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As the sweet fragrance filled the air, the little rabbit lying on the bed and the little horse/stallion standing on the ground both became somewhat agitated.
The rabbit’s round black eyes gleamed with an increasingly noticeable red hue. The little horse kept scratching the ground with its front hooves. If it weren’t for the beast-controlling collar securely fastened around its neck, it might have already started running wild.
Noticing the somewhat amorous behavior of these two beastmen, Yang Mu also detected the sweet and cloying scent in the air. He quickly adjusted his mindset, calming his previously anxious feelings.
The sweet fragrance gradually dissipated, and the two beastmen gradually returned to their normal state. The little horse returned to its previous listless appearance, hanging its head low and occasionally sneezing. The little rabbit sat on the bed, and in its eyes, now devoid of the red glow, a hint of curiosity flickered. As if it were questioning the source of the enticing sweet fragrance from earlier.
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Thinking about his earlier decision to act first, Yang Mu considered the feasibility of this choice and ultimately gave it up.
In his previous life, he had witnessed Shi Dixuan’s ability to turn the tide in adversity. Even though his current cultivation level far surpassed his, he still did not have complete confidence in defeating him.
After all, Shi Dixuan had too many hidden cards. Yang Mu never knew where his weaknesses were.
In his eyes, Shi Dixuan was invincible. He was powerful and exuded dominance. He was the perfect male lead image that Yang Mu had read in light novels in his previous life: tall, handsome, and masculine. Although his personality wasn’t particularly considerate, there was a touch of gentleness hidden beneath his dominance, which led to many beauties in his previous life pursuing him eagerly. Some are even willing to share him with several women at the same time.
What Yang Mu had always lamented was that Shi Dixuan had a wooden head in this regard. In his previous life, despite having numerous beautiful women throwing themselves at him, he never showed any romantic interest in any of them, let alone accepted their advances.
Shi Dixuan would keep those women around for his own use, but it was purely a matter of hierarchy.
Sighing at the thought, Yang Mu shook his head again. If all those beautiful women had been interested in him… Yang Mu closed his eyes and fantasized about this scenario: Yes, he would definitely choose the most beautiful, gentle, and caring girl from among them, the one he loved the most, and marry her. They would live a peaceful and happy life together.
While Yang Mu often daydreamed about being the protagonist in a light novel and envied Shi Dixuan’s commanding presence and the attention of countless young girls, deep down, he feared that if these things were to become a reality for him, he would ultimately find a quiet and remote place, take his beloved girl with him, and live a simple yet joyful life for the rest of his days.
Some things are only suitable for daydreaming, and if you were to put yourself in those situations, the pleasure of daydreaming might not be the same. After all, success as a protagonist often comes at a price, and Yang Mu knew he wasn’t particularly good at enduring hardships.
Ahem, getting off track here.
Yang Mu snapped back to reality, realizing that the main reason he decided to give up on the idea of striking first was that he couldn’t bring himself to do it. Although Shi Dixuan had a somewhat brutal temperament in his previous life, he had never mistreated Yang Mu and had, in fact, treated him well.
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In this life, it was their first meeting. Both Yang Mu and Shi Dixuan had their reasons for being cruel in their respective past lives.
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Never mind. He should just avoid Shi Dixuan as much as possible in the future.
Shi Dixuan’s principles were quite upright, but he was just too brutal.
Yang Mu lowered his head, looking at the petite stallion. He had no knowledge of Elder Yang’s previous actions, and for now, he only needed to focus on himself.
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With his mind set on how he would handle his future interactions with Shi Dixuan, Yang Mu began thinking about how to accommodate the little horse.
He could easily hold the little rabbit in his hand, and it could be taken anywhere as long as there was no combat involved. However, this little horse, while smaller than an ordinary warhorse, was still too large to carry around.
After pacing around the room a few times, Yang Mu suddenly clapped his hands.
Elder Yang’s cultivation was second only to the Sect Master’s, so he must have some knowledge of formations. Those formations must include defensive modes. If Yang Mu could find these formations, he could set up defensive formations around his small house and safely accommodate his beastmen companions inside.
Thinking this through, Yang Mu rubbed his face to restrain his excitement. He began searching for Elder Yang’s practice notes, which might contain information about these formations.
After rummaging through the cabinet for a short while, a jade pendant hanging around Yang Mu’s neck suddenly emitted a faint light. The light was fleeting, and when Yang Mu reached out to touch it, it was still slightly warm.
The jade pendant felt smooth and delicate in his hand, with intricate carvings on its surface that looked vivid and lifelike. In the mortal world, this jade pendant would surely be coveted by many, but in the cultivation world, it was just a tool for transmitting messages.
Yang Mu had heard of using jade pendants to send messages within sects. After playing with the jade pendant for a moment, he used his divine sense to explore it.
Inside was a space: a vast expanse of whiteness that seemed to stretch on endlessly, with no discernible end in sight. It was as if this world had no boundaries, and one could never reach its edge.
When Yang Mu’s divine sense entered, it felt as if he were physically present in this white space. The boundless whiteness made him feel slightly uneasy, as if something was pressing down on him.
In the middle of the empty space, there were golden words suspended in mid-air: “Please come to the square promptly… Sect Master’s orders.”
The square?
Yang Mu withdrew his divine sense, exiting the internal space of the jade pendant. After a brief moment of contemplation, he realized that the new disciples’ testing must have concluded, and now the sect’s elders were selecting their favored disciples.
Without a doubt, Shi Dixuan had passed the test and was now among the new disciples.
Elder Yang had not taken on any disciples so far, and Yang Mu remembered from his previous life that his disciple was not Shi Dixuan but another youth named Li Yue. This young man also had exceptional talent, but it seemed he was eventually eliminated by Shi Dixuan.
Thinking about all of this, Yang Mu’s face took on a determined expression, and he clenched his fist silently.
He only wanted to accept an ordinary disciple with a gentle personality. As for Shi Dixuan or someone like Li Yue, they could bother other elders.
He didn’t want to have anything to do with these two people.
One who specialized in using others as cannon fodder. Another who was about to become cannon fodder. He himself had also been cannon fodder in his previous life.
But in this life, he was determined not to be cannon fodder! He wanted everyone associated with cannon fodder to stay away from him. He just wanted to quietly be a handsome man.
With a stern expression, Yang Mu put the little horse back into his Beast Storage Bag. He picked up the rabbit from the bed and, using his sword to ride the wind, quickly arrived at the square. There were already quite a few people there, with a group of young men in the middle. Their clothes were tattered, and their faces still had traces of dust, showing signs of exhaustion.
With a single glance, Yang Mu spotted Shi Dixuan standing at the back of the group.
Shi Dixuan’s head was lowered in silence at the moment, and his white clothes were also stained with dust. Yang Mu couldn’t see the expression on his face right now, but he knew in his heart that Shi Dixuan’s expression probably wasn’t as joyful as the other young men around him.
After all, some of the people standing here were enemies who had killed his parents.
Yang Mu quickly averted his gaze. Shi Dixuan’s senses were very keen, and Yang Mu was afraid that if he stared at Shi Dixuan intently, Shi Dixuan might turn his attention toward him. He really didn’t want to attract his attention.
His gaze shifted to the front, where several seats were arranged. The seat next to the Sect Master was empty, while the others were already occupied. Presumably, that empty seat was reserved for him.
Just as if to confirm Yang Mu’s thoughts, the Sect Master, Yushi An, opened his mouth and waved toward Yang Mu, saying, “Elder Yang, we’ve been waiting for you. Please come over.” He pointed to the seat beside him.
Sect Master Yushi An appeared to be a middle-aged man with a rather immortal and refined aura. His hair was neatly draped over his shoulders, his eyes were spirited and filled with kindness, and there was a gentle smile on the corners of his mouth.
Although there were some wrinkles at the corners of Yushi An’s eyes when he smiled, possibly due to his powerful cultivation, Yushi An had fair and delicate skin that exuded vibrant vitality.
Yang Mu lightly tapped the ground and leaped onto his seat with agility. He nodded toward Yushi An next to him, but didn’t say much, for fear of revealing that he wasn’t the original Elder Yang.
Since Elder Yang usually had a cold demeanor, Yushi An didn’t pay much attention to Yang Mu, simply nodding in acknowledgment.
Yushi An cleared his throat twice. His mild, friendly expression turned serious, and he amplified his voice with his cultivation so that it echoed across the square.
“From now on, you are members of the Yu’an Sect. I hope you will immerse yourselves in cultivation, become strong, and eventually become elders of the Yu’an Sect. You will share our burdens and protect the Sect alongside me and the other elders.”
Seeing the disciples below nodding in silence, Yushi An paused for a moment, and his warm expression reappeared. He kindly addressed the other elders beside him. “Elders, please select disciples that suit your preferences.”
The elders exchanged glances and eventually fixed their gaze on Yang Mu. Yang Mu was the first among the elders, and despite his young age, his cultivation was formidable, promising a bright future.
Although the elders were displeased with Yang Elder’s usual aloofness, they were not willing to antagonize him.
Since the elders had implicitly given him permission to choose disciples, Yang Mu didn’t hold back.
He glanced at the group of obedient youths below, and when his gaze shifted to Shi Dixuan, Shi Dixuan suddenly raised his head. Their indifferent eyes met briefly.
Shi Dixuan’s gaze remained indifferent, as if he didn’t really care about Yang Mu. However, when he noticed the rabbit Yang Mu was holding, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. He gave Yang Mu a steady look before lowering his head again, appearing rather inconspicuous.
That one look made Yang Mu feel like Shi Dixuan had already etched his image deeply in his mind, labelling him as someone who mistreated small animals.
‘I’m innocent!’ Yang Mu thought as he gently stroked the rabbit in his arms. ‘Rabbit, dear little rabbit, you must awaken soon. If Shi Dixuan does really intend to come after me in the future, I’ll need you to vouch for me.’
Ignoring his inner turmoil, Yang Mu tried to identify the least conspicuous among these disciples.
He absolutely didn’t want any connection with Shi Dixuan! Shi Dixuan was like a ticking time bomb, and keeping it close to oneself was a surefire way to lose one’s life.
If Shi Dixuan became his disciple, Yang Mu felt that his life at Yu’an Sect might turn into a living hell.
For the sake of his own peace of mind, the farther Shi Dixuan stayed from him, the better. Yang Mu earnestly nodded to himself in agreement with this thought.
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I have a feeling that inconspicuous disciple will definitely bring trouble
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Thank you for picking this up you’re a godsend! I’ve been waiting for almost a year for someone to pick this up because I find the premise of this novel interesting
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