Outside the ruined temple, the lingering raindrops dripped from the walls and eaves, making a soft pattering sound.
Inside the temple, the remnants of the bonfire illuminated the stunning face of the woman before him, and her shoulders, as white and smooth as mutton-fat jade.
In the faint firelight, one could glimpse the embroidered fish on her undergarment.
A faint fragrance filled the air, causing his throat to involuntarily move.
He hadn't anticipated such a turn of events.
Faced with this situation, he had to make his next choice:
Option 1: Succumb to Desire: Faced with such temptation, of course, you won't refuse!
(Defy Heaven and Change Fate: Note, this option leads to different endings based on your attributes!)
(If your Constitution is >14 points, or you possess the Yellow-rank Fate 'Unfailing Golden Spear', or have taken Earthly-rank or higher special medicine, you can achieve the encounter ending 'Spring Night of Passion': After your stamina is completely exhausted and you fall into a deep sleep, she has already left gracefully. Apart from the enchanting memories in the darkness, it seems nothing was left behind.)
(If your Constitution is <14 points and >8 points, and you have no medicine or special Fate, trigger the encounter ending 'Die Under the Peony, Even as a Ghost, You'll Be Romantic': She looks at you complexly, finally sighs, and strikes with a palm. If your Realm is 'Innate', you can block the palm, and further dialogue can be triggered. If not, you die.)
(If your Constitution is ≤8 points, and you have no medicine or special Fate, trigger the encounter ending 'Silver-Plated Spearhead': She looks at you with disdain, strikes with a palm in disappointment. If your Realm is 'Innate', you can block the palm, and further dialogue can be triggered. If not, you die.)
"......"
Chen Xuan looked at the first option in front of him, and couldn't help but twitch his mouth.
14 points of Constitution?
Damn it, the highest initial attribute point limit is only 6 points!
According to that damn guide on the forum, the difficulty of attribute growth in this game is extremely high, and these 14 points of Constitution might be enough to play until death.
What a pity!
Although Chen Xuan felt regretful, he had no choice but to select the only remaining option he had despised:
Option 2: Remain Unmoved: Faced with such temptation, you chose to stay true to your heart, gently pushing away. Though the strength was not great, it proved your determination!
(Defy Heaven and Change Fate: Encounter phase 'Love Turned to Hatred', triggers subsequent plot options.)
You made the choice to stay true to your heart amidst temptation and desire!
Facing the person before you, you took a deep breath and gently pushed her away.
Your action left her momentarily stunned.
She looked at your pale yet determined face,
Was she rejected?
She looked at you incredulously:
"Little beggar, what do you mean by this?"
From childhood to now, it seemed she had never been rejected! No matter the matter!
You calmly looked at this previously frantic and dangerous face:
"Madam, I don't know why you are so sad, but I still hope you won't do something you'll regret at such a time."
Upon hearing this, she was stunned again.
However, she quickly showed a face of disdain:
"Little beggar, who said I'm sad? Do you know who I am?"
Faced with her question, how will you respond?
Option 1: Flatter and Fawn "I don't know, but I know you must be a person of high status and power..."
(Defy Heaven and Change Fate: Trigger encounter phase 'Forcing the Man to Submit'. She sneers, "Since you know, why not obediently listen?" Returns to 'Succumb to Desire' choice, with no other options.)
Option 2: Play Dumb "I don't know, who are you?"
(Defy Heaven and Change Fate: Trigger encounter ending 'Just Passing By': She is slightly stunned, then sighs, but regains her composure, ignoring you. After dawn, she leaves the temple, and you have no further connection with her.)
Option 3: Indifferent "I don't know, and I don't want to know. I only know that before me is a person with no one to confide in, who comes to a place where only lonely souls and wild ghosts stay at night, yet has no one following her, a person in despair."
(Defy Heaven and Change Fate: If hidden attribute Charm ≥ 'Strikingly Handsome', triggers encounter phase 'Night Talk in the Ruined Temple'. Based on subsequent dialogue favorability values, you will receive a random encounter reward. If not met, triggers encounter ending 'Just Passing By'.)
Looking at this last option, Chen Xuan finally clenched his fist and breathed a sigh of relief.
Damn it, roaming the martial world really depends on looks.
I love this world that values looks!
I love this martial world that values looks even more!
Without much thought, Chen Xuan directly chose the third option, not to mention, his charm had already been proven.
—Chen Xuan truly didn't believe that in the previous phase, his charm was below 'Rat-Faced and Beady-Eyed'.
Who are they looking down on? This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
His reputation as the White Wolf of Jiang University is not undeserved!
Looking at the strong yet fragile beauty before him, your expression remained extremely calm:
"I don't know, and I don't want to know. I only know that before me is a person with no one to confide in, who comes to a place where only lonely souls and wild ghosts stay at night, yet has no one following her, a person in despair."
She was slightly stunned, for the first time looking at you carefully:
Beneath the scattered hair, starlit eyes shone with light and fire.
Despite the frail figure, the spine remained straight.
At this moment, she seemed to finally realize:
You were right, you indeed weren't just some little beggar.
She finally revealed a genuine, helpless smile:
"This is a place for lonely souls and wild ghosts? Then aren't you also a lonely soul and wild ghost?"
It must be said, her smile was extremely beautiful.
You couldn't help but nod, and couldn't help but speak:
"Yes, we are all lonely souls and wild ghosts, so, this lonely soul heroine, if there's anything sad, you can tell this wild ghost young hero."
Her smile became more genuine, seemingly particularly pleased with your new title, but still let out a light snort:
"Slick talker!"
She exhaled a breath, as if suddenly relieved of a heavy burden.
Yes, here, she had no identity constraints, no worries or doubts.
She also sat by the bonfire and began to tell a story.
It wasn't anything particularly rare or strange,
Just a story of childhood sweethearts from well-matched families,
Who found that old friends' hearts change easily after marriage.
You didn't interrupt, just quietly fulfilled your role as the 'wild ghost young hero'.
In this telling and encounter, 'Long Qingyu' gained +20 favorability towards you (Casual Acquaintance).