As Qin Ze reflected on himself, a surge of excitement and confidence welled up within him.
He murmured to himself, "With the Phoenix bloodline, my physique has reached the pinnacle of humanity. I will possess unparalleled power and potential. In the original storyline, Chu Tian awakened the Phoenix bloodline and eventually became the Phoenix Supreme. Now that I also possess the Phoenix bloodline, Chu Tian will have no chance anymore."
He took a deep breath, feeling the energy surging within him, and his heart was filled with boundless ambition and aspirations.
He knew that the stage of this world had been set for him, and he would embark on the path of cultivation with even greater strength, achieving an extraordinary legend.
The awakening of his phoenix bloodline made him feel as if he had been reborn. Every cell in his body was cheering for him, and every muscle was radiating powerful energy.
To celebrate this breakthrough, he decided to relax at a nearby bar.
The bar was dimly lit, with soft music playing, creating a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
Qin Ze sat at the bar, ordered a glass of sake, and quietly savored the joy of victory.
Just then, his gaze inadvertently swept across a corner and he spotted a familiar figure—Liu Ruoxin.
How did she end up here?
This kind of well-behaved girl shouldn't be here.
Liu Ruoxin sat alone, her wine glass already quite empty.
Suddenly, the thugs barged into the bar, followed by loud music and cheers, making the place even noisier.
Their gazes fell on Liu Ruoxin, who was sitting in the corner, and their eyes flashed with unbridled desire.
"Hey, such a beautiful woman? What are you doing here all alone?" a thug shouted, drawing a burst of laughter.
Liu Ruoxin frowned; she didn't like these people's teasing.
She lowered her head and continued drinking, trying to ignore it.
However, the thugs didn't stop there. They approached Liu Ruoxin and began to verbally harass her. "Miss, coming to drink alone doesn't seem like you're happy. Would you like us to keep you company?"
Liu Ruoxin looked displeased. She glanced coldly at the group of people and then tried to stand up and leave.
However, before she could take more than a few steps, one of the thugs grabbed her and pulled her back.
"Oh dear, in such a hurry to leave, you must have some bad intentions. Miss, why don't you play with us for a while?" The man's lips curled into a lewd smile.
Liu Ruoxin's heart grew heavier; she knew these people wouldn't let her go so easily. She struggled fiercely, trying to break free from the man's grasp.
"Let me go!" Liu Ruoxin's voice was tinged with anger as she defiantly resisted.
However, the thugs didn't let her go at all. They surrounded her and tried to corner Liu Ruoxin against the wall.
Liu Ruoxin's expression grew increasingly grave. She felt a sense of despair; these people in front of her would not let her escape easily.
She couldn't help but close her eyes and clench her teeth; she knew she had to fight back.
She tried to fight back, but was clearly outmatched by the group's attack.
"Let me go!" Liu Ruoxin struggled fiercely, but she soon realized that her efforts were in vain.
Just then, her gaze fell on something not far away.
A figure stood there, his gaze carrying a faint hint of mockery, as if watching an absurd farce.
This person was none other than Qin Ze.
Although Liu Ruoxin was unwilling to admit it, she did indeed cast a pleading look at Qin Ze at a crucial moment.
Perhaps it was her intuition that told her he could help her out of this predicament in this critical moment.
Qin Ze did not make a move; he simply stood there quietly, a hint of schadenfreude flashing in his eyes.
He didn't intend to get involved easily because he thought that Liu Ruoxin, a woman with a life of unrealistic ambitions, was not worth his time.
Liu Ruoxin felt Qin Ze's gaze and a sense of helplessness welled up in her heart.
She used to think highly of herself, but now she has to turn to this seemingly indifferent man for help.
Her lips twitched slightly, but she knew that the man in front of her might be her only hope.
Liu Ruoxin knew that only by asking for help could she get Qin Ze's assistance. She gritted her teeth, forcing herself to suppress her pride, and finally spoke: "Qin Ze, please save me!"
Just as she was anxiously awaiting Qin Ze's reaction, suddenly, the Anti-Simp System's notification sounded in Qin Ze's mind.
"Ding! Random task issued!"
Please help Liu Ruoxin, but make her pay the price by helping her cultivate dual cultivation.
Quest Reward: Grandmaster's Mindset
The voice flashed through Qin Ze's mind like a bolt of lightning.
He narrowed his eyes slightly.
The Grandmaster's Mindset was exactly what he desperately needed, because his strength had increased too quickly, but his mindset had not kept up. The Grandmaster's Mindset filled that gap perfectly.
Qin Ze said, "I can help you, but I want you to cultivate with me. You are a descendant of a noble family, so you should understand what dual cultivation means!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Ruoxin was caught in a fierce internal struggle. A series of thoughts and emotions surged through her mind, leaving her conflicted.
On the one hand, she was well aware of her predicament. The threats and intimidation from the thugs left her powerless to resist. She needed help, and Qin Ze seemed to be the only person she could rely on.
However, she was also very clear that Qin Ze was not helping out of kindness, but rather on certain conditions.
This humiliating choice caused her immense pain and embarrassment.
On the other hand, her pride and unwillingness to accept defeat made her hesitate.
From a young age, she was the pride of her family, and no one dared to look down on her, let alone make her "pay the price".
This humiliation filled her with anger and resentment. She refused to bow down to Qin Ze, and even less did she want to become someone else's victim.
During this internal struggle, Liu Ruoxin's expression changed constantly, her eyes sometimes resolute and sometimes hesitant.
Her mind was filled with conflicting voices. On one hand, they told her not to compromise easily and to uphold her dignity; on the other hand, they reminded her of her current situation and that she had to choose survival.
At this critical moment, Liu Ruoxin's thoughts were in turmoil. She even began to doubt whether her persistence was worthwhile and whether she could compromise once in exchange for survival and liberation.
She kept weighing the options in her mind, trying to find the most suitable way out.
Finally, after a fierce internal struggle, Liu Ruoxin gritted her teeth, knowing she had to make a choice.
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