She's unsure how to truly calm herself down. Although she's now capable of doing many things, she seems to have no desire to do anything.
In the vast city of Lingsu, bustling with people, Bai Yao was certain that she did not belong here, because her presence made her seem so out of place.
In the end, she didn't touch the osmanthus cake on the table. She got up and left the stall, wandering aimlessly until she arrived at Linghu Lake. Gazing at the clear water, she was slightly lost in thought when she suddenly heard men and women laughing behind her. A sense of disgust arose in her heart.
Just then, a wealthy young man stepped forward and struck up a conversation, "Miss, are you troubled by something here all alone?"
Bai Yao didn't even look at him, but stared at the lake, lost in thought.
The man pondered for a moment, then said, "May I invite you, young lady, to join me on a stroll and enjoy the scenery of this sacred lake?"
Bai Yao shook her head and suddenly said, "If you don't want the lives of everyone in this city to be lost for you, please leave."
The young man shrugged it off and laughed, "Miss, you're joking. Are you in a bad mood? I am..."
Before she could finish speaking, Bai Yao stared at him, her eyes turning crimson. In an instant, she revealed Bai Yao's true phoenix form to him. The man was terrified and fled, muttering as he ran, "Demon...monster!"
Many people looked over, and after a quick glance, whispers arose.
"Young men these days really lack self-control. Although it is said that beautiful women are like enchantresses and can easily make people lose their minds, shouting like this is rather impolite."
"But that girl is indeed very beautiful. How could an ordinary person have such a face? Maybe she really is a fairy..."
"I think it's more like an immortal descending to earth..."
Bai Yao ignored them, as if the Ling Su City she longed for was nothing special, and there was no reason for her to stay here any longer.
Her figure suddenly disappeared, and she returned to the foot of the Heavenly Sword Sect. The road leading up the mountain was still the same as before.
She remembered that year, the mountain path was covered in snow, and she was lying on that man's back. Although she woke up at that time and wanted to kill Xiao Yuhan, now that she thinks about it, the unease in her heart at that moment stemmed from her dependence. She, who was once invincible in the world, did not need anyone to be her support.
But it seems like it's not a bad thing to have someone solve your problems without you doing anything.
"This little girl is really stupid. Why does she like such an ordinary man?" Bai Yao was very puzzled as she walked up the steps.
Perhaps it was because of revisiting familiar places, but many memories belonging to Bai Yao surfaced in her mind. However, over the past few days, she had gradually gotten used to it and did not resist it, but simply let it be.
Although it was just an ordinary interlude in her long life, it was also the most special and profound memory.
The mountain path wasn't long, and she walked step by step toward the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Upon entering the Heavenly Sword Hall, a man was already waiting there. Bai Yao frowned as she looked at the swordsman. "Han Wuqi?"
A sense of apprehension arose in Wen Xiao's eyes, yet he also felt a strange excitement, a long-lost fighting spirit. "Jun Tan, I've finally met the real person. Yu Hui didn't lie to me. It seems... I can finally have a good fight."
“Yu Hui is dead,” Bai Yao said calmly.
"So what if I guessed it? Since I can't finish the fight with him, I'll fight you instead!" Wen Xiao continued, drawing his sword and walking up to Bai Yao.
Bai Yao gently shook her head, "I don't want to fight right now, you should find someone else."
"Are you scared? Is this the Demon Emperor?"
Bai Yao snorted lightly, "Have you forgotten? We met when you first entered the path of swordsmanship. I said then that no matter how many years you practice, you will never be my match, unless your level of skill far surpasses mine."
"I doubt anyone in this world can surpass your level, right? So, you came here today not to avenge Ye Qingyun, or to eliminate me, this great enemy, for the Heavenly Sword Sect?" Wen Xiao stared at Bai Yao. In truth, he didn't know if he could maintain his strongest state. Ever since he attacked Bai Yao, he discovered that the soul he had lost after becoming a demon disciple had returned.
This was Yu Hui's gift, but also Yu Hui's killing move to get rid of him.
Even if Jun Tan were to face Wen Xiao, or rather Han Wuqi, he would find it troublesome. Perhaps Yu Hui was afraid that Wen Xiao would cause trouble, and had long planned this move, from the very beginning by placing Wen Xiao's soul in the jade stone, waiting for an opportunity to give it to Bai Yao.
At that time, during the Kunlun Immortal Sect's operation, several Holy Lords defected, and Yu Hui began to worry that Wen Xiao would take action against Bai Yao, so he found someone to bring this item to Bai Yao.
As long as it encounters Wen Xiao's sword, the jade stone will activate, returning the soul that originally belonged to Han Wuqi to Wen Xiao.
Wen Xiao is powerful because he has no worries, but everything about Han Wuqi becomes a worry for him. Perhaps it is because of his guilt towards the Heavenly Sword Sect after regaining his memories that he passed on all his knowledge to Liu Jiantang. But when he met Bai Yao, he was still somewhat unwilling.
Because at this point, it was no longer the strongest sword.
Bai Yao clearly noticed this as well. "Your eyes aren't as sharp as they used to be. If you were to draw your sword now, you might not even be able to pierce the hem of my clothes. Get lost, and don't bother me."
Wen Xiao did not make a move; he hesitated, as if he understood Yu Hui's intention.
Yes, if I still have any obsession at this moment, it is to challenge the number one person in the world in my strongest state. Then this sword needs the blood of a strong person to return to its strongest state.
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