Crazy-Gossiping-c20

Chapter 20

The crowd of onlookers, who had just raised their lips in amusement, instantly froze.

What? Is this for real? That’s the eldest daughter of Yan Jin Sect! Not some unknown female cultivator from a small sect!

Unlike the gradually declining Wenxin Sect, Yan Jin Sect is on the rise. Although it’s still not ranked high among the top ten sects, its overall strength is formidable. Even the big sects wouldn’t dare to underestimate it.

And only the sect leader’s daughter, Shi Yueyue, is referred to as the eldest daughter. Shi Yueyue is a dual-attribute cultivator with both water and wood spiritual roots. She is only in her late forties, yet she has already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Core Formation is within reach.

Not to mention, she is also on the beauty rankings.

Most disciples of Wenxin Sect may have never met Shi Yueyue in person, but they have heard of her name. After all, she’s one of the most famous talents in the cultivation world. Which cultivator would not know her?

Yet, such a golden opportunity to build a relationship with Yan Jin Sect was missed by Green Hat Hero.

The Melon-Eating System sighed, 【It was a dangerous situation back then. If he had helped Shi Yueyue, there’s no way he wouldn’t have been rewarded. Who knows? He might have secured cultivation resources for the next few years.】

But instead, Green Hat Hero fled?

Ning Xu was silent for a long time before asking the question on everyone’s mind, “Why did he flee?”

The Melon-Eating System replied in a confused tone, 【I don’t know. All I know is that Shi Yueyue had already clung to him. She said that if he helped her, she would reward him handsomely afterward, with spirit stones or pills.】

Hearing this, countless disciples felt heartbroken.

Such a heaven-sent opportunity was thrown away by Green Hat Hero!

If it had been any of them, how much better would it have been?

They would have definitely seized this amazing opportunity!

As for how to deal with the love poison, there are plenty of ways. It’s not like the two had to get involved. The simplest way is with an antidote pill. If one doesn’t work, then take two.

Or buy a high-level antidote pill. If there aren’t enough spirit stones, just ask Shi Yueyue for some; the sect leader’s daughter wouldn’t lack them.

If all else fails, they could help her rally people. Shi Yueyue was under the influence of the love poison and her mind was unclear. Surely, they could bring someone to help, right?

Unfortunately…

None of these methods were used by Green Hat Hero.

The Melon-Eating System also lamented, 【What could have been solved with a single antidote pill, but Green Hat Hero acted like he was avoiding a plague, pushing Shi Yueyue away. He really was the worst.】

Ning Xu: …

The others: …

This time, Ning Xu remained silent even longer.

She asked, “What happened next?”

The Melon-Eating System replied nonchalantly, 【After pushing her away, he just ran away.】

Ran away…

Ran… away…

The word “ran away” painted a vivid picture in everyone’s mind, and they could easily imagine the scene.

Rather than focusing on Green Hat Hero, Ning Xu was more concerned with the female cultivator. She asked, “What happened to Shi Yueyue?”

The Melon-Eating System explained, 【After two hours of struggling, her senior brother arrived.】

【Although the poison wasn’t neutralized in time, she did eventually recover, so it wasn’t a big deal. She only had a slight regression in cultivation.】

All the disciples: Slight regression in cultivation… that’s all?

Just “slight” regression…

That slight regression in cultivation might take years to recover from. Usually, when someone drops from the late stage of Foundation Establishment to the mid stage, the term “regression in cultivation” is used. If it’s just a small loss, spirit pills can restore it.

Ning Xu asked a critical question, “Does she know it was a disciple of Wenxin Sect who refused to help her?”

The Melon-Eating System chuckled, 【She doesn’t know. Green Hat Hero managed to avoid everything, not even making a sound. Shi Yueyue probably thought he was just an ordinary cultivator.】

Ning Xu: !!!

The others: !!!

So that’s what Green Hat Hero was like!

Ning Xu spoke with a tone of admiration, “Green Hat Hero is quite something.”

In typical novels, the lonely man and woman under the dark sky would usually get involved in something, but Green Hat Hero chose to avoid any such stories altogether.

The Melon-Eating System added gravely, 【He’s just someone who got bitten by a snake and now fears the rope of a well. Cultivators face challenges, right? Rejected marriage, betrayal—what’s the big deal? But after being hurt once, he even missed an opportunity that was right in front of him.】

【He didn’t even have to do much, just feed an antidote pill, right?】

【But he didn’t do that.】

【What’s that called? That’s called stupid!】

Green Hat Hero, who had been completely exposed by the Melon-Eating System: …

He really just didn’t want to get involved in any trouble. Compared to the benefits Yan Jin Sect could offer, he preferred to continue cultivating peacefully rather than get involved with a genius like Shi Yueyue.

He couldn’t even handle a fiancée with ordinary spiritual roots and background, let alone the pride of heaven! If he helped Shi Yueyue, what if she thought he saw her in a compromising state and wanted to silence him?

The cultivation world isn’t full of love stories. It’s mostly backstabbing and fighting for treasures.

Ning Xu thought for a moment and said, “You were right earlier, he really does need help.”

His experience of being dumped by his fiancée had already changed Green Hat Hero’s mindset. He didn’t want to take any risks anymore; he just wanted to survive.

Surviving is fine.

But survival also means a damaged Dao heart, and it leads to missing opportunities.

Cultivators must press forward!

Take helping Shi Yueyue as an example—there was risk and reward. Maybe she would try to get back at him after being saved. It wasn’t impossible.

But if he chose to turn a blind eye, he’d miss a potential reward.

Maybe Shi Yueyue isn’t the kind of person to burn bridges? Maybe she’ll be grateful and repay him? Maybe she cares about cause and effect?

Such an opportunity is rare.

Helping her might connect him to Yan Jin Sect, and having more connections in the cultivation world means more opportunities.

Not helping means a stable cultivation life, but it also means missing out on chances for advancement. This life may never lead to anything remarkable.

Of course, it all depends on the cultivator’s choice.

But always playing it safe isn’t the way to go.

Does Green Hat Hero plan to avoid all female cultivators from now on?

The Melon-Eating System agreed, 【Right?】

【The most important thing now is to boost Green Hat Hero’s confidence.】

【His failed experience made his already timid character even worse.】

【Once he’s doing well, he could slap his lousy ex in the face.】

【Let them see how well he’s doing after they broke up.】

Although Ning Xu didn’t know who Green Hat Hero’s ex-fiancée was, it didn’t change her view that they were both terrible people. Otherwise, the original owner wouldn’t have been driven to the point of giving up on life.

Even though Xu Shixing is now socially dead, just making him socially dead wasn’t enough.

The Melon-Eating System continued, 【Green Hat Hero, also known as Qin Riluo, has the same three spiritual roots as you, but his are Water, Fire, and Earth. This combination is tricky, since Water and Fire are incompatible.】

I do have the Water and Fire Technique, which can help Water and Fire spiritual roots become more compatible, but the problem is that with his current cultivation, even if he know the Water and Fire Technique, he still can’t cast it.】

The Elders: !!!

What?

There’s actually a Water and Fire Technique to make the Water and Fire roots more compatible?

If it weren’t inconvenient, they would’ve wanted to try it themselves! he can’t do it, but they can!

Ning Xu frowned slightly, “So what should be done?”

【Right now, there’s no good solution. Qin Riluo will need to find a good master.】

Ning Xu immediately picked up on the hidden meaning in the Melon-Eating System’s words, “You’ve already picked someone?”

The Melon-Eating System admitted, 【Yes. Do you see that Elder in the black robe, the one with a fierce look?】

When these Elders first arrived, Ning Xu immediately noticed this Elder.

It was mainly because the Elder had such an intimidating aura, looking like he was difficult to approach.

Ning Xu complained to the Melon-Eating System, “He looks so fierce.” Personally, Ning Xu didn’t like dealing with such people, as it would be more stressful. A face like that could probably freeze the disciples below.

The Melon-Eating System chuckled, 【You just said he looks fierce.】

【Let me tell you a little secret about him. After hearing this secret, you won’t feel that way anymore.】

Ning Xu immediately became intrigued, “What is it?”

The Melon-Eating System let out a big revelation, 【This seemingly aloof Elder Liu is actually not so cold in private. He’s not only not cold, he’s a cross-dresser—a “big shot” cross-dresser!】

Ning Xu: !!!

The disciples: !!!

Elder Liu: …

The Melon-Eating System continued, 【His aloofness is just a disguise!】

【He’s a sword cultivator, but his wife isn’t his sword. It’s rouge, powder, water sleeves, long skirts, and various hairpins.】

Ning Xu was stunned by this gossip. Indeed, the cultivation world is huge, and there are all kinds of sword cultivators.

But there’s no rule that a sword cultivator’s wife must be a sword!

So the Elder likes rouge and powder—there’s absolutely no problem with that! No problem at all!

Ning Xu pursed her lips and asked expectantly, “Have you seen him in women’s clothes?”

The Melon-Eating System didn’t hesitate to answer, 【Of course, I’ve seen it.】

Ning Xu, all ears, asked, “Was he good-looking?”

Soon after, the Melon-Eating System burst into laughter. Its laughter was lighthearted, almost teasing.

It said, 【He looked great, of course. He once went out in women’s clothes and unknowingly made an Elder from Wuyin Sect fall head over heels for him.】

【To this day, that Elder still hasn’t forgotten him!】

Ning Xu let out an impressed sound, “Wow!”

The disciples couldn’t help but let out a “wow” in their hearts as well.

The Elder: …

What? Even he didn’t know about this secret! This… is quite a surprise!