After being poisoned by mushrooms, all the strange creatures became fascinated by me.

A notification flashing with golden light brought Tang Li back to her senses.

A huge red and white carp leaped over the ancient vermilion gate before her eyes, and the splashing water made her feel as if she were being hit by a wave of water vapor.

"May the koi leap over the dragon gate and may the host rise above others! Qiu Wanting is rewarding you with a koi x1: points +6666."

"Qiu Wanting: Come back to your senses, anchor. Last night was not a hallucination."

Tang Li fell silent.

"The streamer's eyes widened in shock, so funny." "Haha, the streamer just woke up and his brain isn't working properly yet. If you had asked him a question, where would the comments be?" "The streamer is only five years old, so it's understandable, hahaha!" "It's only the donations that work. I've been sending donations for ages, and the streamer hasn't reacted at all."

Tang Li looked around to make sure no one was nearby before she slowly spoke, her voice barely audible.

"Boss Qiu..."

Even the comments section held its breath, eager to see Tang Li, usually so decisive and efficient, reveal a rare, vulnerable, girlish side.

"...If you want to give me points, just transfer them directly. Don't give me tips, because the platform takes a cut."

Qiu Wanting, who stayed up all night watching the live stream: ...

He really wasted all that tenderness.

"Qiu Wanting: After you stabbed the flower girl with a dagger last night, the live stream went black. It's highly likely that you passed out at that time."

"Qiu Wanting: There's something wrong with the poisonous insects; they haven't appeared in previous rounds of the dungeon. There's a possibility that the flower girl has been parasitized or replaced by the poisonous insects, so be careful, streamer."

Tang Li glanced at the game's backend; the side quest "Investigate the Flower Girl's Cause of Death," which she had posted last night, was still there, further confirming the authenticity of her memories.

This also proves that the flower girl was indeed dead.

However, the task is still not complete.

Tang Li blinked thoughtfully, silently indicating that she had finished receiving the information. Now that she had stepped into Han Zhou's courtyard, she refused to speak again and provoke the martial arts masters' hearing.

The man had changed into a brand-new brocade robe and was tending to the flowers that were in full bloom outside the corridor.

Tang Li peeked out to see what kind of flower it was, recognized it, and immediately everything went black.

It's another pair of flamboyant impatiens in full bloom.

Those skilled in martial arts are indeed exceptionally gifted. Han Zhou recognized Tang Li's arrival from her footsteps without turning around. Without raising his head, he asked, "Have you recovered?"

These words should have been ignored, because once they were spoken, Tang Li immediately began to act as if she was about to collapse.

She had had such a terrifying morning, her mind was so preoccupied that she forgot about her physical discomfort. However, Han Zhou's mention of it brought up a sudden and intense ache that she had previously ignored.

From the back of her thighs to her calf tendons, she felt an instant soreness and weakness. Little Tang Li drooped her head and immediately began to stagger.

This made King Zhou of Han laugh in anger.

The boy then turned around and slowly looked the little girl up and down. The girl was still as lively and fearless as ever. After a night, she was still standing perfectly intact, her face filled with resistance to martial arts and longing for freedom.

Caught in Han Zhou's gaze, Tang Li unconsciously touched her face and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

The boy beckoned to her, calling her over.

Tang Li walked up to him blankly, like a stumbling little scarecrow, letting him massage her wrists and feet.

"...What is this for?" she asked, confused.

A massage? Just a few strokes? It didn't relieve any of the soreness.

Han Zhou released her hand, moved a little further away, and laughed meaningfully: "Let's see if you've suddenly opened up any meridians or realized any martial arts techniques after just one night."

Tang Li's heart stirred slightly, and her clear eyes immediately went to find Han Zhou's eyes.

Han Zhou, however, had already shifted his gaze and changed the subject: "Did you sleep in the same room with Ji Chunmu last night?"

Tang Li then learned the flower girl's name.

Instead of answering, she asked, "Is this in accordance with the rules?"

"Is this in accordance with the rules?" and "Is this not in accordance with the rules?" are the same question, but they clearly carry different underlying meanings.

Han Zhou glanced at her shrewdly: "It seems you don't want to sleep with her anymore."

Yes, she'll die while she's sleeping.

Tang Li put on a stern face: "I'm shy around strangers."

"Then what can we do?" the boy said with a leisurely smile. "In 'Jiebailing,' even choosing a room requires a fight with someone else. If you don't want to share a room with her, with your bottom-tier skills, you'll have no choice but to squeeze in with the servants."

He clearly saw through her intentions, but he didn't want to help her.

Tang Li gazed at Han Zhou intently, then suddenly spoke: "A menial job is fine too, name your price."

Han Zhou was once again surprised by the little girl's words. He didn't feel offended; instead, he laughed out loud: "She's really going all out."

But he didn't say whether he agreed or not.

The man just kept laughing and said, "And... no matter how long you dawdle, you still have to practice martial arts."

Tang Li's face fell completely.

This time, however, Han Zhou's demands were extremely harsh.

Not only was he harsh, but he also frequently made sarcastic and mocking remarks, some of which went as far as insults. He was deliberately making things difficult for them, and both of them knew it perfectly well.

Tang Li realized that this person had suddenly fallen ill again, and she might be trained to death here. Meanwhile, the live chat had already exploded with excitement.

"This training intensity is too much for you, streamer. He wants to kill you." "Haven't you noticed yet? The shop is unlocked! There are internal energy pills in the shop!" "Although they're a bit expensive, it shouldn't matter to you, streamer."

"There are also things like the Marrow Cleansing Pill, which can improve your talent." "The streamer can even spend points to exchange for a new set of innate talent! How pathetic! Streamer, get moving!"

"—Teach him a lesson! Let him know what a true genius is!"

"Giving tips to streamers? They're just NPCs, how dare they look down on players?"

Sweat got into her eyes, causing them to sting and blurring Tang Li's vision, but she remained clear-headed.

When listing products on the online store, local "specialties" are placed on the homepage. So, how could she not have seen those rows of glittering pills in the store?

Of course not.

However, Tang Li lowered her eyes slightly, sensing the faint gaze behind her.

—She has no way to use it.

These idiots in the comments haven't figured it out yet.

She had no way of explaining to Han Zhou how she had been of such ordinary talent yesterday, but had suddenly become a martial arts prodigy this morning.

Moreover, Han Zhou had just confirmed her physical attributes again. Being so suspicious, he had never stopped testing Tang Li.

The killer's warning from yesterday still echoed in her ears:

"I hope you survive until the day King Zhou of Han does."

Infamous for his ruthlessness. The ever-smiling, capricious King Zhou of Han. What did he hope to see by placing her in such a predicament?

In any case, she was determined not to grant his wish.

Therefore, all of Han Zhou's previous taunts and mockery went unheard by Tang Li, failing to stir the slightest ripple in her heart. The two of them remained remarkably composed, as if an absurd drama was unfolding in the courtyard, with the one who mocked not truly angered and the one who was insulted remaining unmoved.

Fortunately, at this moment, an announcement diverted King Zhou's attention.

The middle-aged steward entered the courtyard tremblingly, having come to report to Instructor Han.