I Heard I’m a Scummy Alpha? [Transmigration] - Chapter 99

While the players lingering at the outskirts of the Wild Boar Forest were still confused about the commotion deep within, Yan Zui suddenly appeared above the forest in flowing white robes, exuding an ethereal presence. Her voice, clear and chilling, echoed across the realm:

[The Wild Boar King has appeared, wreaking havoc on the forest. World Quest 1: Work together to defeat the Wild Boar King. Quest start time: 5:15.]

Everyone who saw Yan Zui froze, stunned. After her figure disappeared for a brief moment, their senses slowly returned.

“Yan Zui! That was really Yan Zui!”

“She’s so beautiful, ahhhh!”

“I can’t, I can’t believe it! Yan Zui, let me be your Alpha!”

At that moment, all players in and around the Wild Boar Forest received the world quest notification from the system.

Players who defeated the Wild Boar King would receive a personal gift from the Celestial Immortal Yan Zui. The announcement stirred the crowd—everyone wanted to rush into the forest to take down the beast.

Yet no one dared move forward. Deep in the forest, aside from the Wild Boar King, were numerous high-level monsters. Most players were too low-level; entering recklessly was a death sentence.

All remained at the outskirts, waiting for the Wild Boar King to emerge.

This, however, provided an opportunity for Qi Yunwei and Yan Zui. Yan Zui took a disguise pill, and the two slipped away from the edge. Along the way, they encountered other players, who merely gave them curious glances, baffled at why anyone would leave during such a critical moment.

The pair found a high vantage point near the forest and watched the Wild Boar King battle unfold.

Although the forest itself was crowded with players, even more players were nearby. Only those close enough received the world quest alert, but they all knew that more participants meant a higher chance to land the final strike.

Naturally, many summoned friends as soon as they received the notice.

Qi Yunwei and Yan Zui watched from the mountaintop as countless players teleported to the forest’s edge and charged in.

At 5:15, the Wild Boar King tore through the bamboo grove in chaos, letting out a deafening roar as it finally appeared before everyone.

Players immediately attacked, waves of combat lasting ten continuous minutes. The Wild Boar King obliterated players into white light, sending them away, only for them to rush back instantly.

An hour later, the Wild Boar King was reduced to a sliver of health. Players hastened, desperate for the final blow.

Finally, someone landed the finishing strike. The Wild Boar King let out a resentful roar and collapsed, its massive body transforming into white light before vanishing.

[Congratulations to player Huaishuibian for achieving the final strike.]

Other players received their rewards directly via the system, but the final-strike player was granted their reward personally by Yan Zui.

“Who’s Huaishuibian? Can I change my nickname in time?”

“Huaishuibian, you better stay close to me!”

“I want to see Yan Zui, ahhhh!”

The final blow had scattered most players—about 90% were knocked out. Only a few remained to find Huaishuibian.

“There! Huaishuibian’s here!” someone shouted excitedly.

Qi Yunwei felt uneasy the moment she heard the name—“Huaishuibian” contained the character “Huai.” Sure enough, following the voice, Qi Yunwei saw the familiar face of Qi Fanghuai.

Qi Yunwei: “…” Two scumbags in a row—what kind of luck is this?

Prompted by the system, Yan Zui floated to Huaishuibian, waved her hand, leaving behind a starlit trail and three rewards.

[Player Huaishuibian has successfully slain the Wild Boar King and receives the Celestial Immortal’s reward.]

Qi Fanghuai’s gaze burned into Yan Zui. Without expression, she said: “Huaishuibian, you may choose one of the three rewards.”

Other players watched eagerly, debating whether to pick the golden sword, a skill book, or an experience book.

“I think the sword’s best—it’s purple-tier for sure.”

“It’s only a level-40 sword. By level 50, it’s useless. I’d take the skill book—good skills last a long time.”

“I’d choose the experience book. Thirty thousand experience points at once could push me to level 45 and give me an edge on high-level quests. Step ahead, stay ahead.”

“Who has time to grind that much? Temporary experience won’t matter; the book’s useless.”

Nearby players argued, but Huaishuibian seemed completely relaxed, unbothered by the choice, his attention solely on Yan Zui.

Yan Zui announced: “Players must choose within ten seconds. Failure to do so counts as a forfeit.”

“Ten, nine,”

Huaishuibian smiled: “Can I choose the Celestial Immortal?”

Yan Zui’s face remained cold, ignoring him: “Seven, six, five,”

Some players grew anxious, others disapproved of his flippancy toward Yan Zui.

“Three, two,”

Finally, just before Yan Zui uttered “One,” Huaishuibian said: “I’ll choose the skill book.”

The next moment, Yan Zui withdrew the other two rewards, her broad sleeves swishing as she teleported away, leaving only faint starlight behind.

“Yan Zui seems angry. Huaishuibian went too far—how could he joke with an Omega?”

“Yan Zui is always cold—nothing to do with Huaishuibian. He was just teasing.” a friend explained.

Those disapproving left, while the rest waited to see which skill Huaishuibian unlocked.

He ignored them, pocketed the skill book, and said to his friend: “Let’s go. Time to farm more monsters.”

“Such a miser, won’t even look!” the onlookers grumbled, leaving.

Yan Zui returned to Qi Yunwei’s side, who added Huaishuibian to her linked accounts.

“You grew up in that environment; a little waywardness is understandable,” Yan Zui suddenly said.

Qi Yunwei laughed: “My wife is so magnanimous.”

“Qi Fanghuai is even more disgusting than before. He used to know how to keep a low profile. Now, he dares to tease Yan Zui in front of so many people—he’s practically asking for trouble.”

Yan Zui glanced at Qi Yunwei: “Your sister was spoiled too, following the family in tormenting you. You were too timid before—completely different now.”

Of course, the two were entirely different people now.

“Exactly like two different people,” Yan Zui added.

Qi Yunwei’s heart skipped, though she quickly reminded herself how strange life in the stars could be; if she hadn’t experienced it firsthand, she wouldn’t believe it. Yan Zui couldn’t possibly have guessed the truth on her own.

“I’ve reformed and feel reborn. Of course, we’re like two people,” Qi Yunwei said, changing the subject. “Now, all that’s left is Liang Kejue.”

Yan Zui replied: “Perhaps she didn’t get a beta test spot.”

Qi Yunwei added: “I saw photos of the game scenery and a screenshot with Liang Kejue on your cousin’s feed yesterday. Too bad the nicknames weren’t visible—otherwise we could pinpoint their location.”

Where was Liang Kejue?

After a while, Qi Yunwei and Yan Zui returned to Foggy Mountain to mine.

The player known as “Weizui Qiantao” had already left. Qi Yunwei focused on serious mining.

Yan Zui teleported to Starfield Expanse, where rare herbs that couldn’t be artificially cultivated grew. She needed them for alchemy.

Starfield Expanse was perpetually dark, the sky glittering like a river of stars—a perfect date spot for couples.

However, the area was teeming with level 70–80 monsters. Couples venturing there had only one possible outcome: death.

Yan Zui leisurely searched for the herbs she needed when suddenly, a scream pierced the air. A girl with the nickname “Weizui Qiantao” ran toward her in panic: “Run! Run! Run!”

Yan Zui: “…” What a coincidence.

She blocked the girl, dispatching the monsters with a few strikes, then turned to the panting girl: “Why are you here?”

The girl froze at Yan Zui’s voice, then straightened, eyes wide. Upon seeing her, she shouted excitedly: “Yan Zui! I’ve met you again!”

Once the girl calmed down, she finally explained why a level-35 player risked death in Starfield Expanse.

“I, I have a pet. It won’t eat normal grass, only the Starfield Grass here. I was afraid it’d starve, so I came to try. Thank you just now, otherwise I wouldn’t have collected a single herb and would have died.”

Yan Zui thought of the rabbit Qi Yunwei had given her earlier—both she and Qi Yunwei didn’t want a pet, so they entrusted it to a destined owner. That rabbit also ate Starfield Grass.

Yan Zui handed the girl a small rabbit cage containing the pet: “You’re a good owner to risk your life for your pet. This rabbit is yours.”

Then she gave the girl all the Starfield Grass she had just gathered: “This is enough to raise two pets to max level.”

The girl’s mouth dropped at the sight of the rabbit. Yan Zui’s gift looked almost identical to Qi Yunwei’s—but why were the cages the same too?

Still dazed, she accepted the “Celestial Immortal’s White Rabbit” and stared after Yan Zui. She tried to follow but was struck by a monster after a few steps, the rabbit in tow, and returned to the village.

At the teleportation point, the girl took out two pet rabbits from her bag—one she named “Xiao Bai], the other unchangeable. She went to a shop to ask for pet cages.

The clerk presented three types, none matching hers.

Her heartbeat quickened—she felt she was about to discover the truth. “Do you know where I can buy this type of cage?”

The clerk smiled: “Miss Weizui Qiantao, that’s clearly a player-made cage. Which player, I have no idea.”

The girl jumped in excitement: “It must be! Yan Zui’s white rabbit came from Qi Yunwei too!”

Her favorite in-game couple really had a connection! “Weizui Qiantao” was real!

Even enemies in games can generate romantic sparks, but if two characters have no interaction at all, there’s nothing to ship. Here, fate had clearly aligned.