Chapter 5, what are you
The master is particularly troubled: "Among the suitable maidens in the household under the age of fifteen, only Shui Xin possesses the aptitude for cultivation. She was specifically chosen by your father for you. You cannot allow your uncle's daughter to serve as your maid, demoting her from an outer disciple to a servant, can you? You have better aptitude than Shui Xin and a higher level of cultivation; she would not dare to disobey your orders"
The master, seeing his wife brought to tears by their daughter's words, could not help but frown and scold, "Mingyi's ambition is a blessing for our Xiao family. How can an ordinary woman understand the hardships of seeking the great path"
Xiao Lian'er took a leave of absence to visit Qingyang City, where she purchased some spices. She also made a stop at a monster shop and collected a small vial of urine from a Cangbei wolf
I see! I wonder what the spiritual herbs grown in the immortal sect are like? It's a pity that I, as a servant, do not have such an opportunity
Xiao Lian'er went to the kitchen: "I need some fine rice"
She knocked Xiao Lian'er to the ground and grabbed her by the neck: "What are you? Do you think you can enter the Immortal Sect? Apologize to the young lady and say you won't dare to have such delusions again, and I will let you go!"
The prolonged sound of the word "ya" sent a shiver down Xiao Lian'er’s arm, raising goosebumps. She thought to herself, once she arrives at the sect, if she does not contribute anything or bring spirit stones, aside from filling her stomach with plain rice and vegetarian dishes, she won't even see a piece of meat. Do you think the Yuandao Sect can conjure spirit rice and vegetables out of thin air? It relies on the outer disciples and servant disciples for cultivation. Just look at your ethereal demeanor; if you work in the spirit fields for a few days, you will understand how difficult it is to cultivate immortality. Do you think the Yuandao Sect can conjure spirit rice and vegetables out of thin air? It relies on the outer disciples and servant disciples for cultivation. Just look at your ethereal demeanor; if you work in the spirit fields for a few days, you will understand how difficult it is to cultivate immortality.
As long as the girl can handle miscellaneous tasks and take care of herself, it is sufficient to let her focus on her cultivation. Indeed, it is better to bring Xiao Lian'er, who has a gentle demeanor and is not easily angered, rather than Shui Xin, who is frivolous and temperamental. She can cultivate spirit herbs, cook monster meat, and cannot cultivate herself. Once at the sect, she will be loyal and devoted to me. Taking her along is the most appropriate choice.
When I first entered the young lady's courtyard to serve, Aunt Geng transformed from a fierce tigress into a gentle cat. She would affectionately call me "Miss Lian'er". She never dared to skimp on food and would occasionally make delicious snacks just for Xiao Lian'er.
Xiao Mingyi frowned
"Miss!" Shui Xinbu Dong knelt before Xiao Mingyi, pleading, "Miss, considering that I have served you since childhood, please take me with you! I will definitely be obedient and serve you well. I can already draw energy into my body, you cannot... you cannot leave me behind!"
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Shuixin is a household servant, currently thirteen years old. She possesses a wood-type constitution and has already learned to channel energy into her body. When Xiao Mingyi was young, the estate owner sent her to serve him, specifically so that she could accompany Xiao Mingyi into the Yuandao Sect to attend to him
In this way, the family will gain an additional disciple who has joined the sect, thereby enhancing the family's strength. Therefore, Xiao Mingyi will bring along a maid with potential for cultivation.
These low-grade spiritual herbs are regarded as mere weeds by the sect. Xiao Mingyi did not want to waste them, so he simply gathered them all, intending to try refining a Wood Spirit Pill.
The floor has been cleaned thoroughly
Shuixin's temper is becoming increasingly volatile. She cannot help but lose her temper over the smallest matters in the yard
Her cheerful voice drifted into the adjacent room. Shui Xin was taken aback. This was her opportunity; why should it be given to an ordinary girl without any aptitude for cultivation? She could not easily give up the chance to join the Yuan Dao Sect! Wrapping her head in a scarf, Shui Xin rushed out of the room like the wind and exclaimed, "Miss, you cannot take her with you!"
Shuixin walked so excitedly that she seemed to be floating
"Hey, hey, Lian'er, don't go!" Aunt Geng's expression changed once again as she called out to Xiao Lian'er
Xiao Mingyi has just turned 10 years old
The back of the gray is characterized by a violent and aggressive temperament. When urine is mixed with cosmetics, it can cause extreme irritability
The sound of her teeth chattering answered her
Xiao Lian'er smiled and said, "Aunt Geng, I want fine rice; it's for making powder for Sister Shui Xin. If you don't give it to me, that's fine."
Hehe! Xiao Mingyi scoffed, "I can take whoever I want. You may leave now. Considering that you have served me for many years, I will not hold this against you this time."
As she was about to go to the sect, Xiao Mingyi harvested all the water bamboo and wind vine grass from the medicinal garden and also purchased an alchemy furnace. Xiao Lian'er observed this and understood Xiao Mingyi's intentions.
Xiao Lian'er admonished herself that before she had the ability to protect herself, she must never provoke her.
Xiao Lian'er looked coldly at Shui Xin, who applied makeup and dressed up with great care every day
As soon as Xiao Mingyi returned to the courtyard, Xiao Lian'er found her without hesitation and quietly inquired: "Miss, I just want to know, since you have gone to the immortal sect, do I still need to continue planting in the medicinal herb garden in the village?"
The master quickly sent someone to carry away the corpse of Shui Xin. The maids in the courtyard carried bucket after bucket of water to wash the ground clean.
If she dares to cause trouble at the Yuandao Sect and implicates my daughter, I will kill her!" Xiao Mingyi puffed her cheeks, reluctantly accepting the situation
Xiao Lian'er was very satisfied with this outcome. She knew that she had successfully stirred up Xiao Mingyi's dissatisfaction towards Shui Xin. Next, she needed to find a way to convince Xiao Mingyi that taking her to the Yuandao Sect would be most beneficial for her.
Xiao Mingyi felt a stir in her heart. Why did she have to bring along a maid who could cultivate? What if Shui Xin had better fortune than her and a higher cultivation level? Would she still be able to command her?
However, if Shui Xin constantly interrupts Xiao Mingyi while she is alchemizing, given Xiao Mingyi's pride and the spoiled temperament of her books, she will not be able to refine the elixir. Instead of feeling that she is inadequate, she will only vent her anger on Shui Xin
In this world, people are divided into different ranks wherever they go. Shui Xin, who is envied by all the maids in the courtyard, can freely display her authority in front of the servants. Yet, in front of Xiao Mingyi, she remains merely a servant.
The lady of the house is reluctant to let her eldest daughter leave her so soon
Ah? This servant thanks the young lady! After going to the Immortal Gate, this servant will diligently cultivate spiritual herbs! Without having to exhaust her breath persuading Xiao Mingyi, Xiao Lian'er felt a surge of joy in her heart
A few days later, Xiao Lian'er had prepared the cosmetics. The powder was fine and delicate, with a strong fragrance. Shui Xin was unable to part with it.
Xiao Mingyi impatiently said: "The spiritual pills and spirit stones at home are insufficient. My cultivation has been stuck at the third level of Qi Refinement. I have already endured and accompanied my mother for another year, which means I will receive guidance from a master a year later than others. My daughter is already ten years old. The sect recruits disciples every spring, and if we delay for another year, my daughter will only be able to enter the sect at eleven. How much longer will my mother hold my daughter back?" The sect recruits disciples every spring, and if we delay for another year, my daughter will only be able to enter the sect at eleven. How much longer will my mother hold my daughter back?"
Xiao Mingyi cast a disdainful glance at the blood-soaked ground and walked away directly
"What are you!" Xiao Mingyi snorted, "You dare to act recklessly in front of me today. In the future, if your cultivation surpasses mine, will you still regard me? To defy this young lady's orders, this is the consequence! Did everyone hear that!"
In an instant, Xiao Lian'er felt a twinge of compassion. She was nearly ten years old and could find a way to leave Xiao Family Village. Even without entering the Yuan Dao Sect, she could think of other methods to open her meridians. By blocking Shui Xin, she had severed her future, thus ruining her entire life
The lady of the house wiped her tears, recalling that there were still two young daughters at home accompanying her, and thus chose to remain silent.
Xiao Mingyi had only reached the third level of Qi Refinement, and with a water-wood constitution, she was unable to produce alchemical fire. The Xiao family village lacked a source of earth fire. She could only use low-level fire talismans affixed to the alchemy furnace, guiding the flames with her true qi and spiritual consciousness. Any slight misstep in the operation of her true qi could ruin an entire batch of medicine. Distraction was the greatest taboo during alchemy, which is why she always secluded herself in the alchemy chamber.
She could not help but smile wryly
Father! Before even entering the sect, Shui Xin is already so arrogant. Once she joins the sect, she won't help her daughter, yet her daughter will have to spend every day solving her problems. I cannot take her with me!" Xiao Mingyi, in a fit of anger, went to complain to her father. If there were any other options, she would never take Shui Xin with her.
Do you think that anyone can learn alchemy? If that were the case, there would be as many alchemists in the Canglan Continent as there are dogs. Xiao Lian'er curled her lips, feeling that Xiao Mingyi was being unrealistic.
She decided that in this lifetime, if one does not act for oneself, one will face dire consequences. She resolved to become a selfish and ruthless person. Unexpectedly, Xiao Mingyi taught her an even more vivid lesson. She directly told her what it means: those who follow me will prosper, while those who oppose me will perish. She severed Shui Xin's neck with a wind blade, as effortlessly as cutting through a blade of grass
Seeing that Shui Xin's tail was raised high, Xiao Lian'er felt that pushing her down would be completely effortless
Xiao Mingyi thought of this and made a decision: "Lian'er, I have decided. I will take you to serve me at the Yuandao Sect"
Shuixin was publicly shaved bald, and in a fit of shame and anger, she ran back to her room and cried.
Xiao Lian'er saw the anger and despair in Shui Xin's eyes
The master made a decision to send Xiao Mingyi and Shui Xin to the Yuandao Sect in one month
She turned and left
A look of resentment flashed in Shui Xinyan's eyes, yet she did not dare to confront Xiao Mingyi. Upon seeing Xiao Lian'er standing beside Xiao Mingyi, her anger surged to her head. She leaped from the ground and pounced on Xiao Lian'er, exclaiming, "It’s all your fault, you wretched creature, for inciting the young lady to change her mind!"
At that moment, the sound of Shui Xin loudly reprimanding the lowly maid outside was like a magical incantation ringing in her ears. Xiao Mingyi's qi was thrown into disarray, and the last batch of spiritual herbs turned into black residue. In her anger, she ran outside and threw a few Wind and Book Blades at Shui Xin, cutting her down to size before finally venting her frustration.
It is now heard that the young lady is going to take Shui Xin to the sect. Aunt Geng has once again revealed her fierce demeanor.
During meals, she always picks up the chopsticks twice and then puts them down, casting a sorrowful glance at the maidens and sighing softly: "Only ordinary people would eat such food."
Ah! The maidservants in the courtyard screamed in fright, trembling as they clung to each other
Shuixin flew up before her eyes. A bluish-white light flashed by, and Shuixin fell heavily to the ground. She did not even make a sound before her breath ceased. Only upon hitting the ground did a red line appear on her neck, and a spray of blood mist burst forth.
The news spread, and everyone congratulated Shui Xin.
Madam Geng thought resentfully that once the young lady and Shui Xin left, Xiao Lian'er would no longer be of any use and would eventually be sent back to the kitchen. It would not be too late to deal with her then
Xiao Lian'er silently wiped the floor with a cloth, her emotions extremely complicated. She said that Shui Xin died because of her design, but she only intended to squeeze her out and never had the thought of harming Shui Xin.
Xiao Mingyi said irritably: "Yuan Dao Sect is built on the spiritual vein of Qingmu Mountain. Any corner here has more spiritual energy than Xiao Family Village. What can we grow at home?"
Madam Geng let out a cold laugh: "No!"
Xiao Mingyi attempted to refine elixirs. With no one to guide her, she struggled even to extract the medicinal liquid from the spiritual herbs, let alone to successfully create the finished elixirs. After several failures, the spiritual herbs were nearly depleted, and she could not help but feel anxious and irritable
Including her previous life, she is nearly two hundred years old
Yuan Dao Sect is particularly lenient towards the cultivation families that are affiliated with it. As long as individuals are under the age of fifteen and possess a cultivation level of Qi Refinement Stage One, they can be accepted as outer disciples without examination. They are also allowed to bring one servant to serve as a miscellaneous disciple. The Yuan Dao Sect will also impart techniques to these miscellaneous disciples. Future achievements will depend on individual talent, diligence, and opportunities.