In response to Su Luo's words, Jiang Ningshu replied, "Mm, I know."
"And also, I won’t necessarily explain everything I do. If you can’t accept it, there’s nothing I can do about it."
Hearing Su Luo’s words, Nangong Xiyun nodded. She had long known Su Luo’s intentions, and with the diary in her possession, she could usually predict his actions in advance.
So resentment or misunderstandings were unlikely to arise.
"Su Luo, I understand."
"You agreed so readily. Do you really grasp what I’m saying?"
"Of course. And I’ve never stopped you from doing anything, have I?"
Nangong Xiyun’s words made Su Luo pause. It was true—as A-Yun, she had never actively hindered him. Even if she had, it was always within the bounds of what he could tolerate.
"Then let’s leave it at that."
The matter was settled.
Looking at Nangong Xiyun, who was holding him, Su Luo wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her closer.
This was his way of saying, I trust you now.
Nangong Xiyun tightened her embrace, savoring the warmth of his arms.
After a while, she gave him one last squeeze before letting go—she still needed to tend to his injuries.
Su Luo silently accepted her treatment.
Though it would be difficult to see Nangong Xiyun purely as A-Yun or a subordinate from now on, he no longer felt the same resistance as before.
Something more than friendship—that’s probably what this is.
Even though Su Luo now trusted Nangong Xiyun, it didn’t change his ultimate goal.
His resolve had wavered, yes, but he hadn’t abandoned his desire to clear the game.
It was too early to give up now. Who knew what the future held?
So, Su Luo would follow the storyline to the very end.
Only then would he make his choice.
Would he clear the game and return to reality?
Or would he give it up and live out the rest of his life in this world?
The answer would come when the time was right.
For now, he just needed to be true to himself.
Those who treated him well, he would treat well in return—that much was certain.
As for the rest, only time would tell.
......
Outside, Little Yu and Jiang Ningshu stood together. Jiang Ningshu grumbled about being dragged away—she’d missed all the excitement.
She had been curious about what methods Nangong Xiyun would use. Besides, with them around, Nangong Xiyun couldn’t resort to underhanded tactics.
Wouldn’t that make things much harder for her? Jiang Ningshu would’ve loved to see that.
In response to her complaints, Little Yu just smiled. "Let them talk it out properly. I believe they’ll reconcile."
Jiang Ningshu rolled her eyes. She wasn’t sure whether Little Yu’s obliviousness was a blessing or a curse.
No, I should just tell her. Who knows how long it’d take for her to figure it out on her own?
"What do you think they’re doing in there?" Jiang Ningshu asked.
Little Yu blinked. "What else? Just talking things through, right?"
Jiang Ningshu sighed. Couldn’t she at least consider the other possibilities?
Did she really think Su Luo could be convinced through mere words?
Nangong Xiyun probably knew how difficult it was—that’s why she had resorted to more… hands-on methods.
"Little Yu, I might as well tell you—Nangong Xiyun forcibly kissed Su Luo a few days ago."
"Wha—? Why would she do that?" Little Yu was stunned.
Nangong Xiyun was someone she deeply respected—a senior, even a venerable figure.
Well, calling her "venerable" might be a stretch, but the point stood. It was hard to imagine someone of her stature acting like this.
"Don’t doubt it. Who knows, she might be getting handsy with him right now. And Su Luo can’t even resist."
Or maybe he doesn’t want to resist, Jiang Ningshu thought with a huff.
The more she considered it, the more she felt like barging in to check.
But it was too late now. If they had stayed from the beginning, it would’ve been fine. Showing up uninvited now would just annoy everyone.
Little Yu’s expression was complicated. "But… why would Peak Master Nangong do such a thing?"
"Are you underestimating Su Luo’s charm? It’s obvious—she’s fallen for him."
Only then did it click for Little Yu. Su Luo was wonderful, so that explanation made sense.
But their usual interactions had never crossed any boundaries before.
"Really?" Little Yu still found it hard to believe.
"Little Yu, when it comes to taking action, you’re lagging behind. Nangong Xiyun’s already sprinted past you."
Jiang Ningshu had long noticed Little Yu’s unwavering devotion to Su Luo. But she was too easily content—a word of praise, a casual touch, and she’d be happy for ages.
She never took the initiative to go further.
Waiting for Su Luo to make a move? Jiang Ningshu had seen through him—he was a total slacker, only motivated when it came to tasks from the diary.
"I… I have taken action," Little Yu muttered in protest.
But she had chickened out. Remembering the outfit she’d worn last time, her face burned with embarrassment.
Jiang Ningshu dismissed it as an excuse. "Even if you did, it’s too late now. Nangong Xiyun’s probably beaten you to it again."
Little Yu glanced at the room where Su Luo and Nangong Xiyun were, though she could neither see nor hear anything—there was definitely a privacy barrier in place.
Suddenly, facing an opponent like Nangong Xiyun felt hopeless.
She had neither the strength nor the looks to compete.
Seeing Little Yu’s dejection, Jiang Ningshu felt a pang of guilt.
"Don’t be sad, Little Yu. I didn’t tell you this to discourage you. You have your own strengths, you know?"
"Huh?"
"Without a doubt, you occupy a big place in Su Luo’s heart. And you’d never let go of him either, right?"
Little Yu thought about it. No matter what, she could never bring herself to leave Su Luo.
"Why are you telling me all this?"
"Because I can’t stand Nangong Xiyun."
Sneaking ahead like that—how unfair.
While everyone else was just enjoying each other’s company, she went straight for the kill.
First kissing, and who knows what else in the future?
Jiang Ningshu pressed on. "Well? Now that you know, don’t you think Nangong Xiyun went too far?"
"......" Little Yu fell into thought.
Jiang Ningshu didn’t push further, giving her time to process.
Finally, Little Yu spoke. "Actually, it’s fine. I’ve realized—what Su Luo and the others do doesn’t matter as much as what I do for him."
"I never expected to have Su Luo all to myself anyway. As long as he’s happy, that’s enough."
"Rather than resenting Peak Master Nangong’s actions, I should focus on what I can do."
"I just need to be true to myself."
Still, Nangong Xiyun’s boldness had shaken her. At the very least, it steeled her resolve—next time, she would wear that embarrassing outfit to see Su Luo.
And she absolutely wouldn’t run away.
Hearing Little Yu’s answer, Jiang Ningshu sighed in defeat. She’d hoped to recruit an ally in her grudge against Nangong Xiyun.
But she didn’t press further. In fact, she admired Little Yu’s way of thinking.
As long as Su Luo’s happy… Well, Jiang Ningshu couldn’t argue with that.
But if Nangong Xiyun got her way? That wouldn’t do.
Jiang Ningshu smirked. Maybe she should kiss Su Luo right in front of her—just to see her reaction.
What kind of face would she make?
Forget it, Su Luo might avoid it anyway, and then it would just be awkward for me.
After that, Jiang Ningshu and Little Yu chatted casually while waiting for Su Luo and the others to come out.
e vast world of cultivation, where he becomes the master of the Heavenly Ruins Sacred Hall, a dying old man with barely a tenth of his former cultivation remaining. He is immediately confronted with a deadly crisis: his subordinates have rebelled, and his protectors are forcing him to abdicate. At the critical moment, the system descends from the heavens: [Ding! The host has been detected facing a life-or-death crisis. The system is now officially activated!] [As a gift, you have received the Supreme Beginner’s Pack and awakened the ultimate cheat: ten thousand years of pure cultivation essence every second!] Yin Tianjue: “Wait… ten thousand years of cultivation every second? That’s six hundred thousand years a minute, and in one day… I can’t even calculate it. Either way, I’m already invincible!” You’re a peerless prodigy rarely seen in ten thousand years? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. You’re an undying ancestor who has guarded a sacred land for countless ages? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. You’re the strongest chosen one, blessed with heaven-defying destiny? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. From this day forth, I have only one thing to say: “I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. Now, how exactly are you supposed to deal with that?”
s the Eldest Princess, renowned for her cold and aloof detachment, became the most docile of lambs, obeying his every command without question. But when the final move was played on the chessboard, as Gu Chenghan seized everything and ascended on the verge of apotheosis, that very Princess suddenly embraced him from behind, her tone carrying a dependence never heard before: "Wait... you haven't yet... commanded me to love you forever." Gu Chenghan froze abruptly. She... hadn't been hypnotized?! ... [The Eldest Princess's Diary] [When my soul was extracted, becoming the sole spectator outside my own shell] [At first, there was overwhelming fury, until I saw] [How he used my sword to effortlessly shatter my inescapable doom] [How he wielded my authority to eradicate fatal conspiracies I had never even detected] [Like a deity, he rescued me from the deep mire I was trapped in] [If not for those annoying vixens, he and I would be a match made in heaven] [I think I am ill, gravely ill] [My deity should belong to me alone] ... "Hypnosis? Oh, it succeeded, my dear Master." "Only this time, it's my turn to hypnotize you."
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
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?"
