Chu Moyun was one of the Shanghui Sect’s most outstanding talents of the new generation.
He had been willing to give Xie Zhengxing the opportunity to become his concubine.
If she had failed to appreciate it, then it was her own loss.
Now that the matter had come to an end, it was for the best.
He would help her one final time, and from this day forward, the debt between them would be settled.
With that thought, Chu Moyun glanced at the frail Zhao Donglei lying on the floor and coldly warned,
“You have no business involving yourself in Xie Zhengxing’s affairs. If you dare show her even the slightest disrespect again…”
“I’ll take your life.”
The Cultivation World was built upon strict hierarchy.
The strong ruled over the weak.
Zhao Donglei shuddered at those words.
Seeing Chu Moyun about to leave, he gathered his courage and stammered,
“Se-Senior Brother Chu… could you… undo these restraints for me…”
His cultivation was pitifully low.
He had not yet reached the stage where he could survive without food.
If no one untied him and allowed him to find something to eat and drink…
He really might starve to death.
Chu Moyun, who had already stepped toward the doorway, paused.
Without even turning around, he flicked a finger.
A sharp gust of spiritual force shot into the room.
With a series of crisp snaps, the chains binding Zhao Donglei broke apart.
“Thank you, Senior Broth—”
Before Zhao Donglei could finish expressing his gratitude, Chu Moyun had already disappeared beyond the doorway.
Zhao Donglei collapsed onto the ground and let out a long sigh of relief.
Hatred toward Xie Zhengxing surged within him once more.
But recalling Chu Moyun’s warning moments earlier, he forcibly suppressed it.
That damned little bitch.
No wonder she dared treat me like that.
Turns out she’d found herself a thick thigh to cling to—Chu Moyun, the Shanghui Sect’s greatest backing…
Meanwhile…
Elsewhere, Xie Zhengxing’s immersive livestream exploring her new home was officially underway.
Humming an off-key little tune, she carried her not-so-impressive belongings into the Inner Sect disciple courtyard she had carefully chosen.
“Wow——!”
The moment she pushed open the courtyard gate, her eyes immediately lit up.
She enthusiastically began providing live commentary to the floating screen.
“Audience Bosses, come take a look at Xingxing’s new home!”
“Star Fairy Castle Base Number One!”
The small courtyard sat nestled among a grove of bamboo, peaceful and secluded.
A crystal-clear stream flowed gently not far away.
Clusters of wildflowers bloomed beautifully beside the walls.
There was a stone table, several stone stools, and a small patch of open land in the yard.
【Exotic Beast Enthusiast】: Nice environment. Perfect for retirement.
【Xiaoxiao】: Streamer! Streamer! Couldn’t you plant some spirit melons or spirit fruits in that empty plot? Become self-sufficient!
Xie Zhengxing slowly turned in a circle, giving everyone a full three-hundred-sixty-degree tour of the yard.
“My future plans are—”
“Over here…”
“I’ll build a little flower garden and grow lots of beautiful flowers.”
“And over there…”
“I’ll make a vegetable garden.”
“Even though we aren’t cultivating immortality…” she corrected herself with a grin, “…things like White Jade Radishes, Crimson Jade Fruits, Milk Greens, and every other spiritual fruit and vegetable will all be planted!”
“We’re pursuing a life of quality.”
Nutrient Solution was certainly convenient.
But people had mouths.
Eating wasn’t merely about filling one’s stomach.
It was a form of enjoyment.
Xie Zhengxing had never been someone who mistreated either her taste buds or her stomach.
After introducing the courtyard, she pushed open the door to the main room.
The furnishings were simple but spotless.
One bed.
One table.
One wardrobe.
And a rather small cultivation room.
After tidying the room and placing her clothes neatly into the wardrobe, Xie Zhengxing sat solemnly at the table.
“Attention, Audience Bosses!”
“The livestream’s first major storyline mission—”
“Successfully advancing to become an Inner Sect disciple—”
“Has officially been completed!”
“Applause!”
“None of this would’ve been possible without everyone’s love and support.”
“It was your donations that allowed this streamer to stand tall during the most critical moments.”
“So now…”
“I’d like to bow to all of my beloved financial supporters.”
As she spoke…
She actually stood up and gave everyone a proper bow.
After finishing the ceremony, Xie Zhengxing deliberately dragged out her next words.
Blinking mischievously, she lowered her voice into an irresistibly gossipy tone.
“And now…”
“The moment everyone has been waiting for…”
“A side mission filled with melodrama, clichés, misunderstandings, and lies…”
【Live Broadcast: Watching the Male Lead and His Mistakenly Married Little Concubine】
“Those of you who mainly care about career progression may take a short break.”
“Or stay and enjoy the show together.”
“As for all you lovers of melodramas…”
“The gossip squad…”
“And the professional complainers…”
“Raise your hands and let me see your enthusiasm!”
The chat instantly exploded.
【Your Strong One Has Arrived】: Here!
【Xiaoxiao】: Ready!
【Even Passing Dogs Get Kicked】: My sunflower seeds and drinks are already prepared…
【I’m a Sucker for Tragic Romance】: Hurry up! Hurry up! I’ve been waiting forever!
“Received!”
With a mysterious smile, Xie Zhengxing left her courtyard.
After casually asking a random passerby on the Main Peak for directions to Chu Moyun’s cave residence…
She crouched low and quietly sneaked toward it.
Speaking softly to the livestream, she narrated,
“Everyone, we’re currently conducting a stealth operation.”
“This streamer’s cultivation is too weak to project my divine sense for long-distance observation…”
“So we’ll be using this classic but highly efficient strategy…”
“Charging in with my actual body.”
“It’s a little risky.”
“So everyone, protect me with your comments.”
As Xie Zhengxing drew closer and closer to Chu Moyun’s cave residence, the chat became increasingly lively.
【Awake at 3 A.M.】: Help! I’m so nervous… Oh my gosh… Will Chu Moyun’s divine sense notice her?
【I’m a Sucker for Tragic Romance】: If she gets caught, he’ll tie her up and hide her inside his cave residence. The cold immortal imprisoning her in a forced-love romance… So delicious…
【Riding Grandma Across the Galaxy】: Hatred of the Sea, after such an exciting tournament today, you still can’t give up your weird fetish?
【I’m a Sucker for Tragic Romance】: Look at my username.
Among the flood of comments…
A message from Star Brother suddenly appeared.
【*】: Use Falcon Eye. You won’t be discovered.
Xie Zhengxing spotted it immediately.
Since Big Boss had personally suggested she use one of his donated items…
Of course she had to give him face.
She immediately opened her system inventory.
Today’s donations included quite a variety of items.
A Water Quality Testing Pen.
A Harmless Flash Stun Pearl.
A Personal Protective Forcefield Bracelet (Children’s Edition).
A Portable Folding Chair.
A Basic Language Translator.
And the most valuable item of all—
Tactical Prediction AI: Falcon Eye.
【Tactical Prediction AI: “Falcon Eye”】
A high-level artificial intelligence capable of rapidly analyzing situations using massive amounts of data, predicting short-term dangers, and providing optimal tactical recommendations.
Xie Zhengxing tapped Use.
The next instant…
An immense torrent of incomprehensibly complex data poured from the system into her mind.
It seamlessly linked itself with her consciousness.
“Wow!”
Xie Zhengxing was stunned.
The sensation…
Was like suddenly growing an extraordinarily intelligent second brain.
After instantly organizing every piece of known information…
The optimal solution quietly emerged within her consciousness, as naturally as breathing.
The viewers were practically drooling with envy.
【Your Strong One Has Arrived】: Even the streamer’s eyes lit up! I want to try Falcon Eye too…
【Heavenly Flex】: Wuwuwu… This is the first time I’ve ever seen her make that expression. You can already tell just how overpowered Falcon Eye is.
【Who Do You Think You Are】: That’s the Federal Fleet’s top tactical AI. It’s mainly used for interstellar navigation, planetary exploration, and space warfare. Of course it’s incredible. Using it to calculate the best stealth route for the streamer is basically dimensionality reduction.
Just then…
A familiar username appeared in the livestream.
【User “Luck Can’t Save the Unlucky, Spending Won’t Change Fate” has entered the livestream.】
【Luck Can’t Save the Unlucky, Spending Won’t Change Fate】: Hahahahahaha!! I’ve finally finished my closed-door training and I’m back! Streamer! Everyone! Did you miss me?
【Exotic Beast Enthusiast】: !!
【Who Do You Think You Are】: Uh-oh… Boss Ha is back.
【Riding Grandma Across the Galaxy】: Earlier, Star Brother said he’d act as the streamer’s Top Supporter until Boss Ha returned… Does that mean Star Brother is leaving now?
【Luck Can’t Save the Unlucky, Spending Won’t Change Fate】: Wait… what are you all talking about?
Xie Zhengxing froze.
Almost instinctively, she looked toward the mysterious five-star hidden user in the livestream.
Truthfully…
She did feel a little reluctant to part with this high-level user who was generous with donations and never caused trouble.
But between them, there was no deep friendship.
Only an agreement.
It was nothing compared to the revolutionary camaraderie she had built with Boss Ha.
After silently reminding herself to stay calm, Xie Zhengxing put on a sweet smile.
“Welcome home, Boss Ha~”
“Xingxing has really missed you…”
Before she could finish speaking…
A bright red system notification swept across the livestream.
【User “Luck Can’t Save the Unlucky, Spending Won’t Change Fate” has been removed from the livestream by “*” using moderator privileges.】