Devour: Can you also draw entries from clone projection worlds?

In the spring of your ninth year, you officially "entered the game".

After you left Langhuan Paradise, you didn't rush down the mountain, but stayed on Wuliang Mountain for another three days.

Over the past three days, you have repeatedly studied the transcribed Northern Darkness Divine Skill and Lingbo Steps, making sure that every word is etched into your mind.

Then, you found a very secluded place and hid the white cloth. Out of curiosity, you left behind this message: "Those who inherit my technique must remain virgins, otherwise..."

You want to pass on the secret manual, hope that future generations will receive the opportunity you left behind, and also indulge in pure, wicked fun.

"I wonder if there are any 'destined people' like Gu Santong and Shenhou in this world? Hahaha..."

Little did anyone know that a hundred years later, someone would indeed obtain this opportunity. As for whether that person was a virgin or whether they recklessly pursued cultivation, it can only be said that it was all a matter of fate.

Three days later, you came down the mountain.

First stop, Wan Jie Valley.

You know that Duan Yu has already left Langhuan Paradise, that he was captured by the Shennong Gang and taken to Wanjie Valley, and that Zhong Wanchou has set up a very special scheme to ruin Duan Yu's reputation.

But you're not interested in any of those things. There's only one thing you're interested in, and one person: Zhong Ling.

In the original story, after Zhong Ling was captured by the Shennong Gang, Duan Yu agreed to rescue her, but the journey was fraught with difficulties, and it took several days to arrive.

Later, he was tied up by Duan Zhengchun's men and taken to the stone chamber where Duan Yu was imprisoned...

Although you don't have any ill feelings towards Duan Yu, there are some things he might not be able to handle, especially since he himself doesn't know any martial arts and his father's subordinates are so unreliable.

Zhong Ling, a mere sixteen-year-old girl, truly shouldn't have suffered such torment, nor should her reputation have been tarnished.

This is what you want to do; do it if you want to, just seek clarity of mind and freedom of desire.

The mountain path of Wanjie Valley is very hidden. If it weren't for your current memory being far superior to that of ordinary people, allowing you to recall many things at a glance, you would not have been able to find the route in the original story at all.

You reached the valley entrance in less than half an hour. There were guards at the entrance, one of whom was dozing off, and the other was spacing out.

With your current cultivation level and abilities, even without the aid of any special phrases, you could walk right past them without them reacting at all.

Once inside the valley, follow a small path. Wanjie Valley is not large, but the terrain is complex, with forks and dead ends everywhere.

You mentally recalled the description from the original work: Zhong Ling was imprisoned in a stone chamber in the valley. Outside the stone chamber was a large banyan tree with its roots hanging down like a curtain.

You found the banyan tree, and behind it, on the stone wall, there was a hidden stone door. You pushed it, but the stone door didn't budge.

You pull a short sword from your waist. It's not an alloy battle sword, but just an ordinary steel sword that you can find everywhere in the world of Tian Long Ba Bu. You had it made in a blacksmith's shop.

The blade is thin and narrow, making it suitable for close combat and also for prying open doors.

You probed the crack in the stone door with the tip of your knife and tried to pry it open a few times, but the stone door remained unmoved.

You frowned, took two steps back, raised your right foot, and kicked the stone door.

You used 70% of your strength in that kick, channeling the Northern Darkness True Qi into your leg, making the force astonishing.

The stone door made a muffled thud, then fell backward and crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The stone chamber was dark, with only a small window in the stone wall letting in a sliver of light. Squinting, you could see a figure huddled in the corner.

"Who?" The man's voice was hoarse, tinged with fear.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here to rescue you." You walk over and squat down.

In the dim light, you could see the face clearly: round, white, with big eyes—it was Zhong Ling.

Her hair was a little messy, and her clothes were dusty, but she didn't seem to be injured or have gone through anything unpleasant.

Zhong Ling looked at you warily: "Who are you? I don't know you."

"Who I am isn't important. What's important is that I live on Wuliang Mountain and happen to know some things," you said. "Your father and mother sent me to rescue you."

Zhong Ling's eyes lit up immediately: "My father? My mother? You're here?"

You didn't answer, but simply held out your hand: "Come with me first, we'll talk outside."

Zhong Ling hesitated for a moment, then offered you her hand. Her hand was small, cold, and trembling slightly.

You took her hand, pulled her up, and led her outside. When you reached the entrance of the stone chamber, Zhong Ling looked back at that dark corner, seemingly reluctant to leave.

"My ferret..." she whispered.

"Lightning Sable?" You thought for a moment. "It should be in the mountains. It will come looking for you after you get out."

Zhong Ling nodded and followed you out of the stone chamber.

After leaving Wanjie Valley, you take Zhong Ling and head towards Wuliang Mountain.

You didn't send her back to Wanjie Valley. It's true that Zhong Wanchou is her adoptive father, and it's also true that Gan Baobao is her mother.

The key point is... Zhong Wanchou is currently busy dealing with Duan Yu and has no time to care about Zhong Ling, and Gan Baobao is even more unreliable.

Sending Zhong Ling back to Wanjie Valley now might actually put her in danger.

"Where are we going?" Zhong Ling asked, her voice no longer filled with fear, but rather with a hint of curiosity.

"Go to a safe place," you said. "Stay there for a few days, and go back after things are settled in Wanchou Valley."

Zhong Ling tilted her head and glanced at you: "Are you really sent by my father and mother?"

"No," you say honestly, "Your dad and mom don't have time for you right now. I wanted to save you myself, but of course, you're definitely not my type."

"Your dish?" Zhong Ling was taken aback for a moment, then smiled. Although it was the first time she had heard this phrase, she quickly understood its meaning.

Her smile was beautiful, with two deep dimples set in her cheeks and her eyes curving into crescents: "Then why did you save me?"

You thought for a moment and said, "Because... you shouldn't have been treated that way."

Zhong Ling smiled again, this time even more happily. She skipped and hopped ahead of you, the little bells on her feet jingling like a joyful little bird.

You took her to a wooden cabin on Wuliang Mountain. The cabin wasn't big, but it was very clean. You gave the room to Zhongling and slept on a makeshift bed on the floor outside.

"You can stay here for now. Let me know if you need anything." You carried a clean blanket into the room and placed it on the bed. "There's rice and vegetables in the kitchen. Can you cook?"

Zhong Ling shook her head: "No."

You sighed and said, "Then I'll do it."

You've lived on Wuliang Mountain for eight years, so you've long since learned to cook. Although your skills aren't great, at least you can eat.

You cooked a pot of porridge, stir-fried a green vegetable, and chopped a plate of pickled vegetables.

Zhong Ling ate with great relish, finishing two bowls in a row.

"Do you live here alone?" Zhong Ling asked while eating.

"Um."

Aren't you lonely?

"I'm used to it."

Zhong Ling put down her bowl and looked at you seriously: "You're a really interesting person."

You smiled but didn't say anything.

Zhong Ling stayed in the wooden house for three days. During these three days, you went out early and returned late every day to gather information down the mountain.

You need to know Duan Yu's situation: when he came out of Wanjie Valley, when he encountered Mu Wanqing, and when he was being chased...

Although you have all of these memories, from the moment you absolutely intervened, the butterflies on the West Coast began to flutter their wings, and some of the plot can only be used as a reference.

So... this information is still very important to you, because once you leave these plot points, you may not have the chance to do what you need to do.

On the evening of the third day, you received news that Duan Yu had come out of Wanjie Valley and been rescued by a woman in black. The two of them headed south together.

The woman in black is Mu Wanqing.

You mentally considered the timeline. Mu Wanqing? She's quite different from Zhong Ling. She's a bit cold, but a woman like that would be more interesting to train...