Morning sunlight filtered into Miyu's room, warm and soft. A breeze drifted through the window, carrying the scent of steamed buns from the kitchen. The Dawn-Moon Lantern glowed faintly beside her bed, shielding her from harsh light.
Miyu's eyelids fluttered.
Her fingers twitched.
Then—
She opened her eyes.
For real.
No sleepwalking.
No half-awake pointing.
No broom-swinging apocalypse.
Just a small girl waking up.
Solene froze mid-step, broom in hand, pupils dilating in something that looked suspiciously like panic.
"M-Master… y-you are awake!"
Dustwind disciples gave a collective gasp outside the window.
"THE ANCESTOR IS AWAKE?!"
"WE'RE NOT READY—!!"
Jin Haru dropped his broom.
Lin Ruyin's heart stopped for two full seconds.
Liang Yuefeng sprinted into the courtyard as if heaven had descended.
Even Lady Yuehua, resting in a guest hall, choked on her tea.
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✨ Miyu's First Words of the Day
Miyu rubbed her eyes with tiny fists.
"…Hungry."
Solene instantly stepped forward.
"Yes, Master! I have prepared a selection of light morning meals according to your preferences—steamed rice, lotus buns, mild spirit soup, and—"
Miyu blinked.
"…Too loud."
Solene immediately dropped to a whisper.
"Apologies, Master."
Miyu stretched, yawned like a sleepy kitten, and slid off the bed.
"Where… snacks?"
"In the dining hall, Master. Allow me to guide you."
Miyu took two steps.
Every disciple watching held their breath.
Then—
She stopped.
Looked down.
Frowned.
"…Floor dirty."
The floor was actually spotless. Polished by Solene herself. Probably the cleanest piece of stone in the entire continent.
Solene bowed deeply.
"I will re-clean it immediately!"
Miyu waved her hand lazily.
"No. Later. Hungry."
Gu Wenhai nearly cried from relief and terror.
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✨ System Activation — New Quest
As Miyu walked toward the courtyard, the System activated.
> [SYSTEM — NEW DAILY QUEST UNLOCKED]
Quest: Teach One Cultivation Technique
Objective: Design and instruct a basic self-created technique to a disciple.
Reward:
Compression Skill Token (1)
+15 Sect Prestige
Unlock: "Beginner's Technique Library"
Lazy-chan popped up, bouncing like an overexcited mascot.
"Host! It's time to teach! Teach! TEACH!!"
Miyu blinked.
"…I just woke up."
"It'll be easy! Just say some mystical-sounding stuff and the world will explode. You're good at that!"
Miyu sighed, long and tired.
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✨ Disciples Witness the Awake Ancestor
When Miyu stepped outside, the entire sect lined up automatically.
Not one person dared breathe loudly.
Gu Wenhai bowed so low his forehead touched the ground.
"Ancestor Miyu! You grace us with your presence!"
Lin Ruyin trembled, holding a notebook.
"The A-Ancestor looks so adorable— I-I mean— divine! Yes! Divine!"
Jin Haru wept.
"I can die now."
Liang Yuefeng stepped forward respectfully and bowed.
"Ancestor, we are blessed by your awakening. May we assist you in any way?"
Miyu scratched her cheek.
"…Food first."
Every disciple ran to the kitchen at lightspeed.
Seconds later:
Tables overflowed with dishes.
Buns, soups, fruits, cakes, spirit snacks—
The entire pantry emptied.
Miyu took a bun.
Ate quietly.
Every disciple stared like watching heaven descend.
Solene whispered softly beside her, acting like a mother hen.
"Take small bites, Master. It's hot."
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✨ Hidden Families Arrive (and Panic)
Word spread FAST.
Within minutes, representatives from all visiting clans gathered in the courtyard:
Silver Phoenix Clan
Golden Sun-Star Lineage
Black Tortoise Clan
Crimson Phoenix Clan
Several minor hidden families
AND Yin Huani (of course)
They all knelt the moment Miyu finished her bun.
Lady Yuehua spoke gently, voice like jade:
"Divine Senior… we are honored to witness your waking form."
Miyu blinked at them.
"…Why kneeling?"
Every clan member trembled.
One brave Golden Sun elder answered:
"B-because… you can shatter mountains in your sleep…"
Miyu tilted her head.
"Mm."
She didn't deny it.
Everyone swallowed.
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✨ Miyu Creates Her First Technique
Lazy-chan tapped her clipboard.
"Host, time to teach!"
Miyu groaned.
"Fine…"
She walked to the training ground.
Disciples followed in terror and excitement.
Miyu looked at them with sleepy eyes.
"Everyone. Sit."
They sat instantly.
"Today…" Miyu paused. "I will teach…"
The entire world held its breath.
Solene placed her broom down gently and stood at attention.
Liang Yuefeng whispered to the others:
"This is historic."
Lady Yuehua nodded, eyes narrowed with intense focus.
Yin Huani smirked.
"Show me something delicious."
Miyu raised her hand.
"Technique… Pillow Fluff Breathing."
Everyone blinked.
"…What?"
Miyu continued:
"You breathe in… like fluffing a pillow."
She inhaled softly.
The clouds trembled.
"You breathe out… like smoothing the edges."
She exhaled.
A mountain in the distance cracked.
Everyone screamed internally.
She lifted her finger.
"This technique… makes your qi soft, calm… but strong."
She demonstrated the movement—
a gentle patting gesture.
A shockwave rolled across the valley.
Grass bowed.
Trees shivered.
A forgotten boulder exploded.
Lady Yuehua fell to her knees, trembling.
"T-This… this is a divine-level technique disguised as… d-domestic action!"
Lin Ruyin sobbed with joy.
"I want to fluff pillows forever!"
Disciples tried imitating it.
BOOM!
A gust shot out of Jin Haru's hands and blasted him into a pond.
BANG!
Lin Ruyin accidentally purified an entire tree… into a glowing jade sculpture.
CRACK!
Bao, the newly blessed orphan, tapped the ground and opened a deep crater.
Liang Yuefeng executed the motion perfectly.
A gentle breeze formed—so soft it barely moved dust.
But Solene's eyes widened.
"That… is an ancient foundational wind force…"
Miyu nodded once.
"Mm. Pretty easy."
Every cultivator fainted.
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✨ Yin Huani's Reaction
Yin Huani watched with trembling pupils.
"A technique… that looks stupid… but contains world-ending power…"
She grabbed Liag Yuefeng's collar.
"Boy. TEACH ME THAT."
Liang panicked.
"N-No! It's only for Dustwind!"
Yin Huani hissed.
Solene appeared beside them instantly, broom raised.
"Please refrain from harassing disciples."
Yin Huani backed away with both hands up, grinning.
"Fine. But this is only the beginning."
---
✨ System Rewards
A glow appeared around Miyu.
> [QUEST COMPLETE]
Reward: Compression Skill Token
Reward: Beginner's Technique Library Unlocked
Reward: +15 Sect Prestige
Lazy-chan cheered.
"Host! You're officially a teacher!"
Miyu yawned.
"…Tired."
The entire sect panicked at once.
"PLEASE DON'T SLEEPWALK AGAIN!!"
Miyu tilted her head.
"…Maybe nap later."
Even Lady Yuehua dropped to the ground in relief.
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✨ Sect-wide Shock
That afternoon, the valley echoed with:
explosions,
screaming disciples,
pillows being fluffed aggressively,
formation flags shaking,
dust being vaporized,
and one heavenly attendant whispering
"Please don't destroy the sect, please don't destroy the sect…"
Yin Huani recorded every detail like she had found a treasure map.
Gu Wenhai stared blankly at the sky.
"…Our sect has become insane."
Solene stood beside him.
"This is only the beginning."