Two days later, Lin Xue stood at the gates of the Crimson Veil Sect. Dozens of young female cultivators lined up, each hoping for favor. Some were modestly clothed, others... not so much.
The sect hall loomed ahead—ornate, crimson banners fluttering with seductive energy. The trial arena shimmered with illusions and heat.
Yuefeng watched from the trees above, hidden behind layered stealth talismans. His system fed him updates.
> [System Scan Active…]
Target: Elder Yao Lian
Status: Nascent Soul Realm
Role: Inner Court Recruiter
Hidden Trait: Yin Devourer (Corrupted Dual Cultivator)
He narrowed his eyes.
Lin Xue was called forward. Her sword gleamed under sunlight, and her body, though still wrapped in modest robes, drew gazes—envy from girls, hunger from elders.
"State your name and demonstrate your qi sense," Elder Yao Lian purred.
Lin Xue stepped forward. "Lin Xue. Mid Qi Condensation."
She focused, and the ground cracked beneath her. A clear aura of frosty blue qi swirled around her body—controlled, refined, potent.
Gasps echoed. Even the elder's eyebrows rose.
> [Bond Flare Detected. Cashback Bonus Triggered]
+1 Cultivation Boost
+1 Talent Rating
Bonus Skill Acquired: Silent Frost Pulse
Yuefeng smirked. Her growth was accelerating, and every step she took… sent power back to him.
But he didn't smile long. He sensed the elder mark Lin Xue with a hidden charm—a Yin tracking spell.
"She's special," Yao Lian whispered. "Let's prepare her for the 'private evaluation.'"
The game had begun.