The wicked disciple has fallen into demonic possession, and the master can no longer withstand it! - Chapter 1

“Senior Brother, what are you doing? Do not come any closer!”

Through a hazy daze, Yan Jue watched the man approaching him. The room was thick with the scent of Spring Passion Incense, a fragrance used for dual cultivation that was threatening to overwhelm his senses. He knew then that he had fallen into a trap. He had been content and trusting for three years, only to taste the bitter fruit of that devotion now.

As the incense took hold, Yan Jue felt dizzy. A seductive flush stained his youthful cheeks, and his outer robe had already been torn away when he entered the room.

“Little Junior Brother, do not be afraid. Have I not been good to you all these years? Rest assured, I will be gentle.”

Yan Jue finally saw the true face of the man before him. The Senior Brother he once respected, the man who had been meticulously kind and caring, had harbored such dark intentions all along.

Yan Jue was born with the Clear Jade Immortal Body, a physique considered a priceless treasure in the cultivation world. He had known this since he was young and had done everything in his power to hide it. The Clear Jade Immortal Body was no ordinary mortal frame. Not only did it make its possessor a genius in cultivation and a natural powerhouse capable of ascending to immortality, but it was also a sought-after tool for others.

Rumors in the cultivation world claimed that dual cultivating with someone of this physique could rapidly boost a person’s cultivation level. Those with impure spiritual roots, or even demonic roots, could use it to purify their essence over time. For Yan Jue, this body was a curse. Without sufficient strength to protect himself, he was destined to be coveted and treated as a mere vessel for the progression of others.

To conceal his nature, he never dared to cultivate in front of others. He only wanted to pass through this trial of life peacefully. Thus, in the three years since he joined the Danyang Sect, he remained the useless junior brother in the eyes of the other disciples, everyone except the man before him, his eldest Senior Brother, Feng Yu.

Yan Jue had to admit that Feng Yu had an extraordinary eye. He did not know when the man had discovered his secret or how he had managed to be so attentive for so long without revealing a single crack in his facade. When everyone else looked down on the useless junior brother, only this Senior Brother stood by him and protected him. Yan Jue had even been moved by that kindness. Who could have guessed it would come to this?

He was originally the Great Immortal Venerable Qingyan of the Upper Realm, yet after being banished to the mortal world, he was subjected to such humiliation. On the very day he reached adulthood, he had been coaxed into this backyard woodshed to be forced into dual cultivation.

Backing into the corner of the bed, Yan Jue felt his strength failing under the influence of the incense. He had no choice but to call upon his system in his mind. “Arno, save me. I do not want to lose my virginity like this.”

The system instantly manifested in his consciousness. “System Arno at your service. Host, why do you not simply run?”

“I cannot move. I am affected by the Spring Passion Incense.” Yan Jue felt as though the system were blind.

His tragic experience began three years ago when he transmigrated into this script which shared his name. Following a night of heavy drinking, he had entered a Career System. He initially transmigrated as Immortal Venerable Qingyan, the deity in charge of the celestial waters. He had been thrilled at his good luck, never having been a god before and eager to experience the life of an immortal, only to be banished to the mortal world on his very first day.

He did not know what the original owner had done to deserve it, but apparently, he had allowed a three-year drought to ravage the mortal realm. The Heavenly Gods were furious and cast him down. Before his initial ascension, this Immortal Venerable had also belonged to a mortal sect and served as a Sect Leader with supreme honor and countless followers. His ascension had been attributed to a rare and ruthless act: murdering his own disciple to achieve immortality.

Perhaps the heavens worked in cycles. After everything, he was back in the mortal world as a youth, reliving human suffering. Now, Yan Jue felt he could not endure this particular hardship. Because he never cultivated in public, the spiritual power in his body was pitifully low. His frame was lean and delicate, like a willow in the wind, making him no match for Feng Yu, a once in a century cultivation genius.

But at the thought of becoming a mere vessel for dual cultivation, he mustered every ounce of strength to prepare for an escape.

“Can the Host stand up now?”

Yan Jue moved his arms slightly. “I think so.” The drug had not fully taken effect yet.

“The Host can use the Freeze Item to escape. It only costs 20 Longevity Coins.”

Yan Jue hesitated. “Twenty? Why do you not just rob me?”

This was a Career System meant to save the common people. Because his initial form was an Immortal Venerable, his way of earning task points was by saving lives. Generally, saving one person earned him one Longevity Coin, though the value varied. It was similar to a video game, except instead of killing for gold, he saved people for coins. Saving a commoner earned him one coin. The higher the status of the person saved, the higher the value. So far, he had not encountered any high-level bosses.

He had worked diligently for three years, heading down the mountain at dawn to heal the sick and wounded. He had even developed excellent medical skills and earned the nickname Divine Physician. After all that hard work, he had only managed to save 100 Longevity Coins. Spending twenty on a single item felt like taking his life!

“Host, do not be so stingy. Is your Longevity Coin more important or is your purity?”

“Good system, you are taking advantage of me. Let us meet halfway. Give me a discount. Five coins.”

While he was haggling with the system, the real world Feng Yu leaned over and grabbed his fair ankle, dragging him down. Yan Jue was nearly voiceless with terror. Looking into those terrifying eyes that seemed intoxicated with lust, his fragile body began to tremble uncontrollably.

“Senior Brother, calm down. Let us discuss this, okay?”

Even now, Feng Yu maintained his hypocritical mask, smiling as he spoke. “What is there to discuss? Junior Brother, are you not an expert in medicine? Since both you and I are affected by this incense, why do you not provide the cure for your Senior Brother?”

What nonsense! You were the one who lit it! Yan Jue glared at him silently, but the man did not seem to care, his smile only widening.

As Feng Yu leaned down, Yan Jue panicked completely. Since the system refused to budge, he made a final offer. “A flat rate of fifteen!”

“Very well, Arno is at your service.”

Dog system, Yan Jue cursed internally. Those fifteen Longevity Coins represented half a year of hard work, and his goal of re-ascending had just drifted further away. His mission in the mortal world was to accumulate ten thousand Longevity Coins, also known as merit. Only then could he return to the Upper Realm. Now, that goal seemed even more distant.

Following the system’s command, the man before him froze. To be precise, the entire world was frozen. Only Yan Jue could move. Even the drifting smoke of the incense stood still.

“The World Freeze service is now active. Duration: 5 minutes. 15 Longevity Coins have been deducted. Remaining: 85.”

“Only five minutes? That is so short!” Yan Jue complained.

Wasting no time, he pried Feng Yu’s hand off his ankle, pushed the man aside, slipped on his shoes, and bolted for the door. Under the influence of the incense, his movements were sluggish and his heart was pounding painfully, but he gritted his teeth and forced himself forward. He had to escape this place.