Reborn as the Novel’s Villain: Cultivation Lost, Female Leads Take Control - Chapter 109

Qingming Sect.

Purple Cloud Peak.

Xu Yang had just returned to the Purple Cloud Hall after visiting Yangyuan Residence.

Sitting on the white jade seat, his mind wandered.

After breaking through, Xuan’er ranked just slightly below Ji Hongluan in strength, far surpassing Yuer. Yuer’s strength was roughly equivalent to two Qingers…

As these thoughts circled in his mind, a clear, cold voice called out from outside the hall:

“Master, as per your instructions, I’ve brought my junior sister.”

Yuan Kouxuan led Xue Jinli into the hall.

Xue Jinli’s eyes were red, as if she had just been crying.

‘Was she beaten by Xuan’er?’

If that was the case, Xu Yang wouldn’t intervene. After all, Xuan’er always handled matters with reason. If she had punished Xue Jinli, there must have been a good reason.

However…

“Xuan’er, why is it just Jinli? Where are the others?” Xu Yang asked.

Yuan Kouxuan smiled slightly and explained, “Master, except for Jinli, the other junior sisters are all in seclusion, so I didn’t disturb them.”

‘So that’s why Jinli seemed upset.’

When everyone else is working hard, the only one slacking off becomes painfully obvious… Xu Yang glanced at Xue Jinli, his expression stern:

“Jinli, your master and senior sister will be heading to White Emperor City to attend the Heaven’s Chosen Gathering. Meanwhile, you will stay on Purple Cloud Peak to focus on cultivating!”

Xue Jinli, already red-eyed from her senior sister’s words, now heard that her master and senior sister were leaving for the event together—essentially a private outing—and her teary eyes brimmed with grievance. She pouted and pleaded pitifully, “No, Master! I want to attend the Heaven’s Chosen Gathering with you!”

“Jinli,” Yuan Kouxuan’s tone was firm as she fixed her clear gaze on her junior sister. “Master isn’t being unfair. Your cultivation is too weak. You’re still at the Foundation Establishment realm. If Master continues letting you slack off, it would be irresponsible toward your growth!”

“…”

Xue Jinli opened her mouth, but no words came out.

The head disciple truly deserves her position—logical and compelling. Xu Yang felt that her words resonated with him deeply. He adopted the tone of a stern master, leaving no room for negotiation.

“From this day forward, Jinli, you will stay on Purple Cloud Peak and focus on cultivating. Only after you reach the Core Formation realm will you be permitted to leave!”

‘Does Master think I want to go out just for fun? This is clearly about competing for Master’s attention!’ Xue Jinli’s watery gaze flickered toward Xu Yang, but she reluctantly muttered, “Yes, Master~”

“Jinli, even though Master will be away from Purple Cloud Peak, I will leave a recording stone in the Heavenly Ford Pavilion. When I return from White Emperor City, I will review it. If I find that you haven’t cultivated for at least four hours a day, don’t blame me for using the Purple Sky to discipline you!”

Yuan Kouxuan’s cold eyes bore into Xue Jinli as she issued her warning.

Xue Jinli blinked innocently and promised, “Senior Sister, I’ll definitely cultivate diligently. Before you return, I’ll have broken through to the Core Formation realm!”

But inside, her determination burned.

‘I won’t just break through to Core Formation—I’ll reach the Nascent Soul realm!

‘By then, I’ll take Senior Sister’s Purple Sky Sword and teach her a lesson!’

Xu Yang wasn’t privy to Xue Jinli’s inner thoughts. Seeing her sudden drive to cultivate made him genuinely pleased.

“Jinli, if you manage to break through to the Core Formation realm before I return, I’ll give you a divine source as a reward.”

All the divine sources in the world come from White Emperor City!

In the original plot, the Jiang family’s godson took out hundreds of mysterious source stones from the Primordial Ancient Mine in order to make better friends. The young talents he favored could each choose three source stones at will!

No matter what divine object was unearthed, it belonged entirely to the genius. The Jiang family wouldn’t take a single penny.

It was an astonishingly generous gesture!

Although the protagonist knew nothing about source techniques, he relied on the favor of the Heavenly Dao. The three source stones he selected all contained treasures. While they weren’t divine sources, they were still incredibly valuable.

Xu Yang remembered that among the hundreds of source stones, two of them held divine sources. However, because of their poor appearance, no one picked them—leaving the protagonist to stumble upon them later.

This time, he intended to have his disciple acquire these divine sources during the Heaven’s Chosen Gathering!

“Really, Master?”

Xue Jinli’s previously glum expression brightened instantly, her beautiful eyes shimmering with excitement.

She had already started delving into the inheritance left behind by the Venerable Qi Yuan, including profound knowledge of the art of source manipulation.

And divine sources were an essential part of mastering this art!

“When has Master ever lied to you? But let me be clear—if you haven’t reached the Core Formation realm by the time I return, not only will you not get the divine source, but I’ll also have your senior sister discipline you properly!”

Xu Yang’s stern warning made Xue Jinli shiver slightly.

“Don’t worry, Master! Breaking through to Core Formation? I’ll work hard for a few days and achieve it in no time!”

Xue Jinli puffed out her chest, as much as she could, and patted it for emphasis.

“Good, off you go!”

Xu Yang waved his hand, dismissing her.

“Master, please come back soon!”

Leaving this heartfelt plea behind, Xue Jinli reluctantly left the hall.

“…”

Xu Yang couldn’t help but chuckle and shake his head.

Jinli’s playful and mischievous nature was undeniably endearing.

“Master, you’re too indulgent with Jinli. You’ll spoil her at this rate,” Yuan Kouxuan remarked, her eyes glinting with subtle jealousy.

“Xuan’er, are you jealous?”

Xu Yang teased, raising an eyebrow.

Yuan Kouxuan pursed her lips, her voice soft as she replied, “How could I dare to be jealous of Master?”

“Hahaha! I never thought my Xuan’er had this side to her. It’s truly an eye-opener!”

Xu Yang burst into laughter.

His usually cool and composed first disciple, always so gentle and caring toward him, now displayed an unexpectedly endearing jealousy.

Seeing her master laugh so heartily, Yuan Kouxuan couldn’t hold onto her jealousy. Her delicate foot stomped lightly in a playful pout, her cheeks flushed.

“Master~”

“Alright, alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Go prepare. We’ll depart soon.”

Half an hour later, a massive spirit ship, spanning several dozen feet, soared into the sky, leaving Purple Cloud Peak behind.

Meanwhile, Grand Void Sect.

On the desolate rear cliffs, the clouds churned endlessly.

“Senior Brother Wang Chen, why have you summoned me here?”

A disciple clad in the Grand Void Sect’s inner disciple robes asked respectfully, his gaze on the refined youth before him.

The youth, Wang Chen (actually Xiao Ye in disguise), stood with his hands clasped behind him, gazing out at the sea of clouds.

“Lin Bei,” he began, his tone calm, “I’ve treated you well, haven’t I?”

Lin Bei immediately nodded. “Senior Brother Wang Chen has always been exceptionally kind to me!”

“Good. Then it’s time for you to repay that kindness. I need your assistance in my cultivation.”

Wang Chen turned, his gaze cold as black light flickered dangerously in his eyes.