After the Second Playthrough, the CP-Less Female Lead Kneels and Begs Me for Forgiveness [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 3

Mingzhu was released by Shen Yunyan.

Her internal terror had not subsided; her voice trembled as she spoke: “That… I, I still have—have things to do. I’m leaving now!”

With that, she used her spiritual power to sprint out of the martial arts arena in a few quick strides.

This Shen Yunyan was too terrifying; she even felt as though Shen Yunyan might actually kill her.

Shen Yunyan stood frozen in place. After a few moments, she realized this must have been a misunderstanding.

Someone like Zhao Shuangbai wouldn’t strike a mortal without cause, much less beat someone to death so brazenly near the martial arts arena.

She had just been too panicked.

She was simply afraid that Ah Xi would disappear once again.

Perhaps she should go look for Ah Xi everywhere. In her previous life, Ah Xi was always the proactive one; in this life, she would be the one to take the lead.

Qionghua Sect, Red Maple Forest

“Senior Sister, she’s awake!”

Shao Xibei struggled to open her eyes, only to hear the system’s voice announcing a mission the moment she woke up.

[Ding! Accompany Zhao Shuangbai into the White Bone Secret Realm (No time limit). Reward: 2,000 Real-world Currency.]

[System, if I die one day, it will definitely be because you dug the hole for me.]

System: [Oh.]

Shao Xibei: […Never mind. By the way, how many days have I been asleep?]

System replied: [“Half a day.”]

Shao Xibei rolled her eyes. It seemed her injuries weren’t that severe; she couldn’t feel pain, but her body felt incredibly exhausted.

Shao Xibei tried to move her fingers, only to find them restrained. She tried to move her feet and felt the same sensation. She couldn’t help but feel frustrated—what was going on?

Suddenly, Shao Xibei heard footsteps. She wanted to turn her head but found she lacked the strength, so she could only look sideways out of the corner of her eye.

Two people approached. The one in front was a clean-looking young girl, followed by Zhao Shuangbai.

The girl’s mouth was moving as if she were saying something, while Zhao Shuangbai watched her silently.

The two arrived in front of Shao Xibei. The girl didn’t stop talking, but Shao Xibei realized she couldn’t hear a thing. There wasn’t a single sound in her ears.

She… seemed to have gone deaf.

“Senior Sister, you were too ruthless. The bones in her hands and feet are all shattered, her internal organs are ruptured, and her skull took a severe blow. If I didn’t have these Bone-Repairing Pills, this person would have been paralyzed for life even if they survived.” The words were teasing, clearly disbelieving the news.

Zhao Shuangbai pursed her lips and remained silent. She did not deny Fang Si’s words.

Fang Si continued, “Since you beat her into this state, Senior Sister, you must take care of her until she is fully recovered.”

Zhao Shuangbai said calmly, “I know.”

In cultivation, karma is paramount. If one does not compensate for the consequences they cause, it creates karmic obstacles, which are detrimental to one’s cultivation.

Without waiting for Fang Si to say more, Zhao Shuangbai used her spiritual power to wrap around Shao Xibei, who was bundled up like a zongzi (rice dumpling) on the bed.

“I’m taking her to my residence.”

Fang Si nodded. This mortal’s bones were already slowly healing. She would be fully recovered in four days, but until then, she wouldn’t be able to move.

“Right, once she recovers, bring her back to me. I’m not sure if her brain was damaged in the collision.”

Zhao Shuangbai shifted her gaze to the only exposed part of Shao Xibei: her eyes.

Because she couldn’t turn her neck, Shao Xibei was still staring sideways.

Zhao Shuangbai looked for a moment then looked away. “Fine.” She probably was broken in the head.

Zhao Shuangbai originally intended to fly back on her sword, but considering she had an injured person in her hands, she gave up the idea and chose to walk instead.

However, she cast a spell to turn both herself and Shao Xibei invisible.

Shao Xibei watched the white clouds drifting by, knowing she was being taken away by Zhao Shuangbai. Because she was encased in spiritual power, she didn’t feel any vibration from the movement at all.

This really was a “one-shot deal.” Although she was injured, she had successfully caught Zhao Shuangbai’s attention. Now, it was highly likely she was being taken back to be cared for.

If that wasn’t a “one-shot deal,” what was?

Returning to her residence, Zhao Shuangbai placed Shao Xibei on a stone bed.

Shao Xibei stared at Zhao Shuangbai with her large, dark eyes. On a strange whim, Zhao Shuangbai blurted out three words: “I am sorry.”

Shao Xibei couldn’t hear, but she read her lips. She tried to shake her head, though the movement was minuscule.

Seeing this, Zhao Shuangbai fell into silence again. Shao Xibei also remained silent—she had to, because she discovered her mouth was taped shut.

Shao Xibei wanted to cry but had no tears. Was she wrapped up like a mummy? How was she supposed to follow Zhao Shuangbai into the White Bone Secret Realm like this?

After a moment of silence, Zhao Shuangbai left, leaving Shao Xibei alone on the stone bed.

Shao Xibei: […]

[System, can you play a movie for me?]

After waiting a while without a response from the system, Shao Xibei called out again: [System?]

Huh? What’s going on? Although the system was a man of few words, it usually replied instantly.

Shao Xibei tried again: [System-y?]

[You cold, stingy, useless, runaway system!]

The system’s voice did not ring out. An inexplicable sense of panic rose in Shao Xibei’s heart. This was the first time she hadn’t received a response.

[SYSTEM!!! Where did you go?!]

The cold electronic voice still did not sound in her mind.

Could something have happened? Maybe this damn system left me here all alone, Shao Xibei thought, but she immediately suppressed the idea.

She had traveled through so many worlds with the system; it wouldn’t just leave without a word. Something must have happened.

Though she tried to tell herself this, her nose still felt a bit itchy with a brewing sob.

[SYSTEM!!! You idiot—]

[Shut up, dummy.] The familiar voice finally rang out.

Shao Xibei immediately stopped her internal shouting. She was quiet for a moment, then whispered: [I thought you didn’t want me anymore.]

The system hadn’t expected to hear such words. For a moment, it didn’t know how to respond.

In Shao Xibei’s mind, there was a tiny version of herself. At this moment, the little person had her head bowed, looking particularly pitiful.

Seeing this, the system’s flat, emotionless electronic voice said: […I will not leave until you have completed all your missions.]

Shao Xibei sensed a hint of softness in the system’s words and pushed her luck: [Then next time something happens, you have to tell me first.]

[…Fine. I need to disappear for a few days; the matter isn’t finished yet.]

Shao Xibei: [Okay, okay, go ahead.]

The system disappeared again. Shao Xibei called out a few more times in her mind but got no reply.

At that moment, Zhao Shuangbai returned, holding a bowl of water.

“Drink.”

Shao Xibei stared for a moment then looked away. Her mouth was covered; she couldn’t drink.

Zhao Shuangbai’s brow furrowed slightly. Why was she… crying?

The dark eyes were soaked with tears, looking even more lustrous and clean.

With a flick of her hand, a faint strand of spiritual power sliced through the bandages over Shao Xibei’s mouth.

Shao Xibei felt her mouth relax instantly, allowing her to open and close it.

Her lips, having been covered by bandages, weren’t dry; instead, because they couldn’t breathe, they looked flushed and rosy.

Shao Xibei couldn’t see herself, but she felt her lips were dry, so she stuck out her tongue and licked them. The full lips were coated in a layer of glistening moisture, looking quite alluring.

Zhao Shuangbai suddenly felt as if her eyes had been burned. She lowered her gaze and handed the water over: “Drink. Don’t lick your lips like that… it’s not good.”

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