Jiang Ling had only recently been abducted to Nanhai Duzhou by the Yin-Yang Gate, so during the Dragon-Tiger Championship several years ago, she was on the continent and saw Jun Changxiao advertising on the light screens.
At that time, she was an ordinary maid in a major family of a certain prefecture. Because she had changed to a new identity and name, when the Drizzle Hall searched everywhere, they could never find any clues.
Later, as Jiang Xie gradually comprehended the Primordial Spirit Body and began searching for his sister, she was discovered by the Yin-Yang Gate during a shopping trip and abducted. It took several years crossing the ocean to reach Nanhai Duzhou.
In other words.
During the several years Jiang Xie frantically searched, his sister was actually on the voyage across the sea.
The Yin-Yang Gate wasn’t a traditional evil sect. The cultivation method they practiced emphasized yin-yang harmony, but would also benefit both parties.
However, to ensure the beneficiaries wouldn’t defect or leak secrets, the abducted women had to take drugs that ravaged the soul and mind, making them forget themselves and their memories.
Simply put.
They were completely controlled and turned into puppets.
This was a rule the Yin-Yang Gate established when selecting cauldrons. Every abducted woman had to go through it. Jiang Ling was beaten multiple times because she refused to comply and resisted.
Of course, the drugs needed a certain amount of time to take effect, so when Jiang Xie arrived, she hadn’t yet been assigned to disciples and hadn’t been defiled.
However, due to the drugs, her soul and thinking were damaged, and she had nearly become an imbecile.
For others, damage to the soul might be irreversible, but before cheats, it could be easily reversed. So one Nine Revolutions Clear Spirit Pill immediately restored Jiang Ling’s soul and awakened her consciousness.
…
In the great hall.
Jun Changxiao’s head was about to explode.
Because although Elder Jiang’s sister had recovered, she would crouch on his necessary routes and scream while shouting the slogan ‘Infatuated with Jun, Crazy for Jun, Love Jun for Life’.
At first, Gou Sheng quite enjoyed it. After all, he’d finally met a female fan. But after a while, he couldn’t stand it anymore. Mainly because she was too fanatical.
The most depressing part was Jiang Xie.
After finally finding his long-lost sister, he should have been happily chatting about family matters and strengthening their bond. But every sentence ended up being about the Sect Master, with worship reaching unprecedented levels.
“Xiao Xie, does Sect Master Jun have a girlfriend?”
“…”
“Xiao Xie, what are Sect Master Jun’s hobbies?”
“…”
“Xiao Xie, Sect Master Jun…”
“Sister!”
Jiang Xie held his head and broke down: “The Sect Master not only has a girlfriend, he’s already married. You’re fifty or sixty years old—can you stop being as childish as a young girl!”
Jun Changxiao happened to be passing by and nearly stumbled upon hearing his words.
In a world where lifespans generally reached two hundred years, fifty or sixty was very young. But in Gou Sheng’s former world, that was already square-dancing auntie age.
“Correct.”
The system sharply commented: “Even if the host has fans, they’re just auntie-level. Because young girls all like the cool and handsome type like Ye Xingchen. Who would like a shameless scoundrel?”
Because these words were too true and cruel, like a dagger stabbing into Jun Changxiao’s heart, he clutched his chest with a fierce expression.
…
“Elder Jiang.”
In the study, Jun Changxiao said seriously: “Are you certain you want our sister to live in Tiegu Town rather than become a sect member?”
Jiang Xie said: “Sect Master, my sister has mediocre aptitude…”
“That’s not a problem.”
Jun Changxiao interlaced his ten fingers: “This Sect Master can immediately give her Supreme-grade aptitude.”
Jiang Xie was, after all, the first appointed elder. His sister was his own sister. If she was willing to become a sect member, giving her the aptitude package was no problem.
Contribution points didn’t allow upgrading all sect disciples’ aptitudes to Supreme-grade, but upgrading one person was still possible.
“This…”
Jiang Xie considered briefly: “I’ll go ask sister.”
When Jiang Ling learned the situation, she shook her head: “Xiao Xie, sister isn’t cut out for cultivating martial arts. Just settle me in the town at the mountain’s foot.”
Learning that Jun Changxiao was married, she gradually calmed down from her fanaticism and began considering her future life.
Jiang Ling was actually like Sister Qiao’er—both belonged to the most ordinary existence. They preferred living ordinary lives rather than forcibly pursuing the martial path.
“Sister.”
Jiang Xie said: “I understand.”
…
The next day.
Accompanied by her younger brother, Jiang Ling left the Eternal Sect and was settled in Tiegu Town, hired by Auntie Wang to manage the increasingly prosperous Fortune Inn.
Because Young Master Tang Er had established Tang’s Pill Workshop here, selling healing pills and other medicines, it attracted countless customers daily, so Fortune Inn’s business was also exceptionally booming.
Inspired by a casual chat with Jun Changxiao, Auntie Wang established ‘Wang’s Chain Inns’ and began expanding toward Qingyang Town and even Qingyang City. To date, she had no fewer than ten chain stores of various sizes, with momentum to expand toward Liyang City, Huyang City and other places.
“Auntie Wang.”
Jun Changxiao teased: “You’ll become an inn tycoon in the future.”
Auntie Wang came out of the kitchen and placed a bowl of noodles in front of him, saying irritably: “Why does a Sect Master like you always come here to mooch food and drink?”
“Because it’s delicious.”
Jun Changxiao picked up his chopsticks and smiled: “Auntie Wang, give me a scallion!”
Though Gou Sheng had no blood relatives in this world, the villagers from the original Qingyang Village were all his family, so every time he came to Tiegu Town he had a very warm feeling.
…
“Thud!”
In Jun Changxiao’s study, Jiang Xie bent both knees and knelt solidly on the ground: “Thank you, Sect Master!”
“Bang—”
The next second, the window shattered. His entire body exploded outward, then slid across the ground face-first for dozens of zhang before stopping.
Jun Changxiao stood in a striking pose in the study, saying calmly: “A man’s knees bear gold. If you dare kneel randomly again, whether you’re an elder or disciple, you’ll all be sent to the Discipline Hall for punishment!”
“Under… understood…” Jiang Xie said with difficulty.
…
The Sect Master’s return was a joyous occasion, so these past few days, the sect had an atmosphere of joy from top to bottom.
But the only one not joyful was Shang Youhen, because at this moment he was trembling as he stood in the goal, with Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, Tian Qi and others standing in front.
“Junior brother.”
Su Xiaomo smiled: “Goalkeeping is a required course for disciples and part of the Eternal Sect’s culture. Just relax, don’t be too nervous.”
“…”
Shang Youhen nearly cried.
During this time, he had witnessed senior brothers playing soccer. It was simply… too brutal!
“Bang!”
Just as Shang Youhen was thinking, the happy soccer ball struck directly into his face, leaving a ball imprint before bouncing back and landing at Li Fei’s feet.
“Swish!”
He scooped with his foot and the ball rose in place.
“Whoosh whoosh!”
His entire body soared into the air in a bicycle kick pose. Mighty spiritual energy poured into his toes. The scene seemed to freeze instantly as several shocking crimson characters appeared on screen—Super Kill! Li Fei Kick!
“No…”
“Boom—”
Wild winds erupted violently. The goal disappeared without a trace.
Before long, the Medical Hall on Medicine Peak had a new patient.
…
“Sect Master Jun.”
In the great hall, Yi Feixue, Xing Yunzi and others sat down. Finally unable to resist asking: “Regarding Ye Xingchen you mentioned earlier, where is he now?”
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