Chapter 054: Bone-piercing cold

Outside the ancient battlefield.

Bai Qiulan and Sun Ruowei had arrived.

Their ages were all under a hundred, still eligible to enter the Ancient Battlefield of Prodigies, albeit at the very limit of a hundred years.

For example, the Sect Leader of the Great Dao Sect had already surpassed a hundred years and could no longer enter, which could only be attributed to fate.

"You, a Unity Dao Realm cultivator, entering the Ancient Battlefield of Prodigies, isn't that a bit too much?" Sun Ruowei said somewhat helplessly.

Bai Qiulan, still dressed in white, with the breeze gently swaying her exaggerated figure, attracted many gazes.

"It's true that I'm in the Unity Dao Realm, but the Eternal Prodigy Leaderboard isn't solely based on strength. It includes factors like bone structure, combat power, age, and more. Perhaps my ranking might even be lower than yours on the Eternal Prodigy Leaderboard," Bai Qiulan said with a faint smile.

"Don't belittle me. I'm still light-years away from the Unity Dao Realm, and we're about the same age."

As they spoke, a graceful young man approached.

"Junior Sister Bai, long time no see."

The newcomer was a senior from the Shanhe Pagoda Sect, named Xu Mozhi, skilled in artifact forging.

"This is a jade hairpin I recently crafted. It can nourish beauty and calm the spirit. I think it suits you perfectly. May I present it to you?" Xu Mozhi said with an elegant smile.

In his hand appeared an exquisitely crafted jade hairpin, embedded with countless array patterns, emitting a powerful spiritual light, undoubtedly a product of immense effort.

Sun Ruowei couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Oh, oh, oh, indeed, in the eyes of lovers, there's only each other. Here I am, a living person standing right beside you, and yet, not even a glance is spared for me, let alone a word," Sun Ruowei said sarcastically.

Xu Mozhi felt somewhat awkward, he was just too excited.

It had been about a dozen years since he last saw Bai Qiulan, and he never expected that she would not only remain unchanged but even more radiant than before.

Who could withstand that?

"Junior Sister, my apologies. It's been a long time since I last saw Junior Sister Bai, and I got a bit carried away."

Sun Ruowei???

"Alright, alright, Xu Mozhi, what do you mean by 'this junior sister'? What does 'this junior sister' mean? Have you forgotten my name?"

Xu Mozhi...

Bai Qiulan remained calm, "Thank you for your kind gesture, Fellow Daoist Xu, but there is no affection between us. It's not appropriate for me to accept your gift."

"How can there be no affection? We've fought side by side before, against the demons..."

"Please, Fellow Daoist Xu, do not persist. Qiulan's heart is only set on the Great Dao, with no other thoughts. Your persistence will only hurt yourself in the end," Bai Qiulan firmly refused.

Xu Mozhi's eyes dimmed.

"I have no other intentions towards you. It's just that this jade hairpin is a product of my hard work. I believe Junior Sister Bai and the jade hairpin are a perfect match. Even if you have no affection for me, please accept the hairpin, as a way to find it the best owner."

Bai Qiulan frowned.

"Qiulan does not wish to speak harsh words. Please, Fellow Daoist Xu, step back voluntarily to avoid any unpleasantness."

Xu Mozhi...

"I think this jade hairpin suits me quite well, why not give it to me instead?" Sun Ruowei said with a smile.

Xu Mozhi glanced at her and left dejectedly.

Sun Ruowei was furious, "What does he mean by that? What was that look in his eyes? He, he, he..."

Bai Qiulan reached out and placed her hand on Sun Ruowei's fluffy head.

"Behave!"

Unexpectedly, Sun Ruowei shivered all over.

She turned around abruptly, her eyes wide, looking at Bai Qiulan in disbelief.

Bai Qiulan was startled.

She turned around, but there was nothing behind her.

However, Sun Ruowei grabbed her hand and held it tightly.

"Why is your hand so cold?" Sun Ruowei exclaimed.

"Cold?"

Bai Qiulan was puzzled.

She reached out with her other hand to touch it but didn't feel any coldness.

Sun Ruowei grabbed Bai Qiulan's other hand.

"This hand is also freezing cold! Why is this? Your hand is as cold as ice, don't you feel it?"

"What about your body? What about your body?"

Sun Ruowei's face was full of anxiety, her eyes red, as she rolled up Bai Qiulan's sleeve.

Her skin was beautiful, smooth, and lustrous, like the finest silk.

But the more Sun Ruowei touched, the more alarmed she became.

Cold!

Freezing!

Bone-chilling cold!

Soul-freezing cold!

"What's wrong with you? Are you hiding something from me? You're a normal person, and you're at the Unity Dao Realm, don't you know your body has become this cold?"

Bai Qiulan frowned.

She touched her arm again but still couldn't feel the coldness.

Was it because of her Chaotic Yin Divine Body?

Although she didn't know what was going on, Bai Qiulan still smiled and said, "Don't make such a fuss, it's just a special cultivation technique I'm practicing. It won't be long before I recover."

"Really? I'm telling you, Bai Qiulan, you can't lie to me. We're the best of sisters. If you lie to me, I'll be very hurt!" Sun Ruowei said.

"I'm not lying to you, why would I lie to you? It's really because of the cultivation technique. If it weren't for practicing a powerful technique, do you think I could have broken through to the Unity Dao Realm so quickly? This is just a minor side effect, and it won't be long before I return to normal."

"Really?"

"Really!"

"But it's so cold! Just touching it with my hand feels this cold, let me try touching it with my arm."

Their arms touched.

In an instant, countless goosebumps rose on Sun Ruowei's arm.

Sun Ruowei quickly pulled away.

"The skin on the hand is thicker, so it feels bearable, just like touching a thousand-year-old profound ice. But the skin on the arm is thinner, and it's unbearable with just a touch."

"Are you sure you're okay?"

A faint smile appeared on Bai Qiulan's face.

"Really, I'm fine, don't worry!"

"Alright, it seems I need to touch you more often. If there's any problem, we must solve it immediately!"

Bai Qiulan nodded gently, "Don't worry!"

Her gaze turned towards the direction of the Ancient Battlefield of the Proud.

Her eyes carried an inexplicable emotion.

Cold...

As cold as thousand-year-old profound ice.

At this moment, she couldn't help but feel a slight wavering in her heart.

She had thought before, if Lu Ye had never felt any comfort during their Yin-Yang cultivation with her.

Could he really be considered taking advantage of her?

Every time, Lu Ye had to endure such extreme cold...

The act of deceiving one's master and betraying one's ancestors, could it still be justified?

Bai Qiulan was truly at a loss.

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