Chapter 707

"Stop looking, she hasn't come to the classroom yet. There'll definitely be a commotion when she arrives," Hao Shuai clenched his fist, his voice filled with resentment. "Your fiancée is not only beautiful, but also has a great personality. She's had quite a few admirers since transferring schools. Hmph, quite a few people want to steal her away, but she's rejected them all, saying she'll only ever love you. It's infuriating—why do you get all the advantages?"

"You only see the thief eating meat, but you don't see the thief getting beaten. You just didn't see the suffering I endured..."

Before he could finish speaking, Murong Qing stormed into the classroom, grabbed Si Ming, and demanded, "What's this about your fiancée?"

"Uh, I don't know either, they just popped up out of nowhere... I haven't even seen them yet."

Si Ming suddenly guessed who the other person was. He turned around and saw Hao Shuai smirking gleefully. Just as he was about to pull Hao Shuai over to be the scapegoat, Hao Shuai's eyes lit up and he said, "Ah, Si Ming, your fiancée is here."

Turning my head, I saw it was indeed her!

(End of this volume)

Chinese New Year Special (Part 1)

Yu Shuying, who had been studying poison techniques all night, woke up from her drowsy sleep. As soon as she opened her eyes, she heard the voice of a strange man.

"It seems you're in the worst physical condition among this group."

As if her head had been doused with cold water, Yu Shuying suddenly opened her eyes, leaped back a step, and made a defensive gesture, while simultaneously reaching for the Gu tube at her waist.

"Don't be nervous, I'm not your enemy. Just look around and you'll understand."

Yu Shuying looked around and saw familiar companions such as Liu Qingqing and Hongdou. Apart from two or three unfamiliar faces, most of them were people she knew. So she lowered her guard. Although her doubts were not dispelled, since they were all standing here safely, it proved that there was no immediate danger. Besides, if the other party really wanted to harm her, they could have done so while she was unconscious.

"What exactly happened?"

"I know you have many questions, but the answers should already be in your mind. Think back and you'll understand the cause and effect."

The person who answered was the unfamiliar man. He was of medium height and average build, dressed in simple but practical clothes, and his appearance was as unremarkable as Louis Koo's.

Yu Shuying did as instructed with some skepticism, and sure enough, the answer automatically appeared in her mind.

"The First Sea Continent All-Round Race Tournament... What a load of rubbish! I have absolutely no interest in it!"

The stranger chuckled, "Don't make a decision so quickly. Why not take a look at the rewards? The winner will have more screen time, giving them an advantage in future battles... Although it's a harem story, the first-place wife's status still carries a special significance."

Hongdou raised her hands high, like a primary school student about to go on a school field trip, and excitedly exclaimed, "My wife! My wife!"

Murong Qing clenched her fists tightly and whispered, "I won't lose."

Si Jingyu nearby, said, "It's pathetic. They give a group of people vague and uncertain hopes, only to end up fighting for second place."

Si Huaruo couldn't help but say, "Obviously, you're the least likely to succeed. You were out of the competition from the very beginning. If you were to become the official wife, our world would end prematurely."

Si Jingyu opened a fan, covered her mouth, and laughed, "You can just write it out at the very end. Even if we get reported then, we won't be afraid."

"No way! If you, as the legal wife, only reveal this at the very end, then none of us will have a chance." After saying this, Si Huaruo suddenly realized, "So, this is your scheme! You want to use this method to monopolize Si Ming!"

"Heh, they were all dispensable to begin with, their fate was already sealed, why bother struggling?"

"It's decided, anyone can win this match, just not you!"

Listening to the argument, Yu Shuying said impatiently, "What a boring reward! It's much more interesting to study my Gu worms than to fight with a bunch of women over a man. You think you can make us act like wild dogs fighting over food with a title that has no real substance? You're dreaming! Let me go back now, or I'll just forfeit."

Yuezheng Yao raised her hand and said, "Well... it's not really appropriate for me to be here. I can't deny that I have a little bit of a crush on Si Ming, but as for me to take the initiative to throw myself at him, I'd better not."

The stranger rubbed his temples in annoyance and said, "What a bunch of troublesome characters. Couldn't they have been made into the kind of people who fall in love with the male lead at first sight and would stay by his side even if their whole family were wiped out?"

Suddenly, a beam of light descended upon the stranger, causing his pupils to dilate instantly. Once the light faded, he regained his senses and addressed the crowd, "Alright, that person has given the order to change the rewards. The final winner will receive an opportunity to enhance their strength in the main story."

Yu Shuying became interested and asked, "To be more specific?"

"There are many ways, such as being taught martial arts by a master, finding rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures through a fortuitous encounter, or mastering a suitable Super Martial Dao Cultivation Method. The specific method depends on each individual's circumstances."

Yu Shuying said, "We can trust you, right?"

"Of course, 'that person' has absolutely no reason to deceive you."

Si Jingyu said, "Since it came from 'that person,' doesn't that mean the outcome of this match was predetermined from the start?"

The stranger confidently promised, "Don't worry, he's an inspirational writer. He often writes whatever comes to mind, and he doesn't know what he's going to write next until he puts pen to paper. Especially in this independent little world, there's no pre-determined outline. Everything depends on improvisation. He enjoys this adventurous process, full of variables and unknowns."

Murong Qing said helplessly, "There's no need to talk about this with such pride, is there?"

Hongdou puffed out her cheeks, waved her hands, and protested angrily, "I don't want the reward changed! I just want to be all lovey-dovey with Xiao Ming!"

Si Huaruo turned her head to look, thinking to herself, "They actually stole my words... This is a formidable opponent."

The stranger said, "Don't worry, besides the prize for the winner, there will be a popularity vote after the competition. The most popular contestant will receive the original prize, which is more screen time. If you're confident in your charm, you can withdraw from the competition now. Of course, this also means you'll lose the opportunity to garner votes."

After a moment's thought, Yu Shuying realized that her greatest weakness was her martial prowess. If she could overcome this shortcoming, she would have a better chance of getting revenge on Heaven-Defying Society. This was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.

"Okay, I want to participate in the competition."

"Then I want to participate too," Yuezheng Yao said firmly. "If I can gain greater power, I can bring my sister back."

The stranger nodded and said, "Now that everyone has no objections, I'll begin explaining the rules and details of the competition."

"Wait a minute!" Murong Qing suddenly interrupted, "Isn't the choice wrong? Why is my master here too? If she gets first place in popularity, doesn't that mean she'll also be with Ming... Senior Yan will break Si Ming's legs, won't she?"

Everyone turned their attention to Ling Huanxi, who was dressed in a white fur coat. She was undoubtedly the oldest contestant present, but it was not obvious from her appearance. People who did not know her, such as the Si Clan sisters, regarded her as a peer.

The stranger wiped his sweat and explained, "The two rewards are an opportunity to enhance my strength and a higher appearance rate, respectively. They are not necessarily related to the position of the main wife. Moreover, I have also consulted with the other party. If the contestant does not agree, I will not force her to accept them."

Ling Huanxi nodded and said, "I also hope to become stronger."

"Since Master has said so, I have no objection. However, there is one last question—why is my younger brother here too?"