Chapter 79: Extra - .[Their not so normal life in a Wuxia world]

Chapter 79: Extra Chapter.[Their not so normal life in a Wuxia world]

The first light of dawn touched Baiyun Sect like a thin layer of gold, sliding across the stone steps, the tall halls, and the rows of pine trees that guarded the mountain paths. Mist drifted slowly through the peaks, wrapping the whole sect in a soft white veil. From the highest balcony of the main hall, Bai Li stood with her hands behind her back and looked down at the land she and Yan Cijin had built together over many years. She wore a dark robe trimmed with silver thread, her hair tied high and neat, her face calm and cold in the way the world had learned to respect. In the eyes of the martial world, Bai Li was not only the sect master of one of the strongest sects on the continent, but also a true tribulation realm powerhouse whose sword could shake the rivers and split the clouds. Yet in the quiet before the day began, she was simply standing there thinking of her wife. The thought made the hard line of her mouth soften. A moment later the balcony door behind her opened, and Yan Cijin stepped out carrying a tray of warm tea and a plate of sweet buns. She wore a pale blue robe that made her look gentle and clean, and even in the morning mist she carried herself with the quiet grace of a woman who had long ago become a name people spoke with awe. She too had reached the tribulation realm, and she too had become one of the highest powers in the whole continent. But Bai Li still thought the most beautiful thing about her was the way she looked at her in the early morning, as if the whole world was less important than the fact that Bai Li was there.

"You are standing here again," Yan Cijin said, moving to her side. Her voice was soft, still carrying the warmth of sleep. "You always wake before everyone else."

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