"Click."
With the sound of a hidden door opening, a petite shadow flicked on the lights in the pitch-black room.
"You're famous now. The whole city is looking for you."
As the lights illuminated the room, Su Yuxin shifted her gaze to the woman by the window, clad in a tight-fitting outfit.
"It seems Li Mucheng has been waiting for this opportunity. Clearly, she succeeded."
Xie Yuyan withdrew her attention from the night sky and spoke in a self-deprecating tone.
"Hmph, just as you said. Li Mucheng never gave up on getting Ye Feng. From what I’ve learned, after she took him away, not only did she increase security around the manor, but she’s also locked down all information. There’s no way to find out what’s happening inside now."
"It’s only natural for her to do this. On one hand, she’s guarding against me taking advantage of the situation. On the other, she wants to keep Ye Feng tied to her side through soft imprisonment. After all, she’s done this before, hasn’t she?"
Xie Yuyan narrowed her eyes. Despite being wanted, she showed no fear—only hesitation and regret.
"Li Mucheng... Why does she haunt us like a ghost? And Ye Feng, why does he keep believing her lies? Hasn’t he realized the truth yet?"
Su Yuxin clenched her fists, trembling with anger. Already upset about her ruined plans to visit the amusement park with Ye Feng next week, Li Mucheng’s provocation pushed her fury to its limit.
"There’s no need to be so angry."
Xie Yuyan remained calm, as if unaffected.
"Li Mucheng can only protect Ye Feng temporarily. Once the sea calms, the fishermen will return."
"What do you mean?"
Su Yuxin frowned, confused. Though she grasped the metaphor, she doubted Ye Feng would simply reappear—especially with Li Mucheng by his side.
"Still don’t understand? You spoiled young ladies really are slow, aren’t you?"
"Xie Yuyan, what did you just say?!"
Su Yuxin bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, stomping her foot in outrage.
"Don’t forget I could have you arrested right now!"
"Heh..."
Xie Yuyan smirked dismissively but quickly changed the subject, knowing she still needed Su Yuxin’s help.
"Go ahead, have me arrested. But that won’t change the fact that Ye Feng is with Li Mucheng."
"Damn it..."
Su Yuxin seethed at the implied threat, finally turning away with a huff.
"Wait!"
Xie Yuyan called out just as Su Yuxin reached the door.
"I’ll arrange for food and supplies. Stay low for now. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave."
"That’s not what I wanted to say."
"Then what?"
"I’m just letting you know—the plan will be executed next week."
"Wh-what plan?"
"The one that ensures Ye Feng will never escape again~"
......
"Cough... cough..."
A faint cough echoed from a small wooden cabin nestled by the forest. Had Ye Feng been there, he would have recognized the voice instantly—it was Shen Mengli, who had vanished without a trace.
Shen Mengli took a sip of warm water from the table, soothing her throat. As she glanced around the cozy, well-equipped cabin, a hopeful smile touched her lips.
She had discovered the cabin while exploring the riverside. An elderly couple, fond of solitude, had built it near a village. They had warmly welcomed her when she arrived.
After some conversation, Shen Mengli learned they were moving to the city at their children’s insistence but worried about leaving the cabin unattended. She offered to care for it in exchange for rent, but the couple refused payment, charmed by her gentle nature.
That very night, they handed her the keys and left. Even now, it felt surreal—as if fate had orchestrated it all.
But Shen Mengli didn’t care for destiny. All she wanted was to wait quietly for Ye Feng’s arrival.
"Xiao Feng... Maybe this will be our home someday~"
......
"Mmm..."
Morning sunlight seeped through the tightly drawn curtains as Ye Feng stirred, only to wince when he accidentally brushed his injured arm.
The sharp pain jolted him awake. As his vision cleared, he realized yesterday’s events were no dream.
"If only it had been... How I wish it were just a nightmare."
Memories of Xie Yuyan flooded his mind—her sweet smile greeting him each morning. Now, it was all gone, like a beautiful dream that had dissolved into nothing.
Lost in thought, he barely registered the soft knock at the door.
Tap tap.
"Teacher?"
"Yuyan... Why did you do this? I never wronged you. Why were you so cold yesterday? No matter what I said, you wouldn’t listen. Why...?"
Outside, Li Mucheng pressed her ear to the door, but the thick wood muffled his murmurs.
"Teacher!"
She raised her voice, yet still received no answer.
The silence unsettled her. After a moment’s hesitation, she walked to a painting in the hallway and reached for a tiny figure in the artwork.
The moment her fingers touched it, a small compartment in the frame clicked open, revealing a hidden key.
"Forgive me, Teacher. I have no choice."
] [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!"
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ts me of treason?" "Correct. The host must return to the capital and gradually build up influence." "Wait—I have half a million soldiers, and you want me to go back to the capital to 'build influence'?" "Host, you are currently the Northern Garrison General, loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty." "Of course I am loyal to Great Xia! Absolutely loyal!" "But you keep referring to yourself as 'We'..." "Never mind the details! Summon all the regional commanders and military officers! We suspect treacherous officials are manipulating the court! They shall march with Us to the capital and purge the corrupt!" "......"
