Hmm, the original owner wasn't exactly indiscriminately slaughtering people; he was just a tiny bit ruthless when sparring.

"Um, Master, please don't be anxious, let me explain." Following the original owner's character setting, Yu Ling, with a handsome face devoid of expression, replied slowly in a cold tone, "Disciple just wanted to hone his swordsmanship more and break through to the Nascent Soul stage through swordsmanship, so he didn't pay attention to stopping when sparring."

"How do you explain the illusion? Xuan Yu, of course I want the best for you, but you can't abandon the entire sect for the sake of the ruthless path!"

Yu Ling continued in her indifferent tone, her cold voice ringing out: "That was just an illusion. Besides, a sect couldn't be so easily defeated by a Golden Core cultivator."

Is “............” a reason?!

Afterwards, the master, who sensed that his disciple had some mental issues, patiently and kindly advised him for three whole hours. He was even more talkative than the system. It's only because cultivators have long lifespans that he could easily get beaten to death for saying so much.

Yu Ling was getting impatient. On the surface, she was listening to her master's instructions, but in reality, she was secretly communicating with the system in her mind.

"Let's open the system panel and see if this first advanced world can bring me some good news," Yu Ling thought to herself.

【OK, host~】The system excitedly rubbed its claws like a fly, this was the first host it had brought out to break through to the advanced survivor level.

A semi-transparent system panel unfolded between Master and Yu Ling, with the system thoughtfully shielding Master's face for Yu Ling's convenience.

Name: Yu Ling

Gender: Male (variable)

age:? ? ?

Race: Demon

Rank: Advanced Survivor

Main quest: Survive!

Side Quest: Ascend to the Upper Realm with the protagonist of the quest world before completing the main quest.

System Level: Level 1

Skill slot: Longevity Turtle Breathing Technique

System Backpack: Savior Badge, Blood Clotting Gem*6, Breath Concealing Necklace, 100 cubic meters of storage space, Magic Affinity Badge, Concentrated Life Elixir*1.

System Shop: Now Open

Survival Points: (-1000-200-200-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-50+100*100)

The rewards were still the maximum survival points in the intermediate mission world, and at the same time, she was promoted to an advanced mission player. The side mission reward was also a treasure that was universal in every world, and Yu Ling reaped a great harvest.

"Let me open the shop and see what good stuff I can get from the advanced mission world."

【Alright, host!】The system quickly opened the shop for Yu Ling.

After advancing to the advanced world, the prices in the shop also increased, with the cheapest items starting at 100 points. Yu Ling glanced around and found that most of the items were not as good as the original owner's cultivation techniques and weapons. The others that were useful could be replaced with her own sword knowledge, which was more than enough.

As for spirit stones and currency, the original owner already had them, and storage rings, various treasures, high-level pills, and other commonly used items were all originally sold in this mission world. It seems... there's nothing that needs to be bought with survival points.

"Let's shut it down." Yu Ling thought she had saved herself another expense and began to ponder what the side quests were all about.

[Don't worry, host. Although the prices in the shop have gone up, the maximum earnings from advanced mission worlds are in whole points. You can get them once you live for a thousand years, which is a piece of cake for you.]

The system assumed that Yu Ling was reluctant to buy the items because they were too expensive compared to before, which is why it offered such comfort.

"That's good news. By the way, what's with the side quests? Why do we have to ascend with the protagonist?"

Yu Ling was completely baffled. Was there something seriously wrong with the side quests in the high-level mission world? Did they expect him to stick around the protagonist?

[Host, although this is also my first time in a high-level world, I've heard that the protagonists here all grow stronger, with a new villainous boss at each stage.]

The system said,

[Perhaps... the original owner was his first mini-boss in the beginner map. If he doesn't defeat you, host, he can't ascend on his own and needs you to carry him to the top, right?]

The implication was that the villain was trying to help the protagonist, which made Yu Ling feel uneasy. She knew that the system's words were just for reference, so she thought about it in her mind.

Hmm, a protagonist who grows through character development, with such an ordinary name as Chu Fan, and leveling up only by showing off and slapping his dead brothers in the face... could it be...?

Am I now also a whetstone for his upgrade?

Doesn't that mean I have to continue fulfilling the villain's mission of tormenting the protagonist, crushing him with strength, whipping him in battles, and mocking him at any time, so that he can better improve and ascend within a year?

Yes! That must be it! The villain is meant to torment the protagonist; that sounds much better now!

As for himself, as long as he has six months, reaching the Nascent Soul stage is not a problem, and ascending to immortality in a year is a piece of cake.

The system was quite surprised: "Host, you're so petty, you didn't even get angry about the side quest?"

Of course, all of the above is based on inner communication. In reality, Yu Ling still maintains an ethereal and aloof demeanor, quietly listening to her cheap master's lecture.

Thinking about returning to the cultivation world, even though it's at the very bottom where mortals and cultivators coexist, her strength after ascension might very well return to its peak. With this in mind, Yu Ling, though still sporting the original owner's expressionless face, visibly warmed her icy aura.

The incessantly chattering master thought to himself: "Oh no, has something gone wrong with my disciple because I haven't taught him in so long? Why isn't he getting impatient with what I'm saying? Instead, he seems even happier?"

Could it be that she misses her master? Was she really that charming?!

Although he had become a hands-off manager and gone off to roam the mortal realm after taking on a disciple, the disciple was indeed quite well-behaved and had always lived up to expectations. It was a great honor to have a disciple who had reached the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage.

Or perhaps we should intervene more closely.

"Hey, Xuan Yu, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Advancing to the Nascent Soul stage isn't something to rush. For now, put all those sparring sessions on hold and wait for your master to return so he can lend you a hand."

Yu Ling had just finished her brainstorming session with the system and was returning to reality when she heard this from her cheap master, whom she had only met less than ten times in the original owner's memories. For a moment, she couldn't tell whether it was the other person who had transmigrated or herself.

"Hmm? Master is coming back?" Yu Ling was taken aback at first, but then she felt it wasn't a big deal. After thinking it over, she put on a very faint smile and said, "Disciple obeys."