After Breaking Up with the Proud Beauty [Book Transmigration]

After her mother left, Qu Jiu's father arranged a marriage for her: she was to become the principal wife of the Left Chancellor's son.

Qu Jiu refused, but while running away from the wedding, she accidentally fell into the water.

"Congratulations, Host! You have successfully entered the world of a book. Please complete the beginner mission within the allotted time and unlock the main mission!"

Qu Jiu exclaimed in shock, "What the heck?"

This was what Qu Jiu heard before she got food poisoning. Then she asked the voice, "Will there be a punishment if I don't finish?"

The System didn't answer her directly. It repeated what it had said before, then a red light flashed brightly. Qu Jiu understood the answer and began completing the missions as the System instructed.

Half a day later, after escaping her wedding and making her way to a mountain of immortals, she reached the mountain gate and saw an inscription on a stone tablet: "This is Siling Mountain, in the Lower Cultivation Realm: the Siling Sect."

The System then told her, "The Siling Sect is one of the most prestigious cultivation sects today. To join and cultivate, you'll have to take the Immortal Examination. This is both the main mission and a crucial step toward surviving and returning to your own world."

"The Immortal Examination is held once every three years!"

Standing at the entrance to Siling Mountain, she let out a soft sigh.

"All I have to do is pass the Immortal Examination!"

Her hopes were high, but reality hit when she was told: "Our sect only accepts disciples with... top-grade spiritual roots!"

*

Three years later, Qu Jiu took the Immortal Examination again. Though she performed exceptionally well, the Siling Sect still rejected her because she carried demonic energy.

She lingered at the mountain gate, unsure where to go.

Just then, Sihua, ethereal as an immortal, came over and said, "Demonic energy, spiritual roots, it makes no difference! You have talent, so from today on, you are the only true disciple under my tutelage."

"Remember my name: Sihua. Si as in Sima Qian, Hua as in the Hundred Flowers Fairy."

The news caused a huge stir throughout the sect.

"Have you heard? The Sixth Elder, the Spirit-Commanding Immortal Venerable, took on a female disciple covered in demonic energy!"

The disciples all gathered to gossip. One of them said, "Well, that's hardly surprising!"

That Spirit-Commanding Immortal Venerable was arrogant, flamboyant, and bizarre. Rumor had it she was closely connected to the demon clans and had a disreputable lifestyle. Who knew what the sect leader was thinking?

"The other elders don't seem to like her, either."

When Qu Jiu heard the rumors, her eyes filled with sympathy. She looked at Sihua. "Master..."

Sihua smiled, a rare sight.

"What's wrong, my disciple?"

Qu Jiu asked, "Are you really like the rumors say?"

Sihua's eyes were gentle. After a moment, she said, "Those people have given me some awful nicknames, too. But I am the Spirit-Commanding Immortal Venerable. When I take on disciples, spiritual roots have never been the most important thing."

Qu Jiu asked again, "Then, Master, why were you willing to take me as your true disciple?"

Sihua gave a faint, teasing smile. "Because I admire and like your perseverance."

Faced with her master's heartfelt words, Qu Jiu's cheeks instantly flushed. She also vowed in her heart, "I'll work hard to become stronger and make Master proud. And I want to be with Master..."

Before she could finish muttering, Sihua leisurely leaned closer.

Sihua continued in a calm voice, "You want to be with me... right?"

Qu Jiu was so embarrassed that she hurriedly shook her head and explained, "I do love you, Master, and I've thought about becoming your immortal companion, but I would never do anything against your wishes."

After hearing that, Sihua said, "I didn't realize you had your own way of doing things!"

"I like your personality."

[Reading Guide]

● Both are each other's only partners, happy ending. It looks like 1v3, but the female lead actually has three identities! Please support the author.

● Master and disciple / mutual devotion / rekindled romance.

● Sihua is both a tsundere beauty and a guiding lover. The two leads are not only exes, but also each other's first love and the one who got away.

● Fictional cultivation setting with lots of original worldbuilding. The romance is a slow burn, bittersweet and sweet. Please check the content warnings.

● Please don't give writing advice. If you like it, leave a comment.

Core message: Love life and be willing to help others!