In the world of demons and warriors, I slay demons through wordplay.

Li Qingchen sized up the woman in front of him.

She calls herself Lin Wan, and is Lin Mo's nominal older sister.

He is also the top powerhouse in this lawless land, renowned for his power that kills anyone he glares at, and blessed with immense fortune—the True Lord of Fortune and Inspiration.

"What exactly is going on?"

Li Qingchen asked.

He never imagined that a character in a game not only knew his real name, but also had a terrifyingly powerful background—a True Lord-level figure whom no one dared to provoke in this mysterious place.

All of this overturned his previous understanding.

Lin Wan—or rather, the enlightened one—remained calm and composed, not directly responding to his question, but instead gently raising her hand to signal him to calm down.

Before answering your question, let me tell you about this instance.

"There's nothing to say," Li Qingchen said. "If you really are Lin Wan, then your parents, especially your mother, offered 'me,' Lin Mo, to the cultists in order to transfer their cancer to other parts of the body."

"You killed your grandmother using this method."

"Having tasted the benefits of sacrifice, the couple's greed grew, and they planned to repeat the same trick. Their next target for sacrifice to extend their lifespan and make money is you."

"As for why the dead 'me' was resurrected..."

Li Qingchen thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps it is precisely because of your abilities."

"If I'm not mistaken, the letter I received when I first entered this instance said: 'The ghost among the family of four refers to me.'"

"You witnessed your younger brother Lin Mo being sacrificed and died tragically, which caused you a devastating mental breakdown."

Then, you learn that you will soon face the same fate, sacrificed to the cult. Intense fear and your self-preservation instincts fully activate your talents.

"You used your abilities to create a 'younger brother' that belongs to you."

The enlightened master nodded, a faint trace of vicissitude crossing his brow:

"Although it differs from the facts, the general direction is correct."

"When I was young, after realizing that I would also be offered as a sacrifice to those cultists, I unconsciously created a Lin Mo."

"But at the time I didn't know it was my ability, so whenever I had the question, 'My brother is dead, who is this Lin Mo?', I would die in the game."

"Even if I am ignored, neglected, or treated like air by others, I will cross the death line in the game and be eliminated directly."

"I see," Li Qingchen said. "What's the deal with this Zhong Kui? Why does it know my name? And who are you? Who are you?"

The enlightened master smiled and said, "I cannot answer this question for you in your current state."

Why?

"If you learn the truth about this lawless place too early, you'll easily attract the attention of the demon god."

"At that time, no one can save you."

Li Qingchen remained silent.

Demon God... a lawless land...

He is now absolutely certain that the game and reality are completely interconnected.

Li Qingchen decided to change the subject and asked, "If this scenario is based on your past experiences, are you having me play Lin Mo to punish your parents?"

The enlightened sage said, "That's not the case. According to the game's progression, after you pass the Zhong Kui game test, you will obtain Zhong Kui's ghost-controlling skills, allowing you to manipulate all sorts of little ghosts to deal with that esoteric couple."

"As for those two from the Lin family, according to the plot, you will hand them over to the authorities or execute them privately."

Li Qingchen couldn't help but interject, her tone tinged with a sigh: "You're really unlucky to have such cold-blooded and ruthless parents who treat their children like sacrifices."

"They're not their biological children. Those two are just human traffickers. Lin Mo and I were both kidnapped by them."

"I see." Li Qingchen nodded. "Since this instance is set up based on your past experiences, I'd like to know, what was the true ending of that incident back then?"

A chilling, bloodthirsty killing intent flashed in the eyes of the True Lord of Fortune and Inspiration. He spoke calmly, his tone utterly icy:

"Back then, my abilities weren't fully developed. The Lin Mo I created out of thin air was far less intelligent, quick-witted, and adept at maneuvering than you are. That cultist couple killed the substitute Lin Mo with their own hands without much effort."

"After that, they became very interested in my abilities, so they bought me from the Lin couple for a large sum of money and offered me to the demon god."

"They originally thought that the demon god would bestow blessings, thereby elevating their status and power to a higher level."

"The cultists never expected that the demon god would take a liking to my ability to create something from nothing and actually bestow a blessing upon me."

"Having received the blessing, I first killed the pair of cultists, then went home and tore the two members of the Lin family to pieces."

Li Qingchen was silent for a moment, then said, "What a cliché story."

The enlightened sage sighed, "Who says it isn't? This world is inherently boring, which is why I came to you."

"Looking for me?"

"That's right," said the True Lord of Fortune and Wisdom, "I have already determined your strength in this instance."

Furthermore, having cleared this dungeon, I've come to understand your character and strength. You're one of the few who can recklessly seize opportunities in this lawless place without suffering any backlash.

"So, I need your help to find something and someone in the Great Wilderness."

"Why should I help you?" Li Qingchen frowned.

The enlightened sage smiled, pinpointing his weakness: "You cultivate so desperately, frantically increasing your strength, just so that when the demon god appears and chaos descends, you'll have enough resources to survive and protect yourself, right?"

"I can guarantee your safety and survival during this catastrophe."

Li Qingchen fell silent.

"How can I trust you? Don't forget that the Demon God can control all demons."

"Don't worry, I'm special. If you're worried about the lack of protection, I can sign a ghost contract with you," said the True Lord of Fortune and Inspiration. "Just like the contract you signed with the Ghost General, once broken, you will be punished by the backlash of the contract."

Li Qingchen hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What do you want me to find?"

"One of them is a person named Zhao Yeqing, who is the reincarnation of Lin Mo and one of the most likely people to control the four boundless powers."

"According to his predetermined fate, he will venture into the wilderness to cure his cancer."

"The other is the heart of the Thorn Dragon. I need it to break through my realm and advance to a higher level of True Monarch. Only by increasing my strength can I contend with the demon god lurking in the shadows."

Hearing such 'treasonous' words with his own ears, Li Qingchen was genuinely shocked.

So this is what a traitor you really are!

As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of pitch-black, inky-black contract phantom, wrapped in scarlet yin energy, suddenly rose from the palm of the True Lord of Fortune and Inspiration.

Ghostly script flowed across the paper, gleaming with a chilling, eerie light, each character exuding the majesty of the underworld's laws.

The ghost contract moved without wind, slowly hovering between the two.

Those who violate this will be punished with the devastation of their souls and will never be able to reincarnate.

"The chaotic situation in Liuzhou City is mainly due to that Reverse Sea Sect Master."

"He has a wisp of his remnant soul in the Great Wilderness. As far as I know, that remnant soul is parasitizing the Thorn Dragon, protecting him."

"I need you to find it before the other factions and then hand it over to me."

"Of course, the Great Wilderness is fraught with danger. I will raise your cultivation level by two grades to protect you," the True Lord said. "This time it's permanent."

The next moment, Li Qingchen felt his blood and true energy surge up rapidly.

"That effective?"

Li Qingchen was impressed by this treacherous and cunning man.

He now suspects that this guy is a privileged user in the game, able to adjust values ​​at will.

The True Lord of Fortune said, "I will teleport you directly to the Great Wilderness in a while. You just need to focus on finding the Thorn Dragon. Zhao Yeqing will also arrive in the Great Wilderness during this time. The two of you will probably be able to meet in a short while."

Li Qingchen asked, "The people in that secret realm?"

"We will naturally emerge from the secret realm unharmed," said the True Lord of Fortune and Wisdom calmly.