All-around protagonist mentor

Time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, the sun was high in the sky.

As noon approached, more and more customers entered Chunyufang, and it gradually became lively.

Most of the guests are residents of the town, and they are all regular customers from the same hometown. Usually, when the guests say "the usual way," the waiters know exactly what to do and quickly bring out the food.

However, everyone here is a frugal commoner with little spare money. They usually just find a spot on the first floor, and occasionally someone will go to the second floor to chat about private matters, but no one goes to the third floor.

Inside the private room on the third floor, Tianyu Jun's face was flushed, and he kept hiccuping while holding his wine glass, occasionally covering his forehead and shaking his head. This silly behavior made Qingxuan laugh uncontrollably, and she slapped the table repeatedly.

Unfortunately, Tianyu Jun, a model young man and a martial artist, has never touched a drop of alcohol since childhood. However, by chance, he broke his rule today and was forced to drink three or four jugs of wine by Qingxuan.

Moreover, Qingxuan had instructed beforehand not to use any Yuan energy to sober up. Although these wines were all light, watery beverages, not the kind of strong liquor that would make you drunk immediately, they were still enough to make Tianyu Jun suffer.

Fortunately, Tianyu Jun's cultivation level was not bad. Although his mind was dizzy, he managed to stay awake.

Seeing that Tianyu was about to pass out drunk, Qingxuan laughed and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, wake up quickly."

Upon hearing this, Tianyu Jun felt as if he had been granted a pardon. His internal energy circulated rapidly, and a faint wisp of white smoke carrying the smell of alcohol emerged from the top of his head. Tianyu Jun's complexion gradually returned to normal.

After regaining his senses, Tianyu Jun looked sullen, holding his wine glass and remaining silent.

Tianyu Jun then realized that the drinking game that Qingxuan and Manager Wang had just played was not a profound martial art at all, but just something like a drinking game, something they played when they had nothing better to do.

However, this was a misunderstanding on his own, so he couldn't blame Qingxuan and there was nothing he could say.

After making such a fool of himself, and recalling Qin Daoxin's matter, Tianyu Jun felt a pang of bitterness in his heart once again.

Seeing Tianyu Jun's expression, Qingxuan smiled slightly, took a sip of wine, and slowly said, "Oh dear, still thinking about the Holy Maiden of the Extreme Heaven Division?"

Tianyu-jun nodded heavily, picked up the wine pot, poured himself a cup of wine, and drank it down in one gulp.

Although Tianyu Jun was a little uncomfortable with being drunk for the first time, the feeling of being light and carefree, as if he had forgotten all his troubles, greatly relieved the depression and distress in his heart, and he unconsciously began to like it.

Seeing this, Qingxuan smiled and said, "Xiaoyu, you're quite perceptive."

A bitter smile appeared on Tianyu Jun's face. He had often heard people talk about drowning their sorrows in alcohol, but he never understood what it meant until today.

Tianyu poured himself another glass of wine, and, emboldened by the remaining alcohol, said bitterly, "Xuan-ge'er, tell me, how much worse am I than Xiao Linyuan?"

Qingxuan raised an eyebrow slightly, shook her head, and smiled, "Want to hear the truth?"

Tianyu-jun nodded emphatically: "Of course."

As he spoke, Tianyu Jun downed his wine in one gulp and said self-deprecatingly, "Actually, I have gained some insights from the battle in the Star-Picking Hall that day, but I am still not quite sure about the outcome. Xuan-ge, please feel free to speak."

Qingxuan sighed, "Alright, since that's the case, I'll be blunt. The difference between you and Xiao Linyuan..."

Tianyu Jun pricked up his ears and stared intently at Qing Xuan. Qing Xuan also looked directly at Tianyu Jun and laughed, "If nothing unexpected happens, you will never catch up with Xiao Linyuan in your entire life, and the gap between you will only widen."

Tianyu Jun was taken aback, and unconsciously slipped his hand, causing the wine glass to fall onto the table.

Although Tianyu Jun had prepared himself mentally, Qingxuan's words still surprised him.

After a long moment of stunned silence, Tianyu Jun finally came to his senses. A flash of anger and resentment crossed his face as he gritted his teeth and said, "Even if I cultivate for a lifetime, I still can't compare to Xiao Linyuan? Who exactly is he? We're about the same age, so why is he so powerful?"

Qingxuan said leisurely, "That Xiao Linyuan is extraordinary. He is no ordinary person. Just his background alone will shock you."

Tianyu Jun's eyes revealed disbelief, and he said somewhat dismissively, "Although I don't go out much, I do know a little about the famous experts and masters in the world. When I first heard about the deeds of those predecessors, I was shocked, but not terrified. I don't believe that Xiao Linyuan's background is greater than those predecessors."

"Heh~." Qingxuan chuckled and said, "Just as you said, Xiao Linyuan is indeed different from these people. His background is really more powerful than theirs."

Tianyu Jun was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Then what is his background?"

Qing Xuan took a small sip of wine, and without keeping her in suspense, smiled and said, "That Xiao Linyuan is not from our world; his soul comes from another world."

Tianyu Jun looked completely bewildered and asked strangely, "He comes from another world? What's so scary about that? Our Jade Night Realm is also another world to the other four realms, so the people from the other four realms can also be considered people from another world to our Jade Night Realm."

Upon hearing this, Qingxuan curled her lips: "I knew you would think that way. If that's really the case, then things are simple. Instead of sending him to the outer realm, I threw him directly into the void of the void and 'vanished' him, ending it all once and for all."

Tianyu asked in confusion, "Then what exactly is this other world that Xuan-ge'er is talking about?"

Qingxuan tilted her head, swirled the wine glass in her hand, and said with some helplessness, "How am I supposed to explain this to you? With your level of knowledge and culture, it's hard to explain it to you clearly."

"Let me give you an example. Have you ever read supernatural tales? Those books cover a wide range of topics, including life, society, and all aspects of life, depicting a series of fantastical worlds."

"Those illusory worlds are otherworldly realms compared to the world we live in."

"What!?"

Qingxuan's example was easy to understand, and Tianyujun immediately grasped it. His eyes widened in surprise, and he abruptly stood up, staring at Qingxuan in disbelief.

"Xuan-ge'er, are you saying... that Xiao Linyuan is actually a character in the book? How is that possible? It's absurd!"

Qingxuan chuckled as she looked at Tianyujun's expression, "Oh dear~, see what I told you, you were startled, weren't you?"

Only then did Tianyu Jun realize his own reaction. He quickly sat down, his face filled with astonishment, staring blankly ahead without saying a word.

After a long while, Tianyu Jun finally calmed down, unconsciously swallowed, and asked Qingxuan in a trembling voice, "Brother Xuan, are you serious?"

Qingxuan shrugged, sipping her wine lazily, and said, "What good would it do me to lie to you? Think about the characters in those novels, what kind of people are they?"

Tianyu Jun paused for a moment, then, after thinking for a while, said with a troubled expression, "Those kinds of books, such as anecdotes and historical records, are fine, but in those novels about cultivation and other unusual things, the protagonists are all exceptionally talented, handsome, and blessed with good fortune. They have countless adventures and become top experts in the world at a young age, invincible."

"But the path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties and obstacles; it is a journey against the heavens. Only by being down-to-earth and taking each step firmly can one reach the summit. I usually treat those who achieve instant success through luck as a joke, but that Xiao Linyuan..."

At this point, Tianyu-jun couldn't continue, and cold sweat began to seep from his forehead.

Thinking of Xiao Linyuan's handsome appearance, which even he himself could not match, and his extraordinary strength that was completely inconsistent with his age, all these unreasonable behaviors could only be explained by the protagonist's luck.

Tianyu-jun's expression was extremely grim, but he still asked with a glimmer of hope, "Xuan-ge'er, is Xiao Linyuan really from that book... another world?"

Qingxuan nodded and said slowly, "That's right. Xiao Linyuan is entangled in the karma of two lifetimes, and his luck is extremely strong. He might even be able to water a rare spiritual herb while taking a piss outside."

"Moreover, during his journey through time, his soul was baptized by the supreme primordial energy within the world's gap, causing it to mutate and become extremely powerful. He was equivalent to someone else's hundred years of arduous cultivation from birth. The body he possessed was also transformed by his soul, becoming a naturally immortal and divine body with an astonishing cultivation speed. One day of his cultivation is equivalent to ten days of yours."

Upon hearing what Qingxuan said, Tianyu Jun's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his hands trembled slightly.

Qingxuan looked at Tianyujun and laughed, "Although you are the young master of the Martial Frontier Sect, with a noble status and some good fortune, you are far inferior to Xiao Linyuan. In terms of talent, there is no comparison. Moreover, the gap in strength between you is already so huge. That's why I said that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, you will never catch up with Xiao Linyuan in this lifetime."

Upon hearing Qing Xuan's words, Tian Yu Jun's face turned ashen, his heart utterly broken. He numbly murmured, "Why are there such people in this world?"

Qingxuan smiled faintly and pointed to the roof: "The reason is very simple, it's because of the Heavenly Dao."

Tian Yujun was stunned again: "Tiandao?"

Qingxuan's smile turned eerie, and she chuckled softly, "You can think of it as the will of our world. It took a liking to Xiao Linyuan, which is why it bestowed upon him unparalleled fortune, bringing him into our world. Otherwise, do you think traversing worlds would be such a simple matter?"

"In other words, Xiao Linyuan is the chosen one, favored by the heavens."

"That's why I can't act rashly against him. If I really kill him, I will definitely be noticed by the Heavenly Dao, and my future days will be difficult."

"This..." Tianyu Jun had never heard Qingxuan say anything like this before. He felt as if thunder had struck his mind, and asked with trembling lips, "This world actually has its own will?"

Qingxuan chuckled and said, "All things have a spirit. From tiny flowers, grasses, stones, and trees to enormous mountains and lakes, everything has its own spirit. Those barbaric demons, evil spirits, and even ancient trees and stubborn rocks that have endured countless years can cultivate themselves into spirits and be reborn as humans. How much more so the world that nurtures all things?"

Upon hearing this, Tianyu Jun pondered for a while, then nodded, finding the words to be reasonable. A surge of intense indignation and anger welled up within him, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "If Heaven has a spirit, why is it so unfair! Why don't I have that kind of talent?!"

As he spoke, Tianyu slammed his hand on the table, causing the cups and plates on the table to bounce.

Seeing this, Qingxuan waved her hands repeatedly and said, "Hey~, you can't say that. Actually, this has nothing to do with so-called fairness."

"You think Xiao Linyuan is more talented than you and has a higher starting point. But weren't you also born as the young master of the Martial Frontier Sect, with no worries about food or clothing and countless resources? How is that a low starting point? What do you think of those who come from poor families, have no chance to pursue martial arts, or are even orphans born with disabilities who can't even afford a meal?"

"This..." Tianyu Jun was speechless for a moment, stunned and speechless.

Yes, I'm jealous of Xiao Linyuan, and I feel inferior to him. But how many people in this world are inferior to me?

Qingxuan smiled leisurely and said, "In the end, it all comes down to 'luck.' Being born into the right family is a skill in itself."

Tianyu Jun felt slightly better, but still remained unconvinced, saying, "But why is it that Xiao Linyuan alone receives Heaven's favor? Why would Heaven favor a shameless scoundrel who steals another man's wife?"

Qingxuan shrugged, saying helplessly, "How would I know? You'd have to ask God to find out. Besides..."

Qingxuan chuckled, picked up his wine cup, and said meaningfully, "Heaven doesn't only favor Xiao Linyuan. The Heavenly Dao's fortune is so vast that he can't bear it with his current cultivation level."

"Oh?" Tianyu Jun was taken aback, then his eyes lit up and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart.

Qingxuan's words seemed to have a hidden meaning, indicating that there was still a chance for his revenge.