However, for Green Elf, it was a completely different story.
In Green Elf’s eyes, Sifan and Jingxing Xingzhi were the culprits who had humiliated her in front of so many people! They had caused her immense losses and shamelessly refused to compensate her! To the petty, face-conscious, greedy, and stingy Green Elf, these grudges were nothing short of an irreconcilable vendetta!
Already brimming with hatred and rage, Green Elf’s fury skyrocketed when she saw her two enemies happily teaming up for a dungeon run, completely ignoring her existence. When she realized they were outright dismissing her with an “I don’t even acknowledge you” attitude, she exploded and stepped forward to block their path.
[Nearby][Green Elf]: You shameless pair of dogs! Not only did you refuse to apologize or compensate for your wrongdoings, but you even had the audacity to slander me! How dare you show your faces in front of me again!
Shen Mufan was utterly baffled. Wait, who is this girl? After racking his formidable memory, he finally managed to dredge up her identity from the depths of his mind: Oh~ So this woman is here to stir up trouble again?
Unfortunately for her, while she was eager to pick a fight, Shen Mufan had no intention of indulging her. In his opinion, he’d much rather spend his free time taking A-Jing out for fun.
Of course, Shen Mufan’s unwillingness to engage didn’t mean he’d tolerate her slander and mudslinging. The once-spoiled young master, now doted on by Xie Jinghong, had begun to rediscover his long-buried temper.
[Nearby][Sifan]: The truth is clear to everyone. I won’t waste my time arguing with you. Get lost—I have no interest in entertaining your nonsense. Scram.
The cold dismissal nearly sent Green Elf into a rage-induced meltdown. Nearby players, who had come for the dungeon run, eagerly spectated the drama, quietly filling in their clueless friends on the backstory. As Shen Mufan had said, everyone knew who was in the wrong.
Sure, Green Elf had been killed a few times, but in the game, some PK-loving players would start a blood feud over the slightest disagreement. Her deaths weren’t anything out of the ordinary.
Moreover, her first death was due to her own conflict with others, leaving her with low HP before Xie Jinghong’s AoE attack finished her off. The subsequent deaths were self-inflicted—her foul mouth earned her two more trips to the grave. She really had no one to blame but herself.
At most, some keyboard warriors or those with twisted logic might accuse Xie Jinghong and Shen Mufan of being petty and lacking tolerance. But that was hardly a serious criticism.
After all, Green Elf had provoked them first. If they were stronger, why shouldn’t they teach her a lesson? In the game, everyone fights—it’s hypocritical to cry foul when the tables turn. Besides, Green Elf’s reputation and social standing were already poor, so few were inclined to take her side.
Still, birds of a feather flock together. Even Green Elf had a few like-minded friends—players who shared her toxic mentality: “I’m weak, so I’m entitled. I can kill you, but if you kill me, you’re the worst!”
Now that they’d crossed paths, these friends naturally rallied behind Green Elf, hurling insults at Shen Mufan. It was no surprise they were friends—their mouths were equally filthy.
Shen Mufan scoffed, refusing to waste his breath on them.
After all, as the saying goes, “You can’t wake someone who’s pretending to sleep.” For people lost in their delusions, no amount of reasoning or kindness would get through. Their brains would filter out anything they didn’t want to hear, twisting even the simplest words to fit their narrative. Arguing with them was pointless.
To avoid dragging Xie Jinghong into the mess, Shen Mufan disbanded their party, leaving Jingxing Xingzhi standing idle in auto-follow mode. He activated stealth and charged into battle.
Shen Mufan’s assassin skills were legendary. Even against a full team like Green Elf’s, he cut through them like a hot knife through butter. His high level, top-tier gear, and impeccable technique made it a one-sided slaughter.
Mid-fight, one of Green Elf’s teammates, a blademaster, noticed Jingxing Xingzhi seemed AFK. Sensing an opportunity, he unleashed a barrage of high-damage skills on him. Shen Mufan, held back by Green Elf and a healer, couldn’t intervene in time, leaving him frantic.
He’d promised to protect A-Jing. He’d sworn to keep him safe. And now, he was failing that promise.
Just as Shen Mufan prepared to tank Green Elf’s attacks and rush back, Jingxing Xingzhi suddenly moved. The blademaster, already weakened by Shen Mufan’s earlier strikes, was instantly killed. The rest of the team soon followed.
Xie Jinghong reformed their party and said, “Fanfan, sorry I’m late. Are you okay? Did they give you any trouble?”
Shen Mufan replied sheepishly, “I’m fine, but… I almost broke my promise to you.”
Xie Jinghong chuckled softly. “What’s there to worry about? Your safety matters more to me than anything. And who says you didn’t protect me? In my eyes, you did a perfect job.”
Flustered, Shen Mufan covered his blushing cheeks, his heart swelling with sweetness. *Oh no! Am I too easy to please? But this feeling… it’s amazing! A-Jing really is the best!*
Ignoring Green Elf’s group, still cursing from the ground, the couple headed off to their next in-game date spot. Shortly after, Yijian Hanguang and Yaoyao arrived.
Yijian Hanguang, who had planned to take Yaoyao dungeon-running, frowned at the scene. “Tch. Always causing trouble,” he muttered. If not for Yaoyao’s connection to Green Elf, the arrogant elite player wouldn’t have spared her a second glance.
Still, he maintained his image in front of Yaoyao.
[Friends][Yijian Hanguang]: Yaoyao, you should be more careful when choosing friends. Some people only bring trouble and aren’t worth keeping around.
[Friends][Yaoyao]: Hanguang… I know. But Green Elf helped me when I was at my lowest. I… I can’t abandon her, even if she’s unkind.
[Friends][Yijian Hanguang]: Yaoyao, you’re too soft-hearted. People like her will take advantage of your kindness. She only “helped” you to boost her own image and satisfy her vanity. Do you really think she cares about you?
[Friends][Yaoyao]: I… I understand. After spending so much time with you, learning from you, I see things more clearly now. But… I just can’t bring myself to cut ties.
[Friends][Yijian Hanguang]: Oh, Yaoyao, you break my heart. You’re so good, so pure. It pains me to see people like her hurt you. You must learn to protect yourself.
[Friends][Yaoyao]: Hanguang, even if I can’t protect myself… I have you, don’t I? You’ll always protect me, right?
[Friends][Yaoyao]: Hanguang, I believe you’re my guardian angel—my hero who’ll guide me forward and light my path!
Flattered, Yijian Hanguang’s mood improved dramatically. *This is why I chose him. So perfect, so attuned to my tastes.*
[Friends][Yijian Hanguang]: Of course, Yaoyao. I’ll never betray your trust. From now on, I’ll protect you, care for you, cherish you. Believe in me.
[Friends][Yaoyao]: Hanguang, who else could I possibly trust but you?
[Friends][Yijian Hanguang]: Yaoyao…
[Friends][Yaoyao]: Hanguang…
At his desk, Yaoyai’s face twisted in disgust. “Ugh, this mission is unbearable. Do I have to vomit to get through it?”
Pulling out his phone, he skimmed the next set of instructions from his handler and grimaced. “Tch. If not for the mission, I’d chop off that Yijian Hanguang’s dick and spare myself this torture.”
Glancing at Green Elf’s whiny messages on-screen, he smirked. “Finally, I can get rid of this lunatic. About damn time. Now, when do I get to take down Yijian Hanguang?”
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