Chapter 258
“Li Xianchang, is this it? Is it over?”
“You shouldn’t…”
Lin Hao was not pleased with Li Zaitian’s brief response.
In his view, Li Zaitian was powerful and should have dealt with that Chen fellow more decisively.
“What else should I do? You, a mere mortal, think you can instruct me?” Li Zaitian narrowed his eyes and waved his hand, sending Lin Hao flying. “Get lost!”
Laughter erupted around them.
Chen Huai'an looked around and noticed that there were quite a few people dressed in ancient styles like Li Zaitian among the crowd.
Their aura was completely different from that of the disciples of noble families or demon slayers.
Not to say they were aloof, but there was an undeniable sense of separation from ordinary people.
At the same time, Chen Huai'an noticed a layer of gray mist hovering over their heads, obscuring the vibrant red and purple auras that should have been visible.
“Are these people all ascenders? Something feels off…” He found himself missing the abilities he had in the game—where he could see others' basic information just by concentrating.
But that ability was useless in reality.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t be so clueless.
As he surveyed the various cultivators around him, Chen Huai'an squinted. “Ascenders? Interesting…”
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Chapter 276: The One He Likes
Let’s assume that “ascender” means someone with the potential to become an immortal.
Beyond that, Chen Huai'an’s super brain couldn’t come up with anything else.
Just past midnight, under Lin Lingling’s guidance, the two took a helicopter to a mountain that belonged exclusively to the C Province Demon Slayer Division.
At the mountaintop, there was a flag and a ramshackle hut that was too shabby to even comment on; it didn’t even have a single piece of furniture.
“Seriously, this organizer is supposed to be a hidden sect, yet they’re so stingy?”
Chen Huai'an stepped into the hut and saw a piece of rice paper on the wall, covered in flamboyant calligraphy that read: “Only those who endure hardship can rise above others.”
Chen Huai'an: “…”
Is this the Qingfeng Sect predicting my verbal attacks?!
Goodness, they better not treat me specially on my own turf. If I find out, I’ll slice them in half with a sword!
“Three Ling, the conditions are pretty harsh. Are you sure you can handle it here alone?”
Although San Ling’s strength was decent, especially after practicing the techniques he had given her and reaching the mid-level, she was still a girl under 1.6 meters tall, which made him worry.
“Don’t worry, Governor.”
San Ling casually waved her hand as she pulled out snacks and a comic book from her spatial device. “Strong people never complain about their environment, especially someone like me, the child of this version.”
“But…” Chen Huai'an hesitated. “This mountaintop isn’t outside the range of attacks from demons and evil spirits. It looks like a safe house, but there’s really no guarantee.”
Upon hearing Chen Huai'an’s words, Lin Lingling was clearly taken aback, processing it for a moment.
Suddenly, her knees buckled, and she bowed her head to the ground. “Governor, I regret it! Is it too late to go back now?”
Chen Huai'an: “…”
“It’s too late; the helicopter has already left. Just stay here obediently.”
“Governor, how about I hunt demons with you instead?”
Ignoring Lin Lingling’s pitiful gaze, Chen Huai'an shook his head. “No way.”
Though the mountaintop had no real protection, it was surrounded by cliffs, which was still safer than following him.
He needed to delve deeper into the mountains following the guidance of the Dragon Soul; who knows what powerful demons he might encounter?
With his current strength, he couldn’t afford to be distracted while also protecting a little girl.
However, Lin Lingling’s safety was indeed a concern.
Should he give her a talisman? That didn’t seem reliable.
What if the talisman got stolen? It would be useless.
Setting up a formation for her? That would be like Sun Wukong protecting Tang Seng, just drawing a circle on the ground.
As Chen Huai'an stroked his chin, he thought it might work.
But his Qi Refining level wasn’t enough to set up a strong defensive formation.
He and Lin Lingling exchanged glances, and things became a bit tricky.
When in doubt, consult the electronic girlfriend.
He opened his phone to play a game for a bit.
“Is there a chance for someone with Xuan Shui spiritual roots to appear in the world?”
[The prediction is complete; not yet appeared.]
“Then… when will they appear?”
[This is your second prediction today; 100¥ has been deducted… Prediction complete! If the player wishes to extract one certainty from the 30 million variables of the Cangyun Realm’s future, they must bear at least a 10,000-layer luck deficit. Do you wish to continue the prediction?]
“No.” Chen Huai'an pouted.
Using this prediction to foresee the future comes with too high a cost.
If only his main body had the strength of Dong Xu, he could give it a try.
A 10,000-layer luck deficit might mean he could trip and fall with every step, or choke on a breath.
At that moment, Li Qingran was still awake, and through the window, he could vaguely see her chatting with Mo Shumei.
Thinking about the upcoming demon hunt, he didn’t want to interrupt.
He just checked Li Qingran’s status as per usual.
Everything seemed normal, but there was a heart symbol flashing next to her affection level.
Chen Huai'an tapped the heart, and a prompt popped up.
[Current Affection Level: ♡♥40]
[Your electronic girlfriend’s heart value is full; you can activate ‘Divine Travel to the Void’ for assistance.]
[Player’s current strength is Qi Refining Level 9; assistance can last up to 24 hours.]
Seeing this prompt, Chen Huai'an’s eyes narrowed.
‘Divine Travel to the Void’—if he remembered correctly, it could summon Li Qingran to his side, right?
It seemed like an avatar descent.
This was the solution to his problem!
The formations he could set up at the Qi Refining stage wouldn’t be strong enough, but Li Qingran, with her Golden Core strength, could definitely set up a solid formation.
Moreover, with demons rampant in the Liao Mountain, he, at the Qi Refining stage, might encounter dangers he couldn’t handle alone. Inviting Li Qingran for assistance would surely provide more security.
As for whether this behavior might seem like relying on someone else?
Heh, let’s be honest, being able to rely on someone is a skill in itself.
Besides, who wouldn’t want to rely on a charming and lovely sword cultivator like Li Qingran?
“Three Ling, I’ll be calling an older sister over soon.”
Chen Huai'an said mysteriously, “She’s great at setting up formations that can protect you, so just stay put on the mountaintop.”
“Older sister?” Lin Lingling sensed something and asked suspiciously, “Is she an old sister or a senior sister?”
Chen Huai'an: “…”
“She’s a very beautiful older sister.”
Lin Lingling nodded, then shook her head, wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes, and said sadly, “Governor, I understand. I get it. Those people have their beauty secrets, but after so many years, they must be quite relaxed, and their methods can be quite ruthless. You really have it tough…”
Chen Huai'an slowly typed a question mark.
No.
What are you thinking?
Is this girl in middle school?!
Chen Huai'an was too lazy to explain further.
The more he elaborated, the more complicated it would get. Once he summoned Li Qingran, everything would be clear.
The two girls were not that far apart in age; they might even have common topics to discuss.
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“Qingran, listen to me. If you have feelings, you need to go all out. Don’t hesitate at all!”
“But… won’t he think I’m a very easy girl?”
Mo Shumei crossed her fingers over her chest. “Wrong! Totally wrong!” She shook her head vigorously. “As the saying goes, ‘A man pursues a woman across a mountain, while a woman pursues a man through a veil.’ As long as you take the initiative, you’ll find things are much simpler than you think.”
“Is… is that so…” Li Qingran lowered her eyes, her fingers unconsciously twirling a strand of hair, her lips parting and closing several times, words on the tip of her tongue but swallowed back.
“Yes!” Mo Shumei nodded seriously.
But inside, she was quite surprised.
She hadn’t expected someone as outstanding as Li Qingran would also be troubled by not being able to find a partner.
She thought Li Qingran could easily choose from among the talented young men.
So, who could Li Qingran possibly like?
Could it be one of the three direct disciples? But that didn’t seem likely…
Li Qingran gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her cheeks flushed, lips trembling, and she stammered:
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