Wu Qian’s blade swept through the wild rabbit before her. Feeling the steel slice through flesh and the creature’s body go limp, Fang Qing activated Wu Qian’s Bloodthirst ability.The rabbit’s corpse dissolved into wisps of crimson dust, which Wu Qian absorbed completely, leaving no trace behind—not even the blood that had splattered moments before.Seeing this, Fang Qing understood an important detail: when Bloodthirst is used, no corpse remains. Next time she found prey, she could omit using Bloodthirst if she wished. After all, her purpose in going out now was simply to eat.She sheathed Wu Qian, scanned the towering trees around her, and resumed her hunt.Almost immediately, she sensed the sounds of combat nearby—muted, like two martial artists sparring rather than a deadly fight. Pondering briefly, Fang Qing moved toward the noise from her upper right. She needed to see who was making that sound. It was a risk, but the muted intensity suggested neither combatant was overly powerful.Through a gap in the trees, Fang Qing crouched in the undergrowth and watched three figures ahead: two burly middle-aged men and a youth about her own age. The men each held a sword and pursued the boy, occasionally hurling glowing orbs of energy at him. The youth was agile, weaving among the trees and underbrush; he dodged most of the orbs and shattered the rest with his cleaver. But though he evaded their attacks, he could not shake them, forced instead to dart in circles through the forest.Fang Qing activated her Contracted Member detection ability. Although it reveals only limited information, it was usually enough.Detection in progress…Detection failed: target is World’s Progeny.Surprised, Fang Qing realized this youth was the World’s Progeny—a figure spoken of in many legends. As the world’s favored child, he was destined to be the protagonist of this realm, blessed with potent potential and formidable fortune. For a Contracted Member, such a person was extremely dangerous: easily able to grow strong in a short time, and likely to target any outsider.Once a Contracted Member encountered the World’s Progeny, there were two choices: strike swiftly to extinguish that threat, or befriend him to avoid becoming his enemy.Before Fang Qing could decide, the Holy Sanctuary intervened:Hidden TaskChoiceQuest Level: World–classDescription: The World’s Progeny is central to this world’s fate, bearing its own mission. Choose one:• Kill the World’s Progeny• Befriend the World’s Progeny and join his missionReward: Varies by outcomePenalty: NoneFang Qing’s ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) decision was swift. She would befriend the World’s Progeny. Killing him might yield a high reward—but could she truly succeed? As the World’s Progeny, he might be shielded by a powerful cultivator appearing at any moment to protect him. No—she could not risk that. Befriending him was her only safe path.Moreover, the moment was opportune: the two middle-aged men were intent on slaying him. If she intervened now to aid him, even if he bore prejudice against Contracted Members, he would be unlikely to turn hostile.Resolved, Fang Qing drew Wu Qian and, cloaked by the trees and night, crept toward the trio. She had studied basic stealth techniques—enough for this moment.The two middle-aged men remained focused on their chase, unaware of the black-clad girl with a long blade creeping upon them. Under the moonlight, Fang Qing closed to within ten meters of one man. Judging the distance, she stepped forward and swung her blade toward his neck.In the dim night, a flash of steel, and a shocked head rolled to the ground—drawing the attention of the other man and the youth.Seeing his companion’s head fall, the middle-aged man thought only of flight. Whatever had killed his ally, he could not afford to stay; outnumbered, he would surely be next. Without glancing at the assassin, he fled at top speed.The youth, too, stared in shock at the severed head. He had no friends—there was no ally to help him. Whoever this was, they acted for their own purpose. Realizing this, he prepared to run as well—but first he glanced toward Fang Qing’s position, curious about his rescuers.That single look froze him. Under the pure moonlight, Wu Qian caught the beam, illuminating Fang Qing’s strikingly beautiful face—refined and captivating.His rescuer was a beautiful girl.The youth hesitated, unable to follow the others’ flight. Fang Qing, however, pursued the remaining man relentlessly, her blade exuding a lethal chill. The man ran, but Fang Qing’s speed was far greater. Within seconds, she overtook him and swung Wu Qian decisively. The blade cut through his vulnerable neck. Without a glance at the fallen head, Fang Qing sheathed her sword and strode toward the youth some meters away, speaking as she walked.“Hello, my name is Fang Qing.”Her clear, cold voice carried across the clearing. The youth blinked as if awakening from a dream and replied instinctively,“Ah, my name is Gu Yuan.”

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