《After Favorability Is Maxed》 Chapter 1 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Tap tap tap tap¡­ ¡°Hmph¡­ Hehehe ¡­ Hahahahaha¡­¡± Liu Yuan typed on the keyboard and could not help but laugh smugly. The dark circles under his eyes on his haggard face looked particularly terrifying under the pale light of the computer. On the computer screen in front of him was the interface of Shangyang¡¯s game forum. And he was about to post his latest conquering strategy guide, which was a guide on how to ¡®conquer¡¯ female NPCs. ¡®Shangyang¡¯ was a domestically-produced Xianxia-themed MMORPG, which was also a large-scale online role-playing game. It was the only game under the newly-launched game company, ¡®Tiandao Games¡¯. It was also the most popular online game in recent years, with the highest number of players online at the same time, reaching a total of ten million players at once. From adults in their forties to four or five-year-old children, everyone had come into contact with this game! This game was different from other mass-produced, low-quality online games or games that cost money to even breathe. It was a genuine domestic game. Not only were the graphics and special effects excellent, but the background story was also very good. The modeling was first-class, and the AI computing power of the NPCs was also extremely impressive. The game presented an almost complete sandbox world of Immortal Heroes, or Xianxia, to the players. In addition, there were a variety of interesting ways to play. There was a card collection function similar to mobile card games, and even a dating sim conquering strategy system. Moreover, the balance was perfectly achieved, so it was no wonder the game was so popular. Liu Yuan was a conquering strategy maniac who turned an online Xianxia game into a dating sim. He had just posted on the forum about the game¡¯s strongest and most beautiful 6-star female character, ¡®Path Master of the Sea Slashing Tower, You Su.¡¯ Along with the post was a portion of the conquering strategy guide. [Help! I¡¯m a newbie seeking advice! Although I don¡¯t know what happened, I think I got a new character. What should I do with her?] The attached picture on the post was an ¡®Embroidered Bed Lock Dragon¡¯. it was a beautiful woman with white hair, and she was half-naked in her neat and solemn black clothes, half-lying on the colorful embroidered bed. Under the messy clothes, one could vaguely see the two snow-white slender legs and the dark Iron shackles on her slender ankles. She bit her lip, and her cold expression revealed a trace of shame and anger. The dark blue scales on her neck and collarbone were exposed, and her silver eyes looked out of the screen with mist and tears. Although it was just a 2D picture, it was still breathtakingly beautiful. Liu Yuan also added, ¡°Actually, this is only the first picture. There are still a few more¡­ However, everyone knows I won¡¯t release them! (Smiley face) I¡¯m a newbie who doesn¡¯t understand anything, so I¡¯m here to ask the big shots for advice!¡± ¡°You¡¯re a newbie, you look too young and childish. Let me tell you, in this situation, you should¡­ Wait, sorry, my chest hurts a little. Maybe I¡¯m going crazy because of jealousy. Quick, get me some quick-acting cardiac pills.¡± ¡°Hahahaha, the commenter above is the real newbie! When I saw the OP¡¯s ID, I knew that things weren¡¯t so simple! He¡¯s here to show off!¡± ¡°The Boss is pretending to be a newbie again. Damn it.¡± ¡°Ah, that¡¯s my kind of woman!¡± ¡°Ohh, she¡¯s so beautiful, even if she¡¯s on someone else¡¯s bed¡­ Sob, sob, sob¡± ¡°F*ck! Mom, come here and have a look at this 6-star girl! She belongs to the f*cking God of Conquering Strategy! I don¡¯t have a 4-star card in my entire account. I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m seeing the game¡¯s first 6-star character¡¯s conquering strategy guide post today!¡± ¡°Jun Xuan¡­ This ID looks so familiar.¡± ¡°Hey man, of course, it looks familiar. He¡¯s the first player in the game to start conquering NPCs, the first publisher of conquering strategy guides, and he¡¯s in every star-level character¡¯s conquering strategy guides. He¡¯s the first in most things, most of the time!¡± ¡°It¡¯s this Jun Xuan again. That¡¯s enough. He¡¯s getting all the good stuff. I¡¯m about to die of envy here.¡± ¡°I remember! It¡¯s that conquering strategy maniac! I was wondering why he didn¡¯t come out to show off for so long. So, it turns out that he¡¯s preparing the big guns!¡± ¡°Hehe, so be it. Who are you putting on an act for? It¡¯s really disgusting.¡± ¡°The person above, don¡¯t be so obviously jealous. OP clearly spent a lot of effort to obtain this card¡­ Although I don¡¯t really agree with this method of deceiving people and intentionally hurting them¡­¡± ¡°That guy is showing off, and it will backfire on him!¡± ¡°Those who show off their cards will die!¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, I¡¯m sure you know how difficult it is to tackle characters in the game. Not only will there be various key options and character-specific plots, but there will also be various puzzle-solving and combat segments. There are even questions that players have to answer by themselves.¡± ¡°I see. Thank you for explaining, Big Brother. The newbies here have learned a lot!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. According to the official explanation of Tiandao Games, these answers will be calculated by the AI and the character¡¯s reaction will be shown. Everything will be in real-time. Sometimes, one wrong answer will mean a new attempt. The higher the character¡¯s star level, the more difficult these segments will be, the longer and more complicated the storyline will be, and there will be a series of chain missions.¡± ¡°I have to say, Lord Jun Xuan is awesome!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Liu Yuan hummed a song and was in a very good mood. Even his mouse movements were light and agile. Every few seconds, he would refresh the post. The comments on posts were increasing at a rapid rate, and it quickly broke through 1,000 comments. The speed at which they changed the topic was as fast as ever, and many players began to fight among themselves, with the smell of gunpowder in the air. After the forum¡¯s management appeared, a wave of posts was immediately deleted. The management privately messaged Liu Yuan and changed the title of the post to a normal conquering strategy guide post. In essence, they hoped this thing will settle down. However, the topic created by Liu Yuan¡¯s incident continued. ¡°Hehe ¡­ The first 6-star character is only the beginning! Even though it is the strongest character in the current version of the game, there will be new journeys when more updates come along!¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes were filled with confidence and ambition as he clenched his fists. He felt that even though he had stayed up late for a month, he was still very excited! He was so excited that his heart was beating faster and faster! Then, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart. ¡°F*ck¡­ What¡¯s¡­ Going on¡­¡± Liu Yuan clutched his chest, gritted his teeth, and muttered with difficulty. His hands clenched into fists and he fell on the keyboard. ¡­ Darkness quickly came, and his consciousness dissipated and regathered. ¡°Sob, sob¡­¡± Liu Yuan was woken up by a burst of crying. He frowned and opened his eyes. The light that entered his eyes was a bright red. It was hazy, and his vision was not very clear. He blinked, and the scene in front of him gradually became clear. At the same time, he felt that he seemed to be sitting. A young girl who looked like she was in her prime knelt in front of him, wiping the red corners of her eyes with her white and tender hands. Tears rolled down her fair and beautiful cheeks. She was crying very sadly, and the red wedding dress on her slender body spread out like flower petals on the bed. Why did this girl look so familiar¡­ Liu Yuan was stunned. He looked around in a daze. It was all antique wooden furniture. The decorations were girlish, and the bead curtains were hanging. It looked like a boudoir. What ¡­ What is going on? Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes widened in confusion. Countless guesses flashed through his mind, and he finally fixed his gaze on the word ¡®transmigration¡¯! He quickly turned his head to look at the girl, staring at her face, trying to distinguish something. After a few rounds, Liu Yuan¡¯s expression changed. He looked down and saw a small mole on her neck! A conversation flashed through Liu Yuan¡¯s mind. ¡­ ¡°You said that you really, really like me. Is that true?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Alright then ¡­ Tell me! Do you remember how many moles I have on my body?¡± ¡°Three, one on the face, one on the neck, and¡­¡± ¡­ It was a conversation he had with the first NPC in Shangyang, the youngest daughter of Gu Feidao, the owner of Chiyu Villa in the novice village! He had transmigrated, he had really transmigrated! Moreover, he had transmigrated into a game! Liu Yuan trembled as he pinched his own thigh, trying his best to calm himself down. His heart was filled with confusion, excitement, and fear. His heart was beating so fast that it felt like it was going to explode from his throat. Gu Siyin was only focused on crying and did not notice Liu Yuan¡¯s abnormality. She raised her head with teary eyes and said firmly, ¡°Brother Jun Xuan, I won¡¯t marry him. I¡¯ll only spend my entire life in the nuptial chamber with you!¡± Jun Xuan¡­ That was his game ID, right? Liu Yuan felt a premonition. He looked up and saw a full pink progress bar above the girl¡¯s head. Chapter 2 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Siyin¡¯s small hands were twisted together as she looked at Liu Yuan with tears in her eyes. However, she saw the grave expression on that black-haired and black-eyed young man¡¯s expression. He was looking at her with a thoughtful gaze, and she could not help but feel uneasy. The day before yesterday, she had heard that the useless young master of the Xue clan had once again come to propose marriage. She had thought that her father would definitely not agree. However, a few days later, the cultivation sect behind the Xue clan, the Water Moon Dock, had sent two disciples to pressure her. They had set a date today to get her to try on the wedding dress¡­ However, Gu Siyin already had someone else in her heart, and it was this young man in front of her. She still did not know his identity and background. She only knew that he was a seriously injured man who was picked up from the mountains by a guest elder of her clan. However, she had already decided that she would only marry this young man in this life. The young girl sobbed softly and said, ¡°Brother Jun Xuan ¡­ What should I do? I, I don¡¯t want to marry that trash from the Xue clan¡­ If he didn¡¯t have the Water Moon Dock¡¯s support, how, how would he dare to come back and propose marriage¡­ Sob, sob¡­¡± As she spoke, she began to cry again. Her face was full of tears, and she looked very pitiful. Her petite body trembled slightly, like a little rabbit, afraid to jump into the arms of the cold-looking Liu Yuan. She only reached out her small white hands from under her sleeves and gently tugged at the corner of his clothes. ¡°Um¡­¡± Liu Yuan was still in a daze, thinking that he had seen it wrong. However, Gu Siyin pulled him and took a closer look. It was still the same progress bar. Above Gu Siyin¡¯s head, it swayed left and right with her movements. It was a very abrupt 2D style. The exquisite ink rendering had some special effects of peach flowers flying in the air, and it was a very girlish pink. ¡°Hiss ¡­ Did I transmigrate with the game system?¡± The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes twitched. He was very familiar with this thing. This was the favorability bar in Shangyang, or rather, the progress bar for conquering the girl in the game! In the game, the conquering strategy system was paired with the card collection system. The character bestiary could be obtained through card drawing, battle, or conquering strategy. The colors were gold, black, and pink, and the character¡¯s attitude toward the player was also different. Liu Yuan¡¯s illustrated handbook was almost all in pink, all of which were characters that had been conquered and had maxed out their favorability. Favorability had a total of ten levels, but they were not stacked in a positive way. Instead, they were separated from the middle, with five slots on each side. Favorability levels: -50: Blood feud -40: Irreconcilable -30: Turning against each other -20: Disgusted by each other -10: Disagreement 0: Neutral 10: Acquaintance 20: Like-minded 30: Growing old together 40: A vow of love 50: Undying love Only one side would light up, and the other side would be hidden at the same time. The favorability bar above the girl¡¯s head that Liu Yuan saw was a full positive, undying love! ¡°But¡­ That¡¯s not right. I didn¡¯t see any other options in the System¡¯s menu.¡± Liu Yuan denied his own guess and felt a little suspicious. All he could see was the lonely progress bar hanging above the girl, as well as the ¡®Undying love¡¯ sign. It was useless to try to call out to the System in his mind. There was only one progress bar. He had transmigrated with only the favorability system. From the looks of it, it was very likely that it was after Liu Yuan had completed his last achievement, which meant that the ten-over pages of characters were all in a state of full favorability! Liu Yuan¡¯s heart was beating fast. According to his strategy, he was f*cking invincible! ¡®I don¡¯t think even a ghost can stop me,¡¯ he thought. He took a deep breath. The most important thing now was to calm down and figure out the situation. After all, he had transmigrated into a highly-skilled Xianxia online game, and it was still a question of whether he could keep his life and meet those characters. Thinking of this, he composed himself. Other than the favorability, his greatest reliance was the game plot. Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze fell on the young girl. If he wanted to know more, he had to start with this girl. However¡­ There was a very tricky problem. Although he was good at conquering characters, it was extremely difficult for him to deal with real people. It was embarrassing, but he had lived for 19 years and had never held hands with a girl who was less than 10 years older than him¡­ How should he speak in a gentle and polite manner? Liu Yuan thought for a moment. There was silence. What, what if I can¡¯t open my mouth? I¡¯m really sorry that I¡¯m an otaku who¡¯s afraid of socializing! In front of a computer, he was a laughing and talking idiot, but in front of other people, he was an autistic child. Yes, we¡¯re talking about the God of Conquering Strategy, Liu Yuan. Gu Siyin sniffled and lowered her head. Her tears fell onto the blanket and she said sullenly, ¡°I know, I know that Brother Jun Xuan must be in a difficult position. The Water Moon Dock is a cultivation sect, and a Jianghu force like Chiyu Villa can¡¯t resist it at all, let alone one person. I, I just¡­ Sob, sob¡­¡± She choked and shook her head. ¡°No, no¡­¡± The young girl hurriedly used the back of her hand to wipe away her tears, but she would not stop it no matter what. Her heart was anxious, and she could not help but blame herself. She was just adding to Brother Jun Xuan¡¯s psychological burden by saying all this, right? But¡­ She really did not want to marry anyone other than Liu Yuan. The girl was crying and wiping her tears as she tried to hold them back. It was too unbearable. Liu Yuan was dumbfounded as he tried to think of a way to talk to her. ¡°What, what should we do in this situation?¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s scalp went numb and he roared in his heart. He felt like he was facing a crayfish. Although he wanted to grab it and put it into the pot, he did not know where to start. He looked at Gu Siyin¡¯s hand that was still holding on to the corner of his shirt, refusing to let go. He hesitated for a moment before reaching out to hold that slightly cold hand. He held it carefully as if he was holding the pincers of a crayfish. So small, so soft ¡­ Is this a girl¡¯s hand? After all, girls were not crayfish. They did not have a hard shell, but only a soft and infatuated heart. Liu Yuan¡¯s heart was touched, and his palm took the girl¡¯s white and soft hand. Gu Siyin stopped wiping her tears and looked up in a daze. She saw Liu Yuan smiling faintly. Then, the young man reached out his other hand and touched her head, ruffling her hair. Liu Yuan felt that his face was about to stiffen from nervousness. He twitched the corner of his mouth and tried his best to lower his voice so as not to scare the rabbit-like girl. ¡°I know. Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± The girl was stunned when she heard these words. Then, she suddenly burst into tears and threw herself into Liu Yuan¡¯s arms. Her petite body curled up like a rabbit that had finally found its nest, rubbing against Liu Yuan. Liu Yuan¡¯s body stiffened. After a long time, he reached out and gently patted the girl¡¯s back. Chapter 3 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°I¡¯m not marrying him. How could they do this¡­¡± Gu Siyin sobbed softly as she hugged Liu Yuan tightly. She randomly talked about things that made her feel aggrieved and sad recently, and she even apologized a few times. Liu Yuan only patted her back and said some good things like he was coaxing a child. When the girl gradually lost her voice and fell asleep, he could guess the current progress of the plot from her words. Chiyu Villa was a newbie village in Shangyang, and the first part of the game was an old plot that players jokingly called ¡®Chiyu Villa breaking off the engagement¡¯. Gu Siyin was the youngest daughter of the manor master, Gu Feidao, who doted on her the most. Gu Siyin heard that she had a pre-arranged marriage partner when she was still a child. The partner was the former genius of the Xue family, Xue Yan, who had turned into a good-for-nothing. Originally, because Xue Yan¡¯s Dantian had been destroyed by the Xue clan¡¯s enemy, turning from a martial arts genius to a cripple, the engagement was almost void. However, Xue Yan recently became a disciple of the Immortal cultivation sect Water Moon Dock and came to propose marriage again. To Chiyu Villa, which was only a small power in the pugilistic world, if they refused, it would undoubtedly be a huge pressure. However, Gu Siyin, who had been pampered since young, did not want to marry him and insisted on breaking off the engagement. With this as an opportunity, a series of events were drawn out, and the secret that had been hidden in the villa for a thousand years was revealed again¡­ The player¡¯s initial character setting was a cultivator who had lost his cultivation due to injury, and he had to hide his identity and temporarily live in Chiyu Villa. While he was recovering his strength (actually, he was just killing some innocent chickens, ducks, and dogs to level up and going through a beginner¡¯s tutorial), he was also interacting enthusiastically with the people in the villa (NPC interaction and familiarizing himself with the game interface functions). Then, after going through many things, he finally accepted the ¡®information gathering¡¯ quest that Gu Siyin had given him. That was also the beginning of the main quest ¡®Chachi Qiyu¡¯ in chapter D. ¡°The quest should have just started not long ago. The Xue family and Water Moon Dock will definitely fight. There¡¯s also the demon sect that¡¯s secretly supporting Water Moon Dock¡­ What a headache. In the game, players at least have their own skills, and they can just rush over and complete the quest. Right now, I only have one favorability point¡­¡± After the initial excitement had passed, his brain had also cooled down. In fact, after thinking about it carefully, he might as well have brought the combat system over. At least it was safer. Now that he was poor, what was the use of having so many cards with maximum favorability but not seeing them? The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched, and he let out a long sigh. Who had caused this transmigration? He looked down and saw that he was still wearing the t-shirt and pants he wore before he went to bed. He could only raise his middle finger to the sky to show his respect. Looking at his own clothes, Liu Yuan¡¯s expression became a little strange. The t-shirt was printed with the cartoon version of You Su. The three-headed body of the Path Master of the Sea Slashing Tower looked extremely cute, without the original demonic and cold feeling. This was the original Shangyang merchandise. Back then, it was a lucky draw for the beta players. Liu Yuan had a lot of in-game money, so he won a t-shirt and a clay figurine after three tries. He thought that the material of the clothes was quite comfortable, so he used them as pajamas. Fortunately, this world probably did not have such an art style yet, so the chances of being recognized were still relatively small¡­ Otherwise, if he dared to imprint such a godly character on his clothes, who knew what kind of storm he would cause? Liu Yuan¡¯s eyelids kept twitching. He felt that he should quickly find some normal clothes to change into, or at least cover himself up. He carefully placed the girl in his arms on the bed at the side. When he took the blanket, he saw the thick wedding dress on Gu Siyin, and he was stunned. She would catch a cold if she slept in clothes¡­ Why don¡¯t I take it off? As his thoughts flashed by, Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze returned to the young girl¡¯s chubby face. He thought about the bestiary and one of the achievements for this character: ¡®Canary¡¯. She does look very cute, just like a canary. Just as he was thinking about this, a semi-transparent virtual screen suddenly appeared in front of Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes. It was the game¡¯s illustrated page, and the character card pages and achievement pages were all vivid in his mind. He was shocked, but then he felt relieved. ¡°So I can still access the illustrated handbook in the System¡­¡± Liu Yuan mumbled. He should be able to check his character¡¯s status through the guide. Liu Yuan took a look and realized that the other characters were all in gray and could not be checked. Only Gu Siyin¡¯s was lit up. Just as he was thinking about this, Gu Siyin¡¯s character interface opened. [Character: Gu Siyin (3-star)] [Gender: Female] [Title: Bright moon is not afraid, golden beauty] [Level: Mortal, Meridian opening stage level 7] [Status: Tired/normal] [Attribute interface (click to view)] [Card carry bonus: Movement +5,strength +5 (carry or not: yes/no)] ¡°Card carry bonus!¡± Liu Yuan exclaimed as he saw these few words. As the person most familiar with the strategy and card collection system in the game, he was also very clear about the function of the illustrated card. This function existed in the original Shangyang. It was considered a benefit for the collectors, but the added attributes were usually not much. Moreover, they could only carry ten cards at a time, which was quite useless. ¡°It seems like it¡¯s controlled by thought.¡± Liu Yuan took a glance and opened up Gu Siyin¡¯s attributes interface. The row expanded instantly. At the top was a five-dimensional map and related derived data, and at the bottom was the equipment and skills column. [Constitution: 8] [Affinity: 12] [Strength: 10] [Movement: 10] [Spiritual power: 5] Among the five basic attributes, Constitution could increase HP, while affinity was related to mana bar or mana limit and recovery speed. Spiritual power could increase magic attack, strength could increase physical attack, while movement could increase dodge and critical hit. Points added to these attributes would have the following effects: 1 constitution = +10 HP, 1 affinity = +10 mana, 1 strength = 2 physical attack power, 1 movement = 3 critical hit +1 dodge. The success rate of critical hit and dodge depended on the size of the data between the two sides. 1 spiritual power = 4 magic attack +0.08 HP recovery rate + 0.1 mana recovery rate. Basically, Gu Siyin¡¯s attributes were equivalent to a player of around level 5 or 6. She was as basic as basic could be. It was easy to see why she was an NPC from the novice village. The equipment was basically green grade novice equipment, and only the ¡®Flowing Cloud Hidden Blade¡¯ was blue grade, which seemed to be barely passable. However, the wedding dress that Water Moon Dock had sent over was of purple quality. However, it was in the fashion column and was not in the category of equipment, so it did not provide any attribute bonuses. There was nothing he could do about it. After all, no matter how good a mortal¡¯s martial arts were in this Xianxia world, it was useless. In this novice village, of course, their equipment could not be very good ¡­ The skills column was also filled with martial arts moves. Liu Yuan took a look and closed the attribute panel. His gaze returned to the card carry bonus. Since he had already transmigrated into the game, what would the bonus attributes be like? Chapter 4 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation If he could rely on this attribute boost, it would undoubtedly be Liu Yuan¡¯s biggest life-saving trump card. Liu Yuan was truly naked. He could not even see his own attribute panel. He was completely at a loss, not to mention cultivating. F*ck, how would a modern otaku like him know how to cultivate? If it was just a matter of staying up late, then he was quite familiar with it. However, he was a true Immortal cultivator now. ¡°Sigh, no matter what¡­ I¡¯ll just give it a try.¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze fell on the ¡®yes/no¡¯ options and he silently said ¡®yes¡¯ in his heart. Suddenly, many golden light spots appeared on the entire card, forming a virtual image of an illustrated card. It quickly flew into his body and disappeared. He looked at his arms, thighs, and chest in confusion, but could not find anything. ¡°So¡­ Am I carrying the card now? What about the attributes?¡± The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He had a subtle feeling that he might have bought a golden finger from a scammy e-commerce website. Moreover, both of them were +5. If it was 0 at the beginning, wouldn¡¯t he be a true-blue weakling? ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s late at night now. I should go back to my room first, in case I get raped and die as soon as I transmigrated¡­¡± Liu Yuan stared at the cute girl who was sleeping peacefully. He gritted his teeth and reached out to help her take off her clothes. Gu Siyin was only left with a pomegranate-red, embroidered blouse and a pair of white underwear. Her fair and flawless skin was dazzling. The young girl¡¯s naked body was full of youthful vitality and temptation. She had everything that she should have, and she was very beautiful. Although the degree of exposure was only equivalent to a spaghetti-strap top and hot pants, Liu Yuan still quickly wrapped the girl up with the blanket and turned her into a big dumpling. Liu Yuan wiped his sweat and heaved a sigh of relief. He sat on the bed and took a rest. He looked at his palm and clenched it into a fist, mumbling, ¡°It¡¯s indeed different. I feel stronger than before. Otherwise, how would I be bale to carry a girl when I used to struggle even walking up the stairs?¡± Moreover, he was sweating because he was too nervous. Gu Siyin¡¯s sleeping position was not very good. Liu Yuan moved her to a different position and picked her up like he was picking up a princess. ¡°Oh, Liu Yuan, you¡¯ve got extraordinary mental strength and willpower,¡± Liu Yuan muttered to himself. Liu Yuan smiled embarrassedly and gently opened the window to look out. It was already late at night, and there was no one around except for the faint chirping of insects. However, he could still see some orange lanterns outside the wall in the distance, which were the patrol teams in the villa. There were also stars in the sky, which were as fine as dust. It was obvious that the sky was not polluted by mist in modern society. It was natural, unpolluted, and nourished by spiritual energy. Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze fell on the garden path hidden by the woods at the side. He turned over and jumped out. The bonus attributes were still useful. He could climb over the window without any effort and land steadily. In addition, the movement attribute seemed to give him increased dexterity, allowing Liu Yuan to subconsciously adjust the appropriate posture and angle, gaining positional leverage. Liu Yuan even felt that he could try out some parkour moves. This +5 attribute bonus was really quite strong¡­ Liu Yuan was secretly pleased as he walked along the wall and the forest. His movement attribute was really impressive. He did not make any sound when he walked¡­ Alright, maybe it was because he was not wearing shoes. After recalling the map of the novice village in his mind, Liu Yuan prepared to sneak to the player¡¯s birthplace, a very ordinary guest room. Liu Yuan heaved a sigh of relief when he saw no one blocking his way. He looked at the familiar guest room in front of him and prepared to sneak in. ¡°If I remember correctly, it should be at -¡± ¡°Liu Yuan? What are you doing here in the middle of the night?¡± A very melodious female voice sounded. ¡°?!¡± Liu Yuan was so scared that he sucked in a deep breath and almost choked on the air. He suddenly looked up and saw two beautiful, overlapping legs in his field of vision. ¡°Where are you looking at!¡± The voice was embarrassed and angry, and her pair of jade-like hands quickly covered her skirt. Liu Yuan looked up and saw the owner of the voice. It was a beautiful woman with black hair and black eyes. She wore a silver ring on her forehead with three sapphires hanging from it. She also had three pairs of silver rings on her wrists. Her black dress wrapped tightly from her neck to her ankles, and her slightly wide waist was wrapped from her chest to her lower abdomen, outlining her slender willow-like waist. In fact, it was already wrapped so tightly. Under normal circumstances, there would definitely be nothing to see. However, Liu Yuan was looking up from the bottom¡­ The woman had obviously forgotten about this as well. Her face was flushed red as she sat on the roof, holding her skirt. She bit her lip and looked at Liu Yuan. Liu Yuan took a step back. What the hell¡­ Did she ask me to tell her where I¡¯m looking at? What a joke, he would be beaten to death! But could he be blamed for this? Why did she have to sit on the roof for no reason? Wasn¡¯t it normal to be exposed from that position? Why did she look like she was about to cry? Liu Yuan, who did not use vulgarities, raised his head and looked at the top of the other party¡¯s head. The progress bar was black. It was far from full. This meant that the method of collecting cards was through combat. The favorability progress bar was ¡®Growing old together¡¯, so she was not part of his conquering strategy guide. If it was maxed out, it would appear in the normal guide, which was full of black and gold cards. At the same time, Liu Yuan also recognized the other party¡¯s identity as the 3-star character ¡®Chiyu guest elder, green tree born in cool autumn, Fu Huan¡¯. This was the guest elder of Chiyu villa, a martial arts master who could match a Foundation Establishment expert. Although she was a 3-star, her appearance could not be compared to Gu Siyin, who was so stunning at a young age. Her martial arts skills were also enhanced a lot. Another bonus point was that this NPC was the ¡®Newbie Guide¡¯ in Shangyang. In the story, Fu Huan was the one who had picked up the heavily injured ¡®player¡¯ from the deep mountains. For the players, the initial novice missions or quests were all issued by her, so she was equivalent to a lady boss. However, looking at the lady boss¡­ He often saw her, so he did not really want to start her conquering quest line. Hence, why Liu Yuan did not try to conquer her, and he engaged in battle with her just because he was bored¡­ Teasing the lady boss was quite interesting. Every time he attacked, he would run away and then stop just to listen to her complaining and panting. Liu Yuan silently noted a piece of information to himself: Although it was not added to the guide, he could see the favorability of other characters. He was not sure if he could see everyone, or if he could only see the characters he had interacted with before. Fu Huan was a little annoyed. She gritted her teeth, and her chest heaved up and down. She looked down at the young man who was still staring at her, and her legs tightened. It felt like he was not staring at her face, but at her legs. Shameless! Rascal! However, there was nothing she could do¡­ On one hand, it was because she was not on guard against Liu Yuan. On the other hand, she did not expect Liu Yuan to raise his head so quickly. In her impression, although this guy was in a sorry state, he was extremely mysterious and his abilities in martial arts were also outrageously high¡­ Every time she competed with him, she would end up in failure, and he would often go easy on her. He always looked so lazy, like he did not really want to fight with her. She had once thought that this young man was just an ordinary person who had mistakenly entered the deep mountains and got injured. She had guided him in his cultivation and many things about life in Chiyu Villa¡­ However, Liu Yuan was actually much stronger than her. From the initial shock to admiration, she now regarded him as a confidant and even a senior in martial arts. But this guy¡­ this guy¡­ he was staring at me just now! Fu Huan¡¯s face was burning red. She jumped down from the roof and deliberately said with a cold face, ¡°I¡¯m asking you, why did you go out in the middle of the night?¡± Liu Yuan felt that this sentence was very familiar. The lady boss was a tsundere, which was a well-known fact among the players. If she said something like ¡®why are you sneaking out?¡¯, it meant that she was worried about your safety. What followed after that would usually be ¡®I¡¯m not worried about your safety. I¡¯m just doing my duty as a guest elder of the villa.¡¯ Liu Yuan relaxed and coughed twice. What replaced it was a desire to tease her. He walked forward and said, ¡°Then what are you doing here in the middle of the night?¡± Fu Huan crossed his arms and snorted. ¡°I¡¯m not worried about your safety. It¡¯s just that many things have happened in the villa recently. I¡¯m just waiting here to prevent any rascals from taking the opportunity to cause trouble.¡± She glared at Liu Yuan, who had a strange expression on his face, and added, ¡± ¡°This is just the duty of a guest elder of the mountain villa.¡± Liu Yuan spread his hands and sigh. He knew it. Chapter 5 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Liu Yuan spread out his hands. This lady boss was really as proud as the one in the game. ¡°What¡¯s with that expression?¡± Fu Huan crossed her arms in front of her chest and took two steps forward. She gritted her teeth and her face turned red. She was very dissatisfied with Liu Yuan¡¯s ¡®I¡¯ve seen through you¡¯ look. If she had not picked him up, he might already be in the beast¡¯s stomach. Now that he had just recovered from his serious injuries, he ran out again. ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell me where you¡¯re planning to sneakily run off to?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t sleep, so I¡¯ll go out for a walk¡­¡± Liu Yuan replied casually. His gaze and mind were not on what she said, but on her chest, which was lifted up by her elbow. Because the dress was waist-tight and the waist was really thin, the curve could even be said to be a little exaggerated. In addition, he had caught a glimpse of her slender and beautiful legs. He did not feel anything in the game, but her figure was actually not bad¡­ No, it was already very good. Liu Yuan even regretted not maxing out her favorability. At 60 percent favorability, it was ¡®Growing old together¡¯, and 100 percent favorability, it was ¡®Undying love¡¯. There was a huge difference between these two. Moreover, they did not use the traditional method of starting a conquering quest line, but a battle. In this way, no matter how high the favorability increased, it was only a ¡®friendship line¡¯, not a ¡®love line¡¯. Liu Yuan put away the regret in his heart. After all, he still had a few pages full of characters with high favorability points, and he did not need to have this lady boss. It¡¯s fine if they just stay friends. He said, ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal anyway¡­ It¡¯s late at night, so it¡¯s understandable if you¡¯re in a bad mood and go out for a walk. Anyway, I¡¯m back safe and sound now, so you don¡¯t have to guard at the courtyard door like this.¡± ¡°W-who¡¯s guarding the door? You make it sound like I¡¯ve been waiting for you,¡± Fu Huan snorted softly. Although she said that, she was indeed relieved. Liu Yuan almost laughed out loud at the lady boss¡¯s affable and tsundere reaction. On the surface, he sighed, ¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes, you¡¯re just carrying out your duty.¡± ¡°This is more like it.¡± Fu Huan was finally satisfied. Liu Yuan planned to go back to his room, but just as he walked out of the shadows and into the light of the lantern, Fu Huan frowned and said, ¡± ¡°Your clothes¡­ Why haven¡¯t you changed into the one I prepared for you?¡± Liu Yuan thought to himself, ¡®Did she prepare a newbie outfit for me?¡¯ However, it was fine. He was just about to cover up his eye-catching clothes anyway. ¡°Um¡­ These are pajamas.¡± He looked at the ¡®Chibi version¡¯ of You Su he was wearing and explained, ¡± I¡¯ll change it tomorrow.¡± After fooling Fu Huan, Liu Yuan asked her why things had not been peaceful recently. He found out that it was indeed because of the Xue family¡¯s marriage proposal and pressure from Water Moon Dock. Her reaction was the same as Gu Siyin¡¯s, so Liu Yuan had an idea. After the short conversation ended, Fu Huan¡¯s back gradually disappeared into the darkness. Liu Yuan came back to his senses and found the guest room where the player was born based on his memory. It was a simple but clean one-person room. The moonlight was dim and illuminated the room through the paper window. There was a bed, a set of tables and chairs, a few shelves for miscellaneous items, and on the table were teapots and teacups. There was also an oil lamp and a used fire starter beside it. Liu Yuan could still vaguely remember the interactive plot here, so he knew that it was a fire starter. However, it was not easy to use it. He tried a few times but failed. He had no choice but to give up and choose to explore in the dark. In addition to towels, washbasins, and other toiletries, there was also a set of black men¡¯s clothes on the shelf. It was indeed the novice suit he remembered. Liu Yuan took it off and tried to put it on. It looked like a scholar¡¯s robe, but it was still in the category of casual clothes, so it was not difficult to wear. Liu Yuan rolled up his wide sleeves curiously. It was his first time wearing clothes from ancient times. He had only seen them in the performances of the Chinese Clothing Club in high school. He rolled up his sleeves and looked around. Other than the sword hanging on the bedside, his biggest gain was a book under the blanket. It was titled ¡®Five Elements Spell, First Act¡¯. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s a good thing that the beginner¡¯s cultivation technique is still here. Otherwise, I¡¯d have to be thick-skinned and ask Siyin or Fu Huan for one.¡± Liu Yuan heaved a sigh of relief and sat down on the bed. He smiled as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He shook the book, and the sound of the pages rustling sounded really pleasant. He touched the cover of the book. Fortunately, the beginner-level cultivation technique that came with his identity as a player was still there. Otherwise, he was afraid that other cultivation techniques would not be as practical as this one, and the content would not be as broad and detailed. Not only was it a basic cultivation technique, but it was also the most detailed guide for beginners, containing all kinds of useful miscellaneous knowledge. Apart from that, there was a period of time when players held this newbie cultivation method up to the altar for some reason. It was said that there was a huge secret hidden in it. However, Liu Yuan did not pay much attention to it at that time. However, no matter what, to the poor Liu Yuan, this cultivation technique was better than all the powerful cultivation techniques in the world. Because he could not get those things now. No matter what cultivation technique it was, it was a good cultivation technique if it could be cultivated! He could not wait to flip open the book. With a nervous heart, he saw the prologue on the title page and the qualification assessment method written on the first page. He thought to himself that it was exactly the same as the one in the game. It was very strange. When Liu Yuan saw these words, he instinctively knew what to do without even thinking. ¡°It¡¯s probably¡­ A transmigration benefit?¡± Liu Yuan scratched his head. After all, he had transmigrated. What was impossible? He tried to test his cultivation aptitude, and unsurprisingly, it was balanced among the five elements¡­ The players ¡®initial talent¡¯ was balanced among the five elements. The player would play an Immortal cultivator character recovering from his injuries in Chiyu Villa with heavy injuries. Only after the newbie event ended would the player ¡®return to the mountain gate¡¯ and activate the skill tree. In fact, it was time for players to choose their sects and later develop their base. In the game world of Shangyang, the whole world was called ¡®Shangyang¡¯. It was divided into three realms: the Human Realm, the Heavenly Realm, and the Demon Realm. The Human Realm alone was divided into five continents and eight seas. The other maps were naturally quite large, and he had not explored all of them before he transmigrated. Of course, these would only be exposed in the later stages of the plot. The current Liu Yuan still had to take a trip to the novice village with peace of mind. Chiyu Villa was still only a small southeast corner of the Central Continent, where there was a battle of wits and courage between a group of mortals and low-level Immortal cultivators. ¡°There¡¯s no use thinking so much¡­ The most important thing now is to try to cultivate! I need to quickly have the ability to protect myself.¡± Therefore, Liu Yuan spent the rest of the night in high spirits to carry out the first stage of cultivation, which was ¡®Guiding Qi through meditation¡¯. He also quickly entered that mysterious state, waiting for the invisible spiritual Qi to flow quietly and fill his meridians that were like tree branches under his inner vision. ¡­ Fu Huan was sitting on a branch of a tree outside the window, holding her chin in boredom. She saw that the light in the room had not been turned on for a long time. She felt the fluctuations of breathing gradually stabilize, and she withdrew her gaze from the door. ¡°Hmph, this kid came out of the Gu clan¡¯s Young Miss¡¯s room. Did he think I didn¡¯t know?¡± Fu Huan muttered in a low voice. She crossed her long legs, put her hands behind her head, and leaned against the tree trunk. She then recalled the scene of Liu Yuan asking about the recent situation in the villa. He said it like he did not care, but he actually heard about Xue Yan¡¯s marriage proposal from Gu Siyin and was anxious to confirm it, right? ¡°Alas, so what if he¡¯s skilled in martial arts? How can he defeat those Immortal cultivators? I only hope that he won¡¯t do anything stupid¡­¡± Fu Huan mumbled as she looked down at her legs. She could not help but curl up, pulling her skirt and hugging her knees. She did all this subconsciously. By the time she reacted, her face was red. Liu Yuan has seen her legs, which were such a private part of a woman¡¯s body! He should be responsible for her innocence. However, she was Liu Yuan¡¯s friend, and even if Gu Siyin really married someone else, Liu Yuan would never marry her¡­ ¡°No, why should I be worried about this?¡± The guest elder of the villa shook her head, a trace of confusion appearing on her face. If Liu Yuan was here, he would see that the progress bar had risen from 60% to 69%. It was just a little bit away from ¡®Undying love¡¯. Chapter 6 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Bang! ¡°Hiss¡­ ouch, ouch. Huh, it¡¯s dawn already?¡± The next day, Liu Yuan, who had knocked his head against the pillar of his bed, looked at the window through which the morning sun shone in with a blank expression. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and the spiritual energy that had gathered between his hands instantly dissipated. Liu Yuan looked at the ¡®Five Elements Spell, First Act¡¯ on his knees. After thinking for a while, he stuffed it back into the blanket. Although he wanted to find a safer place for it, in fact, it was impossible to stuff an entire book into his clothes like they do in TV shows. On the one hand, the material of the robe was very thin, and on the other hand, it was loose. It was really difficult to put a book with edges in without being discovered. ¡°Although most of the game system¡¯s mechanisms have disappeared, I can still feel the subtle hidden operations¡­ It¡¯s quite strange. For example, the players meditate to gain experience and level up.¡± Liu Yuan mumbled to himself as he stood up and looked down at his palm. He wondered if he was so lucky to be a one-in-a-million cultivation genius¡­ In less than half a night¡¯s time, he had successfully drawn in Qi and reached the first level of Qi Refinemnt stage from a mortal. According to his many years of experience from reading novels, this was simply a f*cking bug. ¡°But it¡¯s still too slow!¡± Liu Yuan frowned. He knew how urgent the next plot was. If he followed the normal cultivation speed of meditation, he would not be able to keep up with the players¡¯ cultivation as they gain experience through the plot. However, he could not kill monsters to level up like he did in the game¡­ Killing chickens and ducks in someone else¡¯s villa for no reason was a crazy thing to do! Unless he applied to be a chef¡­ Liu Yuan thought about his cooking skills and painfully gave up on this option. He needed experience, he needed ¡®exp scrolls¡¯! In the early stages, in order to give players a better experience, they could receive free double exp scrolls in the novice village. However, it could only be received three times, and it would be invalid if he were to receive more than that. After that, he could only buy it with money, which showed the evil intentions of the game. ¡°Now that the System store has disappeared, there is no way to collect or buy. If it were someone else, they would not be able to do anything. But for me¡­ This is an opportunity.¡± In fact, the double exp scroll was just a common name among the players. In the System store in the novice village, it appeared in the form of various scrolls. According to the item¡¯s description, it was ¡®The work of recluse, Xie Qian. It¡¯s majestic, vigorous, and strange. Its artistic conception has reached its peak, and it has the power to capture one¡¯s soul. It seems to be able to unite one¡¯s body and mind, and empty one¡¯s sea of consciousness.¡¯ The effect was, of course, to increase the speed of cultivation. Liu Yuan chuckled. The so-called ¡®reclusive Xie Qian¡¯ was an NPC that was extremely difficult to come into contact with in the novice village. When most people visited the Xie clan¡¯s mansion, they would only get a sentence from the gatekeeper: Master has been out recently. However, when you were a certain distance away, a conversation would be heard from the Xie clan¡¯s residence. ¡°Go and get my zither.¡± It was a gentle and easy-going baritone. ¡°Yes, Master,¡± the servant replied. The sound of a zither came from behind the high wall, and it was loud and powerful. The player would usually be dumbfounded. This guy was playing the zither at home, and yet he told everyone that he¡¯s not home? From this, it could be seen how unique this NPC was. His painting was a double exp scroll, and his title was ¡®Recluse¡¯. He was different from the usual looping NPCs as he had his own unique personality. He was a mysterious person in the novice village, and it was obvious that he was a hidden NPC. However, very few people could really come into contact with him. With a thought, Liu Yuan summoned the illustrations¡¯ virtual panel. He flipped all the way to the end of the gray card, and sure enough, he still kept it¡­ [Character: Xie Qian] [Gender: Male] [Title: Recluse, forever willing to be lonely] [Level: Mortal, no realm (sealed)] [Status: Normal] [Attribute interface (current status can not be viewed)] [Card carry bonus: (can not be carried in the current state)] Who was he, Liu Yuan? He was a real conquering strategy-oriented demon! He did not even let the men off! ¡­ Fine, it was actually a character card from a card draw. This game had a card drawing system, but the drop rate was not high. Otherwise, a large number of players would choose to draw cards directly. The character drawn was basically the same as the strategy or battle taming, but the favorability started at 0, and players would need to raise the favorability value by giving gifts. Before transmigrating, Liu Yuan was a 100% pay-to-win player. Although his luck was only average, he would come here once every few days when he had nothing to do. He had obtained quite a number of impressive characters on the interface, as well as some interesting characters. His biggest gain was this Xie Qian¡¯s card. However, other than anonymously providing information to the big shots who wrote the analysis posts, he had never told anyone else. Liu Yuan was not stupid. With this title and the seal, the value of this card was clear to all players. It would not be worth it to get into trouble for no reason. It was better to make a fortune quietly. Therefore, he kept on giving gifts to Xie Qian to raise the favorability to the maximum¡­ ¡°I¡¯ll come to get you after I finish the newbie event. If I don¡¯t scam at least 17 or 18 exp scrolls out of you, I¡¯ll have gifted you all those premium strange-smelling fish and eggs for nothing.¡± Liu Yuan chuckled and closed the illustrated handbook. He waved his sleeves and gathered a weak spiritual Qi, which formed a gust of wind, which opened the door. The cool air blew in from the outside, dispelling some of the accumulated heat. Just like what he had said before he transmigrated, his journey had just begun! Liu Yuan took off his sword (although it was useless, it could be used as a form of face) and stepped out of the door. Outside was the garden of Chiyu Villa, and it was daytime. Compared to the night, it gave him a more familiar and safe feeling. Early in the morning, there were a few pretty maidservants walking by with plates and bowls in their hands. They hurried to the rooms of the masters and guests to serve them. Naturally, no one paid attention to guests at the fringe like Liu Yuan. ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± Liu Yuan was shocked. He immediately turned around and saw Fu Huan¡¯s¡­ Waist. Liu Yuan heaved a sigh of relief and grimaced in his heart. ¡®Do these martial arts experts like to appear and disappear like ghosts? She just appears out of nowhere every time, it almost scared me to death.¡¯ But Fu Huan was indeed strong. In the secular world, martial arts were divided into two realms, the acquired realm and the innate realm. The acquired realm was defined by the number of eight extraordinary meridians opened. Meanwhile, the innate realm was based on the cultivation of the spirit. The innate realm was divided into three realms, namely the Supreme stage, the Spirit stage, and the Head-touch stage. Each stage had a certain level of magical power. The Head-touch stage had the meaning of ¡®The Immortal touches my head to bless me with longevity¡¯. Further up was the path of True Martial Arts, but there were very few people who reached that level. Fu Huan was at the peak of the Spirit stage and was strong enough to fight against Foundation Establishment cultivators. ¡°Why are you in a daze?¡± Fu Huan waved her hand in front of Liu Yuan. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Liu Yuan forced himself to look up so that he did not seem so perverted. Although she had changed into a loose, neutral black robe, it could not cover her curves and long legs at all. Liu Yuan changed the topic. ¡°I just woke up. I was thinking of going out of the villa for some fresh air.¡± Fu Huan moved closer to him with a bronze mask on her face. Liu Yuan was slightly stunned. He then remembered that the lady boss had a habit of only revealing her true appearance in front of acquaintances. At other times, she would cover herself up tightly. Fu Huan crossed his arms and said, ¡°Do you still need fresh air? Didn¡¯t you get enough last night?¡± ¡°¡­ ¡± The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He wanted to say something, but he hesitated. Finally, he swallowed his words. Forget it. ¡°Last night was for relaxation,¡± Liu Yuan explained. Under the mask, Fu Huan¡¯s gaze fell on Liu Yuan¡¯s face. ¡°I feel like you¡¯re different from last night.¡± ¡°Am I?¡± Liu Yuan touched his face. Fu Huan looked at him for a while, then waved her hand and said, ¡°When I saw you last night, I thought I saw a stray dog. You walked in with a confused look and drew a lot of attention. Today, you look radiant. Maybe it¡¯s an illusion.¡± Liu Yuan was stunned. He looked at the indifferent woman in front of him and smiled. ¡°Thank you,¡± he said. Seeing that smile, Fu Huan¡¯s face under the mask suddenly turned red. She turned her head and snorted, ¡°What¡¯s there to thank me for?¡± Liu Yuan felt that the lady boss was more and more friendly and cute. He pretended to think for a while and said, ¡°I suddenly remembered that I once buried a jar of good wine in Tigerfang Mountain. In a few days, I¡¯ll bring it out to share with you.¡± Fu Huan had two hobbies. One was martial arts, and the other was drinking alcohol. Tigerfang Mountain was a treasure-digging spot for the novice village. There was a chance to dig out a jar of hundred-year-old monkey wine. Of course, because of the game¡¯s effect, it would look like a jar of wine when you dig it out, and not like the so-called wine that wild monkeys make as they stored a hundred fruits in a tree hole as winter food. The monkeys would then forget about the fruits, and the fruits would gradually ferment to naturally produce money wine. Liu Yuan knew the location and technique of digging for treasure. For Fu Huan¡¯s friendship, not for beauty, he had to get that jar of monkey wine that was worth 10 gold in the novice stage to thank her. Fu Huan¡¯s eyes lit up, but she said, ¡°The wine buried in the mountains has probably rotted or been stolen a long time ago. What¡¯s so rare about it? Why don¡¯t you go to the restaurant outside the villa and buy a jar of wine instead? it¡¯ll save you a lot of trouble.¡± Liu Yuan waved his hand and said, ¡°But I don¡¯t have a single copper coin on me. That¡¯s why I can only go deep into the mountains and forests to dig up the wine I buried. Aren¡¯t you making things difficult for me?¡± ¡°Fine, fine,¡± Fu Huan mumbled. ¡°I forgot. You¡¯d better be careful. Don¡¯t let the beast tear the clothes I gave you.¡± ¡®These words¡­ She¡¯s worried that I would be injured, but she refuses to say it directly,¡¯ Liu Yuan thought to himself. He said, ¡°I know.¡± After bidding farewell to Fu Huan, Liu Yuan went to Gu Siyin¡¯s room based on his memory. However, he did not go in and heard the servant maids Bi He and Shan Pu talking about how miss was called to the main hall of the villa to discuss the wedding date with the ¡®kind disciple¡¯ Xue Yan, who was sent by the Water Moon Dock. Liu Yuan knew that this was only part of the plot. The disciples of Water Moon Dock would not do anything now. However, when he thought of Gu Siyin¡¯s tear-stained face and her soft hands that were tightly holding onto his clothes, he felt that he could not let her suffer even a little bit. This was a 14-year-old little loli! The flowers of the motherland needed to be protected¡­ It was definitely not because of lolicon or something! Liu Yuan let out a long breath and decided to take a look outside the hall. Chapter 7 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Chiyu Villa. In the main hall of the pavilion. The Lord of Chiyu Villa, Gu Feidao, sat at the head of the table with his hands on the armrests. He looked to be an old man in his sixties, wearing a dark blue robe with a brocade crane cloak. His face was already wrinkled and his hair was white, but the rest of his hair was black. His eyes were indifferent and deep, giving off an imposing aura. He had a daughter when he was older in age, so he looked more like Gu Siyin¡¯s grandfather than her father. Sitting below Gu Feidao were three people dressed in the same moon-colored robe. There were light blue dark patterns on their robes, which seemed to shimmer under the light. It was the Water Moon Dock disciple¡¯s robe. The young man sitting in the first seat was handsome. He fanned himself with a jade and gold folding fan, looking like a young master from an aristocratic family. However, his expression was cold, and his gaze was arrogant, making him seem a little mean. He was a Foundation Establishment disciple sent by the Water Moon Dock, Yue Longzhang. The second one was a little younger, a teenager called Ma Shu. He had a round face and round eyes, which made him look very likable. His eyes looked left and right, but often felt embarrassed when others looked at him. He was a little shy, and his cultivation was only at the Qi Refinement stage. The person at the back was wearing a veiled hat and a white veil that covered his face. People could not see this person clearly, and his figure was also blurred for some reason. This person was very mysterious, and could not even be distinguished by gender. In fact, the people in the villa were also puzzled. The Water Moon Dock said that there were two disciples, but when they arrived, there was one more¡­ However, how could the people in the villa dare to ask about this kind of thing? Gu Siyin, who had been crying in Liu Yuan¡¯s arms for half the night, was sitting on the armchair to the right of Gu Feidao. She lowered her head and took a small sip of tea. Her eyes were lowered and she did not say anything. Her cheeks were puffed up, and she was very dissatisfied. Because of her petite figure, when she sat on the wide chair, her two small feet, which were wearing cotton embroidered shoes, hung in the air. Most of them were covered by the skirt, making her look even more exquisite and lovely. The hall was silent, with only the slight sound of the maidservants placing the teacups. It was ridiculous. They were clearly discussing Xue Yan and Gu Siyin¡¯s marriage, but Xue Yan was not in the hall. Instead, he was called to wait outside because he was not qualified. Gu Feidao and Yue Longzhang, the leader of the group, had been chatting for a while. Gu Feidao said after the matter was almost settled, ¡°Today is the official day to discuss the wedding date. I was in a hurry the day before yesterday and didn¡¯t treat the three envoys well. This old man will first replace wine with tea as a punishment.¡± Even though the guest sitting in the hall was an Immortal cultivator, Gu Feidao¡¯s expression did not change much. He said indifferently and raised the teacup beside him to drink it in one go. Snap! Yue Longzhang closed his fan, picked up his teacup, and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s nothing. Villa Master Gu is too polite. Although we are all cultivators, we have long heard of the name of the ¡®Marquis of Ding An¡¯. The name Chiyu Villa is even more well-known in the territory of the Jiang Kingdom. We are only juniors, how can we let you punish yourself?¡± His words were clearly praising but actually criticizing. It was eccentric and said to be respectful, but there was no need to be respectful. It made the people in the villa frown. However, Gu Feidao only said, ¡°You¡¯re too kind.¡± Yue Longzhang gently sipped his tea and looked at the floating tea leaves and steam in the water. He could feel the angry gazes around him, but he did not dare to say anything. However, Gu Feidao, who was sitting at the head of the table, did not move at all. He sneered in his heart. What Jianghu magnate? This guy was just a mortal. He seemed to be extremely powerful, but in reality, he was strong on the outside but weak on the inside. He had thought that this so-called ¡®Marquis of Ding An¡¯ was rumored to be the most likely to reach the Nascent Soul stage through True Martial Arts and would be different. He did not expect that he would be afraid of the Immortal cultivation sects. If it was not for the sect¡¯s mission, why would he, the dignified chief disciple of the Water Moon Dock¡¯s inner sect, come to this mortal place? Even the tea was barren and crude to the extreme, like chewing wax, without any spiritual energy to speak of! Forget it, as long as Xue Yan successfully enters the inner circle of Chiyu Villa, it would be a victory, and they would be considered to have successfully retreated. It was such a pity for that little beauty¡­ Yue Longzhang¡¯s gaze fell on Gu Siyin. Even among Immortal cultivators, she was a rare beauty. It would be a waste to let Xue Yan have her. Gu Siyin noticed his gaze. She raised her head and glared at Yue Longzhang under the cover of her teacup. Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes flashed with a hint of gloominess, but he still chuckled and said, ¡°Miss Gu, I wonder if the wedding dress fits?¡± It would have been fine if he did not ask, but the moment he did, Gu Siyin, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly remembered that she had cried the entire night in her wedding dress and that brother Jun Xuan had comforted her. The grievances in her heart suddenly exploded. She slammed the teacup down and jumped down from the chair, pouting. ¡°It doesn¡¯t fit! It¡¯s ugly! So ugly! What kind of Immortal cultivation sect are you? even the clothes you prepared are so ugly. I don¡¯t want to wear this kind of thing to get married! I¡¯m not getting married!¡± Her sudden outburst left the people in the hall unable to react in time. Housekeeper He Ren¡¯s expression changed and he took the lead to stand behind Gu Siyin. He stared at the three Water Moon Dock disciples and was ready to protect her at any time. Yue Longzhang¡¯s face turned stiff, and he stood up as well. With a dark face, he said in a deep voice, ¡°This is the wedding dress that our Water Moon Dock has specially chosen to form a good relationship with you. It¡¯s a fine product made from spirit silk and can be considered a generous gift even in the cultivation world. Can the Chiyu Villa not tell good from bad?!¡± He looked at Gu Feidao and said sternly, ¡°Villa Master Gu, you can choose not to respect our Water Moon Dock, but we can also choose not to respect Chiyu Villa. It seems that you don¡¯t want to maintain a good relationship anymore. I advise you to think carefully about the consequences of making an enemy of our Water Moon Dock!¡± Yue Longzhang¡¯s expression was cold and unfeeling. The fan in his hand opened with a swoosh, and the fan ribs were actually like thin swords, flickering with a cold blue light. The Qi of a Foundation Establishment cultivator was released, causing all the maids who did not know martial arts to be so frightened that they fell to the ground. Ma Shu was shocked. He stood up and advised carefully, ¡°Senior Brother, please calm down. Maybe Miss Gu doesn¡¯t like the style of clothing, that¡¯s all¡­¡± As for the man in the curtained hat, he was as calm as a mountain. He sat by himself and took another sip of tea. The atmosphere in the hall was tense, but everyone knew that even if Gu Siyin lost her temper, this was already a matter of course. However, the more she lost her temper, the more the three from Water Moon Dock would not be kind. Why bother¡­ He Ren smiled bitterly and his eyes became determined. No matter what, he had to protect the Young Miss. Yue Longzhang flicked his sleeves and broke free from Ma Shu, coldly snorting, ¡°Villa Master Gu, what do you think?¡± Gu Feidao sighed, stood up, and said, ¡°Emissary, please understand¡­¡± These words undoubtedly showed their weakness. Yue Longzhang¡¯s expression softened, and the corners of his mouth curled up into a sneer. On the other hand, the people in the villa had faces full of grievance and hatred. Tears were about to fall from Gu Siyin¡¯s eyes, but Gu Feidao¡¯s tone suddenly changed. His old eyes seemed to burst out with a terrifying cold light as he shouted, ¡°It¡¯s not that Chiyu Villa doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s good for them, it¡¯s that Water Moon Dock is going too far!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Enveloped by this aura, Yue Longzhang subconsciously took a step back. His face stiffened, and he was both shocked and angry. ¡°I¡¯ve endured it again and again, but that¡¯s not a reason for you to push your luck!¡± Gu Feidao looked down from above, like a sleeping lion opening its eyes. ¡°I may be old, but I¡¯ve killed a Core Formation stage cultivator a few years ago. Even the elders of the Water Moon Dock have to show some respect to me. You¡¯re just a Foundation Establishment stage junior, but you¡¯re acting like a tyrant in front of me. Who gave you the guts to do this?!¡± ¡°Impudent! Mere mortals, mere mortals!¡± Yue Longzhang was so angry that his lungs were about to explode. Flustered and exasperated, he gathered his spiritual power and slammed the table. The table exploded with a bang, and the air waves rolled, forcing everyone to take half a step back. Gu Feidao flicked out a wave of internal energy to protect Gu Siyin, but the remaining spiritual energy shattered the teacup on the table. With a bang, the white porcelain broke into pieces and splattered. ¡°Ah!¡± Gu Siyin was very close to him. Although she was protected, she still closed her eyes subconsciously and cried out in fear. ¡­ Liu Yuan thought that he was just here to take a look and ran to a place not far from the entrance of the hall. There were not many guards at the entrance, because the people gathered in the hall were already the most powerful people in the whole villa. Gu Feidao, the ¡®Marquis of Ding An¡¯, who once fought against Core Formation stage Immortal cultivators when he was young, was standing in an imposing manner. Housekeeper He Ren, who was the leader of the villa¡¯s assassination organization, was standing behind Gu Feidao. Two Foundation Establishment stage disciples of the Water Moon Dock were behind facing them. It would be strange if these people needed mortals to guard them. ¡®Maybe I can take a closer look¡­¡¯ Liu Yuan thought to himself and looked around. He then crouched in the grass and carefully pushed the grass aside, trying to imitate the characters in ¡®Assassin¡¯s Creed¡¯ and perform an exciting stealth operation. As it turned out¡­ He had really f*cking succeeded! He did not know if it was because of Liu Yuan¡¯s +5 movement attribute or because the guards were too weak, but he successfully sneaked out of the window on the side of the hall. Liu Yuan leaned against the wall and eavesdropped. The plot here was a short interlude animation in the game. The wedding date was set to be a month later. Generally speaking, apart from sparring with each other, it was very ordinary. There should not be any big issues¡­ Slam! The sound of a cup hitting the table came from the hall, followed by a young girl¡¯s delicate shout. ¡± I¡¯m not going to get married!¡± Liu Yuan was stunned. Before he could react, he heard a few loud questions and a strong rebuttal. Everything happened so fast that it was beyond his expectations. Bang! The sound of someone slamming the table rang out. Liu Yuan¡¯s face changed when he saw the windows and walls shaking. It was wrong! This was different from the game¡­ What was going on? According to logic, the entire exchange was quite mild and casual! Why did they look like they were fighting? While Liu Yuan was trying his best to calm himself down, the hall had obviously fallen into chaos and tension. There was a constant sound of banging and people shouting. At this moment, Liu Yuan could actually recognize Gu Siyin¡¯s soft kitten-like voice. ¡°Ah!¡± She was screaming in panic. Liu Yuan¡¯s pupils shrank, and he subconsciously put his hand on the window. ¡°Si Yin!¡± The moment he spoke, he knew that something was wrong. In the hall, Yue Longzhang¡¯s face was extremely ugly, and the veins on his forehead were bulging. Hearing the sound, he suddenly turned to look at the window on the side, his eyes fierce and cold. He shouted, ¡°Who is it?¡± Boom! At the same time, he suddenly flicked his sleeve and another blast of spirit Qi blasted out. It hit the wall, and the wall and the window were shattered. The dust and wood scattered, revealing Liu Yuan¡¯s figure. Cold sweat dripped down Liu Yuan¡¯s forehead as he heaved a sigh of relief. If he had not taken a few steps back, he would have been seriously injured by the spiritual power. F*ck, thank God I¡¯m smart¡­ Then, he raised his head and saw a big hole in the wall. Everyone in the hall was looking at him. Dozens of pairs of eyes stared at him. In fact, it was a little quiet. At this moment, Liu Yuan saw Gu Siyin¡¯s teary but happy little face, the stern old man¡¯s gaze, and the handsome young man¡¯s hand seals. A cold light flashed in his eyes, revealing anger and murderous intent. Yue Longzhang! Liu Yuan recognized this NPC. He was the chief disciple of Water Moon Dock and was considered to be a mini-boss in the newbie plot of the game. Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes flickered, and he swept his spiritual sense over. Immediately, he knew that the young man eavesdropping outside the door was just a mortal¡­ A mortal? Mortal! He immediately sneered and said, ¡°Good, good, good! I can¡¯t believe there¡¯s such a sneaky person in Chiyu Villa! Die!¡± Yue Longzhang¡¯s hand seals had already been completed, and with a snap of his fingers, a sword light shot out. Everything happened too quickly. The sharp sword light cut through the air, making an ear-piercing sound as it attacked Liu Yuan with lightning speed! The sword light in Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes magnified infinitely, but he could only freeze on the spot. His hands and feet were cold. With his current attributes, how could he win? And to the people in the villa, he was just a stranger who was staying there. It was impossible for them to help him, not to mention that he had been discovered eavesdropping! It was a dead end¡­ Liu Yuan even felt a sense of despair. The sword light was piercingly cold, and the aura of death was infinitely approaching. He clenched his fists tightly, full of unwillingness. Was he going to die here? However, at this moment, everyone heard a delicate cry from the chaos! ¡°You ¡­ It¡¯s you!¡± Liu Yuan turned his head in the direction of the voice. At this critical moment, the woman in the curtained hat suddenly stood up, lifted half of the white veil, and exclaimed in an excited tone. In that instant, everyone saw the stunning beauty under the white veil, like a flower in the mirror or the moon in the water. However, Liu Yuan saw a bright pink progress bar on top of her head! A progress bar? Liu Yuan was stunned for a moment. Then, he was ecstatic that he had found a way out of death¡¯s door. He could not help but shout in his heart. Goddmanit! Open the illustrated handbook page for me! In an instant, the transparent panel opened up in front of him. Among the gray cards, the second character card besides Gu Siyin¡¯s lit up! [Character: Ning Xiangrong (4-star)] [Gender: Female] [Title: Flower in the Water Moon Mirror, a golden millet dream in the world of mortals] [Level: Immortal path, Core Formation stage level two] [Status: Normal] [Attribute interface (click to view)] Check! [Constitution: 128] [Affinity: 90] [Strength: 112] [Movement: 134] [Spiritual power: 322] [Card carry bonus: Affinity (5) +45, spiritual power (5) +161, movement (5) +67. Carry or not: (yes/no)] The sword light was already very close to him, and Liu Yuan shouted in a panic, ¡°Yes! I¡¯ll f*cking carry it!¡± The card instantly turned into countless golden light spots, dozens of times more than Gu Siyin¡¯s. It was extremely dazzling and integrated into Liu Yuan¡¯s body! Chapter 8 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Affinity +45! Spiritual power +161! Movement +67! A 4-star card¡¯s attribute enhancement had caused Liu Yuan¡¯s attributes to increase by more than ten times, or even more! Swish! The sword Qi tore through the air, and it was so cold that it almost pierced Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes without mercy. It was a critical moment! Although most of the people present were martial arts experts, they could not clearly see the trajectory of the Sword Qi. They thought that if they were to face this Sword Qi, they would probably die. They sighed for the young man in their hearts. However, in the next moment, under everyone¡¯s gaze, the thin and weak-looking young man merely took a step back and turned his head. The sharp Sword Qi cut across his cheek, making a small cut, and blood flowed down his cheek. Boom! The Sword Qi brushed past Liu Yuan and rushed out of the hole in the wall like a stream of light. A house was cut in half and fell down with a loud crash, causing the servants to scream in fear. Whew¡­ The air waves rolled and set off clouds of dust. Hiss! Everyone present was stunned by this sudden change. How was that possible? Yue Longzhang¡¯s pupils contracted. In his rage, he had already used all his strength in this Sword Qi. Previously, in the process of being infuriated, the spiritual energy in it had surged and increased, and its power had increased by 30 percent. With his strength as a level 8 Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, even a peak-tier Foundation Establishment cultivator might not be able to dodge this attack! A mortal¡­ Just as he was bewildered, he saw Liu Yuan raise his hand to wipe the blood off his face. He looked down at the blood on his hand and then at the mess in the courtyard. The remaining wind and waves brushed against his face, stinging him. If he had not activated the card, increased his attributes, and dodged the attack ¡­ He would die without a doubt. ¡°¡­¡± Liu Yuan was silent for a while, and the hall was also silent. He turned his head to look at Yue Longzhang. In that instant, Yue Longzhang subconsciously took a step back, and only when he reached out to hold onto the chair did he come to his senses. With a hint of panic in his voice, he said, ¡°You ¡­ You¡­ Impudent! I¡¯m the Water Moon Dock¡¯s chief inner disciple, what are you trying to do?!¡± Liu Yuan placed his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist and walked forward. His gaze was extremely calm. ¡°Can you guess?¡± ¡°You¡¯re actually here¡­ I¡¯ve been looking for you all these years.¡± Suddenly, a slender and soft hand reached out to hold Liu Yuan¡¯s hand, accompanied by a clear but soft voice, followed by a light and elegant fragrance. Under the white veil, a beautiful white face was close at hand, revealing a pair of dreamy blue eyes. Her face was filled with complicated emotions. There was resentment and surprise. She reached out and touched Liu Yuan¡¯s cheek, looking at the wound on his face that had been cut by the Sword Qi with heartache. The white light of spiritual energy flashed and disappeared, and the wound was instantly healed. Ning Xiangrong. She was the daughter of the Water Moon Dock¡¯s Dock Lord, a level 2 Core Formation cultivator, the successor of the Water Moon Dock, and one of the most beautiful women in the cultivation world. She was most famous for her mirror-like beauty, but her late-stage strength was not very strong, so the 4-star rating was most suitable for her. In addition¡­ Liu Yuan¡¯s initial choice of conquering strategy was not very proper. He sneaked directly to the spring where Ning Xiangrong took a bath, took her clothes, and stuffed them into his backpack. Then, under the blushing face of the beauty hiding in the water, he chatted with her about life philosophy the whole night. Yes, life philosophy. It lasted for an entire month¡­ Liu Yuan¡¯s footsteps paused. He met the woman¡¯s gaze and reached out to hold her hand. He thought about how he should address her in the game and said, ¡°Rongrong, long time no see.¡± After he said this, both the two disciples from the water Moon Dock and the people from the villa were completely stunned. Gu Feidao¡¯s expression changed slightly, and the others who recognized Liu Yuan, who was a fringe figure who was temporarily staying in the villa, were also dumbfounded. Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes had been wide open ever since the woman took off her curtain hat and held Liu Yuan¡¯s hand. He was seething with anger, as if fire was about spew from his eyes. When he saw her reach out and caress his cheek intimately, he felt even worse. And that ¡®long time no see¡¯. His face was colorful and twisted like a Japanese melon. On the side, Ma Shu knew that things were not going well. When he saw Yue Longzhang¡¯s expression, he cried out in his heart, ¡®it¡¯s over, it¡¯s over.¡¯ Who in Water Moon Dock did not know that Yue Longzhang had admired Miss Ning for many years? now, a person who seemed to be an old lover suddenly appeared. Who could stand this? When Ning Xiangrong heard Liu Yuan¡¯s words, tears came to her eyes, and she was at a loos. She said, ¡°That¡¯s great¡­ You, you still remember me, Jun Xuan¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been looking for you ever since you left without saying goodbye three years ago. I thought I would never see you again in my life. I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here. You shameless thief, you said you would take responsibility for me, but you still left. This time, I won¡¯t let you escape again!¡± Her eyes were firm and gentle like water. Gu Siyin¡¯s happy expression gradually froze. Her face was blank, and then she puffed up her cheeks. Hmph! Stinky Brother Jun Xuan! The little loli gritted her teeth and looked at Ning Xiangrong. Wasn¡¯t she just a little taller, a little bigger chest, and a little longer legs? She would have all these in the future too! Brother Jun Xuan belongs to her, and only her! ¡°I had no choice but to leave,¡± Liu Yuan sighed, his expression serious. In fact, how would he know why he left? The favorability system probably covered for him. His tightened his grip on Ning Xiangrong¡¯s hand and pulled her to the side. Then, he pulled out the long sword. Whoosh! A cold glint flashed as the tip of the sword pointed straight at Yue Longzhang. Everyone¡¯s expression suddenly changed. Their hearts, which had been slightly relieved, were now on tenterhooks. They had thought that reunions always had a calming atmosphere, where people catch up on the old days. They did not expect that this time, it would lead to a fight. Yue Longzhang glared at Liu Yuan like a venomous snake, and then looked at Ning Xiangrong. The noble temperament on his body had long disappeared, and his whole body trembled as he growled in a low voice, ¡°Senior Ning, what is your relationship with him?!¡± Ning Xiangrong¡¯s originally soft smile turned cold, and she raised her delicate hand to put down the White veil of her curtained hat again. Ning Xiangrong, who was covered by the white veil, turned back to the bystander who sat in the corner and did not care. She was as beautiful as the flower in the mirror and as illusory as the moon in the water. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡± Her cold and arrogant words crushed Yue Longzhang¡¯s last bit of hope. Creak, creak, creak¡­ He clenched the fan in his hand, and the fine iron material creaked. Originally, he could at least comfort himself that Senior Ning treated everyone with the same indifference, the same coldness. Although he could not have ger, at least¡­ He could watch her from afar. But now, a man had suddenly appeared and held Ning Xiangrong¡¯s hand! Then, as if declaring his ownership, this random man drew his sword at him. ¡°Great¡­ Great! I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as he unfurled his fan, and the sharp blue fan blades unfolded one after another. In a flash, he charged toward Liu Yuan. Liu Yuan heaved a long sigh of relief, his gaze cautious but not solemn. He had more or less adapted to the attributes that had just been raised, and with the flow of spiritual power, the power contained in his body was also ready to be released. He already understood that he could instinctively do the skills in the game as long as he thought of them! The bright sword was covered with spiritual energy. This would be his first battle since he arrived in this world! Chapter 9 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Spiritual power! Although Yue Longzhang¡¯s mind was filled with anger, when he saw the sword covered in spiritual power, his pupils shrank and he was shocked. The other party was an Immortal cultivator, but he had not sensed any spiritual energy fluctuations at the beginning. What did this mean? The other party¡¯s cultivation must be much higher than his, or he must have an extremely brilliant concealment technique! This was the only way he could hide his cultivation to the point where he would think that the other party was a completely ordinary person. But now, he had revealed the aura of the Foundation Establishment stage! And the way he had dodged his attack so easily¡­ Since when did Chiyu Villa house a cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage? Could it be that other than Water Moon Dock, there were other sects that had discovered the secret of this place and wanted to take a share? Yue Longzhang¡¯s thoughts were spinning quickly, and his eyes were fixed on Liu Yuan. From the corner of his eye, he saw that Ning Xiangrong was only looking at Liu Yuan, and nothing else. The Water Moon Dock¡¯s chief disciple, who had just calmed down a little, was immediately filled with anger. No matter what¡­ He had to kill this guy today! The folding fan in Yue Longzhang¡¯s hand flickered with a dark light, just like his eyes. He closed in on Liu Yuan in an instant, and the fan blade slashed down, leaving a blue ray of light. In an instant, it was like a cloud or mist, and it surrounded Liu Yuan. Within it, there was a cold light. ¡°Broken Soul on Water¡¯s Cloud!¡± Liu Yuan immediately recognized the sound and light effects. It was the first skill of the NPC Yue Longzhang in the game. He had already recalled the other party¡¯s information from his memory. This miniboss-level NPC was best at using poison and hidden weapons. There were three skills in total. ¡®Broken Soul on Water¡¯s Cloud¡¯ was a close combat skill. ¡®Divine Sword of Clear Water¡¯ was a long-range weapon. ¡®Azure Cloud Strike¡¯ was an AoE attack. Broken Soul on Water¡¯s Cloud had the strongest attack power, the Divine Sword of Clear Water was the hardest to dodge, and Azure Cloud Strike had a poison debuff, causing him to continuously lose HP and be in a weakened state. All in all, Yue Longzhang could be considered a relatively difficult boss to deal with during the novice stage. However, that was only relative to the time when he was a newbie. Although Liu Yuan was a casual player, he had cleared the novice village¡¯s dungeons countless times to complete some material-gathering quests. He was extremely familiar with Yue Longzhang¡¯s routine. Broken Soul on Water¡¯s Cloud was mainly a blue mist as a shield, blocking the player¡¯s vision. The countless needles within it instantly attacked, giving players no time to react at all. The physical damage of the Cold Shadow Fan could not be underestimated. Under the attack, even a level 9 Foundation Establishment cultivator was in a difficult position. However, the most difficult part was that once he used Broken Soul, he would immediately follow up with the Divine Sword of Clear Water. His attack speed was extremely fast, and most novices would die here before they could even see the AoE attack. It was tragic. Liu Yuan chuckled in his heart. But today, the one who wrote the word ¡®tragic¡¯ could only be Yue Longzhang! Buzzzzzz! Liu Yuan raised his sword and strode forward without dodging. His eyes fell on the sword. The sword in his hand was the most ordinary standard long sword made of fine iron, the same model that the guards in the villa often used. However, with the support of spiritual power, its material was comparable to the hardest steel in the mortal world. Although it could not be compared with Immortal weapons, magic weapons, or spirit weapons, at least it would not be easily broken. Otherwise, when those Immortal cultivators fought, they would use up a basket of scrap iron each time. It could be said to be a product of a true blacksmith. ¡°I¡¯ll see how you can dodge this!¡± Yue Longzhang flipped his fan and sneered as he suddenly blew the mist in front of Liu Yuan. The blue mist was close at hand, and the poisonous needle was ready to strike. It flickered under the cover of the mist, making people feel fear. Liu Yuan seemed to be smiling and said sarcastically, ¡°Dodge? Why would I dodge? Is there a need to hide from your soft embroidery needles?¡± Usually, he was not a mean person, and could even be said to have a very good temper. However, once he got angry, he would definitely turn the tables, not to mention that Yue Longzhang wanted to kill him. How the f*ck could he endure this? Killing this guy was the right thing to do! You still dare to call me a mere mortal? Who do you think you are? Wasn¡¯t he just a mere NPC? Are you even human? You¡¯re not even a human! Ning Xiangrong was watching from the side, and when she heard these words, she could not help but sneer, and a faint blush appeared on her face. This guy, after not seeing him for so many years, he still had such a rascal attitude. Yue Longzhang¡¯s face twisted again as he said angrily, ¡°You!¡± ¡°Eat sh*t!¡± Liu Yuan started his trash talk. Not only did he not dodge, but he also raised his sword to meet the attack! After Broken Soul on Water¡¯s Cloud, there were still follow-up attacks to complete the combo. It was actually very simple. There was only one key, and that was just to be reckless! The fastest clearance guide in the novice village in the forum mentioned that the needle wrapped in the poisonous cloud was as hard to guard against, but it was light! That was why Yue Longzhang had to control the wind with his fan. At this time, all he needed to do was to randomly release his skills and create enough wind to disperse the clouds and fog. He could even advance and kill Yue Longzhang! In other words, a chaotic fist could kill an old master! Although there were other more elegant and refined ways to defeat the enemy, Liu Yuan only wanted to use this method now! ¡°Storm Armor Break!¡± ¡°Astral Wind Overlord Blade!¡± ¡°Ten Direction Movement!¡± ¡°Wind Blade Sword!¡± ¡°Cloud Wave, Wind Wave!¡± Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Liu Yuan used all the wind-type or large-scale beginner general attack skills that he had selected in the game. Simply put, he threw out a bunch of basic attack skills one by one. Of course, he had calculated which skills he could use with his innate ability, and his body would naturally know which skills he could use in his current state. Fortunately, the consumption of normal skills was low, mainly used to dispel the poisonous fog. ¡°What is this? How did he know Yun Lianshan¡¯s Storm Armor Break skill? Could he be Yun Lianshan¡¯s disciple¡­ No, Tyrant Blade School¡¯s Astral Wind Overlord Blade? He actually used a sword? W-what kind of move is this? Which sect is he from? Even the Cloud Wave, Wind Wave of the Water Moon Dock!¡± Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes were wide open as he roared in his heart in disbelief. He could also learn Cloud Wave, Wind Wave, but he was not good at this kind of big move. He also believed that quality was more important than quantity, so he gave up on it. However, the elder he had seen at the Water Moon Dock was not as skilled as Liu Yuan! Everyone saw a black-haired young man in a scholar¡¯s robe stride forward calmly. The sword light in his hand was endless, and he looked majestic. Gushh¡­ In an instant, the tables and chairs in the hall were overturned, and the poisonous mist spread in all directions. ¡°Argh! My eyes! My skin!¡± Those guards were all injured by Broken Soul on Water¡¯s Cloud. One by one, they fell to the ground, bleeding all over. The rest of the people were frightened, but they were all protected by Ning Xiangrong¡¯s skill. Liu Yuan¡¯s momentum was like a hot knife through butter. He walked out of the fog like the wind and slashed down again! Clang! Yue Longzhang, whose face was filled with horror, blocked the sword with his fan, but it was only for a moment. The abundant power made him clench his teeth and his arms tremble. ¡°This time, it¡¯s your turn to dodge.¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s pitch-black eyes flashed with a cold light, and the smile on his face was like a demon in Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes. Yue Longzhang unconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva. His arms could no longer support him, and he hurriedly made a feint to ward off the attack, rolling to the side. He turned the mechanism on the fan handle, and the fan ribs popped out like a short arrow. Swish! Using his sleeve as a cover, he instantly turned around and pressed the mechanism. Three short arrows shot out in succession, with a green light, at an astonishing speed. They shot out, three by three. Swish! Swish! Swish! However, the long sword spun in a circle and blocked all the arrows. Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. He could not understand why this man was acting like a prophet. His Divine Sword of Clear Water had no effect on him, and he retreated step by step with fear and confusion. Liu Yuan chuckled. Do you think I don¡¯t know how to deal with your moves? How naive! Chapter 10 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, fighting and retreating at the same time. However, his every move seemed to be seen through by Liu Yuan. His skills would be intercepted in advance, and his normal attacks would be easily dodged. He was on the verge of collapse. ¡°Cough, cough, cough ¡­¡± The hall was in a mess at the moment. Broken tables and chairs were everywhere. Smoke and dust scattered and shrouded the entire room. The sound of coughing rose and fell. Crack! Liu Yuan waved his sword to block the last arrow. It was cut in half at the waist, and the two halves fell to the ground. He calmly flicked his robe and continued to walk toward Yue Longzhang with his sword in hand. It had only been a few seconds since Yue Longzhang had discovered his tracks and launched an attack. The ordinary martial artists in the villa had basically only seen a ball of sword light flashing through the blue mist. Liu Yuan and Yue Longzhang both jumped up and down, their figures flickering, dazzling the eyes. Finally, the scene was fixed on Yue Longzhang retreating in a sorry state, and Liu Yuan cutting the arrows and advancing forward. At this moment, anyone could see the current situation. Gu Siyin could not care less about her jealousy. She was so excited that her face was red and she waved her little fists. ¡°Brother Jun Xuan is so amazing!¡± She could not help but puff out her chest, as proud as she was. Yue Longzhang¡¯s two moves had failed, and his body was also wounded by the Sword Qi. He was in a sorry state, and he staggered two steps back. He then saw the gazes of those mortals that contained joy and disdain. It was as if this mortal was saying ¡®Weren¡¯t you all high and mighty just now? Now, you¡¯re as laughable as a stray dog, hahahaha.¡¯ The way Liu Yuan walked over was calm and aloof. Yue Longzhang gasped for breath and suddenly laughed in a low voice. He then roared like a mad demon,¡±I heard it just now! You¡¯re shouting for Gu Siyin, right?¡± He suddenly turned around and flew towards Gu Siyin. Buzzzzzz! The blue-green cloud painting on Yue Longzhang¡¯s folding fan suddenly unfolded and the cloud and fog swept towards the people standing there, and the first to bear the brunt was Gu Siyin! Gu Siyin did not react in time. But Liu Yuan reacted. He looked at Yue Longzhang and did not run over to stop him. Instead, he stopped in his tracks with a speechless expression. ¡°Rongrong!¡± Yue Longzhang did not manage to react. He subconsciously regarded Ning Xiangrong as the cold Senior Sister who would never respond. However, this time, she belonged to someone else. Ning Xiangrong¡¯s eyes behind the veil met Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze and she said softly, ¡°You owe me one this time.¡± She stretched out her slender hand and an illusionary full moon suddenly appeared in front of Gu Siyin. The water rippled and the moonlight spread out, forming a distorted independent space and wiping out the green clouds. ¡°Water Moon Immortal Cave!¡± When Yue Longzhang saw this Water Moon Dock¡¯s signature Core Formation technique, he knew that it was Ning Xiangrong. He hissed, ¡°Senior Sister, how can you help an outsider kill someone from the same sect?! You¡¯ll be expelled from the sect if you do this!¡± Ning Xiangrong looked at Liu Yuan and said, ¡°An outsider? He¡¯s not an outsider¡­¡± ¡°Then who is he?!¡± Yue Longzhang roared. Who was he? Yue Longzhang was about to go crazy. He could not figure it out no matter how much he thought about it. He had clearly investigated Chiyu Villa and found no cultivators. Where did this person suddenly come from? And he even knew Ning Xiangrong, who had stayed in the sect for many years and never left? It could even make her do something that was equivalent to betraying the sect! However, Ning Xiangrong did not know who Liu Yuan was, so she felt more and more resentful and could only say, ¡°He will be my husband.¡± Crack. Yue Longzhang¡¯s fan broke into two. It was cut off by Liu Yuan. Liu Yuan was not an NPC who just stood there and dealt damage. Naturally, he found an opportunity to attack. He moved forward and cut off Yue Longzhang¡¯s weapon with one strike, then aimed for his throat. Yue Longzhang watched helplessly as Liu Yuan¡¯s sword got closer and closer. ¡°Junior Brother! Save me!¡± However, Ma Shu seemed to be scared out of his wits. He was stunned on the side of the seat. He was awakened by Yue Longzhang¡¯s roar and stood up in a panic, but it was too late. Buzzzzzz! The sword only left a thin and long wound on Yue Longzhang¡¯s throat, but the sharp edge of the sword had pierced through the back of his neck. ¡°Yueyue¡­ You¡­ You¡­¡± In the end, Yue Longzhang did not look at Liu Yuan, who had killed him, but rather Ning Xiangrong, who had been watching from the side. But Ning Xiangrong¡¯s eyes were on Liu Yuan from the beginning to the end. ¡°Ha¡­ Hahaha¡­ I¡­¡± Yue Longzhang¡¯s eyes suddenly bulged out as he laughed, and he died of exhaustion after a few laughs, with his eyes wide open. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Liu Yuan let out a breath and pulled out his long sword. Blood sprayed out and Yue Longzhang¡¯s body fell to the ground. He lowered his head and looked at Yue Longzhang¡¯s corpse. He did not feel anything special in his heart, and instead, he let out a sigh of relief. Perhaps it was because when Yue Longzhang was an NPC, and he had already killed Yue Longzhang countless times. Liu Yuan used his spiritual power to shake off the bloodstains on the sword. He then put the sword back into the scabbard. He turned around, and his eyes swept over the people of the villa who had survived, as well as Ning Xiangrong, and said, ¡°As witnesses, Yue Longzhang attacked me first for no reason, and I had no choice but to defend myself.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes, we all saw it. You were forced to fight back,¡± the Housekeeper of the villa, He Ren, quickly shouted. Nonsense, if he did not go along with the flow at this time, it was possible that this guy will continue his rampage, right? He wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself, ¡®When Immortals fight, mortals suffer. It¡¯s really fortunate that the scope of this battle wasn¡¯t too wide. Those who weren¡¯t protected by Ning Xiangrong in the hall had all become corpses on the ground.¡¯ Moreover, the corpses all died in a tragic manner, causing one to feel fear in their hearts. He had no choice but to defend himself¡­ My ass! Take a look at the body on the ground! He was clearly being dominated and beaten by you the entire time, without any power to resist. You could even say that he was being toyed to death. The corners of everyone¡¯s mouth twitched, but they all agreed. Gu Siyin flew into Liu Yuan¡¯s arms like a swallow, her eyes shining as she complimented him. The Housekeeper, He Ren, immediately ordered the rest of the people to clean up the scene and helped Gu Feidao to sit down. Gu Feidao coughed twice, which attracted the worried gazes of He Ren and Gu Siyin. He seemed to have been holding up his aura earlier. Otherwise, he would not have stood by and watched when the two of them started fighting. He raised his eyes and looked at Liu Yuan, asking, ¡°May I ask who Your Excellency is?¡± ¡°Father, he is¡­¡± Gu Siyin raised her hand and puffed out her chest. Liu Yuan stretched out his hand to stop her. He took two steps forward and looked at the old man. ¡°I¡¯m Liu Yuan, Liu Jun Xuan, an itinerant cultivator traveling the world. I was seriously injured a few days ago, and I would like to thank you for taking me in and allowing me to nurse my wounds.¡± Gu Feidao¡¯s expression was grave. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s just that you have killed a disciple from Water Moon Dock¡­¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Yue Longzhang acted without distinguishing between right and wrong. He only has himself to blame. With me as a guarantee, Mr. Jun Xuan will definitely be safe and sound.¡± Ning Xiangrong stepped forward, took Liu Yuan¡¯s hand with a smile, and emphasized the words ¡®Mr. Jun Xuan¡¯. Liu Yuan clearly saw her looking at Gu Siyin, who was pulling on his other sleeve. ¡°You didn¡¯t say anything earlier. Who are you?¡± Gu Feidao asked. ¡°I am Water Moon Dock¡¯s inner sect successor disciple, Ning Xiangrong.¡± Chapter 11 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Feidao nodded and said in a deep voice, ¡°So you¡¯re a true disciple. Forgive me for my poor eyesight¡­ May I ask if you¡¯re Dock Master Ning¡¯s daughter, Ning Xiangrong? The ¡®Flower in the Water Moon Mirror¡¯?¡± Ning Xiangrong looked at Gu Feidao with a little surprise. She did not expect this secular man to know her. She nodded and said, ¡°I¡¯m here on Father¡¯s orders to assist my two Junior Brothers.¡± As she said this, she did not even look at Yue Longzhang¡¯s body on the ground. At the side, Ma Shu laughed awkwardly and said, ¡°Yes ¡­ Senior Sister Ning has humbled herself to supervise our task. I, I will first take in Senior Brother Yue, and uh, clean up.¡± He squatted down and lifted Yue Longzhang¡¯s body, cold sweat dripping down his forehead. It was clear that he had been scared out of his wits. As for the matter of betraying the sect ¡­ Did they not see that Yue Longzhang was still lying on the ground? It was good to act as if nothing had happened. ¡°Wait,¡± However, Liu Yuan stretched out his hand to stop Ma Shu. The young man, who was about 15 or 16 years old, raised his head. It was as if he did not dare to look at Liu Yuan, who had just killed someone casually. He peeked at Ning Xiangrong, who was still unmoved, and smiled awkwardly. ¡°Senior Liu, do you have any other instructions?¡± Ma Shu called Liu Yuan ¡®Senior¡¯ because of Liu Yuan¡¯s cultivation level. He was only at the Qi Refinement stage, so there was no problem calling Liu Yuan, who had shown the strength of the Foundation Establishment stage as ¡®Senior¡¯. His timid appearance, round face, and respectful tone made people let their guard down. Liu Yuan looked at his face and thought that this spy from the demonic sect had good acting skills. ¡­ At least, it was much better than Liu Yuan¡¯s stiff and rigid performance in front of Gu Siyin. That¡¯s right, as mentioned before, behind Water Moon Dock, there was a demonic sect that was secretly controlling it. As for Ma Shu, he was the scout sent by the demonic sect to the Chiyu Billa. As for how he managed to get through this, it was naturally because the upper levels of Water Moon Dock had been infiltrated. Liu Yuan pointed at Yue Longzhang¡¯s corpse and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t give any instructions, but Yue Longzhang is good at using poison. It¡¯s inevitable that he has some poisonous things hidden in his body. If he were to bury them normally, the poisonous things would definitely spread and hurt the mortals nearby. As his fellow disciple, you should know this, right? ¡± Ma Shu¡¯s eyes flickered, and he nodded. ¡°I know, I know¡­ I¡¯ll definitely search Senior Brother Yue¡¯s body for any poisonous substances.¡± ¡°Searching a dead person¡¯s body?¡± Liu Yuan said in all seriousness. ¡°How can Immortal cultivators like us do such an insulting thing? ¡± Ma Shu looked at his righteous face and hesitated, ¡°What¡­ What should we do?¡± ¡°Cremate him,¡± Liu Yuan sighed and said. ¡°¡­¡± The hall was silent. F*ck, a body search is an insult to one¡¯s character. Isn¡¯t it even more insulting to burn the body? Huh? His eyes fell on Liu Yuan as if he had seen a ghost. Ma Shu opened jos mouth and wanted to say something, but Liu Yuan patted him on the shoulder. Their eyes met, and Liu Yuan said earnestly, ¡°As Immortal cultivators, we should have the heart to sympathize with mortals. Find a secluded place and leave your Senior Brother some face.¡± Looking at the mortals around him, Ma Shu swallowed his words and said with difficulty, ¡°Alright¡­¡± Ma Shu¡¯s face was covered in tears. Yue Longzhang was a level 8 Foundation Establishment cultivator and could naturally look down on these mortals. However, he was only a level 8 Qi Refinement stage cultivator (at least on the surface). If he was not careful, he could even be beaten up by Gu Siyin, who was a level 7 cultivator who had activated her meridians. In this world, martial arts were able to suppress Immortal cultivators in the early stages. After the Foundation Establishment stage, the situation was completely reversed. ¡°Alright!¡± Liu Yuan retracted his hand. ¡°You can go then.¡± Ma Shu stood up and continued to walk out of the hall, supporting the body. Liu Yuan waved his sleeves, and his spiritual power condensed into a butterfly. It fluttered and landed on Ma Shu¡¯s shoulder. He said,¡±This spirit butterfly can prevent any living poison from erupting in Yue Longzhang¡¯s body. It¡¯ll help you block one attack. Remember to deal with it properly.¡± ¡°Illusionary Spirit Technique!¡± Ma Shu turned to look at his shoulder and his pupils shrank. On the back of the spirit butterfly¡¯s wings, there was a faint golden pattern. Ghostface, a ring-shaped Ouroboros with its center surrounded by flames! This was the symbol of the Saint! Ma Shu¡¯s figure stopped for a moment, then he quickened his pace and walked out of the door. Liu Yuan looked at Ma Shu¡¯s back as he left. Ma Shu was a spy sent to Water Moon Dock by Luo Shengtian ¨C the largest demonic sect in the south of Central Continent. This fiend sect of Immortal cultivators believed in an eight-armed God named ¡®Luo Tian¡¯ and believed that he would descend upon the world one day, bringing destruction and rebirth. The specific form was reincarnation. As such, they had been searching for the whereabouts of Luo Tian. Of course, at the same time, he also did some killing and sacrificial work, as well as developing believers. This was hinted in a very subtle way in the plot, but it could not be hidden from the eyes of the players who played the game with a magnifying glass. After the players had investigated the whole event at Chiyu Villa, they would naturally fight Yue Longzhang. After defeating him, Ma Shu would take Yue Longzhang and escape. But not long after, Yue Longzhang would reappear¡­ in the form of a puppet. At this time, when the players checked Yue Longzhang¡¯s status, it would show that he was a demon sect puppet. The various plots that followed also explained that it was Ma Shu who refined Yue Longzhang¡¯s body into a zombie puppet. Yes, this was Ma Shu¡¯s real fighting method. His cultivation was low, but he had a rare Thick Soul Physique, which was enough for him to use his mind to control the puppets that were much stronger than him. The mess in the hall was gradually cleaned up. Gu Feidao, who was sitting at the head of the table, extended his hand and made a gesture of invitation. ¡°Please take a seat.¡± Gu Siyin originally wanted to pull Liu Yuan to sit beside her, but Liu Yuan shook his head. After all, this was not appropriate. The young girl could only puff up her cheeks and obediently let go. Liu Yuan sat beside Ning Xiangrong and heard her surprised voice. ¡°Why are you so cautious?¡± Of course, he was talking about dealing with Yue Longzhang¡¯s corpse. Liu Yuan¡¯s expression did not change as he replied, ¡°I just found out that Yue Longzhang is a spy from the demonic sect. He might have left some means to pass on information to the demonic sect¡­ Rongrong, the demonic sect is involved in the marriage. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not right.¡± Fortunately, a Foundation Establishment cultivator could also transmit sound through space. Ning Xiangrong¡¯s fingers on the armrest moved slightly, and then she said without a change in expression, ¡°Villa Master Gu, Yue Longzhang brought this upon himself, but blood was spilled after all. Let¡¯s postpone the wedding date for now.¡± Gu Feidao nodded. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll have to trouble the two envoys to stay in my humble villa for a while.¡± His gaze lingered on Liu Yuan for a while, then he coughed twice and added, ¡°Also, Mr. Jun Xuan, please forgive me for my previous neglect. From today on, you will be our distinguished guest.¡± Liu Yuan shook his head. ¡°I was seriously injured before and had no way to cultivate. It¡¯s already very good that you let a freeloader like me stay here. Why would you blame me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine with it ¡­ But I have a small request.¡± Gu Feidao coughed and raised his hand. ¡°I¡¯m afraid, but I¡¯ll do my best to satisfy you.¡± ¡°Where does he live?¡± Ning Xiangrong turned her head to look at Liu Yuan, her eyes under the hazy white veil seemed to be glowing. ¡°I want to live with him.¡± Chapter 12 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Siyin immediately jumped up and glared at Ning Xiangrong as she ran in front of Liu Yuan and opened her hands. ¡°No!¡± It was like a hen protecting its chick. ¡°Siyin, don¡¯t be rude,¡± Gu Feidao said in a low voice. Gu Siyin puffed up her cheeks and widened her eyes, making a whimpering sound from her throat¡­ It probably sounded like she was trying to threaten Ning Xiangrong, right? Liu Yuan¡¯s expression was subtle. You¡¯re really not asking for a hug? Although he really wanted to reach out and put Gu Siyin on his lap to coax her, her father was right above her, and he was afraid that he would explode in anger if he hugged her. Liu Yuan rolled his eyes in his heart. Others might not know, but as a player, he knew that Gu Feidao, this old man, was very evil. Not only did his strength not decline because of his age, but it had become even more profound. It was just that he had hidden it deeper¡­ Gu Feidao would be the players¡¯ greatest help in the later battle plot. In that situation just now, if Liu Yuan had not made a move, Yue Longzhang would have also been intimidated by Gu Feidao. He would at least teach Yue Longzhang a lesson on etiquette. ¡°Siyin,¡± Liu Yuan said from behind Gu Siyin. Actually, he was not very worried about this kind of thing. After all, in the current version of Shangyang, as long as it was a conquerable character, they would have a full favorability with him. They were all full, so there should be no problem¡­ Right? The Housekeeper, He Ren, was dumbfounded as he watched from the side. The black-haired young man, who usually did not have much presence in the villa, spoke indifferently. Gu Siyin immediately wilted and said pitifully, ¡°Oh ¡­¡± Her small hands were placed behind her back, and she wriggled them as she slowly moved them back to her seat. ¡°What ¡­ What is going on? Could it be¡­¡± A thought that He Ren did not even dare to think about before appeared in his mind. Gu Feidao looked at the inexplicable atmosphere between the three of them and the obedient yet aggrieved look on his daughter¡¯s face. He looked at Liu Yuan and said, ¡°Um¡­. Mr. Jun Xuan seems to be with my daughter?¡± It was finally here. Liu Yuan knew that his relationship with Gu Siyin could not be kept a secret after he stood up like this, so he could only stand up under Ning Xiangrong¡¯s gaze. He said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s my fault for hiding it for so long.¡± Gu Feidao showed a kind smile. ¡°Oh? It seems that when Mr. Jun Xuan was staying in my Manor, he wasn¡¯t just resting as he seemed on the surface.¡± Gu Siyin was overjoyed and looked at Liu Yuan with bright eyes. Brother Jun Xuan is finally going to say it? On the day of her marriage, she must make her own wedding dress! Liu Yuan smiled. ¡°Villa Master Gu, you¡¯re being too serious. I just feel that Siyin has extraordinary talent and want to guide her to the path of Immortality. Thus, I taught her in secret¡­ I guess you can say that I¡¯m an irresponsible teacher.¡± ¡°Yes¡­ Huh?¡± The shy smile on Gu Siyin¡¯s face froze. At first, her eyes were a little dazed. Then, she blinked and looked at Liu Yuan with a confused expression.¡±T-teacher?¡± The other people¡¯s expressions were also interesting. At first, he thought that his Little Miss had someone she liked, but in the end, it turned out to be a plot like ¡®having a strange affinity and receiving guidance from a mysterious teacher¡¯? Liu Yuan nodded and looked at Gu Siyin with a kind gaze. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m her teacher.¡± Gu Siyin¡¯s heart ached and she almost cried. However, she saw the comforting look in the young man¡¯s eyes and heard a familiar gentle voice, ¡°Be good, I won¡¯t let you marry someone else.¡± The young girl¡¯s eyes brightened once again. If he would not let her marry ¡®someone else¡¯, then did that mean that she could only marry him? Although she still felt a little aggrieved, this was definitely part of her Brother Jun Xuan¡¯s plan. And if they had a teacher-disciple relationship, there was no need for the two to hide when they met. Gu Siyin lowered her head and pinched the corner of her clothes. She pouted and said reluctantly, ¡°Yes, Brother Jun Xuan is my teacher. It¡¯s been a while, but I haven¡¯t told Father.¡± Gu Feidao was a little surprised. ¡°So ¡­ My daughter has the possibility of cultivating?¡± Looking at the attribute values, Gu Siyin¡¯s affinity attribute value was 12, which was higher than all her other attributes. Affinity was related to the magic power value. Its specific manifestation was spiritual power. However, she cultivated martial arts, so her mana should not be so high. Therefore, according to common sense, the fact that the affinity attribute had not been converted into magic power¡­ Could really be referring to the affinity. Other than the five dimensional data chart, there was also the attribute bias. It showed that Gu Siyin was more inclined to the fire element and had a good affinity with it. Liu Yuan nodded and muttered, ¡°Siyin¡¯s talent is very good, but her temperament is too unpredictable. Thus, I spent some time observing and polishing her. I didn¡¯t expect that Water Moon Dock would suddenly bring Xue Yan to propose marriage¡­ Forgive me for being direct, but with Siyin¡¯s talent, preserving her primordial Yin and cultivating properly is the right way. If she were to become a Dao Companion with an ordinary cultivator, I would even despise it, let alone a mortal.¡± In fact¡­ However, the dignity of a teacher still existed in this era. Hence, when the people present heard that Liu Yuan claimed to be Gu Siyin¡¯s teacher, their attitude immediately changed. This was a very serious matter. Even Ning Xiangrong¡¯s expression became a little startled, and she vaguely relaxed. In addition, Liu Yuan¡¯s face was calm, and his words only contained the heart of cherishing talent. He had the appearance of an elder and was very serious. Housekeeper He Ren instantly felt ashamed, feeling that his previous thoughts were too despicable. Come to think of it¡­ Although the other party looked to be only around 20 years old, which was very young, how could Immortal cultivators judge their age by appearance? they might be old seniors who were hundreds of years old. Moreover, the most important point was¡­ That fairy-like messenger Ning Xiangrong had personally said that this Mr. Jun Xuan would be her husband¡­ Although it was a little disrespectful to think this way, compared to Ning Xiangrong, their Little Miss could only be considered a somewhat beautiful bean sprout. ¡°In that case, Mr. Jun Xuan¡¯s objection to the marriage¡­¡± Even though he said this, Gu Feidao¡¯s eyes looked at Ning Xiangrong. This matter was really complicated ¡­ It seemed that the two had a close relationship, but three years ago, Liu Yuan had left without saying goodbye. Ning Xiangrong had been looking for him, but she did not expect that they would meet again three years later with completely different purposes. Water Moon Dock wanted their disciple, Xue Yan, to marry Gu Siyin and use this as an opportunity to take over Chiyu Villa. However, as Gu Siyin¡¯s teacher, Liu Yuan was against it. If Liu Yuan could change Ning Xiangrong¡¯s mind, as the daughter of Water Moon Dock¡¯s Dock Master, Ning Xiangrong might be able to reverse the decision of Water Moon Dock¡­ Gu Feidao¡¯s eyes were deep as thoughts ran through his mind. Ning Xiangrong looked at Liu Yuan and said softly, ¡°This marriage was decided by the elders. I had no choice. Even my father couldn¡¯t change it.¡± Liu Yuan shook his head. ¡°I didn¡¯t ask you to change anything. Siyin is my disciple. I will naturally help her clear the obstacles in her path of cultivation.¡± Ning Xiangrong looked at him, the corners of her mouth curled up, and the tenderness in her heart was about to melt. ¡°He¡¯s still that frivolous but serious and responsible bad guy.¡± Gu Siyin, on the other hand, was secretly biting her handkerchief at the side. Who wants to be a disciple? I want to be a wife. Chapter 13 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation These two people had different thoughts in their hearts. Little did they know that some people looked calm on the surface, but in fact, in order to maintain their character image, they were already on the verge of a mental breakdown. We¡¯re talking about Liu Yuan¡­ It was not until Ning Xiangrong appeared that he realized that the NPC¡¯s reactions and impressions of ¡®Jun Xuan¡¯ in the game were exactly the same as their reactions to Liu Yuan now. Therefore, Liu Yuan should also be like this. However, the key was¡­ Sometimes, in order to make progress in conquering the characters, he would deliberately cater to the other party and make an appropriate answer for the situation. In other words, the ¡®Jun Xuan¡¯ in these characters¡¯ hearts could be two completely different people! ¡°I¡¯m really unlucky. I remember that in Ning Xiangrong¡¯s eyes, I was a frivolous prodigal, and the more serious kind. And to Gu Siyin, I should be a more powerful and gentle elder¡­ Like a big brother next door.¡± Liu Yuan looked calm on the surface, but he was crying in his heart. This was just the two of them, and there were not many contradictions, but he was already struggling In the future, if he met more targets, would he still have to act like this? Like he had a split personality? It would be fine if he destroyed his character setting, but the key was that¡­ Destroying his character setting might reduce his favorability. If the favorability was lowered, the card would lose its effect. Now, his cultivation was completely dependent on the attributes of the card. Once it was gone¡­ The consequences would be too horrible to imagine. ¡°Looks like I can¡¯t use the attributes from the cards after all. Although he saved my life this time, I still have to rely on my own cultivation in the end¡­ The double exp scroll is imperative,¡± Liu Yuan muttered to himself. Ning Xiangrongsuddenly held his hand and said with a serious look, ¡°No matter what you do, I will support you. Just this time, don¡¯t leave on your own.¡± Liu Yuan was still in a daze. His heart jumped in shock when his hand was grabbed. He mumbled a sound of agreement and pretended to have a headache. ¡°I did it for¡­ Forget it, I don¡¯t need to say it.¡± Ning Xiangrongbit her lips, thinking that his current situation did not seem very good. She still wanted to say something, but considering that they were still in full view, she stood up and said, ¡°Villa Master Gu, we can slowly discuss the engagement in the coming days. Now that all these things have happened, it¡¯s better to rest and recuperate.¡± Gu Feidao could tell that Ning Xiangrong wanted to talk to Liu Yuan alone, so he also stood up and saluted with his fists. ¡°Then I¡¯ll send someone to prepare another guest room for you all to rest in.¡± He called out to He Ren and was about to make arrangements. Ning Xiangrong shook her head. ¡± no need. I¡¯ve already said that I¡¯ll stay with him.¡± ¡°Umm¡­¡± Just as he Ren was about to bow in response, he was stunned and his expression became awkward. Could it be that all Immortal cultivators were so¡­ Unbothered about trifles? Gu Siyin clenched her fists and gritted her teeth as she sat in her seat. She muttered, ¡°shameless, shameless, shameless, shameless¡±. She completely forgot that she was wearing a wedding dress and had spent a night with Liu Yuan. Ning Xiangrongs aid lightly, ¡°What?¡± Is there a problem?¡± The aura of a Core Formation stage cultivator was enough to make people tremble. He Ren hurriedly walked to the door and made a gesture of invitation. ¡°No problem, no problem. Mr. Liu, do you want to go together?¡± ¡°No.¡± Liu Yuan shook his head. ¡°I still have to go out.¡± ¡°Find her another room. Don¡¯t listen to her,¡± he said to He Ren. Ning Xiangrong was stunned, and then Liu Yuan looked at her, so she had to give up and not make a sound. He Ren now understood the importance of the two. He said ¡®very well¡¯ and led the way. After a while, Ning Xiangrong¡¯s voice came again. ¡°Find me the room next to his.¡± ¡°Fortunately, I managed to fool them.¡± Liu Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to live with you. It¡¯s just that I still have a cultivation technique hidden in my blanket. If they see me cultivating like a rookie, my reputation will be destroyed. I really can¡¯t let you in.¡± It¡¯s definitely not because I¡¯m afraid that I will freeze up again and ruin my character profile¡­ Definitely not! When Liu Yuan walked out of the door, Gu Siyin stood up immediately and wanted to follow him, but she was stopped by Gu Feidao. The young girl¡¯s footsteps stopped, and she obediently sat back on the chair. ¡°Siyin, tell Father who he is,¡± the old man said in a low voice. ¡°How would I know¡­¡± Gu Siyin pouted. She stared at her shaking feet and mumbled, ¡°Father, Brother Jun Xuan won¡¯t harm me. His background is mysterious, but he¡¯s really good to me. Instead of paying attention to this, why don¡¯t you pay attention to my other brothers and sisters? Big Brother¡¯s illegitimate son was found a few days ago, and they¡¯ve been quarreling all day long. =¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Gufei sighed. His children were basically troublemakers, and his grandchildren were not doing well either. Was the Chiyu Villa really going to decline after its peak? However, that illegitimate child¡­ Should be investigated. Ever since the death of his eldest son, Gu Shisong, the power struggle between the later generations had become more and more serious. Now that the whereabouts of the direct bloodline of the eldest branch had been revealed, they were even more in a mess. The old man knocked on the armrest. Buzzzzzz! Immediately, two pitch-black figures appeared. They half-knelt on the ground and waited for orders. ¡­ Liu Yuan came out of the hall and saw the servants repairing the wall. He took a closer look and his mouth twitched. ¡°Sorry, sorry, I think I even expanded the hole a little.¡± Fortunately, the battle just now did not affect the entire load-bearing wall of the hall. Otherwise, the hall would have collapsed on the spot. Liu Yuan, who felt a little guilty, quickly found a way out. He walked toward the entrance of the manor based on his vague impression of it, and it did not take long for him to see the gate of the villa. From afar, he could vaguely see all kinds of towering trees outside the door. They were verdant and glistening, hiding the row upon row of roof tiles of the villa. It was exactly the same as the setting in the game. Liu Yuan immediately sensed that the spirit butterfly he had left behind was in the forest outside. Ma Shu was waiting for him there. Just as Ning Xiangronghad said, the Water Moon Dock¡¯s operation this time was the decision of the elders, and even the Dock Master had no right to stop it. Of course, Ma Shu was also appointed by an elder. However, Liu Yuan did not know who it was. He did not know much about the details of these side quests. However, he knew that this elder must be a spy from the demonic sect. The mastermind behind Chiyu Villa was actually the demonic sect. He wanted to follow the clues and find the spy in the upper levels of the Water Moon Dock from Ma Shu. Therefore, now¡­ He had to rely on himself. ¡°Sigh!¡± Liu Yuan sighed. He looked at the sword by his hand, raised his head, and walked out of the door. Since he was already involved, he could not stay out of it. Gu Siyin¡¯s resistance to the originally peaceful wedding date was most likely due to the butterfly effect he had created. ¡°Because I comforted her last night, she rebelled against the marriage. She should have believed in my strength, which led to the current result.¡± She even smashed her cup! Liu Yuan could not help but smile bitterly. ¡°Little Miss, even if you¡¯re upset about this, there isn¡¯t an army protecting you! ¡± There was only him, a weakling who had just transmigrated. If it was not for Ning Xiangrong¡­ Liu Yuan¡¯s pupils shrank. Wait¡­ Ning Xiangrong? In his impression, Ning Xiangrong should not have been among the envoys from Water Moon Dock! Chapter 14 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Hiss, calm down, I have to calm down¡­ I have to analyze it carefully. ¡± Liu Yuan took a deep breath. This was not a baseless supernatural incident. There must be a reason. When Ning Xiangrong was at Water Moon Dock, because her father doted on her and was afraid that she would get hurt, he did not allow her to go out before she reached the Nascent Soul stage. But Ning Xiangrong said that she had been looking for him for three years, and this time she had also followed him here, and even entrusted him with the important task of supervision and assistance. In that case, it was precisely because she was determined to come out to look for the missing ¡®Jun Xuan¡¯ that she was allowed to come to Chiyu Villa after three years of training and experience. This meant that Ning Xiangrong¡¯s appearance was also because of the butterfly effect caused by Liu Yuan! And it started three years ago in this world¡¯s timeline! This f*cking¡­ How are these favorability points helping him in his conquering strategy process? Liu Yuan felt his balls hurting. He had conquered all the characters he could conquer¡­ Now, not only did he have to worry about his image in front of these characters, but he also had to worry about the butterfly effect caused by his transmigration. F*ck! Did you hear that?! Goddamnit! Liu Yuan cursed in his heart. He had to maintain his appearance now, or he would definitely curse out loud. Liu Yuan cursed in his heart as he stepped out of the door. What he saw was a young man standing in the corner next to the door, gritting his teeth and muttering angrily. ¡°The tides will turn¡­¡± Liu Yuan paused. Was this a new plot point? Could it be he had transmigrated again? Then he remembered, this was the main character of the marriage annulment event at Chiyu Villa, Xue Yan, right? Oh, right. Liu Yuan suddenly realized. It was obvious that the Tiandao gaming company was paying tribute to a certain classic when they were working on this plot, and the players were having a great time playing it. At that time, he could see a bunch of funny posts every day when he visited the forum. ¡°My name is Xue Yan. I was born in an influential family and am the son of the head of the family. However, my Dantian was destroyed and I have no hope of learning martial arts.¡± ¡°I had an engagement with the daughter of the famous Chiyu Villa¡¯s Master¡­ But the engagement was broken off.¡± ¡°But I know that I¡¯m the main character.¡± ¡°They¡¯re all just small fries in my story.¡± ¡°The Immortal cultivation sect, Water Moon Dock, discovered my cultivation talent and took me in as a disciple. They brought me here to renew the engagement. I want to let them know that the tides will always turn, so don¡¯t bully the poor young!¡± ¡°In the Chiyu Villa, Foundation Establishment cultivators are already as rare as Phoenix feathers and Qilin horns.¡± And so on and so forth. Recalling the scene, he remembered the plot at this time. The people in the hall were discussing the marriage, but Xue Yan was talking to the players outside the gate of the villa. He would tell the player what was on his mind and revealed that he was forced by Water Moon Dock to propose marriage, and it was not of his own free will. This was very thought-provoking. Did a cultivation sect have nothing better to do? Why would they get a person who had already broken off the engagement come to propose marriage again. Moreover, the person involved was not willing to do so. As a player, Liu Yuan naturally knew the reason why the Water Moon Dock forced Xue Yan into the Chiyu Villa. It was because of the ¡®Xuanwu Secret Treasure¡¯ that had been buried under the villa for many years. They would find the most suitable candidate and get him marry the only woman in the Gu family of Chiyu Villa. Then, he would obtain the key to open the secret treasure and obtain the Xuanwu bloodline. This was the Water Moon Dock¡¯s plan to obtain the secret treasure without losing a single soldier. On one hand, the Water Moon Dock still considered themselves as a righteous sect, and it would be too embarrassing to shed all pretense of cordiality and become bandits. On the other hand, he was afraid that Gu Feidao would really go crazy, which showed how famous he was. Yue Longzhang was a brainless man. He probably only let him come because he thought that he was easy to control. If he was not dead, he would have been controlled by Ma Shu. Similar to Xue Yan. Thinking of this, Liu Yuan suddenly decided to give it a try so that the puppet character Xue Yan could have a slight initiative¡­ Since he did not have the power, it would be a good idea to teach the NPCs a lesson. After all, he still had the template of a protagonist, so he could not just use it as a joke. ¡°You¡¯re still thinking about your childhood sweetheart?¡± Xue Yan, who was gritting his teeth, was shocked. He looked up and saw a black-haired young man looking at him with a meaningful smile. The young man was dressed in a black robe that looked like a scholar¡¯s robe. He held a long sword in his hand. His figure looked thin and weak, but his steps were steady and silent. He should be skilled in martial arts. The strangest thing about him was his short hair, but he did not look like a monk. It was really strange, as if he had deviated from the usual path. ¡°Y-y-you¡­ H-how¡­¡± Xue Yan stuttered. ¡°How would I know?¡± Liu Yuan asked on his behalf. Seeing his expression as if he had seen a ghost, he thought, ¡®Of course you told me yourself.¡¯ In the game, as long as a conversation was triggered, Xue Yan would start to pour out his grievances, and no one could stop him. But on the surface, Liu Yuan¡¯s face was still calm as he said, ¡°I also know that your childhood sweetheart is called Zhuang Yun¡¯er. She is in love with you and has already pledged to marry you. However, you were forced by the people of the Water Moon Dock to come to the Chiyu Villa to propose marriage, am I right?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡± Xue Yan was shocked and quickly said, ¡°I can¡¯t tell anyone. If they hear it¡­¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s true,¡± Liu Yuan said. ¡°This¡­ This¡­¡± Xue Yan was at a loss for words. His expression changed several times and he was panicking. He had never told anyone about him and Zhuang Yun ¡®er, so how did this person know? He gritted his teeth in shock and suspicion.¡±Who the hell are you? What do you want to do?¡± Liu Yuan made a decision and said in a low voice, ¡°I¡¯m here to save you!¡± ¡°Save me? I don¡¯t need to be saved, I just need to complete my mission. They promised not to make things difficult for me and Yun ¡®er.¡± Xue Yan did not have much confidence, so he straightened his neck and said. ¡°You don¡¯t believe it yourself, do you?¡± Liu Yuan spread his hands. He put on a ¡®you know nothing about Immortal cultivation sects¡¯ look and said slowly, ¡°Do you know the reason why the Water Moon Dock wants you to re-establish the marriage? Will you still be of value to them after your mission is completed? You¡¯re already deep in the trap. When you know more and more, do you think you can still escape unscathed? And that childhood sweetheart of yours, isn¡¯t she still in their hands? Do you really think that a sect that can threaten you with the lives of others is the so-called righteous path?¡± The series of questions made Xue Yan¡¯s face pale and speechless. Liu Yuan took two steps forward with his hands behind his back, looking at Xue Yan¡¯s twinkling eyes, and continued, ¡± I¡¯m Liu Yuan, Liu Jun Xuan. I¡¯ll stay in the guest room of the villa. I¡¯ll find you in three days and give you a great opportunity. As for whether you can grasp it or not¡­ ¡± Just as Xue Yan was about to speak, the black-haired youth in front of him waved his sleeve and disappeared. Only the lingering sound was left. ¡°It¡¯s up to you.¡± Xue Yan was stunned, looking at the empty mountain path in front of him. He slowly clenched his fist, and his face became determined. ¡­ Liu Yuan, who was hiding behind the tree, silently revealed a smile as if he had planned everything. Chapter 15 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation suddenly limping Boom! The flames burned fiercely, gradually turning the corpse in the air into charcoal. The hardened limbs shattered, and the dust formed a black cloud that rose from the remains, floating up and down in the flames. There were countless skeletons wailing in it, and they were immediately sealed by a wave of spiritual power. It was Liu Yuan¡¯s spirit butterfly. ¡°Yue Longzhang ¡­ He¡¯s really a piece of trash. He¡¯s so useless when he¡¯s alive, but he doesn¡¯t forget to disgust people after he¡¯s dead.¡± Ma Shu stared at the ball of fire in front of him, his expression uncertain. ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for his father being an elder, how could he be the first seat?¡± Ma Shu¡¯s eyes were full of contempt, but also jealousy and envy. He was indeed a disciple of the Water Moon Dock, or rather, his family had been disciples of the Water Moon Dock for generations. From the outer sect to the inner sect, generation after generation, it was as if they had become the servants of the Water Moon Dock. However, Ma Shu was different. With his Thick Soul Constitution, he could have had better resources. However, because of his ordinary identity, it took a lot of effort just to train, so he was overshadowed. Until Luo Shengtian¡¯s men found him. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect there to be people from our sacred religion here¡­ But why isn¡¯t there any news at all? Could it be a spy? But this mission is so important, why didn¡¯t we get notified? ¡± ¡°Is he too late, or¡­¡± mumbled Ma Shu. Under the contrast of the flickering flames, he had long lost the likable and timid appearance he had in front of others. Although his appearance had not changed, and he still had that round face that looked a little honest, his eyes were now sinister and fierce, and his temperament had changed greatly. ¡°I¡¯m not a spy,¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s voice suddenly sounded. Ma Shu was shocked. Then, he felt a pair of hands on his shoulders. He subconsciously struggled for a moment, but the strength was beyond his expectations and he could not struggle. Ma Shu immediately realized his weakness and gave up struggling. He took a deep breath and said, ¡°Who are you? I¡¯ve never heard of the Holy Church¡¯s contact in Chiyu Villa, or that they had spies in the manor.¡± Liu Yuan let go of his hand and said, ¡°I am indeed a spy from the Holy Church . However, I am not a spy to help you. I was sent to the Sea Slashing Tower on another mission. Some accident happened a few days ago, so I came to Chiyu villa. I don¡¯t know much about your mission.¡± Ma Shu¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Sea¡­ Sea Slashing Tower?!¡± The world¡¯s leading tower! Everyone in the upper realm knew that it was located on the easternmost part of the Central Continent, the Yonghui Sea. Standing between the sea and land was the Sea Slashing Tower. It guards against the blood sea that was always rolling with dark demonic Qi, preventing the invasion of the demonic race. You Sui, the Master of the Sea Slashing Tower, was one of the most powerful cultivators in the world and a big shot at the Judgment stage. Luo Shengtian sent this guy to the Sea Slashing Tower as a spy¡­ How strong and good at disguising one must be! For a moment, Ma Shu even felt that he might die from ¡®knowing too much¡¯. Liu Yuan chuckled. ¡°If I wanted to kill you, I could¡¯ve done so with a simple excuse just now. Ning Xiangrong wouldn¡¯t have any intention of stopping me. Of course, it¡¯s still the same now.¡± ¡°Do you think that if I killed you here, and disguised it as the work of Yue Longzhang¡¯s poison, and even the talisman I gave you couldn¡¯t block it¡­ Do you think anyone would ever suspect me?¡± Although this man looked like he had come with ill intentions, Ma Shu was relieved to hear this. ¡®That¡¯s right. If he wanted to kill me, he could have done it earlier. He wouldn¡¯t have waited until now.¡¯ Ma Shu composed himself. At this moment, he was already more convinced of the other party¡¯s identity. But he still had some doubts. ¡°If I may be so bold, I have another question ¡­ Why are you at Chiyu Villa?¡± Ma Shu asked carefully. ¡°Why?¡± The young man seemed to find it funny and looked at Ma Shu. ¡°That¡¯s because I failed my mission, and my cover was blown in the Sea Slashing Tower¡­ Sigh.¡± He heaved a heavy sigh, as if he was unwilling to talk about the past. Liu Yuan was already in the zone of fooling people. It was not difficult for him to figure out people¡¯s thoughts. After all, it was a feat to conquer so many characters in Shangyang. Over the years, he had the ability to instantly guess the thoughts of others based on their words and expressions, and it had almost become an instinct. Naturally, he could see that Ma Shu was still in a state of doubt. Liu Yuan walked in front of Ma Shu with his hands behind his back, and changed the topic. ¡°I¡¯ve been in the outer seas all year round, so I¡¯m not familiar with the people of the Holy Church. I wonder if the Holy Emissary in charge of the Jiang Kingdom is still the ¡®Demonic Hand¡¯, Ao Zhiyuan? Or that kid by his side back then, Wei Ding?¡± Ma Shu was taken aback and shook his head. ¡°No¡­ Master Demonic Hand died five years ago. Master Wei Ding took over for a few years and also passed away in a conflict with the Jade Void Sect. The current Holy Emmissary is ¡®Freezing Sky and Freezing Earth¡¯, Master Xu Xuefeng.¡± The identities of the Holy Emissaries were all kept a secret, and it was not easy for outsiders to know. And what the other party was talking about was the previous Holy Emmissaries. Other than the people from the Holy Church, no one would know so much. Otherwise, the Holy Church¡¯s system would collapse in the face of those sanctimonious Orthodox sects. Moreover, from the tone of the other party, he seemed like an old monster who had lived for many years¡­ Ma Shu was completely relieved. He bowed and said, ¡°Senior, I don¡¯t know what you need, but I can help you.¡± He had been tricked¡­ Hook, line, and sinker. Liu Yuan sighed in his heart. If it was not for the fact that he had to conquer the Holy Maiden of the demonic sect, he would not have learned so much about the members of the demonic sect just to gain those favorability points. No, wait¡­ Liu Yuan¡¯s face suddenly stiffened. Damn. If he were to foil the demonic sect¡¯s plan here, he would definitely draw the demonic sect¡¯s attention. Then, if the higher-ups, especially the Holy Maiden, found out¡­ The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched, and his balls hurt even more. She was an extremely sick and delicate girl! Why did he have to conquer so many people? Were his hands itching that much? Forget it, I¡¯ll just take it one step at a time. ¡°You can¡¯t help me,¡± Liu Yuan said indifferently. Ma Shu laughed awkwardly, and Liu Yuan continued, ¡°Tell me who¡¯s your superior. I¡¯ll go find him myself.¡± Because he had previously said that he had been undercover in the outer seas for a long time and had only returned after failing his mission, it was normal that he had no contact in the Central Continent. ¡°Umm¡­¡± Ma Shu stammered, ¡± I¡­ I can¡¯t contact him. I can only rely on the higher-ups to send me a letter. But recently, they told me to report back at any time.¡± ¡°Oh right, because of that brat Xue Yan, I¡¯m going to bring him to meet the higher-up to teach him the cultivation techniques of the Holy Church.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you with me then,¡± said Ma Shu with a flattering face. ¡°Mmm.¡± Liu Yuan said, ¡°I¡¯ll take care of Yue Longzhang. You just need to know that he¡¯s the demon sect¡¯s spy now. Understand?¡± ¡°Yue Longzhang?¡± Ma Shu was stunned, but he immediately reacted. ¡°He¡¯s the scapegoat? Umm¡­ Could it be that someone is suspicious of my identity? ¡± Liu Yuan was calm and his gaze was unpredictable. ¡°Ning Xiangrong has already seen through your identity.¡± ¡°How¡­ How is that possible? And don¡¯t you and Ning Xiangrong¡­ have a special relationship?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a little trick,¡± Liu Yuan sneered, ¡°to temporarily make her lose her mind.¡± Ma Shu saw his dark smile and thought to himself that he was indeed from the Holy Church. His methods were vicious, and even a beauty like Miss Ning seemed to be used as a tool. He was more and more in awe of Liu Yuan, and he believed what Liu Yuan was going to say. ¡­ Liu Yuan walked down the mountain path and breathed in the fresh air along the way. He felt his entire body relax. ¡°It¡¯s still more comfortable to be alone¡­ I don¡¯t feel safe being with these NPCs.¡± Liu Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. Damn it, why did it feel like he was just fooling people after transmigrating? Chapter 16 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The more Liu Yuan thought about it, the more he felt that he transmigrated here just to scam NPCs. ¡°But what else can I do if I don¡¯t scam them?¡± Liu Yuan sighed deeply. ¡°If I don¡¯t help Siyin, I can indeed stay out of this. I can leave this morning, take the double exp scroll, find a remote sect, marry an ordinary 1 or 2-star NPC, and live a peaceful life. My cultivation speed won¡¯t be too slow, and then¡­ Then I might have some achievements.¡± As he thought of this, he revealed a somewhat distressed expression. ¡°But who would let the cards that they had worked so hard to get marry someone else?¡± Liu Yuan called out his illustrated interface and looked at all his cards, and there the system page was filled to the brim. He was satisfied. ¡°I want them all!¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze was firm. He completely understood his current thoughts. No matter what, his cards were still his cards. He could not give it to anyone else. ¡°So the first thing I have to do is to increase my strength!¡± Just like countless online novels, the upper realm was respected by strength. As long as one could level up, there would basically be no problems. ¡°There¡¯s still some time on Siyin¡¯s side. Ma Shu is still good at setting people up. Yue Longzhang¡¯s death this time will also tarnish his reputation. Water Moon Dock will also be in chaos for a while. As long as I can drag it out until I reach the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage and above, the newbie dungeon will be no problem.¡± Liu Yuan calculated in his heart as he walked down the mountain path. Sure enough, he saw a small town below the villa. This town was called Xichang Town. The location of Chiyu Villa was called the Jiuyuan mountain range. Previously, the treasure digging location of the monkey wine that Liu Yuan mentioned, Tigerfang Mountain, was part of the Jiuyuan mountain range. It stretched for thousands of miles, and there was Ling River in the middle. The ¡®stream¡¯ of Xichang Town was a branch of the Ling River. The town was near a mountain and a river, and it was rich in resources. ¡°Is this an ancient street?¡± Liu Yuan stood at the entrance of the town, at the junction of the mountain path and the bluestone street, and looked around curiously. The town was similar to the ancient towns like Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen that he had been to during the summer break in his previous life. It had rows upon rows of white walls and black tiles, old wooden doors, and some trees on both sides of the door to enjoy the shade. Occasionally, there would be passing craftsmen carrying poles and peddling, but they could not be seen in the market. The townspeople who came and went were all dressed in ordinary sackcloth. Most of them had been providing food and drink for the villa for generations, and the villa would protect their safety and regularly select some children to go up the mountain to practice martial arts. The traffic here was blocked, and there was no need to receive guests often, so the commerce was not developed, and most of them were self-sufficient. ¡°Hmm ¡­ I remember it¡¯s this way. Go through a small alley, then turn left, pass a study, and that¡¯s Xie Qian¡¯s house.¡± As Liu Yuan recalled the terrain in the game, his eyes lingered on his surroundings for a while. ¡°Hey, Master, where do you want to go? Or do you have any questions to ask? Why don¡¯t you tell me? I, Ding Liu, willl answer everything I know.¡± Suddenly, a short and chubby dwarfish came up to him. He had short arms and legs, was white and fat, and was a ball-like dwarfish. He squinted his eyes and laughed. Ding Liu, the broker who wandered between the town and the villa all year round. After all, Chiyu Villa was well-known in the pugilistic world. Although no one would visit it for no reason, the martial arts practitioners would come over every three to five days to visit it as a scenic spot¡­ Well, to admire it. Sometimes, he was curious, or even pretending to be curious, so he naturally wanted to ask about the situation in the villa. Based on his experience, he should ask the well-informed people in the town at the foot of the mountain. But in fact ¡­ Ding Liu was a member of the assassination organization led by the Housekeeper of the villa, He Ren, and was in charge of intelligence. In fact, you set me up, and I set you up. The Jianghu was dangerous and hard to guard against. Liu Yuan looked at him and did not look surprised. Instead, he said with great familiarity, ¡°There¡¯s no need for directions, but there¡¯s a problem.¡± Ding Liu was an NPC had left a deep impression on him back in the novice village. This was because most of the missions during the novice stage required Dinglue to complete. Things like sending things, looking for cats and dogs, running errands, and all kinds of side quests were basically released by this short guy. It could be seen how wide this person¡¯s connections in the town were. They looked for him for everything and went deep into the grassroots. ¡°Ask away.¡± Ding Liu nodded his head. Liu Yuan lowered his head and suddenly squinted his eyes as he smiled. ¡°Has the arrow wound on your knee from 20 years ago healed?¡± Ding Liu¡¯s expression froze for a moment before he immediately smiled. ¡°Master, I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying. My knees are perfectly fine, it¡¯s just that my legs are a little short. You can¡¯t make fun of me.¡± He jumped on the spot, and the ball of fat shook. There was a ¡®boing, boing¡¯ sound effect. Liu Yuan¡¯s smile remained unchanged as he waved his hand. ¡°I¡¯m not laughing at you. I just suddenly thought of something funny. I don¡¯t have anything to help you with. You can go find someone else to do your business with.¡± Then, he walked into the alley. He was not lying. Although he had just taken Yue Longzhang¡¯s storage bag from Ma Shu, there were indeed only spirit stones inside, and no money. Liu Yuan took two steps and stopped. He turned back and said, ¡°If I remember correctly, there will be a group of Jianghu people coming over in a few days. They have the Profound Cold Jade in their hands.¡± Then, he left again. After Liu Yuan had walked far away and disappeared into the alley, Ding Liu¡¯s smile immediately fell. He rubbed his hands together, and the sound of metal clashing was heard. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that his chubby palm had become muscular in an instant, and his skin had become black and hard with a metallic luster. The Henglian Hardening skills in the pugilistic world could not reach such a height. Only Immortal cultivators had the magical power to change the shape of the body. Ding Liu, the broker who mingled in the marketplace, was an Immortal cultivator. ¡°20 years ago, I betrayed Bi Luo Mansion and was shot in the knee by a flaming arrow. Although I was cured later, there are still some lingering effects. How did this man know about it?¡± Ding Liu muttered. ¡°And I¡¯ve been looking for it¡­¡± The perplexed Ding Liu naturally did not know that he had once issued a mission to the players called ¡®Veterans don¡¯t die, only their knees hurt¡¯. ¡­ Liu Yuan circled around a few times and finally found the Xie residence. There were a few banana leaves sticking out of the gate, which was somewhat out of place with the surroundings. As for Ding Liu¡¯s reaction, he was now an honored guest of Chiyu Villa. Ever since he was saved by Gu Feidao 20 years ago, Ding Liu had been loyal to this Marquis of Ding An. Without Gu Feidao¡¯s permission, he naturally would not be hostile to Liu Yuan. Furthermore, Liu Yuan had also given him a clear path. Liu Yuan was stunned. This was indeed a side quest, but they were not in a game, and Ding Liu would not give them any rewards. Besides, he could not even protect himself now, so how could he do a few side missions? ¡°F*ck, I¡¯m used to accepting side missions.¡± Liu Yuan stood in front of the Xie family¡¯s residence with a depressed look on his face. The guards at the door hesitated when they saw his eyes. This person, this gaze¡­ Could it be that the Old Master¡¯s ¡®I won¡¯t grant you an audience, and yet played the zither for you in the courtyard¡¯ trick had made him so angry that her lungs had exploded? They could not quite remember. The guard felt that it was a tricky situation and did not know how to deal with the guest who had the perseverance to come to the house a second time. Chapter 17 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Liu Yuan and the guard looked at each other affectionately for three seconds, somewhat confused. Why does he look like he has let me down? ¡°Ahem.¡± In the end, it was Liu Yuan who spoke first. ¡°Xie Qian. Is he not in again?¡± This is bad! As expected, he was here to seek revenge! The guard was immediately alert. Not only did he call the Old Master by his name, but he also used the word ¡®again¡¯. It was too obvious. Moreover, he had a sharp look in his eyes and a murderous aura. Even if he looked like a weak scholar on the outside, he must have just killed someone not long ago. ¡°Today, Old Master¡­¡± The experienced guard who was good at reasoning paused and said with a pleasant expression, ¡°He¡¯s in.¡± ¡­ This time, it was Liu Yuan¡¯s turn to be confused. Your method is wrong. The guard saw the black-haired youth frowning, as if he was very dissatisfied, and his heart was completely clear. So, he was indeed fishing! As long as he said that the Old Master was not home, the other party would immediately attack and fight their way in. Hmph, he had already seen through this trick! The guard gave himself a thumbs up for his quick-witted self. Liu Yuan muttered to himself, ¡°after all, we¡¯re in a game world now. It¡¯s understandable that there are some differences.¡± Since he was here, he could visit this place. ¡°Can I go in now?¡± Liu Yuan pretended to walk up the Jade stairs in front of the door. ¡± Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! ¡± The guards quickly stopped him. ¡°No! ¡± Liu Yuan stopped in his tracks, his eyes kind. ¡°Why can¡¯t I?¡± The guard was dumbfounded and scratched his face. He said awkwardly, ¡°Not, not today. My Master has a guests inside now¡­¡± ¡°They¡¯re all guests, ¡± Liu Jun Xuan said. ¡± they can enter, but I can¡¯t? ¡± The guard was at a loss for words. His eyes were empty for a long time. Suddenly, he clenched his left fist and punched his right palm. He suddenly realized something and said,¡±It¡¯s different. Master is receiving other guests. If you enter, it will be very embarrassing. Master doesn¡¯t know who to receive. Additionally, they might be discussing something important. Therefore, you can not enter now!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Liu Yuan looked at the Guard¡¯s righteous and excited look, and his heart was a little complicated. Why did he seem to think that I would charge in directly? He had not interacted much with this guard in the game, so he didn¡¯t know what kind of personality he had. He was quite lively. ¡°Ahem¡­ Then what if I have an appointment with your Master?¡± Liu Yuan started to bluff. If he needed to start scamming again, he would. The favorability from gifting items would not decrease, so it was no big deal to cheat and scam. Players who paid money were just that arrogant. ¡°You have an appointment? Umm¡­¡± The guard was stunned. Liu Yuan continued, ¡°Since there¡¯s an appointment, then I¡¯m the one who came first. I¡¯m clearly the one who came first. Why can¡¯t I go in? ¡± Why did it feel so strange? The guard was dumbfounded, but he could not find any logical loopholes. The most important thing was¡­ His Old Master actually did not ask him to chase this guy away. ¡°O-okay, come with me.¡± The guard helplessly opened the door. Liu Yuan was led into the house and looked at the layout of the house. There were small bridges and flowing water, fake mountains and real trees, pavilions and terraces. It was a very elegant su-style garden with twists and turns. In his heart, he marveled at the rich. He had never entered this map in the game, or rather, no player had ever entered it. In the novice village, this map was the only one that was still undeveloped. As for the rest, they had already been thoroughly searched by the players. What? Robbery? Could a player¡¯s business be called robbery? This was called gathering supplies for an important matter that could affect future development. Under the guard¡¯s lead, Liu Yuan passed by a cool lotus pond and came to a pavilion beside the pond. Although he tried his best to suppress his envy, Liu Yuan still could not help but look around a few more times. One of his greatest wishes¡­ Was to have a house like this. Of course, he was not talking about the entire Xie residence. This level of garden could not be obtained without Jack Ma as your father. He only wanted a small courtyard with a lotus pond. He wanted to plant some plants around it so that he could enjoy the cool in the summer. ¡°Little friend, you seem to like this courtyard very much?¡± It was a gentle and easy-going baritone. Although he had not heard it for a long time, he still wanted to know what was going on. Liu Yuan looked in the direction of the sound and found that the bottom floor of the pavilion was connected on both sides. It looked like a pavilion with four pillars and railings bearing weight. From here, he could see the lotus pond on the other side. Silk paintings of mountains and rivers hung all around. Some were completely framed, while others were just a piece of silk, fluttering slightly in the wind. In the middle of the hall, there was a table with three people sitting on it. One of them sat at the head of the table. He was about 30 years old and had long black hair. He had a clear and handsome face, a thin body, and a pair of eyes that were as dark as ink. He was wearing a green robe, and only a white shirt inside. He seemed to be painting with a brush in his hand. He was Xie Qian. In terms of appearance, Xie Qian was definitely worthy of the words ¡®modest gentleman¡¯, ¡®gentle as jade¡¯. He gave off the feel of carefreeness and unruliness. On the table were the four treasures of the study and a zither. ¡­ This guy must have made the players so angry that they were helpless when he played the zither, so much so that the forum offered a reward for Xie Qian¡¯s information, which allowed Liu Yuan to take advantage of it. Liu Yuan cursed in his heart. He looked up and saw the golden, full progress bar. The gold color represented the card draw. Liu Yuan was very pleased that he did not feed this guy gifts for nothing. Look, he was about to get a room full of exp scrolls, okay? For free! Other than Xie Qian, the two people kneeling in front of him should be the guests he was receiving. They were an old man and a young woman. The old man had a hunched back and was wearing a soft white robe. His entire back was arched, and he looked a little terrifying. His face was full of wrinkles, and his white hair was fixed in place with a wooden hairpin. The side of his neck and cheeks were covered with rough veins that looked like dark green tree bark, and so were his slender fingers. He turned his head and looked at Liu Yuan from the corner of his eye. His long and narrow eyes had the dark golden vertical pupils of a beast. As for the woman, she was sitting quietly with her fingers crossed on her knees. Her face was fair and beautiful, and her eyes were like limpid autumn waters. She was also wearing a white robe. Liu Yuan took a deep breath. The identities of these two people were definitely not simple. Liu Yuan had no impression of these two people, and there was no progress bar above the woman¡¯s head. More importantly, it was at a time that the players did not know about. Xie Qian met the two of them. This might be the plot hidden behind Xie Qian, the recluse in the novice village. It might even be ¡­ A plot that did not appear in the information film of the version before Liu Yuan transmigrated. ¡°Damn it, I¡¯m going to cause more butterfly effects again¡­ Forget it, I¡¯m only here to get an exp scroll this time. I¡¯ll leave after I get it.¡± Liu Yuan looked at the progress bar above Xie Qian¡¯s head and immediately felt relieved. He composed himself and looked at the fresh and green scenery of the lake outside. He could imagine what kind of endless green paradise place would be like in midsummer. He honestly said, ¡°I quite like it.¡± The silent atmosphere was temporarily broken. The old man retracted his gaze, and even the air seemed to start flowing. The guard standing at the side said respectfully, ¡°Master, he said that he had an appointment with you, so I brought him here.¡± Xie Qian put down the pen in his hand, paused, and nodded with a smile. ¡°I do have an appointment¡­ Shaoying, go back and guard the door.¡± So this guard was called Shaoying. Chapter 18 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Liu Yuan felt that this was not the name of an ordinary guard. And Xie Qian did not seem to treat that guy like an ordinary guard. This guard even had the right to bring people in. Liu Yuan looked at the guard named Shaoying again. It was ordinary, just¡­ A little out of the ordinary. No matter how one looked at it, from his looks to his figure, he was quite common and could not be found in a crowd. But perhaps¡­ It was because he was too ordinary that it was not ordinary? Liu Yuan could not help but ponder. Upon hearing Xie Qian¡¯s words, Shaoying immediately bowed respectfully. ¡°Yes, Master.¡± He turned around and ran to the door to continue guarding. Was such a lax guard really reliable? However, there were not many people visiting Xie Qian, so it should not be a problem¡­ Right? Liu Yuan shifted his gaze from Shaoying to the three people in front of the table, especially Xie Qian. This big shot¡¯s performance did seem to be in a state where favorability was maxed out. Otherwise, with his temper, he would never have accepted this inexplicable agreement. But¡­ Liu Yuan was suddenly a little concerned. How could he completely replenish the favorability points he gained from giving gfits? Previously, for example, Fu Huan¡¯s favorability with Liu Yuan had increased through battles. Therefore, Liu Yuan should have been a friend who often fought with her (not really). As for people like Gu Siyin and Ning Xiangrong, he had obtained the favorability points through a proper conquering strategy. Hence, in their impression, Liu Yuan was their lifetime¡¯s faithful lover, and the details of the various conquering strategies were very clear to him. Liu Yuan was really curious about what would happen if he gave a gift after drawing the card. ¡­ Anyway, as long as its not something strange. Xie Qian raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation. He gestured to the far left side of the table. ¡°Little Friend, please take a seat. You are a guest, so I will entertain you today.¡± I¡¯m a guest, and you¡¯re playing the zither for me? Liu Yuan criticized in his heart, then walked over and knelt down like the woman next to him. The old man suddenly spoke, his voice old and rotten, ¡°Xie Qian, who is he?¡± ¡°Will you tend your own gardens?¡± Xie Qian asked gently. Liu Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that this sentence was probably the same as¡­ ¡®What does it have to do with you?¡¯ The most annoying thing was that they spoke in a weird manner. ¡°¡­¡± The veins on the old man¡¯s face bulged as he clenched his fists. ¡°¡­¡± The woman opened her mouth but did not know what to say. She reached out and patted the old man¡¯s back to calm him down. ¡°Pfft¡­¡± The three of them looked over. Liu Yuan sat up straight and looked straight ahead. ¡°I just thought of something funny.¡± The old man¡¯s eyes widened, and a sharp glint flashed in his beast eyes. He opened his palm. Liu Yuan immediately felt a bone-piercing chill. His hair stood on end, his heart tightened, and he almost stood up. ¡°You can laugh when you want to, but you¡¯re restraining yourself. You¡¯re indulging in your desires and not overstepping the rules. Little Friend, you¡¯re really good.¡± Xie Qian suddenly nodded in praise. His gaze fell on the old man who had stopped his movements. ¡°Yuan Kaixuan, you¡¯re disrespectful to your elders and your juniors. Do you always act like this in front of the younger generation?¡± ¡°Phew¡­¡± Liu Yuan heaved a sigh of relief, and the chill faded away. He muttered to himself, ¡°This old man wants to kill me. Damn it, the world of cultivators is too dangerous. I¡¯ll just take the exp scrolls and leave.¡± However, this also showed that Xie Qian was also a big shot, and even more so than this old man. ¡°Hmph!¡± Yuan Kaixuan snorted coldly and withdrew his hand with a flick of his sleeve. His face was gloomy. ¡°I¡¯m a dying man. What¡¯s there to worry about? I came to find you personally, but you invited an outsider here. Who¡¯ the one who doesn¡¯t know respect?¡± Xie Qian said, ¡°There¡¯s always a difference in priority. You came to me to beg, but Little Friend Jun Xuan has an appointment with me. I¡¯m clear about the priority. Naturally, he should be the first.¡± His words were so firm that Yuan Kaixuan was unable to refute them. The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched. If it was not for the fact that he had just transmigrated for a day, and this was the first time he had seen Xie Qian, he would have believed Xie Qian¡¯s nonsense. The woman beside him looked at Liu Yuan¡¯s speechless expression and blinked in surprise. She asked softly, ¡°May I ask Senior Xie what agreement you have with this Fellow Daoist Jun Xuan?¡± Liu Yuan coughed twice and said, ¡°I¡¯m here to ask for a few pieces of calligraphy. I¡¯ve always been very¡­ Appreciative of Senior Xie¡¯s calligraphy and paintings.¡± Good, good ¡­ He almost said that he was coveting Xie Qian himself. After all, it would be a little too much to ask for dozens of paintings when someone else was here. Wait for them to leave and then come back to exploit them¡­ Xie Qian¡¯s expression did not change. He stood up and said, ¡°Little Friend is also a person who loves painting, so there¡¯s no reason not to.¡± The woman named Hong Luan was stunned on the spot, feeling incredulous. Calligraphy and painting? How could there be such a coincidence? They were also seeking calligraphy and paintings! However, Xie Qian was clearly stubborn just now, or rather, they were bargaining because the price they offered was not enough. Suddenly, this kid came, and he¡¯s just going to give it to him? Looking at how he came empty-handed¡­ Was he really getting them for free? She turned around and saw that Yuan Kaixuan¡¯s face was as black as the bottom of a pot. His old voice sounded like he was gritting his teeth. ¡°Xie Qian, you¡¯re doing this on purpose, right?¡± Xie Qian went to pick up the calligraphy and painting with a puzzled face. ¡°Why do you say so?¡± Yuan Kaixuan reached out and pointed at Liu Yuan. ¡°This Brat, what a coincidence that he agreed to take your paintings and calligraphy? Why did he have to come and take it when I am here?! Xie Qian, you¡­ Cough, cough, cough¡­¡± In a moment of excitement, he coughed repeatedly and pounded the table. His face, which had been full of anger, became listless. Hong Luan patted his back and bit her lips. She turned to look at Xie Qian and knelt down. ¡°I beg Senior Xie to save my grandfather! In this world, only ¡®Dao Literature¡¯ can stabilize the injury in the sea of consciousness and rebuild the Soul Palace. If you don¡¯t save him¡­ Grandfather will die without a doubt.¡± ¡°Even if you and Grandfather used to quarrel, haven¡¯t you always believed in a gentleman¡¯s conduct?¡± She sobbed. We¡¯ve already brought the all these treasures, the Fusang Sea, the Golden Crow True Yang, to exchange for them, is that still not enough? And you still want to humiliate us¡­¡± Fusang Sea? Golden Crow True Yang? These two terms quickly flashed through Liu Yuan¡¯s mind. The Fusang Sea naturally referred to an ocean among the five continents and eight seas of the upper central realm. As for the Golden Crow True Yang, he had never heard of it before. However, it was certain that these two people were really outside of the plot. This was because the map of the Fusang Sea had not been opened to players yet! He did not expect that he would encounter such an accident when he¡¯s here to scam¡­ No, to get an exp scroll. Liu Yuan¡¯s heart beat faster. Xie Qian rolled up the mounted portraits like he was putting his clothes. He said lightly, ¡°Time, fate, and luck are not things I can control.¡± He turned around and gave Liu Yuan a bunch of scrolls as if they were free. He smiled and said, ¡°Little friend, keep it well.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Liu Yuan took the scroll, looked at Xie Qian, and then at Hong Luan, who was kneeling and trembling. Why did he feel like¡­ Xie Qian was giving him a choice? Yuan Kaixuan¡¯s coughing gradually subsided. After panting for a while, he reached out to help Hong Li up and said in a low voice, ¡°Let¡¯s go! Withoutthe Dao Literature, I can still live for another 50 years, and it¡¯s not like the Fusang Tribe will collapse immediately!¡± ¡°But ¡­¡± Hong Luan¡¯s face was filled with anxiety, but she was pulled to stand up and walk outside. Liu Yuan hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xie Qian, who had returned to his seat as if nothing had happened. He picked up a scroll and said, ¡°I can give you these paintings.¡± Yuan Kaixuan and Hong Luan stopped in their tracks. Chapter 19 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Yuan Kaixuan turned around and stared at Liu Yuan with his dark golden eyes. His expressionless face revealed a trace of vigilance. Liu Yuan did not know whether to laugh or cry. This old man had probably been angered by Xie Qian too much, and he was afraid that this was just another ploy to get him angier. ¡°I said, I can give you these paintings. Of course, only a part of them,¡± Liu Yuan repeated. ¡°Oh?¡± Hong Ling looked at Liu Yuan in surprise. ¡°Really?¡± She looked at Xie Qian again, and she stopped in her tracks. She hesitated and said, ¡°This is Senior Xie¡¯s gift to you, Fellow Daoist¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s mine now that he¡¯s given it to me,¡± Liu Yuan said indifferently. Yuan Kaixuan was obviously used to this. He stood there and said expressionlessly, ¡°Xie Qian, what are you up to this time?¡± Xie Qian sat behind the table, picked up his pen again, and focused on the paper. ¡°I don¡¯t play tricks.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The sound of Yuan Kaixuan¡¯s teeth grinding was particularly loud. Liu Yuan suspected that if Xie Qian had sat closer to him, Yuan Kaixuan would have bitten him to death. How much enmity did these two have? However, Liu Yuan guessed that even if there was no hatred between them, Xie Qian would still do stuff like this. Only for Liu Yuan, who had the favorablity bar maxed out, student Liu, would get different treatment from Xie Qian. Liu Yuan held a pile of scrolls and said helplessly, ¡°So, do you guys want it or not? Otherwise, I¡¯ll be going back. I¡¯m in a hurry.¡± Although Yuan Kaixuan still did not want to believe that Xie Qian was not up to something, this might be his only chance. He turned to look at Liu Yuan and gritted his teeth. ¡°I want it!¡± Liu Yuan chuckled and put the scroll back into his pocket. Yuan Kaixuan had a ¡®I knew it¡¯ look on his face. He put his hands behind his back and sneered, ¡°Tell me, what do you want?¡± Hong Luan was at a loss. She looked left and right, somewhat at a loss. ¡°Originally, I wouldn¡¯t mind giving it to you, but Senior Yuan, it was too much for you to attack me just now. However, I¡¯m an upright person, and I¡¯ll never take advantage of others when they¡¯re down. So¡­ Hand over the Golden Crow True Yang and the painting.¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± He looked at Yuan Kaixuan. Yuan Kaixuan was silent for a while before he said slowly, ¡°You really know how to do business.¡± Nonsense, he was a player of this online game, okay? He would take advantage of everything, you bastard. Everything he saw was his. Although he did not know what the Golden Crow True Yang was, since he said that it was a treasure, then it must be a great deal. If he backed off, then he would regret it for the rest of his life. Although you have a high cultivation strength, I, Liu Yuan, have also reached the Judgment stage in the game. Do you think I¡¯m afraid of you? ¡°Do you want to trade?¡± Liu Yuan waved the painting again. Besides, with Xie Qian here, I¡¯m not afraid that you¡¯ll regret it¡­ Yuan Kaixuan was expressionless. He reached out and turned his palm. A golden halo suddenly appeared, like a small sun emitting endless heat. The high temperature distorted the surroundings. However, a circle of incantations and restrictions sealed it firmly, preventing the high temperature from destroying the surrounding things. Liu Yuan squinted his eyes. The texture of the halo was between liquid and gas, and it breathed rhythmically. He could vaguely see a three-legged Golden Crow curled up in it, sometimes swimming with the flow of water or air. If one had to describe it¡­ It was like an embryo. Golden Crow True Yang. Liu Yuan seemed to have understood. Although the map of the Fusang sea had not been released yet, everyone knew about the legend. The Fusang Tree was the place where the Golden Crows lived, and judging from Yuan Kaixuan¡¯s appearance, the Fusang Tribe should be a race of dryads that were born from the Fusang Tree. This ball of light was probably the embryo of the Golden Crow? Can it be raised? Wasn¡¯t this a pet? I understand now! Liu Yuan looked at the Golden Crow True Yang, indicating that he had completely understood it. Yuan Kaixuan almost cursed out loud in his heart. The f*cking thing is not yours yet. This kid¡¯s eyes looked as if he had already imagined the future. When he saw this egg, he already thought about what brand of bird food he should buy. Yuan Kaixuan¡¯s face was gloomy. He handed over the halo in his hand and did not forget to look at Xie Qian. ¡°Calligraphy and painting.¡± Liu Yuan also looked at Xie Qian and said, ¡°Senior, how many did they ask for?¡± ¡°Just one,¡± Xie Qian replied indifferently. Liu Yuan threw a scroll to Hong Luan. Although Yuan Kaixuan was unwilling and angry, he still sent the halo to Liu Yuan¡¯s empty hands and flicked his sleeves, not wanting to look at it. Liu Yuan looked at the Golden Crow True Yang in his hand and examined it curiously. The chubby little Golden Crow was quite cute when it curled up. He thought for a moment and threw another scroll over. Yuan Hongli was a little confused, and Yuan Kaixuan¡¯s eyes also showed surprise. ¡°This is my gift,¡± Liu Yuan smiled. Yuan Kaixuan snorted coldly, but his voice was obviously much lower. Yuan Hongli held the scroll carefully and looked at Liu Yuan. ¡°Ut¡¯s extremely difficult to hatch the Golden Crow True Yang¡­ It¡¯s usually used as a supplement to a fire-attribute cultivation technique or physique. I hope Fellow Daoist can treat it well.¡± Even though he did not understand, Xie Qian was there to explain it to him, right? ¡°Definitely.¡± Liu Yuan nodded. Yuan Kaixuan took the scroll and opened it. His beast eyes lit up and he closed his eyes. He heaved a sigh of relief, closed it, rolled it up, and left with a flick of his sleeves. He snorted coldly, ¡°In this life, even if I die, even if I were to jump down from the Fusang Tree, I will never step foot here again!¡± Yuan Hongling quickly followed him, and her words of persuasion could be heard faintly. Soon, only the sound of the wind blowing the scroll painting and the lotus leaves could be heard in the hall. Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched, and he shifted his gaze back from the distance. He looked at Xie Qian, then moved over to sit in front of the table with the scroll in his hands. He placed the scroll on the ground and spun the Golden Crow True Yang around. Xie Qian did not say anything and continued to write. He then nodded in satisfaction, blew on the paper, put down the pen, and looked up. ¡°Little Friend, do you understand the use of my calligraphy?¡± Liu Yuan recalled the exp scroll¡¯s description and said, ¡°Body and mind as one, the sea of consciousness is empty.¡± ¡°Indeed, my Young Friend is not simple,¡± Xie Qian praised. I¡¯ll feel embarrassed if you continue to brag like this. ¡°You¡¯re too kind¡­¡± Liu Yuan laughed awkwardly. ¡°I still can¡¯t forget the great kindness you¡¯ve shown me in the past,¡± Xie Qian continued with a smile. Although he did not understand why gifting him a bunch of unyellowed eggs and the strange-smelling fish would be considered ¡®great kindness¡¯, he was not complaining. Liu Yuan was deep in thought as he pointed at the paintings. ¡°So you did it on purpose?¡± Sure enough, he was deliberately trying to make him uncomfortable¡­ Xie Qian nodded, his expression unchanged. ¡°I dare not forget the enmity between Yuan Kaixuan and myself.¡± ¡°What enmity?¡± Liu Yuan could not help but ask. ¡°He actually eats sweet tofu pudding,¡± Xie Qian said. Liu Yuan, ¡°¡­¡± Xie Qian added, ¡°In the past, I studied with him in the Bai Shan Court. One morning, he changed my tofu pudding to something sweet.¡± Liu Yuan, ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you want to hatch the Golden Crow True Yang, you must first find an extremely cold plac ¡­¡± Xie Qian said. Hey, hey, hey, are you trying to change the topic? Liu Yuan cursed in his heart, his eyes staring straight. This NPC was really petty and vengeful. Fortunately, he had filled up this NPC¡¯s favorability bar. Chapter 20 - Am I a Stupid Character in a Childrens Story? Chapter 20 Am I a Stupid Character in a Children¡¯s Story? ¡°First, you have to find a place with extreme cold. Then, you have to find these materials and place the Golden Crow True Yang into the formation.¡± Xie Qian picked up the piece of paper that he had just finished writing on the table and handed it to Liu Yuan. Liu Yuan took it over. On it read: Mirror Moon Jade, Greenwood Demon Blood, Fish-scaled Lotus Seed, and Mountain Sea Treasure Heart. It also gave the specific location and method of obtaining these items. There was also a formation and the method of making it. So, he was writing these things just now¡­ But in that case, Liu Yuan had seen him holding a pen when he came in. In other words, before Liu Yuan came in, Xie Qian had already written the prescription. Combined with his calmness when Liu Yuan came to visit. ¡®Is he a prophet?¡¯ A bold guess appeared in Liu Yuan¡¯s mind. If that was the case, then Xie Qian¡¯s rank was definitely higher than he had imagined. Xie Qian turned a blind eye to Liu Yuan¡¯s probing gaze and smiled. ¡°Just now, I said that you¡¯re not simple, but I didn¡¯t mean that you¡¯re not simple just because you know my Dao Literature ability.¡± Liu Yuan was surprised. If not that¡­ What could it be? ¡°Looking at your expression¡­ You don¡¯t seem to think that you¡¯re not simple.¡± Xie Qian¡¯s gaze carried an unusual meaning. ¡°I originally planned to let you decide how to deal with the scroll. If you give the scroll to Yuan Kaixuan, I¡¯ll do you a favor from Fusang Sea. If you ask for an exchange with the scroll, I¡¯ll give you the Golden Crow True Yang¡­¡± At this point, he shook his head and laughed. ¡°But I didn¡¯t expect that you would choose to exchange first and then give one away. This way, they have a higher evaluation of you in their hearts. You¡¯ve killed two birds with one stone.¡± Liu Yuan turned the Golden Crow True Yang, his face numb, ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. I don¡¯t think I¡¯m special at all.¡± Ah, this True Yang is good for making a hot water bag. In fact, giving the scroll was a last-minute idea¡­ He gave one to the girl because she was pretty. Was there anything wrong with that? However, the status of these two people in the Fusang Sea was definitely not low. Today, they had indeed gained a lot. If he could go to the Fusang Sea in the future, he might have a backer. Then again, the exp scroll is yours. I don¡¯t feel bad giving it away. Xie Qian¡¯s expression did not change. ¡°Although you may think it¡¯s a coincidence, everything happens for a reason. For example, if you were greedy or resentful of Yuan Kaixuan¡¯s previous actions, you wouldn¡¯t have made such a decision. You¡¯re not greedy, and you¡¯re not competitive. It¡¯s clear that your character is better than I thought.¡± Liu Yuan was speechless. Hey, as long as you¡¯re happy. Was this the consequence of having a full favorability bar? Liu Yuan was in the pavilion surrounded by the lotus pond, listening to Xie Qian brag about himself for a long time. Basically, Xie Qian could interpret the meaning behind every word and every action. Liu Yuan folded the piece of paper and put it into Yue Longzhang¡¯s storage bag. ¡°Little Friend, you¡¯re careful and meticulous.¡± Liu Yuan did not know how to appreciate good tea, so when he picked up the cup, he simply chugged it down like water. ¡°Little Friend, you¡¯re carefree and easy-going, and you don¡¯t care about trifles.¡± I¡¯m f*cking cautious and carefree at the same time. Am I a character in a stupid children¡¯s story? Liu Yuan did not know whether to laugh or cry. He thought of his former language teacher. No matter what ordinary sentence it was, the language teacher could always interpret it strangely and gave it unusual meaning. It made no sense. ¡°Senior¡­ I¡¯ve troubled you for a long time. I should take my leave.¡± Liu Yuan bit the bullet and interrupted Xie Qian¡¯s endless praise. If this continued, he would really start to believe the nonsense. Xie Qian stopped talking and looked at Liu Yuan¡¯s expression, ¡°Little Friend, you¡¯re calm and patient. You¡¯re able to distinguish between the inside and the outside. You¡¯re able to debate about honor and disgrace. You¡¯re not moved by the words of foreign objects. It¡¯s rare, very rare.¡± Seeing that he was about to start again, Liu Yuan quickly said, ¡°Senior, I suddenly remembered that the clothes I hung out to dry are still hanging outside. It looks like it¡¯s going to rain soon, so I have to go back and collect them.¡± Xie Qian looked out and saw the sun shining brightly. ¡°Little Friend, you are well aware of the principle that fortune and disaster depend on each other when they reach an extreme¡­¡± ¡°Senior, I¡¯ll be leaving first!¡± Liu Yuan almost ran away. Damn it, he really could not stand the crazy praise from someone who had always ridiculed and mocked others! Xie Qian sat in the same place, watching Liu Yuan¡¯s back as he ran away. After a long time, he said, ¡°Interesting.¡± He thought for a moment, picked up the pen again, and spread out the white paper. He dipped the ink and started to write. ¡°The flying swan steps on the snow, the villa dreams of butterflies.¡± Who was he writing about? After he finished writing, he put down his brush and looked at it carefully for a while. Then, he sat in his seat as if he was in a daze and sighed. ¡°Time, fate, and luck are not thing I can control.¡± From a distance, he looked like he was sitting alone, his long hair hanging loosely, as if he had been through countless years. Liu Yuan stepped out of the door and even greeted the guard Shaoying, indicating that he would often¡­ No, when he was free, he would come to visit Senior. Although the exp scroll was great, he could not stand the feeling of the endless praise. Shaoying scratched his head in confusion. ¡°Oh¡­¡± The guard had a suspicious nature. He had never seen anyone who said they would come to visit the Old Master often. It was normal for them to slam the door and leave in a hurry, just like the two just now. Could he be¡­ The kind of person who felt good when being scolded? Shaoying looked at Liu Yuan suspiciously. His curiosity was about to explode, but Liu Yuan had already left. Next time, next time I must ask. Liu Yuan strolled around Xichang Town. It was not much different from the game, but the feeling of being there in person was definitely different. To be honest, Liu Yuan felt that he was very lucky to be able to see real people and things in the game he liked. Moreover, he was in a much better mood because he had obtained an exp scroll and a pet. He returned to the entrance of the villa. Liu Yuan stopped in his tracks. The happy smile on his face gradually disappeared when he remembered that he had to deal with the two girls next. Liu Yuan took a deep breath and cheered himself on. ¡°Liu Yuan, bring out your aura as the God of Conqquering Strategy! You¡¯ve already conquered them once, and their favorability is maxed out. Do you still need to be afraid of them? As long as I maintain my good image and trick them, they will still have to be obedient. No mountain will be too tall for me!¡± After cheering himself on, Liu Yuan was full of confidence. He held his head high and walked towards his guest room. On the way, Liu Yuan began to recall how he had conquered Ning Xiangrong. ¡°Let me think about it. That independent plot should be when nNng Xiangrong was still in Water Moon Dock. At that time, she was a young lady of an Immortal sect with no experience. She was pampered since she was young, dedicated to cultivation, had sufficient resources, and had no fights. She was used to the people around her obeying her and being shorter than her, so she looked cold and arrogant on the outside, but she was actually pure in heart.¡± ¡°At that time, I chose to steal her clothes directly to break her arrogance. In that shameful state, it was easier for her to reveal her true feelings. I would never spoil her, but bully her instead. However, I didn¡¯t cross the line and showed her my character. I used this to let her find a completely different and novel experience in her routine, unchanging life.¡± ¡°To put it simply, people who are passive and follow the rules are more likely to be attracted to the deviant.¡± Chapter 21 - The Sinking Liu Yuan Chapter 21 The Sinking Liu Yuan ¡°After that, it¡¯s the standard procedure. Say some sweet words and give her some gifts. Moreover, they did not need to be expensive, just something she¡¯s never owned.¡± Liu Yuan touched his chin and muttered, ¡°Speaking of which, Rongrong and Siyin are quite similar, but their environment is different, which leads to different personalities.¡± Gu Siyin lived in the forces of the pugilistic world, most of the people she came and went with were straightforward. She placed more importance on material desires and human relationships, so she was arrogant. On the other hand, Ning Xiangrong lived in a simple cultivation sect and was held in high regard, so she was cold and arrogant. In addition, there were also factors such as age, cultivation technique, and so on. ¡°In Ning Xiangrong¡¯s mind, it seems that I left without saying goodbye after flirting with her, so¡­ I hope she¡¯s not here for revenge.¡± Liu Yuan was just complaining. Ning Xiangrong did not look like she was here for revenge. She was more like she was here to look for her husband. Just like what she said before: ¡®He will be my husband¡¯, she probably wanted to kidnap Liu Yuan and marry him. But¡­ Liu Yuan shook his head. ¡°Everything will work out in the end. I will try to persuade her, and if I can¡¯t¡­ I can¡¯t fight back with my current strength. I can only drag it out.¡± Therefore, even scum had to rely on strength. This was such a cruel and realistic place. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Liu Yuan finally reached his own courtyard and pushed the door open. The first thing he saw was a woman in white standing there quietly. She had already taken off her veiled hat, and her beautiful face was breathtaking. Her black hair hung down, and her blue eyes were like a deep spring under the ice. Once the ice cracked, it would reveal the autumn waters below. It was almost afternoon, and she stood in the shadow of a lush green tree, isolated from the sun, giving people an unreal beauty. Liu Yuan was stunned for a moment. Just now in the hall, he had been focused on the matter at hand, and he had not carefully looked at Ning Xiangrong¡¯s appearance. It had to be said that when the characters in the game were in front of him, the feeling was completely different¡­ However, it was very shocking. As expected of the third-ranked beauty in the game. Ning Xiangrong¡¯s card face data was not strong, and she did not have any outstanding performance in the later plot. But¡­ Damnit, although she was a 4-star, her popularity was comparable to some 6-star card. Water Moon Dock¡¯s incident at Chiyu Villa did not affect her. After the demon sect¡¯s spy was dealt with, Ning Xiangrong should have become Water Moon Dock¡¯s Dock Master. Liu Yuan had no impression of the plot in the middle, so he joined the dungeon and entered the Water Moon Dock map. He then buried his head in the game. The two of them looked at each other but did not speak. The atmosphere was not awkward, but it was a silent tacit understanding of reunion after a long separation. There was no expression on the black-haired young man¡¯s face, but his eyes that were staring at Ning Xiangrong contained complicated emotions. There was guilt, nostalgia, and even deep helplessness. Tears would flow, but a man had no tears, only heartache-filled silence. His emotions were introverted, but his body language could not be faked. Ning Xiangrong saw his trembling hands, heavy breathing, dry lips, and sluggish steps. These were all signs of his excitement, but he did not come up to hug her. Perhaps he left just now because he was afraid that he could not control his emotions¡­ After all, three years had passed and they had all changed a lot, especially Liu Yuan. His cultivation level had actually dropped to the Foundation Establishment stage! The fall of one¡¯s cultivation realm was not a simple matter. It meant that one¡¯s Dantian and Sea of Consciousness were injured. Under normal circumstances, such an injury could not be healed. Ning Xiangrong could feel his timidity, so her heart also trembled. All these years¡­ What had he experienced to be in such a sorry state? Ning Xiangrong thought of how the once unbridled Liu Junxuan had now become so restrained. For a moment, her nose felt sour, and tears filled her eyes, almost falling. Back then, you made me realize that there are all kinds of beautiful things in the world. That¡¯s why I was able to take a step into the outside world. However, I obtained my freedom, while you lost your pride. So this time, it¡¯s my turn to save you! Ning Xiangrong looked at the black-haired young man¡¯s helpless appearance and slowly walked over with teary eyes. The above was Ning Xiangrong¡¯s one-sided imagination. We In fact, Liu Yuan was so nervous that his lips were dry. His entire body was stiff and he didn ot know what to say. It was even more exaggerated than the first time he met Gu Siyin. At that time, he was flustered, but in the end, he managed to coax her. However, he could still treat Gu Siyin like a cousin. After all, it was fine in the game, but Liu Yuan really did not think it was normal to have improper thoughts about a 14-year-old girl. ¡­He had to wait at least two years. Ning Xiangrong¡¯s extremely charming appearance, coupled with the fact that he already conquered her, gave Liu Yuan a very different feeling from Gu Siyin. There was a huge difference between the game and reality. So when he did not say a word, and Ning Xiangrong walked up to him and hugged him, Liu Yuan was dumbfounded. He was in a daze as Ning Xiangrong tightly hugged him, their bodies pressed against each other, and the faint fragrance of the woman¡¯s body instantly assaulted his face. Liu Yuan, who was usually full of confidence, sank. This was the first time in his life that he had such close contact with a girl, and she was hugging him! Liu Yuan, who was squeaking in his heart, had completely forgotten that the little loli Gu Siyin had thrown herself into his arms. ¨CTwice. Liu Yuan¡¯s first thought was that it smelled good. Ning Xiangrong¡¯s fragrance, mixed with the secretion of hormones, made his heart waver. The second feeling was that it was soft. He had already felt the softness of Gu Siyin¡¯s small hands before, but now, Liu Yuan could feel the beauty of a girl¡¯s body, especially the fullness of her chest and the intimacy of breathing from the side of her neck. Liu Yuan did not even dare to breathe hard, for fear that he would touch something he should not be touching. He carefully adjusted his breathing and stiffened his body. He heard Ning Xiangrong¡¯s voice close by. ¡°Liu Junxuan, come back with me to the Water Moon Dock. We¡¯ll be Dao Companions. I¡¯ll try to recover your cultivation. No matter how much you¡¯ve suffered outside, I¡¯ll be by your side through time to make up for it. We¡¯ll be together forever¡­ Everything I have is yours.¡± She turned her head, her warm breath blowing into Liu Yuan¡¯s ear. Her voice was soft but warm, ¡°Whether it¡¯s the heart¡­ Or the body.¡± Calm down, calm down ¡­ Damn it, I can¡¯t calm down! Liu Yuan roared in his heart expressionlessly. He was only a 19-year-old teenager! How detestable! However, this level of temptation, he was completely unable¡­ Unable to refuse! ¡°I can¡¯t¡­¡± he said bitterly. Ning Xiangrong hugged him even tighter and said, ¡°I know. I know everything. I¡¯ll share your burden!¡± No! You don¡¯t know! ¡­ Wait, what do you know? Liu Yuan struggled to push her away temporarily and put his hands on her waist. ¡°No, listen to me¡­¡± At this moment, a chirpy and happy voice was heard. ¡°Brother Junxuan! I¡¯m here to find you¡­¡± Gu Siyin¡¯s smile froze, and she also stopped jumping Liu Yuan¡¯s movements also stopped. He looked at himself holding Ning Xiangrong, then at Gu Siyin¡¯s pale face and empty eyes. Liu Yuan, who was full of confidence, was completely crushed. Chapter 22 - Be Good and Address Me as ‘Masters Wife Chapter 22 Be Good and Address Me as ¡®Master¡¯s Wife¡¯ Liu Yuan almost cried¡­ He felt as if his life flashed before his eyes. Liu Yuan had never expected that he would fail here. In fact, he was already prepared to fail, but he did not expect it to happen so suddenly. He did not put up any defenses, nor did he hesitate. Just like that, he and Ning Xiangrong barged into Gu Siyin¡¯s line of sight. The young girl was holding a plate of desserts. Clang! It fell to the ground. The snacks rolled to the side and were covered in dust. Ning Xiangrong let go of her hand. When she turned around and saw Gu Siyin, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by doubt and a vague sense of foreboding. They said that they were master and student¡­ But this little girl¡¯s behavior was not like a student to a teacher. Ning Xiangrong¡¯s woman¡¯s intuition was sharp enough to detect that something was wrong. The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He walked over and picked up the snack. He looked up and said, ¡°Siyin, that was¡­¡± He suddenly choked. How was he going to explain this? Saying that it was an accident, I accidentally put my hand on the waist of another woman who suddenly pounced on me? Ning Xiangrong would explode. Or should he say: ¡®I only see you as a little sister and have no intention of marrying you¡¯? Gu Siyin would explode. Or¡­ Should he tell the truth? Both of them would explode at the same time, right? Liu Yuan froze on the spot, thinking about his next move. Gu Siyin¡¯s eyes were already filled with tears, and they immediately turned red. She pursed her lips and held it in. She stood in place and nodded. ¡°Sob¡­ I¡¯ll listen to Brother Junxuan¡¯s explanation. I, I will listen¡­ Sob¡­¡± Before she could finish her words, big drops of tears rolled down her white and tender cheeks. Liu Yuan did not know what to do. What he liked most about Gu Siyin was that she was obedient. Of course, in the beginning, Gu Siyin¡¯s character was the arrogant and domineering type. However, as his favorability increased, he realized that if Gu Siyin truly acknowledged and relied on someone, she would be particularly attached to the other party and obey them. She was like a wild canary that had turned into a pet. This child was too well-behaved, so well-behaved that one could not help but pity and even feel heartache for her. Liu Yuan tried his best to calm himself down. He did not want to hurt Gu Siyin, so he knelt down and wiped the tears off her face. ¡°Si Yin, listen well. No matter what, I will not change my promise to you.¡± Gu Siyin nodded. She sobbed. ¡°Yes, I know¡­ Brother Junxuan would never lie to me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just a little sad, just a little,¡± she said softly. The young girl stretched out two fingers to show the space between them. Then, it shrank again until it was almost gone. After a pause, it became a little bigger. It was to show that she could accept Liu Yuan having multiple wives, but not too many. Seeing her like this, Liu Yuan could not help but heave a sigh of relief. He put the dessert back on the plate and finally came to his senses. He patted her head. ¡°The relationship between Rongrong and me, you should have known about it in the hall, right?¡± She did not act up on the spot in the hall, probably because the two did not have contact, so she comforted herself in his heart. Now that she saw it, she felt very sad. Gu Siyin puffed up her cheeks and said in a muffled voice, ¡°I know¡­ I¡¯m just here to give you some desserts. I made them myself, but they¡¯re all on the floor now.¡± Liu Yuan thought to himself that it was good that he had transmigrated to ancient times. He looked down at the desserts on the plate. They were just a few glutinous rice balls. They did not look very good and were covered in dust, but they were still a token of the girl¡¯s sincerity. Liu Yuan cast a dust-clearing spell to clear the dust off his body. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Have you heard of the five-second rule? If you drop something on the ground, you can still pick it up and eat it within five seconds. We can¡¯t waste it.¡± Liu Yuan stuffed a white and sticky one into his mouth. Gu Siyin was stunned and quickly snatched the plate over. She looked anxiously at Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth as he chewed. ¡°This is so dirty, don¡¯t eat it!¡± Liu Yuan swallowed it. ¡°Hmm¡­ The taste is not bad.¡± The young girl¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. ¡°Really?¡± It¡¯s my first time making it, so it¡¯s good that Brother Junxuan likes it.¡± ¡°Even so, you can¡¯t just pick it up off the ground and eat it.¡± Even though she said that, her eyes still looked very happy. Ning Xiangrong looked at Gu Siyin for a while, then said, ¡°Little Girl, you like him?¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He solved the problem with Gu Siyin, but Ning Xiangrong suddenly attacked. Based on the fact that she saw Liu Yuan as the only light in her life that was different from the rest, it was very likely that she would develop a desire to possess him, so¡­ This was a dangerous situation! Liu Yuan nervously paid attention to the changes in their expressions, but he still had to maintain a calm smile. He was smiling on the surface, but he was cursing in his heart. Gu Siyin knew that she had a master and student relationship with Liu Yuan, so she could not let anyone get a hold of her. She glared at Ning Xiangrong and said, ¡°Hmph, I don¡¯t like him!¡± She loved him! It was love! I don¡¯t just like him! The girl was proud of her explanation, but she was afraid that Liu Yuan would misunderstand, so she turned to look at the young man pitifully, hoping to convey her feelings. Liu Yuan replied with a relieved look. Nonsense, the favorability did not decrease at all, so this sentence was naturally fake. Having said that, the favorability bar could be used as a lie detector at some point. However, if he really used it as a lie detector, he was afraid that it would not be a favorable impression, but a reversal. ¡°What a coincidence, I happen to like your master.¡± Gu Siyin¡¯s cheeks were puffed up. ¡°So what! What does it have to do with me?¡± ¡°Good girl, you can address me as ¡®Master¡¯s Wife¡¯.¡± Ning Xiangrong smiled. A fatal blow. Gu Siyin¡¯s expression instantly froze, and she looked at Ning Xiangrong in disbelief. ¡°You and Brother Junxuan aren¡¯t even married yet, so why should I call you Master¡¯s Wife?!¡± The young girl gritted her teeth and looked at her as if she was looking at a vixen. Detestable! Why did this woman look like she had already won? ¡°Hmm ¡­ That¡¯s true.¡± Ning Xiangrong actually nodded her head in a tolerant manner, but then she curled her lips and said, ¡°The way you address me is wrong.¡± Gu Siyin glared at her, not knowing what she was up to. Ning Xiangrong looked at Liu Yuan and said with a faint smile, ¡°Since he¡¯s your master, how can you call him Brother Junxuan? You should be calling him teacher.¡± She said this very slowly, and the true meaning could be seen in the details. Gu Siyin¡¯s HP -9999! Liu Yuan seemed to see the girl receiving critical damage, and the string of damage output was as fierce as a tiger. As expected, mortals could not defeat cultivators, and Core Formation powerhouses were terrifying¡­ Looking at the young girl¡¯s expression, she became a crybaby again ¡°Teacher¡­ Junxuan¡­¡± Her voice became lower and lower. It was unknown what sad thing she was thinking about, but she suddenly cried out, wiped her tears, and ran away. The afternoon sun was bright and the leaves were rustling, making the place green. Liu Yuan wanted to give chase, but he forced himself to stop. Relationships were complex, and they came and went quickly. It was calmer than Liu Yuan had imagined, but it seemed like the prologue of a war had already begun between Ning Xiangrong, who had the absolute advantage, and Gu Siyin, who had run away. Only Liu Yuan and Ning Xiangrong were left. The long-lost reunion hug was interrupted by Gu Siyin, and the charming atmosphere also disappeared. Liu Yuan sighed and looked straight ahead, ¡°It¡¯s getting late, I¡¯m going to rest.¡± Ning Xiangrong suddenly snorted, walked closer, and pointed at Liu Yuan¡¯s forehead with her delicate finger. ¡°How many girls¡¯ hearts have you captured in the past three years? Tell me clearly.¡± Chapter 23 - I Cant Bear to Bite You Chapter 23 I Can¡¯t Bear to Bite You Liu Yuan felt a little guilty. He thought about the few pages of his card illustrations. He was too embarrassed to say that he had a different wife every day. But his silence was taken as tacit consent by Ning Xiangrong. Although Miss Ning had expected this, she was still upset. She thought to herself, ¡®I¡¯ve been searching for him for three years, but to no avail. I don¡¯t know how much I¡¯ve suffered. I¡¯ve only just returned to Water Moon Dock.¡¯ After coming back to rest for a while, she came out to assist in the marriage. She did not expect to find him here. This guy, on the other hand, had not changed his frivolous temperament at all! Back then, he had dared to steal her clothes in Water Moon Dock. Now, he had even made this little girl fall head over heels for him. She really did not know how many more girls had been deceived by this guy! However, Ning Xiangrong saw the bewilderment on Liu Yuan¡¯s face and thought about it. He had almost no cultivation now, so he must have experienced more hardship than her. Her heart softened for a moment. However, she was not willing to admit defeat to other women. ¡°I¡¯ve already inquired about it. You only came to this Chiyu Villa a month ago, and you were even seriously injured when you were picked up by a female guest elder.¡± Ning Xiangrong emphasized the word ¡®female¡¯ and stared at Liu Yuan. ¡°It¡¯s only been a month, but you¡¯ve managed to place yourself in this little fellow¡¯s heart. That¡¯s really amazing!¡± ¡°It took me a month with you too,¡± Liu Yuan subconsciously replied. After stealing clothes for an entire month, he was able to enjoy the other party¡¯s embarrassed expression while chatting with her as if nothing had happened¡­ She was coquettish, truly coquettish. At that time, he felt that his amazing operation would make those players loyal to Ning Xiangrong kill him. But then again, he did not post this conquering strategy at that time. Instead, he expressed his approval of the normal strategies posted by other players. Most of the time¡­ The characters that were not Liu Yuan¡¯s first choice of conquering were either too tricky, or he did not want to release them. He was just too eager to show off. In fact, Liu Yuan thought that he probably was the first to conquer all the characters in the game. However, the God of Conquering Strategy, Liu Yuan, regretted it after saying such a thing to Ning Xiangrong Why did I say that¡­ That¡¯s just asking for trouble¡­ Sure enough, Ning Xiangrong¡¯s face instantly blushed. She tiptoed and bit Liu Yuan¡¯s neck. ¡°Bastard!¡± ¡°Ouch, ouch, ouch¡­ I¡¯m only in the Foundation Building stage now, I can¡¯t take a bite from you! What if you bite my neck off!¡± Liu Yuan gritted his teeth and pressed on Ning Xiangrong¡¯s shoulder. Ning Xiangrong did not really use any strength ¡­ She immediately retracted her strength. Otherwise, even if she did not break his neck, it would at least bleed. Unlike now, where there were only two rows of shallow teeth marks. ¡°If I break it, this will all be over!¡± Ning Xiangrong snorted coldly, but her face was red as she looked at the glistening saliva stains on Liu Yuan¡¯s neck. She felt embarrassed and a little distressed, so she took out a handkerchief and gently wiped it. Then, she suddenly realized that the conversation just now did not seem right. Ning Xiangrong glared at Liu Yuan, who was still as frivolous as ever. She took back her handkerchief and whispered. ¡°How can I bear to bite you¡­¡± ¡°What now?¡± Liu Yuan looked at her innocently. It was fickle. Was this what a woman was like? Compared to the cold and arrogant feeling of the past, Ning Xiangrong had become a little willful, or perhaps she was showing her true feelings in front of him. It seemed that she had changed a lot in the past three years. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Ning Xiangrong rearranged her expression and said as if nothing had happened, ¡°Forget it. You¡¯re already by my side anyway. That¡¯s enough.¡± As she spoke, she waved her sleeves and set up a barrier. Just when Liu Yuan almost thought that she was going to do something unsightly to him while there was no one around, Ning Xiangrong whispered, ¡°Can you tell me now ¡­ What happened to Yue Longzhang?¡± ¡°There are traces of the demonic sect on his body. I only noticed it when I was fighting with him.¡± Liu Yuan steadied his mind. ¡°What traces?¡± Liu Yuan said seriously, ¡°When he attacked me, the sudden rage and the fierce light in his eyes were like a beast instead of a human. The rapid change in his emotions was caused by the demonic sect¡¯s technique. The change in his temperament is very subtle and ordinary people can¡¯t detect it.¡± Liu Yuan painted a bad picture of Yue Longzhang. In fact, all the emotional changes and anger were purely because he liked Ning Xiangrong and was extremely angry at Liu Yuan. But¡­ There was another very important point about Ning Xiangrong¡¯s character, and that was that she was particularly slow to react to strange feelings. Although everyone in Water Moon Dock knew that Yue Longzhang admired Miss Ning, Ning Xiangrong did not know. She was just¡­ Ahem, ignoring him. It had to be said that this NPC Yue Longzhang was really sad. Ning Xiangrong frowned. ¡°Although Yue Longzhang isn¡¯t a very good person, his father is an elder of the dock. He¡¯s a good friend of my father¡¯s who grew up together. How could he¡­¡± Look at that, she took the bait, right? Liu Yuan chuckled. ¡°That¡¯s because you don¡¯t know, but my familiarity with the demonic sect is much higher than yours.¡± Ning Xiangrong saw that he finally smiled in front of her, so she also showed a trace of a smile. However, she felt that something was off. ¡°How do you¡­ Know so much about the demonic sect?¡± Liu Yuan fell silent again. ¡°Don¡¯t ask. It¡¯s all in the past.¡± He did not want to talk about the past. It was obvious that Mr. Liu had started acting again. After confirming that there was a possibility of Ning Xiangrong and Gu Siyin acknowledging each other, and it was a very high possibility, Liu Yuan relaxed and his thoughts became lively. It had to be said that it got to his head a little bit. Ning Xiangrong indeed pulled his hand, pursed her lips, and said, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what happened in the past three years, I will always be by your side from now on.¡± Done! Liu Yuan cheered in his heart, but he said in a deep voice, ¡°You don¡¯t have to be like this. To be honest, I¡¯ve been hiding in the demonic sect all these years for some necessary business, so I¡¯ve been hiding my traces¡­ Rongrong, I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Ning Xiangrong looked at him in a daze. Liu Yuan nodded. ¡°That¡¯s exactly why I¡¯m so heavily injured. Sigh. Even my cultivation level is¡­¡± He looked at Ning Xiangrong. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about it anymore. You can ask your fellow disciple, Ma Shu, about Yue Longzhang¡¯s specific situation. Just now, I saw that his expression was not right after he was cremated. He might have also noticed that something was wrong¡­ Basically, since the demonic sect is involved in this marriage, there must be a problem.¡± Hehe, when you ask him, he¡¯ll naturally think that you¡¯re really suspicious of him, and he¡¯ll give you the evidence of Yue Longzhang colluding with the demonic sect. As the daughter of the Dock Master, Ning Xiangrong¡¯s words naturally carried weight. In this way, the demon sect would be happy to have a scapegoat, but they would also be more restrained for the time being. The Water Moon Dock would not pursue Liu Yuan and would instead be more vigilant. Ning Xiangrong¡¯s expression was complicated, but she turned determined and said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll immediately inform my father in secret and ask him to investigate the people involved in this marriage.¡± ¡°Remember to be careful,¡± Liu Yuan reminded. ¡°Since the people from the demon sect can even collude with an elder¡¯s son, they must be able to collude with the elder.¡± Ning Xiangrong nodded and turned to leave. She paused, turned back, and before Liu Yuan could react, she kissed him gently on the side of his face. Liu Yuan was stunned in place, watching Ning Xiangrong¡¯s quickly disappearing figure. For a moment, he did not know what to feel. Chapter 24 - Archer in Ancient Times Chapter 24 Archer in Ancient Times Creak¨C Liu Yuan closed the door and turned around to look at his guest room. ¡°Phew¡­¡± He leaned against the door and touched his face in a daze. After a while, he let out a long breath. Liu Yuan walked over and took off his sword. He sat down on a stool and laid his head on the table, looking exhausted. ¡°Damn it, on the first night of my transmigration, I had to coax others before I could figure out the situation. I was discovered in the middle of the night when I was sneaking around. On the second day, I was almost killed because of a moment of carelessness. I had to put on an act three times within a day. I also had to witness an Asura Arena.¡± Liu Yuan rolled his eyes and poured himself a cup of tea. He took a few sips and finally recovered a little. He smacked his lips and said, ¡°This is just the beginning. I¡¯m too busy as a transmigrator. Can¡¯t I just date and start a harem?¡± The corner of his mouth twitched. It was obvious¡­ That was impossible. Perhaps those characters he had conquered were looking for him like Ning Xiangrong. If he did not prepare first, he would be greeted by the most tragic Asura Arena in history. (Asura Arena is when love rivals fight each other over the love interest) More than half of the forces in the entire central continent, be it Righteous path or Demonic path, had joined forces to hunt him down. ¡°This is so troublesome. It¡¯s more important to improve my strength as soon as possible.¡± Liu Yuan rolled onto the bed and did not forget to place his sword by his side to prevent any accidents. He sat down cross-legged and began to check the items in the storage bag since it was still early. As Water Moon Dock¡¯s chief inner disciple, Yue Longzhang was naturally very rich. Liu Yuan had only taken a casual glance at him before and felt that he had made a fortune by accident. There were three types of pills, a total of five bottles. There were two bottles for healing, two bottles for replenishing Qi, and ten pills in each bottle. There was also one Spiritual Altar Pill for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, which was in a separate bottle. There were also some scattered spiritual medicines and materials. ¡°Well¡­ I have all the red and blue potions. I can replenish my health and spiritual energy. We can start now.¡± Liu Yuan looked over with his spiritual sense and was suddenly stunned. He took out a piece of warm jade. It was pure white and seemed to emit moonlight. ¡°Moon Mirror Jade!¡± Liu Yuan would have laughed out loud if he was not afraid of alerting the people next door. This was one of the four materials needed to hatch the Golden Crow True Yang. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to get it without any effort.¡± Liu Yuan put the jade back happily and flipped through it again, but he did not find anything else. Because they were going on a long journey, Yue Longzhang definitely could not bring a lot of random things to occupy space, so there were not many resources in his storage bag. Other than the pill ingredients, there was also a Water Moon Dock cultivation technique, a sword technique called ¡®Crossing Karma Sword¡¯, and a long sword. These were all the rewards that Yue Longzhang, this mini-boss, would give. In comparison, the Mirror Moon Jade should be a random reward. Liu Yuan took out the long sword and examined it for a while. He flicked it with his fingers, and the sonorous sound of the sword was particularly moving. ¡°My luck is pretty good, the drop rate is amazing.¡± It was a purple Flying Star Sword. It was definitely at the level of a European King. ¡°This way, we don¡¯t have to worry about the weapons for the time being.¡± Satisfied, Liu Yuan put the Flying Star Sword back into his storage bag temporarily. This sword was more than enough for him to use from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Core Formation stage. However, he still used the blank sword to avoid suspicion. However, he would not be able to use this sword for long, because Liu Yuan¡¯s main weapon in the game was not a sword, but a bow. Yes, he was an archer. Wow, I just suddenly realized that I¡¯m an archer. I¡¯m so good with the sword that I almost forgot. Liu Yuan sighed with a blank expression. Although Liu Yuan claimed to be a casual player, but ¡­ To be able to conquer a 6-star NPC, he had to have the corresponding strength to win over a big shot of that level. It was useless to rely on support. Without strength, players could not even enter the map, let alone conquer any NPCs on it. Liu Yuan¡¯s personal level was at the top of the leaderboard, and his combat power was quite impressive. Meanwhile, the reason he knew how to use a sword and had learned many sword skills was due to one of his epic weapons. ¡®Sword in the box ¨C Evil Heart¡¯. This thing was very evil. It was clearly a sword, but it was classified as a bow. When Liu Yuan first got it, he was also dumbfounded. Then, when he knew how to use it, he was even more dumbfounded. This sword was really a sword, but its attack method was ¡®sonic deathblow¡¯. Flicking the sword with his fingers, he used the sword as a bow, and he used the ¡®sword cry¡¯ as an arrow. The sound of iron and blood pierced through the enemy¡¯s ears like a sharp arrow and went through the entire brain. The enemy was first disturbed and went crazy to kill each other. Then, their brains were shattered and they died. Yes, this is a bow. There¡¯s nothing wrong with it (thumbs-up). This was one of the rumored ¡®Ten Great Evil Weapons¡¯, and it was one of Liu Yuan¡¯s main weapons in his late-stage. ¡°It¡¯s quite nostalgic to think about it. This is a real divine weapon with high damage and a group attack. It comes with a long-range continuous debuff and also gave me a second combat profession, so I can be a swordsman. 11 Liu Yuan felt that it was a pity. This divine weapon was probably still in the Sky Treasure Pavilion and was treated as an ordinary sword of higher quality. ¡°I¡¯ll wait until I¡¯m a little stronger, at least at the Core Formation stage. There¡¯s still some time before the instance dungeon plot starts. I can pick up some scraps.¡± After recollecting his thoughts, Liu Yuan felt that he really needed to find a weapon that he could use. He put down the storage bag. Other than the items he had mentioned earlier, there were also nearly 300 spirit stones. It was enough to make Liu Yuan rich overnight. Here, we have to mention the currency settings in Shangyang. There were four types of currency in the game: copper, silver, gold, and spirit stones. Copper and silver could be obtained through quests, while gold could be obtained through in-game purchases or exchanged with the first two items. The exchange rate was: 10000 copper = 100 silver = 1 gold. Just this point was enough to make the majority of poor players feel gratified. As long as he could work hard, nothing was a problem! High-grade spirit stones, on the other hand, had to be produced through specific mines and were not exchanged with ordinary currency. Therefore, in the later stages, they basically needed to develop their own territory and power. 300 spiritual stones was almost the monthly output of a first-class force. Intuitively speaking, Yue Longzhang had probably taken out more than half of his savings, and no one knew what he was going to do. Anyway, it all belonged to Liu Yuan now. That was why¡­ Killing and robbing were so tempting ¡°I¡¯m feeling good now. I¡¯m going to cultivate. Liu Yuan sighed. He took out one of the paintings that he had dug out from Xie Qian and hung it on his bed. He started to visualize according to the ¡®Five Elements Spell, First Act¡¯. This was the advantage of a beginner¡¯s cultivation technique¡­ It would tell you everything The majestic mountains and rivers in the painting suddenly appeared in his mind, and the laws of Heaven and Earth contained in it came to mind. Liu Yuan seemed to understand it, but he was immersed in it for a while. As he focused his mind and calmed his Qi, the flow of spiritual power in his body became more and more active. The next day. Liu Yuan woke up in his room. He had already broken through to the third level of the Qi Refinement stage. ¡°Ermm¡­ I managed to draw in my Qi in one night, and now I¡¯ve broken through two levels in one night. The double exp scroll is quite nifty.¡± Liu Yuan put away the scroll. The effect of the experience scroll was not bad, but he realized that it was different from the game. The scroll was not a one-use item. Although the effect should decrease, it was much better than the one-time items in the game. Liu Yuan stood up and stretched. The sound of his muscles and bones stretching made him feel that he might need to go for a blind massage. Knock, knock Suddenly, someone knocked on the door and the voice of the villa guard came. ¡°Mr. Liu, the Villa Master would like to invite you to the front hall for a chat.¡± Chapter 25 - Gu Feidaos Big Gift Chapter 25 Gu Feidao¡¯s Big Gift ¡°Gu Feidao?¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s movements paused and he was a little puzzled. ¡°Why is he looking for me? Uh, I think it¡¯s probably because of Gu Siyin¡­ A master suddenly appeared and killed someone from a cultivation sect. It¡¯s only a matter of time before he asks me about it.¡± He mumbled, ¡°Siyin ran away in tears yesterday. It¡¯s very likely that Gu Feidao came here to to find fault. But that¡¯s not very likely. After all, I¡¯ve already shown my relationship with Ning Xiangrong.¡± As expected, there were more variables in reality than in the game. Liu Yuan opened the door. The people waiting outside were very respectful. There were also two maidservants carrying toiletries. ¡°Sir, the Villa Master has instructed that you should wash up first¡­¡± ¡°No need, let¡¯s go.¡± Liu Yuan picked up his sword and said indifferently, ¡°Would cultivators be bothered by the mortal world?¡± Some posturing got easier and easier. ¡°Yes, yes, yes, this way please.¡± The guard¡¯s smile was flattering. As he spoke, he quickly waved his hand to dismiss the two maidservants. Liu Yuan could not help but sigh at the fickleness of human nature. The night before, he was still an idle person in the villa that no one cared about. In the blink of an eye, he had become an honored guest of the villa who could be specially sent to serve him. In the upper realm, strength was still respected. Of course, strength was not everything. Liu Yuan knew that some NPCs relied on their extraordinary wisdom or special abilities to gain a foothold in some forces, and they were famous. One of the most famous was the ¡®All knowing scholar-crazy talk about himself holding the universe¡¯, Li Jinbei. There was also the famous Bai Xiaosheng. By the way, Liu Yuan had also maxed out the favorability of this fellow. Li Jinbei was one of the few male NPCs in Liu Yuan¡¯s card conquering guide. Only those very useful or interesting male NPCs were qualified to catch Liu Yuan¡¯s attention. The greatest use of this guy was that he knew everything as long as there were records of them, and it included astronomy, geography, and human changes. The biggest disadvantage was that this guy loved money. It was like a human Encyclopedia. However, to Liu Yuan, who had a maxed out his favorability¡­ This was not a problem. Liu Yuan stepped out of the room again. Facing the morning sun, Liu Yuan once again saw Fu Huan. She was practicing in the courtyard, practicing a set of palm techniques. Her movements were swift and fierce, without any sloppiness. It had the beauty of strength, but it was also extremely restrained. After a few moves, her forehead was already covered in sweat. This was also a common scene in the game. When there was no plot, Fu Huan would practice martial arts in the yard, waiting for the players to trigger the daily mission. However, in reality, it was inevitable for people to feel a mix of emotions. They were both in the Foundation Establishment stage, but the good-for-nothing second-generation Immortal, Yue Longzhang, was pampered in Water Moon Dock and relied on medicinal pills to advance. Meanwhile, Fu Huan was in this courtyard, repeating her training over and over again. Practicing martial arts was like rowing a boat against the current. If one did not advance, one would fall back. Compared to the path of Immortal cultivation, it was much more difficult to make a name for yourself by practicing martial arts. This was because most of the time, Immortal cultivation was based on one¡¯s aptitude, luck, and background. However, practicing martial arts was all about training. The most unfortunate thing was that Fu Huan once had the opportunity to cultivate, but because that sect was only willing to bring her up the mountain, she gave up on it because of her family¡¯s hard life. Liu Yuan looked at her for a while and decided to dig out the jar of monkey wine first after he had explained the situation to Gu Feidao. As a treasure worth 10 gold, the monkey wine had the effect of improving one¡¯s constitution and opening up one¡¯s meridians. He was not in a hurry to deal with the other matters. The development of the situation still needed to be brewed. As for the matter of Xue Yan, it was still the day after tomorrow. He might be able to find something useful by digging for treasure. The guest room was not far from the main hall, so they arrived very quickly. The damaged walls had been mostly repaired, and at the very least, there was still some dignity left. Gu Feidao was still sitting at the head of the table. Seeing Liu Yuan enter, he dismissed the servants, leaving only He Ren beside him. He said with a pleasant expression, ¡°Mr. Junxuan, please sit.¡± Liu Yuan picked a seat and sat down, then said, ¡°Villa Master, you¡¯re looking for me because of Siyin¡¯s matter, right?¡± Although Gu Feidao appeared to be rather kind, he was actually much more ruthless than the Immortal cultivators at Water Moon Dock. This could be seen from the methods he used to raise the illegitimate son of his deceased eldest son. However, this plot was buried very deep, and it was of great importance and complicated. At that time, it set off a wave of mystery-solving in the circle of players, and a group of people opened new accounts and came to the novice village again to find clues. After a few days, Liu Yuan would also have to pay a visit to the newly-found and unacknowledged successor of Chiyu Villa. He was Gu Siyin¡¯s nephew, Gu Chang, who was only nine years old. Well, let¡¯s not talk about it for now. In short, the Water Moon Dock did not have good intentions, but Gu Feidao, this old fox who had been in the Jianghu for many years, was not to be trifled with. If it was not for the demon sect¡¯s interference, it would have been extremely difficult for the Water Moon Dock to take down Chiyu Villa. Gu Feidao looked at Liu Yuan and said, ¡°Mr. Junxuan seems to have expected this.¡± Liu Yuan smiled and asked, ¡°I¡¯ve been in your villa for a month. Most of the time, I have nothing to do. What else could there be?¡± Gu Feidao was stunned. He laughed. ¡°That¡¯s true. You¡¯re right. To be honest, it¡¯s about Siyin.¡± He sighed and said, ¡°I¡¯ve been too indulgent to Siyin. She¡¯s grown to have an arrogant and willful personality. I hope Mr. Jun Xuan can forgive her.¡± Liu Yuan was a little surprised. It was not the kind of plot where ¡°I¡¯ll give you a million bucks and you better stay away from my daughter¡¯? From what he said, it seemed like he approved of the relationship? Liu Yuan thought for a while and said, ¡°Siyin only developed such a personality to protect herself. She¡¯s still a well-behaved and sensible girl¡­¡± Gu Feidao closed his eyes and said, ¡°If anything happens to Chiyu Villa, I hope Mr. Junxuan can take my daughter away.¡± This time, it was Liu Yuan¡¯s turn to be stunned. He hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°Villa Master Gu, what do you mean by this?¡± Gu Feidao heaved a long sigh, stood up, and said with a firm gaze, ¡°Let me ask you something first. Are you against this marriage?¡± Liu Yuan nodded and thought to himself, ¡®Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll just say it directly. I¡¯m sure Gu Feidao knows Water Moon Dock¡¯s motive¡­¡¯ ¡°Can I ask you another question?¡± Gu Feidao asked. Liu Yuan pretended to ponder for a while and said, ¡°The Water Moon Dock has an intention towards Chiyu Villa, and their method is to obtain the Gu clan¡¯s bloodline. However, as Siyin¡¯s master, I can not allow her to be harmed by evil people, so I object.¡± ¡°Is that all?¡± ¡°That¡¯s all.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Feidao glanced at Liu Yuan and sighed. ¡°Mr. Junxuan, are you looking down on my life? If I can¡¯t even understand what my own daughter is thinking, I¡¯m not worthy of being a father.¡± Before Liu Yuan could react, Gu Feidao cupped his fists and bowed to the ground. ¡°Villa Master Gu!¡± Liu Yuan was really shocked. What kind of character was Gu Feidao? He was unrivaled in the martial arts world. Just like what he said, he had once killed a Core Formation stage cultivator with his own hands. He was proud and unyielding. But now, he was actually bowing to him. Chapter 26 - From Now On, Ill Be a Spy for All the Forces in the Upper Realm Chapter 26 From Now On, I¡¯ll Be a Spy for All the Forces in the Upper Realm Liu Yuan took two steps forward to help Gu Feidao up. He instinctively had a bad premonition and said, ¡°Villa Master Gu, if you need my help, just say it. This matter concerns Siyin, I will definitely not decline. Why do you have to¡­¡± Gu Feidao slowly straightened his back and said, ¡°I¡¯m not a fool. I can clearly see what the Water Moon Dock wants. With my connections, it¡¯s not impossible to contact a sect stronger than the Water Moon Dock. However, I don¡¯t dare to.¡± He looked at Liu Yuan with his sharp eyes, ¡°Mr. Junxuan, do you know why I don¡¯t dare to do it?¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s heart thumped as he faced a big shot who had accumulated prestige in the martial arts world for many years. He made a bold guess, ¡°Because of¡­ The demonic sect?¡± Gu Feidao¡¯s gaze became even more intense. Liu Yuan could only continue to pretend and nod, ¡°since Villa Master knows about this¡­ To be honest, I¡¯m not only helping Siyin, but also to deal with the demonic sect. Although I don¡¯t know why they want to attack Chiyu Villa, I¡¯m willing to help if it¡¯s to exterminate the demonic sect.¡± If it was not for the cute little Siyin, I would have left immediately! ¡­ Of course, there was also the cute Rongrong. Gu Feidao heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°I didn¡¯t misjudge you. I¡¯m afraid this is the reason why Ning Xiangrong delayed her marriage.¡± Liu Yuan could only continue to nod his head. ¡°Yes, the demonic sect is running rampant. They have already extended their claws into the Water Moon Dock. I can only use this plan to eliminate one of them and wake them up¡­ After all, although I am willing to help the Chiyu Villa, I do not want to become enemies with the Water Moon Dock.¡± ¡°Yue Longzhang? That spy?¡± Gu Feidao¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°Yes,¡± Liu Yuan said, bracing himself. ¡°I thought Ma Shu was¡­¡± Gu Feidao mumbled. Liu Yuan¡¯s scalp went numb when he heard this. How the hell did you know? Ma Shu¡¯s acting skills were much better than Liu Yuan¡¯s. If he had not experienced the plot, Liu Yuan would never have been able to tell that he was a spy from the demonic sect. However, Gu Feidao nodded and continued, ¡°So it turns out that Yue Longzhang is the one. It makes sense. If it was Ma Shu, he would be too conspicuous. And Yue Longzhang, who seems arrogant and brainless, is actually the least suspicious one. It is more likely that he is the one.¡± At this moment, Liu Yuan deeply felt that he was able to survive for two days after transmigrating all because of the imagination of these big shots. You¡¯re all right, you¡¯re all right. If it¡¯s wrong, won¡¯t I just be gone? Other than agreeing, Liu Yuan did not use any vulgarities. He asked again, ¡°If it¡¯s the demon sect, I have some understanding of their arrangements because of some things. They usually want to reduce their manpower. Usually, the upper and lower levels will keep in touch with each other in the same organization. If there¡¯s a difficult situation, the upper level will contact the higher-ups.¡± ¡°Right now, to them, Chiyu Villa is only a power in the pugilistic world, and there¡¯s no need to contact the higher-ups. As long as we get the upper hand, and cut off the information¡­ It will make the demonic sect hesitate to attack. I¡¯ll be heading to Water Moon Dock to carry out this matter in a few days.¡± Gu Feidao shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s not that simple ¡­ Chiyu Villa has been running an intelligence network for decades. We¡¯ve built a network that¡¯s beyond the scope of ordinary people. Today, it¡¯s finally useful. I¡¯ve exchanged some things for some information ¨C The demonic sect will send a higher-up.¡± ¡°Therefore, I¡¯m afraid that the plan this time will be even bigger. If that day really comes, please take Siyin away. It¡¯s just a little selfish of me.¡± Gu Feidao sighed. ¡°I believe in my daughter¡¯s judgment. Mr. Junxuan is definitely someone she can entrust her life to.¡± When Liu Yuan walked out of the villa, Gu Feidao¡¯s words were still echoing in his mind. From the looks of it, Gu Feidao seemed to be ruthless¡­ If he only took Gu Siyin away, it would be equivalent to putting the rest of the Gu clan under the eyes of the demonic sect. Liu Yuan had reason to guess that Gu Feidao was planning to completely cut off all the remaining bloodlines along with the ¡®Secret Treasure of Xuanwu¡¯. After all, the Xuanwu Secret Treasure could only be opened with the Gu family¡¯s blood¡­ But¡­ Why did the demonic sect suddenly send their higher-ups over?¡± Liu Yuan frowned. This was not normal. It was very different from the plot of the novice village, unless¡­ The butterfly effect! ¡°F*ck, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on this time.¡± Liu Yuan cursed in his heart. All the variables were hidden in the unknown, making him appear very passive now. ¡°I don¡¯t care. Even if an Immortal comes here personally, I won¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m a player and I¡¯ve explored almost all the lands in Central Continent. I¡¯m even more familiar with the area around my house. I¡¯m not afraid of you guys.¡± Liu Yuan took a few deep breaths to boost his courage. After all, Villa Master Gu only asked him to take care of his child and did not ask him to fight to the death. ¡°Phew, let¡¯s go to Tigerfang Mountain to get some monkey wine and see if we can get anything useful¡­ If I remember correctly, Tigerfang Mountain is to the West of Xichang Town. It looks like sharp teeth, so it¡¯s easier to recognize.¡± Liu Yuan walked out of Xichang Town. First, he saw a large bamboo forest. Then, he saw a mountain stream flowing down. The clear stream flowed, and he could see many wild animals and plants. Walking here and breathing in the fresh air, Liu Yuan finally broke away from his anxious state. ¡°What are you afraid of? I still have that Mirror Moon Jade. I can use the secret technique of the Water Moon Dock, ¡®Dream Bubble¡¯, to hide and change my appearance. Even if I can¡¯t win, I can still escape.¡± Yue Longzhang had probably collected the Mirror Moon Jade to practice this skill, but Liu Yuan had gotten it for free. He opened his arms and took a deep breath. He felt that his lungs had been purified. There was no need to be so restrained in a place where he was alone. Liu Yuan was in a daze for a while and temporarily put aside his concerns. In fact, after a night of cultivation and thinking, Liu Yuan had finally decided on a strategy for the future. He had already made up his mind to portray himself as a true double agent! Because he had conquered too many characters in the game, the relationships between many forces were complicated, and the Righteous Path and Demonic Path were intertwined. If he fought with them in the future, there would always be a time when he would give himself away. ere At that time, there would be some fatal suspicions¡­ For example, he was now saying that he was from the Demon Path in front of Ma Shu, but in front of Ning Xiangrong, Gu Feidao, and the others, he was on the Righteous Path. If the two of them shared information, it would be a big deal. Therefore, spies with unknown identities were the best choice. Because the information given by Liu Yuan was ¡®My identity can not be revealed, my mission is very secretive, and my enemy is looking for me¡¯. They were especially cautious when mentioning Liu Yuan, greatly reducing the risk of being exposed. It was truly wonderful. Liu Yuan felt that this was a great idea. In the future, he would be a spy for every force. He would be a spy for whichever force he met. Thinking about it this way, he felt that his future was bright (It isn¡¯t). ¡°Let me see¡­ To find the monkey wine, first we should find the place where the monkeys gather. There will be some obvious traces that can be used to determine the place where they once stored their food, and then we can follow it.¡± Liu Yuan used his movement technique and went deep into Tigerfang Mountain. He jumped onto a relatively tall tree and squinted his eyes to see if there were any traces of the monkey tribe. ¡°There it is!¡± Swish! Liu Yuan flew toward the direction he saw, riding the wind. Soon, he arrived at a relatively open area in the forest. The monkeys were gathered not far away from here, and they could clearly hear the monkeys¡¯ cries. ¡°After you find the monkey group, head northeast and see a mountain valley. That¡¯s where the monkey wine is hidden.¡± Liu Yuan quickly made a decision and headed northeast. ¡°Mountain valley¡­ Hmm¡­ I¡¯ve found it! If I go further in, I should see an old pine tree.¡± Liu Yuan walked in and saw an old pine tree. But just as he was about to walk over, he heard a sharp monkey cry. Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak! In an instant, a black shadow pounced over at an extremely fast speed. Chapter 27 - Dragon Lock Dagger Chapter 27 Dragon Lock Dagger The speed of the black shadow was extremely fast, but fortunately, Liu Yuan was no longer the weak otaku who had just transmigrated. Swish¨C! A cold light flashed. Liu Yuan pulled out his sword and pointed it at the black shadow in front of him. He could only rely on his instincts to use one of the moves he had used against Yue Longzhang that day ¨C ¡®Astral Wind Overlord Blade¡¯. Using a sword to use a saber technique was not quite right, but this move mainly used the side of the saber to attack in a large area. There was no difference between a saber or a sword. It mainly depended on who had the bigger blade (not really). At this moment, it was the most suitable to block attacks with unknown trajectories. The blade of the sword came into contact with some resistance, but it quickly disappeared. The black shadow flickered in front of him and touched the blade of the sword. With a strange cry, it instantly retreated and disappeared. It was incredibly agile. However, just a moment of contact was enough for Liu Yuan to identify what kind of monster it was. ¡°A Psychic Monkey!¡± The monkey that landed on the treetop in the distance bared its fangs, its eyes full of anger, just like a human. It revealed its sharp fangs, its whole body was covered in black fur, and its five fingers and sharp claws were open, as if it was threatening. The most iconic part was the red fur on the monkey¡¯s forehead. Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze fell on the side of its abdomen. There was a long and narrow wound that was bleeding. The sword had landed on this spot. If the monkey had not dodged quickly, it would have been cut open. The Psychic Monkey was a wild monster that was most likely to appear in the process of treasure hunting. It was around the first to second level of the Foundation Establishment stage, especially near the monkey wine. An individual with higher intelligence born in a group of monkeys. They seem to know martial arts and even magic. As for what kind of martial arts or spiritual spells they would be¡­ It was more random. However, a monkey that knew magic would probably not engage in close combat immediately. According to the posture of the monkey in front of him, it should be a martial arts, fist-and-leg type. ¡°I might not be able to beat other people, but I can certainly deal with a monkey like you, can I?¡± Liu Yuan snorted coldly and attacked with his sword. When dealing with low-level wild monsters, it was fine to rush through, but if you wanted to be efficient, you still needed to find a strategy. Psychic Monkeys had a fire-attribute physique, high sensitivity, and low health. Therefore, it is better to use skills of the water attribute with high accuracy to target them. ¡°Ten Miles of Smoke!¡± The long sword in Liu Yuan¡¯s hand moved as if it was his arm. In an instant, it flashed past, and the sword shadows danced wildly. White light crisscrossed, and it was like smoke and fog. The balanced spirit power of the five elements turned into water mist and wrapped around the sword, covering the trajectory of the sword. The Psychic Monkey was confused for a moment and hesitated. Liu Yuan immediately seized the opportunity and slashed at its claws. Swish! The sword, which was enhanced with spiritual energy, was extremely sharp. It cut off one of the Psychic Monkey¡¯s hands. Blood spurted everywhere as the monkey rolled on the ground and immediately ran away. Squeak! The shrill cries of the monkey was as tragic as chalk being used to scrape a blackboard. There was also a trace of pitiful wailing. Liu Yuan stopped in his tracks and frowned. For the first time, he had the subtle feeling of harming an animal. After all. there was no such cruel sound effects in the game¡­ But it was still the monkey that suddenly jumped out and attacked him. Although he said that, Liu Yuan felt a little guilty. The monkey jumped out at him, but that did not mean they had to battle. The monkey ran further and further into the forest. When he chased after her, he was hesitating whether he should let it go¡­ Then, from afar, a group of monkeys rushed out while screaming. ¡°F*ck! How could I have forgotten that the monkeys are nearby!¡± Liu Yuan was dumbfounded and stopped in his tracks. He did not have any effective group attack skills yet. At the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, he could only rely on a sword. It would be useless even if he switched to the Flying Star Sword. Against such a large group of monkeys, it was difficult for two fists to fight against four hands. Even if they scratched him, he would be scratched to death! ¡°I f*cking¡­¡± Liu Yuan held it in for a long time before saying, ¡°You guys are ruthless!¡± The peak of the Foundation Establishment stage was up against a large group of first and second-tier Foundation Establishment monkeys. There were also some fifth and sixth-tier elites among them, especially when the leader of the monkey group was at ninth-level Foundation Establishment. ¡°Retreat retreat retreat¡­ Damn it, I can¡¯t afford to offend them.¡± Liu Yuan chose a strategic retreat. Fortunately, his current attribute points were the highest, and his movement technique was the highest. Otherwise, he would not have been able to outrun the monkeys. Hence, Liu Yuan ran while the monkeys chased. This group of monkeys held grudges to a degree beyond imagination. Liu Yuan went around in circles with them and fought with them for a long time. In the process, he killed a few of them, which only made them even angrier. The high-pitched cries of the monkeys could be heard all over the mountains and plains. It was as if they would not give up until they caught up. He had only injured one monkey, but in the end, Liu Yuan had become enemies with the entire monkey tribe. ¡°Pant, pant, pant¡­ I give up.¡± Liu Yuan hid behind a rock and panted. He felt like he was being chased by a dog in his village when he was young. Fortunately, these monkeys did not have a keen sense of smell like dogs. He had finally escaped temporarily, but he had run deep into the forest. He had probably left Tigerfang Mountain and ran into the Jiuyuan mountain range. F*ck, I really can¡¯t use the logic in the game to judge the behavior in real life¡­ The kind of situation where I encounter a monster with every step I take and then run away after killing it is definitely impossible in real life. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll be a retard if I behave just like in the game.¡± Liu Yuan sighed in his heart with tears streaming down his face. He looked around again to make sure that there were no ¡®pursuers¡¯ before heaving a sigh of relief. His understanding of this world was getting deeper and deeper, but the confusion between the game and reality still made it difficult for him to truly distinguish between them. This was especially true for the Favorability System. ¡°By the way, where am I¡­ Am I lost?¡± He had just said that they were more familiar with each other in Central Continent, but he was instantly slapped in the face. Liu Yuan raised his head and looked at the verdant branches and leaves above him with a pained expression. The trees that covered the sky were all older trees. He was afraid that they had gone deeper into the forest. The Jiuyuan mountain range stretched for thousands of miles. He was a little familiar with Tigerfang Mountain, but it was full of places for fortuitous encounters. Except for those who were more interested in this place and might have explored it, under normal circumstances, no one could recognize the way. ¡°If I die in the mountains because I¡¯m lost, I¡¯ll make a bunch of people laugh to death.¡± The corner of Liu Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched. ¡°Let¡¯s find a higher place to take a look first. It can¡¯t be that I¡¯m really thousands of miles away.¡± As he walked, he looked for any tall trees or mountains, and finally found one. However, when he arrived at the place, the first thing he saw was a deep pool at the foot of the mountain. white The pool was a deep blue, and the bottom could not be seen. There was a small waterfall flowing down from above, splashing water. The surrounding stones were covered with moss, and the vegetation was lush. It was quiet and peaceful. When he got close, he could clearly feel the cold, the kind of wet coldness that made goosebumps appear on his skin. ¡°Huh, a cold pond?¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes widened. He pushed aside the grass and walked in. Suddenly, he had an idea. ¡°The cold pond¡­ Can it be considered an extremely cold place?¡± However, when he walked over and squatted down to test the temperature of the water, it was only as cold as ice. It was not considered extremely cold. ¡°Tsk, as expected, things go too smoothly, and it¡¯s easy to have whimsical thoughts.¡± Liu Yuan retracted his hand resentfully. He raised his head and was about to stand up when he suddenly narrowed his eyes. At the side, hidden by the grass and trees, there was an incomplete square stone tablet. There were three words written in blood that were vigorous but had been eroded. ¡®Dragon Lock Dagger¡¯. Chapter 29 - Thank You, Goodbye! Chapter 29 Thank You, Goodbye! Whoosh! Whoosh! As the water continued to rush at him, Liu Yuan had no choice but to raise his long sword to block in front of him. He used his spiritual energy and the sharpness of the sword to split the water waves into two. This was probably just the aftermath¡­ As Liu Yuan resisted the turbulent undercurrent, he gradually developed a clear understanding of this. Now, he only wanted to cry. He could not laugh at all. If the thing suppressed below was really thousands of meters long, a slight movement would indeed be able to turn the entire cold pool upside down. Damn, what kind of concept was a level 50 dungeon? He was a level 20 newbie. What did it mean for him to go into an instance dungeon and fight a boss alone? It was like lighting a lantern in the toilet¡­ Looking for sh*t. Liu Yuan swallowed his saliva and looked warily at the depths of the darkness. He subconsciously retreated slowly. He was still in the initial stage. As long as he was not discovered, he could escape no matter what. This place was not far from the exit of the cold pool above. As long as he had some spare time, he could¡­ Suddenly, he felt a chill behind him. It was hard ¡­ As if he had hit something. Liu Yuan¡¯s expression froze. The chains¡­ I¡¯m f*cked! I¡¯m f*cked! I¡¯m super f*cked! In an instant, just as Liu Yuan¡¯s face was extremely distorted as he turned around, the faint golden-red runes on the chain he touched all lit up! It was like a burning flame that lit up in the darkness! It also lit up Liu Yuan¡¯s face, which looked like he had seen a ghost. He watched in despair as the light on the chain seemed to have a chain reaction, extending downward at an extremely fast speed, and then the other chains also lit up. It was burning. One by one, the chains were all ignited, gradually lighting up the entire secret realm at the bottom of the cold pool. The wild water flow calmed down. The sound of the tide in the darkness gradually became clearer, like the breathing of something, heavy and grand. Liu Yuan froze on the spot, not daring to move at all. He felt¡­ That something was staring at him. As if in response to this premonition, the chains around him creaked, and the sound of metal breaking rang out. In the darkness, a pair of yellow vertical pupils that were as large as gas lamps suddenly opened. It raised its head and looked at Liu Yuan. Under the rapid beating of the water, the head and body were slowly revealed. The giant creature that twisted and occupied the entire bottom of the cold pool was covered in reef-like scales. The deep and dark shadows spread out and flowed like tentacles, constantly wriggling like shapeless chaos, swallowing all the light, making the bottom of the pool like a different world. Some of the chains went through its body, firmly nailing it in the pool, while others tied up its joints in a mess, making it unable to move. Liu Yuan also saw that beneath it was a complicated and huge ancient formation carved on the stone wall. However, some of the chains had already been broken, and the metal parts were slowly drifting down in the water. A part of the formation had been corroded after an unknown amount of time. And a portion of its strength had recovered because of the Blood Qi that Liu Yuan had brought in. A portion, followed by another, followed by another. They formed an Immemorial Demon Dragon that was about to break free. Liu Yuan cursed in his heart. He finally recalled that this instance dungeon was called ¡®Snake in a Cup¡¯, and the allusion to it was naturally the shadow of a snake in a cup. The cold pool was the cup, the Demon Dragon was the snake¡­ And it is related to the entire Demon Realm. According to the official spoilers, the main factions of the players in the later stages would no longer be sects, but three major factions, corresponding to the Three Realms of Shangyang Unfortunately, the maps of the other two worlds were not open until Liu Yuan transmigrated. There were only some clues. And this instance was a miniature version of the Demon Realm¡¯s invasion into the Human Realm. The only information he knew was that this Demon Dragon had been sealed here in ancient times. After a long time, the seal had loosened, and with the stimulation of Blood Qi, the Demon Dragon had reappeared in the world. CS we Liu Yuan¡¯s tears were about to fall. I¡¯m so stupid, really. I only knew that there was a fortuitous encounter in the Jiuyuan mountain range, but I didn¡¯t know that there was such a big pit in the fortuitous encounter. He raised his sword and was determined to fight to the death. He stared at the Demon Dragon. After a long while. The man and the Dragon did not move. Does this boss also need to be loaded to enter the dungeon? Brother, your loading time is a little long. Liu Yuan¡¯s expression went from ferocious to expressionless, and he even started to complain¡­ Five minutes had passed. The Demon Dragon maintained his scrutinizing and invasive gaze. It opened its mouth and said in an old and hoarse voice, ¡°Mortal, you are very strange.¡± Umm¡­ Something¡¯s wrong. It¡¯s not fighting? Liu Yuan tidied up his flustered emotions, calmed his heart, and looked at the Demon Dragon. The shackles on the Demon Dragon¡¯s body were still there. They had not been completely released. In fact, they were still very firm. He immediately heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Damn, it was a false alarm!¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s hands and feet were weak. He thought that it was probably because he did not have enough Blood Qi to let it out completely, so it wanted to urge him to let it out. ¡°I know I¡¯m very strange, and strangely handsome. Thank you. Goodbye! Liu Yuan was so nervous that he even blurted out obscenities as he sneered at the Demon Dragon. He did not want to listen to it anymore, so he immediately turned around and ran. With a bunch of running skills, he could not run so fast. He really wanted to kill those monkeys now! The Demon Dragon¡¯s old voice sounded behind him again, ¡± ¡°You¡¯re from another world, aren¡¯t you?¡± Liu Yuan stopped in his tracks and restrained himself from turning around. He denied, ¡°No! I¡¯m a native of Shangyang!¡± ¡°Do you want power?¡± Liu Yuan, ¡°F*ck power! I just want to get out. I¡¯m telling you, I¡¯ve already known your trick. A dialog box will pop up and you¡¯ll die immediately after you click ¡®confirm¡¯! Do you think I¡¯m an idiot?!¡± This was the interesting part about Shangyang. Even their battles did not follow common sense. Dialog boxes that kill people, have you seen that before? This fellow was very good at confusing people¡¯s hearts. As long as you ignored it, you would be fine. ¡°Have you seen the desires in your heart? Money, power, fame, these are not what you want. What you like is to control people¡¯s hearts, love, hate¡­ You want to master the seven emotions and six desires. You enjoy love, like a blind man longing for light, because¡­ You don¡¯t have any.¡± Liu Yuan kept his mouth shut and continued swimming upwards. The sky was getting closer and closer. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± The Demon Dragon¡¯s voice behind him had a mysterious and deep smile. ¡°You¡¯ll come back ¡­¡± Whoosh! Liu Yuan broke out of the water, wiped his face, and cursed a few times. He slowly picked up his clothes and walked to the shore. The surroundings were quiet. The last words of the Demon Dragon seemed to still echo in his ears. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me this is fat!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t f*cking believe you!¡± Liu Yuan pulled out the Flying Star sword and slashed behind him fiercely. Buzzzzzz! As the Sword Qi swept past, a series of waves splashed on the surface of the water, and then it returned to calm. Liu Yuan¡¯s chest heaved up and down. His eyes were red, and the hand that was holding the sword kept trembling. Because he had used too much force, even the web between his thumb and forefinger was torn, and blood was dripping ¡°Phew¡­ No, something¡¯s not right. I shouldn¡¯t be so violent. It¡¯s trying to influence me¡­ As expected of a level 50 boss, huh?¡± Liu Yuan calmed down and muttered. Crack. He sheathed his sword, took a deep breath, and turned to leave. In the deep cold pond, a trace of blood spread out and gradually sank. Chapter 30 - Tonight, Pihuan Luo Joins the Hunt Chapter 30 Tonight, Pihuan Luo Joins the Hunt Liu Yuan rejoiced at his survival and decided not to encounter any fortuitous encounters for the time being. When he found his way, he fought with the monkeys for a long time before finally coming out of the deep mountains. However, although the Snake in a Cup instance dungeon was an accident, he was still very proud of being able to escape unscathed. After all, he had crossed so many levels. Entering and exiting an intermediate instance dungeon was quite the feat. Ordinary people could not do it¡­ Even though he merely ran away. However, to be able to escape so unswervingly was also an extremely difficult thing! (Proud) After a long day, Liu Yuan finally returned to the villa. He changed his clothes and continued his cultivation. As he was cultivating, in the middle of the night, Liu Yuan suddenly heard Gu Siyin¡¯s soft voice calling out from outside the window, ¡°Brother Junxuan¡­¡± The sound was faint in the silence of the night. Liu Yuan immediately opened his eyes in fear, almost thinking that it was a hatchet. However, after sensing carefully, he realized that there was only a new plate of desserts in Gu Siyin¡¯s hand. There was no knife or other weapons. He immediately felt relieved. Then, Gu Siyin opened the window and was about to jump in. Three seconds later. ¡°Sob¡­ Brother Junxuan, it¡¯s stuck ¡­¡± The young girl looked at Liu Yuan pitifully. Half of her body had entered the room, while the other half was stuck outside. She was still trying her best to protect the plate of desserts. Step bro, I¡¯m stuck¡­ No, now is not the time to think about that. Liu Yuan quickly helped her in, feeling a headache. ¡°Siyin, why don¡¯t you just use the main entrance? this will cause a huge commotion.¡± Gu Siyin blinked and mumbled, ¡°But doesn¡¯t Brother Junxuan always climb through the window to enter my room?¡± Liu Yuan, the negative role model, was speechless. ¡°That¡¯s not the same¡­¡± he said after a long while. ¡°No, that¡¯s not important. Why are you here in the middle of the night?¡± Gu Siyin immediately raised the plate in her hands. ¡°I learned it all day today and made it again. Here, for you.¡± The young girl¡¯s smile was like a flower, and she looked very happy. Liu Yuan looked at the young girl, his gaze stopping at the smug smile on her face. He reached out, put the plate aside, and held her little hand as if he was possessed by a ghost or God. She was still small, soft, and boneless. She was still a little cold because of the night. The young girl¡¯s fair and tender face was flushed, and her eyes were shy and expectant. She said in a low voice, ¡°The desserts¡­ I learned how to make red bean cakes from the cook. They¡¯re getting cold.¡± Liu Yuan held Gu Siyin¡¯s hand in his palm and used his spiritual power to warm her hand. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll eat it even if it¡¯s cold.¡± ¡°But, but it won¡¯t taste good that way¡­¡± The girl¡¯s voice became softer and softer, and in the end, it was as if only the sound of air was left. Her face was as red as a small tomato, making people want to take a bite. Liu Yuan leaned over, their foreheads touching, and they could hear each other¡¯s breathing. ¡°As long as it¡¯s made by Siyin, I¡¯ll find it delicious no matter whether it¡¯s hot or cold.¡± This was the closest Liu Yuan had ever been to his character since he transmigrated. When he saw the full progress bar, the possessiveness in his heart expanded infinitely Maybe his sense of danger was not that strong, and he had found a way to cultivate, so he was bold? At the end of the day, Liu Yuan¡¯s social barrier was simply because he did not know what others were thinking. He firmly believed that others were hostile and was afraid that his efforts would not be rewarded. Thus, he chose to conquer characters in the game, which would reward him as long as he worked hard¡­ But now, the full progress bar was right in front of him, what was there to be afraid of? It was the same for Ning Xiangrong and Gu Siyin. He did not need to be careful with his words when he spoke to these characters that he had conquered. It was extremely convenient. ¡°Brother Junxuan¡­ Did my father look for you?¡± He did not know why, but they suddenly hugged each other. Gu Siyin leaned against his chest and said in a muffled voice, a little worried. Liu Yuan thought for a while and decided to hide the situation first so that Gu Siyin would not be scared or hesitant. He said in a low voice, ¡°Yes¡­ He was looking for me to talk about serious business, but he also mentioned you.¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± Gu Siyin immediately became alert. ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Liu Yuan patted Gu Siyin¡¯s back and consoled her, ¡°Your father already knows about us. He doesn¡¯t object, and is even very supportive.¡± Gu Siyin¡¯s back, which was arched like a nervous cat, immediately relaxed. She squinted her eyes and showed a happy expression. She hugged Liu Yuan softly and rubbed against him. then, Brother Junxuan, when are we getting married¡­¡± Liu Yuan was stunned and laughed. This little girl¡¯s obsession with marriage was really deep. ¡°Wait for me to deal with the bad guys at Water Moon Dock.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, I know that Brother Junxuan is the best. I¡¯m sure¡­ you¡¯ll be able to marry me very soon¡­ Oh, I¡¯m so sleepy.¡± Gu Siyin rubbed her eyes. Liu Yuan took a look at her attribute panel. Her status bar was indeed ¡®tired/sleepy/ normal¡¯. He guessed that she might have stayed up all night, so she perked up and avoided the guards to sneak over. He let out an imperceptible sigh and held Gu Siyin in his arms. He used a spell to calm her down and waited for her to fall asleep. Just like that, a moment of silence passed. Liu Yuan carried Gu Siyin and walked towards her room. He took a deep breath to calm himself down. She had a soft and fragrant body in his arms, and it felt good. After Ning Xiangrong¡¯s hug, it was easier for him to restrain himself when it came to Gu Siyin. Furthermore, when faced with the young lady¡¯s peaceful sleeping face, he still felt more at ease. Now, it was easy for him to avoid the eyes and ears of the villa guards. He entered Gu Siyin¡¯s room and placed the young girl on the bed. The young girl woke up in a daze and mumbled, ¡°Brother Junxuan¡­¡± Liu Yuan held her hand and smiled. ¡°Go to sleep. I¡¯ll wait for you to fall asleep before leaving.¡± Gu Siyin acknowledged him and hid under the blanket. She sneaked a glance at Liu Yuan and blushed again. After a while, Liu Yuan suddenly said, ¡°Siyin, do you want to cultivate?¡± Gu Siyin was stunned and looked at Liu Yuan, not knowing what to do. Liu Yuan¡¯s gaze was serious as he said, ¡°When I said I would be your master, I wasn¡¯t completely trying to hide it¡­ You have the affinity to cultivate. I hope that you can go further with me.¡± He put his fingers between Gu Siyin¡¯s and interlocked them. He said gently, ¡°As long as you agree, I will teach you a fire attribute cultivation method. But you need to think clearly, once you step on this path, many things, many regrets, will follow.¡± Water Moon Dock. The mist was vast, and the sound of waves could be heard for a thousand miles. The white waves beat against the shore, and many shuttle-shaped ships rose and fell slightly in the waves. At the end of the extended wooden road, a few lanterns swayed left and right. Fine raindrops were falling. In a secluded place in a pavilion-like building on the shore. Water Moon Dock¡¯s third elder, a ninth level Core Formation cultivator named Hou Ying, was humbly and piously kneeling on the ground. He used a fanatical tone to report his mission and information. Looking at his posture, he seemed to want to prostrate himself in front of her. There was a person standing in the direction he was kneeling to. It was a woman. She was wearing a black veil and had a graceful figure. It was rumored that she was extremely beautiful, but no one dared to look at her directly. It was the Holy Maiden of Luo Tian, Pihuan Luo. Under the veil, the face with black gauze wrapped around her eyes was pale and beautiful, but her cheeks revealed a trace of strange redness. On her slightly stuck out tongue, silver tongue nails flashed in the light. She licked her lips and spoke silently with an infatuated and dangerous smile. ¡°Junxuan¡­¡±