusive senior Tian Quan. If it weren't for Xiao Wei Yang informing them through the qin, they would probably still be in the dark. The problem was that her senior, Tian Quan, reported to the sect regularly every month, and there had been no reports of any abnormalities from the Great Xia court. Unless they had evidence, even with Xiao Wei Yang, they might not get the sect's attention. After all, people believe "seeing is believing" rather than hearsay. "I recently communicated with my master. She said that Tian Quan's life token showed no abnormalities, so she shouldn't be in mortal danger." "But I need to meet her in person to confirm the specifics," she added. "When the time comes, Wei Yang... I mean, Princess Wei Yang will find a way to bring us into the palace, and at that time, let's try to meet Tian Quan in person," Bai Lian said. "Alright," Mu Xing He nodded. Although she really didn't want to owe Xiao Wei Yang anything, this matter was too important for her to be torn by personal desires. After all, in this life, Bai Lian has become a girl, and Xiao Wei Yang might not necessarily fall for the current Bai Lian. And even if she did, it was not certain that she could win over herself again. "But the most urgent matter is to catch the mentally unstable demon," Bai Lian said, somewhat troubled. "I feel that she must be hiding many secrets." "She's seriously injured, so she shouldn't have gone too far. However, she sent some wandering martial artists, who fought with the Unending Palace guards trying to capture her, causing some disturbance in the nearby spiritual waves." "I'm not very proficient in my spirit-sensing art. I can't find the direction they left in," she said, her cheeks slightly puffed up, turning into an unhappy little bun. "Let me handle it," Mu Xing He said. Bai Lian blinked in surprise and looked at her, "You can even use the spirit-sensing art?" Mu Xing He smiled slightly, "A little." Bai Lian: ??? Are you kidding me? Also, is your Tian Shu Shen Que a vocational school? How can it teach everything?