Chapter Fifty: Lin Ye's Dilemma

“Sigh... back then...” Lin Ye thought that since things had already come to this, there was no need to keep hiding it.

So, Lin Ye began to recount her childhood memories.

“At that time, I was still young, playful, a bit rebellious. I didn’t listen to everyone’s advice and, when my family wasn’t paying attention, I snuck off to play in the Black Forest…”

“...The rest you can probably guess. I ran into danger, got surrounded by countless monsters nourished by the Black Forest, and was forced into the ruins of an ancient site…”

“In the end, I discovered that mysterious question mark block. Back then, I don’t know what possessed me, but I just grabbed it and tore it off. When it shattered, it released a color I can hardly describe… I gained power, and the possibility to become stronger…”

“But there was a catch. To keep growing, I had to complete missions. Every time I finished a task set by the space in the real world, I’d have to return to the trial space to complete the next stage, so I could take the sequence potion and grow stronger…”

“But this also cut off any other way for me to become strong—I could only walk this path to the very end…”

Mo Fangyuan already knew that Lin Ye had run away to play in the Black Forest and managed to escape; back then, this incident was the talk of the kingdom and everyone called Lin Ye a “young hero.” This event was the reason Lin Ye, as a free person, was allowed to join the kingdom’s defenders and become a warrior.

But Mo Fangyuan hadn’t expected Lin Ye to have such an extraordinary adventure.

“A yellow question mark block…”

The moment Lin Ye described the block, Mo Fangyuan instinctively thought of a “lucky block,” but as Lin Ye added more details, Mo Fangyuan dismissed the idea.

It floated in the air, surrounded by countless question mark-shaped particles…

And then there were the potion abilities granted to Lin Ye, the advancement restrictions, the trial space… It was clear all this followed a complete logical pattern and value system.

Especially since Lin Ye had discovered a large number of irregular shapes in that so-called advancement space—even circles!

How could there be circles in a block world?

These clearly didn’t belong to the rules of the Block Kingdom; they were likely forms from another world.

“Is this still the block world I know? Why does it feel more and more bizarre, as if it’s being…”

“...corroded!”

Mo Fangyuan’s pupils contracted sharply.

“Corroded!”

He felt as though he had uncovered an astonishing secret about this world.

“I’m currently a Sequence Seven Witch, blessed by both Black Flame and Frost…”

As she spoke, Lin Ye brushed her jet-black hair to frame her cheeks, spreading her hands—black flames bloomed in her left palm, while blue-white crystals shimmered in her right.

Black and white, like two extreme worlds, unfolded in Lin Ye’s hands.

“Wow, that’s a powerful ability. If only I had…”

Lin Ye’s delicate, fair hands made Mo Fangyuan’s hidden desire to play with fire stir within him.

“However, to advance in this sequence, you have to become female. And not just any female—even other creatures must transform into exceptionally beautiful women, the kind that naturally provoke a man’s desires…”

Lin Ye’s eyes dimmed as she stated this in an icy tone.

Mo Fangyuan shrank his neck.

Dear heavens, there truly were no free lunches in this world—every gain came with a price.

Becoming a girl, what a terrifying cost! Really, no joke.

“And the task the space assigned me for advancement is… to bring men physical pleasure—no less than a hundred times…”

As Lin Ye spoke, tears streamed down her face.

For someone as tough as her to be forced to do such things, a hundred times, always on the receiving end…

Her values simply couldn’t bear it, let alone comprehend it!

In the past, there were heroes who died for their confidants, martyrs who perished for their ideals; now, there were still those who’d rather die than betray their convictions. Lin Ye considered herself one of them!

“No, no, no! Why be so dejected? At worst, just don’t advance anymore! Study professional knowledge with me and become a civil officer!”

Seeing Lin Ye’s emotions flare again, Mo Fangyuan quickly comforted her.

“If you can’t fight on the front lines, we’ll contribute to the warriors by working in logistics—making sure they’re fed and clothed! We’ll provide intelligence!”

“We’ll set sensible policies, care for their families, and let them fight without worries!”

He ruffled Lin Ye’s hair to show understanding.

“That does make sense!”

With Mo Fangyuan’s words, Lin Ye slowly regained her composure. That’s right! If she couldn’t advance, so be it.

There are three hundred and sixty trades, and every trade can produce its own champion. If she couldn’t be a warrior, she could work in logistics.

Lin Ye’s mood brightened.

“I think that’s a great idea! Let’s start right now!”

Lin Ye was straightforward and a doer—once a goal was set, she’d act immediately.

People like her, in Mo Fangyuan’s previous life, were usually academic stars, future elites.

“Huh? Right here?”

But they were still outdoors—was he really going to teach her here in the wild?

“What’s wrong? Is there a problem?”

“Not right now. You know what the kingdom’s situation is, so I’ll need you to serve as a Watchman for a while longer…”

“Of course, this time you can’t just kill monsters; you’ll need to observe the data on our warriors and the monsters. That’s essential for becoming a qualified leader.”

“And every evening, come to my room. I’ll teach you what you need to know…”

“Alright!”

Lin Ye nodded in understanding, though the king’s final sentence struck her as a little odd.

“Ah! Poor me!”

“This job as king is truly exhausting! But at least I managed to get Lin Ye back on the right track…”

“…Wait, I still haven’t had an in-depth talk with Lin Ye about working overtime!”

“A total loss!” Mo Fangyuan groaned inwardly.

Meanwhile, on Lin Ye’s side.

Thanks to Mo Fangyuan’s guidance, Lin Ye no longer hated the fact that she’d become a woman. She had returned home to rest and prepare for the night’s tasks.

“Brother Lin Ye, should I call you brother or sister now…”

Iron Nose looked utterly confused.

“Just call me sister! Don’t worry, I’m fine. I was just in a bad mood earlier, but now I’m alright.”

Lin Ye’s slender hand gently rubbed Iron Nose’s smooth head, smiling as she spoke.

Rather than getting lost in memories and becoming a useless, foolish block person, it was better to face reality and accept that she was now a woman.

That was what His Highness had told her, and Lin Ye found it made perfect sense.

She would learn from Zhang Lingyun and actively adapt to her new identity.

“Um… Sister Lin, this is for you… I traded for it. Here, take it! I have work to do, so I’ll be off…”

Perhaps the touch from Lin Ye had brought him an unprecedented sense of wonder, for Iron Nose stammered, placed two apples on the workbench, and fled in a hurry.

“Silly child…”

Lin Ye looked at the apples on the workbench with satisfaction.

At fifteen, Iron Nose was already so mature—far better than most boys in the kingdom.

Well, though she herself was only nineteen, she was at least an adult.

“Ahhh! What was I just thinking! Iron Nose, what’s wrong with you! She’s your sister!”

Just now, when Sister Lin Ye comforted him, he’d had a flash of wicked, shameful thoughts! It disgusted even himself.

Iron Nose sprinted down the Royal Avenue, trying to rid himself of those filthy ideas.

Now, the Royal Avenue in the Block Kingdom radiated from the central castle, dividing into four main roads—east, south, west, and north.

Each main road was seven blocks wide, paved with raw stone, with the edges raised one level with stone bricks.

Every five blocks, a torch lamp was installed. This road was the kingdom’s most dazzling, era-defining construction.

It was the pride of the block people.