Standing nearby, Yu Yuefu, who was waiting to formally become a disciple, was startled when she heard Yu Xingwu’s inner thoughts.
The main event?
Could the main event Yu Xingwu was referring to be… the broken engagement?
After her death, the Evil God had rewritten the predetermined fates of both her and Yu Xingwu. In this life, Yu Xingwu was indeed supposed to have her engagement publicly broken off by Shen Zhuo at tonight’s banquet, leaving her humiliated and reduced to a laughingstock.
But how could Yu Xingwu possibly know that Shen Zhuo would break off their engagement tonight?
Could Yu Xingwu have been reborn, just like her?!
No, that was impossible.
If Yu Xingwu had been reborn, how could she have failed to notice that her identity had changed from the True Young Miss to the Fake Young Miss?
But if she hadn’t been reborn, then what exactly had gone wrong…?
Seated in the place of honor, Sword Venerable Feng Chen was also curious about what this so-called main event might be.
Wasn’t threatening to acknowledge another master enough for Yu Xingwu? What else was she planning to do?!
As her master, how could he possibly allow himself to be threatened by her?
Raising one sword-like eyebrow, he said to Yu Yuefu, “You don’t need to serve her tea. From today onward, you will be my third disciple and the Third Direct Disciple of Zhaoyao Peak. Yu Xingwu is not your senior sister. She is your junior sister.”
Everyone: “!”
What? Third Direct Disciple? Had they heard correctly?
Who accepted disciples without following the order in which they joined, placing a newcomer ahead of an existing disciple?
But Sword Venerable Feng Chen clearly had no intention of explaining himself further. He had simply accepted a third disciple.
They had truly witnessed something extraordinary today. Apparently, disciples could be accepted in this manner!
Both Yu Xingwu and the system were stunned for a moment.
At that very moment, Yu Xingwu wanted to say only one thing: What kind of genius move is this?!
Does your family know how outrageous you are?!
【System, the male protagonist must be worried that I’ll make things difficult for the female protagonist when she serves me tea. That’s why he changed her from the new Junior Sister into a senior sister. You can’t blame me for that, right?】
The system replied, “Don’t worry, Host. As long as the overall storyline doesn’t change, everything is fine. You don’t need to concern yourself with whether the female protagonist is your senior sister or junior sister.”
【That’s a relief. It’s just that suddenly having to call the female protagonist Senior Sister makes me feel like a complete sucker.】
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Sword Venerable Feng Chen: “…” Who was it that said she wasn’t destined to have a junior sister and that she alone could be the Junior Sister of Zhaoyao Peak?
Not only has she forgotten her own words in the blink of an eye, but she’s also completely misunderstood my intentions.
Force-fed a display of affection? Even a dog has more sense than she does!
Yu Xingwu failed to notice Sword Venerable Feng Chen’s anger and offered her congratulations. “Congratulations, Master, on gaining a beloved disciple! May Master and Third Senior Sister always remain united in heart and enjoy a long, lasting relationship.”
【May you have children soon—and give birth to eight babies at once.】
Sword Venerable Feng Chen: “…” You rebellious disciple! You’ll be the death of me sooner or later!
Yu Yuefu: “…” Yu Xingwu, have you been possessed by a ghost?! Eight babies in one birth? Why don’t you go give birth to them yourself?!
Seeing that Sword Venerable Feng Chen remained silent, Yu Xingwu simply asked, “Master, may this disciple sit down and eat now?”
【See how obedient I am? I don’t look like someone who’s here to cause trouble, do I? Hurry up and arrange a seat for me. I need to eat my fill before I start acting.】
Sword Venerable Feng Chen: “…” She still intends to cause trouble? She even wants to put on another performance?
Fine. I’d like to see what else she’s planning.
Ye Su: “…” Master has already made a concession. Is Junior Sister still going to continue making a scene? But I do love that fearless, arrogant attitude of hers.
Shen Zhuo sneered inwardly.
There was a saying that ugly people were always making trouble. As it turned out, beautiful people could be just as troublesome.
Before long, a Servant Disciple arranged a banquet seat for Yu Xingwu, right beside the True Young Miss, Yu Yuefu.
And the seat to the True Young Miss’s left belonged to none other than the villain, Shen Zhuo.
Yu Xingwu was quite satisfied with the arrangement. She felt this position would make it easy for her to play her part. Now, all she had to do was wait for the villain to publicly announce that he wanted to break off their engagement.
…
The banquet continued. After performing the ceremony of three kowtows, Yu Yuefu finally fulfilled her wish and formally became Sword Venerable Feng Chen’s disciple. She also served him tea.
Sword Venerable Feng Chen casually took a Magical Artifact from his Storage Ring and bestowed it upon Yu Yuefu as a gift.
As Yu Xingwu munched on melon seeds, she felt as though she was being force-fed yet another display of affection.
【Oh, it’s a pair of Magical Artifact earrings! The ears are one of the seven bodily openings. Giving someone earrings symbolizes listening to the voice of your beloved’s heart. Who would’ve thought the male protagonist could be so romantic~?】
Sword Venerable Feng Chen: “…” It’s merely a small offensive Magical Artifact designed for women. Does it really carry such a meaning? I’ve never heard of that before.
At that very moment, he withdrew the hand that had been offering the gift.
“Yuefu, I’ve suddenly realized that this offensive Magical Artifact isn’t particularly suitable for you. You haven’t reached Foundation Establishment yet. This Flowing Cloud Robe can withstand three attacks from a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator. It would suit you better.”
Yu Yuefu: “…”
Yu Xingwu: “?”
【Wait, what?! How can you take back a gift after offering it?! Male protagonist, do you even know what you’re doing?!】
【But giving her clothes is nice too. This isn’t just an ordinary robe. It represents a heart overflowing with love and the desire to protect the other person. The male protagonist really knows how to be romantic!】
Sword Venerable Feng Chen: “…” What kind of ridiculous interpretation is that?!
“I forgot that this Magical Artifact is somewhat damaged. I’ll give you a better one another day.”
It wasn’t that he didn’t possess other Magical Artifacts. He was simply afraid that whatever he took out next would inspire yet another bizarre interpretation. It would be better not to give her anything today.
Yu Xingwu’s eyes widened. She’d never seen someone start giving a gift and then suddenly decide not to give one at all!
【System, is the male protagonist poor? He even keeps damaged Magical Artifacts! If I stay on Zhaoyao Peak, am I going to starve to death?!】
【Quick, help me find out which peak in the sect is the wealthiest! I want to acknowledge a rich master!】
System: “…”
Sword Venerable Feng Chen: “…” I should let you starve to death tonight, you rebellious disciple!
Yu Yuefu gritted her teeth, equally speechless.
Nevertheless, she had to maintain her sensible, understanding appearance. In a gentle voice, she said, “Thank you, Master. Niannian is already delighted simply to become your disciple. Whether or not I receive a gift doesn’t matter.”
Sword Venerable Feng Chen nodded slightly, feeling an unexpected sense of relief. “Go and serve tea to your two senior brothers.”
Yu Yuefu replied, “Yes, Master.”
Although Yu Xingwu hadn’t gotten to see the male protagonist give the female protagonist a token of love, that didn’t diminish her enjoyment of watching Yu Yuefu serve tea to the second male lead.
After that, it would be the villain’s turn.
Yu Xingwu’s eyes sparkled with excitement. She had missed seeing Shen Zhuo’s expression when he supposedly fell in love with the female protagonist at first sight, and today she was determined to make up for it.
Especially when Yu Yuefu presented the teacup to Shen Zhuo, Yu Xingwu felt as though she was witnessing an irresistibly romantic moment.
【Look! Just look at all that overwhelming love surging in the damned villain’s eyes! There’s enough affection there to drown our innocent little white-lotus female protagonist~ I almost want to kill myself just to add to their happiness!】
System: “…”
Shen Zhuo narrowed his eyes slightly.
Overwhelming love? Heh. I’ve seen people with poor eyesight before, but never anyone so hopelessly blind.
Meanwhile, Yu Yuefu cursed inwardly.
Yu Xingwu, stop talking and start acting! Didn’t you say you wanted to kill yourself to celebrate their happiness? Go on, then! Do it!
Ye Su frowned, thinking, Second Junior Brother really doesn’t know how to appreciate what he has. He knows perfectly well that Junior Sister refuses to marry anyone but him, yet he’s exchanging flirtatious glances with another woman.
What’s strange is that Junior Sister doesn’t seem angry. Instead, she actually looks a little excited?
After Yu Yuefu finished serving the ceremonial tea, the banquet continued. Music and dancing filled the hall as guests raised their cups, exchanged toasts, and chatted cheerfully.
Yu Xingwu had eaten nearly her fill and felt that she had enough energy to stir up trouble again.
Ahem, no. She meant she had enough energy to put on another performance!
But no matter how long she waited, Shen Zhuo showed no sign of bringing up the matter of breaking off their engagement.
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