Chapter 13

At the age of twenty-two, you became a Seventh Rank Warrior and left Liu Family Village. In Wang Family Gully, you saved Su Qingzhi from Guoshan Feng. At that time, the Liu Family people caught up to Wang Family Gully, and you fled with Su Qingzhi and others.

The next day, the Liu Family people caught up again. A fierce battle ensued, and you killed four members of the Liu Family. In the end, you died at the hands of a Sixth Rank Warrior from the Liu Family. You lived to the age of twenty-two.

Indeed, there was a Sixth Rank Warrior in the Liu Family group.

Gu Yang opened his eyes; this simulation did not surprise him.

He had already figured out the basic usage of this system. The simulation of life's path depends on his current thoughts.

When he wanted to test the strength of the Liu Family group, the simulated version of him would stay and fight them.

[Simulation ended. You can retain one of the following.]

[1. Martial realm at the age of twenty-two.]

[2. Martial experience at the age of twenty-two.]

[3. Life wisdom at the age of twenty-two.]

Gu Yang chose the second option.

Instantly, his mind was filled with the experience of a brutal battle.

He fought ten enemies alone, and at first, they were completely toying with him.

Only after he killed four of them did the Sixth Rank Warrior of the Liu Family step in. He used just two strikes to break through his defenses and pierce his heart.

"What terrifying swordsmanship."

Gu Yang thought with lingering fear.

Those two strikes gave him a sense of despair. It seemed that no matter what, he couldn't avoid the final fatal strike.

"Sir..."

As Gu Yang was deeply pondering how to counter those two strikes, the young maid shivered and said, "It's too cold here; Miss can't withstand it. I know of a village nearby; we can stay there for the night."

What village is nearby?

Gu Yang often hunted in this area and was familiar with the surroundings. He asked curiously, "Where is the village you mentioned?"

"Head south, and you'll reach it. The village is called Liu Family Village."

Gu Yang suddenly turned his head and stared intently at the young maid who was huddled with Su Qingzhi.

He finally understood why Liu Family Village had been repeatedly targeted by the Liu Family.

The culprit turned out to be this young maid!

He had considered many possibilities, such as hidden treasures or hidden enemies of the Liu Family. But he never imagined it was simply because this master and servant were looking for a place to stay.

Indeed, beauty brings disaster wherever it goes.

When they arrived at Wang Family Gully, the villagers were killed by bandits.

When they entered the bandit's den, the bandits were also killed.

When they arrived at Liu Family Village, the entire village was massacred...

"Sir, what's wrong?"

The young maid felt his intense gaze and asked fearfully.

Gu Yang asked, "How do you know there's a village there?"

The young maid explained, "My grandfather is the village chief of that village. I came there when I was a child."

She was actually the village chief's granddaughter?

Gu Yang remembered the village chief saying he had only one daughter who had married far away and rarely returned.

He never expected that the young girl before him was the village chief's granddaughter.

"That village is quite far. We might not reach it before dawn. She can't walk that far in her current state."

Since he knew the root of the problem, Gu Yang naturally couldn't take them to Liu Family Village and bring disaster to the entire village.

"But..."

Zhixing looked at her mistress, feeling her body shivering from the cold, and was very worried. "Miss—"

Gu Yang said, "Come sit next to me."

"Miss—"

"No!"

Su Qingzhi's teeth were chattering from the cold. She was only wearing a thin wedding dress and hadn't eaten much today. After walking for nearly an hour in the mountain wind, she was severely hypothermic and could barely hold on.

But she would rather die than sit next to that man.

Gu Yang found it a bit amusing. Even at this moment, she was still maintaining her ladylike demeanor.

If it weren't for the 30,000 taels, he wouldn't bother.

He said coolly, "Think carefully. If you freeze to death here, no one will avenge your family's grudge."

Su Qingzhi's body stiffened.

Zhixing forcefully pulled her up and sat her next to Gu Yang. She no longer struggled.

To avenge her parents, she chose to endure the humiliation.

Sitting next to a man and smelling the blood on him, she felt extremely uncomfortable but could only grit her teeth and bear it.

Gu Yang said, "Give me your hand."

Zhixing grabbed her mistress's hand and placed it in his.

Gu Yang held both women's hands and activated the Chiyang Skill, transmitting warmth to them.

The two women immediately felt a warm and soothing sensation from his rough hand, instantly dispelling the cold from their bodies. They felt warm and comfortable all over.

Su Qingzhi, already exhausted and sleepy, felt her eyelids growing heavier. She finally couldn't resist, leaned her head on Gu Yang's shoulder, and fell asleep.

...

Zhang Xiaohai, sitting opposite, didn't receive such treatment. He huddled in a sheltered corner, hugging himself for warmth.

Fortunately, he was quick-witted. After Gu Yang dealt with the sentries, he stripped a few cotton coats from them and put them on. In such cold weather, he didn't feel cold.

Although he couldn't see, he heard their conversation and understood the situation.

These two were going to be his future master's wives.

In his heart, Zhang Xiaohai already considered Gu Yang his future master.

This warrior seemed cold, but through their brief interaction, he could see that he was actually a good person.

Compared to the blacksmith master who treated him like a servant and never let him eat enough, Gu Yang was much better.

He said he would lead the way but left him outside the village to avoid danger. When they left, he took him along.

Zhang Xiaohai could feel that Gu Yang treated him as a person, not just a laborer or a servant to be used at will...

Although Gu Yang hadn't taken him in yet, he believed that sincerity could move even the hardest heart. One day, he would win over Gu Yang.

In his heart, Zhang Xiaohai already considered Gu Yang his master.

...

Gu Yang didn't know what the others were thinking. He continued to use the simulation to drive away the cold for the two women while continuing his simulations.

Knowing the reason for the destruction of Liu Family Village made the problem easy to solve. As long as he didn't take the two women there, the tragedy wouldn't happen.

He also put his mind at ease.

After testing the strength of the Liu Family group, the next step was to use the life simulator to improve his strength.

At the very least, he needed to break through to the Sixth Rank and have complete Sixth Rank strength.

Now, he still had nine more simulation opportunities.