Chapter 21

Hearing this, Ning Xu’s curiosity grew even stronger. She became deeply interested in Elder Liu’s cross-dressing appearance.

She asked, “Exactly how good-looking is he? Can you describe it?”

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue and said, 【How am I supposed to describe this? All I can say is that he’s very beautiful, absolutely stunning. I can’t put it into words. You’ll just have to wait until he dresses up like that again, and I’ll remind you to take a look.】

Ning Xu nodded. “Alright.”

No matter how vivid the system’s description was, it couldn’t compare to seeing it in person.

Given how picky and critical the Melon-Eating System usually was, the fact that it called Elder Liu’s look “very beautiful” probably meant he really was breathtaking.

Ning Xu continued gossiping, “Does that elder from the Wuyin Sect know he’s a cross-dressing expert?”

The Melon-Eating System let out a strange laugh and lazily replied, 【Of course not.】

Ning Xu wasn’t surprised by this answer.

The system added, 【How should I put it? His cross-dressing is that of an absolute beauty—very delicate.】

Delicate…

Delicate…

Everyone was stunned. They simply couldn’t connect that word with the tall and aloof Elder Liu standing before them.

Elder Liu was famously cold and distant. Most disciples didn’t even dare to make eye contact with him, fearing they might accidentally offend him. And now, to think he was actually… delicate?

It really proved that appearances could be deceiving.

Meanwhile, Elder Liu himself was struggling to maintain his cold demeanor.

This was too explosive.

His biggest secret had been laid bare in front of everyone.

Yet, the Melon-Eating System wasn’t done.

【You know about the Beauty Rankings in the cultivation world, right?】

【Those rankings are somewhat subjective.】

【In my opinion, the top few on the Beauty Rankings—excluding the top three, who are all exceptional—can’t even compare to Elder Liu in his cross-dressing form!】

Everyone: !!!

What now? Their curiosity was growing even stronger!

The Melon-Eating System had just declared that Elder Liu’s cross-dressing was more beautiful than the top-ranked beauties!

They wanted to see it! Desperately! When could they see it?

Elder Liu, embarrassed by the praise, cleared his throat and turned to the Sect Leader. “Sect Leader, the auspicious hour has arrived. We can begin the disciple selection process.”

The Sect Leader replied firmly, “Alright!”

It wasn’t that the Sect Leader disrespected Elder Liu. He just couldn’t stop wondering how beautiful Elder Liu’s cross-dressing actually was. Even the Melon-Eating System had praised it so highly—how stunning could it be?

Sadly, no one had witnessed it yet. Next time, they definitely had to see it!

The Sect Leader coughed lightly and addressed the crowd. “Disciples, you all know what day it is today, right?”

The disciples quickly composed themselves and shouted in unison, “Yes!”

The Sect Leader smiled. “Today is the day the elders select disciples. Due to some special circumstances, this process has been moved up.”

“Additionally, aside from the timing change, the rules for disciple selection have also been adjusted.”

Hearing this, the disciples grew curious.

Adjusted?

What kind of adjustment?

Luckily, the Sect Leader didn’t keep them guessing for long.

He stroked his beard and explained slowly, “In previous years, our sect only selected disciples based on their spiritual roots. But this year, we are loosening those restrictions.”

“This means that although spiritual roots will still be considered, they will no longer be the sole determining factor. We will also assess character and temperament.”

The crowd erupted into whispers!

Was the Sect Leader implying that even those with third-, fourth-, or fifth-grade spiritual roots could now have a chance to become inner disciples?

If that was true, then Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System might truly be on their way to reshaping the history of the Wenxin Sect!

Many disciples began sneaking glances at Ning Xu.

Of course, Ning Xu was completely unaware of this and had no idea that the sect’s changes were partly influenced by her.

She simply commented to the Melon-Eating System, “I didn’t expect the sect to be so considerate.”

The system’s tone carried a hint of admiration, 【This is a good change. Once your cultivation improves a bit more, you can create cultivation techniques suitable for those with fourth- and fifth-grade spiritual roots and exchange them for contribution points.】

Ning Xu already knew the Melon-Eating System had a positive impression of the Wenxin Sect, so she wasn’t surprised.

Since she was already part of this sect, she figured it was better for everyone to thrive together than to succeed alone.

Helping her fellow disciples made sense.

After all, one person couldn’t support an entire sect. A sect’s growth depended on everyone’s efforts.

Currently, the disciples were friendly, the Sect Leader was wise, and the elders each had their strengths. With such a positive atmosphere, Ning Xu saw no reason to switch sects.

She agreed readily. “Alright!”

Hearing Ning Xu’s determination, the Sect Leader’s smile widened.

They had recruited an excellent disciple!

Unfortunately, this excellent disciple had no intention of taking a master. The Sect Leader found this a bit troubling.

At the end of the day, it wasn’t that the sect elders weren’t capable—it was just that none of them seemed worthy of mentoring Ning Xu.

The Sect Leader sighed lightly and announced, “Now, the disciples whose names are called, step forward!”

Just as everyone was brimming with excitement and anticipation for the announcement, a voice rang out across the square:

【Oh ho, the Sect Leader’s arch-nemesis—the Sword Immortal of this generation—is currently on his way here.】

【Is he rushing over to rescue his precious son, who might be in trouble?】

Ning Xu: !!!

Everyone: !!!

The elders: !!!

As the shocking news sank in, the Melon-Eating System added nonchalantly, 【Looks like things are about to get interesting.】