After Transmigrating into a Male-Centric Novel, the Female Lead and I Got a Happy Ending - Chapter 4

As the male protagonist of this book, he had a character portrait, and the person in the arena looked ten out of ten like that portrait.

Should the male protagonist not stand out among these people two years later? Yu Qingya stole a glance toward Qin Yu, only to see Qin Yu looking at the center of the arena with her jaw practically dropped.

What on earth was so attractive to her? Yu Qingya looked toward the center of the arena, her expression turning somewhat sour.

It was merely a youth of ordinary appearance, whose looks could at best be described as delicate. Was this Qin Yu’s standard of vision? Speaking of appearance, her own looks should be far superior to the youth in the arena, right?

She was suddenly startled by her own thought. Why had she started having these random, messy thoughts?

“Xiaoyu, what is the matter? Have you spotted some good talent?” Qin Huan asked with concern, watching Qin Yu continuously stare into the arena.

Qin Yu finally snapped back to her senses, forcefully suppressing the shock in her heart. “Sister, who is that person?”

Qin Huan followed Qin Yu’s gaze and said with pleasant surprise, “You mean him? His name is Cheng Jian. I hear he is quite a good prospect and works very hard. Word is that several sects have taken a fancy to him this generation, but since our Ancient Tree Sect ranked first this year, we can definitely give it a try.”

Seeing Qin Huan’s eager expression, Qin Yu felt a chill run through her heart.

The male protagonist was currently someone everyone wanted to compete for, but she did not think that way at all.

Memories from reading the book echoed in her mind. In the original novel, due to an invasion by foreign tribes, at which point the male protagonist had already shone brilliantly, he became a thorn in the side of the villains. However, because of the male protagonist’s plot armor, nothing could be done to him, so they could only vent their fury upon the Ancient Tree Sect.

Although she had not been in this world for very long, whether it was the kindness her sister and father showed her or the need to respect the original owner of this body, she could not let the Ancient Tree Sect experience the fate described in the book once more.

“Sister, I feel that he is still not very suitable for our Ancient Tree Sect. Let us choose another.” Qin Yu still tried to persuade Qin Huan.

Qin Huan’s initial intention might have been to say something, but remembering her recent promise and instructions to her younger sister, she ultimately chose to remain silent.

He was just a disciple with decent talent; they still had plenty of other choices.

Soon, the matches in the arena began, with each arriving disciple displaying their unique skills in hopes of being selected by the seven great sects.

The competition was held with great enthusiasm. Yu Qingya furrowed her brow as she watched Qin Yu repeatedly gaze toward the center of the arena, pondering what she was thinking.

In an instant, the results were decided. Unsurprisingly, Cheng Jian won first place, winning the attention of many people present.

“This kid’s aptitude is truly exceptional. It has been several years since I last saw such a good prospect,” the Beast Taming Sect Master said approvingly.

“You can forget about it this year. The Ancient Tree Sect finally managed to secure first place this time, so this kid will likely be gathered into their fold,” the Sound Spirit Sect Master stroked his beard with a trace of regret.

“I hear the Ancient Tree Sect is cultivating that girl Qin Yu nowadays. Since she was allowed to pick first, she must have chosen this kid.”

Amidst the whispering voices of the crowd, Qin Yu slowly stood up and scanned her surroundings.

Seeing her gently raise her jade hand, she pointed toward the center of the arena. “I want her.”

Everyone who saw where Qin Yu pointed drew a sharp breath. She had not chosen Cheng Jian, but instead selected the runner-up of this competition, a woman in green robes.

Based on the original book, Qin Yu judged that this woman was originally supposed to join the Azure Lotus Pavilion and become one of the male protagonist’s harem members, yet she remained non-competitive, and the spells she cultivated belonged to the dark attribute.

A normal person’s golden core combined yin and yang, being half light attribute and half dark attribute.

Yet in this cultivation continent, only a few people possessed techniques that absorbed only a single type of energy, resulting in a purer power.

“Is the girl Qin Yu out of her mind? Clearly, the one named Cheng Jian is much more formidable.”

“Alas, I told you she is just a runny-nosed little girl who cannot possibly have much discernment.”

The woman in green had never expected to be chosen either. Her expression of astonishment mixed with a hint of surprise as she hurriedly stepped forward. “Disciple Qingxu pays respects to Senior Sister.”

Qin Huan wanted to say something, but seeing her younger sister’s resolute gaze, she ultimately abandoned what she had intended to say.

Only then did Qin Yu let out a sigh of relief. Although her time in the Ancient Tree Sect had been short, both her father and sister treated her very well. Therefore, if she could change the tragic fate of total annihilation upon coming to this world, perhaps that could also be considered a heartfelt contribution she could make.

After Qingxu was chosen, everyone’s gaze refocused on Cheng Jian, for they were certainly not ignorant little girls like Qin Yu.

“Since the Ancient Tree Sect has finished making their choices, next, Cheng Jian, you may choose which sect you wish to join,” the Beast Taming Sect Master stroked his beard, looking at Cheng Jian in the arena.

Everyone’s gaze converged on Cheng Jian, eager to see which sect this gifted youth would ultimately choose.

Only to see Cheng Jian’s delicate eyebrows knit together as he put on a thoughtful expression, causing the hearts of the people present to tug along with his furrowed brows.

After all, no matter what kind of sect it was, the most important element was truly fresh blood. Only by continuously infusing outstanding new blood could the glory of a sect be passed down.

Cheng Jian stepped forward, performed a respectful salute, and said with a resolute voice, “This junior wishes to join the Ancient Tree Sect.”

The arena fell dead silent, eyes filled with utter disbelief.

This time, Qin Yu had merely used some special method to defeat Yu Qingya, but who in the cultivation world did not know that the Azure Lotus Pavilion had won the championship for several consecutive years, and its strength was still not to be underestimated?

Qin Yu’s expression instantly stiffened, unable to understand how things could have evolved to this point.

In the book, Cheng Jian’s choice to join the Ancient Tree Sect occurred after his entanglement with Yu Qingya, when Cheng Jian refused to feel inferior in front of Yu Qingya, for that was his dignity as a man.

After all, Yu Qingya practically held the same authority as the sect master within the Azure Lotus Pavilion; the Azure Lotus Pavilion master was in poor health and disliked administrative duties, so the pavilion had long since delegated all major and minor matters to Yu Qingya.

Therefore, in order to avoid being looked down upon by Yu Qingya, he had chosen the Ancient Tree Sect.

Could it be that amidst the vast unknown, even if the wheels of fate turned, they would ultimately return to their starting point?

Yu Qingya saw Qin Yu tightly pressing her still-trembling hands. Could it be that she did not want Cheng Jian to choose the Ancient Tree Sect? And why would that be?

However, she could not pay attention to so much right now and could only speak up: “If I remember correctly, when choosing a sect, one must spar with a disciple of the sect and win before being allowed to join.”

Such a rule had indeed existed once, but it was only meant for disciples who needed to be rejected. Yet how could these sects turn away outstanding prospects in recent years?

However, Yu Qingya’s words happened to awaken an idea, and this was also an opportunity.

Although the male protagonist possessed his plot armor, as long as she did not endanger her life, accidents would not happen.

Then there was only one choice left: fight!