That very night, Zanxing exchanged rewards with Mu Cengxiao and obtained the Tianji Magical Robe.

The Tianji Magical Robe was woven from snow silkworm silk. Ordinary swords and spears couldn’t penetrate it, water and fire couldn’t enter it, and it could also resist several magical attacks. Once the garment was worn, it automatically adjusted to fit the wearer’s body type and gender perfectly.

Early the next morning, Zanxing put on the Tianji Magical Robe.

The magical robe was a beautiful, lake green color, bright and refreshing. The cuffs and hem of the dress were embroidered with black honeysuckle patterns, and it came with a matching hair ribbon. After Zanxing tied the ribbon properly and left her room, she encountered Tian Fangfang, who had come to pet the cat.

“Junior Sister, you look really beautiful today!” Tian Fangfang praised sincerely.

The Tianji Magical Robe was, after all, a magical garment, so it couldn’t be said to have particularly exquisite styling. However, this bright color naturally stood out prominently among the high-level gray tones throughout the sect. It was like seeing spring willow leaves on a dim winter day, naturally full of vigorous life. Zanxing was currently just a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. If you didn’t look at the black mark on her right cheek, standing in the snow, graceful as jade, she was indeed bright and charming.

Tian Fangfang touched Zanxing’s sleeve and clicked his tongue: “This fabric looks expensive. Junior Sister, did you strike it rich?”

Zanxing said, “I traded my Xianyu Lingzhi with Senior Brother Mu for it.”

“What?” Tian Fangfang was shocked: “You traded the Xianyu Lingzhi to Junior Brother Mu?”

Zanxing nodded.

After his initial shock, Tian Fangfang immediately beat his chest and stamped his feet: “Junior Sister, how could you waste such a precious thing! If you had to trade, why didn’t you ask me first? I would have been willing to trade with you, I…”

Zanxing stopped his wailing: “Senior Brother Tian, I don’t want fire wolf fangs anyway, so naturally I traded with Senior Brother Mu.”

“Don’t you know how precious Xianyu Lingzhi is?” Tian Fangfang emphasized: “Even if you sold it at Huajin Tower, Xianyu Lingzhi would sell for a thousand more spirit stones than the Tianji Magical Robe!”

“I know, Senior Brother.” Zanxing opened her mouth helplessly: “Aren’t you here to help move things today? Let’s go, don’t delay the time.”

Now that Zanxing, Mu Cengxiao, and Tian Fangfang were all Xuan Lingzi’s direct disciples, their living arrangements would naturally improve, moving from the communal dormitory small wooden building, to Miaokong Hall. However, the three of them didn’t have much luggage to begin with. Mu Cengxiao, carrying just a small bundle, had gone to Miaokong Hall on his own early in the morning. Zanxing had slightly more belongings, so Tian Fangfang came to help.

When they arrived at Miaokong Hall, Xuan Lingzi was already waiting for them.

Today, probably to welcome his direct disciples, he had specially groomed and dressed himself carefully. Even his hair bun was tied meticulously. Although he tried his best to maintain a serious appearance, his eyes were full of smiles. Perhaps being someone’s master for the first time, Xuan Lingzi was still somewhat nervously rubbing his hands together as he said to Zanxing and Tian Fangfang: “Your master has specially found three empty courtyards for you three in the back garden of Miaokong Hall. Cengxiao’s room is in Hanwu Courtyard, Fangfang, you’ll live in Songfeng Courtyard, and Zanxing, your courtyard is at the very back, near the wall of Xiaoyao Hall, Mingxiu Courtyard.”

“Everything in the courtyards has been prepared. If you’re missing anything, just tell Zi Luo, have it recorded in the ledger, and it will all be delivered next month.” He said, “Let me show you around first.”

Although the overall environment throughout the sect favored the high-level gray minimalist style, each master uncle’s dharma hall still carried some personal touches. For example, Xuan Lingzi liked warm and practical styles. There was a small pavilion for resting every three steps, a long bench every five steps, low couches placed wherever convenient, and the trees planted were all the fruit-bearing kind, convenient for picking and eating at will.

When Zanxing arrived at her Mingxiu Courtyard, she couldn’t help but freeze in surprise.

This courtyard was very large and spacious. There was a gate at the front, sleeping quarters inside, and outside, a small pond had been dug, with a delicate and exquisite pavilion beside the pond. Many flowers and plants had been planted, though it was winter, none were blooming. Various wind chimes hung under the eaves. In the center of the courtyard stood a persimmon tree that had grown quite tall. At a glance, the water, flowers, and trees were all part of the scenery.

Although she had long heard that the direct disciples in the sect had very good living conditions, each person getting their small villa, when she saw it, Zanxing still couldn’t help but be amazed. The Taiyan Sect was truly wealthy.

“Don’t just look from outside, go inside and have a look too.” Seeing Zanxing’s expression of amazement, Xuan Lingzi couldn’t help feeling proud and led Zanxing into the sleeping quarters.

The sleeping quarters were also divided into outer and inner rooms. Unlike the elegant scenery outside, the style inside appeared somewhat overly cozy. As soon as Zanxing entered, she was made to sneeze by the fragrance.

“I had your Fourth Master Uncle send a long-lasting incense pill to place by the bedside, it’s magnolia flower scented.” Xuan Lingzi coughed lightly twice: “Since you’re a female disciple, your master arranged things according to what those girls in Pingyang Town like.”

Zanxing: “……”

Everything in this room was in shades of imperial concubine pink and peach red, all fluffy and pink. The quilt was rouge red embroidered with intertwining lily patterns, the gauze curtains were light pink, and even the tea set on the table was painted with pink peach blossoms.

Zanxing was nearly blinded by all the pink in the room. She also saw that by the bedside, there was a cherry-colored soft cushion, with two white porcelain bowls placed in front of the cushion—a princess cat nest prepared for Mimi. Zanxing sighed deeply in her heart. Well, although his straight-man aesthetic was beyond description, it was still her master’s devoted love for his disciple.

“Thank you, Master, for preparing and arranging everything for your disciple. I like it very much.” Zanxing said against her conscience.

Xuan Lingzi was indeed delighted and smiled: “As long as you like it. Since you’re now part of Miaokong Hall, you should naturally use the best things. In a few days, your master will go down the mountain again and get you some more things that girls like. Whatever you like or want, don’t be polite, tell your master, and the master will buy it for you.”

His tone carried the air of a wealthy patron.

Zanxing thanked him again, and Xuan Lingzi went to Songfeng Courtyard to see Tian Fangfang. Zanxing walked to the window and looked out at the courtyard scenery.

The small wooden building was near the cliff edge, surrounded by swirling immortal qi, but the various courtyards of Miaokong Hall were like ordinary family residences, with less otherworldly elegance but more warmth. They were more like a “home.”

Zanxing looked for a while, then lowered her head and smiled. She spread open her palm—the red mark in her palm had indeed faded somewhat compared to last night. It wasn’t an illusion.

The Xianyu Lingzhi should have been Mu Cengxiao’s reward, but she had changed the plot, so the red mark had deepened. Last night, when she made the trade with Mu Cengxiao, she was experimenting. The Xianyu Lingzhi had returned to its rightful owner, and indeed, the red mark in her palm had faded somewhat.

Zanxing clenched her palm, covering the red mark, and looked into the distance.

She couldn’t change the main plot… and couldn’t steal the protagonist’s spotlight either.

Only this way would the original world not issue warnings against her.