You remained chaste on your wedding night, do you really think this holy son is a simp?

The main hall of the sect.

Gu Changyuan couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

He glanced at the system's reward notification and was extremely pleased.

We've got the Five-Colored Divine Tree! This is a huge win.

He silently gave Lin Chen a thumbs up in his heart.

"This kid has a really bad temper, and he's really easy to tease."

"A little humiliation and they're immediately at their breaking point; they're practically walking experience packs."

Gu Changyuan was overjoyed inside, but his face remained calm and composed.

He turned his head, his gaze falling on Lin Chen again.

At this moment, Lin Chen was being dragged out by two law enforcement disciples, looking utterly miserable.

Half of his face was swollen, and blood was dripping from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were still staring intently at Gu Changyuan.

His eyes were about to burst.

His face was fierce.

His eyes were filled with hatred, but even more so with a sense of grievance and despair that was about to bring him to tears.

It's like a child whose candy has been stolen, wanting to hit the thief but unable to, left only in powerless rage.

Looking at Lin Chen's frustrated expression, as if he wanted to kill him but couldn't do anything about it.

Gu Changyuan's mischievous side suddenly resurfaced.

That slap felt good, but it was nothing special.

To completely destroy a person's will, you can't just fight them; you have to play psychological warfare.

Since this kid likes to shout things like "enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens" and "thirty years east of the river and thirty years west of the river,"

Gu Changyuan then decided to grant his wish.

Give him a chance to demonstrate his forbearance and resilience.

Gu Changyuan suddenly raised his hand, stopping the two law enforcement disciples who were about to drag Lin Chen away.

"Wait a minute."

The two law enforcement disciples immediately stopped and stood respectfully to the side.

Gu Changyuan walked slowly to Lin Chen with his hands behind his back. The indifference on his face disappeared, replaced by a meaningful smile.

"Ugh."

"To be honest, seeing how desperately you were working just now, I was really moved. I never expected that you would be so eager to sign up for this sect competition."

Even if he was demoted to a menial job, even if he was beaten like this, he would not give up.

Gu Changyuan's voice was soft, yet it carried an elusive allure.

"Although you are indeed a good-for-nothing and incapable, I can't bear to reject you outright because of your sincere heart."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's expression, which had been filled with anger and despair, instantly softened.

"Could it be... there's a chance?"

"Could it be that Gu Changyuan, seeing how miserable I am, has finally had a change of heart and is ready to give me a chance?"

yes!"

"Protagonist halo! This must be the protagonist halo at work!"

"To escape from a desperate situation—isn't that the standard treatment for the protagonist in a storybook?"

Lin Chen's heart began to race, and his breathing became rapid.

As long as I can register and get the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, all the suffering I endured and the slap I received were worth it!

Gu Changyuan was practically laughing his head off at Lin Chen's expression.

"This silly kid is so easy to fool. He'll climb up if you give him a pole."

"How about this, Lin Chen? I've always been a soft-hearted person and I love giving young people opportunities."

"Since you're so eager to participate, I'll show you another way."

At this point, Gu Changyuan paused, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.

Lin Chen's palms were sweating with nervousness as he stared expectantly at Gu Changyuan.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Gu Changyuan slowly spoke, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery.

"Just do it now, in front of all your fellow disciples in this hall."

"Give me a few kowtows, and I'll let you enroll. How about it? Isn't that a good deal?"

boom!

The expectation on Lin Chen's face instantly froze.

She had thought that Gu Changyuan had finished torturing her and was finally going to give in.

Unexpectedly, this was not an opportunity at all, but a complete humiliation!

Gu Changyuan hadn't had enough fun yet. He wanted to throw his last bit of dignity on the ground, crush it, and spit on it!

"Kowtowing? You want me to kowtow to him?"

Lin Chen's body began to tremble violently.

A man's knees are worth their weight in gold! He kneels only to heaven, earth, and his parents; how could he possibly kowtow to his enemy?

And it happened in front of so many people!

If he were to fall, how would Lin Chen ever face anyone in the sect again? How would he ever live his life? His backbone would be broken for the rest of his life!

"Gu Changyuan, you've gone too far!"

Lin Chen gritted his teeth and forced out those words.

However, Gu Changyuan didn't care about his anger at all.

After a brief moment of stunned silence upon hearing Gu Changyuan's suggestion, the surrounding disciples erupted into even louder laughter.

"Hahaha, the Holy Son really knows how to have fun!"

"Kowtowing in exchange for registration qualification? That's a really good deal, Lin Chen, what are you still hesitating for?"

"That's right, since you've already knelt down, kowtowing a few more times won't make a difference."

"Hurry up and kowtow! We're all waiting to see!"

"This is a gift from the Holy Son, don't be ungrateful!"

Those mocking faces and those expectant gazes pierced Lin Chen's heart, leaving it riddled with holes.

in the crowd.

Qin Shuang stood not far away watching this scene.

As someone who once had a past with Lin Chen, she has now chosen a better path and followed the Holy Son.

But looking at Lin Chen's pitiful state, neither human nor ghost, being made a fool of by everyone.

She also felt a little bit reluctant.

That's so pitiful.

They were utterly bullied and humiliated.

Qin Shuang bit her lip, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

She subconsciously took a step forward, wanting to walk to Gu Changyuan's side and say a few words of advice, or even just tell Lin Chen to get lost and stop torturing him like this.

"Holy Son..."

but.

She had just opened her mouth, but hadn't yet uttered a word.

Gu Changyuan seemed to have eyes in the back of his head; without turning his head, he simply raised his right hand slightly.

He made a gesture to stop him.

The gesture was casual, yet it carried an unquestionable command.

Qin Shuang stopped in her tracks instantly, her heart trembling as she looked at Gu Changyuan's indifferent back.

At that moment, she suddenly realized that she was nothing more than a plaything in this man's heart.

She had no right to speak in front of Gu Changyuan.

Gu Changyuan's attention was entirely on Lin Chen, and his smile became even more playful.

Looking at Lin Chen's swollen and deformed face, and seeing him clenching his teeth, looking like he would rather die than submit, I couldn't help but laugh.

"So, Lin Chen? Have you made up your mind? If you don't want to kowtow, then get lost and don't waste my time."

"My patience is limited. This is your only chance. Will you kowtow or not?"

"If you don't want to."

Gu Changyuan pointed to the entrance of the main hall, his eyes instantly turning icy cold.

"Then get lost! Don't get in my way. Opportunities are for those who are prepared, not for indecisive people like you who are wasting my time!"