Raising a Dragon-Arrogant Hero in a Love Rivalry

After successfully completing his mission and faking his death, Zhu Ming takes on a new identity and sets off on a wonderful vacation. But just as he settles in, a strange celestial phenomenon appears and a divine artifact emerges. His former mission targets also begin turning up one after another!

The Cold Jade Sword Venerable, whose sword has made him famous throughout the Nine Provinces, treats him with extraordinary warmth, hinting at every turn that he wants to lure him to Cold Jade Peak as a guest;

The ruler of the demon realm, who carries the bloodline of the divine White Tiger, sees through his secret identity at first glance. In the trial illusion, he flies into a rage and fights to steal his beloved away;

A peerless genius, acting on instinct, grips his wrist tightly beneath the vast moonlit sky. His eyes are vulnerable and his expression aggrieved, but his grip is firm.

Zhu Ming is at his wits' end. As luck would have it, he gets the perfect mission: raise a Dragon Aotian. He makes a quick escape.

He never took those people seriously, but one day they all gather in the same place. These bigwigs, feared throughout the world, stare at him with bloodshot eyes and refuse to let him leave.

In the middle of all the chaos, before anyone can react, someone suddenly pulls Zhu Ming into his arms. A familiar, soft voice sounds beside his ear. "My beloved is shy around strangers. There's no need for you all to look so menacing."

Dragon Aotian also raises his sword to protect Zhu Ming, declaring in a ringing voice, "Take another step forward, and I will cut you down as well!"

Zhu Ming buries his face in the newcomer's embrace. "...System, if I remember correctly, isn't this the body I bought for you with my points?"

System: [Ehehe, that's right.]

Their mental conversation sounds cheerful, but the man holding Zhu Ming looks as cold as ice and frost. With a mocking expression, he looks at everyone before him, making it abundantly clear that he will protect the person in his arms.

The System has been fed up with this lot for a long time.

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1. The System is the top, the System is the top, the System is the top! One-on-one from beginning to end, no choosing between love interests. Take note.

During the missions, the targets had no feelings for Zhu Ming beyond comradeship. They only realized it after he faked his death.

2. At heart, this is a sweet little story where I'm letting loose. Don't expect too much from the plot or logic. Also, my writing is extremely amateurish. If you can't keep reading, just drop it and click the X. Don't force yourself.

3. A mountain of personal worldbuilding. Power ranks, from lowest to highest: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Void Refinement, Mahayana, Tribulation Transcendence, Ascension. Both the top and the bottom are the strongest in their realm. The bottom is somewhat of a heartthrob to everyone.

4. There is a secondary couple. Enter at your own discretion.

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