Chapter 1: It turns out to be The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

Mount Hua, also known as the “Western Mountain” or “Taihua Mountain,” is one of the Five Sacred Mountains. Located in Huayin, Shaanxi Province, it is bordered by the Qinling Mountains to the south and overlooks the Yellow and Wei Rivers to the north. Since ancient times, it has been known as “the most precipitous mountain under heaven.” The Huashan School is a renowned and orthodox martial arts sect.

Unfortunately, after Yue Su and Cai Zifeng developed a rift due to their different martial arts philosophies, the Huashan Sect split into the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect.

The two sects held differing opinions and eventually became irreconcilable enemies, leading to internal strife and the near-total loss of their elite members. As a result, the Huashan Sect lost its position as the leading sword sect among the Five Sacred Mountains.

Today, the Huashan Sect is led by Yue Buqun, who is skilled in the “Zixia Divine Skill”. He has profound internal strength and is usually humble and has a refined temperament, so he is known in the martial arts world as the “Gentleman Sword”.

“I really am… lucky!” On Jade Maiden Peak, in the room of a Huashan Sect disciple, Nie Yun lay on the bed and murmured.

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Nie Yun is a modern man who enjoys archaeological exploration. One day, he discovered a bronze box in a cave on the outskirts of Luoyang.

Thinking it was some kind of treasure, he excitedly went down the mountain, but unexpectedly slipped and fell off the cliff, arriving in this era.

When Nie Yun transmigrated, he found himself as a five-year-old child, completely naked, surrounded by corpses.

Looking up, one sees dense forests and tall grass all around, and in the distance, a carriage has overturned, with luggage and bundles scattered haphazardly on the ground.

Nie Yun was nearly scared to death. In modern society, he had never seen such a scene before, except for seeing dead people on television.

Hearing a commotion in the distance, Nie Yun quickly crawled under a corpse and smeared blood and dust on his face.

He had just closed his eyes when he heard a gentle female voice say, “Senior brother, we’re late.” Her tone was full of self-reproach.

Then a man said, “Junior sister, there’s no need to feel guilty. Although we couldn’t save them, we killed those bandits and avenged them. I believe they can rest in peace now. Hmm…”

The man suddenly exclaimed in surprise, and then Nie Yun felt someone move the corpse off him.

“Senior brother, what’s wrong?” the woman asked.

“This child… seems to still be alive,” the man said.

Upon hearing this, Nie Yun knew he had been discovered, and judging from their previous conversation, these two were probably not the murderers. He quickly opened his eyes, feigning fear, and cried out, “Don’t kill me! Please, spare me!”

As he spoke, he looked at the two men in front of him, both of whom were in their early twenties and in the prime of their lives.

The man was dressed in a blue robe, with a handsome face, refined manners, and an upright demeanor, but the sharp glint in his eyes proved that he was no ordinary person.

The woman wore a yellow dress, which was elegant and beautiful. The close-fitting dress accentuated her curves, making her look graceful and charming. Even Nie Yun, who had been exposed to various beauty photos in the 21st century, couldn’t help but secretly admire her: she was truly a stunning beauty.

Both men were holding swords, clearly indicating they were martial artists.

“Child, don’t be afraid, we are not bad people.” The woman felt pity for Nie Yun when she saw his pitiful appearance, and quickly squatted down to comfort him.

Nie Yun’s mind raced. He immediately turned and threw himself onto the female corpse beside him, shouting, “Mother! Mother! Wake up!”

He was just pretending, but a roaring sound came from his head, and then everything went black before his eyes, and he fainted.

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When he woke up again, he found himself in an ancient and magnificent palace, with white jade walls on all sides, engraved with all kinds of ancient seal script and strange patterns.

“What’s going on?” Nie Yun was wondering when suddenly he felt dizzy, followed by a flood of information.

“Damn! That really hurts!” Nie Yun clutched his head and collapsed to his knees. Once the pain subsided, he finally understood what had happened.

It turns out that the bronze box he found in his previous life contained the Imperial Seal of the State, a priceless treasure that had been fought over by countless people throughout history.

However, the Imperial Seal of the State is just a name given to it by later generations. Its true name should be the Mysterious Jade Disc, a spiritual treasure carefully crafted by the Supreme Sage Tongtian, the Master of the Heavenly Sect, during the primordial era.

Tongtian Jiaozhu founded the Jie Sect, opening its doors wide to all living beings in the world who sincerely cultivate the Dao.

Because he had many disciples with different talents and backgrounds, and the Tongtian Sect Leader was a saint, he could not possibly guide them all individually. Therefore, he crafted the Xuanling Jade Disc and placed it on Jin’ao Island.

After a being joins the sect, it gathers its own fortune and the cultivation techniques and supernatural powers into the Xuanling Jade Disc. The Xuanling Jade Disc then gathers the being’s fortune into the Jie Sect’s fortune, and then deduces and optimizes the cultivation techniques and supernatural powers according to the Shangqing Great Dao. If the cultivation techniques and supernatural powers are incomplete, the Xuanling Jade Disc can still deduce them to be complete, but it will take time.

The more advanced the technique, the longer the deduction time.

Once the deduction is complete, the Mysterious Jade Disc will be passed on to the being and help them comprehend it instantly.

Of course, understanding is one thing, but cultivation depends on oneself.

Just like learning to drive, the Mystic Jade Disc can help you learn to drive instantly, but it may not make you a good driver. As for whether you will become Schumacher or a road hazard in the future, it depends on your individual aptitude.

The more disciples the Jie Sect has, the richer the cultivation techniques and supernatural powers (after deduction and optimization) in the jade disc will be, and the more prosperous the Jie Sect’s fortune will be.

If we consider the Jie Sect as a university, then the Xuanling Jade Disc is a supercomputer system that integrates knowledge optimization, fragment restoration, information aggregation, guaranteed learning, and tuition collection. Moreover, its optimized and restored results are absolutely the most suitable for you, as long as you are willing to pay.

Unfortunately, the Tongtian Sect Leader did not possess any innate treasures to suppress the fortune, and his disciples were of varying quality, often doing things that would ruin the fortune. Therefore, although the Jie Sect had a illustrious number of immortals, it suffered a crushing defeat in the Investiture of the Gods war.

Disheartened, Tongtian Jiaozhu erased the divine imprint from the jade disc, whose fortune had dissipated, before returning to Zixiao Palace with Hongjun Laozu, and threw it into the mortal world, where it disappeared into the rocks.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, the Xuanling Jade Disc was discovered by Bian He, a man from the State of Chu, and presented to the King of Chu. It was known to the world as the He Shi Bi (He’s Jade Disc).

After Qin Shi Huang unified the country, he had it carved into an imperial seal. As dynasties changed, the seal was passed down through generations and became a symbol of legitimacy for emperors of all dynasties, hence it was called the Imperial Seal of the State.

After the fall of the Tang Dynasty, the imperial seal disappeared without a trace until it was obtained by Nie Yun a thousand years later.

When Nie Yun fell off the cliff, he and Yu Die fell into a time-space black hole and arrived in this ancient world.

The Xuanling Jade Disc also merged with Nie Yun under the influence of spacetime energy, becoming his personal magic weapon.

At this moment, Nie Yun entered the Xuanling Jade Disc with his divine sense, and from now on, he can freely enter and exit with just a thought.

“I see.” After understanding the cause and effect, Nie Yun was overjoyed: with such a treasure, he would surely be able to make a name for himself in this world.

Nie Yun hurriedly browsed the cultivation techniques stored in the jade disc, but unexpectedly discovered something that frustrated him: the Xuanling Jade Disc had been sealed in the mortal world for many years, its spiritual power had greatly diminished, and many of its functions were no longer usable.

Moreover, although the spiritual energy in this world is more abundant than in the previous world, it is far inferior to that of the Earthly Immortal Realm, let alone compared to the Primordial Continent of yesteryear. Therefore, although there are many cultivation techniques recorded in the jade disc, only a handful can actually be cultivated.

“Fortunately, at least the deduction and optimization and teaching and comprehension functions are still there. These two are enough for the martial arts world. As for the techniques in the jade disc, it’s better to have them than not! Anyway, my treasures won’t run away, so I might as well go out first and come back in to choose carefully when I have time.”

Although Nie Yun felt regretful, he didn’t care too much.

His mind stirred, and his consciousness returned to the real world.

Nie Yun opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was a white curtain. Then he heard a gentle voice: “Child, you’ve finally woken up!” The voice was full of joy.

Nie Yun turned his head to look in the direction of the voice, and saw that the speaker was the same woman from that day.

She was wearing a light green shirt today, her beautiful face full of joy, her clear eyes gazing at him, a gentle smile on her lips, as she softly asked, “Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”

Nie Yun then realized that he was sleeping on a soft bed and covered with a blanket. He immediately sat up.

The woman quickly said, “You just woke up, don’t move around. I’ll get you a glass of water.” She patted Nie Yun’s head, turned around, poured a glass of water on the table, and brought it to Nie Yun.

Nie Yun was stunned when he saw the woman’s fair and delicate hands.

The woman naturally didn’t think that Nie Yun, who was still a child, had any lustful intentions. She just thought he was a little scared when he saw a stranger. So she sat down on the edge of the bed, hugged Nie Yun’s head, and fed him water.

A captivating fragrance wafted into Nie Yun’s nostrils, and a soft touch came from the side of his face—the woman’s full breasts were pressed against his head.

In his previous life, Nie Yun was a womanizer and lecherous man. Now that he had an opportunity, he naturally wouldn’t let it pass him by.

His eyes darted around, and he cried out, “Fairy Sister, my mother…is she dead…Waaaaah…”

Upon seeing Nie Yun cry, the woman quickly pulled him into her arms, stroking his head and whispering, “Child, don’t be afraid, don’t cry.”

Taking advantage of the moment, Nie Yun leaned forward and buried his head in the woman’s high, firm breasts. The woman, seeing that Nie Yun was a child and assuming he was sad and needed comforting, didn’t pay any attention to his actions.

At this moment, Nie Yun’s head was right between the woman’s two beautiful breasts. Although there was a dress and a tube top between them, he still felt as if his cheeks were pressed against a pile of soft and elastic cotton. The smooth flesh and the fragrance of her mature body permeated his heart and soul. Nie Yun felt so comfortable that he couldn’t describe it. His soul was floating as if in a dream.

While sobbing, Nie Yun slightly turned his head, rubbing it back and forth against the woman’s chest, carefully feeling the fullness and softness of her mature breasts. He also took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her back, gently kneading her smooth waist.

The woman’s soft, delicate body trembled suddenly, and a blush quickly spread across her jade-like face. She looked down at the “child” in her arms in surprise, and seeing his “grief” expression, she dismissed the thought that “he might be teasing me”—after all, a five-year-old child probably doesn’t even understand the difference between boys and girls!

Who would doubt that he’s capable of taking advantage of others?

“Waaaaah… Mother is dead… Father is dead too… Why… Why did this happen… Waaaaah…”

“Don’t cry, sweetie~ It’s all over now~” The woman said, looking at Nie Yun in front of her chest with pity. Nie Yun’s rubbing made her a little uncomfortable, but she couldn’t push him away. She could only turn her body slightly to avoid direct contact between her breasts and Nie Yun’s cheek.

“Um… thank you, fairy sister. Can I just hold you like this for a little while? I’m still very scared!” Nie Yun pleaded softly.

“Hmm…of course~” The woman was completely unaware of Nie Yun’s lustful intentions, and instead hugged him tightly in her arms.

“Child, why do you call me Fairy Sister?” the woman asked curiously, recalling how Nie Yun had addressed her earlier.

“Because my sister is very beautiful! I’ve heard that the fairies in heaven are very beautiful!” Nie Yun said with wide eyes, without blushing at all.

Although the woman was naturally beautiful, people in ancient times were mostly reserved, and neither her father nor her husband ever praised her appearance so directly.

Upon hearing Nie Yun’s words, the woman suddenly felt incredibly happy, as if she had eaten candy when she was a child.

“Hehe, you’re very pretty too! But you’re only a year or two older than my daughter, so you should still call me ‘Auntie’.” The woman suppressed her joy and praised Nie Yun.

This is no mere polite remark. Although Nie Yun is still a child, after being transformed by spacetime energy, it is clear that he will grow up to be a handsome and extraordinary man.

Moreover, the Xuanling Jade Disc is constantly absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Although most of this spiritual energy is swallowed up by the Xuanling Jade Disc and only a small portion is absorbed by his body, little by little, his body will be nourished and become more and more perfect in the future.

At that time, forget about hidden injuries and diseases; I’m afraid you won’t even have minor wounds or blackheads.

In addition, he is still young, so he looks like the Sudhana under the seat of Guanyin Bodhisattva, which is very endearing. This is why the woman naturally hugged him.

Just then, a voice sounded from outside the door: “Junior sister, has the child woken up?”

Hearing that her husband had arrived, the woman quickly put Nie Yun back on the bed and said, “He’s awake, Senior Brother, please come in.”

With a creak, the man in the blue robe pushed open the door and walked in.

Although Nie Yun was a lecher, he was not an idiot. He immediately got off the bed, knelt down, and said, “I am Nie Yun. Thank you for saving my life, sir. May I ask your honorable name?”

The man in the blue robe quickly helped Nie Yun up and said gently, “Get up quickly. I am Yue Buqun, the head of the Huashan Sect. Helping those in distress is our duty. There is no need for thanks.”

“What?” Nie Yun was shocked. He had actually transmigrated into the world of Jin Yong’s novels? Could the person he had just taken advantage of be Ning Zhongze?

“Why are you so surprised?” Yue Buqun raised an eyebrow and suddenly tightened his grip on the folding fan with his right hand.

“I’ve heard from my elders that Master Yue, the leader of the Huashan Sect, is a gentleman who prioritizes benevolence and righteousness, and is known as the Gentleman’s Sword. I never expected to meet him today, and he truly lives up to his reputation.” Nie Yun quickly showered him with compliments.

“Hehe, it’s just the kindness of fellow martial artists, nothing to brag about.” Yue Buqun hadn’t yet reached the level of a cunning old fox. Although he spoke modestly, his expression was one of immense joy.

The two sat down, and Yue Buqun sighed and said, “It’s a pity I couldn’t have arrived sooner to save your parents. Do you still have anyone in your family now?”

Nie Yun pretended to be sad and said, “My parents were both only children. Both of them have passed away for many years. Now they are… they are…” He shook his head, as if he could not continue.

Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze exchanged a glance and continued, “So what are your plans for the future?”

Nie Yun rose and knelt before Yue Buqun, saying, “My parents were brutally murdered because of the rampant evil. I beg you, sir, to accept me as your disciple. I, Nie Yun, am willing to learn martial arts, eliminate evil and uphold justice, and become a great hero like you.”

Yue Buqun looked at Nie Yun and remained silent in thought. Ning Zhongze advised from the side, “Child, learning martial arts is very hard. Why don’t you go to school and take the imperial examination?”

Nie Yun shook his head and said, “My mind is made up.”

Seeing Nie Yun’s resolute expression, Ning Zhongze said to Yue Buqun, “Senior brother, this child is all alone and so clever and sensible. It’s fate that we rescued him. Why don’t you take him in?”

Yue Buqun smiled and said, “Junior sister, there’s no need to rush. I have my own arrangements. Nie Yun, come here.”

Nie Yun got up and went to Yue Buqun’s side, looking nervous. Yue Buqun smiled and said, “No need to be nervous. I’m just checking your aptitude. Relax and stretch your body.”

Hearing this, Nie Yun felt relieved and his body relaxed.

Yue Buqun grabbed Nie Yun’s arm and began to release his internal energy into various joints and acupoints on Nie Yun’s body to examine Nie Yun’s aptitude.

As time went by, Yue Buqun’s expression changed. He was first hesitant, then extremely shocked, and finally overjoyed.

“Hehe…Good, excellent!” The next moment, Yue Buqun couldn’t help but burst into laughter, looking at Nie Yun as if admiring a priceless treasure.

“Senior Brother?” Ning Zhongze was puzzled to see Yue Buqun so out of sorts. In her memory, Yue Buqun had always been a gentleman, never showing his emotions. She wondered why he was acting like this today.

“Senior brother… what was the result?” Ning Zhongze asked curiously.

Yue Buqun did not answer, but smiled and said to Nie Yun, “Yun’er, rest for a while. I will arrange for someone to prepare food for you.”

Upon hearing the title “Yue Buqun,” Nie Yun knew that his apprenticeship was secure and nodded repeatedly in thanks.

Yue Buqun gave Ning Zhongze a wink, and the two went outside.

Lying in bed, Nie Yun thought about his bizarre and lucky experiences, and about the beautiful women and superb martial arts in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. His heart was filled with excitement.

With the advantage of foresight and the magical treasure like the Mysterious Jade Disc, he is sure to dominate this world.