After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 223 The Depth of Marriage

"Because of saving Gu Mulin, you were unconscious for a long time, so you inevitably missed some trivial things," Bai Lu replied somewhat hesitantly.

"For example?" Shen Xu pressed.

"The Sword Alliance is holding a welcoming ceremony for its new disciples!" Bai Lu said slowly.

"Tianhe will hold a welcome ceremony for new members, as well as select members for each team," Guan Bi replied.

"And there's also Aoki's investiture ceremony," Li Xiaoyi said.

"It seems there's nothing serious," Shen Xu said thoughtfully, stroking his chin.

"Huh?" Bai Lu was stunned when she heard Shen Xu's answer.

"Is there anything else? If not, I need to continue my cultivation," Shen Xu asked the three women.

Seeing the three silent figures, Shen Xu turned and walked into the depths of the ancient forest, while the Qiling White Crane followed him and flew out of their sight.

"I don't know if he is of noble character, but I can tell he has a peaceful and easygoing nature," Bai Lu sighed.

"Don't you think it's strange that Shen Xu could encounter such an auspicious beast as the Praying Spirit White Crane just by going out once?" Guan Bi asked with some doubt.

"Could he really have some kind of beast-taming inheritance?" Bai Lu wondered.

“The methods of beast taming must never subdue such noble creatures. Only those who truly gain the approval of the Praying Spirit White Crane will receive its blessing. However, as long as this Praying Spirit White Crane settles here, you will also reap certain benefits over time,” Li Xiaoyi said slowly.

……

"Sister Yi, a white crane that prays for spirits has recently moved into my place. Do you know what it likes the most?" Bai Lu asked with a smile as she followed a woman in yellow in the spirit beast garden of Tianhe Valley.

"You brat, you're just talking nonsense! The entire Xingchuan Domain has never seen a Qiling White Crane, and it would rather starve to death than go to your place," Yi Yunyu teased.

"It's true, Sister Yi, look!" Bai Lu reached out and a cloud of white mist appeared in front of the two of them. As the mist rolled, a scene of the Praying White Crane circling in the ancient forest appeared.

Yi Yunyu's eyes widened upon seeing the scene through the mist, and she murmured, "It really is the Praying White Crane, but that shouldn't be the case!"

"Oh! Sister Yi, don't worry about how it got to me, just tell me what it likes," Bai Lu said to Yi Yunyu in a coquettish tone.

"Don't bother with that. With your personality, even if you find it a lot of things it likes, it won't even glance at you," Yi Yunyu reminded him with a smile.

"Sister Yi, why are you so long-winded! If you don't want to tell me, fine, I'll go ask the other sisters," Bai Lu said impatiently.

"It's not that I don't want to tell you, it's just that the Praying Spirit White Cranes are so rare that even I haven't had the chance to come into contact with them, let alone figure out what they like," Yi Yunyu explained.

“However, I’ve heard that the Sword Saint knows something about it. Why don’t you go and ask him?” Yi Yunyu said with a smile.

"Sister Yi, are you kidding me? If I go to the Sword Saint Temple because of this, Aunt Lan will break my legs. She always comes up with terrible ideas," Bai Lu immediately retorted.

"Then you can only go to the Sword Alliance's library to take a look. There should be books about auspicious beasts like the Praying Spirit White Crane," Yi Yunyu said thoughtfully.

"I've already been there, but the Sword Alliance elders there said that the book 'Records of Rare Beasts in the Cloud-Piercing Mountains and Rivers,' which details the Qiling White Crane, has already been borrowed. That's why I thought of coming to find you, Sister Yi," Bai Lu said somewhat dejectedly.

“I see! But since it’s an auspicious beast, it should like some spiritual fruits and the like. You can try to find some more to try,” Yi Yunyu suggested.

"I was afraid I only had one chance, because on the day it came to settle down it gave me a jade fruit, so I thought I would give it something in return," Bai Lu explained.

"Impossible! The Qiling White Crane is extremely proud and unlikely to approach people on its own initiative, let alone give you a gift," Yi Yunyu said in disbelief.

"No, I'm too curious. Take me to see that white crane right now. If it's true, it'll be a huge discovery!" Yi Yunyu was very excited.

"Well, the White Crane just arrived recently, and I'm afraid you might scare it away, Sister Yi. I suddenly remembered I have something to do, so I won't bother you any longer!" After saying that, Bai Lu left the Spirit Beast Garden in a bit of a hurry.

Watching Bai Lu's retreating figure, Yi Yunyu murmured with some doubt, "Given this girl's easily startled personality, how did she attract the Qiling White Crane? But what she said makes sense. I'll go to Qingling Creek again in a while to take a look!"

"Miss, does Senior Yi know anything?" Guan Bi asked, who was waiting outside.

Bai Lu gently shook her head. "However, I'm certain that the book is in Li Xiaoyi's hands. Let's go back and find her."

Inside Qingling Creek, Li Xiaoyi sat on the balcony on the second floor, watching the Yuan Qi rising and falling like tides in the ancient forest. He slowly closed the book in his hand, and then a smile appeared on his lips.

Putting down the book in his hand, Li Xiaoyi came to the wooden house in the ancient forest. When he saw the green cradle that Shen Xu had made of vines, he couldn't help but smile. He then gently sat on the cradle and used his energy to push it to rock gently.

When the Qiling White Crane flew back to its nest, Li Xiaoyi opened her hand, revealing a few red fruits. The Qiling White Crane was immediately attracted by the red fruits in her hand, and then spread its pure white wings and gracefully landed on the green cradle, gently pecking at the red fruits in Li Xiaoyi's hand.

When Li Xiaoyi tried to stroke its smooth feathers, the Qiling White Crane immediately spread its wings and flew away from her. Li Xiaoyi's face darkened as she watched the scene unfold.

"Miss, this isn't right!" Guan Bi whispered, trying to dissuade her.

“We’re not stealing anything, it’s just a quick look, what’s wrong with that? Besides, I could read that book anyway.” Bai Lu and Guan Bi tiptoed to Li Xiaoyi’s second-floor balcony.

Upon seeing the books on the round table, Bai Lu's eyes lit up with excitement. She picked up a book and began to read it, while Guan Bi curiously approached the book as well.

"The Praying White Crane, a lucky crane-shaped auspicious beast, is pure white with golden-red tail feathers and a golden-red crest on its head. It is naturally noble and proud, with extremely high intelligence, and is very difficult to approach... Legend has it that in addition to bringing good fortune and warding off evil for those it approves of, the Praying White Crane will also bring them a beautiful marriage. The deeper the bond between the opposite sex and the person it approves of, the easier it is to gain the Praying White Crane's favor..."

With a snap, Bai Lu slammed the book shut. "Guanbi, let's go! It's really not good to peek at other people's books."

“Hmm!” Guan Bi replied softly.