The lotus flowers that floated down from the sky were the size of an adult man's fist. Each one was extremely beautiful, and each petal was lifelike, captivating all who beheld them.
When Ji Xiaoxiao saw the pure white lotus flowers, her pupils constricted, and she shouted, "Run!"
The guards standing beside Ji Xiaoxiao didn't react for a moment, only snapping out of it when Ji Xiaoxiao roughly pulled them away. They rushed off like the wind, carrying Ji Xiaoxiao away from the trouble.
The master of Shuiyueyun Manor was no fool; he could easily recognize a lotus flower falling from the sky. He glanced at Gu Lianxin, then at the lotus flower, uttered a furious shout, and turned to run. No matter how important the witch was, she was no match for his own life.
As the first lotus flower fell to the ground, it was as if some kind of chemical reaction had occurred, with a series of loud bangs reaching the ears of the shaken crowd, echoing throughout the entire Shuiyueyun Manor. Only after a long while, when the last lotus flower fell, did everyone's ears finally find some peace and quiet.
Looking at the courtyard that had been blown to pieces, Ji Xiaoxiao felt a surge of anger and malice. "The Pure Lotus Sacred Technique! Bai Hehua actually cultivated the Pure Lotus Sacred Technique to the seventh level. Heh, she hid it well, she hid it very well, Bai Hehua."
The Holy Maidens of the Lotus Sect of the Tianshan Lotus Holy Cult cultivate the *White Lotus Holy Technique*, while the Holy Sons of the Lotus Sect cultivate the *Pure Lotus Holy Technique*. Both techniques are supreme secret manuals of the Tianshan Lotus Holy Cult. The cultivation of the *White Lotus Holy Technique* is roughly divided into nine stages: First, dispelling evil; second, shaping the body; third, refining the tendons; fourth, concentrating the spirit; fifth, perceiving the subtle; sixth, achieving enlightenment; seventh, reversing the cycle; eighth, calming the mind; and ninth, lotus blossoming. The first eight stages of the *Pure Lotus Holy Technique* are exactly the same as those of the *White Lotus Holy Technique*, only the ninth stage is different; the ninth stage of the *Pure Lotus Holy Technique* is lotus fragrance.
Look at the move "Lotus Descends from Heaven"—even the Master of Shuiyueyun Manor had to temporarily avoid its edge. This shows that Bai Hehua has cultivated the "Pure Lotus Sacred Technique" to at least the seventh level of the Reincarnation Realm. Seventh level! Even the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Lotus Sacred Sect is only at the eighth level of the Meditation Realm. The young Bai Hehua is already a seventh-level expert; her future is truly limitless.
Generally speaking, reaching the fifth level of the Knowledge Realm makes a cultivator a top-tier expert in the martial arts world, and the original owner of this body had just reached that level. In past internal competitions, Bai Hehua had never defeated the original owner, leading the original owner to always believe that Bai Hehua was weak and needed her protection. In her spare time, the original owner would guide Bai Hehua's cultivation, hoping that Bai Hehua's skills would reach a higher level. If it weren't for the fatal crisis that befell Bai Hehua's beloved today, who would know that the Holy Son of the Heavenly Lotus Holy Sect possessed the power to overturn the martial arts world?
After the explosion, the guards of Shuiyueyun Manor carefully searched the courtyard, but even after digging three feet into the ground, they couldn't find any trace of Gu Lianxin. Upon receiving the news, the master of Shuiyueyun Manor, with piercing eyes, swept his gaze over the guards. Unable to withstand the master's imposing aura, the guards all lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye.
The master of Shuiyueyun Manor is not a villain who likes to involve others. The appearance of the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect's ultimate technique in Shuiyueyun Manor is ultimately a matter for the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect. "Holy Maiden, Lotus Descending from Heaven is a move from the Qinghe Holy Technique. Now that you are obstructing our capture of the demon Gu Lianxin in Shuiyueyun Manor, shouldn't you give the righteous path of the martial world an explanation?"
Ji Xiaoxiao, after her initial shock subsided, sat in the wheelchair brought by the servants, her face still somewhat pale. "An explanation? What explanation do we need? Since ancient times, love has caused immense harm. Bai Hehua fell in love with Gu Lianxin and turned against the demonic path. What explanation do we need for this?"
She had almost sacrificed her life to capture Gu Lianxin. All her meticulous planning had been ruined by Bai Hehua's interference at the last minute. Her efforts yielded no results, and Ji Xiaoxiao was in a terrible mood, her words tinged with sarcasm.
"This..." The master of Shuiyueyun Manor was surprised and doubtful, and could not believe that Bai Hehua, one of the representatives of the righteous path of the martial arts world, had saddened Gu Lianxin, a person of the demonic path. "Holy Maiden, do you have any evidence for this? The Holy Son has a noble status and cannot be slandered by you."
The master of Shuiyueyun Manor, with his typical stubbornness—unyielding until faced with dire circumstances—was met with Ji Xiaoxiao's exasperation. She said, "The move 'Lotus Descends from Heaven' requires at least the initial stage of the seventh level of the 'Pure Lotus Sacred Technique' to unleash. Among the Holy Sect disciples temporarily residing in Shuiyueyun Manor, the one with the highest internal strength in the 'Pure Lotus Sacred Technique' is the Lotus Sect's Holy Son. Who else could it be? If you still don't believe what Lotus said, Master, send someone to search for the White Lotus Flower and see if they can find it."
Upon hearing this, the master of Shuiyueyun Manor nodded in agreement and sent people to search for Bai Hehua. However, after searching the entire Shuiyueyun Manor, they could not find any trace of Bai Hehua.
The Holy Son of the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect, the leader of the righteous path in the martial arts world, betrayed the righteous path and sided with the demonic path. For a time, the righteous martial arts world was abuzz with discussion, and every word they uttered was a condemnation of the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect. Some even glared fiercely at the disciples of the Lotus Holy Sect with menacing eyes.
Ji Xiaoxiao's mission this time was to dedicate her entire life to protecting the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect. For the sake of her mission, she could not tolerate outsiders pointing fingers and speaking ill of the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect. Her anger surged up, and disregarding her serious injuries, she unleashed her pure internal energy, unexpectedly catching the surrounding martial artists off guard and causing them to break out in a cold sweat. The exquisite vases could not withstand the pressure and shattered into pieces.
"Stop your thoughts. The Heavenly Lotus Holy Sect will not tolerate being bullied by others." Ji Xiaoxiao looked around and continued, "It's hard to be a good person, but easy to be a bad one. Don't push me."
As soon as Ji Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she smashed the wheelchair she was in with a single palm strike, then stood up, leaving clearly visible bloody footprints on the floor with each step she took. The disciples of the Holy Sect, seeing Ji Xiaoxiao leave, were shocked for a long time before smiling and chasing after her.
A storm raged, but Ji Xiaoxiao single-handedly brought the rain and clouds away.
Three days later, Ji Xiaoxiao led the disciples of the Lotus Holy Sect of Tianshan back to Tianshan overnight. A month later, the group arrived at Baihua City at the foot of Tianshan, covered in dust from their journey.
As the old saying goes, good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels fast. Ji Xiaoxiao entered Hundred Flowers City, where rumors about the Heavenly Lotus Holy Sect were circulating everywhere. The most common story was about Bai Hehua's betrayal of the Lotus Holy Sect and her defection to the Demon Heart Sect.
Even for the sake of protecting the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect, Ji Xiaoxiao couldn't afford to get entangled with the ignorant and foolish common people. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it; the eternal prosperity of the Tianshan Lotus Holy Sect would always depend on the common people at the grassroots level. Reluctantly, Ji Xiaoxiao rested for a while in the city before immediately heading up the mountain.
Tianshan is a snow-capped mountain that is covered in snow all year round. Along the way, there are bottomless abysses, beautiful seas of flowers, and winding, narrow paths. It took Ji Xiaoxiao several days to reach the top of the mountain.
Back at the sect, Ji Xiaoxiao didn't even have time to wash and dress before being summoned for questioning by the elders of the Lotus and Lotus factions. Just when she was finally able to go back to her room to rest, the door was pushed open by A-Lian, a maidservant whom Ji Xiaoxiao had forgotten about in Java, who was panting and startled Ji Xiaoxiao awake, who was sleeping fully clothed.
---Aside---
Important notice, important notice! This story has a male protagonist, and the intense female-centric romance cannot be ignored!
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