*Bai Jing POV*
It's been five years since I was born in this world, and I have learned much.
First and the most important: 'I'm Really In A Cultivation World!'.
"Hehehe!" I still cant help but laugh to myself.
To put the icing on the cake, I've heard immortals really do exist! I even heard from my mother that immortals once lived on this planet, but something happened and all immortals were rejected from the world. I couldn't get any more info than that, even when I used my cutesy girlish charms. Something about being detrimental to cultivation nonsense, just like I've read in those xianxia novels.
Which brings me to the second most important thing I've found out.
Lowering my gaze to look at my reflection in the water of a small, clear, and beautiful pond. There I see, sitting cross legged, a cute little girl with jet black, shoulder length hair that turns white at its tips, sharp black eyebrows, and amber eyes that almost glow.
The girl in the reflection reaches out, rubbing her hands on her two chubby little cheeks, and I feel smooth, flawless skin against my hands.
'I'm such a cute little girl!' I continue rubbing my cheeks.
Yes this is me. I was reborn as a girl!
At first I went through denial when I discovered a certain thing was missing. I even hoped it was just too small...
The nail in the coffin was when I began to understand the language and confirm what others were calling me.
I still go through denial every now and then, but recently I've come to accept it. Although, the truth is harsh, it's not all bad. If I'm this cute as a child, in the future I will definitely be a peerless beauty. I bet all I need to do is wink and any girl would switch for me.
'Yes, that must be the case!'
Also, believe it or not, skirts are pretty fun to wear. Just a great overall feeling, Guys who wore kilts back on Earth knew what's up!
I don't even miss my clothes from Earth. Plus the stuff clothes here are made of are crazy comfy, part of the perks of being in a wealthy clan.
When I first had these thoughts I panicked, thinking that I was changing and... truly becoming a girl. But soon realized it wasn't the case, and I still have some hopes of turning back into a man in the future. This is a xianxia world after all, anything's probably possible. Though, I've put these thoughts on hold for the time being and am busy enjoying my new life!
Getting up and taking a deep breath, I felt comfort and power running through my body. The reason for this is because I had just broken through earlier! My current cultivation is at the 2nd Stage of Qi Condensation!
"Ahhhh~ Feels good!"
'Fathers requirements for breaking through each stage of Qi Condensation is much easier than Body Tempering was.' I thought reminiscently.
Turns out that when I was born I was already at the peak of Body Tempering. Body Tempering is considered the first realm of cultivation. Although Qi Cultivators can enter the Qi Condensation Realm without breaking through the Body Tempering realm, almost everyone still cultivates it, and it's mandatory in any family or sect with an iota of strength.
Breaking through the peak of Body Tempering will allow one to enter Qi Condensation realm and automatically gather a trace of qi within their dantian. As well as having an easier time sensing the surrounding Qi for a period of time.
So even if not forced, everyone with lower grade spirit roots will cultivate the Body Tempering Realm. Spirit Roots being the main thing that dictates if one has cultivation talent
Usually only those with higher grade spirit roots are able to sense and control Spirit Qi without a problem. Lower grade spirit root cultivators might take a long time to sense qi, and may need to rely on pills, spirit fruits, or other items to begin cultivating. Oh and most important of all. Completing the Body Tempering Realm sets up a good foundation for cultivation, which is why it's mandatory within all powers.
Although I was born at the peak of Body Tempering, it wasn't until less than a month ago that I broke through to the Qi Condensation realm. The reason being my father, Bai Kong. The current leader of the Bai Clan, one of the top clans in the world. I heard he's a once in a 100,000 year genius that crushed everyone in his generation and the prior. I've heard guests mention him by the name 'Maniac Kong', 'Insane Beast', 'That Freak', and many more. I didn't know how he earned those nicknames because he always seemed calm, collected, and gentle whenever I see father. I heard, besides the Bai clan ancestors in seclusion, he is the strongest in the clan.
I heard my Mother, Bai Ting, isn't far behind my father in power or talent either. She seems to be a mystery too. I heard she just appeared with my father one day and shocked everyone. My mother has never told me the story about how they met so I don't know either. She married into the Bai Clan and the rest is history.
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Although my mother and father both look young they are definitely both well over a hundred from what I gathered.
When I was two, I began to show off my interest in cultivation and asked my parents to teach me to cultivation. My mom was against it and wanted to wait till I was older, so I put my newly trained, self created, special skill
I soon came to regret that decision. He had me start by re-cultivating the Body Tempering realm with a special method he apparently created. Then before I could move on from each stage of the Body Tempering Realm I had to meet his standards and show perfect control on each stage.
This is when I first saw a hint of maybe just why he has some of the nicknames he has.
There are six stages in the Body Tempering Realm. 1st Stage: Skin, 2nd Stage: Bone, 3rd Stage: Tendon, 4th Stage: Muscles, 5th Stage: Organs, and 6th Stage: Marrow and Blood. Their functions are pretty self explanatory. Consisting of strengthening, tempering, and refining all parts of the body.
I didn't think it was too hard at first and quickly got the hang of cultivating the 1st stage of Body Tempering, Skin Tempering. Either me being born at the peak of Body Refining and already completing the 1st stage or my talent was just that good. I finished my first ever cultivation session in less than two days, no problem. But that's when the nightmare began. Trying reaching my insane dad's 'perfect' requirements.
Do you know what I had to do for my dad to let me start cultivating the next Body Tempering Stage? I had to harden, soften, expand, contract, and move my skin at will. This, mind you was the easiest stage for me to reach his standards. I even used my special skill
By the end I had to have insane control over all parts of my body. Have you ever tried to shift your organs? Move your bones? I was surprised I managed to do it within only 3 years. If there were no crazy requirements I could have reached the Qi Condensation Realm in under two weeks.
Before that training I originally intended to be a cultivation maniac, training most of the day and quickly becoming one of the strongest existences in this world. However, now my mindset has changed. I only spend an hour or two a day training and sometimes I even take a day off. Why wouldn't I? I've got a super strong dad and a powerful clan behind me. There's no rush. I just want to be happy and enjoy this new life. With my talent, cultivation is easy.
It's actually really nice being a kid again. Nothing is more liberating and fun than turning off your brain and playing around with other kids or just exploring around the massive clan compound.
"Young Miss! Are you done cultivating?" Came a cute voice from behind.
"Yup! Ying Ying!" I replied, turning around to look at the small girl a few meters from me.
Her name is Pai Ying, my personal servant or maid as I prefer. She was slightly shorter than me even though she was a year older. She had black hair, tied up in two buns and big, round green eyes. Similar to my 'aunt' Pai An, also known as my dad's second wife.
Yup, as expected, having multiple wives and concubines is common in this world. My father's first wife is my mother, Bai Ting and second is, my 'aunt', Pai An.
Pai An used to be my fathers concubine, as they fell in love young, but per rules of the clan, Pai Clan women are forbidden from being the first wife. Don't know why but apparently it's part of the reason the two clans can trust each other and keep their good relationship.
When I heard of my father having a second wife I was conflicted at first, but after thinking it over for some time, I realized something profound.
As a filial daughter, I need to repay my father for the kindness of raising me. So I must continue his legacy and find a wife and concubine for myself. It's the least I could do!
Though, is it not every parents wish for their kids to surpass them? So maybe a couple more wives or concubines to make him proud!
'Ah father, I shan't disappoint thee!' I swore to myself righteously.
The Pai Clan is the subordinate/servant clan to the Bai Clan and it has been so for thousands of years. They aren't treated bad and there is a close friendship between the clans. Besides the other two top clans in the Xuan Continent, they are in the next group of powerful clans thanks to our relation with them.
Pai An was also my father's personal servant back in the day. Learning from my wise father I found it would be wise to mirror him and capture her heart when she was young. It should be easy with my peerless looks and charm, right?
I ran up to Ying Ying and gave her a hug with the most charming smile I could muster.
"Why has my little Ying Ying come to find me today?" I playfully enquired as I proceeded to play with her cute face.
"Mmmm, Young Miss it hurts, you're too rough with me!" She said, looking exasperated.
"I'm sorry but my little Ying Ying is just too cute! And didn't I tell you to call me Young Master when we're alone, it has a better ring to it." I said and let out a charming wink that she ignored.
I may have accepted my new identity as a girl but there's just something about being called Young Master that Young Miss cant match up to.
"You always say that but you never stop..." Ying Ying muttered.
"Nhhhh... what you say?" I let out a grunt as I looked down on Ying Ying with a scowl.
When will this stupid gi-, I mean my little Ying Ying, realize her true feelings and fall for my divine cuteness.
Oh, and if one were to ask if being the 'little princess' of one of the strongest clans in the world has gone to my head and made me just a tad bit arrogant. My reply would be: "Daddy help! This person is bullying me!" while activating my second secret skill
"N-Nothing Young Master, I-I was just saying that Young Master Chen and Gu have come by and wish to accompany you." Ying Ying quickly spoke.
'Ah those two kids.'
Yan Chen and Yan Gu, two kids of the Yan Clan, one of the other top three clans on the continent. They are 9 and 8 years old respectively, grandsons of some big shots in the Yan Clan. People of the Yan Clan started coming by about a year ago. They gave me some nice gifts and then pushed the two of them to accompany me around and play.
I assume they want to establish a good relationship with my father through me or hopefully get me to develop feeling for one of them and establish a marriage alliance or something.
I heard that my talent is almost or on par with my father's and thanks to the two of us the Bai Clan will surpass the other two clans on the continent. So I suppose the two clans started scheming, and I don't care enough to find out what their plans are.
So I just hang out with them, talk, play games, and practice acting cute. This is the third time they came by the clan.
"Alright come on lil Ying lets go have some fun!" I shout, as I grab her hand and walk into my villa from within the courtyard.