The male supporting character was actually myself.

"So this is what it means to be a hero of the martial world? Quite imposing!"

The little white cat wagged its fluffy tail and peeked through the curtain at Ling Xiao, who was carrying water over. It couldn't help but exclaim, "We've been through so many mission worlds and seen quite a few beautiful women."

But this is the first time I've seen someone so unique; it's really memorable!

Jiang Chen sighed, feeling quite helpless.

Although things went wrong when I entered, I would probably have been killed by the pursuers long ago if it weren't for this young lady's help. I do know I should repay her kindness, but...

Isn't Lingxiao's affection developing a little too quickly?

While wiping and washing the wound with clean water and changing the dressing, Jiang Chen began to figure out what was going on.

If you switch gender roles and put yourself in her shoes, you'll understand. After all, she keeps mentioning how good-looking she is. It's like a billionaire in a world where multiple wives are possible; he just takes whichever girl he likes...

On Dragon Flame Island, where women are superior to men, strength may be the deciding factor, and whoever has the higher martial arts skills will have more choices.

"Sigh..." Jiang Chen sighed as she leaned back on the comfortable soft pillows after finishing tidying up.

Now there's a crucial problem—I really can't beat this girl!

The original owner was famous in the martial arts world for his medical skills, but in reality, his martial arts skills were very ordinary, only enough to barely protect himself.

Normally, he relied entirely on the protection of several highly skilled and loyal guards to move freely in the martial arts world. On the day that multiple sects besieged Hundred Flowers Valley, those guards had already died tragically in order to protect him and Huo Changyun from leaving, leaving him as a lone commander after transmigrating.

Unfortunately, the control of the Horcrux malfunctioned...

He gently rubbed his temples with his fingers, his mind filled with questions. He hadn't figured out how Horcruxes grew in mission worlds, and now he was suddenly unable to control them. Could the Horcruxes be related to the main system?

Now that the Best Supporting Actor's scenes have wrapped up, he, a reincarnated soul, can't even be free. The memory of the tragic and heroic scene in Hundred Flowers Valley brings a surge of resentment from the original owner, making his chest feel heavy and uncomfortable.

It seems we still need to figure out the whole story, avenge the original owner, and incidentally prevent the protagonist from turning evil. Since we're here, we have to do something earth-shattering to justify this melodramatic start!

“Young lady, since you’re going to Luo Family Manor to deliver a message, you must be in a hurry, right?” Jiang Chen took advantage of the other woman’s tidying up of the bucket and other items to suggest, “I’ve gotten separated from my friend Huo Changyun, and I don’t know where he is now. I think…”

Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow, interrupting him, "So you still want to run away? Don't even think about it. I won't let you run around like this, seriously injured."

She lifted the hem of her exotic skirt, which jingled with the tinkling of her jade pendants, and sat down next to Jiang Chen. After carefully examining his slightly tattered clothes, which had been slashed by a knife, she continued, "Master only asked me to deliver the message; he didn't specify when it had to be delivered."

The South China Sea is so far from the Central Plains and I don't know the way very well. It's normal to encounter all sorts of strange things on the way, so it would take a year or two to get there.

Since you're worried about your friend, I'll take you to him first. You're both being hunted, so I'll protect you and take you to the Luo Family Manor so the head of the number one family in the martial arts world can seek justice for you.

"That's settled then. Let's stop up ahead and rest for a bit. I'll use my internal energy to heal you, and I guarantee you'll be back to your old self in no time!"

Ling Xiao was clearly somewhat of a "feminist," and decided that she would get up and drive the carriage a few times faster than before.

"Host, why don't you just give in?" The fluffy little thing squatted on his shoulder and let out a long sigh. "Isn't that how it's always written in stories? A handsome guy is seriously injured, so a beautiful woman will definitely come to his rescue, and then things will naturally fall into place..."

Wait, something's not right!

"That's usually the protagonist template, right?"

The little white cat looked him up and down and frowned slightly. "I help you take advantage of the protagonist's halo whenever I get the chance. Could it be that your halo is brighter than the unlucky protagonist's halo in the original script?!"

How else can we explain the current situation?

What a coincidence! We just came in and you collapsed unconscious, covered in blood. I was so anxious and could only cry because I couldn't help you. Then Miss Lingxiao appeared in her carriage, found that you were still breathing, and carried you to the carriage and took you away.

Judging from the fact that the pursuers were catching up with you, if she hadn't appeared in time, you would definitely have been killed by that rabble at the bottom of the valley!

This is definitely protagonist treatment, no doubt about it!

It excitedly rubbed its paws together, "Hehehe, host, you've finally made it! It's time to be the main character!"

Jiang Chen wanted to flick it on the head, but found that his fingers passed right through the fluffy ball's body and he couldn't even touch it. He sighed in disappointment, "I hope you're right. If there really is a halo, then we can find Huo Changyun as soon as possible and prevent him from falling into darkness and going down the path of no return."

The wheels clattered as Lingxiao drove the carriage slowly along the mountain path.

This was her first time setting foot in the Central Plains, and she was very interested in its geography and culture. Anyway, her master hadn't said whether the letter she was sending was important or when it would arrive, and she'd met a handsome young man in white whom she liked and wanted to win him over to make him her husband, so she decided to take her time.

Enjoying the scenery, chatting and talking about love, spending time together day and night and developing feelings for each other – wouldn't that be the icing on the cake for this trip?

As for the Huo Changyun he was looking for... in this vast world, where could he possibly find someone being hunted? He could only do his best, and whether he could find him was up to fate!

Ling Xiao looked up and saw that the sun was high in the sky, so it was almost time. The corners of his mouth, which were covered, turned up slightly.

As for how to win a man's heart, I've heard plenty of stories, even though I've never done it myself. As long as a woman is skilled in martial arts, beautiful, gentle, and proactive, she can melt even an iceberg!

She chose a secluded spot to stop the carriage, then turned and climbed back into the carriage.

“Miss…” Jiang Chen was reclining on the soft pillow, staring at the script that the little white cat had placed on his head, seriously considering where to start his revenge plan, when suddenly the carriage stopped. Before he could even change his position, the other person had already bent over and crawled in.

Fearing that something might arouse suspicion, he hurriedly asked, "Did you stop suddenly because something happened?"

“Yes!” Ling Xiao completely ignored his somewhat suspicious demeanor, and took off his pale yellow outer robe as soon as he entered the carriage. “Now that the sun is high in the sky and the yang energy is rising, it is the perfect time for me to cultivate my inner strength in accordance with the seasons.”

I will use the exclusive secret techniques of Dragon Flame Island to help you regulate your body with internal energy, striving to help your internal injuries heal faster and recover from the inside out so that no lingering problems remain.

As she spoke, she took off another layer of her inner garment, leaving only a thin, exotic short shirt. Her bare, fair arms were adorned with intricate jewelry that jingled with every movement.

"No, young lady!" Jiang Chen quickly turned her face away and closed her eyes, thinking to herself that the foreign girl was indeed a bit too open-minded...

The little white cat thought it was normal. In the modern mission world, this was enough clothing. It was just that the arms were exposed and the neckline was a little too big. Why was the host being so conservative and reserved?

Ling Xiao casually pulled off the headscarf wrapped around her head, revealing long, glossy black hair styled in a beautiful bun with silver ornaments, as well as a fair and pretty face.

"Meow~ Host, this girl is so pretty!"

The fluffy little ball shook its big ears and meowed excitedly, "She's definitely going to get the main character treatment! And with this kind of start, this girl is usually just one member of your harem! Hmm... she might end up ruling the six palaces in the future."

Hey?

"Host, are you sure you don't want to take a look? She's so beautiful! She's definitely your type!"

Jiang Chen: ...

No, no, no! I can't accept their customs, I can't get married!

Chapter Five: I will take responsibility!

"Take off your clothes."

Ling Xiao wore a white embroidered short shirt and light purple drawstring pants that just went past her knees. Her bare feet, with bright red nail polish, made her fair and delicate feet look even more exquisite.

However, her words were still full of domineering power: "Don't be shy, I'm not going to do anything, I'm just asking you to take off your coat. I need to hurry up and heal your wounds."

If you don't move, I'm going to have to do it myself!

As a renowned healer in the martial arts world, Jiang Chen knew that according to the background setting of this mission world, internal energy healing was very important. In fact, if the healer was powerful enough, they could heal most of the wounds directly. However, the problem was that internal energy healing required skin-to-skin contact, and the original owner's martial arts skills were not good enough. He always gave strategic commands and never personally performed the healing.

He had just taken over a completely innocent virgin, and on the second day, he was already with a girl he had just met...

"Stab!"

Jiang Chen turned his head and closed his eyes, not having had time to think of a response, when the other person stepped forward and quickly sealed his pressure points with two quick blows, then casually tore off his blood-stained clothes.

Experiencing acupressure firsthand was so strange; it felt like my whole body was on pause, and I couldn't move at all.

The original owner's knowledge and memories were all intact. He knew that by channeling his internal energy to open the acupoints, he could regain his freedom, but firstly, he was severely injured and his internal energy was insufficient, and secondly, the original owner's martial arts skills were really too poor...

Unable to command the Soul Weapon to harm Ling Xiao, and with no other options, Jiang Chen could only let her manipulate him like a block of wood.

"Oh dear, host, I'll go outside for a bit. We can't be more than a meter apart. The little kitten can only sit on the roof of the carriage."

When the fluffy dumpling saw its host being forcibly stripped of his clothes by a beautiful woman, revealing the shapely upper body of a martial artist, it blushed slightly with embarrassment. Covering its paws, it peeked through the gap and chuckled, "If you ask me, you should just give in. A real man has to be responsible for the girl!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the little white cat hopped and jumped onto the roof of the carriage to admire the scenery.

"Why are you blushing?" Ling Xiao leaned closer to look at the other person's delicate face. Long, thick eyelashes cast a small shadow like a fan, and the bridge of her nose was high and straight. Whether it was nervousness or anger, her soft, slightly bloodless lips were tightly pursed.

The more she looked, the more she couldn't get enough of him, so she simply rested her face on her hand and tilted her head to quietly admire him. After all, even if she had acupunctured him, he couldn't escape her grasp.

"You're so beautiful!" Ling Xiao's face gradually revealed a lovestruck smile. "Why do I feel like I've seen you somewhere before? But this is the first time I've ever set foot in the Central Plains. There's no way we've met before."

Could it be...?

Her eyes lit up with joy, "Could this be what people call instant connection?! We must be destined to be together, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence? Do you know that if I had found you even a little later, you might have died from blood loss!"

Even if you didn't bleed to death, if I hadn't happened to be there and picked you up, the person who attacked you would have been dead by the time they reached the bottom of the valley.

Do you think what I said is right or wrong?

Maybe, like in the stories, our names are engraved on the Stone of Three Incarnations, destined to meet in past lives, this life, and the next!

Jiang Chen opened his eyes and looked at the pretty face so close to his, the faint fragrance emanating from her body filling his nostrils. He didn't know which sentence had touched his heartstrings.

The little white cat is right, she is very beautiful, especially her peach blossom eyes, which are full of affection and expressive.

But that look in his eyes... why does it feel so familiar?

Where have I seen this before?

He was momentarily confused. Was it the original owner's memories, his own impressions, or information recorded by the Soul Weapon?

When your mind is in turmoil, you inevitably experience shortness of breath and a flood of chaotic thoughts.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore." Ling Xiao was secretly pleased to see that his resistance wasn't strong. Knowing that things were going well, he quickly calmed down, got up, and sat down behind him. He placed his hands on the acupoints on the firm, slightly cool, and scarred back. "I'm going to start now. It will hurt a little the first time, so bear with it."

Jiang Chen: ...

That sounds so awkward!

Before he could even think, a surge of pain, caused by an external force, rushed in—it was an extremely powerful internal force, recklessly assaulting all the meridians in his body.

"puff!"

Without warning, Jiang Chen suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face pale as he silently endured it.

Ling Xiao dared not joke at this moment. With his eyes slightly closed, he tried his best to control his overly domineering internal energy as it flowed through the opponent's body, quickly clearing blocked acupoints and repairing damaged meridians.

The acupoints to be touched during healing are not just one. The little white cat would peek out from time to time, but would quickly blush and shrink back. "Host, this girl has been very devoted to you."

Even if you get the main character treatment this time, let me tell you, don't even think about having three wives and four concubines, or having a harem!

Forget about the typical protagonist's confidantes like courtesans, the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world, mysterious female assassins, or even royal princesses. With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

Jiang Chen was tormented by the extreme pain of repairing his meridians and the extreme comfort of unblocking his obstructed meridians, with fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.

Hearing the little dumpling muttering to himself, he couldn't help but twitch his lips, thinking to himself, "I'll take full responsibility, okay? We can cultivate feelings later..."

After an unknown amount of time, the steamy heat inside the carriage gradually cooled down.

"Phew! It's finally over." Ling Xiao was also exhausted.

The other party was seriously injured, so I had to be careful to control my strength. I had to be able to open up and repair the wound without hurting him. Fortunately, Shangguan Jiangchen cooperated well throughout the process, and I even took the opportunity to touch his perfect body a few times. I felt like I had gotten the better deal and was very happy.