Fool, You'd Be Better Off Begging Me Than Praying to Gods and Buddhas

It's still that same pond.

It's still that crooked tree.

The only difference is,

This time, Gao Yunyi is featured in the crooked-necked book.

Dressed in a blue robe, he leaned against the thick trunk of a crooked tree, playing with an antique-style ring in his hand, his posture carefree and relaxed.

[Concentric Heart Ring]

[Quality: Average]

[Charm +3]

[Level: 10]

This ancient ring is an equipment reward for completing the second trial.

Necklaces, rings, and accessories are different from other equipment; the probability and difficulty of obtaining them are much lower.

While these accessories don't increase attack or defense, they do add other special hidden attributes.

For example, weakness, charm, immobilization, dizziness, etc.

Furthermore, the accessories have no class requirements and can be used by all classes.

So don't be fooled by its white color; it's actually quite precious.

What Gao Yunyi couldn't understand was,

Why would you give him a ring that enhances his allure?

The most suitable accessories for the Azure Profound Sect should be those that can immobilize enemies, since most of the Azure Profound Sect's skills come with an immobilization effect.

Equipment with the immobilization attribute will provide a bonus to skill effects.

Charm points are clearly the exclusive domain of those shameless scoundrels from the Hehuan Sect.

What use is charm to someone from a Righteous Sect?

Well, something's better than nothing. Anyway, his ring inventory is empty right now, so he'll just wear it for now, whether it's useful or not.

After playing with it for a while,

Gao Yunyi then placed the Concentric Heart Ring into his equipment inventory.

Under the crooked tree,

Fu Yihang was grumbling as he moved the offering table and the sacrificial items.

He had already gone home to change his clothes and gone to the clinic to have his burned skin treated and bandaged.

Then they spent money to buy offerings and incense in the town, and finally hired a donkey cart to bring them all back here.

By the time all this was done, it was almost dark.

Gao Yunyi followed behind him the whole time, watching him complete all of this.

He didn't go to help; he went to keep an eye on him.

Gao Yunyi was genuinely afraid that he might suddenly die on the way.

Goodness!

First, he hanged himself from a crooked tree and was nearly strangled to death.

Then, carrying such a heavy load of silver, he arrived at Gao Family Village and was exhausted.

Then he went through the volcano and was burned half to death by the flames.

Finally, he went home to shower and change clothes, went to the clinic to treat his injuries, went to town to buy offerings, and then hired a donkey cart to return.

These things would have killed an ordinary person several times over, but this guy is still alive and kicking, completely fine.

Even Gao Yunyi was shocked by how incredibly resilient he was.

Is this the power of love?

That's why he's worried.

I'm worried that this guy might suddenly kick the bucket halfway through, and we'll end up dead in some corner with no trace of his body.

If that really happens, he won't be able to complete his mission, and he'll lose the final reward.

How can this be allowed?

Moreover, Gao Yunyi suddenly became interested and really wanted to see just how far this oddball would go for so-called love.

[Mission: The Third Trial]

[Mission Requirements: Help scholar Fu Yihang complete the third and final test, and ultimately successfully marry Miss Gao.]

[Quest Reward: 450 Experience Points, Item:???]

[Would you accept?]

Blue Quest

It's another Blue Quest.

Moreover, the experience gained from the mission was actually more than that from wiping out the entire Canglang Gang.

Keep in mind that involved over a hundred lives.

Surprisingly, it can't even compare to this utterly ridiculous and melodramatic love story.

Who can I complain to about this?

"Phew... Brother Gao... could you lend a hand...?"

"I... sigh... I really have no strength left..."

Looking up at Gao Yunyi, who was enjoying himself comfortably in the tree, Fu Yihang, Fu Yihang out for help.

Keep in mind that Fu Yihang hadn't asked him for any help along the way.

This shows that he was truly exhausted.

But Gao Yunyi completely ignored him.

Left with no other choice, Fu Yihang could only continue to work as a laborer, toiling away at the job.

Set the offering table straight and place the incense and candles properly.

Then they carried the offerings onto the altar.

His offering was a large, hairless pig's head, which he had bought at a high price from a butcher at the market.

After doing all this,

Fu Yihang was so exhausted he almost collapsed.

He looked like he'd been pulled out of the water, his face deathly pale.

To show his sincerity and earnestness, he did everything himself and took care of everything.

Whether God was moved or not, I don't know.

However, Gao Yunyi's perception of him changed once again.

He's not an idiot.

He's clearly an idiot.

To knowingly do something impossible—what is that if not utter folly?

Is love really that great?

It can make people disregard everything, be fearless, and even willing to sacrifice their lives.

Gao Yunyi didn't understand.

Because he had never been in a relationship before, nor had he ever experienced such a passionate love.

Perhaps we will encounter this in the future.

But he would never do what Fu Yihang did.

He wouldn't take risks for a woman, much less risk his life for a relationship.

What he pursued was never romantic love or affection between men and women.

Therefore, he doesn't understand, and he doesn't want to understand.

"Heavenly Emperor Haotian, Goddess Houtu, all gods of the Three Realms, Immortal Matchmaker) are above."

"Believer Fu Yihang, burning incense and bowing deeply, respectfully expresses his heartfelt sentiments."

"I am deeply in love with Miss Gao, and our feelings are mutual. I yearn for her day and night, but my uncle has set a test for me. Only when the pond freezes over can I marry your daughter and fulfill our marriage vows."

"The sun is blazing, and the warmth is unyielding. It is impossible to freeze it by human power alone. In utter desperation, we can only pray for the mercy of heaven and the gods."

"I know I am of meager virtue, but my love is pure and sincere; I will marry no one but her in this life."

"If the gods grant my wish, I will dedicate my life to doing good deeds, spreading kindness far and wide, preparing offerings of wine and sacrificial animals every year, and offering incense year after year, never forgetting the grace of heaven and earth."

After resting for a while,

Fu Yihang straightened his clothes and lit the incense and candles.

Then, facing the heavens and the gods, they bowed three times and kowtowed nine times, reciting prayers.

But after reading it several times in a row,

But nothing happened.

The water remained calm, and the air remained hot.

"Fu Yihang, don't give up. You will surely move the heavens."

Fu Yihang was not discouraged; instead, he encouraged himself verbally.

They continued with three bows and nine kowtows, reciting prayers.

Once,

Once,

One more time.

Then,

It was already dark.

Gao Yunyi was leaning against a tree, yawned listlessly.

This thing is not only incredibly resilient, but also has an astonishingly strong will.

At this moment, his lips were cracked, his voice was hoarse, his face was pale, his pupils were dilated, and his body was swaying and staggering like a willow branch.

But he didn't stop; instead, like a wound-up robot, he continued with the same ritual process.

From beginning to end,

Gao Yunyi just watched.

Silent

Watching Jingjing.

"If the gods grant my wish, I vow to dedicate my life to good deeds, spreading kindness far and wide, preparing offerings of wine and sacrificial animals every year, and continually offering incense, never forgetting..." (Thump...)

Fu Yihang finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed heavily to the ground.

The posture is exactly the same as this morning.

Like a wriggling maggot.

This time, however, Gao Yunyi looked at his ugly behavior without any contempt in his eyes.

"Fool, praying to gods and Buddhas is no better than praying to me."

Gao Yunyi muttered something to himself.

His fingers, which hung casually on his knees,

Suddenly,

It exudes a cold yet beautiful chill.