Ding
[ System: Host is advised to cease further inquiry.There exist certain matters better left unknown.]
[ System: Otherwise—You may not even retain the right to die properly.]
Lin Yuan's footsteps slowed. His gaze darkened slightly —as he understood something.
That warning…was not an exaggeration. A faint chill ran through his spine.
'Unfathomable… huh.'
But instead of stopping—He continued walking.A faint, dry smile appeared on his lips.
'Oh?Then tell me, almighty system…'
His tone carried unmistakable sarcasm.
'Since you're so powerful—'
He lifted his head slightly, glancing at the distant statue of the Angel Goddess once more.
'So the one who can make even you…Unable to pry even the slightest bit of information…'
His eyes narrowed faintly.
'…has already reached the level of a true God.'
Even the system did not refute him.
Lin Yuan exhaled slowly, then his tone suddenly shifted.
From serious—to gloomy.
'Then tell me something else…'
'Why does that ridiculous novice task still exist?'
His face twitched slightly.
'I'd at least like to die with some dignity…A coffin over my head…Instead of being wiped out like dust.'
Ding—
The system responded, its tone was as cold and blunt as ever.
[ System: The assigned task was calibrated based on the initial difficulty parameters.At that time, no significant threat was detected.]
A brief pause.
[ System: This discrepancy reveals the incompetence of the Host.]
Lin Yuan's eyelid twitched, but the system continued mercilessly.
[ System: Therefore—The novice task will remain unchanged.]
A long silence.
Just as Lin Yuan was about to snap back at the system— A hurried voice broke his train of thought.
"Senior Lin!"
A figure rushed toward him from the direction of the Spirit Hall branch.
It was a deacon—breathing heavily, clearly having run at full speed.
Lin Yuan's expression sharpened instantly.
"What is it?"
"Senior Lin, we've located Yu Ming!, the Eros Douluo"
Lin Yuan's eyes narrowed.
"Confirmed?"
"Yes!" the deacon replied immediately.
"Captain Julia, Order Douluo, received the information ahead of us and has already set out to intercept him."
Lin Yuan's aura subtly shifted.
The deacon continued, unable to hide his indignation—
"The information has been verified—he's been given a hiding place by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!"
A trace of anger flashed across his face.
"How can they betray their allies like this?"
"They clearly know that Spirit Hall and the imperial nobles are searching everywhere for that bastard Yu Ming—how could they still choose to shelter him?!"
Lin Yuan remained silent for a moment.
Then—He spoke slowly.
"Calm down."
His voice was steady.
"Don't underestimate the Clan Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
His gaze turned distant for a brief second.
"He's not a fool who built his clan to its current position."
His thoughts, however, moved differently.
'Ning Fengzhi…A brilliant businessman.'
'But even someone like him… was once played by Tang San in the original timeline.'
'So what exactly are you planning this time?'
Lin Yuan didn't wait any longer, his body blurred—then shot forward at incredible speed.
The ground beneath him cracked slightly from the force of his movement.
He disappeared into the distance like a streak of light.
The reason for his arrival in Heaven Dou City—was precisely this mission, to assist in the capture—of Yu Ming.
Whose name that had begun to spread across the continent—Eros Douluo.
Ding—
The system's voice suddenly echoed again.
[ System: If Host had completed the novice task earlier…this Title might have belonged to him]
Lin Yuan's lips twitched slightly.
But this time—He did not bother responding to the sarcasm.
Instead—His thoughts turned serious.
'System… I think we can confirm something now.'
He continued.
'Either he has some ability to hypnotize woman or the inheritance Yu Ming has received…belongs to a God who governs lust.'
The system responded after a moment.
[ System: Hypothesis—Highly probable. Behavioral patterns, influence range, and corruption methods align with "Desire-type Authority."]
There was a brief pause, Lin Yuan's hand subconsciously moved toward his chest, toward something hidden beneath his clothes.
His fingers brushed against a spider-shaped locket and his gaze flickered slightly.
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Four Years Ago
That was the moment Lin Yuan realized—the so-called "original plot" he remembered…was no longer reliable.
Because reality—had already deviated too far.
Ding!
[ System: Alert! Alert! High-level energy intrusion detected within host consciousness!]
The sudden alarm caused Lin Yuan's mind to tremble.
Before he could react—A voice filled with disbelief echoed inside his head.
"What?!"
"How is this little guy so strange?! I only intended to grant him my inheritance—"
"The inheritance of the Spider God!"
"Even if I am merely a fragment of divine intent— I should have easily broken through his mental defenses!"
The voice paused before it started to panic.
"What—?!"
"Wait—what is this—?!"
The voice became distorted as if being forcefully suppressed.
Then—there was silence.
Ding!
[ System: Intruding divine intent identified.]
Third-Class God — Spider God.
Status—Sealed.]
A faint glow appeared before Lin Yuan, condensing slowly—into a small spider shaped pendant.
Lin Yuan stared at it. His thoughts blank for a moment.
"…What just happened?"
His voice carried genuine confusion.
The system responded calmly.
Ding!
[ System: A Third-Class God attempted to intrude upon host consciousness.Intrusion has been successfully intercepted and sealed.
Would the host like to unlock the inheritance?]
Lin Yuan's pupils shrank.
"Wait—what?!"
His grip tightened around the pendant.
"You're telling me…"
"A god tried to force an inheritance on me?"
He felt a chill run down his spine.
Then—He shook his head immediately.
"No. I've never even heard of this Spider God."
His tone turned skeptical.
"Just a Third-Class God…Probably some cannon-fodder existence."
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