The Goddess is Sweet and Aloof
Chapter 1098 - 1094: The Third Test

Chapter 1098: Chapter 1094: The Third Test

Qiao Xiaren leaned back to rest, her foot not daring to move an inch.

Her mood still hadn’t completely calmed. The stretch of road she’d just walked honestly felt like stepping on shards of glass, a stabbing pain—but this pain was far easier to endure compared to what she’d faced in the past.

No matter how much it hurt, it couldn’t surpass her determination.

"Are you alright?"

She shook her head and smiled gently: "It’s nothing serious. Let’s head to the hospital for a check-up first. It’s probably just a sprained ligament, so don’t worry too much."

"You need to rest well these next few days. All your engagements are on pause for now—focus on recovery first." Guemov dialed a number.

Soon, the car arrived at the hospital. Yunduo registered her at the front desk, and the emergency doctor examined her ankle: "No need to worry, Miss. Fortunately, you came in time. It’s not a major injury—just rest for a few days and apply some medication. Luckily, it’s only a sprained ligament causing mild swelling. If it were a more serious injury to your tendons or bones, you might’ve needed a cast to fixate the affected area. Here, let me prescribe some patches for quicker recovery."

"Thank you, Doctor."

"It’s nothing. I’ll go write up the prescription now. You can rest here for a while."

Listening to the doctor’s detailed explanation, Annie nodded thoughtfully: "Qiao, you need to be more careful in these upcoming days. What happened back at the scene to cause your sudden ankle twist?"

"I guess I wasn’t paying attention at the moment and accidentally stepped wrong," Qiao Xiaren explained briefly, though inwardly she felt a bit annoyed. Ever since she had opted to activate the red-button storyline, she’d been on high alert, bracing for any unexpected incidents.

But as the shoot neared its finish, nothing unusual had occurred. Just when she thought everything was finally okay and let herself relax—bam, she twisted her ankle! Truly unbelievable!

While resting, Qiao Xiaren attempted to communicate with the system.

From the moment the system had prompted her to make her choice until now, Qiao Xiaren had largely been operating in a state of bewilderment.

"Xiaotian?"

"Qiaoqiao, congratulations on completing your second major trial." Xiaotian’s voice, carrying a hint of excitement, echoed in her mind. "Congratulations, Host. Your Star Luck Index has risen further. You’ve successfully passed your second test—Perseverance. By completing this test, you’ve earned the chance to preview the third trial ahead of time."

"There’s still a third trial?"

"Yes. Once you successfully pass the third trial, it marks the complete achievement of altering your destiny. The tragedies of your past life will be rewritten. From then on, you’ll live in happiness and joy. However—"

"If I fail the third trial, I may end up disappearing completely, correct?" Qiao Xiaren’s tone sounded calm, catching Xiaotian off guard for a moment. "Yes, that’s true. So please, Host, give it your all!"

"Can you tell me anything about the third trial ahead of time?"

"I’m afraid that’s beyond my ability. But you must remember—the third trial is the most grueling and harrowing of all. Compared to the previous two, which were small cases in comparison, this final trial will test you in every way imaginable. Qiaoqiao, please keep going!"

Use your faith, your willpower, and the courage to rise anew like a Phoenix from the ashes!

Once you overcome this final hurdle, you will have truly undergone rebirth through fire, transforming into the Phoenix that soars above the night sky, the brightest star enduring through endless trials. Xiaotian felt both exhilarated and nervous—a complex mix of emotions that filled it with an uncontainable excitement!

It had witnessed everything about Xiaren.

"I understand now."

A trace of unease lingered in Qiao Xiaren’s heart. From Xiaotian’s words, the third trial was an unknown entity. And human beings always feel lost when faced with the unknown, just like she did now.

Fear?

Quietly, she clenched her fists. She could awaken new life through death, so naturally, she carried the fearless spirit to break through the unknown! Someone who had died once before—would they still fear anything? The answer was undoubtedly no.