Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 208

Watching Yan Xiao Xie, who was enthusiastically running toward Murong Qiu Shui with a spring in his step, Jie Ying Xing Hun’s face displayed a rather sinister smile. Instead of stopping him, Jie Ying Xing Hun leisurely followed behind.

“This big sister, are you leveling up alone? How about teaming up?”

Don’t be fooled by Yan Xiao Xie’s seemingly shameless lackey persona in front of Jie Ying Xing Hun. The moment he stood before a beautiful woman, he immediately transformed into a poised and smiling gentleman with a warm gaze, a demeanor that naturally drew goodwill from others—or at least avoided resentment. If only he were a bit older, his smile might possess even greater charm.

When it came to flirting with women, Yan Xiao Xie, who had done this countless times, was long past the stage of blushing and stammering awkwardness. Unfortunately, this time, he had clearly picked the wrong target.

Of course, winning a beauty’s favor takes more than just a handsome appearance and a few flattering lines. After speaking, Yan Xiao Xie swiftly equipped himself in full combat gear—a standard assassin outfit. Then, with a flourish, he drew out a pair of silver daggers, holding them confidently in his hands.

A silver-tier weapon…At this stage of the game, owning even a single piece of silver equipment was akin to owning a Rolls-Royce in real life—a stretch model, no less. Anyone who saw these daggers would immediately recognize the extraordinary nature of the young man before them. Yan Xiao Xie’s confidence came entirely from these daggers. He believed their appearance alone would dazzle the beauty standing before him.

Murong Qiu Shui’s eyes indeed began to sparkle. He glanced at Yan Xiao Xie a few times, his lips curling into a seductive smile. The allure in that fleeting expression left Yan Xiao Xie feeling dizzy and light-headed; he nearly collapsed on the spot.

“Oh my! Little brother, you actually have silver weapons,” Murong Qiu Shui’s soft and enticing voice made half of Yan Xiao Xie’s body go numb. The casual 『little brother』 she used made the other half of his body weaken, though he managed to compose himself as a seasoned 『player』.

With calmness regained, Yan Xiao Xie replied, “A silver-tier weapon is nothing special… See that guy over there? He’s my lackey. Under my guidance, he’s doing decently well. His name’s not much, though—Jie Ying Xing Hun. He’s barely managed to climb to ninth place on the level rankings.”

Breaking into the top ten of the level rankings out of millions of players was an astounding feat. To ordinary people, anyone on the level rankings was akin to a god. Jie Ying Xing Hun had never fallen out of the top ten since the rankings were introduced, and his name was already well-known among all Huaxia players.

Clever as always, Yan Xiao Xie used this opportunity to bring Jie Ying Xing Hun into the conversation, knowing full well that Jie Ying Xing Hun prominently displayed his name above his head for everyone to see.

“Big sister, should I call him over to team up with us? Hmm, this guy isn’t good for much, but his attack power is top-notch. He could barely rank in the top ten across all of Huaxia… By the way, big sister, my name is Yan Xiao Xie. May I know your name?” Yan Xiao Xie had already noticed the name 『Qiu Shui Yi Ren』 above Murong Qiu Shui’s head, but he wanted her to introduce herself as a way to initiate a successful interaction.

【Misty Water Maiden】

“Qiu Shui Yi Ren,” Murong Qiu Shui’s smile grew even more enchanting, her voice softening a few degrees further. Yan Xiao Xie’s heart began pounding faster and faster, almost geometrically escalating in speed.

“Wow! Big sister, your name is so beautiful—just like you… Big sister, do you have a boyfriend? If I could have a girlfriend as stunning as you, I’d die happy.” Judging by Murong Qiu Shui’s increasingly flirtatious smile, the experienced Yan Xiao Xie immediately evaluated whether he should advance or retreat… Ultimately, he chose to press forward with bold enthusiasm.

“Oh, so you want to pursue me?” Murong Qiu Shui asked, gently caressing the metallic bow in his hands. He narrowed his peach blossom eyes, his voice as soft as cotton.

“Uh…” Yan Xiao Xie hadn’t expected Murong Qiu Shui to respond so directly. He froze for a moment, visibly flustered, before quickly adopting a sheepish expression and replying, “Big sister, do you believe in love at first sight?”

At that moment, Jie Ying Xing Hun, who had been taking his time approaching, finally arrived. He happened to overhear Yan Xiao Xie’s words and nearly tripped face-first into the ground.

Murong Qiu Shui’s enchanting smile disappeared instantly. In a flash, he transformed from a seductive beauty into a stern and aloof figure. The sudden change left Yan Xiao Xie anxious. With a serious expression and a grave tone, Murong Qiu Shui said, “Little boy, exploring BL culture is a noble and beautiful activity, but it’s inappropriate for minors to engage in it. Your current task is to study hard, improve every day and strive to be the brightest future of the motherland, understand?”

It was like a bolt from the blue—Yan Xiao Xie was left utterly dumbfounded.

The gentle, soft voice from before was gone. What reached his ears now was a firm, upright, deep, and magnetic male voice.

Murong Qiu Shui’s voice could shift seamlessly between feminine and masculine. When feminine, it could rival that of any woman’s softness; when masculine, it exuded a rugged and rough quality. It seemed to be a bizarre, innate ability that complemented his appearance and gender.

“You, you, you…” Yan Xiao Xie took a step back, his entire body bristling. He stammered on 『you』 repeatedly without being able to finish his sentence. The stark contrast left the poor boy utterly stupefied.

Murong Qiu Shui ignored him and turned his attention to Jie Ying Xing Hun, who was desperately suppressing his laughter. In a lazy tone, he said, “Oh, the weather is nice today. It’s been quite a while since we last met. That once-innocent boy has started to show more of a manly charm—enough to stir one’s heart. You know, sometimes indulging in BL isn’t such a bad idea.”

With that, his gaze softened, and a seductive glint flashed toward Jie Ying Xing Hun.

Jie Ying Xing Hun’s entire body tensed as he instinctively took two steps back. Cold sweat began to form on his back. In the years since their last meeting, Murong Qiu Shui’s 『destructive power』 had clearly reached terrifying levels.

Without missing a beat, Jie Ying Xing Hun discreetly wiped the sweat from his forehead and diverted the topic as quickly as possible. “Brother Murong, it’s been three years, and you haven’t changed a bit! Haha… Hahaha… Hahahahaha…”

He forced out a few dry laughs but quickly realized how awkward and unnatural they sounded. Embarrassed, he promptly shut his mouth.

“The boy has grown up. Three years ago, you already piqued my interest. Now, you intrigue me even more. What a surprise—two members of the Ling family managed to make it onto that accursed level ranking. Who knows… You might even surpass that unforgettable and detestable brother of yours,” Murong Qiu Shui said lazily.

What sounded like a casual and meaningless remark inadvertently triggered an intense reaction from Jie Ying Xing Hun. His brow furrowed, and in a louder-than-usual voice, he blurted out, “I’m stronger than him!”

“Oh?” Murong Qiu Shui raised an eyebrow, looking at him with amused interest.

“You just watch—I’ll surpass him… far surpass him!” Jie Ying Xing Hun said, his tone like unyielding iron. Something deep within him had clearly been stirred. At the age of sixteen, his expression carried a maturity and determination far beyond his years.

“And what will you rely on to surpass him? Even now, on the level rankings, you’re still below him,” Murong Qiu Shui raised his eyebrows, suddenly finding this situation quite amusing.

“Hmph… I’ll prove to him that I can be stronger… even without joining their so-called Immortal Reincarnation group. Acting alone, I’ll still surpass him!” Jie Ying Xing Hun declared, his voice resolute.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he realized he had let something slip. Though his expression remained rigid, he fell silent immediately.

Immortal Reincarnation…Murong Qiu Shui made a mental note of the name. Interesting—what an intriguing name.

Jie Ying Xing Hun, whose real name was Ling Jie, was the younger brother of Ling Yun, known as Yi Jian Ling Yun.

“Y-you… you… you… Second Young Master, you know each other?” Yan Xiao Xie stammered, still reeling from the colossal emotional blow he’d just suffered. His heart, already shattered into countless pieces, now bore crack upon crack. The woman he had fallen for at first sight, the one he had enthusiastically flattered and tried to impress, turned out to be… a man.

What greater blow could there be in this world?

Jie Ying Xing Hun cast a gloating glance at Yan Xiao Xie’s devastated expression before quickly masking his schadenfreude with a neutral expression. Patting Yan Xiao Xie’s shoulder with feigned sympathy, he said, “Xiao Xie, as your Young Master, I seriously warned you earlier, so don’t blame me. Yes, he is indeed a bona fide man—Murong Qiu Shui from the famous Murong family of Jinghua.”

“Murong Qiu Shui…” Yan Xiao Xie muttered the name, which sounded vaguely familiar. After a moment, he remembered what the name signified, and his expression became a vivid display of emotions.

Rumors had it that Murong Qiu Shui’s looks surpassed even a woman’s. Rumors also said he was a smiling murderer, capable of dismembering bodies in front of countless witnesses with a grin more terrifying than that of the devil.

And he, Yan Xiao Xie, had not only flirted with this demonic figure but also shamelessly boasted in front of him. The thought sent shivers down Yan Xiao Xie’s spine. His entire body convulsed with shame as he wished he could dig a hole and bury himself alive.

“Big Brother Murong has encountered situations like this countless times over the years; he won’t hold it against you. But Xiao Xie, from now on, you must listen more closely to your Young Master’s instructions before acting. Understand?” Jie Ying Xing Hun said, patting Yan Xiao Xie’s shoulder repeatedly.

Yan Xiao Xie’s face was grief-stricken as he replied, “Y-yes…I’ll definitely listen to Young Master’s guidance more in the future. And… Young Master Murong, I’m truly sorry for earlier…”

Murong Qiu Shui looked up at the sky and said, “Today’s weather mirrors my mood—utterly dreadful. Young man, move forward and pursue your own goals and path. Oh, young man, why don’t you tell me your current aim? Perhaps my heavenly wisdom, envied by both mortals and gods, may offer you guidance and direction.”

Jie Ying Xing Hun subtly rolled his eyes before replying, “If I have to say what I want most right now, it’s to join the mysterious Heavenly Soul Mercenary Group that Xie Tian has formed. There’s always a powerful reason behind strength, and I’m very curious about Xie Tian. Besides, everyone knows that joining the Heavenly Soul Mercenary Group is synonymous with a significant boost in power. That would allow me to surpass Ling Yun in the shortest time!”

Murong Qiu Shui nodded slightly and said, “That, I can’t help you with. But the person behind you might be able to. Good luck.”