Reborn as the Novel’s Villain: Cultivation Lost, Female Leads Take Control

The other disciples were a beat slower to react. After Liu Beifeng finished bowing, they knelt down in unison and said:

“Disciples thank Master for the Dharma!”

Xu Yang nodded in approval. Without their unified response, it might seem as if all the disciples except Liu Beifeng were being ungrateful. He raised his hand, and an invisible wind helped the disciples to their feet.

“In addition to the jade slips of my experience, I also retrieved some thunder tribulation liquid from within the tribulation cloud,” Xu Yang announced.

“This thunder tribulation liquid is one of the ten great spiritual treasures of the world. It contains boundless vitality and active substances, making it extremely beneficial for practitioners.”

With a wave of his hand, five jade bottles flew out from his sleeves, landing gently before each disciple.

“Each bottle contains dozens of drops—enough for you to cultivate to the Divine Transformation realm.”

“But remember this: never consume it directly. You must dilute it with spiritual liquid before use. Otherwise, the overwhelming life essence will harm your meridians.”

Xu Yang’s tone turned serious as he looked at his disciples, emphasizing the importance of his warning.

Of the five, only Xuan’er had a stronger physique. The others were relatively weak in constitution. As for Liu Beifeng, her combat abilities were still unknown, but her cultivation level was low, so she was unlikely to handle the liquid unaltered.

They must not treat thunder tribulation liquid like water!

The disciples were stunned.

Thunder tribulation liquid?! Master went into the tribulation cloud to retrieve it?

Most of them had assumed Xu Yang had only used the tribulation cloud to temper his body.

Yuan Kouxuan stepped forward, her expression serious. “Master, our cultivation levels are still low. It would be wasteful for us to use the thunder tribulation liquid. On the other hand, you have already broken into the Void Shattering realm, and most spiritual treasures are no longer useful to you. This thunder tribulation liquid would be far better reserved for your own use.”

As always, Yuan Kouxuan’s care for her husband was heartfelt and thoughtful.

“Senior Sister is right,” Situ Qingqing chimed in. “Master, it’s a waste to give such a precious treasure to us.”

“Thunder tribulation liquid is so rare and hard to obtain,” Ruan Yuer said, her eyes reddening. “Master, how could you give it all to us? What about yourself?”

Even Qin Kewan, who had already caught the faint, enticing fragrance wafting from the jade bottle, suppressed her urge to keep it. She clutched the bottle tightly and reluctantly prepared to hand it back.

Liu Beifeng, ever the quiet one, simply nodded firmly in agreement with her sisters.

Xu Yang looked at his disciples—each one of them fretting like an idiot—and couldn’t help but chuckle.

“What nonsense are you all spouting?” he said, his tone lighthearted. “Do you think your master would dive into the tribulation cloud only to retrieve a few measly drops of thunder tribulation liquid? That would be a complete waste of effort!”

He paused, letting his words sink in, before revealing the truth.

“I’ve already emptied the stone pool of thunder tribulation liquid within the tribulation cloud. What I’ve given you is just a fraction of what I took!”

“Emptied… the pool?”

The disciples stared at Xu Yang in shock, their expressions frozen in disbelief.

In the cultivation world, thunder tribulation liquid was far more precious than almost any other spiritual treasure. Born within tribulation clouds, it was incredibly rare, as most cultivators avoided heavenly tribulations at all costs. Very few dared to enter a tribulation cloud, let alone extract the thunder tribulation liquid within.

Only someone like Xu Yang—with an unparalleled physique and a powerful soul—could achieve such a feat.

Xu Yang couldn’t help but laugh at their dumbfounded expressions.

Good thing I didn’t tell them I wanted to take the entire stone pool with me. Otherwise, they might faint on the spot.

“Of course,” Xu Yang added with a grin, “if you don’t want it, I won’t force you.”

Yuan Kouxuan brushed a strand of black hair behind her ear and smiled warmly. “Master, you’re too kind. I won’t refuse your generosity!”

Situ Qingqing’s eyes sparkled mischievously. “Master, can I have a little more?”

She was already planning ahead—this thunder tribulation liquid, with its endless vitality, would be perfect for restoring stamina and pushing through moments of exhaustion during cultivation.

Xu Yang, amused, waved his hand and gave her another jade bottle.

Qin Kewan puffed out her cheeks. “Master, I want one too!”

Her reasoning was simple: one bottle for drinking and another for cultivation. Besides, who wouldn’t want a little luxury?

“Fine, take another,” Xu Yang replied with a laugh.

To be fair, he decided to give each disciple a second bottle.

“Master, isn’t two bottles a bit excessive?” Yuan Kouxuan asked, still concerned about Xu Yang’s well-being.

Xu Yang waved his hand nonchalantly. “It doesn’t matter, just be happy!”

Situ Qingqing immediately chimed in, “Master is generous!”

Ruan Yuer followed, “Master is mighty!”

Qin Kewan exclaimed excitedly, “Master is delicious!”

Liu Beifeng added earnestly, “Master is the best!”

A question mark floated in Xu Yang’s mind.

Master is delicious?

Is this the ultimate compliment from a foodie?

Xu Yang decided not to dwell on it and was about to speak further when the jade pendant on his waist vibrated slightly.

Without even checking, he already guessed it was a message from Xiao Hongluan. He pulled out the jade pendant, inserted his spiritual sense, and read the message:

Xiao Hongluan: Come to the sect’s main peak quickly. Many descendants of the Immortal Clans are here to meet you. By the way, they’ve brought gifts, and the lowest level is half-saint!

Xu Yang’s first instinct was to refuse, but the mention of gifts made him reconsider.

As the saying goes, you don’t hit a smiling person. If they’re bringing gifts, it’s only polite to meet them!

He quickly composed and sent a reply:

Xu Yang: Wife, I miss you too!

After sending the message, he turned to Yuan Kouxuan and instructed:

“Xuan’er, I need to head to the sect’s main peak. Keep an eye on your junior sisters, especially Little Five. Don’t let her drink the thunder tribulation liquid directly.”

He wasn’t too worried about his other disciples, but when it came to Qin Kewan, her foodie tendencies made him cautious.

“Don’t worry, Master. I’ll keep a close watch on my junior sisters,” Yuan Kouxuan replied with a nod.

Satisfied with her response, Xu Yang left the Purple Cloud Hall and made his way toward the sect’s main peak.

After Xu Yang left, Qin Kewan pouted. “Why does Master always single me out? I’m not stupid…”

Despite her complaint, the happiness in her eyes was hard to miss.

“You’re not stupid,” Situ Qingqing teased with a laugh. “But you are a foodie!”

“Damn! What’s wrong with being a foodie?” Qin Kewan retorted, crossing her arms in mock indignation.

“Nothing at all,” Situ Qingqing replied, her tone playful. “It’s just that you’re cute—cute but a bit scatterbrained!”

“Big Sister, Second Sister, Little Sister, did you hear that? Big Sister Situ said I don’t have a brain!” Qin Kewan protested dramatically, looking around for support.

Yuan Kouxuan, as usual, remained uninvolved in their bickering. She only intervened when things got out of hand.

Liu Beifeng, ever honest, said with a small smile, “Fifth Sister, you’re really cute.”

Realizing she couldn’t rely on her eldest or youngest sisters for help, Qin Kewan turned to Ruan Yuer with a pitiful expression, hoping for some support.

But Ruan Yuer seemed completely preoccupied, her gaze distant as though she were lost in thought.

Qin Kewan waved a hand in front of her face. “Sister Yuer?”

There was no response.

Ruan Yuer’s mind was elsewhere:

What is Master doing at the Sect Master’s Peak?

Could he be meeting the Sect Master… intimately?

If they did, with the Sect Master’s cultivation at the Void Shattering realm, they’d probably fight to a draw! Then… I could pick up the pieces afterward.

I wouldn’t even need to summon ‘her.’ I could enjoy the aftermath of their battle all by myself…

“Senior Sister Yuer?”

Seeing no reaction, Qin Kewan placed her hands firmly on Ruan Yuer’s shoulders and shook her.

Ruan Yuer finally snapped out of her reverie, blinking in confusion. “Xiao Wan, what’s wrong?”

Qin Kewan crossed her arms and stared at her suspiciously. “Senior Sister Yuer, what were you just thinking about? You were so lost in thought that I called you several times, but you didn’t respond!”

Ruan Yuer froze, her expression shifting to one of alarm.

“⊙_⊙ !!!”