The male supporting character was actually myself.

Every move was utterly suicidal, leaving no room for retreat; the relentless assault forced the opponent to retreat step by step.

Killing the great demon Huo Changyun would indeed bring glory, but with the opponent fighting desperately, a slight misstep could cost one's life. One is risking their life to find a glimmer of hope, while the other only wants honor; their differing motivations immediately reveal the difference in their character.

Having landed a successful blow, Huo Changyun no longer lingered in the fight, and with a burst of energy, leaped several times and disappeared into the night.

"You demon, you will never escape the pursuit of the righteous!" the pursuer, who was nearly pierced through the heart by a sword and covered in blood, shouted hoarsely.

However, all that remained around him was devastation. The night wind howled through the forest. Apart from himself, who was seriously wounded, the rest of his pursuit team had all been killed in action. He clutched his wounds, trying to get the message out as quickly as possible.

Despite being blessed with the unlucky protagonist's halo, Huo Changyun didn't die, but he was constantly being chased and faced constant dangers. Although he was able to gain insights and achieve breakthroughs in near-death battles, he still felt a sense of desolation.

Back then, he was so spirited and roamed the world. Apart from evil cults and demonic sects, he never made enemies with anyone. He valued loyalty and righteousness, always ready to help those in need and had assisted many righteous people.

However, when he was in trouble, apart from his brother Shangguan who risked his life to protect him, no one was willing to lend a helping hand.

To avoid being tracked, Huo Changyun swam across the lake following the method taught by Shangguan Jiangchen, leaving behind his scent. Then, soaking wet, he huddled cross-legged in a dilapidated boat cabin, meditating to regulate his breathing and attempting to dry himself with his internal energy...

The second night after being hunted down was a difficult one for the protagonist, Huo Changyun.

Located in the bustling Huajin City, not too far away, Jiang Chen also faces a major challenge in his life.

After spreading the word that he was seeing a doctor at the former Baihualou brothel, sure enough, from the afternoon until evening, the entire street was packed with people.

Besides those who came specifically to seek treatment, a large portion were there to watch the spectacle, and naturally, there were also spies mixed in.

Many people are curious about the legendary physician Shangguan, who is said to be a hermit in a secluded valley, and why he would take over a brothel in a brothel as a clinic. Not only does he provide free medical treatment, but he also distributes medicine. What prompted the physician Shangguan to do such a thankless and unprofitable business?

Hua Jincheng is not too far from Baihua Valley, and even ordinary people often hear some rumors about the martial arts world.

Gossip circulated about which great hero spent a fortune to invite the divine physician Shangguan to come out of seclusion, whose daughter was cured of an incurable disease by Shangguan's miraculous medicine, or even how the notorious bandit who was feared by all was respectfully obeying Shangguan and even personally descending the mountain to lead his horse.

Whenever people mention Huajin City, they are proud of Baihua Valley. If this city were not located near Baihua Valley and had the reputation of Doctor Shangguan, how could it have remained uninvolved in the conflicts of the martial arts world for so many years?

In the world of martial arts, one is bound to get hurt. Therefore, it is especially important to have a good relationship with a skilled doctor when dealing with troubles such as injuries, illnesses, or poisoning.

Therefore, even the leader of the martial arts alliance had to give Shangguan Jiangchen some face when he traveled around the martial arts world.

This is something Jiang Chen has never been able to understand since he transmigrated here—even if we disregard all past feelings, why are those sects so convinced that the original owner colluded with the demon and so determined to exterminate him?

Something unusual must be going on; there must be a reason that wasn't mentioned in the script.

Unfortunately, in the original story, the protagonist Huo Changyun turned evil and slaughtered everyone in his path. All the conspiracies and schemes were easily defeated and vanished under his powerful destructive force.

If you want to change the protagonist's tragic ending, you naturally need to figure out the secrets... If the mission world is unable to uncover the truth due to a lack of logic and missing clues, then you can accompany the protagonist to a good fight.

At the very least, we must avenge the original owner's family's massacre!

"Hoo..." Jiang Chen circulated his internal energy to recover from his injuries, and took several deep breaths to barely suppress the resentment left by the original owner.

He opened his eyes and looked at Ling Xiao sitting opposite him, frowning slightly as he said, "Miss, it's getting late. You've had a long day, you should go back to your room and rest."

"You used your own information as bait tonight, and some fools will definitely come looking for trouble. It's safer for me to stay with you." Ling Xiao, dressed as a woman from the Central Plains, smiled charmingly and refused to leave his room.

Jiang Chen tried his best to persuade Ling Xiao, who was eager to share a bed with him as soon as possible, and finally "invited" him back to his room.

The fluffy little cat perched on the windowsill, looking out anxiously. "Host, is what Miss Lingxiao said true? What if someone really breaks in? This cute and cuddly little kitten can't protect you this time!"

"Don't worry, no one will disturb our rest." Jiang Chen finished washing up, blew out the candle, and lay down on the bed. She spoke casually, but her whole body was tense.

When he tried to control the Horcruxes today, he found that although he didn't know what was wrong and the Horcruxes were difficult to control, as long as he focused his attention enough, he could become more proficient in precise control through training.

It's like the main system malfunctioned, and the Horcrux got stuck in a quagmire with little connection to one's own spiritual power.

However, by diligently strengthening his training, he was able to perform some more precise operations on the Horcruxes than he had ever done before.

What breakthroughs can be achieved by controlling Horcruxes? We'll see if anyone walks into our trap tonight!

"It's just ahead. Everyone, split into six groups and try to annihilate Shangguan Jiangchen in one fell swoop, and use his head to exchange for the reward."

“I have been to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion and know that there are two secret doors there.”

"This time, our White Bird Clan has taken the lead and is determined to make a name for ourselves in the martial arts world..."

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Chapter Ten: You're so good-looking, whatever you say is right.

On a dark and windy night, the autumn wind swept through the deserted streets and alleys, ready to kill.

In the distance, a group of martial arts figures dressed in black and carrying various weapons appeared on the street. At the leader's command, six squads surrounded them, and the black-clad figures quickly entered the flower-lined street, which was decorated with colorful gauze and lit with red lanterns.

At first glance, the former Hundred Flowers Pavilion is quite eye-catching.

Amidst the vibrant flowers and swaying red lanterns, this building stood out, its colorful gauze billowing in the wind, yet not a single light was on; it was pitch black, suggesting that everyone inside had already gone to sleep.

"Pfft!"

The soft sounds of people scaling walls and leaping across eaves were masked by the night wind. Unless one looked closely, no one would notice that the area around the brothel, which had become the focus of Hua Jin City, had been surrounded by many night-roaming martial artists.

"Purr..." The little white kitten was fast asleep at the head of the bed.

With his eyes tightly closed, Jiang Chen "saw" a furtive figure through the Horcrux's perspective, attempting to climb in through the window.

"Buzz!" Something seemed to vibrate in the air, then it disappeared very lightly and quickly.

The man in black who was clinging to the window, about to come in, had completely disappeared, leaving not even a speck of dust behind as the wind blew him away. His companion, who was keeping watch with his back turned, was clearly unaware of what had happened.

After cautiously looking around for a few moments, he turned back to find the window empty, the floral window covered with white paper still tightly closed.

"Damn it, you went in so quickly, but you could have left me a crack!" he muttered under his breath, pulling out a short knife from his waist to pry open the tightly closed window.

"Buzz!"

Several more very slight vibrations were heard in the air.

The autumn wind continued to blow, and the colorful gauze fluttering in the wind cast bizarre shadows under the swaying red lanterns, like claws and fangs or an ethereal nightmare.

Jiang Chen exhaled a heavy breath.

He vaguely sensed that the chain reaction caused by getting stuck in the mission world had become an excellent opportunity to make his use and control of Horcruxes more precise.

If handled properly, even if the growth rate of the Soul Weapon is slower, it is still worthwhile.

The extreme mental exhaustion from controlling the Soul Weapon left him with a deep sleep almost instantly after the battle ended.

Jiang Chen was in a daze for some time when a sudden buzzing sound made him sit up again.

"Another wave! As expected, these people will not rest until they kill Shangguan Jiangchen, but why?" He couldn't figure it out, so he could only use his soul weapon to surround the entire brothel again, scattering all those who had ill intentions into the cool autumn breeze.

On the second night after Hundred Flowers Valley was destroyed, Jiang Chen killed a total of three waves of night raiders from different sects.

The senior brother Chen, who looked like a leader, did not appear. These three groups of people were just spies, and he was too lazy to go through the trouble of capturing and interrogating them.

If you want to kill someone, you must be prepared to be killed in return. Whoever tries to kill me, I will kill them; otherwise, we will keep to ourselves. This is fair in the world of martial arts, where there is much bloodshed, grudges, and love.

Even the longest night will eventually give way to dawn.

As the first light of dawn appeared in the east, the city gradually came to life. Wisps of smoke rose from kitchens; vendors pushed their carts and carried their wares with light steps; the sounds of roosters crowing, dogs barking, and children crying mingled together, and a new day began in this vibrant world.

"That's strange, why was it so quiet last night without any noise?" Ling Xiao frowned slightly as soon as he got up early this morning, puzzled.

Logically speaking, Hundred Flowers Valley should have been wiped out and burned to the ground.

Upon learning that the Valley Master was still alive and seriously injured, wouldn't the enemy be worried that things might get complicated if they waited too long, and would they seize any opportunity to kill him and be done with it?

Why was it so quiet last night? I slept soundly all night without being disturbed at all.

Could it be that his giant sword has suppressed the various martial arts sects in the Central Plains?

Or perhaps... Shangguan Jiangchen was simply too high-profile, making that rabble suspicious and afraid to investigate.

Ling Xiao was full of questions, but didn't mention a word about it while eating breakfast.

As the most beautiful girl on Dragon Flame Island in the South China Sea, how could I be so unsure of myself? Having just entered the Central Plains with a handsome man I admire by my side, wouldn't it be embarrassing if this or that turned out to be strange?

When soldiers come, we will block them; when water comes, we will dam it. As long as we are strong enough, no messy schemes or tricks can succeed!

"You seem to be in good spirits today, but you shouldn't overwork yourself."

After finishing her breakfast, she looked at Shangguan Jiangchen, who was dressed in a white robe and looked at him with increasing fondness. She smiled sweetly and said considerately, "Anyway, we've taken over three pharmacies, along with several doctors who work there."

If you can spot something that doesn't seem seriously wrong, then let the doctors examine you and prescribe medicine; it's not too late to intervene when you encounter difficult or complicated cases.

Anyway, all our medical treatment and medicine distribution is free, so the people who benefit from it will naturally praise Doctor Shangguan.

Jiang Chen had been busy for most of the night and originally thought he would be exhausted. However, after overusing his mental energy, he fell into a deep sleep and rested. He felt refreshed and not tired at all after the night.

He slowly toyed with his folding fan and nodded. "What you say makes sense, young lady. This morning, we'll do as you suggested and have several doctors on duty. I also need to pay a visit to the city lord's mansion; we need both public support and official backing."

"Is the martial arts world in the Central Plains really that troublesome? Why do we have to deal with the government? Won't they make things difficult for you?"

"It's not too troublesome, but Hua Jincheng is under the jurisdiction of the City Lord's Mansion after all. It's natural to have to maintain good relations when fighting and killing on someone else's territory. Besides, I am the victim. Shouldn't I complain to the local officials about the fact that such a large Hundred Flowers Valley was burned to the ground?"

Even the martial arts world is inextricably linked to the imperial court, and some gangs have only been able to rise to power by relying on powerful backers.

My Hundred Flowers Valley has contributed a lot to Flower Brocade City over the years, and now it's being bullied like this; with undercurrents swirling within the city and various factions gathering, I have to inform the City Lord, lest the authorities be caught off guard if a fight breaks out.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao immediately shouldered his giant sword, brimming with heroic spirit, and declared, "Let's go, I'll go with you!"

"No, if you want to help me, please stay here and keep watch." Jiang Chen closed his folding fan and looked earnestly into the other person's bright eyes, saying, "Don't worry, I won't take this opportunity to run away."

You saved me from danger and spared no effort to heal my wounds. Words cannot express my gratitude. We can discuss marriage after I have successfully avenged myself. Now I need your help to keep watch, to prevent anyone from trying to take advantage of the situation and tarnish my reputation.

I'll go to the city lord's mansion, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should be back before noon.

Trust me this once; only by working together can we gain a foothold in the treacherous Hua Jincheng.

Looking into the other person's sincere eyes, Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel a pang of tenderness.

Fine, fine, you're good-looking, so whatever you say is right!

“Well… it’s not appropriate for you to go by yourself. What if those scoundrels really have no shame and start a fight in the street?” She bit her lip and thought for a moment, still feeling a little uneasy. So she called over the burly man left behind by the previous boss and instructed him: “You go by carriage and have them protect you the whole way.”

"Okay." Jiang Chen smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

The bright and warm smile was like sunshine that instantly shone into his heart. Ling Xiao was overjoyed when he thought about the first time he smiled at him like that. He even decided on the spot that as long as Shangguan Jiangchen obeyed him, he would give her whatever she wanted without hesitation!

Just as Jiang Chen was traveling by carriage to the city lord's mansion in Huajin City, a white carrier pigeon landed on the ground in a mountain villa a thousand miles away, cooing loudly. Soon, two hands caught it, took a note from its lap, put the pigeon in a cage, and hurried off to deliver the message.

Chapter Eleven: Let's take a look!

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Huo Changyun coughed a few times, clutching his chest, and almost spat out another mouthful of blood.