My Junior Still Hasn't Killed Me

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Chapter 2: Forced to Go With Gu XuanYan

Translated by Rikko of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Addis

Daoist cultivators had to undergo seven stages, namely Foundation Establishment, Qi Refinement, Essence Condensation, Leaving Aperture, Golden Core, Lesser Vehicle, and Great Vehicle before they could ascend. After twelve years of training, Qin MingXi was still in the Elementary Essence Condensation stage; his aptitude was too mediocre. Due to his pale complexion and almond-shaped eyes, even though he was already twenty-two, he looked much younger than his age. Moreover, with how wimpy and cowardly he was, it was no wonder his fellow sect members constantly bullied him.

Zhong Yan sat at the table, staring at the bowl of medicine, which was so reflective one could see their silhouette in it. After a long while, he sighed. In the end, the system couldn't help but ask. [You have sighed seven to eight times ever since this morning; what in the world is on your mind?]

Zhong Yan mumbled, [I definitely flunk my linear algebra test...]

The system replied. [You got here around a month ago... and yet this is the thing on your mind? It's alright since you're already dead.]

Zhong Yan's face was empty of expression. [The test results are out today, you know?" After which, he started fretting, "I can't even get a good night's rest. I'm so scared Gu XuanYan will appear by my bed one night and stab me.]

The system had no choice but to reassure him. [Right now, Green Summit has upped their defense; no matter what time of day, disciples are patrolling around. Besides, only the Sect Leader, Sect Elders, and their chief disciples knew you were a witness. He will easily expose himself if he tries to silence you now; Gu XuanYan isn't that dumb.]

Finding the system's reassurance logical, Zhong Yan let out a sigh of relief at once and chugged the bowl of medicine. Before he finished drinking, he heard a voice behind him, "Senior Qin, are you drinking your medicine?

"Cough! Cough! Cough!" Zhong Yan's choking almost strangled away his life and painted his face red. When he turned around, he saw a slightly frowning Gu XuanYan hurrying over to him and patted him on the back while blaming himself, "Since Senior Brother had the door open, I came in. This is all my fault."

A suspicion that Gu XuanYan did it on purpose grew in Zhong Yan's heart. Zhong Yan coughed while waving his hands to show Gu XuanYan he was fine. Once he caught his breath, he asked, "Junior Gu, why are you here?"

Gu XuanYan withdrew his hand, "Hearing Senior Qin is almost recovered, Sect Leader ordered me to bring you to the discussion hall."

So I can expose you? Zhong Yan gave Gu XuanYan a short, obedient answer outwardly before following behind him. 

The discussion hall was quite far from Zhong Yan's residence. Since the sect forbade sword riding[1]  on the premises, they had to get there by foot. During the long walk, worry clouded Zhong Yan's heart. He kept commenting to the system, [Hey, if I expose him, he would have to face the Sect Leader and two Sect Elders, who will definitely win a fight against him. If he is locked into a cave by them and has to train for a few years, will he be able to ascend?]

{1. Cultivators are able to travel by standing on their flying swords and riding them in the air like a surfboard}

The system was muted briefly. [Are you sure he won't become more vicious? The first thing on his to-do list after training for ten or so years will be to take revenge against you. Besides, didn't you previously say he should be guided to the right path by sincerity?]

Zhong Yan became embarrassed. [Of course, I know he must be guided to the right path. If I'm just a normal Senior Brother of his, I can still try to reform him bit by bit. With the relationship I have with him now, won't he take the chance to off me if I try to get close to him?]