Hammer in her left hand, sword in her right, the eldest sister is connected to both worlds.

"Fellow Daoists, is there something you wish to discuss?" Xue Lan, adhering to the principle of not slapping a smiling face, stepped forward first to greet them.

However, the people on the other side clearly didn't give Xue Lan any face. The leader immediately questioned Cui Wu.

“Cui Wu, you scum of Jiyue Mountain! You framed Yaoyao and were expelled from the sect, and then you joined the Xuanhuang Sect. Could it be…” they all said, looking at Xue Lan, “that you’ve been misled by someone with ulterior motives.”

"Why doesn't he use his cunning to act in palace dramas?" the system said somewhat angrily.

"Actually, what he said wasn't wrong. I did entice Cui Wu to come to the Xuanhuang Sect. But there are some things I just don't like to hear people tell the truth about."

Zhu He behind him was already itching to step forward and join in. But Ji Jinjin stopped him. Zhu He couldn't use his spiritual power right now; it would be troublesome if his spiritual energy got out of control.

Xue Lan, who was at the front, lowered her head slightly, adopting a humiliated but unable-to-get-angry expression as she looked at Qi Sheng.

"Senior Brother Qi, A-Wu is now a disciple of my Xuanhuang Sect. Please, Senior Brother Qi, show some mercy with your words."

He spoke haltingly, his eyes even welling up with tears, looking like a pushover who was easy to bully.

Ji Jinjin and Zhu He were already used to it, but Cui Wu stared at Xue Lan with wide eyes.

"Your acting is truly masterful!" the system exclaimed.

Xue Lan: "Thank you for the compliment."

"Have some decency! Judging from your guilty look, you were probably the one who instigated this!" Qi Sheng continued aggressively. They weren't the only two groups that had landed in this area. Several female cultivators from the Jiangyun Sect were watching from the sidelines.

When Xue Lan heard Qi Sheng say these words, a tear immediately fell from her large, tear-filled eyes.

The girl looked up defiantly at Qi Sheng: "Why would I encourage A Wu? I've calculated that Senior Brother and Senior Sister Dao Feng are still... nowhere to be found."

Cui Wu watched from the side, her scalp tingling. Qi Yaoyao had always been adept at using this method to gain people's sympathy. At first, she had fallen for it easily. But later, she began to feel uncomfortable with it.

It turns out that he had seen someone far more skilled than Qi Yaoyao long before she even joined the sect. Senior Sister's acting skills are truly impressive.

The news of the Xuanhuang Sect's Suandao Peak disciple's disappearance at Jiyue Mountain has spread throughout the Six Sects and Twelve Schools. Jiyue Mountain has yet to provide an explanation. Now they're even falsely accusing that young girl.

"Your Jiyue Mountain has quite the audacity, making things difficult for someone else's disciples in their secret realm. Have you been living with the magical beasts at the foot of Jiyue Mountain for so long that your skin has become as thick as theirs?" The female cultivators from Jiangyun Sect, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally couldn't stand it any longer, and several of them came over and immediately protected Xue Lan behind them.

The leading female cultivator wore a light blue dress, made of Moonflower Brocade, a specialty of the Crimson Cloud Sect, which made her exceptionally beautiful.

The moment this senior sister from the Jiangyun Sect appeared, she completely overshadowed the originally elegant and refined Qi Yaoyao, making her unable to lift her head.

[My senior is so cool, I love her!]

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Xue Lan knew that others couldn't hear the system's voice, but she still felt a little embarrassed. She silently lowered her head.

To outsiders, it would appear as if the girl had become withdrawn due to being verbally abused.

"Junior sister, don't be afraid. With us here, he won't dare to do anything."

Seeing the situation before him, Qi Sheng dared not step forward. He had only intended to pin a label on the Xuanhuang Sect, but he hadn't expected to provoke the Jiangyun Sect at this moment.

But when he turned to leave, Qi Yaoyao objected.

"Third Senior Sister, Yaoyao knows that she has taken away the master's favor and feels guilty. But you cannot allow others to speak ill of my Jiyue Mountain."

"Junior sister, are you deaf? Who was talking about whom just now?" The senior sister of Jiangyun Sect who was blocking the way didn't tolerate Qi Yaoyao and retorted directly with a flick of her sleeve: "If you feel guilty, then give up what you've taken more than you've earned."

Qi Yaoyao's face turned red with anger, but she couldn't say a word for a long time before her senior brother pulled her away.

Seeing that the people from Jiyue Mountain had left, the senior sister in front turned to look at Xue Lan: "My name is Min Shang, you can call me Senior Sister Min from now on. Don't cry, it's not worth it for people like that."

As she spoke, she wiped away the tears from the corners of Xue Lan's eyes.

Xue Lan tugged at Min Chang's sleeve and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister Min. I just miss the senior brothers and sisters who have disappeared in Jiyue Mountain." She ended with a sweet smile.

Cui Wu turned and glanced at Ji Jinjin and the others.

Cui Wu: That's how I was scammed.

Others: Suddenly I understood.

Qi Yaoyao was taken away by Qi Sheng, but she still wouldn't let Xue Lan and the others go, following them around for the next few months. She'd grab any herbs she saw, and get involved with any monsters she encountered. Eventually, even Qi Sheng got annoyed with her.

Qi Yaoyao's cultivation level was low, so she didn't dare to go up and cause trouble for others. However, sitting opposite someone and staring at them was also intimidating.

Fortunately, in the fifth month after everyone entered the secret realm, a beam of light appeared in the north of the realm, shooting straight into the sky. Then, disciples from other sects brought news that a divine weapon had been born in the north of the secret realm.

"Xiaoxiao, shall we go take a look too?" Min Chang turned around and looked at Xue Lan behind her. Thanks to Xue Lan's tireless efforts over this period of time, Min Chang had come to regard Xue Lan as her own younger sister.

The eldest sister adhered to her principles and told people that her name was Lan Xiaoxiao.

"It's fine as long as it's your decision, sister."

So the group headed towards the north of the secret realm. Qi Yaoyao and the others followed.

Xue Lan held a communication talisman hidden in her sleeve. Xu Qizhou's voice entered her mind.

"The things are ready. Bring the people over."

When everyone arrived at the northern part of the secret realm, Xue Lan learned why Xu Qizhou had taken five months to complete the matter. He had built an altar in the middle of the swamp in the north of the secret realm, and placed the Blazing Flower Bow on it.

"Your Xuanhuang Sect is full of artisans!" the system exclaimed, looking at the altar.

When Xue Lan and the others arrived, a crowd had already gathered around the altar. Xu Qizhou pretended to reach for the Zhuohua Bow in the middle.

It looked like she was using all her strength, every single tooth was straining. But she still couldn't get the bow down.

"Fellow Daoists, it seems I am not destined for this magical artifact. This Blazing Flower Bow is the magical artifact of the ancient cultivator Fairy Peach Blossom. It probably requires a fairy as exceptionally talented as her to wield it." He finished speaking and sighed, his face full of heartache and regret.

The system was somewhat speechless. "Your sect is like this..."

"Our sect's motto is: if something can be done with our brains, we should never get our hands dirty," Xue Lan said quietly.

Some skeptical cultivators tried to retrieve the bow from around the altar, but all failed. Xue Lan watched as Qi Yaoyao stared intently at the bow, but it was clear that Foundation Establishment cultivators were not welcome here.

In the end, Min Shang and Ji Jinjin also went up to try. Qi Yaoyao's expression grew increasingly unpleasant.

Xue Lan gave Cui Wu a wink, and the girl understood immediately, slowly walking towards the altar.

Qi Yaoyao could no longer hold back. She stepped forward, shoved Cui Wu aside, and grasped the Blazing Flower Bow on the altar.

The Blazing Flower Bow emitted a dazzling white light, and then Qi Yaoyao picked it up.

Xue Lan breathed a rare sigh of relief.

That's it.

"It has accepted me!" Qi Yaoyao exclaimed joyfully from the center of the altar. She immediately bit her fingertip, letting blood drip to signify its allegiance. The girl drew her bow to its fullest extent and shot an arrow into the sky. The arrow, trailing a streak of light, flew to the horizon. Peach blossoms bloomed from the bow.

"The peach tree is young and tender, its blossoms are bright and beautiful. This Zhuohua Bow is most suitable for Junior Sister." Several cultivators from Jiyue Mountain immediately went up to flatter her. Qi Yaoyao smiled broadly.

"As expected, only a fool like this would collude with the demons at such a critical moment."

[In any case, she's doomed. She's no longer worth the host's attention.]

Xue Lan nodded slightly.

Qi Yaoyao fired three arrows in quick succession with the Zhuohua Bow, then looked at Cui Wu and said, "Senior Sister won't blame Yaoyao, will she? Yaoyao just likes Zhuohua too much."

Cui Wu looked at Qi Yaoyao and said with a smile, "It chose Junior Sister, so it is destined to be with you. I hope Junior Sister will cherish it."

"Then there's no need for you to worry about it, Senior Sister."

Xue Lan looked at the smug Qi Yaoyao.

I hope she cherishes it. In the end, I'll stay by her side every step of the way. But even if I lose it now, it doesn't matter.

Once the things she concocts bind themselves to their owner with blood, they're not so easy to get rid of.