I speedrunned the fairies' game!

Chapter 22 The Bizarre Setting of the Sword Spirit Fairy (2-in-1)

In a garden in the northwest corner.

"So, who exactly is this woman?"

Luo Yuling looked at the white-clad woman in the young man's arms, and suddenly her expression changed slightly: "Something's not right. The flow of Qi in her body is different from that of ordinary people."

"What do you mean by 'different from ordinary people'? Strictly speaking, she's not even human."

Chen Ran placed the unconscious Pei Qingyan in the bushes nearby.

Soon, a strange scene unfolded.

"call out--"

Her body instantly became nothingness, and boundless profound sword energy rose around her!

In an instant, the sword energy solidified, transforming into a silver-clad, snow-covered sword realm that protected her at its center.

Luo Shenggu tentatively raised her hand and lightly touched the boundary of the sword domain, instantly understanding what was happening. "This woman is... a spirit? The legendary sword spirit?"

"Yes, but it also seems like no."

Chen Ran looked at the sleeping white-clad female swordswoman with a complicated expression: "Who she is is up to her to say."

That's absolutely true.

Following the original storyline of the game.

When the player, as Tang Haotian, kills the mastermind behind Jin Tan Temple with Pei Qingyan's help, the latter will mistakenly believe that he is the chosen one of the "Azure Sword".

Subsequently, Pei Qingyan attempted to take him back to the Sword Tomb in the back mountain of Kunlun Sect to practice the Purple and Green Twin Swords.

Ultimately, Tang Haotian threatened suicide, and the two reached an agreement: they would first go to the Demon Locking Tower of Mount Shu to fulfill his father Tang Feng's last wish, and then go to Kunlun.

On the way to Mount Shu, players will gradually discover many abnormalities about Pei Qingyan through Tang Haotian's perspective.

This female swordswoman would inexplicably fall asleep during the journey, transforming into an unselectable sword spirit.

The conditions for falling asleep are also quite bizarre—including but not limited to "drawing the Purple Cloud Sword, excessive consumption of true energy, feeling unhappy, sleepy, bored, etc."

therefore.

As the first female protagonist to appear in the game, Fairy Pei seems to possess top-tier combat power. However, after joining the player's team, her greatest contribution is providing a percentage-based buff called "Sword Dao Comprehension".

In conclusion, although this Fairy Pei possesses a vibrant, alluring, and mature body, she is a "heartless person."

According to the notes left by her master, "Kunlun Xuan Nu", Pei Qingyan is suspected to be a "Primordial Sword Spirit" born in harmony with heaven and earth. She was born pure and innocent, untouched by worldly desires, and knew nothing of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.

Her curiosity and obsession with swordsmanship gradually led her to develop a mortal body.

But if she wants to nurture a beating heart, she still needs to find a relationship of her own and understand what love is.

Thus, following the dying wish of her master, the Kunlun Mystic Maiden, she embraced the Purple and Green Twin Swords, stepped out of Kunlun Mountain, and began her journey in the mortal world.

"Now it seems that Tang Haotian is indeed not the person you are waiting for."

"So, will this person be me, the time traveler? Not necessarily."

With that thought in mind, Chen Ran walked over.

After hesitating for a full three breaths, he finally reached out and touched the sword realm.

"Fool! That sword realm is surrounded by chaotic currents of sword energy; you'll surely die if you get close!"

Luo Yuling's expression changed, and she flashed away, trying to block the young man.

But it was still a moment too late.

Chen Ran's palm was already placed on the outer wall of the Sword Realm.

The next second, the seemingly invincible sword energy flow melted away like spring water—

His hand passed right through her and touched the female swordswoman's cheek!

As Chen Ran stroked her, Pei Xianzi's fair and serene face, which was sleeping soundly, flushed with an intoxicating blush.

Watch this scene.

Not only was the Holy Maiden Cangming standing to the side completely shocked.

Chen Ran, the person involved, is no longer able to calm down!

"As expected, the sword world did not reject me."

"It seems my physical body from Earth can truly resonate with her primordial sword energy, the 'Purple Heaven Sword Energy'!"

"Therefore, it was no accident that I was able to hold her!"

In the midst of excitement

Even in his deep sleep, Pei Jianxian's face was flushed red. Her plump, beautiful legs, hidden beneath her white gauze dress, were slightly parted, and her full, delicate lips were pouted as if welcoming something. Her alluring appearance was enough to make one's heart tremble.

"Huh, is this all it took to touch my cheek?"

"It really does have an ethereal quality."

"A hundred years ago, she was a renowned and aloof female swordswoman in white, famous throughout the Central Plains. Now, she seems more like a female fairy exuding an alluring feminine fragrance."

Chen Ran sighed inwardly.

That was not unexpected.

In my previous life, as a speedrunning pro, understanding the game's underlying mechanics was just basic stuff.

This Fairy Pei has many strange mechanisms hidden within her. Besides often falling into a deep sleep, another major characteristic is that she has extremely sensitive skin.

In the game, even though the player, Tang Haotian, was unable to pass through her protective sword aura or even touch the hem of her clothes by the fifth DLC, he still couldn't play the role.

However, if certain parts of her body are accidentally touched by the hilt of the sword in her hand, it will trigger a series of spasmodic reactions.

In severe cases, it can cause fainting.

This is definitely a mountain of shit code.

He had used this very point to make her faint.

Just as Chen Ran was about to test the waters again, a desperate scream came from the other side of the square.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that the holy maiden had already turned and left.

"Holy Maiden, where are you going?"

"It's none of your business"

"It's none of my business," Chen Ran said, chasing after him. "We haven't finished our important business yet!"

"Official business?" Luo Yuling was taken aback, then coldly snorted, "I have already taken care of my business. I have rescued Qianye and settled him at the foot of the mountain. As for your business..."

She turned her head coldly, looking at the sword spirit in the grass, her expression turning somewhat resentful. "Hmph, isn't your business with this woman in white just beginning? If I don't leave here, wouldn't I be ruining your good deed?"

"Holy Maiden, you're being too polite."

Chen Ran stepped forward. "Without the 'Panoramic Map of the Dungeon' I offered, could you have broken through the numerous mechanisms and the three Bodhi Demon-Suppressing Formations to rescue them?"

"also--"

He went a step further, caressing Luo Yuling's plump, beautiful legs covered in snow-white silk stockings, and gently stroking the plump, white marks left by the stockings. "Although she has an extraordinary background and took the initiative to get close to me, I know very well that only the Holy Maiden can help me with the next plan. This fairy in white cannot, at least not for the time being."

Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden of the Azure Sea remained silent.

The anger on his face had clearly subsided by more than half.

After a while.

Seemingly having gradually grown accustomed to the youth's overstepping boundaries, Luo Yuling's cheeks flushed slightly, her beautiful legs pressed tightly together, and she closed her eyes, saying, "Everything...everything is exactly as you predicted. The mastermind behind the Golden Sandalwood Temple set up a 'Soul-Devouring Spirit-Locking Array' on the third underground level. This array is definitely not just to trap Qianye; its ultimate purpose is—"

"It should be to trap all the heroes who participated in today's Demon Slaying Conference in this Martial Arts Square."

"Then, the person behind the scenes will detonate the power of the 'Soul-Devouring and Spirit-Locking Array,' extracting and refining everyone's souls alive."

At this point, Luo Yuling took a deep breath and looked at the young man with disbelief again: "So, how exactly did you know about 'His' conspiracy? Do you perhaps know the details of the mastermind behind it all?"

"An old acquaintance."

Chen Ran said, "Getting back to the main point, Holy Maiden, did you destroy the key element of that formation?"

Luo Yuling said, "I am not very knowledgeable about formations. I followed the method you marked on the edge of the map and completely disrupted the five elements' positions of the key points of the formation—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. I don't know if this will work."

"Just do it," Chen Ran said with a smile. "No one knows more about formations than me."

The voice just fell.

In the distance, faint, desperate screams could be heard. Then...

"Boom boom boom——"

A terrifying, heavy footstep sounded.

"This guy actually showed up!"

Chen Ran was overjoyed.

Just like the logic in the game.

We must first expose the shady dealings of the Sutra Repository, break the monk Shizhen's guard, and kill this guy before the big boss hiding in the Mahavira Hall will get restless and come out to deliver himself to the enemy!
Otherwise, there's a chance that this old fox demon might have escaped from the Zen temple behind the temple with that secret treasure!
"Holy Maiden, let's go! It's time for our harvest!"

Chen Ran's eyes burned with excitement as he grasped Luo Yuling's delicate hand.

"I"

Luo Shenggu remained unmoved, her lips curling down in disdain as she coldly said, "Chen Ran, this has already exceeded the scope of my previous promise to 'protect you on your way to Mount Shu,' hasn't it?"

"In other words, what benefit do I gain? Why should I do something that is of no benefit to me?"

Her voice grew increasingly cold as she pulled her hand away from the young man's grasp and turned her face to the side.

“Great, this fits the character perfectly.”

Chen Ran, however, was not angry.

For the first time in his life, he knelt down before this Holy Maiden, gently stroking her white-stockinged thighs.

"Trust me, Aunt Luo."

"After it's done, I'll give you a surprise reward you can't refuse. This reward is enough to help you regain all your previous dignity."

Upon hearing this, Luo Yuling's expression changed, clearly moved: "Hmph, what do you mean by that?"

Chen Ran pressed close to the other's warm, fair thigh and said sincerely, "The Holy Maiden condescended to apologize to me earlier and even helped me calm my anger. I know this matter has left you resentful, and every time you think of it, you will feel immense regret and your Dao heart will be damaged. So next time..."

"next time?"

Luo Yuling's heart raced, and overwhelmed by a strange feeling, she blurted out, "What will happen next time?"

"The polarity has reversed."

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Chen Ran gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, raised his head, and charged straight in.

"you"

As if struck by some kind of shock, the Holy Maiden's tall figure convulsed, her long white-stockinged legs shifted, and she almost lost her balance. Her jade-like hand instinctively touched the young man's hair crown.

"Hey, that's it—"

"Since it's a collaboration, we should help each other from beginning to end and work together for mutual benefit. The younger generation is naturally willing to make sacrifices."

As he spoke, Chen Ran looked up at the mature fairy who was covering her mouth, trying her best not to make a sound, her cheeks flushed red.

For a moment, I found it even more adorable and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Chen Ran! Aren't you feeling pretty smug?!"

"Shhhhh."

Two figures darted out of the flowerbed and ran towards the main hall.

"You just tossed a piece of clothing to that woman in white and then ignored her?"

Luo Yuling asked in a cold and gloomy tone.

"First, leaving the clothes is simply to show that I still have goodwill towards her, and besides—"

"In her sword spirit form, anyone who gets close to her will be turned into a bloody mess by her sword energy, won't they?"

Chen Ran spoke casually, his gaze fixed on the square ahead.

Just then, a bloody hand reached out from the ground and grabbed his trouser leg:

"Chief Jill Jill! You're right! This Golden Sandalwood Temple is a demonic temple! The abbot has set up an evil formation around this square, and we can't escape at all! So many people have died! I regret not listening to you! Waaaaah!"

"It's not too late. Alright, buddy, stop talking and lie down for a bit, you'll feel better."

Chen Ran offered a few words of comfort, and out of humanitarianism, casually took out a Grade 3 Blood Coagulation Pill and threw it onto the dying Shu Mountain disciple.

Then, glancing at Luo Yuling beside him, he asked, "Holy Maiden, are you sure you've settled Zen Master Qianye down the mountain?"

"Of course!"

“Then let’s take another look, Holy Maiden—who are those people over there?” Chen Ran walked ahead, pointing towards the north side of the square.

"Ok?"

Luo Yuling was startled. She pushed aside the waist-high weeds in front of her and looked out as far as she could.

Her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed.

In the distance, the military training square was littered with corpses and rivers of blood, a truly horrific sight.

Countless righteous cultivators, their faces filled with panic, rode their flying swords and magical treasures, attempting to fly out of the plaza. However, they were all ultimately grabbed by the throats by the spirit-grabbing hands that materialized from the crimson magic array on the ground. Their true essence was drained, and then their bodies crashed to the ground with a "thud," turning into a bloody pulp.

Our gaze then moves further north.

A group of disciples from major Xuanmen sects such as Cihang Sword Sect and Shu Mountain are besieging a demon, wielding magical artifacts and talismans!
It was a fox demon that was several meters tall.

Its shoulders and back are bulging like hills, and its body is covered with thick, stiff black fur like steel needles. Its sharp snout extends to the base of its ears, revealing two rows of bluish-black fangs about an inch long!

However, despite its ferocious appearance, it wore a huge string of Buddhist prayer beads around its neck, and its twisted and wrinkled skin was covered with fragments of a kasaya, making it look both evil and eerie.

At this moment, among this group of cultivators fighting against the demon fox.

A thin, hunched old monk stood out conspicuously.

His monk's robes were soaked in blood as he straddled the fox demon, tightly strangling its neck with a string of Buddhist beads radiating a scarlet, malevolent light, while shouting to the righteous heroes below:
"Go! All of you, go! This demon has merged with Abbot Shiyan's relic body and has now directly entered the middle stage of the Golden Core realm. Without the intervention of our Holy Maiden, no one can defeat it!"

Luo Yuling froze on the spot.

That old monk was none other than the Thousand-Leaf Demon Monk, a three-dynasty veteran of the Cangming Sect and the chief double agent of the Shadow Hall!
"Has this old man Qianye gone mad! I ordered him to wait at the foot of the mountain, but he actually turned back on his own? Could it be that he's been undercover at Jintan Temple for so long that he really thinks he's a holy monk of Buddhism?"

At this moment, Luo Shenggu was both shocked and furious!
"No, Holy Maiden."

Chen Ran stared intently at this unbelievable scene. "Perhaps, this is the reason he was exposed and captured. From the very beginning, his loyalty was not to the Cangming Sect, nor to the Jintan Temple, nor even to those clay Buddha statues in the main hall, but rather..."

"My youthful ambition to save the world and help people."

He was genuinely quite moved.

In the game's Golden Sandalwood Temple dungeon, there's a hidden storyline about Zen Master Chiba. In this lifetime, he finally understands it.

"That's all."

Seeing the fierce battle in the distance, Luo Yuling took a deep breath and gritted her teeth, saying, "You stay here and don't die. As for this monster..."

"I will have a look at it."

"No need."

Chen Ran gripped the Holy Maiden's soft, white hand tightly. "This demon won't be able to keep jumping around for long, because..."

"The real male and female protagonists from the storybook are about to appear."

"Well"

"Have you fallen into 'sword silence' again?"

In the grass, Fairy Pei slightly opened her eyes, revealing a part of her beautiful and crystalline pupils.

"Master! Master, where are you?! Your disciple followed your sword energy, but I can't find you! Waaaaah!"

The sound of a girl sobbing could be heard in the distance.

It was her last disciple, Xue Ping'er.

Without responding to her beloved disciple immediately, Pei Qingyan subconsciously lowered her head, only then realizing that she was covered with a moon-white scholar's robe.

"This belongs to that scholar."

"But as the chosen one, why is he unwilling to come with me?"

"Yes, I should ask him about this matter."

Muttering to herself, she slowly sat up, supporting herself on the grass. Her slender white fingers smoothed her slightly disheveled hair, and she finally responded softly in the direction Xue Ping'er had called:
"Ping'er, your master is here."

(End of this chapter)