Immortal after a Hundred Reincarnations

Bai Ling was Xu Lei's apprentice.

Of course, Xu Lei couldn't possibly snatch resources from his own apprentice.

Although in his previous life, Xu Lei had only taken Bai Ling as his apprentice to exploit her and obtain a map of the Eastern Wilderness Marsh.

Still, he had watched Bai Ling grow up from a young age.

Now, looking at Bai Ling felt like looking at his own child.

So, Xu Lei had originally just been observing.

He was quite pleased with Bai Ling's current achievements.

'Come to think of it, with the Creepy Spirit accompanying her, it's only natural she can detect Spirit Monsters.'

Her ability to find Spirit Monsters was better than that of other Cultivators.

This was likely a reason why her Cultivation had improved so quickly over the years.

Of course, Bai Ling didn't say anything at the moment, as she was still focused on dealing with the Spirit Monster.

She hadn't yet managed to take down this particular Spirit Monster.

However, the Spirit Monster was no match for Bai Ling, in truth.

With a little more time, Bai Ling should be able to defeat it.

But the longer it took, the more energy Bai Ling would surely expend.

Besides, Bai Ling had such excellent detection abilities. 'It'd be a waste not to make use of that,' Xu Lei thought.

On top of that, Xu Lei remembered his earlier thought: he needed to keep an eye on this girl's Cultivation Realm in the future.

He couldn't let her go adventuring in the Eastern Wilderness Marsh.

'So, I have to get close to her.'

'Isn't this the perfect opportunity?'

Thus, Xu Lei didn't hesitate and immediately moved forward.

He pulled out his Shotgun and fired at the Spirit Monster.

As bullet after bullet flew past,

the Spirit Monster was forced to repeatedly expend its Power to block them.

After all, the impact of the bullets was quite fierce.

Distracted by Xu Lei's interference,

the Spirit Monster faltered.

It was immediately struck down by Bai Ling's Flying Sword.

She had captured it.

Just then, Bai Ling shook a Bell, and two Human Puppets rushed to her side, guarding her front and flanks.

She then looked at Xu Lei with a degree of vigilance.

Her gaze was particularly fixed on the Shotgun in his hands.

"Fellow Cultivator."

Xu Lei said, "I—"

He had only helped for a moment!

But Bai Ling cut a small piece from the Demon Core and tossed it to Xu Lei. "This is what you've earned!"

Then she turned, her white hair fluttering, and prepared to leave with her Human Puppets.

"It was nothing."

But Xu Lei tossed the piece of Demon Core back, saying at the same time, "No need to split the Core! Fellow Cultivator, I actually just want to be friends with you!"

But Bai Ling didn't accept it. She had a Human Puppet catch the piece of Demon Core and throw it back again.

"Don't follow me."

Then, after saying only that, she leaped onto a Human Puppet's shoulder and rode it away. "I don't make friends."

Her attitude was incredibly cold and aloof.

Xu Lei had no choice but to accept the piece of Demon Core.

At the same time, he watched Bai Ling's retreating figure with a sense of helplessness.

After all, Xu Lei had wanted to use this as an opportunity to befriend her, so he could keep tabs on her Cultivation progress in the future.

He just hadn't expected her to be so determined to keep everyone at arm's length.

'Still, it's understandable. After all, she's so beautiful now, with such a graceful figure.'

'With looks and a body like that, she probably encounters plenty of male Cultivators trying to win her favor on a daily basis.'

So, Xu Lei could only give up for the time being.

"Senior, have you taken a liking to her?"

Just then, Qing Lian snuck up beside Xu Lei. With a gossipy look on her face, she asked with a smile, "After all, with your strength, if you had wanted to snatch it by force just now,

that white-haired girl wouldn't have been able to stop you at all.

But not only did you not snatch it,

you even helped.

She offered you a piece of the Demon Core, and you didn't even want it.

It has to be because you like her, right?

But, looking closely just now, that girl really is very pretty!

She has a great body, too. Her chest is even bigger than mine.

And that waist... to be so slim with a chest that big, it's unbelievable.

Those long legs... even I'm envious just looking at them!

If you like her, do you want Qing Lian to help you woo her?

She's so good-looking, and judging by her skills just now, she's actually a bit better than me!

She's already at the point where she can become someone's Dao Companion!

A person like that must have many suitors.

With so many suitors chasing her every day, it's normal for her to become a little arrogant.

Maybe it would be easier if Qing Lian approached her?

After all, Qing Lian is a girl, too!"

Listening to Qing Lian, Xu Lei was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

He suspected that although Bai Ling herself had left,

she had likely sent her Creepy Spirit to eavesdrop nearby.

'After all, for someone to appear out of nowhere and say they wanted to be her friend...'

'Bai Ling would probably want to find out if I was a friend or a foe.'

"I don't like her."

Xu Lei replied, "I used to have a younger sister who looked a lot like her. That's the only reason I helped."

"Really?"

Qing Lian was a bit suspicious. "Isn't your sister an ordinary person?

Or are you talking about your last...?"

"Don't ask so many questions."

Xu Lei didn't want too many people to know he could reincarnate.

Qing Lian was an exception because of that contract.

Normally, Qing Lian wouldn't mention this in front of outsiders.

She was only speaking this way now because it was just the two of them.

But.

Because Xu Lei suspected the Creepy Spirit might be eavesdropping nearby,

he quickly cut Qing Lian off.

He reached directly for her bald head and covered her mouth.

"Senior, mmmph—don't—" Qing Lian's beautiful eyes blinked, but in the end, she obediently lowered her head.

Her big eyes simply looked at Xu Lei, full of grievance.

「Several hours later.」

Xu Lei and Qing Lian had returned to Emperor Yu's side.

"Senior, Senior, do you like her or not? Why don't I help you chase her?"

Qing Lian chattered on, "I see that she's so young and has already reached such a high level of Cultivation. It's very likely she has a special constitution.

If you could engage in Dual Cultivation with someone like her, it should help your Power increase even faster."