I Only Wanted to Live So Why Are Men Getting Involved?
Chapter 1: Lore of the Cloud Peak's Lord
Senior Disciple
Ugh! Phew! Climbing the Cloud Peak is really so exhausting.
Senior Disciple
Moreover, we have to carry this large boxes of resources to the mountain.
Senior Disciple
Hey! Newcomer, are you alright? you don't seem tired in the slightest at all. Haha!
Senior Disciple
Are all new disciples like you, so much strength and stamina?
Outer Disciple
You praised me too much senior.
Senior Disciple
Oh! I see, I see! Hahaha!
Senior Disciple
*Puts down the chest*
Outer Disciple
Senior, we aren't going in?
Senior Disciple
No need, why bother? Someone will pick it up anyway.
Senior Disciple
Hehe! [*opens the chest*]
Senior Disciple
I'll take this nourishing pill hahaha!
Outer Disciple
Senior, this!?
Outer Disciple
Senior, this is robbery! [*Frown*]
Senior Disciple
Haiz! Why are you fuzzing about, huh?
Senior Disciple
We just took a little reward for delivering the goods here. It's our reward, understand?
Senior Disciple
Also, it's not like that useless peak master will do anything about it anyway.
Outer Disciple
What? [*Disbelief*]
Senior Disciple
Let's go back.
Outer Disciple
*looks back*
Outer Disciple
*Goes down the mountain*
Senior Disciple
Newbie! Here, catch!
Outer Disciple
!?Spirit stones?!
Senior Disciple
Yup! Haha! Make good use of it.
Senior Disciple
I'm going now.
Outer Disciple
(💭: Isn't this the one taken from the Cloud Peak.)
Outer Disciple
*Mixed feeling*
???
As expected, the portion has been reduced again.
???
Those damn cultivator disciples.
???
Sigh... Nevermind, better than nothing.
Name: Rong Iris
Sex: Female
Status: Cloud Peak's peak master
Lin [Inner Disciple]
It's already late, why are you outside?
Outer Disciple
Senior Lin. [*salute*]
Lin [Inner Disciple]
No need for formalities.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
So what are you doing outside instead of resting?
Outer Disciple
Senior Lin, it's... [*Tighten his grip to the pouch*]
Lin [Inner Disciple]
I see, you're one of person who delivered resources at Cloud Peak, right?
Outer Disciple
Is this a normal occurrence in Cloud Peak?
Outer Disciple
Why is the Cloud Peak Master not doing anything about it?
Lin [Inner Disciple]
The Peak Master of Cloud peak is... a mortal.
Outer Disciple
?! *Stunned*
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Years ago, the previous Peak Master of Cloud Peak brought an infant from the mortal world and took her as his disciple.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
The elders did not object at all. The former Peak Master raised the child as if she were his own, and for five years, nothing seemed wrong.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
But then, that child…
Lin [Inner Disciple]
The Peak Master discovered she was born with a defective heart and possessed no spiritual root.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
She could not cultivate at all. And can't live past the age of 10.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
The Peak Master spared nothing to keep her alive.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
He did not care whether she could cultivate or not.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
But during those times, he exhausted nearly all of the Peak's resources to prolong the child's life, which led to many disciples rebelling but he simply didn't care at all.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
That child survive by taking pills made by the Peak Master.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Then, five years ago, he died while battling an archdemon. After his death, in his will, he passed his position to his sickly disciple.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
This decision caused an uproar within the sect.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Many disciples of Cloud Peak left, until no one remained except the newly appointed Peak Master.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
That is why, many were dissatisfied with her.
Outer Disciple
What about the other peak masters? Did... They not mind at all?
Lin [Inner Disciple]
It's the previous Cloud Peak Master's last wish.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
They can't do about it when he used his authority on passing his position to his disciple.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
But...
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Even with pills that can prolong her life, it doesn’t last long. The current Peak Master doesn’t have much time left..
Lin [Inner Disciple]
They are just waiting for her to take her last breath, after which a new Cloud Peak Master can be named.
Outer Disciple
May I ask how old is the Cloud Peak Master?
Lin [Inner Disciple]
19 years old
Chapter 2: First person stepping inside Cloud Peak
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
The things they delivered are all just books about cultivation, pills, jewelries and spirit stones.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Are they doing this on purpose?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
They know this things are all useless to me but still sends it.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
They really treating me as a joke.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Urgh! [*clutches her heart*]
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Elixirs, where's the elixirs?
“Despite the pain, she dragged her feet to her chamber, her hands trembling as she fumbled with the drawer. Through gritted teeth, she took out a bottle, pried it open, and immediately took a pill.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Keuk! Ha...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*Glances at the bottle*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
There's nothing much left with the ‘heart soothing pills’ master made for me.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
With no cultivation, I can’t make it. Moreover, it’s a high-grade pill.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Other elders might not even be willing to craft it for me.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I'm sorry master, I have failed you. I won't be able to live long just as you wish...
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Take this to the Cloud Peak, and hand it over to the Peak Master personally.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
This matters greatly, so treat it with care.
Outer Disciple
Yes, Senior.
Outer Disciple
{💭: A small wooden box? It looks old. What could possibly be inside this worn out box?}
Outer Disciple
*Stepped inside the entrance*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
That's rare...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
No one has ever set foot on this peak since my rise as Peak Master.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Who could it be?
Outer Disciple
{💭: I thought this place would be no different than the other peaks.}
Outer Disciple
{💭: The place leans toward a life in harmony with nature, it's quiet and peaceful.}
Outer Disciple
(💭: Perfect for a solitary life.)
Outer Disciple
... I need to give this immediately.
Outer Disciple
{💭: Could she be...?}
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*Turns around*
Outer Disciple
... *eyes widen*
Outer Disciple
?! Greetings, Cloud Peak Master. [*salute*]
Outer Disciple
Yes, peak master.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Tell me, what brings you here?
Outer Disciple
Replying to peak master, this disciple was instructed to deliver this to you.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Bring it here.
Outer Disciple
*walks toward her and place the wooden box on the table*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*glances at the box*
Outer Disciple
(💭: This Peak Master... her aura is extraordinary.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*Puts down the tea cup*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Dammit! It's been so long since I talked with a living human, now I don't even know how to interact with this person. [*Nervous*]💦)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
... *Aloof face*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
What's your name?
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
Replying to Peak Master, this disciples name is Feng Gou.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: H-Huh?)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Feng... Gou..? As in ‘mad dog’?)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Who the heck would name their child mad dog?)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
W-who gave you that name?
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
People in my hometown calls me that.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: You must be kidding me.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
And your parents? Did they not gave you a name?
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
... I...
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
Replying to Peak master... I'm... An orphan.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*Crack!*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Oh dear, I should just go and bury myself.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I see. [*sips tea*]
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
Is... there a problem? Peak Master?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
It does.❄️
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Your name bothers me a bit.
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
Ah—
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: This damn mouth of mine! Why did you say that!)
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
I apologize.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: How to fix this? 💦)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Ah!)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
That name doesn't quite suit you at all.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I'll be giving you a new name.
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
..!
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Oh no, I think I came off as too commanding.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Do you want it?
Feng Gou (Outer Disciples)
It's up to peak master.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: What would be better than the name mad dog..? Dog... Wolf?)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Xuan... Lang...
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Xuan Lang...[*Mumble*]
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Thank you, peak master.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: What's with the pause? Does he not like it? I admit it, I'm not good at naming! But Xuan Lang is an upgrade to Feng Gou.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Dog [Gou] → Wolf [Lang] and adding an ethereal name like mystic [Xuan].)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Urgh! Human interaction is draining my lifespan more than this heart disease ever could. (=_=))
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
If there's nothing else, you can leave now.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Yes, peak master.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
*Stops*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Σ(ಠ‸ಠ))
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Is there anything else?
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
*Took out the pouch of spirit stones*
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Peak master, I want to return this stolen spirit stones to you.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
I apologize for returning it now.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
My crime is unforgivable, so please punish me as you want.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
(💭: She must be angry, taking her possession without permission is really unforgivable. I'll accept any kind of punishment there is.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Well, what an upright person. Not bad.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
You're new right?
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Yes, peak master.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I see, then just forget it.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Yes?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I'm not very fond of punishment, and since you know your mistake, that's enough.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
This pouch. [*handing it over to Rufei*]
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Take it.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Yes?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I have plenty of those in my possession and besides...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
You're new and an outer disciple at that, you will need money to buy some necessities in the future.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Just think of it as your reward for delivering this box.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Peak master.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Understood. Thank you very much. I will not forget this kindness.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
*leaves*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Maintaining the image of a peak master is really exhausting...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Do I have to do this to every person I meet?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Well I'm glad no one comes at this mountain.
Chapter 3: Let us fight with words
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*Opening the box*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
What's this? A stone?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Huh? This letter, it's master's handwriting
Dear lazy disciple of mine,
Really…
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Did you have to emphasize that I'm lazy?
If you are reading this, it means I have already ascended.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Jokes on you, aren't you dead? [*Bitter*]
“Inside this box lies a Chameleon Stone, taken from the Chameleon Demon I defeated. It carries the power to copy skills and talents, but for human, it can only be use once. Once wasted, it will be gone. So use it carefully. How to use it… well, I don’t know, so you’ll have to figure it out for yourself, hahaha.”
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
This is just like him.
“Remember this, even though I'm not by your side you should still eat well, sleep well and recover. Don't do exhausting activities, but still you need to exercise a little. Please take care of yourself. My dear lazy but smart disciple.”
—Your beloved master
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I will...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Slow down, no one's gonna take your food. [*chuckle*]
*Crane flying towards her*
“Next month marks the Sect’s Tournament Trials. Every elder must be present. You may also take this opportunity to select a disciple. This time, there shall be no refusal.”
— Sect Master
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I think I should take this chance to go down the mountain and see the world.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Mr. Crane, accompany me, will you?(╥‸╥)
Outer Disciple (1)
I can't wait for the trials. If we do good this time, we might be able to join a peak!
Outer Disciple (2)
Haha! Let's do our best!
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
*Pass by*
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Outer Disciple (1)
Huh? Isn't that...
Outer Disciple (2)
It's Xuan Lang, he's one of a few talented outer disciple in the sect.
Outer Disciple (2)
He has a high chance of being selected as inner disciple of the sect.
Outer Disciple (2)
Apart from that, he is undeniably striking—so much so that even the senior sisters in the inner disciples can’t help but fawn over him.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
...
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Xuan Lang, good luck to the trials.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Mm. Thank you, senior.
Yu Xi
Yo! Looks like someone has finally decided to appear!
Outer Disciple
... Senior, who is that?
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Her... She is an inner disciple of Mist Valley Peak, and is also the niece of the peak’s leader.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
You mean... The 4th Elder?
Name: Yu Xi
Status: Inner Disciple of Moonlight Peak
: Niece of the 4th elder
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
... Mm. [*Nods*]
Yu Xi
Why do you always carry an umbrella? What? Fearing a little sunlight would make you ugly and tan?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Well, you could say that...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
But I’m surprised... Even under the blazing sun, your skin stays fair and delicate
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Lucky you—your skin can handle the sun so well.
Yu Xi
[*Chuckle*] Of course! I'm not like you—
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Must be great to have a thick skin.😊
Yu Xi
W-What! (Ò///Ó) [*Infuriated*]
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Did I say something wrong?
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
? *tilt her head*
Yu Xi
Ahaha, you just wait.💢
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Please stop talking to me...)
5th Elder
It's so early in the morning and you're already starting a commotion!
Yu Xi
Greetings, 5th Elder.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Greetings.
5th Elder
Always causing trouble wherever you go!
5th Elder
Such a disgrace to the sect!
5th Elder
To be appointed a Peak Master at such a young age… it is nothing but a shortcut, without any true accomplishment!
5th Elder
Yet you still do not know how to conduct yourself as a Peak Master!
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
That's true, I won't deny I was appointed as a Peak Master.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
And at such a young age, without even lifting a finger.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Truly, I am fortunate to have such luck at this stage of life.
5th Elder
!! [*Embarrassed*]
Senior Disciple
Oof! The Sixth Elder is truly ruthless—those words struck right at the Fifth Elder’s sore spot!
Outer Disciple (2)
Huh? Why so?
Senior Disciple
You see—the Fifth Elder is the oldest among all our sect elders. He only earned his position a year before the Cloud Peak Master was appointed.
Senior Disciple
Comments about luck and youth… they hit him hard. He takes them very personally.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
...
Yu Xi
You! Rufei! How can you be disrespectful to 5th Elder?!
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: What?! What did I do? I agreed with what he said—so how is that disrespectful??)
Yu Xi
Can't you even understand what the 5th Elder mean?!
Yu Xi
It meant that you holding the title of Peak Master without any strength or accomplishments to uphold it, is nothing but an empty name.
Yu Xi
You're nothing but a useless Peak Master, that is just wasting the resources of the sect!
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
!!
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
Senior Lin… isn’t this a bit too much? Shouldn’t someone intervene?
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
A disciple showing such disrespect to a Peak Master… it is truly unprecedented.
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Ah... About that, you don't have to worry.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
?
Lin [Inner Disciple]
You see, the 6th Elder...
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Burden? Well at least not as much as a burden as you are.
Yu Xi
What do you mean by that?!
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
All the things sent to my peak—jewelry, books, pills, gold, silver, even spirit stones, I haven’t touched or spent a single one.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
I’ve grown my own food and hunted for myself.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
All the herbs on my peak, I picked and gathered them myself from the mountains. My clothes, I’ve sewn every single piece with my own hands.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
And while you, on the other hand… you’ve spent so much on food, maids, and useless decorations.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
You buy too many clothes, jewelry, and makeup, tossing them after using them once or twice.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Even books that you could just give to other disciples, you fold them into origami just for your own amusement!
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Many weapons and artifacts were sent to you. Are they ever used properly?
Disciple
What? Those precious books are just wasted like that?!
Senior Disciple
This is outrageous!
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Now do your calculations… and I sincerely hope you haven’t traded your knowledge in math to someone else. [*Smile*]
Lin [Inner Disciple]
See... The 6th Elder doesn't lose a fight with words.
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
... *Speechless*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: I don't want to criticize her but I also have my limits too.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: And also, since I've told her about all her bad habits, I hope she becomes a bit more mindful and not be wasteful again in the future.)
Yu Xi
You— you— how could you! [*On the verge of crying*]
Lin [Inner Disciple]
And then she runs away... 😄
Outer Disciple
Does this happen often?
Lin [Inner Disciple]
Yeah.
5th Elder
Tsk! Those tongue if hers. [*Murmur through gritted teeth*]
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
(💭: Oh no, I didn't hear what the 5th Elder said. Let's just smile.)
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*Smiles*
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
*Backs to being aloof*
Xuan Lang [Outer Disciples]
... Pft!
Yu Qing [4th Elder]
Xi’er, behave.
Yu Qing [4th Elder]
Greetings, 6th Elder.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Greetings, 4th Elder.
Yu Qing [4th Elder]
I apologize for my niece's attitude, she's still a child and can't control her temper.
Yu Qing [4th Elder]
I hope you don't take it to heart all the words she said.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
Of course, I understand, Yu Xi is still a child, and might be in her puberty stage.
🥀Rong Rufei [MC]🥀
It's normal for her outburst.
Yu Qing [4th Elder]
Ahaha... 😅 Right...
Yu Qing [4th Elder]
(💭: Aren't you also in your teen, it seems you really considered yourself as an elder.)
Yu Qing [4th Elder]
Ahem... [*Seated*]
Sect Master
*Walks toward the main seat*
2nd elder
*Walks along behind the sect master*
All: Greetings, Sect Master!
Sect Master
Let the trials begin!
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