This Job Won't Do

"Notification: The plot has diverged from the previous life. This is definitely related to Ning Rongrong."

"So, why don't we set her up?"

Zhang Tianyu was stunned, and before he could speak, "Notification: Activated quest [In the capital, there is one skilled in oral techniques, her name is Rong]. Quest objective: Sabotage Ning Rongrong once. No restrictions on methods, means, or consequences, though it is best not to cause her death. Quest reward: Reward points +200, Soul Power Level +1."

Zhang Tianyu: "...You had better mean actual oral techniques when you say that. Damn it, don't you cut off our connection whenever I'm doing private things? So how do you know Ning Rongrong is skilled in oral techniques?"

"When you are doing private things, our connection is indeed severed, but when you are reviewing CGs in your mind, our connection remains active."

"Therefore, I have basically learned their characteristics through your mental CGs. For instance, Ning Rongrong is skilled in oral techniques; Zhu Zhuqing, though not eloquent, possesses a tongue that can bloom with lotus flowers—the two complement each other perfectly. Or, for example, Liu Erlong exerts immense pressure..."

"Alright, shut up." Zhang Tianyu's face flushed red.

This dog of a system is coming up with more and more lewd phrases!

Besides, Reviewing CGs? Really?

Is this really being treated like an eroge?

"Understood, Host."

After a second of silence, the system issued another notification:

"Activated quest [Rong'er, I am your Brother Yu]. Quest objective: Increase Ning Rongrong's favorability to lay the foundation for the next phase of the plan. Quest reward: Reward points +100."

Setting up Ning Rongrong isn't difficult at all.

Isn't now the perfect time to pull a prank on her?

Soaring through the sky with the breeze brushing against her cheeks—the feeling was beyond words.

That was exactly how Ning Rongrong felt at this moment.

Although she had experienced flying through the sky many times before with Sword Douluo, who could also fly on a sword and doted on her, Things depend on who you are with.

Flying with Sword Douluo and flying with Zhang Tianyu were two completely different experiences.

And although she was holding onto Xiao Wu's waist, Xiao Wu was pressed tightly against Zhang Tianyu, so her hands could still touch him.

Feeling the warmth radiating from Zhang Tianyu and recalling the scene earlier during the battle against Zhao Wuji where he had held her in his arms, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but blush.

However, just as she was immersed in these pleasant mental CGs, a strange itch suddenly flared at her neck, as if something had lightly pricked her.

She was startled and let out a cry, instinctively letting go of Xiao Wu to reach for her neck.

Yellow Springs, having already been briefed on Zhang Tianyu's plan, released its suction on Ning Rongrong's feet at that exact moment.

And so, quite naturally, Ning Rongrong fell from Yellow Springs with a look of terror on her face.

Both Zhang Tianyu and Xiao Wu were shocked.

Zhang Tianyu immediately maneuvered Yellow Springs to dive toward the falling Ning Rongrong.

You can always trust the speed of Yellow Springs.

In the blink of an eye, he was beneath her, scooping her up and catching her firmly in his arms.

Feeling that warm and familiar embrace, Ning Rongrong's emotions went through a rollercoaster from panic to bliss.

"Are you alright?" Zhang Tianyu asked.

"I'm fine." Even though she had been caught, Ning Rongrong's heart was still racing.

"Good."

Xiao Wu finally recovered from the fright. For the moment, she didn't mind Zhang Tianyu holding Ning Rongrong and let out a long sigh of relief.

They were not far from Suotuo City now. Zhang Tianyu landed slowly and set Ning Rongrong down on the ground.

With her feet back on solid earth, Ning Rongrong finally felt her soul return to her body, and she gasped for air repeatedly.

"What happened just now? Rongrong, why did you suddenly fall?" Xiao Wu asked, still feeling lingering fear.

"I felt something touch my neck just now," Ning Rongrong recalled, "and then I got a fright. I reached up to touch it, lost my balance, and fell."

"Your neck? What kind of thing?" Xiao Wu hurriedly checked for her. "I don't see anything here."

"Maybe I just imagined it." Ning Rongrong felt a lingering fear.

However, Xiao Wu's gaze sharpened.

Could this Ning Rongrong have said that on purpose, letting go and falling just so Zhang Tianyu would catch her, all to get him to hold her?

Hmm! That's a possibility!

But... that doesn't seem right either. Would she really risk her life for such a trivial goal?

From that height, if Zhang Tianyu hadn't reacted in time, or if he hadn't caught her, she would have been dead or severely injured!

"It's fine as long as you're okay," Zhang Tianyu said. "Maybe it's because it's your first time riding a flying sword and you aren't used to it. I wasn't very used to it the first time I flew on a sword either."

Ning Rongrong's heart stirred, and she took the opportunity to say, "Actually, no, this isn't my first time on a flying sword. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has two Title Douluo retainers, and one of them, Sword Douluo, can fly on a sword. I've ridden with him several times."

It must be said that she was quite clever.

Not only did she point out that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was powerful with two Title Douluo in their ranks, but she also specifically mentioned that one of them was a Title Douluo who specialized in swords.

This was the temptation of a professional match!

Ning Rongrong smiled to herself, Hehe.

Zhang Tianyu, my Sword Grandpa is a Title Douluo who uses a sword, and you also have a sword martial soul. Aren't you tempted at all?

As it turned out, Zhang Tianyu wasn't tempted in the slightest: "Alright, then it must be that I'm not used to controlling it yet. I'm sorry for scaring you."

Ning Rongrong: ...

Wait, what?

Aren't you a sword martial soul?

My Sword Grandpa is a Title Douluo who specializes in swords! How can you not have even the slightest interest after hearing that? Wouldn't it be great if you apprenticed under him?

Are you really a sword martial soul or not!

"Notification: Congratulations, the task [Rong'er, I am your Brother Yu] is complete! Reward: Reward Points +100!"

Zhang Tianyu was stunned. Huh?

Only this one was completed?

No, why wasn't the task to mess with Ning Rongrong completed?

Ning Rongrong fell from such a great height and was scared pale, so why didn't it count?

"Notification: Yes, Host. As you said yourself, you need to pull stunts, pull good stunts, and pull new stunts.

Using the [Flying Centipede] item, combined with the cooperation of Yellow Springs, to make Ning Rongrong fall from a great height can no longer be considered a new or good stunt."

Zhang Tianyu: ...

Damn, I really shot myself in the foot, hell!

After a short rest, the three continued toward Suotuo City.

Zhang Tianyu browsed the shop as he walked. You want stunts, right? Fine!

Watch me pull a real, new, and good stunt for you!