These fairies want me to deal with them every day.

Wei Tu smiled and shook his head.

"No, that's not true. I just broke through suddenly, probably due to pressure. Sect Master, don't think of your disciple as too cunning..."

Ran Xinxue stretched out her finger and pointed it in mid-air as if she could poke Wei Tu's forehead. Her tone was somewhat helpless, but her voice was gentle as she said, "If you, little fox, aren't cunning, then who is? Let's keep it simple and get straight to the point. I want you to go to the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain."

Wei Tu's heart stirred slightly, but his face remained calm.

"Ten Thousand Demon Mountain...Does the sect leader have anything he wants his disciples to bring back?"

Ran Xinxue nodded with a smile, "Smart, that saves a lot of trouble. However, what I want cannot be found on the outskirts, only deep inside. Are you... willing to go for me?"

Wei Tu immediately said decisively, "The sect leader's orders are naturally the disciple's mission..." But suddenly his expression turned troubled, and he changed the subject.

"However... this disciple's strength is too weak... I really cannot guarantee that I can escape unscathed, much less that I can bring back what the sect leader desires. I fear I will disappoint the sect leader..."

"Hehehe... You won't admit you're a little fox?"

Ran Xinxue seemed to have seen through Wei Tu's little thoughts.

Then he took a few steps forward, took something out from behind the screen, and unfolded it in front of Wei Tu.

It was a brand new white robe.

The materials and craftsmanship were so exquisite that Wei Tu couldn't help but marvel at what seemed to be divine workmanship; he had never even seen a robe made with such fine workmanship in his previous life.

The craftsmanship, from the stitching itself to the way the white robe is made with only white thread to create a relief-like pattern, is breathtaking.

Ran Xinxue unfolded her white robe, then walked behind Wei Tu and gently draped the robe over Wei Tu's shoulders.

It was as if not only the white robe enveloped the young man, but also the woman's delicate fragrance.

She placed her hands on her shoulders and spoke softly.

"Last time I only promised you a white robe, and I feel guilty because I think I didn't give you enough."

Wei Tu seemed to be bewitched, and said in a somewhat wooden voice, "No... it is only right to serve the sect leader. As for rewards, it would be ungrateful of this disciple..."

A hint of disdain flashed in Ran Xinxue's eyes, but her tone became even more delicate and alluring.

"One thing at a time. I have always been fair in my rewards and punishments, especially for a disciple as beloved as you..." As she said this, her fingertips brushed against the boy's face like a gentle breeze, bringing a strange sensation. It seemed unintentional, yet it was undeniably real.

He continued.

"So, if you succeed in this, I will make up for what I did last time and give you an incredible opportunity."

"Opportunity...?"

"Yes...do you know that this task wasn't actually arranged by me, but by the Ancestor..."

"Ancestor...!"

Sensing the tremor in Wei Tu's voice, seemingly flattered, Ran Xinxue's disdain deepened.

"That's right, it's the Ancestor. So if you complete this mission, you will become the Ancestor's last personal disciple. The important thing is not the title, or even the power it brings... but the unique cultivation method that the Ancestor has not passed on to anyone... She specifically instructed me to entrust it to a reliable person, and this mission... is the Ancestor's test."

The air was still.

The newly fallen snow smiled as it waited.

As she expected, things happened.

The boy's voice trembled, and he almost clenched his teeth.

"Ancestor... what does she want?"

The fish took the bait... Ran Xinxue smiled brightly, and even a hint of pity appeared in her eyes.

"It's very simple... It's located deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, at the Sunfire Grass."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Ran Xinxue couldn't see the brilliant smile that appeared on the boy's lips as he turned his back to her.

She finally took the bait, you bastard.

...PS: Adding some settings and foreshadowing...I've unknowingly written 3,000 words, I'm impressed. Any more monthly votes? It's only the middle of the month, and you've already run out of them? Humph, trash.

59 I'm a little unhappy.

"This is a Qiankun Bag. Although it is shaped like a sachet, it can hold up to a hundred items. Each person will have one. You will have a seven-day gathering trip. The assessment of the trial will be based on the items in your Qiankun Bags. Anyone who wants to quit midway can come to the coordinates here to find me."

Remember, do not venture deeper; stay on the outer perimeter. Otherwise, any incident will be life-or-death. If you do not return within seven days, that too will be life-or-death. Do not harm any fellow disciples; otherwise, none of you will escape when you return to the sect. The night is deep tonight, so rest here for now. You will depart early tomorrow morning. Seven days from now, at dusk, I will activate the teleportation array. Understand?

"Disciple understands!"

"Okay, that's settled."

Liang Xingxiu gave each of them a Qiankun bag. He then arranged for the six disciples to rest temporarily near these coordinates.

There's a stream here, and a few people started a fire and temporarily made their home here.

There seemed to be no trace of human habitation around, and the surrounding forests were so dense that they blocked out the sun. In the darkness, there were faint, strange calls of birds and beasts.

Such a scene was rare in the Yuanjian Sect, and the young men and women wore excited expressions.

"I plan to bring back a plant that glows at night and grow it myself... but I don't know if I can find it during the day."

“Oh, Junior Sister Xu, that’s called Moonlight Grass. I recognize it. I can help you find it.”

"Okay, thank you, Senior Brother Ming~"

"No need to thank me~"

"You guys keep chatting, I'm going to rest."

Wei Tu smiled and got up, picked up his small bag, and laid out a makeshift bed on the ground not far away.

Several people looked at that figure, then immediately looked away.

"Junior Brother Wei doesn't seem to like chatting."

"He's not a junior brother anymore. After that duel with Lu Chenzong, he's now a hot commodity. Countless elders are thinking of snatching him away to take him as their personal disciple."

"Sigh, what a meteoric rise... Everyone has their own destiny."

Bai Youwei felt that there was no point in continuing the conversation, so she stood up gracefully.

She didn't even say hello and went to rest somewhere else.

The remaining few people looked at Gong Ziqi.

"Senior Brother Gong, what's wrong with these two? They're a little stronger, a little more talented, and a little luckier, but they've become so arrogant."

Gong Ziqi chuckled and scratched his head.

"I don't know the answer to your questions. You should get some rest. After all, you won't have as much time to rest starting tomorrow."

"Senior Brother Gong is such a good person."

"He's down-to-earth, a bit simple-minded, hahaha..."

"It turns out there was a guy like Senior Brother Gong at the entrance of our village. He would squat there every day, doing nothing but watching and smiling..."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Gong Ziqi chuckled, like a village idiot who couldn't understand anything, watching them go one by one to find a place to sleep on the ground.

Finally, Gong Ziqi slowly added the last firewood to the fire, his smile remaining on his face as if it were embedded there.

The firelight danced in the bonfire, illuminating Gong Ziqi's honest and simple face.

Silent all night.

Wei Tu did not choose to slip away that night, because it was unnecessary and would attract Liang Xingsu's attention. So, at dawn, under Liang Xingsu's watchful eye, the six of them set off together towards the outer perimeter of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain.

The Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is naturally a place where mountains and dense forests are everywhere, with rugged terrain. You can't tell where the peaks are layered or where the pits and water are.

So, it's still a bit tense for the six of us to stick together, especially since the demonic energy here is visibly getting stronger.

The small animals along the way, such as rats and wild cats, were much larger than usual. This shows how exceptionally favorable this place is for wild animals. And when they were about halfway there...

Wei Tu suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Huh? Junior Brother Wei, what's wrong?"

Gong Ziqi quickly noticed Wei Tu's situation. At this moment, the sun was blazing, but there was a gentle breeze, which caused the boy's clothes to flutter slightly.

He smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just suggest that if everyone is on a gathering mission, we should split up. After all, if we all get together, it will affect everyone's own interests."

Hearing Wei Tu's words, the group of people were all stunned.

The senior brother frowned slightly. "Are we going to separate now...? We don't even know what the situation is like on the outside."

The seemingly delicate and adorable Junior Sister Xu looked at the group with concern. "Yes... I don't agree. What if the situation on the outskirts isn't what we expect... Besides, it's not safe. Everyone says that the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is rich in resources, right? The six of us shouldn't lack anything, right? Um, Senior Sister Bai, Senior Brother Gong, what do you think?"

Bai Youwei glanced at Wei Tu. She knew exactly what Wei Tu's purpose was in making this suggestion, but she didn't want to express her opinion because it would also affect her.

Gong Ziqi looked at Wei Tu with a smile.

"Junior Brother Wei, look, they all think this is wrong..."

Wei Tu smiled and shook his head.

“There’s a mistake. We may look like a team, but the trials of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain have never been about teamwork. I admire the power of unity in crucial moments, but we must also separate when necessary, otherwise it’s the least efficient approach. If you’re unwilling, then the five of you can continue. I’m leaving now.”

Wei Tu shouldered his bag, smiled and bowed to the astonished group, then walked calmly down a winding path.

After regaining her senses, Junior Sister Xu stomped her foot in annoyance.

"What's wrong with him... In a place like this, without his master or uncles watching over him, who knows what kind of accident might happen? How could he be so reckless!"

No sooner had the girl finished speaking than Bai Youwei looked at her.

The seemingly indifferent and aloof girl calmly said, "If you always expect help from the elders of your sect, what's the point of coming out for trials?"

Junior Sister Xu looked at Bai Youwei in astonishment.

"Senior Sister Bai, why are you speaking up for him too..."

Senior Brother Ming, feeling sorry for Junior Sister Xu, also spoke up.

"Now that it's just the two of us left, let's not ruin our relationship. We can still cooperate well..."

Bai Youwei smiled, and the woman's gentle smile, like a snow lotus on an iceberg, was so captivating that it was hard to look away.

"It's you, not us."