Reborn as the Novel’s Villain: Cultivation Lost, Female Leads Take Control - Chapter 149

Qingming Sect

“Wow, Master Xu is back from White Emperor City!”

“I heard that Master Xu eliminated a massive demonic disaster in White Emperor City and saved a group of descendants of the immortal race!”

“Not only that, after listening to Master Xu’s sermons, those descendants cried and begged to join Purple Cloud Peak. But Master Xu refused to accept them because they weren’t talented enough!”

“That makes me feel oddly comforted. It turns out it’s not just me who isn’t good enough—everyone else isn’t either. I feel so much better now!”

“I do feel a little sorry for Master Xu. Those holy ladies from the Harmonious Joy Sect seemed like they would have made perfect… mounts.”

“Can your ‘mount’ even be ridden properly?”

Countless disciples from the 36 peaks chatted excitedly as they gazed at the spiritual boat in the sky, their expressions full of admiration and reverence.

“I’ve said it before—Master Xu has the potential to become a saint. Do you believe me now?”

“Hahaha, in a few years, our Qingming Sect might even rise to the level of a holy land. It’s like winning the jackpot without even trying!”

“I think Master Xu’s combat power has already surpassed that of the Sect Master. Honestly, shouldn’t the Sect Master step aside? Under Master Xu’s leadership, the Qingming Sect will undoubtedly reach new heights!”

“Let Master Xu focus on his cultivation. Mundane sect affairs would only distract him!”

Meanwhile, in the void above, the masters of the 36 peaks and the elders with high seniority were communicating telepathically. They were all thoroughly impressed by Xu Yang, convinced that he could lead the Qingming Sect to a glorious future.

At this point, no one dared criticize Xu Yang. If anyone did, Xu Yang wouldn’t even need to act—the sect would deal with them swiftly!

Beside a Stream with Abundant Spiritual Energy

A large beaver flexed its muscles, boasting about its illustrious past to a group of spirit beasts gathered around.

“Brother Biao, tell us how you got chosen by Master Xu Feng to become his spirit pet!”

A yellow-furred mouse, crackling with electricity, looked up at the beaver in awe.

“Ah, that’s a long story,” the beaver said, sitting on a stone and crossing its legs with pride.

“Brother Biao, tell us!”

“Yes, take your time. We’re not in a rush; it’s not like the spiritual fruits are going anywhere!”

“We want to hear it!”

The spirit beasts surrounded him eagerly, each one taking on a task—massaging his shoulders, rubbing his legs. The yellow-furred mouse even began giving him an electric massage.

With his head buzzing from the electricity, the beaver finally began, speaking leisurely.

“Let me tell you, back in the day, I was the king of a vast river. I commanded 100,000 shrimp soldiers and crab generals. All the monsters and spirits in the water called me Brother Biao, the King of the River!”

“The King of the River, Brother Biao! What a powerful title!”

The yellow-furred mouse praised him while continuing the electric massage.

“Exactly!”

The beaver puffed out his chest and continued, “Everything was fine until one day, my master came by. He wanted to cross my river without even saying hello. Who am I? The King of the River! Everyone who crossed had to pay tribute. But this guy didn’t even acknowledge me!”

“I was furious! So, I gathered 100,000 shrimp soldiers and crab generals and went out to confront him. I shouted, ‘Where did this madman come from, daring to cross Brother Biao’s river without permission?!'”

The spirit beasts’ eyes sparkled with admiration.

“Brother Biao, you’re so brave to call Master Xu Feng a madman!”

“Brother Biao, you’re truly fearless!”

“But wait,” one of the spirit beasts said, puzzled. “Brother Biao, if you were so disrespectful, why didn’t Master Xu Feng kill you on the spot?”

The beaver cleared his throat awkwardly, realizing he had almost slipped up. Thinking quickly, he made up an explanation.

“Ahem, the reason the master didn’t kill me was because he saw my potential and valued my talent. That’s why he took me in as Purple Cloud Peak’s spirit pet. Honestly, I didn’t want to be a spirit pet at first. After all, I was the King of the River with 100,000 shrimp soldiers and crab generals under my command. But the master offered me such generous conditions that I reluctantly agreed.”

“You’re practically living off spiritual treasures now, and you’re still pretending you were reluctant? If it were me, I’d have kowtowed on the spot and begged Master Xu to take me in!”

“Brother Biao, we admire you so much!”

“Brother Biao, can you take us to Purple Cloud Peak too? We also want to become Master Xu’s spirit pets!”

“If that’s not possible, even being a spirit pet of a spirit pet will do!”

The spirit beasts pleaded with the big beaver.

The big beaver puffed up his chest and promised, “Okay, okay, if I get the chance, I’ll definitely make it happen. After all, I’m very well-regarded by the master. If I bring one or two of you along, the master will surely—”

Before he could finish, the big beaver seemed to sense something. He looked up at the sky and froze. The sight of a spirit boat passing overhead made his expression change instantly. He jumped up from the stone pier, turned to the spirit beasts, and said.

“My mother just called me home for dinner. That’s it for today—goodbye!”

Without waiting for a response, he transformed into a streak of black light and disappeared.

“Brother Biao?”

“What did he say just now?”

The spirit beasts were momentarily stunned. When they processed what had happened, the big beaver was long gone. Confused, one of them asked:

“Did I hear correctly? Brother Biao said his mother called him home for dinner?”

A spirit beast that had heard him clearly nodded, “Yes, that’s exactly what he said.”

“Hiss—”

The gathered spirit beasts gasped in unison.

“Brother Biao is so privileged! Even his mother gets to live at Purple Cloud Peak!”

“I heard from my master that Purple Cloud Peak is like a holy land now. Even the other peak masters aren’t allowed to set foot there!”

“Wow, I wish I could go to Purple Cloud Peak as a spirit pet too. My master can barely afford his own cultivation resources, let alone take care of me. I’m hungry every day!”

“Stop crying. Let me tell you something funny—my master wants to be a spirit pet for Master Xu more than I do!”

“I’m so jealous of Brother Biao!”

“Yeah, I really envy him…”

Purple Cloud Peak, Purple Cloud Hall

Xu Yang sat on a white jade throne. After several days of detoxification, his cultivation level had advanced again, reaching the ninth level of the Divine Transformation realm. At this rate, he estimated he could break through to the Void Shattering realm soon—even without exerting much effort!

Withdrawing his thoughts, Xu Yang looked at his eldest disciple, Yuan Kouxuan, and smiled as he gave an order, “Xuan’er, go and check if Qing’er, Jinli, Yu’er, and Beifeng have finished their retreats. If they have, bring them to the main hall.”

“Understood, Master!” Yuan Kouxuan replied and left the hall.

After several days of detoxification, her strength had also significantly increased. Now at the third level of the Nascent Soul realm, her physique and endurance had improved alongside Xu Yang’s advancements.

Once Yuan Kouxuan had left, Qin Kewan, rubbing her head with a groggy expression, asked, “Master, why do I feel like I’ve been asleep for days?”

“Because you have,” Xu Yang replied with a chuckle.

“Huh?”

“How could I sleep for so long? I remember chewing on a big spiritual fruit… no, two spiritual fruits…”

Qin Kewan frowned as she rubbed her temples, unable to recall much else. But she vividly remembered the taste of the spiritual fruit—it had been sweet, juicy, and absolutely delicious.

“Where’s my big spiritual fruit?!”

She puffed out her cheeks, looking upset as if she’d lost something precious.

Master is the spiritual fruit in question. If it weren’t for my physique, there would be teeth marks all over my face… Xu Yang was amused by her expression and said with a smile.

“Disciple, there wasn’t any spiritual fruit. You ate the Heavenly Phantom Spirit Fruit and had hallucinations.”

“The Heavenly Phantom Spirit Fruit?!”

Qin Kewan’s face flushed red. Coming from Immortal Mountain, she had heard of this fruit and knew what effects it could have. Her embarrassment deepened as she realized what she had done. Awkwardly tapping her toes, she stammered,

“S-So… So that’s what it was. Hehe…”

Despite her embarrassment, she couldn’t help but wonder,

If it wasn’t a spiritual fruit, what was I chewing on? It smelled so good. I wish I could taste it again…

TN// I didn’t realize I have been pasting without formatting, so it never italicized what I wanted… oops