Ch. 3 - The System’s Purpose

Su Yan fell silent as he continued browsing the reward pool. Among the options, something called "skill points" caught his attention.

These points could be used to upgrade any skill he had already learned, but the allocation was random.

After all that effort to earn points, what if they ended up boosting a useless ability?

Su Yan thought about the various skills in the reward pool. Aside from the heaven-defying divine powers, there were countless low-level spells. If he acquired too many abilities, wouldn't his skill points go to waste?

[Host need not worry. The wonder of skill points is beyond your imagination—there is no such thing as waste.]

[As long as you have enough points, even "Dragon King Water Spray" can live up to its name, capable of razing cities and annihilating nations.]

Su Yan’s blood surged with excitement. It seemed the system’s rewards were more valuable than he had initially thought—no useless skills here.

With such a powerful system, how far could he be from reaching the top?

"I’ll cultivate immortality, grow stronger, and take dozens of dao companions!"

Su Yan grinned. Female-dominated world or not, cleaver threats or not—in the cultivation world, strength spoke loudest. Once he became a cultivation titan, what would he have to fear?

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After thoroughly studying the system, Su Yan recalled Bai Shuixin’s message and hurriedly left his room.

At the summit of Tian Shui Peak, a languid voice drifted over.

“My dear disciple, you’re here.”

Su Yan looked up. Before him stood a woman in a moon-white gown, her delicate face adorned with a serene smile. Her beautiful eyes seemed to pierce through one’s soul.

Bai Shuixin.

One of Yi Xian Sect’s peak masters—his own master.

Bai Shuixin stood with her hands clasped behind her back. The mountain breeze swept toward her, tousling her jet-black hair freely.

Su Yan lowered his head, feeling a twinge of fear toward his master. Every time he saw her, he couldn't help but recall the events of the novel.

Sure, the original protagonist had brought his downfall upon himself, but it was an undeniable fact that his ruin had come at her hands.

Still, he was behaving himself now, harboring no rebellious thoughts—surely he wouldn’t repeat those mistakes, right?

That’s what Su Yan told himself.

Bai Shuixin spoke. “A few days ago, on a whim, I cast a divination and discovered a girl fated to cross my path. I want you to go down the mountain and bring her back here.”

Huh?

Su Yan blinked, stunned. This wasn't in the original story. Who was Master sending him to fetch? Could it be Little Junior Sister?

The plot had shifted—what was going on?

Puzzled, Su Yan asked, “Master, why not go yourself or send one of my senior sisters? Why choose me?”

In this gender-reversed world, men venturing outside were easy targets for danger. A proper sect’s little junior brother like him was especially tempting to those lustful women.

Bai Shuixin explained, “Your Eldest Senior Sister is busy with sect duties, your Second Senior Sister is in seclusion, and your Third Senior Sister went home to visit family. You’re the only one left here.”

As soon as she finished, three options popped up before Su Yan’s eyes.

[Option 1: Wrap your arms around Bai Shuixin’s waist, nuzzle her while whining: “Master, I don’t want to go—I’d rather stay here with you!” (Reward: Breakthrough to Late Foundation Establishment)]

[Option 2: Cross your arms and sneer: “You may be my master, but I refuse!” (Reward: High-Grade Spiritual Weapon, Water-Warding Sword)]

[Option 3: Agree to Bai Shuixin’s request. (Reward: Comprehension +1)]

"Uh… this…"

Su Yan was dumbfounded.

So this was how the system triggered tasks. The conditions were simple enough, but the consequences of these options...

Su Yan took a deep breath. The greater the reward, the greater the risk. To grow stronger, he needed to choose wisely.

It was just teasing his master, right?

Stepping forward, Su Yan clasped his fists and bowed slightly.

“Master, leave this task to me. I’ll bring Junior Sister back to the sect safely.”

Su Yan chose Option 3.

Sure, they say fortune favors the bold, but there’s also the saying: keep the green hills, and you won’t lack firewood. This was just the system’s first test—why gamble so hard?

Option 1 was a no-brainer. Late Foundation Establishment was tempting, but if he didn't survive to enjoy it, what was the point?

The original host had met his grim end precisely for teasing Master. If he got mistaken for flirting, it’d be a disaster.

Option 2 also had an enticing reward—a water-aligned spiritual sword—but outright refusing Master? He didn’t have the guts.

“Good.”

Bai Shuixin replied calmly.

[Task completed. Reward: Comprehension +1]

A cool stream flowed into Su Yan’s mind, leaving behind an indescribably refreshing sensation.

Bai Shuixin said, “Time is of the essence. Since you’ve agreed, set out quickly.”

Su Yan nodded. “Your disciple understands.”

He didn’t want to linger alone with Bai Shuixin. Once their talk was done, he turned to leave.

“Hold on…”

Bai Shuixin raised a hand to stop him. “Not so fast. Take this.”

A jade token flew toward him, and Su Yan caught it.

The token was exquisitely carved, warm to the touch. The front bore Yi Xian Sect’s emblem, and the back was engraved with the character Shuixin.

Su Yan looked at her, confused.

Bai Shuixin explained, “You’re a young man going out into the world—I can’t rest easy. This contains a trace of my divine sense. Carry it with you, and no one will harm you.”

Su Yan’s expression shifted. A trace of Bai Shuixin’s divine sense? That meant she’d know everything he did.

Even if he trusted she wouldn’t spy on him, carrying this thing felt incredibly awkward.

At that moment, three new options appeared before him.

[Option 1: Loudly accuse Bai Shuixin: “Old hag, are you spying on me?” (Reward: Breakthrough to Late Foundation Establishment)]

[Option 2: Yell at Bai Shuixin: “What’s your game—trying to snag some fresh meat, you old cow?” (Reward: Breakthrough to Early Golden Core)]

[Option 3: Quietly pocket the jade token. (Reward: Aptitude +1)]

“….”

The last task had boosted his Comprehension by 1; now, it was Aptitude. Su Yan smiled outwardly, but inside, he was itching to curse.

He’d seen through the system’s tricks. The first two options offered dazzling rewards but required sheer madness.

For women, age was a forbidden topic. Calling Bai Shuixin an old hag to her face? That was begging for death.

Option 2 was even worse—hitting the age taboo and teasing her? That was a death sentence.

"Do I even have a choice?"

Su Yan inwardly raged at the system but quietly pocketed the jade token. “Master, you’re too good to me.”

Bai Shuixin smiled. “You’re the only male disciple here. If I’m not good to you, who else would I be good to?”

Su Yan gave a “touched” smile. His looks drew plenty of women’s envy, but Bai Shuixin definitely wasn’t one of them.

Compared to boys, she seemed to favor her female disciples—even preparing him as a match for them.

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