After her senior sister was reborn, she actually became a powerful and arrogant protagonist?!

Southern Xinjiang, the Autumn Kingdom.

On the roof of the side hall, Chu Luobai and Qiu Lin sat on the ground.

Back when they were at Xiaoyao Peak, the two of them would often sit and chat after finishing their sword practice.

In his previous life, Chu Luobai had too many things to do on Xiaoyao Peak and rarely had any leisure time.

This life has only been a short time, yet the experiences of the previous life still make Chu Luobai feel a sense of unreality.

Did I really live two lives?

"According to what you've said, you and Xiao Lin would be a perfect team."

"It's true that he comes from the Tianyan Sect, but our Qingyun Sword Sect can also be considered one of the few major sects in the Qingzhou Realm."

"Moreover, you are the personal disciple of the Immortal Lord of Leisure."

As Chu Luobai spoke, he suddenly realized that Qiu Lin had not yet met his master.

"Although our master has been in seclusion for many years, he used to suppress the geniuses of his time with just a long sword in his hand."

"If word gets out, he's no less capable than the sect leader of the Tianyan Sect."

As Qiu Lin listened, he suddenly realized that his background was not bad in the entire Qingzhou region.

"Senior sister is right, but my cultivation level is still a bit lacking..."

"He's older than you, so it's normal that his cultivation level is slightly higher than yours."

Chu Luobai laughed, and Xiao Lin, who was sitting in front of his senior brother in the distance, couldn't help but sneeze.

Gu Lin looked at Xiao Lin with disdain.

"You've only been down the mountain for a few days, and your cultivation has already regressed to this extent?"

"Even a common cold can affect you."

Xiao Lin opened his mouth, wanting to explain something, but for a moment he didn't know where to begin.

He could only silently raise his hand and touch the tip of his nose.

"This...maybe someone is thinking of me."

Gu Lin glanced at Xiao Lin, somewhat helplessly wondering why his junior brother was becoming increasingly unreliable.

“As a talisman cultivator, you are likely to attract unwanted attention when you descend the mountain alone.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lin immediately sensed something was wrong.

Although he is currently on official business, it is reasonable for him to stay here.

But at the beginning, he secretly went down the mountain without his master's or fellow disciples' knowledge.

Gu Lin had been too busy to pay attention to him.

Now that he finally has some free time, Xiao Lin knows that, given Gu Lin's temperament, he intends to settle this score with him.

Seeing that Gu Lin's expression had become serious, Xiao Lin had an idea and quickly spoke up.

"Hey, senior brother, how's your relationship with that Senior Sister Chu going?"

Gu Lin raised an eyebrow, his hands continuing to organize the materials, the Dragon Essence Tree Branch shimmering with a faint, azure light in his hand.

"What kind of development?"

Xiao Lin curled his lip, thinking that Gu Lin was pretending to be stupid and asking a question he already knew the answer to.

"Of course, it's about whether it's possible to become cultivation partners. The path of cultivation is long and arduous, and it's been so many years since anyone has ascended to immortality."

“Senior brother, even if the other senior brothers in our sect haven’t found their soulmates, they all have stable partners.”

"I think this Senior Sister Chu is top-tier in terms of both her own strength and the sect she comes from..."

Boom!

Xiao Lin rubbed his aching forehead and looked at Gu Lin with considerable confusion.

According to the experience taught to them by their master, these talisman cultivators were not particularly outstanding in individual combat.

Ideally, one should have a 'partner' with exceptional combat abilities by their side, such as a body cultivator or a sword cultivator.

However, those body cultivators are indeed hot-tempered and often inexplicably make enemies. In addition, they like to be promiscuous, so they always have a messy account of things to do with them.

Therefore, a sword cultivator who is introverted and not good at talking is a better choice than a body cultivator.

Female sword cultivators like Chu Luobai are even more like rare and precious natural treasures.

If my senior brother doesn't make a move soon, someone else will beat him to it...

"Do you know why we practitioners of talismans form partnerships?"

Gu Lin suddenly asked.

Xiao Lin touched his still slightly aching forehead, pondered for a moment, and then cautiously answered.

"To make the long road of cultivation less lonely, and so that when I go to dangerous places to collect supplies in the future, I'll have someone to help me at any time?"

"That's what it means."

Gu Lin nodded slightly, and seeing that Xiao Lin was not completely immersed in the so-called love between immortals, his expression relaxed a bit.

"However, the core purpose of needing a fairy couple is to obtain a community of shared interests."

"Now, both I and that Fellow Daoist Chu are as clear as a mirror."

"If that's the case, why go through all the trouble of defining a partner's status?"

Xiao Lin listened, feeling completely bewildered.

"So, Senior Brother and Senior Sister Chu are not just partners, but more like partners?"

Gu Lin felt somewhat helpless and could only choose a more direct approach.

“I am useful to that Fellow Daoist Chu, and Fellow Daoist Chu is useful to me. We both understand this and will not easily betray each other.”

"That's enough, understand?"

"Isn't that a bit too mercenary and inhumane..."

Xiao Lin pursed his lips and muttered under his breath.

"Seeking immortality and enlightenment depends on one's true heart and boundless effort; what's wrong with being a little utilitarian?"

"You haven't entered the world yet. Once you understand more, you won't think the title of 'partner' is so important."

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On the other side, Qiu Lin couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Senior sister, what exactly is your relationship with that Senior Brother Gu Lin now?"

"You two have been gone for so long that even Xiao Lin couldn't help but ask about it several times."

Chu Luobai raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

Qiu Lin and Xiao Lin were about the same age, and they were both very curious about all sorts of things.

It's not surprising that this question was asked.

only....

"What do you think my relationship with that fellow Daoist Gu Lin is?"

"Huh? Me?"

Qiu Lin was surprised that Chu Luobai would ask her a question in return. After thinking for a moment, she said hesitantly.

"Could going through thick and thin together lead to a romantic relationship?"

"puff."

Seeing that his junior brother, who was so knowledgeable about the politics of the mortal dynasties, was so oblivious to matters of love, he was surprised.

Chu Luobai couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"It's not as special as you think. At most, it's a relationship where he's useful to me, and I'm useful to him."

"As for things like Daoist partners, your senior sister isn't interested for the time being."

"Moreover, how can mere Daoist partners be as reliable as a community of shared interests?"

Qiu Lin blinked, and upon hearing this, she inexplicably felt sorry for her senior brother Zhao Jingren.

Although this Senior Brother Zhao himself was a blockhead, he felt that his relationship with Senior Sister Chu Luobai was nothing more than a childhood friendship.

But if you're observant, anyone can see through his true thoughts.

Chu Luobai is now clearly only interested in seeking immortality and enlightenment. If Senior Brother Zhao realizes this in the future...

For some reason, Qiu Lin really wanted to see that scene.

"I understand now, Senior Sister. I was naive before."

"I will also try to cultivate Xiao Lin into my 'closest friend' in the future."