My Master is Beautiful Like a Painting

The mountains were like swords, piercing straight into the clouds.

Immortal Qi curled upwards, and cranes flew in formation, all sights of immortal grandeur.

Yet one mountain was barren, covered in withered grass and thorns.

Atop the mountain was a thatched hut, with a lone pine growing askew from the strange rocks at the edge of the cliff in front, and several broken swords stuck upside down in the weedy ground behind the hut.

More like a bandit's small stronghold than a cultivator's immortal abode.

On the eastern edge of the cliff, the old pine's roots were gnarled and intertwined.

A woman draped in a green robe sat cross-legged on the pine roots, took a sip of bamboo-tube wine, and said to the young man standing respectfully below the pine, "I have cultivated for a thousand years, and served as the Sword-Wielding Elder of this sect for over five hundred years, yet I have never taken a disciple. Do you know why I suddenly chose you as my Direct Disciple?"

The young man was named Xiao Ran.

He came from the Earth of the 21st century, and three years ago, he was fortunate enough to catch the wave of transmigrators, arriving in this world of cultivation before him.

But his arrival was in vain. With his mediocre talent, he was good for nothing except for his handsome looks.

But after all, he had transmigrated to a world of cultivation, so not cultivating would be unreasonable.

For three years, he had participated in the entry assessments of dozens of sects, but had fallen in the first round every time.

But today, he unexpectedly struck gold! In the entry assessment of the prestigious Zongzhi Mountain, he was unexpectedly accepted as a Direct Disciple by the Sword-Wielding Elder Lingzhou Yue, causing a sensation throughout the sect.

A prestigious sect!

A Direct Disciple!

Happiness came too suddenly.

Even now, as he was immersed in the rich Spirit Qi of Zongzhi Mountain, changed into a light green disciple's uniform, held his Direct Disciple badge, put away his High-Level Space Ring and sword, and even received his disciple's salary of ten Spirit Stones in advance... he still looked dazed.

This female elder is probably an idiot! Feeling guilty in his heart, and excessively overjoyed, Xiao Ran lowered his head, not daring to look at the elder, and didn't even hear the elder ask him a question...

After finishing a pot of wine, Lingzhou Yue realized that her newly accepted disciple had not yet answered her question, and she felt a little displeased.

"I'm asking you something!"

Xiao Ran was slightly stunned, and hurriedly replied, "Please ask, Master."

Lingzhou Yue's eyes twitched, and she suppressed her emotions, asking again in a more stern tone, "Do you know why I chose you as my Direct Disciple?"

Xiao Ran didn't know the answer to any of the three questions.

"Disciple does not know."

Seeing that Xiao Ran kept his head down, Lingzhou Yue sternly shouted, "Is there a Netherworld on my face? Raise your head!"

Xiao Ran's expression changed upon hearing 'Netherworld', and he hurriedly calmed his mind and looked up at this unfamiliar master.

This was a young woman wearing a green robe, holding a bamboo tube wine pot, scantily clad, and never letting go of her wine.

Her face was bare, adorned only with the tipsiness after drinking, yet it could not hide her sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, and immortal beauty.

Her attire was even more casual, her coarse long hair tied into a short braid at the back of her head with bamboo branches, and a loose green robe with missing lapels and sleeves was directly put on her slender figure.

When a gust of wind rose, the lapels and sleeves rustled, shimmering with light.

The faintly exposed white skin was as plump as jade, with undulating curves.

This made Xiao Ran feel that the overly loose green robe was to cover up her indecent figure.

This was the first person Xiao Ran had encountered since transmigrating to the world of cultivation who was more handsome than himself.

Wide robes and full figure, bare face and stunning beauty, her heroic spirit revealed a detached and otherworldly aura of a strong person.

To think that such heroic spirit... was actually a beautiful woman with ethereal sword Qi!

Xiao Ran fell into deep thought.

Why would such a woman find a cultivation waste to be her Direct Disciple? Her face is definitely not the problem; her figure is a bit indecent, but that's not a problem either; as the Sword-Wielding Elder of Zongzhi Mountain, her strength is even less of a problem...

Then there must be something wrong with her brain!

Xiao Ran came to a conclusion and respectfully said:

"Forgive this disciple's ignorance, I really don't know why Master accepted me as a disciple, please enlighten me, Master."

Lingzhou Yue nodded with satisfaction, and took out another pot of wine from somewhere, gulping it down.

She glanced at her handsome and honest disciple, and for once felt a sense of intellectual superiority.

Heh, would I tell you that the Dao Alliance just introduced the Preaching Act of the Dharma Ending Era? If I don't accept disciples and impart knowledge, I'll be kicked out of the sect? As for why I chose you? Because only by finding a fool can I prove that I really don't have the talent to teach, and those bastards won't force me to do something I can't.

There are thousands upon thousands of mediocre talents in the world, so why did I have to choose you? Because only I can see that you have the talent of the Balanced Five-Elements Endowment, and it's absolutely impossible for you to practice Qi!

Besides, you're handsome, and we see each other every day. At least you're not unpleasant to look at. It would be even better if you could assist me with my Divine Dragon Tail Swing.

Thinking like this, Lingzhou Yue took a few more gulps of wine, almost blurting out the truth.

"Why? Because you are the legendary and extremely rare Balanced Five-Elements Endowment. Your teacher happens to have some original and almost lost unique skills that only you with the Balanced Five-Elements Endowment can cultivate."

I believe you, my ass! Xiao Ran respectfully bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master."

Although Xiao Ran's talent was poor, he had studied a lot of theoretical knowledge in the past three years to prepare for the entrance examinations of various sects.

The Balanced Five-Elements Endowment means that the spiritual roots are mediocre in all aspects, with no outstanding advantages, and unable to gather the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. It is a typical waste of talent.

It is difficult to practice Qi even in a lifetime, let alone cultivate any unique skills.

Fortunately, no matter what kind of medicine his master was selling in his gourd, he still successfully entered the immortal gate and was about to take the first step in his cultivation career.

No matter how difficult the future is, his master is ultimately his guide, and he must do his best to cooperate with the performance.

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. If he cultivates hard, maybe the system will hit him one day? It's not surprising that such a talent can be selected as a personal disciple of a famous sect, even if he is hit by the system.

[Ultimate Filial Piety System is loading...]

Xiao Ran was suddenly shocked.

"What system?"

[Ultimate Filial Piety System loaded successfully, permanently bound to host Xiao Ran, as long as the host shows filial piety to the master, he can become stronger.]

"This is possible?"

[Please select the target master.]

Xiao Ran had no other choice at the moment.

"Master, Lingzhou Yue."

[Target master Lingzhou Yue has been bound and cannot be changed for life.]

Careless! Xiao Ran couldn't wait to check the system panel.

[Host]: Xiao Ran.

[Cultivation]: Mortal.

[Master]: Lingzhou Yue.

[Filial Piety Value]: 0.

[Skills]: None.

[Storage]: None.

[Shop]: Can be opened with concentration.

There is even a quantified filial piety value...

Hasn't this changed its nature? I, Xiao Ran, am born with great filial piety! Xiao Ran did not immediately earn filial piety points, but concentrated on opening the system store to see what treasures were available.

After flipping through several pages, he found that everything sold in the store was virtual items such as cultivation, Cultivation Methods, and techniques, without any physical objects.

The most expensive is the cultivation package, which can improve the host's Cultivation—for example, to advance to the Qi Refining First Layer, it requires 100 filial piety points.

The second is Cultivation Methods, blood replenishment packs, and life extension packs—purchasing Cultivation Methods for Qi Refining realm cultivation, or replenishing blood for Qi Refining realm in battle, or extending life by decades, usually only requires dozens of filial piety points.

The cheapest are mortal-level life skills, which usually only cost a few filial piety points—such as max-level Qin art, max-level chess skills, max-level calligraphy, max-level painting, and max-level cooking.

There are even things like max-level Nest Building Art, max-level Field-Tilling Art, max-level Channeling Art, and postpartum care for spirit beasts...

There is nothing you can't buy, only things you can't think of! These techniques are mainly used to show filial piety to the master and earn filial piety points.

Xiao Ran is penniless and can only start from scratch and use his traditional skills.

In the Dharma Ending Era, everyone was busy and had no time for emotional indulgence. Xiao Ran was thick-skinned and not afraid of being abrupt. Seeing that his honored master looked drowsy, he stepped forward and said with utmost sincerity:

"Honored Master spent an entire day choosing a disciple, you must be very tired. Let your disciple massage your shoulders for you."

Lingzhou Yue's pretty face froze for a moment as she stared directly at Xiao Ran, discerning the sincerity in his eyes.

In the Dharma Ending Era, there are still such sensible disciples? Well, as long as he doesn't cultivate, anything is fine!

Although she didn't like men, being massaged by a handsome young man was quite pleasant.

"Not bad, you are very filial."

Having said that, Lingzhou Yue closed her picturesque eyes, straightened her posture, and allowed Xiao Ran to massage her back and shoulders from behind.

Hmm… although I feel that my disciple's skills are a bit rusty, his youth is his strength. His movements are continuous and forceful, making me feel refreshed and my shoulders extremely comfortable.

Accompanied by the gentle mountain breeze and the lingering aroma of wine, she quickly fell asleep.

Xiao Ran's hand speed was godlike as he continued to fleece the sheep like crazy.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 Filial Piety Value!]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 Filial Piety Value!]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 Filial Piety Value!]

[...]

He continued to massage until the Filial Piety Value hit its limit, still not stopping. Xiao Ran continued to increase the intensity and shifted his position to see if there were any new Filial Piety Values to be gained.

As a result, his hands and shoulders became sore and swollen, but no Filial Piety Value was added to his account.

"Idiot, you're hurting me!"

Lingzhou Yue mumbled sleepily.

Xiao Ran took the opportunity to stop his hand movements.

Five Filial Piety Values were already the limit, and any more massage would be a waste.

He might as well try again tomorrow to see if he could repeatedly fleece some wool.

Heaving a sigh of satisfaction, Xiao Ran glanced at his honored master's slender and voluptuous figure, indulging in her unrestrained posture, and sighed inwardly—

What a plump experience pack! Unexpectedly, a lazy and irresistible voice suddenly floated from ahead:

"Don't stop."

The new book sets sail! I was delayed by learning to drive during the summer vacation, sorry for the long wait.

In addition, the background of this book is not the kind of cultivation world that everyone imagines, please do not argue with the author about the settings. If you feel that something is unreasonable... that's right, it must be foreshadowing!