Early the next morning.
Qinghe Town was bustling with figures as usual. The commoners had risen early to hustle for their livelihoods. Peddlers and pawns came and went on the streets, and the surrounding fields were filled with the figures of farmers.
The entire small town was filled with a peaceful and cozy atmosphere of everyday life.
As the morning light first shone, the restaurants and teahouses on the street had already opened for business. The sounds of vendors hawking and beckoning customers gradually rang out, mixing with the cries of various merchants, making it quite lively.
No matter what terrible things they had experienced yesterday, it was only a temporary shock. After clicking their tongues in awe over a meal or tea, the moment would pass. Life had to go on; the ordinary, grounded, and busy life was everything to the people of Qinghe Town.
However.
Not long after the long street regained its liveliness, the even denser sound of galloping hooves echoed from outside the town!
Clip-clop! Clip-clop!
Suddenly.
The long street abruptly fell silent. Everyone seemed to have their inner reverence awakened, unable to help but stop and look back. The entire Qinghe Town plunged into an immense panic.
Even the mayor, whose injuries had not yet healed, turned pale with fright and came out to wait respectfully.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
Only the increasingly dense and clear sound of hooves echoed from the silent town gates. The sound drew closer and closer, as if accompanied by a terrifying sense of oppression sweeping in!
As the leading ten-foot-tall black-maned spirit horse dashed through the gates.
Everyone's gaze was firmly seized by the rider!
The man had a long beard and sword-like eyebrows. His seemingly middle-aged face was full of majesty. Wearing cloud boots and luxurious clothes, he looked incredibly noble at first glance. Even Miss Chen, who had graced them with her presence yesterday, rode closely behind him, not daring to act out of line, her arrogance dialed back significantly!
Looking at such a figure, the commoners were so startled that they lowered their heads and exchanged glances, their eyes full of surprise.
The mayor was even more frightened, his face turning pale. He hurriedly trembled forward to bow.
"I am Xu Daan, the Mayor of Qinghe Town. Greetings, Lord City Master!"
Hiss...
A chorus of gasps echoed through the crowd!
To think it was the legendary City Master descending in person. No wonder even Miss Chen obediently followed right behind him!
The ordinary folk were already too terrified to make a sound, bowing their heads and kneeling in respect. The entire scene was deathly silent, with everyone's face bearing worry and trepidation.
The cultivators of the demon-hunting squad also bowed with solemn eyes. They had heard that the Lord City Master was a legendary Martial King expert, someone even the old patriarch could not hold a candle to.
With such a terrifying figure personally visiting Qinghe Town, something major was bound to happen!
They didn't even dare to imagine what kind of situation would unfold. They could only secretly pray to the heavens to keep Qinghe Town safe and for everyone to peacefully survive the impending crisis!
At this moment.
The entire long street of Qinghe Town fell into a dead silence. Everyone felt endangered, keeping as quiet as winter cicadas!
Looking at the plainly dressed mayor kneeling on the long street, Chen Yuxin couldn't be bothered to pay much attention and urgently issued an order.
"Cut the idle chatter!"
"Quickly take us to find that schoolteacher from yesterday!"
Her tone was capable and forceful, maintaining her usual decisive style.
In order to find the Martial Emperor expert, she simply had no time to care about anyone else. Facing lowly ants, there was no need to waste breath on etiquette. This was understandable, but to onlookers, it somewhat carried the flavor of the strong bullying the weak.
The old mayor dared to be angry but not speak. Before he could think too much, he was about to comply and bow.
However, City Master Chen Cangyun shouted a reprimand, lecturing his daughter in front of everyone.
"Impudent!"
"Mayor Xu is a veteran under the jurisdiction of my Ye City. He has worked hard and achieved much over the years. He can be considered your elder. How can you be so disrespectful!"
"Step back!"
His cold words made the entire crowd look up quietly in surprise.
Even the old mayor hadn't expected that the legendary Lord City Master actually knew his name and cared so much about etiquette.
Before the crowd could react.
Chen Cangyun had already dismounted and stepped forward to help the mayor up.
"Mayor Xu, please get up quickly."
"Please forgive us. My daughter has been spoiled a bit too much and is quite arrogant. It's my poor teaching. I've made a fool of myself."
The old mayor was helped up with overwhelming trepidation and hurriedly returned the bow with a trembling voice.
"Lord City Master, your words are too heavy, too heavy."
Hearing these words, the commoners grew even more curious and bewildered. Gradually, some emboldened themselves to raise their eyes, only to see the City Master helping the mayor up, wearing a peaceful smile on his face.
Suddenly.
Many people's eyes revealed reverence, secretly marveling at the Lord City Master's demeanor.
The originally tense and oppressive atmosphere dissipated significantly. The Lord City Master had already won a lot of goodwill.
Feeling the various gazes gathering upon him.
City Master Chen Cangyun continued to speak with a smile, his tone becoming increasingly approachable.
"Mayor Xu, there's no need to panic."
"I have no official business for this trip. I merely heard that there is a schoolteacher in Qinghe Town with extraordinary talent and learning, so I've specifically come to pay a visit. I wonder if you'd be willing to introduce us?"
Hearing these words, the mayor looked utterly bewildered, and the old patriarch beside him even began to doubt life itself.
Holy crap...
The person standing before them was the Lord City Master! This was a big shot whose single word could determine the life and death of thousands, a legendary Martial King expert, and he was actually being this polite?
Hearing that Mr. Yi Feng was learned, he actually used the word "visit." Wasn't this a bit too courteous?
Logically speaking, if he ordered a summon, who would dare disobey!
What was even more outrageous was that at this moment, not only had the Lord City Master come in person, but his tone even carried a hint of consultation, without a single trace of domineering behavior?
This was truly too polite.
What virtues or abilities did he possess to deserve this!
The man held a high position, yet he was so humble and polite.
This was what a true big shot was like.
Suddenly.
The mayor felt even more overwhelmingly flattered. His hands, which were making a terrified bow, trembled slightly, not knowing if it was out of excitement or nervousness!
"L-Lord City Master, your words are too heavy."
"I will naturally lead the way. I will naturally lead the way!"
As the mayor walked ahead to lead the way, the City Master and his daughter followed steadily behind. The onlookers on the long street were filled with shock, sighing with deep emotion at what they had seen today, their eyes now full of admiration.
"Oh my goodness..."
"He truly is the Lord City Master. His demeanor is indeed extraordinary!"
"Tsk, tsk, this is the vision of a big shot!"
...
The faint sounds of praise drifted over from afar. With just a bit of superficial charm, he had won over countless hearts. Hearing this, Chen Yuxin's eyes revealed shame, finally understanding the gap between her and her father in handling matters and dealing with people.
Just this trick of winning people's hearts was enough for her to learn for half a lifetime.
These mediocre folks were completely insignificant, but once this matter spread, her father's reputation would definitely grow louder. It would bring a hundred benefits and no harm to Ye City. That Martial Emperor expert must have already noticed it too. To win the other party's goodwill before even meeting them—what a brilliant move!
With her father stepping forward on this trip, it was practically a sure thing.
Amidst the expectant smiles of the father and daughter.
The mayor stopped in front of the thatched cottage at the foot of the mountain and respectfully turned around to bow.
"City Master, Eldest Miss."
"This is Mr. Yi Feng's temporary residence."
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
lan, the Luo family, tracked him down - along with the babies in their arms. Mo Xuan stared pensively at the paternity test results from over a dozen top institutions, both domestic and international, showing a 99.99% match between himself and the two baby girls. At 23, Mo Xuan, a doctoral student, had become the father of two three-year-old children. The kicker? The mothers weren't even the same person! He gradually realized he was being lured step by step into an elaborate trap designed by these two yandere sisters. "Be good, little Xuan. Sister's life belongs to you entirely." "Brother, if you try to run away, I'll have no choice but to tie you up." Mo Xuan: "Do whatever you want, ladies. I give up."
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
