Free Web NovelEmerging from the inner scene, Lu Yibei awoke on the reclining chair in his office, hugging the White Little Flower pillow in his arms, mouth agape, greedily drawing air into his lungs.
Every muscle in his body was spasming and twitching, as if trembling and begging for mercy on its knees.
As usual, he had been “educated” by his Ancestor.
Although he had grown a lot since first meeting Qingji, he still couldn't compare to Qingji, whose sword skills had soared from Grandmaster level to “Divine” level after regaining her elderly memories.
However, with his strength increasing and gradually adapting to the use of Xuan Ying Luofu, Lu Yibei should not have been educated so miserably by Qingji.
This was all his fault for not being able to control his mouth. After successfully ambushing Qingji, when Qingji reprimanded him for being unfilial, he sarcastically retorted, “Your Master also thinks so.”
Precise landmine!
Thus, Lu Yibei's opponent changed from Qingji, who only used eighty to ninety percent of her skill, to a berserk Qingji, who used twelve parts of her skill, and he could barely last ten rounds.
After the chaotic sword shadows and surging energy, his body lay scattered across the ground, just as an ancient poem said — “Red petals scattered on the ground, stained with rain.”
After recovering slightly, Lu Yibei wiped the sweat from his forehead and muttered to himself, “It seems that Ancestor is quite bothered by the incident of leaving home back then!”
“I didn’t have time to tell Ancestor in detail before. Once the current matters are settled, I need to find an opportunity to explain my findings to Ancestor thoroughly.”
Speaking of which, if Ancestor knew the whole story, she might even have to take a trip to that Yumen Pass!
Lu Yibei thought, glanced at the time, and leaned back into the reclining chair.
There was less than an hour until dark; after a little more rest, he would have to act.
“Tsk, this chair is so hard, it’s uncomfortable against my back.”
“I’ll have to get two massage chairs for the office later.”
Even Tyre Bro can turn his office into a tea room. It's not too much for me, Lu Yibei, to turn my office into a White Little Flower-themed e-sports room with massage chairs, right? Lu Yibei thought to himself.
He rested in the office until evening, and seeing a hint of crimson in the sky outside the window, Lu Yibei left the Hua City Folklore Culture Research Bureau early.
After finding a hidden spot and completing his urban legend transformation, she went to Liao Zhai Tavern to see Boss Hu, asked for leave, and then headed straight for the Hua City Old Stadium Swimming Pool.
As night fell, it was time to meet her “old friends” and use them to infiltrate the Eclipse Society.
Presumably, it would be a pleasant meeting.
“Reporting to Disaster, since receiving Miss Du’s notification, we have been guarding nearby. So far, no urban legend have been seen coming out of the swimming pool.”
Lu Yibei looked expressionlessly at the urban legend in front of him, whose body was pale and bluish, limbs slender, and abdomen swollen, and nodded thoughtfully.
Compared to the Twilight Woman who was suppressed here before, this urban legend was the true local urban legend of the old stadium.
In fact, rumors of people drowning in the swimming pool were not unfounded. Long before the Twilight Woman was suppressed, and before the new stadium was completed and the old swimming pool closed, there had been deaths here.
On the way from the main entrance of the stadium to the swimming pool, there was a small grove. In the grove, there was a sewage well. Years ago, some scoundrel, blinded by money, pried off the well cover, causing the fellow who was trying to “fly” through the grove to accidentally fall in and break his leg.
It was summer then, and heavy rain would come suddenly, sometimes continuously for several days. By the time everyone found the unfortunate man, he was already writhing his pale body, moving through the small grove near the swimming pool.
Since then, urban legend incidents have been reported near the swimming pool.
Either whispers from the pipes inside the swimming pool...
Or someone swimming, inadvertently looking back, seeing bulging eyes peeking from the bushes outside the swimming pool...
Or in the last cubicle of the shower room, seeing a pale figure trying to wash off the mud and sand from his body...
Or the staff on night duty at the swimming pool, hearing low whimpers from the small grove outside the window, following the sound, only to find an empty dry well...
Although this urban legend had not done anything harmful, frightening people was just because it was hungry.
But its terrifying appearance and perverted behavior had a severe impact on the swimming pool's operations.
Later, the Twilight Woman was suppressed here, which further worsened the already declining business of the swimming pool, ending its decades of life.
And as the Twilight Woman was suppressed here, and Night Watch members frequently came and went, this local urban legend was forced to move away until it received a notification from Du Sixian.
Although it was only a C-level urban legend, it was highly likely to be split in half by Miss Mian's axe with one blow, but as a local urban legend, if it wanted to, it could almost completely integrate its Spiritual Energy fluctuations into the surrounding environment.
It was indeed most suitable to have this fellow monitor Miss Mian.
Du Sixian is truly my subordinate, as excellent as I am in making reasonable use of the abilities of the various urban legend in Hua City!
Since it has already said that no non-Hua City urban legend have been seen entering or leaving the swimming pool, then Miss Mian must still be inside.
Lu Yibei thought, refocusing her gaze on the urban legend in front of her, and said seriously, “I understand, you did a great job. I’ll take over from here, you can leave first.”
“By the way, what was your name again?”
“Reporting to Disaster, my name is Ma Lio!” The urban legend said with a fawning expression.
If you don't drop the manhole cover, who will? Lu Yibei inwardly scoffed, then nodded slightly, “Hmm, I’ve noted your name.”
Remember to go to Happiness Community later to find Du Sixian for your reward.
Upon hearing this, the urban legend looked as if it had been pardoned, and a joyful expression appeared on its wrinkled, twisted face. It repeatedly said, “Thank you, Disaster, thank you, Disaster!”
In fact, if it hadn't received orders, it would have long since wanted to leave this cursed place.
Although this was where it was born, and its abilities could be greatly enhanced here.
However, whether it was the lingering aura of the Twilight Woman in the swimming pool, or the Night Watch agents who might appear at any time, or the two A-Level powerhouses recently hidden near the swimming pool, all made it fearful. freewēbnoveℓ.com
That feeling was like, first a wave of bandits broke into its home, occupying it as their own. Just when the first wave of bandits finally left, another wave of even fiercer and more brutal bandits arrived.
This is a place of trouble, better not stay!
Now, not only did it get a familiar face in front of the Disaster Witch, but it also heard that it could receive a reward, so it was extremely happy.
Watching the pale, twisted figure of the urban legend limp away quickly, finally disappearing into a manhole cover, Lu Yibei withdrew his gaze, transmitted information to his Coat via the subordinate mark, concealed his aura, and then, with a flash of his body, arrived at the top of a large tree and hid himself.
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Now, as long as those two old friends come out, he can start to trick them.
In Lu Yibei's opinion, even though she now had a pirated black sun totem and had obtained the memories of several former Eclipse Society members from Chatterbox Girl, it would probably not be easy to gain the trust of Miss Mian and Suo E at the first instant.
At such a time, a little trickery is needed.
Even if, due to tight time, there wasn't enough time to prepare sufficient guidance beforehand, making the trick seem a bit simple and crude, it could still greatly shorten the time to get closer to Miss Mian and Suo E.
Lu Yibei thought, imperceptibly extending his Spiritual Energy, then took out his phone and opened “love and magical girls.”
Since he was idle anyway, he might as well grind the event. The event-exclusive 【Wave-Riding Sea Flower: White Little Flower】 was too tempting.
If Miao Miao Jiang could do a cosplay, that would be great.
Speaking of which, when Miao Miao Jiang returns, I should still be able to catch the tail end of summer and invite her to go swimming. If she agrees, she should accept if I give her a swimsuit, right?
Hmm, White Little Flower COS swimsuit is also a swimsuit! Lu Yibei thought to himself.
Eleven forty-seven at night.
A gentle breeze suddenly rose, filled with a damp scent. The trees near the swimming pool swayed, their shadows dancing.
Dark clouds gathered in the sky, and a dull rumble of thunder echoed from afar. A thunderstorm was quietly brewing.
Standing in front of the changing room's blinds, looking at the scene outside the window, Miss Rabbit's lips curved slightly upwards, and she hummed softly, “Hmph, a dark and windy night with rain is the perfect time to act.”
“It seems even the heavens are helping us today. It’s almost time, shall we depart now?” freewebnovёl.ƈom
Hearing this, Suo E, who was hidden in the darkness, bowing his head and tinkering with something, looked at Miss Rabbit and nodded, “Yes, let’s go.”
They exited the murky, sunless changing room and walked along the dilapidated path outside the swimming pool.
Bathing in the damp breeze before the heavy rain, Miss Rabbit stretched her arms, took a deep breath, and the white Maotuan (Hairball) on her perky buttocks swayed gently.
“Phew—! This is great. I’ve been cooped up in that hellhole for days, almost getting moldy. Finally, I can stretch my limbs.”
Suo E glanced at Miss Mian and reminded her in a calm tone, “We’re just going to remind Hua Xizhuang to do what she’s supposed to do. There won’t be any opportunity to fight.”
The implication was that she wouldn't be able to stretch her limbs.
“Why not?!” Miss Rabbit flexed her wrist and said fiercely, “After this is done, we should almost be leaving Hua City, so why not go on a killing spree?”
“I’m telling you, I’ve already thought about it. Tonight, whatever urban legend I encounter, I’ll beat it up. Not only will I beat it, but while they’re still alive, I’ll make them watch as I dig out their urban legend core and swallow it. That’s the only way it’ll be satisfying!”
“No matter what urban legend?”
“No matter what urban legend!”
“What about ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) me?”
Mid-sentence, Miss Rabbit suddenly realized something was amiss, her voice cutting off abruptly as she frowned.
The voice that had just spoken to her was familiar, but it was definitely not Suo E’s.
But if it wasn't Suo E’s...
Thinking of this, Miss Mian shuddered as if startled, and suddenly looked up in the direction of the voice, seeing a fiery red light.
Immediately, a crimson fireball radiating astonishing heat descended from the sky, striking the ground in front of her like a falling meteor, erupting in wild flames. The scorched, shimmering earth and stones roared, spreading in all directions.
Oh no, it's Disaster!
Miss Mian recovered her senses, stomped her foot on the ground, and with a dull thud of crumbling earth and stone, her body flew back rapidly. The moment she landed, the giant axe, spewing blue-purple flames, quietly appeared in her hand.
Steadying herself and looking forward, after catching sight of the petite figure in the long green dress, after a brief moment of astonishment, a strong fighting spirit rose within her.
She could feel that Disaster had grown stronger since their last meeting, but during their time apart, she had also undergone a complete transformation.
Although constrained by Śaśaka’s limitation of “sacrificing oneself to fire to achieve perfection,” her Spiritual Energy fluctuation level could not advance further.
However, the forms of power are ever-changing. Sometimes, even with minimal progress in Spiritual Energy fluctuation levels, strength can be greatly enhanced.
For example, her Moon Yin Fire, which carries a strong corrosive nature, or the weapon that has been intertwined with her Power since her birth—formerly a crowbar, now a giant axe.
Disaster, huh? You came at just the right time! Your grandma here was just itching to stretch her limbs!
Leaping down from the treetop, Lu Yibei surveyed the ready Miss Mian and Suo E, and said expressionlessly, “Little Rabbit, I didn’t expect you to dare return to Hua City? Do you not know how to write the character for death?”
“Heh, when I was making a name for myself in Hua City, you probably didn’t even know where you were!” Miss Mian said coldly.
“Oh?” Lu Yibei pouted, as if intentionally trying to provoke Miss Rabbit, and said sarcastically, “I know, I know, you mean when you were a subordinate to the Twilight Woman, right?”
“I’ve heard about it, it was quite impressive. You were ordered around all day, working like a dog, not even getting half a urban legend core. You were so angry you wanted to collapse inside, but you were restricted by her, so you could only hide and cry, boo hoo hoo, how pathetic!”
“Now you’ve finally gotten rid of the Twilight Woman, but what’s the use? As long as I’m in Hua City, every time you set foot on this land, I can make you relive the pain of being controlled and not free. How about that, isn’t it great?”
According to the plan, Lu Yibei hadn't intended to say so much to Miss Mian. She just wanted to meet her and use her strongest power to force Miss Mian back into the trap she had set.
But now, she was a little angry, so she didn't want Miss Rabbit to be happy either.
Damn Miss Rabbit, you don't come out early, you don't come out late, you just had to pick the time when I finished the event task and was watching the story animation, what's the meaning of that!?
That was the only White Little Flower swimsuit cutscene of the year!
Although she could watch the replay on the Website later, watching a replay and watching it right after finishing the task, still immersed in the story, are completely different experiences, okay?
Lu Yibei thought fiercely, looking at Miss Rabbit, whose face was grim and who was rapidly attacking with her giant axe, and activated the earth vein aura, summoning Lingtai Pure Karma from the embryonic God Kingdom.
Then, amidst a clanging of metal and stone, she donned the armor as heavy as a chariot.
And then...
“Bang—!”
With a muffled thud, iron boots shattered the ground beneath, pushing forward to meet the light-flaming giant axe.
