Competing with the Male Lead for the Female Lead (Transmigration) - Chapter 7

After resting for about half an hour, Wen Wuning lit the Qilin incense and led Lan Feier up the mountain.

As the Qilin incense smoke curled around them, the surrounding resentment gradually dissipated, and the ghostly wails returned. Lan Feier’s nerves tightened, and she instinctively drew her sword. Suddenly, a warm hand covered her wrist. She looked up; it was Wen Wuning.

“Don’t be afraid, they won’t attack you proactively.”

Lan Feier trusted Wen Wuning, but fear was instinct, and attack was a stress response to fear. She put away her sword, letting Wen Wuning pull her up the mountain.

After sheathed her sword, the surrounding ghosts slowly approached. They mainly leaned towards Wen Wuning. At first, Lan Feier’s muscles tensed, and she subconsciously wanted to attack, but after enduring, she slowly found herself able to calmly watch these ghosts sway back and forth in front of her.

Lan Feier looked up at the figure ahead.

She rarely had the opportunity to look at someone’s back like this.

On the one hand, it was because, as she herself had said, she had her own way of protecting herself, and her life had always been in her own hands.

On the other hand, almost no one would stand in front of her.

Lan Feier lowered her eyes and began to recall the female lead’s storyline.

This novel was too long, with too many side characters, and she couldn’t remember many details. She only remembered the general direction of the story. As for the female lead, after getting together with the male lead, besides occasionally bickering and being jealous with the male lead’s other harem concubines, her experiences with the male lead were mostly thrilling but safe. Only once, decades later, did she almost lose her life for the male lead, but even then, the protagonist eventually tried his best to save her.

So, apart from having to share a man with a group of women, Wen Wuning had the treatment of a female lead and had nothing to worry about.

Of course, all of this was on the premise that she could successfully get together with the male lead.

After walking out of the dense fog, Wen Wuning put the Qilin incense back into her Qiankun bag. Lan Feier casually praised, “Senior Sister, this treasure is really useful.”

“If you want it, I’ll give it to you, but this thing attracts ghosts, and you’re afraid of ghosts,”

Lan Feier reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, immediately retorting, “Who’s afraid of ghosts?!”

Wen Wuning was taken aback, then chuckled, “Alright, you’re not afraid of ghosts.”

Lan Feier was rendered speechless by her childish coaxing.

But seeing the ice beauty Wen Wuning smile, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of loss. Such a beauty was going to be taken by that pig-headed man.

Lan Feier hadn’t noticed, but Wen Wuning had been holding her hand the entire way until they reached the summit.

The scenery at the summit made Lan Feier marvel at the wonders of the Creator.

Tomb Mountain lived up to its name, resembling a huge cemetery with gloomy solitary ghosts everywhere. But at the summit, there was a giant pit, and below was a vibrant scene full of life and swirling spiritual power, like a paradise.

Lan Feier exclaimed in shock, “I was wondering how ginseng dolls could grow in such a ghostly place. It turns out there’s a whole different world at the top of this mountain.”

Wen Wuning responded, “The surrounding ghosts are attracted by the spiritual power here. Over the years, their resentment has been washed away by the spiritual power. That’s why they are easier to bully than ordinary ghosts. You go down and catch the ginseng doll; I’ll wait for you here.”

Wen Wuning still remembered what Lan Feier had said earlier, that she wanted a ginseng doll caught by her own hands.

“Okay!” Lan Feier happily ran towards the giant pit.

Ginseng dolls were small ginseng roots that had gained sentience. Raising a ginseng doll was like raising a pet, but one that could serve tea, deliver water, and do housework. When necessary, it could also be used to replenish the body and sustain life, making it an essential item for home and travel.

The ginseng dolls in the giant pit seemed to sense the malicious intent from the human. Each of them plunged their heads into the deep soil to hide.

The pit was as large as twenty football fields. After Lan Feier ran down, towering trees blocked the sky, making it impossible to distinguish directions. She jumped onto a large tree and climbed up. Soon, a head popped out from the top of the canopy. She saw Wen Wuning sitting alone in the distance and waved vigorously at her.

“Senior Sister!”

Wen Wuning seemed to see her and raised her hand in acknowledgment.

Lan Feier spread her arms, feeling the strong wind at the top. Looking out at the magnificent green waves of trees, she let out a long cry, “Ah—”

Looking back at Wen Wuning still sitting there, her mood was incredibly cheerful.

Suddenly, a strange sound came from under the tree. She bent down and peered into the canopy.

!!!

A swarm of fist-sized poisonous bees was flying towards her.

“Ah—”

Lan Feier was so frightened that she jumped directly out of the canopy. She used the force to leap onto another giant tree nearby. The poisonous bees also emerged from the thick canopy, a dense black cloud chasing after her.

Lan Feier screamed as she fled.

Hearing the scream, Wen Wuning thought she was in danger and stood up with her sword drawn. But seeing her hopping around alive and well from afar, she sat back down.

Lan Feier had thought that this place below was a paradise without any danger, after all, Wen Wuning had been so at ease letting her come down alone.

But she had miscalculated. Wen Wuning had let her come down alone because of what Lan Feier had said earlier—that she wanted a ginseng doll caught by her own hands.

Ginseng dolls were already difficult to catch, and there were also many easily startled and aggressive birds and beasts down here.

On the first night, Lan Feier returned dejectedly with all sorts of injuries.

Wen Wuning suppressed a smile and took out medicine to apply to her wounds.

Perhaps she had too much fun, or perhaps Wen Wuning’s movements while applying the medicine were too natural. Lan Feier, who was used to relying on herself, didn’t sense anything amiss.

She brought back some fruits and ate them with Wen Wuning. Although Wen Wuning had already reached the stage of being able to survive without food, she could still eat some things, especially since the things growing at the bottom of this pit were not ordinary.

After eating, the two didn’t talk much and rested in meditation.

Although they didn’t say much, the atmosphere was very natural and comfortable.

When the sun rose on the second day, before Lan Feier set off, Wen Wuning told her some of the habits of ginseng dolls that she remembered.

Ginseng dolls liked to eat morning dew and preferred to live near water and be accompanied by giant trees.

Lan Feier kept this in mind. She first found the largest waterfall at the bottom of the pit, then quietly surveyed the surrounding area. Confirming that there were traces of ginseng dolls, she didn’t go back that night. In the middle of the night, she collected all the dew within a five-mile radius, leaving only a small patch of dew near the waterfall.

Then she lay in ambush beside this patch of flowers. Because ginseng dolls were very sensitive to ground movements, she chose to hide in the water. The moving water could interfere with the ginseng doll’s judgment to some extent.

Lan Feier soaked in the water for a full two hours, and finally, it dawned.

She stared intently at the patch of flowers. Today, she had to catch a ginseng doll.

After waiting for a while, the flower patch suddenly moved. Lan Feier held her breath and saw two small whiskers emerge from under the flowers. The whiskers pulled a petal of a flower, and the dew in the center of the flower slid down the petal. Just as the dew was about to fall into the soil, a radish-like white head suddenly popped out and caught the dew.

Lan Feier held back and didn’t move, watching the ginseng doll. It slowly relaxed its vigilance and crawled entirely out of the soil. Unsuspecting, it swaggered to the flower and happily drank the dew.

After drinking, its walk seemed a bit wobbly, as if it were drunk. It swayed to a large rock beside the waterfall and collapsed, lying on its back with its round belly exposed, snoring loudly.

Lan Feier couldn’t help but worry if this stupid thing could help her with housework in the future. If not, she might as well stew it.

The drunk ginseng doll suddenly sensed malice. It shivered and turned its head, wanting to burrow into the soil, but it was a step too slow. Lan Feier had already leaped out of the water, splashing onto the rock. With one hand, she forcefully pressed down on the ginseng doll’s panicked and squirming big head. With swift and decisive movements, she bit her other index finger and quickly drew a contract seal on its big belly.

The red contract seal flashed on its belly and then seeped in and disappeared. Seeing this, Lan Feier released the ginseng doll, stood up, clapped her hands, and smiled.

Lan Feier didn’t return on the second night, but Wen Wuning could sense her aura, so she didn’t go down to look for her.

Lan Feier returned around noon on the third day. She swaggered back, followed by a small ginseng doll only as tall as her calf, whimpering as it walked.

The small ginseng doll had a large pile of fruits and meat on its head, following Lan Feier pitifully.

“Ginseng dolls are really useful. They can pick fruits, and even wild beasts will give way to them,” Lan Feier said with a smile.

Wen Wuning remained noncommittal and said, “Let’s go down the mountain as soon as possible. The space will close in a few more hours.”

The descent was very smooth, but after reaching the bottom, the small ginseng doll was very reluctant to leave its home, whimpering and refusing to move. Lan Feier stepped forward and kicked its butt, saying ominously, “If you dawdle any longer, I’ll stew you.”

The small ginseng doll immediately cried as if the sky was falling, but it dared not disobey again.

Rarely seeing this little junior sister have such a childish side, Wen Wuning didn’t say much.

At the gathering point, Lan Feier hugged the ginseng doll and low-key mingled among the ordinary disciples, while Wen Wuning naturally walked towards her elder brother, Wen Ran. After she noticed that the person behind her was gone, she searched the crowd and only looked away after seeing her showing off the ginseng doll she had just obtained to several junior sisters.

Disciples from the three families of Ancheng gathered here, each group clustered together. Compared to when they entered ten days ago, their numbers had halved. These people were either dead or still on their way.

Their Wen family disciples were led by Wen Ran. She had been separated from Wen Ran after being poisoned.

Wen Ran wasn’t an impulsive person, so their Wen family disciples hadn’t suffered many losses.

After understanding her own family’s situation, Wen Wuning’s face darkened again.

Sheng Baihe hadn’t arrived yet.

Wen Ran noticed his younger sister’s unease and couldn’t help but ask in a low voice.

Wen Wuning respected Wen Ran very much and didn’t want to hide anything from him, nor did she want him to be deceived by Sheng Baihe, so she truthfully told him what had happened.

“After we got separated, Sheng Baihe was with me. He took advantage of me being poisoned and tried to take liberties with me!”

Wen Ran was taken aback and said solemnly, “Is this true?”

“Would Wuning lie to her elder brother?”

Wen Ran’s brow furrowed. From what he knew, Sheng Baihe wasn’t such a despicable person, but his younger sister would never joke about such a thing.

“When he returns, we’ll see how he explains himself.”

“I must tear him apart and expel him from the Wen family!”

Wen Ran comforted her, “Don’t be impulsive.”

Sheng Baihe finally arrived late, just before the space closed.

He was with the Lin family’s young lady. After returning, he only nodded to Wen Ran and Wen Wuning from afar and didn’t come to the Wen family’s side.

Wen Ran frowned slightly at his unusual behavior and held down his younger sister.

When the time arrived, the teleportation array immediately sent the disciples of the three families back to Ancheng.

As soon as she stepped onto the land of Ancheng, Wen Wuning no longer needed to endure. She shook off Wen Ran, drew her sword, and flew towards Sheng Baihe. Her sudden action caught everyone off guard, including Sheng Baihe.

Looking at the cold metal that had pierced his chest with a *thwack*, Sheng Baihe’s face was filled with shock.

“You shameless villain, I will kill you to uphold justice!” Wen Wuning’s face was cold as she fiercely pulled out her sword.

Lin Niaoniao, who was beside Sheng Baihe, screamed and slapped a palm towards Wen Wuning.

“You’re crazy!”

Lin Niaoniao hugged Sheng Baihe, whose chest was gurgling bl00d, and cried, scolding loudly.

Wen Wuning, who had dodged the palm strike, looked down at them coldly from a high position.

Sheng Baihe’s gaze never left Wen Wuning’s face. A weak smile appeared on his handsome, pale face. There was no resentment in his eyes, only endless tolerance and admiration. “Wuning, I am sincere.”

“Baihe!” Lin Niaoniao hugged him, crying like a pear blossom in the rain. “She’s not worth it. Why is it her?”

The disciples of the three families present, including Wen Ran and Lan Feier, were stunned by the scene before them. Not a single person intervened.

Wen Wuning sheathed her sword and said coldly, “He is a hypocritical villain who takes advantage of others’ misfortune.”

*Slap!*

Lin Niaoniao suddenly stood up and heavily slapped Wen Wuning’s face.

Wen Wuning looked up in astonishment, only to see her crying and saying, “No matter what he did wrong, you shouldn’t treat him like this, let alone say such things about him! Because for you, just to please you, he risked his life to get that damn peacock feather, suffered serious injuries, and almost lost his life! Otherwise, do you think you could have hurt him so easily?! You’re not worth it! You’re not worth Baihe’s deep affection for you!!”

Since childhood, Wen Wuning had only been slapped in public once, and that was by her father. Moreover, today she was the one who had been wronged and had come to seek justice. She had only reminded Lin Niaoniao as a fellow woman to avoid being deceived by a villain, but instead, she had been slapped in public.

Knowing his younger sister’s temper and fearing that Wen Wuning would lose control, Wen Ran immediately flew to her side and held her down.

“Elder Brother, don’t worry.” Wen Wuning’s expression was clear and calm. She pushed away his hand and looked at the girl blinded by love.

“Lin Niaoniao, one day you will regret not believing my words today. As for Sheng Baihe,” Wen Wuning’s gaze lowered, and Lin Niaoniao immediately stood in front of Sheng Baihe.

Seeing her protective action, Wen Wuning withdrew her gaze and said, “Sheng Baihe, what I want, I will get myself. I don’t need your false pretense. This sword strike settles our grudges. You are not allowed to step into the Wen family ever again.”

“That’s exactly what I want!” Lin Niaoniao said resentfully.

Behind her, Sheng Baihe closed his eyes in pain and said weakly, “Wuning, I just love you too much. I’m sorry.”

Lin Niaoniao hugged him and cried, “Baihe, she’s not worth it.”

Wen Wuning didn’t want to look at Sheng Baihe’s hypocritical pretense any longer. She turned to Wen Ran and said,

“Elder Brother, let’s go back.”