You said you hated men, why are your eyes now full of love?
Ch. 105 - Oh, It's Fox Lady! (Part 2)

The wheel of fire surged upward, and colorful clouds chased the sun.

The living room, once blood-soaked and terrifying, had undergone a complete transformation.

The scattered remains of corpses vanished without a trace.

The bloodstains on the floor were scrubbed clean and now reflected the sunlight streaming in through the windows.

Seated beside the dining table, Ruan Chuyao occasionally glanced toward the room shrouded in black mist. Her eyes were filled with worry and longing.

Several hours had passed since the young man entered, yet there was still no sign of movement.

It was hard not to let one's imagination run wild.

Sigh...

A broad, warm hand came to rest on her shoulder.

Ruan Chuyao turned her head slightly to look at the figure standing beside her. She couldn't hold back the ache in her chest and began to sob softly.

"Dad, do you think Qingqing will—"

"She'll be fine."

Though weathered, the aged voice carried a steady strength. It swept gently through her heart like a hardened breeze, soothing her anxiety.

"Don't overthink it."

Up in midair.

Watching the deeply affectionate father and daughter, the System curled its lip.

Tch.

Old geezer, of all times to show up! You wait until the host clears the level before making an appearance!

As for this marginal character who vanished early on and only reappeared now, the System didn't feel much of anything.

Had the host not risked his life to rewrite the female lead's fate, the man would have likely died long ago, secluded in a remote mountain cave while practicing closed-door cultivation.

As the System grumbled inwardly, a sudden sound came from the barrier.

Dappled sunlight pierced through the obstruction.

The inner barrier was beginning to shatter, and the thick mist gradually dispersed.

With its sharp eyes, the System spotted two faint figures emerging from within.

[They're out! They're out!]

It rubbed its hands together in excitement and did a 360-degree backflip on the spot.

How could it not be thrilled?

After all, this was its SSR-class, peerless general!

After waiting anxiously and pacing back and forth, they finally returned!

Under the hopeful gaze of everyone present, they emerged from the room.

Ruan Qingqing, petite, emerged from the room, supporting the young man as they walked out together.

[Host!!!]

"Qingqing!"

Two voices called out, each filled with different emotions.

One rushed forward in elation while the other was choked with tears.

Ruan Chuyao pulled her daughter into a tight embrace from the girl's side.

"You're back, Qingqing..."

Ruan Qingqing lowered her head apologetically.

"I'm sorry for making you worry, Mom."

With teary eyes, Ruan Chuyao carefully examined her daughter. Seeing that she was mostly unharmed, Ruan finally sighed with relief.

"It's enough that you're back. That's all that matters."

...

[Holy crap, Host—holy crap!!]

The system started shouting at the top of its lungs, singing praises of its host's glorious achievements.

[That was fucking amazing! Host, you are just—I'm telling you!]

Ji Mu, bombarded by the incessant buzzing, rubbed his aching head.

"All right, quiet down."

Only then did the slow-reacting system finally notice that something was off about him.

The young man's steps were unsteady, and a faint, suspicious flush still lingered on his face.

His lips were especially noticeable, red and swollen as if they had been through quite an ordeal.

[Host, you…]

The system launched into a mental brainstorm. Suddenly, lightning struck, and the System slapped its virtual palm in realization.

[Damn it! Don't tell me...it was Ruan Qingqing's negative persona acting up again!]

At the mention of her, Ji Mu's mind involuntarily conjured up memories of that dark, shameful night, his body nearly reacting to the trauma.

He shivered and waved his hand dismissively.

"All right, all right, it's nothing. Let's not talk about it."

Seeing that he didn't want to continue the topic, the System didn't press further. It quietly perched on the young man's shoulder and went silent, slipping into idle mode.

Meanwhile, the reunited mother and daughter exchanged a few more words of concern before finally turning their attention to Ji Mu.

"You've worked hard, Little Mu."

Grasping the young man's hands, Ruan Chuyao expressed her heartfelt gratitude.

"If it weren't for you this time, Qingqing might have..."

But when her gaze fell upon the young man's cheeks and lips, Ruan Chuyao's words came to an abrupt halt.

Her eyes lingered for a moment before shifting away and landing on her seemingly well-behaved daughter.

The unspoken reproach was clear.

Ruan Qingqing avoided her gaze, her face bearing the weight of guilt.

"Little Mu…"

Ruan Chuyao hesitated, then gently patted the back of the young man's hand, looking apologetic.

"Qingqing was being willful. You must've suffered quite a bit in there."

Ji Mu shook his head and replied honestly.

"That's not true, Aunt Ruan."

"If I hadn't brought that silly goose back, the rest of my life would've lost all meaning."

Twenty-five million, gone.

How was he supposed to return to Blue Star and save a hundred million for a carefree retirement?

He might as well give up and rot away.

"Mu Mu..."

The girl's eyes softened, and her face glowed with deep emotion.

Ruan Chuyao shot her daughter a glare.

"Qingqing."

If she hadn't pulled her back in time, the girl would have practically thrown herself at him.

Look at her, no shame at all.

Ruan Qingqing pouted in protest, clearly displeased.

Ignoring her, Ruan Chuyao turned her gaze back to the slender, graceful young man and gave him a teasing look.

"Calling her a 'silly goose,' huh? That's quite the unique nickname. Honestly, it sounds better than 'Qingqing.'"

"..."

Ji Mu was left speechless, unsure how to respond.

Suddenly, Ji Mu understood why so many people locked themselves in their rooms during the holidays to avoid talking to their relatives.

He really wanted to run.

His awkward reaction made Ruan Chuyao smile with her classic "auntie smile."

It had been a long time since she'd seen someone so purehearted.

What was that saying again?

Ah, right.

"The more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more satisfied she becomes."

He really was quite the looker, handsomer than her husband had been in his youth.

Smart, too. Word was that he was the freshman representative at Yulan High School.

Honestly, Qingqing's the one marrying up here.

"Yao Yao, aren't you going to introduce me to this fine young man?"

A warm and kind voice interjected.

An elderly man with silver hair and a youthful glow approached. His expression was gentle, yet his brows carried a quiet, dignified authority.

"Dad, this is Little Mu I told you about," Ruan Chuyao said.

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled kindly and greeted Little Mu.

"Hello there, Little Mu."

Ji Mu: "...Hello."

Wait, who is this again?

"Mom?"

Meanwhile, the way her mother addressed him made Ruan Qingqing look over in confusion.

Ruan Chuyao gently nudged her daughter toward the old man.

"Qingqing, call him Grandpa."

"Grandpa?"

The girl blinked, clearly puzzled.

Encouraged by her mother's gaze, she hesitated for a few seconds before softly speaking.

"Grandpa."

That gentle call made Old Master Ruan, who had built his empire from scratch over the course of decades, tremble slightly.

Tears welled up in his sharp, hawk-like eyes.

"Good child… good child."

...

Ji Mu quietly stepped back, not wanting to intrude on the family's touching reunion.

Glancing around, he finally noticed several unfamiliar men in suits standing like statues in the corners of the room, clearly stationed there as silent protectors.

[Host, after you entered the mental world, time resumed flowing shortly thereafter. These people arrived about an hour later.]

The system explained the situation and, at the same time, pulled up a detailed information panel on the elderly man in front of the young man.

…

Name: Ruan Chunyuan

Stamina: 100

Ancient Martial Arts Realm: Grandmaster (Peak of the Human Race)

…

Ji Mu suddenly understood.

This is the silly goose's maternal grandfather, the background character from the novel.

So, he actually succeeded in breaking through that death-locked cultivation?

[Yep. Fan Lei just told me that because you rewrote the female lead's fate, he gained more permissions to intervene in this world.]

[And with that, he gave this old geezer a little push.]

The System clicked its tongue in annoyance.

[Didn't lift a finger the whole time, total freeloader. He just rode the wave to victory.]

There were fewer than ten Grandmasters in the entire country, yet somehow, this old man had made the cut.

However, Ji Mu didn't seem too bothered by it.

"Well, so what if he did? Luck is a kind of skill, too. At least now the silly goose has a powerful backer. Not bad at all."

With this matter settled and only a few days left until finals, it was time to start planning his second mission in Jiangcheng.

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