[Ding, Ding, Ding! Congratulations host on getting through the origins’ arc! ／(^o^)／]

In front of his face, Lei Qiu saw the system interface pop up. Letters unfolded one by one reading:

Lv. 1

User: Yin Ying

Objectives:

Die. 

Before he could blink, the letters mixed together and scrambled until almost all of the original text had changed. It now read as:

Lv. 3

User: Yin Ying

Objectives:

Gain Level 6 favorability

Follow “Luo Fang’s” plot progression

Luo Fang, Luo Fang…

Racking his brain. Lei Qiu did his best to recall if such a character existed within the novel, but in the end only came up blank. 

[Would the host like a brief analysis of the character, ‘Luo Fang’?]

Ah? Zheng ai, you can do that?

[Eh~ Of course Zheng ai, can! Something like this is light work for me~ ᕙ(`▿´)ᕗ]

…Please begin.

[Ah right!] Cleaning its mechanical voice, the system began. [Character: Luo Fang. She is set as the first major turning point in the Villain's career. Luo Fang is a minor sect disciple who befriends the Villain and later dies from that friendship. After Luo Fang's death, Bai Huiliang hardened his heart and slowly began on the road of villainy. Later on, Luo Fang is brought back to life by Bai Huiliang and becomes one of his most important harem members.]

Nodding his head, Lei Qiu thought deeply about this before asking, ‘Zheng ai? If little Bai was able to bring Miss Luo Fang back then why couldn’t he do it for the original Lei Qiu as well?’

[Silly host~ Miss Luo was able to be brought back as she was a harem member. You’re just the Villain's good brother, not-so-important, canon fodder. ٩(˘◡˘)۶]

…

…

I don’t want to die!!

[Ah~ Not to worry dear host! Zheng ai has faith in your abilities. You were able to dodge death this time, so there is a chance that you’ll be able to do it again~]

But why am I taking over Luo Fang's plot line? Not saying that I want her to die or anything but…

[Oh…well to be quite honest…the host's appearance here has complicated things. If you had just died as intended then you wouldn’t have had to continue this plot point]

…

No thank you. 

Sighing, Lei Qiu looked behind him to see Bai Huiliang wrapped comfortably around his back. Despite the raging wind that was rippling beneath them, the younger boy seemed unfazed by it. As of now, the two sat on the spirit blade of one of the sect's disciples as they made their way to  Qingmen sect. 

* * *

“Gege…Qiu Gege…?”

“...Hm?”

Blinking himself awake, Lei Qiu noticed that they now stood on solid ground. Looking upwards he saw a sloping path leading to many small buildings and farmland. It was clear that this one of, if not the lowest area of the sect. Only those with mediocre talents would be sent here. The majority of their lives would be spent making materials for more talented and higher up disciples. Standing next to him (LQ), Bai Huiliang angrily clenched his fists as he glowered at the sect leader. 

“Xiao Bai?...” Lei Qiu now understood. It made sense why the little one was mad. “Its alright, really.”

“No.” Bai Huiliang said firmly, “Xia Yongrui, what is this?” He asked although he knew the answer.

Lei  Qiu quickly bowed to him in respect, “I appologise for my brother’s rudeness Sect master Xia, he doesn’t-”

“I know. Little Bai, we’re going to hold a placement test to see the aptitude belonging to you two. As this sect's leader for hundreds of years, I can gauge the ability of my disciples. Since we need a place for you two to sleep, I figured it would be best to place you into your respective areas of the sect beforehand.”

“Then why can’t I sleep here with him? I’m fine being-”

“Bai Huiliang.” Xiao Yongrui smiled helplessly at the children. “Your gege can’t be with you forever.”

He (BH) opened his mouth to say something, anything, but ultimately closed it. The grip he had on his palm deepened. If it weren’t for his cut nails he would have long since bled. Turning to Lei Qiu, the severe anguish between his  brows deepened. 

“Qiu Gege. Wait for the aptitude test. I’ll come back for you, I promise.”

Thinking about it for a second, Lei Qiu smiled and ruffled Bai Huiliang’s hair. 

Don't make promises you can't keep.