Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1326 - 1326 1285 Paper Man Substitute

1326: Chapter 1285: Paper Man Substitute 1326: Chapter 1285: Paper Man Substitute Lu Chuan hurriedly said, “Whether it’s troublesome or not doesn’t matter, as long as there’s a method.

Quickly tell me what the method is.”

The Tower Spirit said, “Have you heard of the Paper Man Substitution Technique?”

Lu Chuan nodded, “I’ve heard of it.

Some cultivators, to ensure their own safety, sometimes refine paper man substitutes, letting these substitutes handle certain tasks on their behalf.”

“But aren’t these paper man substitutes only capable of completing simple tasks?

Are you suggesting using a paper man substitute to bear the backlash of Rule Power for me?”

“That seems unlikely, right?

Rule Power isn’t something easily fooled, is it?”

The Tower Spirit said, “To make a paper man substitute bear the backlash for you—of course, that’s impossible.

After all, Rule Power acts directly upon you, and if you use a substitute, it would immediately be detected.

However, compared to true Power of Karma, this so-called Rule Power is much weaker.

If the act is flawless enough, it can still be deceived.”

“You mean?” Lu Chuan looked puzzled.

The Tower Spirit said, “Rule Power acts on you, but it doesn’t act on Tang Yurou.

So, we can work around Tang Yurou to fool the Rule Power.”

Lu Chuan was deep in thought, “You’re suggesting I make a paper man substitute of Yurou?”

“Exactly!”

“And then?”

“And then… you have relations with this paper man substitute.

That way, you won’t actually have to have relations with Tang Yurou.

Of course, a simple paper man substitute wouldn’t be able to fool Rule Power.

After making the paper man substitute, you’ll need that Thief’s Gourd to steal an hour or two of Tang Yurou’s destiny and apply it to the paper man.

During these hours, the substitute will essentially be Tang Yurou.

At that point, Rule Power won’t be able to distinguish.

Once you’ve completed the act with the substitute, Rule Power will determine you fulfilled its requirements and dissipate, leaving you free of backlash.”

Lu Chuan’s eyes widened in disbelief as he listened to the Tower Spirit’s explanation.

He never would have imagined that the solution proposed by the Tower Spirit was to have relations with a paper man substitute of his cousin.

In essence, it was like making a doll that looked exactly like Tang Yurou and then doing indescribable things with that doll.

The mere thought of it felt utterly twisted!

“This… wouldn’t that make me seem extremely depraved?

Using my cousin’s substitute for such things—if anyone finds out, wouldn’t I be too ashamed to show my face in this world?” Lu Chuan felt a strong resistance in his heart.

The Tower Spirit said, “You’re doing this for survival.

It’s better than actually having relations with Tang Yurou.

But if you feel ashamed, then you could just go find the real Tang Yurou and do the deed anyway.

Since she likes you, she’d probably be happy to comply.

You don’t need to act all noble, considering you’ve already done things with beings that aren’t even human.

This hardly makes a difference.”

Lu Chuan showed a look of annoyed helplessness, “Why does it feel like you have something against me?”

The Tower Spirit said, “I’m merely stating objective facts.

As a Tower Spirit, I don’t target anyone deliberately.”

You’re targeting me!

I can feel it!

Lu Chuan muttered two complaints internally but dared not voice them, as he still needed the Tower Spirit’s help.

Still, what the Tower Spirit said did make some sense.

It was undoubtedly better than truly involving Tang Yurou, and his primary goal was survival.

Faced with the threat of death, such minor details seemed inconsequential.

As long as this matter was done secretly, no one would ever know he did something like this.

Having thought it through, Lu Chuan felt a sense of clarity overcome him.

He solidified his resolve, “Alright, then.

I’ll follow your instructions.

But are you sure the Thief’s Gourd can steal someone’s destiny?”

The Tower Spirit said, “Theoretically, the Thief’s Gourd doesn’t yet possess such capabilities.

If it did, it would be classified as a Divine Artifact already.

However, I can teach you a Secret Technique that, when combined with the Thief’s Gourd, should enable it to steal someone’s destiny.

But this Secret Technique can only be used once.

Afterward, using it again will lead to backlash—far more severe than the backlash from your Game Rules Force.”

Lu Chuan nodded, “Got it.

If that’s the case, I’ll make the paper man substitute first.

Then, I’ll use the Thief’s Gourd alongside your Secret Technique to steal a portion of Yurou’s destiny.

That should nullify the Game Rules Force affecting me.”

Without hesitation, Lu Chuan immediately began gathering materials to create the paper man substitute.

The so-called paper man substitute wasn’t literally a paper figure but rather used paper as a vessel, combined with the target’s hair or fingernails—physical remnants of their body—and infused with spiritual energy to create a lifelike replication of the person.

This substitute would be indistinguishable from the original in every way, except it would lack the original’s spirit wisdom.

However, if spells were used to command the substitute, it could complete simple tasks in place of the original, such as washing clothes, preparing food, or probing for traps.

Due to the complexity of creating paper man substitutes, their limited usefulness, and the considerable consumption of spiritual energy required in the process, most people rarely bothered to make them.

This time, Lu Chuan had no choice but to make one to resolve his predicament.

After gathering the necessary materials, he approached Tang Yurou under the guise of fortune-telling to obtain a lock of her hair.

He then pretended to cast a spell, predicting that Tang Yurou would become immensely wealthy in the future but warning her against developing feelings for relatives, as it would lead to a lifetime of misery and unhappiness.

Tang Yurou, unimpressed, immediately accused Lu Chuan of being a fraud, saying his predictions were utterly inaccurate.

Lu Chuan didn’t mind, as he had merely made up the story to scare Tang Yurou.

His real intention was simply to acquire her hair.

Once he obtained Tang Yurou’s hair, Lu Chuan began the process of refining the paper man substitute.

Two days later, the substitute was complete.

A lifelike replica of Tang Yurou appeared in his room.

From appearance to touch, this replica was indistinguishable from the real Tang Yurou.

The only difference was that the replica’s eyes lacked their sparkle, and it had no memory of Tang Yurou’s experiences—it was merely a substitute.

Since the replica was created bare, Lu Chuan made a trip to Tang Yurou’s room to steal a set of her clothes, which he dressed the replica in.

With the substitute fully prepared, Lu Chuan began adjusting his state of mind.

Since the Secret Technique from the Tower Spirit could only be used once, he had to ensure everything was flawlessly executed.

He needed to reach peak condition before proceeding with the “substitute” plan.

In these two days, Lu Chuan’s secretive behavior sparked Tang Yurou’s curiosity.

She often tried to sneak into his room to see what he was up to.

However, Lu Chuan couldn’t let Tang Yurou discover there was a lifelike replica of her inside his room.

So, he specifically set up a mystical protective ward to prevent anyone but himself from entering or observing his room’s contents.

That afternoon, Lu Chuan felt ready and decided to begin his carefully planned operation.

He sought out Tang Yurou.

At that moment, Tang Yurou was still curious about what was inside Lu Chuan’s room.

She pestered him playfully, saying, “Cousin, let me take just one peek inside your room.

I promise I won’t tell anyone what’s there.”

Lu Chuan flatly refused, “No.

When I say no, I mean no.”

Tang Yurou immediately got upset, “Hmph, I already know what’s in there!”

Lu Chuan’s heart skipped a beat.

Did this girl figure it out?

Impossible…

“What’s in there?” he asked, looking at Tang Yurou.

Tang Yurou glanced at Lu Chuan, “One of my outfits is missing.

My mom said she saw you sneaking into my room that day.

So, you must’ve stolen my clothes, right?

Are you doing something dirty in your room with my clothes, which is why you won’t let me in?”

Lu Chuan immediately felt relieved.

Turns out she only knew about me stealing her clothes.

“Think whatever you want, but you’re not coming into my room.”

Tang Yurou fumed, “Cousin, I’ve already agreed to do that kind of thing with you, and yet you still want my clothes?

Are my clothes more entertaining than me?”

Listening to her outrageous words, Lu Chuan felt somewhat helpless.

After a moment of thought, he said, “Alright, how about this: I’ll show you something fascinating in your room.

Will that satisfy you?”

Tang Yurou’s eyes lit up instantly.

A treasure from Cousin… What could it be?

Her imagination wandered, and her cheeks flushed red.

She shyly glanced at Lu Chuan and lowered her head, “Okay.”

“Then let’s go to your room,” Lu Chuan said, leading Tang Yurou toward her room.

Meanwhile—

In Lu Chuan’s courtyard—

Ji Weiwei appeared in a sudden flash.

With a seductive smile, she said, “This must be Lu Chuan’s residence.

Today, I must claim him and turn him into my nourishment!”

“Before that, I’ll lie in wait inside his room.

When the time comes, I’ll ambush him and catch him off guard!”

Smart people rely on strategy; fools fight head-on.

Saying this, she headed toward Lu Chuan’s room.

As she reached the door, she sensed the mystical ward Lu Chuan had placed.

“Cautious, huh?

Setting up a protective ward.

But do you really think that’s enough to stop me?

What a joke!”

With these words, a purple light enveloped her body.

She reached out and effortlessly bypassed Lu Chuan’s mystical ward.

She not only avoided triggering the ward but also evaded drawing Lu Chuan’s attention.

With ease, she crossed the protective boundary, pushed open the door, and stepped inside.