Chapter 63 - Girls in a Matriarchal World Are Just Too Scary

Su Yan didn't find any strange stains or unusual smells on the young girl, and although her clothing was disheveled, she seemed generally unharmed. "In this world where gender roles are reversed, such things are unlikely to happen." When women overpower men, it's never the other way around. If it were to happen, wouldn't it be considered a reward rather than wrongdoing? Su Yan noticed a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy from the girl, and the longsword that had fallen to the side emitted a mystical glow. "This girl is a cultivator." Furrowing his brow, Su Yan studied the girl's face and suddenly remembered. "Isn't this the female cultivator I saw the other day? She seemed to be having a dispute with the disciples of the Hehuan Sect." Recalling the gossip from Senior Sister Ling Ling, Su Yan looked at the girl in front of him. The situation seemed clear: the female cultivators of Hehuan Sect had the upper hand, leaving the girl gravely injured—her situation dire. "What should I do? Should I save her or leave her be?" Su Yan was torn. He wanted to help this poor girl, but causing trouble with the Hehuan Sect wouldn't end well for him if he got involved. As he hesitated, a system prompt appeared. [Option 1: Report the unconscious girl to the Hehuan Sect. (Reward: Body Nourishment Pill)] [Option 2: Walk away as if nothing happened. (Reward: +1 Insight)] [Option 3: Help the unconscious girl and take her home. (Reward: +1 Random Skill Point)] Faced with the options, Su Yan began to contemplate. He refused to choose the first option—no way he would assist the Hehuan Sect, a demonic sect. As for the second and third options... "Walking away is straightforward." He could leave, but abandoning the girl didn't sit well with him. Having encountered her, ignoring the situation felt wrong. "When did I become such a good person?" After a moment of deliberation, Su Yan decided to help the girl. If he left her, she'd surely be discovered soon, leading to her tragic fate. "Stripped of dignity, taken back to their sect, trained as a slave." Imagining the girl's potential fate, Su Yan felt a pang of empathy. The Hehuan Sect's reputation was vile; he had been harassed by them a few times himself. If not for the protection of his senior sister, who knows what might have happened? Determined, Su Yan decided to act. Although aiding her might pose some danger to himself, the system's reward hinted the risk was manageable. "Let's do a good deed, especially since there's a reward." Su Yan chose option three. [Task completed. Reward received.] [Random skill: Water Transformation Technique Level +1] Delighted by the random skill, Su Yan felt lucky. The Water Transformation Technique was a valuable lifesaving ability; it seemed fate was favoring him. "Good deeds do bring rewards." Eager to test his new ability, Su Yan reminded himself that saving the girl took precedence. With that resolve, Su Yan lifted the unconscious girl into his arms. "Mmm, you… let me go…" She murmured, attempting to move but her arms fell weakly. "Don't speak; you're seriously injured." Su Yan gently silenced her before carrying her along a deserted path to avoid drawing attention. He maintained his spiritual sense, ready to dodge any onlookers. "With no witnesses, the Hehuan Sect's chances of finding us will decrease significantly." Though not afraid of the Hehuan Sect, he preferred to avoid unnecessary trouble; their disciples likely lacked any significant backing. After some time, he made his way back to the Ling Manor. The gate guard glanced at him curiously, unable to resist asking, "This young master, who is this in your arms…?" "Don't ask—pretend you saw nothing." Su Yan instructed, and the guard nodded knowingly. Inside his room, Su Yan placed the girl on his bed, intending to treat her and let her wake naturally. But seeing the bloodstains on her face and thighs, he reconsidered. "If I'm going to help, I should finish the job." He retrieved a towel and gently cleaned her face, revealing a delicately beautiful visage. "Who would have guessed you'd be so pretty?" Su Yan's lips curled into a smile. Though he wasn't concerned with appearances, having rescued a beautiful girl was undeniably satisfying. He moved on to wiping her hands and then her legs beneath her skirt. With the blood washed away, her legs appeared even fairer and healthier from frequent exercise—smooth and springy to the touch. "So, this is what 'legs for years' really means." His breath quickened at the thought of having the freedom to do as he pleased with an unconscious girl, but... "I do have my principles," Su Yan declared with resolve. He inhaled deeply and pulled down her skirt, stopping short of impropriety. Further would breach boundaries of decency. "With the blood cleaned off, what about her injuries?" Su Yan frowned, aware of his limits. His only healing spell was the Nourishment Technique, which was basic and needed medicinal aid for severe wounds. "Her injuries are on her chest… Should I remove her clothing?" Always prepared with a variety of first-aid supplies, precisely for emergency self-healing, Su Yan decided it was time to use them. "No point in hesitating." Seeing her struggle to breathe, Su Yan prioritized saving her life, reasoning she wouldn't mind shedding modesty in this reversed world. With that thought, Su Yan untied her belt and gently removed her top. Her clothing discarded, her elegant form and supple skin were revealed, moving with each breath. Su Yan forced himself to focus solely on assessing her condition, resisting any inappropriate impulses. "Gosh, it's quite severe!" Her chest bore a gruesome wound, likely inflicted by a sharp weapon. Though not extensive, the depth was alarming—enough to render her bedridden. "I'll soothe it first, then apply medicine." Su Yan activated his Nourishment Technique before spreading medicinal powder over her wound.