Empress, please lay down your armor, for I will save the world with a single sword!

Driving the horse-drawn carriage, Wu Liang headed north.

As dusk settled, the carriage swayed and lurched into a mountain valley.

Wu Liang pulled on the reins and brought the car to a stop with a "whoosh!"

He jumped off the carriage shaft, stretched his stiff back, and shouted into the carriage, "Alright, let's make do here for the night and leave when it's light tomorrow."

The carriage curtain was suddenly flung open, and Jiang Qingluan frowned, refusing without hesitation: "No, let's continue on our way."

Wu Liang rolled his eyes and pointed to the dark mountain path ahead.

"Do you think this is a temple fair in the city? I once heard Chief Escort Chen from the city say that once you cross that Calabash Valley, you won't see a soul for miles around, let alone an inn to rest in. It's pitch black, and the mountain road is terribly rugged. How are we supposed to travel? What if we both fall off a cliff and end up as a pair of star-crossed lovers?"

Jiang Qingluan was speechless after being rebuked, and was both angry and annoyed.

Wu Liang took two steps closer, casually inquiring as he removed the horse's harness, "Speaking of which, I still don't know your name, young lady? What's your name?"

Actually, along this journey,

Wu Liang kept thinking about Jiang Qingluan's identity. Just who was this little vixen?

However, Guyu City was too remote, and very little information from the outside world reached it.

All I know is that about three hundred years ago, nine kingdoms fought for supremacy on this continent, fighting so fiercely that they practically turned their brains out. Later, it gradually evolved into a three-way division of the world, with the Great Zhou, Great Qian, and Great Liang kingdoms occupying the entire Central Plains.

In the harsh, desolate northern desert, there was a steppe regime called the Great Yuan Empire. Its iron cavalry swept across the grasslands, its horsemanship and archery were unparalleled, and its military might was at its peak, with all the surrounding tribes submitting to its power.

To the west lies a foreign land, and I've heard that the Loulan Kingdom is famous for its beautiful women.

Besides these dynasties, there are countless other sects and factions in the martial arts world.

The world is too big; he has no way of deduce anything based on just the name "Jiang Qingluan".

Jiang Qingluan was already in a bad mood, and after being scolded by him, she didn't want to pay any attention to him at all. She pretended not to hear him, coldly flung the curtain aside, and shrank back into the carriage.

"Tch, what's with the attitude?"

Wu Liang pursed his lips at the carriage curtain and muttered to himself, "Sooner or later I'll find out all about you."

immediately,

Wu Liang gathered some dry branches and grass, started a campfire, and took out some dry rations from his pack. He roasted them over the fire and managed to fill his stomach.

After eating and drinking his fill, he found a sheltered spot, sat cross-legged, and began meditating and practicing his skills.

The night passed peacefully.

The next day, just as the first light of dawn appeared in the east, Wu Liang suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes brimming with uncontrollable elation. The internal energy in his dantian was twice as powerful and inexhaustible as the day before.

He was happy,

He casually picked up the longsword next to him and wielded it with great force in the morning light before gradually calming down.

Rekindle the fire that went out last night.

Wu Liang strung some of the meat and dry rations he had brought with him on branches and roasted them over a fire, intending to have a hot breakfast before continuing his journey.

A short while later, Jiang Qingluan emerged from the carriage.

As soon as she got out of the car, her eyes were fixed on the sizzling chicken leg in Wu Liang's hand.

Wu Liang caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of his eye, but ignored her.

He pretended not to see it, and tore off a large piece of meat, chewing it noisily with a look of pure enjoyment on his face.

Jiang Qingluan stood there, her teeth itching with anger.

On the one hand, she was very hungry; on the other hand, that bastard didn't give her acupuncture last night, he was just busy practicing his kung fu.

She took a deep breath, suppressed her dissatisfaction, and stood in front of Wu Liang.

Hesitated for a moment,

She bit her slightly chapped lips and said stiffly, "My name is... Zhou Jiu'er."

Wu Liang paused in his act of gnawing on the meat.

Zhou Jiu'er?

Ah!

This young lady is so cautious, she even made up an alias to deceive herself.

He suddenly raised his head, feigning surprise, and stared at her, saying, "Huh? You're awake? Oh, Zhou Jiu'er, what a nice name."

"..."

Jiang Qingluan's face instantly darkened. This acting was so fake! Even a blind person could see that you were faking it!

Wu Liang wasn't embarrassed at all. Instead, he arrogantly waved the golden-brown, crispy chicken leg in his hand and said with a grin, "Miss Zhou, you know what, this chicken leg is really delicious, absolutely amazing."

As he spoke, he took another bite, enjoying it immensely.

Jiang Qingluan's chest heaved violently.

That bastard, he's definitely doing it on purpose! He's deliberately trying to tempt me!

She really didn't want to beg this bastard for food, but the craving in her stomach wouldn't listen to her.

She kept a straight face and said stiffly, "I'm hungry."

Wu Liang was secretly pleased and was just about to tease the little vixen a few more times.

【Ding! 】

[Daily Good Deed Quest Triggered.]

[Accept the quest/do not accept it—solve Jiang Qingluan's hunger?]

[Task Reward: 1 Colorful Attribute]

What the hell!

Wu Liang's heart was instantly filled with a surging storm, and he almost burst out laughing.

Feeding someone breakfast can generate a flood of colorful keywords?!

Okay, okay, then I know what to do.

"Get it! Get it now!" Wu Liang shouted in his heart.

Simultaneously,

The mockery on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a wide smile as he stood up abruptly and handed over the chicken leg he was holding with both hands.

"Oh! Why didn't you say you were hungry sooner! Here, here, this is freshly baked! What flavor do you like? We have spicy and cumin! Should I sprinkle some on both for you?"

"Here, have this to tide you over, I'll grill a few more for you! Food is essential for life, you have to eat a good breakfast!"

This sudden 180-degree reversal completely stunned Jiang Qingluan.

She blankly accepted the roasted chicken leg that Wu Liangqiang handed her, and watched him busily preparing it, her mind still reeling.

Does this person... have some kind of mental illness?

but,

Smelling the tempting aroma, even though Wu Liang had already taken a few bites from it, she couldn't resist taking another bite from the side.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with juices...

It smells so good!

As Jiang Qingluan ate in small bites, she watched Wu Liang, who was bent over by the fire, diligently turning over the food for her. Miraculously, the intense disgust she felt dissipated considerably.

Actually... if you look closely, this person isn't so hateful.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host, on completing the daily good deed task of relieving Jiang Qingluan's hunger.]

[Obtained the five-colored entry "Amazing Dragon Steps".]

[Effect: Graceful as a startled swan, nimble as a swimming dragon. Moving without a trace, leaving no shadow. Dodging like lightning, treading on snow without a sound.]

The entry has been issued.

Wu Liang pinched his thigh hard with his right hand, overjoyed! Overjoyed!

This is a movement technique, a light-footed skill; it's extremely important.

Not only can it be used to fight enemies, but it can also be used to escape and flee, making it an essential skill for stealing and robbing.

Yes, that's exactly what I'm lacking right now.

"Ninth Sister, come on, have another chicken!"

"Um?"

"Oh no, I mean, have a chicken leg."

"Thank you~"

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