"Are you coming to Qinghuan Tower without money?"

Is he planning to get a free ride?

Does he really think he can do whatever he wants just because he's handsome?

...This won't happen again!

"It's alright if Young Master doesn't have money. You can show me some affection later." Shui Yue blushed and said shyly.

"That's not appropriate." Gu Chi took out a piece of silver and placed it on the table, saying seriously, "I don't have enough money for the headband, but I still have some for the drinks. Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Shui Yue. I'll come again next time."

Shui Yue: "?"

When Gu Chi stood up, it felt like he poured cold water on her, extinguishing the fire that was burning brightly.

Oh, so Gu Yuan isn't here to get a free ride, he just doesn't want to do it at all.

This man came to Qinghuan Tower just to gather information. Not having money is just an excuse, just like how he told them that he never goes out to greet guests.

Shui Yue felt a bit unwilling. She really wanted to tie Gu Chi up and throw him onto the bed to serve him well.

But she could only think about it.

If she really did that, the owner of the tower would kick her out of the sect.

Qinghuan Tower is not the Hundred Flowers Sect, they don't capture people and use them as a furnace.

Seeing Gu Chi leaving the room, Shui Yue could only tidy up her clothes and follow him. Along the way, she looked at him with a faint gaze, resembling a resentful woman guarding an empty room.

Even if she was willing to give it to him for free, this guy didn't want it...

Jing Hua, who was at the door, was surprised when she saw the two of them coming out. "Young Master, you... so soon?"

Gu Chi: "..."

Actually, he could last quite long. He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to leave today if he said it out loud.

Gu Chi didn't explain, he just said to Jing Hua, "Do you want to ask for my name?"

Jing Hua: "Huh?"

She didn't understand what Gu Chi meant and looked at Shui Yue.

Shui Yue didn't want to speak. She was feeling uncomfortable right now, as if her heart was being scratched by a cat.

It's the most itchy when you can see it but can't have it.

Gu Chi urged Jing Hua, "Ask quickly."

How should she ask? Jing Hua tentatively said, "May I ask for Young Master's full name?"

Gu Chi: "Gu Changge."

This time, he used another name.

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"Gu Changge..." Jing Hua muttered softly twice, feeling that this name sounded quite nice.

But Shui Yue raised her head and said, "Isn't Young Master's name Gu Yuan?"

Gu Chi didn't rush to answer. Instead, he pulled another girl over and said, "Hello, my name is Gu Genshuo."

[Reputation +1]

The girl: "???"

Shui Yue: "???"

How many names do you have?

If you don't want it for free, it's fine. But do you have to lie about your name?

It seems that changing names can't hide the points. Gu Chi didn't try again and said gently to Shui Yue, "Miss Shui Yue, a name is just a symbol, there's no need to care about it."

Then why did you let me ask?

Shui Yue insisted, "No, it's important for me to know Young Master's real name."

Gu Chi: "Does it really matter?"

Shui Yue: "It's very important!"

Gu Chi: "Alright, Gu Changge is my real name."

Shui Yue stared at him intently, "Are you sure you're not deceiving me again?"

Gu Chi: "No."

The girls at Qinghuan Tower often change, partly to give customers a fresh experience, and partly because they need to go to the Junzi Pavilion for further training.

So there's a reason why their business is good. Who wouldn't like a beautiful and talented woman?

In order to gather information, he might often come to Qinghuan Tower in the future, and he might encounter Shui Yue and Jing Hua again. It wouldn't hurt to leave a common name.

So, that night.

Qinghuan Tower was full of guests.

There were sounds of melodious and plaintive cries, like weeping and complaining.

"Changge... Changge~"

...

[Reputation +1]

[Reputation +1]

[Reputation +2]

Gu Chi lay on the roof of Fenglai Inn, looking at the moon. "..."

Is this even possible?

It seems like he unlocked a new way to gain reputation points.

Gu Chi glanced at Qinghuan Tower, where there was singing and dancing, then withdrew his gaze and continued organizing the information he had gathered today in his mind.

He got a lot of information from Shui Yue, but it wasn't enough. After leaving Qinghuan Tower in the afternoon, he went to a tavern and then found two storytellers to learn about the prominent figures in the various sects of Northern Rivers.

Gu Chi spent the whole day gathering intelligence.

There was some good news.

The power levels in Northern Rivers were similar to what he had expected.

According to the storytellers, the Sword Sect had immortals who could move mountains and seas with a single sword, summon thunder, and turn spiritual energy into countless sword shadows with just a finger.

The Junzi Pavilion could use paintings to enter the Dao. With a splash of ink and a stroke of the brush, a real dragon would emerge from the sea, and countless beasts would run wild.

The people on Floating Life Island were not inferior either. They could control the clouds and rain in the Great Lake, summoning huge waves with just one hand, and covering the sun and sky.

The owner of Qinghuan Tower was even more terrifying. He had once been surrounded and attacked by the Sword Sect, but he didn't fall behind, killing dozens of people and retreating unscathed.

In addition, there were other important figures like the Qianyuan Emperor, the Divine Maiden of Qihuang Mountain, the Great Celestial of the Demon-Hunting Bureau, and the Dean of the Wenqu Academy. They were all famous and influential figures.

This was probably why this instance was classified as S-rank - the waters in Northern Rivers were deep.

"Ding!"

[Player "Le Zi Ren" has died. Mission failed. Remaining players: 99]

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Gu Chi: "..."

See, I told you the waters were deep.

He had only lived for one day in three years. Rounded up, it was like falling into a box.For these players, the world of immortals and martial arts was undoubtedly very dangerous. If they accidentally offended someone they shouldn't, they could be eliminated in a matter of minutes.

The reason why it was good news was because these words all came from the mouth of a storyteller.

Exaggeration was their old line of work. According to Gu Chi's understanding of this profession, phrases like "moving mountains and seas" and "covering the sky with one hand" were at least 50% hyperbole.

Although it was still quite fierce and could overwhelm the majority of players, he was not included in this "majority".

After all, he was the reincarnation of a great emperor.

He might not necessarily win in a fight, but he was definitely capable of running away.

For example—

Gu Chi dusted off his clothes and stood up, pulling out a portrait from his bosom.

This was a demon-hunting order issued by the Demon-Hunting Bureau of Jiangyan Town, taken down from the city wall. It was equivalent to a side quest.

The picture depicted a cute little creature with horns on its head in an extremely abstract style.

"Eight miles east of the town, at the foot of Yin Mountain, a wild spirit is causing trouble and harming the people. To ensure the safety of Jiangyan Town, a reward of a thousand taels of silver is offered to anyone who can eliminate it."

A thousand taels for a little demon, this money was too easy to earn.

Gu Chi knew there must be something fishy about it just by thinking with his big toe.

But that was okay, the stranger the better. He liked strange things.

It was a good opportunity to test the effect of the Speech Spirit Technique.

"With this step, I can travel ten miles."

After saying this, Gu Chi faced the east of the city and disappeared from the rooftop with a "whoosh".

...

The distance of ten miles was quite accurate.

Ignoring the distance from the Wind Guest Inn to the city gate, Gu Chi directly arrived in the forest at the foot of Yin Mountain.

The night was thick, covered with a thin layer of moonlight.

In the darkness, the lush trees around him stood like human figures, rustling in the night wind.

The swaying branches and leaves above his head blocked the sky, like a gloomy net, as if to trap people in it.

The air was filled with an indescribable sense of eeriness.

But Gu Chi was not afraid at all.

Without even preparing any lighting, he walked towards Yin Mountain just like that.

Before long, Gu Chi saw a fire ahead.

As he got closer, he found it was a group of young boys and girls.

"Who's there?"

They also noticed him.

A boy half-drew his sword, the blade gleaming, and looked at Gu Chi with a vigilant gaze.

Gu Chi noticed a jade plaque at the boy's waist, engraved with the character "Zheng", presumably a disciple of the Zhengyang Sect mentioned by the storyteller. But that was not the point. The point was that there was a girl sitting by the fire, reading a book. There was an open package at her feet, with several books stacked inside.

Gu Chi smelled the scent of skills, so he smiled gently: "Don't be nervous, I'm here to hunt demons too."

"You? Hunt demons?" The boy's immature face was full of doubt. He didn't feel any spirit power fluctuation from Gu Chi.

Gu Chi: "Don't believe me?"

"I don't." The boy was quite straightforward. Just as he was about to question Gu Chi's intentions, the girl sitting down suddenly let out a cry.

"Watch out behind you!" —— She was shouting at Gu Chi.

The boy's gaze sharpened. He saw the fallen leaves behind Gu Chi being pushed aside, a withered and muddy hand breaking through the soil and reaching out from the ground, then grabbing the ground and climbing up with force.

"It's a mud corpse ghost, get out of the way!"

The boy drew his sword completely.

But he was not as fast as Gu Chi.

Gu Chi's hand suddenly held a thick and long object. Without turning his head, he swung it back.

"Bang!"

The muddy hand exploded on the spot, motionless.

The boy's eyes widened. What kind of magic treasure was this, so fierce?!

Gu Chi grinned: "Do you believe me now?"

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