Chapter 36 Martial Arts Ceremony - Opening Ceremony The Mask Entering the Tavern [1k...]
What does it feel like?
It was probably a scalding hot rod going in and out, rubbing against that soft flesh.
Another pair of hands gripped his waist tightly, preventing him from escaping.
"Brother Yingxing... ugh—my knees hurt..."
He Yuan turned her head and pleaded, her damp hair clinging to her cheeks, a few strands sticking to her lips, adding an indescribable allure.
Yingxing let out a sigh as she gasped for breath, then held him close and stopped moving.
"Did you remember what I said?"
The young man nestled in his arms, his voice trembling, "I remember."
“I only like Yingxing-ge—” Her tone suddenly rose, and the words she was about to say were swallowed by her lips.
The craftsman's fingers were somewhat rough, and as he inspected the body, he always left his own marks.
Like that night at Yingxingru Studio, it bit into Heyuan.
He didn't linger on his own spot for long before being distracted by He Yuan's pleas, thus ending this inconclusive "punishment."
Crane and Kite held his head between their arms, their voices rising and falling.
Not just that one spot, but the soft flesh that had just been scalded red was also soothed by the moist lips and tongue, turning pink.
With a hunch, He Yuan collapsed onto the sofa, so limp she almost slipped off.
He used his strength to grip Yingxing's waist and flipped over to sit on top of her.
"Brother Yingxing, I'll help you too."
The young man swayed his hips, letting the scalding hot rice cake playfully rub against his body.
The unripe peaches, after being rubbed and kneaded, turned into ripe, reddish-brown ones, with the small opening in the middle appearing as if the skin had been broken, overflowing with sweet, slightly pungent juice.
Yingxing grabbed him, and a sound that seemed to be both unbearable and gritted teeth poured out from her mouth.
"You said it yourself."
It took them four or five hours to get from the sofa to the stairs and back to their bed.
It wasn't until the moon was high in the sky, close to midnight, that He Yuan was groggily pulled out of bed to wash up in the bathroom. After applying her medicine, she slowly fell asleep.
He got what he wanted, falling asleep while clutching Baiye's chest muscles.
When she woke up, He Yuan was buried in Ying Xing's arms, struggling to breathe.
Today is the opening day of the martial arts ceremony, so they could easily get up later.
The attributes I got from Fuli haven't been fully converted yet, so grinding for attributes isn't very profitable. I might as well continue indulging in the pleasures of life.
He Yuan leaned back slightly, opened her arms to hug Ying Xing's waist, and bit the man's Adam's apple.
He always enjoyed doing things that resembled provocation, observing the other person's restrained expression, and then opening the valve, letting the floodwaters pour down.
Ying Xing gripped his rounded shoulder, her voice cold and hard: "Stop fooling around."
He Yuan paused, then intensified her actions, walking down to fondle her chest.
Yingxing grabbed his flanks.
"Do you think you can handle it?"
I wonder who was the person who cried and begged for mercy last night, saying they couldn't do it?
He Yuan licked her lips, her eyes sparkling with a dazzling light. "How will you know if you don't try?"
It's not that they developed a taste for it after trying it.
I just feel that... such a good time in the morning shouldn't be wasted on sleeping.
It's definitely not because I wanted to pinch the hardened pectoral muscles again.
Ying Xing is tempting him!
It's not his fault!
Of course, there's no need to mention the fact that he begged to stop again.
After a morning of fooling around, the two finally remembered today's opening ceremony. They hurriedly got dressed, grabbed their breakfast, boarded the starship, and headed towards the ship hosting the event.
He Yuan, wearing the clothes Ying Xing had chosen for him, boarded the ship and was greeted by an interviewer sent by the Earth Balance Division.
"Hello sir, may I have a moment of your time?"
The interviewer noticed the young man as He Yuan boarded the ship. He was confident that if he could get the interview, the ratings for the day would be guaranteed.
He Yuan looked in the direction of the voice and, seeing that it was the uniform of the Earth Balance Division, nodded and said, "Okay."
"Judging from your attire, you're a local from Luofu, right? Do you have a favorite contestant?"
He Yuan: "Yes, I'm from Luofu. My favorite contestant... does this year's champion, Jing Yuanxiaowei, count?"
Interviewer: "No, that doesn't count."
He Yuan: "Then let's choose Igor. I have high hopes for his performance."
The interviewer was taken aback for a moment, but her professionalism made her realize what was happening immediately.
"Is that Igor from Yalilo? I heard he made it to the semifinals and won the championship in the league organized by Interstellar Peace Company. He is indeed a strong contender in this competition."
—Luckily, I memorized the list of contestants overnight, otherwise the live broadcast would have been a disaster!
He Yuan smiled at the camera, "Yes, contestant Igor is from Yalilo VI. According to him, it is a beautiful planet, but it is currently being invaded by the Extinction Legion. He hopes to use his power to make all living beings in the world understand how terrifying they are."
Cold sweat broke out on the interviewer's forehead, but then He Yuan quietly projected a line of text onto the jade tablet, outside the frame of the photograph.
She immediately added, "While reviewing the list of contestants, I also learned about this matter. I heard that contestant Igor will choose to forgo part of his prize money after the competition in exchange for everyone having time to listen to his speech..."
"Let's look forward to this player's performance."
The interviewer glanced at He Yuan with lingering fear before heading off with the cameraman to find their next target.
The ratings and buzz were definitely there, but she suffered a workplace injury!
In the audience box on the other side, Igor was sitting with the nobleman of the planet Screw, Screw Goom, to watch the opening ceremony.
On the projector next to him, when the live stream reached this part, Screw Gum's gaze was fixed on the young man on the screen.
He turned to look at Igor.
Question: Did you meet yesterday?
Igor smiled and nodded. "Yes. He's a very kind person; he helped me find another way."
Screw Gum: "I can provide you with some funds. I wonder if you could introduce me to this handsome gentleman?"
In the calculations of inorganic organisms, the crane and the kite are undoubtedly beautiful.
His beauty is recognized by the vast majority of beings in the galaxy. If we could invite him to shoot commercials and promote new products, it would surely expand the market considerably.
The mechanical assistant beside ScrewGumm also came to this conclusion after calculation.
Furthermore, since this gentleman is currently relatively unknown, the price will definitely be much lower. If he takes the opportunity to sign a contract for several years, the profit will be enormous.
Igor shook his head. "Mr. Slugum, I can make the introduction, but I refuse the funds, and I would like you to tell me your purpose."
The new plan does require a lot of money, but that's not a reason for him to use Crane Kite as a bargaining chip to get money for himself.
He can continue boxing, win matches, and earn prize money without having to betray those who have good intentions towards him.
He can't do that either.
The gears in Screw Gum's mind froze for a moment, then he immediately said, "I understand, Mr. Igor."
"Please don't panic. I just want to have this gentleman shoot an advertisement to promote my product throughout the entire galaxy."
"I think you won't deny the fact that many creatures would be captivated by his beauty."
—You are no exception.
Igor remained silent for a moment before replying, "I will explain this fact to him; the choice is entirely his."
Screw Gum nodded. "Of course, I respect your opinion."
This is the Luofu Immortal Ship, one of the largest aggregates in the universe. No one dares to coerce the people on the Immortal Ship; that would be tantamount to courting death.
Moreover, the Immortal Boat Alliance itself is a huge market.
Igor awkwardly sent a message to He Yuan using the jade tablet.
[Igor: Mr. Screw Gum, who brought me to Luofu Fairy Boat, wants to have you film an advertisement.]
[Igor: He wants to see you.]
[Igor: I'm just passing on a message; you can refuse if you don't want to.]
There was no reply from them; they must be busy.
He Yuan was indeed busy, busy finding seats with Ying Xing and then sitting close together.
The martial arts ceremony is held roughly once every hundred years, and each member of the Immortal Ship can participate four or five times, but for them, it is their first time.
As for the content of the opening ceremony, He Yuan prefers to describe it as a show of strength and power.
This is a grand celebration that has invited almost the entire galaxy. It would be a real shame not to use it to showcase one's progress in this episode and to deter those with ulterior motives.
So one by one, the massive ships flew overhead, releasing colorful smoke bombs that painted a picture in the blue sky.
If it were replaced with artillery shells...
Then another row of neatly arranged warships flew by, followed by the uniformly trained Cloud Cavalry, led by the current Cloud Cavalry Vanguard Jing Yuan.
He Yuan immediately picked up her camera and started snapping photos of Jing Yuan.
Seeing this, Yingxing lost her appetite and could only wrap her arms around the young man's waist to slightly relieve her anxiety.
After Jing Yuan left, came Jing Liu, Dan Feng, Bai Heng, and others, followed by the golden figures and weapons that the Workshop had prepared in advance.
"Brother Yingxing, you're amazing!" He Yuan knew that when praising someone, you had to consider who was around them, and she also had to soothe the anxious Sesame Crisp Kitten.
He blinked his bright eyes at Yingxing and asked, "When I join the Industrial Construction Department, can I also drive a golden man?"
How is this any different from piloting a mecha or a Gundam?
He's not allowed to drive in real life, but he wants to play to his heart's content in the game!
Yingxing was immediately appeased.
"Whatever style you want, I'll modify it for you."
When Baiye speaks, who wouldn't believe him?
Anyway, He Yuan believed it.
He immediately hugged Yingxing, his eyes darting around, "Brother Yingxing, you're so good to me. How should I repay you?"
Yingxing pinched his face, "I have already received the best reward."
—As long as you're by my side, that's enough, A-Yuan.
He Yuan leaned closer and kissed the man on the cheek. "We'll talk about the rest when we get back!"
Yingxing touched the lingering warmth on her face, feeling that none of the sounds around her mattered anymore.
He looked tenderly at the young man beside him, only to find a gasp of surprise coming from the audience around him.
The delayed broadcast screen in the audience showed the scene where He Yuan had just kissed him...
It's in the shot.
It's like being watched by everyone.
Ying Xing, who only receives such attention during competitions, is somewhat unaccustomed to these gazes and moves closer to He Yuan.
He Yuan lowered the camera, seized the opportunity, and took pictures of herself and Ying Xing, as well as herself and Ying Xing on the screen. She then enthusiastically showed the results to Ying Xing.
"This one absolutely has to be printed! I'll put it on my bedside table!"
That's incredibly difficult.
Ying Xing's face flushed slightly. It wasn't because of the photo, but because He Yuan's words implied that she already considered Ying Xing's home as her own.
They are not married yet, but they are already like family.
It was truly... a wonderful taste.
He couldn't help but look down at Jing Yuan and Dan Feng, who were full of vigor.
Both of them stood upright, and even though they were facing the big screen, their expressions did not change at all.
After leaving the scene, both of them coincidentally took out the Jade Tablet and opened the same person's chat box.
Bai Heng gestured towards Jing Liu with his lip, "Do you think your apprentice can succeed?"
Jingliu: "...I don't know."
Bai Heng shook his head. "I doubt it. One of them is too young, and the other is too old. How can they compare to Ying Xing, who is young, beautiful, and devoted?"
She wasn't wrong; Yingxing's age was indeed young for a long-lived species.
Bai Heng didn't lower his voice, so Jing Yuan naturally heard it.
The young guard raised his head and said resolutely, "I will wait for Xiao Yuan."
The Immortal Boat Alliance forbids non-humans from seeking immortality. Even though Ying Xingge has made many contributions, he can only die as a short-lived species, not become an immortal one.
Jing Yuan's gaze was firm. "Xiao Yuan said that no matter who is missing, I will not be missing."
Bai Heng: "..."
No, that's the gist of it, but dating and marriage... how did that become an essential part of the childhood sweetheart list?
She looked at Jingliu with suspicion: "It seems your disciple has gone a bit astray."
Jingliu: "..."
Jingliu: "Obsession is a double-edged sword. Can you control it well?"
The future General of Luofu must never have such a biased idea.
Jing Yuan calmly replied, "I know."
He was only obsessed with the matter of He Yuan; in other matters, he could make the most rational judgments.
Xiao Yuan wouldn't interfere with his decision-making on these matters.
Danfeng snorted coldly, "After him is me, you're still a long way off."
Besides, what right does someone who is timid and hesitant have to argue with him?
He will live smoothly for several hundred years, outlive Jingyuan, and keep a close eye on Ayuan, ensuring that his eyes will forever be fixed on him.
Bai Heng got goosebumps and complained to Jing Liu, "A rational love-struck person is terrifying. Let's go quickly."
Jingliu had the same idea, and he followed suit.
The remaining two men exchanged a glance and left in opposite directions.
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He Yuan didn't reply to any of her messages.
Please, he's currently on a date with Ying Xing, and his entire being is focused on her. He doesn't have time to reply to messages.
After the opening ceremony lasted for more than two hours, the rest of the time was free time.
They first went to a nearby restaurant for a meal, and then bought an ice cream cone from a roadside ice cream stand and sat on a bench to eat it slowly.
Just like any other couple.
Only now did Ying Xing begin to truly feel like she was in a relationship.
He cleared his throat. "Ah Yuan, I booked tickets for tonight's nighttime tour of the Star Chariot that you mentioned last time. Do you want to go together after dinner?"
"Yes!" He Yuan grabbed Ying Xing's hand tightly, stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the lips, leaving the melted ice cream stuck to the corner of his lips.
"Brother Yingxing, I like it when you invite me like this."
I also hope you remember the regrets we had and try to make up for them slowly.
"Well, didn't you say you were going to Lusaka? I've been looking up some travel guides lately. After the war is over, I'll pick a good season to go."
Yingxing casually recounted his preparations, without mentioning how much time he had spent on them.
Seeing He Yuan's satisfied expression makes all the effort worthwhile.
Moreover, He Yuan never lets him make sacrifices alone.
"Brother Yingxing, don't worry!" He Yuan said confidently, "This time, I will definitely use your weapons to fight my way through the battlefield."
He checked on the forum and found that, based on the current stats and the corresponding "Second Great War of Abundance," He Yuan could easily make seven in-and-out runs and shorten the duration of the war.
Ying Xing wiped the traces from the corner of his mouth. "I just want you to be safe."
Swords and blades have no eyes.
Even though he knew He Yuan's skills, Ying Xing was still worried.
If the enemy deploys some large weapons... even the people of the Immortal Ship might not be able to withstand it.
He Yuan grasped his hand, "Of course I'm safe and sound, Ying Xing-ge, just wait to consummate our marriage!"
"Ah Yuan!" Ying Xing was furious on the surface, but her heart was filled with joy.
"Don't say such things..."
He Yuan leaned closer, seemingly puzzled, and asked, "Does Brother Yingxing not want to marry me, not want to consummate our marriage?"
Ying Xing: "..."
He lowered his head somewhat flusteredly, "That's not what I meant."
"These kinds of things are best said in private; saying them publicly is a bit..."
It's a bit absurd, too unrestrained.
He Yuan didn't take it to heart: "What's there to fuss about?"
Let the NPCs spread rumors; it won't really harm them.
Ying Xing stared at him with a stern face.
Oh, okay.
These rumors must have an impact on AI, so maybe it should tone it down next time.
He Yuan inexplicably recalled the scene from her childhood when she was rummaging through the trash can and Jing Yuan dragged her home.
He was about to pull out a four-star item when Jingyuan interrupted him, which made him furious.
But Jingyuan didn't deduct his favorability rating, so Heyuan reluctantly forgave him.
It seems that sometimes you have to act like a normal person in front of the game character, otherwise you might get some weird stats added.
He Yuan obediently shut up and strolled down the street with Ying Xing.
His gaze wandered aimlessly, but his eyes were firmly drawn to the "general store" on the street corner.
Yingxing could tell at a glance that Heyuan wanted to go shopping again.
He thought for a moment, "Ah Yuan, want to go for a walk together? Consider it... a celebration of our first day together."
He Yuan laughed out loud, "Brother Yingxing, according to your logic, wouldn't we have to celebrate every day after the second day, the third day... and every day thereafter?"
Yingxing lowered her eyes and made a wronged expression, "I just wanted to find a reason to give you a gift."
Crane Kite's breath hitched.
Ying Xing's pitiful and coquettish appearance...it really touched his heart!
He immediately said, "Brother Yingxing, I think you're right."
Every day we spent together is worth remembering.
He Yuan spoke earnestly, which made a certain "little reporter" who was secretly observing grit his teeth.
Aha felt wronged.
He's placed the shop in such an obvious place, why isn't A-Yuan coming in yet?
Why are you still all lovey-dovey with that old man!
Aha felt like he was about to shatter and needed Crane to glue him back together.
Under His expectant gaze, He Yuan and Ying Xing finally entered the shop together.
Last time, there was only one masked figure here, and it was completely self-service checkout.
This time, probably because I had made a purchase last time, the store's rating was upgraded, and there was a masked man standing at the front desk.
This man had short black hair and a build similar to Ying Xing's, perhaps even a little larger. He wore a mask and dressed in a style similar to the reporter who contacted him yesterday. He was currently puffing out his chest and pulling in his stomach, trying to create an attractive silhouette.
Crane Kite: "..."
So sexy.
Oh no, this guy seems to be openly flirting with him; he's already giving him the eye.
The man removed his mask, subtly showing off his arm muscles, and then stared intently at him with his emerald green eyes.
Yingxing, standing next to Heyuan, already had a dark expression on her face.
"Pack everything up, I'll pay," Ying Xing said.
This person is too pretentious and overly flirtatious; she's not Ah Yuan's type.
The best way is to buy it as soon as possible and then leave with A-Yuan.
His thoughts did not escape Aha's notice.
Hmph, underestimate Aha, or you'll suffer a terrible fall.
The man at the front desk jumped out from behind the counter and landed right in front of He Yuan, pulling out a bouquet of roses with his other hand.
"My handsome sir, may I have the honor of knowing your name?"
Crane Kite: "..."
It's unbearable to look at.
He waved his hand, "No, no need, I don't think we need to know the name."
Ying Xing didn't try to hide his expression, and he expressed his sarcasm towards the shop assistant.
Undeterred, Aha put away the roses in his hand and diligently packed the props for Heyuan.
He Yuan found it strange.
"Aren't they all one-click collection methods?"
Why would a shop assistant need to twist a drum and dance while packing the food?
And strangely enough, cheerful background music started playing...
It's not just strange, it's terrifying.
The clerk stopped what she was doing, smiled, and said, "Because this gentleman is a first-time buyer, his membership level is not high enough."
He Yuan muttered a few words and didn't ask any more questions. When he saw the words appearing on the packaged items, he immediately communicated quietly with Ying Xing.
"Maybe I should just buy it myself," he said, glancing at the shop assistant. "I have a feeling he's a bit crazy... Maybe we should leave sooner?"
As they talked, the distance between him and Yingxing became very close, and they could feel each other's breath.
"Besides, I'm already living with Yingxing, he wouldn't just watch me go hungry, would he?"
Ying Xing thought about it and agreed, so he let He Yuan go find the shop assistant while he stood there and stared coldly.
Upon hearing that it was He Yuan who wanted to buy it, the shop assistant immediately beamed with joy and went to the counter to pay.
When handing over the invoice, they also said, "Dear customer, your spending amount is eligible for a gift. Would you like to redeem it now?"
He Yuan hesitated.
He felt that this "gift" was probably not something he wanted, but... what if it was?
No gambler loses every day.
He Yuan saved the file and nodded.
The man behind the counter beamed and jumped out of the counter once again.
"Guest, I am the gift."
As he spoke, he tied a ribbon around his neck, making a bow shape.
Crane and kite: Mais.
“TD”.
To be honest, this person is quite good-looking, so why did he do something so greasy? He ruined his 99 points of good looks into an 80.
He Yuan pinched his nose and read the save file. This time, he shook his head and said no need.
Unexpectedly, the shop assistant smiled mysteriously and took out a mask.
"A mask that can unlock the [Joyful] destiny and grant entry to the tavern, are you sure you don't want one, sir?"
Before He Yuan could speak, Ying Xing stepped forward first, "Masked Fool, Luofu is not a place where you can act recklessly."
The shop assistant looked at He Yuan with a wronged expression.
He Yuan turned her head indifferently and reached out to snatch the mask.
"I got the stuff, goodbye."
He grabbed Yingxing and turned to leave.
He felt he had been tricked by this masked fool.
Is this what they call a "joyful" destiny? Even giving a gift can turn into a joke.
He suspected that all the blatant harassment just now might have been a deliberate act by the other party.
Hopefully, this won't happen again next time.
No, I hope next time we'll use unmanned checkout machines.
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Author's Note: This chapter includes an extra 1k5 nutrient solution.
Aha makes his appearance—
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