The Female Supporting Character Returned After Cultivating Immortality

Wu Yuan is a transmigrator who spent twenty years in a cultivation world, reaching the Nascent Soul Realm before returning to her original life. She discovers she is the protagonist of a novel, having been swapped at birth with Cheng Shuangshuang, the beloved heroine. After the Wu family goes bankrupt due to the machinations of Cheng Tianxing, Cheng Shuangshuang’s wealthy uncle, Wu Yuan and her father are forced to retreat to the countryside. Unlike the novel’s plot, Wu Yuan retains her cultivation abilities and spiritual sight, allowing her to see ghosts and manipulate spiritual energy. She faces mockery from her former roommates and hostility from Cheng Tianxing, who believes the Wu family ruined his niece’s life.

Cheng Tianxing, driven by a desire to punish Wu Yuan for perceived ingratitude, tricks her into leasing Huai Mountain, a location notorious for its yin energy and haunted reputation. Previous contractors have suffered misfortune, including madness and death. However, Wu Yuan views the mountain as an opportunity. The high concentration of yin energy is ideal for her cultivation, and she plans to grow spiritual herbs that thrive in such conditions. Upon arriving, she encounters various spirits, including a scholarly ghost named Gu Yang, a headless woman named Zhu Qing, and a mischievous doll named Dou Dou. Instead of being terrified, Wu Yuan asserts dominance, trapping a shadow wraith and offering the spirits protection and new clothing in exchange for their cooperation.

Cheng Tianxing, haunted by the vengeful spirit of Ling Xiaoxiao, a woman he inadvertently killed, seeks help from Sun Zhenren, a Taoist master from Dragon-Tiger Mountain. Sun Zhenren subdues Ling Xiaoxiao but fails to capture her completely. Suspecting Wu Yuan of knowing more than she lets on, Cheng Tianxing sends four young Taoists to investigate Huai Mountain. The spirits on the mountain, led by Dou Dou and Xiao Yingzi, play pranks on the intruders, forcing them to hop like frogs and complete impossible exams. Wu Yuan then makes the Taoists till her fields as community service, revealing that Cheng Tianxing sent them. The Taoists, realizing they were manipulated, apologize and leave, warning Wu Yuan of Cheng Tianxing’s ongoing schemes.

Cheng Tianxing’s frustration grows as his plans to harm Wu Yuan backfire. He learns that Wu Yuan is thriving on Huai Mountain, using the spirits as labor and allies. Meanwhile, Shen Qiu, the nurse who facilitated the baby swap, attempts to extort more money from Cheng Tianxing by threatening to expose the truth. Cheng Tianxing agrees to pay her but secretly plans to eliminate her to protect his sister’s memory. Wu Yuan, aware of the dangers, continues to cultivate and prepare for the future. She plants spiritual herbs and fruit trees on Huai Mountain, leveraging the unique environment to produce high-quality crops. Her father, Wu Zongping, adapts to their new life, finding peace among the spirits. Wu Yuan remains focused on rebuilding her strength and countering Cheng Tianxing’s threats, knowing that her cultivation is not yet fully restored but that she has gained powerful allies in the ghosts of Huai Mountain.

The conflict between Wu Yuan and Cheng Tianxing escalates as both parties maneuver for advantage. Cheng Tianxing’s arrogance and ruthlessness alienate him from those around him, while Wu Yuan’s calm demeanor and hidden strength earn her the loyalty of the mountain’s spirits. She uses her knowledge of the novel’s plot to anticipate Cheng Tianxing’s moves, preparing countermeasures that exploit his weaknesses. The story highlights the contrast between the naive Cheng Shuangshuang, who remains oblivious to her uncle’s true nature, and Wu Yuan, who sees through the illusions and acts decisively. As Wu Yuan establishes herself on Huai Mountain, she begins to transform the cursed land into a sanctuary, setting the stage for a larger confrontation with the forces that seek to destroy her.