Chapter 87 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

"Ugh... Bai Lian slowly opened her eyes, feeling an inexplicable burden on her body, and experiencing an ache from head to toe. How come she felt so heavy? Was she being suppressed by a ghost? Bai Lian looked down in confusion, only to be shocked by what she saw. Jiang Miao was entangled with her like an octopus, with limbs entwined and face buried in her chest, sleeping soundly, with a glistening near her mouth. And beside Jiang Miao, Yao Yao was curled up in a ball with her fluffy tail, also sound asleep on her stomach. The posture of both of them was terribly awkward, as if they had battled for their sleeping territory in their dreams, and the source of this struggle... was her. Bai Lian's lips twitched, utterly perplexed about the current situation. She only remembered being under the influence of the charm during their shared bath, nearly losing her composure. In order to prevent herself from harming Jiang Miao again, she decided to return to the room to calm down. What happened next? She struggled to recall. Her memory at that time became especially fuzzy. It seemed she had spotted Yao Yao sneaking into the room at some point, and then she suddenly felt very tired and dozed off before waking up to this situation. She thought to herself, her expression suddenly changing—is it possible that she had succumbed to the charm, gone wild, not only consuming Jiang Miao but also harming Yao Yao?!! Bai Lian, have you fallen so low as to not spare even a fox?!! Her face turned pale, and she disregarded self-reproach, forcing herself to withdraw her arm from Jiang Miao's embrace, then abruptly lifting the thin blanket covering them. She heaved a sigh of relief. Thank goodness... their clothes were neat, with no signs of a scuffle. It seemed she had retained some humanity to some extent. Perhaps sensing the sudden lack of warmth, Jiang Miao drowsily woke up, rubbing her eyes and speaking with a sleepy voice. "Sister Bai Lian... is it morning?" In response, Bai Lian couldn't help glancing outside; the sun was shining brightly, far beyond just being 'morning.' It was already noon! She lowered her head to stroke Jiang Miao's head, saying helplessly, "Miao, it's already noon. Get up." Her memories of the game were distant; in a way, this was the first time she had seen Jiang Miao's sleeping face. The lively and spirited features of the girl were calmed by sleep, concealing her distinctiveness and leaving only her sweet and innocent charm. However, despite the beauty in her embrace, Bai Lian found herself reduced to a powerless girl in the face of her feelings, uncertain of how to confront them. "No... let me sleep a little longer," Jiang Miao muttered, rubbing her head against Bai Lian’s palm unconsciously, resembling a little kitten. This intimate gesture filled Bai Lian's eyes with a faint tenderness; no matter how she changed, Jiang Miao was still Jiang Miao. Perhaps due to Jiang Miao's movements, Yao Yao, who was lying on her stomach, also slowly opened her eyes. She frowned slightly at Jiang Miao's presence before gazing contentedly at Bai Lian's face. Bai Lian felt puzzled by her gaze; she still hadn't figured out Yao Yao's situation. Despite being a two-tailed pure-blooded Moon Fox from birth and reaching the initial level of the Qinxin realm in cultivation due to her size, Yao Yao didn't exhibit the slightest trace of spiritual energy. Could it be that Yao Yao's cultivation was far superior to hers, making her unable to sense it? In theory, a demonic beast had to at least reach the Qinxin realm to communicate with humans and develop sentience. Most demonic beasts prior to this level acted purely on instinct. But despite having no cultivation, Yao Yao possessed a strong sense of humanity, not only understanding Bai Lian's words but also expressing corresponding emotions. All of this made Bai Lian incredibly intrigued by Yao Yao. Of course, there was another important reason—Yao Yao belonged to the Moon Fox clan, one of the female leads she was trying to pursue, and the Empress Su Yao of the Bai Ze Yao Country was of the same clan. Perhaps that was why she felt a familiar sense from Yao Yao. She couldn't help but think of Su Yao. Did she reincarnate? If so, when did she reincarnate? What was she doing now? If there was one female lead in the game that left a deep impression on her, Su Yao was undoubtedly the one. It wasn't just because Su Yao's appearance and personality perfectly matched her preferences, but more so, Su Yao's experiences and the strength she later exhibited left Bai Lian deeply heartbroken. In everyone's eyes, Su Yao might have been an aloof and ruthless empress who could change the world with a mere gesture. However, Bai Lian saw her as a young girl who lost her parents at the brightest age, forced to confront hidden dangers alone and bear the burden silently. Especially back when Su Yao was severely injured and Bai Lian found her, their time together revealed Su Yao's vulnerable side behind her strong facade. Beyond all the scheming, she was just a girl who could be coquettish. Suddenly, Bai Lian remembered that she hadn't seen Su Yao when she was killed by the female leads in her dreams. She didn't know what that represented; did it mean Su Yao hadn't been pursued by her, or did it mean Su Yao didn't resent her? Whichever the outcome, she hoped to see Su Yao again in this lifetime, even if the ending wasn't a happy one. "Yao Yao~" Suddenly, a soft hum brought Bai Lian back to reality; she looked down and saw Yao Yao gazing at her intently. Bai Lian couldn't help but scratch her cheek. Oddly... wasn't Yao Yao looking at her the same way before she fell asleep, her gaze hinting at some resentment? This gaze seemed oddly familiar, exactly the same as Su Yao's when she learned about Bai Lian leaving the Yao Country. Bai Lian couldn't help feeling guilty; could Yao Yao be related to Su Yao? But she soon laughed at her own thoughts. It wasn't self-deception, mainly because Su Yao was a mixed-blood of the Bai Ze and Moon Fox clans, and the overwhelming Bai Ze lineage suppressed the Moon Fox's characteristics, so Su Yao showed very few traits of a Moon Fox. In short, Su Yao's beast form in the game and a pure-blooded Moon Fox had almost no similarities. That's why she didn't make a connection between Yao Yao and Su Yao. Besides, Su Yao had been very averse to her Moon Fox lineage initially; otherwise, she wouldn't have later asked Bai Lian to help purify her bloodline. So no matter what, Su Yao... shouldn't have turned into a pure-blooded Moon Fox to approach her, right? Wanting to understand, she gently pulled Yao Yao into her arms. "Yao Yao, what's wrong?" she asked softly. Su Yao didn't speak anymore, but contentedly nestled into Bai Lian's warmth, basking in her own authority. Seeing this, Jiang Miao widened her eyes and blurted out— "Master! I don't want to be a human anymore!"