After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

And Yunmeng Machine.

Although he is one of the inheritors of the righteous holy land of Guigu.

But... she was a member of the outer sect of Ghost Valley.

They studied the unorthodox methods using the proper and authentic methods of the Xuanmen sect.

In some ways, they really are alike.

Therefore, after connecting with Master Yan as the intermediary, the favorability between Wen Ruya and Yun Mengji increased rapidly.

The gist of it was that when he was chatting with Wen Ruya, she said, "Yunmengji? It's quite an interesting fellow."

"If she dies one day, I'll probably feel sorry for her."

Or perhaps when you ask Yunmengji to do a task, Yunmengji says, "Wen Ruya?"

"So, Ah Yan likes that kind of woman?"

"pity..."

but--

but! !! !!

Before you've maxed out the favorability rating between the two people, they shouldn't know each other.

In other words... they inherited not only the favorability associated with themselves, but also the favorability between each other.

even--

Could this level of favorability have caused subtle shifts in the timeline?

Honestly... this is not good.

As a reincarnated being, one of Shi Yan's greatest advantages is his foresight regarding the plot.

However, due to various strange factors, the established plot of this world seems to have undergone a subtle shift.

Wen Ruya appeared in Nanjun City ahead of schedule.

He gave up on Jun Qianrou and chose to write his own story.

Ran Menghuan, who had traveled a thousand miles to get here.

And... that female demon who called out her own name.

The future of the world seems to be full of uncertainties.

Moreover, Shi Yan believed that this was very likely caused by the butterfly flapping its wings.

For example, right now—

Shen Qianqian clearly knew Wen Ruya at this point in time, or even earlier.

Wen Ruya probably still has some leverage that 'Shen Qianqian' has over her.

Wen Ruya looked at Shen Qianqian with obvious displeasure, but Shi Yan was right there, and that woman was holding his hand.

No matter how unpleasant it was, Wen Ruya had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk toward Shen Qianqian.

on the contrary--

Shen Qianqian looked at Wen Ruya with the expression of a tax evader, her face practically beaming with pleasure.

Especially seeing Wen Ruya slowly moving over, Shen Qianqian looked like a willow swaying in the breeze, leaning against Shi Yan.

Shi Yan neither dodged nor pushed Shen Qianqian away, but simply showed Wen Ruya a helpless expression.

Wen Ruya understood her teacher's words very well.

Aside from the inherent filter of goodwill, I believe that no matter who it is...

You'd feel helpless if you were faced with a woman who knew exactly when you last took a shower and what style of underwear you were wearing today.

This woman... is acting so weak right now, she's definitely trying to provoke my master's XP system.

"Shi Lang~~~" After a long time, Shi Yan heard this address from Wen Ruya and couldn't help but smile.

Shen Qianqian looked at Shi Yan's upturned lips and subconsciously covered her heart.

To be honest... I'm very jealous.

It feels sour and makes my heart palpitate here.

Although they all felt the same way about Ayan.

Even... Shen Qianqian could see that, across the Nine Provinces, those who loved Ayan were as numerous as the stars.

The brightest stars among them all share the same unwavering devotion to Ayan, even unto death.

However... the feelings that come back from Ayan are different.

Some... are just superficial liking.

What Ayan might repay is simply the most basic 'responsibility'.

My position in Ayan's heart is probably slightly higher.

But Wen Ruya... she's different.

Such a Daoist fetus held a special place in Shi Yan's heart.

Composing herself, Shen Qianqian gave Wen Ruya a bright smile.

Why should I care about so much when I'm about to die?

I'm already very grateful to be able to lean on Shi Yan like this.

I've seen too much.

It has caused too much disruption.

The price to pay is... too much.

Thinking about it now—

Shen Qianqian felt bitter.

The chaos in this world seems to have begun when the girl in front of me came to Ghost Valley and asked me to break the 'Demon Seed of the Dao Heart'. The Dao Heart was damaged, and the demonic power began to overflow.

According to the laws of nature.

I shouldn't have seen her.

Her first meeting with Ayan must have been several years later.

But for some reason, he broke the rules and let this infamous witch, who was famous in both the Taoist and demonic sects, enter the valley.

He also told her...to go to Nanjun City.

"Xiaoya~~~" Shen Qianqian waved and greeted Wen Ruya.

Wen Ruya's face looked very unpleasant.

For decades, only this woman has called him that.

I... I can't do anything about her.

After all, I really owe her far too much.

Without her, I could never have found Shi Yan, and I could never have... found my own 'destiny'.

At least that's what Wen Ruya herself thinks.

"Tch." With a cold expression, Wen Ruya could only reply with that.

What else do you want from her?

How could I possibly admit to such shameful, dark history in front of my teacher? Is that all there is to it?

"Xiaoya?" Sure enough, amidst the twitching in Wen Ruya's heart, she heard Shi Yan's interested voice.

"Right? Isn't that a cute way to address someone?" Shen Qianqian nodded.

"Xiaoya~"

"Xiaoya~~~"

"Xiaoya!!!"

Shen Qianqian's voice was like a lingering spell, and Wen Ruya seemed to see that ecstatic monster laughing in three stages.

What's with dressing up like this in front of Shi Yan?

Would Shi Yan fall for that?

Unfortunately...yes.

However, Wen Ruya also had a feeling in her heart.

This woman seems to have a different face in front of everyone. Is the eccentric woman in my eyes really her true self?

This woman wears far too many masks.

No one can say they truly understand her.

"Shen—Qian—Qian—!" Wen Ruya drawled out the words, as if she were 'threatening' her.

"As expected... Xiaoya became so cold to me after seeing her lover." Shen Qianqian covered her mouth, pretending to cough. "Poor me..."

Wen Ruya's eyelids twitched wildly.

But... in the end, he could only force a smile at Shen Qianqian.

The woman is right.

I owe her.

She had witnessed the scene where, after being told the 'secret of heaven,' she vomited blood and fainted.

I was able to find Shi Yan... all because I owed her.

What's more... he had made a promise to her.

A promise that, in retrospect, I could never let go of.