Hearing her agreement, Dongfang Bubai was ecstatic. He jumped up and said urgently, "There are too many eyes and ears here, it's not convenient to act. Follow me!" With that, he vanished. Hua Wuque and Huang Xuemei exchanged glances, quickly getting up to follow him.
Dongfang Bubai's light kung fu was unparalleled in the world, but he deliberately slowed down to accommodate Huang Xuemei, who was weaker in martial arts, leading the way. Unexpectedly, with Hua Wuque taking care of her, they didn't fall behind at all. He was surprised.
In just a short while, the three of them arrived outside the city. They saw a simple thatched house standing alone amidst the surrounding mountains. Beside it flowed a large river with a rushing current, waves crashing against the shore, making a constant sound.
Dongfang Bubai stopped and walked over to push open the door. Turning around, he said, "I've been so focused on this matter that I haven't paid attention to anything else. It's a bit simple here, don't mind it."
He entered the house, took out several wine pouches, and threw them to Hua Wuque and the others. He then untied the pouch and drank straight from it. After wiping his mouth, he turned around and asked, "In the first half of my life, Dongfang Bubai was a hero. I started as a low-level disciple and climbed my way up to the position of leader, suppressing those so-called righteous sects. When they heard the name of my Sun Moon Holy Sect, they were all filled with fear. Can I be considered a true overlord?"
Hua Wuque imitated his action, drinking it all down in one gulp. "Indeed, since the Ming Cult retreated to the Western Regions, only the Sun Moon Holy Sect led by you, Master Dongfang, stands alone against the martial world, holding its own. You are undoubtedly a true overlord!"
Dongfang Bubai laughed out loud, "Good. After obtaining the position of leader, I have few rivals in the world. My heart felt empty. In the latter half of my life, my wish was to truly become a woman. Now I have finally resolved all my regrets and am about to fulfill my desire. Tell me, should I not have a celebratory drink to mark this occasion?"
Hua Wuque and Huang Xuemei raised their pouches, cupped their fists and said, "Of course! Congratulations on fulfilling your wish, Master Dongfang!" They gestured to him and finished their drinks.
Dongfang Bubai was overjoyed. He tossed away his pouch and leaped into the rushing river. With a forceful downward strike, he splashed up a column of water several feet high. "Good, well said! I, Dongfang Bubai, thought I would never have anyone see my feminine form before I died. But then I met you two. I never believed in fate, but I must thank the heavens for giving me peace of mind! What is there to fear in death? What I fear is living a lonely life!"
Seeing his intense emotions, Hua Wuque clinked his pouch against his and tossed him another one.
Dongfang Bubai caught it, leaned back, and poured it into his mouth. After a while, he turned around, his face filled with joy, and said urgently, "Watch closely, I'm about to achieve my goal!"
He was surrounded by his true energy, creating swirling currents. His hat was washed away, his long hair flowed freely, his Adam's apple disappeared, his face gradually filled with a delicate, alluring beauty. He/She laughed, "I've succeeded, I've succeeded! I've finally succeeded!"
He/She spun around, joyfully looking at his/her slender hands, cupped his/her face, and examined his/her reflection in the water. Filled with excitement, he/she exhaled his/her true energy, causing his/her clothes to burst, revealing a pink dress underneath. He/She grabbed the hem of the skirt and danced in the river, singing, "Mortal world, how ridiculous, love, how tiresome. Disdaining everything, even better. This life is unfinished, but my heart is undisturbed, wanting only to achieve freedom in the next life!"
The green mountains and waters were serene and silent, echoing with his/her clear and melodious voice. It was unimaginable that he/she was originally a man.
Suddenly, his/her face flushed, and he/she coughed up a mouthful of blood. Hurriedly turning around, he/she leaped out of the river, saying, "There's no time, don't resist!"
With a wave of his/her hands, he/she emitted a shower of starlight, sending it into Huang Xuemei's body. Red threads connected the two of them. He/She floated in the air, his/her voice low, "The Sunflower Manual, the most powerful and yang-filled, is something women cannot practice. But I found a different path, and honed it to its peak. What I transmit to you now is not as strong as my peak state, but still possesses seven parts of my power. Calm your mind and carefully remember the energy flow path within your body!"
Red rays emanated from him/her, flowing through the red threads into Huang Xuemei's body.
After a while, he/she fell down. Huang Xuemei sat cross-legged to regulate his/her breathing. Hua Wuque quickly stepped forward to catch him/her, noticing his/her pale face and blood continuously spilling from his/her mouth. He knew his/her time was coming.
He/She was about to speak, but with a trembling hand, he/she grabbed his sleeve, "Tell me... does... my appearance... look beautiful?"
Hua Wuque saw that each word he/she spoke brought a torrent of blood. This Dongfang Bubai was just like his elder sister. He couldn't help but nod, "Master is as beautiful as a celestial maiden, no woman in the world can compare to you!"
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bubai gave a relieved smile, "Good, that's good. Inside the house... is the Sunflower Manual... let her... gather... the power, let her... practice it herself... also... also... what I... wrote during... my free time... let her... let her remember it carefully... don't be afraid... to expose... my Dongfang Bubai's... affairs... no one... will dare to ask... I... I hope... in the next life... to be... a woman... " He/She tilted his/her head and died.