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Chapter 4 - Blow everything to smithereens!

Chen Huaian didn't usually play games.

But even if you've never eaten pork, you've probably seen pigs run—

and he knew that in most games, red dots on the map meant enemies.

The five red dots were moving fast—

within just a few breaths, they were almost at the hut.

"Crap! Li Qingran's still outside washing dishes!"

On screen, Li Qingran was fully focused, scrubbing plates by the rain barrel, completely unaware of the danger closing in.

Chen Huaian's heart went cold.

He frantically searched the UI for any way to warn her.

There were tons of options…

But most of them were locked.

Then—he saw it.

[Recharge ¥100 to purchase a Voice Transmission Talisman and send one message to Li Qingran.]

The top-up screen popped up again.

No time to question why it was so expensive—he paid immediately.

As Alipay chimed with a payment alert, a shimmering talisman appeared at the center of the screen.

[Press and hold the talisman to speak.]

Chen twitched.

Took a deep breath.

Pressed the talisman and growled:

"Monsters incoming—retreat immediately!"

A booming voice echoed through the rain-soaked world:

[RUN—!]

Li Qingran froze mid-motion.

She looked up, startled.

That… voice just now—was that the senior?

"Awooooo—!"

A sharp, piercing howl tore through the downpour.

A heavy growl followed.

Three massive wolves—each the size of a water buffalo—burst through the curtain of rain.

Their black fur shimmered with a sinister gleam.

Behind them, two more shadowy figures flickered in and out of view.

**"Blackback demon wolves?!"

How…?**

She understood instantly.

The wolf she'd fought off days ago—

it must've been a scout.

No wonder it had retreated so easily when she pushed back—it wasn't here to fight.

It was marking her.

The lead wolf was barely five meters away now.

No hesitation—

It lunged.

Even with her cultivation ruined and her spiritual root destroyed, Li Qingran's combat reflexes remained.

She rolled to the side, narrowly dodging the attack,

then flung the dish in her hand at the second wolf.

Outside the screen, Chen Huaian was holding his breath.

But when he saw Li Qingran dodge like a feral cat and counterattack decisively, he slapped the desk and yelled:

"YES! Nice move!"

Nothing worse than a character who freezes when danger hits.

Li Qingran was calm, fast, and sharp.

The wolves—used to hunting on Mount Wanqing, even battling cultivators now and then—flinched as the dish came flying.

They thought it might be a magic weapon and instinctively dodged.

The plate shattered on the ground.

Nothing happened.

The wolves locked eyes for a second, realizing they'd been tricked.

Rage burned in their blood-red eyes.

But before they could act, Li Qingran had already dashed back into the house and slammed the door.

"Oh no oh no oh no—!"

She frantically dragged furniture toward the entrance.

Her face flushed from exhaustion, arms trembling.

"I almost died fighting one wolf last time. Now there's five?! How the hell do I survive this?!"

Just dragging the table was a struggle.

She hadn't even finished blocking the door when the sound of heavy steps approached.

Li Qingran's pupils contracted.

She immediately retreated to the window.

Maybe… she could jump and run.

It might be her only option.

But just when she thought the wolves were about to break in—

KABOOM—!

A thunderous explosion shook the air.

Even through the door, she saw a flash of blinding lightning.

Screams followed.

The pungent scent of burnt flesh filled the air.

Stunned, Li Qingran looked up.

A talisman on the door was glowing with fierce lightning.

Its square shape shimmered even through the wooden planks.

It was spewing lightning fire, incinerating the wolves that came too close.

"A Lightningfire Talisman!" Li Qingran gasped.

She hadn't even noticed it when she entered or left earlier.

There was no doubt—this was the senior's doing.

Talismans and pills were ranked: Common, Intermediate, High, Supreme, Immortal.

Immortal-grade talismans shone with golden light and possessed terrifying power.

Only elder monsters from ancient sects could craft them.

Ordinary lightningfire talismans worked only on Qi Refining or Foundation-stage enemies.

But Immortal-grade lightningfire talismans could even kill Golden Core demons.

Priceless.

And here it was—glowing with gold.

Any cultivator who obtained one would guard it as a final trump card.

And this senior… had just slapped it on her door?

Reckless!

Li Qingran felt both touched and deeply distressed.

Outside—

The first two wolves had already been blown to bits.

The remaining three stood frozen, wide-eyed, tails between their legs.

What… the hell…?!

They were just low-tier monsters.

Did they deserve this kind of punishment?

Clearly, they couldn't get through the door.

But they weren't giving up so easily.

Two circled around to find the window.

One leapt onto the roof to try from above.

Then—

BOOM!

The two flanking wolves vaporized in a crackle of lightning.

That was enough.

The last wolf turned tail and bolted.

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[💥 Opening Day Special! Purchase a Lightningfire Talisman to punish fleeing enemies! ¥288 (50% OFF)]

"What the hell?!" Chen Huaian's face turned green.

If this had happened before, he'd have uninstalled the game on the spot.

But seeing Li Qingran trembling with fear inside…

Seeing the wolf fleeing—possibly returning with more—

"Destroy the roots, or the weeds grow back!"

"CHARGE, YOU BASTARD!"

Chen clenched his fist like he was holding the talisman himself.

¥288 vanished from his Alipay.

A shining talisman appeared—and launched toward the fleeing wolf.

From Li Qingran's perspective:

A thunderclap boomed from the sky.

A bolt of golden light pierced the downpour, streaking toward the wolf—

BOOM!

It exploded on impact.

Flames and lightning raged, even the heavy rain unable to quench them.

Only a charred crater remained.

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Three Immortal-grade talismans…

Li Qingran stared out the window, stunned.

Less than 30 seconds.

All five wolves—dead.

The senior never showed their face.

Only a single transmission had warned her.

What kind of divine being was this?

And… why would such a person help her?

Her mind wandered back to her former life in Qingyun Sect.

Back then, her master and senior brothers were kind—but their kindness was formulaic.

Every interaction served a purpose.

Senior Brother Lu Changtian wanted her as a Dao companion to balance his fire root.

Second Brother needed someone to help with spirit herbs—and test pills.

Third Brother sparred without holding back.

Fourth Brother caused trouble on missions and used her as a scapegoat.

So what did this senior want?

But… she had nothing.

Only her broken, ruined life.

Or perhaps… they had no purpose at all.

Just passing by—took pity on her—helped on a whim?

Li Qingran shook her head, brushing the thoughts away.

Whatever the reason, this senior had saved her life.

That alone… was everything.

"Junior Li Qingran… thanks Senior once more for your gracious aid!"

She didn't say anything more.

Just knelt under the open sky,

and bowed deeply, with solemn reverence.

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[Favorability +5. Current: 15]

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"Not bad. Climbing fast."

Chen Huaian stroked his chin and nodded.

"At least that ¥288 was worth it."

This game was wild.

He'd only played for a bit—and already sunk hundreds into it.

Now he kinda understood those kids who borrowed money just to top-up gacha games.

This feeling…

was addictive.

Then—

[Ding! Li Qingran's medical report and full identity profile have been generated!]

[View now?]

Chen Huaian's eyes lit up.

He rubbed his hands together, grinning:

"Finally! Let's see what secrets you've been hiding, Miss Li…KeKeKe⌓‿⌓"

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