Troublemaker’s Guide to Immortality

Lin Ya had only done a simple concealment. If no one looked too closely, they might not notice anything unusual.

But now that someone had checked in detail...

With Zhao Wuji's cultivation, he responded almost instantly. His expression changed dramatically, as if someone had spilled an entire ink pot across his face.

How many days had it been?

This Yun Jin had already reached Foundation Establishment?!

And her cultivation was solid and stable, without the slightest sign of being propped up by pills or shortcuts. She had five spiritual roots. How in the world had she managed this?

Take Ye Danxia for example. They'd started cultivating at the same time, and she had just reached the second level of the Qi Refining realm. That was already impressive thanks to her rare Heavenly Spiritual Root.

But Yun Jin?

While others broke through minor stages, she had leapt across a whole major realm.

Was this even fair?!

"Sect Master, this token really doesn't suit me, does it?" Yun Jin smiled sweetly.

The expressions of many in the crowd shifted as well. Anyone with higher cultivation than Yun Jin could now sense her true level upon closer inspection. In less than ten days, she had reached the Foundation Establishment realm. A feat like this could shatter anyone's composure.

Just looking at Yun Jin's gleeful expression was enough to guess how unsettled the others were.

Ye Danxia, still early in her cultivation, didn't understand what had changed. She only noticed the sudden shift in the crowd's demeanor.

Her heart tensed, an uneasy feeling rising in her chest.

What exactly was happening?

A suspicion quietly took root in her mind.

But she didn't want to believe it.

She was a proud possessor of a Heavenly Spiritual Root. Even if Yun Jin had secretly taken some precious heavenly treasure, there was no way the gap between them could be this vast. It simply wasn't possible.

"Xiao Jin, stop being so willful," Ye Danxia said, glaring sharply at her.

In her mind, Yun Jin had clearly gotten arrogant. There was no way she had truly reached the Foundation Establishment realm.

Yun Jin blinked once. Then, the next moment, she unleashed her full power. Spiritual energy from the Foundation Establishment realm burst outward in all directions.

Ye Danxia, standing closest, was instantly overwhelmed. She staggered and fell flat on the ground.

She stared up at Yun Jin in disbelief.

That kind of oppressive might...

"Danxia, I'm so sorry," Yun Jin said gently, helping her up. "I didn't mean to scare you. I'm still new to the Foundation Establishment realm, so I can't fully control my strength yet."

"If you're upset, once you reach Foundation Establishment, you can give me a good scare too."

Then she frowned slightly in mock concern. "But at your pace, Danxia, you're just too slow. By the time you reach Foundation Establishment, I might already be at the Golden Core or even Nascent Soul realm."

She looked at Ye Danxia with sincere concern. "We're close sisters, aren't we? With such a huge gap in cultivation, it's not appropriate at all. Could it be that the Sect Master doesn't know how to teach disciples properly? How about this... you and your Second Senior Brother can come serve me as attendants. I'll have my master teach you instead. Maybe that way you'll catch up."

Yun Jin's tone was sweet, but her words brutal.

The disciples of Tianxing Sect had already grown used to Yun Jin's particular way of speaking. Still, when they saw the look on Ye Danxia's face, they couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.

What a blessing, to have such a "good sister."

Ye Danxia's lips trembled with rage. She looked desperately to Zhao Wuji.

But his expression wasn't any better.

"She has indeed reached the Foundation Establishment realm," Zhao Wuji said coldly.

And with that, the matter was settled.

The crowd's stares at Yun Jin sharpened—ten days. Foundation Establishment.

What kind of monster—?!

Yun Jin beamed at Zhao Wuji.

See?

He really was a good guy.

His announcement sent her Emotional Values skyrocketing again.

She'd nearly run dry earlier—but now?

Rich. Again.

"Since the Sect Master has confirmed it, let's go ahead and swap the token," Lin Ya said, clearly enjoying the show.

Zhao Wuji's face darkened as he sent someone to retrieve a new token. When the green token arrived, Yun Jin didn't delay this time. The ceremony proceeded without a hitch.

It should've been a straightforward event.

Yet Zhao Wuji felt like he had just survived a Tribulation.

In fact, he suspected even facing a real one might've been easier than dealing with her today.

Soon after, the other disciples each received their tokens and spirit tools, according to their respective ranks.

Zhao Wuji spoke again. "Qi Refining disciples are entitled to choose one Yellow-tier technique from the sect's collection. Foundation Establishment disciples may choose one Yellow-tier cultivation method and one Yellow-tier technique, both free of charge. I will now take you to the Library Pavilion. Use this chance wisely. In the future, if you want to access more techniques, you will need to exchange contribution points. These must be earned by completing sect missions—tasks that are far too difficult for new disciples."

Yun Jin's eyes lit up.

Oh?

Free techniques?

"If anyone has questions, speak now," Zhao Wuji said after a reluctant pause.

This part happened every year.

But this time... he really didn't want to say it.

With Yun Jin here, there was no telling what would come out of her mouth.

Sure enough.

"I have a question, Sect Master!" Yun Jin said cheerfully.

Zhao Wuji: "...Speak."

But this time, she wasn't here to crack jokes. She had a serious question.

"I'm in Foundation Establishment now, right? Can I also claim the Qi Refining technique as well?"

Zhao Wuji paused, then said, "You may. You are entitled to one Yellow-tier cultivation method and two Yellow-tier techniques."

Yun Jin asked again, "If I don't need the cultivation method, can I exchange that for an additional technique instead? So three Yellow-tier techniques in total?"

She had already upgraded her Mystic Codex, so she had no use for another cultivation method.

Before Zhao Wuji could reply, Lin Ya spoke up, flustered. "Mystic Codex are only suitable for the Qi Refining stage. Now that you're in Foundation Establishment, you should replace it with a proper cultivation method."

"I think the Mystic Codex works well," Yun Jin said earnestly. "It suits all attributes, which is perfect for someone like me with five spiritual roots."

"But—" Lin Ya started.

Zhao Wuji chuckled. "Lin Ya, your disciple clearly knows her own mind. Let her be. Yun Jin, I approve. You may select three Yellow-tier techniques."

Finally—a win!

Refusing to change methods? Perfect.

Let's see how far the worst spirit root and the worst cultivation method could take her.

"Thank you, Sect Master." Yun Jin's gratitude was genuine.

Three techniques. She would pick all sword-based ones.

That would let her finally fulfill the prerequisites for learning the Azure Lotus Sword Art.

Zhao Wuji had helped her this time.

He smiled faintly. "The rest of you may go. New disciples, follow me. I will now lead you to the Library Pavilion to choose your techniques."

The crowd responded with respectful nods.

Yue Zhao and the others glanced at Yun Jin with some concern but had no choice except to take their leave.

Only Zhao Wuji, the peak masters of the Ten Peaks, and the fifteen new disciples would be entering the Library Pavilion.