Troublemaker’s Guide to Immortality

Ye Danxia forced a smile. "Senior Brothers, there must be some misunderstanding. This time, I was truly framed. I…"

Zhou Dai asked with utter seriousness, "Then how exactly were you framed?"

He looked genuinely curious, as if waiting to hear every detail.

Ye Danxia was stunned again.

She was nearly frantic. Couldn't they just take her word for it? Why did they have to dig deeper?

Aren't we even fellow disciples anymore?!

"Junior Sister Ye," Zhou Dai said calmly, "there are a few things in the storage pouch that might be useful to you. If anything comes up, you can contact me directly through the communication token inside. But remember, you're still carrying charges. We can't visit too often, so please don't contact us unnecessarily."

Ye Danxia: "..."

She hadn't even contacted them yet, and they were already worried she'd be too clingy?

It was clear to her now.

They were done with her.

Her lips trembled as she bit down hard.

This wasn't how things were supposed to be.

She had a Heavenly Spiritual Root. She was Heaven's chosen daughter, meant to soar across the skies and look down upon the world.

But now?

Every step forward had been blocked. And now, she was locked up in this cave dwelling, stripped of her freedom.

In the past, if she had seen the disdain on Zhou Li and Zhou Dai's faces, she would have stayed far away.

But this time was different.

Being imprisoned in a place so cold and isolated—it wasn't just the harsh environment. The sheer silence, the sense that she was the only one in all of heaven and earth, was terrifying.

Even though she knew the Zhou brothers looked down on her, Ye Danxia still choked back her tears and said, "Senior Brother, let's set aside everything that happened before. I've already been punished enough by ending up like this. But keeping me locked up without any freedom… I really… I really can't take it anymore. Could you please plead on my behalf? Even if I must still be confined, can I at least return to the sect? Even the Law Enforcement would be fine. I'll take it."

At least there were people there.

Here, the loneliness was unbearable.

"Apologies. These matters are beyond our authority. Junior Sister Ye, since you're here, you might as well accept it. You're just not used to it yet—once more time passes, you'll adapt," Zhou Dai said.

Ye Danxia: "???"

Adapt over time?

Is that even human speech?!

Before she could say more, Zhou Dai and Zhou Li swiftly made their escape.

Ye Danxia instinctively tried to chase after them, but the barrier quickly restored itself as soon as they left.

Furious, she launched spell after spell at the barrier.

But it was useless. This formation had been set under the supervision of all the peak lords. Without reaching Unity stage, there was no way to break it.

She hadn't even reached Foundation Establishment yet. Her efforts couldn't even scratch it.

When her spiritual power was completely drained, she collapsed onto the ground, helpless.

Her expression shifted from moment to moment, her thoughts flashing between her glorious days when her Heavenly Spiritual Root was first revealed, and the humiliation she had suffered at Yun Jin's hands again and again.

Finally, she looked around the cave. The cave was a world of endless white. Nothing but a cold, empty void. Unable to bear it any longer, she broke down into wrenching sobs.

She hated them!

She hated Yun Jin!

She hated Gu Jinghong!

She hated Zhou Li and Zhou Dai!

She hated Zhao Wuji!

She hated everyone in the Tianxing Sect!

Every ounce of her shame had been inflicted by these people!

If she ever got the chance to turn the tables…

A trace of madness flickered in Ye Danxia's eyes.

After venting her emotions, she finally calmed down enough to inspect the storage bag's contents.

Zhao Wuji had prepared everything meticulously—daily necessities, various pills, and even five Foundation Establishment Pills to help her break through.

Ye Danxia sneered.

He couldn't protect her when it mattered.

What was the point of this hypocrisy now?

It was only because she was a Heaven Spirit Root, useful to him once fully cultivated.

In the past, she might have believed it—vowing to repay Zhao Wuji once she grew stronger.

But now?

It was laughable!

She had cared too much, been too kind.

From now on, she would live only for herself!

Besides the pills, she found a few jade slips.

They contained basic knowledge for alchemists and pill refiners. There was also a sound transmission talisman from Zhao Wuji.

Ye Danxia silently poured spiritual energy into the talisman.

Zhao Wuji's voice emerged.

"Danxia, the cave may be bitter and lonely, but I've instructed your two senior brothers to bring you supplies regularly. If you lack anything, just tell them—they'll make sure you have what you need. These pills are enough for you to reach Foundation Establishment. Focus on your cultivation and aim for a breakthrough. Also, study the contents of the jade slips. If you can become an alchemist one day, it'll be easier for me to speak on your behalf."

"Treat this period as closed-door cultivation. Prioritize your progress. Don't forget."

Zhao Wuji really had thought of everything. Every little detail had been considered for her.

But Ye Danxia only scoffed.

He pretended to care, but if he truly did, how could he have let her fall so low?

These hollow words were nothing but an attempt to keep her leashed.

After all…

She was a Heavenly Spirit Root, destined to reach the pinnacle of cultivation!

The old her might have been fooled by these petty favors.

But now?

It was all a joke!

After mentally ridiculing him, Ye Danxia immediately took out the pills Zhao Wuji had given her and began cultivating in earnest.

That Yun Jin only reached Foundation Establishment by relying on rare treasures.

As a Heavenly Spirit Root, her cultivation speed was a hundred times faster!

Whatever Yun Jin could do, she could do better!

~

The next day, at Tianjian Peak.

Gu Jinghong stood respectfully at the doorway. After a while, Yun Jin finally emerged.

"Master, are we going to see that Ye Cheng today?" he asked.

"Let's go," Yun Jin replied.

Gu Jinghong nodded and fell in behind her without needing to be told.

Yun Jin glanced at him and felt somewhat satisfied.

At least Gu Jinghong was finally learning his place.

If he continued to behave, she didn't mind rewarding him. Perhaps she could help resolve the latent dangers of his Blood Qi Technique, or something similar.

After all,

He was her servant now. The stronger he became, the more he could do for her.

Aside from planting techniques, if she could recruit a few more servants for talismans, formations, and other minor fields, and cycle through the process enough times, she could polish all these side skills with little effort.

Yun Jin was still mulling it over as they approached the spirit fields.

"Yun Jin!"

"It's really her!"

"How dare she show up here?"

Dozens of eyes turned toward Yun Jin all at once.

Yun Jin sighed.

It couldn't be helped. She was helpless too.

But when you were too outstanding, this was what happened. No matter where you went, you became the center of attention.

Such a headache.

At the moment, Yun Jin hadn't yet seen Ye Cheng. Still, she quietly issued a command.

"System, scan Ye Cheng."

It didn't matter whether she saw him or not, as long as he was within scanning range.