Chapter 163 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Mu Xinghe is not only skilled in spirit-seeking techniques, but also quite proficient. She wonders what purpose she learned all this for. Although Bai Lian felt she already understood Mu Xinghe well enough, she couldn't help but be amazed by her extensive knowledge at this moment. In reality, there are no class restrictions like in games. Ordinary cultivators can learn anything they want. Even the simplest acts like eating and sleeping, if perfected, can lead to enlightenment. In addition, cultivators have long life spans, and the path of cultivation is particularly lonely. Therefore, some cultivators choose to study several techniques simultaneously. But as the saying goes in Buddhism, "When you drink water, remember the source." Here, it refers not to faithfulness in love, but to the single-minded pursuit of the Dao. Because the Dao is too profound, many cultivators find it difficult to thoroughly comprehend even one of its aspects in a lifetime, let alone others. Therefore, cultivators often prefer to delve deeply into a single Dao in order to achieve perfection in their own path. If one desires everything, in the end they will only end up with nothing. Even for a game player like her, prioritizing skills and routes is important; otherwise, even facing a mere ordinary monster can be challenging. Mu Xinghe, however, is different. So far, she has demonstrated proficiency in various techniques such as cultivation, formations, medical skills, divination, and spirit-seeking, and has mastered each one quite thoroughly. In addition to her exceptional talent, her diligence is probably also a factor. Bai Lian couldn't help but sigh: "Truly, the most terrifying thing in the world is someone more diligent than you, even if you're a genius." Compared to her, she is just too mediocre... But being mediocre is truly blissful, and if given the chance to choose again, she would still choose to be mediocre. This is her steadfastness as the senior apprentice sister of the Taihua Sword Sect! Just as Bai Lian was lost in thoughts, Mu Xinghe's session was coming to an end. "All right," she said. Bai Lian glanced in the direction of Mu Xinghe's voice, only to see several talismans floating in the air, outlining the appearance of a formation. This is a unique spirit-seeking technique of the Tianshu Shenque, not only capable of tracking the traces of sought-after items, but also to some extent restoring the original scene. In the center of the formation, several figures gradually emerged. Bai Lian immediately recognized the appearances of Shi Xin Yao and the guards of the Unyin Palace. Among them were also several unfamiliar figures dressed in black, presumably the freelance cultivators mentioned by the guards. Then, the formation flashed as the figures within it engaged in combat. Watching this, Bai Lian couldn't help but furrow her brows. The guards of the Unyin Palace were clearly using a distinctive Da Xia inner defense skill; even their attack styles were similar, indicating unified training. The freelance cultivators, on the other hand, were completely different. They employed a variety of skills, some of which were modified versions of remnants from major sects, and others seemed entirely original. From the formation, it was truly chaotic and disorganized. Therefore, no matter how you look at it, they indeed looked like freelance cultivators. But Bai Lian keenly noticed that their movements in using the techniques seemed somewhat stiff. The greatest difference between freelance cultivators and sect disciples lies in the extremely diverse types of skills the former possess, yet their combat experience is quite rich. Without the shelter of a sect in the perilous world of jianghu, they would have to fully utilize their limited spells for self-protection. In this regard, freelance cultivators are definitely much stronger than sect disciples. Even seemingly unrelated spells could be seamlessly integrated and mastered for effortless use. This ability is honed through blood and tears, not easily grasped by disciples of sects. The figures within the formation displayed a variety of techniques, but upon closer observation, it was clear that they lacked proficiency when executing these techniques, relying solely on their cultivation level and lacking a sense of effortless control. This inconsistency with their cultivation levels gave her the impression that they were not freelance cultivators, but rather individuals using the title of freelance cultivators to conceal their true identities. Moreover, judging by their combat skills, they were likely concealing their true strength, or rather... being extremely cautious not to reveal themselves. Bai Lian became more certain that they were definitely not the so-called freelance cultivators, and very likely had their own identities in the capital. As the shadowy figures neared the end of the formation, both sides sustained injuries in the struggle, but due to their lack of proficiency, the freelance cultivators were evidently more seriously injured than the Unyin Palace guards. They had no choice but to continue fleeing with Shi Xin Yao, and naturally the Unyin Palace guards decided to pursue them and capitalize on their advantage. As the images of both sides gradually disappeared into the distance, the suspended talismans burst into flames and dissipated in the air. Subsequently, the formation turned into a shower of golden light, only to converge again along their escape route, guiding them in the direction of the pursuit. Witnessing this unusual sight, Bai Lian involuntarily opened her lips in astonishment. It could be said that without comparison, there would be no harm done. She previously thought that the spirit-seeking technique of the Taihua Sword Sect was impressive, being able to sense the spiritual energy fluctuations in the air, like a great assistant in criminal investigations. But now, witnessing the spirit-seeking technique of the Tianshu Shenque, the Taihua Sword Sect's method immediately went from the young and gentle to the lady of the house - look at them, not only able to track suspects but also provide a bonus movie! "How is it?" Mu Xinghe asked. She wanted to ask if Bai Lian had gained any useful information from the formation. After all, the consumption of energy for her to perform this spirit-seeking technique was quite substantial; the energy used in one instance would be enough for a hundred uses of the Taihua Sword Sect's spirit-seeking technique. However, Bai Lian's response was, "Mu senior sister, does your Tianshu Shenque still accept disciples?" Mu Xinghe blinked and said, "No, we don't accept disciples, but we do accept Dao companions. I wonder if Junior Sister Bai is interested?" Bai Lian: ??? She was speechless about Mu Xinghe's ability to jest at any time and any place. How should she respond to this question? She couldn't possibly put herself at stake just to learn a spirit-seeking technique that provides bonus movies, could she? What if she ended up becoming the leading lady in the spirit-seeking technique movie? She changed the subject and said, "Uh, thanks to senior sister Mu, I found some clues from the formation. Now that we know the direction they left in, let's hurry up and catch up with them." "Based on the information we received earlier, the Exorcism Bureau is also mobilizing, and they are likely to get involved. It's best for us to catch Shi Xin Yao before they do, as the night is full of dangers." Mu Xinghe looked at Bai Lian, who was trying to steer the conversation while looking serious, with a smile brimming in her eyes, finding her even more adorable. This feeling of being able to elicit a reaction with just a little teasing made her feel a bit unyielding. ---End of Translation---