"Wh...What did you say, Xiao Feng!?"
"Ye Feng, you're leaving?!"
The two spoke in unison, their eyes betraying a hint of barely concealed tension.
Ye Feng didn’t beat around the bush and immediately explained the phone call he had received earlier to Xie Yuyan and Shen Mengli.
"Mu Cheng’s father? But why would he reach out to you, Xiao Feng, of all people, at this time?"
"Exactly! Mu Cheng never mentioned anything like this before. I think we should call her right away and ask!"
At this point, Xie Yuyan’s initial plan to help Ye Feng prepare dinner was completely forgotten, replaced by a deeply worried gaze fixed on him.
"No need, Yuyan. If Mu Cheng doesn’t even know about this, then her father clearly didn’t intend for her to find out. Doing this might only stir up unnecessary trouble. And don’t worry about my safety—it’s just a conversation."
"......"
Xie Yuyan clearly doubted Ye Feng’s words. Of course, she trusted him unconditionally, but when it came to something potentially dangerous, she absolutely wouldn’t let it slide.
"I won’t allow it! Your safety is the most important thing right now. Forgive me, but this is the one thing I can’t compromise on."
Seeing how firm Xie Yuyan was, Ye Feng knew further argument would be pointless.
"Alright then, Yuyan, how about we tell Yu Xin about this? That way, even if Mu Cheng doesn’t know, at least Yu Xin can keep an eye out. If anything happens, she can inform Mu Cheng immediately. What do you think?"
"W-well… fine. But you have to keep in touch with us at all times, and… if you don’t respond within a certain timeframe, I’ll come looking for you myself."
"......"
Relieved that Xie Yuyan had finally relented, Ye Feng nodded in agreement.
"Good, it’s settled then. Now, Yuyan, let’s get started on dinner. Mengli, you can rest for a bit..."
Just as Ye Feng turned to glance at Shen Mengli, he noticed a small hand clutching the hem of his shirt. Looking down, he realized it was none other than Shen Mengli herself.
"Mengli? You—"
"Xiao Feng, you go rest. Yuyan and I can handle the rest."
Shen Mengli placed a hand on Ye Feng’s shoulder, her voice soft and reassuring.
"Me, rest? That’s not right—I can’t just sit around."
"Why not? You still have to contact Yu Xin later. This way, you can save some time."
"Mengli’s right. Leave dinner to us."
"Alright then. If you need any help, just call me."
Seeing their insistence, Ye Feng gave in. With a nod, he headed toward the balcony.
Watching Ye Feng’s retreating figure, Shen Mengli turned to exchange a glance with Xie Yuyan before helping her with the cooking. As she rinsed a tomato, she spoke up.
"What do you think, Yuyan?"
Xie Yuyan knew exactly what she meant and pondered for a moment. "First, there’s no doubt Ye Feng is telling the truth. The issue lies with this sudden phone call. If even Li Mu Cheng doesn’t know about it, it must be something serious."
"I thought the same. But I’m worried something might happen to Xiao Feng."
"Don’t worry. I’ve got this."
Shen Mengli looked up in surprise at Xie Yuyan’s comforting words. "Yuyan… you’re not planning to secretly follow him, are you?"
"Mm."
Xie Yuyan nodded.
"Even if Ye Feng doesn’t sense any danger, I think it’s necessary to protect him. Don’t worry, Mengli—I’ll make sure he’s safe. Not a single scratch."
"But… what if he finds out?"
"Trust me, I’m good at staying hidden!"
"Mm… alright."
After a brief discussion, the two had formed a rough plan. To avoid raising Ye Feng’s suspicions, they focused on preparing dinner.
......
Meanwhile, Su Yuxin, dressed in the pajamas Li Mu Cheng had lent her, was on her way to Mu Cheng’s room when her phone suddenly rang.
"Huh? Who’s—"
She almost dismissed the call but caught a glimpse of the caller ID—Ye Feng. She immediately answered.
"Hello? Is… is that you, Ye Feng?"
"Mm, good evening, Yu Xin."
The familiar voice on the other end brought a sweet smile to Su Yuxin’s face.
"Good evening, Ye Feng~"
"Have you had dinner yet?"
"We have! I’m on my way to Mu Cheng’s room now. We’re planning to watch a movie later."
Su Yuxin answered honestly. Though she didn’t know why Ye Feng was calling, just hearing his concern made her happy.
"A… a movie? So Mu Cheng isn’t with you right now?"
Su Yuxin didn’t understand why he’d ask but nodded anyway. "No, she’s waiting for me in her room. Did something happen, Ye Feng?"
"Yes, but it’s nothing major. Still, Yu Xin, could you hold off on going to Mu Cheng for now? There’s something important I need to tell you."
"Important?"
Though confused, Su Yuxin obeyed and moved to a quieter spot in the hallway.
"It’s quiet here now, Ye Feng. You can tell me."
"Alright."
Ye Feng’s voice carried a hint of urgency as he quickly explained everything. By the time he finished, Su Yuxin was covering her mouth in shock, her earlier excitement replaced by deep concern.
"H-how could this be?! Mu Cheng really doesn’t know?"
"No. When I got the call, I was startled too."
"N-no way! Ye Feng, it’s too dangerous for you to go alone! Uncle Li has always been kind to me and Mu Cheng, but this is too sudden—and without her knowing? It’s just too strange!"
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!" "......"
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!
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
