Reborn as the Novel’s Villain: Cultivation Lost, Female Leads Take Control - Chapter 191

When Yuan Kouxuan left her master’s lap, she realized that although she was her master’s designated concubine, her behavior resembled that of a thief at the slightest disturbance.

She felt that her mentality must have been the issue. On the other hand, it was more useful to act as the eldest sister in front of her junior sisters.

An elder sister is like a mother…

After finding an excuse for herself, Yuan Kouxuan obediently stood behind her master and picked up the teapot to pour a cup of tea for him.

“Master, have some tea.”

Xu Yang stared at the rouge on Yuan Kouxuan’s lips and teased, “Master wants to drink imported tea.”

Seeing that her master was still teasing her at a time like this, her face immediately flushed. She reached out her hand and gently patted his broad back, acting coquettishly like a young wife. Shyly, she said:

“Junior Sister Liu is still outside… Wait until she leaves, and I’ll let Master drink to his heart’s content…”

Her voice grew smaller and smaller, and she stopped before finishing her sentence.

Xu Yang knew that if he continued teasing, Xuan’er would be so embarrassed she might want to find a hole to crawl into. He immediately straightened up, sat properly, and called out:

“Little Beifeng, come in!”

Liu Beifeng, who was dressed as a disciple outside the door, felt excited when she heard her master’s voice.

She had just gone to Purple Cloud Hall to check, but her master wasn’t there. After thinking about it, she remembered that her master often stayed at Yangyuan Residence when not at Purple Cloud Hall, so she hurried over to the eldest sister’s residence. As expected, her master was there—she hadn’t missed him.

Liu Beifeng quickly entered the room and bowed respectfully.

“Beifeng greets Master. Greetings to Eldest Sister.”

“Little Beifeng, there’s no need for so much formality. You’re only sixteen years old—why do you act like a scholar in a college?”

Xu Yang glanced at Liu Beifeng’s clothes and noticed that she was the only one on Purple Cloud Peak still wearing the standard disciple clothing issued by the Qingming Sect. He couldn’t help but laugh.

“…”

Liu Beifeng was flustered by her master’s teasing and didn’t know how to respond. She opened her mouth but couldn’t find any words. Her cheeks turned red.

“Master, I think Junior Sister Liu is quite good. In the entire Purple Cloud Peak, she’s the most like a proper disciple. Her presence also motivates the other junior sisters. For example, Junior Sister Xue is working harder now because Junior Sister Liu has nearly caught up to her in cultivation.”

Yuan Kouxuan looked at Liu Beifeng with admiration. If she had to pick her favorite junior sister among all the direct disciples of Purple Cloud Peak, it would have been the little fox, Yaoyao, before. Now, however, it was undoubtedly Liu Beifeng.

The reason was simple: Liu Beifeng was honest, diligent, and never caused trouble. She cultivated for 25 days a month and spent the rest of her time solving cultivation issues by consulting Master or her senior sisters.

As the eldest sister, how could she not like such a well-behaved junior sister? Especially when contrasted with the troublemaker Xue Jinli, she appreciated Liu Beifeng even more.

Listening to the first half of Xuan’er’s sentence, Xu Yang almost thought his affairs with other disciples had been exposed. Fortunately, Xuan’er’s focus was on the second half… Xu Yang secretly sighed in relief, then looked at Liu Beifeng with a smile.

“Little Beifeng, did you hear that? Your senior sister praised you as the most diligent disciple of Purple Cloud Peak. I think so too!”

“Tell me, did you come here for a reward?”

“No, no! I didn’t come for a reward!” Liu Beifeng panicked and quickly waved her hands.

Her gestures were small, but her natural figure was striking, with undulating curves. If Xue Jinli were here, she would certainly be envious…

“Other people’s disciples can’t wait to pester their masters for cultivation resources every day, but Purple Cloud Peak is different. Even if I offer cultivation resources, no one asks for them.”

Xu Yang naturally noticed Liu Beifeng’s flustered state, but he had no improper thoughts. He looked at her with a gentle smile.

“Alright, tell me, little Beifeng, why did you come to see me?”

Liu Beifeng looked at her master with anticipation and gathered her courage to say:

“The Six Peaks Competition is coming up soon. I wanted to invite Master to watch the match…”

Xu Yang smiled and said nothing.

Seeing that her master didn’t respond immediately, Liu Beifeng’s face turned nervous. She tightly grasped the corners of her clothes, looking a little helpless.

Yuan Kouxuan stepped in at the right moment. A faint smile appeared on her otherwise cold face, and she said:

“Junior Sister Liu, you don’t have to worry. Master always attends the Six Peaks Competition and personally awards the first-place winner.”

Master gives awards to the first place?!

Liu Beifeng’s heart was stirred, and a flash of surprise appeared in her eyes. She looked at her master, as if seeking confirmation.

Xu Yang nodded. “Your senior sister is correct. Since I founded Purple Cloud Peak, I’ve attended every Six Peaks Competition.”

“Master, don’t worry! I will definitely go all out!”

Liu Beifeng’s eyes burned with determination as she clenched her fists tightly.

No one will take first place away from me—I’ll win it!

Xu Yang didn’t want to pressure Liu Beifeng. Besides, Purple Cloud Peak no longer needed validation from the Six Peaks Competition. As long as he was there, no one dared to underestimate Purple Cloud Peak—not just within the Qingming Sect, but even across the five regions of the world. He said softly:

“Just do your best. After all, you’ve only been my disciple for a short time. It doesn’t matter if you don’t win first place.”

“No, Master!” Liu Beifeng’s gaze was sharp and unwavering. “I will get first place in the Six Peaks Competition. I won’t disgrace Purple Cloud Peak or let Master lose face!”

“Hahaha, alright!” Xu Yang laughed heartily, pleased by her spirit. “I believe in you, Xiao Beifeng. My disciples are all extraordinarily talented—winning the Six Peaks Competition is no problem at all!”

He paused and asked warmly, “Do you have any confusion in your cultivation? If so, I’ll help you resolve it now.”

Xu Yang was truly pleased. A determined and motivated disciple was a blessing. If all of Purple Cloud Peak’s disciples were as lazy as Xiao Jinli had once been, he’d have been pulling his hair out.

(Although, Xiao Jinli had now turned over a new leaf, which greatly relieved Xu Yang.)

“Master, I do have a few confusions about the Core Formation realm…”

Liu Beifeng hesitated briefly, then began to list the issues she had encountered during cultivation.

Xu Yang listened patiently and quickly realized that these were small, insignificant problems. He solved each one easily and explained them clearly.

“Thank you, Master, for resolving my doubts!”

Liu Beifeng’s face was filled with excitement and deep respect. She bowed respectfully.

“Alright. Go and digest what I’ve taught you.”

“Yes, Master!”

Before leaving, Liu Beifeng turned to Yuan Kouxuan and waved. “Goodbye, Eldest Sister.”

“Goodbye, Junior Sister Liu.”

Yuan Kouxuan’s eyes curved into crescents as she smiled and waved back.

Liu Beifeng quickly left Yangyuan Residence.

Xu Yang turned to Yuan Kouxuan, handed her the teacup, and said with a mischievous smile:

“Xuan’er, about that imported tea we talked about earlier…”

Seeing her master’s impatience, Yuan Kouxuan blushed deeply. She wanted to go back on her word, but under her master’s faintly expectant gaze, she had no choice.

She picked up the teapot, tilted her head back, and poured it into her mouth.

Gulp, gulp, gulp…