Xie Zhengxing was not truly an early Qi Refinement cultivator.
When it came to matters involving the lives of innocent civilians, she immediately put away her usual carefree attitude.
The male lead and Female Lead were both extremely powerful, and their ability to attract demonic beasts was equally overwhelming. The area around them was saturated with demonic aura so dense it was almost tangible. Energy signatures packed together so tightly that it looked as though they had stirred up the nest of every demonic beast in existence.
Following the information returned by her earring, Xie Zhengxing sprinted toward their location at full speed.
Along the way, whenever demonic beasts attacked her, she knocked them flying with a single punch each.
However, as she drew closer to Chu Moyun and Luo Jingxin, her steps gradually slowed.
She listened carefully to the sounds transmitted by the earring.
A strange expression slowly appeared on her face.
There were countless roars from demonic beasts…
Yet mixed among those roars…
Were muffled sobs.
Arguments.
The source of those voices…
Was the very center of the battlefield outside the city.
The density of demonic creatures there truly was astonishing.
At the center of it all…
Were Chu Moyun and Luo Jingxin.
Based on Falcon Eye’s analysis, Xie Zhengxing climbed onto a higher, safer vantage point. Narrowing her eyes, she looked toward the two figures in the middle of the battlefield while amplifying the audio her surveillance system had captured.
“So you hate me that much? So much that you’d use the demonic beasts to get rid of me…”
“Ridiculous! Your mind is already in chaos. If you force yourself to continue fighting, you’ll only suffer spiritual backlash! Luo Jingxin, when did you become so unreasonable?!”
“I’m unreasonable? Who changed first? Who was it that got involved with a Servant Disciple…”
The sound of suppressed crying echoed out.
Then laughter.
It gradually became shrill and broken.
“Jingxin…”
“Don’t touch me! Your heart has never belonged to me! All you care about is your Dao, your sect… and… and that Xie Zhengxing! The way you look at her is completely different!”
“Enough! I, Chu Moyun, answer to no one! Why should I explain myself to you? Who are you to me?!”
“Who am I? Chu Moyun, that’s the question I should be asking you! In your heart, what exactly am I? Someone you summon when convenient and discard when you’re done? Or just an eyesore standing in your way?”
The next instant—
Chu Moyun grabbed Luo Jingxin by the throat.
Violent spiritual energy surged through the air.
Dust exploded outward.
The suffocating atmosphere enveloped everything within several meters like an approaching storm.
The two drew closer and closer.
Then suddenly—
With determination, anger, and ruthless intensity—
Chu Moyun kissed Luo Jingxin.
Behind them…
Countless demonic beasts.
Wailing civilians.
A landscape straight out of hell.
In front…
A passionate lovers’ quarrel.
A melodramatic kiss worthy of the bloodiest romance novel.
Xie Zhengxing was utterly numb.
Taking a deep breath, she raised her head toward the livestream and spoke in an almost ethereal voice, one so calm it sounded as though she had transcended worldly attachments.
“…Everyone.”
“We interrupt this demon extermination broadcast from Gulolin Realm for an emergency news bulletin.”
“Moments ago, while the Streamer was fighting for survival, she discovered an extremely serious incident that deviated from the planned demon extermination operation and had a profoundly negative impact.”
“The individuals involved are the original novel’s male lead and Female Lead.”
“Without first clearing the attacking demonic beast horde, they proceeded to engage in a series of highly inappropriate activities, including emotional accusations, dredging up old grievances, grabbing each other by the throat for dramatic confrontations, and finally, an artistically violent forced kiss.”
“This behavior has severely wasted precious demon-slaying time, distracted two high-level team leaders from eliminating enemies, and inflicted unknown psychological and physical harm upon nearby supporting characters who were risking their lives in battle.”
“We are now dispatching battlefield peacekeeping personnel—Streamer Xie Zhengxing—to correct the behavior of the involved parties.”
“Friendly reminder.”
“High-energy content ahead.”
“Noncombatants, please continue enjoying your snacks and drinks.”
“As for combat personnel…”
“May heaven help you.”
The moment she finished speaking, Xie Zhengxing took out a Miniature Singularity Collapse Bomb.
Then she hurled it with all her strength toward the couple.
Damn it!
If you want melodrama, then have your melodrama.
If you want a tragic romance, then have your tragic romance.
But there are countless civilians here waiting to be saved!
Can you not choose a better time to fall in love?!
Xie Zhengxing was genuinely angry.
The Miniature Singularity Collapse Bomb landed.
Immediately, the clamoring demonic beasts surrounding it began to melt away.
The previously overcrowded battlefield became an instant vacuum.
As for the inseparable lovers—
As peak Foundation Establishment cultivators on the verge of reaching the Golden Core stage, Chu Moyun and Luo Jingxin naturally weren’t killed by the explosion.
Nevertheless, both of them ended up covered in dirt and looking utterly disheveled.
Their kiss ended instantly.
The two transformed into streaks of light and fled the blast zone in opposite directions.
Inside the livestream…
After over thirty seconds of absolute silence…
The chat completely exploded.
【Xiaoxiao: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! HOLY CRAP! HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP!!!】
【Exotic Beast Enthusiast: STREAMER IS AMAZING!!!】
【Little Hut: STREAMER IS AMAZING!!!!】
【Your Strong One Has Arrived: Help! This Streamer actually has principles! Straight as an arrow! I freaking love her!!!】
【Awake at 3 A.M.: Xingxing’s commentary was hilarious!!! I was so angry just now too! This feels SO SATISFYING!!!!】
The chat flew by at lightning speed.
Tips poured in one after another.
【Xiaoxiao gifted ×6 Miniature Singularity Collapse Bombs.】
【Workplace Bullying Doesn’t Deserve a House gifted a Loudspeaker.】
【Even Dogs Get Kicked While Passing By gifted an Ingredient Analyzer.】
…
At that moment—
A crimson special-effect banner, far more dazzling than every previous donation, streaked across the sky.
【Ian gifted a Concept Revision Pen.】
【Ian: Pretty interesting.】
【Big Sis, Step on Me: ??? Why is this person’s donation a different color from ours?】
【Riding Grandma Across the Galaxy: A premium user?! An advanced user who isn’t hiding their identity!】
【Exotic Beast Enthusiast: That’s premium-user privilege. When did one sneak into the Streamer’s room?】
【Your Strong One Has Arrived: Didn’t even notice. I was too busy watching the Streamer blow those two lunatics up.】
【Xiaoxiao: Wait… Ian? Is it that Ian? The most famous multidimensional artist on StarNet? Super talented, ridiculously handsome too!】
As she spoke, Xiaoxiao posted Ian’s StarNet profile into the chat.
It was filled with countless awards and famous works.
But what shocked Xie Zhengxing even more than the accolades…
Was Ian himself.
He had long, messy black curls that hung lazily around his face.
His skin was so pale that the blue veins beneath it were almost visible.
A monocle rested upon his tall, elegant nose.
He wore a black trench coat over a khaki plaid shirt.
Dark circles beneath his eyes gave him an exhausted appearance.
Yet the faint smile curling his lips somehow balanced that weariness perfectly.
The result…
Was an irresistibly contradictory charm.
Elegant.
Weary.
Wildly free.
【Ian: Hi.】
【Xiaoxiao: AHHHHHH!!! It really is Master Ian!!!】
【Who Do You Think You Are: Master Ian! I’m your fan!!!】
The chat immediately boiled over with excitement.
Then—
Xie Zhengxing noticed a massive influx of new viewers flooding into her livestream.
【User “Did You Drink Starry Sky Shaken Milk Tea Today?” entered the livestream.】
【User “Funny” entered the livestream.】
【User “Bless Me With Good Luck This New Year” entered the livestream.】
【User…】
Her livestream exploded.
The online viewer count shot upward from over ten thousand…
Then surpassed one hundred thousand…
And was still climbing.
Xie Zhengxing froze.
She watched Ian chatting effortlessly with everyone in the livestream like a social butterfly.
It almost looked as though this had become his personal fan meeting.
Heh.
He looks more like the owner of this livestream than I do.
The complaint vanished from her mind almost instantly.
The next second…
Her thoughts raced.
Her keen instincts told her—
This was an opportunity.
A tremendous opportunity.
When Streamers collaborated with other Streamers, it often brought enormous traffic.
Although Ian wasn’t a Streamer…
His fanbase rivaled that of the biggest internet celebrities.
Her own popularity had finally stabilized above ten thousand viewers.
But she had never surpassed fifty thousand…
Never mind one hundred thousand.
If she could persuade him to stay…
The benefits wouldn’t just be donations.
Her popularity would continue soaring.
One voice inside her mind shouted frantically:
Quick! Grab this chance!
Please him!
Keep him here!
Your livestream hasn’t had a real Big Boss in ages!
You can’t survive forever on the donations from your broke viewers!
But another voice answered immediately.
To hell with “not surviving forever.”
The lives of low-dimensional civilians are still lives.
The demonic beasts are attacking the city.
If I turn this battlefield into my personal stage just to entertain these higher-dimensional viewers…
How would I be any different from those two lunatics I just bombed?
Xie Zhengxing took a deep breath.
She made her decision.
Looking up toward the invisible audience, she smiled warmly at Ian.
“Hello, Master Ian.”
“Welcome to Xingxing’s low-dimensional cultivation livestream.”
“The Streamer needs to stay busy for a little while.”
“So for now…”
“I’ll leave Master Ian and all your fans in the care of my Beloved Consorts.”
She made a sweeping gesture with one hand.
“Where are my four thousand beauties? Come help entertain our guests~~~~”
【Awake at 3 A.M.: Present!! Xingxing’s Beauty Number One reporting for duty! Welcome, Master Ian and all your fans!】
【Xiaoxiao: Beauty Number Two reporting in!! Welcome, Master Ian and everyone!】
【Your Strong One Has Arrived: I’m Number Three! Number Three welcomes Master Ian and all his fans!】
【Exotic Beast Enthusiast: …Number Four. Welcome, Master Ian.】
【Who Do You Think You Are: Then I’ll be Number Five! Number Five reporting! Nice to meet you, Master Ian. I hope you and all your fans enjoy your time in our Streamer’s livestream!】
One familiar username after another appeared across the screen.
Without needing any instructions from Xie Zhengxing, they naturally took over welcoming the newcomers and keeping the chat lively while shamelessly flattering the distinguished guest.
If Ian stayed…
Wonderful.
If he left…
Then so be it.
If she gained something, it would be her good fortune.
If she lost it…
Then it simply wasn’t meant to be.
In another dimension—
Inside a cluttered art studio…
Ian leaned wearily against a cloud-shaped sofa.
Dark circles lingered beneath his eyes as he watched the floating holographic screen before him.
Lately, he had suffered from a complete lack of artistic inspiration.
His nerves had remained stretched to the breaking point.
It had been a very long time since he had felt this relaxed.
Before entering Xie Zhengxing’s livestream…
He had already watched plenty of others.
Beautiful faces were everywhere.
Interesting souls…
Were exceedingly rare.
This little Streamer, however, was different.
The moment he entered, he had caught her expressionlessly delivering a battlefield-style news report about the male lead and Female Lead’s outrageous behavior.
Then…
Without hesitation…
She had thrown a Miniature Singularity Collapse Bomb and blasted both of them.
Ian’s finger, which had already been moving toward the exit button, stopped.
The corner of his lips curled upward into a smile.
At the same time…
He sent his donation.
He had originally assumed that, after noticing him, the little Streamer would immediately put on some kind of special performance or talent show to flatter him.
Instead…
With complete seriousness…
She asked her own fans to entertain him.
And she herself…
Turned around without another glance…
And charged straight back toward the battlefield.