Demoness, Stop! - Chapter 19 - Chapter 19 – Entry Selection

Elder Sun had already left, but the disciples of Baiyun Temple still stood where they were, their minds swirling with thoughts.

Seeing everyone’s dazed expressions, Li Yu let out a soft breath.

Without enough life experience, Elder Sun’s words were impossible to fully understand.

In fact, until the moment of death, one could never deeply grasp the meaning of those words:

Fame and fortune are but dust; among the myriad Daos, only the immortal path is eternal.

Li Yu had died once before, so when it came to death, he had more authority than Elder Sun to speak on the matter.

There was only one thing in the world that was fair: everyone dies.

Whether you are a common laborer or a king and general, death is inescapable. No matter how glorious your life, how high your status, or how many beauties you have, in the end, you are just a handful of earth.

Only the immortal way transcends the cycle of life and death and can be called eternal.

Today, Elder Sun had given the young disciples inside the temple the most important lesson on the path of cultivation.

As they walked out of the small courtyard, Zhou Zixuan tilted her head and asked Li Yu, “Li Yu, what do you think of what Elder Sun just said?”

There was a deep confusion in her eyes, and she even forgot to let go of the arm she had been holding onto.

Li Yu smiled and said, “I agree with half of it, and disagree with the other half.”

Zhou Zixuan looked puzzled. “Which half do you agree with, and which half do you disagree with?”

Li Yu said, “As for the immortal path, fame and fortune really are meaningless dust. But beauty and charm? They’re still quite meaningful. Elder Sun never had a Dao companion in his life, so of course he wouldn’t understand…”

Li Yu’s words drew agreement from many of the male disciples.

“Yeah, without beauty, what’s the point of cultivating immortality?”

“I miss my wives and concubines a little. I haven’t seen them in two years. I wonder if they miss me.”

“Maybe by the time you go back, the kids will be a full month old.”

“Shut up! If I’m not selected tomorrow, I’m going back to settle down, have a bunch of kids. If I can have a child with a heavenly spiritual vein, maybe then I’ll gain status from my son…”

“Keep dreaming!”

…

The crowd laughed and dispersed. Zhou Zixuan gave Li Yu a sharp look and said, “Since Junior Sister Jiang left, you’ve been getting less and less serious.”

Though she said this, she actually liked Li Yu more for it.

She secretly scoffed to herself, Zhou Zixuan, Zhou Zixuan, I didn’t expect you to be this kind of woman…

At that moment, Chen Ming walked over and said to Li Yu, “Li Yu, if Kunlun Sect doesn’t take us tomorrow, come back to the capital with me. I’ll have my father appoint you to a high official position, and then gather a hundred beauties for you to choose from…”

Zhou Zixuan glared angrily at Chen Ming and snapped, “Go away, you jinx! Get lost — this has nothing to do with you!”

After driving Chen Ming away, Zhou Zixuan glanced at Li Yu cautiously and asked, “If that jinx’s prediction comes true, what will you do?”

Li Yu thought for a moment and said, “It’s okay. I still have two years; I should be able to stay and cultivate in the temple.”

Zhou Zixuan thought it over and then asked again, “What if it still doesn’t work out after two years?”

Li Yu didn’t hesitate. “Then I’ll go back to the capital with Chen Ming, have his father appoint me a high official, and gather a hundred beauties for me to choose from…”

Zhou Zixuan pinched the soft flesh on his arm, embarrassed and annoyed. “You men are all the same. I’m not talking to you anymore!”

Though she said she wouldn’t talk to Li Yu, that night she still pushed open his door.

Li Yu was cultivating, sitting cross-legged on his bed, using his spiritual power to strike the next acupuncture point. Feeling someone enter, he opened his eyes and stopped.

Zhou Zixuan came over and sat by his bedside, sighed softly, and said, “Li Yu, I can’t sleep…”

Tomorrow was the disciple selection of the Kunlun Sect, arguably the biggest turning point in their lives, so it was no surprise that no one could sleep.

Though Li Yu himself wasn’t confident, he comforted her: “Don’t be nervous. Elder Sun said our chances are the highest. If some foundation establishment elder likes us tomorrow…”

“Pah!” Zhou Zixuan scoffed lightly and said, “I’m nothing like you. If I can’t be with the person I like, I wouldn’t want to live even for ten thousand years. Being with the one you love, even if just a few decades, is enough.”

Li Yu shook his head and sighed, “Among the myriad Daos, only the Immortal path is eternal. You didn’t listen to a single word Elder Sun said. But it’s fine. If a foundation establishment elder really likes me, I’ll submit to her. When I outlive her, I’ll use her inheritance to support you, and together we’ll cultivate foundation establishment…”

“Hehe—who told you I’ll be supported by you…”

Zhou Zixuan laughed so hard she was shaking, her curves undulating. She lightly punched his body a few times with her fists, then leaned on his shoulder, panting softly and said, “It’s all your fault. You made me stop being nervous…”

After their playful tussle, she sat up by the bedside and looked at Li Yu gratefully. “Thanks. I’m going back to rest. See you tomorrow…”

Watching her walk away lightly and close the door, Li Yu took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

She wasn’t nervous anymore, but Li Yu felt a little uneasy.

Zhou Zixuan was already beautiful, and her figure was timeless, yet she never knew how to keep her distance from him. At eighteen or nineteen, in the prime of youth and vitality, how could he withstand such tests?

Li Yu glanced down once more. No matter what, tonight was going to be a sleepless night…

…

The next morning, just as dawn broke, the bell of Baiyun Temple rang softly.

Nineteen disciples finished washing up in record time and gathered in front of the main hall square in less than fifteen minutes.

Today was the Kunlun Sect’s entry selection day—no one dared to be careless.

Li Yu got up immediately at the bell, yet he was the last to arrive.

Zhou Zixuan was already there, and Li Yu naturally stood beside her.

Zhou Zixuan was usually confident and composed, but at this moment, she couldn’t help but feel nervous. She glanced at Li Yu, whose face was calm, and her tension eased a little.

After all, Li Yu had lived two lifetimes, and his unusual past experience allowed him to keep his emotions steady in most critical moments.

Once everyone was assembled, another quarter of an hour passed before Elder Sun finally arrived, fashionably late.

Today, he wore not his usual gray robe but a white one, adorned with extremely intricate patterns that seemed to shimmer with a radiant glow at first glance.

On the raised platform in front of the square, Elder Sun sat calmly in a chair and said softly, “Wait here. The sect officials will arrive today.”

Elder Sun only said they would arrive “today” but didn’t specify when. The disciples stood still and waited for two hours. Fortunately, all had succeeded in gathering their qi, with spiritual power sustaining them, so even standing for another two hours wasn’t tiring.

After about half an hour more, Elder Sun suddenly looked up, gazed toward the horizon, and slowly stood, saying, “They’re here.”

The restless crowd stiffened, immediately straightened their posture, and their expressions turned solemn.

Four streaks of light swiftly crossed the horizon and landed on the platform in front of the square.

The disciples’ gazes followed automatically. The four figures on the platform would decide their lives today.

Li Yu looked up as well, taking in the four arrivals. From left to right, they were: an elderly man with white hair; a plump woman; and on the far right, a young man and woman.

The man’s appearance was ordinary, even somewhat below average, but his aura was extraordinary. He was chatting and laughing with the woman beside him.

That woman had exquisite features—arched brows, delicate curves, an outstanding appearance, and an even more striking figure, rivaling Zhou Zixuan, perhaps surpassing her by a small margin.

She casually spoke to the man by her side but scanned the disciples below as if searching for someone, finally resting her gaze on Li Yu. When their eyes met, Li Yu naturally looked away…

Unintentionally glancing again, Li Yu noticed the plump woman on the platform was also staring at him.

Not only staring, but she even licked her lips…