59: Chapter 59 The World is Like a Chess Game

[ "Hmph! Enchantress." ]

[ Yang Yan still felt somewhat unhappy in his heart. ]

[ He was not a fool and vaguely sensed that he had been plotted against by you all the way here. ]

[ "The enchantress has been subdued by Brother Yang Yan~" ]

[ You used the fairy's privilege and simply played dirty. ]

[ "Sigh~" ]

[ Yang Yan helplessly sighed. Since ancient times, heroes have a hard time passing the trial of beauties, let alone an enchantress with such allure that could topple cities. ]

[ He did like Bai Youyou, but having his steadfast sincerity of over a dozen years trampled on like that by her had truly tired him out. ]

[ After a while, Yang Yan got straight to the point and asked: ]

[ "What is it that you seek?" ]

[ Pausing for a moment, he continued. ]

[ "As long as it doesn't harm Master, I can help you with other matters as much as possible." ]

[ Hearing this, the astonishment in the depths of your eyes flashed and vanished. ]

[ Based on your observations these past few days, aside from matters of the heart, this person had an exceptionally sharp sense for everything else. ]

[ Take your identity, for instance; he had been biting down on it and refused to let go. If you hadn't used a few small tricks, you really would have had to silence him permanently, yet who would have thought this kid was actually a love-addled fool. ]

[ However, you didn't directly spell out the matter of the elemental vein. After all, the news had already been reported upwards, and it was no longer something he could make decisions on. ]

[ Your purpose in coming to Bailu City this time was primarily to investigate three things clearly. ]

[ The specific location of the elemental vein, information on the formation within the city, and Bai Shouzhuo's true strength—preferably figuring out the other party's weakness as well. ]

[ Of course you wouldn't just take Zhao Yue's word for it; you needed to see it with your own eyes or obtain more definite news to feel at ease. ]

[ "What about your marriage with Bai Youyou?" ]

[ You didn't put forward any demands, but instead, like a petty woman, pursued the question with a hint of jealousy. ]

[ Hearing this, Yang Yan was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: ]

[ "Master and my late father were old acquaintances. Fifteen years ago, they escorted a batch of supplies together to the prefecture city, encountering evil cultivators along the way. To protect Master, my father unfortunately perished. This marriage was set by my father and Master before he passed away." ]

[ Seeing his gloomy expression, you smoothly leaned into his embrace, whispering softly: ]

[ "It's fine. You have me now, and you and I can be considered soulmates." ]

[ It just so happened that he had won Bai Shouzhuo's deep trust, so you might be able to obtain useful intelligence. ]

[ "Alright." ]

[ He didn't say much more, only looking at you with a gaze that had grown much softer. ]

[ Xiao Fanzi, you better pray for your own blessings; your Senior Sister has been too lazy to move her nest for these three years... ]

[ [...]

[ Time flew like an arrow, and the months and years passed like a shuttle. ]

[ In the blink of an eye, three years had passed. ]

[ Your romance with Yang Yan had also lasted for three years. ]

[ Under your strong demand, he and Bai Youyou restored their friendship, but he no longer brought up the matter of engagement. ]

[ And since Bai Youyou was also your good friend, it was truly a bit thrilling... ]

[ Your body-refinement cultivation steadily progressed during this period, but in order to accommodate Yang Yan's emotions, you still had to split some of your focus. ]

[ According to your estimation, it would probably take another four years to step into the First Layer Perfection. ]

[ Three years ago, the Tianfeng Dynasty had already come to take away the mineral vein, and you had smoothly figured out the specific location of the elemental vein. ]

[ The core of the formation was in Bai Shouzhuo's hands, and you had probed around multiple times from Bai Youyou and Yang Yan. ]

[ Bai Shouzhuo was carrying injuries, and there was a high probability his strength had dropped to the early Foundation Establishment stage. ]

[ Looking at the one hundred and nineteen low-grade spiritual stones placed separately in the system space, you hardened your heart and decided to test the waters yourself; even if you died, it wouldn't matter. ]

[ "Qianqian, what are you standing here doing?" ]

[ At this moment, a pair of hands wrapped around you from behind. ]

[ "Brother Yang Yan." ]

[ You turned around, smiled brightly, and asked softly: ]

[ "Can you lend me something?" ]

[ "Sure, what do you want?" ]

[ Yang Yan smiled gently, and without even thinking, agreed right away. ]

[ "Pfft~!" ]

[ The sound of a blade piercing flesh rang out abruptly, appearing exceptionally clear in this quiet night. ]

[ "Wh... Ugh... Why..." ]

[ Yang Yan blankly looked at the woman in his arms who was still smiling like a flower as the strength in his entire body rapidly drained away, then slowly fell forward. ]

[ The world is a chess game, and once a move is made, there is no taking it back. ]

[ "Since Brother Yang has embarked on the path of cultivation, he has entered this chess game. Go well on your journey." ]

[ You sighed softly, letting the fresh blood dye your white long dress red. Instead of dodging away in disgust, you reached out to embrace the other person's corpse, which could be considered giving him final dignity. ]

[ Obtaining Yang Yan's storage bag, you took out the transit token inside. ]

[ After a while, a man identical to Yang Yan strode toward the City Lord's Mansion. ]

[ You didn't go find Bai Shouzhuo, but instead came to Bai Youyou's residence. With Yang Yan's status in the City Lord's Mansion, you didn't encounter any obstacles. ]

[ "Yang Yan?" ]

[ Bai Youyou, who was dazing in the courtyard, revealed a look of surprise. ]

[ After all, over these past three years, Yang Yan had never sought her out alone again, especially at night. ]

[ With a gentle expression and apologetic eyes, you spoke: ]

[ "Youyou, are you still willing to marry me?" ]

[ "!!!" ]

[ The young girl's brain crashed for a moment, and she just blankly watched the newcomer approach. ]

[ This time, the apology in your eyes was a tiny bit more sincere. ]

[ "I'm sorry." ]

[ "Hmm?" ]

[ Bai Youyou tilted her head and looked at you quizzically. ]

[ "Bang~!" ]

[ Before long, you reappeared, stepping on a flying sword to soar into the air, holding a pink-skirted girl in your hand as you plummeted straight down like a meteor toward the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion. ]

[ "Boom!" ]

[ A tremendous sound resounded through the night sky, and an angry roar erupted from within the City Lord's Mansion. ]

[ "What scoundrel!" ]

[ One stone stirs up a thousand ripples; figures sped toward the main hall one after another. ]

[ At this moment, two figures in the arena stood facing each other from afar. Bai Shouzhuo's dark robes fluttered loudly in the wind, and the pressure surrounding him climbed to the extreme. ]

[ Yet looking at the young girl in your hand, he didn't dare to step forward an inch. ]

[ "Lin Qianqian, no matter what your purpose is, quickly let Youyou go, and this official can let you leave safely." ]

[ Your disguise couldn't fool a Foundation Establishment cultivator. ]

[ "Hand over the storage bag." ]

[ You grinned nonchalantly, your palm tightly pinching the young girl's neck. ]

[ "Here you go." ]

[ Bai Shouzhuo unhesitatingly flung out the storage bag at his waist. Just as you were about to catch it, a figure arrived right in front of you like a teleportation. ]

[ In an instant, every hair on your body stood on end. ]

[ Damn it! I was careless! ]

[ How was this any injured early Foundation Establishment whose realm had fallen? This was clearly late Foundation Establishment! ]

[ You didn't even have time to ponder the errors within, raising your hand to grab the storage bag. ]

[ The next moment, a majestic pressure descended, everything went black before your eyes, and you completely lost consciousness. ]

[ You died! ]

[ Simulation ended ]

"Damn it! You old schemer!"