Wang Aotian was the sect leader of the Evergreen Sect.
In his youth, he had been an elite disciple of Chongyang Mountain. Unfortunately, his intentions were crooked, and he only wanted to take shortcuts. After being caught trying to steal the sect's secret manuals, he was expelled.
But so what if he had no sect backing him?
Had he not relied on his own efforts to establish the Evergreen Sect? In just seventy short years, the scale of his sect was almost comparable to those so-called century-old aristocratic families.
Looking back on his life, Wang Aotian was very satisfied with his achievements. The only thing he was dissatisfied with was probably that his only daughter was far too noisy.
Father, aren't you the sect leader? Hurry up and think of a way for me! My face is starting to get spots. I'm getting old again!
Wang Jiaojiao was decked out in gold and silver. An ordinary person's income over ten years wouldn't be worth as much as her outfit. With a stamp of her foot, the gold ornaments on her body jingled and jangled, creating an awful racket.
Sitting on the sect leader's throne, Wang Aotian rubbed his forehead, nursing a headache.
Wang Jiaojiao was still crying and complaining, Didn't you tell your people to hurry up and find me a beautiful body? I've waited for so long, so why haven't I even seen a shadow of one? In a little while, wrinkles will definitely appear on this face of mine. I don't want that! Father, if I see myself growing wrinkles, it would be worse than killing me!
I am your only daughter, Father! Hurry up and help me think of a way!
Father, do you not love me anymore?!
Alright, alright, stop making so much noise! Wang Aotian finally couldn't help but roar. Even your father doesn't change bodies as frequently as you do. It's just a few wrinkles, isn't it? It's not like you can't use it anymore. What are you in such a rush for?
You are a man, and I am a woman. How can that be the same?!
It's all one pair of eyes, one nose, and one mouth. What could possibly be different?
Wang Jiaojiao refused to listen to reason and only threw a tantrum. I heard from the sect disciples that a beautiful girl recently came to the city. That face, that figure, and even that voice are all so captivating. And precisely because she has such a beautiful face, her husband dotes on her very much. Oh right, I heard her husband is quite handsome too!
Wang Jiaojiao grew more excited as she spoke. If I replace her, I'll gain a handsome young man as a husband. In all these decades, I haven't yet experienced what it's like to get married. I want to try and see what it feels like to have a husband.
That was natural. She demanded that every single body be absolutely clean, so she always took over those bodies before they even reached marriageable age. Now that beautiful women in the city were becoming increasingly scarce, she could only settle for the next best thing.
So what if she had been touched by a man? At least the face was beautiful. As long as it was usable, it would do.
Wang Aotian tried his best to coax his daughter. I have already sent sect disciples to investigate the situation. Just be patient and wait a few more days. It won't be long before you get your wish. Is that alright?
Wang Jiaojiao reined in her temper slightly. Suddenly, she noticed an unfamiliar figure standing beside her father. Her eyes lit up, but upon taking a closer look at that face, she curled her lips in disdain.
Father, is this your newly accepted disciple?
Wang Aotian nodded, very satisfied with the new disciple. Exactly. His name is Mu Bai. His bone structure and aptitude are excellent. He has the best root bone I have seen in all these years.
Mu Bai's posture was as straight as green bamboo, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Just standing there, he naturally exuded an air of clear and upright elegance. Looking solely at his figure, he could truly be called a tree of jade standing in the wind.
However, when one's gaze shifted to his face, it was completely ordinary. His features were so common that he might not be recognized at a glance if thrown into a crowd. Compared to his outstanding physique, his face seemed rather plain.
Mu Bai's name had already been written on Wang Aotian's Life-Borrowing Pact, so naturally, he was not considered an outsider.
Wang Aotian planned to focus heavily on cultivating Mu Bai. After all, Mu Bai's aptitude was exceptionally good, even better than his current body. Once Mu Bai's cultivation reached a profound level, he would use the Life-Borrowing Pact to seize Mu Bai's body, and then continue cultivating with it. With that, why would he need to worry about failing to break through to the Nascent Soul stage?
Sect Leader, your disciples have captured a female cultivator of peerless beauty!
Two disciples stepped forward and opened a burlap sack. An unconscious woman rolled out from inside, revealing a face as radiant as peach and plum blossoms.
Mu Bai took one look and then withdrew his gaze.
Wang Jiaojiao was ecstatic and hurriedly leaned in. This face is beautiful! Father, I want her body!
Wang Aotian glanced at her and frowned. Although this female cultivator's cultivation is average, looking at her clothing and accessories, I'm afraid her identity is quite noble. Where did you catch her?
One person said, It was quite a coincidence. We saw someone fighting with this woman, so we seized the opportunity and snatched her away while they were off guard.
The other person said, The person fighting this woman used the methods of the Heavenly Desire Palace. This woman must have offended the Heavenly Desire Palace. So what if her identity is noble? After offending the people of the Heavenly Desire Palace, she would have to hide everywhere anyway. Even if she goes missing, others will only assume the Heavenly Desire Palace made a move. It has nothing to do with us.
Wang Aotian was a rather cautious person and still felt it was inappropriate. No, this woman will be a problem. Throw her out.
No! Wang Jiaojiao cried out. She's so pretty, she's perfect for me to use. Father, you can't throw her away!
Wang Aotian walked over and tried to persuade her gently. Jiaojiao, getting involved with the Heavenly Desire Palace is not a good thing. Didn't you say you wanted to try what it's like to have a husband? Father will personally go and kidnap that ordinary girl for you to use.
No, I want this one! She is a cultivator with a cultivation base. She won't age as fast, so I can use her for a long time! Then I won't have to ask you to find me a new body every few days!
Jiaojiao, listen to your father!
No, I won't listen to you. Father, you listen to me!
The father and daughter began to argue. The disciples kept as quiet as winter cicadas, not daring to interject.
The eldest disciple stood to the side, curiously glancing at Mu Bai. He thought to himself that this person was indeed someone the sect leader had taken a liking to at first glance; he was truly composed.
Previously, when he brought Mu Bai to see the sect leader, the sect leader greatly appreciated Mu Bai, even saying that he would pass the sect leader position to him in the future. Only after Mu Bai signed the pact did the sect leader explain the cultivation methods of their sect. Unlike other sects, they borrowed the fortunes of heaven and earth to repair their own lifelines. To put it bluntly, it was actually borrowing lives to replenish their own.
The eldest disciple had wondered if Mu Bai would find it hard to accept for a moment. He hadn't expected Mu Bai to say, There are millions of cultivation methods in the world. As long as it can help me ascend to the Great Dao, then it is the most suitable cultivation method for me.
The sect leader felt even more as if he had met a kindred spirit. He couldn't help but laugh heartily, praising Mu Bai even more vigorously. Yes, you are right! As long as one can achieve immortality and become a god, who cares if the method is orthodox or not!
