After Failing to Influence the Protagonist Chapter 2
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Yunxiao’s Highest Peak, Changji.
Pei Jing emerged from the cave and suddenly noticed the blossoming peach flowers outside.
Among the pink and white petals and green leaves, a small yellow bird, feeling tired and sleepy, pecked at the ground absentmindedly.
Pei Jing found it interesting and gently woke it up by poking it with a finger.
The little yellow bird startled and nearly lost its balance on the peach branch. Luckily, it realized it could fly and flapped its wings, landing cautiously on Pei Jing’s shoulder. It trembled with fear, looking at Pei Jing with its round black eyes, but still obediently shook its body. A small piece of paper fell from beneath its wings, shining with a faint silver glow, and floated in the air, revealing a line of words under the sunny sky.
It was a message left by Pei Jing’s master.
Lost in thought, Pei Jing finished reading and then plucked the little yellow bird off, offering a half-smile as he said, “Master went on a journey, and left me in charge temporarily. Does that mean he truly trusts me?”
The little yellow bird felt unjust and struggled to break free.
Pei Jing ceased teasing it and let go. “If I find time, I might stew you for a meal. Just remember, delivering the message isn’t without consequences.”
The little yellow bird kept its distance, wary of him, but couldn’t resist throwing a reproachful glance.
Pei Jing chuckled. It was early spring, and a thin layer of ice still covered the branches. His robes fluttered in the passing wind, carrying snowflakes. It felt serene and pure. As the wind subsided, the peach blossoms rustled, and a few delicate snowflakes landed on the tips of his hair, freezing in place.
Chen Xu arrived, brandishing his sword, and witnessed this sight upon reaching Changji Peak.
Pei Yuzhi emerged from beneath the peach blossoms. With an ancient hairpin and ink-black hair, dressed in white like snow, at first glance, he truly looked comical.
He gave a slight tug at the corner of his mouth. People who didn’t understand Pei Yuzhi praised him to the skies. Those who knew him a bit better couldn’t help but cringe upon hearing those praises.
Pei Jing let out a laugh and said, “You’re quite loyal, Brother. Did you wait for me outside the mountain gate for years?”
Chen Xu shot him a disapproving look and said, “Behave yourself. Today is the day for selecting disciples in the sect. Don’t act so carefree!”
The Dust Breaker Sword was unsheathed, emitting a clear sound as it hung in the air. Pei Jing leaped up, his white robes swaying, and turned back with a puzzled expression. “When did they ask us to join in the sect’s disciple selection?”
Chen Xu stood beside him with his sword. “For this year’s entrance selection, the Sect Master changed the system. They plan to conduct another round of selection among the two hundred newcomers entering the sect, choosing ten individuals to enter the Inner Peaks directly. And it’s up to us to decide those ten.”
Pei Jing sneered, “Interesting. I guess the previous sect competition upset our Master because not a single person from the Outer Peaks could enter the Inner Peaks. Those elders in the Inner Peaks are simply being unreasonable, demanding kids in their teens and twenties to perform miracles. If they truly had such abilities, why would anyone bother becoming their apprentices?”
