I woke up to find myself as the villain's older sister.

Chapter 416 Setting Off Back to the Sect

Although Shang Yan and Ruan Qi share the same father, coincidentally, Ruan Qi inherited her mother's features entirely, while Shang Yan inherited most of her appearance from Madam Shang. Therefore, the two look completely different.

Yun Qingyi: "Shang Yan, my senior brother and I will report this matter to Master. Since you are so unwelcoming to our Xuanmiao Sect, it would be shameless of us to stay any longer."

He then turned to the disciples of the Xuanmiao Sect and said, "Let's go."

The Xuanmiao Sect disciples, who had received the message to depart early, were now all packed and waiting to board the flying boat.

The accompanying elder stepped forward, hesitated for a moment, and said to Yun Qingyi and Ji Zhaoze, "Aren't we... going to wait for the sect leader?"

"I'm not waiting anymore. Master said there's no need to wait for him," Yun Qingyi said without batting an eye.

The accompanying elder had no doubt whatsoever, "Yes, I will set off on the flying boat right away."

Before they even left the plaza, the accompanying elders released a flying boat, which rose into the air and grew larger, casting a shadow over everyone.

Yun Qingyi raised her hand and used her spiritual power to create a spiritual ladder. "Let's go." She then took the lead and went up.

One by one, the disciples of Xuanmiao Sect boarded the flying boat, and in less than a few minutes, the flying boat gradually flew away from Zixiao Sect.

The action was so swift that everyone was stunned.

"They've already left?" The disciples from various sects watched the departing flying boat, some still in disbelief.

"Sigh! What can they do if they don't leave? Didn't you hear what Senior Sister Qingyi said? The Zixiao Sect doesn't welcome them at all."

"But I don't think so. It's just that the Xuanmiao Sect is making a mountain out of a molehill."

"Shut up, I know exactly what just happened."

"Exactly, exactly. Who would want to cause trouble on someone else's resting ground?"

"But I heard from Senior Sister Shang Yan that Ruan Qi wanted to kill her..."

"Tsk tsk, Senior Sister Shang Yan has even insulted someone's mother. What's wrong with being a little angry?"

"That's right. If they really wanted to do it, would we even have a chance to see it?"

"..."

Xiao Jin and Yao Long watched the departing flying boat, listening to the chatter of disciples from various sects, their eyes filled with a hint of mockery: "It seems the Zixiao Sect is quite popular."

Yao Long smiled gently and said, "After all, it is the number one sect in the world. Most people admire strength, and under such influence, they develop a strong bias."

Xiao Jin raised an eyebrow: "And what about you, Sister Long?"

Yao Long's tone remained gentle and soft: "I... naturally admire you just the same."

Hearing this, Xiao Jin was displeased: "Admire? Admire whom? Yun Qingyi or Ji Zhaoze, or that Yun Qingrou?"

Yao Long smiled and said, "Why are you even jealous of this?"

Xiao Jin didn't deny it, his eyes glistening as he looked at her, his slender fingers tugging at her sleeve: "I'll eat, you're only allowed to admire me, do you hear me?"

Shang Yan, who was standing to the side, heard the whispers and pointing of the disciples from various sects. After getting up from the ground, she heard Xiao Jin and Yao Long whispering and flirting. She almost lost her mind.

She suppressed her grievances and anger, and approached Xiao Jin and the other man. "Brother Xiao Jin, why, why are you speaking up for the people of Xuanmiao Sect?"

Xiao Jin glanced at her but ignored her, continuing to fawn over Yao Long.

Seeing that Xiao Jin ignored her, Shang Yan felt even more aggrieved. She tried to grab his wrist, but suddenly a strong spiritual force struck her hand, forcing her to give up the idea.

Shang Yan initially thought it was Xiao Jin's spiritual energy, but when she looked up, she found Yao Long staring at her coldly. "Senior Sister Shang Yan, although I told you before that I have a marriage agreement with Brother Xiao Jin, you may not have heard me clearly. So I will tell you again now, and I hope you can remember it well."

Furthermore, we are not close enough to have any inappropriate relationships with you; please respect yourselves.

Hearing this, Shang Yan was somewhat bewildered.

She had always looked down on Yao Long, thinking that she was gentle and easy to bully, so she didn't pay any attention to what Yao Long said.

Moreover, even if she had heard about it before, Shang Yan would just laugh it off and never take Yao Long to heart.

I feel that someone like her is not worthy of competing with her.

But now, Shang Yan was both furious and incredulous: "You... what did you say? A marriage agreement?"

What was infuriating was that Yao Long dared to give her a cold shoulder, and what was unbelievable was that the usually gentle and polite Yao Long actually dared to lay a hand on her.

“Yes, Longmei and I have always been engaged, and it’s almost common knowledge.” Xiao Jin stood in front of Yao Long, and looked at Shang Yan in front of him with a slight smile. “So Junior Sister Shang Yan didn’t know? I thought you were always so shameless.”

It is common knowledge that Xiao Jin and Yao Long were childhood sweethearts and had been betrothed since childhood, and it is also common knowledge that Shang Yan had always been following Xiao Jin.

Previously, in order to give Zixiao Sect some face, Xiao Jin kept his distance and did not have much contact with her. In addition, Yao Long was not good at understanding relationships and could not see Shang Yan's feelings for him, so Xiao Jin did not pay much attention to this matter.

Now, he's not only pointing things out to draw a clear line, but also secretly pleased that Yao Long is finally jealous.

Despite his jealousy, he couldn't bear to see Yao Long unhappy because of him.

Looking at Xiao Jin's merciless and cold eyes, Shang Yan felt heartbroken. She opened her mouth and said, "Brother Xiao Jin... how could you be so cruel?"

Xiao Jin didn't want to pay any more attention to Shang Yan. He was about to leave with Yao Long when he heard this and sneered, his tone mocking: "Ah~ I remember, Junior Sister Shang Yan still has an ambiguous relationship with her senior brother, right? Instead of crying here, you should think about how you're going to explain things to your senior brother after this gets out."

After saying that, Xiao Jin didn't turn back and left with Yao Long.

When Shang Yan heard Xiao Jin mention Duan Leizhi, her body involuntarily stiffened. She glanced at the disciples of various sects who were still watching the commotion, swallowed hard, and wanted to explain something.

"No...it's not what you think."

Seeing that only Shang Yan was left, the disciples from various sects, having thoroughly enjoyed the gossip, gradually left.

Some of the slower walkers, upon hearing Shang Yan's words, gave an awkward laugh: "Don't worry, Senior Sister Shang Yan, we won't tell anyone."

Another disciple muttered under his breath, "If you don't want anyone to know, then don't do it in the first place. You have to bear the consequences of your own actions." He turned around and saw Shang Yan staring at him, so he immediately slipped away.

The other disciples touched their noses and said, "Senior Sister, don't be too sad. We're leaving too."

"Yeah, yeah, Senior Sister Shang Yan, take care, haha."

"..."

Although the words were polite, Shang Yan knew without a doubt that the whispers and murmurs from the others were mocking her and pointing fingers at her.

Suppressing her anger, Shang Yan had nowhere to vent it, since these disciples were not from the Zixiao Sect. Although she felt suffocated and aggrieved, reason told her that she couldn't lose her temper here, so she could only suppress her anger and return to her own palace.

On the high platform of the martial arts arena, the leaders of the five major sects did not leave.

"To put it simply, we need to send people to deal with the situation on the wild frontier," Ci Gui said calmly.

The sect leader of Biyun Sect was somewhat worried: "These people who went out... will they never have a chance to come back?"

The final line is: "It all depends on fate and destiny."

The Purple Cloud Sect Master's eyes flickered, "Well... how many people to send is also decided by each sect, isn't it?"

Ji Lan snorted coldly: "To put it bluntly, isn't it just going to their deaths?"

The sect leader of Tianqing Sect glanced at Ji Lan indifferently: "As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. As one of the five major sects, even if we are going to our deaths, we must set a good example."

The sect leader of Zixiao Sect said, "What about other sects? Which of our disciples wouldn't be a prodigy if they were sent out to their deaths? It would be such a waste."

Ji Lan nodded: "Sect Leader Duan is right. Rather than risking our own sect members, we should send the other sects to the battlefield directly."

The sect leader of the Azure Cloud Sect frowned upon hearing this: "I do not agree. If we do this, how are we any different from beasts?"

Ji Lan scoffed: "Since Sect Leader Yao is so noble, then you might as well send your own disciple to the desolate borderlands."

The Sect Master of Tianqing Sect: "Since Sect Master Ji says this, can I conclude that you have a wicked heart and have strayed from the righteous path?"

Ji Lan: "Since a certain death situation can be avoided, why should I send my disciple to his death?"

The sect leader of the Azure Cloud Sect said, "But when our sect was first founded, wasn't it to save the common people and bring peace to the world?"

Ji Lan: "I'll say it again, since Sect Leader Yao is so noble..."

"Alright." Ci Gui interrupted Ji Lan, his voice still calm, revealing no emotion: "I'm not giving you any room for discussion on this matter. Just do as I say."

Upon hearing Ci Gui's words, everyone's expressions varied. Ji Lan clenched her fists, but no one uttered a sound.

Ci Gui's deep, calm eyes swept over the people in front of him. "For this matter in the desolate borderlands, each sect is required to send 20% of its members, with the remainder being voluntary. In addition, if there are concerns about the loss of too many disciples, a disciple recruitment ceremony can be held within three years."

Three years later, disciples from all sects will gather at the designated meeting point in Laizhou, Arctic Region. At that time, I, the True Self, do not wish to see any of those specified missing.

The sect leader of the Azure Cloud Sect nodded after listening: "Understood."

The sect leader of Tianqing Sect had no objection, "Yes."

The sect leader of Zixiao Sect looked around, knowing that once Ci Gui had spoken, it would be difficult to change the matter, and sighed: "Alright, I understand."

Although Ji Lan felt very uncomfortable, he understood that Ci Gui's words were something he couldn't contend with now. His eyes flickered slightly. Anyway, as long as it was 20% of the people, he could decide which disciples would be chosen.

Ci Gui glanced at Ji Lan and added, "Disciples who go to the barbaric border to provide support must have a cultivation level of at least late Golden Core stage. Don't even think about taking shortcuts."

Upon hearing this, Ji Lan's eyes darkened slightly, but she remained silent.

Ci Gui glanced at everyone one by one, stood up, and said, "I've finished speaking, I'm leaving." Without waiting for anyone's response, he disappeared from the spot.

As Ci Gui disappeared, the sect leaders of Tianqing Sect and Biyun Sect also stood up: "It's getting late. Since we've reached an agreement, we'll take our leave now."

Watching the sect leaders of Tianqing Sect and Biyun Sect leave one after the other, Ji Lan snorted coldly and disappeared from the spot.

Only the leader of the Zixiao Sect remained on the high platform, sighing, "What a mess this is. This year's centennial competition is truly disgusting."

Duan Yuan thought of those terrifying juniors from the Xuanmiao Sect, and then of his two disciples, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

"Duan Leizhi is probably unreliable. It's still unknown whether there's a human or a ghost inside his body. We need to be careful. Yan'er is quite talented, but she's too impatient and eager for quick success."

"Ugh……"

Duan Yuanzheng sighed, and a dark figure flashed by, kneeling on one knee respectfully before him: "Sect Master, Miss Shang Yan has encountered trouble..."

"what?!"

……

Returning to his lodgings, he found only an empty courtyard.

Word Return: "?"

He took out the jade pendant and saw the message sent by Yun Qingyi.

"Master, I'll head back with everyone first. You can return to Xuanmiao Sect after you've finished your business. You can teleport, so the journey won't bother you."

[By the way, I've posted the details below about Shang Yan bullying our disciple.]

"Master, see you at the sect."

Ci Gui carefully read through Yun Qingyi's post about Shang Yan. Although his indifferent eyes showed no emotion, he quickly sent a message to the sect leader of Zixiao Sect.

【Duan Yuan, if you don't settle your score regarding your disciple's matter, I will definitely take action against you in the future. You'd better watch yourself.】

On the other side, the sect leader of Zixiao Sect immediately received the message, opened it, and felt dizzy.

Having lived for over a thousand years, how could he not know Ci Gui's methods?

This person appears aloof and indifferent to worldly affairs, but when he gets ruthless, he dares to slaughter anyone.

Thinking of the rumors he had heard as a child, he suddenly shuddered.

"What should we do, what should we do..." The sect leader of Zixiao Sect was really anxious now. He sighed and said, "Forget it, I'd better go back and discuss it with my wife."

……

Upon returning to her bedchamber, Shang Yan immediately went into a rage, smashing everything in the room. The maids serving her dared not utter a sound, standing trembling in the corner.

Shang Yan was seething with anger, and she was having a great time smashing things, completely unaware that there was someone standing in the bedchamber.

"Junior sister, you have quite a temper." Deep within the curtains, a figure stood by the bedside, his voice low and pleasant.

"Senior...Senior Brother?" Shang Yan paused, her hand still from smashing things. She glanced at the mess on the ground, feeling embarrassed. "Senior Brother, what are you doing here?"

Duan Leizhi slowly turned his head. He had dressed up specially today, and his already good-looking appearance looked even more dashing.

Upon seeing this, Shang Yan's heart raced and her face flushed slightly.

Seeing Shang Yan's reaction, Duan Leizhi curled his lips, waved his hand, and signaled the maids to leave.

Upon seeing Duan Leizhi's gesture, the maids felt as if they had been granted a pardon and quickly withdrew from the palace.

Seeing that the maids had all left, Duan Leizhi used his spiritual power to clean up the things on the ground, then lowered all the ambiguous curtains around him. He then slowly walked up to Shang Yan and put his arm around her waist.

"Senior brother..." Shang Yan buried her head in his chest, her face flushed red.

Duan Lei chuckled softly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes where Shang Yan couldn't see. "Junior sister is shy."

"No way... Senior brother is so annoying..." Upon hearing this, Shang Yan buried her head even deeper in embarrassment, thus missing the fleeting teasing and ruthless glint in Duan Lei's eyes.