Fu Caier ran out of the dining hall.

Her dejected and sorrowful appearance captured the souls of many male disciples.

After quite a while.

The dining hall finally regained its previous hustle and bustle.

"Second Brother," a junior sister timidly asked, "how does one comprehend the second phase's curse skill of the Fire Separation Skill?"

Good junior sister!

Wu Xiaode picked up a braised pig's hand for her and began to explain with a smile.

At the same time.

Countless scenes of light and shadow began to surface in his mind.

Numerous memories rushed into Wu Xiaode's mind, overwhelming him with fierce pain.

Wu Xiaode remained composed, enduring the pain to finish explaining the second phase's curse skill of the Fire Separation Skill, then poured himself a cup of wine and drank it all at once.

The clear wine entered his mouth, and the headache gradually faded away.

Those memories finally merged into Wu Xiaode's mind.

It turns out Fang Yuming in many past lives consistently faced disastrous ends due to his indulgence with women.

When he was a General, rescuing a woman led the army into an ambush.

As a scholar, he was quite renowned but went headlong into a competition with the Crown Prince over a woman—

In truth, she didn't like him; she merely used him to raise her status.

As an Emperor, to indulge a concubine, he played the trick of burning beacon fires repeatedly, leading to his demise.

In every scenario, he started well, but ultimately met a grim fate because of his indulgence with women.

And for this life—

As the legitimate son of a cultivation family, he is handsome, possesses outstanding talent for cultivation, conducts himself like a gentleman, and is admired by all.

—Yet due to his affection for Fu Caier, he willingly becomes her tool, repeatedly used as a cannon fodder, eventually meeting a tragic end.

Tsk.

This isn't fun.

However—

Since it's just the beginning, why am I able to know Fang Yuming's entire life in advance?

Why does this Pilgrimage show me these things?

Wu Xiaode was feeling puzzled, when lines of small bronze text rapidly appeared before him:

"Welcome to the world of the Book of Destiny."

"In this world, the destiny of all beings is set the moment they are born."

"The rise and fall throughout their lives are predetermined, unable to break free from the script of destiny."

"Today, before everyone's eyes, the rift between you and Fu Caier caused the originally exposed 'intimate relationship' to vanish."

"All your rivals have temporarily given up dealing with you and are observing your attitude."

"In doing so, you've altered Fang Yuming's destiny, but will face the backlash of destiny:"

"Within these three days, all your actions will follow Fang Yuming's original destiny trajectory, unable to change."

"'Fang Yuming' will continue to express good intentions to Fu Caier."

"During these three days, you will have only 5 seconds of free time."

"Please utilize these 5 seconds wisely within the three days and change Fang Yuming's fate once more, striving for a chance to survive for yourself!"

"—Your destiny has intertwined with his; if he prospers, you prosper, if he suffers, you suffer."

Wu Xiaode furrowed his brows.

Three days!

A full 72 hours but only 5 seconds to act freely.

Otherwise, following the script of destiny, continue to praise Fu Caier.

How on earth to break free from this?

Nan Li's voice suddenly echoed: "There's no way, this is an extremely tough challenge, even with the 'Pilgrimage' power activated, only 5 seconds can be obtained."

"Why is it so difficult?" Wu Xiaode couldn't help but ask.

Nan Li's tone was rather helpless: "Because the Law of Destiny is the most overbearing law, this is a world completely under its control; to break free for 5 seconds is already remarkable."

Wu Xiaode nodded.

Even Evil Demons must tread cautiously when facing the Law of Destiny.

Anything related to the Law of Destiny immediately becomes perilous!

Five seconds...

Wu Xiaode hadn't had time to react when he found himself already standing up.

"Brother? Where are you going?"

A junior sister asked.

Wu Xiaode heard himself say, "It's nothing, you guys eat, I'm going to check on your Seventh Sister—I was a bit rude earlier."

This is true.

Even if he doesn't like Fu Caier, his words earlier were a bit much.

Second Brother Fang Yuming is originally a gentleman as gentle as jade, and at this time, reflecting on his wrong, naturally intends to apologize.

Everyone felt it was reasonable.

—Fortunately, Wu Xiaode responded to Fu Caier that way, or else, leaving the meal to find her now would definitely seem like he likes her.

Wu Xiaode realized he couldn't control his body.

This body "returned" to the original Fang Yuming.

Fang Yuming followed the script of destiny, step by step walking out of the dining hall, then soared towards Fu Caier's residence.

Soon he arrived at Fu Caier's place.

Fang Yuming landed, immediately seeing another male cultivator comforting Fu Caier.

—It was Fifth Brother Li Tao.

This kid is the legitimate son of a small cultivation family, with decent talent, and most importantly—

He is more straightforward than Fang Yuming.

Fang Yuming, from a big family, when gifting things, sometimes focuses more on style, not wanting to just "plainly" hand things over.

Li Tao is different.

"Junior Sister Fu, don't cry, today I'll give you 1000 spirit stones, buy whatever you want."

Li Tao comforted Fu Caier.

Yes, he doesn't know much else, just spends money.

Generally, this crude and nouveau riche behavior is not likable.

At least in Fang Yuming's level of family, giving money this way would make female cultivators look down on him, even feel insulted.

"Thank you Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother is better,"

Fu Caier said emotionally, reaching out to take the storage pouch handed over.

—Fu Caier is a different kind of female cultivator.

She can unite all powers and resources for her use, absolutely indifferent to whether they are crude or noble, genuine or pretentious.

Wu Xiaode even thinks, in some sense, this is actually a merit.

In his helplessness, Fang Yuming went forward.

"Junior Sister, please don't mind what I said earlier, I was thoughtless."

Fang Yuming said.

Sending flowers, gifting treasures, saying kind words.

Accompanying chatter, attending classes, going shopping.

Two days passed.

Fu Caier then confirmed Fang Yuming indeed misspoke previously, and acted erroneously.

He is still himself.

Similarly, Wu Xiaode still hasn't found any opportunity.

The Law of Destiny is truly overbearing.

Fang Yuming acted like a sycophant under everyone's watchful gaze. He was helpless and could only watch with eyes wide open.

Two days passed.

Even the least perceptive disciple began to wonder.

Second Brother has been apologizing for a full two days.

——Isn't that enough?

Could he really be interested in Fu Caier?

Time flew by.

The third day.

Fang Yuming accompanied Fu Caier with Li Tao, bathing in the stream in the morning and climbing the mountain for sightseeing in the afternoon.

——The two were vying with jealousy.

Fu Caier was like a skillful judge, often just coldly watching from the sidelines.

Only when they were about to actually fight, she would intervene with a few words and resolve the conflict.

Still no chance.

Wu Xiaode couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

While it wasn't completely without opportunity, Wu Xiaode gave up.

It seemed that using those 5 seconds in the Preaching Hall, dining hall, or during sect tasks wasn't the optimal choice.

——Unable to change Fang Yuming's destiny.

On the third day, there was still one last chance——

A Communication Talisman flew in, landing in Fang Yuming's hand. He looked at it and joyously said:

"The Sect Leader has come out of seclusion and is summoning our seven disciples to the peak."

"So why wait?"

Li Tao hurriedly wanted to rush to the peak.

"But that flower is so beautiful, Brother. Could you help me pick it?" Fu Caier said coquettishly.

Wu Xiaode couldn't help but close his eyes.

The next second.

Fang Yuming and Li Tao were no longer eager to see the Sect Leader.

The two rushed to pick the flower.

Because of this, the time they arrived at the sect peak was slightly later than the other disciples.

When they arrived in a hurry, naturally the elders noticed.

The sect leader noticed as well.

Fu Caier suddenly felt a bit regretful.

She shouldn't have tested their loyalty at such a crucial moment.

After all, such matters might also make herself appear frivolous in front of the Sect Leader and elders.

She must remember for the future!

"Greetings to the Sect Leader!" the three said in unison.

Sect Leader Bai Zongmang nodded and said, "Everyone else disperse. Next, I'll have a talk with my disciples."

"Yes!"

The group dispersed.

Wu Xiaode, Li Tao, Fu Caier, and the other four brothers and sisters stayed behind.

Also, two Supreme Elders and a Transmission Elder were guarding the Sect Leader.

Bai Zongmang started to inquire about the cultivation of the fourth disciple Zhang Jianqiang.

Zhang Jianqiang answered one by one, occasionally forming hand gestures to demonstrate Taoist Skills.

Wu Xiaode watched this scene and couldn't help but fall into contemplation.

According to memory.

Sect Leader Bai Zongmang came out of seclusion because he failed to break through, leaving him with only a few years of life.

Bai Zongmang intended to test the disciples, looking to find a suitable inheritor among them to eventually lead the Fuyun Sect.

Yet, during this test, Fang Yuming learned that Li Tao's family had already proposed to Fu Caier.

In desperation, despite the Sect Leader's interest, he got up to chase after Fu Caier.

Later——

He was injured several times, his cultivation stagnated, and he couldn't present himself.

He ultimately met a tragic end.

Wu Xiaode came to his senses to find that the Sect Leader had finished examining fourth disciple Zhang Jianqiang, fifth disciple Li Tao, and seventh disciple Fu Caier.

Every disciple, after being examined, was granted Taoist Formulas, weapons, armor, or spiritual medicine, and rewarded with a few words before being sent away.

"Fang Yuming, step forward." the Sect Leader said.

"Yes!" Fang Yuming replied respectfully.

As a direct heir of a large cultivation family, possessing talent, and being diligent in cultivation, he answered fluently under Bai Zongmang's examination.

Even the two Supreme Elders slightly nodded.

Bai Zongmang was also pleased. With a thought, he suddenly remembered the flower in Fu Caier's hair.

"Yuming, I've heard you often help your junior brothers and sisters solve their doubts." the Sect Leader said.

"It is what a disciple should do." Fang Yuming replied.

"You often assist your Seventh Sister as well. I've heard that among the cultivation resources she has gained without effort, part of it is provided by you." the Sect Leader said.

This remark carried implications.

"Cultivation resources gained without effort"——

The term "gained without effort" carries a negative connotation. It indicates the Sect Leader's disapproval.

"Part of it is provided by you"——

Many cultivators have offered plenty of resources for her cultivation.

Not solely from you.

Fang Yuming isn't a fool; he naturally understood. Yet, he felt at this time that the Sect Leader was ignorant, completely unaware of how innocent and kind-hearted Fu Caier was.

Fang Yuming bowed and said:

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, my junior sister has good talent. It's only right to support her a bit."

The Sect Leader was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said:

"I've heard that Li Tao's family came today and will propose to Fu Caier's family later——what do you think of this marriage?"

He looked at Fang Yuming.

The three elders didn't raise their heads, but their Divine Thoughts were focused on Fang Yuming.

The other True Disciples also looked at him, curious how he would handle this situation.

Fang Yuming was stunned for a moment and was about to stand up.

——This is the moment!

Wu Xiaode suddenly took control of his body.

"Only 5 seconds."

Nan Li reminded nervously.

Wu Xiaode naturally knew time was tight.

This was the moment he chose, the opportunity he believed could break the script of destiny.

He must make the most of these five seconds!

Everyone saw Fang Yuming smile and warmly say:

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, I think——"

"A whore with a dog, may they live forever."

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