Yong'an City.

This bustling metropolis, standing within the Great Wall of the Southern Wilderness, was a gathering place for merchants and scholars.

Zhuque Avenue, as one of the most bustling streets in the city, is teeming with people and vehicles every day.

Shops lined both sides of the street, and the shouts of vendors, the conversations of pedestrians, and the rumble of vehicles blended together to create a lively symphony of everyday life.

In a corner of this bustling street, there is an inconspicuous restaurant.

The restaurant wasn't big, but it was clean and tidy, exuding a warm atmosphere.

At this moment, A-San was sitting by the window, quietly watching the bustling pedestrians outside. Her gaze was somewhat unfocused, as if searching for something, or perhaps waiting for someone.

Ah San was only sixteen years old, with a beautiful and delicate appearance.

She wore a pure black dress with delicate plum blossoms embroidered on the hem, which made her look even more charming and lovely.

She tucked a strand of hair into her fingers and gently wrapped it around, as if this could ease her inner tension and anticipation.

"When will Brother Fengxian come?" she murmured softly, a hint of anxiety in her voice.

Just then, the restaurant door was gently pushed open with a soft creak.

A-San's attention was instantly drawn to the doorway, her eyes fixed on it.

It was Lü Fengxian who walked into the restaurant.

He was dressed in a blue robe, with a tall and straight posture, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and was exceptionally handsome.

His appearance seemed to brighten up the entire restaurant.

Lu Fengxian's gaze swept over the many diners, finally settling on A-San by the window.

"Hey, Umbrella!"

Lü Fengxian greeted her with a smile and walked straight over, "Long time no see, have you missed me lately?"

He pulled out a seat and sat opposite Ah San, his movements natural and fluid, as if the two were long-lost relatives.

However, this Lü Fengxian is not the real Lü Fengxian, but rather the Lü Fengxian from the previous game who "came back to life".

After the consciousness data was overwritten, they were no longer distinguishable from each other, but in essence, he was still that powerful being with a demigod-level body, capable of tearing apart ferocious beasts with his bare hands, and was one of his strongest trump cards.

Upon hearing this, A-San was stunned for a moment, her pretty face quickly flushed red, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.

She hadn't expected Lü Fengxian to ask so directly, and her mind was in turmoil.

"I...I have been thinking about it." A-San's voice was barely audible, her cheeks flushed. "Ever since we parted, I've wanted to see Brother Fengxian again to thank you for the gift of the pill."

She paused, her eyes gradually reddening, tears welling up in them. "Thank you so much. If it weren't for those pills you gave me, my master... she would have left me."

Lu Fengxian smiled outwardly, but inwardly she couldn't help but complain: "As expected, it was given to that scoundrel Taiyuan. What a waste..."

(Inner monologue: Those pills were painstakingly refined by me, and I thought they would be of great use, but I gave them to those guys. What a waste.)

But he maintained a smile on his face and said gently, "That's good, as long as it's useful."

Lu Fengxian looked at A-San and already had a plan in mind.

He decided to first find out A-San's true purpose in coming to Yong'an City.

"Ah San, is there something you need in Yong'an City this time?" Lü Fengxian asked casually. "Can I help?"

A fleeting hint of panic flashed in Ah San's eyes; her heart was pounding.

She didn't want to lie to Lü Fengxian, but she also didn't want to reveal her true purpose.

"Nothing much, I just wanted to see you," A-San said, but her eyes darted away.

Lu Fengxian chuckled inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

He decided to intensify his offensive.

"Really?" Lü Fengxian asked with a smile. "My Lü family holds a high position in Yong'an City, so we should be able to help you. Tell me, what brings you to Yong'an City?"

He deliberately brought up the status of the Lü family, trying to make A-San believe that he had the ability to help her, and then reveal his true purpose.

Ah San's heart tightened, and a struggle was revealed in her eyes.

She knew the influence of the Lü family in Yong'an City, and she also knew Lü Fengxian's strength.

If you tell him your real purpose, he might actually be able to help.

But a voice inside her warned her: You can't tell him, you can't let him know.

"It's really nothing." A-San forced a smile, trying to hide her inner panic. "I just wanted to see you and thank you for saving my master's life."

Lu Fengxian looked at A-San and had already made up her mind.

He decided to use his strongest weapons—charisma and affability, as well as the power of the title bestowed upon him by the system.

[Title activated!]

[A charm 95 unleashed!]

[Unparalleled charisma activated!]

Lü Fengxian smiled slightly, her eyes revealing endless tenderness and sincerity.

He knew that his charm and affability were enough to make most people willingly open up.

Moreover, the title itself makes everyone think he's a "good person".

"Really?" Lü Fengxian's voice was gentle and magnetic. "A-San, what can't we talk about? You must have come to Yong'an City for something, right? Tell me, and I will definitely help you."

His voice seemed to have a magical power, gradually calming Ah San's heart.

Looking at Lü Fengxian, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"I..." A-San hesitated, her eyes revealing complex emotions.

Ah San was caught in a fierce internal struggle.

On the one hand, she didn't want to lie to Lü Fengxian; on the other hand, she was worried that revealing her true purpose would cause trouble.

"I really can't say," A-San said, her voice pleading. "Brother Fengxian, please don't ask."

Lu Fengxian looked at A-San, feeling somewhat helpless.

He knew that A-San's will was stronger than he had imagined, and that she was extremely loyal to Tai-Yuan.

“A-San, believe me.” Lü Fengxian continued to apply psychological pressure. “No matter what, I will help you. You must have come to Yong’an City for something important, right? Tell me, and I will do my best.”

A hint of wavering appeared in A-San's eyes.

She looked at Lü Fengxian, a surge of impulse welling up inside her, wanting to tell him everything.

Just then, a commotion broke out outside the restaurant, interrupting Ah San's words.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

Several constables dressed as yamen runners pushed through the crowd and headed straight for the restaurant.

A-San's expression changed, and panic flashed in her eyes. She recognized these people as pursuers sent by the city guards.

"Oh no, have they found me?" Asan thought to herself, feeling a sense of foreboding.

"Ah San, don't panic," Lü Fengxian said in a low voice. "With me here, they won't dare to do anything to you."

Ah San glanced gratefully at Lü Fengxian, but her heart was still filled with worry.

She really didn't want to have a direct confrontation with the city guards.

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