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“Luck is unreliable, of course… As the owner of ‘Rock Tea House,’ Miss Ye Lan knows this best: you can’t win steadily by playing dice without cheating.”

Ye Lan snorted softly and ignored him.

Han Fulai smiled and said, "However, we happen to have such an opportunity to cheat."

He pointed to his nose: "I am someone who has the ability to create spatial rifts at any time."

—If he could briefly enter a demon god state and unleash a full-force attack, creating a spatial rift would not be difficult.

However, Ye Lan had already thought of this the moment he opened his mouth, so she immediately expressed her disagreement: "I reiterate, I disagree."

"First of all, using a spatial rift to contact the Demon-Slaying Great Sage is only a 'possibility,' and there is no concrete evidence to prove it. It is also possible that the Demon-Slaying Great Sage heard our voices just a coincidence."

"Secondly, everyone saw that spatial rift before. It was very unstable and could disappear at any time. Even if you use all your strength to create a rift, what if the rift is immediately covered by the magic array and you don't have time to contact the Demon-Subduing Great Sage?"

"Finally..." she stared intently at Han Fulai, "You know your own condition best. You might not even be able to hold on until you create a spatial rift before collapsing... If you're going to hold us back, stop deceiving yourself."

Her words were quite blunt, but Han Fulai had to admit that Ye Lan's points were spot on.

As she said, the plan had no guarantee of success and was extremely risky.

Even if he doesn't care about himself, if his sacrifice doesn't achieve the desired result, then he's just courting death or throwing his life away in vain.

Even if Yan Fei didn't know Han Fulai's condition before, she knew it after hearing Ye Lan's words "a drag on the team".

She now understood why Ye Lan had lent him the family heirloom, the "Mysterious Bracelet".

Yan Fei's face immediately filled with worry: "If that's the case, then I don't agree either... I can't approve of a plan where the risks and rewards are disproportionate."

Han Fulai sighed helplessly: "I have to say, you two really have a problem—why do you never listen to what others have to say? This time it wasn't me taking a deep breath, you two interrupted me!"

Both women glared at each other, as if to say, "Let's see what else you have to say."

Han Fulai raised his hand again and pointed behind him—he was referring to Ying and Paimon, who were fast asleep.

"Do you remember how Ying came out of that closed stone door today?"

His words caused both of them to pause in their movements.

Yeah... how did Ying come about?

At that time, Jiaming hacked and slashed at the door, but didn't even leave a mark. However, Ying mysteriously came out of the door and fell into the small lake behind them.

Yan Fei recalled carefully: "She seemed to say... it was like the floor cracked, and then she fell out of the secret realm..."

"Cracks...could it be..."

Ye Lan and Yan Fei exchanged a glance, and suddenly the possibility came to mind.

—A spatial rift!

—There is a spatial rift hidden inside that stone door, and Ying fell out through the spatial rift!

Han Fulai spread his hands: "Look, that's how it is. There is indeed a ready-made spatial rift near us. It's hidden inside that door."

"As I said before—a crisis can also be an opportunity. Behind this door lies danger, but also opportunity, right?"

"Wait a minute..." Ye Lan rubbed her forehead, carefully going over the whole story, and then looked at Yan Fei: "Yan Fei, you also went through that door today, did you find any spatial rifts?"

"No." Yan Fei shook her head.

“Jiaming probably didn’t either… We could see what was going on with you two inside… Speaking of which, why was the door closed only when Ying went in, and why was she the only one who encountered the spatial rift…”

Ye Lan became increasingly alarmed as she thought about it. The saying "the more you think about it, the more terrifying it becomes" refers to the fact that some things may seem unremarkable on the surface, but once you think about them deeply, you will discover the terrifying truth hidden behind them.

Thinking about it carefully, they deduced that there was danger behind that door, and that this strange formation lured them here to trap them—but why did the trap activate precisely when Ying went in?

When Yanfei went in front of Ying, she saw trivial civil disputes. How did it become an "abyss" when it came to Ying?

If this underground space wanted to annihilate them all, it should have waited until they were all inside before triggering the real trap. Ying's experience today had already warned everyone of the danger behind that door; why would they try it again? Wouldn't that make the trap pointless?

—Perhaps this was not a pre-set magic circle, but rather a special characteristic of Ying that triggered the trap to activate prematurely. This was an “accident”!

As an intelligence agent, Yelan naturally had information about the traveler Ying, and she knew from the beginning that Ying came from "outside the world".

And the annoying guy in front of her seemed to have the same background...

Han Fulai coughed lightly and said, "Everyone has their own secrets. There are some things I can't disclose here. What I can say is that I also have the special characteristics that Ying possesses. So if I were to enter behind that door, I would very likely encounter the same fate as Ying and find that spatial rift."

Chapter 44 I am no longer the person I used to be

Yan Fei finally understood Han Fulai's complete plan: "No wonder Mr. Han said earlier that you 'have the ability to create spatial rifts at any time'—that's what you meant!"

Han Fulai slightly raised his chin, adopting an air of complete control: "That's how it is. If there's any risk, it's the kind of risk Ying has encountered, which I might also encounter... But you see, she found the spatial rift and came out without getting a scratch, which means that the risk wasn't actually that great."

"Moreover, I also encountered a similar 'inner demon' formation at the Narumi True Lord's mansion. I could roughly predict what kind of scene I would see if I went in... In short, either I would fail the exam or be dumped by a woman. I'm not afraid of anything now."

"Dumped by a woman?" Yan Fei and Ye Lan both became interested in gossip.

Speaking of being dumped by a woman—I heard Ningguang dumped him, right? How they reconciled in the end is definitely a mystery.

Han Fulai quickly changed the subject: "Anyway, they're all very boring things and don't pose any threat to me."

As he spoke, he shook the "Mysterious Wristband" on his wrist again.

"Besides... I also know that I've actually been holding Miss Yelan back all along... For this magical artifact to continue operating, it's probably Miss Yelan who's been supporting it with her magical power, right? You could say that I'm able to sit here and chat with everyone thanks to Miss Yelan. But if this continues, Miss Yelan's burden will be too heavy, and she might collapse before me, wouldn't she?"

Ye Lan was unusually unable to refute it.

The "Youqi Wristband" is a family heirloom, and of course, it is up to her to activate it. She is the one who silently maintains the energy for the operation of the artifact.

Although she hadn't told Han Fulai about this, it was obvious who was providing energy for the magic weapon's operation since Han Fulai was currently unable to use his power.

Even though she pretended to be nonchalant, the fatigue that had accumulated in her body and mind had long since reached a point where it could no longer be ignored.

Otherwise, how could she not have imagined the strange encounter Ying had behind the door? It was simply that her energy had been exhausted to the point that her thinking was becoming sluggish.

Han Fulai clapped his hands lightly twice: "You see, the success rate of my plan is actually quite high. Hey, you should also think about it, I'm a civil servant with a mortgage, and I only have that little bit of fixed salary every month, why should I risk my life, right? Of course I'm confident that I can come up with this plan."

Ye Lan twitched the corner of her mouth: "Your monthly salary is higher than mine."

“Uh…” The highest-paid lawyer lowered his head, twisting his fingers without saying a word.

Han Fu looked at the two of them and said, "Since everyone agrees, let's implement this plan as soon as possible. The sooner we meet up with Immortal Xiao, the better our chances of getting out. In addition, Immortal Xiao has a supernatural power called 'Extinction of All Suffering.' With him around, he should be able to suppress the hidden dangers in my body with his supernatural power, and Miss Ye Lan won't have to work so hard."

Ye Lan sighed, pointed her finger at the "Mysterious Wristband," and pulled out a blue life-giving thread from her fingertip.

“If I judge that the situation is not right, I will immediately pull you out of the door. That’s my bottom line.”

—Although if that stone door really closes, the life-binding threads will be useless, it's better to have them than not.

Han Fulai smiled slightly: "Thanks."

With the plan set, all that remained was to put it into action. The three of them tiptoed to the stone door without disturbing Ying and Jiaming, who were fast asleep.

Yan Fei opened the mechanism of the stone door, while Ye Lan made a final check to confirm that the "He Ming Curse" that had been binding his soul was still in effect, and that the life-binding thread was still tied to the "You Qi Wan Lan".

The stone chamber remained silent for the time being; it was only a space of about ten square meters, and there was no sign of any "spatial rift".

Han Fulai didn't mince words and stepped directly into the room.

The scene changes instantly.

Suddenly, rows of cubicles appeared in the otherwise empty stone chamber—this was the internet company where Han Fulai used to work.

The overhead light flickered, and a young man in a plaid shirt and jeans appeared in a corner cubicle.

"Ah, it's Mr. Han..."

Yanfei, who was looking out from outside the door, recognized Han Fulai, who had just arrived in Liyue. His otherworldly attire left a deep impression on her.

In the office, Han Fulai leaned back in his office chair with a blank expression, looking up at the ceiling, motionless.

The light from the computer screen shone on him, casting a dull gray hue, much like his mood at that moment.

This is exactly what he looked like before he died suddenly from overwork.

Han Fulai walked in without a moment's hesitation, and in a few steps he stood in front of the vacant-eyed Han Fulai and threw a punch.

The punch landed squarely on the forehead of Han Fulai, a despondent migrant worker.

Hmm, it feels good.

Han Fulai shook his wrist; he had long wanted to wake up his past self.

"Hey, wake up. Stop thinking about that lousy goddess of yours."

Even after being beaten, Han Fulai's eyes remained lifeless, and he didn't even bother to move his eyeballs.

Han Fulai, who had assaulted the man, paid no attention to the other party's reaction and proceeded to rattle off a string of terms:

"Listen, you're now the top scorer in the civil service exam, a secure job within the system, in a state-owned enterprise. You'll start as the deputy director of the General Office and the executive deputy secretary-general, and you're the designated executive secretary for the next term, enjoying special allowances, understand? When you go back to your hometown, you'll not only be seated at the table, but you'll be in the seat of honor, and all your relatives will have to toast you. You can choose whether you want to drink or not."

"Am I really that successful?" Han Fulai, who had been feeling hopeless, suddenly came to his senses.

Yan Fei and Ye Lan, who were watching from outside, covered their faces. Was this person really this useless before?

Han Fulai, who was reciting the menu, chuckled, "Not only that, let me tell you..."

Remembering that there were people watching outside, he bent down slightly and lowered his voice, saying, "You also have wives, far better than your previous one—and you have four!"

"Four!" The former Han Fulai suddenly snapped out of his daze, looking suspicious: "You don't mean your wife in the game, do you?"

Han Fulai shook his head and sighed, "Sigh, that's why virgins are useless."

Han Fulai was startled again: "...What do you mean?"

Han Fulai smirked and quietly pulled out a woman's underwear—to be precise, a bellyband, a purple silk bellyband with gold thread and phoenix design—in front of him.

These are the spoils he retrieved from the Jade Pavilion.

"The original flavor, you've never seen it before, have you?"

Han Fulai stared wide-eyed in disbelief, looking like he wanted to snatch it to see... Han Fulai simply put the item away.

Even his former self wouldn't share this.

Then he leaned close to his former self's ear and whispered, "...even the smallest one has a C."

The Han Fulai of the past disappeared with a satisfied look on his face.

The somewhat frivolous expression on Han Fulai's face also disappeared—he knew that he was no longer the person he used to be.

Chapter Forty-Five: Really?

Han Fulai has only been in the world for a total of eight months since his time travel.

For an ordinary person, eight months might just be a semester plus a summer vacation, or two rounds of leave, but for Han Fulai, it was like a "rebirth".

That's what "experience" is all about. Before you've experienced something, it's often imagined to be as high and unattainable as a "pointed hat peak."

But once you stand on the summit and appreciate the view, you'll find that it's really not that special.

The most crucial difference between those who climb the mountain and those who reach the summit is that those at the summit know that the mountain can be trampled underfoot.

If you were to ask Han Fulai what his most valuable asset since his transmigration is, he would probably answer "confidence".

No matter what difficulties he faces, he can maintain unwavering self-confidence, firmly believing that his wisdom and ability will bring him ultimate victory.

With this confidence, he can now laugh off all the pain and inferiority he once felt.

If he were thrown back into the "mind magic array" of the Minghai Qixia Zhenjun Cave Heaven, he could easily achieve "the fastest and most undamaged passage".

Just like now, when facing his former "inner demons," he can easily punch them and then make them disappear with just a few words.

—Is this what you call the sense of superiority a mature man feels when looking at a young virgin? In any case, when he saw his past self, he actually had a calm and collected demeanor, like someone who had been there before.

But he also knew that the illusion was far more than that.

In cultivation novels, cultivators face more than one "heavenly tribulation." After reaching the Golden Core stage, they must ascend to the Nascent Soul stage, and after that, they must ascend to the Deity Transformation stage. Each advancement requires undergoing a heavenly tribulation, and these tribulations become increasingly severe.

Everyone has weaknesses deep down; he has simply overcome his past weaknesses... but he may still have new ones.

...and he could vaguely guess what his weaknesses were.

"Huh? Mr. Han suddenly stopped standing there?"

The previous cubicles have disappeared, and it seems that Han Fulai has passed the test of his "inner demons".

But Yan Fei, standing outside the door, noticed that Han Fulai had stopped moving and was standing there dumbfounded.

"...Perhaps he has fallen into a new illusion, but we just can't see it."

Ye Lan tightened the life-binding silk in her hand, secretly gathering her strength.

She was silently counting down the time in her mind—one minute. If Han Fulai didn't make a move within one minute, she would pull him out without hesitation.