Transmigrated as a Cannon Fodder in a Cultivation Novel

Waking up as Ye Xiaoxiao, the ill-fated supporting character in a cultivation novel, who's destined to die tragically for competing with the heroine over the male lead. My mission is clear: avoid the male lead, master crafting, and rewrite my destiny! Can I survive this deadly plot and forge my own path to immortality?
The blinding white light fades, and you wake up to the persistent voice of an old woman. Disoriented and confused, you find yourself in a strange place, addressed as "girl." A flood of unfamiliar memories washes over you – the life of a young beggar named Ye Xiaoxiao, living with a grandpa who is now gone.
You are at a gathering point for immortal master recruitment. Children your age are lining up to test for spiritual roots. The old woman urges you to hurry, pulling you towards a line alongside a young boy named Tie Zhu. Despite your initial shock and the dirt on your face, your sharp mind begins to piece things together, recognizing elements from the novel you were just reading.
