Transmigrated Scoundrel's Exchange System
chapter-104

Xiaoyun had a nightmare three years ago; she had never been treated that way. She, coming from a good family background, was always treated like a princess, and when she came to the sect, the sect master took her as his disciple, doted on her, and she became the princess of the sect. She looked down on everyone in the sect except her master.

And one day, that dreadful nightmare occurred.

After her shameful experience in Qiang's abode, the sect master took her away. She was unconscious for three days. When she woke up, she was shell-shocked for a week. Two female disciples of the discipline hall were taking care of her. Mei, her lackey, was nowhere to be seen.

For some reason, Xiaoyun was not able to feel spirit qi in her body.

After almost a week had passed, the discipline hall elder came to visit her. First, he asked if she was alright. And Xiaoyun nodded, informing him that she was alright, but she did not speak. She felt too ashamed to speak as she remembered the condition she was in when the sect master came to Qiang's abode; she had only a vague memory of it, but she remembered.

When the elder of Discipline Hall was sure she was doing okay, he told her about her punishment. She learned that her cultivation had been restricted and that she would serve as a grey-robed disciple for forty years; if she did not agree, she would be sent to the sect punishment hall and kept in a dungeon for all her life.

After hearing about her punishment, realization dawned on her. Why she was not able to feel the spirit qi in her body.

After announcing the punishment, the elder of the discipline hall left.

She initially resisted and was unwilling to wear the grey robe. Her defiance was taken very seriously by the discipline hall.

She was sent to the punishment hall's dungeon. She was kept in a moldy and dark cave in solitary. She felt very ashamed and kept crying day and night. She suffered in that dark cave for five months.

After five months of being in the dark cave, the elder of the discipline hall came back and asked her if she was ready to accept her punishment. She hurriedly nodded, crying.

Elder told her that she would be sent to Han Cai's abode, where she would serve as a grey robe. She had to do all the chores she was asked to do, and if she disturbed Han Cai's cultivation or acted in any inappropriate way, she would be sent back here and kept in this dark cave for all of her mortal life.

After she agreed, she was given a grey robe and fresh water to clean up properly. Subsequently, when she was ready, she was brought to Han Cai's cave abode by disciples of the discipline hall. When she came to Han Cai's abode, she was informed by Yongnian that her duties were to serve tea to Han Cai every morning.

The next day, when she brought tea to Han Cai, she thought he would gloat or try to take advantage of her, but Han Cai did not even look at her.

Initially, she hated Han Cai, cursed him, and in her mind, she told herself the reason for all her suffering was him. As time passed, her hatred towards Han Cai mellowed slowly as she realized Han Cai really did not care at all about her; to him, she did not even exist.

Sometimes, once in a blue moon, he will raise his head and give her a look, but when he looked at her, there were no emotions in his eyes; it was like he was looking at a lifeless object. After that, he would go back to drinking his tea and ignore her existence.

As time passed, She found that Han Cai looked really charming sitting alone in the garden sipping his tea. He was the true definition of a young immortal. She started to like it when Han Cai would spare his attention and look at her.

Slowly, just like Yongnian, there was a transformation in her. Her attitude towards Han Cai started to change. She felt that Han Cai was unfathomable and mysterious. And every day, he would look more charming to her compared to the day before. Once in a blue moon, when he would spare her a look, she would feel her heart beating very fast.

From the cold princess of the Sky Soaring Sect, she had turned into a maid who liked dressing up every day. Waiting for Han Cai to look at her, she would think maybe today is the day. On the days Han Cai looked at her, she would be cheerful all day. For the remaining days, she would be moping around, trying to find a reason or chore to do in front of Han Cai. She craved his attention deeply.

Han Cai made her deliver tea and looked at her once in a while because she was not his subordinate. He would look up so he could scan her and make sure he always knew what was in her mind. Now that she was mortal, it cost him nothing to scan her. Han Cai had decided he would kill her before the forty years were over; he was just waiting for her to give him a reason.

But instead of doing something that could harm him, which could give him a reason to end her. The direct opposite happened: her favorability towards him changed at the end of the first year.

First, it changed from a grudge to be unfavorable one. Then, from unfavorable, it changed to favorable. Following that, from favorability, it changed to infatuation, and by the third year, it showed she was in love with him.

Han Cai did not mind her being infatuated or in love with him. He knew the reason, which was his charm, stat. Han Cai had no interest in her.

But seeing the love mentioned by System, Han Cai sent her a subordinate contract. She accepted the contract, and Han Cai had one more subordinate, a permanent tea maid.

Today Xiaoyun stood there waiting for Han Cai to spare her some attention. But Han Cai did not look up.

After enjoying his tea in the garden, Han Cai went to his private chambers. No one was allowed to enter his private chambers, meditation room, or training room.

Han Cai changed his clothes. When Han Cai joined the dark hall of the Sky Soaring sect, he was given a complete set of assassin's attire. The outfit was all black, covering him from head to toe. The fabric was made of a special material that would help him blend into the shadows, making it nearly impossible for anyone to spot him in the dark.

The first thing that stood out about his attire was the mask on his face. The mask was made of a lightweight yet durable material that covered the entirety of his face, hiding his identity from anyone who may cross his path. The mask had slits for his eyes, allowing him to see without obstruction.

[Object: Black Mask]

»Concealment: 150

»Durability: 100

»Spirit Qi Absorption: 50

Special Characteristic: Conceals identity and enhances concealment abilities when activated with spirit qi.

When Han Cai received the mask, he upgraded its level a bit.

The second thing that stood out was the black sword on his back. The sword was one of the spirit swords that he had upgraded. The sword could cut through flesh and bone with ease, making it the perfect weapon for an assassin. The sword was also lightweight, making it easy for Han Cai to wield it with precision and speed.

The outfit was intended to be functional and efficient. The attire was designed to make him as stealthy and lethal as possible, allowing him to complete his missions with ease and efficiency. The all-black attire also represented the darkness and secrecy that surrounded the dark hall and its mission. Han Cai had upgraded most of his outfits to a higher level so that when he used the ethereal technique, his clothes, and accessories would vanish with him.

After Han Cai got into his dark hall uniform, he disappeared from his spot.

When Han Cai reappeared, he was in the hall of the sect master's abode. Elder Dongmei was there too. The sect master and elder Dongmei were playing a game of go.

Han Cai's sudden appearance startled them, but they calmed themselves down soon, as Han Cai had been doing this a lot recently. He would appear out of thin air whenever they asked to meet him.

Elder Dongmei felt Han Cai was giving him a taste of his own medicine, while the sect master could only sigh. His disciple had become more powerful than him. Sometimes, he even thought about retiring since he had such a strong disciple. He felt as if he had become an old man just in three years. He felt like a father whose son grew up way too fast to keep up with him.

When Han Cai appeared, he just cupped his hands, but he did not bow to them. It felt as if He had given up on formalities.

After Han Cai greeted them, Elder Dongmei spoke," This time, your mission is a bit tricky; this is a very important mission; if you fail, a sect will lose a lot, so don't take it lightly. Your earlier missions were mostly training, but for this mission, the sect will be depending on you. If you are not sure, I will send others, but none of them has stealth or power like you. They are the most important factor in this mission. "