I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon? - Chapter 223 - 222: Liu Wushuang’s Compensation
Chapter 223
“…Master, I’m so sad.”
Xiaobai, clutching her phone, scrambled off the sofa to the coffee table. She grabbed a tissue, dabbed it on her face, then flopped back onto the sofa.
The tissue was soaked in an instant as she recalled what had just happened.
’All my little nest egg is gone…’
That was the private stash she had worked so hard to save up.
’I was going to manipulate things from behind the scenes, turn the tables against the odds, and achieve financial freedom right then and there.’
’But I never expected…’
’You were supposed to self-destruct! You didn’t play by the rules!’
“What’s there to be sad about? It was just a Clone,”
Qin Yang said consolingly, spreading his arms and leaning back comfortably on the sofa, completely missing Xiaobai’s hidden meaning.
“So, what do you think? Wasn’t your Master’s self-destruction a beautiful sight? I always keep my promises.”
“No… that’s not…”
Xiaobai pouted, her fluffy fox ears drooping. “That’s not what I meant…”
’The script wasn’t supposed to go like this!’
’If you had just self-destructed a little earlier,’
’this Fairy would be financially free by now!’
“Alright, alright, don’t cry. Since you’ve been so good…”
Qin Yang took out a ten-yuan bill and placed it on Xiaobai’s stomach, ruffling her head. “Here’s a little reward for you.”
“Ten yuan!?”
Xiaobai blinked, then quickly took the money, her dim little eyes lighting up again. “Thank you, Master!”
The little abacus in her mind started clacking away again.
’Ten yuan is still money.’
’As long as I save up slowly, I’ll definitely be able to fill up my private stash again one day, right?’
Just as she was lost in thought,
A ripple-like fluctuation suddenly emanated from outside the window.
“Hm?”
Qin Yang frowned as he sensed the aura. ’Why is that Liu fellow here?’
It hadn’t been long since his last visit. He had no idea what Liu Wushuang was planning this time.
’Whatever. I’ll just have to deal with him.’
With that, Qin Yang glanced at Xiaobai. “Has your acting improved recently?”
“Of course! After last time, this Fairy has been reading every day. I’ve read it through twice and memorized all the key points! Wait, no…”
Xiaobai pulled out *Actor’s Self-Cultivation*, licked her finger, and flipped to where she had left off, which was right in the middle of the book.
“Two and a half times! Just watch my performance later, Master, hehe…”
……
…
Outside the villa, the first light of dawn was beginning to break.
Liu Wushuang streaked across the sky above the Fuhai Villa Complex, rushing toward Qin Yang’s location. Anxiety welled up in his heart, and he wasn’t sure how he was going to face him.
’After all, I caused the death of Qin’s martial uncle…’
’He must hate me right now, right?’
’How am I going to explain myself?’
After a long hesitation, Liu Wushuang arrived above Qin Yang’s villa and finally sent a telepathic message:
“Qin, could you come out for a chat?”
There was no response.
The villa seemed empty. The morning chirps of birds and the blooming flowers in the courtyard only accentuated the eerie silence.
Faintly,
an unusual fluctuation of Star Force emanated from within the house.
It was weak, unstable, like a candle flickering in the wind, on the verge of being extinguished at any moment.
’The kid is in that bad of a state?’
Sensing this fluctuation, Liu Wushuang grew even more worried. It seemed the death of the Jianghai Arrow God had had a severe impact on Qin Yang!
’If this continues,’
’it’s not impossible that he’ll succumb to his inner demons in the future!’
The Jianghai Arrow God was already gone. If his martial nephew followed him… he’d probably wake up in the middle of the night just to slap himself across the face…
At this thought, Liu Wushuang’s heart clenched!
He immediately descended into the courtyard and shouted at the house again:
“Qin, come out!”
“I know you’re in there, stop hiding! We can talk this through! Don’t do anything rash!”
As his voice fell,
the courtyard suddenly fell silent.
There was still no response from the house. Seeing this, Liu Wushuang grew even more frantic. He took a step forward, about to barge into the villa.
’Everything else can wait. I can’t let this kid do something stupid!’
But just as he was thinking this,
CLICK!
The courtyard door suddenly opened….
Liu Wushuang froze at the sound, his heart pounding. As he looked at the courtyard door, he felt his heart skip a beat.
’He’s coming out!’
Qin Yang, dressed in simple white mourning clothes, slowly slid open the glass door. His hair was a mess, his eyes were bloodshot, and he looked utterly haggard.
“Senior, what are you… doing here again?”
“I…”
Liu Wushuang swallowed, unsure of how to comfort him. He could only ask tentatively, “Are you alright, Qin? Feeling any better?”
“Heh, my feelings?”
Hearing this, Qin Yang shook his head bitterly, his voice as hoarse as a raven’s. “Does it really matter, Senior? Compared to my martial uncle, my feelings are not worth mentioning.”
With that, Qin Yang looked up wearily. “He has fallen… You’ve won. You should be satisfied now, right?”
“I…”
Hearing this, Liu Wushuang no longer dared to look Qin Yang in the eye. He could only lower his head. “It’s a bit complicated… If you blame me for being stubborn, I will accept it.”
“No.”
Qin Yang said gloomily, “The one to blame is me.
If I hadn’t relayed the message to my martial uncle, this wouldn’t have happened. It’s all because I didn’t hold my ground…”
As his voice fell,
Liu Wushuang felt an even deeper pang of guilt.
He had been in the wrong from the start for pressuring a junior. Now, hearing Qin Yang’s confession, every word felt like a heavy blow to his heart.
’This is… I have truly wronged the Arrow God…’
“This matter… it can’t be said to have nothing to do with you…”
Liu Wushuang said in a low voice, his Dao Heart wavering. “The matters involved are… far too complex…”
Just then,
Suddenly!
A sharp killing intent descended. The frenzied aura of a Star Beast soared into the sky, locking directly onto Liu Wushuang!
“You big villain! How dare you come back!”
Xiaobai, her face streaked with tears, charged out from behind Qin Yang with a broom, radiating a tyrannical killing intent.
’So fierce?’
Qin Yang was taken aback and instinctively grabbed Xiaobai’s hand. “Don’t be reckless, Xiaobai…”
“Let go of me, Master!”
Seeing this, Xiaobai pulled Qin Yang’s hand back, wrapping it around her own waist. Once it was secured, she struggled desperately to charge forward, making it look as if Qin Yang was the one holding her back.
“I’m going to kill this villain!”
“Second Master died because of him! …Don’t hold me back, Master! Your servant must have her revenge!!”
As she spoke,
she pulled with even more force, terrified that Qin Yang might actually let go and send her flying out….
“…”
Seeing this, the corner of Qin Yang’s mouth twitched. He couldn’t exactly expose her on the spot.
’Xiaobai’s grip is stronger than my own right now. Forget pulling away, she’s the one dragging me!’
’Tsk, I haven’t seen her for three days, and this little fox’s acting skills have really improved.’
Holding Xiaobai, Qin Yang slightly raised his eyes to discreetly observe Liu Wushuang’s reaction.
Bitter. Pained.
Liu Wushuang’s face was ashen!!
He was silent, seemingly mulling over Xiaobai’s words, sinking into a state of inescapable shame.
’How tragic…’
’When it comes down to it,’
’no matter how I try to shift the blame, the main responsibility lies with me.’
Every word Xiaobai spoke was like a heavy hammer striking Liu Wushuang’s heart! If he hadn’t pressured them so relentlessly, how could he have caused the martial uncle and nephew to be separated by death?
“I…”
Liu Wushuang’s voice trembled, the emotional impact on him growing stronger.
“Let go, let me at him… Master, WAHHH…”
Seeing her chance, Xiaobai, her face a mess of tears, collapsed into Qin Yang’s arms. She buried her face in his white clothes, her shoulders wracked with sobs.
’Initiating the Bai Family’s Law of Performance!’
’Phase Two!’
’Cry!’
“Waaaah…”
Her wails were mournful and sorrowful, like a wisp of smoke drifting through the mountains, full of twists and turns.
“That villain killed Second Master! Now First Master and Second Master are both dead! Master, it’s just the two of us left to depend on each other…
Why… why is our fate so bitter!”
As she spoke, Xiaobai tilted her head back and frantically winked her right eye, signaling—
’Pick up your cue, Master!!!’
’This is a crucial moment in our joint performance.’
“It will pass. There’s no obstacle in this world that can’t be overcome.”
Qin Yang understood the signal. He held Xiaobai’s head close to his chest and quickly picked up his part. “Without my martial uncle’s protection, even if those Demons attack, I will protect you…”
“…”
When Liu Wushuang saw this, his hands trembled. His final mental defense completely crumbled, and his pent-up emotions erupted like a tidal wave.
’That’s right!’
’Without the Arrow God’s protection, how will this master and servant survive?’
’After making an enemy of the Beast God Sect, if their identities are exposed, they’ll likely be hunted day and night by the entire Cult.’
’Especially that little fox!’
’If she falls into the hands of the Beast God Sect, they’ll probably skin her and flay her bones to make a fluffy fur coat!!’
“You two…”
At this thought, Liu Wushuang fell silent for a moment. He took out the Archery Secret Manual from his Star Ring and used his Star Force to levitate it in front of Qin Yang.
Along with it was a Golden Token.
“What is the meaning of this?”
Qin Yang kept his voice low, warily eyeing the floating objects. “Why are you giving me this?”
“This… consider it compensation from me.”
Liu Wushuang turned his back, unable to bear them seeing how moved he was. His voice trembled, “And this Golden Token is my personal seal… If you run into trouble in the future, you can use the Token to seek help from the Star Martial Police Bureau at any time, or even contact me directly.”
“I will answer any request!”
As his voice fell,
“Hah. You caused my martial uncle’s death. Do you think this is enough to settle it?!”
Qin Yang flung his hand out. “I don’t want it!!”
THUD!
The manual and the token fell directly onto the grass.
“…”
Seeing this, Liu Wushuang’s expression stiffened. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
’I am the one who is ashamed.’
’No matter what Qin says, I have to accept it.’
“Consider that Token a personal debt I owe you. It’s up to you whether you take it or not…”
Liu Wushuang shook his head. After speaking, he left the courtyard and quickly flew out of the residential complex.
…..
“Master, is he gone?”
Xiaobai, still wrapped around Qin Yang’s waist, whispered, “Can your servant get down now? This position is exhausting for a fox.”
“He’s gone. You can get down.”
Qin Yang picked Xiaobai up, tossed her aside, and took off his top shirt in disgust. “You got snot and tears all over me. Hurry up and go wash this.”
“Oh—”
Xiaobai took the shirt, her face practically begging for praise. “So? Wasn’t this Fairy’s performance amazing? I didn’t read that book for days for nothing!”
“Not bad. You’ve definitely improved.”
Qin Yang smiled faintly. After confirming that Liu Wushuang was long gone, he quickly bent down to pick up the Token, wiped the dirt off, and flicked its surface.
The clear metallic ring was pleasing to the ear.
“Nice!”
Qin Yang was quite satisfied as he put it in his pocket.
’It was a gift from Liu Wushuang, anyway.’
’It’d be a waste not to take it!’
’How sweet it is!’
