Chapter 238: Where Is Huangshan Da Sha? Come Out and Greet Me Immediately!

Huangshan Zhenjun was in a good mood ever since King Dou Dou went to Shuhang's place—he hadn't caused any trouble at all, and even hadn't stirred up chaos in Jiuzhou No. 1 group lately.

Today is a good day~ wonderful, a good day~

The bright sun shines beautifully, red flowers and green grass, I run forward cheerfully, traversing Qingshan, yet I remain young.

Huangshan Zhenjun's mood grew even brighter as he used his alt account to flatter Yunwu Daoren while waiting for Yunwu to break free from his seal—Shuhang was truly his lucky star; deciding to keep Shuhang in Jiuzhou No. 1 group had been absolutely right.

But poor Shuhang had been suffering lately—spending time with Bai Qian while also taking care of King Dou Dou.

"Sigh." Huangshan Zhenjun suddenly felt guilty; he thought for a moment, "I should let Shuhang browse more of the immortal ladies' photos in the group—maybe ask Yu Rouzi or Su Shi Shiliu to chat with Shuhang more."

Stay too long with Bai Qian, and some people can never turn back.

Huangshan Zhenjun suddenly recalled how, after mistakenly adding "Shushan Yalida" to Jiuzhou No. 1 group, he had cast three divinations for Song Shuhang.

Back then, those three divinations had made him feel like he'd smelled dog shit.

Now, if Shuhang were to endure King Dou Dou's pressure while also staying near Bai Qian, the consequences would be unimaginable!

No, I must pay attention to Song Shuhang's mental health!

Buzz buzz

Huangshan Zhenjun glanced at the group chat—someone had @ed him.

King Dou Dou: "Where is Huangshan Da Sha?! The Emperor returns—hurry out and greet me!"

Due to the influence of "The Cultivation Chat Group," King Dou Dou had joined the group earlier than originally intended.

Beihe Sanren: "…"

Huangshan Zhenjun sighed and said, "Dou Dou, you're being silly again. @Shuhang, you've been working hard lately."

King Dou Dou: "Can you, Huangshan Da Sha, even call him Shuhang? Bow down and address him as the Supreme Song Shuhang my lord!"

Huangshan Zhenjun: "Shuhang, if you have time, tell me how you tamed King Dou Dou?"

Shushan Yalida: "(Sweating profusely) Senior, don't take this seriously—Dou Dou's just flattering me to death again."

This wasn't the first time King Dou Dou had fawned over Song Shuhang; though King Dou Dou's nature meant he was probably just playing, the fact that this Pekingese—who didn't even respect Huangshan—had lowered himself to "flatter to death" required unique techniques.

Song Shuhang's hidden move—or hidden trait—had even made Kuang Dao Sanlang exclaim in admiration.

Tap tap tap

Where did that keyboard-tapping sound come from? Song Shuhang frowned and looked over.

King Dou Dou: "Ladies in the group, look here! Don't miss this chance! My Lord Shuhang is a guaranteed high-potential stock!"

Kuang Dao Sanlang popped up cheerfully: "Hey, Shuhang, what kind of mind-altering broth did you feed Dou Dou? Can I buy the recipe?"

Pharmacist: "+1"

Su Shi Qi: "This isn't just flattery anymore—Shuhang, can you sell me the mind-altering broth recipe?"

The seniors in the group kept joking; Bai Zunzhe chuckled, watching the scene on his phone, finding it highly entertaining.

Tap tap tap

Still tapping?! By the time Song Shuhang realized it, it was too late—the Pekingese had furiously hammered the keyboard using Wubi input, then pressed Enter on the smoking keys.

King Dou Dou: "@Su Shi Qi, when's the wedding between Xiao Shi and my Lord Shuhang?"

Su Shi Qi: "?"

Huangshan Zhenjun: "Dou Dou! Don't say nonsense! I'm silencing you!"

Kuang Dao Sanlang: "Exactly! Dou Dou, don't speak recklessly!"

Kuang Dao Sanlang: "When's the wedding gift due? @Shushan Yalida"

Su Shi Qi: "@Kuang Dao Sanlang, where are you?"

Song Shuhang felt his toes curling into a castle—he blushed furiously and roared, "Dou Dou! I'm going to kill you!!!"

Song Shuhang lunged at King Dou Dou—this was enough to make him flee Earth tonight!

"Woof!" King Dou Dou barked back, "Shuhang, I'm doing this for your own good! Have a child now while your rank is low—once you're higher, it'll be too hard!"

"Monster! Shut up!" Song Shuhang clamped his hand over King Dou Dou's mouth, face blazing red. "You did this on purpose!"

Bai Zunzhe smiled and said, "Alright, Shuhang, let me help you out."

Bai Zunzhe's voice sounded like heavenly music to Song Shuhang's ears—he looked at Bai Zunzhe with deep gratitude, and in that moment, the entire world turned black and white, while Bai Zunzhe alone remained in color.

Song Shuhang suddenly jolted—no!

He saw Bai Qian's eyes glazed over, mind wandering far away—he'd once again failed to suppress his aura. How close!

"Bai Qian?" he called out.

"Hehe, it's fine." Bai Qian snapped back to himself, picked up his phone, and sent a message to Jiuzhou No. 1 group: "@Su Shi Qi, send Xiao Shi."

"Bai Qian!" Song Shuhang never expected this betrayal to come from Bai Zunzhe!

Tong Gua: "What's going on?!"

Beihe Sanren: "What's going on?!"

Zao Hua Fa Wang: "What's going on?!"

Yunyou Seng Tongxuan appeared, posting an emoji of a monk with a head full of question marks.

A flood of previously lurking seniors surfaced—Bai Qian matchmaking for someone? This was the first time ever!

Normally, King Dou Dou being ridiculous was fine, but now with Bai Qian involved, things were entirely different.

Lingdie Island Yu Rouzi: "Senior Song and Xiao Shi!"

When King Dou Dou saw Yu Rouzi speak, he was about to type something—when his paw was seized by Song Shuhang.

"Dou Dou!" Song Shuhang's voice turned cold.

King Dou Dou turned his head, indignant: "Yu Rouzi got here first!"

Yu Rouzi only realized, after returning from the future, what she had missed years ago—there would never be another Senior Song Shuhang who played with her like that.

So King Dou Dou decided to be a good dog to the end—yes, absolutely no other intentions, really!

"You're definitely doing this on purpose!" Song Shuhang angrily ruffled the dog's head.

Su Shi Aqi: "Bai Qianbei, this young one believes matters among the young should be handled by the young themselves."

Su Shi Aqi: "Moreover, Xiao Shiliu's injuries from his last tribulation have not yet healed."

His implication was that this was not the time for romantic entanglements—Su Shi Aqi had long noticed signs between Xiao Shiliu and this boy, Song Shuhang.

The family would surely feel pressure, since Song Shuhang was merely a first-rank hermit who had missed the optimal cultivation years—but as long as Xiao Shiliu liked him, they wouldn't say much, and personally, he quite admired this young man.

But Song Shuhang shouldn't be the type to act without judgment—he wouldn't ask Bai Qianbei to speak on his behalf about something like this at such a time.

Su Shi Aqi fell into thought.

White: "Precisely because of Xiao Shiliu's injuries, Shuhang recently met several Tribulation Immortals. Through contact, these Tribulation Immortals expressed their desire to test a novel technique called Simulated Universe, and also wanted to make a movie."

White: "For this reason, they need a large number of cultivators to test the Simulated Universe. Those who pass the tests can earn points, and the top scorers may exchange them for precious rewards from these Tribulation Immortals after leaving the Simulated Universe."

White: "Currently, anyone who participates receives a Consumable called Time Sand, which can create temporal flow differentials—two jin. If you don't need this item, you may exchange it for rare spiritual fruits or herbs never seen before."

Bai Qianbei's fingers flew across his phone, not only resolving Song Shuhang's awkward situation but also narrating how Song Shuhang had recruited Su Lin as a background actor.

The Jiuzhou Group One fell silent. Several minutes passed.

"Tribulation Immortals?!!!" Kuangdao Sanlang shouted in the group, "Living Tribulation Immortals?!"

Su Shi Aqi: "!?"

Zuiyue Jushi: "?!"

Su Shi Aqi instantly understood: "So, Bai Qianbei means that completing the tasks of these Tribulation Immortals, earning points based on performance to claim rewards? That might even cure Xiao Shiliu's injuries!"

Shushan Yali: "Exactly so, all elders, please don't misunderstand!"

King Dou Dou scoffed: "Coward."

Insult ineffective. Song Shuhang has immunity to taunt skill.

Su Shi Aqi: "Thank you, young friend Shuhang!"

Beihe Sanren: "Thank you, young friend Shuhang!"

Zao Hua Fa Wang: "Thank you, young friend Shuhang!"

Since Bai Qianbei said Song Shuhang had met these Tribulation Immortals, this opportunity must have been secured by Shuhang himself!

Huangshan Zhenjun: "Thank you, young friend Shuhang. This is truly excellent. May I ask what is unique about this Tribulation Immortal's Simulated Universe?"

King Dou Dou: "Huangshan Da Sha, why ask so many questions? Come quickly—there are great benefits here."

White: "Any cultivators with free time may come to the city where Shuhang resides. We will explain the details. This is a rare opportunity."

Shushan Yali: "@Zao Hua Fa Wang, Elder, could you invite Master Tunnyun? They need a screenwriter—the rewards will be substantial."

Zao Hua Fa Wang: "I thank you on behalf of Tunnyun. Young friend Shuhang, speaking of this movie—has the theme song been decided?"

Song Shuhang broke into cold sweat and said: "Elder, let's discuss the details later."

Thus, everyone in Jiuzhou Group One began spreading the news. Some cultivators in seclusion were visited by close group members.

As for elders in deep seclusion or unreachable, there was nothing to be done.

After finishing all this, Song Shuhang sent a message to his best friend Gao Moumou, arranging to meet tonight near Jiang Nan University Town at a bubble tea shop.

Time arrived at eight p. m.

"Shuhang, why the sudden urgency to meet me?" Gao Moumou greeted with a smile, saw two fruit teas on the table, and immediately picked one up, inserting a straw and drinking.

Come to think of it, his parallel world counterpart seemed to be the author of "Cultivation Chat Group."

"About My Best Friend Writing a Novel With Me as the Protagonist in a Parallel World, and Then Me Watching It and Learning He Wrote It in This World."

How to explain this?

Japanese: "【Brave author, use the power of writing to save the world!】"

American: "【With great power comes great responsibility.】"

Chinese: "【I see you as a once-in-a-million screenwriting genius. Here is a weighty mission to save the world entrusted to you.】"

Song Shuhang placed his arms on the table, interlacing his fingers beneath his nose: "Old Gao, we're best friends, right?"

"Uh, what's up?" Gao Moumou frowned at Song Shuhang's sudden seriousness. "Just so you know, I handed over all my money this month to Ya Yi."

"I know your secret," Song Shuhang said coldly. "About you writing online."

"I've got five hundred yuan here," Gao Moumou gripped Song Shuhang's hand. "Shuhang, we're best friends, right?"

"Not that," Song Shuhang cleared his throat. "How do I explain this? A friend of mine greatly admires your talent and wants you to write a movie script—paid work."

"Oh," Gao Moumou exhaled in relief. "What kind of script?"

Song Shuhang pulled a folded sheet from his robe, unfolded it, and said: "Here's the main plot. It must include these elements."

【Main plot: The protagonist is an evil cultivator from another world who suddenly steps onto Earth. After thorough investigation, he discovers Earth hides a great horror!】

【Myth revival, dimensional invasion, Eastern Divine Realm, Western Divine Realm, multiverse, infinite spacetime, Wu Xia, cultivation, magic, qi energy, demons, creation, destruction, Cthulhu elements, urban youth, love and hatred entanglements, betrayal, teamwork, duality of good and evil, philosophy】

"Shuhang," Gao Moumou set down the paper, a smile curling on his lips. "Today isn't April Fools' Day."

"Yes, I know," Song Shuhang slid a bank card across the table. "There's five hundred thousand on it. Or would you prefer cash?"

"Hahaha, it's getting late," Gao Moumou stood to leave. "I haven't updated yet—I'll head back to write."

He turned to leave, but the shop's rolling gate slammed shut. The staff members who had been serving them now stood behind him, holding several suitcases.

Crack—one, the suitcase was opened.

Under the bright white lights, a faint crimson auspicious glow shimmered within.

Gao Moumou froze for several seconds, then returned to his seat, mirroring Song Shuhang's posture: fingers interlaced beneath his nose.

Long silence.

"Who are these people?" Gao Moumou's voice was icy.

Song Shuhang shook his head. "Don't worry—their origins are legitimate."

"No," Gao Moumou waved his hand. "I mean—please, introduce me to your friend."

Song Shuhang ""

Song Shuhang silently turned the paper over and said, "For now, these literary characters are tentatively confirmed to participate: we need to take these characters and their world elements and radically upgrade them with magic."

【Ye Fan (Ye Zhetian), Han Li (The Legend of the Condor Heroes), Xiao Yan (Battle Through the Heavens), Lu Mingfei (Dragon Raja), Luffy (One Piece), Weigong Shilang (Fate Stay Night: Heaven's Feel), Yi Leina (The Witch's Journey), Zijin Shenlong (Divine Graves)】

Gao Moumou "Is your friend mentally unstable?"

Song Shuhang "Others can't do it, but I believe in you!"

Gao Moumou shook his head "Shuhang, the copyright issue won't pass."

Song Shuhang said solemnly "Just write it. I'll handle the copyright."

Gao Moumou sighed and said "Fine. Give me three months."

For the sake of money and friendship, Gao Moumou decided to challenge himself.

Song Shuhang exhaled in relief "So, you're agreeing?"

Gao Moumou smiled "Of course. Why not take the money when it's there?"

"Then I'm at ease," Song Shuhang whispered softly. The guilt on his body vanished without a trace.

Gao Moumou wanted to say a few more words to Song Shuhang, but his eyelids suddenly grew heavy, his body began to weigh down, and he felt as if he were about to plunge into a slick, dark abyss.

A murmur reached his ear.

"My dearest friend, I am sorry."

Song Shuhang saw Gao Moumou collapse on the ground. King Dou Dou, hidden for so long, transformed into five meters tall, holding a burlap sack. He moved swiftly, sliding Gao Moumou into the sack and slinging it over his shoulder.

"Done."

Overslept this morning, busy in the afternoon. I'll try my best to post the third update tonight; if not, it'll be tomorrow.

I originally planned for four updates a day — I overestimated myself. Dammit! Is this really my limit?! (Tears falling)

Using the main world's main plot to explore some characters' gains. Next chapter: Liyue.

(End of Chapter)