Chapter 31: Is Qin Mengyao Also a Player?
"What? Is that really the truth? Or did he force you to say that?"
Tang Yurou's eyes were full of suspicion, clearly unwilling to believe it.
"It's absolutely true. Please don't misunderstand because of this."
Qin Mengyao glanced shyly at Zhou Han, her face flushed red as she hurriedly explained.
"Did you hear that? Why aren't you putting your sword away? Acting so fierce—do you even look like a girl?"
Zhou Han's lips curled slightly upward as he spoke loudly.
"Hmph! Then I'll take my leave."
Although Tang Yurou felt a bit unconvinced,
since it was just a misunderstanding, she had no reason to interfere any further.
After accepting the sword, she turned and prepared to walk away.
"Where do you think you're going? Your grandfather is very worried about you. Come back with me right now."
Zhou Han hurriedly called out to stop her. His task wasn't completed yet!
Why was she running around everywhere?
"I still have things to deal with. I don't have time to go back for now!"
Tang Yurou showed Zhou Han no courtesy at all and replied immediately, not even turning her head as she walked away.
"Stop right there! Whether you want to or not, you're coming with me today!"
Since soft methods didn't work, he would use force.
Zhou Han shouted from behind her, his tone filled with undeniable authority.
He had put in so much effort just to complete this task—at this critical moment, there was no way he would give up.
If she wouldn't listen, then he would make her submit with strength.
"Hmph, you sure talk big! Let's see how you're going to stop me."
Tang Yurou slowly turned around, a hint of disdain in her eyes.
Despite her small stature, she was very confident in her own strength.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to venture alone into the Nether Swamp.
As for Zhou Han in front of her, she didn't think he was her match at all.
After all, whether in strength or appearance, she was quite well-known in Azure Thunder City.
She knew all the talented young elites there.
But she had no impression of Zhou Han at all, so she concluded he must be some nobody.
Dealing with someone like that would be easy.
"Alright, you little woman, you're pretty arrogant. Let's see how I deal with you!"
A teasing smile flashed across Zhou Han's face, his eyes filled with ill intent.
He hadn't expected that doing a simple task would turn out to be so complicated,
running into such a spirited beauty NPC.
"What? Little woman? You—"
"You damn pervert, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
Hearing Zhou Han's words, Tang Yurou was so angry she couldn't even speak properly.
In truth, it was his lewd gaze that pushed her anger to the peak.
She had to teach him a harsh lesson.
"Can you two stop fighting? Why don't we sit down and talk it out?"
Seeing the tension rising between them, as if a battle could break out at any moment,
Qin Mengyao stood up and spoke timidly, trying to stop them.
"There's no way around it. I still have a task to complete, and I need her cooperation. Time is tight—otherwise all my efforts will be wasted!"
Zhou Han replied helplessly to Qin Mengyao.
For the sake of the task, this fight was unavoidable.
"A task? You're a player too?"
Hearing Zhou Han's words, Qin Mengyao's eyes lit up as she quickly asked.
That word "too" revealed her own identity.
Zhou Han caught it immediately and nodded, admitting it.
"That's great…"
Zhou Han found that reaction confusing—what was so great about it?
The worry and confusion in Qin Mengyao's heart instantly disappeared.
Earlier, when she was kissed, she had thought Zhou Han was an NPC, so she felt conflicted.
Although he was handsome, being kissed by an NPC felt strange.
Now that she knew Zhou Han was a real player, she felt relieved.
Her heart began to pound wildly—is this what it feels like to fall in love?
Zhou Han also hadn't expected Qin Mengyao to be a player.
NPCs were too realistic; sometimes when attributes were hidden, it was hard to tell.
Zhou Han suddenly remembered that the Undead Canyon was a cross-server map.
So Qin Mengyao must have come from another region.
But why had she leveled up so quickly?
Could she also have an extremely high talent?
But judging from her strength, she didn't seem that strong,
otherwise she wouldn't have been lying in the Nether Swamp, nearly dying.
However, talent was something private—Zhou Han wouldn't ask about it.
That would be too rude.
"I got a level-up coupon from a clay jar and instantly gained five levels, which is why I reached level 10 so quickly.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to enter the Undead Canyon."
As if noticing the doubt in Zhou Han's eyes, Qin Mengyao took the initiative to explain everything.
After reaching level 10, she came to the Undead Canyon, only to find it extremely dangerous.
If Zhou Han hadn't saved her in time, she might have been stuck here forever.
Thinking about it now, she still felt a lingering fear—she was weak yet loved wandering around recklessly.
"I have nothing to say. You might as well change your name to Qin Lucky."
Zhou Han showed admiration and gave a thumbs-up.
At the same time, he sighed—some people might not have great talent, but with good fortune,
they could still achieve something. The Divine Demon Continent was just such a magical place.
Qin Mengyao wanted to say more,
but Zhou Han had already turned around, preparing to face Tang Yurou's attack.
"Zhou Han, be careful!"
Qin Mengyao clenched her fists and murmured nervously.
At this moment, Tang Yurou had already drawn her sword.
It was a jade-green longsword, like emerald, its blade sharp and gleaming with a cold light.
Faint ripples flowed across it—at a glance, its quality was extraordinary, at least Gold-grade or higher.
Zhou Han took the opportunity to check Tang Yurou's attributes.
[Swordmaster · Tang Yurou]
Level: 30
Health: 3600
Attack: 800
Defense: 430
Weapon: Greenwave Sword
Equipment: Swordsman Set
Accessory: Rainbow Earrings
Technique: Frost Pride Art
Reaching level 30—this surprised Zhou Han.
He hadn't expected this little girl to have some real skill, and her abilities were water-element based.
But that was all—Zhou Han was certain he could defeat her completely.
"Take this! Let me show you my power."
"Water Dragon Slash!"
With Tang Yurou's shout, water elements in the air rapidly gathered, forming a semi-transparent dragon head.
Opening its bloody maw, it lunged directly at Zhou Han.
The immense water pressure made the air feel heavy, making it hard to breathe.
"That's all? Are you trying to drown me?"
Zhou Han smirked with disdain.
He directly unleashed Air-Splitting Slash, sending five sharp sword energies flying forward.
They collided with the dragon head instantly.
"Boom!"
With a loud explosion, the dragon head shattered immediately.
The water elements burst apart, turning into a pool of water that splashed onto the ground.
"Hm? This damn pervert is actually this strong. Looks like I need to get serious!"
Tang Yurou's expression changed, shock flashing across her face.
Her move had been easily broken by Zhou Han.
She hadn't expected such strength from a nobody.
It seemed she had underestimated him.
"That strength is decent, but you're still not my match."
Tang Yurou retorted unwillingly, her expression turning serious.
So next, she had to use her true power—her trump card.
"Let the cold obey me—Frost Sword Art!"
The gathered water elements quickly transformed into countless frost crystals.
A massive frost greatsword slowly formed, two to three meters long.
A powerful sword intent and chilling aura radiated from it, its power not to be underestimated.
The temperature dropped sharply as waves of cold wind swept through—Zhou Han could clearly feel the chill.
"Heh, going all out now?"
Seeing the frost greatsword rushing toward him, if he got frozen, it would be over.
Without hesitation, Zhou Han unleashed Cross Slash to meet it head-on.
"Hm? It didn't shatter?"
Cross Slash amplified his attack power tenfold, yet it couldn't completely destroy the frost greatsword—this was beyond Zhou Han's expectations.
As expected of her ultimate move—it really had some power!
"Hehe, how is it? See my strength now? Kid, you're still too green."
Seeing the frost greatsword remain intact, Tang Yurou beamed proudly.
Once she went all out, victory would be effortless.
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