Reborn as a Transcendent-Chapter 674: The Girls Gathered Together

The line rang three times before going to voicemail.

“Still gaming?” Xina muttered with a frown, setting her phone down. She redialed, only to meet the same result. “I’ll just head to the hotel myself.” Shoving her phone into her pocket, Xina slipped on her flattop shoes and stepped out of the house.

With her home under reconstruction, Mylene was now staying at the Rosen Hotel. Old Man Tian had taken a room downstairs, a “Do Not Disturb” sign hanging on his door.

“Old Man Tian and Princess have a strained relationship. I’ll leave him out of this for now.” Xina glanced at the sign, shook her head, and continued on her way. Moments later, a black SUV revved its engine like an angry beast and tore away from the curb.

Meanwhile, at the Rosen Hotel, Nangong let out a groan. “Ugh, I’m beat.” She stretched, arms overhead, gripping one wrist with the other. Her motion caused a noticeable ripple through her figure.

“Seriously, Godmother… throwing me into a den of wolves like that?” she muttered as she entered the living room. The space was empty, not a soul in sight. “The others are still gaming? They’re all hopelessly addicted.” She said it aloud, though the irony wasn’t lost on her. She played just as much as the others, if not more.

Settling onto the plush sofa, Nangong glanced at the guest room to her right. Inside was a petite and very special guest. “Heh, I’ve always wanted to get closer to Mylene. Now that she’s here, I can’t waste the chance.”

To an outsider, her tone might have sounded suggestive. In truth, Nangong simply wanted to build rapport early. Mylene had a real connection with Princess—technically as her sworn sister—which made her far more important than the rest of them.

‘If I win over Mylene, that brings me closer to Princess. Double the Favorability, double the benefits!’ Though her intentions were mostly strategic, she couldn’t deny the appeal of cuddling someone that adorable.

‘Mylene’s the pillow, Princess is the…’ She swallowed hard, her thoughts drifting into forbidden territory as her imagination ran wild.

The nearby door creaked open. A graceful woman stepped out, dressed in sharp black office attire. “Good evening, young miss,” Snowy said, her legs clad in sheer black stockings as she entered the room.

“How’s the game treating you, Snowy?” Nangong asked.

“It’s surprisingly immersive. Honestly, I think I’m hooked already,” Snowy replied with a small smile, taking a seat beside her.

“Get to Level ten soon. I’ll invite you to the guild right after,” Nangong said brightly.

She had a close bond with Snowy; in private, they were like sisters. Naturally, Nangong wanted to share anything good with her. That’s why she had already decided to bring Snowy into the Guild once she reached Level ten.

“Of course, though I didn’t roll a top-tier bloodline. It’ll slow my leveling a bit. I’ll probably hit Level ten in three days,” Snowy replied.

“You really have no luck, huh?” Nangong chuckled, giving her a playful pat on the shoulder.

Snowy rolled her eyes. ‘Wow. Thanks for the sympathy.’

“I don’t think it’s just bad luck. The developers probably tweaked the drop rates,” Snowy reasoned.

“Could be.” Nangong nodded in agreement. When the game first launched, spending money almost guaranteed you a decent bloodline. Lately, that didn’t seem to be the case anymore.

“Highly likely,” Snowy said, pursing her lips. “Bloodline quality shapes the whole experience. If too many people pull top-tier ones, it’ll wreck game balance.”

“Exactly. Maybe Princess was right…there’s something unusual about this game. I’ve seen a lot of players dropping serious cash the moment they log in.”

While enjoying the constant affection of her beloved godmother, Nangong also kept a close eye on the forums.

“Fortunately, like Sachiel and me, only a handful of players kept drawing until they landed something truly worthwhile,” Nangong said with a satisfied smile.

From the very beginning, they had a clear advantage over most players. And now that the developers had likely reduced the odds of pulling a top-tier reward, that edge would only grow.

“Exactly. Even if other players were riding horses, they still wouldn’t catch up to you,” Snowy agreed with a small nod. With only a medium-grade bloodline, no amount of spending would let her level as quickly as Pixie.

“It’s alright. There are always ways to enhance your bloodline as you go,” Nangong reassured her. Yunuen and Little Fairy both had their bloodlines altered later, and Yunuen even gained a slight boost.

“I’ll do my best to catch up,” Snowy replied with a calm smile.

Just then, a series of knocks sounded at the main door. Nangong had more to say, but the sudden knock interrupted her thoughts.

“I’ll go see who it is,” Snowy said as she stood.

“Who would be knocking at this hour?” Nangong tilted her head in confusion. Normally, the hotel staff wouldn’t bother them unless it was urgent. And even then, they would have called the landline first.

“It’s Xina,” Snowy said after glancing at the small monitor beside the door.

“Oh, it’s her? Let her in,” Nangong replied.

The previous incident had left a bitter aftertaste, but it hadn’t seriously damaged their relationship. As far as Nangong was concerned, everything was Ronald’s fault. Her resentment lay solely with him.

“Good evening, Snowy. Good evening, Little Lin,” Xina greeted them with a faint blush. She still felt a little guilty for her role in what had happened before.

“Come on, have a seat,” Nangong said, patting the sofa beside her.

“Thanks, I won’t stand on ceremony,” Xina replied as she sat down. “To be honest, I came tonight to speak with Mylene,” she said directly.

“Did something happen?” Nangong asked, her curiosity piqued.

After a brief pause, Xina explained how Lucky Hong, leader of the Small Sword Group, had issued a challenge to Princess. Not that it mattered, Nangong’s family had enough intelligence resources to uncover it on their own sooner or later.

“That Grandmaster wants to fight Princess?” Nangong repeated in disbelief.

“Isn’t Baiding Island a disputed zone in the South China Sea? Holding a duel there could be dangerous,” Snowy said evenly.

“No way. We can’t let Princess go to a place like that!” Nangong exclaimed.

“But I don’t think she has a choice,” Xina replied, then repeated the full contents of the message.

Their expressions darkened the moment they heard the threat.

“Using our safety to force her hand? That’s beyond despicable!” Nangong fumed.

“It’s despicable, but effective,” Snowy muttered under her breath. A flicker of murderous intent crossed her gaze.

The guest room door creaked open without warning. “I’m starving and exhausted. Sister Nangong, is there anything to eat?” Out stepped a petite girl in pale white pajamas. It was none other than Mylene.

“Mylene, I have bad news,” Xina said as she rose to her feet.

“Bad news? What happened?” Mylene blinked, clearly confused.

Xina explained everything once again.

“Is Lucky in that much of a rush to die?” Mylene asked grimly. “I should just fly to America and finish him off myself.”

Xina winced. “Let’s talk to Princess before doing anything rash.”

“You’re right,” Mylene agreed. “I’ll log in and inform her right away.”

Without wasting a second, she rushed to her room, locked the door, lay on the bed, and entered the game.

Lying on her bed and scrolling through the game forums, Yaeger muttered to herself, “These players are truly enthusiastic.” Ever since she had been branded a felon, the Linhnan server’s forums had been flooded with posts about her. Her name appeared on every trending thread she skimmed through.

Her notoriety had skyrocketed. Now, players both inside and outside the server were glued to every bit of news about the bounty mission. The rewards were simply too tempting to ignore.

What made it even more enticing was the chance to strip the Black-hearted Princess of all her equipment if she lost enough Levels. That possibility only fueled their excitement.

“Heh, keep dreaming,” Yaeger scoffed with a smirk as she closed the forums.

A notification blinked in front of her eyes, signaling a new message.

“It’s from Mylene. Did something happen?” she murmured, tapping the air to open the message.

Mylene: Sister, this is really bad! Lucky Hong, the leader of the Small Sword Group, has challenged you to a duel on Baiding Island!

Yaeger frowned in confusion as she read the message. By now, nearly everyone knew she had reached the Grandmaster Realm. Why would the leader of the Small Sword Group be so reckless?

“He’s offering his head as a gift. What a gentleman,” she muttered sarcastically. She had assumed that revealing her true strength would keep trouble at bay. “Looks like I overestimated people,” she said with a bitter smile.

Moments later, the full details arrived.

“Good, very good. The Small Sword Group never disappoints when it comes to getting under my skin. I’ll accept the duel,” she said coldly. She had planned to ignore the provocation, but their audacity had crossed the line. Ignoring it just wasn’t her style.

“Lucky Hong, enjoy your remaining time while you can,” Yaeger said grimly, shutting down the message panel. Her eyes glinted with lethal intent.

Just as Xina had warned, Lucky could’ve avoided a tragic end, if only he hadn’t acted like a fool.

At the Rosen Hotel, Mylene logged out of the game and walked into the living room. Nangong, Xina, Snowy, Pixie, Sachiel, and Yunuen were already seated on the sofa. Although Little Fairy and Rakshasa weren’t physically present, two tablets on the coffee table showed their beautiful faces on screen. Everyone paused in awe for a moment before remembering the urgency of the situation.

If the situation hadn’t been so serious, they would’ve bombarded the two with questions.

“Sister said she’s going to accept the fight,” Mylene said calmly as she sat down. She hadn’t needed to ask; she already knew her sister wouldn’t back down. Still, protocol had to be followed.

“I just feel like it’s risky to fight on contested territory,” Sachiel said with concern.

No one could say for sure whether Lucky wanted a fair fight or had something more devious in mind. Whatever the case, Princess would be vulnerable the moment she set foot on Baiding Island.

“That’s right,” Pixie added. “He might just be luring her into a trap, then hitting her with serious firepower… rockets or worse.”

Everyone’s faces grew tense at the thought.

“This… this is too horrifying,” Yunuen said, her face pale. “Princess shouldn’t go.”

“Even Grandmasters care about their reputation, but some people will do anything to get what they want,” Snowy said quietly.

“Can’t Princess just refuse to go?” Sachiel asked, his worry deepening.

“It’s better if she doesn’t go,” said Little Fairy through the tablet screen.

Rakshasa made a series of hand gestures no one could fully interpret, but the worry on her face was unmistakable. It was clear she didn’t want Princess to take the risk either.

Mylene looked around at everyone before speaking with certainty. “That’s impossible. Sister will definitely go to Baiding Island.”

“That’s right,” Pixie agreed. “With her personality, it’d be strange if she didn’t respond after being provoked and threatened like that.”

“But…” Sachiel bit her lip, but didn’t finish her sentence.

“Why don’t we go too?” Nangong suggested suddenly.

The room fell completely silent as soon as she said it. Then, one by one, the others began voicing their agreement.

“I disagree,” However, Mylene refuted firmly, slamming her hand on the table.

“Same here,” Pixie added without hesitation.

“Why not?” Nangong asked, clearly displeased.

“It’s too dangerous. You can’t go,” Mylene replied firmly.

“That’s right,” Pixie said seriously. “If something goes wrong, you won’t be helping Princess, you’ll only become a burden.”

Silence settled over the room once more.

Nangong frowned in thought before letting out a deep sigh. “I can’t even do anything to help while Princess is out there fighting for all of us.” Her words echoed what everyone else was feeling.

“Don’t worry. I’ll go in your place,” Mylene said with a reassuring smile.

“Count me in too,” Pixie added, arms crossed, her expression full of confidence.

Snowy opened her mouth to speak, then thought better of it and stayed quiet.

“Why can’t I be a martial artist too? I feel so useless,” Nangong muttered, her tone filled with frustration.

“I feel like I just lost a fortune,” Sachiel whispered gloomily.

Yunuen was confused for a moment, then quickly remembered, Mylene and Pixie were both Grandmasters. With them at Princess’ side, even if things got dangerous, they could handle it.

Little Fairy looked a bit puzzled and seemed like she wanted to ask something, but hesitated out of embarrassment. Rakshasa pouted. Like Nangong, she was filled with a deep sense of frustration and helplessness.

“Well, the decision’s made. I need to repost Sister’s reply to the Assassin’s Alliance and the dark web. I’ll be heading back now,” Mylene said. She rose to her feet and walked gracefully back to her room.

Before long, Mylene uploaded Yaeger’s response word-for-word to both sites.

The message contained only one sentence:

The moment the post went live, it sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld, like a magnitude-12 earthquake tearing it apart.