The entire sect is obsessed with love, but I'm the only one who's truly insane.

【Hello, host. The Love-Brain Saving System is at your service.】

[Ding, a beginner-level romance brain instance has appeared.]

The female protagonist, Du Shao, gave up her qualification to enter a major sect for her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, and followed him to a minor, insignificant sect. However, her fiancé, in order to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, flattered the sect leader's daughter, abandoned Du Shao, and even allowed the jealous sect leader's daughter to bully Du Shao.

Ultimately, due to insufficient cultivation resources, Du Shao was relegated to menial tasks, living a life of poverty and loneliness. She never succeeded in establishing her foundation and died of old age.

The man continued to persuade her, even grabbing her hand and preventing her from leaving.

The green mountains stand solemnly and silently.

The man began swearing an oath, "I swear, if you join this small sect with me, I will dedicate my life to you and treat you well forever. If I break this oath, I will, I will..."

"Will he definitely be struck by lightning and have no descendants?"

A lazy voice came from the side, startling both of them, and they looked in the direction of the voice.

It turned out to be a sickly little boy in a blue robe sitting on the ground.

The woman was taken aback at first, but was quickly drawn to the young yet aloof and outstanding face, and felt a pang of pity.

She was born so well, but unfortunately her body was so weak that she couldn't even climb the ladder to heaven.

Even with exceptional talent, it's likely that they won't catch the eye of major sects.

Lin Du chuckled and blinked innocently, "I've read that in storybooks, it says, 'Sister, you make him swear an oath. When thunder roars in broad daylight, the oath will be fulfilled, and heaven and earth will bear witness to your true love. Brother truly loves you.'"

"Oh right, you must make it clear that you are speaking clearly, and this lady is speaking clearly. Heaven bears witness that you are bound together as partners, and your vows will last until death. If you betray this bond, you will be punished by Heaven."

She acted as if she were simply offering advice, so frank that it left men speechless.

In the cultivation world, if someone makes a vow to heaven and earth and breaks it, they will be annihilated by heavenly lightning.

The man forced a smile. "This oath to Heaven cannot be made lightly. The child doesn't understand the gravity of the situation. Ah Shao, let's go up first."

"A man's word is his bond. Did you not want to swear an oath just now, but only wanted your sister to agree to you quickly?"

Lin Du continued to speak calmly and leisurely. Because he was so young, even though every word he said was provocative, Du Shao still listened to it.

A wave of heart palpitations washed over him again, and Lin Du instinctively frowned and clutched his heart. His slender hands gripped his collar tightly, and the muscles beneath his thin skin bulged out from the force of his grip, making him look particularly pitiful.

She was gasping for breath due to lack of oxygen, and her face grew paler and paler.

"Are you alright?" Du Shao felt a pang of pity and broke free from Li Dong's grasp.

Lin Du cursed inwardly, thinking how fragile his body was, and leaned against Du Shao, unable to support himself any longer.

"I...I'm fine, my sister is so kind."

The child was so thin that when he fell into Du Shao's arms, his hard, sharp bones hurt her.

Beautiful and fragile creatures always evoke maternal instincts, especially when the little glass figure looks up at her, its clear black and white eyes sparkling with gratitude, like a pitiful abandoned kitten.

Du Shao's heart softened. "You probably can't make it up by yourself like this. Let me help you."

"Your sister is so kind. Such a kind sister deserves to be loved by the best man in the world."

The system witnessed the whole process: Such a rich aroma of tea.

Lin Du's words were sincere; she could sense that Du Shao was genuinely soft-hearted and kind-hearted.

Such a pure and innocent heart is truly admirable.

Having walked the world alone for many years, she can naturally sense whether someone's help to her is genuine or not.

Du Shao helped Lin Du up, and the three of them walked together.

Li Dong was somewhat displeased, "Men and women shouldn't touch each other. Besides, the path of cultivation can only be taken by oneself. Helping him like this is cheating, isn't it?"

"Moreover, given his physical condition, I'm afraid no sect would want him; going up there would only be torture for him."

Du Shao looked at her fiancé in surprise, never expecting that her childhood sweetheart of many years would be so cold-hearted. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Lin Du say, "I'm really sorry to have made you misunderstand, brother. I am a girl. But you are right, the path of cultivation is a solitary journey."

As she said this, she pretended to break free, "Sister, let go quickly, lest you be angry with brother. I was abandoned because I was born with an illness, and I was born alone. Sister is the first person to be kind to me. I wish you will be taken into the family by the Grand Master and rise to great heights."

This made Lin Du stand up straight, and the wooden talisman at his waist swayed, revealing the crimson-gold characters in front of Li Dong.

His face stiffened. The crimson gold characters indicated outstanding qualifications that were being recruited, but even Du Shao only had red characters, not crimson gold.

This sickly little thing actually has such high potential.

Du Shao felt even more sorry for Lin Du after hearing about his background. "Li Dong, how can you say that? It was just a small favor. It would be our fault if we didn't help."

This ladder isn't much of a test; there's really no need to be so harsh.

Unbeknownst to the three, dozens of eyes were watching this scene from high in the mountain.

"A pure ice spiritual root, with extraordinary talent, it's just a pity that the disease has penetrated into his lungs and heart meridians, leaving him with talent but unable to cultivate, a real waste."

A steady voice rang out.

"Looking into the eyes of this child, I see the world so clearly. He is only a teenager and yet he is so insightful. It is evident that his talent for the Ice Spirit Root is truly extraordinary. As long as medicine is used to clear his lungs and internal organs, it is not impossible for him to cultivate. However... I'm afraid no sect would dare to take the resources he would need."

Another gentle voice rang out, followed by a soft sigh, seemingly with some regret.

Words spoken in the clouds cannot reach the stone steps of those rolling green hills; only a gentle breeze and the chirping of mountain birds can be heard.

"Ignore him. It's my own business to take you with me. Let's go. My name is Du Shao, the 'Shao' in 'peony'."

She reached out and pulled Lin Du closer, her eyes gentle, not like a peony, but more like a peach blossom in March.

Lin Du lowered his eyes, concealing the smile in them, then raised them again with a calm expression and spoke softly.

"Lin Du, my name is Lin Du, the Du that means ferryman."

Du Shao supported her steadily, "A good name."

The group of three was slower than the others because one of them was physically weak.

To avoid an awkward atmosphere, Du Shao took the initiative to start a conversation, "Lin Du, do you have a sect you'd like to join? The three sects, six schools, and ten sects of Zhongzhou each have their own strengths, and I've heard that those with exceptional talent even have the right to choose."

Lin Du smiled. "Me? As you said, with my crippled body, what sect would want me? But you, sister, might have a chance to choose. Do you have a sect you'd like to join?"

Du Shao said softly, "Why belittle yourself? You are exceptionally talented, and many sects will surely be vying for you. I originally thought that it would be good enough if a sect wanted me, and if I had a choice, it would be even better to practice medicine and help the world."

One of the three sects, the Jishi Sect is the only one that specializes in medicine.

Lin Du's eyes flickered slightly, and he sighed inwardly. Then he looked up at her seriously and said, "Saving people and helping the world is the right path. Sister, your aspirations are noble, and you will surely achieve your goal."

"This is still just speculation, and besides..."

"If I were the older brother, I would definitely fulfill my sister's dream. After all, isn't the wish of the one you love your own wish? And this wish is also for the benefit of the world."

Lin Du glanced at the man who was stammering, wanting to refute but unable to, and his smile widened. He was truly impressed. "There are always small sects near the Jishi Sect. Since your brother can't bear to part with you, he will naturally find a small sect near the Jishi Sect. That way, if you miss me, you can see me anytime."

Entering the sect isn't like entering a cage, nor is it like the Queen Mother of the West has drawn a chasm to prevent them from seeing each other. That grandson is just afraid that his fiancée will go further and further away and he won't be able to catch up with her, so he wants to keep her by his side.

She explained the way clearly, and Du Shao's eyes lit up. With Lin Du's reminder, she was able to smoothly overcome her previous difficulties.

Li Dong's face darkened, but because there were outsiders present, he couldn't say anything and could only wait until they reached the square to discuss the matter further.

[Current quest progress: 50%, Drop reward: Qi-Boosting and Depression-Relieving Pill x1]

[Please keep up the good work, host. Helping others helps yourself; Heaven will help you.]

Another wave of heart palpitations struck, and Lin Du tripped. Du Shao, caught off guard, couldn't hold on, and the man fell down like a frozen pine needle.

In the midst of the confusion, Lin Du seemed to hear a soft laugh.