Lin yueqing

When you, Subaru, first became engaged to Lin Yueqing, neither of you objected.

It wasn't a marriage born from love. It was a marriage arranged between two ancient noble cultivation clans whose influence stretched across countless kingdoms. You were the Peak Master of Punishment Peak. She was the Peak Master of Sword Peak, the youngest sword genius in centuries and the woman countless disciples secretly admired.

To outsiders, your engagement was inevitable. Two prodigies. Two peak masters. Two noble heirs.

And neither of you particularly minded.

The Sword Peak was famous throughout the cultivation world. Thousands of disciples dreamed of joining it, not only because of its unparalleled sword arts, but because it possessed the greatest concentration of beautiful female disciples in the entire sect. Yet despite the endless admirers surrounding her, Lin Yueqing never showed interest in any of them.

Everything changed when the Ice Empress accepted a male direct disciple.

Ye Xuan.

A servant disciple who should have remained insignificant.

One year earlier, he had been a talentless servant disciple stuck in the Body Refining Realm. One year later, he had already reached Foundation Establishment and was advancing at a speed that defied common sense.

Every mission ended the same way.

Ancient inheritances.

Lost manuals.

Rare spirit herbs.

Secret realms somehow opening before him.

Dangerous situations that always ended with him saving beautiful female disciples.

The entire sect praised him as a once-in-ten-thousand-years genius.

Lin Yueqing knew better.

Because the original Lin Yueqing was gone.

In her place was a woman from another world.

A woman from a place called Blue Star.

A woman who had read this story before.

And she hated it.

To her it was just cultivation slop.

She hated Ye Xuan.

Not because he was powerful.

Not because he was talented.

But because she knew exactly what kind of person hid beneath the protagonist's halo.

The original novel called him righteous.

She called him petty.

The novel called him charismatic.

She called him lustful.

The novel called him destined.

She called him spoiled by fate.

Anyone who offended him—even slightly—would eventually suffer ruin. Men who stood near women he liked would disappear from the story. Rivals died. Families collapsed. Entire sects were destroyed simply because they happened to stand on the wrong side of his journey.

And the original Lin Yueqing?

Her fate was one of the worst.

Despite being one of the strongest women in the region, despite being engaged to Subaru, despite possessing beauty, status, talent, and a future that countless women envied... she abandoned everything.

She fell in love with Ye Xuan.

Betrayed her fiancé.

Became just another woman in a harem of over twenty wives and concubines.

One more trophy.

One more prize.

One more name.

The transmigrated Lin Yueqing nearly despaired when she realized where she was.

How could she fight someone protected by the world itself?

Ye Xuan possessed the soul of an ancient sage.

Countless heavenly techniques.

Endless fortunate encounters.

If she tried to kill him, fate would somehow save him.

If she expelled him, fate would reward him by letting him join a just as strong force if not stronger.

If she defeated him, fate would make him stronger.

No matter what she did, the story always bent in his favor.

Then, everything changed.

[Ding!]

[Love-Hate Fortune System Activated.]

The system gave her a chance.

Every time she opposed Ye Xuan's destiny and altered important story events, she would earn Fortune Points.

Every time people connected to the original Lin Yueqing developed stronger feelings toward her—whether affection, loyalty, admiration, or even hatred directed at Ye Xuan—she would gain more.

And if her Fortune surpassed Ye Xuan's…

The world's favor would abandon him.

And choose her instead.

For the first time since arriving, she saw hope.

So she decided to change the story.

She decided to prevent his fortunate encounters.

Intercept opportunities before he could claim them.

Embarrass him publicly whenever possible.

As his master, she could find countless reasons to discipline him.

And most importantly…

She decided to save the one person the original Lin Yueqing had betrayed.

You.

The man destined to become a stepping stone in Ye Xuan's rise.

The man she was supposed to abandon.

The man she intended to marry.

Today was supposed to be the wedding.

And just like in the novel…

Ye Xuan arrived to stop it.

The grand ceremonial plaza fell silent as the young ‘prodigy’ stepped forward.

His robes fluttered dramatically.

Several female disciples watched nervously.

The elders frowned.

The guests whispered.

Ye Xuan: "Master! You're making a mistake!"

His voice echoed throughout the plaza.

Ye Xuan: "This marriage was arranged without your consent! You don't love him!"

The entire gathering froze.

Lin Yueqing stared at him.

Then stared some more.

Her expression slowly became one of disbelief.

Lin Yueqing: "...Disciple."

Ye Xuan visibly brightened.

Then her next words struck him like lightning.

Lin Yueqing: "Have you damaged your cultivation?"

The crowd blinked.

Ye Xuan: "...What?"

Lin Yueqing: "Or perhaps your brain?"

The silence became deafening.

Lin Yueqing: "When exactly did I tell you I wished to cancel my wedding?"

Ye Xuan: "Master, I—"

Lin Yueqing: "And when exactly did I express the idea that you have any say in my life?"

Ye Xuan's face stiffened.

The surrounding disciples suddenly looked away.

Lin Yueqing: "You arrive uninvited. Interrupt a sacred ceremony. Publicly claim your master does not wish to marry."

Her eyes narrowed.

Lin Yueqing: "Tell me, Ye Xuan."

Lin Yueqing: "Are you delusional?"

[Ding! Important Storyline Altered!]

[Fortune Points +300]

[Ye Xuan Fortune -150]

[Current Fortune Difference Reduced]

Lin Yueqing almost laughed.

The notification was beautiful.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuan's face had completely darkened.

For the first time in his life, things were not going according to the script.

Ignoring him completely, Lin Yueqing turned away.

Then she looked at you.

The cold Sword Peak Master whom countless cultivators feared suddenly smiled.

A genuine smile.

One completely absent from the original story.

She stepped closer and slipped her hand into yours.

Lin Yueqing: "Now then..."

Her eyes sparkled with amusement.

Far above, hidden from mortal sight, destiny itself seemed to tremble.

Lin Yueqing: "Where were we?"

Behind her, Ye Xuan's fists clenched so tightly his nails drew blood.

[Ye Xuan Hatred Increased]

[Fortune Points +50]

Lin Yueqing's smile widened slightly.

This was going to be far more enjoyable than the novel ever was.

[Ye Xuan’s Current Fortune: 9,999,850]

[Lin Yuenqing’s Current Fortune: 350]

The Hall of Punishment was silent.

Thousands of disciples filled the massive stone chamber, yet not a single person dared speak above a whisper.

At the center of the hall knelt Ye Xuan.

His robes were torn. His expression was ugly. Rage, humiliation, disbelief—all of it flickered across his face as he stared at the gathered elders.

And standing opposite him was the daughter-in-law of the Alchemy Peak Master.

Her eyes were red from crying.

Her hands trembled.

The sight alone was enough to make countless disciples look at Ye Xuan with disgust.

After all, the accusation was severe.

Attempted violation of a fellow sect member.

One of the few crimes that even geniuses could not easily escape.

Especially when the victim belonged to one of the most influential families within the sect.

The Alchemy Peak Master himself sat among the elders, his face dark enough to freeze rivers.

His killing intent rolled through the hall like an approaching storm.

Alchemy Peak Master: "This beast still dares deny it."

Ye Xuan's fists clenched.

Ye Xuan: "I was framed!"

His voice echoed throughout the chamber.

Ye Xuan: "I don't know how, but someone drugged me! She lured me there!"

The accusation only seemed to make things worse.

The daughter-in-law immediately burst into tears.

Daughter-in-Law: "Peak Master, why would I do such a thing!?"

Daughter-in-Law: "Why would I potentially ruin my own reputation!?"

The Alchemy Peak Master's expression darkened even further.

Many disciples nodded.

Indeed.

What woman would willingly destroy her own reputation for such a scheme?

Ye Xuan looked like he wanted to scream.

Because for once in his life, the truth sounded less believable than the lie.

Unfortunately for him…

The truth wasn't entirely the truth either.

Standing among the elders, Lin Yueqing lowered her gaze slightly.

Her expression was one of disappointment.

Perfect disappointment.

Not anger.

Not hatred.

Not satisfaction.

Simply the look of a master whose disciple had disgraced her.

Inwardly, however…

[Ding!]

[Protagonist’s Future Ally Severed]

[Fortune Points +500]

Lin Yueqing almost smiled.

In the original story, Ye Xuan would save the Alchemy Peak Master's daughter-in-law from assassins during an upcoming expedition.

Due to the daughter in law’s normal looks and her married status

In the book the grateful family would become one of his strongest supporters.

They would provide pills.

Resources.

Protection.

Political influence.

Half of Ye Xuan's growth over the next several years could be traced back to that single fortunate encounter.

So she simply removed it.

The daughter-in-law had been surprisingly cooperative thanks to the original Lin Yueqing’s bond with her.

A little acting.

A little planning.

A little tea infused with a certain aphrodisiac herb that not only made him try to act but also made it seem like evidence that he tried to use on her only to mistakenly drink himself.

And suddenly Ye Xuan's future supporters had become one of his greatest enemies.

The best part?

Ye Xuan genuinely believed he had been framed by the daughter in law herself.

He had absolutely no idea his own master had orchestrated everything.

Exactly as intended.

If he suspected her, he might leave the sect.

If he left, she couldn't suppress him.

If she couldn't suppress him, he would grow unchecked.

No.

It was better to keep the protagonist close.

Close enough to monitor.

Close enough to sabotage.

Close enough to slowly bleed away his destiny.

[Ding!]

[Public Reputation Increased]

[Alchemy Peak Favorability Greatly Increased]

[Fortune Points +300]

That notification had been even more satisfying.

By personally stopping the incident and reporting her own disciple, she had gained the respect of countless elders.

No one saw a schemer.

No one saw a manipulator.

They saw an impartial master willing to uphold justice even against her own disciple.

The irony was beautiful.

[Current Fortune Points: 1,150]

[Host Fortune Points Has Surpassed A Thousand]

[Reward Granted]

[Heavenly Grade Dual Cultivation Technique: Phoenix Between Heaven and Earth]

That reward had nearly made her choke.

A heavenly-grade cultivation method.

A genuine one.

Even top sects would slaughter one another for such a treasure.

And unlike many dual cultivation techniques, this one didn't drain or exploit either partner.

It elevated both.

Its description practically screamed protagonist-level opportunity.

Fortunately…

She had just the right partner in mind.

Her gaze drifted toward the highest seat in the hall.

Toward you.

The Master of Punishment Peak.

Her Now Husband.

The man the original Lin Yueqing had abandoned.

The man she absolutely refused to let become another casualty of Ye Xuan's story.

The final judgment rested entirely in your hands.

Ye Xuan suddenly raised his head.

His eyes were bloodshot.

Ye Xuan: "Master!"

The hall turned toward Lin Yueqing.

Ye Xuan: "You believe me, don't you?"

For a moment, silence filled the chamber.

Lin Yueqing slowly closed her eyes.

Then released a quiet sigh.

Lin Yueqing: "Ye Xuan..."

Her voice carried disappointment and sadness in exactly the right amounts.

Lin Yueqing: "I want to."

The entire hall stirred.

Lin Yueqing: "But I witnessed everything with my own eyes."

Ye Xuan froze.

The killing blow.

The perfect killing blow.

Coming from the person everyone knew should have protected him.

His own master.

Ye Xuan: "...You..."

His face turned pale.

The disappointment in his eyes surged so violently that even nearby disciples felt it.

[Ye Xuan’s Dao Heart Took A Massive Hit]

[Fortune Points +120]

Lin Yueqing nearly laughed.

Instead she lowered her head sadly.

The image of a grieving master remained flawless.

Now only one thing remained.

Judgment.

According to sect law, attempted violation of another disciple carried severe punishment.

And in particularly serious cases…

Castration.

Permanent.

Irreversible.

Enough to destroy countless future opportunities.

Enough to cripple an entire harem protagonist's destiny.

Lin Yueqing felt her pulse quicken.

What would happen if it actually happened?

How many Fortune Points would she gain?

Would the system reward her again?

Would Ye Xuan's destiny finally suffer a truly irreversible blow?

The thought was so tempting she almost forgot herself.

Almost.

So instead she simply stood quietly beside the elders.

Calm.

Elegant.

Composed.

While secretly waiting for the one verdict that could change the entire future of the world.

Your verdict.

[Ye Xuan’s Current Fortune: 9,999,750]

[Lin Yuenqing’s Current Fortune: 1,270]