Chapter 25 None of them are truly kind to you. Master Liuying knows everything...

Chi Yang's sadness was so overwhelming that she couldn't even stop herself.

Huh? A Celestial Trial? Is it to make that guy covered in demonic markings cultivate immortality?

After a moment of mental blankness followed by ecstasy.

The system has changed again!

This time, there's no need to determine which junior disciple it is.

Chi Yang stared intently at the figure in the center: That's her!

Chi Yang craned his neck to look at the little disciple in the golden light, and took a few steps to go over: Quick, let me get close to you, hug you, and stick with you forever!

But her view was quickly blocked by a huge figure.

She fell into an embrace where demonic energy and scholarly atmosphere intertwined.

It is Xuan Yuan.

The protective formation of the sect shattered, the Demon Lord entered, and she was held in Xuan Yuan's arms as the system had wished.

His purple eyes were filled with deep affection: "Nothing can stop me from seeing you. If they won't let you go, then I will..."

The words were on the tip of his tongue when the Demon Lord frowned, a hint of confusion appearing in his obsessive and insane eyes.

Chi Yang was completely stunned.

Who would have thought that such a human-like expression would appear on the face of the arrogant and cool Demon Lord?

He hugged Chi Yang tightly, his tone extremely domineering: "I will take the exam for this sect!"

Chi Yang suppressed her wildly beating heart.

It was truly a test that helped the sect, not a destruction of it, and this mad demon lord did not make any crazy moves to destroy the sect.

Thank goodness.

Chi Yang clasped her hands together and bowed in gratitude to God.

The disciples around him looked at the rain of exam papers and felt lost.

"what happens?"

"Where are the demonic flames filling the sky?"

"I thought I was going to die here today..."

"But this 'Five-Year Immortal Examination, Three-Year Simulation' is strangely familiar."

Jun Lintian and Chong Cang were both injured. They looked at the immortal examination materials on the ground, their expressions complicated as they looked at Chi Yang, who was trapped by the Great Demon King.

It seems she is also...

The two of them realized almost instantly that the system on Chi Yang's body had been interfered with by Shi Liuying.

The only one whose function of the jamming device on Shi Liuying was uncertain was Rong Yan, who was still unconscious.

"Senior Brother..."

Shi Liuying helped the disheveled Jun Lintian up: "Are you alright?"

"It's nothing." Jun Lintian frowned as he looked at her hand gripping his wrist tightly.

Did such close contact not make him feel sleepy at all?

Shi Liuying then looked at Chong Cang, who was equally weak: "Elder!"

She was supporting one person with each hand, clearly overwhelmed with work.

"And Senior Sister!" Shi Liuying said with heartache when she saw the unconscious person on the ground.

She rushed to Rong Yan's side, repeatedly checking her breathing and pulse.

"Don't worry, she's just unconscious and not in any danger," Jun Lintian reminded her.

Shi Liuying slowly stood up: "It's good that you're alive, it's good that you're alive..."

Her ancestral home, which was burned down by a monster when she was young, is now just ruins. Every day since then, she has hated her own weakness.

When she first emerged from the pass, the raging demonic flames almost made her think that she was about to lose a home to live in once again.

She gripped the sword tightly and walked step by step to Demon Lord Xuan Yuan.

"You want to destroy this place," Shi Liuying said expressionlessly.

Xuan Yuan snorted coldly: "Of course I will... take the test here."

"You grilled this part?"

Black flames filled the sky, threatening to scorch the place.

His heart is vicious and heinous! He is truly a demon hated by everyone in the cultivation world, who takes pleasure in killing!

Shi Liuying pointed her sword at the Demon Lord.

Chi Yang stared wide-eyed as the sword drew closer inch by inch, and quickly stepped in front of Xuan Yuan to block it.

She cannot be killed, she cannot be killed. Although the little disciple in front of her is very powerful, having advanced from the Qi Refining stage to the late Foundation Establishment stage in a short period of time, she is definitely no match for the Demon Lord.

She couldn't just stand by and watch her junior disciple, the only one in the cultivation world who could influence the system, be in danger.

"He's going to take an exam to get into your sect!" Chi Yang quickly added to Xuan Yuan's statement.

What she said was entirely the system's opinion; it was the Demon Lord's own words, and she didn't embellish it at all.

"Although he has committed numerous evils and is utterly wicked, he has now repented, realized his mistakes, and wants a chance to reform!"

Chi Yang looked earnestly at Shi Liuying: "Give him a chance."

Let's give everyone a chance!

She didn't know how much influence this junior disciple had on the system, or how long that influence would last, so she couldn't take the risk.

Jun Lintian already looked exhausted, probably because he had just returned from exploring the secret realm. Right now, none of the people present had the ability to contend with the Demon Lord, who was empowered by the system.

So let's follow the system's instructions and let the Demon Lord cultivate immortality!

Shi Liuying looked at Xuan Yuan with suspicion.

Is this guy with black magic markings on his wrists and neck really willing to turn over a new leaf?

"You're sincere, right?" Chi Yang looked at Xuan Yuan expectantly.

Xuan Yuan paid no attention to what the people around him were saying. He only saw that when someone drew their sword against him, Chi Yang stood in front of him.

He then saw Chi Yang's innocent, harmless, pitiful eyes with downturned corners.

It's like a little dog pleading for something.

What else did she say?

You're being sincere, right?

Sincerity... Ha, he's a demon, how could he have a heart?

But this was their first meeting in a century, and for the first time, Chi Yang wanted to gain some sense of security from him.

Xuan Yuan turned his head to one side, his ears slightly red, and made a sound from his nose: "Mmm."

This is Chi Yang's answer.

Chi Yang clapped his hands: "See, he really wants to cultivate immortality!"

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"Do you think he genuinely wants to cultivate immortality?" Shen Hanzhou pondered, stroking his chin.

"She's so well-behaved it's almost strange," Shi Liuying commented aptly.

"Speaking of which, I didn't see you when the sect was facing annihilation." Shi Liuying looked calmly at Shen Hanzhou.

Shen Hanzhou guiltily looked away: "I'm afraid I'll hold you back..."

In reality, he was so frightened that his legs went weak and he couldn't move. He managed to crawl to an empty practice room and hide in a corner.

But it's too embarrassing to say it out loud.

Shi Liuying's wise eyes had already seen through everything: "It's good that you can run away when you encounter danger."

She still hopes that no one around her will run away with a sense of guilt when they encounter danger, so that even if she doesn't grow strong enough to protect everyone, no one will die.

Her gaze never left Chongcang.

Why would a demon who was shouting for battle just a second ago suddenly become so ambitious and want to enter the immortal sect?

Isn't that strange?

But everyone seemed to believe he could change his ways...

Shi Liuying: I will not give up on tearing off his disguise!

Jun Lintian patted her shoulder: "Relax a bit. He has the ancient artifact Demon-Locking Chain on his wrist, and the magic power in his body has been controlled."

"Strictly speaking, his current cultivation level is only Qi Refining."

Chong Cang chuckled sarcastically: "The only demon in a thousand years who can become a cultivator is also an anomaly."

A massive, strange demon was diligently picking up practice sheets from the ground, piecing them together into a complete book titled "Five Years of Immortal Exams, Three Years of Simulations."

Chi Yang approached Shi Liuying, the bells on her body jingling, and looked at her gratefully with a pair of harmless eyes: "Thank you so much. If you hadn't controlled Xuan Yuan, I would be imprisoned by him now."

Shi Liuying pursed her lips.

See! She knew that evil is inherently wicked!

No, that's not right.

"But he said he would take the exam for a sect for you, and a demon would willingly cultivate immortal techniques for you."

Shi Liuying concluded seriously: "It seems like he loves you."

Jun Lintian's brow twitched: "Who taught you that?"

When did the junior sister, who was only focused on cultivation, suddenly understand love?

Shi Liuying: "There is a book called 'Tender Affection Technique' on the bookshelf in the training hall. I have read it, but I am unable to practice it."

Jun Lintian had a bad feeling. His junior sister had seen a dual cultivation technique, and a rather low-level one at that.

Who brought the dual cultivation technique to the proper, serious training hall?

That ominous feeling was indeed correct.

Shi Liuying looked at him with a puzzled yet inquisitive gaze: "This technique requires two people to practice together. The book also says that these two people must be very much in love."

"Senior brother, why is it that only those who love each other deeply can cultivate together? We cultivate together, does that mean we love each other deeply?"

Chong Cang let out a sinister grinding sound.

Jun Lintian was clearly choked up.

This overly direct questioning left him somewhat speechless.

His earlobes turned slightly red as he pondered how to explain the relationship to his junior sister.

Chi Yang looked at her former rival, now Jun Lintian, with a pained expression. Her lips moved, and after much hesitation, she finally uttered a curse: "Shameless!"

She looks very pure and innocent, and saying such things would really make the people around her think that Jun Lintian is very bad.

"You're an old man who's hundreds of years old, how old is she!"

So you're going to drag her into dual cultivation? Huh??

Jun Lintian's earlobes turned even redder, and he awkwardly explained to Shi Liuying, "That's not a kind of cultivation."

Shi Liuying felt even more confused.

Cultivation is clearly a good thing, but Chi Yang seems to be very emotional.

"So the kind of cultivation described in the book is bad cultivation?"

Jun Lintian: "No, not exactly."

He closed his eyes, straightened his neck, and said without hesitation, "The sword training I'm going to teach you isn't the kind of training you're talking about."

"What you're talking about is dual cultivation. Dual cultivation is something that couples do."

Shi Liuying suddenly realized: "Ah, that's why I need to form a Daoist partnership with someone in order to learn more cultivation techniques."

Jun Lintian's heart pounded: "Don't rush into becoming a Daoist partner with someone else!"

"You don't know the details of others' lives; what if they harm you?"

Shi Liuying looked at Jun Lintian with trust: "Senior brother is so good, how could he possibly harm me?"

Jun Lintian's thin lips were pressed tightly together, and his heart was beating faster for no reason.

Chi Yang, while eating melon seeds, turned his head left and right, first glancing at the straightforward Shi Liuying, then at the disheveled Jun Lintian. His head was swamped with thoughts.

The once spirited young genius was now almost overwhelmed by the questions, unable to maintain his usual composure and demeanor.

Hahahahahahaha!

This is so funny!

Chi Yang wasn't so kind as to help her former biggest rival on the field. She even added fuel to the fire: "So, Junior Sister wants to become a Daoist couple with Jun Lintian, the chief of the Myriad Manifestations Sect."

She laughed heartily, and the bells on her body trembled along with her laughter.

Shi Liuying frankly expressed her wish: "Yes!"

If one can advance their cultivation to a higher level, why wouldn't they be willing?

Chong Cang's teeth grinding grew louder, and he said in a sinister tone, "The book says that two people can only become Daoist partners if they love each other very much. Liu Ying, are you sure you love Jun Lintian very much?"

What constitutes true love?

Chong Cang looked at Xuan Yuan: "To give up ten thousand years of cultivation just for a chance to be by her side, that's true love."

Shi Liuying watched Xuan Yuan, who was bending over with his big buttocks sticking out, picking up exercise books.

She wanted to cultivate in two ways so that she could advance her cultivation level. How could she protect everyone if she gave up her cultivation?

Shi Liuying shook her head vigorously.

Chong Cang gave Jun Lintian a provocative look.

Jun Lintian looked at Shi Liuying with a helpless smile.

She's still the same straightforward junior sister, single-mindedly focused on cultivation.

When Shi Liuying looked at Xuan Yuan again, her expression was quite different: "Being willing to sacrifice one's cultivation is a sign of deep love."

She didn't understand this kind of giving up, but that didn't stop her from marveling at such a pure heart.

Shi Liuying looked at Chi Yang: "Then he loves you very much."

Now it was Chi Yang's turn to feel awkward: "...That's true."

The 100% favorability test is not fake.

Shi Liuying asked in confusion, "If he likes you so much, why did he capture and imprison you?"

Chi Yang looked at Xuan Yuan, who was now very well-behaved, and said, "It's probably because his personality has some unhealthy aspects."

Talking about respect and the avoidance of imprisonment to a paranoid person is like letting a socially anxious person dance wildly in the street.

She had been worried that Xuan Yuan might suddenly change his attitude. Now, she didn't need to worry about that for the time being.

Judging from the current situation, this junior disciple's influence on the system will last for a long time.

Chi Yang put his arm around Shi Liuying's waist: "Anyway, thank you very much, junior sister, for helping me out of my troubles. As a token of my gratitude, I have prepared some small gifts for you. Would you like to see them?"

Before Shi Liuying could even decline, Chi Yang sincerely added, "They're all beneficial to your cultivation."

Shi Liuying couldn't bring herself to say anything in response to Shi Liuying's refusal.

Don't be fooled by Chi Yang's innocent and harmless appearance; that's just how she seems.

A woman who can simultaneously win over three extremely possessive men and escape unscathed using three different methods of feigning death—she truly has an incredible knack for capturing a person's heart.

She spoke in a questioning tone, but took the initiative in giving the gift.

This is a subtle and gentle approach that won't cause any resentment.

"Trust me, you'll love them when you see them."

"they?"

Chi Yang's eyebrows and eyes curved.

Doesn't that pique your curiosity?

Where do you live? I need a place that's a little spacious and belongs to you.

Shi Liuying thought about the courtyard where she lived, which should be considered somewhat spacious.

"Please take me with you?" Chi Yang asked gently.

Shi Liuying nodded: "Okay."

Standing to one side, Chong Cang was filled with resentment.

So easily did they gain the right to enter Shiryu-yō's courtyard?

So what exactly was he doing, staking out the courtyard gate like a thief for most of the night?

besides.

Chong Cang lowered his eyes, recalling the lotus soup in his mustard seed pot that would eventually rot and stink.

That was a method he came up with to win Shi Liuying's favor, inspired by the strategies employed by that group of sunflowers.

But the idea of ​​giving gifts to please someone seemed utterly absurd to him.

Chong Cang closed his eyes wearily.

For nearly a thousand years, he was flattered by countless admirers and received countless gifts.

They are vibrant, gentle, and full of energy; each one is kind and gives him all her love.

But in this suffocating love, as if enveloped by a flood, he never felt any warmth.

He could clearly see the motives in everyone's eyes. Every action, every behavior, was meticulously planned; every gift they gave was intended to elicit an equal emotional response from him.

Send gifts, offer warmth, be kind to him...

Day after day, countless times.

What's the point of having ulterior motives when good intentions don't come from the heart?

The lotus soup, which hadn't been given away, was rotten and smelly, like coarse sand stuck in my throat. Whether I swallowed it or spat it out, it would tear my throat.

Every time the thought of sending something to please Shi Liuying popped into his head, he would always recall Shi Liuying's clear and bright eyes in the hazy twilight of that day.

She thanked him, even though he made her climb Tianji Peak for a whole month, she still expressed her gratitude.

She was such a pure and innocent person, wholeheartedly devoted to cultivation. How could he possibly use such a method of seduction that even he himself loathed to try and win her over?

Surrounded by so many people who pretend to be nice to her, didn't she feel disgusted and lose her energy and drive?

Looking at Chi Yang, who handled the strategy so effortlessly, Chong Cang felt an indescribable jealousy.

She did things he couldn't do with ease.

The obstacle he couldn't overcome had never appeared in anyone's mind.

Rong Yan, Jun Lintian, Chi Yang, Chen Hanzhou...

Each of them seemed to be able to treat Shi Liuying well without any burden or pressure.

When Chi Yang met Shi Liuying for the second time, he prepared a surprise for her; when Rong Yan left the sect to do a Heaven-level mission, he forged a sword for her; Shen Hanzhou took out a card with unlimited credit so that Shi Liuying could spend it as she pleased; Jun Lintian went through life and death in several secret realms, but he could still leisurely lie on Shi Liuying's roof and teach her his own unique sword technique.

And what about him?

Chong Cang gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"Firefly, firefly, can I visit where you live too?" Shen Hanzhou asked excitedly.

He wants to stay by the side of the secretive big boss forever!

A true master is a true master; his move was to subdue the Demon Lord with a single, decisive action.

That's the Demon Lord!

The moment the demonic flames appeared, they turned into countless white sheets of paper floating in the sky.

It truly embodies the principle of simplicity and returning to nature. The master's moves are both impressive and unpretentious, even carrying a persuasive effect.

See? Even a demon lord who has reigned for millennia can be guided towards good and begin practicing immortal arts.

Shen Hanzhou clicked his tongue, basking in the awesomeness of the big shot.

The powerful figure protecting him is so formidable; how can that not be considered a form of his own awesomeness?

Chong Cang looked at Shen Hanzhou's foolish appearance and sneered twice.

The invisible feelings of inferiority and disgust towards the world that had been growing within me eased considerably the moment I saw this fool.

This person will only cling to Shi Liuying like a fly, and has no value whatsoever.

Being abandoned was inevitable.

Shi Liuying was about to go to the disciples' quarters with Chi Yang, but she didn't forget Xuan Yuan, who was picking up paper: "What about him..."

Before she could finish speaking, Xuan Yuan sensed that Chi Yang was leaving and followed closely behind her, holding a collection of "Five Years of Immortal Exams, Three Years of Simulations" in his hands.

The papers on the ground were picked up, but the sect's grand formation was shattered, and many places within the sect were also damaged.

"It's unclear how long it will take to rebuild."

Jun Lintian noticed Shi Liuying's worry: "You don't need to worry. Master has sent word that he will be out of seclusion soon, and the sect's protective formation will be rebuilt, these..."

He looked at the collapsed palace and said, "It was only a matter of time. The Myriad Manifestations Sect is not in dire need of funds right now. Spending more spirit stones will allow us to rebuild it faster."

Shen Hanzhou poked his head out: "Hmm?"

He heard something, and it was as if he smelled a familiar scent from his comfort zone.

Will spending more spirit stones make it build faster?

Shen Hanzhou looked at Shi Liuying, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, looking very worried.

Ah, as expected of a sect-protecting elder, he cares deeply about every blade of grass and every tree in the sect.

She was more heartbroken than anyone else that her sect had been ruined.

The elder is already exhausted from worrying about cultivation and the system within him; how could such a trivial matter trouble him?

"It's nothing to worry about!" Shen Hanzhou stood in front of Shi Liuying and waved.

Shi Liuying saw that the usually timid Shen Hanzhou had a confident and composed smile.

He leaned closer to her: "Do you remember what I said when we first tested our spiritual roots in the training hall?"

Shi Liuying thought for a moment: "Hmm... Liuying is awesome?"

While she was fighting with Yun Zhishui, Chen Hanzhou was so excited that he danced around and shouted "Awesome!" several times.

Shen Hanzhou stamped his foot: "Oh dear! Why did you only remember this!"

Shi Liuying bluntly said, "You really shouted a lot that day, and very loudly."

Shen Hanzhou shook his head: "No, no, that's not it. I meant—'My family is very rich! Don't be stingy with your money.'"

Shi Liuying scratched her head: "Oh yeah, you seem to have told me that your family is very rich, but I never paid attention to it."

Shen Hanzhou clutched his chest, heartbroken.

How could he not take something like this to heart? That's his only redeeming quality!

Shen Hanzhou took out a colorful black card and placed it in Shi Liuying's hand: "Take it, swipe it as you like. As long as the sect can be rebuilt as quickly as possible, it doesn't matter how much money it costs!"

In that instant, Shen Hanzhou's charisma soared to the heavens.

Shi Liuying looked at him with emotion: "I never realized that you had come to regard the sect as your home after being in it for so long."

also?

Shen Hanzhou was about to retort, but seeing Shi Liuying's expression, he finally smiled and said, "Yes!"

Actually, it's because of you that I feel this sect is quite reliable and reassuring.

But if you're happy because someone loves this sect, then I'll love it too.

One second Shen Hanzhou was looked down upon by Chong Cang, the next second he demonstrated his financial power.

Chong Cang was skeptical of his ability, and he crossed his arms: "Don't worry about your tongue getting twisted in the wind, just be careful not to max out your card."

Chi Yang stared at the card, her puppy-dog eyes wide, and said to Shen Hanzhou, "You said your family is rich, your family wouldn't be..."

Jun Lintian added, "Youdu Trading Company."

Chi Yang nodded sharply, then looked Shen Hanzhou up and down: "The only son of the Youdu Merchant Guild, actually..."

Is he a little idiot?

He doesn't look like a very intelligent person at all.

Chong Cang's pupils contracted.

Jun Lintian smiled enigmatically: "Didn't the instructor elder even look at the registration information for the new disciples of the sect?"

Chong Cang clearly hadn't looked at it.

Chi Yang was truly shocked: "You entered the sect with such a high-speed, awesome identity, why didn't you say so? You would definitely have received preferential treatment."

The unlucky Shen Hanzhou said with a wronged expression, "Every time I tell people, they all ask me for money."

Chi Yang: "You borrow it every time?"

Shen Hanzhou nodded in grief and indignation.

It's all because of the system!

Chiyang:......

This is really realistic.

People shouldn't flaunt their wealth. Once they do, old classmates from the back alleys of their social circle will contact them, asking if they're in trouble and need to borrow tens of thousands of yuan.

Shen Hanzhou asked timidly, "You're not going to ask me for money, are you?"

Chi Yang said mischievously, "What's wrong with lending a little money if you have so much?"

Shen Hanzhou retorted, "All my money goes to Liu Ying!"

Chong Cang looked at Chi Yang: "How did you know his identity?"

Jun Lintian had seen the new students' information, and Chi Yang was an outsider.

Chi Yang's eyes were full of innocence: "That colorful black card is a god-level card from Youdu Trading Company, with unlimited credit. There are only two of them in the entire cultivation world."

Chong Cang's expression darkened: "There are only two in the entire cultivation world, how did you know that?"

Chi Yang smiled shyly: "Of course it's because the other one is in my hands."

Xuan Yuan, who had been barely noticeable until now, pulled Chi Yang, who was clinging to Shi Liuying, back into his arms and looked arrogantly at Chong Cang: "I gave her to you, is there a problem?"

Chong Cang pursed his lips and remained silent.

Now everyone has something to give as a gift.

After confirming with Shi Liuying and Shen Hanzhou that the card could be used after the sect's reconstruction, they handed the card to Jun Lintian, saying, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

Senior Brother is more familiar with sect affairs.

Now that the card is in Jun Lintian's hands, Chen Hanzhou is quite relieved.

It's like handing the money over to a great mother who's good at managing finances and household finances.

"Okay, now can you go see the little gift I gave you?"

Shi Liuying nodded.

Chong Cang followed naturally, but was stopped halfway.

"Elder Chongcang!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Chong Canghu's body trembled.

The familiar system sound rang out.

【bite--】

[We have detected a significant emotional fluctuation in the host, currently at rock bottom. We have arranged a healing and redemptive storyline to warm your frozen heart!]

You walk at the back of the crowd; laughter and joy belong to them, while you, like a dark, rat-like creature, stand out out of place in this atmosphere.

You were ostracized, targeted, and squeezed. Life repeatedly kneaded and pounded you, but you didn't become round and resilient.

You are a black lotus flower that has lost its moisture, about to wither.

At this moment, the radiant heroine, Yi Ruoyun, appears. She approaches you, who are feeling lonely, and personally serves you a warm bowl of lotus soup.

During the few days that Shi Liuying had been in seclusion, she had grown tired of eating lotus soup so much that the black lotus Chongcang, which was almost full of food, had completely withered.

Yi Ruoyun came over, stepping on her small sword with a rain shelter.

"Elder, this is lotus soup that I made myself!"

Her face was full of admiration, but her eyes held a determined purpose—to successfully win her over.

Chong Cang couldn't calmly meet her gaze.

Whether it was because he had eaten too much these past few days or because of this purely purposeful act, Chong Cang felt nauseous.

Yi Ruoyun didn't know why she wanted to pursue the relationship, or what she would gain from it.

The strategy guide was like code written into her flesh and blood, always running; it wouldn't stop until the strategy succeeded.

Following the system's instructions, Chong Cang numbly accepted the lotus soup.

Chi Yang said "Oh" and smiled, "I've long heard that Elder Chongcang of the Myriad Manifestations Sect is a bewitching demon cultivator. Seeing is believing, indeed."

"It smells so good." Shi Liuying didn't care about any seductive or demonic cultivation.

She spoke frankly, then turned to Shen Hanzhou and whispered that there was a kind of lotus porridge in the sect's canteen that could be exchanged for contribution points, which could broaden the meridians and help with cultivation.

Upon hearing Shi Liuying's voice, Chong Cang turned to look at her in disbelief.

At this moment, he belatedly realized that Shi Liuying was standing right next to him, but the system in his body did not issue any error report.

It's malfunctioning?

The image of the sky filled with demonic flames turning into exam papers was still vivid in his mind, and the Demon Lord Xuan Yuan, walking beside Chi Yang, looked incredibly obedient.

The slender, black, bracelet-like chains of magic were firmly fastened to his hands, and he offered no resistance.

Is it because there are too many systems near Shi Liuying, causing poor signal?

How exactly does this interference work?

After being pursued for so long, Chong Cang could only think of one possibility: Shi Liuying's favorability.

Yi Ruoyun walked beside Chong Cang, staring at him, while Chong Cang walked behind Shi Liuying, staring at the back of her head.

What exactly is it?

"What is it?" Shi Liuying asked curiously. "Don't keep me in suspense."

Chi Yang stood in front of Shi Liuying's courtyard, waved her hand, and the bells on her body made a clear and melodious sound.

The sound was not chaotic, but carried a unique ancient rhythm, like a silent call, drifting out slowly.

At first, only the dense grass by the courtyard wall swayed gently. Then, a pair of furry ears peeked out first.

A snow-white rabbit, its fluffy fur resembling a ball of fresh snow, hopped out.

Immediately afterwards, several squirrels nimbly leaped onto a nearby stone bench, their bushy tails tucked behind them, their dark eyes scrutinizing Shi Liuying.

Several more kittens with colorful fur, like rolling embroidered balls, crept over and affectionately rubbed against the hem of Chi Yang's skirt.

In no time, the entrance to the courtyard was surrounded by these seemingly harmless little animals. They were either squatting or sitting, looking around curiously, or leisurely licking their paws.

A gathering of adorable creatures!

Shi Liuying's eyes instantly filled with surprise. She squatted down and tentatively reached out her hand to the white rabbit. The rabbit was not afraid at all; instead, it took the initiative to come closer and touched her fingertips with its warm nose.

"Some cultivators summon spirit beasts during battle to greatly enhance their strength. A spirit beast that is in tune with its master can share its strength with its master."

Chi Yang saw the undisguised affection in Shi Liuying's eyes and felt happy too: "Don't underestimate this white furry thing, she's a Bloodstained Rabbit, she can grow to be huge."

She gestured with her hand to show the immense size of the small mass.

Seeing Shi Liuying's happy expression, Chi Yang was extremely satisfied. She knew that no girl could resist the cuteness of a fluffy creature! She was a woman who could win over three men at the same time and escape unscathed. Who could be better at catering to their preferences than her?

Although Shi Liuying had not been on the path of cultivation for long, she had learned from the jade slip that spirit beasts were a type of animal with higher intelligence than demon beasts, more docile, and much stronger, and were extremely rare. This was also the reason why the people of the Heavenly Beast Sect, despite their relatively weak strength, were still treated as honored guests by various sects.

The system inside Chong Cang's body was constantly clamoring, completely out of place with the surrounding atmosphere.

[Please complete the task promptly, host!]

[You drank the lotus soup and felt warmth and touched. The female lead looked at you earnestly, making you feel that you are still loved in this world.]

Your eyelashes trembled, your heart pounded, and in the next instant, you couldn't help but lean closer to the female lead. Your cold, thin lips pressed hard against hers, and the frozen layer of ice in your heart cracked like a spiderweb...

kiss.

He was then tasked with performing emotionless kisses under the system's arrangement.

Last time, resisting the intimacy mission resulted in him being struck by lightning, severely injuring his tough silver fox form. He lay in bed for three whole months to recover. What kind of electric shock will he receive this time from the system? Will it electrocute him to death?

The seemingly harmonious scene before him was actually tinged with exploitation, and the system constantly clamoring within his body brought Chong Cang, who was already disillusioned with life, to the brink of collapse.

Could a woman from the outer sect, whom he had only met twice, easily capture Shi Liuying's heart?

Is it true that as long as they get close to Shi Liuying, Shi Liuying's attention will be diverted, and she will no longer spare a glance for him?

If Shi Liuying's favorability is the deciding factor influencing the interference system, then someone as conflicted and averse to flattery strategies as him has no chance of winning.

He will not receive Shi Liuying's love, nor will he have the opportunity to have the system interfered with. The pervasive and hypocritical affections from the so-called Little Sun will drive him to the brink of despair.

"Enough!"

His pale gray eyes were as black as ink.

He felt nauseous looking at the yard full of plush animals.

"You think you can be bought off with just a few spirit beasts?"

Shi Liuying tightened her grip on the rabbit, looking at Chong Cang with concern: "Elder Chong Cang, what's wrong?"

Chong Cang gave a mocking smile: "Do you really think that these people surrounding you genuinely care about you?"

"Chong Cang!" Jun Lintian interrupted.

He didn't care about the truth being exposed; he was only worried that his junior sister would be heartbroken after learning the truth.

Chong Cang smiled as he looked at the people filling the courtyard: "Why did Jun Lintian teach you swordsmanship? Why did Rong Yan take you to her cave to play and even forge a precious sword for you? Why did Chi Yang stick to you like an old friend after only meeting you twice? And why is the cowardly Shen Hanzhou only willing to give you money to spend?"

He watched as Shi Liuying's smile slowly faded, and felt as if his heart was being crushed.

This near-collapse, hallucinatory pain gave him a kind of masochistic pleasure.

As if to retort to everyone, Chong Cang spoke with self-abandon: "Because everyone carries a system with them, everyone is using you to prevent the irreversible damage the system is causing them!"

Are you heartbroken? Are you devastated? Are you on the verge of a breakdown?

Should she burst into tears on the spot, or return to her room with a cold face and sob quietly? Or perhaps she'll point her finger at everyone and start cursing?

Chong Cang watched Shi Liuying's reaction with a mixture of fear and anticipation. He even hoped that Shi Liuying would break down in anger and shame, summon her sword and stab him several holes until he was bleeding profusely and beyond cure.

That's it, let's end his meaningless and boring life completely.

The world didn't need him, and he no longer needed to face anyone's insincerity.

But Master Liuying did not.

She didn't get angry or embarrassed, nor did she cry. She just looked at Chong Cang calmly, with a hint of realization in her eyes.

This unexpected reaction completely panicked Chong Cang.

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Author's Note: Red envelopes will drop in the comments! Everyone will get one! [pat on the head]

By the way, could you please add my other novel, "Golgo Valley AAA Crop Wholesaler," to your pre-order list?

Caius Wintermere, weary of working in a big city, recently found idyllic happiness in an immersive game called Golu Valley.

The work here is simple and therapeutic; when you're exhausted, a quick bite will give you boundless energy. The people here are also incredibly kind and warm-hearted: the plant girl insisted on feeding him tons of seeds, and the penguin-like fellow praised the crystals he dug up as top-notch…

The green-haired friend was especially kind; he not only refused all gifts but also kept giving them to him. That rare, dark item could be sold for 100,000 gold coins if placed in the box by the door!

Even the man wearing the black mask offered him a large sum of money as a thank you when he asked him to find a pair of rather unique purple underwear.

Wintermere exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "Oh, my Gotham City, with its honest and kind people!"

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But Batman and Robins see things very differently. This new farmer is an absolute dangerous individual.

He can instantly regain his strength, suggesting he may be carrying a new type of performance-enhancing drug;

His frequent dealings with villains such as Poison Ivy and the Penguin strongly suggest that he is part of a gang.

The most terrifying thing is that he actually accepted the miniature bomb given to him by the Joker!

Even more astonishingly, he somehow stole Black Mask's underwear and used it to blackmail him, stealing half of his business empire.

Now, this terrorist has started selling his "find underwear" service to the Red Hoods!

The Robins were on high alert: "It's over, the Demon Child has been born."

Meanwhile, Wintermere, completely unaware of this, was holding up the grappling hook gun he'd dug out of the mine, eagerly aiming it at the river: "This thing... should be able to fish, right?"