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

You stared intently at the stunningly handsome men around you, their eyes filled with murderous intent, raising your wrist several times only to lower it again.

[You swore that once you achieved sufficient cultivation, you would blow up this broken bridge, then turned and quickly passed through the second illusion without looking back.]

"This woman's mental fortitude is truly rare."

"His name is Lin Qingyu, and his elemental attributes are metal, fire, and water—lower-grade spiritual roots."

"It's a pity their aptitude is too poor."

Several murmurs arose within the palace, but because of your spiritual root aptitude, they paid little attention.

For sword cultivators, mental fortitude is certainly important, but if their talent is too poor, their potential is locked. In their eyes, even an invincible Foundation Establishment cultivator is still a Foundation Establishment ant.

[At this moment, you stare blankly at the enormous plaza that has suddenly appeared before you, only then realizing that you have passed the level.]

[After a long time...]

"Qingyu?"

[Lin Bufan's voice came from behind you, his tone slightly surprised to see you pass in front of him.]

After all... he almost got caught in there, and it was his master who reminded him.

"Congratulations, Brother Lin."

You wore a smile on your face, but inwardly you were filled with utter contempt for this boy.

He really is a lecherous man.

"Gentlemen."

An elderly man dressed in a dark blue robe hovered in mid-air, glanced around, and then spoke in a low voice:

"You have passed the test and are now eligible to become inner disciples. Go and collect your resources. Those with dual spiritual roots may enter the hall."

There were about two hundred people in the square, but only three or four entered the hall.

Although the Xuan Tian Sword Sect recruits disciples every year, its territory is extremely vast, which demonstrates the rarity of those with dual spiritual roots.

"Qingyu, there's no need to look at them. I'll be stronger than them in the future."

Seeing you staring at the backs of the group entering the hall, Lin Bufan felt a pang of jealousy.

"Yes! I believe Brother Lin."

You tilted your head back, displaying an expression of deep admiration.

【"Heh~"】

A cold laugh rang out, and your delicate body trembled.

Here it comes, the classic moment of the protagonist's face-slapping and boasting, though late, is finally here.

"Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror? Do you think you have some kind of divine talent?"

A rather extravagantly dressed young man, accompanied by several lackeys, blocked your path, his gaze frequently lingering on you.

【"......"

Although you were mentally prepared, you still felt extremely uncomfortable, never expecting to become the object of jealousy.

[Sigh~ Before I transmigrated, I also fantasized about a similar scenario, but you're the one who's showing off in front of everyone!]

Life is truly unpredictable.

"That's right, fairy, don't be fooled by him."

"Boy, release this fairy at once! How could you possibly possess such a beauty?"

Several henchmen began relentlessly attacking Lin Bufan's weaknesses.

As everyone knows, the women around the protagonist are his exclusive possessions; touching them is tantamount to certain death.

【"roll!"】

As expected, Lin Bufan didn't even glance at the group; his mere spiritual pressure was enough to force them to retreat repeatedly.

But the leading youth remained unmoved. He closed his folding fan, sized Lin Bufan up and down, his eyes filled with even more contempt.

"You've only reached the first level of Qi Refining? Do you think you're invincible?"

After speaking, an even more powerful aura erupted from his body.

[He's actually a Qi Refining Level 2 expert!]

【"Heh~"】

Lin Bufan chuckled coldly, then said softly to you:

"Qingyu, stand back a bit, don't get splattered with blood."

[You knew the chosen one was about to show off, so you obediently nodded and handed the stage to him.]

"Kid, what are you looking for..."

The boy's face darkened instantly. "Not only did they refuse to surrender, but they even dared to resist."

Just as I was about to unleash a few more harsh words, a figure blurred before my eyes.

Lin Bufan used mysterious footwork to appear in front of the boy in the blink of an eye, and then, without hesitation, punched him in the abdomen.

【"Aww~!"】

The boy cried out in pain and flew backward, gagging a few times, unable to speak for a long time.

"Hmph! A useless person with cultivation but no talent!"

Lin Bufan snorted coldly, glanced at him contemptuously, then turned and quickly left, taking your hand in his.

The entire process was smooth and seamless, completed in one go.

[You secretly admire him: His bragging skills are truly impressive! Even you're getting a little fired up and want to fight him.]

"Damn it! My brother is his personal disciple, dare you leave your name?!"

[A furious, exasperated curse came from behind.]

【"Lin Bufan!"】

The chosen one of destiny did not back down and readily announced his name.

[You're speechless. It's a good thing he's the main character; otherwise, an ordinary person would probably be dead by tomorrow.]

You sighed inwardly, your tone carrying just the right amount of worry.

"Brother Lin, his brother is his direct disciple. Won't he cause you trouble?"

"It's alright, I'm not afraid of them."

Lin Bufan was brimming with confidence.

Now you finally understand why those who follow the protagonist are always on the verge of death: because they're just too good at causing trouble, and when they do, they forget what happens to the people around them.

"Oh, that's good. Brother Lin, please be careful."

Seeing the girl's eyes filled with longing for him, Lin Bufan felt a surge of warmth in his heart and reached out to embrace her, but the voice echoing in his mind froze him in place.

"Aren't you afraid? This little girl is still just a mortal. What will happen to her?"

The old man with the ring offered a helpless reminder, after all, he himself had lost a close female friend because of something similar in the past.

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan felt a surge of self-reproach; he truly hadn't considered such a thing...

"Teacher, what should I do?"

"Now that things have come to this, your only option is to become Daoist partners, so that you can live together in a cave dwelling."

"This...this isn't a good idea, is it?"

Lin Bufan was extremely tempted.

Despite having many secrets, he couldn't help but swallow hard when he saw the girl's pretty face.

【"Tch~"

The old man with the ring gave a disdainful smile.

"Then let someone else take your Miss Lin away."

Absolutely not!

Lin Bufan paused, and in your bewildered gaze, he grabbed your small hand and voiced his worries and thoughts.

You were startled at first, then your pretty face quickly flushed red. You awkwardly kicked a pebble at your feet, the sound so soft it was almost inaudible.

"If it's Brother Lin, then...then I'm willing..."

Lin Bufan almost burst out laughing, then immediately dragged you around to collect resources and complete the formalities.

As night fell, the two of you arrived at a cave dwelling, where you also took the opportunity to enjoy the cave dwelling of someone with a first-grade spiritual root.

"Qingyu, believe me, I will never let you down."

Lin Bufan's expression was serious, as if he were making some kind of vow.

You didn't believe a single word of it.

First of all, men's words are deceitful. Having been a scumbag in your past life, you know very well that a man's vows in this situation are utterly unreliable.

[Moreover, these lucky individuals will never lack beautiful women. They might not directly cheat, but fate will always create unexpected opportunities for them.]

A woman like you, with only beauty, average talent, and no connections, is destined to be a wife who has shared hardship and poverty.

[If the plot unfolds normally, you'll soon disappear, only to be remembered by the protagonist in the finale, who will then bring you back to boost your cultivation and reward his good character.]

[Just a tool.]

But you showed no sign of it on your face; your gratitude was palpable.

"I...I'll do whatever Brother Lin says."

A woman's blush speaks louder than any confession.

Xiao Chunan and Lin Bufan's breath hitched; they could no longer hold back.

[Amid your gasp, he immediately scooped you up in his arms and strode quickly into the cave.]

Just as his lecherous hands were about to loosen your belt, you decisively released the concealment of your physical abilities.

【"etc!"】

Lin Bufan, his eyes bloodshot and ready to commit his beastly acts, was jolted unconscious by the stern shout in his mind.

Damn it!

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