Zanxing (Retranslated)

After a few more days had passed, the auspicious day chosen by Zhao Mayi for divination arrived. The sect held a ceremony for accepting new disciples, and in front of all the disciples of the sect, Zanxing and several others officially became the direct disciples of Xuan Lingzi.

On the day of the ceremony, Zanxing wore the Tianji Dharma Robe, so after the ceremony, within half a day, the entire sect was filled with rumors and gossip about Zanxing.

In summary, it was mostly about the female disciple who ranked first in the inner sect assessment, secretly admiring the second-ranked senior brother, deliberately engaging in a deal at a loss to herself, exchanging the Xianyu Lingzhi for the Tainji Robe from Mu Cengxiao, which was far inferior to her Xianyu Lingzhi.

If the protagonist were an ordinary girl, this would just be a trivial matter of romance between men and women in the sect, something to gossip about. However, Zanxing’s appearance was marred, and she had been publicly rejected by her fiancé in Pingyang Town, adding a touch of bitterness to this romantic affair due to various circumstances.

Now, whenever Zanxing walked on the road, she was met with sympathetic glances from people.

Ziluo hurriedly came to find Zanxing overnight, anxiously saying, “Junior Sister, how could you exchange the Xianyu Lingzhi for Senior Brother Mu? Didn’t I tell you that the Tianji Robe is far inferior to the Xianyu Lingzhi?”

Zanxing poured her a cup of tea, saying, “Senior Sister, I exchanged it because I thought that robe was beautiful.”

Ziluo didn’t take the tea from Zanxing’s hand, her eyes full of understanding as she sighed, “I understand. Since you are fond of him, naturally you want to give him the best. I’ve seen your cleverness in cultivation, so why can’t you see through matters of the heart? It’s foolish.”

“I didn’t…”

“Moreover, you should also consider whether the other person is worthy of your efforts.” Ziluo said, her face showing some discontent. She took a sip of tea, waited for her emotions to calm down before continuing, “Do you know that Senior Brother Mu originally had a childhood sweetheart?”

Zanxing replied, “I know.”

“Do you know that she’s about to come to our Taiyan Sect soon?”

Zanxing was truly unaware of this and asked in surprise, “Senior Sister, who told you?”

“A few days ago, Seventh Senior Uncle proposed to the Sect Master, suggesting that since Sixth Senior Uncle has already chosen his direct disciple, it’s time to address the concerns of the disciples. That Miss Liu is currently alone in Pingyang Town, frail and weak, so it’s better to bring her back to Taiyan Sect and have her stay in the Hanwu Courtyard for Senior Brother Mu to take care of.” Ziluo shook her head. “The Sect Master agreed, thinking Seventh Senior Uncle’s proposal made sense, so it’s estimated that Miss Liu will arrive early tomorrow morning.”

Ziluo looked at Zanxing. “Junior Sister, Senior Brother Mu will most likely give that Xianyu Lingzhi to Miss Liu. Your genuine feelings have been used for someone else’s benefit. Not to mention you, even I, an outsider, feel uneasy hearing about it.”

“It was Seventh Senior Uncle’s proposal?” Zanxing’s focus wasn’t on this, but she was greatly surprised. Gu Baiying didn’t seem like someone who would meddle in such matters. What kind of plot development was this?

Zanxing carefully reviewed her actions from start to finish in her mind and indeed found no reason why she would have offended Gu Baiying. However, having Yunxin stay in the sect was actually more in line with the original storyline. Gu Baiying inadvertently shifted the plotline back a bit, which was a good thing for Zanxing.

But… there was still a way to use this situation to her advantage.

Setting down the teapot with a clink, Zanxing stood up abruptly. Ziluo asked, “Junior Sister, what’s wrong?”

“I’m going to see Master. There are some things I need to discuss with him.” Without looking back, she turned and left the room.

Ziluo was momentarily stunned, then exclaimed, “Oh no. Is Junior Sister going to demand an explanation?” Feeling anxious, she immediately used a messaging talisman to inform Xuan Lingzi in advance, just to give him a heads-up.

“Yes, I don’t know what Seventh Senior Uncle is thinking. Did you offend Seventh Senior Uncle?” Ziluo asked.

**

In the Miaokong Hall, Xuan Lingzi lay on the couch, looking helplessly at the young man in white sitting on the chair. “Junior Brother, you were perfectly fine. Why did you propose to the Sect Master to bring that Miss Liu into the sect? Isn’t that like stabbing Zanxing in the heart?”

Gu Baiying, however, was in a good mood, calmly peeling a spirit fruit in his hand. He said, “That’s perfect. Young people shouldn’t think about dual cultivation.

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Xuan Lingzi was taken aback. “D-dual cultivation?”

Gu Baiying snapped out of his thoughts and casually replied, “Oh, nothing. When new disciples enter the sect, instead of focusing on cultivation, they only think about love affairs. How can that be proper?”

“Oh dear,” Xuan Lingzi slapped his thigh. “She’s just a young girl, it’s normal for young people to be involved in love affairs. Miss Liu is Cengxiao’s childhood sweetheart, and Zanxing is my direct disciple. If the two of them were to become jealous and fight over something, as their master, how could I remain indifferent? Junior Brother, aren’t you just causing trouble for me?”

“Why bother trying to remain indifferent?” Gu Baiying casually tossed the fruit peel into the waste basket near the door, took a bite of the spirit fruit, and said, “You can keep the bowl of water steady for Mu Cengxiao, but as for Yang Zanxing’s bowl, just overturn it.”

Xuan Lingzi stared at him. “Junior Brother, what has Zanxing done to offend you? Why do you dislike her so much?”

Gu Baiying sneered. “It’s not that I dislike her. I’m just annoyed by her, and I can’t stand her.”

Used to his junior brother’s arrogant and disdainful demeanor, Xuan Lingzi could only sigh. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a message transmitted into his ears. It was Ziluo’s voice, saying, “Sixth Senior Uncle, Junior Sister Zanxing has just learned about Miss Liu’s intention to enter the sect. She’s feeling resentful and indignant, and she’s currently heading to the outer hall with great momentum. She probably wants to demand an explanation from Senior Uncle. You’d better prepare your words in advance and not add fuel to the fire!”

Xuan Lingzi almost fell off the couch upon hearing this. He quickly scrambled to his feet, looking around for a place to hide. Gu Baiying watched him with confusion. “What are you doing?”

“Zanxing is coming,” Xuan Lingzi attempted to hide behind the chair, “I’ll find a place to hide, you don’t…”

Before he could finish his sentence, a familiar voice came from outside, “Master.”

Xuan Lingzi froze for a moment, forced a smile, and stood up from behind the chair, saying, “Zanxing is here.”

Gu Baiying raised an eyebrow slightly.

As Zanxing entered the hall, she caught sight of the young man eating spirit fruit on the side, momentarily surprised, and exclaimed, “Seventh Senior Uncle is here too?”

Gu Baiying remained silent, but it was Xuan Lingzi who walked to the front of the hall, putting on a calm and composed demeanor as he smiled and said, “Zanxing, it’s late. Why have you come?” Before Zanxing could respond, he prattled on, “I haven’t had the chance to ask you these past few days. Are you comfortable staying in the Miaokong Hall? Do you need anything else? Do you like the tea set in your room? Fangfang mentioned that Mimi has been shedding lately, so I asked Fourth Senior Uncle for some hair-strengthening pills. Make sure to give them to her, we wouldn’t want her to go bald…”

Zanxing interrupted his rambling, saying, “Master, I’ve come tonight to talk about Miss Liu.”

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   T/n: What is bro thinking?