Transmigration! The System Wants Me to Pursue the Abstinent Senior Sister - Chapter 68

The next morning, dawn broke through the sky.

When Luo Yunhuan woke up, she found the tear stains on her face had long dried. She hadn’t woken earlier because she had sunk into an extremely sorrowful state of mind.

“Nothing grieves more than a dead heart” this was probably what it felt like.

She didn’t want to experience it a second time. The feeling was no less intense than an abrupt breakup, as if she had been kicked straight into an abyss.

Though reluctant to admit it, Luo Yunhuan was indeed gradually falling into the trap called “sincerity.” How could one win someone over without offering their own genuine heart?

Otherwise, it would be impossible to deceive anyone.

[Host, are you alright?]

The system’s concerned inquiry came, and Luo Yunhuan shook her head. Though she still wasn’t feeling great, it was just a dream after all. How could a strong woman like her be defeated by a mere dream?

Cheer up, Luo Yunhuan!

Well, cheering herself on like this felt rather silly. The phrase “Go, Little Deer!” flashed through her mind, and she instantly felt so embarrassed she wished she could burrow into a crack in the ground.

She got out of bed and went to the bronze mirror, staring at her reflection. Noticing her poor condition, Luo Yunhuan quickly took a beauty pill.

The original host’s face could only be described as delicately pretty, not particularly stunning, so it required careful grooming.

Luo Yunhuan discovered that even in the cultivation world, there were items that could beautify the complexion and slim the face. However, because they were highly sought after by beauty enthusiasts, their prices remained steep.

Although it was said that the higher one’s cultivation realm, the more one would undergo a transformation, becoming increasingly beautiful.

Thus, there were no truly ugly cultivators. Take the eldest senior sister, for example her spiritual roots had even influenced her genes. Her eyes weren’t the typical black or brown of East Asians.

Instead, they were a beautiful ice-blue, a pure gem-like color rarely seen even among Westerners.

It had to be said, she was stunning, putting all high-end colored contacts to shame.

After taking a beauty pill, Luo Yunhuan’s sagging complexion visibly recovered. Issues like puffiness, dull skin, and dark circles vanished entirely.

Having endured the harsh reality of cosmetics costing thousands in her previous world, Luo Yunhuan actually found this beauty pill, priced at just over a dozen mid-grade spirit stones quite affordable and cost-effective.

As the saying goes, a woman adorns herself for the one who appreciates her.

Luo Yunhuan was still quite willing to dress up, especially given her garbage-tier constitution with four spiritual roots.

Well, although it had improved slightly last night, checking her status page still showed a “poor” rating rather than an “extremely poor” description.

After tidying up, Luo Yunhuan looked at her reflection in the mirror beautiful, with rosy cheeks and an excellent state!

She decided to clean the eldest senior sister’s courtyard first. The overgrown flowers and plants from yesterday had nearly obscured the yard, making it difficult to walk.

As soon as she stepped out, Luo Yunhuan saw someone standing hesitantly at the courtyard gate, clinging to the doorframe.

When he spotted her, his eyes lit up like a hound seeing its owner.

“Junior Sister Luo!”

Yuan Dingshan beamed and was about to step into the courtyard when someone grabbed him by the collar.

“We agreed you were just delivering books to Junior Sister Luo. Don’t barge into the eldest senior sister’s courtyard, or you’ll inevitably face a punishment of a dozen lashes to the backside.”

Another person had seized Yuan Dingshan by the collar. Luo Yunhuan looked up and saw a man with a gentle and refined appearance, exuding a strong scholarly aura.

Especially noticeable was a strong scent of cinnabar mixed with ink. Both Holmes and Conan possessed a skill, the ability to deduce a person’s profession from their physique, appearance, calluses on their hands, and other unique marks.

Though Luo Yunhuan didn’t have such an extraordinary eye for detail, even a fool could guess what this person did for a living, he was undoubtedly a talisman master.

Suddenly, she remembered that the senior sister had mentioned preparing a gift for her: over a dozen rare and precious talisman books, all annotated by a powerful expert.

Could it be that this person was the one who delivered them?

Luo Yunhuan’s gaze shifted back and forth between Yuan Dingshan and the man’s faces, noticing a certain resemblance between them.

Heh, The world of cultivation could feel vast at times, yet surprisingly small at others.

But it wasn’t hard to imagine, there were probably only a few families on the entire continent who practiced talisman cultivation. So, it made sense that the senior sister had found Yuan Dingshan, whether he was her blood brother or cousin.

Noticing Luo Yunhuan staring at him, Yuan Renlin flashed a smile.

“Miss Luo, a few days ago, the senior sister purchased some rare annotated talisman books from my family. I’ve come specifically to deliver them to you.”

“This is my cousin. I heard you two are acquainted, what a coincidence.”

The man smiled with narrowed eyes, then took out a storage pouch made of dark green brocade, exquisitely embroidered and delicate in appearance.

Luo Yunhuan reached out and took it.

Her guess was right they were cousins, no wonder they looked so similar.

“Greetings, Senior Brother Yuan.”

Luo Yunhuan smiled warmly as she accepted the storage pouch, but before she could say more words of thanks, Yuan Dingshan approached.

He scratched the back of his head somewhat sheepishly, mustering all his courage to speak.

“Junior Sister, the talisman hall’s elder is giving a major lecture today. Would you like to come with me?”

Outer sect disciples didn’t receive the same one-on-one guidance from elders as inner sect disciples did. Outer sect disciples usually spent their days working, and only during large, collective lectures organized by the sect could they attend.

By extending this invitation, Yuan Dingshan clearly believed that with Luo Yunhuan’s exceptional talent, it wouldn’t be long before she advanced to the inner sect.

So, attending the lecture now wouldn’t be an issue. After all, there were far fewer people studying talismans compared to alchemy or sword cultivation unlike those crowded disciplines, talisman studies were sparse, with no overwhelming competition for spots.

If this had been before, Luo Yunhuan would have gladly accepted. Though she didn’t enjoy mingling with men, there was no helping it…

It felt like she had accidentally chosen an unpopular major, with hardly anyone in the field, and the only person she knew was Yuan Dingshan.

But the moment she recalled last night’s absurd dream, a chill ran down her spine, and cold sweat broke out on her back.

She didn’t dare do it anymore.

Right now, she was at the most critical stage of her mission to win someone over. It was better to keep some distance from the person who could drive the senior sister to lose her composure.

Thinking this to herself, Luo Yunhuan shook her head.

“No need, Senior Brother Yuan. I appreciate your kindness.”

“However, I have some matters to attend to today and probably won’t be able to attend the elder’s lecture.”

As an outer sect disciple, although I used to have endless chores, after receiving special care from the senior sister, my tasks were reduced to merely tending the garden.

I wasn’t busy at all.

Luo Yunhuan said this purely to avoid Yuan Dingshan. Sure enough, the previously spirited man now wore a disappointed expression.

“So junior sister has matters to attend to. I won’t disturb you then.”

After speaking, he left the courtyard gate together with his cousin. Their figures gradually faded into the distance, their conversation mingling with the sound of the wind.

“I told you she has the senior sister’s favor. Why would she pay any attention to you?”

Yuan Renlin’s voice carried a hint of teasing.