Chapter 77

Yesterday, the rankings for Sanjiang didn't rise, but there were many book friends who gave rewards yesterday. I will add one more update today, making it a total of three updates.

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Lanruo Temple.

After a fierce internal struggle, Xiaoxian's inherent kindness finally prevailed.

Enough is enough, she should leave. Having stayed here for three years, she only met one truly good person, which shows that good people in the world are indeed very rare. How could she let this good person suffer for her selfishness?

She slowly stood up, slightly lifting her head, and softly said to Sun Ran, "Sir, my body has already warmed up. I am deeply grateful for your help, and now I must take my leave."

She bowed deeply to Sun Ran and then walked directly towards the wall of Lanruo Temple, her figure gradually fading, about to disappear.

"Wait a moment!" Sun Ran turned around, looking at Xiaoxian, who was hiding in the darkness, her body slightly transparent, and as pure as a lily in a secluded valley. He spoke in a low, gentle voice, "Why must you suffer so much?"

Sun Ran used the technique of preaching, directly imprinting these words deep into Xiaoxian's consciousness. He also secretly cast a Moonlight Spell on himself.

Moonlight, a zero-level Western spell, can make a person exude a broad and peaceful aura, essential for soothing the soul.

At this moment, Sun Ran's appearance and demeanor were like the bright moon in the sky. His eyes seemed to have a gentle moonlight flowing out.

At this moment, Xiaoxian had already despaired of her fate, and this despair was precisely the result of her own choice. In other words, it was caused by herself, and Sun Ran had hit the nail on the head with his words.

As soon as the words were spoken, Xiaoxian's body trembled violently, and a sense of indescribable委屈 welled up from the depths of her heart. Her eyes stung, and her soul, which had not shed tears for many years, felt a sense of moisture.

As a ghost, she also sensed the change in Sun Ran, but she was just an ordinary player with her memory blocked, so she couldn't recognize the spell. She only felt that this scholar was sincere in his heart, and his eyes seemed to have a magical power, almost seeing into her soul.

This person is truly a soulmate!

With these words, Xiaoxian's affection for Sun Ran soared.

This affection had a dual effect. On one hand, it made Xiaoxian reluctant to leave, but on the other hand, it made her more determined to not harm this scholar, no matter what.

Sun Ran was also a bit unsure about the ghost's thoughts, so he carefully observed and pondered her expression.

He saw that she didn't speak, just stood there in a daze, staring at him with eyes like water, her lips tightly pressed together, as if she had a great grievance in her heart.

Having lived in the virtual world for tens of thousands of years, Sun Ran immediately understood the meaning of this expression. This was the way women expressed their grievances!

This kind of emotion is becoming increasingly rare in modern women, almost impossible to find. Because in modern times, men and women are truly equal, not dependent on each other, and any discomfort is directly expressed. But in ancient times, women had low status and were bound by propriety, so they were accustomed to being shy and would never actively express their discomfort; it had to be guessed by men.

In the ancient world, the charm of relationships between men and women lay entirely in the word 'guess'.

Women are much more emotional than men, especially in ancient times when women had few opportunities to choose their partners. Once they met someone, they would seize the opportunity.

If a man guessed well and cleverly, a few words could break through a woman's defenses and make her entrust her life to him. If he guessed poorly, he would be rejected.

Of course, Sun Ran didn't know this secret. Otherwise, if he knew that this might lead to a romantic entanglement, he would never have done it.

His idea was simple: to use his abilities to guess the other person's thoughts, resolve their heartaches, and trick them into taking off their white clothes to save the hostage, and then the mission would be accomplished.

As for what happens afterward, that's the game company's responsibility.

Sun Ran guessed correctly and immediately added fuel to the fire: "Is there any grievance in your heart that you cannot express? Feel free to speak, and I will do my utmost to help!"

Another sentence that struck right to the heart, how could Xiaoxian resist? She bit her lower lip, and tears rolled down her cheeks, disappearing into the air as they fell.

This appearance was truly pitiful.

Sun Ran thought to himself: No wonder the disruptor used this female ghost to lure passing scholars; this appearance would make any man's heart flutter.

However, Xiaoxian, despite her tears, suddenly bowed and said, "Sir, you are noble, but I cannot harm you."

Then she turned resolutely to leave. This person was so good and considerate of her, she could not harm him. Just for these two sentences today, she, Xiaoxian, would be willing to fall into eternal darkness.

This sudden change made Chang'e very anxious: "Rose Tree, stop her quickly! Don't let her go!"

Sun Ran also knew that this was the decisive moment. If he let this ghost leave now, the disruptor would become wary, making it difficult to rescue her later.

Moreover, he keenly felt that he was close to success!

Originally, she called him "Sir," a term originally used to address officials, which later became a polite form of address for strangers, quite cliché. But now she called him "Prince," which was different, indicating a form of recognition and heartfelt respect.

He immediately took a step forward, grabbed Xiaoxian's hand, and said in a gentle tone, "I can see that you are in great pain. I am willing to share your burdens, no matter the cost!"

Xiaoxian's heart trembled violently. She wanted to pull her hand away but felt the warmth in his hand and feared hurting his feelings. She still had some rationality and asked in a trembling voice, "Sir, we have just met, why would you say such things?"

"Sharing your burdens" in ancient times was a form of marriage proposal.

This was Xiaoxian's aspiration, but she had never said it because she was afraid of harming Sun Ran. Now that Sun Ran had proposed it, it made her feel that this man was the only one in the world who understood her, and living with him would surely be sweet and happy.

Most sudden love is an illusion, and Xiaoxian was now trapped in this illusion, unable to extricate herself.

For the ten thousand credit points of the mission, Sun Ran was willing to go all out, regardless of whether it was a proposal or not. Once he saved Xiaoxian from the disruptor, the game company would naturally explain, and he wouldn't have to take responsibility. He just needed to say some sweet words to trick the girl into taking off her clothes.

When Xiaoxian asked, he immediately responded, speaking with deep emotion, "Some people remain strangers even after a lifetime, while others become close friends at first meeting. When I met you, I felt that we must have a predestined connection, and I cannot bear to see you suffer."

If these words were said out of the blue, they would be very melodramatic and likely to be called crazy. But in this setting and atmosphere, they were just right, and the person he was speaking to was just right.

If Xiaoxian were a worldly woman, she would have dismissed it as nonsense. But Xiaoxian was not; she was very innocent. Her body died when she was only eighteen years old. An eighteen-year-old girl in ancient times, if not married, would generally be kept in a secluded room, with little exposure to the world.

As mentioned earlier, women are more emotional than rational. Given that Xiaoxian had already developed a great affection for Sun Ran, his words were not melodramatic but the final blow to break through her defenses.

She looked at Sun Ran in a daze, her eyes misty, and softly said, "Sir..."

She said two words but couldn't continue.

"Don't go, okay?" Sun Ran said another line that made even him feel a bit embarrassed. Oh, he had sacrificed a lot for this mission.

At this point, Xiaoxian could no longer leave. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "There are some things I need to make clear to you, Sir."

"Go ahead."

"I am not a mortal, but a ghost." As she said this, Xiaoxian watched Sun Ran closely, observing his reaction. If he showed fear, she would have to leave.

Sun Ran was taken aback and loosened his grip. Xiaoxian was disappointed, sighing, "After all, the living and the dead cannot be together."

But in the next instant, Sun Ran grabbed Xiaoxian's wrist again, firmly saying, "When you first came, I had my suspicions. Since you are a female ghost, there are also stories of ghost wives in the world, so it's not a problem."

This loosening and tightening gave Xiaoxian a sense of hope after disappointment, making the joy even more intense.

"But this will shorten your life." This was her final concern.

"If a life is filled with loneliness and sorrow, what is the point of living for a hundred years? If it is full of happiness, even a day is enough!"

In the Palace of Eternal Cold, Chang'e saw this and knew that Xiaoxian could not escape the 'clutches' of the Rose Tree.

Sure enough, as soon as Sun Ran finished speaking, Xiaoxian's heart was completely at ease. Her eyes sparkled with tears, and her face showed a radiant smile that only a woman in love could have.

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