I Reloaded the Save File! [Transmigration] - Chapter 10

Seeing Zuo Wuyi stubbornly refusing to admit anything, insisting on wrapping herself in a layer of transparent plastic film as a disguise, Mo Xiao did not continue to press the matter. She pretended not to know anything and continued to maintain the surface relationship of Elder Sister and Junior Sister.

The matter of Zuo Wuyi not accepting the spell manual was quickly relayed to Xuan Shuang. Xuan Shuang did not summon Zuo Wuyi directly, but instead called Mo Xiao to inquire about the situation.

In response to Xuan Shuang’s inquiry, Mo Xiao was truthful, roughly recounting the circumstances of the trio’s meeting.

“I didn’t expect Xuan Min to be so insistent on Wuyi,” Xuan Shuang slowly tapped her finger on the table. “Did Xuan Min injure you?”

Mo Xiao shook her head. “Martial Uncle only warned me a few times and did not strike.”

Xuan Shuang nodded, then inquired about Mo Xiao’s cultivation progress and offered her a few pointers.

“This Master has received news that a Secret Realm has appeared near Dongcang City. Anyone at the Golden Core stage and below can enter. Are you interested?” Xuan Shuang asked.

Mo Xiao thought for a moment. “Master, your disciple is not lacking in cultivation methods or spirit stones. Going or not going is fine; I will follow Master’s arrangement.”

Xuan Shuang pondered for a moment. “This Master thinks you can take Yun He along to gain some experience. If you encounter anything, do not interfere too much. Just ensure her safety.”

“Yes, your disciple understands.” Mo Xiao immediately grasped her Master’s meaning. Yun He had grown up in a loving environment since childhood and had basically never encountered any troublesome matters, so her personality was sometimes too simple and kind. Master was asking her to take Yun He out so she could learn a lesson.

Just as Mo Xiao was preparing to take her leave, Xuan Shuang called her name again. “Yun Mu, do you think you should bring Wuyi along this time?”

“Wuyi?” Mo Xiao was taken aback. “Wuyi is only at the middle stage of Qi Refinement. Wouldn’t it be too dangerous if she entered the Secret Realm?”

“With you there, this Master is not worried.” Xuan Shuang rubbed her glabella. “Wuyi’s attitude towards you is somewhat special. This Master has a feeling that if you don’t bring her, Wuyi will most likely find a way to follow you.”

Xuan Shuang rarely saw her second disciple care so much about a person. If she remembered correctly, the two of them should have had no connection before she took Zuo Wuyi as a disciple. How did they form such a strong bond so quickly?

Xuan Shuang’s accurate feeling caused Mo Xiao to fall silent. Although it sounded somewhat unreliable, it wouldn’t be surprising if the person involved was Zuo Wuyi.

“Master, Junior Sister…” Mo Xiao hesitated. If there were no Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the Secret Realm, she could guarantee Zuo Wuyi’s safety, but she was afraid of unforeseen circumstances. After all, Zuo Wuyi’s cultivation was too low. Such a small person could easily run into trouble with a single lapse in attention.

“Don’t worry. The spiritual energy this Master left in Wuyi’s body will protect her. Unless she encounters a Mahayana stage cultivator, this Master can still shelter her somewhat,” Xuan Shuang said. In fact, after Xuan Shuang learned that her youngest disciple had used a pill to cause a mortal’s death, she knew that Zuo Wuyi’s personality was one that sought revenge for the smallest grievance. That was why she had imprinted a strand of spiritual energy into her body that day—to protect her at critical moments.

With Xuan Shuang’s assurance, Mo Xiao had no more reservations. She quickly found Yun He and explained the situation.

“We have to bring Junior Sister?” Yun He blinked. “Senior Sister, does that mean you won’t have time to protect me?”

“You are already at the Golden Core stage. Do you still need my protection?” Mo Xiao gave Yun He a cold look. “This time, my main goal is to take Junior Sister out for some experience. Before you do anything, think more about the consequences.”

Yun He rubbed her nose. Just three months ago, Senior Sister was practically ready to pack Junior Sister up and throw her back to the sect. How is she now acting like a protective parent?

“Then Senior Sister, when are we leaving?” Yun He asked meekly. She wouldn’t dare to cross Mo Xiao. Since her Senior Sister wouldn’t protect her, she would just bring more protective talismans and artifacts.

“Prepare yourselves over these next few days. We leave in three days,” Mo Xiao set the time. “Don’t tell Junior Sister about this yet. I have my own plans.”

“Okay,” Yun He obediently nodded.

After the plans were set, Mo Xiao did not rush to tell Zuo Wuyi. Instead, she guided her in practicing sword moves as usual, then accompanied her to eat.

It wasn’t until the day before their departure that Zuo Wuyi heard the news of Mo Xiao going out for experience and tentatively asked a few questions during dinner.

“Yes, I will go with Yun He tomorrow. You should cultivate well in the sect,” Mo Xiao said with a normal expression.

“Can’t I go with you, Senior Sister?” Although she knew she had already been exposed, Zuo Wuyi could still perfectly play the role of a spoiled child without any issues.

Mo Xiao smiled without speaking, simply watching Zuo Wuyi pout.

“Really not?” Zuo Wuyi pursed her lips, looking eagerly at Mo Xiao.

“You really want to go?” Mo Xiao asked after a while.

Zuo Wuyi nodded.

Mo Xiao showed a slightly troubled expression. “If you want to go, you must agree to one condition.”

“I agree,” Zuo Wuyi agreed without thinking. “What is the condition?”

Mo Xiao pursed her lips. “After leaving the sect, you must be obedient.”

“Do I have to obey everything Senior Sister says?” Zuo Wuyi confirmed. The scope of this condition seems a bit too broad. Is Mo Xiao trying to set a trap for me?

Mo Xiao nodded. “If you agree, then pack your luggage and come find me tomorrow. If you don’t agree, then you will stay in the sect and cultivate well.”

“I agree. I will listen to Senior Sister,” Zuo Wuyi readily agreed. Whether she was obedient or not was a matter for the future. As long as she went along, she didn’t believe Mo Xiao would abandon her.

Mo Xiao glanced at Zuo Wuyi, seeming to see through her thoughts, a hint of complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Sure enough, Zuo Wuyi is still the same Zuo Wuyi. She still believes I will indulge her no matter what, and that everything is within her control.

If given the choice this time, how would she choose?