Her Name is Man Xiaomu

In one night, all 130 new disciples in Konglan Valley suffered under Qin Gou’s “care,” earning him 1300 merit points.

The commotion brought seven Seed Demon Holy Sect stewards rushing to Konglan Valley under the cover of night. Upon investigation, they found it was merely a “harmless interaction” between a new genius disciple and the less-talented older disciples. After issuing a verbal warning, they downplayed the matter and left.

The name “Master Qin of Konglan Valley” spread like wildfire throughout the sect, even reaching the Sect Master, becoming a topic of amusement among him and the elders.

Early the next morning, Second Elder Yuan Zhen summoned Qin Gou from Konglan Valley.

“You really caused a stir last night! Even the Sect Master has heard about it,” Yuan Zhen said, his expression unreadable.

Qin Gou chuckled awkwardly, scratching his head. “They pushed me too far, so I fought back. I admit I went overboard. Please punish me, Elder.”

“Overboard? Hahaha! There’s no such thing in our sect!” Yuan Zhen crossed his arms, his face full of approval. “I was worried you wouldn’t adapt to our sect’s ways, but you’re a natural troublemaker! Ruthless and unrestrained! I like it!”

Hearing this, Qin Gou straightened his back, declaring proudly, “Of course! In the demonic path, we live for vengeance and freedom! If not for my respect for you and the sect, I’d have turned Konglan Valley into a mass grave!”

“Well said! A young hero indeed!” Yuan Zhen clapped enthusiastically. He feared Qin Gou might be too soft-hearted, but Qin Gou’s savagery delighted him.

“One night was all it took for me to control Konglan Valley. When I become the sect’s top seed, I’ll lead the sect to shake the cultivation world. Let the entire realm tremble at the name of the Seed Demon Holy Sect and Qin Gou!”

“Good lad! When that day comes, I’ll follow your lead!”

Qin Gou: “Hahaha!”

Yuan Zhen: “Hahaha!”

“What lunatics. Screaming so early in the morning,” a petite girl in a moon-white dress, carrying a sword and a colorful gourd at her waist, passed by, glaring at them angrily.

“Who is she…” Qin Gou froze, staring at the girl’s figure, his words trailing off.

“Don’t get angry. She’s just young and sharp-tongued. No need to argue with a girl,” Yuan Zhen said, waving his hand.

“No, I mean, who is she?” Qin Gou asked, his eyes glued to the girl, barely able to speak.

“Ah, you have good taste! She’s the Sect Master’s newly adopted daughter, Man Xiaomu. At just sixteen, she’s already at the peak of the Hidden Artifact Realm—a rare genius!” Yuan Zhen said, smirking. “Once you become the top seed, she’ll be yours. She won’t escape you!”

“Yes, I want her. I want to beat that little brat to a pulp!” Qin Gou’s face twisted with rage, his teeth grinding.

Man Xiaomu? Nonsense! That’s Mu Man’er! I’d recognize her even if she turned to ash!

Yuan Zhen shivered at Qin Gou’s intensity. “Isn’t that a bit much? She’s the Sect Master’s daughter. Are you that fiery-tempered, or is your taste that heavy? How about sparing her a little?”

“Elder Yuan, if there’s nothing else, I’ll return to Konglan Valley,” Qin Gou said coldly. “I need to focus on mastering the founder’s supreme technique to serve the sect.”

With that, Qin Gou turned and left.

Yuan Zhen watched him go, shaking his head. “Young people these days play so hard…”

***

“Ding. Congratulations, Host, for directly interacting with the ‘Mysterious Technique.’ Enlightened Dao Body ability triggered. Familiarity with the ‘Mysterious Technique’ increased by one.”

Qin Gou spent the entire day in his room, battling the Mysterious Technique. Using his Enlightened Dao Body, he raised his familiarity to five points. At twenty points, he could master it himself, integrating it into the system and accelerating progress with merit points.

As night fell, his roommates, Shen Tianyin, Cao Yilin, and the others, were fast asleep.

Qin Gou retrieved several white porcelain bottles from his spatial ring and extended his hand. A long-handled lantern with a faint blue glow appeared in his grasp.

Life-Bound Spiritual Tool: Dreamwalker.

Carefully, Qin Gou poured the blood he’d collected from Shen Tianyin and the others into the lantern’s paper shade. The pale blue flame flickered, growing darker.

Lying on his bed, Qin Gou activated Dreamwalker’s second ability, Infiltrate Dreams.

The next moment, Qin Gou opened his eyes to find himself in a chaotic, gray void—silent and empty.

With a thought, the void shook, and a magnificent palace rose from the ground. The sun shone brightly, colorful rays falling, while spirit cranes soared, ancient trees towered, and a crystal-clear jade pool teemed with lively fish—a scene of celestial splendor.

Entering the palace, Qin Gou saw golden dragon pillars standing tall, exuding solemnity.

Sitting on a grand black throne, Qin Gou waved his sleeve and commanded, “Mu Man’er, get in here!”