A Journey Through the Martial World After Transforming into a Loli

Chapter 47: Angered Voices from the Netherworld Valley

The Netherworld Ghost Valley, the most powerful force among the evil sects, a place located on an island in the East China Sea, revered as a holy land by the evil sects of the martial arts world, was now filled with extremely agitated sounds.

"Ugh, so annoying! So many annoying things. I'd rather go play with Xueyi. It's so much more comfortable when I'm with her. She's such a soft little girl, it's a pleasure to touch her."

"Valley Master, please put down all the information you have about Miss Lin before you say these words."

A woman who was busy dealing with matters in the valley didn't even look up before retorting, her calm tone giving the impression that she was already used to it.

“Recently, the expenses in the valley have increased significantly. Although our income has increased, I think we can reduce these expenses.”

Listening to the person sitting below her whispering something clearly meant for her, Mo Ningyan felt a lot of black lines hanging down her forehead.

"I'm just worried about Xueyi, worried about her safety outside. After all, she's still a young girl. Besides, the men in black who attacked us that day haven't been identified yet. I..."

"Oh... Our fearless Valley Master is actually scared. Tsk tsk, I really want to see what this little girl who can frighten you looks like."

After giving her subordinate a disdainful look, Mo Ningyan stood up and picked up the two poems that had been sent from Luocheng at top speed, letting out a soft sigh.

"Alright, alright, stop being so sentimental. It would be so embarrassing for someone to see you like this, the leader of a demonic sect. If you really want to see him, just go see him. I don't believe anyone would dare to mess with the Grand Duke Jupiter."

"You don't understand. I don't want to drag her into this messy world. I still hope she can live a happy life."

"Heh, I, Feng San Niang, am actually laughing. If you let her wander around outside on her own, she'll really be entering a big dye vat. Look at her current situation."

Feng San Niang put down her pen and earnestly explained to her Valley Master the situation she was currently considering.

"Look for yourself, just one poetry gathering in Luocheng has already made your little girl famous throughout Binzhou, and even the surrounding Qingzhou, Shengzhou, and Huozhou have begun to spread the word about her literary talent."

Seeing that her master was already frowning, Feng Sanniang felt it was necessary to add fuel to the fire.

"Although each state is governed by different sects, and martial arts are the foundation, governance still requires literature, especially in some more prosperous states, where people with literary talent are highly respected. Given Lin Xueyi's situation, I'm afraid someone will soon set their sights on her."

Sure enough, she heard a deep breath. Feng San Niang's lips curled up subtly before she continued speaking.

"Valley Master, you said you didn't want her involved in this martial world, but once those forces can't get what they want, some of them have sworn enemies. Once they have the idea that if I can't have it, no one else can either, or even the idea that disagreeing will only make the enemy stronger, then..."

"Enough, stop talking. They wouldn't dare. If anyone dares to lay a finger on her, I'll make them wish they were dead."

"If it really comes to that, it will be too late even if we kill them all. So, Valley Master, hesitation will only lead to more trouble. You should..."

Feng San Niang's words silenced Mo Ningyan. She knew that once she made a decision, there was truly no turning back. Who knew what kind of impression Xue Yi had of the Netherworld Ghost Valley? What if she also thought like some righteous people in the martial arts world, believing that the Netherworld Ghost Valley was utterly wicked and should not be approached?

She, who had always been very confident and believed herself to be fearless, was now somewhat timid. This timidity was simply because of a little girl's impression of her.

Seeing this, Feng Sanniang felt she needed to deliver a fatal blow. So she took out a letter she had just received before coming from her bosom.

"This letter just arrived today. It came from Binzhou. Although it's not from the group protecting Miss Lin, it's still related to her, so I brought it here specifically for you to see."

A letter? Taking the letter from Feng San Niang's hand, Mo Ningyan read it with some confusion. As for Feng San Niang, she wisely and quietly distanced herself from her Valley Master.

As she retreated step by step, she saw Mo Ningyan's face grow increasingly dark, and the letter, having finally fulfilled its mission, was completely shattered by the surging internal energy.

"Damn it, damn it! How dare a mere Lingzang Sword Sect plot against my Xueyi? Who do they think they are? Ah, to be his wife? Who would be his wife? Who..."

At this moment, Feng San Niang finally understood what it meant to be furious. However, she wisely kept quiet, as speaking now would only draw the anger back to herself.

Mo Ningyan, meanwhile, was clenching and unclenching her fists repeatedly, her powerful inner energy surging out continuously. Even the ground around her began to crack under the strain.

"Third Sister, arrange for people to be sent. I want to wipe out the Lingzang Sword Sect completely, leaving no one alive."

"What? This... Valley Master, please calm down. If you really do this, Miss Lin might be scared away."

Feng San Niang could only pretend not to see the murderous glare that Mo Ningyan was giving her and continued to persuade her.

“Valley Master, even if you don’t think about yourself, you should at least think about Miss Lin. If this matter gets out, people in the martial arts world will probably say that Miss Lin is a cursed lone star, and some people might even say something more unpleasant.”

"Rumors? Anyone who dares to spread them, I'll slaughter their entire family. I don't believe it can't be stopped..."

“Suppressing the people’s voices is like trying to stop a river from overflowing; Valley Master, please reconsider.”

Gritting his teeth, he knew his little girl had been wronged, and he couldn't bear it if he didn't vent his anger. "Then do nothing?"

"Of course not. We don't need to kill people, we just need to beat them up. Beat them until they know they're wrong, and that's enough. As long as they feel that Lin Xueyi is under our protection, that's all we need."

"No need. I think we shouldn't expose our situation with Lin Xueyi for now. Those righteous people are capable of anything. If we expose her, I'm worried she'll be targeted by them. Let's keep her hidden for now, and you can continue to protect her secretly as before."

Feng San Niang stared in disbelief at her Valley Master, realizing that all her previous efforts had been in vain.

Main Text: Chapter Forty-Eight: The Town

Lianshui Town connects to Qifeng City in Qingzhou to the north, Tianfeng City, where the Lingcang Sword Sect is located, to the south, and can be traveled upstream along the river to Feixian Lake in Huozhou to the west. Downstream, one can reach various ports in Shengzhou, all of which are very prosperous ports.

Located at such a transportation hub, Lianshui Town sees a significant volume of merchants passing through every day, and its largest restaurant, Tianranju, is naturally always packed with guests.

"Waiter, waiter, quickly bring me a pot of the finest Qiuqing wine. And some cooked dishes as well."

"Okay... please wait a moment, sir, it will be ready soon, it will be ready soon."

"I said, why haven't my food and wine been served yet? I've been waiting for ages. Are you all dead?"

The large restaurant was filled with all sorts of noises. At this moment, a woman in green slowly walked into the Natural Residence. Seeing the commotion downstairs, she couldn't help but frown slightly.

"Sir, if you find it noisy downstairs, why not go upstairs and take a look? It's a bit quieter there."

Seeing the woman's displeased expression, the waiter smiled and pointed to the stairs, which led to the second floor.

"Then let's go take a look on the second floor."

After the crisp sound of footsteps echoed up the stairs, the waiter suddenly remembered that there seemed to be no seats left on the second floor. However, he thought that most people upstairs sat at tables with only one or two people, so they could probably share a table. He quickly tidied himself up and followed.

On the second floor, the woman in green who had just come up glanced at the hall, which was much quieter than downstairs, and nodded in satisfaction. She could tell that most of the noise upstairs came from downstairs.

The only downside is that there are no seats available. Yes, there are no seats available.

"Waiter, there are no seats here, why make me come up here again?"

"Sir, you can share a table with someone here." She simply pointed without specifying who she would share with, but the woman in blue also glanced around the hall. A small figure caught her eye.

At a small table by the window, a little girl dressed in white was eating food while idly looking out the window at the river that runs through the town.

The sight of boats coming and going, along with the bustling streets on both sides, gave Lin Xueyi a sense of reality.

Lin Xueyi had only been here for a few months, but it felt like a very long time; she always had a very unreal feeling in her heart.

The wine was quite good; the waiter recommended it, calling it Pear Blossom Spring. It really tasted great, with a light, refreshing pear blossom fragrance. It was smooth and had a hint of sweetness, which was quite suitable for her current status.

Braised beef, grilled pork belly, and a plate of cold greens—it tasted amazing. Lin Xueyi happily began to eat the delicious food in front of her, little by little.

"Young lady, is anyone here?"

A slightly cold voice interrupted her thoughts. Lin Xueyi raised her head, looked at the pretty woman, and then at the waiter who was smiling obsequiously beside her.

"Does this lady have something to discuss?"

"Young lady, it's like this, we're fully booked today, so this guest would like to share a table with you. How about we give you a 50% discount on your meal?"

Looking at the waiter and then at the woman in green, Lin Xueyi simply nodded obediently and said nothing more.

After seeing Lin Xueyi nod, the woman in green sat down and casually placed her long sword and backpack on the edge of the table.

She glanced at the sword, her small nose wrinkling slightly. There was still a faint smell of blood on the blade. Hmm, it seemed this woman had just finished a duel before coming here to eat.

"Waiter, bring me these dishes, and warm me a pot of good wine."

"Alright, please wait a moment, I'll get it ready for you right away."

Whether it was the generous tip given to the waiter by the woman in green that excited him so much, Lin Xueyi calmly ate her food and drank her wine, while also listening to the stories of the martial arts world told by the other customers.

"Have you heard? The Lingzang Sword Sect must have offended some powerful force, because they were beaten up twice in broad daylight."

"Two meals? Shouldn't it be one meal?"

Lin Xueyi came here to visit the Lingzang Sword Sect, but she overheard news about it in this restaurant, which surprised her.

"You don't know this, do you? It's actually quite strange. These two groups didn't know each other. The first group arrived and beat up everyone in the Lingcang Sword Sect who could resist. Just as they were about to leave, they saw the other group arrive. They watched as the other group once again humiliated everyone in the Lingcang Sword Sect before leaving."

"So arrogant! The Lingzang Sword Sect is one of the top forces in Binzhou, how could they be so easily crushed?"

"Tch, a bunch of fame-seeking scum who have disgraced the martial arts community of Binzhou."

The woman in green, having overheard the two men discussing the Lingzang Sword Sect, uttered a harsh remark that made Lin Xueyi suspect there was more to the story.

"Young lady, from what you're saying, you know about the Lingzang Sword Sect, right?"

However, Lin Xueyi's question went unanswered; all she saw was the other person sitting there indifferently drinking tea, which made Lin Xueyi pout in annoyance. She continued listening to the two people talking.

"And the most shameful thing is that after the second group arrived, they openly admitted that they had preyed on young girls, calling them a bunch of shameless scum."

This one sentence already explains that these people came for revenge because the Lingzang Sword Sect bullied a little girl. Tell me, how could such a large sword sect bully a little girl? Isn't that shameful?

"Huh? That's only one reason. Aren't there two groups of people? What about the other group?"

"Heh, who knows? Maybe they offended some young girl again. Anyway, the Lingzang Sword Sect has really lost face this time."

So, I offended a young girl? Could it be me? That shouldn't be the case. If someone were avenging me, why wouldn't they come looking for me? Lin Xueyi was a little confused. She would ask around more carefully when she got to the Lingzang Sword Sect, and maybe she would find some clues.

The woman in blue sitting opposite Lin Xueyi, however, was focusing her attention on the street and river outside the window, seemingly paying no further attention to what the others were saying.

Main text: Chapter Forty-Nine: On the Road

After finishing her meal, Lin Xueyi got up and left, but the woman in green continued eating and drinking peacefully, without glancing at Lin Xueyi, as if she had never existed at all.

However, Lin Xueyi had absolutely no recollection of the woman she had shared lunch with. The two hadn't spoken a word to each other the entire time, nor had they even made eye contact. It was as if the other was invisible.

"The wine is good, the food is delicious. This restaurant truly lives up to its reputation as the most famous restaurant in this town, no, in this area."

Leaning precariously against the carriage, Lin Xueyi sipped the tea she had brewed herself, enjoying the scenery along the way as she traveled.

"Young Miss, are you going to visit your relatives? Why aren't any of the adults in your family coming with you?"

The old man driving the carriage was also very curious about the young girl who had hired him to drive her alone. He had eaten and drunk well along the way, but he didn't know where the girl's money came from.

"I came out to look for my sister, but I don't know where she went, so I just wandered around." Her tone was slightly aggrieved because she was genuinely aggrieved. Ruoxue had secretly left, leaving behind a message that she had something to do at home and then told her to wait for her.

But instead of seeing her, Ruoxue was met by a group of assassins who not only wanted to kill her, but also set fire to her home, leaving her truly homeless.

Thinking about all this, Lin Xueyi felt that her transmigration was a tragedy. All she did was make some modifications to the game; was it really necessary to punish her like this? Not only was her gender changed, but her experiences were also so miserable. Come to think of it, shouldn't she be the protagonist? How could her life be so tragic?

Lost in deep self-doubt, Lin Xueyi didn't forget to answer the old man's question, "Little girl, is your sister a disciple of the Lingzang Sword Sect? That's a very big sect."

"My sister said she's going to the Lingzang Sword Sect, but I'll have to ask her if it's still there. But it'll be worth the trip to see what a big sect is like."

"Haha, little girl, you're quite the talker. It'll do you good to get out more, but you still need to be careful. A young girl traveling alone shouldn't easily believe what others say, or you might get tricked by those scheming old men."