After all, the more one eats, the more vigorous their vitality is.
Suddenly, Hall Master Zhao had an idea.
A few days ago, the yamen sent word that a wanted criminal seemed to have escaped to Qinghe County.
Qinghe County wasn't far from Ping'an Town.
The yamen was concerned and asked them to help patrol Ping'an Town.
But the problem was, the bounty on the wanted criminal was seven hundred taels, and that was per person.
Such a ruthless individual, if they really encountered him, they might not be able to handle it.
Ying Huaixu alone could kill more than a dozen bandits, and now with such an appetite.
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It seemed Ying Huaixu was a master.
If Ying Huaixu was willing to help, they would feel much more at ease.
But the problem was, this wasn't a good job; it was a deadly one.
Moreover, Ying Huaixu wasn't a local of Ping'an Town. Would he be willing to help?
Hall Master Zhao was a bit hesitant.
Seeing Ying Huaixu finish his meal and about to leave, Hall Master Zhao couldn't help but stand up.
"Excuse me, young hero, please wait!"
Ying Huaixu paused for a moment.
"Hall Master Zhao? Is something the matter?"
Of course, Ying Huaixu recognized him.
He had bought a sword technique from him that morning.
Hall Master Zhao looked a bit embarrassed.
"Well, actually, I have something to ask of you, but..."
It was clear that the guy was a bit nervous, and Ying Huaixu smiled.
"No worries, take your time!"
Hall Master Zhao quickly explained the situation with the wanted criminal.
But Ying Huaixu was stunned.
Because a voice echoed in his mind.
[Harmony Quest Activated!]
[Prologue~ Help Ping'an Town deal with the wanted criminal - the Flower Thief!]
[Quest Reward: 1500 Experience, 5 Spirit Stones!]
Ying Huaixu's mind was a bit chaotic.
No, no.
This isn't right.
The Harmony Quest prologue was also about dealing with a wanted criminal.
But the condition to trigger the quest was that Ye Ningshuang was captured by the criminal, and the player's task was to rescue Ye Ningshuang and then deal with the criminal.
The reason it was a prologue was because this criminal was different from other wanted criminals.
This criminal had looted the corpse of a disciple from the Heaven and Earth Joyous Union Sect and obtained a Joyous Union Cultivation Method.
Unfortunately, this criminal had no Spiritual Root and couldn't cultivate.
But the Joyous Union Cultivation Method was still useful.
Even if he couldn't cultivate, he could continuously enhance his physique, so this criminal embarked on a path of flower picking.
Qinghe County and Ping'an Town were territories of the Shenxiao Sword Sect.
So, the Shenxiao Sword Sect also dispatched a disciple to slay this villain.
However, the assigned disciple was a well-connected junior sister who was currently enjoying worldly pleasures and had momentarily forgotten about this matter, almost causing a grave mistake.
It wasn't until the junior sister realized her oversight that she hurried to Ping'an Town.
Then she saw the player executing the criminal, followed by a cutscene showing how the junior sister descended from the sky, showing off.
Then she praised the player, and to cover her own mistake, she tested the Spiritual Roots of the player and Ye Ningshuang, leading to their entry.
That's how the prologue should have gone.
But what's happening now?
This quest was triggered by an NPC he hadn't even heard of.
And so early.
This isn't right.
Ying Huaixu remembered there was supposed to be a quest to help Ping'an Town deal with a wolf problem before this.
Where's the wolf problem quest?
Gone?
Directly to the Harmony Quest!
But this is way too early.
And if he really dealt with the criminal, what if the Shenxiao Sword Sect people hadn't arrived yet?
Hall Master Zhao looked at Ying Huaixu, who wasn't speaking, and couldn't help but sigh.
"I know this is asking a lot, so if that's the case, then..."
"I agree!"
Hall Master Zhao was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.
"Re-really?"
Ying Huaixu nodded. "Yes, if you encounter the criminal, just call me!"
Hall Master Zhao nodded excitedly.
"Great, great, with Brother Ying joining, we can rest easy. Brother Ying, if you need anything, just ask!"
Ying Huaixu shook his head and smiled. "Not at the moment!"
Hall Master Zhao directly handed Ying Huaixu a token.
"This is a Temporary Constable Token from the yamen; it makes handling matters much easier!"
Ying Huaixu nodded.
And Hall Master Zhao excitedly ran back to the martial arts hall.
He wanted to share this good news with the people at the hall.
After Hall Master Zhao left, Ying Huaixu secretly activated the quest tracking function.
Then Ying Huaixu saw a line on the map, connecting to a yellow dot.
"This distance, damn, it's right in Ping'an Town!"
Ying Huaixu was stunned.
This is really a bit chaotic.
According to the game's timeline, the criminal should still be causing trouble in Qinghe County.
He only decided to flee upon hearing that the Shenxiao Sword Sect's disciples were coming, and while passing through Ping'an Town, he set his sights on Ye Ningshuang, triggering the player's quest.
Why is it so early now?
Ying Huaixu ran as fast as he could.
At the same time, he kept praying in his heart that Ye Ningshuang would hold on and not let anything happen.
If something happened to Ye Ningshuang, he didn't know how his main storyline would proceed.
With that thought, Ying Huaixu sped up again.
...
...
At Ye Ningshuang's residence.
Ye Ningshuang looked at the hideously ugly man with a wicked smile on his face, retreating continuously.
"Who are you? Why are you in my house?"
The man chuckled.
"Who I am isn't important, but trust me, I'm about to make you feel good!"
The man slowly approached Ye Ningshuang.
Ye Ningshuang was full of fear.
"Don't come any closer, someone, help!"
Ye Ningshuang kept shouting.
But after shouting for a long time, no one came.
The man laughed heartily.
"I knew you would shout, so to avoid disturbing others with what we're about to do, I knocked out all your neighbors. Am I considerate or what?"
Ye Ningshuang felt a sense of despair.
The man slowly approached again.
He wasn't in a hurry.
He liked women who resisted.
The more they resisted, the more he liked it.
Especially when their cries of pain mingled with moans of pleasure—that was his favorite symphony.
The man even started to fantasize and couldn't help but lick his lips.
"Bang~"
At that moment.
The door was kicked open.
Ying Huaixu entered with a grim expression.
"Who the hell are you? Looking to die?"
The man turned to look at Ying Huaixu, and his expression suddenly froze.
Because Ying Huaixu was also very handsome, as handsome as a woman.
"Hehehe, I just thought of something really interesting!"
Ye Ningshuang quickly ran behind Ying Huaixu.
"Young Master..."
Ying Huaixu said directly, "Go wait outside!"
"No, I want to stay with you!"
Ying Huaixu: "I mean, you're in the way!"
Ye Ningshuang: "..."