171: You're too ugly, not to my taste.

The messages sent by the high-ranking members of the Three Kingdoms were all outrageous.

Yuan Shu looked puzzled.

"Night Ember?"

"What's wrong with him now?"

Yuan Shu opened the World Chat Channel and found the messages Lin Du had previously sent.

Looking at Lin Du's "sincere" post looking for a CP, Yuan Shu couldn't help but twitch her lips.

Afterward, she clicked open the attribute description for the Nine Nether Yin-Yang Art.

[Nine Nether Yin-Yang Art (SS-rank Skill): The player must bind with a CP. When the two level up together, the experience value is increased by an additional 69%.]

Yuan Shu examined the description of the Nine Nether Yin-Yang Art, a hint of surprise appearing between her brows.

"Interesting. It's actually an SS-rank Skill used purely for leveling up."

"In this current stage of rushing levels, this skill will likely attract the coveting of countless people."

"The skill's bonus is excellent, but... the conditions are a bit harsh!"

"Forcibly forming a CP?"

"Heh heh!"

Yuan Shu thought back to the scene when she saw Lin Du previously at the Ning Family Villa, and an almost imperceptible curve lifted the corner of her mouth.

The Ning family members probably couldn't imagine, even if they racked their brains, that the Live-in Son-in-law with the lowest status in their family would be the clown Night Ember in the game.

Yuan Shu really wanted to see the wonderful expressions on the faces of the Ning family members when Lin Du's identity was exposed.

"Ning Fengya."

"This great opportunity coming from your husband, you might just miss it..."

...Ye Clan Merchant Guild.

After consuming can after can of Blood Potions, Lin Du arrived at the merchant guild's front hall, his face pale.

He never expected that his previous actions would actually anger the goddess of luck.

Perhaps because they were too familiar usually, Lin Du had lost his sense of reverence for the goddess of luck. This kind of thing must not happen again casually in the future... It's bizarre, really.

Lin Du had offended so many top-tier major powers in the game, yet he didn't die from their retaliation; instead, he nearly died in his own home base.

1 point of HP!

This was simply too thrilling and exciting... After receiving Lin Du's small bug, Miss Bu Dong had already scurried off to level up.

In the merchant guild's front hall, Hong Jiu'er sat alone, spacing out on a chair.

Seeing Lin Du appear, Hong Jiu'er looked over with a complex expression.

Her eyes held many things that hadn't been there before... Lin Du felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by Hong Jiu'er.

"Miss Red Wine, what are you looking at?"

"Do you want to bind the skill with me?"

"Or do you want to form a CP with me?"

Hong Jiu'er was stumped by Lin Du's questions.

She let out a soft snort and turned her head away.

"Hmph, who cares!"

Although she said that, Hong Jiu'er's expression was clearly unnatural.

Women are complex creatures.

Lin Du had previously said he would take Hong Jiu'er to level up quickly soon, and at this moment, Hong Jiu'er instinctively thought of the Nine Nether Yin-Yang Art.

As she thought, her ideas began to deviate from the right track... Lin Du lay on the lounge chair and grinned.

"Miss Red Wine, there's no need to argue. I can see right through your little thoughts."

"You are very pretty, but your temper is truly awful. You need to settle down a bit."

"The CP I need must be beautiful, kind-hearted, come from a good family, and willing to spoil me, love me, and worship me..."

Hong Jiu'er remained silent, feeling sullen.

Da da da—

Outside the door, the crisp sound of high heels tapping the ground rang out, and a female player with a hot figure walked in briskly.

"Night Ember!"

"I can spoil you, love you, and worship you. Are you willing to form a CP with me?"

The female player who spoke was named "Su Mao." She had a sweet and pure appearance, and two shallow dimples on her cheeks.

The female player's level was 476, and her looks were at least an 8 out of 10!

Lin Du glanced at the woman's information, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

"I already said when I posted the message that I need a CP who is beautiful and comes from a good family."

"I'm sorry, you're too ugly. You don't suit my tastes!"

*Whoosh*—

Ugly?

Su Mao's expression stiffened, and her face flushed with anger.

Just as she was about to passionately confront Lin Du, a short figure slowly walked in behind her.

"Su Mao, Boss Ye is just joking with you."

"You should step back for now!"

Su Mao clenched her teeth. Although unwilling, she obediently retreated.

The Qilin Immortal Venerable walked up to Lin Du, smiling as he extended his hand.

"Boss Ye, we meet again..."

The Qilin Immortal Venerable displayed his signature, harmless smile.

Looking at the soft, white hand before him, a cold light flashed in Lin Du's eyes.

He completely ignored the Qilin Immortal Venerable's hand and continued rocking back and forth on the lounge chair.

"The Qilin Immortal Venerable coming here personally, don't tell me you also want to form a CP with me?"

"You're too short; I'm not interested in you!"

Beside the lounge chair, Hong Jiu'er was filled with astonishment.

The Qilin Immortal Venerable was most sensitive about comments regarding his height, and Lin Du's words undoubtedly poked the Qilin Immortal Venerable's sore spot... "How dare you!"

"Night Ember, you actually dared to insult the Heavenly Venerable!"

"You're courting death!!"

Behind the Qilin Immortal Venerable, Su Mao, who had just been pure and lovely, now had a completely different expression.

Players like Scorpion Tail Needle, Baili Xuancang, and Tony Tony were all glaring angrily at Lin Du.

Lin Du waved his hand indifferently, "You're noisy. Get out!"

Whoosh—

Whoosh whoosh—

Beneath the feet of the several players from the Peak of the Forbidden City, small tornadoes rapidly formed.

Although the tornadoes were small in size, their power could not be underestimated. The violent wind force swept the people *swoosh swoosh swoosh* out of the merchant guild's front hall.

Bang bang bang—

The high-ranking members of the Peak of the Forbidden City were all miserably smashed onto the street...

Seeing this, the Qilin Immortal Venerable did not get angry.

He raised his hand to stop the few people outside the door whose faces were livid, and then casually found a chair and sat down himself.

"Boss Ye, don't be so angry."

"Since you don't welcome me, I won't beat around the bush. Let's get straight to the point!"

The Qilin Immortal Venerable held up two fingers and said lightly, "Boss Ye, this is my sincerity."

"I offer 200,000 years of 'lifespan value' to purchase the Nine Nether Yin-Yang Art and Red Wine's contract!"

"If you accept my sincerity, then the grievances between us will be wiped clean, and I guarantee that the people from the Peak of the Forbidden City will no longer target you!"

Lin Du picked up the tea on the table, blew on it, and took a small sip.

After drinking, he looked calmly at the Qilin Immortal Venerable.

"Are you finished speaking?"

The Qilin Immortal Venerable nodded.

"I'm finished."

Lin Du slowly stood up from the lounge chair, looking down at the Qilin Immortal Venerable from above.

"Since you're finished..."

"Will you leave by yourself, or should I escort you out?"

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