Chapter 333: Bound to the Birth System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 334: A Passerby Strives to Live (2)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

"Miss, be careful!"

Shen Yao instinctively buried her body and head in the arms of the man holding her.

Or rather, he could not be called a man; judging by the voice, he should be a young boy.

A boy appearing in a Secret Realm at such a time must be a Human Race or Demon Race person who came from outside.

Looking up, following her line of sight to above her head, Shen Yao unsurprisingly saw the other person's appearance.

He was very handsome, especially since he was slightly lowering his head at this moment, a smile at the corner of his mouth, paired with that clear, gentle appearance, like a graceful young master walking out of a painting.

Liu Jingyan saving someone was merely a normal action of his own; as a Direct Lineage Disciple of Luojing Liu City, he had been educated since childhood to protect his own clan.

Although Shen Yao's appearance was strange, her aura and appearance were those of an ordinary Human Race person, so Liu Jingyan taking action was within expectations.

Confirming that the poisonous spider chasing closely behind had already left, Liu Jingyan exhaled, lowered his head to release the arm around Shen Yao's waist, and retreated a step, "Miss, are you alright?"

Shen Yao adjusted her sleeves and shook her head at the graceful young master before her, "Thank you, Young Master, for saving me, I am fine."

Even if Liu Jingyan had not acted, she could have escaped with the talisman paper in her hand.

"My name is Shen Yao, I do not know Young Master's name?" Shen Yao took the initiative; having finally met a person, she could not let the opportunity pass in vain.

Liu Jingyan was slightly stunned, then introduced himself, "I am Liu Jingyan, I do not know why Miss Shen appeared alone in the depths of Mangshan Secret Realm?"

Liu Jingyan was still suspicious in his heart; after all, the timing was too coincidental. Mangshan Secret Realm had just opened, and those who could enter were all people with confidence and backing.

This Miss Shen was clearly Human Race, yet had no traces of cultivation on her body; she should not appear here.

Could she be a Demon Race person hiding her strength? The Liu Family was also a grandee family of Luojing; Liu Jingyan considered himself learned and had never heard of a Demon Race capable of such concealment and disguise. Could it be one of those legendary Ancient Races? That was even more unlikely.

Just as Liu Jingyan was full of doubt, Shen Yao was also considering how to be honest with him so she could stay by his side and leave Mangshan Secret Realm.

In just a few sentences, Shen Yao knew this Young Master Liu was of high birth; not only his appearance and figure, but also his clothes and jewelry were both magnificent and luxurious. Without a solid foundation, such an effect could not be achieved.

As a mission-taker, Shen Yao had her own way of observing people. Liu Jingyan was definitely a golden thigh she needed to hold onto; at least before leaving Mangshan Secret Realm, she could not be too distant from him.

Having made up her mind, Shen Yao immediately came up with an excuse: eight parts truth, two parts false. Besides, this body of hers was indeed an ordinary person's, and Liu Jingyan was a person with cultivation—would he really be afraid of her?

Liu Jingyan indeed was not afraid; although he still had not let go of his suspicions in his heart, he truly could not bring himself to abandon Shen Yao, thanks to years of upbringing.

At the same time, there was also this: a graceful and virtuous lady is the pursuit of a gentleman.

Shen Yao's body, incarnated from wood spirit, was too beautiful. Even Liu Jingyan, who had been used to beauty since childhood, would have a moment of daze.

Abandoning such a beautiful, delicate woman who needed protection would make his conscience ache.

Liu Jingyan:...

At the temporary camp, though it was just a simple rest, no one expected that their young master would go out for a trip and actually bring back a young, beautiful woman. She was too beautiful; everyone was shocked.

Liu Jingyan belatedly felt a bit embarrassed. He coughed to signal everyone to act normal. He smiled and sent Shen Yao into the prepared tent first, while he stayed behind to warn the servants who were staring with wide eyes.

The Luojing Liu Clan was a noble clan of Wei State, existing since the founding of the State.

At the same time, Wei State was the country occupying the largest area on this land. Surrounding it were scattered small countries, and it faced the Demon Race occupying another piece of land from afar, forming a state of opposition.

The current head of the Liu Family was Liu Jingyan's grandfather Liu Xiuwen, a Seventh Stage cultivator, one of the famous big shots of Wei State.

Liu Jingyan's father Liu Chengran was the Eldest Legitimate Son, currently serving as an official in court, a Fifth Stage cultivator.

By Liu Jingyan's generation, there were many legitimate and illegitimate children. He was his father's Legitimate Second Son, fifth in ranking, and had just broken through to Third Stage cultivator.

Cultivators are divided into nine stages. First Stage is the weakest, Ninth Stage is the strongest. Nowadays, Ninth Stage has long become a legend, Eighth Stage is merely a mascot rarely seen, and only Seventh Stage is the strongest combat power on the surface.

The Liu Clan had Liu Jingyan's grandfather presiding over it, so ordinary villains simply did not dare to offend them.

This time Liu Jingyan entered Mangshan Secret Realm to consolidate his realm.

One must know that for Human Race warriors and cultivators to advance, every stage up is extremely difficult.

Especially Third Stage is a major hurdle. To get past it requires favorable timing, location, and harmony among people.

Liu Jingyan's legitimate older brother Liu Jingsheng was the person with the highest talent in the current Liu Family, more than ten years older than him. He was currently stuck in the middle of Third Stage, unable to make any progress, let alone other Liu Family members with unremarkable talent, most of whom were still spinning around in First and Second Stage.

Cultivation is difficult. Whether taking the path of Qi and Blood or the path of cultivators, only geniuses can succeed.

Thinking too much made one tired. Liu Jingyan idly held the folding fan in his hand, turned his steps, and ultimately entered the tent behind him.

Inside the tent was a simple bed and a set of tables and chairs laid out.

Shen Yao had been wearing these clothes for several days. Besides, while fleeing, she had not paid much attention, so she looked messy. She was thinking of how to change into clean clothes.

Just then Liu Jingyan knocked and entered. Shen Yao's eyes lit up immediately. "Young Master Liu."

Liu Jingyan moved the folding fan in his hand, noticed Shen Yao's expression, and smiled. "Miss Shen, you have worked hard walking all the way. Why not go wash up and tidy yourself first? The meal is already prepared. If Miss Shen does not mind, you can dine with us."

This team was Liu Jingyan's personal guards; no other brothers or sisters participated.

It could be said that Liu Jingyan's word was law here, and no one dared to object. It was merely taking in a delicate woman. Even if he took in a few charming fox spirits, everyone would just pretend not to see.

Hearing this, Shen Yao hurriedly nodded and thanked him. She indeed had this intention.

Liu Jingyan waved his hand, letting the maidservant waiting outside come in to serve her.

"Miss Shen, let me know anytime if you have any matters," Liu Jingyan planned to keep Shen Yao for a while longer. Whether one called him naive or arrogant, regardless of his considerations, he would not let Shen Yao leave.

Shen Yao did not know Liu Jingyan had so many thoughts. Having finally shaken off the life of a savage, Shen Yao did not know how happy she was in her heart.

As for Liu Jingyan's observation and guard against her, let him be. As long as she steadied herself, she feared nothing.

Shen Yao quite enjoyed a hot bath, and under the maidservant's service, changed into clean clothes. Even her simply tied-up hair became a complex and exquisite style. One could say she had a complete makeover, and her beauty rose to another level.

Unsurprisingly, Liu Jingyan was stunned. Although he considered himself a righteous gentleman, the beauty of this Miss Shen was truly not something a mortal body could resist.

Silently exhaling in his heart, Liu Jingyan secretly despised himself for having read the Sage's Book for so many years in vain.

He inevitably chanted the Calming Mantra a few more times. Liu Jingyan gestured for Shen Yao to sit down, and the two seriously began eating in front of a table full of dishes.

Actually, Shen Yao didn't have to dine with Liu Jingyan; it was just that no one in the camp dared say anything, and Liu Jingyan himself hadn't clearly refused, so through a series of misunderstandings, this current situation had formed.

After eating their fill, Liu Jingyan invited Shen Yao to chat with him in the camp's largest tent.

That was also Liu Jingyan's temporary residence; as a direct descendant of the Luojing Liu Clan, Liu Jingyan paid great attention to his bearing when traveling, and something like roughing it would never appear in his dictionary.

Shen Yao happened to enjoy a rich person's life; even in a crisis-ridden Secret Realm, every proper refinement and rule was present, and the gentlemanly style was carved into his bones.

"I hope Miss Shen will forgive me; I, Liu, want to know where exactly Miss Shen comes from?"

Liu Jingyan appeared very sincere, especially those clear and spirited eyes; whoever looked at them would unconsciously relax.

This must be the advantage of outstanding looks; as long as one's tone was firm, someone would always fall for it.

Shen Yao blinked, pursed her lips and smiled, as if myriad flowers were blooming, "Young Master Liu need not feel apologetic; it was I who shouldn't have concealed it."

Pausing her tone, Shen Yao seemed to have made a decision, her eyelashes trembling slightly as she slowly spoke of her origin, "I, I have lived in the Mangshan Secret Realm since I can remember."

Liu Jingyan:?!?!

Impossible!

The Mangshan Secret Realm was newly opened; at least a hundred years had passed since the last opening.

Shen Yao was neither an old monster who had cultivated for many years nor a legendary Ancient Race member, just an ordinary woman; how could she survive in the crisis-ridden Mangshan Secret Realm?

Liu Jingyan came back to his senses, first apologizing, then taking Shen Yao's wrist and carefully releasing his Mana.

It was just that the Spiritual Energy existing in this world differed from that of the Immortal Cultivation World, causing the Mana cultivated by people here to be incompatible with Shen Yao's body.

Shen Yao looked cute as she felt the movement path of Mana within her body; after one cycle, it disappeared, so it seemed they really weren't very compatible.

No wonder she couldn't cultivate, only able to learn some crude Secret Manuals and Secret Arts, not even able to walk the Martial Artist Path, which was easier than the cultivator's path.

After probing Shen Yao's pulse, Liu Jingyan became even more puzzled and strange; she really was just an ordinary person, just healthier than the average person.

You must know that including Martial Artists and cultivators, even newborn infants would develop problems after coming into contact with the Breath of this Shijie.

Problems could be big or small, but there wouldn't be none at all; yet the Miss Shen sitting before him was clean as a piece of pure and flawless beautiful jade, normal to a frightening degree.

Liu Jingyan:...

Such a body was most favored by Great Clans, especially since Miss Shen was beautiful and harmless.

At this moment, even Liu Jingyan inevitably developed some dark thoughts.

Fortunately, he still had some humanity, his conscience not entirely extinguished, and he didn't dwell on it further.

Hurriedly changing the subject to other matters, as dusk fell, Liu Jingyan sent Shen Yao back, then sat alone in the tent with eyes closed in thought, only slowly lying down very late.

Since transmigrating to this world, Shen Yao hadn't had many troublesome matters.

Most of the time, Shen Yao held the attitude of come what may; the current Golden Thigh was not bad, and she had no thought of changing.

Liu Jingyan was more conflicted; since he had taken over Shen Yao, he wanted to handle things perfectly, including how to arrange the other's future life.

With such a body condition, once exposed, it was predestined to cause disaster, and it was no benefit to Shen Yao either.

After talking with Shen Yao, the two chose to temporarily conceal it.

But Shen Yao followed Liu Jingyan low-key, looking up silently at him; did he really not feel the slightest attraction? She didn't quite believe it.

Perhaps, the mission target of her coming to this world had already appeared.

"Miss Shen, we will rest temporarily; next, please forgive me, I need to enter the Secret Realm Center this time, Miss Shen's body condition is inconvenient to follow," Liu Jingyan's implication was to leave Shen Yao waiting at the Original Place.

Although somewhat embarrassed, it was also out of consideration for Shen Yao's safety.

The Secret Realm Center was full of crises; he could protect himself easily, but also having to protect an ordinary person, Liu Jingyan dared not agree.

Shen Yao looked at the Servants setting up tents around and seriously advised Liu Jingyan not to go to the Secret Realm Center.

Her map showed the Secret Realm Center covered by a large area of Black Coverage, the Danger Level being the highest in the entire Secret Realm.

Liu Jingyan's skills were not bad, but him alone wanting to break into the Secret Realm Center, obviously he didn't want to return empty-handed either; Shen Yao touched her chin and decided to still advise her Golden Thigh a few words, she couldn't let him lose his life here for nothing.

"Young Master Liu, the Secret Realm is dangerous, and the Secret Realm Center has even more danger of death," why suffer this loss? In the prime of youth, one should cherish life.

Liu Jingyan:... Hmm?

Shen Yao's persuasion had a sort of 'I'm just saying, if you want to go then go' carefree feeling.

Liu Jingyan didn't know if his brain had short-circuited or he hadn't come to his senses; not only did he not listen to advice, but he also dragged the Drag Oil Bottle Shen Yao to go together.

Shen Yao:... Ah?

Not understanding Liu Jingyan's Operation, Shen Yao tilted her head, looked twice, and nodded in agreement.

Well, if going then go; if this Golden Thigh didn't work, she could pick a better one right there on the spot, saving herself from trying everywhere.

Liu Jingyan completely didn't know Shen Yao already had the thought of changing thighs; he was vexed about his own impulsive decision.

How did he not control himself? Forget it, since it was already said, more talk was useless; better to prepare seriously first.

That evening, Liu Jingyan had everyone stay behind, and he would take Shen Yao alone to set off early the next morning.

Once the news came out, everyone was shocked; the Young Master going in himself was understandable, but what use was bringing a beautiful woman who could only drag behind? This was a Secret Realm, not a mountain villa; they weren't here for sightseeing (although during this period, aside from occasional danger, it really wasn't different from ordinary sightseeing).

But Liu Jingyan was the master; since the master had made up his mind, the Servants couldn't refute.

Instead, the few maidservants who usually served him glared at Shen Yao several times in secret, probably thinking Shen Yao had stolen their work.

After all, maidservants of wealthy families, serving beside a young master, as long as they encountered a fortuitous opportunity once, it would be heaven and earth; although Liu Jingyan himself was very proper, the Liu Clan direct lineage didn't have such dissolute behavior.

But what if? The Liu Clan was not an Iron Plate; light and darkness coexisted, and nothing would be lacking.