Multiverse Skill System

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Yi Shuihan originally came to experience the so-called aristocratic gathering, but he never expected to be surrounded by these old guys as soon as he arrived, and he was already quite impatient.

"Youth is great! I like young people because they are often very capable."

When he said the last word, not only did he emphasize it, but Viscount Blue Rose also subtly glanced at Yi Shuihan's lower body and couldn't help but squeeze his legs together, which was incredibly seductive.

Although she is a middle-aged beauty, her charm is no less than that of young girls. On the contrary, her maturity makes her even more alluring. Her whole body has been explored, and all you have to do is enjoy it.

Of the five viscounts, the Viscount Blue Rose is the only woman, and she inherited the title from her husband. It's a mystery how she managed to inherit it; it's truly a legend.

Given her high status as a viscount and the fact that she was a widow, it's impossible to know how many people she had illicit relationships with. Ignoring her considerable abilities, which are quite impressive even among viscounts, she was essentially a social butterfly.

As soon as she opened her mouth, the gazes of the surrounding barons turned slightly angry, even the old Viscount Mifaso was the same.

"Slut."

The maid behind Yi Shuihan cursed in a low voice, but the people around them were no ordinary people, so they could hear her.

Viscount Blue Rose's face instantly turned cold. She knew that many people were cursing her behind her back, but she didn't care. Those people could only curse her in secret. But now, being cursed to her face was an obvious slap in the face, especially by a maid. Naturally, she was furious.

"How dare you insult Madam!"

The young man, who was standing behind Viscount Blue Rose and had most of the guards, immediately shouted angrily and glared at Hill.

"Jack!"

"But Madam, she..."

"Shut up! You have no right to speak here. You know what to do!"

Viscount Blue Rose spoke with a calm expression, yet he gave off a very terrifying feeling.

The guard, known as Jack, remained silent for a moment, then took out the dagger hanging at his waist and performed self-mutilation, cutting off one of his fingers.

It was only then that everyone realized that he didn't have all of his fingers; he had eight before one was cut off, but now he only has seven.

For most people, losing even one finger would significantly impact their combat effectiveness, let alone three. However, this guard was no ordinary person. When his finger was severed, it should have bled, but it didn't. Instead, the severed finger was replaced by a blue, water-like substance that appeared to be more flexible than the original finger.

“My men have already been punished for breaking the rules, now it’s your turn.”

Viscount Blue Rose looked at Yi Shuihan and said this.

"She did break the rules, and if she's not punished, it might damage your reputation!"

Viscount Mifaso added insult to injury.

"It is because of rules that the world does not become chaotic."

"It's nothing serious, just losing a finger is about all."

The other two viscounts, Viscount Cady and Viscount Gini, also spoke, while the only one who had not yet spoken was Viscount Jian Yang.

The four viscounts pressed them relentlessly, and Yi Shuihan managed to withstand it, even wanting to laugh a little. However, Hill couldn't take it anymore. She said to Yi Shuihan in a trembling voice, "Young master, I am willing to accept the punishment."

If a man loses a finger and it doesn't affect his fighting ability, it's not a big problem. But if it's a beautiful woman, it's a different story. She'll be pointed at and looked down upon by countless people.

"Why punish her? You did nothing wrong. What did you do wrong? I think you're absolutely right! She's a slut, that's obvious! You're just speaking my mind."

Pointing at Viscount Blue Rose, Yi Shuihan uttered these words, instantly stunning everyone. They stared blankly at Yi Shuihan, finding his words incredibly shocking. They found it hard to believe that Yi Shuihan would choose to break ties with Viscount Blue Rose for the sake of a maid.

Indeed, such remarks have reached the point of open hostility. If Viscount Blue Rose doesn't demand an explanation, no one will respect her, and she might even lose her position as viscount.

Chapter 1294, Slapping Face and Killing

Something big is about to happen! This was the common thought in the minds of everyone who heard Yi Shuihan's previous words.

The banquet, which had been lively and harmonious, suddenly became quiet.

Everyone was watching Viscount Blue Rose and Yi Shuihan, and of course, most people wanted to see what Viscount Blue Rose would say next.

Viscount Blue Rose didn't speak, just stared straight at Yi Shuihan, her eyes filled with shame, anger, and surprise. She really hadn't expected Yi Shuihan to be so disrespectful to her.

He had only just inherited the title and power, and not long ago he was surrounded by dangers, with even a minor baron daring to invade. Right now, he should be on good terms with everyone and avoid offending anyone, especially since the person he offended was her.

Viscount Blue Rose couldn't help but recall the matter he had discussed with Viscount Mifaso, Viscount Cady, and Viscount Gini a few days ago: to take advantage of Yi Shuihan's unstable foothold and devour him.

At the time, the Viscount of the Blue Rose did not express his opinion, saying he would wait and see. Now, however...

"In that case, don't blame me."

Having made up his mind, Viscount Blue Rose said coldly to Yi Shuihan, "If you take back what you said before and kill this little bitch, I might consider not pursuing this matter."

Of course, it's impossible not to investigate. She's only saying this now to lull Yi Shuihan into a false sense of security. If Yi Shuihan does as she says, that would be even better.

With a smile on his face, Yi Shuihan walked naturally to Viscount Blue Rose and then slapped her just as naturally.

With a loud "slap," a bright red handprint quickly appeared on Viscount Blue Rose's face, seemingly mocking him.

An uproar ensued. Everyone at the banquet stared in disbelief at Yi Shuihan, who had not expected that he would not only refuse to compromise but would also take action.

That slap looked painful, and they also felt Yi Shuihan's ruthlessness. Putting themselves in his shoes, they knew they couldn't bring themselves to do it. Viscount Blue Rose's face was so beautiful; who could be so heartless as to ruin such a beautiful face?

The labels of ruthless and cruel have been attached to Yi Shuihan. It is estimated that no one will dare to underestimate this newly promoted viscount in the future, provided that Yi Shuihan can withstand the revenge of Viscount Blue Rose.

"You hit me?"

Blue Rose stared blankly at Yi Shuihan, seemingly still recovering from the concussion.

"So what? We've already fought! If you want revenge, come on, I'm ready."

These words left Viscount Blue Rose momentarily stunned.

However, while Viscount Blue Rose did not react, someone else did. Jack, who was behind Viscount Blue Rose, pulled out the dagger that had cut off his own finger and stabbed at Yi Shuihan.

"careful!"

Hill, who had been focused on Yi Shuihan, almost spoke up, and at the same time, her body involuntarily lunged towards Yi Shuihan, without considering that by the time she lunged at them, the knife would already be on Yi Shuihan's body.

Jack's sneak attack was extremely sudden, almost without warning, suggesting he had done this many times before. What was even more shocking was that he was slightly faster than the average baron's bloodline heir. An ordinary viscount would likely have only managed to dodge a fatal blow, but would certainly have bled.

Unfortunately, in Yi Shuihan's eyes, Jack's movements were completely in slow motion; Yi Shuihan noticed Jack's actions even earlier than Hill's.

A ghostly blue flame ignited in his hand, and Yi Shuihan reached directly for the dagger.

A look of surprise flashed across Jack's eyes, followed by excitement. He thought Yi Shuihan had made a mistake in his panic. He didn't believe that Yi Shuihan could exert much strength in a panic. If they really fought head-on, Yi Shuihan's hand would naturally be pierced by the knife.

Yi Shuihan's hand was not pierced by the barrel. The result of the knife and hand coming into contact was that Yi Shuihan gripped the knife, and the flames on his hand were transferred to Jack's body through the knife. Jack was burned to ashes amidst his terrified screams.

This scene sent chills down the spines of everyone present. A living person just vanished so mysteriously right before their eyes; some of the more timid even screamed.

The other viscounts who were nearby instinctively took several steps back. They watched Yi Shuihan warily, fearing that he might suddenly attack them. They didn't know if they could withstand the strength he had just displayed.

Regardless of other aspects, Yi Shuihan's skill alone is enough to show that Yi Shuihan's strength is above that of the old viscount.

"I killed him, and I don't think anyone will have any objections!"

As if he had done something insignificant, Yi Shuihan asked the people around him.

"Of course there's no problem. This Jack is just asking for death. He dared to launch a sneak attack. He deserves to die."

"Good riddance! It's too easy for him to die like that."

"It's a good thing he was killed by the Viscount, otherwise it would have been terrible if he had committed an act of insubordination and injured the Viscount."

No one supported Yi Shuihan killing Jack. After all, no one likes to be ambushed. If they let this happen, wouldn't they be facing ambushes all the time in the future? That's something no one wants to see.

Originally, Viscount Blue Rose was the victim, gaining a lot of sympathy because she was slapped by Yi Shuihan. Now that Jack has made his move, everyone's impression of her has immediately turned sour. With someone like this under her command, she herself can't be any good either.

By this time, Viscount Blue Rose had realized what had happened, and she cursed Jack in her heart.

"This piece of trash acted on his own without my orders and failed. He's utter garbage."

Standing beside Yi Shuihan, Viscount Blue Rose felt extremely insecure, her mind tense. Finally, she looked directly at Yi Shuihan, but her feet quietly moved backward.

"Don't worry, I won't lay a hand on you."

Seeing the Blue Rose Viscount's nervousness, Yi Shuihan said in a very "friendly" manner that it wasn't that he was soft-hearted, but rather that he wanted to play the long game and catch a big fish. From the Blue Rose Viscount's reaction, Yi Shuihan had already figured out that the other party had allies, and he planned to wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

"Perhaps my grandfather's death was also related to them."

Yi Shuihan wasn't stupid; he naturally noticed the exchange of glances between Viscount Mifaso and his men, and there was definitely something fishy going on.

Having her thoughts exposed, Viscount Blue Rose's already unattractive face became even more unpleasant, but she dared not confront Yi Shuihan, for fear that Yi Shuihan would come and kill her directly.

Amidst the various gazes of those with differing thoughts, Viscount Blue Rose walked out of the banquet hall.

Chapter 1295, Strike First

The nobles all possess Oscar-worthy acting skills. Even after the incident with Viscount Blue Rose, they continued to have a great time, acting as if nothing had happened. As for the death of one person, what does that matter? These days, who doesn't have a few lives on their hands?

This world doesn't advocate for equality for all. The power of nobles is even greater than that of ancient emperors in some respects. They can kill ordinary people however they want without needing a reason, at most paying them some money afterward.

After Viscount Blue Rose left, the other viscounts quickly followed, finally giving Yi Shuihan time to experience the aristocratic banquet.

Because of Yi Shuihan's identity, he was very popular among noble ladies. His powerful strength made those who had ulterior motives wary of him, but for those who wanted to get close to him, he was like the most delicious honey, irresistible to those who wanted to taste its sweetness.

Unfortunately, Yi Shuihan's family had a large number of high-quality young women, and he wasn't very interested in these shallow ladies and noblewomen. After experiencing and dealing with them for a while, he left the banquet hall.

"Young master, do you no longer enjoy banquets? I remember you used to love banquets and would excitedly attend every one of them."

Hill was puzzled by Yi Shuihan's recent changes. The school wouldn't know the students' personalities, so they wouldn't arrange everything so seamlessly. That would be truly frightening.

"Is that so? People always change. Besides, I'm not in the mood for a banquet right now. I still need to think about the matter of Viscount Blue Rose."

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. If it weren't for me, that wouldn't have happened."

The topic was successfully diverted. Hill has been blaming herself ever since. She was furious when she saw Viscount Blue Rose seducing Yi Shuihan and didn't think things through. She regretted it as soon as she said it.

While feeling guilty and regretful, Hill also felt a warm glow in her heart from Yi Shuihan's protection of her. Even if she were to die for Yi Shuihan, she would feel very happy.

"I'm the one who slapped you in the face, and I'm the one who killed you. You didn't do anything wrong. And since it's already happened, all we should do now is face it. That's all."

"Why don't we strike first? While Viscount Blue Rose is still making preparations, let's go and attack her first. Her men tried to assassinate the young master, but thankfully he's unharmed. If we attack her first, no one will say anything."

What was supposed to be a romantic drama turned into a war movie, and Hill's words made Yi Shuihan look at her strangely.

"I didn't expect this little girl to be so decisive!"

Feeling a little embarrassed by Yi Shuihan's gaze, Hill lowered his head and whispered, "Young Master, don't you think I'm too fierce? I'm actually very approachable usually, but things have come to this point, so striking first can minimize the losses!"

"Not fierce at all, not fierce at all. I actually think you'd be better off with a bit more breast."

Finally, Yi Shuihan's gaze fell on Hill's still flat upper body, and a look of regret appeared in his eyes.

Hill wasn't an experienced driver, but it was so obvious that even a novice driver could see it. He immediately raised his hands to cover himself, giving her a "you're bad" look.

While Yi Shuihan was joking with the maid, in another place, the four viscounts who had left the banquet reunited.

"That brat Yi Shuihan is really going too far! He doesn't respect me at all! I'm a viscount, after all, and he doesn't give me any face at all! It's outrageous! I'll beat you to death, beat you to death..."

While grumbling, Viscount Blue Rose was whipping a man he had found from who-knows-where with a barbed iron whip. The man had been whipped unconscious and his body was covered in bloody welts.

"Have you hit enough? If you have, stop and talk properly."

After a moment, Viscount Caydy said in a deep voice.

When Viscount Cady spoke, Blue Rose trembled and thankfully stopped fighting, showing that she was very wary of Viscount Cady.

“We’re all in the same boat now. Earl Rune has already said that after we take over Yishuihan’s territory, we can divide it up freely, as long as we support the Earl to become king. The Earl will help us withstand the pressure from other sides.”

“I didn’t want to kill them all, but that brat Yi Shuihan doesn’t take us seriously at all. If we let him get away with it, he might come to my house next time. It’s better to get rid of him sooner rather than later.”

"To be honest, his father was actually killed by the Earl's men. Now everyone knows this secret. If you don't cooperate, prepare to face the Earl's wrath!"

"Then it's settled. We'll have three days, and then we'll move out in three days... "

A conspiracy targeting Yi Shuihan is gradually taking shape.

However, no one expected that Yi Shuihan would attack directly on the second day, without waiting for three days. The four viscounts were defeated one by one, and the entire army was wiped out in less than three days. Moreover, most of the time was spent traveling, and the actual fighting time was less than one hour.

Given the absolute disparity in strength, Yi Shuihan never encountered any significant resistance.

Originally, Yi Shuihan wanted to wait for Viscount Blue Rose and his group to attack, but because of Hill's words, he changed his mind and decided to take the initiative. As for why he attacked the other three viscounts as well, it was mainly because he attacked Viscount Blue Rose. That woman was not satisfied and told him about it, saying that she would wait for Yi Shuihan in hell.

Unlike last time, this time Yi Shuihan's initiative to invade has angered some nobles, who are secretly criticizing him and encountering various obstacles when accepting the territory of Viscount Blue Rose.

Even if Yi Shuihan wins, there are still comments saying that Yi Shuihan is courting death, has broken the rules of the nobility, and cannot last long.

Earl Rune sent someone to tell Yi Shuihan that if Yi Shuihan gave up the territory of Viscount Blue Rose, the matter would be over; otherwise, he would face his punishment.

Previously, the count who had a good relationship with Yi Shuihan and his lineage, or rather, who was protecting his father, said that Yi Shuihan should hand over the territories of the other three viscounts besides Viscount Blue Rose, and he would settle the matter.

In the end, Yi Shuihan refused all of them and went alone to visit the mansions of the counts who had opinions about him, explaining the "reasons" behind his words, and the matter was dropped.

Chapter 1296, A Good Thing That Suddenly Came to Our Door

The logic isn't so easy to explain, but Yi Shuihan used his fists to illustrate it. Even with his strength restricted, Yi Shuihan could still use the power of the strongest in this world.

The strongest person in the world can easily become a count or even a king, let alone a few viscount territories.