Chapter 5: Fainted in Embarrassment

Others went to the Competition with high spirits, shouting lofty words.

Such as, “If the Way of the Sword does not give birth to someone like me, then the Sword Dao of eternity is as dark as the long night,” or “I, Great Emperor He, will fish for all eternity” and so on.

Only Young Master Qin was left, wandering aimlessly with a dazed expression.

Unlike most people who were nervous and on edge, Qin Mu stared blankly with a face full of ‘Ababa’, his big eyes brimming with clear stupidity.

Qin Mu waited and waited.

The Competition had already started for a quarter of an hour, so much time had passed, and it still wasn’t his turn.

He couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

No, this isn’t the way.

Waiting like this is pointless.

Staring at Elder Liu sitting on the high platform with his eyes closed, Qin Mu decided to go over and ask what exactly was going on.

He jogged over.

Elder Liu, who was resting, sensed someone approaching.

He was about to scold whichever brat it was that didn’t know better, but when he looked up, his eyes widened instantly!

Good grief, it’s really this kid!

Seeing the two Tokens hanging from Qin Mu’s waist, Elder Liu rubbed his eyes, confirmed he wasn’t seeing things, then immediately broke into a bright smile.

“This little friend, what brings you here?”

His tone was gentle, like a kind and amiable grandfather.

Qin Mu was stunned.

Huh?

Was this Elder always so approachable?

“It’s nothing, I just wanted to ask, Elder, what’s with my Number Plate? I’ve been waiting forever, but no one called me.”

With a wave of Elder Liu’s hand, the Number Plate in Qin Mu’s hand flew into Elder Liu’s palm.

After one look, Elder Liu confirmed that this noble young man before him was indeed the brother the Holy Maiden had mentioned.

“Hehe, congratulations, little friend. Since you’ve received this Number Plate, it means you can directly advance—oh no, I mean, you’ve passed the Assessment.”

Nani!

Qin Mu was shocked.

No way, can it even work like this?

“What’s going on? How did I pass the Assessment?”

Qin Mu had even been preparing to let his opponent taste his carefully crafted trump card when it was his turn.

“Little friend, luck is also a part of strength. Getting this Number Plate means you get a bye, no need for a Competition, and you pass the Assessment directly.”

Elder Liu explained patiently.

Previously, the Holy Maiden had warned him to go easy if he encountered her brother, just let him pass the Assessment directly.

Elder Liu had been shocked at the time.

He’d heard of going easy, but Your Highness the Holy Maiden, this isn’t just going easy—it’s letting the whole sea through!

Afraid he’d be blamed if it was ever discovered, Elder Liu secretly reported to the Sect Leader, only to find the Sect Leader agreed too.

Ridiculous.

Having lived for over a hundred years, it was the first time he’d seen such a thing.

“Alright, little friend, please come with me.”

With that, Elder Liu took the lead, and Qin Mu, dazed, followed along.

Just like that, he became the first person to pass the Assessment.

The Stone Tablet lit up, and Qin Mu’s name appeared at the very top.

“My goodness, which genius is this? The Competition ended so quickly! Even if he one-shotted every enemy, it shouldn’t be this fast!”

“Yeah, with so many Qi Practice Stage Ten geniuses, the pressure was already huge, and now a dark horse shows up out of nowhere.”

“I thought Chen Shuo was invincible this time, but there’s someone even more ferocious. Whose family’s genius is this?”

For a moment, everyone was abuzz with discussion, and the matches in the Competition field stopped as well.

Chen Shuo stared at the glowing “Qin Mu”, his fists clenched, a fierce look flashing in his eyes.

Not far away, Liu Zixi also looked at the name on the Stone Tablet.

But she didn’t seem surprised, just glanced at it and continued with her match.

Qin Mu followed Elder Liu up the Stairs.

At the end, two dazzlingly beautiful figures stood.

“Ta-da! See, Mu’er, I told you you’d pass the Assessment. Big Sister didn’t lie to you!”

Qin Mengyu couldn’t wait any longer and ran over, pulling her younger brother into her arms.

“Ugh!”

Qin Mu was smothered by a white dumpling and could only let out a muffled “Mmm mmm” sound.

Although Mengyu-jie’s assets weren’t shocking, they weren’t small either.

The white dumpling had plenty of weight.

Seeing her brother clear the stage, even the coldness in Qin Ruoshuang’s eyes softened.

She looked at Elder Liu and sent two Pills flying to his side.

“Take them.”

“This…”

Elder Liu looked at Qin Ruoshuang in surprise.

One Pill was for healing his grandson, but the other—this was a Breakthrough Pill!

“Take it. Elder Liu, you deserve it.”

Qin Mengyu said lightly.

She was still hugging her brother, running her fingers through his hair like petting a kitten.

She was in such a good mood that the thought of sect life no longer seemed dull or tedious.

“Old man thanks both Holy Maidens!”

Elder Liu bowed, then took his leave.

Qin Mengyu was overjoyed, but Qin Mu, trapped in her embrace, was suffering.

His face turned red, and his little hands slapped his sister’s back desperately.

With all his strength, he finally managed to breathe fresh air.

“Huff, huff, Mengyu-jie, go easy, you’re suffocating me.”

“Ah, sorry, sorry, I was too excited.”

Seeing her brother’s flushed face, Qin Mengyu quickly let go.

Not far away, Qin Ruoshuang looked at her brother’s red face, then glanced down at herself.

She pressed her arm, revealing a bit of white.

Also not small.

Mm.

Qin Ruoshuang nodded, then said,

“Mu’er, come here.”

“Eh?”

Qin Mu hadn’t reacted before a pair of soft white arms wrapped around his head, pulling him into a milky-scented embrace.

Young Master Qin was stunned on the spot.

Before he could process it, he suffered even more indescribable agony.

His small hands frantically slapped Qin Ruoshuang’s back, but she didn’t react.

Instead, excitement flashed in her crimson eyes, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.

Poor Young Master Qin.

The last thing he heard before losing consciousness was Mengyu-jie’s anxious cry.

***

For every Seven Star Sect disciple who passes the Assessment, the walk up the Stairs to stand before the Sect Gate is a moment worth remembering for a lifetime.

But for our Young Master Qin, when he opened his eyes after climbing the Stairs, the first thing he saw was an unfamiliar ceiling, a strange Room, and a familiar fragrance.

Qin Mu sat up and looked around.

The Room was elegantly decorated with feminine touches.

The Bed beneath him was unbelievably soft—easily the softest he’d ever slept on in fifteen years.

It was so big that three or four people could fit comfortably.

“Sis, how many times have I told you? Mu’er is only at the Qi Cultivation stage. You need to be careful. What if you accidentally choke him? What if something happens?”

“Practice more, and it’ll be fine.”

“No way.

Luckily, I noticed in time this time.

Otherwise, how would we explain to Father and Mother?

And you, Sis, you’ve become so reckless all of a sudden.”

“Excitement.”

“……”