Text-based martial arts: A nighttime rendezvous with the gang leader's wife in a dilapidated te

Dragonfish?

Chen Xuan raised his eyebrows.

Unfortunately, he didn't care what the woman's name was; he only cared about what kind of extraordinary reward this heartbroken, crazy woman could offer.

Damn it, the Dao Baifeng script was ruined because of its attributes, so the rewards can't be too meager, right?

Putting everything else aside, I must find out about this "unfailing golden spear" destiny when I have the chance in the future!

No! That won't do.

Lao Tzu wants to "stand tall and proud"!

As for now, we still need to stand firm at our posts until the very end.

The campfire gradually dimmed.

The sound of rain outside the dilapidated temple gradually subsided.

Her story ended at that moment.

After recounting all of this, she did seem to feel much more relaxed.

She turned to look at you, who had been listening intently in the darkness, and finally asked:

"Kid, do you think I'm stupid?"

Option 1: Frankly admit, "Yes, it's not worth it for a man like that."

(Defying Fate: Dragon Green Fish's Favorability +5, triggering subsequent dialogue.)

[Option 2: Shake your head in denial: "No, it's not your fault, it's that man's fault."]

(Defying Fate: Dragon Green Fish's Favorability +7, triggering subsequent dialogue.)

[Option 3: Shake your head in denial: "No, love always makes people blind, it's not your fault."]

(Defying fate: Long Qingyu's favorability +10, triggering subsequent dialogue.)

[Option 4: Free Play: You can press and hold this option to speak.]

(Defying Fate: Increases or decreases favorability based on the content of the dialogue.)

Looking at the options this time, Chen Xuan hesitated for the first time. If he wanted to play it safe, the third option would naturally be the best.

However, it must be said that this game offers an extremely high degree of freedom. In other aspects, Chen Xuan wouldn't have made any unnecessary moves.

However, when it comes to dealing with women, not to mention Chen Xuan's own practical experience, the great melting pot of modern society has given him a more theoretical understanding!

Moreover, as mentioned earlier in the tip about defying fate, the reward for this final adventure is completely random and depends on the final level of favorability.

What does it mean to defy fate and change one's destiny?

Of course, we should try our best! But the system's responses were too bland.

Men and women who have been betrayed are the most vulnerable to being taken advantage of.

Having made his choice, Chen Xuan finally made up his mind, pressed option four, and began to speak into the microphone with great feeling:

"You're not stupid!"

"You just trusted the person you thought would be with you for life too much. It's not foolishness; it's that you placed too much genuine affection on him when you chose him!"

"Unfortunately, he doesn't deserve your sincerity. This isn't your problem; it's his loss."

"If you had met someone who truly understood and cherished you, you wouldn't have needed to ask yourself questions like 'Am I stupid?'"

"Stop punishing yourself for his mistakes. What you need to think about now isn't 'Am I stupid?' but starting today, how to reclaim the self that gave their all and treat themselves well..."

Chen Xuan released the button, inwardly sighing with regret.

Generally, after saying all that, you can invite the other person out for a drive, drinks, or even spend the night together, depending on their reaction.

Unfortunately, despite its magic, this game is still just a damn word game at its core.

So this is the end of the story.

She froze, then fell silent.

[In the vast, dilapidated temple, only the crackling of the last embers of the fire remained.]

You seemed a little nervous, unsure if you'd said something wrong.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the dilapidated temple became somewhat quiet.

Just when you were about to blurt out,

She exhaled and looked at you.

In the dim firelight, you couldn't see her expression or her eyes.

However, you can hear a change in her voice:

"Only you truly understand me."

[Long Qingyu's favorability towards you +20, Total Favorability: 40 (Confidante).]

Chen Xuan's eyes lit up.

Wow, this set is really effective.

However, it seems like this will only happen once.

The reason is simple: in the following conversations, the rate of improvement in favorability slowed down considerably.

Whether it's the system's response or Chen Xuan's own wording, the answer mostly increases favorability by 1-2 points.

Clearly, the higher the favorability rating, the more difficult it becomes.

Once you've reached the level of favorability with this so-called "confidante," things become quite troublesome.

Without any substantial progress, it will undoubtedly be difficult to take it a step further.

But Chen Xuan did not give up.

Finally, thanks to his efforts, the level of favorability he had been showing changed again:

"It's better to forget each other in the vast world than to cling to each other in hardship..."

She murmured your words over and over again, her vision growing brighter and brighter...

[Long Qingyu's favorability towards you +1, Total Favorability: 50 (Close Friends)]

That's enough!

Chen Xuan let out a breath. Putting everything else aside, the last answer option didn't even have any option to increase favorability. It was only because of his answer that he had this slight chance of increasing it!

Now that the favorability level has increased again, it's probably reached the limit for this adventure!

As it turned out, Chen Xuan's judgment was correct:

This night seemed to pass very quickly amidst your casual conversation.

The first light of dawn in the east gradually illuminated the entire sky.

The campfire, billowing white smoke, had finally lost its last purpose.

The woman glanced at the sky outside the dilapidated temple, a knowing look on her face.

She stood up and stretched.

In the sunlight streaming through the broken window sill, you saw that incredibly voluptuous figure.

She turned her head away reluctantly.

"It's dawn, I should go now..."

You didn't speak, you just nodded silently.

On the contrary, she glanced at you, thought for a moment, and said:

"Want to come with me...?"

She shook her head before she could finish speaking.

"Alright, after this idle chat tonight, I know you're a person with pride in your heart."

"It's better to forget each other and drift apart than to cling to each other in hardship..."

"But if you ever pass through Lin'an in the future, you can come find me! I'll treat you to a drink!"

"My name is Long Qingyu! And you, my wild young hero?"

She told you her name, and you didn't hesitate to say yours.

"Chen Siming, 'Si' meaning 'to manage,' and 'Ming' meaning 'fate'..."

Looking at the words in front of him, Chen Xuan pursed his lips, wishing he could slap himself. He was so frustrated he could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of his toes.

One is that he hates the overly dramatic and chuunibyou (delusional) ID he chose.

One of them was that, in order to gain favor, she created a persona of a somewhat arrogant yet confused individual.

This woman is clearly trying to take me away to live off her!

Why the hell are you acting all high and mighty?

In reality, Chen Xuan wouldn't sacrifice his self-respect to live off a woman, but this is the world of martial arts!

However, it's clear that there's no going back now.

Your name made her pause for a moment, then she burst into laughter.

"Pfft... So this is the name you gave yourself, the one you mentioned before, because you had no parents? Hahahaha..."

You looked at the woman bursting into laughter, a look of helplessness on your face.

The laughter finally subsided after a while, and Long Qingyu's expression returned to seriousness.

"Although I am not a doctor, I can see that your innate physique is unimaginably weak, making your path in the martial world extremely difficult!"

"However, I believe you will do it one day, just like your name suggests."

"Just in case, I mean just in case, you can't make it in the martial world anymore, just come to Lin'an City. I'll have plenty of food for you."

You nodded silently again, still saying nothing more.

On the contrary, Long Qingyu opened her mouth, and finally spoke:

"Given your condition, you probably can't learn most of my martial arts techniques."

"However, you've done me a huge favor. I, Long Qingyu, have always been clear about right and wrong."

"My wild young hero, close your eyes."

You paused slightly, but still closed your eyes expectantly.

However, the expected moisture did not grace her lips; instead, she felt a chill creep between her brows.

A cold finger pressed against your brow.

You don't know what happened, but you don't dare open your eyes.

The next moment, you feel your mind go completely blank.

Then, a very strange picture appeared in my mind:

That was a picture of a blue carp swimming vigorously in the river!

Immediately afterwards, a voice, as if from the depths of one's soul, resounded:

"My martial arts are beyond your reach, and ultimately, they are not suited to your school. If you were to learn them, it might bring you deadly trouble in the future."

"However, this method of mine is based on the fusion of my family's inherited martial arts techniques and the martial arts techniques of that Lu sect. It is my unique creation, and it is perfect for you."

"Feel it deeply, and remember it."

"Fish in rivers and seas swim in the morning and evening, unaware of the Dragon Gate."

"Suddenly one day, a huge wave surged up, towering thousands of feet high and hanging from the sky."

"If it leaps, it will transform into a dragon; if it does not leap, it will remain a fish."

【…】

[Amidst such sounds, your consciousness seems to merge into the body of this little fish.]

【…】

[You can use a secret technique of spiritual empowerment to bypass some of the learning requirements for martial arts.]

[You have mastered the special mental technique 'Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate Technique (Yellow)'.]