Starting with a Breakup: Why Is the True Heiress My Possessive Ex? - Chapter 64

As Xu Nian carefully read through the simulation results, her pupils suddenly contracted.

She reread them three times in disbelief.

Especially the latter half.

She examined every single word over and over again.

The outcome of the simulation was laid bare before her eyes, constantly reminding her of one cruel truth.

In that future…

Su Qingya would suffer a crushing defeat during this Fluxbeast incident.

A defeat so devastating that it would ruin the rest of her life.

Both her body and her spirit would be broken.

She would lose all hope…

Until, in the end, she committed an unimaginably twisted act.

“But… Qingya is supposed to be the protagonist…”

Xu Nian muttered blankly.

“How could the protagonist fall in a place like this?”

According to common sense…

Wasn’t this supposed to be nothing more than a beginner dungeon?

A simple monster-hunting mission.

Something every protagonist experiences.

A stepping stone.

A necessary trial before growing stronger.

Su Qingya possessed extraordinary talent.

She was even on the main combat path.

How could someone like her suffer such a disastrous setback in what was practically the beginner zone?

Yet…

The simulation had already given its answer.

Those lines of text remained before Xu Nian’s eyes.

Each word was painfully conspicuous, piercing into her mind over and over again.

No matter how desperately she wanted to deny it…

Reality refused to let her escape.

The previous simulations had already proven how accurate the simulator was.

This…

would also become reality.

“…Could it be…”

“…Qingya was never the protagonist to begin with?”

A thought suddenly surfaced.

What had made Xu Nian believe Su Qingya was the protagonist in the first place?

Because she had transmigrated?

But…

Had she truly entered the world of a novel?

No matter how she looked at it now…

This was a real world.

There were no protagonists.

No chosen ones.

No children of destiny.

Anyone…

could suffer an unexpected tragedy.

That was the fairest thing about reality.

“No…”

“Qingya’s in danger.”

“I have to save her.”

Xu Nian whispered.

Panic filled her heart.

But…

She was only a one-star Joy Path Fluxweaver.

A support-type, at that.

She had already exhausted all her simulation attempts.

She had no chance left to test different possibilities.

If she rushed inside now…

Wouldn’t that simply be throwing away her own life?

But Qingya was in danger.

Perhaps…

If she entered the battlefield…

She could become that tiny variable capable of changing fate.

Besides…

There were still two three-star Fluxweavers guarding the perimeter.

If everyone joined the battle…

The outcome might change.

Even if they failed…

The ending would merely be the same one shown in the simulation.

She had no retreat left.

There was nothing left to hesitate about.

Without another thought, Xu Nian selected the first reward.

Her Fluxweapon—

Ya

—instantly inherited every ability imagined during the simulation.

Immediately afterward, she hurried toward the two women nearby.

“Sisters! Captain Xiao and the others are in danger! We have to go reinforce them!”

“Huh?”

Gu Tong blinked.

“How do you know?”

“There hasn’t been any message through the communicator.”

She could clearly see the panic on Xu Nian’s face.

It didn’t look fake.

But…

Everyone had their assigned responsibilities.

They couldn’t abandon their post without orders.

What if something happened outside?

“But Qingya contacted me.”

“She said they’re in danger.”

“The situation is extremely urgent.”

Xu Nian spoke anxiously.

Her Joy Value had already fallen to an alarmingly low level.

After seeing the simulation…

How could she possibly stay happy?

This was also the greatest weakness of every Fluxweaver.

Once their core emotion weakened…

So did their abilities.

Their strength would always be tied to their emotional state.

Right now…

Xu Nian couldn’t even properly activate her persuasive abilities.

“Tong Tong.”

Jiang Xue suddenly spoke.

“Go with her.”

“I think Little Sister Xu Nian really is worried.”

“I’ll stay here alone.”

“Can you manage by yourself?”

Gu Tong asked.

Jiang Xue nodded softly.

“Don’t worry.”

“I’m still a three-star Compassion Path Fluxweaver.”

Hearing that, Gu Tong no longer hesitated.

“…Alright.”

“Xu Nian.”

“I’ll go with you.”

Xu Nian hadn’t expected to gain support so easily.

Even one additional person was enough.

“Thank you.”

She immediately handed over a box.

“This is for you.”

It was the Soul-Imprisoning Death Lamp.

“…You should keep this.”

Jiang Xue hesitated.

“Shouldn’t you be carrying it?”

“I think you’ll need it more.”

Xu Nian smiled faintly before stuffing the box into Jiang Xue’s hands.

She had already used Ya to copy a weakened version of the lamp’s sealing ability.

Besides…

She already shared a deep bond with the original Death Lamp.

If she truly needed it…

One thought was enough for it to return to her.

After saying that, Xu Nian grabbed Gu Tong and rushed toward the hospital without slowing down.

After hesitating briefly…

Gu Tong suddenly reached out and held Xu Nian’s hand.

“Hm?”

“Xu Nian.”

“I think…”

“…you need to change your mood.”

“I…”

“I know something happened.”

“And I know there are things you can’t tell me.”

“I’m not interested in prying.”

“I won’t ask.”

“But as Fluxweavers…”

“No matter what happens…”

“We have to maintain the emotions of our own Path.”

“That’s the most basic requirement.”

Gu Tong looked unusually serious.

For once…

She truly resembled an experienced senior.

“Think about it.”

“If Qingya really is in danger…”

“What can you accomplish in your current state?”

“What can you do…”

“…other than becoming another burden?”

Xu Nian fell silent.

She couldn’t deny it.

Gu Tong was right.

Being anxious solved nothing.

Seeing Xu Nian lower her head in thought, Gu Tong smiled.

“That’s better.”

“Smile.”

“No matter what happens…”

“Never stop smiling.”

“Even if your closest friends or family die…”

“…don’t let your smile disappear.”

“That’s the belief every Joy Path Fluxweaver should uphold.”

“…Yeah.”

“I understand.”

“Thank you, Sister Gu Tong.”

Xu Nian knew Gu Tong’s ability had quietly taken effect.

Without resisting…

She accepted those words into her heart.

The panic gradually subsided.

At that moment…

Gu Tong flicked her wrist.

A Tang saber appeared in her hand.

It was her Fluxweapon.

Rather than relying purely on words…

She had chosen to strengthen the offensive weakness of the Joy Path.

“Alright, Little Sister Xu Nian.”

“Now it’s time to show you…”

“…that I’m not only good at talking.”

“My combat ability ranks just below the two captains.”

“I’ll be looking forward to it.”

With her emotions finally stabilizing…

A smile once again bloomed across Xu Nian’s face.

Her mindset also changed.

Rather than desperately trying to alter reality…

She now treated this rescue mission like clearing an important main quest in a game.

For Xu Nian…

That subtle shift in perspective made all the difference.

Gu Tong immediately activated the communicator.

“Captain.”

“We’re ready to enter.”

“Can you hear us?”

“Please respond if you receive this.”

Static crackled briefly.

Then…

A familiar voice came through.

“Received.”

“Why are you coming inside?”

Gu Tong immediately asked,

“Is Su Qingya with you?”

“Yes.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Xu Nian said you were in danger.”

“She said Su Qingya contacted her.”

“…Danger?”

Captain Xiao sounded puzzled.

“What are you talking about?”

“It’s only a three-star Fluxbeast.”

“How could we possibly be in danger?”