Chapter 567: The Second Phase Task of Jiuyang Completed!
In “The World of Wuxia,” there are many ways to influence NPC behavior!
The most direct method is harm—directly controlling and killing NPCs. This is usually the approach used by ordinary bandits, but it’s difficult to succeed against well-known martial arts masters or renowned figures.
A slightly better approach is building goodwill…
Through continuous tasks, one can gradually shift from initial unfamiliarity, suspicion, or hostility to kindness, goodwill, and ultimately trust.
The higher the level of goodwill, the greater the influence, and it may even allow one to undertake secret tasks—this is the method chosen by many martial artists these days!
It’s precisely because establishing goodwill with a master is so difficult that everyone present understood that Happy’s decisive decision to abandon Zhou Zhiruo represented a huge loss—after all, Zhou Zhiruo wasn’t just an ordinary NPC; she was the leader of the Emei Sect, a highly famous master and a key character in the story.
Even the people from the Mu Family and Yipin Hall couldn’t understand Happy’s motives!
But from Zhou Zhiruo’s reaction, they clearly deduced that their relationship had been completely severed by Happy’s words…
“What’s going on?” The Monk with Thick brows frowned in confusion as he watched Happy and his group walk away resolutely.
Blood-Clothed smiled coldly:
“Anyway, this is good news for us.” Happy had been succeeding everywhere in the game, so his outburst must have a reason. He was glad to see Happy cut ties with Zhou Zhiruo.
Mengyun, unusually, agreed with Blood-Clothed’s view and then said seriously, “However, we can’t rule out the possibility that Happy wants to get rid of Zhou Zhiruo to curry favor with Zhang Wuji and Zhang Sanfeng. Everyone, stay vigilant. After returning, instruct our brothers in the various branches not to enter the Yangtze River region casually.”
Blood-Clothed and the Monk with Thick brows nodded silently.
This time, Happy had won first place in the martial arts tournament, showcasing his dominant and powerful skills, and he was about to obtain a divine weapon, giving him even greater strength!
The Mu Family’s momentum would surely rise further, and their morale would be high. It was indeed not the right time to clash with them…
“Zhou Yu, what about you?”
Mengyun turned to Zhou Yu, who had remained silent since the Dragon and Tiger Arena battle, staying very quiet.
Hearing this, the latter finally spoke, his tone utterly indifferent: “I won’t get involved in your gang’s affairs. There’s another battle between Yi Di and Kai Xin in three months. Don’t disturb me during this time; I need to be alone for a while.” Today, he became even clearer about the distance between himself and Kai Xin, which further stirred up resentment and unwillingness in his heart.
Meng Yun nodded in satisfaction: “Good! Go ahead and focus on your training. I look forward to the day when we can avenge ourselves at the foot of Songshan.”
Upon hearing Meng Yun mention that day, a faint red glow appeared in Zhou Yu’s eyes.
……
Outside Hero’s Villa, experts from various sects boarded different ships. Lei Zhan, Yin Hu, and the others naturally went aboard with the descendants of the eight great families, but their expressions were complex and gloomy, especially Xiao Bei, who kept muttering behind them, “Why is this happening?” “We could have talked it out properly, boss. With women, just coaxing them works—oh no, I mean, in games, women just act pretentiously… Ah! It hurts!! Who hit me!”
After silently suffering a strike from Mo Mo’s Finger Skill and He Fengling’s Sound Kill, Xiao Bei finally shut up. In fear, he summoned zombie puppets to protect himself and dared not speak rashly again.
Lei Zhan and Yin Hu, on the other hand, seemed more relaxed. Although they couldn’t understand Kai Xin’s previous actions, seeing his calm and composed expression, they immediately realized that his actions must not have been random or driven by emotions—he must have had his reasons.
Of course, Kai Xin had his reasons!
Although Zhou Zhiruo’s goodwill toward him had slightly decreased, his earlier words had restored it to its peak. Yet this only strengthened Kai Xin’s resolve to confront her decisively.
In his past life!
He had experienced something similar too. Using extremely high levels of goodwill to influence an NPC’s behavior was still feasible in a game like “Jianghu.” This kind of behavior was somewhat like stubborn advice, but the cost was giving up all previous efforts and using a one-time verbal impact to force the NPC to reflect—using up all goodwill at once to bring about some change in the other party was still possible.
That’s exactly what Kai Xin did!
He believed that not only had he made significant contributions in helping Zhou Zhiruo, but the two of them also shared a tacit understanding beyond that of ordinary friends. Such goodwill was exceptionally strong and clear, surpassing even his relationships with any NPC in his past life…
In those resolute words of cutting ties, Kai Xin also made his intentions clear, urging Zhou Zhiruo to recall Master Mie Jue’s expectations, to face herself properly again, and to focus on the Emei Sect. These seemingly incomprehensible words actually contained a bit of Kai Xin’s strategy…
And moreover!
No one knew that, unseen by others, Kai Xin had not only lost nothing but had even received a system notification stating that after Zhou Zhiruo reflected, she would lead the Emei Sect disciples back to Emei. In other words…
He had completed both the first and second stages of the task given by Zhang Sanfeng—the “Wudang Jiuyang Gong.”
“Finally, the task is done.”
At the moment he received the system notification on the boat, Kai Xin felt not wild joy, but rather a calmness and relief as the turmoil passed swiftly…
Jiuyang Divine Skill!
He had finally obtained this legendary and incredible martial art technique. With this, not only were his worries about Guo Jing gone, but he no longer had to fear constant harassment from evil sect assassins, nor worry about not acquiring the Jiuyang Divine Skill before facing the “Emperor.” The most difficult task… was finally completed!
All he needed to do was return to Wudang, obtain the “Wudang Jiuyang Gong” from Zhang Sanfeng, and then devote himself wholeheartedly to training, preparing for the battle with the “Emperor” in three months. As he thought about this, a faint smile gradually appeared on his lips, then grew wider and wider…
“Hahaha!”
On the mist-covered river, Kai Xin’s unrestrained laughter rang out.
“…” Xiao Bei, Lei Zhan, and the others stared in confusion at Kai Xin, standing at the bow facing the wind, not understanding why he had suddenly become so strange. But from his laughter, they could sense a sense of joy and confidence, so they stood behind him without interrupting.
Only Miss Murong gazed at Kai Xin’s slightly taller figure after this martial arts conference, her eyes flickering thoughtfully, as if she had thought of something…