Bai Li's consciousness gradually returned. She slowly opened her eyes, and what met her gaze were the dim rock walls of the cave and flickering firelight. A hint of pain came from her chest; instinctively touching it, she found the wound had healed, leaving only a faint scar. She turned to look beside her, where Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo were watching her with concern.
"Bai Li, you're finally awake!" Lin Yaoyao was overjoyed to see Bai Li wake up. She hurriedly stepped forward to hold her hand and asked with concern, "How do you feel? Is there any discomfort anywhere?"
Bai Li shook her head and sat up, stretching her body. She felt that aside from being a bit weak, there was nothing majorly wrong. "I'm fine now, Sister Yaoyao." She turned to Shen Mo and gave a grateful smile, "Thank you, Sister Shen Mo."
Seeing Bai Li wake up, Shen Mo also breathed a sigh of relief. She said with a smile, "It's good that you're okay. You were unconscious for a long time; we were all very worried about you." As she spoke, she handed a cup of warm water to Bai Li, "Have some water first."
Bai Li took the cup and drank a few sips, feeling her throat much more comfortable. She set down the cup, looked at Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo, hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell them about her experience in the Legacy Space. "Sister Yaoyao, Sister Shen Mo, I just had a dream..." She slowly told them about seeing the Nine-Tailed Fox phantom in the Legacy Space and obtaining the Legacy. At the same time, she demonstrated her newly acquired skill—Nine-Tailed Fox Fire. A ball of white flame danced slowly in her palm, emitting a faint fragrance and intense heat, illuminating the dim corners of the cave.
Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo were both very surprised looking at the Nine-Tailed Fox Fire in Bai Li's palm. They hadn't expected Bai Li to obtain such a powerful Legacy. A glimmer of excitement flashed in Lin Yaoyao's eyes. Holding Bai Li's hand, she said excitedly, "Bai Li, this is wonderful! With the Nine-Tailed Fox Fire, it will be much easier for us to deal with those Snow Leopards!" She was full of anticipation for Bai Li's increase in strength and more confident about their next move. Shen Mo was also happy for Bai Li, saying, "Congratulations, Bai Li, you've become stronger." Her gaze toward Bai Li held a hint of admiration and envy; powerful strength is something every cultivator desires, and Bai Li had obtained such a formidable Legacy at such a young age, making her full of expectations for Bai Li's future.
Bai Li felt full of joy seeing their excited expressions. She looked down at her tails and discovered that her originally single tail had now grown a second one. Two fluffy tails swayed behind her like two blooming white velvet flowers, incredibly cute. She reached out to touch the newly grown tail, the soft sensation bringing her a burst of delight.
"Sister Yaoyao, let's set out now and return to the summit to find the thousand-year snow lotus!" Bai Li's tone was firm. She couldn't wait to complete the System task and help Lin Yaoyao refine the foundation establishment pill.
As soon as Bai Li finished speaking, the two fluffy fox tails behind her swayed excitedly, showing her current agitation. Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination. Lin Yaoyao nodded, stood up, and said, "Alright, let's head out!" Her tone carried an unquestionable resolve; for the thousand-year snow lotus and to Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage, they had to face the challenge of the Snow Leopard pack once more. Shen Mo also stood up, gripped her long sword tightly, and said, "Let's go, I'll clear the way for you." Her gaze was steady and her expression serious, prepared for battle.
The three left the cave and returned to the summit of Snow Lotus Peak along the path they had come. The bitter cold wind still howled, whipping up the snow on the ground to dance in the air. Bai Li summoned her newly obtained Nine-Tailed Fox Fire. A ball of white flame danced slowly in her palm, emitting a soft light and warm aura that dispelled the surrounding severe cold and illuminated the path ahead. Meanwhile, Bai Li also observed the surroundings more vigilantly, guarding against potential dangers. Her two fluffy tails swayed gently behind her like two blooming white velvet flowers, dancing lightly with her steps.
Bai Li walked at the very front, her silver eyes sparkling in the dim light as if she could see through everything. Relying on her keen sense of smell and intuition for danger, she led Lin Yaoyao and Shen Mo to avoid several hidden traps and lurking Yao Beasts. She stopped from time to time to carefully sniff the air, identifying if there was any danger nearby. The two fox tails behind her also swayed gently with her movements, like two sensitive antennae detecting the surrounding activity.
Shen Mo followed closely behind Bai Li, holding her long sword and scanning the environment with a sharp gaze, maintaining constant vigilance. Her steps were steady and her movements agile, like a well-trained warrior ready to handle any sudden situation. Lin Yaoyao walked at the very back, silently observing Bai Li and Shen Mo, her heart filled with gratitude and peace of mind. Bai Li's growth and Shen Mo's protection gave her immense warmth and strength.
Arriving at the summit of Snow Lotus Peak again, the wind and snow were even heavier, and visibility was lower. The gale howled, whipping up a sky full of flying snow that swept in like thousands of troops and horses, letting out a deafening roar. White snow fell on the three of them, quickly dyeing their clothes white. The surrounding scenery was a blur, with visibility limited to only a few meters.
"Roar!" A deafening roar came from the wind and snow, like a clap of thunder. Several pure white Snow Leopards appeared once again, their eyes flashing with fierce light like burning flames. They stared intently at Lin Yaoyao's group, letting out low warnings as if cautioning them that the thousand-year snow lotus was their guarded Holy Land and no one was allowed to approach.
Lin Yaoyao continuously poured spiritual power into her long sword. The humming sound from the long sword was like a Dragon's roar in the Nine Heavens, echoing through the clouds. The air around the blade began to fluctuate violently, like a disturbed lake surface, emitting a bone-chilling coldness that seemed capable of freezing everything in the world.