Dustwind Hidden Valley Sect was too quiet.
The disciples walked like ghosts, sweeping the ground for the tenth time that morning. Everyone feared making even a whisper of noise near Miyu's room.
Lin Ruyin rubbed her temples.
"The Ancestor is sleeping. Do not disturb her."
Jin Haru nodded rapidly.
"Not a leaf, not a pebble, not a speck of dust can be near her!"
Gu Wenhai mopped the courtyard stone until the sunlight blinded him.
"The world must remain spotless…"
Meanwhile, Miyu slept peacefully, hugging her pillow, looking completely harmless.
Except she wasn't harmless.
---
✨ The System Wakes Up
Above Miyu's head, the System interface flickered to life.
> [SYSTEM ALERT — HOST STATUS: SLEEP MODE]
[LAZY-CHAN EMERGING FROM NAP…]
A tiny chibi girl with a blanket cape popped up, yawning loudly.
"Host is sleeping. Good. System processing incoming events…"
The air shivered.
Multiple powerful forces were approaching.
Lazy-chan narrowed her sleepy eyes.
> [NOTICE: HIDDEN FAMILIES APPROACHING THE VALLEY]
[RECOMMENDED: START MAIN PLOT QUEST]
A new, glowing box unfolded:
---
[MAIN QUEST: RISE OF THE DUSTWIND SECT]
Objective: Make Dustwind Hidden Valley Sect rise from lowest rank to recognized sect.
Sub-Goals:
1. Secure alliances. (1/5 Complete)
2. Accept loyal disciples. (3/3 Complete)
3. Obtain a proper attendant for daily needs. (Incomplete)
4. Avoid catastrophic destruction from Host's sleepwalking.
Reward for Completion:
100,000 Sect Prestige
1 Divine Manual
1 Personal Attendant for Host
Unlock: Sect Hall Upgrade
---
Lazy-chan blinked.
"Oh. Host needs an attendant? Finally. Someone else will clean instead of me."
Miyu hugged her pillow tighter in her sleep.
Lazy-chan giggled.
"Fine, I'll add it to the timeline."
---
✨ The Hidden Families Arrive
The sky turned bright gold.
A jade carriage descended, pulled by flaming pheasants. Behind it, a sea of banners filled the air.
Four powerful clans had come:
✔ Silver Phoenix Clan
✔ Crimson Phoenix Clan
✔ Black Tortoise Barrier Clan
✔ Golden Sun-Star Lineage
The mountain shook as they landed.
Gu Wenhai's jaw dropped.
"S-So many elites… our sect is doomed…"
Lin Ruyin whispered,
"Please don't make noise… the Ancestor is sleeping…"
Liang Yuefeng, kneeling nearby, bowed.
"My mother must be here…"
From the glowing carriage stepped—
Lady Yuehua, Matriarch of the Silver Phoenix Clan.
A heavenly beauty with silver hair and eyes sharp as blades.
The other clans followed, each carrying treasures and offerings.
Dustwind disciples hid behind trees.
---
✨ Lady Yuehua Enters Miyu's Room
Gu Wenhai nearly fainted as Lady Yuehua strode toward Miyu's room.
"No—NO—PLEASE! The Ancestor is sleeping!"
Lady Yuehua paused.
"Then I shall greet her politely."
She pushed the door open.
Everyone held their breath.
Inside was Miyu:
tiny
curled
hugging a pillow
hair a fluffy mess
blanket barely covering her feet
Lady Yuehua dropped to her knees instantly.
"This child… she radiates a power beyond immortals…"
The other clan elders bowed deeply.
Elder Baiqin whispered,
"Please… let her stay asleep…"
But then—
A Phoenix guard accidentally stepped on a floorboard.
CREEEAK.
The world froze.
Miyu's eyebrow twitched.
Her eyes opened halfway.
"…Noisy."
Lady Yuehua turned pale.
"S-Sorry, Divine Senior!"
Miyu sat up, sleepy, staring at the guests.
Her lips parted.
Everyone trembled.
"…Dirty."
Lady Yuehua immediately smashed her forehead onto the floor.
"We are unworthy! Forgive our impurity!"
Lazy-chan whispered invisibly, "She means the pillow."
Three attendants rushed and fixed the pillow perfectly.
Miyu nodded once.
"…Better."
And fell asleep again.
The clans breathed out collectively like they had survived death.
---
✨ System Quest Gives Miyu an Attendant
Lazy-chan floated above Miyu.
"Perfect timing. Host completed Sub-Goal 1 and 2. Now for 3…"
A glowing divine circle appeared beside Miyu.
> [SUB-GOAL COMPLETE: SELECT ATTENDANT]
A beam of light struck the courtyard.
Everyone jumped back.
A figure stepped out.
Tall. Graceful. Clean.
Dressed in pristine white robes embroidered with golden suns.
Carrying a glowing broom like a sacred staff.
Name: Solene
Title: Heavenly Cleanliness Attendant
Origin: Minor Celestial Realm
Strength: Peak Heavenly Stage
Specialty: Cleaning, purification, serving Miyu
Loyalty: 100% (System Bonded)
Solene bowed deeply toward Miyu's sleeping form.
"Great Master Miyu, I am your assigned Heavenly Attendant. I live to clean, serve, and protect."
Dustwind disciples' jaws hit the floor.
Lin Ruyin gasped.
"A… a heavenly attendant?!"
Jin Haru fainted.
"Someone MUCH stronger than us… is her maid…"
Lady Yuehua stared in disbelief.
"She summoned… a celestial servant?"
The other clans trembled.
Solene raised her sacred broom with elegance.
"First task: cleanse the sect for Master's comfort."
She swept once.
WOOM—!!!
A wave of holy light purified the entire valley.
Trees straightened.
Stones polished.
Dust evaporated.
Even the clouds above turned sparkling white.
Solene bowed again.
"Master Miyu shall never see dirt."
Lazy-chan cheered silently.
"YES! Now the host can nap without blowing up the continent!"
---
✨ Meanwhile, in the Shadows…
Watching from the distant willow tree was Yin Huani of the Shadow Serpent Clan.
Her eyes burned.
"So the Dustwind Sect has gained a heavenly attendant… interesting."
Her smirk widened.
"I must test the limits of this girl myself."
She stepped into darkness.
Trouble was coming.