Gu Changge had just stepped back onto Purple Bamboo Peak when he heard an indignant Moo— echoing from the spirit fields. Mixed with a young man's anxious arguing, it sounded just like a chaotic family dispute.
He followed the sound and soon witnessed a comical scene from afar.
Xiao Ruobai gripped his Nine Heavens Dragon Soul Halberd, waving its tip in the air as if warding off a charging bull.
Fang Hanyu stood guard beside him, his hand resting on his sword hilt. He wore a stiff, cold expression, looking awkwardly like someone who wanted to break up a fight but refused to get involved.
In the middle stood the Azure Heaven Wild Bull, its azure-gold neck stiff with anger. Its eyes were glaring wider than brass bells, its nostrils snorted plumes of white steam, and its hooves pawed the ground, sending dirt flying. It looked more aggrieved than if it had just lost half its life.
A little black bird perched on the Azure Heaven Wild Bull's horns, tilting its head and chirping twice, looking very much like a spectator enjoying the show.
Moo! You trampled my spirit rice, you little brat, and you still think you are in the right?
The Azure Heaven Wild Bull's rough voice carried a hint of a sob as it jerked its head toward the spirit field.
Do you see that? Those crushed stalks! I finally managed to carve out a tiny bit of space at the edge of the spirit field to grow some private rations. Having your master take ninety percent of my harvest was already miserable enough, but now you will not even leave me this last shred of hope!
Xiao Ruobai's face flushed bright red, and he lowered the tip of his halberd slightly.
I saw Master coming to this spirit field every day. Since he has been away these past few days, I came to help look after the spirit herbs! How was I supposed to know you, you old bull, would be sneaking around so suspiciously?
The more he spoke, the more justified he felt. Besides, what right do you have to occupy Master's spirit field? You are probably here to steal spirit herbs!
Steal spirit herbs?!
The Azure Heaven Wild Bull was so furious that its tail whipped against the bamboo, making a loud rustling sound. It was so angry that tears nearly welled up in its eyes.
I have been treated as a mobile meat reserve by you master and disciple, having my tenderloin sliced off for ten years! Now I plant a little spirit rice and get slandered for it? I cannot live like this anymore!
Fang Hanyu frowned. Senior Bull, slicing off meat?
The Azure Heaven Wild Bull was just about to pour out its grievances when it caught sight of Gu Changge strolling over leisurely. The words died in its throat. It merely drooped its ears in grievance, looking exactly like a terribly bullied young wife.
Gu Changge, your disciple trampled my spirit rice and even had the nerve to blame me...
Gu Changge held back a smile and walked to the edge of the spirit field to take a look. The trampled spirit rice stalks were bent and crooked, with a few plump grains scattered on the ground. It was indeed a pitiful sight.
He turned to look at the Azure Heaven Wild Bull. Seeing the old bull's red eyes and how it was secretly wiping away tears with its hoof, he deliberately teased it. Lao Huang, it is no big deal. Just plant some more.
Plant some more?
The Azure Heaven Wild Bull snapped its head up, its eyes wide and round. It is not like you do not know how incredibly difficult this stuff is to grow!
Gu Changge pulled a lustrous white porcelain bottle from his storage ring and tossed it to the Azure Heaven Wild Bull. Here. Innate Spirit Marrow. It is ten times more effective than Innate Spirit Spring Water, and it is enough for you to grow an entire field of spirit rice.
The Azure Heaven Wild Bull caught the porcelain bottle. The moment its hooves touched the surface, it felt the warm and nourishing spiritual energy within. Its eyes instantly lit up, and its grievances dissipated by more than half, though it remained stubborn.
This is more like it... Next time your disciple tramples my spirit rice, I will do more than just glare at him!
Gu Changge then turned to Xiao Ruobai. This is Lao Huang, an old friend who specifically helps me manage the spirit fields. He has a bit of a fiery temper, but he grows spirit rice even more meticulously than the folks over at Pill Cauldron Peak.
Xiao Ruobai scratched his head and said in a low voice, Um... Senior Lao Huang, how about I help you replant the spirit rice I ruined?
The Azure Heaven Wild Bull snorted and flicked its tail. At least you have a bit of a conscience, kid.
Suddenly remembering something, it widened its eyes. Wait! Do you even know how to grow spirit rice? Forget it, do not ruin the rest of my seedlings too!
With that said, it hugged the porcelain bottle and trotted off toward the corner of the spirit field. Its steps were so brisk that it was practically skipping. Where was there even the slightest hint of grievance left?
However, Ruobai, your intention to help Master look after the spirit fields is good, but next time you need to figure out the layout of the fields first. Do not be so reckless again, Gu Changge said.
Hearing this, Xiao Ruobai immediately breathed a sigh of relief, though he still felt somewhat guilty. Master, your disciple knows he was wrong. In the future, I will definitely ask clearly before taking action.
Seeing that Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu still looked a bit tense and awkward, Gu Changge smiled and waved his hand.
If you have the time, you should chat more with Lao Huang. Learn from him how to manage the spirit fields and help take care of this land together. That would save me a lot of trouble.
The moment those words fell, the Azure Heaven Wild Bull, who was secretly licking the spirit marrow from the porcelain bottle in the distance, began to mutter under its breath, its mouth moving at lightning speed.
Save you trouble? You have never troubled yourself at all! Every time you enter the spirit fields, it is either to slice off my meat or to take the spirit rice. You have never even pulled a single weed! Have some humanity, Gu Changge!
Though it complained fiercely out loud, it was secretly plotting something else in its heart.
Ever since being invited to Purple Bamboo Peak by Gu Changge, its cultivation had soared all the way from the early stage of the Sage King Realm to its current Great Sage Realm. Even its physical body, which had been stuck at a bottleneck for years, had improved significantly.
Although having its meat sliced off made it bare its teeth in pain every single time, on second thought, trading a few slabs of meat for Great Sage Realm cultivation did not seem like a bad deal at all.
Thinking of this, it actually found itself looking forward to the next time Gu Changge came to slice off some meat. It even secretly pondered, Should I fatten up my tenderloin a bit more for next time...
Moo?
Just as that thought crossed its mind, the Azure Heaven Wild Bull suddenly shivered. It snapped its head up and slapped itself hard with a hoof, the force so great that it nearly knocked itself silly.
Am I crazy?!
It widened its eyes, staring at its hoof in absolute disbelief.
Actually looking forward to having my meat sliced off? I am so damn masochistic! I despise myself right now!
Nearby, Xiao Ruobai vaguely heard the bull's cry and looked over curiously. Master, what is wrong with Lao Huang? Why is he hitting himself?
Gu Changge followed his gaze, just in time to see the Azure Heaven Wild Bull covering its face with its hooves, looking utterly dead inside. He could not help but laugh out loud.
Do not worry about it. He probably feels that he did not grow the spirit rice well enough and is just being hard on himself.
Fang Hanyu watched the old bull's comical antics, and a faint smile appeared on his usually cold and aloof face. This old friend seemed to be much more interesting than he had imagined.
Just before the smile on Fang Hanyu's lips could fade, the crisp ring of a sword echoed from the distant bamboo path, accompanied by two familiar figures walking over briskly.
It was none other than the Peak Master of Sword Howl Peak, Ye Guying, followed closely by Mu Chenyu, who was dressed in white.
Seeing them, Gu Changge's relaxed expression instantly darkened. He could not help but grumble inwardly, I just finished dealing with the matters regarding the ancestor and the secret realm, and now here comes more trouble. Can I not just have a moment of peace?
From a distance, Ye Guying raised his voice and shouted, Junior Brother Changge! I finally found you! I missed you to death!
Behind him, Mu Chenyu also bowed in greeting, though his eyes darted around stealthily. It was obvious he had followed his Peak Master here to freeload some opportunities.
Before Gu Changge could even open his mouth, a short, abrupt Moo! suddenly rang out beside him.
The Azure Heaven Wild Bull stiffened, its hooves still clutching the porcelain bottle. Its previously brisk pace came to a dead halt, and its face scrunched up in distress as it subconsciously touched its tenderloin.
It muttered under its breath, Something is not right... Why does my whole body suddenly ache?
] [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."
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?!
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
