Volume 3, Chapter 23 – The Alabaster Sovereign’s Embarrassing Past—What Does It Have to Do with Me, Bai Lianyue?

The Bai Ling Determination— That was the Alabaster Sovereign’s exclusive technique. One of the fundamental reasons for his strength.

In the thousand-plus years since the Alabaster Sovereign’s death, countless people had attempted to recreate this exceptional skill. Unfortunately, a millennium had passed, and no one had succeeded. Whether it was the original Celestial Augur Knights or self-proclaimed Alabaster Sovereign researchers and historians, all had ended in failure.

And now? Lianna, who had barely any exposure to martial arts, claimed she could teach the ‘Bai Ling Determination’?

Greemir naturally took it as a joke and paid little attention, instead focusing on the auction that was about to begin. He waited with an expectant face for the upcoming auction items.

Seeing this, Bai Lianyue didn’t say anything more, simply resting her head back on Ailiya’s shoulder.

Originally, seeing how happy Ailiya was after coming to the capital, the grateful Lianyue had wanted to repay her by teaching Greemir the Bai Ling Determination.

However, since he wasn’t receptive, Lianyue didn’t feel it appropriate to say more.

Nevertheless, Greemir’s obviously skeptical look and dismissive attitude made the little Malevolence pout, with a hint of displeasure welling up in her beautiful jade-green eyes.

Hmph, but I really do know it.

Meanwhile, seemingly sensing Bai Lianyue’s slight displeasure, Ailiya thoughtfully patted Lianyue’s shoulder and softly comforted her. “Be good, Mom~ Don’t mind these little things, okay~”

“Mm.”

After comforting her mother, Ailiya, like Greemir, turned her full attention to the stage. Clearly, young Ailiya was also quite eager to see the auction items.

Hmm, relics of a fool who was ambushed and killed by Corrupted Beasts? Is it really worth so many people’s attention?

Looking around at the other VIP boxes filled with elegantly dressed, high-status individuals, Bai Lianyue felt rather confused.

But since her daughter was interested, she might as well watch along? Perhaps there would be some unexpected gains.

And so, Bai Lianyue casually sipped her juice while watching the host walk onto the exhibition platform and present the so-called Alabaster Sovereign’s legacy to everyone.

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Bai Lianyue was completely ignorant about auction procedures; after all, she had just been hazily brought along by Ailiya and Greemir.

As for the series of opening pleasantries the host delivered, such as thanking certain officials or announcing that all auction proceeds would be donated to the frontlines… Lianyue couldn’t be bothered to care. The Malevolence lady kept her gaze fixed on the magically encrypted boxes on the display platform.

The Alabaster Sovereign’s legacy? What could be inside?

Seeing everyone holding their breath in anticipation of the boxes being opened, Bai Lianyue also felt a rare spark of interest.

However, that interest was quickly and mercilessly crushed by reality.

Because the items on display were not what Lianyue had imagined—special weapons or skill manuals that could give humans an advantage—but a series of… utterly uninteresting daily items used by the Alabaster Sovereign…

For instance: the Alabaster Sovereign’s used toothbrush cup, toothbrush, blanket, pillow??

Beyond that were many bizarrely random things, such as the Alabaster Sovereign’s military ID, adventurer’s license, failed exam papers, videos of award ceremonies, prison mugshot, parking violation tickets, poetry collection, recorded police report when he was scammed, fines for participating in street brawls, emotional counseling thesis…

Looking at these random objects being displayed as treasures, Bai Lianyue couldn’t help but twitch.

This? What kind of legacy is this? It’s a bit ridiculous…

And moreover, she wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but wasn’t this Alabaster Sovereign rather unreliable? It felt like there were too many absurd items in his legacy.

More importantly… These things could be auctioned? And people would pay high prices for them? Were fans nowadays this fanatical?

Hmm, better say less about this, especially since the most fanatical fan seems to be right beside me…

Glancing sideways at Ailiya, who was again excitedly raising bids with sparkling eyes, the Malevolence lady felt increasingly bewildered.

When did Ailiya become so interested in historical figures like this? And a man she’s never even met… DSDS… [ Demon Sovereign Doesn’t Smile ] Mom’s feeling a little unhappy.

Bai Lianyue pouted somewhat resentfully.

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—”Next, this auction item can help you understand the inner world of that peerless warrior from a thousand years ago, as well as the history of Yaoxing during that period! And this item is… a diary handwritten by the Alabaster Sovereign! Starting price! 10 million sols!”

Looking at the excited host holding a microphone below, Bai Lianyue rolled her eyes disdainfully.

Hmph, what serious person writes a diary anyway?

Obviously, Bai Lianyue had lost interest in the auction. However, after taking in Ailiya’s excited expression, she naturally didn’t want to disturb her daughter.

“Ailiya, Mom’s going to the restroom.”

“Mm-hmm.”

Hearing this, Ailiya instinctively nodded.

Although she responded to Bai Lianyue, Ailiya’s attention was clearly focused on the diary.

A diary written by Lianyue? OvO~ Isn’t this a perfect opportunity to better understand Lian’s past? Hehe~

Gripping the black card given by Naro, Ailiya undoubtedly had a determined expression for this diary. Unlike others who came for the ‘Bai Ling Determination,’ Ailiya, who had already learned the technique, naturally had no interest in it.

All her funds were aimed at the Alabaster Sovereign’s personal items!

Or rather~ She was after someone’s embarrassing past~

—”Lianyue’s diary~, I wonder what it recorded?”

Ailiya was already beginning to anticipate.

Seeing this, Bai Lianyue said nothing more and quietly left the VIP room.

Greemir was focusing intently on waiting for the appearance of the ‘Bai Ling Determination’ manual and didn’t notice Bai Lianyue’s movements. As for Serveiling? Transformed into a black cat, she was busily playing with a ball of yarn and similarly paid little attention to Lianyue’s departure.

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Thus, the Malevolence lady left the room and went to the auction venue’s restroom.

“This auction seems like it will go on for another two hours… ugh, so boring.”

Looking at the clock in the restroom, Bai Lianyue’s eyes undoubtedly flashed with frustration.

However, before she could brood too long, the Malevolence lady raised her eyebrows playfully.

She had found an interesting point.

Ailiya and the others had their attention on the auction, so nobody would be watching her, right? And since Miya and Weiya hadn’t come along, she didn’t need to look after the children.

Didn’t this mean she had a rare moment of free time?

Thinking of this, a trace of excitement suddenly appeared in the Malevolence lady’s somewhat empty eyes.

“Hehe~, nobody’s watching, might as well go out and have some fun~”

It’s been so long since I’ve played in the human world, especially in a human city~ Today Ailiya has been watching me the whole time, and I haven’t had a chance to wander around.

Having made her decision, Bai Lianyue, with a bright smile, prepared to scurry out of the auction venue.

However, after taking just one step, the girl stopped and looked somewhat conflicted at the mirror beside her.

Reflected in the mirror was an elegant, graceful girl wearing a mask.

For the auction, to protect privacy, all participants had been required to disguise their identities to some extent. Because of this, Bai Lianyue had put on this mask. But if she left the auction venue still wearing the mask, she would seem rather out of place.

She might even be mistaken for a criminal.

But without the mask? That seemed quite troublesome too… after all, her current identity was Lianna, the former Divine-Graced Maiden.

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Lianna appearing on the capital’s streets would definitely cause a commotion.

And then, Ailiya would certainly find out.

I don’t want to be scolded by Ailiya.

Just thinking about Ailiya with hands on hips and cheeks puffed in anger made Bai Lianyue instinctively shudder.

At that moment, a flash of inspiration struck Bai Lianyue’s mind.

Ah~ Got it!

After a mischievous smile, layers of ice-blue light rippled in Bai Lianyue’s eyes. As this energy surged, the girl’s features and figure underwent certain changes, and her beautiful azure hair instantly transformed into a gradient of jade-green and silver-white.

Her green pupils changed to dark ruby eyes with an otherworldly quality.

As the ice-blue light dissipated, looking at the heavenly beautiful elven girl in the mirror, Bai Lianyue raised her lips smugly.

“Why not just change my identity? Hehe, I’m so clever~”

As soon as the words left her mouth, Bai Lianyue pushed open the restroom door and scurried toward the exit of the auction venue.

Perhaps because she was too excited, Bai Lianyue didn’t notice a slender figure hiding behind a pillar.

Poking her head out and thoughtfully gazing at Bai Lianyue’s departing figure, the girl hiding behind the stone pillar raised her eyebrows in puzzlement.

An elf? There are actually still elves in this world?

And that annoying gait? Looks so familiar…