Since all these rules and superstitions are outdated, what's wrong with me indulging in some me

"No heart..." she murmured to herself, looking at the empty hole in Lu Changsheng's chest, "Then I'll be your heart."

Or rather, one is originally a part of Lu Changsheng.

Aokiji's spirit began to shrink, becoming the size of a sphere.

She floated to Lu Changsheng's chest, glanced inside with disdain, hesitated for a moment, and then crawled inside.

"Fine, it's better than that stinky old man..."

Aokiji muttered to himself.

As the blue pheasant burrowed in, Lu Changsheng felt a warmth in his chest, his blood began to flow normally little by little, and his breathing became smoother and smoother!

But the price Aokiji paid was also obvious. Her spirit body thinned at a visible rate, and even the ahoge (cowlick) on her head drooped weakly.

She sat cross-legged inside Lu Changsheng's chest cavity, and could clearly see the outside world through the hole in Lu Changsheng's body.

"Hurry up! Although I am a high-level spirit, we haven't been stitched up, and I can't hold on for much longer."

Qingzhi felt uncomfortable sitting cross-legged, so she lazily rolled around inside Lu Changsheng's chest.

"That's enough."

Lu Changsheng's complexion quickly regained its color, and his breathing became steady and strong. He stood up and looked at Zhang Ping, whose worldview had been shattered.

Chen Jingming is dead.

It's time to settle all the scores in this city.

"Ms. Zhang, do you need my help?"

Zhang Ping was taken aback, but instantly understood what Lu Changsheng meant.

For some reason, tears welled up in my eyes uncontrollably.

She could imagine how pathetic she looked right now. Normally, she wouldn't dare to look up, but now...

She glanced at her own emotional entity that had appeared beside her at some unknown time. "It" had changed from its usual sadness and irritability and was now looking at her with hope.

This is the kind of person I aspire to be.

"Dr. Lu, I hope you can help me rebuild this city..."

"Okay, I'll help you!"

[Critical event detected: Helping Zhang Ping rebuild Jinghu City.]

[Normal Completion: Help Zhang Ping escape the city.]

[Excellent Completion: Help Zhang Ping learn the truth and kill Chen Jingming]

[Perfect Completion: Help Zhang Ping rebuild Mirror Lake City.]

Players Lu Changsheng and Qingzhi have achieved a perfect clear, earning +10 points each in China's ranking system.

China's current points: 51, ranking 146th globally (previously 198nd)

(Many other players participated in the game during this period, including Anzhiyu who just cleared the S-rank dungeon. Don't worry too much about the score, and don't criticize me for the ranking. Just treat this as a fictional story!!!)

Special Rewards:

Lu Changsheng: Gain 20 personal points, and the effect of the talisman is increased by 100% in the dungeon.

Aokiji: Gains 20 personal points. Attack power increased by 25%, and his peach wood sword was upgraded once.

[Triggering a special follow-up: Help Zhang Ping rebuild Jinghu City.]

[Note: There is a chance of receiving an unexpected reward]

Players can choose to complete a special follow-up or return to the real world.

"Aokiji, what do you think?"

Lu Changsheng was a little worried about Qingzhi's condition.

"Ugh... I'm exhausted, I want to sleep," Aokiji muttered, but his tone wasn't objecting. "But let's help her out. If we don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring. Let's destroy her lair, abolish the rules, and release those poor wretches who are locked up—and let the rest do what they want. This king doesn't have time to be a babysitter."

Having received Aokiji's (though disdainful) approval, Lu Changsheng made his decision.

He immediately chose to complete the subsequent plot.

"We have limited time and can only do the most crucial parts. Ultimately, the fate of this city must be decided by the people who live here. All we can do is give you a choice."

"And you need to be mentally prepared. This is a great revolution in Jinghu City. Since it is a revolution, there will definitely be opposition, sacrifices, and bloodshed."

"I'm not afraid!"

Zhang Ping clenched her fist, and the emotional entity beside her also clenched its fist, its eyes resolute.

"very good."

Lu Changsheng said no more. He felt the warm power transmitted from Qingzhi in his chest. Although he had not fully recovered, it was enough to handle the remaining matters.

"Then, the first step," Lu Changsheng looked towards the center of Jinghu City, his eyes sharp, "is to completely destroy Chen Jingming's legacy—the inpatient ward, release all the 'Its' that are contained within, and reveal the truth."

He walked over to the shared motorcycle that had fallen to the ground and helped it up.

The engine could still start.

"Ms. Zhang, let's go!"

Lu Changsheng, carrying Zhang Ping, drove towards Jinghu City once again. This time, however, the purpose was no longer escape, but rather reckoning and laying the foundation.

The plan is simple, but its execution is destined to be anything but peaceful.

The night sky over Jinghu City is still adorned with false lights.

But soon, a storm from the inside out will completely tear away this glamorous facade.

In this world, there are always people who are unwilling to live in the lies woven by others.

Even if that lie is packaged as "happiness" and hailed as "truth".

In this world, there are always people who are willing to be sparks, waiting for the wind to blow, and instantly turn them into a prairie fire.

But the wind will come sooner or later.

Look, the wind is coming.

From then on, the long night was illuminated.

And dawn will be born again and again in countless awakened eyes.

(Silent therapy [complete])

(I) The Adventures of King Aokiji

1. A Terrifying Experience in a Dish

When I opened my eyes, I found myself soaking in a tub of greenish, sticky water that smelled weird! I was surrounded by people in white lab coats, wearing masks and glasses, pointing at me and writing and drawing in their notebooks.

"Stable activity..."

"Extremely high level of self-awareness..."

"Perfect sample..."

Perfect my foot! Do you think you can just stand by and watch me?!

Feeling uncomfortable after soaking in the water, I puffed out my cheeks and struggled—"Splash!"

I knocked a big hole in the glass cover of the petri dish, and green liquid spilled all over the floor. The doctors in white coats screamed in fright, dropping their notebooks.

Hmph, utterly vulnerable.

I floated out, shook my wet, red hair (ugh, it's so sticky and annoying), and ran through the wall without looking back. Leaving behind a mess and the dumbfounded "white radishes".

2. Street Spectacle

When it floated out onto the street, I was dumbfounded.

What kind of place is this? Everyone is so leisurely, with the same fake smile on their face! And... why is each of them followed by a dusty, hazy little "tail" that's either crying or puffing up?

Those "little tails" must be "it," right? It's really ugly, all crooked and deformed, and its energy is pitifully weak, drooping as it follows its owner listlessly.

I felt incredibly awkward watching this. Where was Lu Changsheng? Had he abandoned me again and run away?

3. A serendipitous encounter while asking for directions

I must find Lu Changsheng!

I saw an elderly woman carrying a shopping basket, with a standard smile, float by, and wave in front of her:

"Excuse me, ma'am, have you seen a young man?"

The old lady stared straight ahead, her smile unchanged, and her steps unwavering as she passed right through my body!

I:"???"

The creature next to her, with its long face, turned around, grinned at me with a mocking grin, and made a "lè lè lè lè" sound.

Hey! My temper is raging!

"What are you laughing at? You ugly freak!"

I grabbed "it" and it squeaked in fright, causing some of the gray mist to dissipate. "Speak! Have you seen Lu Changsheng?"

It trembled like a leaf, shaking its head wildly.

"You know nothing, what use are you!" I disgustedly crumpled it up and tossed it into the roadside flowerbed like a dirty rag. "I'll beat you up if you laugh again!"

I clapped my hands and continued my search for my brother.

4. Target spotted!

After searching for a long time, just when I was about to lose patience, I suddenly sensed a familiar aura!

I followed my senses and flew over in a flash, finally spotting him near a building!

He was actually... chatting with an old lady! And he was holding a thermal lunchbox?! He had that silly grin on his face!

I was so worried, and he still had time to chat with people?!

I floated up to his head, puffing out my cheeks, and decided to see what he was up to. If he was really slacking off, well, I'd give him a good tug on the ear when he was done!

[Don't go, there's a bonus chapter!!!]