Chapter 7: Laughing heartily as I step out, from then on, the young man is but a passerby

This compliment left Young Master Ao Tian unsure whether to feel happy or sad. However, he was not prepared to say anything further, as he had already spotted the Kunlun Mountains in the distance

Or are you the dragon in the clouds

Then Qingtou was taken aback, sitting behind his sister, listening to the hurried sound of hooves, unknowingly tightening his grip on the new sword in his hand. In the eyes of this introverted youth, a different kind of martial world seemed to be slowly unfolding before him

Damn it, he must have run into the woods! Young Master Ao Tian feigned great anger, "Why didn't you stop him? If he escapes, the boss will surely blame you!"

The next task location has finally arrived

After a while, he finally realized that the Emei heroine was once again speculating about his background

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Qing Tou was taken aback, thinking to himself, weren't you already a bit foolish?

Lin Xiaoxiao fell silent, knowing that the other party must be concealing something. In the world of martial arts, talents emerge daily, yet most of those experts remain unshaken. After a moment, she added: "Just now, they shouted a slogan; why didn't they let me respond with the next line? If I had replied, perhaps I could have blended in more quickly."

The heroine was taken aback: "How did you know?"

After a while, the person lazily replied: "The one with the surname Lu... should not be a master of the Jin school, but is very likely from the Gu Long or Huang Yi schools. I will help you check. However, this should be an NPC summoned by the system; generally, tasks are like this, where the system randomly summons some nearby NPCs to act as mini-bosses, and you just need to get through them. As for you, is it interesting to disguise yourself for this task? If Yun Zhonglong finds out, he might come looking for you to settle the score."

However, I must say, do not take my words too seriously. This game has many ways to play, and it ultimately depends on your own perspective. Here, having high martial arts skills does not necessarily mean being dominant; many people do not show respect even in front of the leader of the martial arts world. Your sister once said something quite right: what does it matter if you have high martial arts skills? It cannot stop me from spitting in your face; at worst, you can kill me. Therefore, the pursuit of freedom and ease is what the masses seek. Once your martial arts skills are high, you can do as you please, whether it is drawing your sword to kill or relying on your lightness of foot to escape directly. I acted on a whim just now, and I believe they should have noticed the problem by now! We should hurry and run!

Ah?

The Emei heroine's heart raced, thinking to herself, can this really pass? She hoped to get through quickly, and her steps quickened. However, for some unknown reason, the proud young master suddenly stopped, turned around, and shouted: "Hey, you all, will we be stopping in Xiangyang later, or meeting up in Kunlun?"

This is also one of the few pleasures he finds in this game

Unconsciously, she was about to reply, "Perhaps it is frost on the ground," when the proud young master subtly interrupted her, raising his voice ahead of her: "One of our own! Just now, I saw two players run past, did you see them?"

It is rather uninteresting for the boss to say that. I am the Young Master Ao Tian!

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The female hero's enthusiasm has waned

Riding on the horse, the Emei heroine finally breathed a sigh of relief and exclaimed, "I never expected to get away with it so easily! It was truly exhilarating!"

Hmph, just wait!

Everyone is having a good time, and another person said: "Those three guys must be out of luck, haha, they lost sight of their target."

Young Master Aotian angrily replied: "Isn't it you who instigated this... Listen, I have gained something." He then proceeded to share several pieces of information, including that the assassins all came from the Little Green Robe Building, and that they would likely gather at the Xianhe Building in Xiangyang, among other details. The other person let out a chuckle and said nothing further.

Not familiar, then that means I know them! The Emei heroine suddenly became interested, her face lit up as she said: What does the Cloud Dragon look like? Is the real person handsome?

There are indeed quite a number of players seeking the Wind Chime Sword Technique, and this quest has been streamed by various channels in the game, with rumors even suggesting that some NPCs have gotten involved. As Prince Ao Tian galloped on horseback, he carefully read the system messages.

It is impossible. A person as strong as you, I cannot possibly be unaware of.

The Emei heroine felt delighted, thinking to herself, "I can compose this poem!"

Such remarks are commonplace in the game; they are essentially provocations, akin to saying "Don't leave after school, you brat." The other party, predictably infuriated, retorted: "Aren't we all meeting at the Xiangyang Xianhe Tower? If you have the guts, come find us. We'll see you at the martial arts school!"

This time, Lin Xiaoxiao did not refute or get angry; she had witnessed Prince Aotian's martial arts skills and felt nothing but admiration in her heart. After a while, she said: "Aotian... who exactly are you? I mean, with such high martial arts skills, you must be extraordinary."

Indeed, why do we not have any young ladies in our group Ah!

He smiled helplessly and said, "Don't talk to me about the Dragon in the Clouds; I am not familiar with him, nor do I like him"

The person, however, frowned and said: "Brothers, each group has its own tasks. If you cannot keep an eye on the enemy, do not blame us!"

The group of people stood still, and the player who had spoken earlier said: "I didn't see it!"

Hehe, is this considered a challenge? Boss, your martial arts are decent, but your experience in the martial world is lacking

Just as he was lost in thought, Lin Xiaoxiao suddenly asked beside him: "Do you know Yun Zhonglong?"

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Young Master Aotian glanced at the person for a moment, snorted coldly, and waved to the Emei heroine and Qingtou, saying: "Let's go, we should catch up quickly! We can discuss this later!" As he spoke, he strode forward, deliberately turning his head to glare at that group of people as they passed by. Naturally, the other side was not willing to back down, all being hired mercenaries working for money. What are you so proud of? You glare at me, and I'll glare back; after all, we have more eyes on our side!

Up until now, although he has made some gains, he has not found the person he desires. That person possesses exceptional martial arts skills and intellect, and has not made a public appearance for a long time. However, Aotian knows that the other party must be acting in the shadows. Just a few days ago, one of his friends was severely injured in their internal energy due to a conflict, and it is highly likely that this was the doing of that person. Playing the mysterious game has always been the other party's style, creating turmoil from behind the scenes, claiming to enjoy themselves. But Aotian knows that the other party must be acting in the shadows. Just a few days ago, one of his friends was severely injured in their internal energy due to a conflict, and it is highly likely that this was the doing of that person. Playing the mysterious game has always been the other party's style, creating turmoil from behind the scenes, claiming to enjoy themselves. Aotian's goal is to uncover this elusive individual.

You are talking nonsense

Everyone looked at each other in confusion, and suddenly one person shouted angrily: "Damn it, we've been played, that's a mission player! Quickly notify the boss!"

Young Master Aotian pondered for a moment and finally said: "You might want to visit the Five Mountains Sword Sect at Mount Tai and Mount Song. It is said that this fellow often goes there for a stroll, and recently he has taken a liking to challenging the NPCs of the Five Mountains Sword Sect"

The Young Master Aotian was uncertain whether what he said was true or false. The Emei heroine glanced at him, thinking to herself whether this person truly belonged to the world of assassins. He looked the part, yet not entirely, but his martial skills were indeed impressive. She had been quite confident in her own abilities, but perhaps she would not be able to withstand even a few moves from him. Such skills could only be found in the eldest senior brother of her own sect. It was only now that she realized the person she had hired with money was not simple at all. Even when looking across the entire martial arts world, such a master was rare. However, after thinking it over, she truly did not know which master was called "Young Master Aotian." Reluctantly, she asked, "How do you know that the other party must have a slogan? What if they don't have one at all? If you can't bluff them, wouldn't that expose you as well?"

This time, Young Master Ao Tian was even more surprised

This time he indeed came with a purpose, and Lin Xiaoxiao's task was merely a cover for him. The Wind Chime Sword Technique, as a martial arts manual, no longer holds significant allure for a master like him, and even the task of the Dugu Nine Swords may not necessarily excite him

The news reported that the task players were approaching Kunlun, and as they were climbing the mountain, they encountered an NPC. As a result, a group of people was defeated by the NPC, and some even had their skulls captured. Everyone said that the NPC could use the Nine Yin White Bone Claw, and it might be one of the couple from Mei Chaofeng. However, some said that the person claimed to be "Lu Mou," which should not be from Peach Blossom Island, and certainly not from the Mei Chaofeng couple

The Emei heroine blushed and nearly drew her sword to fight with Young Master Aotian. She could not believe that this person was so malicious, attacking and slandering her idol in such a manner. Young Master Aotian merely smiled and said, "You see, you know very well that I am not familiar with him and do not like him, so do not ask me about him. If you have the chance, you can go to Mount Huashan to find him"

Alright, seeing your sincerity, I will tell you the truth! In fact, he is very ugly, with a crooked mouth and slanted lips. The photos in the game are all photoshopped. By the way, he also has bad breath and often likes to tease young girls

Several men in black shook their heads, exuding the sighs of single individuals

The heroine seems to be quite interested in this

Young Master Ao Tian furrowed his brows; An Xiang must pass through the NPC in order to meet He Zu Dao. It seems this is also a condition set by the system. The NPC with the surname Lu, who can use the Nine Yin White Bone Claw, who could that be? He pondered for a moment, then suddenly opened the system panel and sent a series of messages to someone.

However, just a few seconds later, the atmosphere suddenly fell silent, and one person slowly said: "Are there any female players in our operation this time? I haven't heard of any!"

Both parties spat on the ground, and Young Master Aotian left with the two in a huff. Not long after, they turned a corner and, upon looking back to find no one behind them, Young Master Aotian immediately changed his expression and hurriedly called for the two to flee together.

Seven or eight men in black gathered together, counting their spoils. One of them suddenly said: "Brothers, we can consider our mission accomplished. The rewards will not be small!"

Ah?

The sound of hooves echoes, stirring up dust along the way

"Still glaring at us, hey, truly lacking in insight..." One of them shook his head, clicked his tongue for a moment, and then said: "However, I am quite envious of that group; they actually have a girl."

The few individuals were taken aback, and one of them shouted, "What do you mean?"

Screenshots cannot compare to the beauty of real people

Seeing the young man finally take the initiative to speak to him, Young Master Ao Tian smiled slightly: "Young man, having good martial arts skills is not meant to be used this way. If you rely solely on your strength and recklessly charge in without discernment, although it may be passionate, it still feels somewhat foolish, doesn't it? Once exposed, I would be fighting dozens of people alone, which is a trend of self-harm."

The Emei heroine cleared her throat, her eyes nearly popping out. She had thought that this Young Master Aotian was confident and composed, little did she know that he was also someone who liked to take chances. At that moment, the previously silent green-headed one weakly said: "Aotian... this, Brother Aotian, your martial arts are so good, why didn't you just charge in and kill them directly? It's so simple and straightforward!"

Indeed! The heroine has regained her spirit, as if she has found her purpose in life. "That's great! I told you that you know Yun Zhonglong. I suppose you can't be much worse than him..."

Haven't we engaged in underground business before? This is fundamental. In the past, we often used slogans that seemed plausible, such as 'Raising my head to gaze at the bright moon, I strive to reach a higher level' or 'Laughing heartily as I step out, from now on, the young man is just a passerby'

Young Master Aotian was aware that the other party would handle these matters, so he closed the message panel and fell into deep contemplation.

Young Master Aotian chuckled and said, "I guessed! When playing games, sometimes you have to follow your heart and take a risk; it can be quite interesting."

Young Master Aotian smiled while riding on his horse: "Because the next line is certainly not 'I suspect it is frost on the ground.' If you respond, you will be exposed."

When the men in black gathered, they could not even see the ashes of the three. Lin Xiaoxiao and the others understood the gravity of the situation, so they hastily fled. To prevent being caught up, they deliberately chose a small path; although it was somewhat winding, it was indeed much quieter along the way. From the broadcast of the system messages, it was learned that many players had died on the road or had been eliminated due to various accidents

Thus, under the furious gaze of seven or eight pairs of eyes, the three of them strode away with great determination

Hmph, once the task is completed, I just want to practice with my brothers and get closer! The Young Master Ao Tian had a very arrogant demeanor

Hmph, your martial arts skills are so high... you must be disguised as a certain master. I have heard that masters like you all know each other; you must know Yun Zhonglong.

Alas, he is often not at Mount Hua; I have been there several times and have not seen him!

Damn it, not coming is like a little dog

The world is vast, and there are many experts you may not be aware of. Every day, new individuals rise in the game; do you know them all? Hey!