Madam Shen: Seven Days, I Want All Information on This Person

"This game system is no good. How can my identity as a Demon Sealer be seen through?"

Mu Ye was speechless.

But to be fair, in True Mode, Madam Shen was indeed Guo Se Tian Xiang.

"Look at the facial modeling, the alluring figure. Every frown and smile seems to be beckoning."

Especially the voluptuousness of a mature woman, with intelligent, clear eyes, and the composure formed from years of pampered living. That aura was truly amazing!

However, in the next moment, Mu Ye turned and left without another word, walking towards the hall.

Since the achievement had been unlocked, sorry, no matter how beautiful or attractive, she was just a virtual character. He needed to hurry to the Front Hall to deal with the remaining demon and complete the stage.

"?" Madam Shen.

Watching him leave without a word, Madam Shen's eyes showed a hint of confusion, but she still followed him out.

Outside, many House Guards rushed out as if they had gone mad.

"That Man-Eating Demon Fox has made its move. Judging by the state of these House Guards, it should have just started. The timing is perfect!"

Mu Ye put away his greatsword.

These House Guards were also part of the Shen Mansion. Killing them would affect the score.

If this were the first time dealing with them, Mu Ye might have been a bit unaccustomed. But he had dealt with them many times in this stage. Mu Ye casually picked up a wooden stick and, as if he had predicted it, effortlessly dodged the House Guards' attacks, lightly tapping them on the back of their heads.

Just as Madam Shen walked out, many House Guards, like zombies, charged directly at her.

Seeing this, Mu Ye knew this was likely part of the stage's progression. He stepped in front of Madam Shen.

[1. Don't speak, stay behind me (a cold warning without looking back)]

[2. Woman, you're such a hassle (a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth)]

[3. ...]

"..." Mu Ye.

After thinking for a moment, Mu Ye chose option 1, which better fit the persona of a Demon Sealer.

And so.

Madam Shen followed behind Mu Ye, her gaze looking at him with a strange expression as he dodged attacks with calculated precision, easily dispatching the House Guards. Finally, they arrived at the Front Hall, where he activated his Demon Subduing Body and finished off the last demon with a single strike.

Everything flowed like water.

After successfully clearing the stage, Mu Ye felt a sense of accomplishment. Although he didn't have a choice at this moment, he couldn't help but look at the fallen demon and softly say:

"To be or not to be, you have no choice..."

Cultivation is so bitter, so tiring. If you can't show off in the game, then it's all for nothing.

[You have slain two Man-Eating Demon Foxes, Tutorial Stage cleared.]

[Clearance Level: 100%]

[Rating: A.]

[Number of people saved in Shen Mansion: 230/230.]

[Achievement 'Legacy of Wei Wu': Achieved.]

[Rewards: 300 Paradise Coin, Character Selection Chest X1, Ability Upgrade Book X1, Key of Reality X1.]

[Tutorial Stage closed, Madam Shen's Favorability unlocked Current 10/100 (Slightly Favorable), Taiping City map unlocked, Town Reputation unlocked, All character Friendliness unlocked, Players can choose any character to explore Taiping City, please look forward to the next stage.]

"Awesome." Mu Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

Wait.

Good heavens, this game can also pick up girls?

What does Favorability mean?

"That's right, as an open-world game, how can it not have a waifu-chasing system?"

Mu Ye got a little excited.

Even though it's just a game world, how could it be complete without this?

Returning to the game interface again, he found a general overview of Taiping City, along with a brief introduction:

[Taiping City: Not peaceful in Taiping City. After hundreds of years of the precarious Tianqi Dynasty, this city may be the last glimmer of light for the dynasty. However, in an era of demonic invasion, will this glimmer of light fade or rise?]

"Since I can choose other characters to explore, I'll play as other characters first!"

Mu Ye was very curious about the abilities of other characters. Now that he had plenty of Paradise Coins, he could unlock most of them except for the Beggar.

"Let's try the Ranger first."

Since he was going to explore and there was a Favorability system, the Ranger would start with reputation and favorability.

Unfortunately, when he tried to enter again, the game prompted him about anti-addiction measures and he couldn't enter.

"..."

"This game of yours is quite wholesome?"

Mu Ye glanced outside and noticed it was already getting light. "Forget it, I'll sleep first and play again tomorrow."

He calculated the time. This game would likely trigger the anti-addiction system if played for more than 6 hours.

Great Xuan, Tianqi Dynasty, Southeast, Taiping City.

The sky, after a light rain, was a bit dim, adding to the city's usual gloom despite its relative peace.

This was Taiping City, rumored to be the Land of Peace established by the Tianqi Dynasty. To this day, it had become one of the few remaining havens for the various factions that roamed the land.

Merchant families, Greenwood Outlaws, Martial Masters, yamen runners, and various sects had become like tiles, forming the last defense for this crumbling city, resisting the many demons from the outside.

Shen Mansion.

Spanning over a hundred mu, the Shen Family was one of the foremost families in Taiping City. It was also the foundation that Hero Shen had spent decades building. Unfortunately, his body had long since grown cold. This vast Shen Mansion was now inherited by the frail Madam Shen.

How could a mere woman manage such a massive enterprise?

With wolves circling, who knew how many days of peace she would have in this chaotic Taiping City.

Stone lions, two zhang tall, guarded the entrance to the mansion. A Man in Black slowly approached.

"Who are you?" the Steward asked, sensing something amiss. Many ruffians had tried to sneak in or use false pretenses to seek fortune at the Shen Mansion these past few days.

The Man in Black's voice was hoarse:

"I am a Demon Sealer who accompanied Hero Shen to Chishui Village. I am passing by and have come to pay my respects."

The Steward never believed such words.

This morning alone, at least seven or eight people had used this excuse to try and freeload at the Shen Mansion.

However, everything was decided by Madam now.

A moment later, the Man in Black entered the mansion. After paying his respects, a maid led him to a side room to rest while waiting for the feast.

The maid, wearing an Emerald Green Skirt, was quite delicate and cute. She occasionally glanced at the Man in Black beside her.

Demon Sealers were rare in this era.

These people, who consorted with demons year-round, were rumored to be special cultivators infected with demonic blood. They often worked alone, their reputation neither good nor bad, but wherever there were demons, Demon Sealers would be present.

"This Demon Sealer must be very good-looking," the maid mused inwardly.

Though his face was hidden by a hat and a veil, preventing a clear view, based on his deep eyes, the maid Xiao Tao imagined he must have a handsome face, as stern as a sculpted statue.

Just as she was thinking, a saber appeared at her neck.

"Take me to your Madam."

The maid trembled, goosebumps appearing on her fair neck from the cold blade.

Soon, the two arrived in front of the side room.

"You can go now. Don't go to the front hall," the black-clothed Demon Sealer warned.

"O-okay..." the maid stammered, leaving.

Ever since Hero Shen died, many people in Taiping City had coveted the Shen Mansion. The maid wasn't surprised by this situation and quickly slipped away.

The Demon Sealer waited for a moment. When the door of the side room opened, Madam Shen, dressed in mourning clothes, walked out.

After a while, the Demon Sealer drew his saber again and cleaved open the door. The golden steel saber, without a second thought, slashed directly at the demon on the bed.

The angle was tricky, and the speed was lightning fast.

With just one strike, the demon was caught off guard and cut in half.

The severed limbs and blood stained the room's fragrance, and the woman who had been unconscious on the bed slowly woke up, staring blankly at the scene before her.

"May I ask who you are?"

"I am Mu Xinghe. I am a Demon Sealer who fought alongside Hero Shen in Chishui Village. Hero Shen entrusted me with protecting your life," the Demon Sealer said calmly.

"Ah?" Madam Shen calmly stood up, tied her inner shirt, and put on her blue gauze dress. While tidying her clothes, she looked at him with interest. "I know all the Demon Sealers who fought with Shen Tianxing. They all died in Chishui Village, and none survived."

"Moreover, Mu Xinghe, this is the first time I've heard that name."

The Demon Sealer did not reply and walked out of the room.

Seeing this, Madam Shen followed him out. She frowned as she saw the frenzied house guards outside.

These house guards had learned some basic martial arts from Shen Tianxing. With their numbers, even Martial Masters who practiced secret martial arts in martial arts schools might not be their match. It seemed the demon had already begun to cause trouble.

At this moment, a house guard with bloodshot eyes suddenly attacked.

Madam Shen's eyes narrowed. At the critical moment, a figure appeared before her like a ghost. The wooden stick in his hand precisely struck the guard's head.

"Don't speak. Follow me," the cold voice was indeed the unique tone of the Demon Sealer.

Madam Shen's eyes flickered. She followed him with a strange expression, her eyes shining brighter the more she looked.

This person hadn't used any internal energy, nor any profound martial arts. He hadn't even used the saber at his waist. With just a wooden stick, he had easily dealt with these skilled house guards, as if returning to simplicity.

This situation indicated that this person's strength was extremely high, his realm completely unfathomable, and he disdained using other means!

Upon arriving at the Front Hall, the second Man-Eating Demon Fox had already transformed. Madam Shen stopped in her tracks and watched as the Demon Sealer slowly drew his great saber. A unique crimson light, characteristic of a Demon Sealer, flickered around him. It was rumored that this light was activated by the demon-human blood within their bodies, thus greatly enhancing their strength.

This was a unique ability of the Demon Sealer.

Especially the great saber, which now shimmered with golden light, appearing like a divine weapon.

"To be or not to be, you have no choice..."

Because she was standing close, Madam Shen heard the latter's pronouncement-like whisper.

With an ordinary slash, golden light filled the air, and the Man-Eating Demon instantly split into two. The numerous guests, who had been in utter panic, now stared in stunned silence.

Looking again, the Demon Sealer had already leaped lightly onto the rooftop and vanished into thin air.

He came without a shadow, and left without a trace!

Madam Shen was stunned for a moment, then recovered her senses and calmly stated:

"Everyone, no need to panic. The demon has been slain by the Demon Sealer I invited. Steward Li, send people to clean up, and let the ceremony continue!"

The faces of the many guests were a spectacle, filled with surprise, silence, doubt, and apprehension...

Madam Shen walked to the Backyard, where a Man in Black slowly emerged from a dark corner.

"There was a demon in my Shen Mansion, and I almost died. Why didn't you act?" Madam Shen asked coldly.

"I couldn't win." The Man in Black shrugged. "I'm an Assassin. I'm good at gathering information and assassinating. Madam Shen, this is a demon. Facing it head-on isn't something everyone can do. I'm here to work for you, not to risk my life."

"Professional matters require professional people."

Madam Shen said:

"Alright, if that's the case. Seven days. I want to know all the information about this Demon Sealer, Mu Xinghe."

"This is my specialty. Leave it to me!"