Teacher, I'm Hurt

"Respected Master, Ailei is not pleased to serve you."

After awakening from the Celestial Mirror, Ailei donned her gray-blue maid attire and resumed her duties for Xu Xi.

Originally, the mechanical maid, aware of the witch's absence, wore a faint smile, as though everything was under her control.

But soon, she learned of Xu Xi's [marriage].

Thus, Xu Xi was greeted with a steaming hot instant meal block—something unimaginable in a world steeped in the mystical and fantastical.

"Ailei."

"I am here, Master."

"Actually, today... I really wanted to taste a meal made by Ailei’s own hands. For some reason, I’ve been missing it."

"Yes, Master. Ailei is pleased to serve you."

Her voice, though still calm, now carried a hint of joy.

The mechanical maid was, as always, easy to understand.

……

[Due to the continuous effect of the "Destined Protagonist" trait, you have reunited with the fourth Supreme Being.]

[Meeting you has brought Ailei joy.]

[Upon hearing of your marriage to Wu Yingxue, Ailei was displeased.]

["A naturally wicked martial brute..." ]

[So spoke Ailei.]

[The loyal Ailei has become your personal maid in this mystical world, leaving you with nothing to do beyond your usual cultivation.]

[You quietly reminisce about the web novels you once read.]

[After some comparison, you set the Primordial Mountain Range as your next destination.]

[You have a premonition that such a place, where danger and opportunity coexist, is an indispensable part of a protagonist’s journey.]

[The witch is likely within the Primordial Mountain Range.]

[Even if your judgment is wrong, there is still a high chance of unique opportunities awaiting you, the protagonist, to claim.]

The dragon-steed possessed a trace of true dragon bloodline.

A creature of heaven and earth, with the body of a horse and scales of a dragon.

It tread upon clouds, soared through the skies, chasing the sun and racing the moon.

Thanks to the dragon-steed carriage brought by Wu Yingxue, Xu Xi’s journey was swift. In just a few months, he traversed the vast wilderness and arrived before the Primordial Mountain Range.

The mountains stretched like towering waves, arching and sprawling, firmly rooted at the heart of the world.

Ancient stars evoked an archaic, oppressive aura.

High above in the boundless sky,

A monstrous bird of unimaginable size blotted out the sky with each flap of its wings, spewing wind, thunder, and lightning from its beak as it clashed with a giant whose ankles vanished into the clouds.

This was the Primordial Mountain Range.

This was the Tianxuan Realm.

A terrifying world where mountains and seas could vanish in an instant, and the heavens could be overturned with a snap of fingers.

"Truly magnificent..." Xu Xi sighed in awe.

He could vaguely imagine how difficult it would have been had this simulation not included the five Supreme Beings, relying solely on himself and his initial inferior traits.

"I hope to find clues about Krisha within the Primordial Mountain Range."

"Until she’s found, I won’t rest easy."

Lost in thought,

Xu Xi stepped forward, his body radiating the aura of one at the peak of the Earthly Mystic Realm.

He strode toward the Primordial Mountain Range.

His sister, the noble lady, the mechanical maid, and the valiant warrior followed leisurely behind, their curious gazes making it seem as though they were on a sightseeing trip.

"!!!!!!"

An indescribable terror spread.

The mountains and valleys fell into deathly silence.

Whether they were primordial beasts or descendants of emperors, all cowered in fear, not daring to move a muscle.

Even the battling roc and giant froze in eerie stillness.

Finally,

The four oppressive auras receded into the distance.

The world returned to normal.

……

[Exploring perilous lands and stumbling upon fortuitous encounters are signature experiences a protagonist cannot miss.]

[The "Destined Protagonist" trait is in effect—]

[You obtained a Dragon-Blood Spirit Ginseng.]

[You obtained seven Millennial Vermilion Fruits.]

[You obtained a deceased cultivator’s storage pouch.]

[During your exploration, you overheard others mention that a powerful sacred sect is hunting a demon king.]

[Following your intuition, you pursued the direction of the demon king’s escape.]

[Congratulations—you picked up an expressionless fox-eared girl, Krisha Christina.]

"Mentor, I am injured."

The witch spoke in a calm tone.

Her mesmerizing tri-colored eyes

Were hollow and lifeless.

Her body, which had been unharmed just moments ago, suddenly erupted with invisible wounds the moment she saw Xu Xi.

Krisha stiffly collapsed into Xu Xi’s arms.

Now, the question arose—what kind of power could harm a Supreme Being?

"I do not know."

The witch shook her head blankly.

She lay in Xu Xi’s embrace, adjusting herself into a more comfortable position before going completely still.

Her expression remained the same emotionless mask Xu Xi was familiar with.

But due to the evolution of her simulated identity,

A pair of fluffy, adorable beast ears now adorned Krisha’s head, twitching slightly in an endearing manner.

"Mentor, are you laughing?"

"Yes. I think this version of Krisha is very cute."

Is that so...

Krisha tilted her head slightly.

She didn’t see anything particularly praiseworthy about her current state.

But if her mentor liked it, that was enough.

……

[After reuniting with the mechanical maid, you have now also found the witch.]

[No longer absent.]

[No longer worried.]

[With luck befitting a chosen protagonist, you have reunited with all five girls and no longer need to fear anything.]

[You found a secluded spot in the wilderness.]

[You sat in a circle with the girls.]

[You discussed and finalized your ultimate plan.]

The wilderness sky was exceptionally clear.

As if freshly cleansed, it stretched boundlessly, showcasing the beauty of nature in full splendor.

Gazing at the five girls before him, Xu Xi nodded slightly.

"At last..."

"With the Supreme Beings gathered, we can truly uncover the essence of the simulator."

The three red traits were excellent,

But compared to the power they granted,

Xu Xi was far more concerned with the fundamental truth behind the "Beautiful Life Simulator."

Alone, he was far from capable. But with the help of the five Supreme Beings, things would be different.

"Brother."

Xu Moli hesitated before speaking: "Are you truly decided on this?"

"With the combined power of the five of us, we might instantly destroy this cycle, leaving you with nothing."

Xu Moli knew

That her brother’s strength was tied to the rewards of each cycle.

Thus,

She didn’t want to ruin this simulation.

"It’s fine, Moli," Xu Xi smiled.

He glanced at his sister before turning to the other four girls: "Krisha, Yingxue, Ailei, Servia—my mind is made up. I want to uncover the truth behind everything."

"So."

"Can I ask for your help?"

Xu Xi made his request with a smile.

Faced with such a plea, the girls couldn’t bring themselves to refuse.

"I understand, Mentor."

"Very well, Sir."

"At your service, Master."

"Please, use this body to its fullest, Great Sorcerer."

The five Supreme Beings exchanged glances.

Each wielded their power to reshape reality, tearing through the spatial barriers of the Tianxuan Realm, using their supreme might to pry open the fundamental essence of the simulated world.

"At last... will I finally learn the truth?"

Xu Xi half-closed his eyes,

Raising an arm to shield his face from the blinding light.

His heart swelled with anticipation—and a touch of unease—wondering if things would unfold as he hoped.