Chapter 5: Grand Elder's Disciple
After her astonishing Rank 7 aptitude in the Heaven Fire, Jahin's reputation spread like wildfire throughout the sect. The elders, astonished by her talent, convened to decide her future.
"Such aptitude… she is rare in a generation," the chief elder murmured. "She cannot remain a regular disciple. She must be personally instructed."
And so, Jahin was chosen to become a disciple under one of the sect's Grand Elders, a rare honor granted only to the most exceptional cultivators.
The day she left the village for the sect, the entire settlement gathered to see her off. Even the village head bowed deeply. Everyone knew this was not just talent — this was a sign that Jahin would one day become a Golden Core immortal.
Fang Yuan — now known in this world as Jihan — stood quietly among the villagers. His dark eyes watched silently. He knew nothing about the sect or what his sister would learn there. Yet, even from a distance, he calculated every possibility.
With Jahin gone, the village's attitude toward their family had changed dramatically. Respect replaced indifference. Farmers and merchants alike treated their home as the center of influence. They are the family of a future immortal, the villagers whispered among themselves.
Even at eleven, Jihan understood the implications. The sect is unaware of her brother observing from afar, and I still hold every advantage. Her aptitude… her cultivation path… everything can be guided without interference.
At the sect, Jahin trained under the Grand Elder's careful supervision. Her exercises focused on Qi circulation, elemental alignment, and body refinement. With her Rank 7 aptitude, she could easily cultivate to Foundation Building and had the potential to form a Golden Core in the future.
Weeks passed, and Jahin's progress was remarkable. Even without her brother knowing the details, she stabilized her Qi, refined her body, and laid the groundwork for a Golden Core. The elders nodded in approval, quietly amazed at her talent and potential.
Back in the village, respect for their family grew daily. Everyone knew Jahin's destiny — to become a Golden Core immortal. Yet, only Jihan understood the full picture: the system's eventual awakening, the calculations, and the long-term plan that would shape their family's future.
Foundation Building… Golden Core… and beyond. Every stage is mine to predict, and mine to control. Jihan's dark eyes remained calm, calculating, and patient. While the world celebrated, he silently prepared for the day when nothing in this world would escape his control.