The Immortal Cultivation World of Male Inferiority and Female Supremacy-Chapter 247. It’s actually a reverse strategy

The rich experiences allowed Han Li to hone a pair of eyes capable of discerning truth from falsehood.

Fang Zhou’s acting was impeccable, yet in Han Li’s eyes it revealed a sense of falseness, as if concealed by a thick mask, making it difficult to see his true thoughts.

After listening to Han Li’s explanation, Fang Zhou remained silent for a long time, revealing a bitter smile.

Han Li was right, Fang Zhou was indeed wearing a mask, as he felt out of place in this world, so he hid his true self.

He never fully trusted anyone, nor did he show his true emotions and self to anyone, and was suspicious of everyone.

He always acted cautiously, never willing to reveal his real name and identity to others, which reflected his distrust.

It was only after Han Li’s words that Fang Zhou realized he had always seen himself as a cold observer, reluctant to integrate into this world.

He wanted to change the atmosphere of this world, publishing newspapers, writing novels, drawing comics, running malls, not because he liked these things, but out of instinct to recreate the familiar things from his past life.

These familiar things would give Fang Zhou a sense of security, allowing him to remain himself, unassimilated by this world.

He was a very lonely person, lonely in his resistance against this world’s erosion.

And this loneliness, no one could understand.

Han Li quietly watched Fang Zhou, watched the changing expressions on his face, finally settling into a lonely look.

At this moment, Han Li could finally see Fang Zhou’s true emotions, but she didn’t understand why Fang Zhou would show such an expression.

After a long while, Fang Zhou patted his face, regained his composure and said, "I apologize, I did have the intention of using you."

In Fang Zhou’s heart, he considered Han Li a friend, but it was true he took advantage of her goodwill.

Han Li said softly: "Why did you do it?"

Fang Zhou sighed: "Don’t laugh at me when I say this, the main reason why I did it was so that if I ever encounter danger, I could shout ’Han Li save me’, would you believe it?"

Now that he had been exposed, Fang Zhou no longer hid his intention to curry favor.

As for whether Han Li would feel disdain or get angry after hearing, Fang Zhou no longer cared.

Han Li stared at Fang Zhou and then did something he did not anticipate.

She stepped forward, opened her arms, hugged Fang Zhou, and whispered by his ear: "Whenever you need to shout, just shout, as long as I hear it, I will come to save you."

Fang Zhou hesitantly placed his hands on Han Li’s back and found his heart beating a little faster.

...

After emerging from the gourd, Fang Zhou bid farewell to Han Li.

Tomorrow she would be leaving with Xiao Yan, so after this goodbye, who knows when they would meet again.

Fang Zhou surprisingly felt a bit reluctant; after the sincere exchange within the gourd space, his affection for Han Li had risen significantly.

Previously perhaps just friends, now maybe more than friends, not quite lovers yet.

Han Li was decisive, without lingering, bidding each other take care and then leaving.

Watching her departing back, Fang Zhou also summoned Xuanyuan Sword and left Taobao Mall.

On the way back, Fang Zhou felt increasingly uneasy as he pondered, finally recalling something with sudden realization.

"Damn, it’s a reverse strategy, well played Han Li!"

First she pointed out Fang Zhou’s mistakes, occupying the moral high ground, using conscience’s condemnation and criticism to make Fang Zhou feel guilty, then magnanimously forgiving him, instantly elevating his affection for her.

Fang Zhou had not realized it at the time and now it was too late to react.

Fang Zhou couldn’t help but muse that a worldly girl’s tactics are indeed different; Yu Qing and Xiao Yan were simply pure as lambs compared to Han Li.

Luckily Han Li hadn’t chosen to settle down, otherwise Fang Zhou would have been devoured completely.

On another note, after separating from Fang Zhou, Han Li returned to the inn in a delighted mood.

Before she had always passively waited, this time her concept changed to active pursuit, the effect was good, closing the distance with Fang Zhou instantly.

As for Fang Zhou’s small act of using her, she didn’t mind; anyway, one is always more forgiving towards someone they like.

Back at the inn, Han Li found Xiao Yan had already returned, and said curiously: "Huh, back so early, where’s Wang Qini?"

Xiao Yan opened her mouth but didn’t mention being abandoned by Wang Qini halfway, it was too embarrassing.

She could only change the topic: "He went back. Li Jie, have you seen brother-in-law?" ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

"Yes, seen him."

Han Li nodded, then emphasized: "Don’t call him brother-in-law again, he is not your brother-in-law."

Xiao Yan was surprised, thinking Han Li was having a falling out with her boyfriend, and quickly asked: "What happened?"

Han Li shook her head with a slight smile: "Nothing, he’s not now, but will certainly be in the future."

Seeing Han Li’s refusal to elaborate, Xiao Yan could only sigh: "Ah, too bad I couldn’t see what he looks like."

"There’ll be a chance. Next time we’ll sneak over, don’t tell him, then you should be able to see him."

Han Li put her arm around Xiao Yan’s shoulder, saying: "After we settle accounts with your unfaithful fiancé, how about we settle down here in the Cloud Sea Mountains?"

"Alright, I really like the environment here."

Xiao Yan nodded, subconsciously thinking of Wang Qini, her heart beat a little faster.

...

All the way back to Moon Viewing Peak, Fang Zhou suddenly remembered he seemed to have left Elder Yan Fu at Taobao Mall.

No worries, she has hands and feet, surely can return on her own.

The residence at Moon Viewing Peak was still under construction, but nearly complete; it was his house, having lived two lives, he’s finally about to own a home.

Hmm, based on the completed area, it’s roughly a hundred homes.

The gourd children were all recovering from injuries, mainly Hong Tang, Huang Lian, and the twins Fourth Child and Fifth Child.

Originally when Fang Zhou subdued this group of gourd children, he regarded them as free labor and bodyguards.

Free labor did well but free bodyguards were not quite competent.

This was because Fang Zhou’s strength increased too swiftly, the gourd children’s divine skills, which once held intimidation in his eyes, suddenly became inadequate.

Even fighting miscellaneous Demon Sect members resulted in injuries, afraid they might regress into mere gourd wage slaves.

Fang Zhou thought it necessary to tap into their potential, raise their realm, wasting such good divine skills was a pity.

But as for how to do it, Fang Zhou had no idea, being that he became strong relying on the system, not an appropriate mentor.

When Fang Zhou landed on Moon Viewing Peak and saw him return, Cheng Xing happily ran over.

"Found it!!"

Cheng Xing happily pulled out a mirror and waved it in front of Fang Zhou: "We found the Wanhua Mirrors at Taobao Mall."

This treasured item, the Wanhua Mirrors, was crucial for mass-producing comics, and indeed found at the trade fair.

Seeing the Wanhua Mirrors, Fang Zhou’s thoughts suddenly cleared, finding a method for strengthening the gourd children.

Gourd children are essentially monsters; before exhausting their potential, their power enhances mainly through talent; cultivation and comprehension are not most critical, the resources for cultivation are.

If comics can be mass-produced, alongside Master Ji’s novel publications, with continuous revenue, then purchasing massive amounts of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to forcefully elevate their realm could be feasible.

This method goes by a straightforward name: pay to become stronger.