A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother

Not long after, Daoist Lingxu brought Zhao Lu back to Shushan Sect.

Zhao Lu looked up and saw Silver Sword Peak, towering into the clouds like a colossal, razor-sharp blade piercing the sky—majestic and awe-inspiring.

The mountain was lush with greenery, bursting with vibrant flowers, and birds chirped joyfully from the treetops.

A gentle breeze carried the fresh fragrance of blossoms, filling the air with a sense of serenity.

Wisps of mist drifted through the mountains, revealing and concealing the landscape in a dreamlike dance.

The breathtaking scenery made Zhao Lu sigh in admiration, "This place truly feels like an immortal paradise!"

Daoist Lingxu led Zhao Lu to Li Xuanxiao.

"Xuanxiao, from now on, she is your Little Junior Sister. You are no longer the youngest disciple under my tutelage. Remember to take good care of her in the days to come."

"Disciple will obey the master's orders."

With that, Daoist Lingxu vanished.

Zhao Lu looked at the young man in front of her with a hint of shyness.

He was unlike anyone she had ever met in the palace.

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

Li Xuanxiao nodded. "Now that you’ve joined Shushan, there are a few things you must remember."

"Cultivation is not just about refining spiritual power—it is about refining oneself."

"This is the Path of Ruthlessness of Shushan, but the problem is, while many begin this path, few ever graduate."

"Path of Ruthlessness?" Zhao Lu was confused. "Does that mean cutting off emotions and love? 'Ruthlessness'… sounds so cold."

Li Xuanxiao explained, "True love is without attachment. It does not focus on petty romantic entanglements but seeks to bring blessings to all living beings.

Great love is not about cutting off feelings—it is about treating all lives as equals, rather than being shackled by personal emotions."

"…I understand, Senior Brother."

Senior Brother is so mature.

Nothing like those arrogant, spoiled noble sons in the palace.

Li Xuanxiao waved his hand and stepped onto his flying sword. "Get on."

Zhao Lu blinked. Flying on a sword?

She didn’t know how to do that yet~

In a moment, would she have to… hold onto Senior Brother’s waist?

Maybe just grab the corner of his robe instead.

There was no helping it—the sword was only three feet long, standing on it meant inevitable close contact.

Zhao Lu stepped onto the sword.

Then, Li Xuanxiao formed a sword seal, and in the next moment, the three-foot sword expanded to over ten meters long.

Li Xuanxiao stood at the front of the sword, while Zhao Lu stood at the very end.

The two of them seemed worlds apart.

Zhao Lu: (⊙o⊙)…

"Shushan has seven peaks: Silver Sword Peak, Little Qiong Peak, Heaven-reaching Peak, Dragon Head Peak, Falling Sunset Peak, Great Bamboo Peak, and Little Bamboo Peak. Among them, Heaven-reaching Peak is the main peak…"

Li Xuanxiao went on and on, explaining the basics of Shushan to Zhao Lu.

"Senior Brother, I can’t hear you clearly!"

Zhao Lu took a step forward.

In the next second, a voice transmission spell was cast.

Li Xuanxiao’s voice rang clearly in her ears.

"Can you hear me now?"

"Y-Yes… I can hear you."

"Remember this: Cultivation must not be swayed by emotions. Since you have chosen this path, you must be prepared for it.

Now, let’s say there is a powerful cultivator who falls in love with you. For your sake, he turns against the world and slaughters countless innocents.

What do you think of him?"

"Would there really be such a person? I… think he must be very devoted."

"Good! Now let’s say you are just an ordinary citizen, living a simple but peaceful life.

Your parents arrange a good marriage for you, and on the day of your wedding…

A deranged cultivator you’ve never met before suddenly arrives and slaughters the entire city.

You survive by sheer luck.

You see your family's corpses… You see your husband, still dressed in red wedding robes…"

Zhao Lu fell silent.

"Remember this—that is not love. Behind this so-called 'devotion' lies the blood and tears of countless innocents.

It means broken families, endless corpses.

When immortals love, the mortal world suffers."

"I… I understand."

"Now, close your eyes and imagine the following scene:

A tall, handsome man stands before you, as if he had just stepped out of a painting.

This dashing young man appeared in your moment of crisis, saving you.

For that instant, time seemed to freeze—everything around you faded away, leaving only his firm, unwavering figure burned into your heart.

Since that fateful encounter, your destinies became intertwined.

Every fleeting glance exchanged between you sent sparks flying, leaving ripples in your heart.

Every soft-spoken conversation felt like a gentle breeze, calming and soothing.

Gradually, an indescribable feeling began to bloom between you…"

Li Xuanxiao’s deep, magnetic voice carried like heavenly music.

His words painted a vivid picture, easily drawing Zhao Lu into a dreamlike fantasy.

Unknowingly, Zhao Lu thought of her Senior Brother, Li Xuanxiao—the one who had saved her life.

At that moment, Li Xuanxiao’s voice shifted sharply.

"But one day, you discover…

He is from the Demon Sect.

He is the enemy of the righteous path.

The innocent lives and righteous cultivators he has slain could form mountains of corpses.

What would you do?"

Zhao Lu bit her lip, struggling.

"I… I should…"

"It’s alright. Say what you truly think." Li Xuanxiao encouraged her.

Zhao Lu took a deep breath. "I should kill him!!"

Yes.

This was the answer Senior Brother wanted to hear.

She couldn't let herself appear like a lovestruck fool in front of him.

"Wrong!"

"Ah?"

Zhao Lu was stunned.

"Then… should I spare him but cut ties with him and face him on the battlefield later?"

"Still wrong! The correct answer is to tell him you want to introduce him to your parents and start preparing for marriage.

With your current strength, you can’t kill him.

Your best option is to trick him into the sect, where everyone can attack him together.

That is the safest and most effective strategy."

Zhao Lu: ..........

"Never let emotions blind you. Never naïvely believe that a demon will love only you forever.

And never become an accomplice to evil.

If you discover the truth, stay calm and plan carefully before acting."

"I understand, Senior Brother."

Zhao Lu took a deep breath.

Somehow, today's conversation felt like it would influence her for a lifetime.

"Good. Now, let’s continue imagining…"

Two years later.