Chapter 14: My Daughter Is All Grown Up (2)
An Lan flew to the edge of the woods, boiling with anger.
She had initially wanted to lash out at Si Yunshang, but seeing Bai Lian's back made her reconsider.
This is not good. Bai Lian might misunderstand her as someone with perverse tendencies and controlling behavior.
An Lan opted to remain outside for a while.
She wouldn't enter unless or until Si Yunshang behaved oddly.
She had to stop Si Yunshang even if it meant Bai Lian would come to hate her, in case Si Yunshang intended to do something harmful.
An Lan clenched her fist and left a claw mark on the tree in front of her as she eavesdropped on their conversation.
"Do you intend to kidnap Bai Lian?"
Better not even think about it! You deserve nothing but a punch from me!
An Lan was about to rush out when she noticed blood trickling from Si Yunshang's mouth.
And then…
Too bad!
She employed this trick to gain Bai Lian's sympathy!
Furthermore, Bai Lian had no intention to give the bottle of white liquid to Si Yunshang, but she took it away forcibly.
Bastard.
Perhaps it was something that Bai Lian had prepared for her!
An Lan's eyes appeared to be burning.
She couldn't resist.
She stepped to the left and came out from behind the tree.
Stare~
Si Yunshang was frightened away instantly.
An Lan nodded satisfactorily.
Now, only she and Bai Lian remain.
Thinking so, An Lan clutched her left chest and collapsed to the ground.
I can do that too!
"I, I am going to die soon."
…
Bai Lian was incredibly fast.
She returned to the forbidden area of the Qiongming Peak almost in the blink of an eye.
As they looked on in surprise, she grabbed An Lan and ran straight into the cave.
"What's wrong with our master?"
Xiao Jinse paused her sword from chopping down the tree, which she was using to vent her anger at Si Yunshang.
She and Su Youwei exchanged a glance.
A few seconds later, Bai Lian emerged with a look of concern on her face.
Qiong Zhi intercepted Bai Lian and asked, "Is Master An Lan hurt?"
Bai Lian nibbled her lower lip and gave a nod; her thoughts were now in disarray. Various unfortunate endings from the game flashed through her mind and stole her breath away like a massive boulder.
Qiong Zhi reached out her hand and gave Bai Lian's shoulder a comforting pat. "Don't worry, Master An Lan is strong and she will be alright," she reassured her.
"However…"
Bai Lian was at a loss for words, unsure how to explain to Qiong Zhi.
The period of decline?
This is Shifu's secret. I cannot divulge it to my Martial Sisters without Shifu's consent, no matter how much they inquire.
Bai Lian just stood blankly.
She was experiencing a dull pain in her heart.
This is a situation that she has never encountered since receiving the glass Heart.
The hearts of the three Younger Martial Sisters also tightened.
It was the first time they had seen Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian in a state of panic.
The relationship between Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian and Shifu is truly unique.
Qiong Zhi sighed, "Anyway, I'll go take a look at Master An Lan first."
Then she walked toward the cave.
Bai Lian was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly followed Qiong Zhi inside.
Inside the warm cave, An Lan lay on a wooden bed with her eyes closed.
She appeared remarkably calm, like a sleeping beauty.
However, inside her heart, a tremendous wave had already begun to surge.
Here is the pivotal point!
She had to deceive Qiong Zhi successfully; otherwise, if Bai Lian discovered that her injury was a pretense, she would be too embarrassed to continue as her master.
Despite the situation, An Lan was not overly anxious.
Thousands of Flowers is a unique healing skill that can also be effective in feigning injury.
Let's go!
Bai Lian nervously watched as Qiong Zhi examined An Lan's wound.
"Master Qiong Zhi, how is my Master doing?"
Qiong Zhi looked serious.
She took her time before responding, carefully checking several times before stating, "The damage to her energy channels and the disorder of her Dantian were likely caused by the sudden use of magical spells that far exceeded her ability to bear."
Bai Lian's eyes darkened.
Her guess was correct.
At that time, Shifu saw that she was in danger and became very worried. As a result, Shifu decided to lift the seal on her true strength. Even though Shifu stopped this action later, it still caused damage to her body.
This is the period of decline!
The War of the Gods explains in detail that due to An Lan being away from the Immortal World for an extended period, her soul is unable to access the energy of immortal power and the Great Tao. Depending on the game line, she could be trapped in her period of decline for at least 20 to 100 years.
If a solution is not found during this period, An Lan will perish.
Qiong Zhi patted Bai Lian on the shoulder again and said, "Don't worry, this injury is nothing for Master An Lan. After a few months of rest, she can recover. I have several Medical Pills to repair her meridians. Please take them."
"Thank you, Master Qiong Zhi."
Bai Lian nodded.
Although her eyes were still sad, her face remained calm.
She can't panic.
As it was her fault, she had to bear the responsibility of saving An Lan's life, even if it meant risking her own.
"I'd like to be alone here for a bit."
Bai Lian turned to the group of Martial Sisters and addressed them by saying.
After a moment of hesitation, Xiao Jinse provided an answer.
While concerned about Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian's wellbeing, she understood that Bai Lian required solitude to contemplate.
"Shall we depart?"
Accompanied by Su Youwei and Yu Ying, Xiao Jinse exited the cave.
Gradually, the cave fell silent.
Soft morning light filtered into the cave through the entrance. Bai Lian grabbed a small stool and placed it by An Lan's bed, taking her right hand in a tender grip.
"Master."
At present, nobody disturbed them.
An Lan believed so.
