Lin Fan left the place ant for teaching and nurturing.
He walked quickly, fearing he’d be caught and dragged back halfway.
The Sect Leader had plenty of worries and couldn’t possibly spend his entire day fussing over Lin Fan. Suggesting reading and writing had been his idea, but he returned just to see what expression the boy would make upon seeing him.
Shock!
Anger!
Or maybe resignation!
Thinking of Lin Fan’s reactions, the Sect Leader couldn’t help but smile for once. Perhaps he hadn’t lost his playful spirit and still liked sparring with juniors now and then.
"Where is he?"
As the Sect Leader continued peering through the window to observe the situation inside, he couldn’t see the boy anywhere—instead, Senior Sister was sitting alone, reading those books.
He hurried over, "Senior Sister, where did that boy run off to? So impatient—how could he achieve greatness this way?"
Wei You put down the book she was reading and said calmly, "Junior Brother, you don’t understand."
The Sect Leader was mildly stunned. I don’t understand?
What’s that supposed to an?
Wei You ignored the Sect Leader and continued reading. The Sect Leader couldn’t let it go, especially since these books were ones he had gotten from the mortal world after leaving Taiwu Immortal Sect.
He’d thought they would be enough to overwhelm the boy, but judging by the current situation, sothing felt off.
"Senior Sister, reading and writing are ways to cultivate one’s morality and inner self. They’re foundational to immortality. If we don’t temper his disposition, troubles will follow," the Sect Leader thought that Senior Sister lacked proper thods for guiding disciples and was gullible enough to let the boy go with a little sweet talk.
He had to set her straight—she mustn’t spoil him.
"Junior Brother, you don’t understand. Go tend to your own affairs," Wei You said.
The Sect Leader opened his mouth, wanting to say much more, but seeing the current atmosphere, it seed things weren’t panning out as he’d thought.
Realizing Senior Sister didn’t want to argue further, he didn’t push the matter and left, puzzled.
How had the boy managed this?
Senior Sister was not the kind of person easily swayed or talked into things—could he have really been whining pitifully and rolling on the ground to stir her sympathy?
...
When Lin Fan returned to Xuanjian Peak, Xi Xi was already waiting there.
"Senior Sister Xi, what’s the matter?" Lin Fan asked with a smile. Senior Sister Xi’s cherubic cheeks appeared even rosier than yesterday, clearly benefiting from the treasures she’d received. Happiness indeed enlivened the spirits.
Xi Xi giggled. "Junior Brother, Senior Sister ng wants to et you, but you have to promise not to bully her. My Senior Sister is very kind to ."
Given Junior Brother’s elevated status now, if her Senior Sister ever clashed with him, she’d undoubtedly suffer greatly.
Even Ye Zhen Tian wasn’t his equal.
With Senior Sister ng’s intellect, she probably wouldn’t fare well either.
"Ha, finally willing to see , huh?" Lin Fan thought boastfully. With his shift in status, he’d suddenly beco the hot commodity everyone wanted a connection with.
What could he do?
Outstanding people were just that dazzling.
He was like the scion of a top-tier family now, endlessly sought after wherever he went.
Xi Xi noticed Junior Brother grinning with a mischievous look and beca a little flustered. "Junior Brother, don’t get the wrong idea! My Senior Sister is very serious, so don’t you dare joke around with her—or else there’ll be trouble."
Lin Fan widened his eyes in mock indignation. "Senior Sister, do I look like soone unreliable?"
"Let tell you—there’s no one more dependable than in this world."
Trusting Lin Fan’s assurances might indeed be life’s greatest tragedy.
Naïve Xi Xi chose to believe him.
Then, Xi Xi took Lin Fan to where Senior Sister ng lived. Her residence was similar in style to those of ordinary True Disciples—not luxurious, but certainly not shabby.
Lin Fan felt slightly nervous.
Having joined Xuanjian Peak, he hadn’t yet t ng Qingyao. He didn’t know what this woman looked like—though he’d heard that female cultivators were usually beautiful.
"Senior Sister, we’re here," Xi Xi said at the door.
Lin Fan imdiately stepped forward to push the door open. Why announce his arrival from outside? That’d make Lin Fan seem as if he was of low status, while he was now far above True Disciples.
Xi Xi tried to stop him, but before she could say a word, the hall’s door was already open.
Lin Fan saw a figure standing ahead, dressed in white with an aura of transcendence. Although she wasn’t wearing revealing clothes that showcased her figure, Lin Fan’s keen eyes detected it—excellent build, slim, top-tier.
"ng Qingyao, I heard from Senior Sister you were looking for . Any particular reason?" Lin Fan asked.
He referred to Xi Xi as Senior Sister but called ng Qingyao directly by na, creating a subtle imbalance in tone.
Xi Xi felt helpless. Could Junior Brother show so respect?
Although Senior Sister was stern, she could be petty too.
Indeed.
ng Qingyao turned to look at Lin Fan—not displaying any emotion on her face but clearly communicating through her gaze as if to say, "Impressive. You call Xi Xi Senior Sister but address by na."
At that mont, Lin Fan took a closer look at ng Qingyao’s appearance—dang, she really was beautiful. The rumors were true; female cultivators weren’t likely to have enemies.
"What are you looking at?" ng Qingyao frowned, her tone displeased as Lin Fan’s gaze seed frivolous.
If this were Earth, ng Qingyao would be a top-tier strear—effortlessly making bank.
Lin Fan chuckled. "Just admiring your beauty—it’s worth a second look."
Xi Xi lightly tugged Lin Fan’s sleeve, pleading, "Junior Brother, what are you doing? Can you take this seriously? Didn’t we agree earlier?" Seeing slight changes in Senior Sister’s expression, Xi Xi panicked further.
"Of course, my Senior Sister is absolutely the most beautiful," Xi Xi quickly added.
"Senior Sister, wouldn’t you agree?"
Whoever said won couldn’t be sycophants clearly never t Xi Xi—the ultimate fan of ng Qingyao.
ng Qingyao stared at Lin Fan—the dull, ordinary man, who had inexplicably caught the Supre Elder’s attention. Try as she might, she couldn’t understand it. Why did such great fortune fall into soone else’s lap?
She said nothing aloud but inwardly felt a pang of envy.
Ye Zhen Tian secured a Spirit Vein.
Now, this previously unremarkable disciple had skyrocketed with unparalleled speed, becoming the Supre Elder’s adopted son, his status far surpassing theirs.
It was hard not to feel so imbalance in her heart.
ng Qingyao said coldly, "You’re now the Supre Elder’s son, with an exalted status. Xuanjian Peak is but a humble peak—hardly fitting for a True Dragon like yourself. My purpose in summoning you is simple: I hope you’ll leave Xuanjian Peak."
"Huh?" Xi Xi exclaid. "Senior Sister, why must Junior Brother leave? Xuanjian Peak is vast—there’s plenty of space!"
In Xi Xi’s view, Junior Brother was perfectly fine staying here.
Especially since Junior Brother had gone out of his way to provoke Zhen Tian Peak, essentially avenging Xuanjian Peak. How could they drive him away now?
Lin Fan found it amusing—so that was it, she wanted him gone.
This was unexpected.
Playing hard to get?
Using this kind of tactic to gain his attention, perhaps? Think about it—was there a hint of that strategy?
But still...
"Isn’t this a bit heartless? I’m quite comfortable here and have no plans to leave. My mother told to stay wherever I wish, so for now, I won’t be leaving," Lin Fan replied.
"You..." ng Qingyao frowned. She didn’t want her Junior Sister entangled with him too deeply—the more connected they beca, the harder it would be later.
She simply wanted him gone.
Preferably, he’d never step foot in Xuanjian Peak again.
But judging by the situation now, her intentions were clearly out of reach.
Xi Xi interjected, "Senior Sister, if Junior Brother doesn’t want to leave, let him stay. Nothing’s going to happen anyway. Besides, with him here, no other peak dares to ss with Xuanjian Peak."
"The safety of Xuanjian Peak is my responsibility—it doesn’t require outsiders," ng Qingyao replied sternly, annoyed at her Junior Sister’s consistent defense of Lin Fan.
"That’s where you’re wrong; won are still won at the end of the day—they sotis need a support system. Ever since I first saw you, I could tell sothing was missing in your aura. As the saying goes, ’Isolated yin does not grow, isolated yang does not flourish. Harmony gives rise to transformation, and creation flourishes.’ You lack stability," Lin Fan mused aloud, undeterred by ng Qingyao’s increasingly sullen expression.
"Xuanjian Peak is predominantly female disciples, with far fewer male disciples—it’s simply unbalanced. But now, I’m willing to beco the man supporting Xuanjian Peak from behind."
"You..."
ng Qingyao roared in anger, striking forward with her palm—not to injure Lin Fan seriously, but to teach him a lesson.
"Senior Sister, no!" Xi Xi cried.
But her cultivation paled in comparison to ng Qingyao’s, and before she could act, the palm strike had already reached Lin Fan.
Lin Fan remained perfectly calm, showing no signs of fear.
As the strike neared his body, ng Qingyao suddenly realized she couldn’t advance any further.
"ng Qingyao, please compose yourself. Don’t lay hands on so flippantly," Lin Fan said, gripping her hand.
ng Qingyao’s expression shifted dramatically as she tried to withdraw her hand, but Lin Fan held it firmly. ng Qingyao’s strength was considerable, and Lin Fan wasn’t standing stably.
Thud!
Lin Fan then gasped loudly, "ng Qingyao, are you serious? Senior Sister Xi is still watching!"
Xi Xi stood off to the side, wide-eyed and dumbfounded.
Everything had happened so quickly.
She hadn’t remotely grasped what was going on.
Fury overwheld ng Qingyao, and she struck Lin Fan once more with greater force—this ti truly intending harm. If the strike landed, the consequences wouldn’t be minor.
Bam!
Spurt!
Blood sprayed.
Lin Fan’s eyes widened. Watching ng Qingyao—who had seed fine just monts ago—spit out a mouthful of blood and faint suddenly shocked him.
"Senior Sister Xi, quickly take a look at her! What happened to her?" Lin Fan urgently got up, checked himself for injuries, and found nothing wrong—while ng Qingyao seed genuinely affected, lying unconscious.
Xi Xi panicked at the sight of her Senior Sister spitting blood. "Junior Brother, what did you do?"
Lin Fan exclaid, "Senior Sister, I swear I didn’t do anything! She started coughing up blood out of nowhere!"
Amazing.
This inverse Cang Four Saints technique was absurdly powerful.
Soone tries to hit —nothing happens to —but the attacker ends up this way? Could this be the legendary counter-shock effect?
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