[Hmm... what you're saying isn't entirely wrong; the main system is indeed very powerful!]

Lin Zhenzhen roughly understood what the system meant. In each quick transmigration world, a character is equivalent to a string of code. If there is a problem with this code, an external force is needed to help fix the bug.

[Since the main system is so powerful, why bother with all the effort to select a host? It's just about dealing with a few targets and getting some worthless stats, right?]

The system chuckled twice: "That's different; we need to consider the visual appeal."

"Aesthetic appeal?" That's another strange term.

The further she went, the more Lin Zhenzhen felt that this Imperial Quick Transmigration System was not as simple as she had originally imagined.

"How about it? Want to consider it?" The system was still chattering in her ear, promoting its lock-picking service.

Lin Zhenzhen hesitated for a moment, just as she was about to speak, when the door was opened from the outside.

"Master!"

Lin Zhenzhen excitedly stood up from her seat and ran over with small steps.

Her smile was genuine. Great, we've saved some money again!

Lin Zhenzhen ran to the man's side and reached out to grab his sleeve, but was shoved away.

"Don't touch me!"

Lin Zhenzhen had become accustomed to the aloofness of this unattainable beauty, so she did not feel frustrated.

He was usually very calm, like still water in a glass. Why did I detect a hint of anger in that last sound?

Could it be because he lost money? That can't be, he's not short of spirit stones.

Is it because he's embarrassed? That's childish, isn't it? He's not Yan Feichen!

Besides, Lin Zhenzhen simply didn't believe he could really be no match for these small fry from the ghost market; he probably lost that match on purpose.

Lin Zhenzhen couldn't figure out why he was unhappy, so she softened her voice and said, "Master, you finished your business and came back so quickly?"

Lianhua ignored her and walked to the wall, leaving her with only her broad and upright back.

Lin Zhenzhen originally wanted to pour him a cup of tea, but thinking of the unpleasant memories she had of the afternoon at the restaurant, she put the teacup down.

Anyway, he's an immortal, so he won't get thirsty.

Although Lin Zhenzhen stayed in Cangyan Mountain without moving, she could see Lianhua Zhenren about once every six months.

Although no one has explained the reason, she knows it must be related to her senior brother.

Mo Yin disappeared for a period of time, probably because he went to the Heavenly Realm and caused a great disturbance.

Since then, Master Lianhua would always appear outside his courtyard, but each time it would be short and the two would hardly exchange any words.

Mo Yin probably did this because he felt that relieving her emotional distress would help her recover her health.

Unfortunately, her health continued to deteriorate, and Mo Yin's alcoholism worsened.

He would always get himself completely drunk, then sit down in the yard and reminisce about things from long ago.

After a while, Lin Zhenzhen had pretty much figured out the entanglements between Lin Zhen and Lianhua Zhenren.

She learned that Lianhua was not his original name, but his Taoist name. His real name contained the character for "moon," and "Hua" was taken from the meaning of "moonlight."

Lin Zhen's natal magic weapon is called "Chasing the Moon," because of him.

She also learned that Lianhua's favorite flower was not the lotus, but the peach blossom.

He once accidentally threw a peach pit on Tianfeng Peak, which later grew into a peach tree. Lin Zhen then surrounded the area and built it into his residence.

He even planted a ten-mile peach orchard on the back mountain, hoping that one day he could also enjoy such a magnificent view from heaven.

She also understood why Lin Zhen, despite his poor aptitude, was so persistent in trying to improve his cultivation by absorbing yang energy to replenish yin.

Because she wanted to ascend to immortality.

Lin Zhen could be said to have taken ninety-nine steps on the path of pursuing the lotus, and she was just about to take the last step.

Lianhua turned around and kicked her back to where she started.

Lin Zhenzhen sighed more than once, "What's wrong with being a human? Why do you have to be a dog? Especially a lickspittle who tries to please someone who doesn't appreciate your kindness."

She would never lower herself to a man in her entire life.

Lin Zhenzhen had just silently repeated her life motto in her heart when she turned around and started sobbing at Lianhua's back.

"Master, why are you ignoring me? Are you angry because I secretly ran away here?"

"I know I was wrong, I shouldn't have followed you here secretly, but I really didn't come here to play around, I just... I just missed you so much, Master."

【...Does it hurt? Host, I'm just asking you, does your face hurt?!】

Lin Zhenzhen added: "Making money aside! I'd sell my soul for money."

Lin Zhenzhen squeezed out two tears, her eyes were red and swollen, and the corners of her eyes drooped slightly, making her look pitiful and aggrieved.

But the man kept his back to her, looking extremely cold and resolute.

Lin Zhenzhen sobbed softly twice, then continued, "Master, please turn around and look at me, okay?"

"During the days you were away, I stayed at Tianfeng Peak. Every day I stared out the window hoping you would appear. Even if I did nothing or said anything, just seeing you would make me content."

This is true; Lin Zhenzhen was indeed looking forward to seeing Lianhua.

Strangely enough, although each meeting was uneventful, Lin Zhenzhen would occasionally receive system notifications afterwards, indicating either an increase in her affection or regret.

After so much time, the side quest to collect the "three values" is almost complete.

"Master, you don't come to keep me company. You have no idea how bored I am."

Lin Zhenzhen seized the opportunity and quickly shook Lianhua's sleeve.

She was prepared to be thrown away again, but to her surprise, the man grabbed her wrist instead.

He turned around, and the calm, composure, and indifference on his face vanished without a trace, replaced by a menacing aura and a chilling ruthlessness.

Lin Zhenzhen instinctively called out his name.

"Yan Feichen?"

[Ding! Yan Feichen's dislike value +5, current progress 95/100! Victory is in sight, keep going!]

"It seems you know him very well. Otherwise, how could you have seen through my disguise so quickly?"

"Waiting for him every day? Bored? Ha, I don't think so."

Yan Feichen grabbed Lin Zhenzhen's wrist and lifted it upwards, then pressed it back heavily.

Her hands were crossed and pinned above her head as Yan Feichen leaned in, pinning her against the wall. Lin Zhenzhen was thus firmly trapped within his sphere of influence, with nowhere to escape.

"First it was Yan Rui, then Su Yu, and now it's him again. I've almost lost count of the men around you."

His breath was clearly hot, yet Lin Zhenzhen inexplicably felt a chill that slowly crept up from her tailbone and directly to her neck.

Yan Feichen reached out and grasped her slender neck.

"Do you only behave when I turn you into a puppet?"