Chapter 2: Reborn Again

"Young Miss, the Second Young Miss is almost here. What should we do? The Second Young Miss certainly won't show you any mercy."

The little maid beside her chattered incessantly, crying non-stop as she looked at the Third Young Miss, who lay on the couch covered in wounds. Everyone in the Dongling Continent knew that apart from the Imperial family, the most powerful force was the Qumu Sect, followed by the Murong Hall and the Shangguan Mansion. Of course, it was also common knowledge that the powerful Qumu Sect had produced a piece of trash: the Third Young Miss, Qumu Ningbi. Born with zero profound spiritual energy, she was truly a disgrace to the Qumu Sect.

Qumu Ningbi frowned, feeling truly annoyed by the weeping girl beside her. She slowly opened her eyes. Seeing that Qumu Ningbi had finally regained consciousness, the little girl was so happy she couldn't even stop to wipe her tears, her mouth stretching into a wide grin.

Before Qumu Ningbi could fully adapt to her new environment, a loud "bang" echoed as the dilapidated door was ruthlessly kicked open. The door, already teetering on its hinges, looked as if it were about to fall off completely.

"Second Young Miss, I beg you! Our Third Young Miss can no longer withstand such torture. Please, spare her!"

The little maid suddenly stretched out her arms to block the path in front of Qumu Ningbi, her body trembling uncontrollably with fear. Although Qumu Ningbi hadn't yet figured out the situation, she wasn't about to let a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl protect her.

"Oh my, Liuli, what are you doing? As her sister, I’ve only come to visit my younger sister. I’m not trying to hurt her."

Two heavily made-up women strolled in, surrounded by a large crowd. It wasn't hard to detect the disdain and flippancy in their tone. The arrivals were none other than the Second Young Miss, Qumu Siqi, and the Eldest Young Miss, Qumu Yanyu.

"Little sister, the Eldest Sister has also come to visit you. I hope you will be generous and forgive us," said the Eldest Young Miss of the Qumu Sect, Qumu Yanyu.

"Second Young Miss, it was clearly you and the Eldest Young Miss's people who took my mistress away! When she returned, she was in this state, nearly losing her life. You—you actually have the nerve to come to her pavilion and call it a visit!"

Liuli was clearly incensed; her small face was flushed red with anger, though her voice trembled due to fear. However, based on their conversation, Qumu Ningbi quickly figured out who was responsible for the wounds on her body. Very well. She, Qumu Ningbi, was just looking to practice her skills. Although the Underworld Emperor hadn't taught her anything before sending her here—giving her nothing but a broken ring—her skills from her previous life hadn't been practiced in vain. She had been a world-class mercenary; if she hadn't been betrayed by her organization, she wouldn't have ended up in such a state. Very well, Qumu Ningbi’s rage was ignited. It seemed today wouldn't end without bloodshed.

"How bold! Such an insolent servant, daring to insult her masters! Someone, slap her mouth!" the Eldest Young Miss, Qumu Yanyu, said angrily.

"Let's see who dares! You dare touch my person? Do you not want to live anymore?" Ningbi stared sharply at the people in the pavilion. "My maid only thinks you are too detestable, to the point of harming your own sister."

"Who harmed you? Qumu Ningbi, don't you go spouting nonsense!" Qumu Siqi said, feeling guilty and panicked. She looked at the Qumu Ningbi before her with some confusion, as if she had become a different person. In the past, she wouldn't even dare to look her in the eye, let alone talk back like this. But such an aura couldn't just be faked. Still, Qumu Siqi was unwilling to let it go; she was just a piece of trash, yet she dared to threaten her?

Ningbi gave a mocking laugh and said, "Heh, everyone knows the truth in their hearts, so there's no need to keep up the act."

"You! You!" Qumu Siqi was infuriated by these words. Her face turned bright red, veins bulged on her forehead, and her eyes widened in rage. Exposed, Qumu Siqi felt incredibly awkward. Qumu Ningbi watched all of this. Very well, she was enraged.