The transmigrated villain wants to escape Feng Aotian's hellish situation.

Qin Yangjun did not finish his sentence, but the implication was quite clear.

The Dream Sword Manual.

Although his sister obtained an incomplete copy, it was still a secret manual left behind by the Glazed Sword Immortal.

As the saying goes, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

Lower realm magic is divided into Heaven, Earth, Dark, and Yellow.

The sword technique recorded in that sword manual, "Fleeting Life," is a celestial art. Even if it is incomplete, it still possesses the power of a celestial-rank technique.

After Mu Xianxian was defeated in the book, the sword manual fell into the hands of Yu Lingyue, and Fanghua Fusheng also became one of the protagonist's trump cards.

The subsequent completion of the story allowed the protagonist to display his extraordinary power on the battlefield of the upper realm.

If I could get it...

"You little rascal, you're quite well-informed, but I can't give you that sword manual. Let's find another reward."

Qin Yangjun was surprised that Mu Xianxian would reject him. He knew that in the book, Mu Xianxian doted on her younger brother and even chased after the protagonist for him.

As expected, ultimate moves aren't so easy to obtain; we'll have to settle for second best.

Because of his older sister, Qin Yangjun could use the resources of the Yuqian Sect almost at will, so the only thing that could arouse Qin Yangjun's interest was Mu Xianxian's little treasury.

Han Shui happened to be given to Hua Yaoyao, and he was missing a weapon.

"In that case, I want my sister's old sword."

"Okay, I'll have someone deliver it to you in a bit. Also, I got a Heavenly Dragon Spirit Pill earlier, I'll send that to you too."

Upon hearing this, the elders standing nearby couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Their sect leader's former sword, Blood Chant, was only a sixth-grade weapon, but Mu Xianxian used it to fight across the land, nurturing a powerful sword aura of killing intent within it.

If this sword were in Qin Yangjun's hands, even with his mid-stage Golden Core strength, he could probably slay a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Although this Heavenly Dragon Spirit Pill is a fifth-grade pill, its ingredients are exceptionally rare. It can nourish the soul and regulate the meridians. Most importantly, it can improve one's level without any side effects. Below the Void Realm, the user can be upgraded by one level, making its value almost comparable to a sixth-grade pill.

These two items, if either one were to be thrown out, would be enough to make some small and medium-sized sects fight tooth and nail for them.

Their own sect leader was sent away so casually.

It's clear how much the sect leader cares about this younger brother.

"Then thank you very much, sister."

With their conversation over, the talent test also ended. Since all the elders were present, there was no need to submit the results.

The top three finishers in the trial directly chose to become teachers.

Li Xuanyang chose the lineage of the Grand Elder without the slightest hesitation.

Cheng Lieqing chose the Third Elder, while the passerby chose the Second Elder.

Normally, apart from the top three, the rest are all formal disciples and do not have the right to choose their teachers.

However, when the trial ended, it was time for everyone to go back to their own homes and find their own mothers.

As the disciples were led to their lodgings by the two examiners, Hua Yaoyao and Yueyao also left.

After watching everyone ride their flying swords and disappear into the distance.

All the elders looked at Yu Lingyue, who had been deliberately left behind, without prior agreement.

This person is the one they came here for.

The First Elder spoke first.

"Young lady, I see you are also a swordswoman. Would you be interested in joining my lineage? In this vast Yuqian Sect, besides the sect leader, there are only a handful of people who can withstand my sword strike. After joining my lineage..."

Before the First Elder could finish speaking, the Fifth Elder interrupted:

“Hey, Elder, what you’re saying is not true. A good sword doesn’t necessarily mean a good teacher. Besides, I can tell from this girl’s abundant spiritual sense that she’s a dual cultivator of both the soul and the sword. Come to my lineage, and I’ll teach you step by step. You’re currently at the eighth level of Qi Refining. In less than a month, I can help you reach the peak of Qi Refining. Then I’ll find a treasure land to help you establish your Heavenly Vein.”

At this moment, the Third Elder, who was standing to the side, could no longer contain himself.

"Hey you two, what you're talking about, none of us here can't give you. You're all this age, trying to fool young girls with these things. Young girls, come to me. Most of the people in our lineage are female cultivators. What they can give you, I can give you too. Besides, the cultivation methods I practice are more suitable for female cultivators."

"Hey, Third Elder, if that's the case, why insist on joining your lineage? Aren't we all in the same lineage?"

"If that's the case, then I think it would be better for you to come to my lineage."

"Hey, it's all cultivation, why differentiate between female and male cultivators? I can guarantee you'll get the best resources."

"Little girl, come here. This sixth-grade item is a gift from your master to you."

"Hey, you've gone too far, trying to bribe me..."

"There's no rule against doing that..."

"You shameless old man, young lady, come to me, and I'll give you my sword."

"........."

Yu Lingyue was caught in the middle and felt a little lost. She had never seen such a scene before. She wanted to speak but didn't know how to start, so she could only stand silently to the side.

Watching the elders chatter and vie for the disciple without regard for their image, Qin Yangjun sighed, "No wonder he's the protagonist."

This kind of treatment is not something that ordinary people can get.

"All right."

Mu Xianxian finally spoke, and as soon as she spoke, the elders who were still making a fuss immediately shut their mouths.

Originally, as the sect leader, she didn't need to show her face, but there were two reasons why she appeared.

One reason is that her younger brother, during his first time hosting, was able to recognize his talent and keep this promising young man.

The second reason is that when Yueyao joined the sect, several elders almost had a sword fight on the spot to compete for this disciple.

It would be a laughing stock if word got out that a dignified elder of the Yuqian Sect was fighting over a disciple.

"This young lady has come to our Yuqian Sect, so she must know something about our sect. Perhaps she has her own goals. Since we can all give what others give, why don't we make an exception today and let her choose her own teacher? What do you all think?"

"Since the sect leader has spoken, then so be it, let her choose for herself."

"I have no opinion."

"Me too..."

"..."

As the head of a sect, Mu Xianxian's words naturally carried great weight, and her proposal was passed unanimously.

Under everyone's gaze, Yu Lingyue first glanced at the Third Elder.

He then immediately and resolutely spoke up:

"Reporting to the sect leader, I wish to join Senior Brother Qin's lineage."

Chapter Twelve: Fate

According to the normal plot, Yu Lingyue should have joined Hua Yaoyao's lineage.

But now everything is in chaos.

However, she probably wouldn't be able to join her own lineage.

He's a relative, not strictly speaking an apprentice of any elder, but when it comes to cultivation, no elder can refuse him.

If we really have to divide him into factions, then he belongs to the sect leader's lineage.

However, the two are not in a master-disciple relationship.

Upon hearing Yu Lingyue's words, everyone present remained silent for a long time before their gazes involuntarily shifted to Mu Xianxian.

Mu Xianxian smiled slightly and said:

"You have good taste, young lady, but I have no intention of taking on any apprentices right now. Let's choose someone else."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment appeared in Yu Lingyue's eyes.

She didn't actually know about Mu Xianxian's relationship with Qin Yangjun.

Her desire to join Qin Yangjun's lineage stemmed purely from the fact that the trial had sparked her interest in this chief senior brother.

The fact that someone like Qin Yangjun could be raised means that Qin Yangjun's master must have been exceptional in both strength and morality.

Now it seems that my idea was correct; Qin Yangjun's lineage is indeed the strongest in the Yuqian Sect.

But unexpectedly, Qin Yangjun's master was actually that Fairy Yaoyang.

Since I can't become a disciple of the sect leader, I'll choose the one I knew before coming here.

Thus, Yu Lingyue became a disciple of the Third Elder.

The Third Elder seems to have emerged as the winner of this trial.

He took on two apprentices in one go.

On the way back, Qin Yangjun seemed to be deep in thought.

Although the plot deviates somewhat, the main storyline seems to remain unchanged. After going around in circles, the protagonist still ends up in the lineage of the Third Elder.

Her friendship with Hua Yaoyao also began here.

Of course, love and affection don't develop overnight, and Hua Yaoyao probably won't become Yu Lingyue's companion immediately.

Now Qin Yangjun can only pray that his cold water will be able to play its role.

"What are you thinking about?"

Mu Xianxian's voice suddenly rang in Qin Yangjun's ears. Only then did Qin Yangjun remember that his sect leader sister was also by his side.

Qin Yangjun smiled slightly; naturally, he couldn't reveal what was on his mind.

"No, it's just some cultivation-related matters."

"Practice?"

Mu Xianxian raised an eyebrow.

Then she smiled, and her smile was beautiful, like the rising sun.

"So, you finally realize the importance of strength?"