"I was afraid you'd call me 'young master' too," Ren Yuanhao said, affectionately patting her head. The sudden difference in height sent a ripple through his heart. This girl before him, her gentleness emanated from her very core, and it wasn't just directed at one person, but a vast, expansive tenderness.
"Why would you think that? Every woman has her own heroic figure in her heart, and you are mine. However, dreams must end."
Even as Murong Yan spoke words of farewell and sadness, she carried a quiet grace that made any man want to protect her from the world, a gentleness untouched by worldly affairs.
As the two parted ways, twilight deepened, the golden wheel setting in the west, its lingering rays casting a golden hue upon the verdant mountains.
"DiDi, order completed. Intimacy with employer reached the target, received a five-star review, 500 points. Remaining points: 500."
Ren Yuanhao paid no mind to the system notification in his mind. Instead, he turned his head, waving towards the car door. The faint, elegant fragrance of pear blossoms still lingered beside him, a balm to his soul.
The utmost evil, the utmost good in the human world, the chasm between them was as vast as oceans and mountains. On one side lay eternal damnation, on the other, a world bathed in spring breeze.
The mountain wind continuously swirled into the car. As they descended, the sky grew darker. The thought of returning to the bustling metropolis, with its flashing neon lights and ceaseless traffic, brought an unfamiliar sense of unease to his heart.
...
After a long journey, Ren Yuanhao finally arrived at the door of his rented room. He hesitated whether to confirm if Zhang Yingfang was home, also worried about her situation. As he approached her door, he heard the sound of the doorknob turning.
The door opened, revealing dim light from within. Zhang Yingfang's complexion wasn't good, and she was carrying a suitcase. Upon seeing Ren Yuanhao, she had intended to ask about his health but caught the faint scent of pear blossoms, instantly lowering her head and saying, "Yuanhao, I'm going to stay with my mom for a few days. Take care."
"T-take care."
Ren Yuanhao watched her step into the elevator and stood at the doorway for a long time before entering his own room.
Meanwhile, in a highly concealed biological research institute, Lin Yue stared distractedly at the small mice scurrying across the experimental apparatus. Just then, her phone rang.
"Hello, this is~"
"No nonsense. I need a stronger, longer-lasting gene modification drug. You can provide it, right!"
Lin Yue's heart leaped. She immediately recognized the slightly sinister male voice as Jiang Cheng, who had been defeated by Ren Yuanhao that morning!
She clenched her fists. This experiment had already exposed the drawbacks of gene drugs. If Jiang Cheng wasn't planning to use this to oppose Ren Yuanhao, she might have agreed. But now that she knew all the secrets, she was naturally prepared to refuse this request outright.
"I'm sorry, there were some issues with the gene drug, and we've terminated the experiment. Please don't call again. Thank you."
As soon as she finished speaking, she hung up the phone. Fortunately, Ren Yuanhao had not been harmed today; otherwise, she would have felt utterly guilty.
Jiang Cheng, on the other end of the phone, was furious after being rejected. He pulled out the IV drip and his mind was filled with thoughts of revenge. Just then, his phone rang again.
He initially thought it was the research institute changing its stance. As soon as he picked up the phone, he saw 'Zhang Liang' appear on the screen.
He pressed the answer button and heard Zhang Liang's accusatory voice on the other end: "Jiang Cheng, did you take the gene drug?"
"So what? To humiliate that bastard in public, I'll do whatever it takes!"
Jiang Cheng replied through gritted teeth, though his definition of "whatever it takes" differed somewhat from Zhang Liang's.
"Very good. I heard that a new, long-lasting gene modification drug has been successfully developed abroad, and they are currently looking for determined individuals to be their first test subjects. Are you interested?"
As he said this, Jiang Cheng trembled with excitement, his blood-red eyes gleaming with a chilling light.
"Where are those people now? I'll be there immediately."
...
"Hey, you darn system, will your Six Qi Strengthening Blood Pill have any side effects?"
"In principle, no."
"No, wait, hey, you darn system, why do I feel something is wrong with my body? I'm weak all over, my back and legs ache. Am I about to kick the bucket?"
Ren Yuanhao mechanically lay down slowly, his entire body feeling as if his bones were about to fall apart, the pain unbearable.
"No, the injuries you sustained this morning were no less than being run over by a car traveling at 60 mph. If not for the 'Azure Sea Tide' cultivation technique you practiced, you would likely be in the intensive care unit by now. Be grateful."
—Damn it, I hate seeing that merciful Guanyin, saving-the-suffering Bodhisattva expression of yours!
Ren Yuanhao had not been hit by a car, nor had his head been caught in a door. All he knew was that his body was in excruciating pain, and even shifting slightly felt like his bones were dislocated.
"So this pain is a normal symptom?"
"Correct, normal. And you can take a good look at your current attribute points."
Ren Yuanhao opened his character attribute panel and was stunned!
"Holy crap, there are negative numbers?"
"Of course. Newborn infants usually have negative numbers. Some people with low intelligence will also be classified as negative numbers. This means your attribute points will decrease with your physical condition. So, before a conflict arises and you need to fight, it's best to be cautious, lest you be counter-killed."
"I have another question. If I take the Six Qi Strengthening Blood Pill, will my body's self-repair ability also be numbed by the drug?"
This was Ren Yuanhao's concern. If that were the case, it would mean his ailments wouldn't lessen over time, and he felt it necessary to recover before accepting more orders.
"It won't interfere; in fact, it has some regulating effects. Don't worry, products from the system are guaranteed to be premium."
Can't you die without being so boastful?