Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal?-Chapter 279: Bugs

Chapter 279: Bugs

Fifteen minutes after Chen Huaian left.

"Alright, that's enough time. Anyone who should've left is long gone by now!"

A flash of cold light flickered in Lin Hao’s eyes. He waved his hand and ordered, "Move!"

He was a cautious person by nature.

These fifteen minutes of waiting had already guaranteed that even if Chen Huaian heard any movement or received a distress signal, he wouldn’t be able to rush back in time!

And once they got the job done, there was no need to stick around for the Monster Hunting Tournament. He'd pull out with his team immediately.

Counting Lin Hao, a total of five people surrounded the cliff where Lin Lingling was. They rushed up the mountain from five different directions at full speed.

At this moment, Lin Lingling was completely unaware of the danger approaching.

She was curled up with a manga book in her arms, munching on snacks with great enthusiasm.

Just the snacks alone could've filled a giant fridge—tons of food, endless supply.

...

"That's weird. Where’s the cabin on the mountaintop? I swear I saw it just now..."

Lin Hao stood at the top of the mountain with his men, staring blankly at the empty clearing in front of him.

Forget the cabin—there wasn't even a rock left behind.

Could Chen Huaian have taken the time to dismantle the cabin before leaving? At least there should be some rubble, right?

"Young Master, maybe it’s an illusion?" one of his men suggested. "Remember that time with Immortal Li Zaitian? You wanted to find his room, but you just kept wandering around the hallway in circles. Maybe it’s like that..."

"Shut up!"

Lin Hao’s face darkened. He squinted at the clearing and shouted, "Hey, little girl from C Province Exorcist Division! We know you're in there! Come out and behave yourself. It'll hurt less that way!"

Inside the cabin, Lin Lingling, who was shoving snacks into her mouth, froze.

They were treating her house like it was theirs to loot.

The f**k? Could she tolerate that?

She was the Chosen One of this version!

Without even thinking, Lin Lingling tossed her bag of chips aside, grabbed her spear, and stormed out.

The moment she stepped outside the concealed array, she appeared right in front of Lin Hao and his men.

"Trying to mess with your great-aunt? Let’s see who’s got a death wish!"

Having made great progress in her cultivation lately, Lin Lingling was feeling pretty cocky.

She glanced left and right—two Marshal-levels, three King-levels, all rich family brats.

And the leader was none other than Lin Hao, eldest son of the Lin Family, known as the Flaming Fist.

Fight them? No way in hell!

Lin Lingling gave an awkward laugh, slung her spear onto her back, and immediately scurried back into the cabin.

"Governor! Help! Someone's trying to kill me!"

She rushed back inside and immediately tried to contact Chen Huaian using the Exorcist Division's special wristwatch.

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"We’re screwed!"

Lin Lingling’s legs went weak, and she collapsed to her knees.

She should’ve known—Governor Chen and Thousand-Year Sister were off on a private date. No way they’d let her tag along and play third wheel.

"Definitely an illusion!"

Outside, Lin Hao got more anxious when Lin Lingling disappeared again.

He activated his powers immediately. His fists were enveloped in roaring flames as he turned and barked at his men, "Smash it!"

The illusion had to be right in front of them.

Since they couldn’t find the exact spot, smashing everything would do.

The four subordinates attacked. Energy blasts slammed into the concealed array, but it didn’t even ripple.

"F***ing useless trash, let me do it!"

Lin Hao stepped up himself. His blazing fists struck the array, and his whole body slammed into it.

With a loud bang, he broke through and stumbled into the formation.

The hidden cabin reappeared before him, and inside, the small girl was crouching, trembling.

Lin Hao understood instantly—and grinned wickedly.

"So that’s how it is. Just a concealment and defense array. It can't stop someone from entering! Hehehe..."

"Governor, help!"

Lin Lingling screamed while raising her spear, ready to give Lin Hao a nasty surprise.

"Scream all you want! Even if you shout your throat raw, no one’s coming to save you!"

Lin Hao advanced step by step, a cat playing with a mouse.

Lin Lingling narrowed her eyes.

Real hunters often show up as prey.

Fighting five opponents was tough.

But just one King-level Lin Hao?

Heh. Time to send him flying.

Lin Hao took three more steps forward. Lin Lingling tensed, ready to strike.

Just then, the entire array trembled.

Lin Hao’s foot happened to step right onto the threshold.

"What the hell?!"

A chill of deadly intent swept over him, making Lin Hao shudder.

He looked around—and saw that above his head, countless translucent flying swords had appeared, shimmering like illusions.

The blades gleamed with cold light, slowly solidifying into reality.

Lin Hao stared upward in shock, subconsciously backing toward the edge of the array.

And the flying swords above followed his movements, adjusting their aim.

He realized it instantly.

These swords were locked onto him.

The killing intent was coming from them.

Run!

Lin Hao whipped around and sprinted for the edge of the array.

At this point, catching the girl didn’t matter.

Saving his own skin was the priority.

But when he reached the edge—

Bang!

It was like slamming into an invisible glass wall.

Lin Hao clutched his nose and rolled around on the ground in pain.

"What the f**k is this formation?! You can come in but you can’t get out?!"

Through the corner of his eye, he could clearly see his subordinates outside the array.

They were barely half a meter away—but he couldn't touch them at all.

Originally, the four subordinates had wanted to rush in to help.

But seeing the swords above Lin Hao’s head—and watching him trapped—they stopped dead in their tracks.

They didn’t get paid enough to die.

"Young Master, hang in there! We’ll go find someone to help you!"

"Young Master, stay strong!"

"Young Master, you got this! QAQ!"

And just like that, the subordinates all ran away.

No matter how loudly Lin Hao screamed, it was useless.

"F***ing traitors! A bunch of traitors!"

Lin Hao trembled with rage, his face dark and menacing.

"Just you wait, if I get out of this alive—"

Shing—!

The sound of swords rang from above.

Before he could finish his sentence, the countless flying swords rained down, piercing him through from every direction.

Inside the cabin, Lin Lingling watched wide-eyed as the mighty King-level Lin Hao was turned into a human pincushion in seconds.

He didn’t even have a chance to struggle.

Only after the dense shower of flying swords finally vanished did she snap back to her senses.

"Holy sh*t... That’s insane!"

Lin Lingling pinched her thigh in disbelief, still staring dumbfounded.

She suddenly remembered that when Governor Chen left with ‘Thousand-Year Sister’, he had asked her to set up a formation for Lin Lingling.

She had thought it would just be a basic concealment and defense array.

She didn’t expect it to be a massively deadly sword formation!

"No wonder the Thousand-Year Old Maiden from a hidden sect is so badass..."

Lin Lingling stroked her chin, her eyes narrowing.

Following the Governor = gaining resources.

The Governor’s resources came from ‘Thousand-Year Sister’.

Protecting the Governor’s sword = protecting ‘Thousand-Year Sister’s’ happiness.

Therefore: resources = ‘Thousand-Year Sister’s’ happiness.

"I've decided!"

Lin Lingling’s eyes lit up as she punched her palm.

"From today on, this lady will protect Thousand-Year Sister’s happiness! No one touches the Governor’s mighty sword except Thousand-Year Sister!"

...

Deep in Taishan, two figures were hurrying through the forest.

Chen Huaian noticed that Li Qingran beside him had slowed slightly, her delicate brows knitting together.

He asked with concern,

"What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"It’s nothing, just a little bug..."

Li Qingran smiled. She could see what was happening back at the sword formation.

Although Lin Hao was already dead, she still expanded the formation’s range slightly with her spiritual power.

Since this was someone her Master wanted to protect, she would protect her too.

Besides, she rather liked that little girl.

"A bug? Where?"

Chen Huaian pretended to look around concernedly, but really he just wanted an excuse to stare at Li Qingran.

"It’s in—"

Li Qingran paused, tilting her head and blinking her lively eyes, a sly smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"In my eye... It’s kinda uncomfortable..."

She rubbed her eye with a troubled expression, but the way her lips curved up made her look like a little fox who had eaten honey.

Chen Huaian, too concerned, didn’t notice her teasing.

"It flew into your eye? Let me take a look!"

Li Qingran lowered her hand. Her eyes, slightly reddened, glistened with moisture as she gazed up at him.

She bit her lip softly and whispered:

"Mmm... Master... can you blow on it for your disciple?"

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