After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

"Sister Shen, what will we do without you!"

Inside the cave, Li Youcai's voice choked with emotion, his eyes red-rimmed. If he weren't intimidated by your usual sternness, he might have clung to your leg and wept bitterly.

"It's alright, just be more discreet in your daily behavior."

As you accepted the annual offering from him, you casually offered a word of comfort.

The White Lotus Sect, which you casually founded back then, has given you a little surprise.

[Its core members have all moved to Qingheng Island. Taking advantage of your prestige and with the backing of Master Huoyan, they have developed quite well, acting like a fox borrowing the tiger's power.]

[Now there are actually around five hundred members, and even a few Foundation Establishment cultivators have joined.]

【"Sister Shen..."】

"Alright, alright, hurry up and spread the word. Don't let some people still be courting death after I leave."

You initially intended to ignore it, but then you remembered that they had helped you acquire a considerable amount of resources over the past twenty years; even if they hadn't done anything particularly meritorious, they had certainly put in a lot of effort.

"Alright, I'll ask my senior brother to look after you, but you can't act as arrogantly as before."

As for whether your senior brother will listen to you, there's no need to worry; I have a clever plan.

"Oh! Okay, okay, thank you, Sister Shen! I won't bother you any longer!"

Li Youcai's grin stretched from ear to ear. After bowing respectfully, he scurried away from the cave entrance.

You raised an eyebrow at Shi Ying, who stood listlessly to the side.

"Does this mean he's seen through the illusions of the world?"

"Sister Shen, I..."

[The woman, who appears to be a lesbian, hesitated, as if she wanted to speak but then stopped.]

That look perfectly resembled that of a devoted husband, unable to express his feelings or keep his promises.

"Hey, Xiao Shi, I advise you not to think about coming with me, otherwise you'll suffer even more."

After you stood up, you patted her shoulder earnestly.

Seeing that she was still downcast, and thinking of their nearly twenty years of companionship, you decided to encourage her, considering he was a very special and good friend.

"Cultivate diligently. The day you can crush a Nascent Soul cultivator with your bare hands, you can go to the Jade Maiden Sect and snatch me back, then do whatever you want with me."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ying abruptly raised her head, her pupils contracting sharply, as if a new world had opened up before her. Without even a greeting, she turned and ran outside.

"Where are you going?"

"Cultivation!!!"

"Ah, youth is truly wonderful."

Watching her spirited figure disappear into the distance, you couldn't help but sigh softly.

Unlike you, normal cultivation offers no hope, so you can only rely on dual cultivation to make a living...

【...】

Three days later, five airships slowly rose into the air from Qingheng Island.

Four of the flying boats escorted a magnificent, gigantic main ship as it slowly flew off the island.

[On the main ship, you wore a wedding gown of crimson and gold, your long hair styled in a nine-bun updo adorned with various rare jewels. Adorned with a phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, you were enveloped in a radiant glow from the magical artifacts, as magnificent as a celestial goddess descending to earth.]

[She was simply sitting there quietly, and that was enough to exemplify the meaning of a beauty that could topple kingdoms and captivate the soul.]

But now, a touch of sorrow lingers between your brows as you sit quietly before the guqin. The deep, resonant notes of the instrument drift slowly from the room, seemingly telling of the woman's endless grief.

Jiang Jibai stood outside the door, frowning. He raised his hand several times as if to knock, but then slowly lowered it again. He had no right or standing to ask the woman inside what was wrong.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, a suppressed, low sob suddenly came from inside the room.

Jiang Jibai suddenly recalled the girl's bright smile, her shy expression, and the sincere joy in her voice calling him "Senior Brother" that day...

【"Bang!"】

His reason crumbled instantly; he could no longer restrain himself, and pushed open the door, only to be met with a scene that made his heart tremble.

A woman in full regalia slumped against the window, several strings of her ancient zither broken. Large tears rolled down her reddened eyes, landing heavily on the broken strings.

"Waaaaah..."

[Upon entering the room, the low sobs gradually coalesced into muffled cries, making Jiang Jibai's heart ache.]

"Senior brother..."

You seemed to only then notice the other person, quickly turning your back and hastily wiping away the tears on your face.

Jiang Jibai remained silent for a long time before slowly approaching, but simply sat down quietly on the chair beside you without saying a word.

He didn't know how to comfort you, nor did he understand why you were crying.

Perhaps the hug that day was too abrupt; he suddenly wanted to ask, but looking at your clothes, he didn't know how to begin.

"My master is forcing me to marry. Can my senior brother help me?"

[Your slightly hoarse voice suddenly rang out in the room, and Jiang Jibai was momentarily taken aback.]

[Didn't Junior Sister happily accept it that day? Why did it turn into Master forcing her?]

【"Sigh~"】

You sighed softly, turned around, and ripped off your heavy clothes.

[At this moment, you are still wearing a long blue and white dress underneath, just like that day, with a hint of arrogance, glaring disapprovingly at the dazed Jiang Jibai.]

Before he could react, a familiar fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and he once again felt the warmth of that day in his arms.

"Junior sister..."

Before he could speak, you reached out and pressed your hand to his lips, your eyes welling up with tears again.

"Senior brother, do you know that Master took me as his disciple so that I would marry that stranger?"

At this point, you suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"Lian Huan's cultivation is low and her aptitude is dull; perhaps this is all the value she has..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jibai was about to push your hand away, but then slowly lowered it again.

"It's not that I don't want to refuse, but once I open my mouth, I'm afraid I won't even have a last chance to survive."

Hearing your utterly desperate words, Jiang Jibai felt a mix of emotions, a complex blend of feelings.

He was well aware of this principle, but his master had shown him the grace of rebirth, and he could not betray him...

Seeing his troubled expression, you chuckled to yourself; he'd taken the bait.

"Senior brother!"

You suddenly sat up in his arms, wrapped your arms around his neck, and the distance between you instantly closed, your breaths mingling.

The atmosphere instantly heated as their eyes met.

"Ji Bai, kiss me~"

Hearing that soft, sweet voice, Jiang Jibai felt a chill run down his spine to the top of his head. He looked at the alluring red lips so close to his face and the beautiful woman in his arms, ready to be taken at his mercy.

The string called reason is already teetering on the brink of collapse.

"It's alright, Ji Bai. I haven't drunk the Origin-Tracing Dew that Master gave me yet."

[My rationality crumbled instantly...]

Jiang Jibai suddenly lowered his head and kissed the red lips in his arms, then, as if by instinct, he lifted you up and strode towards the bed.

A silent protective barrier rose within the room, isolating it from the outside world.

Do not ask when the typhoon's storms will end; I wish to borrow your body to refine my jade tower...

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