The Cub I Raised Turned Out to Be a Reborn Boss (GL) - Chapter 4

“Disciple greets $\text{Master}$.” Jiang Yixue stood below the dais, bowing respectfully.

A figure stood in the foremost position. Her ice-blue palace dress was elegant and luxurious, her dark hair was entirely coiled up, with only a few strands loose by her temples. The swaying light-blue tassels emitted a faint luster, and a single look from her carried the authority of someone long accustomed to a high position.

She was Xue Qiancheng, the current $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$ of the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$. She did not possess the formidable reputation that Han Yansu had forged in the Three Realms, spending most of her time overseeing the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$. However, no one dared to underestimate her power, as no one had ever fully ascertained the depth of her cultivation.

Xue Qiancheng’s finger lightly rested on the armrest of her chair. Upon seeing Jiang Yixue, the coolness between her brows softened. She opened her mouth and said, “Xue’er is here. I was just about to look for you to assign you the mission of protecting $\text{Qingyang}$ $\text{Mountain}$ during its experience trip.”

Xue Qiancheng raised her eyelashes, her gaze falling upon Song Xi. She raised her eyebrows and smiled: “$\text{Purple}$ $\text{Light}$ $\text{Flowing}$ $\text{Moon}$ $\text{Robe}$? This is a spiritual weapon that $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Xu}$ of the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$ obtained by chance a while ago, and its value is not low even in the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$. Who gifted this to you?”

Song Xi looked up at Xue Qiancheng, her bright eyes seeming a little dazed, and she stood frozen in place like a wooden figure.

Jiang Yixue had originally intended to introduce Song Xi to Xue Qiancheng herself. Song Xi had never met Xue Qiancheng and was still young. What if her etiquette was lacking or she didn’t perform well in front of Xue Qiancheng…

Thinking of this, Jiang Yixue patted Song Xi’s shoulder and whispered, “Xi Xi, $\text{Master}$ is speaking to you. Don’t just stand there…”

Song Xi seemed to wake from a dream, blinking her round eyes and showing a smile: “Disciple Song Xi greets the $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$. $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ gifted this dress to me.”

Song Xi’s smile was entirely genuine.

In her previous life, although she was Han Yansu’s disciple, she had never met Xue Qiancheng.

Only upon hearing Xue Qiancheng’s voice today did Song Xi realize that this voice was very familiar to her.

At that time, her soul was trapped in the $\text{Soul-Burning}$ $\text{Furnace}$ by the $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Cultivator}$ of the $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$. The $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Cultivator}$ tried his utmost to study the cause of the divine bloodline within her through various daily experiments. During those days of torment, where she was unable to live or die, she had heard Xue Qiancheng’s voice.

“$\text{Divine}$ $\text{Cultivator}$, Song Xi is a disciple of my $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$. Your $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$, in conjunction with other sects, encircled and captured Song Xi and imprisoned her. Do you really think I fear your $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$?”

“You must be joking. Who in the world doesn’t know this girl harbors a secret that only the $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$ can thoroughly investigate…”

“Nonsense. It seems you are unwilling to hand her over today. Then let all three $\text{Exalted}$ $\text{Ones}$ of the $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$ attack together. I’d like to see if you can stop me.”

Accompanied by a soft shout, Song Xi felt the flames burning around her soul instantly dim significantly, and the pain of tearing and burning also faded.

The $\text{Soul-Burning}$ $\text{Furnace}$ was the $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Cultivator}$‘s spiritual weapon. To withstand that single blow, he had used all his strength, and the power suppressing Song Xi was no longer enough to keep her immobile.

Song Xi had long had enough of that tortured existence. Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Song Xi chose to self-destruct without hesitation.

Song Xi’s biggest regret was that she didn’t know who the person who dared to challenge the entire $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$ alone was. But now, as she stood in the $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Hall}$, she understood. That person was Xue Qiancheng.

Song Xi lightly pursed her lips. Aside from $\text{Youmingzi}$, she would only barely admit that the person who dared to directly confront the $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$ had great spirit. She had originally come with a disdainful attitude to see Xue Qiancheng, but now she could only reluctantly categorize her into the module of those worthy of respect.

“Oh?” Xue Qiancheng obviously knew the name: “So this is the direct disciple that $\text{Chief}$ $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Han}$ took in a while ago.”

Saying that, she raised her jade hand, and a ball of light floated in front of Song Xi.

The light scattered, revealing a blood-jade bracelet that fell into Song Xi’s hand. As it touched Song Xi’s wrist, it changed size to fit her.

Xue Qiancheng continued, “Consider this my meeting gift to you. This spatial bracelet can store living things, and it’s a matching pair to your $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang’s. Since you have already taken $\text{Chief}$ $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Han}$ as your $\text{Master}$, you should call me $\text{Martial}$ $\text{Aunt}$ from now on. Remember, $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$ disciples must not bully others, but they also must not be bullied. As long as you are without fault, the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$ will always be your home.”

Anyone could speak grand, righteous words, but very few people could actually do it.

Song Xi knew that Xue Qiancheng truly could. When the $\text{Endless}$ $\text{Divine}$ $\text{Domain}$ joined forces with several major sects to besiege Song Xi, the only person willing to stand up for her was Xue Qiancheng. Xue Qiancheng didn’t even know her, yet she could do this simply because Song Xi was once a disciple of the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$.

Song Xi glanced sideways at Jiang Yixue standing next to her. She had to kill Jiang Yixue, but this person was Xue Qiancheng’s disciple…

Song Xi felt annoyed. Xue Qiancheng could barely be considered a heroic figure, but how could she raise such a worthless apprentice?

The crimson of the blood-jade and the deep purple of the $\text{Purple}$ $\text{Light}$ $\text{Flowing}$ $\text{Moon}$ $\text{Robe}$ were both vibrant colors. Yet, there was no sense of discord on Song Xi. Her features and appearance were already the striking, radiant type, and this outfit further highlighted her future devastating beauty.

Versatile, either sweet or cool. This Song Xi was simply the ceiling of Barbie dolls. Jiang Yixue was filled with pride: my doll can be both cute and enchanting.

Sensing Jiang Yixue’s overly fervent gaze, Song Xi felt a subconscious discomfort, feeling as if she was about to be defiled by being stared at: “Senior $\text{Sister}$?”

Jiang Yixue snapped out of it, sheepishly averting her eyes: “Master, I came to see you about one more thing. I once saw Xi Xi using a sword on the dueling platform. She has a lot of talent, but $\text{Martial}$ $\text{Uncle}$ $\text{Han}$ is not in the sect. Learning by herself without guidance is too slow. So, I want to give her the $\text{Slashing}$ $\text{Light}$ $\text{Sword}$ and teach her swordplay.”

The spatial bracelet on Jiang Yixue’s wrist flashed slightly, and a spiritual sword appeared in her palm. The sword was elegant and slender, clearly suitable for a girl. It wasn’t a spiritual weapon, but it was sharp and fully exposed, about three feet long, with the two words ‘$\text{Slashing}$ $\text{Light}$‘ carved on the hilt.

Seeing this sword, the light in Song Xi’s eyes instantly turned into a deep, dark shade. In her previous life, Jiang Yixue had used this very sword to frame her.

This sword was a personal gift from Xue Qiancheng when Jiang Yixue first entered the sect.

Anyone who had a slight acquaintance with Jiang Yixue knew that she treasured this sword and wouldn’t let anyone touch it.

But in the previous life, for some unknown reason, this sword appeared in Song Xi’s room and was discovered by the disciple who was supposedly looking for Jiang Yixue’s things.

Song Xi was unable to defend herself and was ultimately punished to stay in the Ice Prison for a full year.

But now Jiang Yixue actually said she wanted to give this sword to her? Was she going to falsely accuse her of stealing the sword again?

Song Xi glanced at Xue Qiancheng on the main seat, a doubt arising in her heart. She believed that Xue Qiancheng’s status meant she wouldn’t help Jiang Yixue lie. Jiang Yixue definitely couldn’t frame her for stealing the sword… So what exactly was Jiang Yixue trying to achieve?

Xue Qiancheng was a little surprised: “Didn’t you like this sword very much?”

“I did like it very much.” Jiang Yixue smiled and blinked her eyes: “After all, it was the first gift $\text{Master}$ gave me, so of course, I liked it very much. But it is no longer suitable for me. It should find a more suitable owner, don’t you agree?”

“Once I gave it to you, it was yours. You have the right to dispose of it.”

Seeing Jiang Yixue’s current sense of letting go, Xue Qiancheng felt relieved.

This disciple had a steady nature and innate intelligence. She had raised her since childhood as the $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$‘s successor. However, in recent years, Xue Qiancheng noticed that Jiang Yixue’s temperament had changed.

Although Jiang Yixue was skilled at camouflage, Xue Qiancheng could tell that Jiang Yixue cared too much about gain and loss, and was excessively jealous. After becoming accustomed to being excellent, Jiang Yixue harbored resentment toward those more outstanding than herself.

In the end, she was the child Xue Qiancheng had raised since childhood. Even seeing her walk down a wrong path, Xue Qiancheng didn’t know how to harden her heart against her. Now, seeing the sincerity in her eyes, Xue Qiancheng understood that she had truly come to her senses. Although she didn’t know what caused the change, it was a good thing.

“Since you’ve given her the $\text{Slashing}$ $\text{Light}$ $\text{Sword}$, I should also give you a supplementary disciple-acceptance gift.” As she spoke, the cold-attributed spiritual energy frantically gathered in front of Jiang Yixue, finally condensing into a cold-jade-like token. Xue Qiancheng said, “Xue’er, pour your spiritual energy into it.”

As the spiritual energy was poured in, the token shone brightly and finally sank into the space between Jiang Yixue’s eyebrows.

With the message transmitted from the token to her mind,

Jiang Yixue’s expression changed, and she was instantly stunned. She said with some trepidation: “Master… this gift is a bit too much…”

Jiang Yixue could sense that the token’s aura was directly linked to the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$‘s mountain-protecting array. Now, all the barriers in every part of the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$ were open to her. As long as she possessed this token, she held extremely high authority within the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$.

Xue Qiancheng smiled gently: “The position of $\text{Young}$ $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$ of the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$ was always yours.”

Everyone had long assumed that Jiang Yixue would be the $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$‘s successor, but Xue Qiancheng had always delayed the final step. The original Jiang Yixue in the game craved this position but failed to obtain it for many years, which eventually led her down the wrong path.

Jiang Yixue never expected that the obsession the original host craved but never obtained would be achieved so easily.

“Thank you, Master.” Jiang Yixue handed the $\text{Slashing}$ $\text{Light}$ $\text{Sword}$ to Song Xi, “Xi Xi, would you like to try the sword?”

The sword she looked down on in her past life, she still looked down on in this life. Song Xi held the sword in her hand, unable to throw it away, yet unwilling to keep it, caught between two dilemmas.

Just then, Xue Qiancheng suddenly said, “Testing the sword is not urgent.”

Song Xi, as if granted a great pardon, hurriedly and clumsily stuffed the $\text{Slashing}$ $\text{Light}$ $\text{Sword}$ into the blood-jade bracelet. She decided from now on to let it stay at the bottom of the box and never take it out again to avoid being disgusted by the reminder of Jiang Yixue.

Xue Qiancheng continued, “$\text{Chief}$ $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Han}$ is not in the sect these days. To prevent you from having no one to guide you on $\text{Yanshan}$ $\text{Mountain}$, why don’t you come to $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$ to cultivate?”

Jiang Yixue’s eyes lit up, and she quickly and eagerly said, “The $\text{Azure}$ $\text{Lotus}$ $\text{Residence}$ isn’t big, but there are plenty of empty rooms. Why don’t you move in and live with me?”

Jiang Yixue quickly snatched the opportunity, but it was after careful consideration.

First, it was to prevent Song Xi from developing romantic feelings with those male leads.

If they achieved an $\text{HE}$, Jiang Yixue would get a $\text{BE}$. Jiang Yixue definitely didn’t want to see that scenario.

Second, only by getting closer could she experience the joy of raising a doll. Being able to see such a beautiful doll every day and buy her all sorts of beautiful little dresses to decorate her with was one of life’s great pleasures!

Song Xi refused without hesitation: “No need, I think $\text{Yanshan}$ $\text{Mountain}$ is very good.”

Song Xi had to cultivate the $\text{Youming}$ $\text{Secret}$ $\text{Tome}$, and she certainly couldn’t do it right under Jiang Yixue’s nose. Besides, she wouldn’t do such a foolish thing as walking straight into the tiger’s den.

Jiang Yixue was a little disappointed, but before she could speak, Xue Qiancheng spoke for her: “Song Xi, since your $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ wants to personally teach you, moving over is a good idea. You haven’t been in the sect for long, and you might not know this, but all direct disciples have a five-year assessment. If you fail the assessment after five years, your status as a direct disciple will be revoked. Since $\text{Chief}$ $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Han}$ is not here, and no one is guiding you, it will be difficult to pass the assessment then.”

Being reminded of this, Song Xi immediately recalled the five-year assessment.

In her previous life, she failed the five-year assessment. This was nothing to the $\text{Youming}$ $\text{King}$, but if she performed too well now, it would inevitably attract attention…

Passing the five-year assessment smoothly without a $\text{Master}$‘s guidance would be tantamount to openly telling others she had a secret.

Given this, Jiang Yixue could actually serve as her shield.

Moreover, she had promised in front of Xue Qiancheng to guide her, so she certainly wouldn’t dare to openly scheme against her again.

It would be somewhat uncomfortable to live with her, Song Xi frowned. Her strength was not great now, so she still needed to keep a low profile. In fact, it wasn’t unbearable.

After careful consideration, Song Xi nodded slightly: “Alright.”

Jiang Yixue was overjoyed and said grandly, “Xi Xi, don’t worry. Although the $\text{Azure}$ $\text{Lotus}$ $\text{Residence}$ is a strange place, I will make sure you like it as soon as possible. Later, I will take you to the town outside to buy some things you like. Just pick out whatever you like.”

The money to purchase things for Song Xi was indeed negligible given Jiang Yixue’s status. She would not only buy things but ensure they were the best.

Seeing this situation, Xue Qiancheng couldn’t help but smile: “Xue’er, I always felt you hadn’t grown up yet and were too childish. Seeing you take such good care of your $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Sister}$ today, I feel relieved. I believe you can be a good $\text{Young}$ $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$ of the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$.”

Song Xi couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. So, this $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang was playing the friendly and harmonious game with her.

It was indeed a good bargain to use this feigned kindness and hypocrisy to exchange a broken sword, which couldn’t even be counted as a spiritual weapon, for the position of $\text{Young}$ $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$. This $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang was much smarter than she was in the previous life.

Living together, who knows who will be scheming against whom.

The corner of Song Xi’s mouth lifted slightly, forming a faint smile: “Congratulations, Senior $\text{Sister}$.”