After completing their vows, the two had just agreed to visit some of the game’s most scenic and unique spots for a relaxing date to unwind and deepen their bond, fostering better chemistry. But the moment they stepped out of the Matchmaker Temple’s gates, they were ambushed.
[Nearby] [Green Sprite]: Who do you think you are? You’ve got some nerve, daring to provoke us. Do you even know who our guild leader is? Apologize now, and maybe we’ll be generous enough to forgive you. Otherwise… don’t blame us for bullying you with our numbers!
Xie Jinghong sneered. As if he’d be afraid now—he’d just boldly flaunted his relationship with his adorable Fanfan, and he wasn’t about to back down.
[Nearby] [Jing Xing Xing Zhi]: Oh? My apologies, but I really don’t know who you think you are. To me, you’re just a bunch of losers!
[Nearby] [Jing Xing Xing Zhi]: Besides, this is a public area. If you’re blocking the way, don’t blame others for clearing a path.
[Nearby] [Jing Xing Xing Zhi]: So go ahead and let me “see for myself” just how mighty you are! I’d love to witness your guild leader’s so-called prowess!
Wu Xin Zui chuckled quietly on the other side. Since the two sides were already enemies, seeing the other party humiliated was deeply satisfying. But Green Sprite couldn’t take the insult. Thanks to Yao Yao, she—despite her mediocre skills—had managed to join the top guild. With that prestigious title, who wouldn’t defer to her?
Moreover, Green Sprite’s level and gear were average at best. As a ranged archer, her HP wasn’t particularly high. Already weakened from the earlier skirmish, she was caught in Jing Xing Xing Zhi’s AoE attack and died instantly, losing several valuable items—now likely snatched up by someone else. The loss sent the hot-tempered Green Sprite into a rage.
[Nearby] [Green Sprite]: Who do you think you are, nobodies? Daring to show off in front of us from [Cold Edge]? If you don’t apologize, we’ll grind you down to level zero!
Green Sprite had enough sense to realize she was no match for the two players in front of her, so she dragged the entire guild into the conflict. The others, though reluctant, didn’t protest—after all, if two solo players humiliated their guild, they had to save face.
But Green Sprite wasn’t done. She was the type to argue even when she was wrong, and now that she felt justified, she doubled down.
[Nearby] [Green Sprite]: Where did you two nobodies even crawl out from? Trying to make a name for yourselves by stepping on [Cold Edge]?
[Nearby] [Green Sprite]: Let me tell you, [Cold Edge] isn’t some stepping stone for you to climb over!
As Green Sprite’s words grew uglier, Shen Mufan grew displeased. Before Xie Jinghong could respond, he took action—activating stealth and swiftly killing Green Sprite again.
As a top-tier assassin, Si Fan’s damage output was terrifying. Even a tanky class would struggle to survive his combo, let alone an undergeared archer like Green Sprite with her low HP.
If Green Sprite had better reflexes, she might have dodged or given her healer a chance to save her. Or if her healer were more skilled, they might have reacted in time. Or if Shen Mufan were less precise, she might have had a moment to recover.
But Shen Mufan was too skilled. Green Sprite and her healer couldn’t react fast enough, and she was left lying dead on the ground once more.
Furious at dying again, Green Sprite didn’t even bother reviving—she just lay there, hurling insults at Shen Mufan and Xie Jinghong, each one filthier than the last. Even some [Cold Edge] members found it excessive.
After all, the area wasn’t just filled with [Cold Edge] players—many from other guilds were watching. Green Sprite’s tantrum was embarrassing the entire guild. Some tried to privately message her, urging her to tone it down, but Green Sprite wasn’t the type to listen.
After killing Green Sprite, Shen Mufan sheathed his weapons, positioning Si Fan protectively in front of Jing Xing Xing Zhi. His words were arrogant and domineering, radiating peak boyfriend energy.
[Nearby] [Si Fan]: Hmph. My man—who do you think you are to insult him?
The moment those words left his mouth, distant onlookers erupted into fangirl squeals. While Jing Xing Xing Zhi wasn’t well-known, Si Fan was different—even if Shen Mufan kept a low profile, he was a legendary, top-tier player worshipped by many. And Xie Jinghong, now being shielded by Shen Mufan, felt his heart race.
Sure, being protected by his adorable Fanfan made him seem a little… weak. But Xie Jinghong didn’t care. He’d happily play the delicate, trembling little flower, snuggling in Fanfan’s arms and being pampered.
The thought alone was thrilling. Xie Jinghong licked his lips, his smile turning devious.
Meanwhile, the player controlling Yao Yao assessed the situation. Realizing things could escalate badly for them, they quickly stepped forward.
[Nearby] [Yao Yao]: You two, we sincerely apologize. Green Sprite’s words were out of line. She was just upset after being killed without reason, so she lashed out in anger. She doesn’t actually mean any harm. Surely you wouldn’t hold it against a young girl, right?
[Nearby] [Yao Yao]: We’re all players on the same server. Si Fan is a renowned legend, and [Cold Edge] is the top guild. Who knows, we might collaborate in the future? As they say, more friends mean more paths. Why not let bygones be bygones? I’m sure you’re both magnanimous enough to overlook this.
Yi Jian Hanguang was pleased with Yao Yao’s mediation. He’d been drawn to Yao Yao precisely because of their gentle, polite demeanor—like a soothing balm. Though their skills were lacking, Yi Jian Hanguang didn’t mind. As a top player and guild leader, he had no shortage of skilled allies. He didn’t need his partner to be strong.
With Yao Yao handling social relations and his right-hand man, Gu Huo Zhong Sheng, managing guild affairs and public image, Yi Jian Hanguang could enjoy the game freely, getting whatever he wanted. He was perfectly content.
Truthfully, Yi Jian Hanguang had never liked Wu Xin Zui. She was too domineering—an unbearable trait for a chauvinistic straight man like him.
That’s why he valued Gu Huo Zhong Sheng so much. Thanks to him, Yi Jian Hanguang maintained his aloof yet refined image and kept Wu Xin Zui under control.
Though Yi Jian Hanguang was a bastard child, he was born from his father’s “true love.” He firmly believed his mother would eventually secure her position, making him the rightful heir. Why should he fear Wu Xin Zui?
If not for his mother’s insistence that he humor the proud Wu Xin Zui, he’d have long ignored her. She wasn’t his type at all.
But Yi Jian Hanguang trusted his mother implicitly—even Gu Huo Zhong Sheng was her doing. And what a useful ally he’d turned out to be! So despite disliking Wu Xin Zui, he obediently followed his mother’s orders to placate her.
Yet constantly swallowing his pride would eventually lead to an outburst. That’s when Yao Yao appeared—gentle, obedient, considerate, and adoring, seeing Yi Jian Hanguang as a hero. They were the perfect embodiment of his ideal, feeding his ego.
Soon, Yi Jian Hanguang fell headfirst into the “Yao Yao” trap. Even after learning Yao Yao was male, he hesitated briefly before being coaxed back by Yao Yao and Gu Huo Zhong Sheng.
As the illegitimate child of an affair, Yi Jian Hanguang fervently believed in true love. Now that he deemed Yao Yao his soulmate, why would gender matter?
Besides, as Gu Huo Zhong Sheng had wisely said—conquering someone of the same sex brought even greater satisfaction. What was wrong with that?
Seeing Yao Yao’s worshipful gaze, their heartbreak at the thought of rejection—their whispered, “If you can’t accept me as a man, then fine. I’ll leave and never bother you again.”
“Hanguang, loving you was never a regret. But it seems fate wasn’t on our side.”
“In my next life, I hope to be born a woman—so I can love you properly.”
“Goodbye, Hanguang.”
In that moment, Yi Jian Hanguang’s rationality vanished. Their relationship was sealed.
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