Chapter 12: A 'Fake' Proposal (1)
'System!!! What the fuck is happening!?' Luo Yang's mind raced with panic as he caught sight of Luo Shengxue's eyes, burning with an intent to kill.
"Why is she trying to kill me now!?"
[There seems to be a problem... her affection for you plummeted from 52 to -20. The reason is unclear to me.]
'The fuck!? Do you know how hard it was to raise it to 52 points!? And you're saying it just dropped out of nowhere?'
[It seems to be connected to Long Yu, considering she brought up his name.]
"Cousin...? W-what are you talking about?"
"What am I talking about?" She scoffed with disdain.
"Take a look yourself." She threw the video stone on the ground, and slowly, the entire video unfolded before his eyes.
'Fuck...! Was there a hidden video stone? System, how could you miss it!?'
[I detected nothing out of the ordinary.]
"Didn't I tell you about him? That he was my childhood friend and my precious future husband?"
"How dare you injure him..."
Lifting her sword, she directed it at Luo Yang.
BOOOM!
A fearsome surge of energy burst forth from her sword, shaping into a blade of pure force, and sped towards Luo Yang.
"!!!" Instantly, Luo Yang summoned all his strength, his body's defenses springing to life.
"Shattering Stars Sword!"
With no time to spare, he unleashed his most formidable move, hoping to fend off her attack.
Unfortunately...
BAAM!
"KEURGHHH!"
Her power overwhelmed him completely.
The energy blade struck him squarely in the chest, carving a deep, bloody gash that spewed blood like a broken dam.
Just as the blow was about to be fatal, a subtle aura enveloped the area, causing Luo Shengxue's attack to fizzle out into nothing.
"What do you think you're doing?" A voice, cold yet filled with undeniable authority, echoed through the clearing, freezing the moment in its tracks.
"Master!?" Luo Yang exclaimed loudly, sighing in relief.
Ji Ningshuang, the current Sect Leader of the Divine Sword Sect, and the Master of both Luo Yang and Luo Shengxue, appeared right before them.
"....."
Luo Shengxue shot Ji Ningshuang a cold glance before turning on her heels and departing without a word, showing a blatant disregard for her authority.
Observing her disciple's actions, Ji Ningshuang let out a sigh and rubbed her temples, deep in thought.
"What happened here?" she finally asked, turning her attention to Luo Yang.
Under the weight of her gaze, Luo Yang felt a cold shiver down his spine, and simply decided to tell her the truth.
"I see... but, why did you even attack Long Yu? Do you have something against him?"
"Definitely! He offended me!"
'Liar...' Ji Ningsuang thought, instantly seeing through his words.
She simply turned around and disappeared in a flash.
'Long Yu...? There must be something remarkable about him for Luo Shengxue to hold him in such regard. That girl has never shown interest in any man before, so what about him captivated her?' She pondered with curiosity.
'Furthermore, Luo Yang also seems wary of him. There's definitely something extraordinary about him!'
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"Atchuuu!"
"Who's talking about me?" Long Yu scratched his nose.
"Well... I'm done for today." He stretched his arms as he stood up from a lotus position.
"It's weird to absorb so many Qi, but feel that your cultivation speed is still slow because you have two cultivations inside your body." He mumbled.
Even though the Sword Gu was still absorbing Qi, when Long Yu himself absorbed it, half of it would go to the Sword Gu.
[Congratulations, host!]
"Mhm?"
"Did something happen?" Long Yu asked with a confused expression.
[Luo Yang's luck points have decreased in some way, and they came from you, suggesting that you may have had some sort of influence on his luck.]
[Your "Protagonist Halo" has been enhanced; if you absorb a little more luck, it will advance to level 2, where it will bestow additional perks upon you.]
[Currently, your 'Protagonist Halo' only has one "fortune," which is called "Peach Blossom," just like one of your golden fingers. That same fortune increases the chance of encounters with highly-fated women.]
"Oh!? That's great, actually! What kind of fortune will I receive when it reaches level 2?"
[Mhm... I'm not sure, actually. When a 'Protagonist Halo' evolves, there can be three cases. It will strengthen one of your fortunes, give you a new fortune or send you towards a lucky encounter where it will raise your strength.]
"Ahh..."
"I guess... it makes sense? I don't know what to say at this point." Long Yu sighed deeply.
"I'll take a breather around Qingming City."
In just a few moments, Long Yu strolled into the city, a faint smile gracing his lips.
The streets bustled with activity under the bright glow of the nighttime lights, casting a warm ambiance upon the scene.
Small shops lined the roads, their windows illuminated, while a gentle breeze swept through the air, carrying a sense of freshness.
"Argh~, ach... my body is so weaaakkk!" An old man exclaimed strongly.
The people around him simply ignored his words, but suddenly, the old man's eye caught Long Yu's figure.
"Young man!" he called out, catching Long Yu's attention.
"Me?" Long Yu turned to face him.
"Yes, you! Could you spare some energy for this old man?" he pleaded with a wry smile.
Long Yu sighed at his words and simply nodded his head, since it wouldn't be much of a hassle.
Transferring a bit of his Qi to the old man, Long Yu watched as relief washed over the elder's face.
"Ah... thank you, young man. That was much needed."
"It's no trouble," Long Yu replied with a faint smile, turning away.
"Oh... young man, please wait! I need to repay you!" He hurriedly grabbed Long Yu's wrist.
"I appreciate the gesture, but there's no need for that."
'...What could you possibly repay me with?'
"Nonsense! I'll offer you the hand of my granddaughter as a token of gratitude." She's the owner of a great power across the entire Lower Heavens!" the old man insisted, his smile widening.
"Ah... there's no need for that." Long Yu quickly shook his head.
"C'mon, don't be shy! I'll take you to see her right away!" The old man grabbed Long Yu's wrist and led him.
'Ah... damn. Somehow, I simply couldn't refuse this old man.'
[...]
Soon, they arrived at the Golden Lotus Chamber, a prestigious establishment renowned throughout Qingming City and beyond.
It stood as the strongest business force, hosting the most prestigious auctions and housing countless invaluable treasures.
Even the Sect Leaders of one of the Six Major Sects needed to be respectful towards the owner of the Golden Lotus Chamber.
That's how strong it actually was.
'Damn... this old man is quite persistent. We might get thrown out.' Long Yu mused silently as they entered the esteemed establishment.
However, his eyes widened as he suddenly saw the guards, who were at the Nascent Soul Realm, bowing their heads to him.
'Don't tell me... this old man actually is the grandfather of the Owner of the Golden Lotus Chamber?'
'That damn devil had a grandfather? That was not mentioned in the plot that I saw!'
'Fuck! Was it because my 'Protagonist Halo' has been strengthened a bit? My fortune must have been triggered.'
Slowly, they approached the owner's room, the anticipation palpable in the air. The old man instantly barged in boldly, as if he owned the place.
"Nanhua Caiyi! Come out! This old man has found you the perfect husband!" He bellowed aloud.
'I'm dead... I'd like to thank my mom for give birth to me...' Long Yu started praying inwardly.
'Thinking about it... how weird it would be if Jesus Christ appeared in a cultivation world...'
"Ahhh... what kind of nonsense are you spatting, old geezer?" A sultry, mature voice echoed from behind the curtains that concealed a grand bed.
Swish!
As the curtains slowly parted, an exquisitely beautiful woman stepped out of them.
Her long violet hair cascaded down her back in a half-up waterfall ponytail, framing her flawless face.
Brilliant dark red eyes gazed out from beneath thick lashes, captivating and alluring.
Her figure was nothing short of mesmerizing, with curves that could make any man weak at the knees.
Her massive breasts, accentuated by the traditional Hanfu attire she wore, swayed as she stepped forward.
A slender waist flowed gracefully into long, shapely legs, giving her an ethereal quality that no woman could possess.
Her delicate features were complemented by the subtle curve of her lips, hinting at a smile that could ensnare even the most steadfast of hearts.
'Yup... only a female devil can be this beautiful.'
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