Chapter 33: Entering the Dao

Qiyuan’s eyes were blood-red.

Now, with his Dao Heart shattered, rebuilding it was as hard as ascending to the heavens.

There was no future for him.

With his Golden Core Realm cultivation, he could have lived for hundreds of years, but with his Dao Heart broken and his realm incomplete, he had only a hundred years left.

“Brat, if you want to blame someone, blame your Elder Sister!”

Qiyuan’s hands were about to exert force when, suddenly, a cold Sword Qi instantly severed them.

“Ah!!”

Blood gushed uncontrollably.

Qiyuan hurriedly circulated his true Qi, opened his Storage Pouch, and a Pill flew into his mouth.

“Miss Ruoshuang!”

Qin Mu’s eyes lit up.

Earlier, he had sensed a faint presence, and it seemed he hadn’t guessed wrong—Miss Ruoshuang was nearby.

Qin Ruoshuang stepped in front of her younger brother, her slender hands checking up and down for injuries.

“Miss Ruoshuang, I’m fine.”

Qin Mu quickly pressed down on those slender hands that threatened to go further.

If she kept going, he wouldn’t be able to control himself, and it might develop into a plotline unsuitable for public viewing, leading to censorship.

Qin Ruoshuang’s actions were stopped by her brother.

Annoyance flashed in her eyes, but after confirming he was unharmed, she breathed a sigh of relief.

“Qin Ruoshuang! Why are you here!”

For this revenge, Qiyuan had prepared thoroughly, using a large number of Qi Suppressing Talismans, all expensive.

If Qiyuan had chosen someone else, perhaps he would have succeeded.

But he chose Qin Mu.

He would never understand the twisted possessiveness of Qin Mu’s two Elder Sisters.

Without a word, Qin Ruoshuang swung her sword.

The cold Sword Qi made Qiyuan’s soul tremble.

This was completely different from the Sword Qi he faced before—this time, it was much stronger!

Qiyuan spat out his Golden Core and roared.

The Golden Core transformed into a Tiger Phantom, its roar shaking the sky.

But no matter how defiant Qiyuan was, he was still Golden Core Realm.

Facing Qin Ruoshuang’s Nascent Soul Realm, he couldn’t cross that gap.

Boom!

The Tiger Phantom shattered instantly.

“Pu!”

Qiyuan coughed up blood, his aura plummeting, then his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

With one strike, Qin Ruoshuang destroyed Qiyuan’s Golden Core.

With his Golden Core destroyed and Dao Heart shattered, Qiyuan was completely ruined.

***

Somewhere within a Dongfu.

A young man sat with eyes closed in meditation.

Suddenly, the Jade Token before him shattered.

Not far away, a Red-robed Figure spoke.

“Heh, looks like your Chess Piece failed.”

The young man slowly opened his eyes.

“Qin Ruoshuang is now at the Nascent Soul Realm. For a Golden Core Realm Chess Piece to face her is normal for defeat.”

“Heh!”

The Red-robed Figure sneered.

“I gave you that Qi Suppressing Talisman— even a Nascent Soul Realm wouldn’t detect it so quickly. Couldn’t you think it through before acting?”

The young man’s expression froze, then he exhaled.

“Who could have expected Qin Ruoshuang to use such force?”

He looked at the shattered Jade Token.

“Some seek Long Life through the Dao, others pursue Invincibility, and some are driven by Desire, Anger, and Ignorance. But Qin Ruoshuang entered the Dao for her brother. Such things are beyond our calculations.”

The Red-robed Figure was silent for a moment.

His voice was hoarse.

“If that’s the case, then Qin Mengyu might also have that possibility.”

The young man nodded.

At that moment, a third eye suddenly appeared on his forehead.

Through its vision, he saw two golden threads on Qin Mu—one tied to Qin Ruoshuang, the other stretching towards the Dan Sect.

“To enter the Dao with a will to protect is a hard path. Once the person is chosen, you must walk it to the end, with no room for hesitation. Otherwise, body and Dao both perish. The Qin Family Sisters are truly strange!”

***

Upon hearing that her younger brother had been attacked again, Qin Mengyu rushed over.

Seeing him safe and uninjured, she relaxed and looked at her Elder Sister, who was earnestly “reading.”

She spoke first.

“Elder Sister, it’s no longer safe for Mu’er to stay in the Seven Star Sect.”

The Qin Family Sisters originally wanted to bring their brother over, believing that with him under their watchful eyes, they could protect him.

But open spears are easy to block; hidden arrows are hard to defend.

Within the Seven Star Sect, the sisters had too many enemies.

Their opponents dared not touch them, so the weaker brother became the best target.

Qin Ruoshuang put away her book and thought for a moment.

“Outer Training—Mu’er must become stronger himself.”

Qin Mengyu considered for a while, then nodded in agreement.

Outer Training not only brings fortune but also exposes one to the dangers of human nature.

The two quickly reached a decision.

Qin Mu: “???”

Wait, I didn’t even say a word and it’s decided?

“Wait!”

Qin Mu raised his hand in protest.

“No way! Miss Ruoshuang, Miss Mengyu, I’m only at the Qi Cultivation stage. Sect rules say only those who reach Foundation Establishment can take on Outer Training Tasks!”

With his abilities, Qin Mu didn’t think he could even fill the gaps in their teeth.

Qin Mengyu responded.

“Mu’er, don’t worry. Of course, Elder Sister will take the Task. You just need to follow along.”

“I…”

Qin Mu wanted to object but didn’t dare.

Oh, my Elder Sisters!

If I take the Task myself, fine, but if they take it—can I even survive the trip?

Pa!

Qin Mu hugged the thigh of the Seven Star Sect’s dream goddess of all male disciples.

It was time to show his acting skills!

“Miss Mengyu!”

Without hesitation, he poured all his feelings into his performance, wailing,

“I know Elder Sister has good intentions, but your little brother is truly weak. If I must go, I only want to go with Miss Mengyu!”

Though he knew this might upset Miss Ruoshuang, Young Master Qin had no choice.

Miss Mengyu was soft-hearted and easily swayed; as long as he persisted, she’d eventually give in!

Miss Ruoshuang was impossible.

No matter what, she never compromised and hit hard—her beatings were Young Master Qin’s eternal nightmare.

Qin Mu rubbed his face against the soft thigh.

“Miss Mengyu, you’ve always been the kindest to me since I was young. How about you accompany me this time?”

Qin Mengyu’s fair cheeks flushed.

She slapped her brother’s head in exasperation.

“What are you saying? Miss Ruoshuang must come with us.”

At another time, Qin Mengyu might have given in, but not now.

It wasn’t a time for indecisiveness.

Qin Ruoshuang’s face turned cold.

She stood up and lifted her brother with one hand.

With such a powerful presence, even as her younger brother, Qin Mu felt scared.

“Miss Ruoshuang…”

Young Master Qin’s voice trembled.

“Unwilling?”

Qin Ruoshuang asked, eyes narrowing.

Terrified, Young Master Qin shuddered.

If he said the wrong thing, his backside would be red for sure.

“How could I!”

At this moment, Qin Mu was like a fawning eunuch beside the empress.

“Such a beautiful woman like Miss Ruoshuang—being able to accompany you is my greatest honor!”

This isn’t being cowardly.

This is the proper demeanor a younger brother should show before his Elder Sister!

Learn well!