After the main character who took the blame retired, the female lead quit.

That's certainly possible.

"Don't be so nervous. I'm just giving an example. It's just like you think. Relax. I have no ill intentions towards you. You are to our Thieves' Guild what a protagonist is."

I was just curious. It's like a script that's already been written. It doesn't really matter who the main character is. What matters is that the final result of the script is the same. That's how simple some people are.

Moreover, inviting you to join the Thieves' Guild would greatly benefit the 'path' I seek.

The woman opened her eyes and then narrowed them again, reverting to her harmless appearance. However, the occasional glint in her eyes made Xiao Yu realize that her words had a hidden meaning.

Seeing this, Xiao Yu suppressed his shock, shook his head, and reached into his pocket to pull something out.

"You overestimate me. I'm not a main character, just an ordinary passerby. I don't deserve such high expectations from you."

So, I'm sorry, after thinking about it... the Thieves' Guild isn't really my thing, so I decline. Here! This is something my mouth gave me. He left in such a hurry, he didn't give me a chance to speak, he just finished talking and left. Now it's returned to its rightful owner.

As he spoke, Xiao Yu took out the gold-embossed token with the word "thief" printed on it from his pocket, then placed it on the table in front of him and pushed it towards the woman opposite him.

His attitude seemed resolute.

"Heh... Alright! It seems our time wasn't meant to be. You can't force things. I won't invite you anymore. Remember, if you want to join the Thieves' Guild, you're always welcome."

The woman chuckled softly, not insisting. She stretched out her slender fingers, picked up the token Xiao Yu handed her, and solemnly placed it in her bosom.

The smile on his face remained unchanged, still lingering there.

"However, Xiao Yu, don't underestimate yourself. A passerby? Really? Sigh! You've taken the lead role and now you want to steal the spotlight from the passersby. You're really eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot. It's utterly despicable!"

Her gaze fell on Xiao Yu, and as if it were the first time they were meeting, she looked him up and down again, even opening one of her narrowed eyes.

Xiao Yu felt a little uncomfortable under her scrutiny. What did she mean? Putting aside the fact that he was the one taking the lead role, he was indeed just a passerby, a character who wasn't even described in the novel.

She's taken the lead role? Has she gotten something wrong?!

At the same time, how did his name come to be known?

The main reason he came upstairs was that the woman had written his name in the letter.

"Xiao Yu... how did you find out my real name?"

Xiao Yu sat up straight, trying to appear more composed.

"Oh dear! I've already told you that we thieves are good at stealing. Stealing isn't just about getting the money; after successfully stealing someone, you also need to impersonate them and deceive the people around the target to be considered a success."

Therefore, besides stealing, we are better at gathering information. A name is relatively easy to obtain. To be arrogant, I have some knowledge of most secrets and news in the world, including the shady dealings of sect leaders.

The woman waved her hand gently, as if swatting away a buzzing mosquito.

Compared to Xiao Yu's stiff and formal demeanor, she appeared relaxed and at ease.

"Then do you know about the 'Tao'?"

Seeing the woman's confident demeanor, Xiao Yu directly posed a weighty question, as a test or a verification.

"..."

The woman paused, her previously open eyes narrowing again, as if she disregarded Xiao Yu's suggestion: "You know a little, one of the maintainers of destiny! But she's not as powerful as you think; the more terrifying one hasn't appeared yet."

As expected, the thieves' sect and the Taoist sect are not on the same path.

It makes sense, as the way the Thieves operate is extremely incompatible with the Dao, which is the agent of Heaven's Dao.

"then you……"

"Shh! Okay, that's enough. If we keep going, it'll attract the attention of the higher-ups. Unlike you, I don't have any magical talismans protecting me. If they find out, I'll be in big trouble."

The woman put her index finger to her lips, stopping Xiao Yu from asking any further questions. It seemed that although she was disdainful of him, if he were being targeted, he would probably be in trouble.

Seeing this, Xiao Yu obediently shut his mouth.

The magical talisman the woman was referring to was probably the Concealing Breath Talisman that he had redeemed from the system.

As expected, anything produced by the system is of high quality.

No wonder……

At this moment, he had more or less sorted out his thoughts. Besides why the woman had asked him to come upstairs, there was another important situation.

The main character isn't important... the most important thing is to reach the same conclusion in the end.

If what the woman said is true, his current situation is quite precarious.

Realizing what was happening, a few drops of sweat trickled down Xiao Yu's forehead.

In the lavishly decorated room, Xiao Yu and his companion sat facing each other. The candles on their table had burned out completely. As the room darkened, the two of them lowered their heads in unison, their gazes fixed on the extinguished candles.

"Xiao Yu... Do you know? You're in great danger right now. You're like an old general on a stage, covered in flags but completely unaware of it. One wrong move and you're on the edge of a precipice. I'm really curious to see how things will turn out. It'll be quite a show if you crash and burn. By the way, from now on I'll call you Little Actor!"

Yingying's eyes flickered, as if she had seen something extraordinary through the dying candlelight.

Regardless, what remained unchanged was the woman's tone, which was still full of provocation and amusement.

Like an audience member sitting below the stage, constantly watching what Xiao Yu will do next.

What kind of minor actor is he... He's not a big-name actor.

Although I usually like to set all sorts of flags.

Call ~

A faint sound arose, accompanied by flickering firelight.

The firelight flickered, and the room was instantly filled with light and shadow. The changing light made it impossible for Xiao Yu to see the woman's movements clearly. He could only vaguely see a few slender, delicate fingers interlacing as a brand new candle was replaced.

It burst into flames.

The rolling flames, carrying a subtle aura, flickered towards us.

Are they planted with flags?

For some reason, Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes like the woman to hide the sudden panic that rose in his heart.

at this time.

meow~

A soft meow came from outside the door, accompanied by the sound of claws scratching at the door, as if urging someone that it was time to leave.

Xiao Yu opened his eyes and looked at the night outside the window.

The night was deeper.

"Looks like someone's come to pick you up. Hmm... cute little thing, I don't eat people! Really... In that case, that's enough for today. Trust me, little actress, we'll meet again."

The woman didn't move, but as her voice fell, *click*!

The room door opened automatically, just as it had when Xiao Yu was first pulled in.

"Oh, right!"

Suddenly, as if remembering something, the woman called out again, stopping the woman who was about to turn and leave.

"Don't forget the pastries. Since Little Calculator is willing to eat them, I'll give her a little extra. It won't make a difference. Goodnight! Sweet dreams tonight~"

As she spoke, the woman waved her hand, her words carrying a cryptic meaning.

Her plum blossom-like eyes glanced at the teacup Xiao Yu had drunk from on the table, and the corners of her jade-like lips curved into a smile as if she were watching a show.

Chapter Ninety-One, Bu Suantian's Correction Plan

What is the protagonist?

He's nothing more than a kingpin who has the whole world revolving around him and shouts about love and justice.

He will sing his way through life, slaying monsters and leveling up, while also gaining a few beautiful female companions. Finally, like a demon king and a hero, he will defeat the ultimate boss who covets the world, and the story will end.

It sounds wonderful, and it feels great.

But dreams and reality are two different things. Xiao Yu initially thought the same thing before taking the lead role, thinking it was a good thing.

Actually, it's all a mess.

The villain is unpredictable and annoying, while the female lead is always causing trouble and he has to clean up her messes. She's constantly teasing him.

It's already troublesome enough that he has to take the blame and pretend to be the main character; now he's supposed to actually become the main character?

No wonder there hasn't been a single move since it came to the outside world.

If it weren't for this so-called leader of the Thieves' Guild subtly reminding him, he wouldn't have been able to get this hint.

He's probably still in the dark!

So after all that, he just wanted to make himself a scapegoat!

That's not entirely true; his actual situation is better than that of a scapegoat.

It's similar to a substitute player for the starting lineup in a basketball game.

That explains everything that has happened recently.

No wonder Bu Suantian approached him, and later he met Long Wanyan, and then ran into Li Yunshang.

This damn fate!

Xiao Yu's face was grim. Now he didn't have to worry about the protagonist dying or the world being destroyed.

He can shoulder the responsibility of saving the cultivation world without needing to revive the protagonist.

After going through many twists and turns, he has now become the protagonist.

No wonder I've been so lucky lately. I even managed to accomplish something as impossible as setting up a sect in a single day. It's probably the protagonist's halo!

In the corridor outside the room, Xiao Yu carried a pastry box in one hand, with the Three Flower Goddess perched on his head, calling him back. In the dim firelight, his brows were tightly furrowed, as if a layer of depression had settled over him.

meow~

Its fluffy tail swept back and forth, and a soft, fuzzy sensation came from the back of its neck.

Is this urging him to go back quickly?

Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow and noticed that the eyes of the Three Flower Goddess above his head had returned to ordinary green eyes. Strange…