Bone-stripping and tendon-pulling? The reborn senior sister becomes the number one cultivator in the

does it worth?

Xie Wanning silently asked herself a question.

She went to find the silver python to prevent it from appearing and to avoid the fate of most of her disciples being eaten by it in her previous life; she lured the silver python away with her body so that Song Huai'an and the others could leave safely; she left behind an explosive talisman because she knew the silver python would swallow her "corpse," so she used it to severely injure the silver python, temporarily rendering it unable to move and stop harming people.

In that case, Song Huai'an and the others will be safe.

What about her?

He almost exhausted his spiritual power and lost his life.

She was born again.

She hated those who hurt her in her past life. She abandoned her duties as the senior disciple and ignored the terrible state of her disciples being beaten by the Crimson Flame Bird.

Yet, they absolutely forbid any person or beast from harming the disciples' lives.

She habitually chooses to give without expecting anything in return.

Seeing Xie Wanning in a daze, the Crimson Flame Bird quickly and earnestly advised, "I know those people are your junior brothers and sisters, but Master, you should at least worry about your life! We spirit beasts cherish our lives the most. Only by living long and cautiously can we become stronger. Master, with your Qi Refining stage cultivation, you shouldn't be so reckless."

Xie Wanning couldn't help but laugh as the Crimson Flame Bird lectured her like an old woman, but her eyes involuntarily reddened.

The Crimson Flame Bird was startled by the sight and lost its composure, almost falling to the ground: "Master, did I go too far? Why are you crying?"

"No, you're right, that's wonderful." Xie Wanning forced a smile, but tears streamed down her face.

She finally understood why, in this second life, she still stood in front of everyone without hesitation, just like in her previous life, taking on the responsibility of being the eldest senior sister.

Xie Wanning originally intended to treat everyone who had hurt her with indifference and ruthlessness, including her master, junior brother, junior sister, and disciples of the Qingyun Sect.

But when did she start to care about them without even realizing it?

Was it her third junior brother Jiang Ci who stayed by her bedside for half a month to treat her? Was it her second junior brother Song Huai'an who showed her a genuine smile after she defeated the Crimson Flame Bird, and rejoiced for her? Was it all the disciples of the Qingyun Sect who wept bitterly because of her "death," and grieved for her?

The concern of her fellow disciples and the sympathy of the Qingyun Sect disciples were things she could only dream of in her previous life.

In her past life, she worked diligently, all for the sake of gaining her master's praise, the affection of her junior brothers and sisters, and the respect of her fellow disciples.

She dedicated everything to it, even risking her life, but it all came to nothing; she gained nothing and received nothing.

In this life, she returns with a heart full of revenge, regardless of anything else.

But he obtained what he loved but could not have in his previous life.

Even a concerned look from her junior brother or a word of defense from her fellow disciple made her forget her purpose and panic.

That's why Xie Wanning habitually works herself to the bone for others.

However, the contracted spirit beast in front of her, with whom she had only spent a day, poured out its heart and said so many caring words to her. For the first time, a person, no, a beast, valued Xie Wan Ning's life so much.

Although Xie Wanning and the Crimson Flame Bird have a contractual relationship, and the Crimson Flame Bird would be injured if Xie Wanning died, true feelings cannot be faked. The Crimson Flame Bird's sincerity and frankness are something she has never seen before.

If Song Huai'an and others' care for her was like the sweet dew of the morning, pure and precious, then the Red Flame Bird's concern was like a torrential downpour, magnificent and generous.

When you have a whole ocean, you won't care about that small pond.

Xie Wanning hugged the Crimson Flame Bird gratefully and rubbed its feathers against it: "I know, I will never risk my life again, and I will never make you worry."

What junior brothers and sisters, what fellow disciples, in the end they will all become Ye Qianqian's people, why should Xie Wanning overestimate herself and try to get close to her?

The Crimson Flame Bird didn't care that its precious feathers had been rubbed off; it simply stayed quietly in Xie Wan Ning's arms to keep it company.

Feeling a little smug, it praised itself. After all, the Crimson Flame Bird had lived for hundreds of years, so comforting a little girl wouldn't be a problem. Besides, its master was a phoenix reincarnated, so being hugged wasn't a loss.

After resting for a while, Xie Wanning took some medicine to stop the bleeding, and her wounds began to heal slowly.

She circulated her cultivation technique to absorb spiritual energy while standing still. The Crimson Flame Bird shrank in size and perched on her head to absorb the spiritual energy.

A person and a bird – so cute and harmonious!

……

After settling Song Huai'an and the others in, Jiang Ci used a fifth-grade sound transmission talisman to inform Yan Ze of the situation inside the secret realm.

Jiang Ci tried to send a telepathic message to Xie Wan Ning, but received no response.

"There's still half a day left." Jiang Ci looked worriedly in the direction of the secret realm's exit. As long as they could get through this half day, everything would be over.

"Third Senior Brother, I...I'm back." Ye Qianqian appeared in the distance, her breath weak. Her body was covered in sword wounds, blood soaking through her pink robes, dripping from the hem. A conspicuous sword scar marred her pale face. She struggled through the air, as fragile as porcelain about to shatter: "Save me!"

Jiang Ci was stunned. In his memory, his junior sister had always been cute and poised, never as disheveled as she was today. His junior sister was the darling of the entire sect. Ye Qianqian had never been injured while cultivating in the sect, but seeing her covered in blood now shocked and pained him. Who had bullied his junior sister? An unnamed anger burned in Jiang Ci's heart.

Suddenly, Ye Qianqian could no longer hold on and fell from the flying artifact like a butterfly with broken wings, as if she was about to be blown away by the wind.

Shi Kuo was extremely anxious. He suddenly leaped up and caught Ye Qianqian as she fell. Jiang Ci rushed over to help heal her wounds.

Shi Kuo was heartbroken, his face flushed red: "Junior Sister Ye, who hurt you? I will definitely avenge you." His voice was angry and loud, attracting the attention of the other disciples. Everyone quieted down, wanting to know who had hurt Ye Qianqian.

However, Ye Qianqian did not speak. She just pursed her lips and let her tears wet the hair by her ears. The despair and helplessness in her eyes could not be ignored. Her body trembled, as if she could not bear the pain, or perhaps she was afraid of something.

Jiang Ci keenly sensed Ye Qianqian's unease. He gently stroked her head and whispered to comfort her, "Junior Sister, don't be afraid. Just tell us who hurt you. Your senior brothers and sisters will stand by you. Don't be afraid, we're here for you."

Ye Qianqian's lips moved slightly, and only a few weak sobs escaped, causing everyone present to gasp and feel a sharp pang in their hearts, their sympathy for Ye Qianqian reaching its peak.

"Junior Sister, don't be afraid, we will all help you." Jiang Ci's caresses became even gentler, and the tenderness in his eyes seemed to overflow, making Ye Qianqian stop trembling and only sob softly.

After a while, Ye Qianqian calmed down and finally spoke, but her tone was filled with unease and fear: "Second Senior Brother, can you tell me without telling Master? I don't want him to be angry."

Jiang Ci was somewhat puzzled, yet felt a strange sense of panic, but still agreed firmly: "Alright, I won't tell Master. Junior Sister, can you tell me who hurt you?"

Ye Qianqian closed her eyes and took a deep breath, as if trying to banish all her fear. She opened her eyes, which were filled with shimmering tears like stars, and endless grievances filled her eyes. Her voice, trembling with sobs, resounded in everyone's ears:

"It's Senior Sister! She's going to kill me! She's definitely going to kill me! Waaah..."

How could it be Xie Wanning?!