Chapter 56: Get Huang Mao to Fill Up on Exp for You
Yun Zhonghe’s social skills were indeed remarkable. After some maneuvers, he was starting to seem like the core of the team.
Who wouldn’t love this handsome young master with background and charm, who is generous and easy to talk to?
Only Mu Jixue looked unsatisfied.
Yun Zhonghe had also noticed but didn’t understand what he might have done wrong to offend her.
This mission is quite perilous, and with Huáng Àotiān and the female lead suddenly joining in, Yun Zhonghe couldn’t help but worry that something could go wrong during the mission.
After all, the current plot is so different from the original story, it’s almost unrecognizable.
Considering that, Yun Zhonghe felt he needed to improve relationships within the team first, especially with Huáng Àotiān and the female lead, to strengthen their cohesion.
If they stick together in tough situations, they won’t scatter and run like scattered chickens.
Actually, Yun Zhonghe had also tested out the Book of Prophecy in his Sea of Consciousness. If Huáng Àotiān unexpectedly died, what would happen to him?
Since in the game, when a d*ath-ending occurs if you let Huáng Àotiān d*e while playing, the game restarts.
But here it’s not a game; it’s a real world where there’s no way to restart.
So he was curious about the outcome.
The Book of Prophecy didn’t give a direct answer, but Yun Zhonghe sensed a hint of foreboding.
It’ll be a transmission!
Even though it’s Huáng Àotiān’s d*ath, he could be affected too.
Yun Zhonghe didn’t know the deeper meaning, but following the tropes of many net novels—especially those with multiverse settings—if a person of fate or an anchor unexpectedly dies in one universe, the whole universe collapses.
Then, the Yun Zhonghe in that universe would also vanish.
Suddenly, Yun Zhonghe felt extremely burdened.
He decided to stop overthinking things. In the end, thinking more won’t solve anything. Better to help Huáng Àotiān get stronger quickly, and he himself can become stronger as well. Then, who cares about any dangers?
No matter what, Huáng Àotiān and the female lead’s safety is most important.
Of course, he also had to consider the reality, their relationship wasn’t particularly good. They barely talked, and forcing her to take a Dan Pill might make her think he had bad intentions.
Thinking about that, Yun Zhonghe glanced at Mu Jixue with the corner of his eye.
To his surprise, Mu Jixue caught him, immediately adopting a cautious stance.
“You looking at what?”
“…”
Yun Zhonghe was speechless.
How did she catch him?
He thought he was being very stealthy.
But fortunately, his composure kept him from revealing anything. He stayed calm and asked, “What are you staring at me for?”
“What? ? ?”
Mu Jixue was taken aback, her face turning red and showing off her little tiger teeth, “I’m not! It’s clear you’re the one checking me out!”
She hadn’t forgotten how the smelly guy had cornered her that day, and the feeling now is just like when Yun Zhonghe had held her earlier. It’s making her feel hot and flustered.
Mu Jixue is going to dissolve into Mu Jixue River soon, a stream of tears is ready to flow down.
There’s a lot of water.
Compared to her chaotic thoughts, Yun Zhonghe casually said, “You’re imagining things, I wasn’t watching you.”
“Hmph! Neither was I.” Mu Jixue turned her head away.
Their conversation seemed far from being an argument—it was more like…
Lin Zhongyu standing by, sensed something was off and her gaze changed towards Yun Zhonghe.
Could it be…
No… it shouldn’t be…
Lin Zhongyu shook her head violently, pushing the thoughts out of her mind.
…
All seven teammates were together; the group was ready to set off.
First, they confirmed the location of Qingzhu Town and planned the route. Yun Zhonghe was about to suggest renting horses when Song Zǐwēi from the Tianjian Sect took out a small boat.
When Song Zǐwēi first took out the tiny boat, it was no bigger than a palm. When she tossed it into the air, it rapidly expanded and became a boat big enough for ten people.
“Everyone, hop on. We should conserve our strength and spiritual energy before reaching Qingzhu Town.”
They’d never expected a hitchhike!
Yun Zhonghe was surprised.
This Spirit Boat was pricey, a magical treasure usually reserved for the wealthy like his father.
Song Zǐwēi clearly has some background and, considering her earlier gift of a Dan Pill to the team, she decided not to skimp, showing off her best stuff.
She originally didn’t plan to use the Spirit Boat since it requires expensive Spirit Stones, which this mission wouldn’t cover.
But after receiving three Mirage Pills from Yun Zhonghe, these expenses were no longer a concern.
Now everything was paid for by the Young Master Yun.
The others were excited about riding the Spirit Boat, something none had tried before.
Once everyone found a seat, Song Zǐwēi took the helm.
The boat sped towards Qingzhu Town.
Along the way, everybody was in high spirits. Over on the other side, Xiao Yang and Xiao Yue were whispering with excitement.
But nobody knew, this was their one-way trip to the d*ath boat.
Yun Zhonghe was deeply concerned about Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu possibly getting hurt.
“Mù Gūniáng, Lín Gūnü, let’s talk somewhere else.”
Yun Zhonghe felt uneasy, calling them to the stern for air.
Mu Jixue reluctantly went along, dragged by Lin Zhongyu.
“Brother Yun, did you have something you couldn’t say inside? Why bring us outside?”
Wrapping her arms around her chest, she expressed dissatisfaction.
Yun Zhonghe nodded, “We do need to discuss something very important.”
Both girls were puzzled.
These two cute dummies probably had no clue how to handle missions outside. Talk about bad luck, their first taste of adventure was with Yun Zhonghe, and it involved intense stuff.
This really made Yun Zhonghe, the old father figure, worried sick.
But since they’re already on board… Oops, I mean on the boat, he had to push through to possibly give them a boost in experience.
“Ladies, what I’m about to tell you is essential. Once we reach Qingzhu Town, don’t show your full strength. Save your spiritual energy, hold back until it’s absolutely needed. Only then can you turn the tide.”
Yun Zhonghe was well-versed in the net novel tropes—the almighty figures always save their cards till the very end, surprising the enemy.
That’s why the protagonists can often reverse their fates.
But based on what he knows about Mu Jixue, she’s straightforward, likely not hiding her strength which can easily tip the enemy off.
