Although Xiao Lin didn't know what other people's masters were like, he was very familiar with his own.

She was a complete indoor girl, spending her days holed up in the bamboo tower, avoiding going out whenever possible. That would be fine, but the key issue was that while she was in the bamboo tower, she neither cultivated nor handled sect affairs. Instead, she was obsessed with the various novels circulating from Waterside Ferry.

Speaking of which, a brief mention of Waterside Ferry is necessary.

It is considered a weirdo among the various sects in the cultivation world—this sect's cultivators have completely given up on cultivation, focusing all their energy on creating various toys, ornaments, and novels.

Some might ask, since they are cultivators, how could they fall to such a level? To the point of completely giving up on cultivation?

One must understand that the constitutions of cultivators cannot be generalized. Some can break through realms as easily as drinking water, while others find every step incredibly difficult, even remaining stuck at a certain level for life, unable to make any progress.

Those with limited talent naturally seek their own paths, such as returning to the mundane world, traveling the world, or... transitioning from combat units to production units—they can join the Hundred Artifacts Pavilion as a fire tender; join Pill Peak as a herb gatherer; join Melody Pavilion as a score copier; or join Waterside Ferry to make toys and write novels...

Some might again ask, how could cultivators read novels?

Leng Youxue: Mind your own business.

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In short, Leng Youxue was extremely obsessed with the novels from Waterside Ferry. A hundred years ago, when a novel she was following stopped updating, she, who rarely left the house, went directly to Waterside Ferry, captured the author, and threatened them, which even alarmed the main sect, Azurecloud Sword Sect.

During that confrontation with Azurecloud Sword Sect, the cultivation world once again experienced the terror of this Flowing Cloud Sect master, realizing the immense power hidden within her small frame.

According to Uncle-Master Dongfang, Master has been like this for hundreds of years... So, Master, have you always been this way, or are you just pretending to be young?

Seeing Leng Youxue's standard fake smile, Xiao Lin's thoughts began to drift.

Then he realized that the "Immortal Sect Tragic Romance: The Sword Immortal's Runaway Little Sweetheart" in his hand had disappeared.

"Oh, oh, oh! Sold out as soon as it was released, I didn't expect you to get a copy." Leng Youxue, who hadn't moved but had already taken the novel, eagerly opened it and began to read seriously, "That female supporting character really disgusts me. If she's still alive in this volume, I'll have a chat with the author..."

"Ahem, Master?"

"Tsk, why are you still here?"

"Master, isn't this a bit too much?"

"Sigh, fine."

As the saying goes, one mustn't bite the hand that feeds them, so Leng Youxue couldn't really kick out her big disciple. Reluctantly putting away the novel, she looked at Xiao Lin and said, "So what do you want to say?"

"Master, after careful consideration these days, I've realized that neither my cultivation level nor my character is suitable for being the Senior Brother, so..."

"You don't want to be the Senior Brother anymore, right? Fine, I agree."

"Really?"

Xiao Lin was overjoyed.

"But I'm too lazy to find someone to take your place." Leng Youxue somehow produced an apple and began to eat it, "You'll have to find a replacement for me."

"Master, you have four other disciples. Can't you just pick one?" Xiao Lin immediately suggested.

"Would they agree?"

"Uh..."

Xiao Lin recalled today's strange events and was momentarily speechless. However, thinking of the reward for completing the task, he quickly said, "Master, you're not only their master but also the head of One Peak and One Sect. Whoever you appoint as Senior Brother, who would dare disobey?"

"Then I appoint you."

"…"

Xiao Lin watched Leng Youxue munching on the apple, his mouth twitching, thinking he really was asking for it.

"Master, but to get back to the point..."

"Don't talk nonsense. When you find someone to replace you, I'll hold a handover ceremony." Swallowing the fruit, Leng Youxue licked the juice from her lips with her pink little tongue, "But for the person replacing you, I have two conditions. First, they must be accepted by those four little ones, and second, you can't force them in any way."

"…"

Master, are you just trying to make things difficult?

Xiao Lin raised his hand to cover his forehead, realizing it would be hard to complete the task in a short time.

In fact, to meet Leng Youxue's conditions, his four junior brothers and sisters were the most promising candidates, but... no need to say more, it's all tears.

He had no intention of continuing to struggle.

After all, even a fool could see that Leng Youxue didn't agree to his retirement. If he continued to pester her, it would be impolite.

...If he ended up being punished to copy books or clean toilets, it wouldn't be worth it.

"I understand Master's intentions. I will do my best to find a suitable person." Bowing to Leng Youxue, Xiao Lin prepared to turn and leave, but before he could move, he heard Leng Youxue's voice, "By the way, there's one more thing."

"Please speak, Master." Xiao Lin immediately responded.

"Xiao Luo seemed to have hit someone a few days ago. The other party should come to apologize today. I'm afraid Xiao Luo might be rude during the reception, or even start fighting again..." Leng Youxue munched on her apple, "So, you should be there to oversee things and not disgrace our Green Lotus Peak."

Leng Youxue's words might sound problematic at first, after all, who gets hit and then comes to apologize?

But Xiao Lin didn't find it strange.

Because he understood his Second Junior Sister and knew that under normal circumstances, she wouldn't hit someone without reason.

So the person who got hit must have done something to provoke her.

Hmm, come to think of it, can I really say I understand Second Junior Sister...

Recalling the thoughts he heard from Second Junior Sister today, Xiao Lin quickly shook his head lightly and bowed to Leng Youxue, "I understand, Master. When will the other party arrive at Green Lotus Peak?"

"Tonight, I suppose. I'll inform Xiao Luo to find you then." Leng Youxue said, opening her novel again and pointing her little foot at the stairs, "Alright, if there's nothing else, you may leave."

"Understood."

Xiao Lin bowed his head again, then slowly turned and moved towards the stairs.

"What? Are your legs crippled? Or do you need me to escort you?"

"No need to trouble Master."

Hoping to hear Leng Youxue's thoughts, Xiao Lin quickly responded and then hurried down the stairs.

He didn't want to be thrown out by his master... After all, Leng Youxue was capable of tossing him directly down the mountain.

Sensing Xiao Lin leaving the bamboo tower, Leng Youxue finally lifted her head from the novel.

"That kid, did he discover something? Tsk, I really want to know what he found out..."

Muttering softly to herself, Leng Youxue brought the apple back to her mouth and continued eating.

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