Morning in Dustwind Sect began differently now.
The courtyard gleamed.
The stones sparkled.
The trees stood straighter—almost as if scared to grow crooked.
The air smelled faintly of cleansing energy.
Why?
Because the entire sect had declared war…
against dust.
The disciples were cleaning like their lives depended on it.
Lin Ruyin wiped windows furiously.
Jin Haru scrubbed floor tiles with spiritual soap.
Bao polished the training stakes until they reflected the sky.
Liang Yuefeng supervised like a general.
Gu Wenhai wept with pride.
"Our sect… has finally gained dignity…"
But deep down, everyone knew the real reason for this cleaning frenzy:
The Ancestor Miyu now remembered she was a strict perfectionist in her past life.
Which meant—
She would notice EVERYTHING.
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✨ Miyu Wakes Up in "Adult Mode"
Inside her room, Miyu stretched her arms.
Not in a sleepy childlike way—
but like a tired office worker ready to check everyone's mistakes.
Solene immediately sensed the shift.
"Master… you feel more centered today."
Miyu nodded slowly.
"…My memories… they're clearer."
Lazy-chan floated with a clipboard.
"Host has entered Adult Miyu Mode!"
Miyu flicked its forehead.
"Don't call it that."
Lazy-chan rubbed its head. "Ow…"
Miyu stepped outside.
And instantly—
Every disciple dropped to their knees.
"GOOD MORNING, ANCESTOR!"
"WE HAVE CLEANED EVERY PATH!"
"THE DUST DID NOT SURVIVE!"
"PLEASE INSPECT US!"
Miyu blinked.
"…You look… terrible."
Lin Ruyin cried.
"We haven't slept but we are happy!"
Jin Haru almost fainted.
"Please… give us your strict judgment!"
Miyu sighed.
"…You cleaned well."
"But…"
She pointed at a single crooked pebble.
"That."
The entire sect SCREAMED in horror.
"THE PEBBLE IS SLIGHTLY OFF-CENTER—!!"
Bao immediately dashed forward and fixed it.
Miyu nodded.
"Mm. Good."
They collapsed in relief.
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✨ First Official Scolding — Adult Miyu Unleashed
As Miyu walked through the sect, her adult instincts sharpened.
Her eyes scanned everything—
crooked banners
uneven footprints
messy hair
sloppy posture
tilted lanterns
misaligned uniforms
out-of-order shoes
Then she saw it.
A disciple's robe was wrinkled.
Miyu froze.
Her eyebrow twitched.
Her soul shook.
The atmosphere tensed.
Solene stepped back in fear.
"Master… calm down…"
Too late.
Miyu marched toward the disciple.
The poor girl trembled like a rabbit.
"A-Ancestor…?"
Miyu pointed sharply.
"Your robe."
The disciple fell to her knees, sobbing.
"I'M SORRY!!! PLEASE SPARE MY LIFE!!!"
Miyu crossed her arms.
"You represent Dustwind Sect.
Stand properly.
Fix your robe.
Brush your hair.
And stop dragging your feet."
She flicked the disciple's forehead lightly.
DING—!!
The disciple's posture straightened instantly.
Her robe smoothed itself.
Her hair tied itself into a perfect bun.
Everyone's jaws dropped.
Lady Yuehua (watching secretly) gasped:
"That was… a technique! A correction technique!"
Yin Huani grinned from the shadows.
"She scolds people into becoming stronger. Interesting."
The disciple bowed repeatedly.
"T-THANK YOU ANCESTOR! I FEEL MY SPIRIT ROOT IMPROVED BY ONE GRADE!"
Miyu blinked.
"…Eh?"
Solene whispered gently.
"Master, your adult strictness… has merged with your qi.
Your scolding is now cultivation guidance."
Miyu covered her face in horror.
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✨ Rival Sect Arrives to Mock Dustwind
While Dustwind was experiencing "cleaning enlightenment,"
a group of cultivators approached the mountain gate.
They wore flashy robes embroidered with gold waves.
The Azure Wave Peak Sect.
A mid-tier sect known for showing off.
Their leader, Elder Huan, laughed loudly.
"Hahaha! We heard Dustwind has gained a child ancestor!
We came to see the joke!"
His disciples smirked.
"Are they polishing rocks to survive?"
"I heard their ancestor sleeps all day!"
"What kind of martial path is cleaning?! Laughable!"
Dustwind disciples tensed up.
Jin Haru whispered:
"They're making fun of us!"
Lin Ruyin clenched her fists.
"Our Ancestor is not a joke!"
Liang Yuefeng stepped forward to block their path, but—
Solene appeared instantly.
Her eyes calm.
Her broom glowing faintly.
"Please refrain from littering your arrogance on our grounds."
The Azure Wave disciples scoffed.
"Move, maid."
Solene's smile froze.
The sect disciples silently prayed for the intruders' souls.
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✨ Miyu Appears — Calm, Adult, and Terrifying
Before chaos erupted, Miyu walked down the steps.
Slow.
Calm.
Serious.
The Azure Wave cultivators stared.
"…This is the ancestor?"
"She's just a little girl!"
"She looks harmless!"
Elder Huan smirked.
"Child, run along.
We're here to speak to the adults."
Dustwind disciples gasped in horror.
"HE SAID 'CHILD'—!!"
"IT'S OVER FOR HIM!"
"SOMEONE START DIGGING HIS GRAVE—!!"
Solene held her broom like a sword.
"Miyu-sama… shall I erase them?"
Miyu lifted one finger.
Everyone silenced.
She walked forward slightly.
Stopped in front of Elder Huan.
Then—
She pointed at him sternly.
"You didn't tie your sash properly."
Silence.
Dead silence.
Elder Huan blinked.
"…What?"
Miyu frowned.
"It's crooked.
Your shoes are mismatched.
Your hair is uneven.
Your disciple's collar is wrinkled.
And your formation pattern?
Sloppy."
The Azure Wave disciples stared in disbelief.
"…What???"
"Is she serious??"
"She's insulting our appearance?!"
"How childish!"
But then—
BOOOOOOM!!!
A wave of pure qi erupted from Miyu's finger.
The Azure Wave sect instantly:
straightened their backs
fixed their shoes
tightened their sashes
corrected their posture
aligned their breathing
stabilized their meridians
entered pseudo-breakthrough states
Elder Huan screamed,
"W-WHAT IS THIS?!!!"
Miyu scolded:
"Stand straight.
Show pride in your sect.
Don't come here looking sloppy."
Elder Huan fell to his knees.
"I-I BROKE THROUGH A REALM!!!"
One of his disciples cried in shock.
"M-My inner qi just rebounded and strengthened—!!!"
Another disciple sobbed.
"HER SCOLDING FIXED MY POSTURE AND MERIDIAN PROBLEMS—!!"
Dustwind disciples cheered.
"LONG LIVE THE ANCESTOR'S STRICTNESS!!!"
"SHE DID IT AGAIN!!"
"THE DAO OF PERFECTION IS REAL!!!"
Yin Huani clapped slowly, smirking.
"What a terrifying woman…"
Lady Yuehua bowed from afar.
"Even her criticism brings enlightenment…"
Miyu covered her face.
"…I just told them they looked sloppy…"
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✨ The Azure Wave Sect Begs for Forgiveness
Elder Huan kowtowed.
"D- Divine Senior!
P-Please forgive our rudeness!"
His disciples bowed so fast their foreheads dented the ground.
"PLEASE TEACH US!"
"WE SEEK PERFECTION!"
"HELP US FIX OUR LIVES!!"
Miyu sighed deeply.
"…Fix your attitudes first."
BOOM—!!!
A wave of qi corrected their emotional imbalance.
Elder Huan burst into tears.
"THANK YOU FOR FIXING OUR HEART DEMONS!!!"
Dustwind disciples whispered:
"Our Ancestor is terrifying…"
"We can't even stay sloppy emotionally…"
"She fixes your problems whether you like it or not…"
Solene smiled softly.
"As expected of Master."
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✨ System Unlocks: Order-Based Cultivation Path
The System chimed.
> [New Feature Unlocked]
Order-Based Cultivation Path
Your cultivation grows when you:
correct mistakes
fix imperfections
reorganize disorder
enforce structure
improve your environment
Lazy-chan twirled mid-air.
"Host! You are officially a Perfectionist Cultivator!"
Miyu glared.
"…Don't call it that."
Solene whispered reverently.
"Master walks a heavenly path…"
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✨ Ending Scene — The Sect Evolves
As the sun set:
Disciples cleaned their techniques
Elders corrected training stances
Azure Wave sect fled in terror and enlightenment
Hidden families observed in awe
Yin Huani watched Miyu with burning curiosity
Solene stood faithfully behind her Master
Miyu sat on her comfort rock, hugging her knees.
She whispered to herself:
"…I wasn't strong because I was perfect.
I became strong because I survived."
Solene heard her.
And smiled gently.
"You are strong, Master.
Not because you clean.
But because you care enough to fix what others ignore."
Dustwind Sect lit lanterns in celebration.
A new era had begun.
The era of—
The Perfectionist Ancestor of Dustwind.