Villains: Starting with the Landlady

Before the burly man could ask further, Ling Yun immediately pointed at the yellow dog with the handle of his fan: "Besides color, there is another way to tell them apart."

"You can go and see what's in this dog's food bowl. If it's full of chaff, it's a wolf; if it's sparse, it's a dog. So, if it's sparse, it's a dog!"

If we might have suspected Ling Yun of making a slip of the tongue just now, considering what he's saying now, everyone knows that this person is definitely a traitor!

"You scoundrel, your entire family must be executed!" The burly man drew his broadsword, ready to execute Ling Yun on the spot.

"Exterminate nine generations? Hahaha!" Ling Yun laughed loudly, "Even if you exterminate ten generations, so what? I forgot to mention, everyone here today is my brother, my dearest friend and family!"

Upon hearing this, everyone began to flee for their lives, even the boss slipped out the back door.

The Hanmeng F4 were dumbfounded. They had seen tigers before, but never one this fierce!

Pei Xiayan was so anxious she almost jumped up and down. "Brother, no matter how powerful you are, saying this in public, are you afraid that others won't know you're planning a rebellion?"

The burly man's eyes were bloodshot, and even the pockmarked youth had a gloomy expression, his eyes suppressing a deep-seated anger, but his good upbringing kept it under control.

Ling Yun glanced at the three of them, then kicked over an empty table next to him, sending the tabletop flying towards them.

The burly man was the first to be attacked, but he assumed a horse stance, held his breath, and cleaved the table in two with a single stroke.

Unexpectedly, before he could expel his remaining strength, Ling Yun had already pressed close to his body. Mo Bai withdrew his sword, the black blade flashing with white light. A bloody mark appeared on the strong man's neck, and then his body went limp and he slowly lay down!

Chapter 136 Return

From Ling Yun kicking the table away to instantly killing the strong man, only a few seconds had passed.

Before anyone could react, only one of the two great guards beside the Tartar emperor remained!

The emperor was completely taken aback to find that the valiant general who had charged through enemy lines several times was instantly killed by this young man. However, due to the effect of the "Jade Tree in the Wind" skill and his own ulterior motives, the Tartar emperor did not harbor much hatred towards Ling Yun.

"Impressive skills!" He clapped his hands calmly, knowing that the Grand Eunuch beside him was no match for Ling Yun and that death was inevitable either way. He remained composed. "I wonder if you have any grievances against me? Perhaps there's some misunderstanding. If you'd serve me, I can at least offer you the position of Commander of the Imperial Guards!"

"What, trying to bribe me?"

Ling Yun greatly admired his demeanor; no wonder he was a popular character in many films and television dramas, truly extraordinary. However, no matter what, he was the villain, and the person in front of him was the "protagonist"; one of them would have to go to the underworld first.

【Name: Mengkunsain Firelight】①

【Age: 29】

[Protagonist's Fate: A calm and composed emperor who values ​​frugality, he was one of the longest-reigning emperors in history. He implemented many important political and economic reforms, such as reforming the bureaucracy, developing the economy, and stabilizing the borders. During his reign, society was relatively stable, and the economy and culture developed. Special Abilities: None]

[Recent opportunities: None.]

【Luck: 1000】

[Combat Strength: E+]

[Affection level: Indifferent]

His luck value reached 1000, which was the highest besides Su Guosheng, and much higher than Sun Yichen and Guan Ziming.

But that's all for now. Ling Yun shook the blood off Mo Bai's face, glanced at the eunuch who was ready to fight to the death, and smiled calmly: "Sorry, I don't like working for others."

The chief eunuch seized the opportunity and sent out a silver needle aimed at Ling Yun, but Ling Yun easily caught it with his fingers and gently dropped it to the ground.

The two men opposite knew they were in trouble. After exchanging a glance, the eunuch immediately threw out a packet of lime powder, while the Tartar emperor prepared to jump out of the window to escape.

Unfortunately, this move had no effect on Ling Yun, who possessed X-ray vision. He first slit the eunuch's throat with a single stroke, then immediately grabbed the Tartar by the back of his neck and slammed him to the ground.

"How could my Celestial Empire change because of a commoner like you? Nothing you do will make a difference!"

The pockmarked youth lay on the ground, blood spilling from his mouth, but he still glared at Ling Yun without any fear.

"Ha, the world you see, or even the whole world, is nothing more than the tip of the iceberg."

Seeing the fleeting look of confusion in the pockmarked youth's eyes, Ling Yun pressed the knife against his neck and shouted, "Remember this: the murderer is Ling Yun, under Lord Suo'etu. Farewell!"

[Congratulations, Master, on successfully capturing the sixth "protagonist"! Your "Handsome and Charming" status has been upgraded to LV2. No woman's affection level towards you will fall below "Friendly," and no man's affection level will drop below "Neutral"!]

Blood splattered everywhere, and the bright red stains on the walls left the Han Alliance members speechless.

They originally thought it would be a fierce battle and had arranged for reinforcements, fearing that a large-scale mobilization would lead to capture by the government. But to their surprise, Ling Yun resolved the problem with just a few strikes!

Ling Yun calmly sheathed Mo Bai, ran to Pei Xiayan's side, hugged her waist, and said to the other three, "What are you still standing here for? Hurry up and go back to report. I still have some things to say to your Alliance Leader Pei. She will be back later!"

Before the others could react, Ling Yun had already carried Pei Xiayan far away.

Pei Xiayan felt the scenery around her rushing past, and when she came to her senses, she realized that she had arrived in a dense forest, completely devoid of human presence.

"Miss Pei, I should go now."

Looking at his smiling face, Pei Xiayan had the illusion that once they said goodbye, they would never see each other again.

"Where...where are you going?"

“Of course I’ll go where I’m supposed to go. This place is just a paradise to me. I don’t want to get involved in your fights because it’s pointless for me.”

Pei Xiayan lowered her head, just about to say something to persuade him to stay, when she saw Ling Yun hug her.

As night fell, Pei Xiayan entered the Han Alliance's secret meeting place.

The members of the Han Alliance felt that their leader seemed to have become even more beautiful after just one day apart, and that she exuded an air of elegance and grace in every gesture. However, they dared not look at her for too long.

"Mr. Ling has already left and did not ask for our payment."

Pei Xiayan looked at a man on the main seat, who was none other than the founder of the Han Alliance, the Third Prince.

"The Tartars are in complete chaos right now, it all depends on these next few days!" The Third Prince silently gripped the armrest of his chair, his desire for power deepening in his eyes.

"Third Prince, I need to rest for a while."

The man gave her a sidelong glance, then nodded: "Yes, some things are better left to men to do."

Pei Xiayan smiled sadly, glanced at the many people's gazes, and turned to leave.

On the other side, a white light flashed deep in the forest, and Ling Yun had already disappeared from this world.

Opening his eyes, Ling Yun stared at the white wall in front of him, momentarily disoriented. But after shaking his head, he realized he was back.

[Task completed, rating: Excellent] [Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E]

[Reward: The "Turning Stone into Gold" skill has been upgraded from "Basic" to "Intermediate," and can add an extra "Durability" attribute to weapons for half an hour.]

[Remaining cooldown for the Multiverse Plunder: 7 days]

Ling Yun took out Mo Bai from the ring and then used [Turning Stone into Gold].

Mo Bai flashed a light. His appearance didn't change much, but when he took out a piece of iron and tried it, he found that it was like cutting butter with a hot knife. His overall attributes improved by more than one level!

"Not bad. Besides plundering a 'protagonist', it also enhanced two abilities. Not bad."

With his breakthrough in the "Qi Cultivation Technique," Ling Yun's strength has improved by leaps and bounds. Moreover, the improvement in both abilities will make things more convenient in the future, making it a comprehensive enhancement.

He glanced at his abilities: turning stone into gold, mastery of hand-to-hand combat, mastery of firearms, cultivation of inner energy, the new Black Dragon Eighteen Hands, spatial ring, danger warning, mental suggestion, and clairvoyance.

Before we knew it, it had become quite luxurious. Although some of its capabilities were no longer up to par, it was better than nothing.

There are still seven days left in the cooldown period for the Multiverse Plunder. It was just getting dark when he got up and went to the security door next door to knock.

"Who is it? It's so late, it's not convenient to open the door!"

A woman's voice came from inside, growing louder as it approached. Upon hearing it, Ling Yun smiled and said, "Sister Xia Lan, it's me!"

Footsteps approached, and Xia Lan opened the door, her eyes filled with joy as she looked at Ling Yun: "Oh, you're back!"

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①: The original name is inconvenient to describe, and it means "golden independence" in Manchu. Here, we will use the Manchu "silver freedom" instead. The "firelight" at the end is also a direct translation from Manchu.

Chapter 137 Xia Lan's Best Friend

"Sister Xia Lan, how long will Wei Dahai be locked up?"

"He probably won't be out for several months," Xia Lan said nonchalantly. "Anyway, his parents aren't coming here, so they're too ashamed to face their daughter-in-law."

"That's good."

"Hey, Lingyun, little brother."

"Ok?"

Ling Yun, who was almost asleep with her eyes half-closed, looked up when she heard her suddenly stop her rambling.

"I have a close friend who's run into some trouble lately. Could you help her out?"

"My best friend? Isn't she pretty?"

"Hey! I asked you for a favor, and you just ask me if it looks good!"

"I was just asking, why are you getting so worked up?"

Ling Yun looked at her like a protective mother leopard and found it amusing: "Speak, what kind of help do you need?"

"It's nothing, she just has a fiancé harassing her. Her parents and that man's parents know each other, so it's like the two families are talking to each other and selling their daughter off."

At this point, Xia Lan's tone became noticeably somber, because she had been forced to marry Wei Dahai due to her parents' influence. As a woman who had just graduated from university and had no independence, she could only silently endure this situation.

But now she knows that she can't just stand by and watch her best friend continue down the wrong path!

Now that she has Lingyun, many things are no longer a problem. If he just says a few words, everything might be solved.

"Sister Xia Lan, she doesn't want to marry that man, right?"

"Yes, yes! Good brother, I don't really want to trouble you, but I don't want to see her forced to marry someone she doesn't like, and then have children... and her life will be ruined like that!"

What was that man's perspective on this?

When the man was mentioned, Xia Lan felt indignant on behalf of her best friend, but she didn't say too many harsh words: "He seems like a very ordinary and honest man. He's probably not even 30 years old, doesn't have a proper job, goes out during the day and comes back at night, I don't know what he does, and his salary isn't high. But my best friend said that he's a pretty good cook, and outsiders praise him for being gentle and considerate, a man who would love his wife."

"Oh, right." Xia Lan seemed to have thought of something. "That man also wrote a guarantee that as long as he could marry Liang Manling, they could get sterilized after having children, he would do all the housework and cooking, and he would never remarry!"

As Ling Yun listened to these words, her expression gradually became strange: "Sounds good, such a family-oriented and considerate man... As long as your best friend earns enough money for the two of you to live on, this kind of life is not bad."

"What? Just because he's a stay-at-home dad, does that mean I have to marry him? No matter how good someone is, it's useless if I don't like him at all!"

Ling Yun didn't argue with Xia Lan. Although he felt that such a man would be a good partner for a woman, this involved Xia Lan's best friend, so he had no choice but to intervene.

"Is your best friend free tomorrow? I get out of school early on Friday afternoon, let's meet and chat."

"Oh, that man asked her out for dinner tomorrow night. I was going to go, but do you want to come along?"

"Okay, I'll go take a look too."

Ling Yun didn't take it seriously and fell asleep with Xia Lan in his arms.

The next morning, Xia Lan drank some breakfast milk before going out with Ling Yun.

After saying goodbye to Xia Lan, Ling Yun walked to the school gate and saw Zhang Caiwei and Qi Jingjing chatting and laughing.

"Good husband!"

Qi Jingjing ran over with a smile and took his left arm, while Zhang Caiwei sweetly called out "husband" and hugged his right arm.

Ling Yun entered the school with two beautiful young girlfriends, while on a nearby teaching building, two pretty girls, one tall and one short, silently watched them.

"Yanyan, Qi Jingjing and Zhang Caiwei are watching too closely, how should I approach them!"

Jiang Ruyu rested her head on her hands, making her already beautiful and delicate face look even more adorable.

"I do not know."

Leng Hanyan seemed to recall her previous encounter with these people, and her expression changed slightly, but then gradually turned cold: "A philandering man is no good."

"No way, does that mean you're going to reject 99% of the men in the entire Dragon Kingdom?"

"Not being unfaithful doesn't necessarily mean being good."

Jiang Ruyu laughed, somewhat speechless at her ascetic best friend. It seemed she had never been interested in men, not even Ling Yun, whom she considered unparalleled, and Leng Hanyan seemed to have no opinion on it.

"I'm not telling you anymore. I'm thinking of creating a chance encounter and then winning him over!"

Hearing Jiang Ruyu's words, Leng Hanyan felt inexplicably uncomfortable. She looked straight ahead and said, "I advise you not to, Ruyu. Lingyun is not suitable for you."

"Hey, my dear sister Leng, when did you start judging marriage prospects?"

“Anyway, it’s just not right.” Leng Hanyan crossed her arms and prepared to go back to the classroom. “He doesn’t lack women, and he certainly doesn’t lack beautiful women. What he needs is a woman who is completely different and who can share his burdens.”

"Hmph, you are not a fish, how can you know the joy of a fish?"