"Lin Heng?"
"Is he the Sect Master's son who went missing 22 years ago?"
"He doesn't seem to have any traces of cultivation on him, and might not even have the aptitude for cultivation..."
"But why does he keep staring blankly?"
"Probably just a country bumpkin from a small border country, overwhelmed by the big world."
"Shh! Second Senior Sister, don't speak carelessly. The Master is about to arrive."
***
What's going on?
Have I transmigrated?
Lin Heng's vision cleared, and he looked bewilderedly at the two women not far away.
So smooth, so large.
Why does this environment feel so familiar?
Lin Heng looked at the hall's arrangement and the disciples entering one after another, finally coming to his senses.
Then, memories began to flood his mind.
That's right, he really had transmigrated, and into a cultivation novel themed around 'many wives, much happiness.'
The book's title was "Beauty Registry."
Just hearing the name, you could tell it was a brainless, show-off kind of story.
Despite the unimpressive title, the plot was one of the most popular harem stories of its time, as the audience loved this kind of tale.
Beautiful Master, Fox Immortal from the Demon Race, Cold Senior Sister, Empress of a Dynasty, Devil Path Saintess, Widow...
Any named beauty was undoubtedly the protagonist Ye Tian's girl.
The frustrating part was that the dog author, afraid of being censored, initially used the master-disciple relationship to attract traffic, but then stubbornly kept it clean without any real romance!
After introducing two female leads, it stayed ambiguous and clean, and later even had a subplot of giving away women!
No wonder it only stayed popular for a short time.
***
Lin Heng carefully recalled the information about this novel in his mind, feeling a bit of a headache.
Indeed, his current identity was the son of the Azure Pavilion Sect's Sect Master who had gone missing.
And today was the day to recognize his ancestry and return to the sect.
At that time, the Seven Peaks' leaders would all arrive, and he would have the opportunity to choose one as his master. According to the usual plot, he would end up under the protagonist's master, becoming the first target of suppression around the protagonist.
Not only would his relationship with his master be strained, but he would also face bullying from a group of senior sisters, ultimately ending up neglected by his father and mother, and soon after, having his head stomped by the protagonist.
Even worse, his father even wanted the original protagonist to be the sect's successor.
As a result, they were tragically wiped out.
And those senior sisters and the high-ranking master either became useless or were sold to brothels.
The specific plot was vague, probably due to the author's mental breakdown deliberately disgusting the readers. The story was reported and taken down before it continued to the female lead being sold to a brothel.
A cannon fodder villain's fate, a useless template, a father who, despite being the Sect Master, showed no concern, and a mother who never appeared even until death.
Who wouldn't get a headache from this script!
It's better not to recognize this ancestry!
Staying here is thankless, neglected by both parents, and despised by the master and senior sisters.
So, to survive, he must stay away from the protagonist and the women around him.
Find someone else to be his master, lay low, and wait for the right time to leave the sect. After all, his cheap father is always in seclusion; what can they do to him?
No matter how useless, he's still the Sect Master's son.
Congratulations to the host for successfully transmigrating. You will receive the 'Villain' Life System.]
[Follow the (Protagonist-Antagonist) plot to the end and survive!]
[At key plot points, you will have multiple choices!]
[Support Reward: Unparalleled Comprehension]
Whoa? A cheat?
Nice, very nice!
I admit the noise I made earlier was a bit loud.
Having read countless novels, Lin Heng naturally knew what this cheat represented.
Since the plot route can be chosen, he must lay low. Who cares about the Azure Pavilion Sect? If it perishes, what does it have to do with him?
"Is this guy's brain really broken?"
"Look at his expression just now, serious and worried, then full of excitement. Already criticized for having no cultivation foundation, and now his mind seems unclear..."
"Lin Heng? Are you okay?"
Hearing the voice, Lin Heng instinctively glanced sideways.
[I figured it out]
[So it's this silly girl, no wonder she looks familiar]
The two women were taken aback.
They looked around blankly.
What was that noise?
Who was speaking?
Although there were disciples nearby whispering, the voice just now sounded like someone was speaking right next to their ears.
Silly girl?
[Tsk tsk, I must say... she's indeed beautiful.]
The two women suspiciously glanced around again. In the entire hall, there were only so many people, and they had heard all the voices, none as magnetic as this one.
Yun Yao caught a fleeting glance and suddenly focused on Lin Heng.
Could it be him?
[Little Yao Senior Sister is quite nice, beautiful and playful, a proud fairy...]
[But unfortunately, she's incredibly foolish, not only given away for free but also sold to a brothel to atone for the protagonist.]
[Once I lay low, I'll take care of her business if I get the chance.]
Yun Yao: ????
[This Mu Liuxi... forget it, it's hard to describe, so foolish it's beyond measure, always with a sour face, as if someone died in her family. If her personality is cold, can't she dress coldly too?]
Mu Liuxi: ???
What the...?
At this moment, both women realized.
They could actually hear Lin Heng's inner thoughts!
This newly found Sect Master's son.
It's like seeing a ghost.
Yun Yao bit her lip, trying hard to hide her anger and confusion.
What nonsense is this dog spouting, saying I'm given away for free?
And sold to a brothel to atone?
This guy just arrived in the sect and can already imagine so much filth in his head, truly a useless waste.
Mu Liuxi was equally indignant; her personality had always been like this, and no one had ever dared to be so frivolous with her.
You're the one with a dead face, your family is the one that's dead!
[Damn, why are they both staring at me?]
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[It's a bit strange. It's one thing to have unfriendly eyes, but why do I feel like they want to slap me to death!?]
[Forget it, forget these two fools--]
Lin Heng, like a chatterbox, kept on with his criticisms, unaware that Yun Yao and Mu Liuxi were already gritting their teeth, wishing they could twist his head off.
Tap, tap, tap~
Accompanied by a series of footsteps, the disciples in the hall stepped back, making way.
"Greetings, Master!"
"Greetings, Peak Master!"
***
Six streaks of rainbow light flashed by, and in just two breaths, the six Peak Masters of Azure Pavilion Peak arrived in unison.
Peak Masters, the elders of the Azure Pavilion Sect, were undoubtedly the second-in-command.
Today, Lin Heng's return would likely influence the future development of the sect. Without him, the future successor of the sect might be one of the talented disciples cultivated by each peak.
Since its founding, Azure Pavilion Sect had always selected its inheritors and successors based on 'talent' and 'aptitude,' which was why it had remained strong for so long.
If they practiced nepotism and handed the sect over to incompetent cronies, even the most prosperous cultivation sect would decline like a mundane dynasty.
The surprising part was that Lin Heng didn't have high cultivation aptitude; his spiritual roots were unusual, and his mind was weak. Even with full effort, reaching the Golden Elixir stage would be his peak.
Now, the question was who would take Lin Heng under their wing, as the Sect Master had instructed before going into seclusion. If Lin Heng was found, he should be placed in one of the peaks for training.
The Grand Elder of the Main Peak glanced at Lin Heng and said indifferently: "Not bad. This child has an extraordinary aura, reminiscent of the Sect Master's demeanor in his early years. If any of you take him in and nurture him carefully, he could become a promising talent."
"Third Elder, your Guiyuan Peak is the holy land of alchemy. How about letting him learn some fire skills with you?"
The Third Elder frowned slightly, "Guiyuan Peak is already full, and letting a newcomer play with fire could cause issues. Alchemy is not something to be taken lightly. I suggest letting the Second Elder teach him some swordsmanship."
***
After all, his aptitude was there, and each peak had limited resources, which were earned by the Peak Master and disciples. Each peak also had its 'inheritor disciples.'
These inheritor disciples were the future successors of the sect. No matter where Lin Heng was placed, he would inevitably be marginalized.
It's like a publicly traded company where the CEO has no successor, so they have to choose someone from the shareholders to take the lead. Now, a successor suddenly appears, and no one would be happy about it.
Of course, if he had extraordinary talent, the Peak Masters would be eager to have him.
Fifth Elder Meng Yutong crossed her arms, watching the other elders pass the buck with interest. She naturally didn't want someone as ordinary as Lin Heng, with no aptitude.
[This plot design is truly a brain hemorrhage. Not only does the father not appear for the recognition ceremony, but the hard-found heir is also despised?]
[A flood has hit the Dragon King's temple, and they don't recognize the Kings!]
[But so this is Ye Tian's master...]
[Hot, really hot! No wonder she made it to the top ten of the 'Beauty Registry.']
Realm Division:
Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Elixir (Strong), Elemental Infant (Venerable), Divine Transformation (Great Cultivator), Returning to Void (True Monarch), Integration (Great Power), Great Ascension (Supreme)
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