[No contrived crematorium-style romance where the substitute has their heart carved out while unconscious, then grabs you by the waist with red eyes and gives you their life. Clear-headed heroine x a jealous teacup]
In her previous life, Bai Zi went to great lengths to win Jiang Chen, the sect's senior disciple and an aloof beauty beyond reach.
Before she could even celebrate, on the eve of their union ceremony, that aloof beauty left without a word, sacrificing himself to the Dao right before her eyes. From then on, he became no more than a fresh breeze over the river and a bright moon among the mountains, gone without a trace.
His final look at her held neither sorrow nor joy. His eyes were utterly empty.
Bai Zi: Ha. Men. :)
After a sudden realization, she returned to the past. Bai Zi tore up the "Senior Brother's Preferred Traits Checklist" and stomped on the "Gentle and Considerate Junior Sister Plan," finally letting herself do whatever she pleased.
The green-robed cultivator looked distraught: Qingqing's tired of me and wants to divorce me...
Bai Zi held a teacup in her hand: Love may let you down, but the beauty of the world never will. How about taking in some beautiful scenery and delicious food?
The City Lord of Zhaohua gave a scornful look: Men in this world are all the same. They're all black-feathered crows.
Bai Zi took a small sip of tea: We can live beautifully without love.
The prince, whose heart was set on the throne, gazed at her affectionately: My lady, I'm waiting for someone to save me...
Bai Zi replied expressionlessly: Thanks for the offer, but you can only seek salvation from yourself.
#Love is merely an embellishment to an independent life#
*
In a bridal chamber draped in red silk and filled with joy, Jiang Chen saw the once-gentle and considerate junior sister Bai Zi from his memories. Dressed in a fiery red wedding gown with her hairpins swaying, she raised her sword and thrust it toward the red-robed "him."
Her red lips parted, her smile light and relieved.
"Goodbye, Senior Brother."
The sword pierced the red collar of his wedding robes, straight through his heart, and the illusion collapsed.
The real Senior Brother Jiang Chen, disguised as "Junior Brother Jiang Tang": ...I was right there. My heart went cold.
A hundred years after attaining the Dao, when time restarted, Jiang Chen put on the secret identity of "Junior Brother Jiang Tang" and began investigating the truth behind the calamity and how to resolve it.
Everything went smoothly, except for his former prospective Dao companion and junior sister, Bai Zi... Something about her seemed a little off?
Later, he began watching her, consciously or unconsciously, and following her with his eyes.
For the dazzling woman she was, for all of the real her, he fell in deep and was willing to do so.
[Bonus Scene]
That day, a certain topic once again rose to the top of the Star Bulletin's trending list:
#Who Will Win Senior Sister Bai's Heart: The Aloof Beauty, the Genius Junior Brother, or Our Sect's Beloved?#
Jiang Chen: Stares blankly.jpg
The next day, a discussion post successfully took over the top spot:
#Don't Walk Past Without Investing! Bet on Senior Brother Now and Make a Fortune in Spirit Stones Later!#
Gossiping Disciple A: Rumor has it this fellow even threw money around, betting a hundred thousand spirit stones on Senior Brother!
Gossiping Disciple B: This fellow disciple is a true fan of Senior Brother.
Gossiping Disciple C: Not gonna lie, this post makes a pretty good case. I'll bet another hundred spirit stones on Senior Brother.
Jiang Chen, the person in question: I sure am eloquent.
Several months later, Bai Zi, the real person in question: ?
[Reading Guide]
1. The male lead's secret identity is named Tang, pronounced like the word for "prop up". In his previous life, the male lead only seemed like a scumbag; in truth, he was a pitiful little thing.
2. Clear-headed philosopher heroine x older man pretending to be younger, a jealous teacup. Everyday-life tone, with a very high proportion of sweet romance. Certified sweet treat.
3. I tried incorporating forum-style posts and some modern expressions to create a different and fun cultivation world. Please go easy on me if anything seems out of place.
4. Revising slowly. Enjoy a harmonious read, have a happy life, and sending love~
[Recommended: My friend Lan Qing's completed novel]
"Silver Saddle, White Horse, Riding Through the Spring Breeze" by Canghai Muye
An utterly gripping historical ensemble drama, a princess's story of striving with no transmigration or rebirth, and a young man's adventures in Chang'an.
Main story and extras complete √
Optioned for screen adaptation √
Theme: Become your true self first, then find an even better love.
It can be said that I have been following this new writer since the beginning of the novel. I really like this kind of independent woman and her unique writing style. The plots are getting better and better every time. The logic is very smooth. In the world of Xianxia, there are unique communication tools and star tabloids. The updates are also diligent. I am looking forward to the second book, which is a different Xianxia.
Of course the script is better (no
Salvation is given by yourself!
Did their competitive spirit make the two small groups forget anything? Zi: You have to win over your junior brother, or else... Chen: I just wanted to play with you for a while, why...
Everyone has been around our age, who didn't laugh when they were young, and who wasn't a melon eater (^▽^)
Fortunately, this is a romance, otherwise senior brother would be in danger!
What you can do, what you need to do, is just to walk the path under your feet...
Zi: I found that the Seventh Prince is different from ordinary people. Could it be... Something's wrong, is this what you're looking for... A bit...
The stone in the previous life said that others are wood (dog head)
Azusa: Holding the cat in hand... Chen: This is finally possible... Alas, I think too much again, think too much, think too much...