The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 248

Chapter 248

The woman was dressed in the garb of an inner sect disciple, but she didn't resemble any of the inner sect disciples in Ling Chunann's memory. He blinked and asked, "Who are you?"

"Hello, senior brother, I am a disciple of Ling Anfeng, my Daoist name is Qingling. I heard some noises here and came to check it out. It's a coincidence to meet you here."

"So, you are from Ling Anfeng, hello, junior sister." Ling Chunann suddenly realized and then his expression turned slightly embarrassed. "I'm really sorry, but I don't remember meeting you before."

"That's okay." Qingling smiled. "Are you here alone? Did something happen just now?"

When she arrived, an octopus had just been completely burned by Ling Chunan. He glanced at her and shook his head, "Nothing much. Would you like to join me in looking for the pass token?"

"Sure." Qingling's face lit up with joy, and then she looked around. "This place has a strong spiritual aura; I think there might be a pass token here."

"In the lake?" Ling Chunann asked.

"Yes, doesn't our sect like to place pass tokens where the spiritual aura is strongest?"

Places rich in spiritual aura are usually occupied by magical beasts, so what Qingling said was not wrong.

Ling Chunann pretended not to hear Qingling's slip of the tongue and nodded in agreement, "You're right. In that case, junior sister, you wait here by the lake, and I'll go into the lake to have a look."

"I'll go. I'm good at swimming," Qingling hurriedly said.

"Alright." Ling Chunann didn't insist and stepped back, then thoughtfully instructed, "If there's any danger, remember to call me. I'll be waiting by the lake."

Qingling cast a Water Repelling Spell on herself and neatly jumped into the water. The surface of the water rippled and then returned to calm.

098: "Host, there's only one Qingling in the sect, and she is an inner sect disciple from the last disciple recruitment ceremony, now in her bigu period. It's impossible for her to participate in this trial."

"Hmm." Ling Chunann responded, "Got it."

"Host, does she have any ulterior motive for impersonating a disciple of our sect? Should we leave first?" 098 was filled with worry. "This is the heroine's habitat, isn't she the heroine? Or does she have some motive regarding the heroine?"

"Be quiet, 098." Ling Chunann sat down on a large rock by the lake, his voice lazy. "You'll know in a while. And didn't you recognize her identity? Why so many questions?"

"Do you mean, she is the heroine?" Despite being prepared, 098 was still shocked. The heroine was known in the original text for her unwavering loyalty to the male lead, being the only one who loved him from the beginning to the end. Her departure was also for his sake, a forced choice.

Now, why has she suddenly appeared before the host?

While 098 was puzzled, the lake's surface rippled again, and Qingling emerged from the water.

With a radiant smile and a clear voice, she announced, "Found it!"

She held a token in her hand, familiar to Ling Chunann. Stepping out of the water, she walked briskly to him, "Senior brother, for you."

"You keep it," Ling Chunann declined.

"No need, I already have one." Qingling shook her head, insistently pushing the token into Ling Chunann's arms. "Are you planning to leave next?"

"Yes, that's the plan," Ling Chunann nodded.

"Then let's go together," Qingling's eyes sparkled.

"Sure." Ling Chunann agreed, preparing to use the token.

"Wait, senior brother!" Qingling stopped him.

"What's wrong?" Ling Chunann paused.

"This, this is for you." Qingling presented a blue hairband. "I made it myself, hoping you won't dislike it."

098: "Host, the heroine's spirit essence is within this hairband. Accepting it is akin to acknowledging her as your master. According to system feedback, accepting the heroine as your master can increase your counterattack value. It's recommended for the host to accept." It was an unexpected windfall.

Ling Chunann ignored 098.

An unparalleled beauty, blushing as she offered something she made herself, urging you to accept it. Normally, any man would be flattered and eager to accept it.

However, Ling Chunann was always a bit out of the ordinary. He looked carefully at the pattern on the hairband and sincerely said, "Thank you, junior sister. The hairband is very pretty."

Qingling was overjoyed to hear this, but then Ling Chunann suddenly changed the topic,

"However, I don't really like the color blue. I'm really sorry, junior sister."

Qingling: "......"

098: "......" There goes the easy counterattack value.

Ling Chunann sensed 098's disappointment and comforted, "Don't worry, what's mine will still be mine."

It certainly won't be now. The heroine was originally a little princess from the demon realm, with a bit of a temper. How could she cling to someone after being rejected? Although the host looks good, he's still young. No matter how much of a face-con she is, she wouldn't like a child.

Before 098 could finish thinking, Qingling spoke again, "Then, senior brother, do you like silver or black?"

098: "......"

In the end, Ling Chunann chose silver. The moment he accepted the hairband, the system alert sounded.

"Counterattack value +5%, current counterattack value is 10%, please continue to work hard, host."

The counterattack value in this world is clearly harder to increase. Even securing the most powerful heroine as a master only added five percent.

Seeing Ling Chunann accept the hairband, Qingling was first excited, then guilty, hesitating to speak.

"What's wrong?" Ling Chunann asked.

Shaking her head, Qingling seemed to make up her mind and, closing her eyes, said, "I'm sorry, senior brother. I lied to you. I'm not actually from the Jian Ling Sect. My true form is that of a green fox. I wanted to leave this place, so I lied about being Qingling. The hairband I gave you contains my spirit essence. By accepting it, you've taken on my scent, and from now on, I'll be your spirit beast."

Qingling spoke rapidly, her expression one of guilt as she stared at the ground, not daring to look at Ling Chunann.

"Could you repeat that? You spoke too fast, and I didn't catch it," said Ling Chunann.

Qingling: "......"

Then, Qingling repeated her confession, and once again lowered her head, awaiting Ling Chunann's judgment.

Ling Chunann, appearing contemplative, nodded and then posed another question, "What's your real name?"

Qingling was momentarily stunned, "Ah?"

"Since Qingling is a name you made up, what is your real name?" Ling Chunann patiently asked again.

Realizing that Ling Chunann had accepted her as his spirit beast, Qingling's face lit up with joy, "To answer master, my real name is Dalíng."

"Darling," Ling Chunann playfully pronounced.

"Master, what did you say?" Ling Chunann's voice was low, and Dalíng didn't catch it clearly.

"Nothing, let's go," Ling Chunann smiled at Dalíng, then crushed the pass token.

As soon as they left the trial site, Ling Chunann hadn't yet steadied himself when he fell into a familiar embrace, "Baby, did the trial go well?"

"Yes!" Ling Chunann skillfully wrapped his arms around the man's neck. "Master, have you been waiting long?"

"Not at all, baby. You were only inside for two days, the first to come out." Yun Su replied with a smile. "Let's return to Lingxiao Peak. Once the trial ends, the sect leader will distribute your reward."

"Okay." Ling Chunann nodded heavily. "I'll listen to Master."

Since there was still a long time until the trial ended, besides Yun Su who had been waiting there since Ling Chunann entered, Qingjing Peak was deserted. A few guarding disciples practiced discretion, their minds blown but daring not to stare at the master and disciple's interaction.

After the two left, the guards finally came back to their senses, looking at each other and rubbing their eyes in disbelief.

Anyone who had spent some time in the Jian Ling Sect knew of Yun Su, the youngest and most mysterious elder. Rarely seen in the sect, and even rarer still to speak more than ten words at any occasion, let alone show any expression.

Previously, rumors of Elder Yun Su's special affection for his newly accepted disciple were met with skepticism. Now, having seen it, disbelief turned to astonishment.

Had Elder Yun Su been replaced?

Of course, Yun Su paid no mind to the disciples' speculations. His interactions with Ling Chunann remained unchanged.

Ling Chunann, unconcerned with others' opinions, found nothing inappropriate in being embraced despite being ten years old. Though he might not look it, he had grown accustomed to such affection from men over the years.

While walking, Ling Chunann shared his experiences in the trial with Yun Su. Hearing about his new spirit beast, Yun Su simply inquired about it, and Ling Chunann explained everything, mentioning that she had disappeared after coming out.

Returning to Lingxiao Peak, Yun Su set Ling Chun

ann down, instructing him to rest well, then asked, "Baby, can I see that hairband?"

Ignoring the faint struggle from the hairband, Ling Chunann handed it over, "Master, here."

"Good." Yun Su took the hairband, ruffled Ling Chunann's hair, and then left.

As soon as Yun Su closed the door, 098, having held back all the way, spoke up, "Host, I hope the heroine is okay?"

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