Chapter 456: Inviting the Moon

The mission to lead the masters of the six major sects to break into Wan’an Temple and rescue their sect leaders somehow leaked, sparking widespread discussions among players online. They debated the changes in the plot, the death of Master Erjie, as well as Happy’s performance in the mission and the rewards:
“Rescuing the leaders of the six major sects is a huge deal…”
“I never expected someone to change the plot and rescue those masters ahead of Zhang Wuji. I thought we’d have to wait until he showed up.”
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“Tsk tsk, exactly! There are already six masters at the Wuwei Realm stationed at Wan’an Temple—the Two Elders of Xuanming, Zhao Min and her three servants, Kutou Tu, and the Eight Archers. I wonder how he managed it.”
“I heard the official website wanted to take away Happy’s REP for this Wan’an Temple mission, but he refused.”
“Where did that rumor come from?”
“I have a friend who works as a maintenance staff member for the official website.”
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“That doesn’t make sense. The person who assigned the mission, Master Erjie, is dead. Could Happy’s mission have already failed? Otherwise, why hasn’t he shown up for days, and why hasn’t anyone detected him mastering any new martial arts?”
“Master Erjie’s death was inevitable. Besides, even though she’s dead, the Emei Sect is still here…”
“Maybe the rewards aren’t martial arts manuals or divine weapons.”
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“Yipin Hall has suffered a huge loss this time.”
“Yes, they thought they could make a profit at Wan’an Temple, but Happy outdid them and even succeeded in rescuing the leaders of the six sects. Now, the Xiyi Gate and the Mu Family are growing stronger.”
“Happy has disappeared again. I wonder if he’s targeting Yipin Hall.”
“Possible. Last time when the Caiyi Gate had trouble, Happy wiped out Huangsha. This time, he took down Xueyi. It’s strange that the woman from Yipin Hall isn’t panicking. I heard they withdrew their two branches near Baokang overnight and moved them to cities in the Western Regions.”
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While the internet was abuzz with discussions, the culprit behind all this was sitting calmly on the sofa, enjoying the bright sunlight as he savorously ate the red bean paste and fried dough sticks brought to him by the beautiful girl. It happened to be the weekend, and Xu Xin rarely had time to enjoy breakfast with Happy. She took a spoonful of red bean paste and took a small bite of fried dough stick, looking very satisfied, which brought Happy extra joy as he enjoyed the delicious food.
“Xin.”
“Mm?”
Xu Xin raised her beautiful eyelashes, her charming eyes fixed on Happy’s face.

The two of them were accustomed to this gentle peace and warmth; their conversations were brief, and they preferred to communicate with their eyes.
“I saw you reach the Life and Death Realm yesterday.”
Happy’s lips curved into a beautiful arc as he gazed at her increasingly enchanting face.
Xu Xin’s eyes lit up: “Have you been reading the Nanhua Jianghu Ranking?”
“Of course.” Happy was speechless at Xu Xin’s surprise and sighed, “I’m still listed as a planner for the Nanhua Jianghu Ranking—how could I ignore it? Besides, while others might not pay attention, how could I not keep an eye on your situation, especially that lady in charge of my stomach?”
“You’re honest then.”
Xu Xin stood up and picked out a fried dough stick for him: “A gift from this lady.”
“Thank you, lady.”
“Be good!”
Happy playfully accepted Xu Xin’s teasing and continued, “After reaching the Life and Death Realm, it’s crucial to master a combat skill from that realm. Do you have a goal now?”
“No…”
Xu Xin’s expression darkened as she turned her spoon slightly dejectedly. “I’ve been busy with sect tasks and training lately, with no time to contribute to the gang. The secret manuals for Life and Death Realm skills required are so high-level—thousands of people are ahead of me.”
“It’s okay. I happen to have a few such manuals, all quite good. Consider it a special favor from me.”
“Really?”
Xu Xin was overjoyed. Although many people still didn’t have Life and Death Realm skills, she wasn’t in a hurry. But staying behind everyone always gave her a sense of being a burden and unable to stand out. She had wanted to talk to Happy several times but hesitated due to various concerns. Now that Happy said he had extra manuals, she was thrilled!
However, Xu Xin quickly shook her head. “Never mind. Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai don’t have any Life and Death Realm manuals either. Give those to them first… I can’t help much. Give them more next time if you have any…”
“I’ve prepared those for them too.”
After saying that, Happy saw Xu Xin’s surprised expression and her joyful way of eating the fried dough stick, and his heart warmed: …She always puts herself last. Such a silly girl.
Actually, this idea didn’t come out of nowhere. Qi Ci, Bai Lang, and Chen Fan would talk to him about Xu Xin every time they came here. Happy also knew that Xu Xin spent every day studying and training hard, pushing herself to catch up with everyone. From then on, Happy had been thinking about how to help her. But…

On ordinary days, giving Xu Xin too much attention isn’t help—it’s pressure! So, Kai Xin stayed out of Xu Xin’s affairs, letting her get through the toughest times on her own. Now, with a martial arts secret manual at the Life and Death Realm level, she can quickly stand out among many martial artists who don’t possess such manuals and rise to the top! Since Xu Xin can overcome difficulties and catch up, having a martial art from the Life and Death Realm will make it much easier for her to advance—perhaps even making it possible for her to join the ranks of the top experts in Nanhua in the future. A breakfast ended in a cheerful atmosphere! Back in the game, Kai Xin let Xu Xin choose her own martial arts manuals… The Shaolin School’s “Zen Sword Technique”; the Wudang School’s “Seventeen Stars of the Big Dipper Sword”; the Kunlun School’s “Flowing Cloud Sleeve Technique” (palm technique); the Huashan School’s “Moon-Inviting Sword Technique”; and the Kongtong School’s “Deadly Hand”. Among the superior martial arts of the Life and Death Realm, these five manuals are all top-notch! With the Mu family thriving these days and people like Feng Wu Cai Yi already possessing martial arts from the Life and Death Realm level and having no other distractions, Kai Xin rarely had the chance to handle things privately—so she decided to leave this task to Xu Xin and the Three Lonely Wolves. “I have a Qingming Sword at level 3. Its stats aren’t great, but it’s still fine. Take it and choose any one of the three sword techniques to practice.” “Okay.” Girls generally prefer sword techniques over other martial arts. Although Xu Xin was thousands of miles away, she still felt Kai Xin’s care, which warmed her heart. Her gaze shifted between the Shaolin and Wudang sword techniques before settling on the Huashan School’s “Moon-Inviting Sword Technique”. “I’m not quite sure about the Zen Sword Technique, and the Wudang’s Seventeen Stars of the Big Dipper Sword seems a bit too domineering. I’ll choose the ‘Moon-Inviting Sword Technique’.” “I knew you’d pick this one.” Kai Xin smiled and sent the item to Xu Xin without hesitation. “The ‘Moon-Inviting Sword Technique’ emphasizes sword intent and defense and counterattack. You can ask Nuomi for advice. Once you master it thoroughly, its power will be significant…” “How do you know?” Xu Xin asked curiously. After all, the ultimate moves and secrets behind this sword technique could only be understood by those who had practiced it deeply. “I’ve experienced it myself.” Xu Xin didn’t doubt her and nodded. After listening to Kai Xin’s instructions and writing them down, she eagerly ended the conversation and left the city to practice.