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

"This... is he a martial uncle?"

Unable to discern the little girl's personality, you chose a rather conservative form of address.

Why do you want to learn the piano?

The little girl seemed completely unconcerned, sitting confidently at the wooden table, toying with the teacup on it.

Before you could answer, she continued speaking on her own:

"Sound training is so boring. You should be learning swordsmanship properly from Uncle Qingming. What's the use of playing a broken zither?"

Then, seemingly angered by her own words, the little girl suddenly drew her flute from her waist and slammed it heavily on the table, producing several crisp, rapid sounds.

"If it weren't for learning these crappy musical instruments, I would have already started cultivating my inner essence!"

[You, weak and helpless, stood by trembling with fear. The aura that this little girl unintentionally revealed when she was angry was no mere bluff; she was undoubtedly at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.]

What kind of monster is this?

"You're quick-witted; try to guide Ling'er and help her divert some of her attention from cultivation."

[Recalling the woman's last words, your little brain raced, and you found the volatile little girl in front of you quite troublesome.]

After a long pause, you tentatively asked:

[“Uncle-Master, how about you teach me to play the zither, and I'll teach you... disguise?”]

You have no valuable treasures to offer, nor do you possess any profound techniques. The only thing that might pique their interest is the "Thousand Transformations," which isn't exactly a cultivation method.

[When the little girl heard that you were going to teach her, she initially looked disdainful.]

Upon hearing the word "disguise," her eyes lit up, clearly intrigued, though a hint of suspicion still lingered in them.

"You know the art of disguise?"

Upon hearing this, you smiled and opened your arms to the little girl.

"What are you doing?"

"Carry me back to my cave; there you'll find tools for disguise."

You said it with absolute certainty.

A moment later, the woman looked at you strangely as you were carried out of the room in a princess carry, your pretty face flushed.

Seeing that the two of you seemed to have reached some kind of agreement, she didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she gave you a gentle reminder with a motherly smile:

"Ling'er, remember, you must not break through to the next level yet."

【"knew!"】

[The little girl gave an impatient reply, then picked you up and soared into the sky.]

[A moment later, thanks to your masterful disguise skills that seemed to conjure up a new person, the little girl became your devoted fan.]

You also know her true identity.

[Luo Ling'er, daughter of the sect leader of the Tianxuan Sword Sect; that beautiful woman is her biological mother.]

[Fifty-two years old this year, with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and peak Foundation Establishment cultivation.]

[His height was caused by damaging his foundation due to forced cultivation of lightning-based magic in his early years.]

What a gem of a girl!

[You watched the arcs of lightning dancing at Luo Ling'er's fingertips, your heart burning with excitement; you had found a solution for lightning-based magic. It's just a pity that with your current spiritual energy purity and cultivation level, you're not yet qualified to cultivate it.]

What's even more regrettable is that the other person wasn't a man; it feels like a great opportunity was missing out...

As a result, your days are filled to the brim.

[Practicing the zither during the day, plus cultivating magical arts, the Water Mirror Technique is nearing completion.]

[In the evenings, I continue body training, and when I have free time, I'll also give the little loli a little pointers.]

[You also took the time to visit the Red Mansion and exchanged the information from the Nine Luminaries Demon-Suppressing Stele for another Earth-Rank Information Token.]

[You now possess four Profound-rank and one Earth-rank information tokens, so you used one Profound-rank token to exchange for information about the Foundation Establishment Pill.]

[The result will be a huge disappointment. Either the distance is too far, or the acquisition is too difficult. It seems we can only pin our hopes on Bai Shouzhou.]

Time flies by in these pleasant days; four years have passed in the blink of an eye.

【...】

"Miss, there seems to be someone ahead."

The girl in the red dress, who was drawing her bow, paused, her gaze following the direction the guard was pointing. She saw a blood-stained figure lying in a pile of withered leaves not far away.

"Bring it over for us to see."

【"yes!"】

Two guards hurried forward, gently lifted the person, and brought them closer.

The girl in the red dress dismounted, her gaze lingering on the blood-stained yet still stunning face. She paused for a moment before speaking:

"Help her into my carriage first, then we'll return to the city immediately."

After a bumpy ride, once the carriage had calmed down, the figure who had been unconscious slowly opened their eyes. Looking at the three characters "Bai Lu City" on the city gate, a slow smile curved their lips.

A female musician recently arrived at Zui Meng Lou; her beauty is so striking that she seems like a celestial being who has mistakenly descended to the mortal realm.

[Within a little over a month, the news spread throughout Bailu City, and cultivators flocked there daily, eager to catch a glimpse of her beauty, almost breaking down her doorstep.]

Behind the high screen in the restaurant lobby, you wore a long purple gauze dress, your black hair styled in a high bun, revealing your slender, fair neck. Your features had lost some of their childishness, and you exuded a calm, gentle, and mature charm.

As the music ended, you got up to go back to your room to rest.

"Miss Lin, the boss requests your presence."

A maidservant blocked your path, curtsied, and bowed respectfully.

You, without suspicion, nodded slightly and followed in her footsteps.

[This time you didn't conceal your cultivation level, and your explanation was still the same old story about the Profound Origin Ascension Fruit. However, you found a very common cultivation technique to confuse your aura. This way, it won't cause too much of a stir, and it can also avoid some unnecessary trouble.]

[Furthermore, your target is a Foundation Establishment cultivator. As a mortal woman, you have absolutely no chance. To defeat your beloved, you need to be superior to her in every way.]

Upon reaching the private room on the third floor, I opened the door and saw two people sitting opposite each other by the window. One was pouring wine, while the other leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance.

[Quite artsy.]

You silently withdrew your gaze and curtsied.

"Mr. Wu."

The person holding the teapot was Wu Mengmeng, who was also Wu Shi'an, the father of the girl in the red dress, the owner behind the Drunken Dream Pavilion, and a cultivator in the early Foundation Establishment stage.

"Haha~ Miss Lin has arrived. No need for formalities, please have a seat."

Wu Shi'an laughed heartily, his words filled with enthusiasm.

[After all, you're now the star attraction of Zuimenglou, causing his daily revenue to more than double.]

You smiled faintly, walked to the table, and slowly sat down.

Only then did the other person turn their gaze back to you—it was Bai Shouzhou.

"Who is this gentleman?"

Your expression held just the right amount of curiosity, your gaze lingering briefly on the other person's face before you seemed to sense something, your pretty cheeks flushing slightly as you quickly looked away.

Bai Shouzhou remained expressionless and did not answer.

"This is my closest friend, and also the city lord of Bailu City."

Seeing this, Wu Shi'an immediately tried to smooth things over.

Upon hearing this, you quickly stood up, your expression showing a hint of fear, and respectfully performed a junior's bow.

"Greetings, Lord City Lord."

【"Um."】

Bai Shouzhou responded softly, then asked seemingly casually:

"Where did you learn those pieces to play?"

Of course, it was your good daughter who taught her...

"I dare not conceal this from you, my lord. I was saved by a senior musician many years ago, and I heard him play these pieces. They left a deep impression on me, which is why I remember some of them."

[You investigated the life of Bai Shouzhou's wife, and in short, she can be summarized in two words—a good person.]

She was known for her philanthropy and generosity, her footprints covering the area around White Dew City, where she frequently traveled to various places to help ordinary people. Occasionally, in her spare time, she would play a tune on her zither to heal the chronic ailments of the people through music; therefore, your claims are impossible to verify.

[But if the music is real, then what you say is highly credible.]

[After all, you're just a rogue cultivator in the Qi Refining stage. You've been severely injured and unconscious, and you've unexpectedly arrived in this remote border town. What earth-shattering conspiracy could you possibly have up your sleeve? Besides, this godforsaken Bailu City doesn't have any treasures worth plotting against.]

Not only did Wu Shi'an not believe it, but even Bai Shouzhou's probing gaze softened considerably.

A moment later, he gave a self-deprecating laugh, a fleeting hint of melancholy in his eyes. When he spoke again, his tone was no longer as aggressive as before.

"Could Miss Lin please play another piece?"

【"sure!"】

[You agreed rather hastily, and only after the words left your mouth did you realize your lapse in composure. Your ears burned slightly, and you quickly lowered your head and hurried behind the screen.]

Seeing this, Wu Shi'an chuckled and winked at Bai Shouzhuo.

"Tsk tsk~ Brother Bai's charm is as good as ever!"

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