Dumbfounded

[In the previous chapter, the male lead's name was written incorrectly—I got a bit too absorbed in Xiao Xing's book... Thank you all for pointing it out.]

[Choose!]

[1. Rush to the city tower, publicly remove the Black Tortoise City Lord's veil, kiss her, and shatter the Dao hearts of countless men who admire the Black Tortoise City Lord. 2. Rush before everyone, provoke them all! Make them lose all face!]

[If the host fails to choose within three seconds, the system will randomly force a choice. Countdown begins... 3... 2...]

In Jiang Lin's heart, the system's voice indeed rang out.

Unlike before, though Jiang Lin's heart still felt like ten thousand grass mud horses stampeding through it... if life has already forced itself on you and you can't resist, then you just have to accept it.

But even so, Jiang Lin silently cursed in his heart: System! WDNMD!

The first option was absolutely out of the question. He was already being hunted by various young talents for forcibly kissing Senior Sister Lin. If he publicly defiled the Black Tortoise City Lord, ranked sixth on the Beauty Ranking...

Not to mention her admirers—the Black Tortoise City itself would probably ensure he had No Return.

So, only the second option remained!

"Please Enter!"

"Wait!"

Just as the Black Tortoise City Lord gave the order, a deep, resonant male voice rang out from Black Tortoise City Square!

A figure with a sword soared up, landing directly before the twisted portal of the secret realm, hovering in mid-air seated on the sword. Jiang Lin took the Wine Gourd from his waist, took a swig, casually tossed the gourd into the crowd, flicked his bangs from his forehead, and let out a burp.

Jiang Lin's unrestrained, almost ethereal demeanor stunned everyone for a few seconds.

This bastard... was way too showy...

"Who are you? Which sect? How dare you be so disrespectful!"

"To think you dare to attempt a Manifestation of Sainthood right in front of me, Zhao Hao!"

"I, Ye Liangchen, am the first to refuse to accept this!"

"What right do you have to act cocky? Don't think being handsome makes you special! Is there anyone more handsome than my Senior Brother?!"

"Get down here! If you've got guts, fight me one-on-one!"

After the initial shock, the scene erupted into chaos.

Among the other sects, Fang Chaoqun was still stunned, silently sweating for Jiang Lin.

He knew that beneath that Mask was Jiang Lin, but the question was—what was Brother Jiang doing? He said he had something to do, was it this kind of showing off? It was cool, but there would be a price to pay...

Meanwhile, when she saw Jiang Lin wearing the Mask and blocking the entrance to the secret realm, Jiang Yuni, mixed in among the Black Tortoise City disciples, wore a lovesick expression:

"As expected of my Little Linlin, no matter what he does, he's so handsome. But why is Little Lin drinking? No good, it's bad for his health... but still, the way Little Lin drinks is so handsome."

Standing at the very front of the Dragon Gate Sect, Lin Qingwan couldn't help but step forward, her pearly teeth biting her red lips, her eyes rippling like autumn water, her emotions a tangled mess.

She would recognize that guy in the air even if he were reduced to ashes, let alone just wearing a simple Mask.

Similarly, when she saw that man in the sky, Xiao Xueli's heart trembled.

It was him... the one who saved her that night, but also the pervert who molested her!

But why, when it came to this guy—the one she wished she could beat to a pulp in her heart—did she feel a hint of joy at the sight of him now?

"Hehehehehe..."

In the air, Jiang Lin let out a laugh like a goblin's mockery.

"The world laughs at me for being too wild; I laugh at the world for not being open-minded enough. You ask who I am? Do you even have the right to ask?" Jiang Lin tossed his long hair back. "With all due respect, I'm not singling any one of you out—I'm saying everyone here is trash."

"You arrogant brat! If you've got guts, come down! This old man will teach you what it means to clench up!"

"Are you that desperate to die?! WCNMD!"

"This young master hasn't lost his temper in a long time!!!"

"!@#$%^"

"*****"

Beneath Black Tortoise City, a torrent of curses rose, yet not a single person dared to step forward. The reason was simple: he had his back to the secret realm gate, and if things went south, he could slip right in.

And if they chased Jiang Lin into the secret realm, due to its rules, entering at different times would send them to different places—separating from one's sect was a major taboo.

That's what made it so infuriating.

But Jiang Lin was puzzled. Hadn't he already taunted them fiercely? Why wasn't his task complete yet?

"Hey! System, what's going on? Haven't I already completed the task?"

[Ding... Reply to host: Host's taunting intensity is insufficient. Please continue to exert effort.]

"Intensity insufficient?! If I go down there now, I'll be chopped into meat paste..."

[Ding... Time remaining until task completion: one minute. If the host fails to complete within the time limit, the system will take over execution.]

"..."

"A bunch of trash, what are you yapping about!"

Suddenly, Jiang Lin cursed again, his voice amplified by spiritual power spreading across the entire Black Tortoise City Square.

"You ask who I am, your grandpa? Hehehehehe... Grandpa will tell you!"

Shua...

Jiang Lin ripped the face mask off in one go.

"I am Jiang Lin!"

The moment Jiang Lin tore off the face mask, the entire crowd fell silent like a class teacher suddenly appearing outside the window. But in less than two seconds, the commotion erupted again.

"I'm furious! Jiang Lin, you dog thief! Return Fairy Lin's purity!"

"Jiang Lin, you dog thief! Taste my sword!"

"Jiang Lin, you're so handsome! When will you come pluck me?"

"I can't take it anymore! Everyone! I'll finish this Flower-Picking Thief myself!"

"Disobedient disciple! I'll cleanse the sect's name for Dragon Gate Sect today!"

"Jiang Lin, you're way hotter than your portrait. Why didn't you say you were this handsome earlier?"

"Brothers of Unadorned Willow Sect! Let's slay this thief together!"

"Jiang Lin, I'm into you!"

"Jiang Lin, do you like demon tribes? I'm a monkey demon. I want to have babies with you."

"I've had enough! Senior Brother! I'll definitely rendezvous with you in the secret realm!"

"Second Junior Brother, take care of the junior siblings. I'll go take his head!"

"Flower-Picking Thief! Give me your life!"

"I'll stick a chrysanthemum on your severed head and gift it to Fairy Lin!"

[Ding... Congratulations, host, mission complete. Reward: 2000 Notoriety Points. Bonus event triggered.]

[Bonus: Detected host's low cultivation realm. Hope host quickly improves realm. Gifted host SR Secret Technique—"Unlimited Blade Works: I am the Bone of My Sword."]

["Unlimited Blade Works: I am the Bone of My Sword." Host has entered the Initiate stage. Host may diligently cultivate to pursue mastery!]

"You're the damn bonehead! Your whole system family are boneheads!"

Watching the surging crowd and the cold gleam of blades, Jiang Lin no longer wanted to run.

Because! This was the perfect moment to die before everyone, die once more before Senior Sister Lin, and then fade into obscurity!

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Lin shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Senior Sister Lin! I'm sorry! But! Do! You! Know! I'm! Into! You!"

Jiang Lin's voice spread across the entire Black Tortoise City Square. Countless girls covered their mouths in emotion. In the air, a hundred longswords streaked toward him.

Jiang Lin spread his arms and slowly closed his eyes, only hoping... they would finish him cleanly...

But...

"Ah? What the hell..."

Feeling two soft bodies crash into him, he just opened his eyes to see himself being tackled by two girls into the Bewildering Secret Realm's gate.

Outside the Bewildering Secret Realm's gate, everyone froze midair, staring at each other, dumbfounded...