The sky was completely dark, neon lights illuminating the entire city.
Chu Ge lay alone on the sofa, motionless for an hour.
Qiu Wuji had vanished.
She had already stayed a long time, likely on the verge of returning, and had even used her magic to cleanse Chu Ge's bones; naturally, she couldn't be kept.
She had been riding on him, but her sudden disappearance left her underwear and stockings scattered on his back, her bra covering the back of his head—a rather gruesome sight.
But Chu Ge felt no interest whatsoever.
The meridian circulation instructions Qiu Wuji had given him before leaving still lingered within his body. That wisp of magic resided there, like a fuse, slowly circulating through his meridians, so vividly.
It also symbolized the beginning of Chu Ge's cultivation.
He actually managed to cultivate the cultivation method he'd made up—he'd simply created a name and effect, copied a few lines from Daoist scriptures, and then the world itself evolved and perfected it into a true method.
Qiu Wuji's cultivation leaned slightly towards swordsmanship, supplemented by spells, making it far more comprehensive compared to other sects that specialized in certain areas. In the original setting of the book, the sect had stood for millennia, Qiu Wuji roamed the world freely, and the Scripture Pavilion held countless newly created techniques by past geniuses of the sect, as well as various other sources of knowledge—this was originally a foundational setting for the protagonist's convenience.
Now it seems all of that benefited him.
Those superpowers like walking through walls are just single, special abilities, which can be considered, in essence, a type of immortal technique… specializing in one technique…
Perhaps there are a few individuals with exceptionally strong single supernatural abilities, like the ability to materialize imagination, which would be more powerful than any immortal technique.
But overall, it feels like… if I had a cow, and you only had a hair, or at most a horn, something like that.
This wasn't some ordinary person encountering a transcendent world; it seemed more like the opposite.
This was a unique, solitary path.
One could imagine Qiu Wuji's disdain; she utterly looked down on others' individual abilities. The fact that she didn't directly storm the wall-walking beings' lair was a testament to respecting Chu Ge's desire to avoid trouble.
He only wondered how far he could cultivate with the available spiritual energy. He didn't aspire to Qiu Wuji's level, but if he did cultivate to a higher level, would his influence on the world within the book be more controllable?
For example, forcibly keeping Qiu Wuji here forever.
Chu Ge, who had become increasingly accustomed to her presence, now loathed this separation and feared she might never return.
Because it was a very real possibility.
What was the meaning of Qiu Wuji's coming to this world? It was to experience a completely new world, which was incredibly tempting for a top-tier cultivator.
But what if she became increasingly familiar with this world, to the point of being indistinguishable from modern people?
Would she still need to stay here? This was merely a world with scarce spiritual energy; even with its myriad allure, its significance to her certainly couldn't compare to a true place of cultivation. For the first time, Chu Ge regretted his selfless help in understanding the world. He should have let her slow down, even slower…
He stood there lost in thought for a long, long time, finally grabbing the bra from behind his head and standing up.
Of course not. It was precisely because I treated her with kindness that I received the same response.
She knew.
Chu Ge sighed. This time, he didn't wash her clothes; he carefully put them away and placed them in her room.
No food today… I don't want to eat, I'll write!
To make her even more dashing!
10,000 words today!
... The world in the book.
Qiu Wuji stood by the window, gazing at the moon.
This was her favorite pose, the most beautiful scene Chu Ge had designated in his writing.
But today, she only stood there for a few seconds before suddenly turning away, sitting down at the table, and brewing a pot of celestial tea.
As if intentionally differentiating herself from the Qiu Wuji he had written.
Chu Ge's worries were justified; her return this time was actually somewhat deliberate.
No matter how many excuses I made for myself—"the situation is urgent," "it's just healing," "it's all perfectly innocent"—the fact that I willingly touched him skin was just wrong.
I'd already considered coming back when I went out to buy things that morning. It's better to come back. Why should the powerful leader of a sect go there to cook for him, and have to endure not beating him even though I know he's always thinking about lewd things?
Anyway, I've paid him back now, and I feel so relieved.
But… I still have to go on, right? The world has only just begun to unfold its true colors, I've only just learned to surf the internet, and I'm already a deserter?
Computers are so much fun.
I wonder if he'll be in danger without me around, especially since he's involved with people with superpowers.
There's a beautiful girl living across the hall; will he be tempted by her?
After thinking about it for a while, feeling frustrated and confused, I finally realized one thing: Both Chu Ge and Qiu Wuji wanted her to break free from the influence of his writings and become a truly independent person.
That was their shared path; that was certain.
How to break free?
Changing his own temperament was probably impossible. Qiu Wuji knew that if he deliberately killed indiscriminately and became a bloodthirsty maniac, he could likely be considered to have achieved a change, but he simply didn't want to.
Changing major events had been proven ineffective; the world would self-correct. Besides, he was somewhat cautious and didn't dare truly reverse the course of major events. Otherwise, wouldn't killing Chu Tiange solve everything? He dared not try that, fearing problems.
Then what could he try?
Perform some special events that wouldn't normally occur in his book, starting locally and gradually influencing the world?
Qiu Wuji pondered for a long time, then suddenly transmitted his voice to the side peak: "Elder Zhou, please come to the main peak. I have something to discuss with you." A short while later, Elder Zhou, with his white hair and beard, arrived in the living room. Qiu Wuji skillfully prepared tea and smiled, "Previously, everyone analyzed that the Vermilion Bird Fire Feather was most likely in the hands of the Demonic Sect's Fire Prison Sect."
Elder Zhou said, "Indeed, the Sect Master intends to…"
"I originally intended to challenge Yan Qianlie to a duel, using our sect's Taixu Fire as a wager, to fight his Vermilion Bird Feather. Yan Qianlie is violent and arrogant…" "He looks down on women, yet he covets our Taixu Fire. I'm eighty percent confident I can get him to accept this bet." Elder Zhou pondered, "The Sect Master's analysis is not without merit, but the disciples of the Demonic Sect have no integrity. Even if we win the bet, we might not necessarily obtain the Fire Feather. Besides..."
He hesitated for a moment, "Yan Qianlie has a fearsome reputation. Is the Sect Master truly confident of victory?"
Qiu Wuji smiled, "How will we know if we can win if we don't fight?"
Elder Zhou: "..."
This is the plot Chu Ge is currently writing. She's only finished the opening, and Qiu Wuji has seen the outline. She will resonate with the "Heavenly Dao Contract," complete the pact with Yan Qianlie, and then achieve victory through an extremely arduous battle. This also involves Yan Qianlie's side's schemes, sect wars, the participation of other sects, and various other developments. Chu Tiange also plays a significant role in it. It's a grand, turbulent plot with a large cast of characters, making it very exciting.
Perhaps Chu Ge received praise from the editor because this opening plot looks promising?
The items related to the Four Symbols Grand Array were something Qiu Wuji was determined to obtain—items crucial for her ascension. Previously, it was for ascension; now, it might be related to the communication between the two worlds. Whether the original body could cross over might depend on this, making it even more important than before.
Therefore, she would definitely follow this direction in the plot, but could the pattern be changed?
For example…
She lowered her voice, her expression becoming serious: "The branches and wings of the Fire Prison Sect are layered and spread throughout the world. Elder Zhou, please put in some effort these days, find some important ones in advance, and plant some spies to secretly control them. In addition, secretly contact Yin Corpse Mountain; the Boneless Elder and Yan Qianlie have a blood feud for killing his son…"
Elder Zhou's eyelids twitched violently.
Why has the Sect Master's style changed? Is this really the proud and aloof Qiu Wuji?
Sect Master, are you perhaps embarking on the path of conquest?
Meanwhile, Chu Ge was typing furiously at his computer: "Qiu Wuji said calmly, 'The power of a single sect is always limited, and its actions are often hampered. If the winds of change are in my hands, why can't I ascend to the summit and look down upon the world?'"