Reborn as the Novel’s Villain: Cultivation Lost, Female Leads Take Control - Chapter 182

The moon was high in the sky, the stars were sparse, and the breeze blew across the spring water, creating ripples. Many fish floated on the water, blowing bubbles. Suddenly, sobs spread from the shore, scaring away the leisurely fish.

Woo…

Serene Evening Tower.

Qin Kewan, wearing a goose-yellow palace skirt, sat alone on the railing, looking up at Purple Cloud Peak, holding a purple bamboo flute and playing it sadly.

It seemed that because she couldn’t play, the tune she produced was very unpleasant. In the end, even she couldn’t stand it anymore. She put down the flute and picked up the bag beside her, which contained many delicious foods. Picking one at random, she put it in her mouth and began to chew. After a while, her expression turned desperate.

“Why are they all tasteless!”

“These are obviously my favorite foods before!”

Qin Kewan covered her cheeks with both hands and rubbed them hard.

“Qin Kewan, wake up a little! What are you thinking about? You have to concentrate when eating delicious food. It is blasphemy to taste delicious food if you can’t focus on it!”

She tried to awaken her own conscience with these words, but her mind was in a mess. The moment she thought about delicious food, her master came to mind. When she chewed, she couldn’t help but imagine…

“I really want to eat the big spiritual fruit!”

Although she had only experienced it in a fantasy that day, the wonderful taste was still fresh in her memory, and she remembered it clearly even now.

Compared to the big spiritual fruit, the things in her pocket were no longer delicacies at all.

“If they aren’t delicious, I’ll just give them to you for free!”

Qin Kewan poured all the delicacies from her pocket into the pool. The fish that had been scared away earlier quickly gathered around, fighting fiercely. Water splashed everywhere, creating chaos as pearls and jade-like droplets flew.

Hearing the sound of the fish fighting for food, Qin Kewan’s heart grew even more restless.

Since the Spirit Boat incident, she hadn’t had the chance to be alone with the big spiritual fruit. Even when it returned to Purple Cloud Peak, it immediately announced it would be going into seclusion.

Though the big spiritual fruit did not reject being eaten, the problem was that she hadn’t been able to see it much since. And when she did, the “devil” was always watching.

Damn it…

Qin Kewan shook her jade-like legs, swinging them off the railing as she stared in the direction of Purple Cloud Hall. She swallowed involuntarily.

If I don’t eat the big spiritual fruit, I’ll lose my appetite. I’ll miss it whether I’m walking or sitting…

“Big Spiritual Fruit, Big Spiritual Fruit, can’t you just come to me willingly and let me have another bite?”

After her heartfelt prayer, she suddenly recalled her master’s words from earlier in the day. Her expression froze. After a moment, she pulled out two jade bottles from her storage ring, her eyes sparkling.

“Master specifically gave these to me…”

“Could it be…”

“And before leaving, Master even hinted with his eyes…”

“I understand now!”

Qin Kewan jumped down from the railing, suppressing her excitement, and flew toward the Purple Cloud Hall.

In no time, she arrived in front of the hall.

But before stepping inside, she spotted a familiar figure walking out, leaning against the wall for support.

“Senior Sister Yuer?”

…

Before a stick of incense.

Xu Yang looked at Ruan Yuer and said with a smile, “Are you still serious now?”

Ruan Yuer hid under the quilt, her muffled voice coming through, “Not anymore.”

Xu Yang’s smile deepened. “Speak louder; I didn’t hear you clearly.”

“Disciple said I’m not serious anymore, and I won’t be serious in the future,” Ruan Yuer hurriedly begged for mercy, regretting her earlier hasty decision.

Satisfied, Xu Yang didn’t push her further. He lay down for a while, holding Yuer in his arms.

Ruan Yuer glanced at the sky and said considerately, “Master, it’s almost five o’clock, and the dawn is near. Disciple needs to return.”

“Well, go ahead.” Xu Yang kissed her forehead and let her leave.

As Yuer’s figure disappeared into the distance, Xu Yang’s mind settled completely, free of distractions. His thoughts turned to cultivation, the shifting heavens, and the mysteries of the universe.

It wasn’t that he had ascended to sainthood, but his qi and blood had stabilized entirely, allowing him to think calmly about profound matters.

“Now is the perfect time to consolidate my insights and meditate.”

Xu Yang donned his robe and sat on the futon, ready to focus on cultivation. Just as his thoughts began to settle, faint voices reached his ears. Listening carefully, he realized two of his disciples were talking:

“Senior Sister Yuer, why did you just come out of Purple Cloud Hall? You look injured.”

“I… I didn’t dilute the Thunder Tribulation Liquid properly when I took it last night, so it caused some issues. I went to Master to help refine it.”

“So that’s what happened. Are you okay now, Senior Sister?”

“I’m fine. I’ll recover after some practice. But Xiao Wan, why are you looking for Master?”

“Uh… I want to take the Thunder Tribulation Liquid, but I’m afraid I’ll end up like Senior Sister Yuer. So I wanted Master to watch me while I refine it. If something goes wrong, Master can help me in time.”

“That’s typical. You’re such a foodie. Once you find something delicious, you forget everything else… Go in quickly. Master’s inside.”

“Okay, Senior Sister.”

Tap tap tap.

Two sets of footsteps followed. One grew faint and disappeared, while the other approached steadily, stopping at the back hall door.

Knock knock.

“Master, Wan’er requests an audience,” Qin Kewan called softly.

Xu Yang flicked his sleeve, sending a breeze sweeping through the hall, tidying it up. He then replied, “Come in, Xiao Wan.”

Qin Kewan entered quickly. The moment she saw Xu Yang, she uncorked a jade bottle and poured its contents into her mouth without hesitation.

Xu Yang was taken aback. He had thought Qing’er was bold, but it turned out Xiao Wan was much braver. Acting swiftly, he placed his palm on her abdomen. His Yang Dao force surged into her, guiding the immense energy of the Thunder Tribulation Liquid through her meridians, refining it into pure life essence. Lightning flickered across Qin Kewan’s body as her foundation remained intact, spared from any harm.

Xu Yang flicked her forehead, exasperated. “You—what am I going to do with you? Didn’t I tell you not to refine it directly? If you hadn’t been in front of me, the immense life essence would have torn your meridians apart, damaged your foundation, and left lasting harm…”

Before he could finish, Qin Kewan murmured dreamily, “What a big spiritual fruit! I love eating it…”

In her daze, she reached out, grabbed Xu Yang’s face, and planted a firm kiss on him.

Xu Yang froze, utterly stunned. “…”

T/N: Last few chapters are basically fillers