### Chapter 3: Double Trouble (4)
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【Diamond Shiyuan’s favorability towards you is 5%.】
【Your Luck Value increases by 300, current Luck Value: 300.
Your current Luck Level is lv7.】
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【Evil Shiyuan’s favorability towards you is 5%.】
【Your Luck Value increases by 300, current Luck Value: 600.
Your current Luck Level is lv7.】
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These two clowns just added 5% to their favorability and decided to throw her 300 points of Luck each. Talk about high-value Luck points! Clearly, their Luck is worth way more than Little Shiyuan’s resources.
However, judging by the current situation, she still had a mountain to climb.
Because whether it was Master Liao Chen from Shaolin or the Masked Man from the Giant Wave Gang, they were all skilled individuals with big personalities,
Trying to strategically charm both of them was making her head spin like a top.
She never expected these two would pop up simultaneously, bringing her not just double the spicy sweetness, but also triple the helplessness and confusion.
The crucial thing now was to get Liao Chen onboard her ship,
Once he leaves, good luck trying to reel him back in. That would be like trying to catch a slippery eel!
But luckily, the twenty-some monks from the Demon-Subduing Temple were still tangled up with some Heart Demon issues. Only she could save them.
“For the sake of Master Liao Chen, you guys have one last chance to live.
But… it’s a chance you’ll have to fight for.”
Lin Nan totally ignored the fiery anger simmering in Chen’s eyes as she leaned in to whisper to the Masked Man.
He burst into laughter, “Good idea! No wonder you’re the Saintess of the Demon Sect; your ideas make me giddy with excitement.”
Lin Nan smiled lightly, “We’ve gone through all this trouble to keep them here, we’d better have some fun, right?”
“Well said!”
“Now, let me announce what you all need to do if you want to stay alive.”
Ao Hongtu and Mu Zhi, who Lin Nan considered her trusted allies and were thus defenseless, suddenly changed their expressions.
Though the Burning Moon Sword Manor wasn’t one of the Seven Great Sect, Ao Hongtu had always been actively involved in the martial world. He personally led the team to Lehua Town this time.
And now, except for a dozen people staying back at the inn, all the other disciples died in a ruthless hail of arrows.
How could this not make him furious?
Plus, considering the situation, it seemed that Woman in Red was in cahoots with that Masked Man, which meant his disciples died for nothing!
Just as he was about to bail from the gang and confront Woman in Red directly, Mu Zhi stopped him in his tracks.
“Master, hold your horses! I bet Woman in Red has her reasons.”
“Reasons? What reasons?”
Ao Hongtu was so mad he was practically shaking, but he still managed to keep his voice low, replying, “How can I stand by and watch my men get slaughtered?”
“What do you want to do? Force Woman in Red to confront the Masked Man face-to-face?
If you’re so capable, why not take on the Masked Man directly? Why depend on a woman?”
The moment Mu Zhi said this, Ao Hongtu was left speechless.
He was absolutely right.
Why was he fuming instead of figuring out how to get revenge himself?
That Masked Man was clearly powerful, possibly even more so than Woman in Red and Liao Chen.
As a mere manor master, without Woman in Red’s protection, he would probably have been dead as a doornail after that arrow shower.
Here he was, bottling up all this anger, thinking about forcing Woman in Red instead of plotting his own revenge.
Was he… even a man anymore?
So, given the current situation, he had to grin and bear it, at least until he got a private chance to question Woman in Red.
Lin Nan was completely oblivious to the change in the thoughts of the two behind her; she was too busy trying to make Evil Shiyuan feel like they were kindred spirits.
After discovering that Diamond Shiyuan was Liao Chen, the system had informed her that Evil Shiyuan was also around.
According to the movie protagonist law, all supporting characters would embark on a journey surrounding the main character in specific situations.
So, Lin Nan was sure Evil Shiyuan must be lurking somewhere near Lehua Town.
The system wouldn’t just dump him ten thousand miles away; that trek alone would take her a month or two. Did she have time for that when she was busy conquering the martial world?
Last night, as she made her way back to Lehua Town from the Demon-Subduing Temple, she received news from the lakeside branch.
A massive fleet had appeared on the water, and if she guessed correctly, it had to be the main force of the Giant Wave Gang.
Lin Nan hurried to the shore and, without a moment’s pause, slipped stealthily into the midst of enemy ships with her gentle footwork.
Without needing any guidance, she followed her instinct and homed in on the flagship to find Evil Shiyuan’s quarters.
When they met for the first time, Lin Nan kept a low profile, of course.
The Masked Man was taken aback to find a woman had snuck into his bedroom without a sound.
This definitely stirred a spark of interest in her.
“Woman, do you know that anyone who barges into my territory unannounced, regardless of gender, finds themselves six feet under—grave grass already three feet high?”
“Boss, do you aspire to dominate the martial world or be content with your current status as a rather unimposing water pirate?”
The Masked Man scoffed, “Speak plainly. If you pique my interest… I might spare your life.”
Ever since he took over the Giant Wave Gang, no woman had ever dared to be so audacious.
Although she inexplicably knew his taste and wore a flashy red dress, there was no excuse for barging into his chamber. That was a serious crime!
Unless…
Lin Nan revealed her identity.
“Let’s be real; we’re in the same line of work. You’re a water bandit, I’m a mountain bandit. We’re just stuck in the woods; we can’t gallivant like you. Guess we chose the wrong path back then, but hey, regret comes too late!”
The Masked Man couldn’t help but chuckle, “Interesting. So you’re the legendary Demoness of the Demon Sect. Never figured you’d be so witty.”
“Time is of the essence. The many martial artists sent by the Martial Arts Alliance are about to converge at the foot of the mountain stronghold. This is the perfect opportunity to catch them all in one fell swoop.
After this battle, the Seven Great Sects and others will suffer heavy losses. Isn’t this just the right moment for us to make a comeback?”
The Masked Man said, “The Giant Wave Gang is a new force. What comebacks are we talking about? Don’t tell me the Demon Sect is trying to ride our coattails to resurrection?”
“The Demon Sect is down to just me, so rebuilding isn’t significant; I only want the Martial Arts Alliance to disappear completely, and then my goal will be fulfilled.”
“However, declaring war against the Martial Arts Alliance is indeed risky. Is it worth the gamble?”
Lin Nan slowly leaned against the wooden wall, casually stating, “You’re certainly not one to shy away, Boss. If you miss this opportunity, it could take another ten years to come around.
In short, I’ll be waiting at the mountain stronghold’s entrance. There will be a grand show. It’s up to you if you want to come or not. Farewell!”
Watching the flash of red disappear into the distance, the Masked Man fell into deep thought.
Before long, his voice floated out the window.
“Send my orders: prepare for battle!”
