Just as he grasped the beautiful Master's ice silk socks, still carrying a trace of her warmth.
Lin Xiao, as if possessed, brought them closer, examining them carefully.
A warm, gentle fragrance instantly assailed his senses.
Ah... is this the body scent of the foremost fairy in the Eastern Region?
Lin Xiao's heart quickened.
At the same time, an image of his Master's pair of slender, snow-white legs involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
For a moment, it seemed he... somewhat understood the original Lin Xiao?
Bah! Understand my ass! A scumbag is a scumbag! This kind of perverted hobby is truly shameless!
DING!
"Congratulations, Host! Current plotline completed!"
"You have received a reward: Physical Potential increased by 30%, Immortal Fate Realization increased by 30%, and your [Lower-grade Wood Spiritual Root] has automatically evolved into [Innate Yimu Spiritual Root]!"
As Lin Xiao was lost in thought, a prompt from the system echoed in his mind.
Following that, a profoundly mysterious spiritual cyclone rose from his Dantian, spreading to every limb and refining his physique!
An instant later, Lin Xiao could clearly feel it!
His mind was exceptionally clear, all his body's acupoints were open, and his physical body's compatibility with the surrounding Spiritual Energy had reached its peak!
This feeling...
It was indescribably wonderful!
Isn't it said that after completing a character's ending, I'd immediately get the final reward and ascend to immortality? Why are there rewards during the process? Don't tell me... they don't want me to reverse my fate and outshine the protagonist, do they? System, come out and explain! Lin Xiao called out anxiously in his mind.
DING!
"Hello, Host! This system is a derivative of the current world's Dao. It is meticulously crafted, rich in content, and has many surprises and unknown functions awaiting your exploration."
The system replied immediately.
Damn! That was as good as saying nothing! Lin Xiao was speechless.
But it was fine since the plot objective had been met. Now, all he needed to do was wait for the protagonist, Ye Chen, to show up and be slapped in the face by him tomorrow at noon.
Before that, I should stay in character and help my beautiful Master with her plants!
With this thought, Lin Xiao left the room, cast a Wind Blade Technique, and began clearing the surrounding weeds.
While Lin Xiao was engrossed in trimming the plants, inside the bedroom, on the bed, behind the screen, a slender, snow-white leg peeked out...
"Xiao'er, since you harbor such feelings for your Master, why not confess them sooner?"
"As long as you like it, not just a pair of socks, but... but even..."
As she spoke, something seemed to cross her mind. Xiao Hongling's eyelashes drooped slightly, a blush creeping onto her stunning face.
"Forget it. As your Master, I have already foreseen the future. From now on, I will spare no effort to cultivate you into an Immortal Emperor! As for that despicable Ye Chen..."
"Tomorrow is the day that man named Ye Chen joins the sect! Rest assured, I will make that scoundrel wish he were dead!"
"What does the 'Son of Destiny' even matter? In my, Xiao Hongling's, eyes, the only perfect man in this world is you, Xiao'er!"
「Upon returning from Heavenly Maiden Peak.」
Lin Xiao then went to the Sword Dance Square, ostensibly lecturing a few Outer Sect junior disciples. While passing by the junior sisters' bathhouse, he conveniently installed a Photo Stone. He was diligently performing the duties of a villain. After all, this was all to maintain his persona, setting the stage for the future plotline where everyone turns against him!
However, what he hadn't expected was that after a period of idleness, he once again received a system reward: Aptitude +1, Endowment +2!
This is just fucking ridiculous!
But it didn't matter anymore. All I want to do is finish the plot, get my rewards, and go home!
「The night quickly came.」
Lin Xiao returned to the senior disciples' dormitory, took a hot bath, and lay on his bed, preparing to rest early when—
A gentle girl's voice came from outside, "Eldest Senior Brother, are you resting?"
Hmm? Third Junior Sister? Why is she looking for me this late?
Lin Xiao bolted upright in bed!
The main character, Ye Chen, is due to arrive tomorrow, and the plot in the book doesn't involve her coming to find me tonight!
Lin Xiao was conflicted, hesitating whether to respond. After playing the villain for so many years, he was finally about to see the protagonist arrive; he didn't want the plot to go awry at such a critical moment!
Third Junior Sister Chu Youwei possesses the Zither Heart and Sword Spirit and is proficient in the arts of zither and sword. With a gentle and kind personality, she's as pure as a blank sheet of paper. In the original story, although I took advantage of her many times, she never truly despised me. Even when my reputation was ruined and Ye Chen, the protagonist, held me captive in the forbidden area of the back mountain, the other two junior sisters couldn't wait to kill me. She, however, was the only one who would still plead for me. In her eyes, whether I was lustful or cowardly, I was always the caring and attentive Eldest Senior Brother from our childhood. Her character, in the words of my previous life, is the definition of a 'hidden gem.' Well, after Ye Chen slaps me in the face tomorrow, I'll no longer be that glorious Eldest Senior Brother in her eyes. Perhaps I should see her one last time.
After some contemplation, Lin Xiao finally got up and opened the door.
Before him stood a beautiful young girl in a green long dress, carrying an ancient zither on her back.
"Ah, Weiwei, you've grown taller since I last saw you. Come, let your Eldest Senior Brother check your health."
Lin Xiao forced a sleazy smile, his hand expertly sliding towards his junior sister's slender waist. After playing the villain for over a decade, his acting skills were flawless. Even he himself wanted to punch the lecherous face he was making!
However, what Lin Xiao hadn't expected at all was...
This time, Chu Youwei didn't shy away like a startled deer. Instead...
She shifted her waist, seeming to lean into his embrace willingly!
Lin Xiao's heart jolted, and he quickly stepped back as if electrocuted!
According to the original storyline, Chu Youwei's current cultivation level and movement technique had both surpassed his. Every time he tried to take advantage of her, she could always dodge in time!
But this time, not only did she lean forward, but a hint of crimson also appeared on her fair face. She looked both pleased and shy!
Something's wrong! This girl... something's very wrong with her!
Lin Xiao felt his scalp tingle with unease!
Yet, to his greater surprise, the next moment, Chu Youwei willingly took his arm!
"Eldest Senior Brother, could you help Weiwei with a small matter?" the young girl asked, her cheeks flushed as she gazed up at him.
"What... What is it?" Lin Xiao's eyebrows twitched.
At this moment, he was truly panicking! What he feared most was any deviation from the plotline!
"Well, Eldest Senior Brother," Chu Youwei began, setting down the ancient zither from her back, "yesterday, while practicing the Heavenly Sound Skill, I accidentally broke a string on this Thousand Feathered Zither. So, I plan to go to Red Wind City at the base of the mountain early tomorrow to find a refining master to fix it… Since I'm not familiar with the city, I wanted to ask you... Eldest Senior Brother, to accompany Weiwei. Is that... okay?"
As she finished, her lips formed a slight pout, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a hint of coyness!
The sight made Lin Xiao's heart jolt! He could hardly believe that his Third Junior Sister, usually so cautious, dignified, and wary of him, would now be holding his arm and acting coyly!
"I can, but it must be another day. I have important matters to attend to tomorrow," Lin Xiao replied firmly, without the slightest hesitation.
What a joke! Tomorrow I have to be there for the protagonist, Ye Chen, to slap my face!
"Oh, okay…" Chu Youwei's eyes dimmed slightly, and she seemed to want to say more.
But Lin Xiao had already closed the door, dismissing her. "It's getting late, Junior Sister. You should go back and rest. Don't be late for tomorrow's morning lesson."
In his room, Lin Xiao lay in bed, a wave of residual fear washing over him!
Third Junior Sister's characterization is off! This side plot about fixing the zither was never mentioned in the original book! Just imagine, if Chu Youwei really came to me in the middle of the night to fix the zither in the original story, given my character's lecherous nature, I would surely have agreed without hesitation! And if I had gone to Red Wind City, I would have missed Ye Chen's arrival at the sect, and the first face-slapping opportunity would be gone!
But then again, I did take a close look at Chu Youwei's Thousand Feathered Zither just now, and one of the strings was indeed broken. You know, in the original story, this Thousand Feathered Zither was a memento from her mother. She cherished it deeply. How could it suddenly break? Ah, I can't figure it out. I hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow. Ye Chen, you better not disappoint me tomorrow! Don't waste your chance! Lin Xiao prayed inwardly.
「At the same time.」
Chu Youwei, having left Lin Xiao's residence, stroked the broken string of her zither and murmured,
"Eldest Senior Brother, Weiwei originally thought this zither was the most important thing in my life.
"Until one day, when visions of the future appeared in my mind, Weiwei suddenly realized that the one who truly...
"...treated me well was you, Eldest Senior Brother!
"The reason Weiwei intentionally broke the string was to get you away from this place of strife! Do you know, according to that script, the demon named Ye Chen will come looking for you tomorrow."
The more she thought, the more anxious she became. A murderous glint gradually formed in her autumn-water clear eyes.
No! I must strike first to gain the upper hand! I absolutely cannot let Eldest Senior Brother be ruined by Ye Chen tomorrow!