Chapter 7: The Pinnacle of Immortals, Proud Above the World

"Jinya Forum..."

"Visit Jinya, Know the World?"

Lucian's face darkened why did this feel so eerily familiar?

"Ah... that's the public forum hosted by Huaxu Academy."

"This forum is divided into internal and public sections."

"The internal forum is exclusively for researchers, while the public forum is open for all citizens of Jinzhou to browse."

Lucian nodded upon hearing this. This would be a good way to learn more about this world.

Following the instructions, he registered for the forum and chose an earth-shattering username: Master Jinhsi's Dog!

Don't be too surprised after all, when you're out in the world, you make your own identity.

Rover, standing beside him, nearly facepalmed at the sight.

With a swift motion, she smacked the back of Lucian's head.

"Tch"

He should've just slipped away quietly and taken that pain-reduction reward earlier!

[Ding! Triggering Options]

[Option 1: Confess your love to Rover. Reward: Skill 'Wander with Rover']

[Option 2: Confess your love to Chixia. Reward: Skill 'Walk with Chixia']

[Option 3: Confess your love to Jinhsi. Reward: Skill 'Journey with Jinhsi']

...What kind of sudden development was this?!

But Lucian quickly regained his composure.

"Ahem!"

In a flash, he grabbed one hand each from Rover and Chixia.

Gazing deeply into their eyes, he spoke with passion.

"Rover... ever since the first time I saw you, I've been in love. Your golden pupils captivated me, and your crimson eyeliner entranced me. In my heart, you are the brightest star in the sky. I want to watch the sunrise and sunset with you, to walk through all four seasons together."

"Chixia... ever since the first time I saw you, I've been in love. Your radiant smile touched the loneliness in my heart, and your fiery personality melted the ice that had long encased it. You made me believe in love again. I'm willing to dedicate all my efforts to spend the rest of my life with you."

Rover's face flushed slightly. "Oh? So it was love at first sight for you?"

Chixia, meanwhile, turned red as a boiling teapot. "Who in the world confesses to two girls at the same time?!"

Lucian sighed with a hint of melancholy. "My heart has long been shattered into many pieces. Please don't blame me for being too sentimental my feelings for each of you are genuine. Just like Magistrate Jinhsi... her dignified aura stirs my soul, and every smile of hers lingers in my mind, impossible to forget."

With that, he gently kissed the backs of their hands. "Rover, Chixia... please accept my love."

After such a speech, the two gradually snapped out of their embarrassment and grew calmer.

They exchanged a glance.

"Go die!"

"Agh!"

[Option 1 Completed! Skill Acquired: Wander with Rover]

[Wander with Rover: When with Rover, all your skill levels increase by one rank.]

[Option 2 Completed! Skill Acquired: Walk with Chixia]

[Walk with Chixia: When with Chixia, the power of all your weapons is slightly enhanced.]

[Option 3 Completed! Skill Acquired: Journey with Jinhsi]

[Journey with Jinhsi: When with Jinhsi, the attributes of all your Echoes are slightly improved.]

[Ding! Achievement Unlocked: Jinzhou's Most Devoted Lover]

[Ding! Weapon Acquired: Comrade's Hammer]

[Comrade's Hammer: Extremely high power, short range, single-shot magazine requiring frequent reloads. Modified by the system to fire elemental-infused bullets via Resonance.]

Lucian, now sprawled on the ground after being kicked by the two, listened to the endless "dings" in his head.

With a satisfied sigh, he muttered, "Worth it..."

"Beep beep"

Chixia's terminal chimed.

"It's Yangyang calling."

Yangyang: "I've finished the paperwork on my end. Rover and Lucian can come over anytime. Chixia, can you bring them to the City Hall now?"

"No problem!"

"Rover, Lucian, let's go!"

On the way to the City Hall, the system issued another long-term mission.

[Long-Term Mission 2: Increase Your Fame]

[Time Limit: None]

[Reward: Random rewards upon reaching each milestone of fame.]

Beside him, Rover watched as Lucian posted a new thread on Jinya Forum.

Title: Shocking Truth! The Person Magistrate Jinhsi Has Been Searching for All Along is him?!

Not long ago, Magistrate Jinhsi had broadcasted a city-wide notice asking Jinzhou's citizens to help locate someone. Within hours, this post appeared, sparking immense curiosity its views skyrocketed past ten thousand instantly.

Content: "Two hours ago, Magistrate Jinhsi issued a missing person notice. I'm sure everyone is curious after relentless investigation, your humble editor has uncovered clues. Let me elaborate."

"In ancient legends, he was a mysterious traveler who walked the earth, cloaked in starlight, treading upon moonlight."

"His power, like the abyssal undercurrents, was unfathomable yet precise."

"His name was carried by the wind, yet none knew his true visage."

"His existence was both protector and challenger every strike a test of limits, every silence a contemplation of the unknown."

"His strength lay not in how much weight he could lift, but in how much truth he could perceive."

"His wisdom lay not in how many problems he could solve, but in how many futures he could foresee."

"His steps were light yet resolute, each footfall landing upon destiny's nodes, every turn a mastery over fate itself."

"He was a traveler of time, a sovereign of space, the embodiment of power and wisdom."

"His name was Lucian perhaps unheard of by you, but his legends live on in the hearts of those who seek truth and strength."

"This legend once declared: 'At the pinnacle of immortals, proud above the world where I, Lucian, stand, there is heaven!'"

"—Editor: Master Jinhsi's Dog"

[Autumn Water Without Ripples: I've never heard of this mysterious traveler before?]

[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: Open your eyes to the world, child.]

...

[Black Sheep White Sheep: Such an amazing big brother!]

[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: Thank you for the praise.]

[—Black Sheep White Sheep replied: Huh?]

...

[Eternal Blaze: If such a person truly exists in Jinzhou, I wonder if it's a blessing or a curse for the city.]

[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: This legend is pure of heart. For Jinzhou, it must be a blessing.]

...

[Cloudpeak Dragon Beard Candy: So impressive! If I ever meet this Mr. Lucian, I must spar with him!]

[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: This legend does not act lightly.]

...

[All Things Flourish: …Where are you guys now?]

"All Things Flourish?" Lucian pondered. Could this be Yangyang?

[—Master Jinhsi's Dog replied: Don't ask where I am, I am always by your side.]

...

Watching his fame skyrocket, Lucian smiled in satisfaction.