When he woke, the first thing Fu Qin saw was the large, round moon.

Am I dead? Hell has moonlight as well?

Stop dreaming. Youre not dead. A melodious voice spoke up from the side, causing Fu Qins mind to clear up.

He supported himself and sat up. Across from him sat a young woman, her back facing the majestic moon. The moonlight gave her an aloof aura while shedding a thin layer of light on her features, making them look as ethereal and exquisite as a figure in a dream.

It was as if this was what she ought to be like. One with the brilliant moon and clear breeze, and as aloof as an immortal.

But her words caused chills to run up ones spine; the callousness and ridicule in her tone caused that image to come crashing down. She was more like a bold and arrogant demon of malevolence who did as she wished and could end your life at any time.

Do you want to have another taste? Shi Sheng bent over to meet Fu Qins gaze and spoke deliberately, Death isnt scary. Whats scary is I wont let you have it.

Fu Qin stared at her in silence.

Do you know what the most painful thing in the world is? Shi Sheng sat up straight. Fu Qin shook his head.

Its when youre so close to death, yet can never reach it. When youre forced to keep forging on in a world grown over by thorns, unable to rest even when your body is covered in wounds. When you have to live, unable to control your own life. Shi Shengs voice was a bit distant.

You said youve sought death many times but never succeeded once. Ask yourself: Do you really want to die? When one truly wishes to die, no one can stop them.

Shi Sheng turned, revealing the sinister smile on her face. If you want to die, I can help you out. If you jump from here, I guarantee youll be as dead as you can be. Dont worry, no one will know you died here.

You really are utterly fearless. Fu Qin wracked his brains to find a phrase that fit.

Quit wasting time. Since I dare to be so fearless, I naturally have the ability to back it up. Shi Sheng violently spoke these unbridled words.

To her, it was just a mission in a game. Even if she died, it wouldnt impact her in any way. And as for Systems so-called termination

Lets see if it has the ability to.

Fu Qin had probably never met such an arrogantly wild person.How can she be so fearless? Doesnt she know that pride comes before the fall? This isnt just arrogance anymoreits conceit!

Our conceited Shi Sheng was currently pondering whether or not to kick this fellow off again. He had pissed her off quite a bit before.

Fu Qin spoke. I want to go back.

You dont want to die anymore?

I dont want to die like this.

He didnt want to die in such a deserted area.

Shi Sheng frowned slightly.Dont want to die like this? Then howdoyou want to die?

Shi Sheng went through all the different methods of dying she knew in her head, her imagination bringing up all sorts of bloody images. The result made her do something impulsive: she kicked Fu Qin off again.

Your great grandpa! So fussy even when it comes to dying!

Fu Qin once again got to experience the sensation of free falling. It wasnt as bad as before; when the sword caught him, he didnt faint like before.

Shi Sheng sent Fu Qin back to his room and circled the room Ji Xiaoyu left for a bit.

The next day, Shi Sheng asked some of the early riser students whether they knew who was staying there, but none of them did. Only after she had hacked into the hotels system did she find out.

It was Gao Anlang, the fellow whom Bei Zhi had maimed. He was the main target of Bei Zhis vengeance.

Since Shi Shengs resources {funding and influence} were too scarce, even though she had collected information on Gao Anlang she had never made a move. She hadnt yet been able to deal with the Gao Family.

How did he get acquainted with Ji Xiaoyu? System, theres something wrong here!

[The plot can only act as a reference. Not everything will go according to what was planned. Host, you shouldve already discovered that these worlds are not dead. They are very much alive. Their inhabitants are alive and have their own thoughts.]

A.I. NPCs that dont obey their programming? So the plotline is now all for the sake of issuing main quests? And pretty much useless otherwise?

[]I really cant handle this Host, Master!

Can I go on strike?! The plotline has become a decoration in the Hosts eyes!

Since Gao Anlang and Ji Xiaoyu are acquainted, regardless of what happens with the plot from now on, the situation isnt looking too good.

Gao Anlang was a bad seed from a young age. Drinking, whoring, gamblingall of these were common activities for him. And he particularly liked those girls who were young and pretty.

Because the Gao Family was powerful, he was able to do as he wished.

Xiaozhi. Lin Yin called out from afar, interrupting Shi Shengs thoughts. How come you got up so early? Even the teachers arent up yet.

You didnt rest well?

There were dark bags under Lin Yins eyes, and though theyd been covered by makeup, Shi Sheng could still spot them.

Lin Yins face fell. Ji Xiaoyu snored a lot last night. And she drools too

There was only one bed in the room so I had to make do with the sofa.

Lin Yin didnt even want to think about last nights trauma. It was an absolute torture.

Rest a bit first. Ill go get breakfast for you. Beauties have to always look their best! After Shi Sheng had finished teasing Lin Yin, she went to where the food was being given out.

By the time she came back with breakfast, Lin Yin was already leaning against the table, fast asleep. Shi Sheng ate first. When more people started entering, the noise woke Lin Yin up and she gobbled down her breakfast.

After breakfast, everyone gathered up. Today they were heading into the mountains, where they would take part in wilderness activities.

The teacher highlighted the areas that they needed to pay attention to. Of course, the third years who had already gone through this before werent listening, so this explanation was for the sake of the first years undergoing their first time.

When Shi Sheng returned to her room to pack up, she met Uncle Jian and Fu Qins bodyguards.

Uncle Jian glared at Shi Sheng before reluctantly handing a box over to her.

The Young Masters medication is inside Uncle Jian then went on to spout a bunch of stuff for her to take note of.

I

[Chain Quest 18: Spend the remainder of the camp with Fu Qin.]System issued the quest before she could finish.

was only in charge of bringing him here not babysitting him System ah, youre forcing me to take you apart here!

She looked at the box in Uncle Jians hands and reluctantly took the medicine.

Ms Bei, Ill have to trouble you with the Young Master then. Uncle Jian suddenly spoke seriously.

Shi Sheng,

Ze, what are you looking at? We have to leave already. Ji Xiaoyu followed Bei Zes gaze and only managed to see a few black-clothed bodyguards clearly.

But

Arent those Senior Fu Qins bodyguards?

Nothing. Lets go. Bei Ze helped Ji Xiaoyu with the stuff she was holding and walked away. Ji Xiaoyu glanced around between the bodyguards and Bei Zes departing back before jogging to catch up

Everyone split up into their groups again. Each group had three teachers following them as they split up and made their way into the mountains.

The path going into the mountains was even harder than the path for climbing up the mountains. As someone who had been born to a poor family, Ji Xiaoyus advantage became apparent; while all the other girls were complaining and helping each other along listlessly, she was still energetic.

Towards the end, even the guys were having a tough time.

Were resting for a bit now. The teacher leading the group spoke. Upon hearing his words, everyone tossed aside any concept of preserving their image as they sat down on the muddy ground.