I Heard I’m a Scummy Alpha? [Transmigration] - Chapter 98

The girl realized holding the pickaxe in her hands might be a bit rude, so she quickly put it away. Excitedly, she looked at Qi Yunwei’s face. “Yes! You must be Qi Yunwei. There’s no way I could be mistaken.”

Qi Yunwei nodded at her. “Hello. I didn’t expect you to know me.”

The girl sheepishly pointed to her screen name above her head. “See my nickname? One of the characters in it is your name.”

“‘WeiZuiQiantao,’” Qi Yunwei read it aloud. “Interesting.”

The girl’s eyes lit up. “You think it’s interesting too?”

Seeing her so thrilled, Qi Yunwei smiled. “Yes, but does anyone else find it interesting?”

The girl hesitated, then mustered her courage. “Actually, it’s the CP name for you and Yan Zui. I really like both of you. I hope you don’t mind.”

Qi Yunwei pretended to be embarrassed and frowned. “Hmm.”

Seeing the girl nervously staring at her, Qi Yunwei said, “Alright, I don’t mind. I’m actually happy that my name is paired with Yan Zui’s. Thank you.”

The girl covered her mouth in surprise. Qi Yunwei thanked her—does that mean, could it be true? Is WeiZuiQiantao really real?

“I just caught this little pet. I’ll give it to you,” Qi Yunwei said, placing a small cage with a white rabbit into the girl’s hands.

Before the girl could react, Qi Yunwei had already left the mine.

The girl stared blankly at the empty mine with the cage in her hands. After a long moment, she suddenly realized, “I completely forgot to take a photo!”

Qi Yunwei checked the mini map and noticed Yan Zui had somehow teleported to the Wild Boar Forest. This area was filled with level-40 wild boars, and many players above level 35 liked to hunt these higher-level boars for better experience, even if it took more time than fighting regular monsters.

The Wild Boar Forest had become a popular grinding spot over the past two days. Wasn’t Yan Zui worried about being recognized and surrounded by onlookers?

Qi Yunwei had never been to the Wild Boar Forest before. She first teleported to the closest point at Cloudfall Slope and ran to the forest. Half an hour later, Yan Zui still hadn’t left.

By coincidence—or perhaps fate—when Qi Yunwei located Yan Zui on the mini map, she saw her surrounded again.

Last time it had been Xuán Mingzhu and Xuán Baiquan’s game characters, Zhuyue and Quanming. This time, it was Qin Lifeng and his three lackeys, Jia, Yi, and Bing.

“I like your sword. Perfect timing—our boss needs a new one, and buying a new one is too much trouble. Give us a price. That sword’s ours now!” the first lackey, Jia, demanded arrogantly.

“No,” Yan Zui replied, ignoring them, and turned to leave, only to be blocked by Yi.

Yi glanced at Yan Zui’s nickname, [I Am a Celestial], and then at her utterly ordinary face. He sneered. “Don’t be so stubborn. Judging by your nickname, you really like Yan Zui, huh? Here’s the truth: Yan Zui is going to be our boss’s future wife. Sell us the sword, and maybe the boss will let you meet her.”

Yan Zui looked at Qin Lifeng beside him, who was clearly trying to act intimidating. His nickname was [Edge].

She sized him up, letting out a single scoffing “Hah,” dripping with ridicule.

Qin Lifeng’s confident, casual expression instantly faltered, replaced by embarrassment and fury.

The third lackey shouted, “Our boss, Edge, is number one on the combat leaderboard. If you don’t sell the sword today, don’t even think about leaving. Even if you teleport away, it won’t help. Our boss has plenty of lackeys. Once he gives the order, you won’t be able to play the game freely!”

Nearby players instinctively stepped back, clearing a circle around them.

Qi Yunwei sent the nicknames of Qin Lifeng and his three lackeys to Zhou Tang’s test account, asking him to link them to her own account.

Sighing, Qi Yunwei stepped into the empty circle, smiling as she approached. “Oh my, why do you all look so familiar? Isn’t this President Qin?”

Upon seeing her, Qin Lifeng’s eyes turned hostile. He instinctively scanned around her.

Qi Yunwei crossed her arms. “Stop looking. I’ll handle this myself.”

Qin Lifeng’s lips curled into a vicious smile. “Qi Yunwei, I was just thinking I couldn’t find you. Didn’t expect you to walk right into a trap today.”

Some players nearby recognized Qi Yunwei and immediately started snapping pictures of them.

Qi Yunwei feigned ignorance. “President Qin, you’re too busy to find me, right? Aren’t you occupied fighting your five illegitimate brothers over the inheritance? Finished already?”

The sudden appearance of five illegitimate sons—since Qin Feili left no will, his estate was divided into six parts—had left Qin Lifeng with only one-sixth, missing his chance at the title of youngest tycoon. His resentment ran deep.

He had barely started playing the game to regain confidence under his minions’ encouragement, but now Qi Yunwei appeared and exposed his weakness.

Anyone would lose their temper.

Qin Lifeng lunged at Qi Yunwei with his sword. The blade whistled through the air, showing the sheer speed of his attack.

Nearby players gasped and stepped aside, retreating to hunt boars. Qi Yunwei saw Yan Zui fall back safely and took up her mining pickaxe to engage Qin Lifeng.

At first, Qin Lifeng’s strength and speed forced Qi Yunwei to dodge. But once she adapted to his rhythm, she counterattacked fiercely.

The lackeys, confident in Qin Lifeng’s skill, did nothing, waiting to watch him effortlessly defeat Qi Yunwei.

At first, Qin Lifeng held the advantage—but soon, the tables turned. Qi Yunwei began chasing him, reversing the fight.

Watching his health drop bit by bit, Qin Lifeng grew furious. Spotting his three lackeys watching, he roared, “What are you waiting for? Attack her with me!”

The three lackeys rushed to draw their weapons, but vines suddenly wrapped around their feet, immobilizing them.

Jia yelled, pointing at [I Am a Celestial] casting a spell, “Boss, that ugly celestial just trapped us!”

Distracted, Qin Lifeng didn’t notice Qi Yunwei’s pickaxe strike his heart. Green flashed before his eyes, then faded to gray-white, and he collapsed.

[Player BlueWei achieves Ultimate Strike! Hits player Edge’s vital point for 10× damage. Player Edge has been killed!]

“Boss!” The vines finally released. Jia, Yi, and Bing theatrically collapsed beside Qin Lifeng’s body, just as his form dissolved into light, respawning elsewhere.

The three froze, unsure whether revenge was even possible.

They couldn’t beat Qin Lifeng alone, let alone Qi Yunwei—especially with the celestial controlling vines.

Exchanging glances, the three ran toward the Wild Boar Forest teleport, instantly leaving the scene.

The aggressors gone, players who recognized Qi Yunwei from Living With You discreetly snapped photos before leaving.

Some players lingered, hesitantly asking, “Qi Yunwei, do you know where Yan Zui is?”

Yan Zui, standing calmly beside Qi Yunwei, said, “Humans and immortals walk different paths. How would I know?”

The asker realized Qi Yunwei either didn’t want to say or truly didn’t know, and awkwardly left.

Qi Yunwei exchanged a glance with Yan Zui, smiling. “Did you install some radar that attracts scum? They always find you every time.”

Yan Zui replied as they walked deeper into the forest: “Just probability. I’ve been everywhere, met most players. Only scum pick on me because they are scum themselves. I don’t avoid them, unlike others.”

“They are annoying,” Yan Zui frowned.

Every encounter with them spoiled her mood.

“Why did you suddenly come to the Wild Boar Forest? Weren’t you at Xiandu Spring?” Qi Yunwei asked.

The deeper they went, the higher the monster levels, blocking many players from entering. Few ventured into the core.

Deep inside, monsters reached level 48. One collision could easily kill Qi Yunwei. Fortunately, Yan Zui could conceal her aura, letting them move freely.

Yan Zui sat on a large rock, pulling Qi Yunwei beside her.

Qi Yunwei had adjusted permissions on both accounts—only they could interact and embrace each other in the game.

Yan Zui, restored to her normal appearance, leaned on Qi Yunwei’s shoulder. “While meditating, I felt the aura here was off. The system prompted me at five o’clock to issue a task. I came early to check.”

Qi Yunwei wrapped her arms around Yan Zui’s waist and kissed her forehead. The touch of lips on skin felt impossibly real, unlike anything in a game.

Yan Zui sat up in surprise. “It feels just like outside the game!”

Qi Yunwei winked. “Want to try a kiss to see if it’s different?”

Curious, Yan Zui leaned in, their noses brushing. A tickling warmth spread from her nose to her heart. Blushing, she kissed Qi Yunwei’s lips, her misty eyes wide.

Qi Yunwei lightly bit her lip and whispered, “Forgot how to kiss?”

Yan Zui tightened her grip on Qi Yunwei’s shoulders, lips brushing softly before pulling back slightly, eyes sparkling. “I can even feel your breath. Is this really just a game?”

“If not” Qi Yunwei teased, pinching Yan Zui’s chin, lifting her face. She stood, pressing a gentle kiss on her eyelids, cheeks, and nose. Yan Zui closed her eyes, lips slightly parted.

“BOOM!” A deafening roar shattered the moment. A two-meter-long wild boar burst from the mountainside, tossing its head and tusks, tearing through the surrounding bamboo forest.