Grand Return System

An Unexpected Fortune

What am I thinking?

Still...

The smile on her face refused to disappear.

Her beautiful crimson-pink eyes curved into delicate crescents, sparkling beneath the evening light.

It was a smile so gentle and pure that everyone who saw it felt their hearts skip a beat.

Even the breeze seemed softer as it brushed past her flowing pink hair.

Leon simply stood there, staring at her.

He had seen Anna wield her sword with icy elegance.

He had seen her fearless against overwhelming enemies.

But this...

This shy, happy smile...

It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen.

For several moments, neither of them spoke.

The silence wasn’t awkward.

Instead, it was peaceful.

Comfortable.

As though words had become unnecessary.

Finally, Anna slowly lifted her head.

She looked directly into Leon’s purple eyes.

This time, there was no hesitation.

No uncertainty.

Only sincerity.

A gentle smile remained on her lips as she spoke softly.

"I like this gift very much."

She lowered her gaze toward the Eternal Genesis Pill resting safely within her hands before looking back at him once again.

"If possible..."

She paused, gathering every bit of courage she possessed.

"...let’s officially date?"

The words were simple.

Yet to her, they carried the weight of a lifetime.

Leon felt his heartbeat quicken.

Did...

Did I really succeed?

For the first time since arriving in this world, even he found himself at a loss for words.

A thousand clever lines vanished from his mind.

Only one answer remained.

One answer that came straight from his heart.

"Okay..."

There wasn’t even the slightest hesitation.

The answer came almost instinctively.

Simple.

Certain.

Honest.

The moment those words left his mouth, both of them smiled.

From that day onward...

Their relationship was no longer one-sided affection.

Nor was it merely a promise hidden between unspoken feelings.

They had finally become an official couple.

...

"Eh..."

The spectators exchanged blank looks.

For a while, no one knew how to react.

One after another, helpless sighs echoed across the battlefield.

Someone covered his face.

Another looked up at the sky as though questioning fate itself.

One middle-aged cultivator couldn’t help muttering bitterly.

"We came here to compete for treasures... not to witness two people finding the love of their lives."

Another shook his head with a wry smile.

"Forget it. Today’s greatest treasure wasn’t the Eternal Genesis Pill."

"It was these two finally confessing to each other."

A young cultivator sighed dramatically.

"My sword heart has remained steady through countless battles."

He looked at Leon and Anna before rubbing his aching chest.

"But somehow... this hurts even more."

Laughter spread among several remaining cultivators.

Even though they complained, there wasn’t much resentment left.

Instead, they could only shake their heads with amused expressions.

One elderly expert chuckled.

"At least one good thing came from this Martial Emperor Tomb."

"Someone actually found a lifelong companion."

Eldric Northwind stroked his long gray beard before letting out a helpless laugh.

"Well... it seems this old man truly stayed to watch the ending."

He smiled warmly toward Leon and Anna.

"Young people truly are blessed."

Nearby, another cultivator sighed.

"Let’s go, everyone."

"If we stay any longer, they’ll probably end up getting married in front of us."

"Hahaha!"

The crowd burst into laughter.

The heavy atmosphere left behind by the fierce battle gradually disappeared.

One after another, the remaining cultivators cupped their fists toward Leon before departing.

"Fellow Daoist, this matter is over. I’ll take my leave first."

"Fellow Daoist, please wait. I’ll accompany you."

Soon, everyone was gone.

No one wished to remain behind.

After all...

Watching two newly confirmed lovers standing together after risking their lives in battle somehow felt far more overwhelming than facing powerful enemies.

Only the gentle mountain breeze remained.

[Ding...]

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully become an official couple.]

[Love Bond Established.]

[Leon — Anna.]

[Binding successful.]

[New Function Unlocked: Love Affinity System.]

[Reward Granted: One God-grade Lucky Draw.]

Leon’s eyes immediately brightened.

A grin slowly spread across his face.

Well...

That was an unexpected bonus.

Without wasting another second, he said inwardly,

"Come on, draw for me..."

His anticipation grew stronger.

Today’s luck seemed unbelievably good.

Perhaps...

The heavens themselves were celebrating alongside him.

"Ding..."

[Congratulations.]

[You have obtained an Immortal-grade Couple Set.]

[Reward: Eternal Moon Sovereign Robe.]

[Reward: Eternal Moon Celestial Dress.]

A satisfied smile appeared on Leon’s face.

Gradually...

"Hmm? What is this?"

Leon was momentarily stunned. His purple eyes flickered with curiosity as he carefully examined the newly acquired treasures inside the Grand Return System. The faint smile on his face gradually widened as streams of information poured into his mind.

"So... it’s a pair?"

The system had not rewarded him with a single treasure, but two perfectly matched immortal garments.

One belonged to him.

The other belonged to Anna.

The realization made him pause.

"F*ck..."

Unable to stop himself, Leon muttered under his breath before taking a slow breath of cold air.

The Eternal Moon Sovereign Robe and the Eternal Moon Celestial Gown were far more terrifying than he had imagined.

These weren’t ordinary immortal garments.

Each robe possessed astonishing defensive power. Once worn, they would naturally weave an invisible barrier around their owner. Unless someone possessed an exceptionally rare method capable of bypassing immortal protection, even a Martial Emperor Realm expert would find it nearly impossible to break through their defenses.

Leon couldn’t help but laugh inwardly.

"This is ridiculous..."

His fingers lightly brushed the system interface as he reread the description several times, just to make sure he wasn’t imagining things.

With the First Mist Immortal Sword already in his possession and now the Eternal Moon Sovereign Robe...

Wouldn’t that make him almost untouchable in future battles?

If someone couldn’t injure him while he carried one of the sharpest immortal swords in existence...

Who exactly could stop him?

"Not bad..."

"No..."

"This is incredible."

His mood became brighter by the second.

As expected...

Ever since Anna entered his life, his luck seemed to have completely changed.

"My lucky goddess really is extraordinary."