You Are the One I Want to Embrace Even When I'm Wielding My Sword (Reborn in a Book) - 004

Bai Yueli ended her seclusion after a full two months but still couldn’t successfully break through to the later stage of the Opening Period. Though somewhat regrettable, she understood that progress in cultivation couldn’t always be forced, and her Dao Heart remained steady.
With only half a year left until the triennial Sect Competition, as a senior sister of the Shuilin Sect, Bai Yueli felt a significant responsibility. The sect’s strength was lacking, and she desired good results for her sect in the upcoming competition. Despite being among the most powerful of the younger generation, Bai Yueli felt the pressure. Although she possessed the rare Pure Yin Constitution, making her cultivation path somewhat smoother, it was by no means easy.
After emerging from seclusion, Bai Yueli descended from the mountain, intending to train in the Chihhei Mountain Range. Situated to the east, she set forth directly on her sword, encountering a disciple from another sect on her way but paid little attention.
Upon reaching the Chihhei Mountain Range, Bai Yueli ventured deep into the forest, where she anticipated encountering some second-tier demonic beasts, providing an opportunity for her to hone her skills. On this continent, besides ordinary mortals and cultivators of various sects, powerful demonic beasts roamed everywhere. A first-tier demonic beast equated to a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage, posing no challenge to Bai Yueli. Second-tier beasts, however, were comparable to cultivators in the Opening Period, some even rivalling those in the later stages.
In the depths of the Chihhei Mountain Range, Bai Yueli encountered several ordinary second-tier demonic beasts, which she dispatched one by one. It wasn’t until the next day that she finally confronted a mature Scarlet Blood Python, whose strength was equivalent to a cultivator in the later stages of the Opening Period. Bai Yueli didn’t dare underestimate it, engaging in a hundred rounds of fierce battle before successfully killing the creature.
In places where powerful demonic beasts roamed, rare spiritual treasures of heaven and earth often appeared. After slaying the Scarlet Blood Python, Bai Yueli meticulously searched the cave and soon discovered a Star Spirit Grass, a rare medicinal herb. She planned to exchange it for some low-grade spiritual stones upon returning to her sect, so she effortlessly stored it in her storage ring.
Just as she was about to leave, she sensed something amiss. While the Star Spirit Grass was a valuable find, there was no reason for the Scarlet Blood Python to guard it. Realizing this, Bai Yueli quickly turned back and thoroughly searched the cave once more. Sure enough, she soon found a hidden passage behind a stone wall at the front of the cave. Without hesitation, Bai Yueli struck with her sword, causing a loud noise as the hidden chamber was revealed.
Upon seeing what lay inside, Bai Yueli’s expression changed to one of realization. Inside the cave was a sizable Refinement Pool, a rare treasure that appeared only once every hundred years or so. A Refinement Pool could help cultivators refine impurities from their bodies, thereby enhancing their innate aptitude. It was an invaluable treasure that one could encounter but not seek out.
However, upon seeing the Refinement Pool before her, Bai Yueli couldn’t help but sigh. Unfortunately, the Refinement Pool was only useful for cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage. As someone who had already opened her Qi Ocean, it held no utility for her. As a Pure Yin Constitution, Bai Yueli’s cultivation aptitude was already exceptional, so the Refinement Pool’s effect would be minimal for her.
“It turns out the Scarlet Blood Python was preparing to refine itself in the Refinement Pool. Perhaps it had a chance to break through to the third-tier demonic beast. However, this Refinement Pool will naturally dissipate within a day of its appearance. What a pity,” Bai Yueli murmured as she glanced at the Refinement Pool one last time before shaking her head helplessly.
Though somewhat regretful, the Refinement Pool couldn’t be taken with her. Bai Yueli could only leave the cave behind and continue her journey. During her battle with the Scarlet Blood Python, Bai Yueli had felt her true Qi become somewhat disorderly. It seemed that breaking through to the later stage of the Opening Period was only a matter of time.
Bai Yueli’s journey in the Chihhei Mountain Range proved fruitful. Without delay, she left the deep forest and found a place to rest, intending to recuperate for the night and set out for her sect early the next morning.
As she exited the Chihhei Mountain Range, Bai Yueli planned to spend the night in the nearby Black Spring Town to rest and recover. However, on the way, she unexpectedly stumbled upon a scene of pursuit and combat. What surprised her was that the fugitive turned out to be none other than her junior sister, Fu yan, whom she had encountered briefly on her way down the mountain a few days ago.
Bai Yueli had been observing them both since they left Black Spring Town, and she had witnessed firsthand how a cultivator at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment stage could inflict severe injuries on someone in the Opening Period, albeit with external assistance. Yet, Fu yan’s courage was admirable. However, ultimately, it was her lack of aptitude that held her back. Bai Yueli was certain that if Fu yan were to break through to the Opening Period, she would easily dispatch her opponent.

However, Fu Yan was only at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. So, this life-and-death escape ultimately ended with Fu Yan collapsing, bringing the ordeal to a close.
Seeing Fu Yan in mortal danger, being fellow disciples of the Water Feather Sect, Bai Yueli naturally couldn’t stand by. She swiftly intervened and dispatched the assailant with a single sword strike. After landing, Bai Yueli casually pocketed the assailant’s spatial ring. Glancing inside, she found only some ordinary medicinal herbs and basic martial arts manuals—nothing of significant value. Nevertheless, they could still be exchanged for some low-grade spirit stones.
In the path of cultivation, spirit stones were indispensable. For cultivators, they were the most commonly used currency. With everything done, Bai Yueli prepared to leave. As for Fu Yan lying unconscious on the ground, she didn’t have any other thoughts. Saving Fu Yan at a critical moment was already the best help she could offer. The path of cultivation was fraught with danger, and life and death were determined by one’s destiny. With this in mind, Bai Yueli prepared to leave once again. However, as she was about to take off on her sword, her mind suddenly recalled the refining pool she had encountered in the cave earlier. Instantly, her gaze fell back on the unconscious Fu Yan lying on the ground. After hesitating for a moment, Bai Yueli sighed softly and spoke to the unconscious Fu Yan, “Well, perhaps we have some fate after all, both being disciples of the Water Feather Sect. As your senior sister, I’ll give you a chance. As for the road ahead, it’s up to you.” With that said, Bai Yueli lifted the unconscious Fu Yan with one hand, then turned and once again headed towards the depths of the dense forest in the Chih-Hei Mountain Range.
The Bone-Softening Powder didn’t have much toxicity. Those who were poisoned would only remain unconscious for a short while, their bodies limp, unable to exert any strength. So, not long after, Fu Yan woke up groggily from her unconscious state.
Watching the trees swiftly passing by in front of her, Fu Yan seemed a bit slow to react. It wasn’t until she felt her whole body being shaken and felt a bit dizzy that she realized she had actually been picked up by someone. No need to doubt it; it must be that despicable flower thief. Fu Yan felt utterly helpless. In her two lifetimes of wisdom, she ended up being carried by an unscrupulous flower thief.
Unable to muster any strength in her body at the moment, although Fu Yan had already woken up, she remained motionless, pretending to be unconscious, waiting for the right moment to escape. Soon enough, Bai Yueli carried Fu Yan back to the cave where they encountered the Crimson Blood Python before. Seeing the refining pool still there, Bai Yueli smiled faintly, tossed Fu Yan aside, then carefully inspected the refining pool. After confirming that the refining pool had no issues, she turned to look at the unconscious Fu Yan on the ground. Bai Yueli’s cultivation naturally detected that Fu Yan had already awakened, but she couldn’t be bothered to expose this pretense.
With her eyes tightly shut, Fu Yan was still pondering how to escape when she felt the flower thief approaching her again. She couldn’t keep up the act any longer! In the next moment, Fu Yan quickly opened her eyes. Bai Yueli was accustomed to concealing her true appearance with her true essence, so to Fu Yan, although she had changed her clothes, the person in front of her was still the despicable flower thief. After all, she had just smashed the flower thief’s clothes to pieces. “What do you want?” Fu Yan stared coldly at Bai Yueli. If looks could kill, Bai Yueli would have died countless times by now. Bai Yueli remained silent. Although tough talk was useless at this point, Fu Yan had no other way out: “If you dare to harm me today, I will surely tear you to pieces!” Hearing this, Bai Yueli couldn’t help but chuckle softly. This junior sister of hers was quite amusing. But Bai Yueli naturally couldn’t be bothered to explain anything. She quickly drew her sword and pointed it at Fu Yan on the ground. Watching the sharp tip of the sword aimed at herself, Fu Yan wasn’t particularly afraid, as long as the flower thief didn’t have any humiliating intentions towards her. Perhaps after death, she would return to her original world. “Kill if you want to.” Fu Yan gave up. This time, she really had no chance of escape. Before dying, she naturally wanted to be tough. However, in the next moment. Fu Yan saw with her own eyes as Bai Yueli cut off her belt with a sword. “…” In an instant, Fu Yan felt her entire head explode rapidly. Just as she was about to curse, Bai Yueli cut off her outer clothing with another sword. Then, the next second, she was thrown directly into the water. With a “splash,” a ring of water splashed up. “You…” Fu Yan’s words were cut off before she could say them. She felt her body sinking rapidly, with the sound of rushing water in her ears. She couldn’t swim!