Chapter 309: I Didn’t Want You to Take This Step Either

Although both the System and Wuming had guessed that the Sea View Sect had some kind of ulterior motive.

They hadn’t expected it to be *this* kind of motive.

The System said, "To think they’d want you to serve someone with your looks..."

Wuming: "..."

’The words might be crude, but the logic isn’t wrong. Still, that’s way too blunt.’

He could barely keep a straight face.

But Wuming wasn’t losing his composure over such a trivial matter.

He had entered this "game" with a mission. As long as it was just a game, he would do anything to complete his mission.

He really didn’t care.

But this matter was asking a bit too much of him.

His spirit was willing, but his flesh was weak!

The Sect Master hadn’t given him that ability at all!

The System sighed. "A grand Major Sect like that, actually resorting to such things."

Wuming knew that crafting such a handsome face would attract all sorts of people.

But he never imagined the Sea View Sect would actually set its sights on his face.

Even Qing Guo next door had a better fate than him.

Under the protection of that senior sister from the Xingshui Sect, Qing Guo hadn’t joined the sect but had managed to mix in with a team of Independent Practitioners to hunt demon beasts.

At least for now, Qing Guo seemed much more carefree than him.

But Wuming couldn’t refuse.

Wuming lowered his head, knowing he could only take things one step at a time. "I will follow the Sect’s arrangements."

"Wuming, you must understand, that’s the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect!" Manager Li said, afraid that Wuming might harbor resentment. "And that elder was an exceptionally outstanding disciple of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect. She achieved Nascent Soul Formation at less than a hundred years old, and just like you, she possesses a Metal Spirit Root."

"The Ten Thousand Immortals Sect has countless cultivators with Metal Spirit Roots, all taken in as disciples from a young age. You are already older and don’t have much of an advantage. To be able to gain her favor is a chance to ascend to the heavens in a single step!"

Wuming: "..."

’Is this a matter of ascending to the heavens in a single step?’

The corner of Wuming’s mouth twitched. He repeated the same words: "I will follow the Sect’s arrangements."

Manager Li nodded. "Get ready. Change into some nice clothes. The elder will be arriving at our Sect soon, and I will personally take you to see her."

After Manager Li left, Wuming stared at the sky, speechless.

The System said grimly, "Our Sect hasn’t stooped so low as to have no integrity. If it really comes down to it, let’s just switch bodies and run. This involves a matter of principle, after all. Sect Leader Qian is still willing to foot the bill for that."

Wuming pondered for two seconds. "How about you just make me able to function normally..."

As long as he could complete the mission, Wuming felt this small sacrifice was perfectly acceptable.

Besides, it wasn’t his real body.

The System was resolute. "Absolutely not. This is the Sect’s bottom line."

This restriction cannot be lifted, unless they themselves come to this world in the future.

Because this is something Song Jiulai does not permit.

There are many complications involved. Once a player develops feelings for a local cultivator, they might do anything on impulse.

Some people lose all common sense the moment they fall in love.

It’s a simple question: what if a player falls in love with a local cultivator, but then the player suddenly dies by accident?

Not only would the player be devastated, but the cultivator would be too. There would be too many unforeseen consequences.

The local cultivators have even less integrity. There are plenty of them who are capable of being fickle and unfaithful in relationships, breaking up at the drop of a hat. This goes against the upbringing the players have received; their fundamental values are already mismatched.

It’s better to cut off the possibility from the very beginning.

She has such a large Sect to develop slowly; she can’t let it stumble over such a small problem.

"Alright, then." The System’s concerns were also things the national team had studied before. They believed that not lifting this restriction was indeed for the players’ own good.

Problems of emotion, morality, and ethics are the root of many disasters, no matter where you are.

Seeing that the System wouldn’t agree, Wuming didn’t press the issue. "This is an opportunity, but if she has... other intentions, then I’ll have to abandon this body. For now, I’ll agree to it first."

The System replied, "Understood."

Meanwhile, Song Jiulai was still focused on refining the Five Elements Colored Stones, so the System didn’t disturb her.

In the afternoon, Wuming met the elder from the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect.

Perhaps to deliberately keep a low profile, her arrival didn’t cause much of a stir within the Sea View Sect. Manager Li from the morning was now just a subordinate, accompanying an old, rather cold-faced Outer Elder.

Although this Outer Elder was at the Early-stage Nascent Soul realm, it was said that he was already nearing the end of his lifespan.

This was the first time Wuming had ever seen an Early-stage Nascent Soul Outer Elder.

Perhaps because they were inside the Sect, the elder had deliberately concealed his aura.

In contrast, the female cultivator beside him...

She was quite different from what Wuming had expected.

This female cultivator had a pure and ethereal aura. She was exceptionally beautiful, looking far too young, and her pink and white dress made her seem like an immortal drifting on air.

However, her pair of phoenix eyes lent her an air of cold beauty for no apparent reason.

Being flattered by the Outer Elder, it was hard to imagine that she was the type to be fond of handsome men.

The female cultivator had completely concealed her aura. But she was an Outer Elder from the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect, a person of immense power and influence to a Major Sect, not to mention she was so young.

Achieving Nascent Soul Formation within a hundred years meant she was a person of outstanding talent.

And she was still in her youth. With such talent, reaching the Divinity Transformation realm might not be a hopeless dream.

The female cultivator’s phoenix eyes swept over Wuming from top to bottom.

Although it was a casual inspection, it still sent a chill down Wuming’s entire body.

It was a feeling of being crushed by a higher Level, like the natural suppression between species in a bloodline hierarchy.

Even if he didn’t feel it mentally, his cultivation’s perception still generated a sense of fear towards this female cultivator.

Ke Yuning’s inspection of Wuming didn’t seem to hold any other meaning. She just said faintly, "He’s not bad."

Her voice was like the crisp chirping of a bird.

From this remark, it was impossible to tell what she was really thinking.

The Outer Elder glanced at Wuming and said, "Elder Ke, this young man is named Wuming. He arrived at our Sea View Sect two months ago, having lost his memories and forgotten his identity. But he has a Metal Spirit Root and his talent is astonishing."

Ke Yuning’s brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. "Lost his memories?"

She suddenly curled her lips into a smile. "How interesting. Do you really not remember?"

As she spoke, her hand reached out.

It merely brushed lightly over the top of his head, but a cold dread shot through Wuming, making his scalp tingle.

A power seemed to enter his Sea of Consciousness.

Fortunately, with the System present, there was no major issue.

"Interesting." Ke Yuning chuckled lowly. "I’ve taken a liking to him. I’ll be taking him with me."

The System cried, "Alas! I really didn’t want you to have to take this step!"

Wuming: "..."

’We clearly discussed a backup plan, there’s no need to use such a sorrowful and helpless tone.’

Ke Yuning turned to leave. Manager Li immediately shot Wuming a look, signaling for him to follow.

Ke Yuning then added, "Three months from now, I will grant the Sea View Sect one extra spot to observe the ceremony."

The corner of the Sea View Sect’s Outer Elder’s mouth hooked up. "Thank you, Elder Ke."

See? This was them selling Wuming for a price.

But you couldn’t blame them. In the Cultivation World, this was actually a good thing for Wuming.

After all, it was a chance to enter an Immortal Sect. Others would be crying and begging for such an opportunity.

This was Wuming’s honor, wasn’t it!