Chapter 127 Incarnation as Mu Changge!

A quarter of an hour later.

Xiao Ming slowly withdrew the palm he had pressed against Mu Changge's crown. That body, once brimming with vitality, now lay silently on the ground, limp like a husk drained of all its essence.

Meanwhile, a massive and pure torrent of energy, mixed with fragmented memories and a certain mysterious aura of "Fate," surged and settled within his Meridians and Sea of Consciousness, eventually being quietly absorbed and converted. Xiao Ming closed his eyes and focused, the aura around his body fluctuating slightly before calming down a moment later. He exhaled a breath of turbid Qi, unconsciously licked his somewhat dry lips, and muttered to himself: "A Child of Fortune at the Nascent Soul realm... truly a great supplement."

Almost the moment he finished devouring, that cold and familiar mechanical voice boomed deep in his mind:

[Ding! Successfully killed the Child of Fortune Mu Changge, causing his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering!]

[Rewards are being calculated...]

[Reward: +19,000 villain points!]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Innate Sword Body (Innate affinity for the Sword Dao, Cultivating is different from ordinary people)]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Heavenly Derivation Love-Binding Seal (The one who is imprinted will have their Cultivation speed and aptitude greatly increased, but they will gradually develop feelings for the one they are adapting to, becoming devoted)]

[Congratulations to the host: The System can be upgraded, do you wish to upgrade?]

The series of prompts made the corner of Xiao Ming's mouth curl into a satisfied arc that he couldn't suppress. The returns from this "hunt" were truly excellent!

"Upgrade!" He didn't hesitate and mentally commanded. The System was his greatest reliance; if it could be upgraded, that was naturally for the best. He was also looking forward to seeing in what direction the System would upgrade.

[Host confirmed. System upgrade initiated... Estimated time: twelve hours. During the upgrade, basic functions can be used normally.]

A warm current seemed to surge from the depths of his Soul, spreading to his limbs and bones, before quickly falling silent as the System entered background upgrade mode.

After finishing all this, Xiao Ming steadied his mind, completely calming the restless blood and Qi brought about by the devouring. He retracted the satisfied look of a victor from his eyes and turned his head, only to bump into a pair of amethyst eyes gazing at him unblinkingly from close range.

It was You Li.

She had stood silently by his side at some point, maintaining that ethereal and stunning posture. Only at this moment, those eyes—usually clear and ethereal, occasionally flashing with eerie purple light—were filled with undisguised, unusual emotions: pure obedience, absolute focus, and a kind of... almost fervent reliance and obsession. She just looked at him quietly, as if the man before her was the only source of light in her entire world. Even the slightly evil aura from his devouring just now had transformed into a unique attraction in her eyes.

It had to be said, being stared at so nakedly by such a peerless beauty with a country-toppling appearance, even with Xiao Ming's firm resolve, his Adam's apple couldn't help but bob slightly, and he subconsciously swallowed. A strange, hot current swept through his heart. Who could withstand this?

He hurriedly steadied his wavering mind, forcibly averted his gaze, and tried to make his voice sound calm and waveless, speaking with the authority befitting a master: "You Li, well done. There is nothing else here, return to the soul-containing jade and rest first."

However, You Li, who had always executed his orders without delay, uncharacteristically did not move this time.

She remained standing in place, tilting her head slightly, her long silver hair flowing with a cold luster as she moved. On that beautiful face, there actually appeared a faint, almost "timid" expectation. Her purple eyes stared unblinkingly at Xiao Ming, her gaze gradually dropping, as if silently asking: "Master, did I not perform well? Is there no... reward?"

The muscles on Xiao Ming's face twitched imperceptibly, and alarm bells rang in his heart: "Damn... this look, nine out of ten times it's not right! Could she be wanting to..."

Somehow, he suddenly remembered the scenes from that day at the Blood Pool, and subconsciously leaned back tactically. Last time, it was just that, and he had already been hollowed out. If...

Yikes, just thinking about it was terrifying! Although he knew You Li would never harm him (due to the absolute loyalty of the contract), being stared at like this still made Xiao Ming subconsciously feel a slight chill in his lower body, and he shivered imperceptibly.

The scene was awkwardly silent for a moment.

Watching You Li's pure, stubborn gaze, as if she wouldn't leave without getting candy (even though her expression remained as usual), Xiao Ming rubbed his temples, feeling somewhat helpless, yet also finding it a bit funny.

In the end, he sighed, took a step forward, and without hesitation, stretched out his arm, forcefully wrapping it around You Li's slender waist, bringing her entire body towards him and into his embrace.

The touch, though cold, was exceptionally soft. Even through her dress, he could feel the slenderness and elasticity of her waist beneath.

You Li did not resist at all. Her tall figure relaxed instantly, and she even leaned more compliantly against Xiao Ming's warm chest involuntarily.

Xiao Ming had originally only intended to quickly "soothe" her, but the real tactile sensation of the hug, along with the unique, lingering fragrance of You Li that filled his nostrils, made his heart flutter inexplicably.

But Xiao Ming ultimately steadied himself; he didn't want to be drained dry! Xiao Ming patted her back twice, his movements gentle, his voice carrying a trace of imperceptible doting, as he repeated: "Alright, you did very well. Go back first."

You Li buried her face gently into Xiao Ming's shoulder and neck, her cold, smooth silver hair brushing against his skin, giving him an itchy feeling. Then, Xiao Ming felt her small nostrils flare slightly, as if she were deeply inhaling the scent on him—a mix of masculine vigor and his unique aroma. You Li let out an almost inaudible, satisfied sigh, her cold breath brushing against the side of Xiao Ming's neck.

This moment of snuggling was so quiet that only the faint sound of wind passing through the gaps in the trees remained, yet an indescribable intimacy and allure were quietly spreading.

A moment later, You Li seemed to have absorbed enough energy and actively stepped back half a step from that brief but intoxicating closeness. She raised her face, and a mysterious light seemed to flash in her purple eyes—so fast it might have been an illusion—but the gaze fixed on her master was brighter and even more... unfathomable than before.

Finally, her figure flickered, turning into a wisp of purple smoke deeper than the night. Like a living thing, it lingered around Xiao Ming for a moment before reluctantly diving into the soul-containing jade on his chest and disappearing.

In the air, that familiar aura seemed not to have completely dissipated, lingering on the tip of his nose and in his heart, much like You Li's faint gaze. Xiao Ming closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, all the subtle ripples caused by the recent intimate contact had vanished, replaced once again by a bottomless, cold pool. He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid Qi, completely suppressing this brief moment of allure and heart-fluttering, his aura returning to a state of restraint and stability.

His gaze swept over the completely withered corpse on the ground that had lost all vitality—Mu Changge, now nothing more than a hollow husk. A cold and playful arc curled at the corner of Xiao Ming's mouth.

"Wandao Sword Sect... Mu Family Young Lord..." He chewed over all the information extracted from Mu Changge's memory fragments in a low voice, his eyes growing brighter and brighter. It was the sharp light of a hunter discovering an excellent disguise and entry point. "Not bad, truly a... unexpectedly good stepping stone!"

Xiao Ming stood with his hands behind his back, his black robes fluttering slightly in the mountain wind. He looked toward the direction from which Mu Changge had come in his memories, where the "Tianjian City," the home of the Mu Family and the main area under the jurisdiction of the Wandao Sword Sect, was located. A plan had already rapidly formed in his mind.

"Interesting!" He whispered, his voice very soft, but his smile grew wider.

Xiao Ming immediately spent a large amount of his existing villain points to exchange for a top-grade Heaven Rank Illusion Pill from the System shop. As soon as he swallowed the pill, his bones emitted a slight crackling sound, and his muscles and skin rippled like water. His height, physique, and even his facial contours underwent subtle yet critical adjustments in a mysterious way. At the same time, he channeled the Cultivation Technique and secret skills he had just mastered from devouring Mu Changge, secretly evolving them. Without much effort, Xiao Ming could easily perform the Mu Family's unique skills, appearing exactly the same as the Mu Changge who had just vanished into ashes! He even imitated the subtle habitual movements of walking, sitting, and lying down perfectly.

"Mu Changge" moved his new wrist, adapting to this "disguise," his eyes restoring that relaxed indifference.

He flicked his sleeves casually, and a streak of light, almost identical to the one Mu Changge had used when leaving earlier, lit up and streaked toward "Tianjian City" at a steady pace.

His figure merged into the distant mountains and forest shade, leaving only the empty mountain wind behind. In the wind, a whisper seemed to remain, almost imperceptible yet capable of making anyone who knew the truth shudder, dissipating with the wind:

"From now on, I... am 'Mu Changge'!"