Chapter 18: Go Together

Compared with Qiongming Peak, the Zhuyan Peak, miles away, is like another world.

There, it's already late autumn, and Zhuyan Peak is covered in red leaves.

Viewed from aafar, the mountain, adorned in red leaves, looks as though it's bleeding. Drawing closer, it's akin to wandering through a painted landscape and poetry.

"Stopping my car in the maple woods at night. I love frosted leaves, redder than February flowers."

The name Zhuyan originates from the maples carefully tended to by the disciples of Zhuyan Peak.

Currently, Bai Lian strolls leisurely up the stone steps leading to the meditation tree on the hillside, her expression devoid of any panic.

I wish I could be as composed as Martial Sister Bai Lian, Xiao Jinse secretly gazes at Bai Lian.

The more she observes, the more she finds Martial Sister Bai Lian beautiful, especially the dark blue teardrop earring by her ear, resembling a starry sky, complementing the ★ in the corner of her eyes.

In just a few days, Xiao Jinse has grasped why so many are captivated by Martial Sister Bai Lian. Were she a boy, she might even wish for Martial Sister Bai Lian to be her lover.

Xiao Jinse feels her cheeks grow warm. Observing Bai Lian's slight lean toward her, she instinctively curls up like a timid rabbit.

Has Martial Sister Bai Lian perceived her thoughts?

Oh, fortunately, it's merely due to the uneven steps.

Master Yan Yue, now attired in a pink fairy-like gown, is fully engrossed in Martial Sister Bai Lian, forgetting her surroundings.

"Old witch!" Xiao Jinse scolds her inwardly.

She surmises that Yan Yue must be plotting against Martial Sister Bai Lian.

Surely the sect leader of the Duxian sect and the elders are not oblivious to this?

Xiao Jinse merely hopes that these individuals arrive as swiftly as possible.

Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian is undeniably gifted, yet at 20 years old, she may not match up against Yan Yue.

ε= (´ ο｀*))) Alas.

It's time.

Xiao Jinse resolves that if Yan Yue bullies Martial Sister Bai Lian, she must courageously stand out and exclaim the words Martial Sister Bai Lian uttered on her behalf:

"Don't bully the poor girl!"

...

Yan Yue is thoroughly vexed.

She now comprehends that she was mistaken. Bai Lian didn't bully Wen Ren Ya Le!

In full view of the public, she can't defame Bai Lian.

The moment An Lan returns, she'll likely be met with a severe beating!

Curses!

For centuries, Yan Yue's animosity toward An Lan has all been prompted by An Lan.

Scenario 1.

"Sister An Lan, let's play together."

"Hum! Little girl, take a stick and amuse yourself. Don't disturb my sleep."

Scenario 2.

"Elder Martial Sister An Lan, Master admonished us against causing trouble during our training."

"Shut up! Even if I am no longer the Heavenly Immortal Lord and have lost my immortal bone, I will be Invincible in the World sooner or later!"

"Elder Martial Sister An Lan, Master admonished us against causing trouble."

"I am An Lan! I'm Invincible in the World!"

Scenario 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...

There are so many that Yan Yue can't even count them.

Absurd and foolish woman!

Hiss—

Yan Yue takes a deep breath. Presently, she craves to break something. Alas, the lyre isn't at hand. She wishes she could strike something, perhaps the maple tree nearby.

With effort, Yan Yue restrains herself.

She doesn't desire to lose her temper in front of Bai Lian. After all, Bai Lian is An Lan's disciple.

However, Yan Yue must concede that Bai Lian and An Lan are entirely distinct.

Most of the time Yan Yue encounters An Lan, she witnesses her lounging on her side or reclining on a bamboo chair.

Bai Lian is different.

Firstly, Bai Lian is revered by thousands within Duxian Sect. Her countenance is beautiful, her qualifications unparalleled. Furthermore, she never discriminates against disciples with modest cultivation.

What's more, in this brief half-day, Yan Yue realizes that Bai Lian is far more composed than she (who is exceedingly convinced)!

Is this Bai Lian truly that woman's disciple?

Perhaps this is the so-called evolution.

Yan Yue is so incensed that her chest aches.

If I were to instruct Bai Lian... Hmm?

The more she ruminates, the more tempting it seems. In any case, An Lan doesn't care about Bai Lian.

If she could genuinely transform Bai Lian into her disciple, ohh, the satisfaction would be tantamount to NTRing An Lan!

Contemplating that scenario, Yan Yue's lips twitch, and she grins.

Naughty!

At the end of the stone steps, the disciples and the Elder Martial Sister awaiting Yan Yue's return are taken aback. They hadn't anticipated their master's swiftness!

She not only captured Bai Lian but also brought an unfamiliar female disciple along.

What's more disconcerting is the fact that Master Yan Yue is grinning.

Whenever their master grins, it signifies her readiness to engage in mischief!

It goes without saying that their master must be pondering how to torment Martial Sister Bai Lian.

How dreadful!

The Blood Tree Patriarch declines to intervene. If their master persists, Qiongming Peak might embark on an all-out war with Zhuyan Peak!

The two female disciples gaze anxiously at Bai Lian.

Seeing this, their hearts unexpectedly remain calm.

Is this Martial Sister Bai Lian?

The disciples stare wide-eyed.

Only Senior Sister Bai Lian could maintain such calmness even when confronted by our master!

"Here we are," Yan Yue remarks faintly after ascending the final stone step.

Finally! Bai Lian senses her eyes growing slightly dry.

Sustaining a composed countenance isn't simple. Essentially, it's a "spell" she developed to regulate her muscles.

Bai Lian isn't concerned about others deciphering her stratagem since someone has already offered alibis on her behalf.

"It's peculiar. Martial Sister Bai Lian exudes spiritual Qi."

"You're uninformed. That's called Immortality Qi. Only Natural Saints can possess it!"

It's the hallmark of a genuine immortal!

Yan Yue inquires, "Where is Wen Ren Ya Le?"