The lace nightgown-like outfit accentuated Bai Qianshuang's graceful figure, and Ye Chuan found himself unable to look away.
When it comes to beautiful women, a single glance is respect—staring is just prolonged respect. (?)
Of course, Ye Chuan felt too embarrassed to keep gawking. Just as Bai Qianshuang swiftly grabbed a nearby blanket to cover herself, he pulled out a contract with a rustle of paper.
"Oi, let’s make a deal, girl."
Bai Qianshuang: "?"
Seeing her confusion, Ye Chuan explained the rental situation, though he deliberately avoided mentioning the app on his phone. After all, the concept of a "system" would be hard for her to grasp, and even if he explained, she likely wouldn’t understand.
Besides, some things just shouldn’t be casually shared.
To his surprise, Bai Qianshuang shook her head in refusal. "Renting won’t be necessary. I won’t be staying here long."
"Wha—?!" Ye Chuan panicked.
He was genuinely panicking.
So much so that he wanted to roll around on the floor.
The system had just arrived, and now his cash cow was about to bolt?! What did she mean by "not staying long"?!
His 2,000-a-day, beauty-boosting money tree!
At that moment, Ye Chuan felt no desire for the woman before him—only an obsession with money.
He was desperate for cash. Medical bills alone were a massive expense. Before, he’d had no choice, but now he just wanted to live. If an opportunity for a better life presented itself, he’d cling to it with everything he had.
"I can send you back!" The moment the words left his mouth, Bai Qianshuang’s gaze locked onto him. She studied him carefully before asking with solemn seriousness,
"Is that true?"
"Yes. Just… not right now."
Ye Chuan nodded. He suspected her arrival was tied to the system. If she truly wanted to return, the solution likely lay there. Once he figured out how the system worked—or what functions it unlocked—he could probably send her back.
Hearing that it wasn’t immediately possible, Bai Qianshuang’s eyes dimmed briefly before she composed herself.
At least there was hope now. Compared to wandering aimlessly outside, staying here to recover was a decent option.
Provided this man meant her no harm.
But as he’d said, if he’d wanted to hurt her, he could’ve done so while she was unconscious. There’d been no reason to wait.
"I understand." Bai Qianshuang took the pen Ye Chuan offered. Though it differed from the writing tools in her world, signing a name wasn’t difficult. Under his eager gaze, she penned her signature.
【Bai Qianshuang】
The moment the ink dried, Ye Chuan’s phone vibrated. He snatched it up and checked the screen—
【New Tenant: Bai Qianshuang successfully moved in】
【First day’s earnings have been deposited】
【(Agricultural Bank of China) Account ending in 4399 received 2,000.00 CNY at 17:24 on June 22. Balance: 2,003.10 CNY.】
【Tenant: Bai Qianshuang
Strength: Early-stage Golden Core
Status: Injured, reincarnation memories not awakened
Daily earnings: 2,000 (chance to obtain cultivation-related items)
Daily points earned:
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Storyline 3: Locked
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In his tenant interface, Bai Qianshuang’s chibi avatar now appeared—tiny and oddly adorable.
Ye Chuan: "YES!"
Bai Qianshuang watched as he pumped his fist in excitement, her delicate face scrunching in confusion.
Did his grandpa die…? Why so excited?
"This calls for celebration! I’ll whip up a couple of dishes. Stay put." Ye Chuan gestured for her to rest in bed while he cooked. After all, patients needed proper meals to regain strength.
"Oh?"
Bai Qianshuang nodded, though she couldn’t shake the feeling she’d just been subtly insulted.
Soon, Ye Chuan returned with a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes and another of stir-fried greens.
"Here, you must be hungry. Dig in."
Bai Qianshuang eyed the food but shook her head. "Those who cultivate have long transcended mortal sustenance. We purify our bodies to commune with heaven and earth, forsaking earthly grains."
Then her stomach growled loudly.
Ye Chuan: "..."
Bai Qianshuang: "..."
"I don’t know much about cultivation, but this world has no spiritual energy, right?" Ye Chuan handed her chopsticks. "Back home, you absorbed qi to replenish yourself. Now? You’ve gotta eat. Energy conservation law and all that."
Bai Qianshuang stayed silent. He was right. Without spiritual energy, not only would her power remain depleted, even basic movement would grow arduous.
Another growl echoed through the quiet room. Ears burning, she accepted the chopsticks and settled at the table, taking small, measured bites.
"It’s… good." The sweet-sour tang of the tomato and eggs surprised her.
"Free food always tastes better," Ye Chuan chuckled, relieved she could eat. "So what do cultivators usually snack on? Immortal fruits?"
"Rare herbs and treasures," Bai Qianshuang murmured. "The taste… isn’t always pleasant."
"Rough life. Here, try the greens—I added MSG."
Perhaps due to her injuries and depleted energy, Bai Qianshuang’s appetite kicked in. Though each bite was small, she ate steadily, polishing off half a bowl of rice in no time.
Ye Chuan observed her quietly. Her lashes were long, and a beauty mark beneath one eye didn’t mar her near-flawless features—it added charm.
Truly breathtaking, like someone untouched by mortal trifles.
"Sir, is something troubling you?" Bai Qianshuang’s sharp senses caught his lingering gaze.
"Nah, just rare to see someone so beautiful. Can’t help looking." His grin was unapologetic.
"Beautiful…" In her world, most cultivators purified their bodies, so exceptional looks were common—practically no one in the daoist circles was ugly.
But being complimented so bluntly still pleased her. Ears still pink, she focused on her meal.
"Oh, forgot to introduce myself. I’m Ye Chuan."
"Ye Chuan."
"Mhm."
Bai Qianshuang committed the name to memory.
After the meal, as Ye Chuan cleared the dishes, she hesitated before asking, "Ye Chuan, are you… alright?"
"What do you mean?"
"You seemed overjoyed earlier. Did your grandfather pass away?"
"Huh?" Ye Chuan blinked. "My grandpa’s been dead for years."
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!
