Chapter 189

Chapter 189

During this period, Taihua Sect was busier than ever before.

The Sword Conference was approaching, and many disciples were preparing intensely, striving to avoid any regrets at the tournament.

For the newer disciples, it was fine; their cultivation levels were only at the Spiritual Insight level, and the huge gap in cultivation meant they didn’t have much expectation for ranking. However, the older disciples didn’t think the same way.

If they could win, they might become the stars of the Sword Conference, possibly becoming the sect’s senior brother or sister, which would mean a limitless future.

The position of sect master of Taihua Sect is not something ordinary cultivators can compare with.

Ye Xuan, too, hoped to be the star of the Sword Conference, but he didn’t feel that a few days of preparation could bring any significant improvement. Instead, he preferred to relax and have fun.

After all, with a beauty by his side, who would want to cultivate? In the past few days, his relationship with Hu Qianzao had warmed significantly.

He took her around the various peaks of Taihua, often taking small liberties that made Hu Qianzao, despite her sultry figure but surprisingly pure nature, blush endlessly, which was quite amusing.

One day, Ye Xuan was invited by the Sword Forging Elder of Taihua Sect to discuss the matter of the Demonic Origin Sword.

Meanwhile, Hu Qianzao sneaked off to Qingxiu Peak.

“The Palace Master of Jade Fox has arrived!”

“Wow, really?”

Soon, a group of female disciples from Qingxiu Peak gathered around Hu Qianzao.

In the last few days, the tour of Taihua Sect by Ye Xuan and Hu Qianzao, a couple both talented and beautiful, had been spreading love all around, causing envy among the male and female disciples of Taihua Sect.

Likewise, the sisters of Qingxiu Peak were particularly curious about the predestined relationship between Hu Qianzao and Ye Xuan.

They had already arranged for Hu Qianzao to come for an interview. Hu Qianzao, true to her word, arrived, exciting them immensely.

The disciples of Qingxiu Peak are particularly skilled at writing romance novels, especially Sister Yushui, who is known by the pen name Yulou Chunxiao in the romance novel world.

“!!” Hearing this, Ye Xuan’s eyes lit up: “Then thank you, elder!”

If the evil sword could be reforged, it would be an extremely powerful immortal sword. Even if it couldn’t match the Profound sword, it would likely not be far behind. Having such a sword in his hands, facing immortals might not be impossible.

“Don’t thank me just yet.” Gong Zhenren smiled and said, “I’ve heard that you have mastered the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique, and given time, you might become the leading figure among Taihua Sect’s younger generation.”

“However, I’ve also heard that your disposition is quite romantic.”

“Uh...”Hearing Gong Zhenren’s words, Ye Xuan felt a bit awkward.

Could it be that this elder intended to lecture him? Although the Taihua Sect is a place of ascetic cultivation, it doesn’t forbid romantic relationships between men and women. Is he being too nosy?

“Don’t worry, I’m not here to lecture you, but to give you a reminder.” Seeing Ye Xuan’s reaction, Gong Zhenren continued, “The ways of fate in this world are profound. Yet, when a person dies, their fate should end; otherwise, what’s the point of reincarnation?”

“I’ve heard you have many predestined ties. If you do not sever them, over time, they will surely affect your spirit. With good luck, you might only experience a change in temperament, no longer the same as before.”

“With bad luck, your cultivation could be destroyed, reducing you to a fool. That would be truly regrettable.”

“!!!” Hearing this, Ye Xuan’s expression drastically changed.

Gong Zhenren was right; originally, as an LSP (Long-Standing Player) transmigrator, he would never experience genuine love or innocence.

Yet, lately, he felt as if he had become just like the character he designed in his plot—innocent and deeply in love, spending a hundred years with Yu Ling’er without progressing further, even becoming addicted to that innocent feeling.

With Hu Qianzao, too, he felt an impulsive desire to give everything for her, getting heart palpitations from just a small advantage, hesitant to go further.

Could it be that his own scripted predestined ties were affecting his spirit? That wouldn’t do. As an LSP transmigrator, he wasn’t some naively romantic man.

Thinking this, he asked Gong Zhenren:

“May I ask, elder, how can one sever these predestined ties to prevent them from affecting oneself?”

“Hmm.” Gong Zhenren replied: “If you have predestined ties, you should enter into the memories you are most reluctant to part with. The ties lie there, but... are you truly willing to sever them?”

If this had been the old Ye Xuan, he would not have hesitated. But now, he hesitated before asking, “What are the implications for those who sever ties?”