Achieving A Happy Ending With The Tragic Female Lead [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 37

The mountain wind swept through the dense bamboo grove, making the swaying leaves rustle softly.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps between the leaves in trickling streams, casting mottled patterns of light and shadow upon the bluestone path scattered with fallen bamboo leaves. This continued until a foot stepped upon them, the light and shadow then fell upon the swinging hem of a robe, making the silver-threaded embroidery shimmer with a radiant glow.

Following slightly behind, Wanqi Yue looked up at the vast purple bamboo forest, a hint of worry surfacing in her eyes. “Eldest Senior Sister, surely the Sect Leader doesn’t actually expect us to sweep this entire purple bamboo forest clean? How about…should I go back and beg Master for mercy?”

Ever since they had received the reply from the sect, they had rushed back within days.

Upon their return, they were first lectured for half a day by the Sect Leader, who used a self-authored Cultivation World Manual to drum instructions into them. Then, they spent another half-day facing the long sighs and lamentations of the Elder of Finance, who was responsible for the sect’s expenses.

After all, the commotion they caused while away was too great. Although it was a significant achievement, it was inevitable they would face some scolding behind closed doors.

The others quietly endured the harmless lecture, but Su Mi was different. While the Sect Leader and the Elder of Finance were rambling, she bluntly suggested that if the Sect Leader brewed wine a few less times, perhaps that money could be saved. After she said this, no one dared to clap or cheer except for the Vice Sect Leader and Wanqi Yue, who instinctively followed suit and gave a small clap.

In the end, with a grand wave of his hand, the Sect Leader sent the two of them to this perennial, unmanaged purple bamboo forest. He declared that they were not permitted to leave until they had swept every bamboo leaf from the steps, strictly forbidding the use of spells or help from others.

When the Fifth Senior Sister and the others came to see them off, they originally wanted to give them two brooms, but they were scared off by the Eldest Senior Sister’s icy gaze.

Ultimately, the two walked up empty-handed.

“No need,” Su Mi’s tone was indifferent, showing not a trace of dejection from the punishment.

As she spoke, she had already ascended the platform first. She turned back to look at Wanqi Yue and naturally reached out her hand toward her.

Wanqi Yue immediately tossed the matter of sweeping to the back of her mind. Happily, she grasped Su Mi’s hand, stepped up the stairs, and stood beside her.

“Master sent us here just for show, and perhaps to scare you a little,” Su Mi said, leading her forward.

“Huh?” Wanqi Yue didn’t understand.

The flickering light and shadow constantly fell upon Su Mi. When she lowered her long lashes, they cast faint shadows. “There is a spirit pool in this forest. Master sent us here so we could recuperate and heal.”

Wanqi Yue was somewhat surprised. “How come I didn’t know there was a spirit pool here?”

Su Mi explained, “This was established by Master previously. However, the spiritual energy in this pool is too concentrated, ordinary people might find it uncomfortable or even harmful. Therefore, no one was told about it to prevent injury. Besides, it is rare for people in the sect to suffer truly heavy injuries. Those who meet both criteria are too few.”

The visible wounds they sustained this time were easy to treat, but their internal injuries were difficult to heal. Their Master must have seen the signs, which is why he sent them here.

Wanqi Yue nodded with an “oh.” She gently held the Eldest Senior Sister’s hand, her fingers occasionally tightening and loosening as if she were playing with something fun.

Su Mi allowed her to play, but the next moment, she felt a slight tug on her hand. She turned her head to look at the girl.

“But Eldest Senior Sister, how did you know? Did the Sect Leader tell you secretly?” Wanqi Yue asked.

Su Mi was silent for a moment and didn’t answer. Instead, she pulled her along to continue walking.

After rounding a small path, the spirit pool Su Mi had mentioned appeared before them. The pool wasn’t large, but one could see the dense spiritual energy hovering above it. This energy formed a natural barrier, even the bamboo leaves dancing in the wind couldn’t get close, so the surface of the water remained crystal clear.

“Eldest Senior Sister, why didn’t you answer me?” Wanqi Yue was still dwelling on her previous question.

Su Mi had no choice but to answer: “I used to come here often.”

Others only saw Su Mi’s ease and strength as the Eldest Senior Sister, but they didn’t know that she, too, had grown through the day to day tempering of her even more powerful Master. It was just that few people ever witnessed it.

Hearing this, Wanqi Yue naturally grew curious and pestered Su Mi to tell her the stories behind it.

Su Mi was unwilling to say much. Unexpectedly, Wanqi Yue learned from Su Mi’s previous trick, she hugged her and moved in for a kiss.

Unfortunately, due to the height difference and Su Mi intentionally tilting her face away, Wanqi Yue only kissed her chin.

Feeling dissatisfied, Wanqi Yue looped her arms around Su Mi’s neck and pulled her down. This time, she landed a proper kiss, though their teeth knocked together, which hurt a little.

Su Mi frowned slightly from the pain.

“Unfair.” Wanqi Yue covered her lips and looked at her with dissatisfaction. After glancing around, she pulled Su Mi to a rock by the pool. She stepped up and sat on it, then looked at Su Mi with a smile, reaching out her hand. “Now it’s better.”

Su Mi obligingly leaned in, took her wrist, tilted her face slightly, and kissed her.

Their lips rubbed against each other tentatively. This simple intimacy caused both of their hearts to accelerate slightly.

The spot where Su Mi had just been bumped was suddenly licked gently by the other’s tongue, appearing to offer a bit of comfort and testing. Su Mi’s body paused for a second; then, she suddenly pressed the back of Wanqi Yue’s neck, pulling her more forcefully toward herself.

Midway, Wanqi Yue suddenly remembered her original purpose and hurriedly tried to push her away to speak, but Su Mi pursued her again, their noses bumping slightly.

The words left unspoken were all covered by the seamless entanglement. Wanqi Yue’s hand, which had been on Su Mi’s shoulder to push her away, at some point changed to a grip, as if she were clinging to her.

Her body also gradually leaned over, as if seeking a support point.

Su Mi took the opportunity to lift and hold her. Once suspended, Wanqi Yue’s legs wrapped tightly around her waist.

The wind blew up countless bamboo leaves from the ground, but they could only hear each other’s heartbeats.

It wasn’t until a soft moan escaped Wanqi Yue’s mouth that Su Mi felt as if she had suddenly woken from a dream, letting go of those already reddened lips. She rested her forehead against Wanqi Yue’s, occasionally brushing against her lips.

Wanqi Yue wanted to chase after her, but was dodged. She looked up at Su Mi in confusion.

Su Mi looked away and took a deep breath. “It’s time to heal.”

As she spoke, she set the girl down.

Wanqi Yue bit her lower lip slightly, her eyes filled with a trace of dissatisfaction and bewilderment.

But Su Mi didn’t look at her. Instead, she lowered her eyes and said, “The spiritual power here helps repair the hidden damage to your spiritual veins. You can practice on the shore or go into the pool. Recovery will be faster in the pool, and the water isn’t deep, but the excessive spiritual power might make you feel a bit uncomfortable at first.”

She shared her previous experience without reservation, hoping to give her some guidance.

Wanqi Yue hummed twice to show she understood. “Since recovery is faster in the pool, then I’ll go into the pool.”

Hearing her choice, Su Mi said “Alright.” After Wanqi Yue stood by the pool, Su Mi chose a spot not far away to sit down, indicating she would stay right there.

Looking at the Eldest Senior Sister who was meditating with her eyes closed nearby, Wanqi Yue’s previous dissatisfaction gradually spread. She stood there for a while, then went into the water on her own.

Listening to the sound of water entering her ears, Su Mi’s drifting thoughts were pulled back to their original place time and time again. The words she had read suddenly turned into real images appearing before her eyes, with the protagonists replaced by the two of them.

In her heart, she recited the Heart Clearing Incantation over and over, trying to suppress those restless thoughts. Suddenly, a soft cry reached her ears.

Su Mi slowly opened her eyes and looked toward the direction the sound came from in the water. Worried that Wanqi Yue was feeling unwell, she hurriedly stood up and walked over.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?” Su Mi crouched down to look at her, her cool brows slightly furrowed.

“Mm…” The pool water barely reached below Wanqi Yue’s chest, her ink-black hair slowly drifting behind her. She moved over slowly, those beautiful eyes now filled with a bit of piteousness. Her already rosy lips were now stained with a few drops of water, shimmering slightly.

Like a demon meant to charm one’s soul.

The Heart Clearing Incantation that had been recited countless times seemed to crumble completely in an instant.

“Come up first.” Su Mi lowered her eyes and reached out her hand toward her, wanting to pull her up.

The sound of splashing water rose as Wanqi Yue lifted her hand. Her hand, which wouldn’t stop dripping water, tightened and pulled back the moment she grabbed Su Mi.

A huge splash erupted in the pool. After losing her balance, Su Mi felt her limbs wrapped in a gentle, slow shackle. Her eyelashes were dampened by the splashed water, and her waist was held tightly by someone.

Wanqi Yue’s laughter after her successful prank echoed in her ears, her upturned eyes revealing a glint of cunning.

Su Mi wasn’t annoyed. She blinked away the water droplets hanging from her lashes. “You tricked me?”

Wanqi Yue leaned against her, unwilling to let go. The Eldest Senior Sister’s body temperature was lower than hers, and it felt very comfortable to hold her. “I didn’t trick you. I really do feel a bit uncomfortable.”

The Eldest Senior Sister was right, the dense spiritual energy here indeed made one feel uneasy, but as time passed and she slowly adapted, it wasn’t as bad.

Hearing this, Su Mi noticed that Wanqi Yue’s body temperature seemed higher than before, even the water temperature in the pool was slightly affected. She quickly checked her over and found no major issues with her body, it was likely just the dense spiritual energy swelling and causing pain in her spiritual veins.

She held Wanqi Yue’s wrist and channeled some spiritual energy into her, wanting to make her feel better.

“If you’re uncomfortable, come up first,” Su Mi said.

But Wanqi Yue shook her head. She leaned against Su Mi’s shoulder, her hand behind Su Mi’s waist seeming somewhat hesitant. Even her speech carried a hint of nervousness: “El… Eldest Senior Sister.”

Su Mi answered her softly. Then, she felt Wanqi Yue lean even closer. she could even clearly feel the rise and fall of the young girl’s body under the water. Her breath hitched for a moment.

“The wound on my back… it seems a bit uncomfortable,” Wanqi Yue said with a red face, turning to press her cheek against Su Mi’s neck, gently rubbing against it. “Can you help me take a look?”

There was only the sound of their breathing in their ears. Because she was nervous, Wanqi Yue’s body appeared somewhat tense, and even her ears were ringing. In a daze, she seemed to hear the Eldest Senior Sister laugh once. She only heard her ask in a low voice: “Do you really want me to help?”

She was just about to answer when she felt herself being pulled back a distance. Immediately, her mouth was covered by a damp palm. Clear water droplets wouldn’t stop falling, creating circle after circle of ripples on the water’s surface.

Su Mi lowered her head and looked into her eyes. Underwater, she found the hand the girl used to hold her sword and interlaced their fingers, pressing closer inch by inch: “Junior Sister, do you really want me to help?”