Beauties in Simulation Cross over into Reality

Chapter 58: Chapter 52: Better Not to Meet Than to Meet

After her sister fell asleep, Xiao Qing quickly carried her back to She Mountain before she reverted to her original form.

After Xiao Qing carried her sister back to the cave, Bai Ruxue soon turned into a giant white python.

Xiao Qing also reverted to her original form to stay by her sister’s side.

Just as Xiao Qing was about to drift off to sleep, she suddenly raised her serpentine head.

She had heard a slight disturbance outside the cave.

Xiao Qing transformed into her human form and walked out.

An Elder from the Tianxuan Sect, Daoist Master Fuchen, stood at the cave entrance and bowed to Xiao Qing. “Greetings, Miss Xiao Qing.”

“May I ask what business you have, Daoist Master?” Xiao Qing returned the bow.

“Miss Xiao Qing, it won’t do for your sister to simply lie in this cave.”

Daoist Master Fuchen shook her head.

“During this hibernation, Miss Bai’s transformation will likely release a considerable amount of demonic energy. This will attract many Demon Beasts, who will come to devour her flesh and blood. Moreover, if any other Cultivators pass by and see this soaring demonic energy, they will also come to vanquish the Demon.”

Xiao Qing frowned. “Then what do you suggest, Daoist Master?”

“Then please allow me to meddle, Miss Xiao Qing.”

With a wave of her hand, Daoist Master Fuchen sent eight Array Flags flying out. Like shooting stars, they plunged into the ground at the cave entrance, disappearing into the earth.

“This is the Sky Concealing Banner. It can conceal demonic energy, prevent others from scrying, and even has a Spirit Gathering effect. It will help your sister’s transformation proceed more smoothly.”

Next, Daoist Master Fuchen flicked her fingertip. A giant boulder flew down from the mountaintop and slammed against the cave entrance, completely blocking it. “From this day on, your sister will slumber inside. Before she awakens, you must not move this boulder, or the Array will fail.”

“Why are you helping my sister like this, Daoist Master?” Xiao Qing asked.

’In Xiao Qing’s view, her sister and the Daoist master barely knew each other. From what her sister had said, all she had done was give her a bowl of water to drink.’

’As for whether she was plotting something to harm her and her sister, that was even more impossible.’

’The difference in their Realms was too vast. If she wanted to harm them, it would be as easy as crushing an ant.’

Daoist Master Fuchen looked up, a hint of reminiscence in her eyes. “Because I, too, wish to know if another of the Snake Race can transform into a dragon after her.”

Xiao Qing: “…”

“I will take my leave. Miss Xiao Qing, you must take care of yourself now that you are alone. Also, if Xiao Mo returns, there is no need to hide from him or deceive him. Xiao Mo has long known that you and Miss Bai belong to the Demon Race.”

As Daoist Master Fuchen’s words landed, Xiao Qing’s eyes trembled, filled with disbelief…

’So Brother Xiao… he knew all along…?’

“Daoist Master Fuchen!” Xiao Qing called out just as the Daoist Master was about to fly away from She Mountain. “In this lifetime, can my sister and Brother Xiao truly never meet again?”

Daoist Master Fuchen paused mid-air for a moment but, without saying a word, vanished over the horizon.

Using Shrinking Inches, Daoist Master Fuchen traveled for an hour. After crossing countless miles, she arrived at a mountain peak.

“Master, you’re back.” A female disciple greeted her happily upon her return.

“Mm.” Daoist Master Fuchen nodded and walked into her room.

On the floor of her room was a drawing of an Eight Array Map.

Within the Eight Array Map were items used for divination, such as a tortoise shell and a Phoenix Feather.

Previously, when Daoist Master Fuchen had some free time, she had divined Bai Ruxue’s tribulation. She then immediately left for Shiqiao Village without putting the items away.

Just as Daoist Master Fuchen was about to put the items away, she noticed that the copper coins and the Phoenix Feather within the Array Map had shifted position.

“Disciple,” Daoist Master Fuchen called out to the girl outside the room.

“Master.” The little girl ran inside.

“Did you touch this Array?” Daoist Master Fuchen asked.

“No, Master.” The little girl shook her head.

“I understand,” Daoist Master Fuchen nodded. “You may leave.”

“Okay.” The little girl left the room.

Daoist Master Fuchen sat beside the Array, looking at how it had changed.

’A so-called Life Chart is not set in stone.’

’And so-called divination is merely deducing one possibility based on current people and events.’

’And now, this Array for divining Bai Ruxue’s Life Chart…’

’It had changed.’

Daoist Master Fuchen knelt on the floor and began to divine Bai Ruxue’s fate once more.

Only this time, she also included Xiao Mo’s birth details in the divination.

Half an hour later, the tortoise shell cracked. Daoist Master Fuchen’s eyes flew open, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.

Looking at the divination results on the floor, Daoist Master Fuchen sighed softly:

“Alas… Why must it be so… It would be better for them not to meet at all…”

Lifting her head, Daoist Master Fuchen looked out the window. Heavy snow had begun to fall from the sky.

“Fate… and destiny…”

…

On She Mountain, Xiao Qing sat on the large boulder blocking the cave entrance, quietly guarding her sister inside.

Just as Xiao Qing was hugging her knees, feeling drowsy, she felt a sudden chill on her neck.

Xiao Qing looked up at the heavy snow dancing in the sky.

The girl reached out her hand, and the white snow slowly melted in her palm.

“Sister… Brother Xiao… The first snow of the year is falling…”

…

「After a month of travel.」

When Xiao Mo arrived in the Qi Kingdom City, it was already the beginning of the second month.

The constables who escorted Xiao Mo to the Imperial City had completed their mission. Without lingering, they returned directly to Qingshan County to report.

Xiao Mo found an inn to stay at.

On account of his status as a Scholar, Xiao Mo was able to stay at the inn for a very low price.

There were other Scholars in the inn as well. They had all arrived in the Imperial City right after the new year, claiming they wanted to familiarize themselves with the environment ahead of time.

After resting for a while, Xiao Mo took two jars of honey and headed to Mr. Zhang’s residence.

“I am Xiao Mo of Qingshan County, Xiyue County, in Jiangnan State. I have come to pay my respects at Lord Zhang’s invitation. This is my letter of invitation. Would you two please take a look?”