《Text Game: It All Began when a Cat-eared Girl Took Me In》 Chapter 1 - 1 1 Is This Cats Thing also Considered a Daily ?Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Is This Cats Thing also Considered a Daily Game?_1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Is This Cats Thing also Considered a Daily Game?_1 Click-clack, clickety-clack. The sound of keyboards echoed intermittently around Luo Xis ears. Luo Xi rubbed his eyelids and glanced at the time on the bottom right of his computer screen. 5:26. It was about time to clock out. His colleagues nearby were still in a state of high-intensity work. Based on what Luo Xi had observed in the nearly three months since he joined, they wouldnt leave until after eight oclock, each one of them a seasoned overworker. As the time reached 5:28, Luo Xi followed procedure, closing various drafting software applications and clearing his computers background processes. At that moment, a cultured-looking man in his thirties ambled over and said languidly, Luo Xi, dont rush off just yet. Can you take care of this bid proposal for me? Ive already sent the document to you on WeChat. Luo Xis brow twitched as he replied, Group Leader Chen Chen, its almost time to get off work. Chen Chen, with a smile, said, I know its almost time, but as a young man, you should be exercising your skills. Youve only been here three months, and getting familiar with this kind of work is for your own good; itll give you a broader perspective for future growth in the company. Oh. Without looking up, Luo Xi asked, So, is there overtime pay today? What are you talking about? Chen Chen looked surprised as he said, Youre still within your probationary period, and you know how our industry worksflexible working hours. This counts as voluntary overtime, so theres no overtime pay. Heh. Luo Xi nearly laughed out of frustration. How can he say that with such confidence? Ill pass on that exercise; its too much for me. Find someone else. Luo Xi couldnt be bothered with the foolish group leader anymore. He simply and swiftly shut down his computer, packed his things, and left. Thinking of exploiting his labor for free? Not happening. The companys compensation package was actually not bad, but the management was as senseless as a dodo. If you had tasks, why not assign them earlier? Instead, you shove them at me right at the end of the day without overtime pay. Isnt this just plain disgusting? After Luo Xi left the company lobby, his WeChat group was constantly buzzing with new messages. He glanced at it; in the work group chat, Chen Chen was incessantly tagging everyone and complaining. All the stuff about Im assigning you tasks for your own good, young people dont know the meaning of hard work, not willing to put up with a bit of hardship, youll just be a lifer as a wage earner and so on. The way he talks, anyone would think hes the company owner. Now in the rush hour of leaving work, Luo Xi didnt wait for the elevator, instead taking the fire stairs next to him. Lets order some takeout um, what should I get? Suddenly, a notification popped up at the top of his phone. [Respected player, you have been awarded the opportunity to test the daily text game Dawn (only 100,000 spots available worldwide). Would you like to download?] A junk game at first glance. Luo Xi casually swiped the notification away. The notification popped up again. [Handsome player, are you sure you dont want to download? This is a fun daily game, providing experiences youve never had before] Swipe away x2. [Game download successful. Dawn is installing Installation complete. Enjoy your game] Within a few seconds, a grey app icon appeared on his phone screen. Luo Xi: ??? Forcefully downloaded and installed? Game studios these days are really stooping to new lows. He held down the app icon, trying to delete the game. [Deletion failed] After multiple attempts, Luo Xi found that he simply couldnt remove the thing; even obliterating the entire game file with his phones security software still didnt erase the icon from the screen. Fxxk, is this thing a game or a virus? Hope its not one of those prank apps that emit weird, high-pitched noises? One time in his freshman year, one of Luo Xis roommates fell for one during a core class and ended up with a Social Death, losing his dating prospects for all four years of college. Luo Xi looked around before and behind him; the dark stairwell was empty. After a moments hesitation, he still opened the app, while firmly covering the speaker. A black background and white text appeared simultaneously. [Respected player, no, Traveler from Otherworld, you should be addressed as now] [Traveler, you are embarking on a journey into the unknown; what lies ahead is still a mystery. During the journey, you may pay unimaginable costs, even including your life] [Of course, you will also receive ample rewards] [In the Dream world, any changes and enhancements originating from the essence of your characters life will reflect equally upon your corresponding physical entity in the Otherworld] [Do you wish to begin the journey to the Dream?] [Yes/No] [Note: Choosing No will permanently delete this game, and it cannot be redownloaded. Please consider carefully] So, it actually is a game? Luo Xi clicked Yes. Since he had already launched it and had nothing else to do, he might as well play for a bit. [Traveler from the Otherworld, you have chosen to embark on this unknown journey. Regardless of what lies ahead, you are now a warrior worth praising] [You have been granted the title: Traveler from the Otherworld] [Initiating character creation] [Your characters appearance will use your current physical features as a template] [The initial characters behavior style will be based on your subconscious as a reference.] [Initial character creation complete.] [The great will of the Dream world has given all Travelers from the Otherworld a selection of gifts to choose from.] [Gifts can be good or bad, so please choose carefully, as the choice is irreversible.] [Please select two of the following talents as your initial talents.] [Friendly reminder: The color of the talent only represents the rarity of the talent.] S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Town Quizzer (White/Common)Your speed of learning knowledge far exceeds that of ordinary people (limited to general knowledge only).] [Poor Man (Green/Excellent)Your money will always be lost for inexplicable reasons (so as long as youre broke, you wont lose any money~).] [Same-Sex Repulsion (Blue/Rare)All individuals of the same sex have a default -50 Favorability toward you (an essential talent to become the enemy of all males).] [Animal Affinity (Blue/Rare)All small animals have a default +50 Favorability toward you (an essential talent for luring various small animals).] [Variant (Purple/Epic)You have been infected by some unknown Mutant Factor (dont ask, asking means I dont know).] [Many Misfortunes (Purple/Epic)You always encounter many unfortunate events, and disasters will uncontrollably seek you out (disasters? Theyre just stepping stones for you to become stronger).] [Immersion (Gold/Legend)After completing certain conditions, you can fully synchronize with characters in the Dream world for a short time, and gain corresponding attribute buffs (usable without unlocking the Dreamland synchronization module).] What a mess of talents This unscrupulous game developer definitely doesnt know how to make games, probably just got some temps to write this text. Forget it, Ill just pick the two that look the best. Just as Luo Xi was about to choose, another line of rainbow-colored text popped up. [Lucky Traveler from the Otherworld, you have caught the attention of ??? and your talent options have increased by one.] [MoonflowZero Point (Rainbow/Mythical)After death, you can choose to revert back to zero oclock of the current day (Note: Reverting will cause intense mental stress, please use with caution) (??? has also given you a gift, after selecting this talent, the seven talents are all selected by default, and the player cannot choose.)] Luo Xi was slightly startled. Time reversal, huh? Loser eating dust, is it? Is this a random Easter egg triggered in the game? Or is it a mandatory process? However, the description of this talent is quite interesting. A total of eight talents, some good, some bad, originally only two could be chosen, but if I choose the last one, then all those seemingly unfavorable talents would be chosen by default. Luo Xi didnt think too much about it; since the best talent had appeared, it certainly had to be chosen. The rest of the negative talents didnt matter, after all, its just a game. Luo Xi directly highlighted the newly appeared option. [You have chosen the talent MoonflowZero Point, please note that after choosing this talent, all available talents are automatically acquired by default, do you wish to proceed?] [Yes] [Selection successful.] [Your chosen talents have all been loaded, Traveler from the Otherworld, you may begin your journey.] Uh Luo Xi suddenly felt a needle-like pain in his head, as if something had been forcibly shoved inside, but the pain vanished in an instant. Before he could react, the game had already begun, and new text appeared on the screen. [Traveler from the Otherworld, you awaken in a pile of weeds, surrounded by rolling hills, and its nearly dusk.] [The cool evening breeze, carrying the chill of moisture, brushes against your body, making you feel somewhat cold, your Coldness +1 (temporary status).] Hey, is this a text-based game? Luo Xi immediately felt it was rather dull; he had always been disinterested in this type of game. Couldnt they at least provide some appealing images? But since Ive started playing, it wouldnt hurt to play a bit longer. [You stand up and look ahead.] [As a Traveler from the Otherworld, you are stunned by the first sight before you, you have never seen such things.] [The silhouette of a giant tree piercing the sky is visible in the distance, clouded in mist, making it appear mysterious under the red sunset.] [You feel an ebullient vitality coming from that direction, drawing you towards it.] [Recorded Event: Giant Tree] An icon appeared in the upper right corner of the screen. Luo Xi clicked on it. [Unlocked Module: Event Record Book] [Giant Tree] [Description: You have seen a sky-high giant tree with your own eyes, feeling the vitality it contains, perhaps you should move in that direction?] A sky-high tree? How big could it be, hundreds of meters tall? Luo Xi played with his phone, walking down the stairs, leaning on the railing. The issue with textual games is just this, all imagery needs to be conjured up in your own mind. When Luo Xi reached the second floor, he failed to notice a soda can on the step below. And then, as luck would have it, Luo Xi stepped right onto it. Fxxk! Amidst the cursing and a loud crash against the wall, Luo Xi leaned against the stairwell wall, while the dropped phone screen next to him displayed two lines of text. [Ding! Talent: Many Misfortunes has been triggered] [Ding! Talent: Poor Man has been triggered] Chapter 2 - 2 2 Something is Indeed Off about this Game_1 ?Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Something is Indeed Off about this Game_1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Something is Indeed Off about this Game_1 Ten minutes later, someone found Luo Xi who had fainted in the stairwell and urgently sent him to the nearby hospital. At 9 PM, Luo Xi lay on his rented bed, clutching the small bump on his forehead, despairingly staring at the balance of his bank card on his phone. This hospital visit, along with the various tests and medical expenses, had spent every penny he had saved in the past few months from his internship. Now, he didnt even have money to eat. He had even used Huabei, a consumer credit service, to pay for his takeaway dinner that night. He didnt know which lowlife had sloppily thrown trash in the fire escape. He better not find that person, otherwise hed definitely demand thousandsand no, actually demand medical expenses. Fortunately, his fall wasnt too severe; he had just happened to faint. When Luo Xi was brought to the hospital, he had actually regained consciousness. After running various tests and looking at the CT scan, the hospital gave him some medicine and let him go. I shouldnt have been playing with my phone when going downstairs, and this game Luo Xi stared at the grey icon on his phones desktop, his brows deeply furrowed. For some reason, he felt eerily uneasy. This game seemed a bit off Hesitating for quite a while, Luo Xi eventually opened the game, and the black background with white font reappeared. [Traveler from another world, you have finally returned!] [It is deep in the night now. Stars cast their brilliant starlight across the sky, reflecting off the bright full moon, and you marvel at the otherworldly landscape. Your Happiness Level +1.] [In the meantime, the body you control in the Dream World has lost 12% of its Life Value due to cold.] [Note: After losing your will, Traveler, if your character is in a state of survival, it will only enter the lowest degree of interaction mode. We advise that you find a proper resting place or enter a safe area before leaving the Dream World.] [You are lucky this time; there are no ferocious beasts nearby.] [Traveler, please find a place to shelter from the cold as soon as possible. After midnight, the temperature here will drop below minus thirty degrees, and in your ragged clothes, you will easily freeze into a solid human popsicle.] [What is your choice?] [ Stay and wait for death] [ Move, search for a warm place] Luo Xi chose to move. [Traveler from another world, you gather your courage and embark on the journey through the night, relying on the starlight to barely see the path ahead. You need to cross the mountain in front of you.] [You see what looks like twinkling stars shining on a giant tree far away, guiding your path, and once again, you marvel at the beauty of this world. Your Happiness Level +1.] [You grope your way along the rocky mountain path] [You grope your way along the rocky mountain path] [Would you like to accelerate gameplay to the next event node? You can choose between 1-30 times the speed.] A white progress bar crawls sluggishly below the question. Luo Xi immediately cranked the speed up to the fastest 30 times. [Accelerating progress] On the screen, the progress bar moved tens of times faster. If Luo Xi lifted his head right now, he would be shocked to find the second hand of the clock hanging on his wall spinning like mad. [Ding! After your relentless effort, you have been beheaded by an unknown creature hidden in the woods.] [You are dead.] Luo Xi: !?] Im dead just like that? Is this even a regular game? He instinctively touched his neck. Why did it feel somewhat chilly? The game text continued to progress. [Death Summary] [Poor Traveler, it is common sense in the Dream World not to travel at night. You, being new to this world, have learned about the dangers that come with it for the first time.] [But rest assured, the grand will of the Dream World has bestowed the power of resurrection upon travelers from other worlds.] [Oh, you want to know what the great will is exactly?] [It cannot be told, it cannot be said.] [Just understand that each traveler from another world gets three chances to Resurrect within a day.] [Of course, there is a price for resurrection. Each time you resurrect, the next day, your physical presence in the Otherworld will suffer a decrease of 20% in all qualities.] [Do you choose to Resurrect immediately?] [Note: If no safe area is bound, Travelers will resurrect at the location of the last event point. Once the three daily opportunities for Resurrection are used up, Travelers will be temporarily unable to enter the game.] [Talent: MoonflowZero Point has been triggered.] [Do you choose to return to todays Zero Point?] What does that mean? Weakening of the body in the Otherworld? Could it be that dying in the game could affect the real me? Luo Xi wanted to laugh. He pondered for a bit and chose the normal Resurrection; after all, its best to save the strongest for last. [Under the grace of the great will, your body reappears in that pile of grass, and you receive a new life. Praise the generosity of the great will!] [The journey is long, but step by step will get you there.] [Traveler, now that you know the dangers of the night, do you still have the courage to move forward?] Luo Xi curled his lip. Its just a game, how could I possibly lack courage? Bear in mind, I am the one who dares to play escape and Silent Hill games alone in the dead of night with the lights off. [You grope your way along the rocky mountain path] [With your cleverness, you evade the area where the unknown creature was, cross over the mountain, and finally see signs of habitation below. Midway up the hill, there is a small cottage with bright light shining through the windows. What do you choose?] [ Go over and knock on the door, asking the owner to let you stay overnight.] [ Sneak into the house quietly.] [ Barge in directly.] Luo Xi chose the first option. As a fine young man of the new era, I obviously have to do things that align with the prevailing social values. [You chose to go over and knock on the door.] [The door opens, and an elderly woman, hunched over and appearing very kind, greets you. Bright light pours out from the house, and something resembling an electric lamp hangs from the ceiling.] [The elderly woman first looks at you in amazement, then starts laughing wickedly, Hehehe, muttering something in a language you dont understand.] [You find this old lady rather creepy.] [As you think about leaving, the old lady suddenly pulls out a knife and stabs it precisely into your heart.] [You are dead.] Ah? Luo Xi was dumbfounded. What kind of NPC is this, killing on sight? Is that being kind? And this wicked old woman also played dirty, stabbing him to death without warning. [Death Summary] [Poor Traveler, you trusted first impressions too much and were killed by an evil, fallen Skill Practitioner. She seemed to be in need of materials for her experiments, and you conveniently showed up at her doorstep, hehehe.] [You may choose to Resurrect at the last event point.] [Talent: MoonflowZero Point has been triggered.] [Do you choose to return to todays Zero Point?] [No.] [Under the grace of the great will, you reappear above the position of the little cottage halfway up the mountain.] [What is your choice this time?] S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [ Give up the goal and detour around.] [ Go up and knock on the door.] [ Sneak into the cottage quietly.] [ First explore the surroundings to look for a weapon that can be used.] Chapter 3 - 3 3 Can this Character be any Weaker_1 ?Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Can this Character be any Weaker?_1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Can this Character be any Weaker?_1 Of course, he should go around No way! The damn old witch killed him for no reason; he had to get his revenge. Luo Xi figured that since the other party was an old woman, her combat power might not be very high, so he needed to find a weapon first. [You wandered around the house] [You found a green brick and added it to your Dream Bag, and now you can take out a weapon from the bag] [Ding! Dream Bag has been unlocked] [Dream Bag] [Quality: Purple Color (Epic)] [Category: Exclusive Item] [Properties: Contains 1 cubic meter of space, cannot be dropped, cannot be gifted, can be upgraded] [Description: Every Traveler in an Otherworld starts with a Dream Bag measuring 1mx1mx1m. The Dream Bag cannot be dropped and is bound to the Traveler, but the items inside can be stolen, watch out for pickpockets!] [Current items as follows] [A green brick] [Quality: White Color (Common)] [Category: Weapon (Tentative)] [Properties: Damage +110 (receives different damage bonuses depending on the part of the body hit)] [Description: This is just an ordinary brick, and it might not even be as hard as a stone, but in the Otherworld you find yourself in, isnt there a saying that no matter how high your martial arts, you can be brought down by a brick?] Luo Xi didnt expect to find any swords or blades by the roadside, so a brick would have to do. [You equipped the green brick, and with the weapon in hand, you confidently approached the cabin again, knocking on the door and then hiding beside it] [After a long period of time, the old woman finally opened the door] [This time, you didnt fight fair and chose to strike first. You suddenly sprang from the side, raised the green brick, and smacked it hard on the old womans head] sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [A dull thud was heard] [Your Happiness Level +3] [Was your surprise attack successful?] [Sadly, it was not] [The old womans head only shook. Your attack had no effect, but the old woman became furiously angry. After so many years, you were the first person who dared to hit her head] [The old womans Anger Value +100] [The old woman took a knife, still stained with your blood, out of her pocket and then got a clear view of your face] [The old woman was surprised to see you again. She was sure she had dissolved your body into alchemical material, not leaving even a single hair behind] [Sensing danger, you attempted to backtrack but the old woman, swift as the wind, caught up with you from behind] [You are now in a standoff with the old woman] [You are no match for her. You were knocked unconscious with a single hand and dragged into the basement, where you were injected with an anesthetic and laid on a blood-stained experimentation table, losing consciousness of your body] [In a hazy state of awareness, you experienced the agony of having your organs removed, your Happiness Level -10, your Fear Value +20] [You died] Fxxk, could this character be any weaker? [Death Summary] [Poor Traveler, you were killed by the wicked Skill Practitioner again, who decided to dissect you bit by bit to understand the mysteries of your body, using your organs for her research] [You may choose to Resurrect at the last event point] [Talent: MoonflowZero Point has been triggered] Luo Xi chose to Resurrect. He had died three times; this was his last life. [You have been Resurrected] [You have retrieved the green brick] [Detected that this item can be removed to the current Travelers actual location] [Would you like to take out the item?] Hmm? Luo Xi didnt quite understand, but still nodded yes. A moment later, Luo Xi felt his right hand suddenly weighed down. What is this? With just one glance, his breathing quickly became labored, his expression as if he had seen a ghost. In his hand was a heavy, large green brick, still bearing traces of soil and moss. Is this the brick from the game? How could something from the game appear in reality? This completely defies the laws of physics Luo Xi sat up in bed, holding his breath, his heart pounding, and widened his eyes to continue looking at the phone screen. [Poor Traveler, after dying twice, you realize youre no match for that evil old lady. Whats your choice this time?] [ Knock on the door] [ Walk around] Luo Xi was silent for a long time, glancing at the brick in his hand, gritted his teeth, and chose to knock on the door. At worst, Ill just die another time. [Brave Otherworld Traveler, you once again went over and knocked on the door] [This time the old lady opened the door very quickly] [Different from before, the old lady looked at you in panic, questioning who you are and why you were still alive and not dead, since there were already two of you inside her little cottage] [The old lady felt fear, she began to suspect that someone was messing with her in secret] [She didnt kill you again but instead shut the door forcefully, refusing to open it no matter how much you knocked] [Minutes later, you heard rustling sounds of grass and shrubs coming from behind the cottage, and by the moonlight, you saw a figure sprinting up the mountain] [It turned out that the old lady had packed some things and left the cottage] [Lucky Otherworld Traveler, your ignorance and lack of fear have caused the old lady to be afraid. In this game of wits, youve won the final victory] [Traveler, now you can rest well. Before the old lady realizes, this cottage is yours] [Whew] [Suddenly, you feel a surge of heat wash over you] [It was the old lady who set fire before she left] [The flames quickly ignited the cottage] [Poor Traveler, youve just lost the cottage you gained, your luck is really bad~] Luo Xi: Is this damn text gloating over my misfortune? Standing atop the mountain, Cerisia looked down at the roaring fire below, her wrinkled old face casting a sinister glow in the light of the flames. Before leaving, she set the fire as usual, and although she felt a pang of regret, she couldnt give her precious materials to the enemy for free. Better to burn them all. What the hell was that thing? Cerisia prided herself as the most talented Skill Master in the past century. She was well-traveled and had seen all kinds of scenes. Those who knew her deeds were aware that she indeed had talent in various skills, only that she strayed onto the wrong path. Of course, she didnt see it that way. Today, Cerisia began to suspect she had seen a ghost. She had never witnessed such a scene. Why did that person wearing ragged clothes keep resurrecting in front of her, time after time? She had personally eviscerated him, dismembering his body into six parts! She was one hundred percent sure he was as dead as one could get! Not even those lunatics from the Church of Truth had such bizarre powers, right? No matter, it was best to leave. She had other arrangements outside this place, and there was no need to stubbornly confront this anomalous fellow here. Chapter 4 - 4 4 As long as youre cute it doesnt matter what ?Chapter 4: Chapter 4 As long as youre cute, it doesnt matter what your gender is_1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 As long as youre cute, it doesnt matter what your gender is_1 Luo Xi hadnt anticipated the games development to be this outrageous. That damned old lady took the bucket and ran away just like that. But he soon figured it out. Since resurrections in the game didnt reverse time, the old lady had witnessed his two deaths, which scared her off the third time he approached her. Yep, it made sense. The games text was still appearing. [Poor Traveler, the evil Skill Practitioner burnt down his own house before leaving, and you have no choice but to embark on the journey to find shelter once again.] [However, you could also wait for the fire to die down, then search the ashes for any useful items that may have survived the flames.] [Your choice is?] [Wait] [Leave] Of course, Luo Xi chose to wait. [Waiting, would you like to accelerate] X30. After a few minutes, Luo Xi, yawning with sleepiness, felt a bit impatient when the game notification finally popped up. [After raging for over an hour, the fire has finally ended. Fortunately, it didnt spread, or else Traveler, you might have been turned to ashes.] [Its nearly midnight, and the temperature has already dropped to minus 30 degrees. Your cold level +50, your Life Value starts to decrease.] [Moving on would not be wise. The ashes still retain some warmth. Perhaps, Traveler, you could spend a cold night here and collect usable materials tomorrow. Would you like to enter the wooden hut ruins?] [Yes] [You entered the ruins of the wooden hut and, after some searching, found a sunken depression that still held a fair amount of heat, and it seems there was some heat source below, continuously warming you. You feel warmth.] [Your Life Value stops decreasing.] Luo Xi breathed a sigh of relief. Where exactly can one see these game indicators for Life Value, Happiness Level, and cold level? Luo Xi had only found the task record and the Dreamland backpack as additional features so far. Hadnt they been unlocked yet? Suddenly, the phones date reminder popped up. The date now: September 24th, 00:00. Something clicked in Luo Xis mind, feeling that something was off. How did it become midnight all of a sudden? He glanced to the side; the clock on the counter also just reached 12 oclock. Luo Xi vividly felt as if he had only been playing the game for a few minutes. [Ding! As a consequence of resurrecting three times yesterday, the Great Will has taken some of your energy, you have gained a negative status: Weakness.] [Your all qualities decrease by 60%.] Hmm? So sleepy Luo Xis eyelids drooped uncontrollably, as waves of sleepiness incessantly flooded his cortex. Seconds later, heavy breathing filled the room as Luo Xi fell asleep. The next day, Luo Xi was woken up by the ringing of his phone. Groggily, he fished out the phone and gave a cursory glance; the caller ID showed it was that idiot team leader from his company. As soon as Luo Xi answered, the other end erupted into a roar and angry bellowing. You got temperamental after just a few words yesterday, skipping work, huh? Well, you dont have to come in anymore! Luo Xi was dumbfounded by the scolding and checked the time. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. September 24th, 13:12. Huh? I actually slept till the afternoon? Last night Something clicked in Luo Xis mind. Hurriedly, he looked to the side. The green brick was still lying obediently beside him. So, everything last night wasnt a dream? Hey, Luo Xi, can you hear me talking? You respond! Beep Luo Xi simply hung up, not in the mood for explanations. There was something more important than going to work now. His phone screen, once unlocked, showed Dawn, the game he hadnt managed to turn off last night. [Traveler, youve finally returned.] [Last night, you were fortunate enough to find the evil Skill Practitioners thermal platform and safely spent a cold night. Unfortunately, while you slept, you were bitten, killed, and eaten by an unidentified creature that came sniffing around, leaving behind only a few of your bones and a trace of blood.] Luo Xi: Damn, inexplicably dead again. [You have been resurrected.] [Now, you can search the ruins of the wooden hut.] [After some searching, you found some coins lingering in a corner.] [You have obtained 22 copper coins, 2 silver coins, and 1 gold coin.] [More valuable than money, the equipment and knowledge left by the Skill Practitioner are their most prized possessions. Alas, it all went up in flames.] Luo Xi tried to take the coins out of his backpack. [Would you like to retrieve the items?] [Yes] Soon, his hand was wrapped in a white light and, as the light faded, his hand now held a bunch of coins stamped with unknown patterns. Hey, these coins can actually be taken out too. So, can they be put back in? Luo Xi took the coins and the green brick in his hand and touched the screen. [Would you like to place items?] [Yes] [Item Placement Successful] The green brick turned into a light and vanished from his hand, while his bag now contained the green brick and some coins. Luo Xi picked up another book from the bedside. [Would you like to place an item?] [Yes] [Placement Failed] [Note: Currently, the bag can only accept items that originally belong to the Dream world] Cant I put real-world items into the game? The items taken out of the game are real, after all. What a pity that the game characters act through existing text. Otherwise, he would definitely conduct various experiments, such as bringing some plants from the games forests into this world. [You tidy yourself up and set out on your journey again, heading towards the distant giant tree] [This time your luck seems pretty good. After half an hour of climbing, you stand atop a small hill and catch sight of a vast town on the plains not far below. Your Happiness Level +1] [Unlocked Area: Winter City] [You are surprised to find that in the center of this town, there is also a very tall giant tree. You estimate it to be about a hundred meters tall, but its not your original target. Compared to the distant tree hidden in the clouds, it seemed rather short] [You are descending the mountain] [Half an hour later, you arrive outside the town gates where several simply dressed people are going in and out. A few guards clad in silver armor are watching over the gate] [Will you attempt to enter the town?] [Yes] [You follow the crowd and line up] [After waiting in line for a period of time, you reach the front of the gate] [The guard is a male, and he looks at your clothes with great disdain. He has never seen someone as unkempt as you before, and he thinks your face is very annoying because he doesnt have such a handsome face] [Talent: Same-Sex Repulsion has been triggered, the guards Favorability toward you -50] [Current Favorability of the guard towards you: -50 (Disgusted)] Luo Xi: ? [Although the guard despises you, he still points to the transparent glass orb on the table and hands you a small knife] [Ding! The guard has issued you a task to drop your blood onto the glass orb. Perhaps something interesting will happen?] [You cut your finger with the knife and squeeze out a drop of blood] [After your blood falls on the glass orb, the sphere immediately bursts into radiance. Being well-versed in various internet novels, you start wondering if this is some kind of ability test, and what your potential might be. Could it be that youre an unparalleled genius] [Just when you think what follows will be a clichd sequence, the guards disdainful look turns into disgust. He steps back several paces away from you, and people around also keep their distance, as if theyve encountered a ferocious beast] [The guards Favorability toward you -60] [Current Favorability of the guard towards you: -110 (Hostile)] [The guard says sternly, So youre a Variant, too. No matter how or when you got infected, since youre a Mutant Patient, you should know the rules. Dont you know that Winter City usually doesnt allow your kind in? Get the hell out of here before I have to get physical. Youre so dirty, I dont even want to touch you.] What kind of Variant? Luo Xi was somewhat baffled. Then he suddenly remembered that when he chose his talents yesterday, there was a purple one called Variant. [You stand there helplessly. At this moment, you see someone in the queue beside you take out some coins to give to the guard and get let inside the city] [Perhaps you can try to bribe the guard too] [Will you try?] [Yes] [You take out 10 copper coins from your pocket and hand them over. The guard accepts them disparagingly and waves you away to leave quickly] [You hand over another 10 copper coins. The guard still takes them but continues to urge you to go away and not block the way] Luo Xi: Does he think the money is too little? [You decide to give him all your copper coins and two silver coins. The guards eyes suddenly light up. He didnt expect someone dressed as shabbily as you to have so much money, which is worth a month of his salary] [Ding! Talent: Poor Man has been triggered] [Ding! Talent: Many Misfortunes has been triggered] [The guard snatches all the money you offered and says viciously, If you dont want to die, get out of the way!] [He picks you up and throws you far away. You fly in a high arc and unfortunately, when you land, your right leg hits a sharp rock] [Ah! Youre bleeding profusely] Isnt it after robbing my money you should at least let me into the city? And whats with these damn talents? He didnt pay much attention to those negative talents before, but they all turned out to be pretty nasty. [Recorded Event: Variant] [Variant] [Description: In this world, the identity represented by Variant seems to be despised by normal people?] [Your right leg is severely injured. You try to stand and walk a few steps but then collapse weakly against a crooked tree] [Ding! Because you, Traveler, are really too unlucky, you have obtained the title: Unlucky Person] [Unlucky Person: Equipping this title increases the probability of unfortunate events by 10% (each traveler can equip up to three titles simultaneously)] [Do you want to equip it?] Who would equip this thing! [Poor Traveler, your luck is really bad, perhaps this is where your journey ends] [Ding! Talent: Intimacy with Small Animals has been triggered] [??? Favorability +50] [A slender figure wrapped in a yellow hood approaches you] [You now have some understanding of the malice in this world. You watch the person warily, ready to retaliate even in death] [The slender figure kneels in front of you] [You see that the persons face is covered with a white cloth, obscuring their features, but their eyes are a beautiful shade of light red] [Judging by the eyebrows and eyes, they seem to be a girl in her teens, but it could also be a cute boy] [But that doesnt really matter] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Hm? Traveler, you have a problem] [He/She says, Are you a fool? People like us, if we want to enter the city, who would boldly walk through the main gate? Look at you now, what a mess. Hey, hey, theres so much blood. Youre not going to die, are you?] Chapter 5 - 5 5 – The world is so big I want to see it_1 ?Chapter 5: Chapter 5 C The world is so big, I want to see it_1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 C The world is so big, I want to see it_1 [You sensed a bit of urgency in this persons tone.] [This was the first time you felt someones goodwill in this world.] [You wanted to ask this person some questions, but you were slowly losing consciousness due to excessive blood loss.] [Poor Traveler, you passed out.] [Your Life Value was draining away] [In a daze, you felt as if you were being carried by someone.] [What awaits you next?] [Would you like to fast forward to the next event node?] Below the text, a white progress bar was moving forward very slowly. Luo Xi dragged it all the way to the end. X30. While waiting for the progress bar to climb, Luo Xi reached for the water cup on his bedside table. He hadnt had a drink since last night, and his throat felt as dry as if it was filled with charcoals. It was then that he finally noticed something strange happening on his bedside table. Fuck! The no-brand alarm clock he had bought cheaply from Pinduoduo was spinning wildly, at a frighteningly fast speed. Whats happening? Is the clock broken? Or is it caused by this text-based game again? Luo Xi wondered as he tried to drag the accelerated progress bar in the game back. X1. In an instant, the clocks speed returned to normal, ticking away calmly. Luo Xi was profoundly shocked. Not only could he take items out of the game, but the games acceleration also seemed to really affect the speed of time in reality? No wonder he felt like it had passed midnight so quickly last night after playing the game casually; it must have been because of this text-based game. No, it wasnt yet certain that the game could truly affect time. The game might only be affecting him. It altered his perception of time. Luo Xi pulled down the status bar on his phone. The current time on his phone was 15:45, which matched the time shown on the alarm clock. He remembered that it was just after one oclock when he had woken up. All that time in between seemed to have been devoured by the games acceleration feature. In a certain sense, this game was indeed a time-consuming tool. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi did not continue to choose to accelerate the progress of the game. Since last night, he had been with an empty stomach and was extremely exhausted. If he didnt eat something soon, he might starve to death in his tiny rental room. After getting out of bed and putting on his slippers, Luo Xi didnt expect his legs to give out as soon as he stood up, along with dizziness and nearly collapsing to the ground. Too hungry to have strength? No, thats not right! This exhaustion of body and mind could not be simply caused by being hungry for one day. Is it because of the debuff that reduces all qualities from yesterday? The seemingly ridiculous cost of reducing all qualities by 60% had actually taken effect on his real body. What did this text game with incredible power represent? Was it officially released? Or, did the authorities know about it? Luo Xi remembered the notification stating that there were 100,000 beta test slots worldwide. It was not too many but not too few either, so aside from him, many other people were also playing this game? With a bunch of questions in mind, half an hour later, Luo Xi sat in a Huangmen chicken rice restaurant near his company. Boss, Ill have a large portion of Huangmen chicken rice, mildly spicy. Alright, just a moment. Luo Xi sat on the stool, calming his rapidly beating heart. Just walking two kilometers made him feel like he had run a 1000-meter test; he had never felt so weak before. Luo Xi suspected that he might not even be able to beat a primary school student at this point. On his way here, he had already confirmed that there was no discussion about Dawn on the internet. The authorities might have controlled the flow and distribution of related information. Luo Xi quickly realized this fact. So after he searched for Dawn, he also pretended to search for Dead by Daylight and even checked in with a few streamers watching them play games on their live streams. He hoped to bluff his way through and not get interrogated for it. Luo Xi now fully realized the situation. He could take out items from the game. The progress bars speeding feature, whose real effect on time flow had yet to be confirmed. The negative status that affected his own body. And another question, those shitty talents wouldnt also work in reality, would they? Thinking back on all the things that had happened since yesterday, Luo Xis face gradually turned pale. Damn it, it all really seemed to match up. Does that mean I have to be broke and unlucky for my whole life? After finishing his meal, Luo Xi entered the office building nearby. He decided to resign this afternoon; his internship period was almost enough, and there was no need to continue putting up with the nonsense from the team leader. It would be better to return to school and take it easy. On the seventh floor of the office building, Prosperous Engineering Co., Ltd. What did you say? You want to resign today? When Chen Chen saw Luo Xi, he had initially wanted to curse him on the spot for ditching work and hanging up the phone, but Luo Xi beat him to it by announcing his resignation first. This caught Chen Chen off guard. It was true that Luo Xi was insubordinate, but as a university student, his working and learning abilities were quite strong. The manager had asked him to keep an eye on this student and preferably keep him in the company with a signed contract after his internship ended. Then, maybe with some promises and PUA for a few months, the company would gain a young and energetic reserve talent. The industry was not doing well lately, and recruiting was difficult, so subsequent talent reserves were very important. But now Luo Xi ditched half a day of work and came to resign in the afternoon. Was it because Chen Chens words yesterday were too harsh? Impossible. Absolutely impossible. Chen Chen denied it was because of his own doing. It must be because this guy was too sensitive, not being able to take even a few critical words. Even if he got a permanent position, he probably wouldnt last long. Luo Xi nodded and said, Yes, write me a resignation letter. Ill leave this afternoon, and also give me my internship certificate. Chen Chen said sternly, You havent submitted a preliminary resignation, and even during an internship, you have to notify the company three days in advance. Leaving like this will cause the company losses, and I will have to deduct from your salary. How much? asked Luo Xi. At least 300, and you wont get attendance and subsidies for the month. Oh, then deduct it. Give me a copy of the resignation letter. Honestly, Luo Xi didnt really care about those few hundred dollars right now. Though he was quite poor, having to pay for his meals using credit, he had some money in a mutual fund. If worst comes to worst, he could just sell some of it to tide him over. Ten minutes later, Chen Chen, with his hair nearly exploding in anger, stared at the resignation letter Luo Xi had flippantly thrown down. The reason for resignation Luo Xi wrote was: [This team leader is an idiot, I feel like I cant work here anymore.] (crossed out) [The world is so big, I want to see it.] Chapter 6 - 6 6 Are You Really a Pervert Traveler_1 ?Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Are You Really a Pervert, Traveler_1 Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Are You Really a Pervert, Traveler_1 On the way back, the thought of Chen Chens constipated expression filled Luo Xi with such delight that even her steps became lighter. She had been disgusted by this guy several times over the past few months. Today, she finally had the chance to stand up to him and disgust him in return. However, her pleasure soon faded. Luo Xi glanced at her phone, feeling a tinge of melancholy. For no clear reason, she got involved in this abnormal event, and she wasnt sure if that was good or bad. As a senior student who hadnt graduated yet, her future was already uncertain, and now it seemed she had veered off onto an even stranger path with no sign of returning to the normal track. Luo Xi didnt follow her original path back but instead headed towards a nearby park. The Riverside Park. The last rays of the setting sun sprinkled over the flowing river, casting an intoxicating red hue. Luo Xi found a bench and sat down. By this time, the games progress bar had climbed to four-fifths of the way full. Speed maxed out. X30. In an instant, all the passersby in Luo Xis vision became distorted figures. Meanwhile, the progress bar climbed rapidly. It might have felt like only a minute or two had passed to Luo Xi, but the remaining progress bar was nearly full. At the very last bit of the progress bar, Luo Xi stopped accelerating, stood up, and stretched herself, her neck feeling a bit sore. A middle-aged fisher approached from the river bank, offering a cigarette with a hearty laugh, Young man, Ive seen you sitting here for half an hour, barely moving. Youve got some patience! Fancy joining me for some fishing? Thanks, but I dont smoke, Luo Xi declined the cigarette the fisher offered and pointing at herself, she asked, Sir, do you really think Ive been sitting still for half an hour? The fisher was taken aback, confused, Isnt that the case? Luo Xi shook her head, Im not sure myself. The fisher: He took back the cigarette quietly and went back to his spot. With two and a half years of fishing experience, he thought this young man might be a promising beginner, but it seems he thought too much. Luo Xi couldnt help but laugh. From the fishers reaction, it seemed the acceleration of progress only affected her, perhaps? She looked at her phone. The progress bar had reached the end. New text appeared. [Traveler, you have come to your senses] [Before you lies a wooden ceiling full of mold and holes, and you can even hear the sound of rats running across it] [A sharp pain comes from your thigh, excessive blood loss makes you feel weak all over, your character in the Dream World now has all qualities decreased by 70%] [You sit up from the bed and take a look at your surroundings] [No one else is in the room, only a candle burns quietly on the table, and the bed you were lying on looks very old, as if it hasnt been used for a long time] [Who brought you here?] [You hobble off the bed] [In the corner of the room, theres an old wooden cabinet. Do you want to explore it?] Without hesitation, Luo Xi clicked yes. [Yes] [You opened the cabinet and started to explore] [Exploring] [You find: old clothes, an old clothes rack] [Old clothes] [Quality: White (Common)] [Category: Clothing] [Attributes: Cold-resistance +1] [Description: Although very old, its evident that these clothes belonged to a little girl. They show no signs of having been worn for a long time] [Note: Traveler, are you a pervert?] ? Slander! This is slander! If you tell me these belonged to someone elses little girl, would I open it? Will it? Um.. [Squeak] [A girl pushed the door open, her face filled with shock as she looked at you, and in your hand was a short skirt] Luo Xi thought this was probably the end for him. [She will scream in three seconds, what will you do?] [Go up and cover her mouth] [Run out the door] Luo Xi decisively chose the second option. [Foolish Traveler, in an attempt to preserve your innocence, you wish to leave as quickly as possible, but youve forgotten about the injury to your leg. The moment you exerted force, you collapsed on the ground, face-planting in a most canine manner, and at the same moment the girl who entered let out a scream] I mean, if Im going to fall either way, is there a difference between the two options? sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You feel the world spinning around you] [Before you pass out again, you hear someone shouting Aina, what happened?] [And youve lost consciousness again] A new progress bar appears at the bottom of the text. Luo Xi looks up at the sky. He wonders if he should say wtf. This damn game will definitely raise your blood pressure if you play it too much. Its already dark huh. Without notice, the afterglow has faded, the moon has risen into the branches, seemingly weaving through the clouds, while only the Fishers and he remain motionless. This time, Luo Xi didnt accelerate the progress, he quietly waited for half an hour, and the progress bar filled up. [Traveler, youve come to once again] [The noise of you getting up startled someone opposite you] [Across the bed, a somewhat childish voice exclaimed, Ah! Youre awake!] [You raise your head to look over, the speaker is a girl with long brown-black hair, perhaps only around thirteen or fourteen, her sparkling tea-gold beautiful eyes met yours for two seconds, and then something atop her head twitched] [Your Confusion Level +30] [What is that?] [A pair of animal-like ears?] [The girl immediately got up and ran out the door, shouting, Weier sister, that person you brought here is awake again, come here quickly!] [You watch the girls retreating back, wondering if youre seeing things] [Its not just animal earstheres also a fluffy tail peeking out from under her skirt through a gap at the side] Woooah? Luo Xi suddenly feels the game is getting interesting now. [Your Confusion Level +20] [Your Happiness Level +50] [Note: Why does this make you happy? Are you really a pervert, Traveler?] Shut up, you idiotic game text! Just type your words properly! Luo Xi continues tapping on the screen, feeling a bit guilty. [Soon, two people enter the room] [One of them is the girl who ran out earlier] [The other is a girl with light white, or perhaps silver-white long hair, also dressed in a white dress. However, to say shes a young girlshes actually not much older than the other girl, probably around fifteen or sixteen at most?] [You notice that on the head of this girl, there are also a pair of animal ears, cute and small just like the Xiao Bai cat your family used to have] [Besides that, a slender tail is swaying lightly behind the girl, its not as bushy as the other girls Big Tail, but it looks quite graceful] [Your Happiness Level +33] [Note: Traveler, you are so weird] [The girl asks you, How do you feel, can you get out of bed?] [Her voice is as pleasant and ethereal as rain on a quiet mountain, you find it strangely familiar, and then you see the girls pale red eyes] [Turns out shes the same person you saw outside Winter City, all wrapped up in a yellow hood] [Shes a cute girl indeed] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Perhaps sensing your stare, a look of discomfort appears on the girls face, she turns away, leaving you with a view of her delicate profile, You lost a lot of blood, I brought you back and bandaged you up. Now that youre awake, you should leave quickly, I dont allow strangers to stay overnight.] Chapter 7 - 7 7 This Little Loli Might Be Easier to ?Chapter 7: Chapter 7 This Little Loli Might Be Easier to Deceive_1 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 This Little Loli Might Be Easier to Deceive_1 [At this moment, another girls voice, soft and gentle, rose] [Weier sister, its already dark outside, and the whole Grey Stone Street wont take in someone with an unknown background like him. Letting him go might freeze him to death.] Weier? Luo Xi naturally associated the name with a blue-haired little Lolita from some card game. [The girl named Weier said, What does that have to do with us? Just because others wont take him in, does it mean we have to?] [Then why did you bring him back, Weier sister? Wouldnt it have been better to just ignore him?] [Thats true but this is different. I just dont want to watch someone die in front of me, and we still dont know what kind of person he is. He could be a dangerous and suspicious character, we cant let him stay with us overnight.] [Aina understands, Weier sister, you are upset because he touched the underwear you wore when you were younger, right!] [No anyway, we cant let him stay at our house. Hey, did you hear what I said? Get up and hurry out.] [The cat-eared girl stood with her hands on her hips, staring at you fiercely, but the swaying tail and ears made her quite cute] [Your Happiness Level +13] [But Weier sister, Aina really doesnt think hes a bad guy. If he were, you wouldnt have brought him back, right?] [Traveler, you know what you should say. The girl who brought you back and saved your life doesnt want you to stay, but the girl scared by your actions wants to keep you for the night.] [After all, its rare to meet someone you can talk to, a very rare opportunity to understand this world, and you dont want to give up.] [What is your choice?] [ Ask if you can stay for one night and offer some sort of compensation.] [ Use force to take over this place.] [ Leave, dragging your heavily injured body.] Luo Xi pondered for a moment and chose the first option. With the damn poor talent at play, it probably wont be long before the last of his money is gone; he might as well make use of it. As for using force, his game character didnt have any real strength; if these two Lolitas hung him up and beat him, that would be a joke. [You took out the only gold coin left from your Dreamland sack.] [Under their puzzled gazes, you slapped the gold coin on the bed board, saying, This is all the money I have left. Can I please stay here for one night and ask you a few more questions? I will leave tomorrow. As for messing with your clothes, Im sorry, I didnt do it on purpose.] [The cat-eared girl had not yet replied when the other girl threw herself over, her eyes sparkling as she said, Weier sister, hes giving money, look its a gold coin! It could be enough for us to eat steamed sweet potatoes for a long, long time. Why not let him stay just for one night?] [Ainas Favorability towards you +5] [Current Favorability level of Aina towards you is: 50 (Barely Trusting)] [Ding! Number of Friendly characters towards you has reached two.] [Character Relationship Module Unlocked] A new bright spot appeared at the top of the game. Luo Xi tapped it. [The current known character information is as follows:] [Weier] [Race: Human Clan] [Favorability: 50 (Barely Trusting)] [Description: She reluctantly trusts you but is somewhat suspicious of your background. She thinks you are a silly and clumsy fool.] [Aina] [Race: Human Clan] [Favorability: 50 (Barely Trusting)] [Description: Seems like a little Lolita who loves money. She saw you taking their childhood clothes and got scared, but money talks!] [Note: Compared to the bigger one, isnt the smaller one easier to deceive? Traveler, are you tempted?] Luo Xi: He closed the module nonchalantly and continued tapping the screen, refreshing the text. [The cat-eared girl seemed somewhat tempted, but she still shook her head and said, No, if he has money, he can find some other family to stay with.] [But he chose our home, and were already out of money. The little food we have left wont last us many more days.] [Ill figure something out. If worse comes to worst, theres still relief food to be had.] [By the time you think of a solution, well be starved to death. Besides, I heard that the Shining Church people all left Winter City not long ago, and last week the city has stopped distributing relief food to the residents of Grey Stone Street. Didnt you know, sister?] [The cat-eared girl fell silent.] [Of course, she knew.] [There will always be a way] [What way? Weve got nothing left to sell at home. Sister, youre not going to work for the Snake and Rat Meeting again, are you? Theyre all bad people! Have you forgotten what happened to mom? Anyway, you absolutely cannot go! If you go, Aina will bash her head against this door panel until shes dead!] [Ah] [The cat-eared girl sighed softly. She came over to collect the gold coins from the bed and said to you, Ill take your money, but theres no need for so much. Four silver coins will be enough. Two of them can be considered as payment for saving your life and for lodging for one night. Ill get you some medicine with the other two silver coins later, and Ill return the rest to you tomorrow.] [Why only four silver coins?] [The cat-eared girl flicked her little sisters forehead, Or what? You little money-grubber, theres a limit to taking advantage of others.] [You interrupted to ask, How much purchasing power does one gold coin have?] [The girl looked at you strangely and answered your question.] [I dont know about other places, but here in Winter City, one gold coin is equal to 10 silver coins, 1,000 copper coins. A copper coin can buy about four jin of sweet potatoes. You do the math.] After a quick calculation, Luo Xi figured that normal sweet potatoes cost roughly two yuan per jin. If so, one copper coin in the game was about equivalent to eight yuan here, one silver coin was 800 yuan, and one gold coin 8,000 yuan. This purchasing power seemed reasonable. However, thinking of the two silver coins taken by the guard made Luo Xi feel a bit heartbroken. Sooner or later, hed make that damn NPC cough up the money with interest. [The cat-eared girl then said, You rest here for now. Remember not to mess with things in the room again, or I will immediately kick you out Never mind, Ill tidy up and take things away later.] [Note: Traveler, she seems to think youre some kind of perverted, suspicious character too~] Shut up, shameless text! [You quickly shouted, Please wait, I have many questions I want to ask you.] [The cat-eared girl glanced at you sidelong, Then make it quick, I have to prepare dinner later. Dont think about playing tricks, you know the state of your body very well.] [Also, we have questions for you. Who are you? Whats your name? Why did you come here? Your accent clearly isnt from around Winter City.] [The little Lolita looked helplessly at her sister, Weier sister, you should introduce yourself before asking someones name.] [You always talk too much. The cat-eared girl spoke blandly, My name is Weier, and this is my sister Aina. Whats your name? Where do you come from?] Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Do you want to tell them your name?] [Tell them, my name is Luo Xi] [Conceal your real name] Luo Xi frowned. He didnt remember going through any real name verification. How did the game know his real name? Forget it, its useless to think about it now. With the game being so mysterious, it probably knew everything about his ancestors from eighteen generations back. Suppressing his concerns, Luo Xi chose the second option, to conceal his name. [You said, I am a nameless traveler from afar, having lost my memory and currently wandering.] [Nameless traveler? Memory loss?] [Raggedy uncle, are you making this up?] [The two cute beast-eared girls sat on the bed across from you, casting doubtful looks in your direction under the candlelight. They clearly didnt trust your tall tale.] [Shadows of tails and ears were cast on the wall, outlining peculiar shapes.] [Your Happiness Level +20] [Note: This person is obviously hopeless, farewell.] [Ding! Your current Happiness Level has reached 100] [Preconditions for triggering Talent have been satisfied] [Talent that can be triggered: Immersion (Happiness)] [Do you wish to trigger it?] [Note: Using this Talent will reset the accumulated points of the specified emotion value, and after its use, you will be able to manipulate your character with the highest degree of freedom. Under different perception triggering modes, depending on the type and amount of emotion value consumed, you will receive different kinds and degrees of ability bonuses. Under the current Talent level, each Talent activation should not last more than 10 minutes, with a cooldown time of 24 hours.] This Talent is Luo Xi naturally remembered this Talent that looked incredibly powerful. Manipulating the character with freedom, but in what way? [Yes] [You have consumed 132 points of Happiness Level] [Immersion (Happiness): Your character has received a +13.2% Strength enhancement, and your resistance to negative Spirit-type skills increased by +13.2%.] [Your character in the Dreamworld is now synchronizing Please wait for a moment.] [Traveler from the Otherworld, do not be surprised by what you are about to see, welcome to the journey of dreams~] Chapter 8 - 8 8 I Probably Traveled to Another Dimension ?Chapter 8: Chapter 8 I Probably Traveled to Another Dimension (jpg.)_1 Chapter 8: Chapter 8 I Probably Traveled to Another Dimension (jpg.)_1 Hey, werent you going to ask a question? What are you spacing out for? If you dont talk, were leaving. The gold coin in Weiers palm was getting warm from being held too tightly. She was starting to regret taking the money. Whats the deal with this person, anyway? After spouting a lie that not even an eight-year-old would believe, he just leaned against the bed without a word. If you think about it, this man really is suspicious. How could there be such a foolish person who, despite suffering from Mutation Syndrome, not only brazenly walked through the town gates but also tried to bribe the guards to enter the city after being discovered? Weier didnt know if she was bewitched, but somehow she ended up bringing this person back after he had fainted. What on earth was she thinking at that time? This man now refuses to even say his name. If hes not a suspicious character, then what is he? Could he be a wanted criminal in some city? Besides, talking to him is like speaking to a face with no emotion Uh At the head of the bed, the young man in tattered clothes dazedly lifted his head, eyeing the two petite girls opposite him, the dim candlelight reflecting their faces and figures. Then, the bewildered look faded away, twisting into an expression of pain. It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! The sharp pain from his thigh was telling Luo Xi that everything he experienced wasnt a dream but reality. The two Beast Eared Girls sitting on stools at the foot of the bed were also telling him that he had entered the world depicted in the text game. No longer just crude descriptions and a few lines of text; two living beings were now in front of him. I must have gone through to another world (jpg.) Whats with you, anyway? If you dont want to talk, forget it Weier walked over and took a look, noticing that there was something off about his gaze again. If before this man was able to communicate with them normally, his eyes were utterly dull, like the eyes of a dead person, and he was slow to react. It reminded Weier of those who had Mutation Syndrome and whose bodies had been eroded, people close to death. But now, there was a glint in his eyes. Luo Xi drawled, sucking the cool air, Its nothing, just hurt my wound. At that moment, he realized that he wasnt speaking the common language of Xia country. It seemed that a mysterious force automatically translated the words he wanted to say into another language. Luo Xi looked towards the cat-eared girl with light red eyes. Indeed, with eight years of experience as a cat owner, Luo Xi was certain that those were cat ears. Yay! White text appeared out of thin air in front of Luo Xi. [Your Happiness Level +5] Just like the text described, the cat-eared girl stood at most 1.5 meters tall, around fifteen or sixteen years old. Her hair color was between silver-white and gray. Half of her young, delicate face was hidden by her hair, and her light red eyes were beautiful. And that long cat tail, lively swishing behind her, was absolutely enchanting. As for the other, even younger girl with her tea gold eyes and slightly larger ears, she dragged a fluffy, soft yet spirited big tail behind her. Is that a dog? A wolf? Or a fox? No matter what she is, I really want to hug her and pet her to my hearts content. [Your Happiness Level +20] [Note: To think that you feel this way about such a young girl, Traveler, you really are a suspicious pervert!] To hell with the text, dont make me out to be some freaky Lolita fan, okay? This is just plain curiosity and appreciation! Which young male from Xia country doesnt like cute beast-eared girls? [Your Happiness Level +11] [Your Happiness Level +3] [Note: Heh~] Weier suddenly pulled her sister back a couple of steps, warily staring at Luo Xi. Clenching her small fist, she said coldly, What are you looking at? The cat-eared girl was starting to find his gaze a bit dangerous. Aina chimed in with an oblivious smile, Weier sister, this uncle seems to be looking at your tails and mine. [Weiers Favorability towards you -5] [Ainas Favorability towards you +3] Hmph, sick in the head. Weier was about to leave with her younger sister, Since theres nothing wrong, we will be leaving. Ill bring you a spare heat stone and dinner later. Sorry, please wait a moment longer. Luo Xi said, raising his hand wearily, Im really just a bit curious. Helpless, who would have thought the phenomenon of crossing over would be so bizarre, and who could have imagined that a beast-eared girl would actually exist? Lying. Weier turned her head back and sneered, Whats there to be curious about? Dont tell me you have never seen someone with Mutation Syndrome, arent you infected yourself? Luo Xi asked, What is Mutation Syndrome? Does it have to do with Variants? Weier turned her head intending to walk away. She really couldnt understand, why did this person insist on keeping them here with such poor conversation? Who in this world didnt know the meaning of these terms? Is it fun? Luo Xi spoke again, Add 1 silver coin, just accompany me for a chat for ten minutes. Weiers footsteps suddenly halted. [Note: As the saying goes, youll be soft-spoken if you eat others food and short-handed if you take their money. With your filthy monetary offensive forcing the girl to answer your questions, it must be said, Traveler, you are indeed garbage.] Isnt it, havent I already crossed over? Why is this damn text still relentlessly haunting me? Really, really? The little Lolita, Aina, broke free from her sisters hand, her tea-gold colored eyes sparkling at you, the two beautiful eyes nearly turning into $ symbols. A silver coin, Hey! [Ainas Favorability towards you +5] [Note: Indeed, this one is easier to fool.] Sister, why dont you go start cooking? Ill answer this sloppy uncles questions. Weier frowned, Aina, dont deal with him Its okay, sister. I dont think hes a bad person. Like the look in his eyes just now, although a bit strange, it wasnt disgusting, was it? Aina turned her head towards Luo Xi, pointing at the ears on her head, and said with an indifferent smile, Mutation Syndrome is what my sister and I have, like this. As for Variants, well, anyone infected by the Mutant Factor is called a Variant, no matter the level of erosion. I heard youre infected too, which is why the guards of Winter City wouldnt let you enter the city. [Updated item: Variant] [Variant] [Description: A general term for people infected by an entity known as Mutant Factor] Luo Xi continued to ask, What exactly is the Mutant Factor? The cat-eared girl questioned, Do you really not know anything? Its true you were recently infected and dont show any Mutation symptoms yet, but isnt this common knowledge? How could you not know Weier found Luo Xis lack of common knowledge simply incomprehensible. Where on earth did this person come from? Hes evidently older than them, but his understanding of the world is like that of a complete newbie. Simply put, how did he manage to live this long? Luo Xi spread his hands, Because I have amnesia. Believe it or not, but I really have lost my memory. Weier took a deep breath, her clenched fists becoming taut. She really wanted to punch this guy. Then listen up, Mutant Factor is Sister, dont say it, let Aina explain! Aina furrowed her slender brows, pondered for a while, and then uncertainly said, I remember now. The Mutant Factor comes from an Origin Beast of calamity level, also known as Calamity Factor, right, sister? Not only from calamity level, but from above calamity level, your half-baked knowledge Weier patted her little sisters head with resignation, Ill explain it. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aina tilted her head, What about our dinner? Weier thought for a moment, then said, We wont eat sweet potatoes today. Aina, go boil some water; well have noodles later. Aina raised her hands in cheer, Yay! Ive been sick of those astringent old sweet potatoes for a long time! Luo Xi watched the interaction between the two sisters and felt inexplicably happy inside. [Your Happiness Level +22] [Recorded item: Mutant Factor] [Mutant Factor] [Description: A substance released from the body of an Origin Beast of calamity level or above, specific details unknown] [Please note, 7 minutes and 10 seconds remain in this sync time, please be aware of the time] Chapter 9 - 9 9 Eternal World Tree_1 ?Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Eternal World Tree_1 Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Eternal World Tree_1 Noodle time~ Noodle time~ Little Lolita Aina hummed a tune, her fluffy big tail swaying as she happily left the room. Now, in this room, only Luo Xi and Weier were left. Thanks. Luo Xi struggled to sit up from the hard bed. Lying there was truly tiring, and the bed was seriously uncomfortable for his back. No need for thanks. Since Aina is willing to trust you, theres no harm in answering a few questions. The cat-eared girl put away her smile and said, But the questions you asked earlier are the most basic common knowledge known to everyone. Do you really need me to explain them to you? Luo Xi nodded without a second thought. Weier gazed at Luo Xi for a while. Alright, go ahead and ask. Then the first question Luo Xi thought for a moment and then asked, What are those ears on your sisters head? Weier: Dont you find that a bit boring? Sister, thats where youre wrong. If someone asks, you should just answer. Aina suddenly popped her head in, deliberately twitching the ears on her head and smiling like a cunning fox. Aina has wolf ears, not dog or fox ears. Weier said with a deadpan expression, Go cook the noodles, and close the door. Okay~ Aina pulled her head back and then closed the door behind her. Luo Xi smiled, You and your sister seem to get along quite well. I dont need you to tell me that. Weier huffed. Smiling, Luo Xi asked, My second question, whats this Origin Beast you mentioned earlier? Weier: Even three-year-old children in this world probably knew what an Origin Beast was. Could this man really have amnesia? Luo Xi asked doubtfully, Cant you talk about it? Its not that. Weier shook her head gently, explaining: An Origin Beast is actually a non-human entity that has embarked on the road to Sublimation. The great will that created this world is absolutely fair, treating all beings equally. Under its influence, flawless and pure Yuan Su fills the entire world. Beasts, plants, and even minerals could sublimate and give birth to beings with transcendental strength. These transcendental beings are collectively known as Origin Beasts. And the thirty-two Eternal World Trees that support this world could also be considered the most primitive Origin Beasts. [Logged Item: Pure Yuan Su] [Logged Item: The Road to Sublimation] [Logged Item: Eternal World Tree] What are Yuan Su and the Road to Sublimation? And what is the Eternal World Tree? Luo Xi continued to ask. That Im starting to believe you really did lose your memory. Finally convinced that Luo Xi may have indeed lost his memory, Weier looked at him with a hint of pity. I cant describe what pure Yuan Su is with words, but perhaps youll be able to feel it yourself soon. We, as Mutation Patients, are far more sensitive to Yuan Su than ordinary people. As for the Road to Sublimation, most of the official roads are controlled by high-ranking individuals. Ordinary people cant know about them, so I cant answer your question. Then theres the Eternal World Tree Look there. She stood up, walked to the window of the room, slowly pulled out the latch, and pushed the window open to either side. The bright moonlight and the soft points of light entered the room, falling among the cat-eared girls silvery white hair. Luo Xi suddenly noticed that her temples were slightly curled, adding an extra bit of cuteness to this already adorable cat-eared girl. A gust of cold wind blew in from beside the cat-eared girl, making Luo Xi shrink his neck, but his eyes involuntarily glanced toward Weiers fluffy cat ears. He really wanted to pet them Would it be possible to pet them for a few minutes if he offered money? Weier scolded dissatisfiedly, What are you staring blankly at? I told you to look up front! Only then did Luo Xi snap back to reality. The white text adds a finishing touch. [Note: Traveler, are you still going to argue? Youre a suspicious pervert! Take him away!] Mock as you will, if this broken text could speak in XCWs voice, maybe hed even be thrilled. Luo Xi looked up and gazed outside. A gigantic tree, radiating warm, gentle light, stood not far away, its light forming a curtain like an inverted bowl covering the entire city. Beyond this tree, even more distant, there was an outline of an even larger tree that seemed to connect heaven and earth, hidden in the clouds. The cat-eared girl turned her body to face Luo Xi, her pale red pupils intently observing the expressions on his face. The original thirty-two pillars, also known as the Eternal World Trees, were the first creations that descended into this world alongside the great will, nurturing and blessing countless beings. The distant tree silhouette you see is one of the thirty-two pillars and also the foundation of Shining Country. It is the Eternal World TreeNoah. If you count all its branches, at least sixty million people are blessed by it. As for the one in front, that is the Divine Tree that protects Winter City. It is also an edge branch of the World Tree of Shining Country. It is because of its blessing that we people can sleep peacefully at night. [Recorded Entry: Winter Citys Divine Tree] [Recorded Entry: Shining Country] [Your astonishment +3] Luo Xi asked, Are you saying there are thirty-one trees of that size? That would be a sight from long ago, existing only in poetry and myth, Weier remarked softly. Its said that now less than half remain. Luo Xi expressed his confusion. Why are there so many fewer? Because there is nothing eternal in this world, everything will perish with the passage of time. The cat-eared girl closed one eye, fixing Luo Xi with a pale red gaze, and said deliberately, Therefore, the Eternal World Trees are not eternal either. Do you understand now? I see, I understandunderstand My ass. Luo Xi couldnt help but retort, Thats it? Your explanation is as clear as mud. Can you speak plainly and stop being so cryptic? Seeing Luo Xis frustrated look, Weiers mouth turned up slightly. She thought he was just simplistically stupid, but it turns out he has moments of agitation too. Dont be in a hurry, okay? The cat-eared girl closed the window and sat back down on the stool opposite the bed, saying casually, I really dont know the reason. All this I heard from others, but some speculate that the withering of the Eternal World Trees isnt a natural occurrence. It might be related to the Origin Disaster. Origin Disaster? [Recorded Entry: Origin Disaster] Weier exhaled deeply. They are the true apex of Origin Beasts, representing an unstoppable natural disaster, powerful enough to easily destroy a small country. Take, for example, the eighth Origin Disaster, the wind disaster Hurricane, whose aftermath just grazed Winter City ten years ago. I was very young back then, so my memory of it isnt very clear, but I heard from my mother that over ninety percent of the people on Grey Stone Street died in that event. Listening to you describe it, it does sound quite formidable Luo Xi, stroking his chin, then asked, By the way, where are your parents? Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room changed, and the already cold room became even more chilling to the bone. The cat-eared girl quietly looked at Luo Xi, her gaze tranquil, devoid of ripples like a pool of stagnant water. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is that also a question you need to ask? Sorry, forget I asked Luo Xi realized he might have touched a sensitive topic. If these two girls had parents at home, they surely would have come out to meet him by now. [Weiers favorability towards you -5] [Weiers favorability towards you -3] Ta-da! The noodles are ready, big sis, come and eat Eh, what are you doing? Fighting? Aina, wearing a white apron and holding a bowl of noodles, stood at the rooms doorway, looking puzzled into the room. No. Weier looked at Luo Xi, asking calmly, Do you have any other questions? Luo Xi shook his head. The duration of his gift was almost up. Asking questions for just 10 minutes and already losing 8 points of favorability, what a rip-off. Then thats good. The little Lolita brought the bowl of noodles in her hands over to the bed, softly saying, You, Raggedy Uncle, cant move around much, so here are your noodles. Big sis, yours is still on the table. Okay. Weier stood up and walked out of the room. After a while, her crisp voice drifted back in. One last piece of adviceIm not sure how you got infected, but those who are infected by inhaling Mutant Factors usually exhibit certain changes in their bodies after a period of time. From past cases, it seems to be quite painful, so be careful. If you die, I wont care, you know. Luo Xi paused slightly. [Time remaining for this synchronization: 0 seconds] [Traveler from another world, welcome to visit again~] Chapter 10 - 10 10 Please Dont Let This Traveler Go Crazy ?Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Please Dont Let This Traveler Go Crazy Here_1 Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Please Dont Let This Traveler Go Crazy Here_1 The moonlight was obscured by thick clouds, and a cool breeze rose, carrying strands of fine rain that floated down through the dark night. Kid, wake up. Its going to pour soon. Hey, hey, can you hear me? Hmm? Luo Xi felt someone shouting near his ear. He suddenly jerked his shoulders and sprang up from the park bench. With an exclamation, a dull thud of an object hitting the ground sounded beside him. What are you doing, hey my back ? Luo Xi looked in the direction of the voice and saw the middle-aged fisher, who had given him a cigarette earlier, sitting on the pebble path, rubbing his buttocks. Am I back? Luo Xi recalled his previous experience. Even though it was just a brief ten-minute experience, the details of the conversation with the two beast-eared girls were still vividly etched in his mind. What he saw, heard, felt, and experienced, all of it was extremely real. Were they real? Or were they just NPCs generated by the game? The fisher, seeing Luo Xi still standing there stupidly, said annoyed, What are you still standing there for? Help me up! Ah, sure, sorry. Luo Xi walked over and helped the fisher up, I just fell asleep there, are you okay? Impressive, you can even sleep outside like that. Arent you afraid of getting robbed? The fisher initially wanted to lash out, but seeing the young mans good attitude, he didnt bother saying much. Its going to be a heavy rain. I saw you didnt bring an umbrella so I came over to remind you. You better hurry home, kid. Did you get your clothes in? Its going to rain? Luo Xi looked up at the sky. Pop A raindrop happened to fall on his nose, bursting and scattering around. Soon after, large raindrops started to fall incessantly, spattering into damp circles on the road beneath the street lights. Its coming down hard, Im heading out, kid! The middle-aged fisher hurriedly grabbed his fishing gear and made a run for it. This kind of downpour wasnt good for fishing, but after the rain stopped, itd be a good time to catch some big ones. Luo Xi stood soaked in the downpour for quite a while before he began to walk towards the direction of the road. His body felt even more tired The negative status the game had brought him made him feel weak and listless all day, even his reflexes had become much slower. In the future, hed better die less in the game; this feeling really wasnt pleasant. I need to hail a cab Ugh, why wont my phone turn on? *Crap*! Half an hour later. Shivering, Luo Xi made it back to his rented room. Achoo! An autumn rain brings the chill, and todays rain was especially cold, bone-chillingly so. Luo Xi plugged in his phone and saw the screen flash with the charging symbol, which finally put his mind at ease. If his phone had broken, he wouldnt have the money to buy a new one right now, and he also didnt know if the game could be installed on another phone. After a fifteen-minute hot shower, the chill in his body gradually faded away, yet the weariness remained. After the bath, Luo Xi lay on the bed and opened Dawn. [Traveler, you have returned] [During your previous logout period, your character entered a minimal interaction state. Here is the interaction record:] [You consumed the noodles personally cooked for you by Aina] [Your Satiation Level +40] [After the meal, Weier brought you a warm spherical stone, informing you to sleep with it at night, and also brought you a bowl of medicinal soup for healing] [You drank the medicinal soup] [Ding! Your recovery ability increased by 30% (lasts 1 day)] [Holding the warm stone, you fell into sleep] [Note: The Grand Will has enhanced the Travelers recovery abilities for common injuries in the Otherworld] [Injuries are recovering] sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [It is estimated that all injuries will recover in 18 hours] [Would you like to wake up your character early?] Luo Xi chose No. Since it would take 18 hours to fully recover, there was no rush to play again tomorrow; he was too tired to even keep his eyes open now. However, the cat-eared Lolita was clearly angry yet still took care of his character as per their agreement. What a good cat cat she was. Too bad he couldnt pet her. And that wolf-eared little Lolitas big tail, he really wanted to bury his head in it and take a deep sniff cough. Right, he could almost go back to school tomorrow, and it just so happened that the day after was when the rent was due, so there was no need to extend the lease now. The cafeteria at Haicheng University, which he hadnt eaten at in months, was starting to be missed. Amidst intense sleepiness and fatigue, Luo Xis head tilted, and he soon fell into a deep sleep. Hu~ . The next morning. After settling the deposit with his landlord, Luo Xi, carrying a suitcase, set off for Haicheng University. Having arrived in the summer, he hadnt brought much luggage, which meant he didnt have to lug around big and small bags. His condition was still a bit off today because he had died in the game yesterday, so the due 20% reduction in all qualities had arrived as expected. But at least he was feeling better than the utterly spiritless state he was in yesterday. Haicheng University. After getting out of the subway station, Luo Xi hailed a car to take him directly to the university entrance. He stood outside the gate, looking somewhat melancholically at the scenery inside. People coming and going, the university bursting with vitality and energy. It had only been a few months, but it felt like an eternity had passed. It was hard to imagine, when he finally graduated and came back after a long time, what kind of feelings he would have upon seeing this familiar gate again? Building 8, Zone C, the dormitory. Luo Xi skillfully swiped his card to bypass the entrance security, carrying two suitcases up to the fourth floor. He had wanted to surprise his roommates, but after knocking for a long time, nobody came to open the door. Then, he remembered that three of his sons in the dormitory were either interning with him, or the remaining two were cramming for exams, probably neglecting sleep and food at the library by now. Luo Xi could only rummage through his bulging backpack to find the tiny dorm key. At this stage in their senior year, most students who remained on campus wouldnt stay in their dorms during the day; theyd be grinding away in the library. Of course, there were also those students who liked to lay low and avoid work, as well as those whose families had already paved the way for them, simply waiting to graduate and inherit a fortune back home. After entering the dorm, Luo Xi expertly climbed onto his bunk. He took an old piece of clothing to wipe the dust off the bed, then took out the mattress and blanket from the closet and slapped them down onto the bed. Then, the whole person lay down on the bed, resting his head on the pillow. Comfortable! The hard wooden bed in the rental room was nowhere near as good as the universitys desk bed. Although small, it was very comforting. Lying flat like this, it was indeed more pleasant at the university. With the last half of a semester to go, he could also take the time to think about his future life plans. Luo Xi turned on his phone and opened Dawn. [Dear Traveler, your injuries have now fully recovered.] [Would you like to get up?] [Yes] [You have left the bed and come to the door.] [You push open the door.] [Outside is a simple living space with complete furniture, and at this moment, a fluffy little cutie with her back to you is leaning on the edge of the windowsill.] [The noise you made when opening the door has attracted her attention, and she turns her head.] [The dark-brown hair reflects ink-jade-like luster in the bright sunlight, the light fluffy fur inside the two wolf ears is very clear, and the petite figure and fluffy big tail seem somewhat mismatched.] [Want to pet~] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Want to pet~] [Note: This traveler, please create the tortoises load for the barbershop, or youll be dragged away.] Luo Xi: Why is this game text so adept at internet slang? [Aina says in surprise, Slovenly uncle, youre awake? I thought you were going to sleep yourself to death.] [You want to correct this little Lolitas way of addressing you when the door next to you is pushed open by someone. A charming cat-eared girl in a semi-transparent nightgown stretches and yawns as she walks out of the room, and then she sees you.] [You and she stare at each other for ten seconds.] [Ding! Weiers Embarrassment Value +10] Chapter 11 - 11 11 Difficult Journey_1 ?Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Difficult Journey_1 Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Difficult Journey_1 [Weier went back to her room to change clothes and returned as if nothing had happened, not mentioning the earlier incident.] sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [As a traveler with some smarts but not too much, you naturally didnt bring up the matter either.] [But Aina laughed and said, Sister Weier, did you forget we had a guest, haha, youre so used to sleeping in and getting muddle-headedow ow ow.] [You watched as the little Lolita was silenced and violently thrown back into the room by her sister, daring not to utter another word.] [Are you healed?] [Weier frowned as she examined the part of your leg that was bandaged, seemingly curious about how you could walk normally in less than a day. Was that medicine really that effective? But whatever.] [Weier handed you 5 silver coins, saying, This is to pay you back, and weve taken another 5. Out of those, 4 are for the healing potion and your services, and 1 is for the cost of the questions you asked us. That was our agreement yesterday, wasnt it? If theres no problem, then you can leave.] [You have obtained 5 silver coins.] [The cat-eared girl brought you a piece of steamed sweet potato from the kitchen for breakfast and then opened the door, urging you to quickly leave their home.] [You left through the door she opened, feeling disheartened.] [The door closed behind you with a snap.] [Your Happiness Level -20] Luo Xi didnt know why, but he felt somewhat dejected, his finger taps at the screen losing strength. Could the fluctuations in Happiness Level affect the real him too? [But soon, you picked yourself up. As a traveler from another realm, you dont belong here, right?] [Outside the door was a wall-mounted outdoor staircase structure, a makeshift iron staircase hanging on the wall. Going down this staircase would take you to the road below.] [The environment here was somewhat similar to some of the urban villages you had seen during your research back then.] [So they lived in such a poor place.] [After descending from the third floor, you stood on a decrepit street and realized this street was built alongside the city wall of Winter City and did not belong to the city proper. The wall was at least thirty meters high, like an insurmountable mountain.] [A towering tree that could rival a several hundred-meter skyscraper stood at the center of Winter City up ahead. No matter how many times you, the traveler, looked at it, you found it to be an undefinable creation.] [On this street, nearly everyone was wrapped up in their clothes, covering their heads and bodies, hustling along.] [Hello there, young man.] [The voice that rang out beside you gave you a fright.] [Turning your head, you saw a middle-aged man with a kind face, wearing a white hat, carrying a shoulder pole with some sweet potatoes hanging from it, standing to your right with a smile.] [How did he appear beside you?] [Your Confusion Level +10] [You asked, Can I help you with something?] [Nothing, nothing. I saw you come out from Liyas place, right? The middle-aged man looked up the stairs and said warmly, Did something happen? Yesterday little Weier even bought some healing potion from me.] [Your Alertness Value +10] [You said, That was for me.] [Oh, I see. The middle-aged man waved his hand upward, laughing, Weier, remember to bring Aina to Uncle Nosss house for dinner next time.] [You looked up to see the cat-eared girl leaning out of the third-floor window, also waving and smiling, No need, Uncle Noss, we have food at home, thank you, and thanks for your medicine.] [The middle-aged man put the sweet potatoes from his shoulder pole by the stairs, saying with a laugh, Ill leave these here for you two, come down and get them later.] [How could we do that, you should take them back, Uncle Noss.] [Uncle has plenty of food at home, I am just by myself.] [Traveler, you found that you could not join in the conversation, so you quietly moved on.] [You walked aimlessly on the street for a period of time] [Suddenly someone shouted from behind, Make way, everyone in front! If you get hit, its your own fault!] [As someone shrieked something about the Snake and Rat Meeting, a strangely shaped four-wheeled vehicle sped past you, whipping up gusts of wind.] [People on the street vanished rapidlysome retreating into houses, others darting into alleyways, desperately trying to avoid them as if they were fleeing from deadly beasts.] [You remembered the wolf-eared little Lolita mentioning something about Snake and Rat Meeting last night, but regretfully, you hadnt asked in detail.] [Ding! Talent: Many Misfortunes has been triggered.] [On that four-wheel truck, a burly man sat among the load of goods at the back, his eyes fierce and menacing.] [Thats when he spotted you.] [Your fearless demeanor, somewhat handsome face, and vacant stare caught the mans attention.] [You see, almost none of the residents of Grey Stone Street dared to defy the Snake and Rat Meeting, and very few were bold enough to confront its members like you did.] [The man gave you a smile.] [The mans favorability towards you increased by 20.] [The mans possessive desire towards you increased by 39.] [Traveler, you suddenly felt a chill.] [Your Happiness Level decreased by 10.] [Do you want to hide in the alleyways?] [Yes.] [You hid around a corner, and the four-wheel truck soon vanished from your sight. You thought to yourself that this might just be a chance encounter. More importantly, you realized that this world actually possessed a certain level of technology. At least, that four-wheel truck wasnt steam-powered; there was no billowing black smoke coming out of its rear.] [Traveler, now you can choose to explore Grey Stone Street or leave this place to find a new town and residence.] The truck full of various grains arrived unobstructed in the depths of Grey Stone Street. No one dared to stop them, except for those high-ranking persons who regarded the residents of Grey Stone Street as cheap labor within Winter City. On this street where Variants clung to the existence of Winter City, they were the underground kings who controlled everything. Eventually, the truck stopped in front of a warehouse. A dark-skinned man got out of the drivers cabin and cursed, Damn, the one-pound Essence Crystal I just replaced five days ago is almost drained. This garbage car is just an iron waste that eats rocks and doesnt go far. Sooner or later, Ill dismantle it and get the boss to replace it with a better one Whats wrong, Black Snake? What are you looking at? The burly man looked interestedly in the direction they had come from. He jumped down from the truck, his fierce face breaking into an eerie smile. White Rat, Ive found an interesting little fellow who piqued my curiosity, he said. Ugh who caught your twisted attention now? White Rats expression instantly stiffened, and he began to feel sorry for that unknown interesting little fellow. To be honest, if Black Snake hadnt made it clear he didnt like dark-skinned people, White Rat would have even worried about his own safety at night. White Rat whispered a caution, You better be careful. The situation lately seems a bit off. Dont provoke some big-shots wrath, or if the boss finds out, hell flay you alive. Black Snakes face broke into a scornful smile, You neednt worry about that, and do you really think those city big-shots would care about us Variants? They wouldnt come to a place like this. By now, they have probably already left this city. White Rat was taken aback, What do you mean? All the members of Noahs Church in Winter City left last week, didnt they? Black Snake asked. White Rat nodded, They left, but whats that got to do with what youre saying? Black Snakes eyes grew complex, hatred flickering through them, Its normal for you not to know, since you only came to Grey Stone Street five years ago to take over White Rats position and perform tasks with me. But Ive lived here for more than a decade. Do you know why the people from Noahs Church came and why they left? White Rat shook his head blankly. In this godforsaken place like Winter City, if it werent for a vein of Essence Crystal nearby, I doubt Noahs Church would bother opening a branch here. Vampires never go where theres no blood to suck. Theyre just here to amass wealth, Black Snake said as he began to laugh madly. Do you know? Ten years ago, it was the same. The people from Noahs Church left in advance, and then, a week later, Wind Disaster Hurricane struck. You know the outcome too. Even though we were just grazed by the fringe effects, almost all the residents of Grey Stone Street nearly died. Even within Winter City, protected by the main force of the Divine Tree, nearly a thousand people were injured or killed. White Rat raised his voice, Are you saying that they knew in advance about the arrival of the Wind Disaster and left Winter City early? Then why didnt they inform you? Whats the point? Black Snake retorted with a sneer. Are we, who are treated as less than dogs, any different wherever we go? Even the pure-blooded humans in the city were kept in the dark, let alone us. Besides, even if you know now, would you dare cross the terrifying night and the vast distances to seek refuge somewhere else? White Rat fell silent. Indeed, even if they knew everything, where could they go? Winter City was one of the few large cities in the area, its Divine Trees blessings far surpassing those of the few dozen-meter-tall trees in the villages. If the Wind Disaster came through here again, fleeing to other nearby villages could mean dying even faster. Does the boss not know either? White Rat asked. What do you think? The boss has connections inside the city; he probably knew a long time ago. He can enter the city anytime, and under the core blessing range of the Divine Tree, how could the boss have any trouble? In the last Wind Disaster, only those tens of thousands within the core range of the Winter Divine Tree were unscathed, Black Snake explained. He waved his hand dismissively and headed back the way they came, Of course, this is just my guess. Maybe Im just overthinking. After surviving from the ruins ten years ago, I understood one thingno matter what the future holds, enjoying life while you can is whats most important. Now, Im going to find that little fellow. Its not easy to come across someone who excites me like this; I cant let him slip away. Chapter 12 - 12 12 No Mistake This is the Lolis Bait ?Chapter 12: Chapter 12: No Mistake, This is the Lolis Bait Catching Talent_1 Chapter 12: Chapter 12: No Mistake, This is the Lolis Bait Catching Talent_1 [Current Location: Grey Stone Street] [Description: A slum area belonging to Winter City, home to a population of over three thousand, most of whom are humans infected with Mutation Syndrome, with a small number of violent criminals who committed crimes in other towns and have since sought refuge here] [You consider asking the people you encounter here for information, but the passersby, upon seeing your appearance, all hurriedly walk away, clearly not wanting to communicate with you] [Your Confusion Level +10] [You spot a restaurant up ahead] [The scent and steam wafting from the steamer placed outside the restaurant assail your nostrils] [Your Hunger +29] [Do you want to eat at this restaurant?] [Note: If your hunger exceeds a certain level, it will cause a temporary decrease in some of your attributes, so please dine in time~] [Yes] [You enter the restaurant and glance at the menu, casually ordering a sweet potato starch noodle dish and two steamed sweet potatoes] [Why only sweet potatoes?] [Because, besides sweet potatoes, the restaurants menu is all sweet potatoes, without even a single egg] [The restaurant owner is a middle-aged man with a pair of grey rabbit ears] [Youre interested in the rabbit ears, but you dare not take an interest in the middle-aged man, so you look away] [Note: Traveler, didnt you say you like animal ears? Why arent you happy now?] Luo Xi angrily taps the screen. Thats enough, shameless text! [Talent: Repulsion of the Same Sex has been triggered, the owners favorability toward you -50] [Current favorability of the owner towards you: -50 (Dislike)] [The owners fear of you +20] Luo Xi curses under his breath, Damn this talent for really being a pitfalllosing 50 favorability right at the start, hell truly become the public enemy of men at this rate. But whats with this sudden increase in fear? Isnt his game character a replica of his real-life appearance? He shouldnt look that frightening, should he? [After serving you the food, the rabbit-eared owner nervously asks, Sir, you seem unfamiliar. Could it be that you come from another town?] [Youre taken aback for a moment, but you quickly understand. No wonder the people on the street fled at the sight of you, fearing you might be some evil-doer from another town] [Your response?] [ Tell him: I am just a traveler who has lost my memory] [ With a fierce tone, counter-question: What do you want by asking this? Whats your purpose?] Luo Xi, in a playful mood, chooses option 2. [You slam the table hard, stand up, and counter-question: What do you want by asking that? Who sent you? What is your purpose? Come clean!] [The rabbit-eared owners fear of you +50] [The owner is immediately scared to tears, kneeling on the ground, crying profusely] [He begs for mercy, saying, Im sorry, sir, I was just curious and asked. Please spare my life, dont kill me, I still have an eight-year-old daughter to take care of at home.] [You are instantly dumbfounded] Luo Xi admits hes dumbfounded as well. The owner was so easily frightened, not nearly as clever as those lolitas. [You help the rabbit-eared owner to his feet and assure him that you are just a traveler, not some serial killer] [However, the owner does not believe you and is too scared to accept the money for the meal. Now he just wants you to quickly finish eating and leave his shop] [Under his fearful gaze, you haphazardly have your meal and when you step out of the restaurant, the door quickly closes behind you] Luo Xi: Should he think about getting his in-game character a hood to wear for the time being? In the eyes of others, his tattered attire is indeed very suspicious. [After filling your stomach, you meander aimlessly down the street, looking for any useful clues] [Talent: Intimacy with Small Animals has been triggered] [The little dogs favorability toward you +50] sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You hear a soft bark, and turning around, you find a dirty little white dog following you] [The little white dog looks up at you, tail wagging happily] [Your Happiness Level +1] [You crouch down and gently pat the little white dogs head] [Your Happiness Level +1] [Your Happiness Level +1] Luo Xis eyes light up. Can Happiness Level actually be boosted this way? [Suddenly, someone yells, Xiao Bai, come here!] [The little dog licks your fingers, hesitantly looks at you, then turns to run and jumps into the arms of a little girl] [The girls head showed no abnormalities, but a few blue scales grew on her arms, and she looked at you in great fear.] [Ding! Talent: Intimacy with Small Animals has been triggered.] [?? Favorability towards you +50] [?? saw your face] [?? Favorability towards you +30] [The girl picked up the puppy, thanked you with a bow, and left with a faint blush on her cheeks.] [Your Confusion Level +10] Luo Xi: ?] Is something not quite right here? Come to think of it, didnt the cat-eared girl who saved my character yesterday gain 50 favorability points at our first meeting? Does this talent work not just on small animals, but people too? [Note: Traveler, youve finally noticed. With this talent of yours, who else but you deserves the title of creepy and suspicious individual? You can finally unleash the dark side of your heart and commit unlawful acts in this dream world.] Damn, the person who wrote this text must have a grudge against me! [Suddenly, a burly man blocked your path.] [This was the same man who had seen you on that truck earlier.] [Mans possessiveness towards you +30] [Danger!] [Traveler, the approaching figure does not bode well. You sense the powerful strength and malice emanating from him.] [Having suffered at the hands of the old lady and the guards, you know all too well how weak you currently are and thus make a cautious choice.] [You can choose to flee, of course, you can also choose to bow your head and surrender.] [What is your choice?] [The winds strongrun for it!] [Bow your head and surrender, offering your precious xx.] Luo Xi: ] What the hell is this? Has my game character become a coward or what? [One] [You glace at the burly man, who gives you an ugly smile. Hes about to say something, but you turn and take off running.] [Your rabbit-like speed leaves the burly man behind, stunned for a moment.] [After snapping out of it, he roars with a sinister laugh, Dont run, come to Lord Black Snake here, Ive got something good, and starts chasing after you with large strides.] [Ding! Black Snake has issued you an optional quest: Dont run, come over here for something good. Would you like to accept?] [Reward for completing the quest: [Black Snake Lords Blessing]] [Of course, you can also decline, Traveler. However, if you refuse, your pursuer wont stop coming either.] Damn, what a weird quest. [By now, youve put over a hundred meters between you and him. You duck into a side alley, take a few turns, and soon you dont even know where you are any longer.] [Youre frantically running for your life] Reading the text description, Luo Xis breathing also grows tense and hurried, his heartbeat pounding fiercely as if a fire had ignited within him.] [All of a sudden, a pair of hands reach out from the ground, pulling you underground into a dim environment.] [Youre trying to struggle] [Someone whispers in your ear, Dont talk! If you dont want to die, hold your breath.] [You seriously hold your breathnot really because the person speaking has a pleasant voice.] [After about ten seconds, urgent footsteps can be heard, then they gradually fade away.] [Several minutes later, a bright light emanates from a round lamp on the ground, illuminating the area.] [Its a small square room of less than ten square meters.] [The room is filled with many books, and theres a ladder in the corner leading to a hole above; other than that, there are no doors or windows.] [Two adorable cat ears wiggle in front of your eyes.] [As you expected, the person who pulled you in is the same cat-eared girl who saved your life yesterday.] [Weier looks at you with furrowed brows and speaks in a tone of disbelief, How did you manage to get involved with the Snake and Rat Meeting so quickly after going out? And with Black Snake, that disgusting homosexual who likes men.] [Your Happiness Level -10] [Your Shock Level +50] Luo Xi is also shocked.] Since when does a text game include a homo?! No wonder that NPC chased my game character halfway down the street! Chapter 13 - 13 13 Changes in the Body_1 ?Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Changes in the Body_1 Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Changes in the Body_1 The Black Snake should have left by now. Weiers crisp voice rang out as she said to you, In the future, its best not to mess with the people of the Snake and Rat Meeting. They have significant influence here in Grey Stone Street and even have connections with some figures within Winter City. Many who cross them during the day are found dead before night falls. You nodded vigorously, knowing all too well the dangers of this world. Disasters always seemed to loom around you, before and likely in the future. Ever since you received the Great Wills blessing, this had become an immutable fact. Weier frowned and asked, How did you get onto Black Snakes radar, that dead pervert? You told the cat-eared girl that you had merely made eye contact with Black Snake on the street, and then he had fixated on you. Weier was speechless. She felt that the level of your misfortune was truly outrageous. Weier glanced at you and said, So, can you leave now? This is the second time Ive saved you. Right away. You curiously looked up at the stone wall above and asked, Is there a mechanism in this wall? How did you pull me in here? The cat-eared girl put a finger to her lips and said solemnly, This place was left by my mother. As for how I brought you in here, thats my ability. As payment for saving your life yet again, please dont tell anyone about this place! Ding! Weier has issued you a mission: Do not disclose any information about this place. You immediately indicated that you would definitely not blab about it. Weiers fierce gaze had no effect on you whatsoever; you even wanted to pet her head and ears. Note: Traveler, do you want to try? No! You asked, What is an ability? Can I have one too? Weier glanced at you, having grown accustomed to your lack of common knowledge. Whats called an ability originally comes from those who follow the official path toward Sublimation, Transcendent beings. However, for Variants like us, as the erosion of the Mutant Factor deepens, powers similar to those who have embarked on the path to Sublimation can also emerge. Of course, instead of using the term Sublimated ability, it might be more apt to call them Mutant abilities. The more that Variants use this power stemmed from calamity, the further they fall into the abyss of Mutation, until they turn into monsters. Recorded item: Sublimated abilities/Mutant abilities. You memorized what the cat-eared girl had told you. Dont just stand there. Lets go. As I said before, our deal is over. I wont charge you this time for saving you, but Grey Stone Street is too dangerous for someone like you. Leave as soon as possible. Weier climbed up the ladder placed next to the wall, motioning for you to follow her with a hook of her hand. You felt the kindness emanating from the cat-eared girl once more. You passed through a pile of dusty books. Do you want to climb up? Yes Following Weier, you climbed up to the third floor and crawled out through a turned-up corner. The room was relatively spacious, a double bed over two meters wide stood at the center of the room. Many clothes were scattered carelessly on the bed and on the wardrobe, which appeared to be the usual attire for the two Lolitas, Weier, and Aina. Big sis, someone from the Snake and Rat Meeting just ran downstairs, right? Do you know what happened? The door opened from the outside, and the little wolf-eared Lolita Aina looked inside curiously. Aina saw you and exclaimed with both surprise and delight, Sloppy Uncle? Youre back? Didnt my sister drive you away? Traveler, you could no longer tolerate the nickname Sloppy Uncle. Do you wish to correct Ainas way of addressing you? Yes Do you wish to reveal your real name to them? Luo Xi hesitated for a moment, then chose yes. Yes You told them your real name: Luo Xi, and you asked Aina to stop calling you Sloppy Uncle, but instead brother. So your name is Luo Xi? Weier looked at you with a half-smile, Didnt you say you had forgotten your name? You felt a tightness in your heart. Luo Xi thought to himself, This is not good. Would this slip cause the Lolitas favorability toward him to plummet drastically? Fortunately, no Favorability prompts popped up. Traveler, what is your response? I just remembered my name. Im sorry, I had my reasons. Say nothing and just leave. You said, I just remembered my name; thats all. Oh, is that so? Weier escorted you to the living room and opened the door again. Everybody has secrets, and soon youll be strangers again, so she didnt want to delve into your secrets. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Your Happiness Level -10 You walked toward the door. Ding! Due to the emotional turmoil from earlier, the erosion level of the Mutant Factor in your body has reached 1%, entering an unstable state. A wave of intense dizziness engulfed your head, traveler, as you felt everything go dark, with severe pain and a burning sensation spreading throughout your entire body. Your body unexpectedly began to collapse to the ground, but the little wolf-eared Lolita Aina reacted quickly, rushing to embrace your waist and prop you up. The little Lolita called out in panic, Weier sister! Whats happening to Sloppy Uncle I mean brother? You didnt do something strange to him, did you? Weier also looked stunned. She instructed Aina to lay you on the floor and, after a brief examination, made an uncertain judgment. It seems like the factor within him has begun to erode his body. Will he die? So hot if we dont cool him down, he might actually die Weier hesitated for a moment then said, Well, since Ive already saved him twice, saving him one more time doesnt really matter. Aina, go get some cold water bags and find a clean towel. Luo Xis phone slid onto the blanket. He clutched his head. Pain, pain, pain! And he was so hot, so thirsty. His face was twisted in pain and burning heat. It felt like something inside him was fighting, incessantly tearing at his body. Damn it, could the pain from that damn game really carry over into reality? Squeak The dormitory door was opened from the outside. The person who came in immediately saw Luo Xi on the bed and shouted excitedly, Little mule? Youre back all of a sudden? Did the boss fire you? I told you being a working stiff has no future; you should come back and hang out with us Luo Xi? Damn, Luo Xi, what happened to you? Chapter 14 - 14 14 Is there such a disease that causes ?Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Is there such a disease that causes animal ears to grow?_1 Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Is there such a disease that causes animal ears to grow?_1 Haicheng First Peoples Hospital. In the consultation room, a doctor with only a few hairs on his head, who clearly looked experienced, examined the freshly received films and blood test reports. His brows furrowed then relaxed as he scrutinized them for a long time before finally taking off his glasses to look at the person sitting opposite him. Does it still hurt? What does it feel like now? Luo Xis face was somewhat pale as he replied, It was quite uncomfortable before, but its better now, not much pain anymore. The doctor asked, Are your family members here? Luo Xi shook his head, Theyre not here. I came with a classmate. Just say whatever it is, I can handle it. Alright. The doctor spoke gravely, Classmate, your illness is a bit strange. It somewhat resembles acute leukemia, but looking at other indicators, it doesnt seem to be that. I suggest you get a more detailed full-body check-up. Leukemia? Luo Xis hand on the table trembled slightly. Actually, its not that bad, the doctor consoled. Even if it really is leukemia, at most its in the early stage. As long as you get timely treatment, there is still a great hope for a cure. Luo Xi suddenly asked, What if this isnt leukemia, but some unknown disease? The doctor was taken aback, What do you mean? Hesitating for a moment, Luo Xi said, I mean, for example, after getting this disease, is there a possibility of growing strange animal ears? Similar to those anthropomorphic characters in games and on TV. Or like those beastmen and demihuman characters in otaku mobile games. The doctor: What nonsense is this child talking about? Could it be not only his body is sick but his mind as well? The doctor handed the films back to Luo Xi and stood up to pat his shoulder. Dont overthink it. Though, if there really is such a strange disease, then it could be named after you, classmate. Wouldnt that also be a pleasant thing? Luo Xi: (```)? The doctor laughed, Go back and discuss it with your parents. This kind of thing cant just be toughed out alone; after all, your life is most precious to them. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi sighed inwardly. How could he even bring this up? Besides, those two parents of his wouldnt care about him even if he did. After all, they had stopped caring since he started university. Outside the consultation room. As soon as Luo Xi came out, Wang Yuanjie, who had been sitting on a bench, stood up and asked with concern, How is it? Are you alright? Luo Xi forced a smile, Im fine, its just acute gastroenteritis. The doctor said I should eat less barbecue and stuff in the future. Wang Yuanjie was Luo Xis roommate and had the best relationship with him among the four in the dormitory. It was he who had dragged Luo Xi from his bed to the hospital on his electric scooter. However, by the time they got to the hospital, the pain and burning sensation Luo Xi felt had already lessened a lot. He knew that the problem with his body was probably not some normal illness and was definitely closely related to that text-based game, but he still ran some tests under Wang Yuanjies insistence. Wang Yuanjie breathed a sigh of relief and joked, Hey, I thought you were a goner, and that I might have been able to get a recommendation for postgraduate studies. Too bad. Luo Xi punched Wang Yuanjie and scolded him with a laugh, Too bad your head! What kind of filial son wishes his dad dead so he can inherit his spending debt? By the way, Ill pay you back when I get my paycheck next month. No rush on the money. Wang Yuanjie laughed and threw a punch back, Heh, I dont know why, but looking at your face right now, I feel its kinda asking for a slap. Come here and let dad slap you twice. Looking for a beating! Alright, no kidding. Its good that youre okay. Wang Yuanjie dodged and laughed, Since youre back today, lets call up that kid Chen Yao this evening and have a meal together never mind, given your condition, you cant eat good food. We can wait until youre well to celebrate. So, are we going to karaoke now or to the card parlor to relax? Luo Xi shook his head, Lets go back to university. Isnt this the time you ought to be studying? Im not missing much. Wang Yuanjie suddenly stared into Luo Xis eyes, Little mule, youre not hiding anything from me, are you? Luo Xi replied without changing his expression, Of course not. He glanced down at the text on his phone. [Traveler, your character is currently in a state of fainting. Would you like to accelerate to the next event node?] [Your body is undergoing drastic changes] [Note: In the Dream World, any changes and enhancements fundamental to the life essence of your character will be equally reflected onto your physical form in the Otherworld.] By the time Luo Xi returned to the university, it was already four in the afternoon. He was sitting behind Wang Yuanjie on the small electric heater, and the two of them rode into the campus through the south gate, along a road flanked by the picturesque campus scenery, where many couples and visitors were strolling about. A variety of colorful stray cats also lived in this area. The school had originally planned to cull them, but the stray cats were very alert, disappearing into the woods at the sight of strangers. Plus, with the protection and obstruction from the girls, the issue was left unresolved. After all, who in todays social media climate wouldnt be afraid of being called out in a post online? Luo Xi looked at a small gray cat by the road and felt a sudden impulse. He said, Wang Yuanjie, stop for a second. Wang Yuanjie hit the brakes and looked back, asking, Whats up? Luo Xi pointed to the side of the road, Theres a cat over there. You want to pet the cat? Forget it, we didnt bring any food, so you wont be able to touch it, and if it bites you, thatd be trouble. A rabies shot costs a lot of money, and you said you were broke, right? Its fine, I just want to have a look. Luo Xi got off the scooter and walked straight towards the small gray cat. Meow~ The small gray cat faced him, meowing softly, its pure eyes showing no sign of fear. Not only that but as Luo Xi reached out his hand towards the little gray cat, it didnt retreat. Instead, it took a step towards him and even voluntarily pressed its little head into his hand, gently rubbing against it. Meowmeow Suddenly, several cats, big and small, emerged from the nearby grass, curiously sizing up Luo Xi before gathering in front of him, wagging their tails and rubbing against his legs and shoes. Coocoo A spotted dove flew over from somewhere and landed on Luo Xis shoulder, as if mistaking his hand for a branch. Then it started to coo as if courting. At this moment, Luo Xi seemed to hear an auditory hallucination. [Your Happiness Level +10] Wang Yuanjie stood to the side, completely dumbfounded. Whats this situation? Wang Yuanjie had brought his own girlfriend here before to pet the cats, but these cats were very pragmatic; without any food, you couldnt even think about touching a single fur, and trying to pet them forcefully could result in bites and scratches, causing more harm than good. How did Little Mule manage to just reach out his hand and have a bunch of cats willingly come up to him? And what was with that cooing chicken? A passing girl saw this magical scene and captured it on her phone. As time passed, the crowd of onlookers grew larger and larger. Luo Xi suddenly turned around to find that he was surrounded by people, so he quickly flicked the courting foolish dove off his shoulder, put on his hat to cover his face, and hopped onto Wang Yuanjies scooter to make a swift getaway. After Luo Xi left, a girl knelt down, peeled a sausage, and offered it to the gray cat. Little Mi, come here, have some sausage. The gray cat took a bite of the sausage, glanced at the girl, then turned its head and disappeared into the woods. Seeing so many people, the other cats also scattered in fright. That left a crowd who had come to see the cats and wanted to feed them standing in the wind, disheveled. This isnt right, is it? Later on, a set of photos related to Luo Xi spread quickly through Haicheng Universitys forums and confession walls, making Luo Xi, who had always kept a low profile during his four years at university, inexplicably famous for a while. Chapter 15 - 15 15 Title Suspicious Pervert_1 ?Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Title: Suspicious Pervert_1 Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Title: Suspicious Pervert_1 This is so weird, why are all the cats flocking to you? In front of the electric bike, Wang Yuanjie asked with a puzzled face, Little mule, when did you switch classes to become a Druid? Luo Xi thought for a moment and said, It should have been the day before yesterday. Hahaha. Wang Yuanjie chuckled, naturally disbelieving Luo Xis words. He guessed that perhaps Luo Xi had brushed against something in the hospital, like catnip or some such substance, which was why he attracted so many cats. As for the Spotted Dove Those birds are foolishly cute, so it wouldnt be surprising for them to behave oddly. Ill drop you off at the dormitory first, and then Ill have to go to the library to study a bit more; I should be back around nine oclock tonight. Thanks, can you drive a bit faster, I really need to use the bathroom. Hey, no need for thanks between us, just hold on tight. . As soon as Luo Xi entered the dormitory, he rushed into the bathroom, took off his clothes, and turned on the cold shower. Cold water poured over his body, and surprisingly white mist appeared, a phenomenon that occurs when high temperatures cause evaporation and condensation. After showering for nearly half an hour, Luo Xi finally stepped out of the bathroom. He took a deep breath. He felt alive again. This time the pain was gone, but the feeling of being roasted still almost made him cry out. Most people would be at their limits with a fever of forty degrees, but he estimated that his body temperature must have been at least seventy degrees or even higher. This had already surpassed human common sense. Luo Xi looked at himself in the mirror, dripping wet and naked. The young man reflected was somewhat haggard but still incredibly handsome, and his body shape was quite well proportioned. However, something seemed off S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn, whats this stuff? Luo Xi rubbed his eyes hard. In the mirror, hidden by his long hair, his head now sported a pair of protruding red-black horns, each about four centimeters long. Luo Xi lifted his somewhat trembling hands to gently touch them. He had casually asked a doctor in the hospital about it, never expecting to actually grow strange things on his head. However, his hand directly touched his scalp; he didnt feel any foreign objects. Luo Xi stroked his own hair. So, was this an illusion? No, this surely had something to do with that text-based game. But why horns instead of beast ears? Why these strange things? Feeling somewhat disappointed, Luo Xi picked up his phone, unlocked it and opened Dawn. All the answers must be found in this game. [Note: In the Dream World, any changes to and enhancements of your character that stem from the essence of life will be equally mirrored onto your actual self in the Otherworld.] This message might have explained the changes that happened to him. [Would you like to speed up to the next event node?] [Yes] X30. Luo Xi went to the balcony and quietly watched the sky turn from a bright red to sunset, while people moved like the wind below. It felt like seven or eight minutes had passed when the text on the screen finally changed. [Ding! Traveler, as you have just touched upon Transcendence within the Dream World, various attribute modules and some values have been unlocked.] [Ding! The Factor Concentration of the Mutant Factor in your body has stabilized, and the Mutation Factor has ceased eroding.] [Your Strength +20] [Your Physique +20] [Your Intelligence +2] [Your Agility +2] [Your Skill Affinity +30%] [Your Resistance +30%] [You have acquired the skill: Critical Strike] [Critical Strike lv1: A strike full of anger, depending on the level of rage, has a [10%-100%] chance to deal double damage to the enemy (Cooldown: 15 seconds)] [Ding! Attribute module unlocked!] [Luo Xi] [Race: Human Clan] [Talent: Small Town Problem Solver, Pauper, Repelling the Same Sex, Affinity with Small Animals, Variant, Twisted Fate, Immersion, MoonflowZero Point] [Title: Traveler from Another World, Jinx] [Tier: Zero] [Sublimation/Mutation Pathway: Dragon Species Mutation (Red Dragon Species)] [Factor Concentration: 1.03% (Balanced)] [Acquired Skill: Critical Strike lv1] [Strength: 26] [Physique: 25] [Intelligence: 9] [Agility: 10] [Happiness Level: 64] [Sadness Value: 33] [Lust Value: 13] [Fear Value: 54] [Anger Value: 11] Did something strange just slip in there? [Friendly Reminder: Traveler, dont get carried away with your newfound power. The pathway to Transcendence that youre experiencing, born from the encroachment of the Mutant Factor into your bloodline, is involuntary and incomplete without proper guidance. Its also uncontrollable. If you allow the Mutant Factor to continue its rampant invasion of your body, Traveler, you might become a horrifying monster, oh~] Luo Xis expression darkened. If his game character turned into a monster, would he become one in reality too? [Traveler, you have opened your eyes.] [This is the third time youve woken up in the same place; an old wooden bed with a ceiling where rats can be heard scurrying, a damp towel resting on your forehead, and the room filled with water bags.] [Theres no light in the room, but you find the world before you exceptionally clear, down to the smallest details and intricate patterns on the ceiling, which you can see perfectly.] [You also feel a warm presence enveloping your bodywhile faint, its exceptionally comforting, and its everywhere.] [Updated Entry: Pure Yuan Su] [Description: This is an energy that fills the dream world, omnipresent and bestowed by a grand will. Only those who can sense this energy have begun their path to Transcendence.] [Someone gently pushes the door open.] [At the sight of the visitors brown-black hair and the pair of adorable wolf ears, you instantly know who she is.] [Big Brother, are you awake?] [Ainas soft and sweet voice is very pleasant to hear, and her tea gold eyes shine brightly in the dimly lit room, gazing over at you.] [It appears that she has just come out of the bathroom, wrapped in a bath towel, exposing her fair arms slightly.] [Your Happiness Level +13] [Your Lust Value +3] [Ding! As you, Traveler, have had odd thoughts about underage girls multiple times, you have officially earned the title: Suspicious Pervert.] [Equipping this title will decrease your Intelligence by 10, but it will increase the Favorability of all underage girls towards you by +30.] [Note: Well, Traveler, youve got nothing to say now, right?] Luo Xi: Damn, whats the deal with these weird titles, cant I have something normal and usable? My intelligence is already barely over 10, if you reduce it by another 10 wont it become a negative number!? And what the hell is this Lust Value? Why is it increasing? Is this character really generated based on my subconscious? [Seeing that you didnt respond to her for a long time, Aina walked towards you and waved her hand in front of your face, Brother Luo Xi, can you hear me?] [You nod to indicate you can hear her.] [Aina patted her chest in relief and said, Thats good, I was worried youd gone stupid, then I wouldnt be able to collect money from you.] [Your Confusion Level +10] [The yell of the cat-eared girl came from outside the door, Aina! What are you doing? Come and get dressed!] [Coming! Sister Weier, Big Brother is awake now, come and see how much we should charge.] [Money, always money! You little money-grubber!] [Hehe~] [Little Lolita Aina skipped away.] [The cat-eared girl Weier entered the room and lit the oil lamp.] [She looked you up and down with a frown.] [You moved your body slightly.] [With a soft click, the already rickety bed collapsed to the ground in a heap of broken wood.] Chapter 16 - 16 16 Traveler dont be sour_1 ?Chapter 16: Chapter 16 Traveler, dont be sour!_1 Chapter 16: Chapter 16 Traveler, dont be sour!_1 [Whats going on? Whats that noise?] [Aina exclaimed as she ran back inside, her clothes still not properly worn, barely wrapped in a thin bath towel, with her big tail dragging behind her, dripping water droplets.] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Your Lust Value +3] [Note: Traveler, no lewd thoughts allowed!] [Aina, put your clothes on right now! What kind of display is this in front of others!] [Weier, so agitated that her cat ears and tail were sticking up, didnt bother with the wooden bed youd collapsed, and dragged Aina out of the room with one hand.] [Having damaged someone elses property, you, the Traveler, didnt dare to move a muscle, and could only sit amidst the broken wood planks, feeling the differences in your own body.] [You raised your hand to touch your head.] [As you suspected, a pair of small horns had grown on top of your head, very hard in texture, somewhat like teeth or bones, and immovable even if you tried to twist them.] [Traveler, you sensed a peaceful energy in the air around you.] [Even though you couldnt see the energy filling the space around you, you could fully feel it providing you with strength; you were now much stronger than before.] [You swung a gentle punch towards the table, and the wind from your fist instantly extinguished the burning candle.] [A minute later, the cat-eared girl returned to the room, gasping for air, and shut the door tightly behind her to prevent her unruly sister from coming back in.] [Eh, how did the candle go out?] [Weier relit the candle, then turned to look at you sitting on the broken bed planks, and said with a speechless expression, How much longer are you going to sit? The floor is very dirty, it hasnt been swept for years.] [You stood up from the ground and asked, How much for the bed?] [Forget it, this old bed isnt worth much, it has not been used for a long time anyway. Weier shook her head, You must have noticed the changes in yourself. I didnt expect the Mutant Factor infecting you to be of the Dragon Species Category. Im not sure whether to call it good luck or bad luck.] [You touched the small horns on your head curiously and asked, What do you mean by that?] [Weier squinted at the horns on your head, and explained, The Origin Beasts of the Dragon Species Category are among the strongest and rarest at their Tier, and their Mutant Factors are filled with destructiveness and offensiveness, and they are also highly unstable, making them the class of factors most likely to cause Mutant Patients to lose control.] [Of course, its also for this reason that Mutant Patients of the Dragon Species Category, once they transcend, tend to experience the most dramatic increase in strength compared to others. Right now, you are only in the early stages of being corrupted by the Mutant Factor, but you must feel the sudden surge in your own strength. In a pure test of strength, even I might not be your match now.] S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Traveler, hearing Weiers description, you felt that the risk associated with this increase in strength was acceptable, at least for the moment you hadnt turned into a monster, and you still had time to find a solution to your problem.] [The cat-eared girl added, But dont get too happy too quickly. Ive hardly seen any Mutant Patients of the Dragon Species Category peacefully close their eyes and leave this world. As Ive said before, for people like us, sublimation is akin to mutation; the more we use this power of calamity, the deeper we fall into the abyss of destruction, and sooner or later we become monsters devoid of humanity.] [Besides, your body and bones are valuable commodities to the criminals; they cant slay the Dragon Species itself but killing a Variant with the Dragon Species factor is easy, and they can sell you for a decent amount of money.] [Your Happiness Level -10] Luo Xi read the text with a sinking heart. Just how dark is the world background of this text game? Can there be more trust and beauty of kindness between people? But it seems he could resurrect, right? What if he sold his body from before resurrection? What would happen then? Luo Xi fell into contemplation. Maybe he could exploit a bug? Crack crack crack Suddenly, he heard the sound of steel shattering. Luo Xi shifted his gaze from the smartphone screen and discovered to his surprise that he had unconsciously crushed the balconys steel railing, as thick as a calf, with his fingers. The strength he had gained in the game was fully manifested in him in reality, and he had also noticed that his vision had improved significantly. Luo Xi controlled the strength of his fingers and lightly tapped the screen, continuing to read the text. You look up at the girl and gently ask, After becoming a Variant, is there no chance of returning to a normal person?'' Luo Xi abruptly held his breath. This was exactly what he wanted to ask. Weier gave you a despairing answer, There is no chance. All we can do is try to delay the uncontrollable progression of Mutation Syndrome. Some lucky people may live their whole lives in a daze; Ive heard that some Variants can embark on the legitimate path of Sublimation, but that is definitely irrelevant to us. After a long silence, you ask, Why does this world hold so much malice against the Variants?'' Weier laughed at herself mockingly and pointed at the cat ears on her head, saying, Why else, its because we have Mutation Syndrome, and thats the biggest reason.'' You asked me yesterday where my parents went, right? Origin Beasts of calamity level and above release something called Mutant Factor, and pregnant women who inhale it may cause their fetus to undergo Mutation, like me and Aina, born Mutant Patients. According to my mother, my father wanted to kill me by throwing me to the ground right after I was born. It was my mother who fought desperately to snatch me back, took me from home, and came to this remote place to live in concealment, raising me alone, running around to earn money. Three years ago, she perished with a convoy in the wilderness, and even her body was never found. The cat-eared girl seemed to be venting her emotions, and the overly heavy topic made the atmosphere in the room suddenly sink to its lowest. Weier stopped talking and just sat quietly on the stool, gazing at you with her beautiful red eyes, bearing a look of reminiscence, as if lost in distant memories. The crimson horns. The woman who sent little Aina to Grey Stone Street in the year of the snow, she too was a Mutant Patient of the Red Dragon Species factor, wasnt she? Weier had seen with her own eyes, beneath that womans clothes, a body nearly completely covered by red scales; the agony and numbness on the womans face merging together, fully portraying that being alive was worse than being dead. This world has never been kind to those who have suffered hardships. It only pushes people step by step into the abyss of utter despair. That woman had begged every resident of Grey Stone Street, knocking on door after door, hoping they would take care of Aina, but no one wanted to raise an unknown burden. One more person meant more mouth to feed, and why use that food to raise someone elses child instead of having one more of your own? In the end, it was Weiers mother who agreed to the womans request. The woman kneeled on the ground, expressing her immense gratitude, and took out all her belongings. After handing little Aina to Weiers mother, she was engulfed by a fire originating from within herself. Weier still remembers the smile on that womans face amid the flames, a smile that must have carried both relief and regret. Chapter 17 - 17 17 You Can Steal One_1 ?Chapter 17: Chapter 17: You Can Steal One!_1 Chapter 17: Chapter 17: You Can Steal One!_1 [After a long while, Weier asked you, What do you want to do after this?] [Me? you pondered for a moment and said, I dont know, just walk around I guess. I want to see what this world is like.] [Just walk around The cat-eared girl raised an eyebrow, seemingly disapproving. Regardless of what kind of person you were before or what experiences youve had, thats all in the past. Once you become a Mutant Patient, youll gradually see the truly cruel side of this world.] [In a big city like Winter City, Variants arent allowed entry except under special circumstances. The high-ranking people within the city only think of Variants as cheap labor or slaves.] [As for you saying you want to wander around, thats not really a good idea either. There are dangerous Origin Beasts everywhere in the wilderness. Unless you have a strong team with you, an ordinary person on their own is just adding themselves to the beasts menu.] Luo Xi remembered he had indeed died mysteriously in the wilderness twice before. Once, a monster in the darkness had bitten off his head while he was climbing a mountain, and another time, he had been eaten by an unrecognized creature while he was offline. It seemed that the creatures that had eaten him were the so-called Origin Beasts. [Weier continued, I suggest that youd better find a place to settle down for a long time. It could be a Variant gathering place like Grey Stone Street which is dependent on a large town, or some small town with lenient conditions. At first, you will more or less be rejected by the locals, but as time goes on, youll naturally be able to blend in.] [You realized that this cat-eared girl seemed to be teaching you how to survive in the future.] [However, as a Traveler from another world, you didnt want to just settle in a corner; that was merely a slow death.] [Nevertheless, this cat-eared girl, whose tone was the only thing cold about her, was really a good person.] [Bang bang bang!] [There was a sudden and hurried knocking at the door.] [You heard Aina anxiously calling from outside, Sister Weier, open the door quickly! People from Snake and Rat Meeting have suddenly come to collect protection money. They also said theyre going to grab someone, claiming that someone harbored a little outsider thief who stole something!] [Theres no outsider thief. It seems they are here for you. Weier stood up abruptly and said to you in a deep voice, You go to our room and go down from the spot earlier. Hide well, and dont come out unless I call for you.] [Before you could reply, the cat-eared girl forcefully pushed you, and you staggered several steps back.] [An unbelievable thing happened, you went straight through the solid wall behind you.] [You landed on a big, soft bed full of girls clothes.] [A pleasant scent lingered around your nose, making your head feel dizzy.] [Your Happiness Level +13] [Friendly Reminder: Actually, you could sneak away with one piece, just put it in your Dreamland carry-on, and you can take it out to reward yourself merrily~] Luo Xi: (p)! Shameless text, what are you talking about, am I that kind of person! A group from Snake and Rat Meeting was going down the street, collecting protection money from one household to another. Black Snake, with a clear target in mind, was leering at a small building, licking his lips in excitement. He had spent hours at midday without finding the person, and Black Snake was actually ready to give up. But at the dining table, he overheard a colleague talking about a foreign Mutant Patient who had tried to bribe the guards yesterday to enter Winter City. The patient ended up getting beaten and robbed of his money, which was considered a funny incident. After the story, someone asked, What happened to that idiot in the end? Someone saw that Liyas child had taken away that idiot, one replied. Liya? Whos that? Oh, I forgot you just arrived and dont know. She was a Tier Four Skill Practioner hired by our Snake and Rat Meeting three years ago, quite famous. Tier Four Skill Practioner? No way, how did she, a Variant, manage to get the chance for Sublimation to Tier Four? On the black market, this could sell for tens of thousands of kilos of Essence, right? Who told you shes a Mutant Patient? Its her daughter who got infected with the Mutant Factor. Thats why she had no choice but to come here to make a living. Not only is Liya strong, but shes also got a hot body. I heard even the boss at the time was smitten and wanted to take her in. And how is she now? The speaker sighed, What a pity. She died in a group mission three years ago. Since then, Snake and Rat Meeting has suffered greatly, losing a lot of high-end combat power. Otherwise, how would we weaklings have the chance to become small leaders? Her daughter, however, has some decent skills. She has helped us with some prospecting and reconnaissance work before. You should still remember the girl with white hair and cat ears, right? Oh her, I remember now. Shes quite cute. Black Snake listened to the two mens conversation on the side, and he too remembered the man he was chasing had vanished near the area where Liya lived. Given Liyas daughters uncanny ability to treat obstacles as if they were air, intercepting someone under her watch would be a piece of cake. That was his reason for coming over. The prey he had his eye on had never been able to get away so easily. Of course, he could also make some money on the side. Hed been short on cash lately, and as the protector of Grey Stone Street, wasnt it only right for him to ask the residents for some money? Thud! The already battered door shook violently with the knocking. Weier twisted the door open with a frown, her expression sour as she confronted the people outside, Black Snake, what are you doing here? My family doesnt have any money for you, and if you break my staircase, youre paying for it, you got it? The hulking figure of Black Snake, nearly two meters tall, stood like a wall, occupying the landing completely. His excessive weight caused the metal frame of the staircase to emit a pitiful squeaking noise. Hey, little white cat sister, long time no see. Black Snake laughed boisterously and unashamedly said, I wont take your protection money, but this afternoon, a little thief passed by your place. Do you know where he went? We suspect hes the thief. Dont be hiding a criminal now. What little thief? I dont know what youre talking about, and stop calling me a little white cat. Weier frowned, Youre coming to check on something that happened in the afternoon at this hour of the night? Are you sick? Even if there was a thief, he would have run away long ago. Dont make a nuisance of yourself and disturb our neighbors from having dinner and resting, will you? Yeah, yeah. Someone whispered in agreement below. They smashed my wardrobe and stole a silver coin from my house. They just took the protection money last week. My house was robbed of money too. He could have just robbed directly, but he had to find an excuse. Im crying. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whats all the noise about! Black Snake glared downward, and the noisy voices suddenly vanished. He turned back to the girl and said with a smirk, Thats true, but Ive heard some interesting news. They say you brought someone of unknown origin back home yesterday. Where is he? Where is he hiding? We suspect hes the thief; dont provide shelter for a criminal. Weier said expressionlessly, I dont know what youre talking about. Chapter 18 - 18 18. The Letter Liya Left for Her Daughters_1 ?Chapter 18: Chapter 18. The Letter Liya Left for Her Daughters_1 Chapter 18: Chapter 18. The Letter Liya Left for Her Daughters_1 Lying is not a good thing. The black snakes gaze moved through Weier and into the living room behind her, Little Weier, when your mother was still alive, you used to call me uncle, didnt you? Now youve grown up and become prettier, but your personality has become less likeable. Dont try to cozy up to my sister! Aina popped her head out from beside Weier with a look of disgust, You bad person! All of you from the Snake and Rat Meeting are bad people. My mother was harmed by you, and now that harming her wasnt enough, are you here to press us two sisters? Where did you little wolf cub get the courage to act wild in front of me?! The black snake revealed his sharp canine teeth and scolded with a grimace, This is Grey Stone Street! Its our Snake and Rat Meetings territory. Im speaking to you nicely because of the tasks your sister did for our Snake and Rat Meeting in the past. If it were someone else, they would already be dead! Dont take kindness for weakness! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aina shuddered all over, frightened, and shrank back, her ears drooping down. Some people downstairs could no longer stand by and whispered, He sees that the sisters are pretty and is just looking for any excuse to force them to comply. Disgusting, not even sparing such young children. Among those two sisters, the older one is only about fifteen or sixteen, right? Hey, I remember that black snake; doesnt he like men? Maybe his tastes have changed? Nonsense! I have no interest in little brats like that at all! What are you spouting? Do you want to die? The black snake suddenly became furious and roared down at them. He didnt want the residents of Grey Stone Street to think he was a dead loli-con. Where would his dignity and authority be after that? If his colleagues in the Snake and Rat Meeting heard about this, they would no doubt relentlessly mock him. Of course, there were also those who mocked him for liking men, but he never cared. That was because he would break into that persons room during the night after being mocked to teach them a lesson and enjoy their terrified expression. But rumors of liking young girls The black snake indicated he couldnt accept that. After scaring the neighbors back inside, the black snake narrowed his eyes at Weier, Are you going to hand over the person or not? How could I give you someone, conjure someone out of thin air for you? Weier stepped aside to open a path and said with a mocking expression, However, Black Snake Rat Rat, if you dare, youre welcome to come in and search yourself. This A wariness appeared in the black snakes eyes. Many coveted Liyas inheritance, but very few had the courage to actually make a move. As a Tier Four Skill Practitioner, even in death, Liyas deterrent power was enough to intimidate many of the small fry. Who knows if these two had any skill scrolls left behind by Liya in their possession? Two years ago, a group tried to sneak into Liyas house and ended up easily roasted into charcoal by a fierce cyan flame. Furthermore, the boss was someone who didnt forget old favors. He had commanded members of the Snake and Rat Meeting not to disturb Liyas daughters, which was why they had been able to live peacefully over the years. Otherwise, in a place like Grey Stone Street, two defenseless young girls would have been devoured clean, literally. The black snake earnestly advised, Little Weier, why insist on making our relationship so tense for a stranger, for a man you dont even know? You might not have to worry with your own abilities, but you wouldnt want Little Aina to run into danger, would you? The cat-eared girls hand trembled imperceptibly, the grip tightening so much that Aina, whose hand she was holding, felt her bones ache. Sister Aina lowered her bright eyes. Weier watched the black snake with fierce eyes, her face icy as she said word by word, Are you threatening me? The black snake smiled ambiguously without affirming or denying. Actually, he felt somewhat uneasy right now. She wouldnt suddenly pull out a skill scroll and scatter my ashes, would she? After all, with the bosss orders and since he was the one who came looking for trouble first, if he really were to be killed by a skill scroll, the boss might not even glance at his body. Squeak The sound of a door being pushed open echoed from the living room. Someone walked out from inside. The black snakes eyes lit up upon seeing the newcomer. Aina opened her little mouth in surprise. Weier cursed in her heart, thinking this fool must not understand human speech! Hadnt she told you not to come out?! [Traveler, as Weier told you, you climbed back down from where you previously came.] [This small secret chamber was filled with all sorts of books in great numbers.] [In any place, books are precious carriers of knowledge and history; perhaps you can take some away to study in detail.] [Traveler, you picked up a book with a white cover.] [Would you like to open the book and read it?] [Yes] [You opened the book.] [The book was filled with all kinds of strange symbols. After flipping through a few pages, you realized that you couldnt understand the content at all, and just looking at the symbols on the pages made your head feel quite uncomfortable.] [Most of the books here were similar to this strange one.] [Would you like to put these books into your Dreamland knapsack?] Luo Xi thought for a moment and chose no. If he had treated this game as merely a game like before, he definitely would have stuffed all the good things he came across into the space of his pack without hesitation. But these books belonged to the cat-eared girl. [You found a page of yellowed, handwritten cardstock on a small table in the corner, covered with dense text.] [Would you like to check it?] [Yes] [LiyaBirthday blessings and gifts for Weiers thirteen years] [My dear Weier, Im so sorry that Mommy cant be with you to celebrate your birthday today. I had wanted to tell you in person, but seeing you sleeping so sweetly, I didnt want to wake you. Mommy has to go on an urgent mission, but dont worry, Ill be back in at most a week; I wont keep you waiting too long. Mommy is here wishing Weier another happy year of growing up. Also, take good care of Little Aina during this time. Dont spoil her too much or let her eat strange things, as she might get diarrhea easily. Oh, and Weier, you mentioned before that you wanted to see the plum blossoms that can bloom even in the cold winter. Mommy will look for them this time out, and I hope to find some. Speaking of which, spring is nearly here. Mommy remembers a poet saying that even the thickest snow will eventually melt away. When the spring breeze blows, new tender buds will grow in the scars spread across the land, and beautiful flowers will bloom once again. Weier, do you want to be the plum blossom that blooms in the cold winter or the fresh flower that welcomes the spring after the snow melts? Hehe, Ive gotten a bit carried away with my writing. The things written below, Weier, just pretend you didnt see them. Breakfast is ready and its on the table. Dont forget to eat it, you two (*^^*).] [At the very bottom of the text, there was a line of delicate small script, different from the text above, as if it was added later.] [Three months have passed, and Mommy still hasnt come back, big liar] [Ding! Traveler, your Sadness Value +10] [Traveler, why do you feel sad?] Chapter 19 - 19 19 Will of the Traveler_1 ?Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Will of the Traveler_1 Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Will of the Traveler_1 Why am I sad? After reading these words on the screen, Luo Xi fell silent. There was another question, why would his character choose to hide at this moment? The game seemed to have stated from the beginning that, unless prompted with a branch of choices, the game character would act according to his subconscious. So, if he really faced such a situation, would he also choose to let those two girls stand outside while he hid alone in a dark corner? Its somewhat shameful. Since the game character cannot actually die, why would I be so timid? Why did his character dare to hit the old lady on the head with a brick before, but now he just hides and wont move? [System: That is because, Traveler, you have come to realize that Dream World is not a false world, and your subconscious fears the danger.] As Luo Xi gently stroked the phone screen, he chuckled as if self-mockingly. My subconscious, cant you be a bit more supportive? [You put the card paper back in its original place.] [Traveler, after dying multiple times, you who acknowledge the dangers of this world have developed a fear of it.] [The old you, when faced with difficulties, always chose to flee, and the behavior pattern of your controlled character is precisely depicted by your subconsciousYou cannot deny all this.] The look in Luo Xis eyes flickered uncertainly. [If you want to change yourself, then do you have the courage it takes?] [Ding! Youve triggered a free quest: Travelers Will (with Dreamland Synchronization Module)] [Travelers Will: When you strongly wish to do something, the character you control will act on the will of you, the Traveler, and achieve synchronization to a certain extent.] [Description: Those from Snake and Rat Meeting are very likely looking for you. If you continue to hide here, you will only bring danger to those two kind girls. As a Traveler from another world, having the power to resurrect in Dream World, why fear a temporary death?] [What is your choice?] [ Go back upstairs, face the threat of Snake and Rat Meeting.] [ Continue to hide in this small room, perhaps you will gain temporary peace.] [Brave Traveler, you made the choice to face the disaster head-on. It seems youve understood that not every calamity can be avoided.] [Ding! This area is detected as relatively safe, would you like to bind a safe zone?] [Safe Zone: You can resurrect in the safe zone after death. (Note: After binding a safe zone, you cannot unbind it for one month.)] [Yes] [Ding! Safe zone binding successful.] [You climbed back up to the third floor.] [You heard Black Snake threatening Weier outside, using Ainas safety to coerce Weier into turning you over. His way of speaking sounded very much like some netizens from Island Country.] [Ding! Your Anger Value towards Black Snake +29] [Ding! Your Killing Intent Value towards Black Snake +13] [The currently known information about Black Snake is as follows:] [Black Snake] [Race: Human Clan] [Favorability: 20 (thinks you are a tasty prey)] [Description: Likes young and handsome men, hates women, and dislikes little girls even more. After seeing you in the afternoon, he took a liking to you and wants to have his way with you harshly.] [Ding! Your Killing Intent Value towards Black Snake +8] Luo Xi: Now theres another reason to kill this guy. [Traveler, youve placed your hand on the rooms doorknob.] [Do you open the door?] [Yes] [You opened the door.] [The noise you made when you opened the door caused Weier and Aina in the living room and the Black Snake outside to look at you in astonishment. The two girls were shocked and confused, while the Black Snakes face revealed ecstatic joy.] [Ding! Talent: Repulsion of the Same Sex has been triggered. The Black Snakes favorability towards you -50.] [The Black Snakes current favorability towards you: -30 (Traveler, hes thinking of dealing with you in even more violent ways now.)] [Weier tried to close the door and kept signaling you with her eyes to go back to your room.] [The Black Snake pressed against the door, laughing at you, Little Weier, hes already come out on his own. Are you still planning to stop me from taking this little thief away?] sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You said, I dont know what I did to offend you, but I can go back with you. However, after that, they are no longer involved.] [Weiers confusion level towards you +10] [Weiers favorability towards you +5] [Ainas favorability towards you +15] [The Black Snakes favorability towards you +10] [The Black Snakes possessiveness towards you +30] [Good! Youve got guts. Although I dont know why I suddenly felt like giving you a beating just now, I just love this personality of yours! Yo, red horns, a Dragon Species Mutant Patient, Ive never played with one before.] [The Black Snake grinned and said, To be honest, if you kept hiding in their house, I really wouldnt dare go too far. Our boss has ordered us not to bother Liyas two daughters, even if you managed to kill me here. The Snake and Rat Meeting wouldnt do anything to these two girls later.] [You looked at Weier curiously and asked, Is what hes saying true?] [Weier replied numbly, I dont know.] [Clearly, the cat-eared girl didnt want to say anything more to you. Your rash actions had put you in a very dangerous situation, and she felt that her efforts were completely in vain.] [Of course, Little Weier wouldnt know, its a direct order from our boss, the Black Snake laughed heartily. He reached out to grab you, Then come with me. It took quite some effort to catch you today, little guy.] [You learned that the two girls seemed to have a close relationship with the higher-ups of the Snake and Rat Meeting.] [So, your worries were unnecessary.] [Your happiness level +11] [So, Traveler, what do you most want to do now?] Luo Xis lips slightly curled up. [In the next moment, the Black Snakes smile stiffened.] [You suddenly lashed out, rushing out like a cannonball, crashing into the Black Snakes body and sending him, along with part of the staircase, tumbling down to the floor below. You carried on with the momentum and shot out as well.] [Your significantly stronger physique allowed you to land steadily on the ground after a fall of about 7 meters. You breathed deeply, feeling your blood pumping rapidly through your veins, imbuing you with strength.] [You were acutely aware that now, you were much, much stronger than before!] [Your actions shocked the onlookers.] [Weiers shock level towards you +70] [Weiers favorability towards you +10] [Ainas shock level towards you +70] [Ainas favorability towards you +20] [Ding! Ainas current favorability towards you: 113 (A trustworthy and handsome big brother.)] [The Black Snakes shock level towards you +50] [The Black Snakes anger value +100] [Ding! The Snake and Rat Meeting members present have their anger value towards you +50] [Ding! Your relationship with the Black Snake has deteriorated rapidly, and you have become enemies.] [A group of fierce and evil-looking people surrounded you, glaring angrily. Anyone who dared to lay a hand on a Snake and Rat Meeting member on Grey Stone Street was challenging their authority!] [Move aside! This is my prey! The Black Snakes crazed voice rang out.] [After making his angry subordinates step back, the Black Snake, while dusting off his clothes, glared at you viciously. Clearly, your sudden attack didnt have a good effect on him; instead, it had enraged him.] Chapter 20 - 20 20 Wei’er Meow meow meow What happened_1 ?Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Weier: Meow meow meow? What happened?_1 Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Weier: Meow meow meow? What happened?_1 Interesting, you actually dare to attack me, whats your name? [The Black Snake has inquired about your name] [Do you want to tell the Black Snake your name?] [No] [You did not answer, because you felt there was no necessity] [Note: Is the reason you didnt answer because he is not a cute little Lolita?] [Your disdainful expression has caused Black Snakes Anger Value to increase by +10] [Ding! The will of the Traveler has been fulfilled, you have broken through the fear ingrained in your subconscious and faced the formidable enemy and danger head-on] [Ding! Dream synchronization module has been temporarily unlocked, the synchronization time will not exceed 30 minutes, and the module will be unlocked after the first complete synchronization] [Kinder Reminder: During synchronization mode, you, Traveler, will experience all the injuries and mental stress on your character] [Do you wish to enter synchronization?] After hesitating for a moment, Luo Xi chose yes. He had a hunch that if he did not have the courage to confront danger personally, his game character might turn and run at the first sign of serious danger in the future, without giving him any choice. A few more instances like this, and this account might be ruined. Luo Xi leaned against the railing, and as the sensation of consciousness withdrawal surged up, something unclear appeared before his eyes. Unlike the clarity of perception when the Talent: Immersion was triggered, this time there really seemed to be a dreamlike haze, and everything around him was enveloped in a layer of fog. A dark street appeared before his eyes, as well as the thin film of Glory that enveloped the entire city upside down. That burly, tall man was about five meters away from him, staring at him with a ferocious look. It seemed that this was the man called Black Snake. Whew~ Luo Xi exhaled a breath of white air. Its a bit cold. Well, its after seven oclock, and the temperature here has cooled down. He looked at his clothes. Why am I still in that pile of rags? Luo Xi looked up. The two girls were also standing near the window, watching him. Their faces appeared somewhat blurred, as if covered by a mosaic. It seemed that the dream synchronization feature was not as useful as his Talent. Thats probably the difference between infantry and cavalry. Seeing Luo Xis distracted appearance, Black Snake became enraged and bellowed, What are you looking around for? And answer my question, dont underestimate me again! Im your wild dad. Luo Xi gave Black Snake the middle finger. He didnt know how the automatic translation feature in this Dream world translated his words, but seeing Black Snakes stunned expression at first, and then growing ferocious upon seeing the middle finger, Luo Xi knew that giving the middle finger must have a special meaning in this world as well. Damage low, insult great. Black Snakes eyes blazed with fury as he slowly pulled out a black object from behind, which scattered and fell to the ground, producing a crisp metallic clanging sound. Kid, I was going to take you back and cherish you properly, but now Im going to break your limbs first, and then tie you to a bed and finish you! Black Snakes subordinates saw their boss was about to go berserk and quickly scattered in all directions. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone get away, Lord Black Snake is about to blow his top! I bet that guy is going to get a spike from Lord Black Snake in the butt! Hiss, dont even mention it, my bottom still hurts. At that moment, Weiers crisp voice rang out from above, Be careful of those things he threw on the ground. That guy can control the metal spikes and often uses them to give a fatal blow to his enemies during a fight when they least expect it! You talk too much! A sharp screeching sound erupted. Luo Xi instinctively turned his head. An almost imperceptible black shadow whizzed past his face, slicing a small cut and drawing a long streak of blood. Yo, you dodged it. Not too shabby. Black Snakes ghostly voice rose in Luo Xis ear, How about this strike? Since youre part of the dragon lineage, you shouldnt die, right? The burly figure charged straight at Luo Xi, his fist the size of a sandbag barreling toward Luo Xis chest. The moment they made contact, Luo Xis body was struck heavily, thrown backward like a kite with its string cut, flying far away. Big brother! From the third floor, Aina clenched her little fist, her tea gold eyes painfully watching below. Seeing Luo Xi flung away, she immediately wanted to climb through the window and jump down. The external staircase had already broken off, making the window the only way to get downstairs. Aina, what are you doing?! The silver-haired cat-eared girl grabbed her sisters tail and yanked her forcefully back, scolding, Have you lost your mind? Ah! Sis, that hurts The little Lolita sat on the ground, holding her tail, gently rubbing the base of her tail. She spoke with a hint of grievance, Didnt you see, sis? He stepped forward to protect us. Are we going to just watch him get beaten to death or taken away by Black Snake? What I have can save him. The scroll left by mother isnt meant for you to misuse it like this! And right now, all of this is because he decided to act smart and seek trouble for himself. Would it have killed him to stay hidden safely in the secret room? Weier snorted coldly. Aina carefully said, But sis, when Black Snake threatened you with my safety earlier, you were very angry, right? My hand still hurts from how tightly you squeezed it. The cat-eared girl glared at the little Lolita, Its because youre such a kindhearted fool. You stay here and dont move! Sis will go check it out first. Weier stood up and jumped onto the windowsill, her silver-white hair bathed in the moonlight and the Glory of the Divine Tree. Aina watched her sisters back and smiled. Who is really the kindhearted one? The cat-eared girl leaped nimbly onto the roof. How did they get so far away? Weier surveyed the surroundings and located where Luo Xi had been sent flying. Aina was indeed right. When Black Snake threatened her with Ainas safety, she really did consider pulling out a Skill scroll and killing the man on the spot; it was only Luo Xis sudden appearance that stifled her rage. In this regard, Black Snake should really be thankful to Luo Xi. Leaping agilely across the rooftops like a cat, the girl finally found the location of the two men after jumping over a dozen buildings. But upon seeing the situation there, Weiers gaze immediately froze. Weier rubbed her eyes. What was going on? She had thought that even with gene enhancement, with the first steps into Transcendence through Mutation, Luo Xi probably wouldnt stand a chance against Black Snake. Contrary to her expectations, the situation was the opposite. The raging Black Snake was actually locked in a standoff with Luo Xi, fist to fist, and the resonance of Yuan Su had already lifted the surface of the nearby ground! In such a short time, what on earth had happened? Meow meow meow? Chapter 21 - 21 21 Immersion Killing Intent_1 ?Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Immersion: Killing Intent_1 Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Immersion: Killing Intent_1 Time rewound to the moment Luo Xi was blown away by the black serpent. Luo Xi had never before experienced what it felt like to have his bones and internal organs howling in pain, or known the sensation of blood gushing in his throat. Now, he fully understood. The text from the game hovered in front of his eyes, reminding him of his status. [Traveler, your Life Value has decreased by 11%.] [You have acquired a negative status: Bleeding (currently reducing your Life Value by 1% per minute, duration unknown).] Seconds later, Luo Xis body crash-landed on the cobblestone road of the street, rolling several times before coming to a gradual stop. It felt like those ghost rider kids who run red lights and get hit, flipping through the air and then somehow landing on their feet dancing. Residents of Grey Stone Street who had been out for some excitement all shrank back into their houses in fear. [Traveler, your Life Value has decreased by 5%.] The life points deducted by the hard landing werent as severe as the punch from the black serpent. Luo Xi got up from the ground, shook his head, and looking at the distance that was around forty or fifty meters from where he had been, couldnt help but feel damn resilient. The average physique of an ordinary person might only be around 5 or 6 points; after having his physique enhanced by 20 points, he was far beyond ordinary. Just the bleeding buff alone wasnt going to kill him within an hour. In short: a blood tank. Whoosh! Whoosh whoosh whoosh! At this moment, Luo Xi heard the sound of objects whizzing past him. The iron spikes skimmed by his side, interconnected in the darkness like small swords, striking sparks from their friction and cutting off his retreat. Was this the ability to manipulate iron spikes that Weier had mentioned? Was the black serpent afraid he would shout, This is my escape route, and make a run for it? Honestly, Luo Xi did have that thought. Someone exclaimed, Here it comes, Lord Black Serpents Iron Spike Cage! Anyone trapped in the Iron Spike Cage will be slowly tortured to death by Lord Black Serpent! Especially the buttocks, at least a hundred holes will be poked! Luo Xi: Ahead the black serpent sauntered slowly towards him, grinned, and said, You dont have much spirit or energy in your eyes, eh? Ive seen the likes of you in Ruins city before. You must have had quite the story, right? But you couldnt even take one of my punches. Do you know why? Because weakness is the original sin of this world. Luo Xi didnt understand what that guy was rambling about; he just felt the other was talking nonsense. Without a trace of emotion, he clenched his fist tighter. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the black serpent drew within two meters of him, Luo Xi used all his strength and threw a punch, also triggering a skill. [Critical Strike lv1: A punch filled with anger. Depending on the amount of anger in your heart, there is a [10%-100%] chance to deal double damage to the enemy (cooldown time 15 seconds).] The black serpent threw a punch as well, sneering, How could someone whos only got looks be my match! Ill subdue you first, then have you crawl willingly to my bed! You damn gay have been talking nonsense since just now! Luo Xi couldnt help but shout back, Damn it, are you ever going to shut up? Boom! Their fists collided head-on, ripping apart the air suddenly and causing the shockwave to generate an eerie half-spherical air mass around them. Even the ground trembled and fractured. The two of them were inexplicably locked in a stalemate. The previously composed expression on the black serpents face changed dramatically. Mutual resonance and repulsion of Yuan Su. This phenomenon only happens when Transcendent beings of similar strength collide with each other. The pure Yuan Su that permeates this world can be accommodated by everything, but once absorbed and transformed into pure elements, they reject the Yuan Su within the bodies of other individuals. When two Transcendent beings capable of harnessing Yuan Su of comparable power confront each other, it is easy to cause a resonance of Yuan Su. Neither party can easily withdraw and can only see who exhausts their strength first or employs other abilities to counter the enemy. However, the force transmitted from Luo Xis fist was slightly stronger than his, which was simply inconceivable, considering his own strength could spar a few moves with a legitimate First-tier Sublimated Venerator. That unknown knight from afar had even praised him for it. Luo Xi initially gave him the impression of being a zero-tier, almost Transcendent. Could it be that all patients with Mutation Syndrome from the dragon category have such strong innate strength? With such strength, how could he have been injured by the guards of Winter City? A thought struck Black Serpent. Could it be His left hands fingers twitched slightly, and one of the iron spikes behind him shot out, instantly piercing through Luo Xis thigh, spurting out a large amount of blood. A muffled grunt came from Luo Xis throat. Ouch, ouch, ouch! The level of reality in this experience is too unfriendly. Cant they turn down the pain sensitivity? No wonder the main play mode of this game is text-based; otherwise, if you were in this kind of life-and-death state every day, a normal person would probably go mad in an instant. As Luo Xis strength waned, the shockwaves at the intersection of their fists began to grow chaotic, and Black Serpent slowly advanced towards him. You possess great strength. Its impossible for you to be injured so easily by the guards of Winter City, so you did it on purpose. Black Serpent smirked triumphantly and whispered, I guess you also have your eyes on the things Liya left behind after her death, right? Luo Xi: ? What the hell is this guy talking about? Actually, Ive been coveting Liyas two daughters for a long time, tsk, what I meant is Ive been salivating over the good things they might have in their family. Black Serpent smiled crookedly: How about we collaborate on a big score? You seem to have already gained the trust of those two girls, right? I bet Liyas legacy is left in that little cat and Little Wolfs house! Liya was a Tier Four Nature Skill Practitioner and a Skill Master. A Tier Four Skill Master wouldnt just die without leaving anything for her daughters, it wouldnt make sense! As Black Serpent spoke, his face contorted into a ferocious snarl, And that little cat dared to disobey me. After taking Liyas stuff, Ill kill both the little cats and the Little Wolf pup. Well split Liyas legacy evenly. If we find any Tier Four Skill Practitioners Sublimation paths, no matter what kind, we can sell them on the black market for money. It would be enough for us to spend for hundreds of generations. What do you think? Want to team up? You might not be a match for that little cat by yourself, her Mutation ability is weird. Luo Xi: [Ding! Your Killing Intent Value towards Black Serpent +80] [Ding! Pre-requisite conditions for Talent triggered, your current Killing Intent Value is 101] [Talent: Immersion can be triggered] [Trigger now?] [Immersion (Killing Intent): While under this state, all your qualities +100%, the power of all your skills/spells +100%, your Critical Strike rate +50%, your Spirit consumption rate +500%, you lose one point of Killing Intent Value per second, and you are very likely to enter a frenzied state. When your Killing Intent Value is depleted, attribute enhancement will be canceled, and the Talent duration cannot exceed ten minutes.] [Ding! Detected that the Traveler is in Dream Synchronization mode, the Talent can directly override the Dream Synchronization mode, and will gain the corresponding status boost, do you wish to use it?] Luo Xi scanned the text with icy eyes. [Yes] Chapter 22 - 22 22 I am kind-hearted and cannot bear to see ?Chapter 22: Chapter 22 I am kind-hearted and cannot bear to see others in pain_1 Chapter 22: Chapter 22 I am kind-hearted and cannot bear to see others in pain_1 After his talent activated, the misty haze in front of Luo Xi vanished, and he felt the sound of thunder resonating within him, as if molten lava had poured into his veins. Terrible stinging pain and immense strength surged together, emitting a deep rumble only he could hear in his guts. Strangely unintelligible murmurs echoed in his mind, accompanied by intense killing intent. Luo Xi lowered his eyes, feeling the power swelling inside him, and said softly, Liya their mother did indeed leave something behind before she departed. The Black Snakes eyes lit up, and his grip loosened considerably, What did she leave behind? Luo Xi looked up and smiled, but there seemed to be a trace of madness in that smile. Perhaps something like maternal love? [Ding! Black Snakes Anger Value +10] Black Snake was stunned for a moment, then realized he had been tricked by Luo Xi again. However, before his rage could erupt, the force from Luo Xis hand suddenly became so great that Black Snake couldnt resist it any longer. The Yuan Su resonance field maintained between the two shattered in an instant! Luo Xis heavy fists brutally repelled Black Snakes, and his speed was much faster than before. He struck with the force of a landslide towards Black Snakes head. In the blink of an eye, the fierce wind pressure from his small fist filled Black Snakes entire field of vision, as if the whole world was bearing down! Black Snakes pupils contracted suddenly. His instincts told him he couldnt block this punch! He might die! In this moment, he became even more certain that Luo Xis approach to Liyas two daughters was definitely with some ulterior motive. An ordinary person simply couldnt master the skill to suddenly unleash several times their strength. So, the truth was only one, just as he had guessed before, this person was after the legacy Liya left behind! There was no other reason! Otherwise, it couldnt be that he was attracted to that little cat or the wolf cub, could it? The cat was one thing, but the wolf cub even for him, who liked men, it seemed somewhat perverted. Under the pressure of impending death, Black Snakes body shuddered violently, and he retreated furiously. The iron spikes he had used to block Luo Xis path of retreat now all raced toward the heart area of Luo Xis back according to Black Snakes intent. If he had known this guy was so troublesome, Black Snake would have never wasted his efforts on the pointless maneuver of setting spikes as a barrier. Instead, he would have gone all out from the beginning. With a robust body, dragging his opponent into a grueling fight, and then using the power brought by the Mutant Factor to launch iron spikes at the enemys vital pointsthat was his true specialty in combat! Many of his glorious past victories had been won with those spikes! Otherwise, why would his subordinates fear him so much? Luo Xi heard the commotion behind him, but at this moment, he didnt care. Maybe the surging killing intent in his heart had muddled his senses, but somehow, this feeling was quite pleasant. Previously, he may have feared the pain and agony that came with injury and death, but now, all he wanted was to smash the bastard before him with his fists, and he didnt care about anything else. However, the iron spikes coming from behind seemed to be blocked by something and did not pierce through his body. So, the punch carrying all of Luo Xis rage and killing intent, enhanced by a Critical Strike, landed on Black Snakes astonished face without any loss of speed. With various buffs included, it was a punch with eight times the strength! Boom! Black Snakes heavy body was blasted into the night, crashing heavily into the ground more than a dozen meters away, smashing the cement and stone slabs beneath into a mess, almost embedding in it. The onlookers from the Snake and Rat Meeting were shaken by this scene. They had all been harshly disciplined by Black Snake and couldnt believe how the strong and sinister Black Snake had been sent flying. Thats Lord Black Snake flying out? Impossible. Why wouldnt Lord Black Snake use his spikes to jab his butt? How could that skinny guy be stronger than Lord Black Snake? No, what are you waiting for? Go help him! You dare? I dont dare to go over there, its too frightening Then hurry back and call for backup! [Ding! Due to excessive consumption of Spirit in a short time, your mental state is going out of control] Luo Xi, struggling to ignore the murmuring voices in his head that sounded like a murmur, turned and looked back. The Cat-eared girl stood a short distance behind him, facing the wind. Her silver hair fluttered, holy and dazzling. At Weiers feet lay a pile of black spikes, and she looked at Luo Xi with a complicated expression. What exactly are you? Weier had heard all of Luo Xi and Black Snakes conversation. Even though she witnessed the mutation features appear on Luo Xi from nothing, Weier was still baffled by Luo Xis displayed combat prowess and that trace of madness in his eyes. A traveler with lost memory? Is that really the case? If it wasnt a coincidence that I brought him back, then what is his purpose? Why does he want to get close to me and Aina? Is it really as the Black Snake said? No, the girl denied this speculation. If it was as the Black Snake said, Luo Xi wouldnt have needed to leave the room at all. Luo Xi managed a forced smile and said, You probably wont believe it if I told you. He turned and walked forward. On the dark streets, Luo Xi staggered forward, finally coming before Black Snake, looking down at a face no longer human-like, covered with blood, and showing an expression of terror. Luo Xi saw a circle of black scales on Black Snakes neck, dense like those of a serpent. First, he touched the scales, then stretched out his hand towards Black Snakes throat. [Your remaining Killing Intent Value: 79] In such a state, I really am peculiar, he thought. Things that I wouldnt dare do or even think about in the past, I can now carry out without hesitation. Black Snake saw the killing intent in Luo Xis eyes, coughing up blood continuously as he moved backward, his voice hoarse, You cant kill me, or the Snake and Rat Meeting wont let you off! Moreover, if you kill me, even if the boss wants to protect those two girls, their future wont be easy either! Our brethren from the Snake and Rat Meeting are of the same root, and they will avenge me! Are you sure about that? Black Snake, dare you repeat that? A muffled voice echoed through the alleys, and in an instant, a profoundly heavy presence descended into the air, pinning the Snake and Rat Meeting members who wanted to slip away in place, too scared to move. Not far away, a middle-aged man wearing a white hat was slowly walking over. Black Snakes eyes first showed a flash of panic upon seeing the newcomer, then he seemed somewhat relieved. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even severe punishment would be preferable to death. Weier looked over in surprise, her eyes wide. Uncle Noss? The middle-aged man smiled at the cat-eared girl, then looked down at Black Snake on the ground, saying coldly, Black Snake, look at yourself now, at that shameful appearance. I remember telling you all not to mess with Liyas daughters, didnt you take my words seriously? Black Snake cried and begged, Boss, no, Lord Rat King, I really didnt do it on purpose, please spare my life Heh, its too late now. The middle-aged man took off his hat, revealing two small rodent ears on his head. He smiled at Luo Xi, Young man, can you hand him over to me? Luo Xi looked at the middle-aged man and said seriously, If I hand him to you, what will happen to him? The middle-aged man spoke coldly, Those who dare to disobey my orders, I will make their lives worse than death! Oh, Luo Xi nodded. Crack In almost an instant, Luo Xi extended and pressed his hand, effortlessly crushing Black Snakes neck, so fast that nobody present could react in time. The middle-aged mans expression turned rigid. Weiers red pupils widened. As for Black Snake he died with his eyes wide open. [Ding! Black Snakes fear towards you +999] [Ding! All Snake and Rat Meeting members present fear towards you +100] [Ding! Weiers shock towards you +99] [Ding! Weiers favorability towards you +10] [Ding! Lord Rat Kings anger towards you +50] [Ding! Lord Rat Kings Killing Intent towards you +33] Luo Xi smiled, tore a piece of cloth from Black Snakes body, stood up, and elegantly wiped the fresh blood off his hand, his expression both crazed and serene, Im kind-hearted, cant stand to see others in pain, so its better to send him on his way quickly. [Ding! Traveler, please note, your Killing Intent Value has been exhausted!] (ps1. Seeking followers, recommend tickets, and monthly tickets) (ps2. I hope readers who have reached here can meowD) Chapter 23 - 23 23 Rat King_1 ?Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Rat King_1 Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Rat King_1 Ding! Your existing Killing Intent Value has been depleted. Ding! Talent: Immersion has ended, and you have returned to the normal state of dream synchronization. Remaining synchronization time: 18 minutes 39 seconds. Goddamn kind-hearted! The middle-aged mans mouth twitched slightly as he glanced at the cat-eared girl beside him. He restrained the urge to kill in his eyes, suppressing the desire to slash the person before him then and there. Luo Xi felt as if something had detached from his current body. The madness faded from his eyes, a fog once again clouding his vision. Even the body of the black snake lying next to him became indistinct, and a profound sense of emptiness welled up inside him. It was only then that the events that had just transpired replayed in his mind like a movie. Staring at the black snakes corpse with its eyes still wide open, Luo Xi could not believe that he was truly responsible for it. Was he really that ferocious? The golden Talent: Immersion, the bonus it provided under the influence of killing intent, affected his emotions and personality that much? He hadnt only crushed the black snakes neck but had also blurted out something about being naturally kind-hearted. If any righteous rider saw this, theyd probably team up to give him a good beating. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The cat-eared girl approached and looked at Luo Xi, then turned to the middle-aged man, opening her mouth as if to speak. Wait a moment. The middle-aged man raised his hand and squinted toward the tremulous members of the Snake and Rat Meeting far off, saying, You all, take the corpse of the black snake and hang it from the lamppost at the entrance of the guild hall as a warning. If you dont follow my commands in the future, this will be your fate. The members of the Snake and Rat Meeting looked at each other; eventually, two men with shaking legs came over and carried away the breathless body of the black snake. After everyone had left, the middle-aged man revealed a smile. He ignored Luo Xi, who was standing to one side, and looked kindly at the cat-eared girl. Little Weier, Im sorry. I had given orders a long time ago not to disturb you and Aina. However, theres always someone disobedient, so this time, black snake deserved to die. Its just that I discovered it too late and allowed you to be wronged. Weier asked incredulously, Uncle Noss, are you really the Rat King of the Snake and Rat Meeting? Ha ha, surprised, arent you? The middle-aged man laughed and then, with some wistfulness, said, If it werent for that damned mission three years ago, your mother Liya wouldnt have met with disaster. Liya was a special friend of mine. As a good friend, its right to care for her daughter. But theres not much more I can help you with. You refused to take direct money from me, so I had to resort to sending you sweet potatoes and pasta. I see, Weier said, struggling to contain her emotions, and asked, So, Uncle Noss, do you know what exactly happened three years ago? Why did my mother and the others I dont know. The Rat King slowly shook his head: By the time we got to the scene, the place was already a mess, with only a few bloodstains left, but not a trace of any body parts. Weier felt disappointed, Really, there were no other traces left? None, the Rat King replied, denying the possibility. The cat-eared girls spirits fell. After all, three years had passed, and she had braced herself for such an outcome, so it wasnt too hard to accept. Then Weier remembered something else and glanced at Luo Xi, who seemed to have lapsed into a dazed state. Uncle Noss, this person didnt do it on purpose. He probably has something like mania or delusional disorder. So sometimes hes kind of silly and other times hes very violent. He fought with the black snake earlier just to defend me and Aina. Could you not blame him? The Rat King smiled warmly, Its okay, this young man also helped me deal with a pest in the guild. Why would I blame this little brother? Its just that his temperament is rather fierce; if he doesnt change that, hell be at a disadvantage if he encounters problems in the future. Young man, I can see that youre quite capable. We havent had a dragon-category mutated Transcender in our Snake and Rat Meeting as of yet. Are you interested in working with us? The salary and conditions are negotiable. Luo Xi had to suppress a laugh. If you hadnt harbored killing intent towards me, maybe I would have really believed your nonsense. His recent behavior of killing the black snake in front of the Rat King was a significant affront to the latters dignity, and Luo Xi did not believe the Rat King could be so magnanimous. Thank you for your kind offer, Luo Xi shook his head, but no thanks, I prefer freedom. Oh, is that so? The Rat King did not seem to mind. Turning to the girl, he said with a smile, Speaking of which, Weier, your birthday must be coming up soon, right? Youll be 16 after your next birthday, right? The cat-eared girl nodded gently, Thats right, its about a week away. The weather hasnt snowed yet, and usually, by this time of year, theres already a thick layer of snow. A week, huh? Very good, very good, the Rat King, putting the white hat he held back on his head, smiled, Uncle Noss will throw you a birthday party when the time comes, to celebrate that youve come of age. Your mother, if she knew, would surely be very happy. Weier quickly shook her head, Theres no need for that. The Rat King patted the girls head, revealing a kind smile: Its okay; just come over when the time comes. Uncle will take care of all the other preparations. Ive got some business to attend to, so Ill be leaving now. By the way, Grey Stone Street might become dangerous in three days. Uncle will come pick you and Little Aina up to take refuge in Winter City. Weier asked in confusion, Why will it become dangerous? The Rat King glanced at Luo Xi and said slowly, A month ago, the Da Yan Empire to the east was attacked by the sixth Origin Disaster, the Locust Disaster Lakast. Although they managed to fend off the main force of the locusts, some remnants have swept over in our direction. Judging by the timing, the aftermath is expected to arrive here in three days. The climate here is not conducive to the locusts, so the danger and destruction should be far less than the wind disaster that passed through ten years ago. But for your safety, its better to take a trip to the city. Weier had an epiphany, So thats why all those Noah Church people evacuated Winter City a week ago? Thats right. The Rat King smiled disdainfully, Theres no one more cowardly and life-preserving than these church members. Theyre terrified of a small aftermath of the Origin Disaster. Are they looking down on the Winter Divine Tree? Ill come to pick you up from your house downstairs in three days time. Remember to stay at home and dont wander off casually. Chapter 24 - 24 24 - Can I pet your cats ears_1 ?Chapter 24: Chapter 24 C Can I pet your cats ears?_1 Chapter 24: Chapter 24 C Can I pet your cats ears?_1 The Rat King left. After Luo Xi refused the Rat Kings invitation, he remained silent, simply observing as a spectator. Unexpectedly, the king of the Snake and Rat Meeting still revealed quite a bit of useful information. Several new entries were added to his to-do list. [Da Yan Empire] [The Sixth Origin Disaster, Locust Disaster, Lekas] He didnt know if it was the kind of locust disaster that filled the skies like in his memory. Probably not, otherwise, it would be too low-level. The cat-eared girl now stood beside him, and under the cover of the fog, Luo Xi could not entirely discern the girls features. On the dimly lit street, after the sounds of fighting subsided, residents began to emerge to investigate the situation, only to immediately retreat upon seeing the ravaged alley. Weier looked at Luo Xi and asked, Are you leaving? Yes. Now? the cat-eared girl asked. Its getting late. Luo Xi smiled, Can I stay at your place for one more night? Its possible, Weier hesitated for a moment then said, But the bed has collapsed because of you, so you can only sleep in the living room tonight. Luo Xi was somewhat taken aback. He shook his head with a smile and said, Never mind, Ill just find a place to stay later. He was not privy to the family circumstances of Weier and Aina, and he knew he had no right to meddle in other peoples affairs. More so as this world seemed touchable, but in reality, there was a barrier as substantial as a phones screen, even the divide between two worlds. He was bound to leave here eventually. The cat-eared girl made no attempt to persuade him to stay. She didnt wish to inquire why Luo Xi was suddenly able to muster strength far beyond what his body was normally capable of. Everyone has secrets, and she was no exception. After hesitating for a long time, Luo Xi still said, I know it might not be a good thing to say, but that Rat King, he might not be a good person. I know, Weier said softly. How could anyone who sits in his position be a good person? However, Uncle Noss has indeed helped me and Aina a lot over the years. Without him, we might have starved to death long ago, and probably would have encountered far more troubles. As long as you are aware of it, Luo Xi paused and then asked, Do you have a map of the nearby area? I have one right now. The cat-eared girl took out a scroll tied with a thin string from her bosom and smiled as she held up four fingers. Do you want the map? I can give it to you, but of course, you have to pay for it, four silver coins. Damn, four silver coins? Luo Xi was shocked. Weiers expression turned slightly displeased, My map doesnt only show the roads to other towns; it also marks many dangerous spots in the nearby wilderness. These were identified at the cost of lives, naturally making it expensive. Besides, Ive saved you twice, doesnt that merit four silver coins? Of course not, Luo Xi took out four silver coins from his bag and placed them in the girls hand. After taking the map, which still retained the warmth of the girls body, he said seriously, What I mean is four silver coins are too little. It should cost four gold coins, but unfortunately, I cant afford it now. Hmph Weier chuckled, her light red eyes swept over Luo Xis face, and she blinked, This side of you is your true nature, isnt it? Not the kind of silly, slightly slow-reacting state, or just the crazed feeling from before. To be honest, the way you were just now almost scared me; that bit about you being a kind-hearted person who cant bear to see others in pain Its just like those big villains described in novels. Its actually just a running gag. Gag? I dont quite understand, but never mind, The cat-eared girl gave her tail a light shake and said, So, is there anything else you want to know? If its not too much trouble, I can help you out again. Luo Xis gaze swept over the girls head, and those slightly soft, furry cat ears were indeed very small and cute. Without thinking, he said: Can I pet your ears? What?! Cat Cat puffed up. Cough, forget I said anything. Then, if fate allows, we shall meet again. Luo Xi waved his hand and quickly stepped away. [Remaining time for this synchronization: 0 minutes 0 seconds] Goodbye Weier raised her small hand and waved it, watching the figure that disappeared into the distance on the street, feeling sentimental. Perhaps from now on, she would never see this person again, right? Her mother had once said that people are like different birds in the sky. They might fly past each other at a certain moment, even flying together for a period of time, but there would always be a time to part, never to see each other again. Its the same for everyone. Suddenly, the girl felt something cold touch her face. Without knowing when, it had begun to snow. Its snowing again, huh. Luo Xi suddenly opened his eyes. Noises and the sound of dripping water reached his ears. It was the dripping from the water tank on the balcony and the voices of students downstairs in the dormitory. Back. Luo Xi looked at his right hand holding the phone, trembling slightly. But soon his hand steadied. The text on the screen was still displaying. [Ding! The Dreamland Synchronization Module has been unlocked] [From now on, Traveler, youll be able to experience the journey of the Dream World more authentically!] [Traveler, youve come to the inn located in an alley on Grey Stone Street that you found during the day] [The innkeeper took one of your silver coins, the cost for accommodation and meals was 40 copper coins, and you let him use the remaining money to prepare a set of clothes and a hat for you] [The innkeeper stared at you for a long time, but still said in a trembling voice that the money wasnt enough to buy a warm thick garment] [You indicated that having clothes to wear was enough] [The innkeeper agreed] Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [He took you to the second floor of the inn, where there were three rooms, all empty] [You chose the middle room, which was very clean and spacious, and there was a stone similar to a warming stone, radiating warmth at the head of your bed] [Traveler, you lay down on the bed, exhausted. Though the injury on your leg wasnt severe, your spirit had declined too much, and you were very tired; you needed to rest] [Traveler, you heard the cheers of some children outside] [You got out of bed and opened the window of the room] [The cold wind, carrying large snowflakes, blew into the room, and you shivered from the cold; you saw some children sneaking out of their homes, chasing after snowflakes all over the street] [Its snowing, huh] [Your Happiness Level +3] [After closing the window, you lay back down in bed. Do you want to go to sleep?] [Yes] [Traveler, you hugged a warming stone and quickly fell into a deep sleep] [You are sleeping soundly] Luo Xi put down the phone and closed the game. The phone displayed the time: 20:25. Unknowingly, he had been playing from just after four in the afternoon until now; his stomach was growling with hunger, and perhaps influenced by the decline in spirit in the game, he felt dizzy and really wanted to sleep. Luo Xi tidied up a bit and took another look at himself in the mirror as he passed by. The little red horns were especially eye-catching. He could see them but couldnt touch them, and wasnt sure if others could see them. He needed to find a few people to test this out. The dormitory next door, room 407. The door of the dormitory was ajar, and Luo Xi walked right in. There were two people in dorm 407. One layabout was still lying in bed, and another fat guy with headphones on was furiously typing on the keyboard, with continuous crude remarks about his teammates family members spilling from his mouth. Old Sun, do you see anything on my head? The fat guy briefly glanced over but the game he was playing had reached a critical point, so he couldnt look away for long. Huh? Luo Xi? When did you get back? What did you just say? Is there anything on my head? Nothing! Damn it, Yasuo your mothers curry people are all gone Uh, you keep playing, okay. Luo Xi looked up at the guy in the bed, Old Zhou, what about you? Do you see anything on my head? The guy in the bed glanced down, What thing? I dont see anything. Then never mind, Im heading out. Luo Xi closed the door and then went down to the first floor of the dormitory, pretending to ask Auntie at the front desk a few questions and deliberately shook his head in her sight. The dormitory supervisor didnt show any odd reactions. Luo Xi left the dormitory building satisfied. It seemed that except for himself, others probably couldnt see the abnormalities on his head. What Luo Xi didnt know was that after he swiped his card and left the dormitory, the dormitory supervisor muttered to herself, Young people these days, why do they like to show off these strange costumes? I just dont understand. As for the guy in bed in room 407, he got out of bed and carefully put on his contact lenses. The second-floor restaurant in the cafeteria. Luo Xi ordered a fried rice with extra rice, egg, sausage, and chicken cutlet at the window. Twenty yuan. He felt that this meal probably would not be enough to fill his stomach. Once the fried rice was ready, and smelling its aroma, Luo Xi immediately dug in heartily. At that moment, a few girls coming to have late-night snacks came over with an empty plate, probably to return it to the collection cart, but they suddenly stopped in front of Luo Xis table. Excuse me, could you tell us what that is on your head? Luo Xis hand stiffened, and he stopped his chopsticks, his mouth twitching as he said: You can see them? Of course, we can see; were not blind. The girl nodded, curiously asking, Is this a cosplay? Can I touch your horns? No! Luo Xi was dumbfounded. Was this what they called instant karma? The girls: ini! If you dont want to be touched, just say so. Why is he shouting so loudly? Hey, doesnt this guy look a bit like the cat-petting dude that went viral in the friends circle this afternoon? Chapter 25 - 25 25 - Three dimensions no Otaku yes_1 ?Chapter 25: Chapter 25 C Three dimensions, no, Otaku, yes_1 Chapter 25: Chapter 25 C Three dimensions, no, Otaku, yes_1 Luo Xi shoveled all the fried rice from his plate into his mouth, gulping it down in a few big bites. Under the stunned gazes of the girls, he didnt answer any of their questions; instead, he chose to take to his heels and bolt. Why did he feel like he was getting increasingly skilled at making a run for it Damn it, Luo Xi was really pissed off right now. Those two sons of guns from the dorm next door actually teamed up with the dorm supervisor Auntie to pull a fast one on him. Old Sun and Old Zhou, those two guys, were somewhat understandableone was busy pounding the keyboard, exchanging pleasantries with his teammates about each others families, and the other was pretending to be dead, lying there until he was dizzy. But why didnt the dorm supervisor Auntie have any reaction at all? Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My dear Auntie, you saw something you normally couldnt see. Could you at least give me a look of surprise? Under the cover of night, Luo Xi went to a food stall outside the school and picked out a big white hat to purchase. Until he figured out how to make this thing on his head disappear, Luo Xi planned on wearing this hat all the time. Not gonna lie, the hat did look quite dashing on him. Charm +1! On the way back to campus, Luo Xi saw that there was no one around, and an idea popped into his head. He tried to smash his fist into the ground. Bang! A soft thud. Luo Xi moved his fist away to see a fine crack appearing in the concrete ground. He looked at his fist, which was somewhat pale. Although he had held back quite a bit with this punch, it still felt a lot weaker compared to when he was fighting Black Snake. It seemed like something was limiting his strength output. The game text had stated that enhancements and changes to the game character in the Dream world would be equally reflected on his real-life self. Thus Luo Xis current surge in strength was obviously a result of changes to his game character. But this reflected change was not identical; otherwise, the punch just now would have at least left a crater in the concrete. Moreover, in the Dream world, he could genuinely touch the horn on his head, but in reality, he could only see it and not touch it. Why was that? He didnt get it. What was different about this world he was in from the Dream world in the game? Luo Xi recalled in detail all those scenes and memories from the game. The questions he had discussed with Weier flashed through his mind one by one. Sublimation abilities, Mutant Factor, the Eternal World Tree No, it wasnt those. He remembered a term. The flawless Yuan Su. Thats right, unlike the Dream world, this world he inhabited didnt contain a thing called Yuan Su. When Luo Xi was controlling his game character in the Dream world, he could clearly perceive an abundance of unidentified energy constantly swirling around him, interacting with his body with every movement. While exchanging blows with Black Snake, a strange energy surged from his body, intertwined with Black Snakes energy, creating a peculiar field that froze their actions in place. This kind of unscientific thing probably didnt exist in reality; otherwise, there would have been a bunch of people with superpowers by now. Luo Xi had a hunch. Although the scarlet Dragon Horn could be projected, because his body didnt have enough Yuan Su and couldnt transform into a physical state, it resulted in the awkward situation where he could see it but not touch it. That made sense. Perhaps this was also the reason why the Mutation Syndrome he contracted in reality was far milder than in the game. After all, without Yuan Su, the Mutant Factor related to it likely had very limited effects. So, did this mean that if he stopped playing Dawn from now on, the Mutation Syndrome wouldnt progress and worsen? Luo Xi couldnt be certain. Nor did he dare to gamble. He was unsure if this was the first closed beta test of the game. If what the push notification said when he downloaded the game was true, then there were at least a hundred thousand players out there in reality. Out of over seven billion people worldwide, if the player slots were distributed evenly, thered be at most around 20,000 players from Xia country. That small amount of people, scattered across over a thousand counties in the country, wouldnt make much of a splash. But what if there was a second or third closed beta? Or an open beta? If other people could also gain strength in the game, then the world, as compared to before, would undoubtedly begin to undergo gradual changes. Luo Xi felt a strong sense of urgency in his heart. It wasnt just because of his own issues. Humanitys uncertainty about the future could make anyone panic and anxious. Dorm room 408. When Luo Xi returned, the two postgraduate exam candidates had already come back from the library. A young man wearing glasses peeked down from the bunk above, chuckling, Yo yo, long time no see, Luo Xi. I didnt see you when I came back and thought Old Wang had tricked me. Why would I trick you, his beds all made, Wang Yuanjie replied with a smile, then asked, Where did you go just now, Little mule? For some reason, the railing on our dorm balcony broke, and I thought you had fallen off and scared me to death. Went to buy something to eat, Luo Xi said. Figured. But why are you wearing a hat? Wang Yuanjie asked somewhat puzzled. Luo Xi replied without hesitation, Because it looks cool. Since when did you start caring about appearances, eh? Chen Yao teased, After working for three months, youre not thinking about changing your ways and getting off the singles train, are you, Luo Xi? Luo Xi responded casually, Maybe. Ah? Who is it? Is it that Ai Xue from horticulture? Chen Yao sat up on the bed, brimming with gossip, Speaking of which, you really dont know how blessed you are. If a pretty girl liked me, I wouldve accepted her in a heartbeat. But you, you kept turning her down several times, even went as far as to block her WeChat and phone number. Ah? Luo Xi was taken aback for a few seconds. Then he recalled the Ai Xue that Chen Yao was talking about, a junior he met during a volunteer activity in the second semester of his sophomore year. Ai Xue was actually quite pretty, with a good figure, but for some inexplicable reason, she became fixated on him. Heaven and earth as witness, he was just tagging along with the group to pad his volunteer hours for credit, and somehow he caught her interest. From the end of his sophomore year to the beginning of his senior year, Luo Xi had firmly rejected her overt and covert confessions six times. The reasons for rejection were always: Im sorry, youre not my type. Or Im already seeing someone. Others might not know, but his dorm mates were well aware of the situation. After a few times, they started wondering if Luo Xi might be into guys. They even went to bed each night clutching their own buttocks, fearing for their safety. Wouldnt anyone like a girl who was both pretty and curvy? Oh, you say you have a girlfriend? Where is she? With an unchanged expression, Luo Xi declared, My wives are in anime and games! Chapter 26 - 26 26 When to Marry a Beast Eared Girl_1 ?Chapter 26: Chapter 26 When to Marry a Beast Eared Girl_1 Chapter 26: Chapter 26 When to Marry a Beast Eared Girl_1 Of course it wasnt her. Face-to-face with his roommates skepticism, Luo Xi picked up his phone and gave it a shake, laughing, Ive said it before, Im not interested in three-dimensional women, only 2D characters can be my wife! Chen Yao immediately lost interest. Pssh! Boring, Im going to sleep. Wang Yuanjie said dubiously, Then why did you block her this semester? Stop talking about it! Grinding his teeth, Luo Xi said, That day, just as I was changing some materials, her call suddenly popped up. My phone glitched, my finger slipped, and the more than twenty thousand in red bills I was planning to use all got swapped for a thousand pieces of utterly useless crap. Ill probably never use them up even till the game servers shut down. I was so angry I blocked all her contacts. Its not like they were any use to keep. Wang Yuanjie: Some people are truly destined to be single. Luo Xi went into the bathroom to wash his feet, then climbed into bed as well. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Actually, the whole liking 2D characters thing was just a joke. The real reason was that he couldnt even afford to feed himself; previously, every time he went to the cafeteria, he had to think about whether or not to get a meat dishwhere would he find the spare cash to keep a beautiful girlfriend? You might unexpectedly end up wearing a green grass hat. Arent there enough cases like this in society? Moreover, nowadays having a 2D character for a wife doesnt seem impossible, right? Perhaps bringing back a beast eared lolita from the game wouldnt be too bad ahem. Engrossed in his wild thoughts, Luo Xi finally checked his investment app after a long time and took a look. He had been too preoccupied with recent events to pay attention to this little reserve fund of his. ?! Why is everything green? Luo Xi hastily closed the investment app. Definitely opened it wrong. So he opened it again. Emmmm Good lord, a steep drop of eight points, losing over 700 yuan today. If this goes on, hed be begging on the streets before he even graduated. Should he pull the money out? Forget it, withdrawing it now would probably see it gone even faster. Luo Xi exited the fund app with some sadness and launched Dawn. [Traveler, your character is currently sleeping] [Ding! Traveler, your Sadness Value +20] This game really has a firm grasp on my emotions. Luo Xi tapped on a new module that appeared with a cloud-like symbol in the top right corner. [Dreamland Synchronization Module (Cooling down)] [Description: After using this module, you can synchronize and enter your character in the Dream world. Each synchronization can last no longer than 30 minutes, with a cooldown period of 24 hours] [Kind Reminder: In the Dreamland Synchronization mode, unless the Traveler dies, you cannot exit the Dream world. Please pay attention to your safety when using this feature] Luo Xi yawned. It was time for him to sleep as well. Hang City, a high-rise apartment in the city center. A man sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of his living room, sipping a glass of wine leisurely, enjoying the delicate taste of expensive red wine, like a refined prince If his other hand wasnt furiously tapping on the phone screen. [Poor Traveler, you have been followed by a pack of Chasing Wind Wolves. Your speed is fast, but the Wind Wolves are also not slow. They can smell your scent and keep up with you] [Traveler, please find a human settlement as soon as possible. The snow is getting heavier, and you feel your temperature and physical strength gradually slipping away.] [Traveler, you have eaten a [Special Onigiri], and some of your physical strength has been restored!] Damn, do these wolves have a grudge against me or what! Theyve been chasing me for half a day, and theyre still after me even when its dark. Do they want to eat me that badly? The man felt on the verge of tears. When he entered the game, he chose two agility-related talents. The combination was very powerful, but the downside was also related to agility. The talents are as follows: [Posing as Wind (Purple/Epic): Your agility stat gets a final increase of +100%. You walk with a special charm (your asking for a beating value +100), which makes you very attractive to others, but also more likely to get beaten up (Posing as Wind, always at my side!)] [Swift Runner (Blue/Rare): Your agility stat +20 (Nobody is born faster than me!)] When choosing talents, there was only one purple talent and two blue talents, plus one green talent for him to consider, so the man went for what seemed like the best combination. As for the side effects of the purple talent, he ignored them outright. No doubt about it, this was definitely the developers messing around. And yet the man remembered all too well the dozens of townspeople who had chased after him, wanting to beat him up because he looked at them wrong, plus the pack of wolves that had been on his tail ever since he left the town. It almost broke his spirit. Not to mention the time he nearly got beaten up by security guards at the supermarket, mistaking him for a thief. What the hell was all this! [Traveler, you see a giant tree emitting a soft glow ahead. It is bestowing its blessing on a vast city.] [New Area Unlocked: Winter City] The mans face lit up with joy. Damn, finally found it! The nearby major city, with a population of three hundred thousand, would definitely offer plenty of opportunities! [The Chasing Wind Wolves have stopped their pursuit. Traveler, you are temporarily safe.] The man breathed a sigh of relief. Survived. The feeling of being drained after dying multiple times, which left him bedridden without a trace of strength, and at the mercy of any criminal who entered his home, was something he never wanted to experience again. [Do you want to enter Winter City?] [Yes] [You have arrived at the gates of Winter City.] [The guards say they wont let anyone in at night. They suggest you come back tomorrow and tell you if you continue walking to the right, there is an area established against the city wall called Variant Settlement. Although it is filthy and disgusting, the inn there could accommodate you for the night, saving you from dying of cold.] [Traveler, do you want to go take a look?] That gathering place must be Grey Stone Street the map mentioned, right? Where a lot of Beast Eared Girls gather. The man put down his phone, showing a sly grin. That kind of place usually has very fun spots, doesnt it? The synchronization feature he had unlocked yesterday could really come in handy now! Lovely, beautiful beast eared sisters, here I come! After midnight, under the radiant light of the Winter Divine Tree, the city entered a tranquil sleep, with only snowflakes and cold wind sweeping across the land. As the night deepened, the snow became heavier, piling up along the streets. In the inn, a young mans chest rose and fell gently on the bed, unmistakably asleep. A shadow in black appeared at the foot of the young mans bed, silently reaching out to touch the young mans forehead gently. A green mark that looked like a twisted snake flashed for a moment on the young mans forehead. Hmmph. The shadow hummed lightly, nodding in satisfaction, then disappeared on the spot. [Ding! Traveler, you have been cursed] Chapter 27 - 27 27 Whos backstabbing me_1 ?Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Whos backstabbing me?_1 Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Whos backstabbing me?_1 The next day, when Luo Xi awoke, his two roommates had already gotten up early to form a team and head to the library to study, leaving the entire dormitory as empty as a rental property. Luo Xi rubbed his eyes, sat up, and fished his cellphone out from a hanging basket nearby. He hadnt died even once in the game yesterday, so today he hadnt been drained by that so-called great will, and he was feeling great, as if he could punch a cow to death. Dawn, start! Anxious to get into the game, Luo Xi prepared to begin his true journey in this world. After all, Winter City wouldnt let him in, and he had already provoked the big boss behind Grey Stone Street, so it was clear that he no longer belonged in this place. In any game, players must eventually leave the newbie village. Though it was unclear if Winter City counted as a newbie village. It was regrettable that he wouldnt see those two cute beast-eared girls anymore, without having patted any of their ears or tails. Especially Little Ainas fluffy Big Tail, he really wanted to pat it with his own handsahem. With a sigh, Luo Xi entered the game. [Traveler, you have finally returned!] [Ding! Traveler, while you were asleep last night, you have unfortunately contracted an Intermediate Corruption Curse! Based on your physical condition, the curse will take effect for 3 days.] [Ding! Traveler, you have acquired a negative status: Life CorrosionYour all qualities are reduced by 11% (Every moment you will feel the acute pain of your internal organs decaying, and with time, death will draw nearer, deteriorating your physical condition.)] An opening thunderstrike! Luo Xi: ???? What the hell is going on? The shock was greater than seeing all his funds in red last night. How did his perfectly fine game character wake up to find himself afflicted with a life-threatening curse? Luo Xi found a detailed description of the curse in his characters status template. [Intermediate Corruption Curse: After the curse takes effect, your internal flesh and organs will gradually decay, and you will die amidst unbearable pain and panic.] [Your remaining life span: 63 hours] [Note: Poor Traveler, obviously, someone quietly plotted against you while you were soundly sleeping last night, inflicting you with such a vicious spell. They didnt wish to kill you outright, but rather to have you suffer and die in agony.] [You dont know who cursed you, but you have your suspicions.] [After all, since coming to Grey Stone Street, the only people youve truly provoked are two, right?] [One has already had his neck snapped by your hand, and people in Dream World cannot resurrect after death, so it cant be Black Snake.] [The other, known as King Rat, seems amiable and dignified but has developed a killing intent towards you. Could it be him?] Is there even a need for suspicion? In Luo Xis relationship module, there were only six people in total, not counting the dead old hag from who knows where and the unscrupulous guards of Winter City. It couldnt possibly have been those two Little Lolitas who plotted against him, could it? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Traveler, you already have the answer in your heart.] [So Traveler, what will be your next move?] [ Stick to the original plan and leave Winter City, heading to other towns.] [ Find a way to make the bastard who backstabbed you pay.] Luo Xi narrowed his eyes. King Rats character truly lived up to his reputation for bearing grudges. As the behind-the-scenes boss of Grey Stone Street, he would actually stoop to sneaking into someones room at night to cast curses. He had the means to kill him silently, yet he used a curse, was it to let him die in fear and anxiety due to the deadly curse? Too bad for him, his game character could resurrect, and dying this time would be nothing more than losing a life. Whats more, as long as he didnt log into the game personall, he wouldnt even feel the pain inflicted on his character in the game. Revenge? As much as he wanted it, it was difficult. It was obvious that they werent on the same level of power. He also wondered whether King Rats affection for the two Lolitas was sincere or not. Was such an old fox truly as loyal and righteous as he claimed to be? Luo Xi had his doubts. However, at least for this period, they should be safe. King Rat had even mentioned celebrating Weiers birthday a week later, which seemed on the surface to reveal the responsibility of a caring elder. [Traveler, you couldnt bear to leave like this. You need to find a way to make the person who backstabbed you pay.] [You also began to doubt the motives of King Rat caring for Liyas two daughters.] [Enduring the severe pain within, you crawled out of bed. Due to the curses effect, your mobility was drastically reduced.] [Your Happiness Level -29] [Had it been the old you, you surely wouldnt have been able to get up, right?] [Your hatred value for King Rat +21] [You got out of bed and opened the window, and a chilly wind rushed in, carrying loads of snowflakes. You saw that Grey Stone Street was covered in a vast expanse of pure white, with visibility nearly obscured beyond ten meters.] [Well, even if you wanted to leave this place, youll have to wait until the snow stops.] [You put on the clothes and hat prepared by the inns proprietor last night, which meant no one could see the horns on your head, and you blended into the environment of Grey Stone Street.] [You descended the stairs, and the innkeeper, seeing you, nervously told you that the severe winter was approaching. Soon, heavy snow would block the mountains and roads, suggesting that you should leave Grey Stone Street immediately and head to the warmer regions in the east or south, or find a place to spend the winter.] [Traveler, you heard footsteps, someone was coming down from the upper floor.] [Aside from you, there was another guest at the inn last night?] [Ding! Detection of the other partys title: Otherworld Traveler.] [Otherworld Traveler: When two Otherworld Travelers come within 10 meters of each other, they will recognize each others identities.] [Ding! Traveler, for the first time in Dream World, you have met a soul from another land like yourself.] [Your Happiness Level +1] [Your surprise value +33] [Your Alertness Value +12] Luo Xi was somewhat taken aback. Another player? Come to think of it, wasnt the title of Otherworld Traveler given at the beginning of the game? It even had this hidden effect. [Traveler, the other party recognized you as well and seemed very happy. He told you his name was Chu Tianwen, from Xia country. Would you tell him your name and origin?] [ Ignore this person.] [ Tell him your name is (editable this time).] After thinking for a moment, Luo Xi typed a few random characters. [You told him your name was Chu Jiuge, also from Xia country.] [The other party was taken aback by your response.] Chapter 28 - 28 28 Wei’er How did that unfortunate guy come ?Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Weier: How did that unfortunate guy come back again!_1 Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Weier: How did that unfortunate guy come back again!_1 On the soft silk cotton double bed, the man tapped his phone screen with some surprise. Other players aside from himself! After playing the game for three days, he finally encountered one! Ever since he learned about the mystery of this game, he had been wondering if it was possible to meet other players. However, the Dream World seemed vastly huge; it wouldnt be easy for a hundred thousand players distributed like in reality across different parts of the Dream World to come across each other. [Traveler, the other party has responded to you, revealing his name is Chu Jiuge and that he is also from Xia country.] [Note: Isnt that coincidental? Have you ever considered meeting offline?] Damn coincidental, my ass, the guy clearly made up a new name going off the one I gave! Make something up by all means, but at least change the surname, right? The man started furiously tapping the screen again. [Traveler, you asked if the other party was willing to share emotions with you?] [The other party has agreed.] [Desperate for interaction, you immediately ask him if there are any beautiful Beast Eared Girls on Grey Stone Street and if he would guide you, youre willing to pay and take him along for fun.] The mans face turned red in an instant. Damn, cancel that, quickly cancel it, my game character must be cursed! Who said I want to go looking for Beast Eared Girls! Dont make decisions on my behalf, okay!] [Traveler, Chu Tianwen has suggested sharing emotions with you. What is your choice?] [Refuse] [Agree] Luo Xi frowned. What the hell does share emotions mean? Could this player also be a homo? (Annoyed) But if I can get some useful information from another player, just having a casual talk wouldnt be too bad. [Agree] [Ding! Traveler, the other party expressed his particular interest in the Beast Eared Sisters of this place, asking if you had any way to find them. Hes willing to pay you, and you all can have fun together.] [Your Confusion Level +33] [Your Confusion Level +11] Luo Xi: ??? Is this what the other party meant by sharing emotions? Something is off with this person! [Note: With the title Suspicious Pervert you dont have the right to judge others~] Damn it! Isnt this stupid text forcing this on me! Come to think of it, apart from that initial title of Otherworld Traveler, none of the titles the game gave me are of any use. [Note: Traveler, are you sure? Trading 10 points of Intelligence for 30 points of Favorability from the beast-eared Lolita, are you sure its not worth it?] Maybe a little worth it if I raise my Intelligence some more [Traveler, you hesitated~] Fxxk, Luo Xi suddenly realized he was being led astray by this damn text. Instead of reading my mind, you should hurry up and get to the main point! [Traveler, you no longer wish to deal with this strange person. Youre currently suffering the pain of your body being eroded by the curse and have no mood to listen to someone elses nonsense. Amidst his pleas, you forcefully push open the door of the inn and walk out into the heavy snow.] [The temperature outside has dropped to below minus ten degrees. The wind, carrying snowflakes, hits your face and seeps into your clothes, your body rapidly losing heat.] [You realize that leaving Grey Stone Street under these conditions is nothing but a dream. No matter how strong your Physique is, without enough clothes to stay warm in the wilderness, you will inevitably become an icicle, especially since you are afflicted with a curse that spells certain death for you.] [You need to find a place to take shelter from the snow, but you dont have a single penny left in your pocket, so staying in an inn is out of question.] [Perhaps you could wander around, see if you can find an empty, abandoned house to move into.] [You begin to walk around this long, snow-white street, facing the snowstorm.] [Do you want to speed up the process?] Yes, x30. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi didnt want to wait and immediately cranked up the speed to the maximum. [Traveler, succumbing to the double blow of the cold and internal pain, you eventually collapse on the road. At that moment, a group of people approaches from the opposite direction, passing by you one after another without so much as offering a hand to help or even sparing you a glance.] Luo Xi felt somewhat helpless. Whatever, if Im bound to die sooner or later, I may as well restart early. [Just then, someone comes over, following the stream of people, crouches down in front of you, and asks with a complex tone, Whats wrong with you now?] [Traveler, your Happiness Level +12] Grey Stone Street. After a night of heavy snowfall, the road was covered with a thick layer of snow. Since the snow continued to fall, no one had yet gone to clear it away. This morning, many people who had ventured out returned to Grey Stone Street amidst the snow. They had dark complexions and were mostly lean, displaying various mutation features such as beast ears, scales, and some even had arms resembling those of certain animals. These individuals were miners who worked at the Essence Mineral vein five kilometers away. After the withdrawal of the Noah Church, the mining of the Essence Mineral vein continued for a week. Now with the heavy snow, the temperature inside the mines dropped significantly during the day, making normal work impossible, which is why the miners were allowed to return home by the mine supervisors. Along the road stood a three-story building. A little Lolita with tea gold eyes and wolf ears was lying in front of a third-floor window, watching the continuous stream of people trudging through the snow passing by below. Squeak The door to the living room was pushed open. Weier placed the bags of grain she had bought on the ground, and walked over to grab Ainas lifted tail, saying angrily, Why are you lying here in the cold wind again? Uu, Sister Weier, let Aina watch a little longer, just a little longer. The little Lolita unhappily pushed her sisters hand away and continued to stick her head out to watch below. Groups of people headed towards different parts of Grey Stone Street. However, as the number of people dwindled, Ainas spirits sank, and her tail drooped down. Weier let out a light sigh. She knew what Aina was thinking. Was it because their mother had left during a snowfall, that perhaps, she might return as it snowed again? Two years ago, she had held the same thought. But now, she knew it was nothing more than a one-sided consolation. The cat-eared girl covered Aina with a small blanket from the sofa, Dont catch a cold, okay? Aina knows! Aina nodded and said, Sister Weier, this years snow seems so heavy, much heavier than before. Mhm, although it came a bit late, the snowfall does seem to be heavier than in previous years. Weier too approached the window, looking at the broken, rusty iron staircase, wondering how much it would cost to repair it. Wait, why bother repairing it? Aina usually stayed at home and didnt go out, and she didnt need the staircase when leaving the house herself. Moreover, if there hadnt been a staircase yesterday, that bastard Black Snake wouldnt have been able to come up. Good idea, she decided not to fix it! Aina remembered something and asked in a low voice, Sister, did that big brother really leave? I dont know. The cat-eared girl wasnt sure either. With such heavy snow, the wilderness would soon turn into a snow field, and it was difficult to travel through the dangerous wilderness on foot. Weier frowned and said, By the way, Aina, youve mentioned him several times since last night. You didnt spend that much time with him; why do you care so much about him? Aina doesnt know why either. The wolf-eared little Lolita bit her finger, blinked her large eyes, and said in a cute dumb way, Anyway, Aina just feels that Brother Luo Xi is very kind, I felt it from the moment I first saw him. Dont you think so, Sister? And Brother Luo Xi was really cool when he sent Black Snake flying out yesterday! Weier: To be honest, she too found Luo Xi quite pleasing to the eye. Otherwise, why would she have brought home Luo Xi when he was injured? If it had been some fierce-looking person lying there, she probably wouldnt have given them a second glance. Thinking back now, that young man seemed to possess a unique magic that made them naturally let down their guard. Eh, Sister, Aina thinks she can smell Brother Luo Xis scent! The little Lolita wrinkled her nose and extended her head to look into the distance, her brown-black hair instantly gathering a fair amount of snow. Anyway, its none of our business anymore, maybe he was planning to leave today. Weier said casually. Sister Weier. Aina pulled on Weiers clothes, Look, Sister, is that person lying on the ground in the distance Brother Luo Xi? Huh? Let me see It does seem to be him The cat-eared girl became unsettled, What happened to that guy again; how can he be so unlucky? Chapter 29 - 29 29 The Cat-Eared Girl Wont Pick Up Bad Luck ?Chapter 29: Chapter 29 The Cat-Eared Girl Wont Pick Up Bad Luck Eggs _1 Chapter 29: Chapter 29 The Cat-Eared Girl Wont Pick Up Bad Luck Eggs _1 [The cat-eared girl crouched down in front of you, wearing a thick cotton coat today that made her look quite puffy. She gazed at you with a complicated expression, asking what had happened to you.] [Traveler, do you want to tell her what youre currently facing?] [ Yes] [ No] Luo Xis fingers hesitated for a moment, then he chose 2. [You slowly stood up, and told her that a sudden gust of wind had knocked you to the ground and that you were okay, nothing serious.] [Weier narrowed her eyes scrutinizing your body.] [Youre dying, she said. I smell the scent of decay coming off you; its some type of curse skill, right? Come with me, maybe I can save you.] [Ding! Your Shock Value +11] [You were silent for a long while.] [It wasnt until Weier walked back, looking over her shoulder at you with an urging glance, that you silently followed her.] [Traveler, you suddenly realize that the current development might not be such a bad choice.] [In Weiers house, not only could you spend more time with those two adorable beast-eared girls, youd also be able to keep a close eye on the movements of that Rat King.] [How would he react if he found out you had returned to the girls home? You were very curious.] [Weier led you to the broken iron staircase on the second floor. With a light jump, she entered through the open door, while you, trying to imitate her, were stopped by her reprimand.] [Do you want to take down the remaining half of the stairs too? I havent even asked you to pay for this broken part yet! Heres a rope; you still have the strength to climb it, right?] [Weier dropped down a rope from above, you grabbed onto it and were pulled up by the girl.] [Traveler, youve been picked up by the cat-eared girl and brought back home again.] [Note: Strange, arent these kinds of stories usually the other way around? Wont Cat-Eared Girls Pick up the Unlucky?] Luo Xi: (??)! It seemed like the commentary in the text had some sense to it this time. [Note: Traveler full of tricks, did you do it on purpose?] Slander! That was slander! Who knew that after wandering around Grey Stone Street for a while, he was brought down by the severe cold and negative statuses. Then, coincidentally, Weier saw him and noticed the deadly curse he was under. Huh? Was it really a coincidence, or had he done it on purpose? Luo Xi himself started to doubt. [Big brother! I knew it was you!] [You heard Ainas soft and cute voice.] [The little wolf-eared Lolita, wagging her tail, looked at you. Her tea-gold eyes filled with joy. She took a few steps as if wanting to get closer to you, but ultimately stopped about a meter away, hesitating.] [Ding! Ainas current Favorability towards you is: 113 (A handsome big brother to trust)] [Description: She considers you trustworthy, but because the contact hasnt been long, the shy girl doesnt dare to get too close to you.] Ah, when did he raise the little Lolitas Favorability so high? The favorability system in this text game wasnt as nonsensical as in some novels, where after a rise in favorability females would give away everything; although Ainas Favorability had exceeded 100, it only meant she considered him trustworthy. What lay beyond trust in terms of Favorability? [Note: Favorability only affects the other persons impression and recognition of you. Merely raising Favorability wont deepen the relationship. If you wish to take your relationship with the little Lolita to the next level, then you should first learn how to interact and date girls~] Luo Xi: What the heck was taking it to the next level? The commentary in the text kept getting more sinister. [Weier had you sit on the sofa in the living room, while she sat opposite you, surveying you with squinted eyes. Aina brought over a small stool and sat beside her sister, both fixing their gaze on you.] [Both girls tails were swaying unconsciously, sometimes even touching each other.] [Your Happiness Level +16] [After observing you for a while, Weier opened her red pupils and stated slowly, The curse you have contracted seems to be some sort of mid-tier Curse skill. Ordinary purification scrolls probably wont do the job.] [You were fine when you left last night, how did you become like this today? Who has cursed you?] [A curse! Aina exclaimed in alarm. Brother Luo Xi is cursed? Is it the kind where you close your eyes and never wake up again, requiring a knights kiss to come back?] Luo Xi: ?] [Your Confusion Level +13] Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You wondered if the little wolf-eared Lolita had been reading too many novels or watching too many dramas in her spare time?] [Weier couldnt help but let out a giggle.] [The girl, thinking of your presence in front of her, quickly composed herself and said, I can break the curse on you, but you need to first tell me how you ended up with it.] [You told the cat-eared girl that you just slept in the inn last night and woke up like this today, not knowing who had cast the curse on you.] [Have you made any enemies recently? Curses are generally used only by certain Specialized Transcendents or those Mutated Transcenders with unique factors, Weier inquired.] [You shook your head, indicating that you had no enemies, and for some reason, you did not disclose your suspicion.] [Some things, after all, are not as impactful when said by yourself as they are when the other party figures them out on their own.] [The cat-eared girls expression fluctuated for a moment.] [The sharp girl quickly surmised that it might be the work of the Rat King, but she was somewhat reluctant to believe that an elder she respected would engage in such sneaky curse-casting.] [Weier asked you to sit for a while on the sofa while she got up and entered the bedroom.] [In the living room, only you and Aina were left facing each other.] [Aina blinked her big eyes at you and said with a sly smile, Brother Luo Xi, you know debts have to be paid back, right?] [You nodded; repaying debt was a matter of course, the same everywhere.] [Aina spoke mysteriously, Then do you know how much the thing Sister Weier is going to get to save you is worth?] Luo Xi had a bad feeling in his heart. [Anxiously, you asked, How much?] [Aina fiddled with her fingers and said, If a Tier Three purification scroll doesnt work, then wed need a Tier Four purification scroll. I hear those sell for at least 100 gold coins on the outside, maybe even priceless, not something you can simply buy with money.] Chapter 30 - 30 30 Its not a crime to like Aina_1 ?Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Its not a crime to like Aina_1 Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Its not a crime to like Aina_1 [Traveler, you feel a bit dizzy in the head.] [One gold coin, based on the price of sweet potatoes in your world, is almost equivalent to 8,000 dollars. And the thing that Weier is about to use on you is worth eighty thousand?] [Youve never seen so much money in your life!] [Suddenly, you have the urge to slip away and bolt.] [It would be better to just die and resurrect instead.] [Brother Luo Xi, you dont need to worry too much about not being able to pay.] [At this moment, Ainas cute voice is like a death-invoking demon in your ears.] [Sister Weier must know that you dont have any money, Brother Luo Xi, so she wont pressure you to pay it back.] [But] [Hearing the word but, you knew there was a twist coming.] [Aina said with a giggling smile: Brother Luo Xi, youre not the type of ungrateful person who receives others kindness and then leaves without giving anything in return, right?] Luo Xi: This little greed-driven Lolita seems somewhat scheming, doesnt she? [Suddenly, Aina stood up from the chair, sat down next to you, and the scent of the little girl was quite pleasant.] [Your Happiness Level +13.] [Aina tilted her head to look at you, her tea gold eyes seemed to speak: So, Brother Luo Xi, look how heavily its snowing outside. It probably wont stop for a few days. Aina hopes that after youve recovered, you can stay here for a period of time, preferably until the spring of next year before you leave.] [Your Shock Value +36.] [Your Happiness Level +23.] [Note: Traveler, arent you secretly rejoicing?] Thats nonsense, what secret joy, mine is happiness out in the open no! Im happy because I can legitimately stay at their house, so then I can keep an eye on that Rat King who tricked me once. Its certainly not for any other reason! [You curiously asked: Why do you want me to stay?] [The little girl said without hesitation: After Sister Weiers birthday this year, she will be 16 years old and can start looking for a husband. In that case, Aina could have an additional brother-in-law.] [Your Shock Value +45.] Luo Xi: (?)!!! Is it really okay for you to be selling out your sister like this? And thinking about marriage at only 16 seems a bit early, doesnt it? [No way!] [Traveler, in order to avoid losing the qualification of being a human, you forcefully stated your position.] [Why not? Aina pouted and said: Dont you think Sister is beautiful?] [Its not about whether shes beautiful or not. You said seriously: These kind of decisions cannot be made just after a sentence or two.] [Note: Actually, Traveler, deep down you really want to agree, dont you?] Shut up, can you turn off this darn commentary! [Traveler, you suddenly feel a tickling on your arm.] [It turns out to be Ainas big tail that touched you as it swayed.] [You subconsciously gave the tail a gentle pat.] [Warm, smooth, so soft nice! Youve petted the big tail!] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +40.] [Note: Whats with this happiness?] [Ah!] [Aina let out a soft cry when she noticed what you were doing. Her small face blushed slightly, and both wolf ears perked up, revealing the white fluff inside.] [Seeing the situation turn awkward, you immediately withdrew your hand.] [Lowering her head, Aina softly asked: Does Brother Luo Xi like Aina?] Luo Xi: ??? [Although its not exactly not okay. Aina nibbled on her finger, But Aina is still too young right now, Brother Luo Xi, you have to wait at least three more years for me. But if thats the case, Sister would be too pitiful, she is always so cold to others, surely no one would want her, and the men on Grey Stone Street are just too ugly, Aina doesnt like them] [Traveler, you immediately wanted to agree but once again you choose to refuse righteously.] [Note: Traveler, how about following your heart and accepting it? The consequence is just a small price to pay, and your future is definitely bright~] Luo Xi looked at the text on the screen, feeling damn numb. Its no use, the Little Wolf Girl is on a higher level; hes almost unable to hold on. In his four years of university, the woman he talked to most was Ai Xue, and yet she was blocked by him, she must be cursing him as a heartless bastard right now. [Squeak] [Weier pushed open the bedroom door and came out.] [The Cat-eared girl looked puzzled as she saw you sitting on the sofa with her sister. Aina looked natural, but her little face still had a hint of redness.] [Ding! Weiers Alertness Value +10!] [Weier held a white scroll in her hand, examining you with narrowed eyes.] [A bit guilty, you proactively asked: Is the scroll in your hand worth 100 gold coins? I cant afford it, lets just forget about it.] [Did Aina tell you? Weier glanced at her sister and seeing her silly smile, she said helplessly: No problem, in any case, it was left by my mother when she was still alive. I cant possibly sell such things, so sooner or later they have to be used up.] Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi fell silent. He lightly tapped the screen a couple of times. [Traveler, you expressed that you dont need the purification scrolls treatment to recover, so you told Weier not to waste such a precious thing on you.] [Weier sighed and said while staring at you: Then you tell me how you are going to recover?] [Under Weiers intense gaze, you hesitated for a while before saying: Die and then resurrect?] [Weier was amused by you.] [She felt that you have a talent for telling jokes.] [You stood up ready to leave, thinking its better to make use of the great wills power and remake yourself once rather than waste the skill scroll worth 100 gold coins.] [The Cat-eared girl suddenly said: Aina, grab him!] [Okay, Sister!] [Traveler, your hand was tightly held by the Little Lolita, you couldnt move] [The Cat-eared girl opened the scroll.] [A wave of warm, pure light burst forth from the scroll, enveloping your body.] [Ding! Tier Four Nature Series Skill: Light of Purification is acting on your body.] [Ding! The Intermediate Corruption Curse has been completely dispelled by the Light of Purification.] [You feel a lightness all over, the pain inside swiftly vanishing, and the curse that sought to take your life was so easily eliminated.] [Traveler, yet you cry out in your heart.] [A whole 100 gold coins, as someone with the innate talent of poverty, how can you ever get so much money?] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +53!] [Note: ?] Chapter 31 - 31 31 Who is Slandering Me_1 ?Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Who is Slandering Me?_1 Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Who is Slandering Me?_1 [Weier carefully stowed away the scroll] [You asked in some surprise, Can this still be used?] [It cant anymore, Weier shook her head, This is a one-time use skill scroll. Its activation came from the purification runes my mother left behind, which become ineffective after theyve done their job.] [You should rest for a while now. Even though the curse has been dispelled, the damage inside your body still exists.] [Try to sleep for a bit, the light of purification also aids in healing wounds.] [Traveler, you felt a strong wave of drowsiness overwhelm you] [You fell into a brief slumber] [Estimated awakening time: 15 minutes] Luo Xi checked his phone. It was nine-thirty. He stretched his body, put the hat that was set aside on his head, and climbed out of bed. Standing in front of the washstand, Luo Xi looked at himself in the mirror and sighed. These horns still havent disappeared, huh. It remained a mystery why this so-called reflection could continue to exist in the form of an illusion even without Yuan Su. If Yuan Su appeared in this world, would these horns turn into solid form? Luo Xi decided not to think further, adjusted his hat, then carried out his routine washing, and after dressing in his clothes and shoes, readied himself to go out and buy some breakfast to fill his stomach. Man is iron, food is steel, and it seemed like his appetite had increased quite a bit recently; he needed enough energy to replenish his consumption. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ding! Luo Xi swiped his access card, pulled open the glass door, and walked out, but had only taken a few steps when he heard a familiar voice from behind. Luo Xi you bastard! Ive finally caught up with you! ? Luo Xi turned around, bewildered. A pretty girl of around one meter sixty stood at the side of the dormitorys entrance. She had a great figure, the type that could bowl you over on the sports field. It was clear from her clothes and the bag she was holding that they were designer brands. ! The very person he had blocked for three months had come knocking! Luo Xi instantly thought about running away. Ai Xue watched Luo Xi with gritted teeth; seeing him trying to escape again, she quickly raised her phone and shouted, Senior, wait a minute! I need to talk to you about something else this time. The person in these photos is you, right? Photos? Luo Xi turned back and asked, What photos? Ai Xue looked puzzled, Senior, havent you seen our schools forum or the campus wall? Luo Xi shook his head, I havent been active there for a long time. He had been exhausted every single day for quite some time, with no energy left for such things. Ai Xue didnt hesitate to say, Oh, then first unblock me on WeChat, Ill send you the link, and you can check it out yourself. Luo Xi: Why did he suspect that she was doing all this just to get herself unblocked? Two minutes later. Luo Xi frowned as he looked at a post on a public account. The post featured photos of him from the day before, surrounded by a dozen cats and a goo-goo bird, all teamed with a fairy-like filter and his delicate and handsome face, making him look like a celestial being banished from heaven. Yep, very handsome. Even Luo Xi himself felt that he looked incredibly handsome in the photo. Luo Xi looked up and asked, So, what do you want with me? Ai Xue tentatively said, You must be familiar with raising cats, right? In a few days, Im planning to partner with some classmates to open a cat caf outside of school. Almost everything else is prepared, so when the time comes, could we hire you to work there? Just feed the cats and do simple tasks like that, nothing too demanding. Lets start with six thousand, seven thousand a month? We can raise it later. Luo Xi: He wanted to say that he would never work a part-time job, but the offer was just too high. When he thought about it carefully, he did indeed need to consider his future. He couldnt exactly graduate from university and become a wandering sweat, earning a living by opening treasure chests at midnight, could he? That would be too miserable. Aina kept a close eye on Luo Xis expression, ready to offer a higher salary if he showed any intention of refusing. Luo Xi nodded and said, Okay, just contact me when the time comes, Ill be there. Aina pursed her lips and smiled, Its a deal then. Oh, and you have to remove my number from the blacklist, or how am I supposed to contact you? Alright. Where are you headed now? To buy breakfast. Oh, then off you go. Luckin Coffee. When Aina arrived, a girl sitting at a table raised her hand and waved, Xiao Xue, over here, over here! Aina walked over and smiled, Youre here early. Im in a rush. The girl smiled brightly and asked, Xiao Xue, did you find the person in the picture? Yeah. Did you persuade him? Hes quite popular in our school now. If we can get him to join us and do a promotion or something, when our familys cat cafe opens, well definitely attract a huge crowd! Ive already taken care of it. Awesome, as expected of you. The girl looked surprised and asked, How did you find him? Aina smiled, Ive known him for a while. Ah? Since when? The girl was taken aback and mused, No wonder you volunteered to go look for someone. Xiao Xue, dont tell me you two have already I wish. Aina shook her head, He said he doesnt like girls of my type. Thats impossible, if he doesnt like someone like you, then what does he like? The girl joked, Hes not into guys, is he? Aina shrugged, Who knows? I cant figure it out either. Theres another possibility, said the girl with a mysterious look on her face. Could it be that he likes petite girls? Aina was shocked, You mean, hes a lolicon? Achoo! Mr. Luo, who was still eating in the cafeteria, suddenly sneezed without reason. Damn it, is someone bad-mouthing me? He tapped on his phone screen. Fifteen minutes had already passed. [Traveler, your consciousness has gradually regained clarity.] [You opened your eyes and sat up from the sofa. Now all the injuries in your body have disappeared, and you have recovered to your best condition.] [The mutation from the Dragon Species factor really does grant exceptional healing abilities, Weier exclaimed in admiration.] [Brother Luo Xi, are you alright now?] [Aina leaned on the side of the sofa, batting her large eyes at you, her Big Tail wagging nonstop, her face filled with joy as she asked, So, Brother Luo Xi, are you sure you wont reconsider the proposal I made earlier?] [What proposal?] [Weier looked suspiciously between her sister and you, her eyes shifting back and forth, while the tip of her light cat tail curled up nervously behind her.] [Aina, what were you two discussing behind my back?] [Aina looked somewhat nervously at you, We didnt talk about much, just some business about scroll prices, right, Brother Luo Xi?] [You nodded.] [After all, you couldnt possibly tell the cat-eared girl that your dear sister had just tried to sell you off.] [Wait a second, something didnt seem quite right. Why did it feel like they had actually bought you instead?] [Note: Traveler, you finally spotted the blind spot, but havent you always been happy?] Chapter 32 - 32 32 Sister Wei’er arent you also very young_1 ?Chapter 32: Chapter 32 Sister Weier, arent you also very young?!_1 Chapter 32: Chapter 32 Sister Weier, arent you also very young?!_1 [Why dont I believe that Weier muttered under her breath, and then she suddenly glared fiercely at you, Hey, you didnt do anything weird to Aina just now, did you? Spit it out! [Ding! Weiers Alertness Value +5] [Brother Luo Xi didnt do anything weird at all.] [Little Lolita grabbed her own tail and giggled, It was just an accident, I merely touched Ainas tail.] Luo Xi was stunned, damn, this wolf-eared Little Lolita must be a schemer, stirring up trouble at a time like this, was she trying to divert attention and decisively throw me under the bus? [Hm? You touched Ainas tail? Just now?] [Weier looked at you with a smile on her face] [Traveler, you quickly said, Dont listen to your sisters nonsense, she just tried to sell you out, and I flatly refused! You have to believe me!] [Sell me out? Huh? What on earth are you talking about?] [The poor cat-eared girl was already looking completely clueless by the two of you] [Its like this. Ainas tea gold eyes shifted as she clung to her sisters arm, Weier Sister, brother said he cant pay that much money, so he plans to stay at our house and work off the debt, what do you think, Sister?] [The cat-eared girl frowned, Didnt I say that he doesnt need to pay the money back? And our house is only so big, why keep someone to do chores? Not to mention an extra mouth to feed, Aina, are you sure you havent kept something from Sister? Come clean to your sister!] [Under her sisters imposing gaze, the little girl kept dodging eye contact, and ultimately had no choice but to give in] [Traveler, you quietly leaned toward the door, ready to grab the bucket and bolt at any moment] [Aina whispered, Aina read in a book that once a girl is sixteen, she can start thinking about getting married and having children.] [Weier: ?] [Aina cautiously glanced at her sister and continued, Aina doesnt like the men from Grey Stone Street, not only are they ugly, but they also have bad tempers. Sister, dont you think Brother Luo Xi is handsome? Of course, the most important thing is that Aina doesnt dislike him.] [Weier: ???] [The cat-eared girls mind was full of question marks at this point] [When did her silly little sister learn all this nonsense? It seems that in the future, she cant let her read those absurd books] [Weier sighed and stroked her sisters head, Sister hasnt thought so much about the future, and you dont need to think so much either, Aina.] [Do you not like Brother Luo Xi, Sister?] [Of course, who would start liking someone after only a few days of acquaintance? Besides, this guy is too suspicious, from start to finish, he reeks of being a suspicious person.] [Traveler, you turned your head away, feeling a bit guilty] [Ding! Your Happiness Level -10] [No, why should you feel guilty? You werent harboring any bad intentions to begin with] [Little Lolita tilted her head, If Sister doesnt want Brother Luo Xi, can Aina have him?] Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Absolutely not!] [Weier turned back toward you, her expression unfriendly, she felt it was possible that you had brainwashed her sister with your sweet talk. Otherwise, her naive and adorable little sister wouldnt have turned out so strangely] [Traveler, you stood there, utterly innocent, not moving an inch] [After a long while, the cat-eared girls unfriendly gaze gradually softened, and she asked you, Do you have somewhere to go next? The snow outside is heavy right now. Even if you want to leave Grey Stone Street, its better to wait until the snow stops. Plus, you know what might happen the day after tomorrow.] [Traveler, you paused for a moment before shaking your head.] [Whether they wanted you to leave or to provide you temporary shelter, you were open to either.] [Weier hesitated for a while before saying, You can stay at our place for the time being, but you are not allowed to just go into our rooms. And if I find out youve done something bad to Aina, youre dead!] [Traveler, you asked with confusion, Is that really okay?] [What do you mean okay? Cat Cat frowned.] [Why let me stay? You must still suspect me, right? you asked.] [There is some suspicion, your background is too suspicious, and I cant help but doubt your intentions. However] [Weier looked at Ainas smile, which was very tender, I trust my own feelings, and I trust Ainas judgment. This kid has always had a better eye for people than me.] [The cat-eared girl stroked her little sisters head, Just like how Aina has always been unfriendly to Uncle Noss. I used to find it odd and even scolded her several times. Now that I think about it, Aina, did you know about his identity all along?] [If I dont like someone, I just dont like them. Theres no other reason.] [Little Lolita wrinkled her delicate nose and said, The sweet potatoes that man brought over always had a bad smell on them, not to mention himself. Anyway, Aina just doesnt like him.] [Alright already. Weier patted her little sisters head and said, Regardless, he has been sending us food for three years.] [Thats not the point! Little Lolita argued, Aina can eat much less.] [The cat-eared girl retorted, Then youll end up skinnier than you are now! Just look at yourself now, youre even shorter than the old ladys granddaughter next door, even though youre a year older than her. You never eat properly.] [Well. Aina pouted and said, Sister, youre three years older than Aina, but why are you only a little bit taller than me? And your figure isnt good either. You didnt inherit Moms good genes] [The cat-eared girls face stiffened, and with a stern face, she said, Sister is like this because she didnt eat well! Got it?] [Little Lolita faced her sisters authority directly, Lies! The girl from Uncle Next Doors house, Seri, is the same age as you, Weier, and we all eat about the same. Why is her figure so much better than yours!] [Your Shock Value +13] [Traveler, youre munching on melon seeds] [Your Happiness Level +15] [The cat-eared girls pretty face turned pale, and she subconsciously cradled her chest, a sad expression on her face, and began to speak nonsense: Then, what can I do? The Mutant Factor that infected me seems to come from some small Cat Clan Origin Beast, and because of that damn factor trait, even my growth stopped too early. If I could just have three more years, I definitely could have like Mom] [Traveler, your Happiness Level +13] [This melon is delicious~] [Whack!] [Traveler, while you were on the side enjoying the drama, you were startled by a cushion that Weier suddenly threw at your head from the sofa. She finally realized that it wasnt just her and Aina at home anymore, there was an additional, suspicious outsider!] [The cat-eared girl looked at you with an annoyed blush, What are you looking at? Since youre staying with us for a while, go clean up that pile of junk in the next room, and make sure its completely tidy!] Luo Xi: ] [Note: Traveler, this teaches us to be cautious when enjoying drama~] Chapter 33 - 33 33 Ainas Task_1 ?Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Ainas Task_1 Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Ainas Task_1 [Traveler, as you walked into the room with a feeling of reluctance under Weiers murderous gaze and Ainas cute smile,] [you noticed that the bed you had collapsed yesterday had not been cleaned up; a pile of wooden planks and dust were mixed together, making it quite messy.] [It makes sense, after all, with so much happening yesterday, how could those two girls have the time to clean up the rubbish in the room?] [You are cleaning the room] [Would you like to fast forward to the next event checkpoint?] [No] While his game character was cleaning the room, Luo Xi also returned to the dormitory from the cafeteria, he moved a small stool to sit on the balcony, and then hit the fast-forward button. X30. [Traveler, after one hour, you finally cleaned the room spotlessly.] [While moving the table, you discovered a piece of drawing paper lodged in a corner of the room, with rough lines sketched out depicting two abstract figures.] [Ding! You have obtained a yellowed piece of drawing paper, which has been added to your Dreamland bag.] [Yellowed Drawing Paper] [Quality: White (Common)] [Category: Common Item] [Attribute: Not very nice simple line drawing, obviously done by a very young child.] [Description: Show this drawing paper to someone and ridicule her harshly, and perhaps you will get an unexpected result (you can try it.)] [Ding! It has been detected that this item can be retrieved to the current location of the Travelers real-world self.] [Would you like to retrieve the item?] [Yes] A white light flashed, and a somewhat dirty, yellowed piece of drawing paper appeared in Luo Xis hand. Luo Xi took out a piece of tissue from his pocket, wiped off some of the dust, and began to examine it against the backlight. There were two abstract line figures on the drawing. One big, two small. To simply describe the drawing, an adult is holding a girls hand, a round sun in the sky, with a snowman piled next to it. Basically, each object was roughly sketched out in a few strokes. A true soul artist at work. There was a line of small characters at the bottom of the drawing. Luo Xi carefully discerned them. Then he realized he couldnt understand this writing at all. Better let his in-game self take a look. After all, reality is not like inside the game, where automatic language and script translation functionalities are built-in; even the simplest sentences would likely be incomprehensible to him. [Would you like to place the item?] [Yes] The drawing paper disappeared from his hand, and Luo Xi took out another object from the bag. [Map (Weier Special Edition)] An object resembling a roll of A3 paper-length yellow parchment landed in his hand. Luo Xi unraveled the red string binding the scroll and slowly unfolded the map. The map was easier to understand. This was a regional map centered on Winter City, with four towns and twenty-one villages around it. Many tiny characters marked various locations on the map. Well, still couldnt understand it. Luo Xi stuffed the map back into the bag. The text on the screen slowly presented new words. [Traveler, you read the line of small characters on the painting.] [I, Weier, will definitely become the greatest painter in the world one day!] [The handwriting was somewhat childish, but it was very similar to the writing you saw in the basement, on that cardboard.] Is this a drawing made by the cat-eared girl when she was young? So Weier had such ambitions when she was little? Then, how has her drawing skill changed now? Your curiosity level +13 Note: Traveler, curiosity might kill the cat, you know. Traveler, you walked out of the room and saw Aina sitting on the sofa, flipping through a book. Weier was nowhere to be seen, but the smell of food wafting from the kitchen suggested she might be cooking. You didnt hold much expectation for the cuisine in this world, but you were quite interested in the book Aina was holding. You gently leaned over the back of the sofa, peering at the book in the little Lolitas hands. Aina didnt react, but she must have sensed you approaching, as her adorable wolf ears had perked up. Your happiness level +13 Note: Traveler, are you sure its just the book youre interested in? Luo Xi: Aina asked in a soft whisper, Brother Luo Xi, do you like reading books too? You answered instantly, Of course I do. As a traveler from another world, your favorite pastime was reading interesting online novels, so how could you not like reading books? Then, Brother Luo Xi, would you like to read together? Aina patted the spot next to her, inviting you to sit down. Traveler, you didnt hesitate at all and sat down next to her, your gaze involuntarily drifting to certain parts of the young girl. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Her fluffy big tail, those cute wolf ears you wanted to pet them~ Note: Traveler, youre getting carried away again, please control yourself. You forced yourself to shift focus and asked, What book is this? Aina turned back to the first page, which depicted a saint holding a staff, seemingly in the midst of summoning something based on the illustration. Aina pointed to the character and explained, The title of this book is The Legend of the Brave. It tells the story of the saint of the holy temple summoning a brave hero from another world through an ancient covenant ceremony to defeat The Great Demon King Dirak, and then traveling with companions around the world to collect treasures and defeat the demon king. Traveler, you felt oddly familiar with this story. Aina placed the book on your leg, her tea gold eyes shining brightly as she looked at you, Brother Luo Xi, you said before that you are a traveler from another place who has lost his memories, right? You were taken aback for a second, then nodded. After all, that was the story you had made up for yourself, and for now, you had to stick with it. Aina looked at you with a hopeful expression, If you are going to leave someday, Brother Luo Xi, could you take Aina with you? Aina can accompany you to search for your lost memories. Ding! Aina has issued you a quest: when leaving, take her with you on your journey. Quest reward: Ainas favorability towards you +50 Note: Traveler, your thoughts of abducting an innocent little Lolita might just come true! Luo Xi: ?! Aina, what nonsense are you talking about! Weiers scolding voice came from the kitchen. So the Cat Lady had been listening to the commotion outside all along; good thing the Traveler hadnt done anything too bold. Weier, with an apron on, came out from the kitchen. The cat-eared girl looked at her sister with furrowed brows: Youre thinking of running away from home at such a young age? Its not running away from home! the little Lolita argued with her head lowered: Aina wants to see the vast world described in those travel books with her own eyes; Aina also wants to be a traveler who journeys everywhere! The two sisters glared at each other. Do you know how dangerous the wilderness is? I know, Aina has read many adventure books! You still want to travel even though you know the risks? And those are just novels! Really cant I? No! Youre too young! What about when Aina turns 16? Thats still too early! And youre letting a man of unknown origins take you with him; Aina, dont you have any sense of danger? Chapter 34 - 34 34 Traveler the Kitchen God you really are ?Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Traveler the Kitchen God, you really are amazing _1 Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Traveler the Kitchen God, you really are amazing _1 Aina puffed up her little face and said, Then why did you agree to let this man with an unknown background live in our house!'' Ding! Traveler, your Happiness Level -10. Note: Its a pity that Weier doesnt allow you to take her sister traveling, otherwise your Beast Eared Girl abduction plan would be half complete, and the days of being both sought-after and avoided would be closer. Goddamn lolita abduction plan, when did I ever have such a plan? Traveler, you sigh inwardly that even between close relatives who rely on each other for life, conflicts always arise. The two sisters glare at each other, neither willing to back down, and you realize that this seemingly scheming little Aina also has a stubborn side. Note: Traveler, now is the time for you to come out and increase the Favorability of the two Beast Eared Girls. If not now, then when? So Traveler, what should you do? You recall the painting you found, do you take it out? Luo Xi chose yes. So, the painting was a quest item. Traveler, you take out the yellowed painting and deliberately shake it to attract the attention of the two girls. The Cat-eared girl looks at the painting in your hands. A moment later, those light red eyes blink, as if recalling some distant memory, and her delicate face gradually becomes tinged with a hint of red. You, you, you where did you find this? Quick, give it to me! You stuff the painting into your chest, Not giving it! The anxious and stuttering Weier is nothing like her usual aloof self, and you feel charmed by the gap moe from this Cat-eared girl. Your Happiness Level +20. Note: This might just be the happiness of being a cat owner. Brother Luo Xi, let me see. Aina leans towards you, and the sweet scent from the Little Lolita with wolf ears makes your head spin. Your Happiness Level +12. Note: You really are an impressive chef, Traveler. Luo Xi: Aina takes the painting from you, glances at it, and asks with curiosity, Is this a painting from Weiers childhood? Its so cute. Even Aina can only describe her sisters painting as cute. The Cat-eared girls face turns thoroughly red, glaring at you unhappily. If looks could kill, youd be dead. The observant Little Lolita notices the line of text at the bottom of the painting, Weier, did you want to become the worlds greatest painter when you were little? Is that true? But why havent I ever seen you hold a paintbrush since Aina arrived? Weier, did you give up on your childhood dream? Ainas innocent three questions strike the Cat-eared girl hard, her expression turning somber as though shed been petrified. Traveler, you sigh again, realizing this Little Lolita with wolf ears is truly cunning, a typical example of a devious little sister. You take back the painting from Aina and give it another look, realizing only now that you hadnt noticed before, but indeed, the painting style is pretty cute. Sister, I have an idea, Aina says with a twirl of her eyes and seizes the moment. Dreams only mean something if you stick with them, right? Sister, you can take up your dream again and become the worlds greatest painter together with Aina. Traveler, you silently applaud Little Ainas suggestion in your heart. After a long pause, the Cat-eared girl shakes her head and says, Ive already given up painting a long time ago. Traveler, you ask, Why? Although you havent spent much time with the Cat-eared girl, you feel that Weier doesnt seem like someone who would give up easily. Weier looks at you and lets out a soft sigh, A year before Aina came to my house, a wandering painter with Mutation Syndrome came to Grey Stone Street. His painting skills were extremely superb; anyone or anything he painted seemed as if they could come to life on the canvas. Because his talent was so astounding, he was even specially invited into Winter City to exhibit his paintings to the knights and nobles. Back then, I thought, as soon as he left the City, I would beg him to teach me his skills. But after he went into Winter City, he never came out again. Rumor has it, while he was painting, he accidentally splashed some paint on the child of some high-ranking person who was running around, and for that, his hands were chopped off. For a painter to lose his hands is to lose life itself. So he killed himself. The Cat-eared girls saddened expression as she speaks, After that, I realized that painting cant save people like us, no matter how good our skills are, we wont get respect from the people inside the City. If thats the case, whats the point of my learning to paint? So I gave up. Wuu, wuuu S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Traveler, you hear sobbing from the side. Aina, rubbing her eyes, throws herself into Weiers arms and sobs, Sorry, Weier, I didnt mean to bring up your painful memories. Weier gently strokes her sisters hair, Its okay, but listen to me, Aina, you absolutely cant just follow someone before youre of age, understand? With that, Weier also glares fiercely at you, Traveler. In her mind, youve been categorized as a suspicious pervert who might kidnap her sister, and now youve embarrassed her by showing her childhood painting. Poor Traveler, the Cat-eared girl has taken note of you in her little book~ Luo Xi: Traveler, you silently prepare to go back to that room and clean up a bit more. Weier calls out to you and asks, So how did you find my painting? In the crevice between that table and the wall, you answer. Weier muses, So it fell into that awkward corner. No wonder I couldnt find it. By the way, have you finished cleaning the room? Yes. Right, give me back the painting. Not giving it. You slip the painting paper into your Dreamland bag. The Cat-eared girl lunges at you, catching you off guard, and you fall back onto the sofa. She pins you down with her legs and reaches for where you put the painting. You are being pawed by salty cat hands Ding! Your Happiness Level +32. Ding! Your Lust Value +11. Note: Youre not right. Where did you hide my painting? Cat Cat is visibly upset. Chapter 35 - 35 35 Why is this Person so Strange_1 ?Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Why is this Person so Strange?_1 Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Why is this Person so Strange?_1 [Weier had touched almost every part of your body and still couldnt find that damning old work of hers.] [Note: Well, of course not, aside from having unique thievery skills and being a Traveler from another world like you, no one in the Dream world can touch the contents of a Dreamland pouch~] [Having searched for quite a while without success, the cat ears on Weiers head drooped down, and her delicate, pretty face with its red pupils was filled with dejection.] [You realized that, just like Aina, her emotions and her ears and tail were almost always in sync. They perked up when she was happy, and were lifeless when she was not.] [The dejected look of the cat-eared girl made you feel quite reluctant to upset her further.] [So you said, Let me pet your ears and tail, and Ill return the painting to you.] [Note: Garbage Traveler, you really are a suspicious pervert! But isnt just petting the ears and tail not enough? Perhaps you should add the Little Wolf Girls tail and ears to the mix for a good pet~] Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi: Does this game character truly act and speak according to his subconscious? He wanted to say, well done. No, that character definitely wasnt him. He wasnt that much of garbage. [No, whats with you, acting so strange?] [Hearing your request, Weier looked at you with a surprised and doubtful expression.] [In this world, the disdain for Variants was deep-rooted, solidified through long-standing ideology and bloodline biases.] [Whether they were pure-blooded humans or Mutant Patients themselves, they all deeply detested the Mutation traits in their own bodies, let alone in others. The Variants lacked any Favorability towards their own Mutated features, let alone for someone elses.] [Seeing someone like you, a Traveler who is so fond of Mutation traits, was a first-time experience for the cat-eared girl.] [Off to one side, Aina subconsciously touched her Big Tail, blinking her pair of tea gold eyes full of curiosity, Brother Luo Xi, would you like to pet my tail? Sisters tail isnt as comfortable to touch as Ainas, and at night, she loves to sleep cuddling my tail.] [Traveler, you immediately replied, Alright!] [Alright, my foot!] [With a little effort in her knees, Weier leapt from your body and landed on the floor.] [She tossed her hair back and pretended not to care, Never mind, it was drawn by me when I was seven. How great do you think my drawing skills could have been at such a young age?] [Oh, if you dont want it anymore, let me keep it as a memento.] [The cat-eared girl instantly crumbled, No, why would you keep that thing?] [Just as a keepsake.] [] [Weier was speechless, giving you a fierce glare, before she walked into the Kitchen and came back with a big basin of steamed sweet potatoes.] [Dinner time, two sweet potatoes each. This is yours, and remember, no matter when you leave, you better pay your share of the food cost, one copper coin per day. If you dont pay, dont even think about leaving.] Luo Xi was stunned. Theres actually such a good deal? [Traveler, you received the two smallest sweet potatoes. You sighed silently, realizing that provoking a woman was a bad idea, as retribution came so swiftly.] [You finished the sweet potatoes in two bites and were left wanting more. Seeing this, Aina blinked on the side, and while her sister was busy moving the basin aside, she sneaked one of her sweet potatoes into your bowl.] [Brother Luo Xi, this ones for you. One is enough for Aina.] [Traveler, your Touching Value increased by +33.] [Shes not a scheming Lolita; shes a cute little angel!] [However, naturally, you wouldnt take food from a little girl. You returned the sweet potato to Ainas bowl. Aina frowned unhappily, slowly nibbling on the sweet potato and feeding it into her mouth.] [The sweet potatoes didnt taste very good. As the staple food of this worlds lower-class citizens, their only advantage might be their high yield and their ability to stave off hunger.] [Brother Luo Xi, do you still remember what meat tastes like? Little Lolita suddenly asked.] [You nodded in response.] [I almost forgot what its like. Aina said wistfully, The last time I ate meat was half a year ago when I went to our neighbors grandpas house for a meal. Sister fought hard to get me a piece of meat from an unknown animal. I dont know when Ill get to enjoy another neighbors feast again.] Luo Xi: Shes indeed a scheming little Lolita. Give my Touching Value back! [Just like what Aina said, we usually just eat sweet potatoes.] [Weier came out from the kitchen, looking at you seriously, If youre getting close to us with some other purpose, better drop the act; we really dont have anything particularly valuable at home.] [Traveler, you thought for a moment and then said earnestly, Let me pet the ears] [No way!] [Note: As expected of you, you beast-eared Lolita-obsessed and dubious Traveler!] Dont add so many weird descriptors! [Hehe~ Aina, who loved to stir up trouble, leaned in, giggling, Actually, if Brother Luo Xi likes it, you can pet Ainas ears. Aina doesnt mind.] [You definitely cant, Aina!] [Weier looked at you, seemingly a little helpless. She couldnt tell whether you were telling the truth or lying.] [Her kind heart and high Favorability towards you made her somewhat doubtful, but she still didnt want to throw you out into the blizzard-filled streets.] [Theres one more thing. You heard what Uncle Noss said; the Locust Disaster Lakasts aftermath might pass by Winter City the day after tomorrow.] [Weier furrowed her brows at you, So I wanted to ask what you think. Aina and I plan to enter Winter City together. Do you also want to go into the city?] [Can I get in there by official means, too?] [Enter officially? The cat-eared girl looked at you as if you were a fool, I can ask Uncle Noss for you, if you want.] [You shook your head quickly, No need.] [The Rat King was the most likely suspect to have cursed you with the Corruption Curse, and he probably didnt yet know that the curse on you had been healed by Weiers purification scroll. There was no need to flaunt yourself in front of him.] [Yet, you were somewhat worried about the two girls] [What are you thinking about? Seeing your expression, Weier chuckled, Did I say I was going to use Uncle Nosss channel to get into Winter City?] [If its just Winter City, I can easily sneak you in; we just wouldnt have official passes. Consider it smuggling. If the guards catch us, the lightest punishment would be a broken leg.] Chapter 36 - 36 36 How to Kidnap Two Beast Eared Girls_1 ?Chapter 36: Chapter 36: How to Kidnap Two Beast Eared Girls_1 Chapter 36: Chapter 36: How to Kidnap Two Beast Eared Girls_1 Aina wiped the sweet potato paste from the corner of her mouth and lifted her head in excitement, Are we going to enter Winter City? Aina has heard that there are a lot of delicious things in Winter City! Eat, eat, eat, thats all you think about all day. You can barely eat that much when its actually time for a meal. Weier scolded her silly little sister, then looked at you and asked, So where are you planning to go? Are you going to hide out with us in Winter City, or just stay here on Grey Stone Street? You asked curiously, Can you actually get me into Winter City? Of course, I can, the cat-eared girl nodded. Didnt I pull you down from the ground before and push you out from behind the rooms partition wall? Forget it, Ill just show you. Weier suddenly raised her hand, turning it into a blade shape, and chopped fiercely down on the tabletop. Traveler, you were startled by the girls action, almost thinking the cat-eared girl couldnt hold back and wanted to lash out at you. However, after a moment, no abnormal sound occurred. Traveler, to your amazement, you saw that Weiers hand was stuck in the table, and where her hand touched, the surface was rippling like water. The ripples oscillated continuously as she moved her hand, but when her hand was a certain distance away, the table would return to its normal state. This is one of my mutation abilities, allowing me to ripple any non-living object I touch, and I can apply it to other objects I touch as well. You marveled to yourself, quantum mechanics really is astonishing! Note: Traveler, snap out of it, this isnt quantum mechanics at all! Weier continued, So, if you want to come with us into Winter City, I can take you with me the day after tomorrow. Ive tried before, the walls of Winter City are about fifteen meters thick. If I sprint with all my power, its just within the limit of my ability. Ding! Weier has sent you an optional task: Do you want to follow them into Winter City? Traveler, what is your decision? [ Agree] [ Refuse] Luo Xi thought for a moment. He was quite interested in the so-called Locust Disaster Lakast. But since there was a chance to see inside Winter City, it was also an opportunity to learn about this world, and it was not certain that he wouldnt encounter the Locust Disaster there. When Luo Xi clicked option [1], new text appeared. Seeing the hesitation on your face, Weier furrowed her snowy brows, Youre not thinking about leaving Grey Stone Street at this time, right? Im not deceiving you, in this kind of blizzard that we dont know how long will last, the best choice is to hide in an area protected by the Divine Tree, and if the Locust Disaster really comes, the safest place is within the protective range of the Winter Divine Tree. Traveler, you quickly indicated that you would enter Winter City with them, you were just lost in thought earlier. The cat-eared girl nodded in satisfaction, Then its settled. Its not safe to sneak past the guards during the day; after midnight tomorrow, Ill take you and Aina into the city. Traveler, you suddenly realized, beneath the composed words of the cat-eared girl, there seemed to be a faint trembling, and her graceful cat tail had inadvertently wound itself around her wrist. Come to think of it, why did she insist on bringing you along? You asked aloud, Can you tell me what the Locust Disaster is like? Ah? The cat-eared girl paused before shaking her head slowly, I have never seen the Locust Disaster Lakast. Its said to appear randomly only in warm regions, and its unclear whats going on this time. But all Origin Disasters are similar, instead of being Origin Beasts, they are more like incarnations of a will to destroy. Take the Wind Disaster Hurricane, for instance; it has the most recorded appearances of any Origin Disaster. It doesnt have a set physical form. When the Wind Disaster passes, the winds it raises can sweep away everything outside the protective range of the Divine Trees, destroying all the buildings in its path. Traveler, you became a bit puzzled; isnt that just what you know as a typhoon? Aina looked up at you and said, Aina remembers reading in a book that described the Wind Disaster Hurricane like thiswhen the winds of destruction sweep across the land, the living shall become corpses, and the souls of the deceased shall return to the earth, and it is futile to resist with mortal strength. Of course, thats a description from a novel, weve never actually seen an Origin Disaster with our own eyes. Aina said dreamily, In those novels, theres always a hero who comes at the last moment to save the world and the people; I wonder if there could really be a hero like that in this world? No, Weier unhesitatingly shattered her sisters fantasy, Expecting some so-called hero to save you is less practical than just running faster with your own legs, hoping that the disaster wont catch up to you. Besides, not many people treat us Mutant Patients as humans. Even if there were heroes, we wouldnt be the ones they came to save. Hmph, youre too realistic, sister. The little Lolita blinked her large eyes at you, changing the subject, So Brother Luo Xi, are you planning to live with us for a long time? Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Temporarily, not permanently, you corrected Ainas wording. Aina said nonchalantly, Anyway, its almost the same. Traveler, you suddenly felt that it might be quite nice to keep living this way, right? This could be a life of cohabitating with two beast-eared girls! Of course, staying in one place for too long definitely isnt something an Otherworld Traveler should do. You needed to figure out a way to take both of these beast-eared girls with you. Note: Traveler, youve finally revealed your wicked heart! Ding! Warm reminder! You have triggered a free task: No Longer a Lonely Journey. Task Brief: Find at least two people from the Dream World to be your companions (they must truly acknowledge you, which can be on various levels). Reward: Cradle and Nest (Gold/Legendary/Unique). Description: When people from the Dream World fall asleep in the cradle, theres a chance they will dream about your world and create corresponding eggs in the nest (Is it me who dreamt of you, or you who dreamt of me?). Luo Xi stared at the suddenly refreshed text. This task Roar! A startled outcry and peculiar roar sounded from outside. Weiers expression changed, she rushed to open the window, letting in the snowflakes along with peoples shouts. Someone has lost control! Chapter 37 - 37 37 The Rage of an Out-of-Control Mutation ?Chapter 37: Chapter 37: The Rage of an Out-of-Control Mutation Syndrome Patient and an Honest Person_1 Chapter 37: Chapter 37: The Rage of an Out-of-Control Mutation Syndrome Patient and an Honest Person_1 [Traveler, upon seeing this, you quickly rose to your feet and ran towards the window.] [You saw in the midst of the howling wind and snow, a hundred meters away, a nearly three-meter-tall black unidentified creature. It dragged a long, dark tail, wildly destroying houses along the street.] [Roar!] [The monsters roar seemed to pause the blizzard for a moment, and many residents braved the heavy snow to run out of their homes, heading in the opposite direction.] [Who is he? Weier squinted her eyes, muttering to herself, Bear-like build and strength, could he be a Mutant Patient with bear gene factor? Is it Uncle Lek? No, bear factors wouldnt produce such a tail and black scales. That is] [Aina stuck her head out and took a glance, whispering, Weier sister, I remember the smell of that man. He lives in the deep alley workshop area. A long time ago, my mom took me to the workshop to buy things, and I saw him once.] [I know its someone from the deep alley workshop area, but who? Anyway, theres no saving him. Knowing that the factors within are about to spiral out of control and yet still staying on Grey Stone Street, people like that have some issues in their minds.] [Weiers delicate face took on an indifferent expression: That guy is coming this way. Aina, stay home and dont move. Sister will see if she can lure him away.] [Aina nodded, Mmhmm, Ill stay home and wont go anywhere!] [Traveler, you asked, Do you need my help?] [Weier shook her head, No need. I dont intend to fight him. More people might just cause more trouble. Just need to lure him out of Grey Stone Street. The Glory of the Winter Divine Tree wont allow him to enter again.] [Also, take good care of Aina for me.] [The cat-eared girl gave you a deep look, then leapt into the snowy wind, her figure almost obscured in the blizzard. At a time when everyone else was fleeing, her seemingly frail body moved against the crowd.] [Traveler, you saw Weier approach the creature. After a while, something happened, and with a giant roar from the monster, it began to tear at its own body in a frenzy, spattering blood, and then it chased after the small figure.] Ah! Roar The creature, its body covered with black scales and a long tail dragging behind, let out a piercing roar, constantly destroying all the buildings it came across on the street. Anything visible to the naked eye, it would claw at, and several people had already been eviscerated, their blood staining the snow-white earth red. How tragic. In the howling snowstorm, the girls voice suddenly rose. You are Rhea, right? I was at the deep alley workshop last week to purchase tools, and you were the one who served me. Mutant Patients on the verge of losing control must inform others and leave Grey Stone Street of their own accord. Why didnt you abide by this rule? The monster stopped its rampage, turning its head sharply to the side. Its dark green pupils were full of ferocity and irritability, devoid of any semblance of human emotion. Roar! The only response to Weier was a pungent, sharp screech. Rhea, listen to me! Weier said with her nose wrinkled, I know you cant understand me right now, but if you retain even a bit of humanity and dignity, then come chase me! The girl dashed down the vertical alley of Grey Stone Street. Though called a street, Grey Stone Street was more than just a long stretch; it was a community built alongside the walls of Winter City. Besides the five main streets that crossed from one side to the other, each vertical alley was at least 300 meters long, and the limit of the Winter Divine Trees blessing was at the end of these alleys. Since Mutant Patients completely out of control were no longer considered human by the Winter Divine Tree, as soon as they left the trees protective area, they would be repelled by the Trees Glory just like the Origin Beasts, forbidden from entering. The creature furiously tore at the flesh on its chest, feeling provoked by an insect. It let out a raging roar from its mouth. And then, it stepped forward in pursuit. In order to avoid damaging the buildings along the way as much as possible, Weier chose the most spacious vertical alley nearby. But after chasing her for two hundred meters, as the monster was about to leave the range of Grey Stone Street, it suddenly pausedas if it had sniffed somethingand crazily ran back the way it came. Whats happening? Weier was stunned. Based on her past experiences, if the creature retained any humanity, it should have charged after her after hearing her words. At first, that was correct; it indeed followed her. But why did it turn back halfway? You get back here! Weier also ran back. Her speed surged, and with one kick to the monsters back, she performed a nimble spin in midair before landing. The strong force caused the monster to stagger and fall into the snow-covered ground. The monster rose from the snow, making a noise, Dont block my way! Let me pass, I want to slaughter that woman Liselle! Youve actually regained consciousness? Weier frowned and said, What do you really want to do? Two lines of murky tears flowed down the face covered in black scales, quickly turning into icicles. With a hoarse cry, it shouted, Im going to slaughter that stinking woman Liselle. She even dared to cuckold me while I was at work. Were both white-skinned, how could we have a child thats black all over? She also told me it was because of the factor traits Im infected with, what a joke! Then why havent I turned black? sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I also want to kill her adulterous lovers; Im going to kill kill all of you! When the last sentence came out, the humanity in the monsters dark green pupils vanished entirely, leaving it transformed into a beast that knew only slaughter and destruction. Ah Weier sighed softly. She knew Rhea; an employee of the back alley workshop, very diligent at work, and an honest person. The more honest a person is, the more unpredictable their actions once enraged. He probably wanted to use his uncontrollable strength to exact revenge on those who had betrayed him, right? Unfortunately, there is virtually no one who can maintain their self-will after factor runaway. The monster Rhea had become raised its claws and swung at Weier. The girl was just about to dodge when suddenly, with a soft sound, a middle-aged man wearing a white hat stood in front of her. Holding a steel sword, he cut through the wind and effortlessly chopped off the monsters claw. Roar! The monster clutched its severed claw and howled in pain. Under the deafening roar, the middle-aged man took off his hat and looked gently at the girl behind him, Little Weier, leave this place to Uncle; you go back first. Uncle Noss Dont forget, Ill come to pick you up from your house downstairs the morning after tomorrow. Suddenly, the Rat King said, By the way, after I went back yesterday, I sorted out the Snake and Rat Meetings storeroom and found something your mother Liya left behind. Weiers light red eyes narrowed, What is it? A box sealed with a skill. The Rat King spoke with a look of regret, Its a pity that the situation was so abrupt back then, and I had forgotten what Liya had stored in the storeroom, otherwise I would have handed it over to you long ago. How about I bring it to you when we meet the morning after tomorrow? Consider it an early birthday gift from Uncle. Chapter 38 - 38 38 Happy Wolf Ears Rua~_1 ?Chapter 38: Chapter 38 Happy Wolf Ears Rua~_1 Chapter 38: Chapter 38 Happy Wolf Ears Rua~_1 [Traveler, as you watch where the cat-eared girl left, youre somewhat worried about whether she can return safely.] [You notice the little girl beside you is gently tugging at your clothes.] [Brother Luo Xi.] [Aina looks at you with a lost expression, Brother Luo Xi, will I also become such a monster one day?] [You tell Aina, No, you wont.] [Although you speak with ease, you remember what Weier once saidthe more one uses power from this calamity, the more they fall into the abyss of destruction.] [Is that terrifying appearance the final outcome for Mutant Patients?] [Your Happiness Level -15] [But people who suffer from Mutation Syndrome either die from losing control of their factors or deteriorate early in life, and very few die of old age.] [The little Lolita softly says, If there ever comes such a day, Aina would rather die early than become that kind of hideous monster.] [Traveler, you dont want to discuss such a heavy topic of life and death with this child anymore.] [You change the subject, Are incidents of uncontrolled Mutation Syndrome frequent here on Grey Stone Street?] [Traveler, you are puzzled, if such things happen often, how can the residents of Grey Stone Street live their lives normally?] [Its not like that.] [Aina shakes her head, Many people know they are about to lose control before it happens, they dont want their families to get hurt, so they leave Grey Stone Street on their own, there are very few people who would stay on Grey Stone Street on the eve of losing control.] [So thats how it is.] [Mutant Patients, too, are human; any person who still has a trace of humanity wouldnt want to hurt their loved ones because of themselves.] [Doesnt Winter City send people to deal with this kind of thing? you ask.] [The pureblood humans of Winter City would never kindly help us with this kind of thing.] [Brother Luo Xi, do you know why the big cities basically do not allow Variants to enter? They are afraid that someone will suddenly lose control and go mad, causing chaos and harming people in the city.] [The little Lolita says with self-mockery, They despise us in the first place, to them theres no difference whether we live or die, honestly, if they didnt need many Variants as cheap labor for mining and working, this street would have been gone long ago.] [Aina once saw the knights of Winter City passing through Grey Stone Street; they dont treat us as human at all, even if there are children in the way, the leading knight wouldnt hesitate to kick them away or even draw his sword to kill.] [Maybe what sister said before was right, there are no heroes in this world that can save people like us, there never were.] [Aina said a lot all at once, the little girls mood was quite down.] Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Traveler, you feel an inexplicable sadness.] [Your Sadness Value +9] [Ding! Do you want to comfort Aina?] [Yes] [Traveler, you reach your hand toward the little girls head; Aina looks at you, puzzled, but does not choose to back away.] [Yay! You touched Ainas head!] [Your Happiness Level +23] [You gently stroke Ainas hair and say softly, Why place your hopes in someone else? You can be a hero yourself.] [Note: Suspicious traveler with a knack for smooth talking, where did you learn that? Come clean right now!] [Aina shakes her head bitterly, I cant do it, Aina is not as resolute and brave as sister, Aina is just a coward, if it wasnt for sisters protection all these years, I would have died long ago.] [You pause for a moment, then slowly say, Then I will also protect you.] [The little Lolita suddenly looks up at you.] [Ding! Ainas Favorability towards you +20!] [Ainas Favorability towards you has risen to: 133 (Somewhat fond of the handsome big brother)] [Traveler, you take the chance to pet the wolf ears on Ainas head.] [Warm, fluffy, cute..] [Your Happiness Level +22] [Your Happiness Level +15] [Note: The perverted Traveler is none other than this cop uncle!] Luo Xi: (*???*)! It seemed like something incredible had just happened! If it werent for the fact that both the Dream Sync Module and the Immersion talent were cooling down right now, he would have wanted to dive into the game immediately to personally experience petting the Little Wolf Girls happiness cough cough. [Ehehe~ Brother Luo Xi, that tickles.] [With your comfort, the little girls mood seemed to have improved, and the tea-gold luster returned to her eyes.] [Slap] [Something interesting happened.] [The Cat-eared Girl, covered in snowflakes, leaped in through the window and looked at the two of you, her face filled with confusion.] [Note: Traveler, while others are outside struggling, youre here petting her sister. Youve been caught red-handed, you better get your belongings in order and prepare for the aftermath~] Luo Xi: [Traveler, you froze in place, then nonchalantly withdrew your hand from petting Ainas head and stuck it in your pocket.] [Note: Traveler, isnt this the moment to turn your head aside and whistle casually as if nothing had happened?] [But Traveler, youre in luck, Weier doesnt seem to want to talk about you touching her sisters head while she was away. The girl shook off all the snowflakes from her body and went into the bedroom.] [Traveler, you hear many cries from the people in the street outside.] [In the midst of the snowstorm, the escaping residents of Grey Stone Street gradually returned to the devastated streets. They stood silently in front of their destroyed houses or clutched their deceased loved ones, weeping bitterly.] [Ding! Your Sadness Value +3] [Note: Traveler, youd be better off not being sad at all!] [Two minutes later, the Cat-eared Girl came out of the room, changed into a pure white, thick nightgown.] [Aina blinked and asked, Did you take care of it, Weier sister?] [Weier seemed a bit distracted and after a while nodded, I didnt manage to lure it away, but Uncle Noss took action.] [Aina frowned: That man again?] [Traveler, you noticed that Weier seemed to be absent-minded.] [What exactly happened during that short period of time the Cat-eared Girl was away?] [Weier was silent for a long time before she looked at Aina and said softly, Theres something I need to tell you, Aina. The day after tomorrow, sister plans to go through Uncle Noss to enter Winter City.] [Without hesitation, Aina said, Wherever sister goes, Aina will follow!] [Mhm. Weier looked at you apologetically, Im sorry, I can get you into Winter City tomorrow night. Ill find a safe place for you there before I leave.]] [The Little Lolita expressed her surprise: Isnt Brother Luo Xi coming with us?] [Weier nodded.] [Oh Ainas wolf ears drooped in displeasure.] [Weier beckoned to you to come to the room, Luo Xi, come here, I need to talk to you. Aina, dont come in for now.]] [Note: Traveler, what awaits you? Could it be a whip or candle wax] Dont interrupt with critical text at the wrong time! [You followed the Cat-eared Girl into the room.] [Weier stood in the center of the room, hesitated for a while, then said to you, Can I ask you for a favor?] [Your Confusion Level +10] [Traveler, you were a bit puzzled, what could the Cat-eared Girl possibly need to ask for your help?] [If something happens to me later, and if youre still alive and capable, then please, take care of Aina. Take her and leave Winter City, the farther the better, the Cat-eared Girl said calmly.] Luo Xi: His fingers tapping on the screen slowed down. Why did this Cat Cats tone have a hint of entrusting her last wishes? Chapter 39 - 39 39 Traveler hurry up and buy this Little ?Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Traveler, hurry up and buy this Little Wolf Girl_1 Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Traveler, hurry up and buy this Little Wolf Girl_1 Cats, such small animals are naturally very suspicious. Perhaps it was because she had been infected with the Cat Clan factor from birth, but Weier had always considered herself to be someone of a suspicious nature. However, her self-perception began to deviate after picking up Luo Xi outside the gates of Winter City that day. Was she really suspicious? In the past, Weier would never allow a stranger to live in her home. After all, she couldnt be certain whether Luo Xis proximity to them was truly coincidental or if he harbored any ill intentions. Yet now, for some reason, the girl found this silly young man very pleasing to the eye. It seemed that Aina liked him too. So then she would just have to trust him for now. Thats what Weier thought to herself. . [Traveler, your Shock Value +20!] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Although you really want to take Little Aina away, as someone with a moral bottom line, you clearly wouldnt so easily agree to the girls request without asking for clarity.] Luo Xi: (ب)! This text makes it sound like hes a criminal always thinking of abducting Little Lolitas. How could traveling together be called abduction! [You ask, Why?] [Im just giving you a heads-up as a precaution; theres no need to take it too much to heart.] [With a light tone, Weier speaks, Im just worried that if something happens to me, there will be no one to look after Aina. But now that I think about it, if I were to come to harm and you, the ultimate unlucky fellow, were still alive, that would indeed be a strange turn of events.] [Traveler, you feel that your luck has been scorned] [Your Happiness Level -10] [Note: It must be said that the Cat-eared girls judgment is quite sharp; there are few people more unfortunate than you, Traveler.] Luo Xi: .. [Although the Cat-eared girl sounds relaxed on the surface, you know that Cat Cat definitely has more on her mind that shes not saying.] [It can be inferred from Weiers words that after she went out, she made contact with the Rat King of the Snake and Rat Meeting once.] [So, it is because of the Rat King?] [A stream of thoughts rapidly flashes through your mind.] [Is it because the old sly Rat King discovered that the Corruption Curse was removed from your body, and so he plans to make a move against this Cat Cat who saved you?] [It shouldnt be; theres no need for the Rat King to do so.] [With the Rat Kings strength, even if he knew the curse was lifted from you, he could just come and kill you directly; there would be no need to target Weier and Aina, his friends daughters.] [So, is it something else?] [Traveler, you ask the girl, Is it because of the Rat Kings issue?] [The Cat-eared girl shivers slightly, and her cat tail moves about unconsciously behind her before curling around her small forearm.] [Note: So cute~ But its a bit heartbreaking.] [Under your earnest and sincere gaze, Weier heaves a light sigh and says, More or less, but it might be different from what youre thinking. Uncle Noss said that in the storage of the Snake and Rat Meeting, he found some relics left by my mother. He plans to hand them over to me when he departs the day after tomorrow morning, so I wont be joining you into the city.] [But dont worry, Ill find you a safe location to leave from tomorrow night. After the locust plague passes, Ill come to get you out of Winter City.] [So thats it Dammit!] [You frown and ask, What did you mean by your words earlier? Why do you think something might happen to you?] [The Cat-eared girl blinks her light red eyes, smiles faintly, and says, So I just mentioned it as a precaution. In this dangerous world, anyone might encounter something unexpected, right? Youre no exception and neither am I. Of course, it would be best if nothing happened.] [If such a time does come, and you manage to survive, then I hope you can look after Aina for me, I mean it just as the words suggest. Shes an easy child to raise. After all, to save you, I used a scroll worth 100 gold coins. If Id sold that scroll, I could raise dozens of Ainas.] [Why me? you ask.] [Perhaps its because you seem pretty silly.] Luo Xi: That hurts. [Traveler, you voice the question thats been weighing on your heart: Youre actually suspicious of the Rat King, right? Suspect of his intentions towards you] [The Cat-eared girl puts a finger to her lips, closes one eye, and smiles: Until I see and know for myself what happened back then, all speculations are just thatspeculation. At least for now, Im still willing to trust him. Over these years, hes had plenty of opportunities to take what he wants.] [Thump, thump, thump] [Ainas knocking comes from outside the door.] [Weier goes to open the door, and the Little Wolf Girl with wolf ears plastered to it tumbles in, falling into her arms.] [The Little Lolita, looking pitiful, says, Weier Sister, what are you guys talking about? Why are you hiding it from Aina?] [The Cat-eared girl gently strokes Ainas hair and says with a smile, We were discussing when to sell you, so we had to hide it from you, of course.] [Ah?] [Ainas eyes light up and she asks, Is it to sell Aina to Brother Luo Xi? How much can Brother Luo Xi offer? If the price is right, Aina doesnt mind.] [Note: Traveler, hurry up and spend all you have to buy her!] Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Buy my ass! Do I look like I have any money on me! [Weier: ???] [Has her silly sister fallen into a money pit? Wouldnt she be counting the cash for someone else if she was actually sold!] [Just kidding, Id sell myself before I sell you.] [Weier pats her sisters head, smiling and says, I was discussing with Brother Luo Xi about how to deal with the situation the day after tomorrow, and the detailed plan for tomorrow night.] [Oh Have you finished talking?] [All done.] [Then lets all play cards together!] [Aina pulls out a deck of cards with strange symbols from behind her, looking at you both with her tea gold-colored eyes full of hope, Aina hasnt played games in a long time; can Brother Luo Xi play with Aina?] [You immediately answer, Of course.] [Since its snowing heavily outside, you have nothing else to do anyway. Why not use this opportunity to get closer to the two Beast Eared Girls and increase your Favorability a bit?] [Seeing your agreement, Weier also goes along with her sisters wishes and heads to the living room.] [You havent seen the cards in Ainas hands before, but after she explains the rules to you, with your Small Town Problem Solver talent, you quickly catch on.] [Note: Salted Fish Traveler, that talent is not meant for you to use it like this! Go study properly!] Chapter 40 - 40 40 Aina will bite you once when she sees you ?Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Aina will bite you once when she sees you ~_1 Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Aina will bite you once when she sees you ~_1 [Traveler, youve decided to play the game while asking questions that interest you. Now that youve developed a close relationship with the two beast-eared girls, they shouldnt refuse your inquiries anymore.] [Can you tell me what the levels of the Origin Beasts are? you ask a question and flip over a third-tier Fallen Mind Mage card, The effect of this card is to control a character card on the field of tier three or below. Cat Cat, your card is mine now!] [Skill card, Shield of the Shining, it nullifies the effect of your card, and stop calling me Cat Cat, Weier glanced at you, flipped over her own card, and then slowly explained: Specifically, zero-tier Origin Beasts, which are newly evolved, are just starting to step into transcendence, the same tier as you are currently in. First-tier are common Origin Beasts, second-tier are considered hazardous, and these three tiers can usually be contended with by ordinary people with manpower and weapons. However, from then on, third-tier disasters, fourth-tier lords, fifth-tier kings, sixth-tier abysses, and transcending above all Origin Beasts, placed at the pinnacle, the seventh-tier, the Origin of Disasters, also known as the Origin Disaster. Common people, if they encounter these tiers of Origin Beasts in the wild, are basically doomed. Instead of thinking about running away, its better to think about how to die with some dignity.] [Recorded Event: Origin Beast Tiers] [My turn, right? Aina draws a card, looks at it and cheers: Hehe~ Tier Four Skill, Natural Shockwave! It destroys all face-up cards on the field! Then I use Shield Warrior to attack Brother Luo Xi!] [Skill card, Meteor Fire Stream. Weier followed suit, opening a skill card that dealt ten points of damage to you.] [Traveler, you lost.] emmmm. The beast-eared Lolita sisters teamed up for a doubles match, it seems. Too bad you cant actually experience this dream world card game yourself just yet. As for whether you can play well, it doesnt matter much; having a beast-eared girl by your side to play with is enough cough cough. [Taking advantage of Aina shuffling her cards, you ask, Are the characters printed on these cards real?] [I dont know, Weier shakes her head and says, Maybe they are. The game initially came from the City of Light, and the original cards are very expensive. The most expensive cards, I heard, can be auctioned for tens of thousands of gold coins, so the ones I brought back for Aina are mostly bootlegs.] Luo Xi: [Traveler, you then ask, Can my power still become stronger?] [Weier and Aina both look up at you seriously.] [Ding! Your Fright Value +3] [A piece of advice for you, the cat-eared girl frowns and says, If you dont want to die young, I suggest you better not think about how to become stronger.] [Why?] [Because using merely the mutant abilities is not much of a problem, but if you disturb the balance of the existing Mutant Factors and your body, its erosion will deepen, and you will increasingly slide towards the edge of losing control.] [You saw that monster, didnt you? That is the outcome of losing control, not to mention the Dragon Species factor in you is one of the most unstable Mutant Factors.] [Is there no way?] [Traveler, youre somewhat disappointed.] Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You possess an immense power, but it seems, you cannot fully control it; rather, it has become a black hole consuming your life.] [Theres not no way.] [Weiers snowy brows lightly furrow as she says, My mother once said that mutation and sublimation, these two paths beyond the mortal, are essentially ways of utilizing Yuan Su. If Mutant Patients can maintain the balance of factors within their bodies and find the correct sublimation path for them, the power of mutation will transform into the strength of sublimation.] [Traveler, your eyes light up.] [But we are not like the pure-blooded human race, who have many paths to choose from in the early stages of sublimation. For people like us, finding a compatible path of sublimation is as hard as reaching the sky.] [Weier sighs lightly, Moreover, those paths to sublimation are controlled by the high-ranking persons in the city. Who would kindly take out their treasured possessions and hand them over to Variants like us?] [Traveler, your Happiness Level -20] [Sister Weier, Aina has a suggestion.] [Aina stood up and stretched languidly, her big tail arching behind her, which, contrasting with her petite stature, only accentuated the cuteness of the little wolf girl.] [Weier asked curiously, What suggestion?] [Aina lifted her hand to make a square gesture with her fingers, Before mom left, she left behind a scroll that I think is for strengthening or something, anyway, that thing is of no use to us, so why not let Brother Luo Xi give it a try?] [Weier paused, then fell silent.] [The cat-eared girls gaze dropped, her eyes half-closed as if sleepy; after a long while, she raised her head and gave you a glance.] [She gave you a look that said, You little rascal really hit the jackpot, then turned and walked into the bedroom.] [Traveler, you became somewhat curious about the special scroll that Aina mentioned.] [Aina spoke softly, That was a scroll that mom had been working on in the small room before she left. Its like a half-finished product, but sister checked it, and the scroll has already completed the most critical main rune structure. Even if its half-finished, it can still be used.] [Its a pity that the scroll is probably custom-made for someone else, and it doesnt match either Aina or sisters attributes, so we cant use it, and no one has come to claim it all these years.] [So, Brother Luo Xi, if you can use it, then you cant sneak away in the future, okay? Its the most precious item mom left behind.] [Otherwise, every time Aina sees you, she will bite you once!] [Traveler, you were charmed by the little Lolita.] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Ainas fierce expression quickly softened, But I know Brother Luo Xi, youre not that type of person. Otherwise, you wouldnt have come out in the first place, right?] [Your Happiness Level +3] [Squeak] [The bedroom door was pushed open, and Weier walked out holding a square box.] [She placed the box on the table and slowly opened it to reveal a fiery red scroll at the center of the box; even from several meters away, you could feel the powerful fluctuations of Yuan Su emanating from it.] [Lets test if your attributes match first] [Traveler, you saw the scroll release a bright light, aiming at your body.] [Ding! Traveler, youve found a Tier Four special scroll, Yuan Su Furnace Core(???)] [Hmm?] [The cat-eared girl showed a shocked expression.] [Ding! Weiers Shock Value +10] [Analyzing] [Yuan Su Furnace Core] [Quality: Purple Color (Epic)] [Category: Special Scroll] [Attribute: Unknown] [Description: This is a scroll that can only be drawn by Skill Masters on the Path Beyond the Mortal with Creation Series skills. Specific descriptions can be read after the scroll is fully unfolded.] [Scroll Completion: 80%] Chapter 41 - 41 41 Traveler your abduction plan is a long ?Chapter 41: Chapter 41 Traveler, your abduction plan is a long and arduous task_1 Chapter 41: Chapter 41 Traveler, your abduction plan is a long and arduous task_1 [This is] [Weiers lips moved slightly, looking at you, the Traveler, with a complex expression.] [The cat-eared girl had not expected that she and Aina had never triggered such a scene with this scroll, which seemed to be in perfect sync with you.] [Weier softly said, Why not give it a try? I also want to see what the last work left by my mother looks like.] [Traveler, you stepped forward, took the scroll from the box, and slowly unraveled it.] [The scroll was so hot that it seemed like a scalding iron block, but you did not feel any burning sensation; instead, you felt an indescribable warmth.] [Would you like to use the special scroll, Yuan Su Furnace Core?] [Warm reminder: This scroll is a rune-made object and cannot be reclaimed once unfolded] Luo Xis fingers hesitated for a moment. Then, he clicked on it. [Yes] [The scroll turned into dazzling light, like the sun in the sky, as countless strange runes flowed out of the scroll, gathering before your eyes.] [Ding! Traveler, you have triggered a temporary thought sync; your will is fully copied into the Dream World.] [Please, according to your thoughts, envisage the Yuan Su Furnace Core.] Luo Xi suddenly found his vision engulfed in darkness. However, this time his consciousness did not fall into that Dream World; only his sight had changed. He saw a mass of red light shimmering and floating within the darkness. As his consciousness dictated, the red light drew closer and closer, undulating and expanding, its form continuously changing. Envision the Furnace Core according to his thoughts? Then a handsome hat, just right to cover those horns on his head. The red light gradually contracted, and a white gentlemans hat with a black rim materialized in Luo Xis vision, exactly as he had imagined. Soon, the darkness before his eyes dissipated, and Luo Xi found that he had returned. [Ding! The envisioned form of Yuan Su Furnace Core has been determined.] [The brilliant light vanished as if it had never appeared.] [A stylish black and white gentlemans hat appeared in your hand.] [You felt the hat continuously absorbing the pure Yuan Su surrounding you.] [Weier looked on in disbelief, Did that hat come from the scrolls transformation?] [Traveler, you too were quite astonished.] [How could a scroll become a real object?] [Such a thing, defying the laws of physics oh, this isnt your world, so thats fine then.] [Aina rushed over, grabbing your arm, her big tail swinging wildly, her tea-gold eyes filled with anticipation.] [Amazing! Brother Luo Xi, you must try it on!] [Traveler, you took off the hat you were originally wearing and put on the gentlemans hat.] [Equipment analyzed.] [Yuan Su Furnace Core (Unfolded)] [Quality: Purple Color (Epic)] Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Category: Rune-made objects] [Property: +10% power for (skills, abilities, weapons)] [Additional Skill: Envisage] [Description: This is a special item that can only be crafted by Skill Practitioners of the Creation Series pathway. Once the runes take effect, an independent Yuan Su Furnace Core can be formed outside the body, which can be used to absorb and store Yuan Su. It can be released when needed to increase the output of weapons, skills, or abilities. The runic construction seems to hold some unknown power.] [Completion Level: 80%] [Luo Xi, brother, how does it feel? Aina asked impatiently.] [Traveler, you feel the temperature of the hat on your head constantly rising, and the temperature of your bodys surface is also unceasingly increasing.] [Its like an engine that never stops running, generating heat enough to burn an ordinary person.] [Fortunately, after being eroded by the Mutant Factor, your tolerance for high temperatures far exceeds that of an average person; temperatures around sixty or seventy degrees are still bearable for you.] Wow, no wonder the scroll couldnt be used by Weier and Aina. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldnt dare touch this mutated thing. [Ah, its so hot, Luo Xi, brother, whats happening to you!] [The little Lolita suddenly moved away from your side, blowing on her little hands that she had rested on your arm and consequently got burned.] [Traveler, you quickly take off the gentlemans hat and place it on the table. Weier comes over, touches it gently with her hand, but she doesnt feel anything special.] [After pondering over the hat for a while, Weier says: This hat seems to have the property of storing and releasing heat. Because of the Red Dragon Species factor in your body, this heat wont cause you any harm.] [I cant guess the other functions, but from what can be seen, it seems youve become a human-shaped heating stone.] [Your Confusion Level +15] [Hmm?] [Weier says with a smile, That means even if you stood naked in the Snow Field, as long as you wore this hat, you would not freeze to death from losing body heat.] [Aina blinked her tea gold eyes: Then, can I sleep close to Brother Luo Xi at night? This way, we could even save the money used to heat the warm stone.] [Awesome! Cuddle with the Little Wolf Girl!] [Note: ???] [Weier immediately says angrily, What are you thinking? Absolutely not!] [Note: Traveler, your plan to abduct the Little Wolf Girl is almost complete, but it seems you still have a long way to go to abduct the Cat Lady.] Luo Xi: Goddamn long and arduous journey. Can this damn text not turn such inspirational words into something so strange! Weier looked at the young man in the white hat, who was looking rather foolish, with some doubts in her heart. Her mother had never demonstrated the ability to create such strange scrolls in front of them. Before Aina came to their house, she knew that her mother would make Skill scrolls on a regular basis. Those mysterious runes, like the most obedient pets under her mothers hands, would arrange themselves independently on the blank scrolls, eventually turning into Skill scrolls that could be used. Most of the scrolls were sold by her mother, with only a small portion left at home. These were the reliance for Weier and Aina to protect themselves after their mother had an accident. Now that she thought about it carefully, Weier felt it was strange. All the money from the sales of so many scrolls, why had she never seen it at home? Scrolls produced by a Tier Four Skill Master would not have to worry about sales and prices, whether in the black market or within Winter City. Where exactly had the money from those scroll sales gone? Also, who was that special scroll originally meant for? The girls heart was filled with a myriad of doubts. All of this seemed like a coincidence, the young man she had brought back could use that scroll perfectly. Was it really just a coincidence? [Ding! Weiers Confusion Level towards you +10] Luo Xi: ? Chapter 42 - 42 42 Slander This is Slander _1 ?Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Slander! This is Slander! _1 Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Slander! This is Slander! _1 [After some research, Aina had lost interest in the hat, putting away the playing cards on the table and sitting on the sofa, quietly reading the book in her hands. She would occasionally flip a page or two, making a crisp sound.] [Try the hat and see if it has any use for yourself.] [Weier handed you the hat, she cracked open a small gap in the window and listened to the sounds from outside.] [Outside, many people had wailed for half a day, but ultimately, they had to leave the ruins under the severe cold.] [The bodies of those who had died were also taken away by their families.] [The cat-eared girl looked somewhat sorrowful.] [Traveler, perhaps you could reenact the scene where you comforted Aina and go to comfort Weier as well.] [Before you could take action, you suddenly realized that this cat-eared girl was different from Little Aina, her awareness of the cruelty of this world not only surpassed Ainas but yours by far.] [After all, as a traveler from another world, you naturally did not belong to this one.] [Traveler, you returned to the room that had become yours.] [The room was empty, but there was already a mat laid on the floor, along with a thick quilt and a warming stone resting on the quilt, though you no longer needed such a stone.] Luo Xi thought of something. Speaking of which, the hat from the game that had been synthesized should be able to be brought into reality, right? As he thought this, a line of text appeared on his phone screen. [Would you like to add the Essence Core to your Dreamworld knapsack?] [Yes] [Collected] [Would you like to retrieve it to your current location?] [Yes] In a flash of white light, Luo Xis hand now held a gentlemans hat, white with a black band around the edge. In an instant, familiar energy surged within the hat in his hand, transforming into intense heat energy that entered his body. Damn. Luo Xi frantically tapped the screen to hurry and stuff the hat back into the Dreamworld knapsack. According to his speculation, the reason the dragon horns on his head had not materialized was due to the absence of Essence in the real world, but if there were enough Essence, then these red and black dragon horns would likely solidify within minutes. Hell have to be more cautious in the future, especially with things like Essence Crystals, formed from the high concentration of Essence, they shouldnt be recklessly brought into the real world. [Dong dong] [Traveler, someone is knocking on your door.] [You go over and open the door, and Weier is standing outside, her expression solemn, even more so than when she saw someone lose control.] [You ask in confusion, What happened?] [The warming stones at home have gone cold for some reason. The cat-eared girl narrowed her eyes at you and said, You didnt secretly make them cool, did you?] [Traveler, you are completely baffled.] Luo Xi: He was also completely baffled. No, how is the cooling of the warming stones anything to do with me? [Just kidding. Let me see how the warming stone in your room is doing.] [Weier walked past you toward the quilt, lifted the spherical warming stone.] [Quickly, the girl put down the warming stone and shook her head, This one has gone cold too.] [Ding! Traveler, your Shock Value +11] [You immediately say, It definitely wasnt me!] [You dont need to say it, youve been right under our eyes the whole time, when would you have had the chance to do this?] [Traveler, you feel quite relieved that the Cat Cat didnt suspect your noble character.] [Weier looked up at the hat on your head, frowning, I suspect that it absorbed all the heat stored in the warming stones nearby when it was manifesting. Does it actually have this kind of property?] [Traveler, you curiously ask, Can the warming stone be fixed?] [The cat-eared girl shook her head.] [Traveler, you suddenly get excited, if all the heating items in the house werent working, wouldnt it mean that the two beast-eared Lolitas would need to cuddle up to you for warmth when sleeping at night] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Traveler, you sure are imaginative!] [What in the world are you thinking about?] [Weier unhappily tossed the warming stone at you, and you catch it deftly with both hands.] [The warming stone is not broken; theres no need to fix it. Go and fetch the one from the living room as well, well go to the Warming Stone Store and exchange for three new ones. Usually, a warming stone can maintain heat for a week after heating, but because of what you did, weve lost three copper coins. Ill be putting that on your tab.] [Traveler: (??)!] [Your Happiness Level -10] [Note: Traveler, are you upset because you now owe three copper coins, or because you cant cuddle with the two beast-eared Lolitas?] These broken texts are so annoying! [Weier Sister, Aina also wants to go this time.] [When you walked out of your room, Aina had already picked up the warming stone placed on the living room table, ready to try it out.] [The cat-eared girl was somewhat surprised, Aina, you want to go outside?] [Yeah! Aina said, looking up: Aina is going to be a great traveler in the future!] [Seeing your puzzled look, Weier explained, Aina, this kid, usually only leaves the house for a meal when somebody invites her out; otherwise, she stays indoors all the time. Even when I ask her to join me to buy daily necessities, she refuses.] Well, isnt this the spitting image of modern homebodies lifestyle? [What on earth is this warming stone? Cant it be heated up by oneself? you asked.] [The warming stone isnt expensive, its just a mineral that stores heat. However, it needs to be heated with a special device, which we cant afford to buy, so we have to rent its use.] [Once heated, it can maintain warmth for about seven days. In the cold night and on the snow field, the warming stone is an essential item for sustaining life.] [Weier explained and then went into her bedroom, bringing out the warming stone they kept in their room.] S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Lets go.] [Weier flung open the living room door] [As the snowflakes swirled in, the cat-eared girl suddenly remembered that the stairs outside hadnt been fixed yet] [Traveler, you are idly strolling] Chu Tianwen had been wandering around Grey Stone Street for quite a while. There indeed was that kind of industry here. He had experienced it firsthand. Just around noon, he had spent a warm half-hour with a beast-eared girl. The synchronization function of the dream world sure is handy, heh heh~ [Traveler, up ahead on the road, you saw the otherworld traveler from this morning.] [Beside him were two adorable beast-eared little girls, and all three of them were carrying a warming stone, seemingly headed somewhere.] Chu Tianwens eyes lit up, sitting straight up from the bed. He had finally found the guy. This man was the first other player he had encountered in the game; he couldnt just let him go without clarification. But with two beast-eared lolitas following him Chu Tianwen had an epiphany. No wonder the guy had turned and walked away upon hearing his offer to find some beast-eared big sisters to have fun with. Turns out this guys sexual inclination was rather unique. Of course, that wasnt a big problem, as this wasnt reality, after all. In the real world, Chu Tianwen would have severely criticized Luo Xi, calling him a scoundrel. But in the game, it didnt matter. After all, he had just enjoyed himself for half an hour too. [Traveler, you wanted to greet him, but he ignored you once again as he left with the two beast-eared lolitas.] [Traveler, frustrated, you shouted at him, Brother Jiuge, wait up! How about we exchange information we both know?] [He still ignored you.] [Traveler, feeling very angry, you yelled, You damn loli-con! Cant you hear me talking?] Chu Tianwen: Why do the game characters always take things into their own hands? Is he someone who doesnt read the room? He felt like he was about to get punched again. /// [Traveler, you, along with Weier and Aina, each carried a warming stone as you slowly walked the snow-covered streets.] [At a corner, you came across the otherworld traveler you had met this morning.] [You didnt want to deal with the person, ignoring his greeting.] [But he shouted at you loudly, You damn loli-con! Cant you hear me talking?] [Ding! Your Anger Value +40] Luo Xi was suddenly frantic. Where did this idiot spring from? Wasnt his character merely walking with two beast-eared little lolitas? Why was he being slandered for no reason! _ [ps, Some people mentioned that the protagonist hasnt used his backtracking talent yet, but thats because he hasnt died since the first day he died a few times; he has been saved by Cat Cat every time. And if he really backtracked, all the favorability of the beast-eared lolitas would be gone, and they would treat him as a stranger, which would surely make him explode mentally. Of course, Moonflows talent will definitely be used, but no spoilers for now. Additionally, this story mainly revolves around the Dream world narrative, though there will be real-world plot later. However, as a normal person, the protagonist just wants to pet beast-eared girls ahem.] Chapter 43 - 43 43 - Can Be Close after Marriage_1 ?Chapter 43: Chapter 43 C Can Be Close after Marriage_1 Chapter 43: Chapter 43 C Can Be Close after Marriage_1 Loli-con? Weier furrowed her brows as she looked at you, What does this term mean? And do you know this person? Aina retreated behind you, timidly peeking out her small head, with her tea-gold colored eyes watching the person ahead closely, she wrinkled her nose. Brother Luo Xi, who is he? The Little Wolf Girl had already sniffed out that the man wrapped in the cotton coat was not a Mutant Patient; he was a full-blooded human. Traveler, you didnt know how to explain the term Loli-con to Weier, nor did you know how to introduce this stranger to them. Because you didnt know this person at all! Although you were both travelers from the Otherworld, you had not interacted with each other; you only met briefly that morning. So you said, I dont know him, lets hurry on our way. That person added, Being fellow strangers in a foreign land, whats the harm in communicating more with each other? Traveler, whats your response? Maybe next time, Im busy right now. Sorry, nothing to share. Traveler, you told him youd chat the next time you meet since you had urgent matters to attend to now. The other party looked at you and the two Beast Eared Girls by your side, revealing an ambiguous smile. He said, Alright, alright, I wont disturb your fun, but youve got to give me an address where I can find you, right? Luo Xi: Did this guy across from him misunderstand something? He could already picture the player holding the phone, with undoubtedly a strange smile on his face. Dont waste any more time, its so cold outside, Weier spoke out, 189 Central Straight Street, if you want to find this guy, come to this address next time. Having said that, Weier grabbed your clothes and tugged you forward. Aina quickly picked up the rock and followed the two of you. Leaving the Otherworld traveler standing alone in the wind and snow, looking rather foolish. Traveler, with some confusion you asked, Does our house even have a house number? First of all, its mine and Ainas house, not yours, the Cat-eared Girl corrected the mistake in your speech, smiling slightly, I just made up a number, Grey Stone Street doesnt have any house numbers. Luo Xi: This Cat Cat seems to be a master of pretense! Aina, standing by the side, reached out to catch a snowflake and said softly, The snow is getting heavier. Yeah, Weier raised her head and glanced at the white expanse of sky, who knows how long it will keep snowing. Ah-choo! The Little Lolita suddenly sneezed, and when you turned to look, you saw the girls face turn red in an instant. Weier asked with concern, Are you very cold? Its okay, Ill just lean close to Brother Luo Xi and Ill be fine, Aina replied. Aina moved closer to you. Ding! Your Happiness Level +19 Ainas face showed a cute smile. Brother Luo Xi, youre so warm, I dont feel cold at all standing beside you! Weier said somewhat helplessly, Aina, dont get too close. [The little Lolita said innocently, But its really cold now, and its very, very warm next to Brother Luo Xi. Sister, do you want to try it?] [Traveler, your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Traveler, dont get too carried away! As a professional warming device, you have no right to be happy!] Carried away! Who the hell is a warming device!? [Weier gave you a glaring look and then softly said to Aina, That wont do either. You are a girl, and girls shouldnt touch men casually.] [Aina blinked and asked curiously, Then, how can you touch a man?] [The Cat-eared girl hesitated for a moment] [This was entering the realm of her knowledge gap] [After a thought, she said, Probably after getting married, I guess.] [Do you have to get married first?] [Yeah. Cat Cat nodded.] [So, if Sister marries Brother Luo Xi, does that mean she can touch Brother Luo Xi then?] [Huh?] [Weier looked bewildered, as she had never anticipated that Aina, after circling around, would bring the topic back to her] Luo Xi was so amused by the text that he wanted to burst into laughter. It seemed that Cat Cat had shot herself in the foot. The Little Wolf Girl might be young, but she had a cunningness that was remarkable, and given a few more years, she would probably have her sister completely wrapped around her finger. [If Sister doesnt want to, then if Aina married Brother Luo Xi, does that mean she can also] [Stop right there! Lets hurry to the workshop.] [Traveler, To prevent the topic from spiraling further out of control, you interjected and cut off Ainas words] [Aina still seemed slightly dissatisfied and pouted her lips.] Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Led by Weier, you navigated through the alleyways and after a few minutes, you arrived at a large shop that stretched across several storefronts] [What is this place?] [Deep Alley Workshop. They deal in various daily necessities. They even sell some common weapons and impure Essence Crystals, but those are expensive.] [Weier spoke gently, The monster from earlier was an employee of Deep Alley Workshop who lost control. Last time I came to shop, he was the one who served me.] [Traveler, you sensed the sorrow in the Cat-eared girls heart] [No matter how clearly she understood the cruelty of this world, she was, after all, just a girl in the bloom of youth. In your world, she would have just started high school, right?] [Suddenly, a roar echoed from inside the shop] [Liselle, get out! Deep Alley Workshop does not welcome you!] [At the same time, a woman with red hair, cursing and complaining, walked out of the shop carrying a dark-skinned baby. She turned back and cursed viciously at the person inside the door, menacing but not daring to take a step back inside] [The Cat-eared girl took a step forward and softly called out, Liselle.] [The woman named Liselle trembled when she heard her name called. Turning around and noticing two girls and a young man, her expression eased, Whats the matter?] [Weier said indifferently, What are you doing here? Rhea lost complete control of his factors because of you, dont you have any thoughts about it?] [What does his losing control have to do with me!] [Liselle hugged her child a bit more tightly, becoming frantic, Why are you all blaming me for the property loss and the dead? He did all that, and if youre going to find someone, find him! My family doesnt have a penny left, are you really trying to drive my child and me to our deaths?] [Im not here to collect debts, nor do you owe me anything. I just have one question I want to know.] [Weier spoke softly, Why did you betray Rhea?] Chapter 44 - 44 44 Aina Still Likes Her Brother A lot ~ ?Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Aina Still Likes Her Brother A lot ~ Punishment! _1 Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Aina Still Likes Her Brother A lot ~ Punishment! _1 [Betrayal? Ive already said that this is his child, its just that the skin is a bit darker, if he doesnt believe me, what can I do?] [Liselle pointed at Weier with a malicious sneer, And you, if I remember correctly, youre the daughter from the Liya family, right? What happened? We never saw you before, and now youve found a man and cant wait to show off?] [Weiers expression turned cold, and she glanced at her dismissively without responding further.] [Lets go, theres no need to continue talking with this person, the cat-eared girl told you.] [Traveler, you followed Weier as she walked towards the shop.] [Just as you were about to step through the shop door, your hand was suddenly grabbed.] [You turned around and found that it was the red-haired woman who had grabbed you.] [Liselle, holding your arm, gave you a flirtatious wink, Hey there, handsome, why dont you come over to my place for a couple of days? Im sure Im more charming than those two girls who dont have an ounce of sex appeal. You dont have to pay much, five, no, ten silver coins a month would suffice.] [Ding! Your Nausea Value +50] [Ding! Your Nausea Value +20] [Let go of Brother Luo Xi!] [Traveler, before you could act, the fuming Aina slapped the womans hand away.] [The protective way Little Aina stood by you made you somewhat happy, and the feeling of nausea inside you lessened a bit.] [Your Happiness Level +20] [And who the hell are you, little brat?] [Liselle glanced at Aina, seeming to recall something, then had an epiphany, Oh, you must be that child whom that weird woman from outside tried to have us adopt by pleading with everyone on Grey Stone Street all those years ago?] [Now youve grown so much, but youre still just a little mongrel. Ive heard that some big-shots in Winter City like to take Variants like you as pets to tame. If I sell you, I might get quite a bit of money back] [Water welled up in Ainas eyes, glistening with unshed tears.] [Traveler, your Anger Value +50] [Note: Are you not going to slap this woman right away, to stop her hysterics here?] [Slap! Slap!] sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Two crisp slap sounds rang out.] [Both Weier and you, the Traveler, struck at the same time, each landing a slap on the cheeks of the disgusting woman before you. In an instant, her sharp, harsh face visibly reddened and swelled.] [Liselle held one hand to her face, utterly incredulous as she stared at you, You You dare to hit me!] [Boom!] [Liselles expression froze instantly.] [The cat-eared girl forcefully tossed the warm stone she was holding; it whizzed past Liselles face and smashed a huge crater in the snow, burying deeply inside. The gust it created caused her hair to be disturbed.] [In Weiers light red eyes, intense anger was evident.] [Traveler, you had never seen Weier so angry before.] [However, you felt a strong sense of empathy.] [No matter which world, theres always some unreasonable and nauseating individuals, and not only that, but to say such intimidating words to Aina, such an adorable Little Lolita] [Aina tugged on your clothes and whispered softly, Weier, Brother Luo Xi, never mind them.] [You, all of you, just wait!] [Liselle, holding the baby that was now wailing out of fright, scurried outside, and her silhouette quickly disappeared in the storm.] [Sigh. A deep sigh came from behind, Its such a pity about that child. Liselle has her redeeming traits, but with a mother like that, I doubt hell grow up with a good character.] [Traveler, you turned around and saw a man about two meters tall coming out from the shop, standing beside the doorpost.] [The mans hands were covered in long fur, which extended to the sides of his cheeks, and his build was as sturdy as a humanoid brown bear.] [Weier asked, Uncle Bear, who is that child really?] [Who knows, the man sighed. It certainly cant be Rheas; he and Liselle are both from light-skinned races. How could they have a child with completely black skin and thick lips?] [Weve been trying to talk sense into Rhea for several days, but in the end, he couldnt get past his doubts and thats what led to this tragedy today.] [I heard Rheas last outburst was at your place. You didnt get hurt, did you?] [Weier shook her head, No.] [Thats good to know. That woman even had the nerve to come and demand the things Rhea left behind from me just now, pissing me off so much that I threw her out right away.] [The man spit, Forget it, lets not talk about that ominous woman. Weier, did you come to reheat the warm stone today?] Hmm. How come I remember you just heated it up four days ago? Probably used it up faster than usual. Uh alright then. The man lowered his head to glance at you and Aina behind you, his eyes reflecting a trace of curiosity. Ding! Same-sex repulsion talent triggered, ??s favorability toward you -30. Current ??s favorability toward you: -30 (not very fond of stranger). Luo Xi: Fortunately, this favorability doesnt represent ones stance; otherwise, with such a deduction, this guy might have become an enemy. The mans gaze swept over you and landed on Aina, Its quite rare, is this little sister of yours actually came out from home with you? Little Aina, do you remember me? I visited your house once when your mom was still around Damn, what a big mouth I have, just pretend I didnt say anything, alright? Aina shrank her head behind you, revealing just one tea gold-colored big eye. Weier smiled and said, Its alright, my sister isnt that fragile. Come on in, its cold outside. The man moved aside to open the path for you to enter. Traveler, you walked in holding the warm stone. The man seemed to remember something and tentatively asked, Isnt this young man the one who killed Black Snake at Weiers place yesterday? Traveler, you didnt know how to respond. Weier nodded her head. Impressive! The man patted your shoulder, and his favorability towards you greatly increased! That dead gay Black Snake, Ive been annoyed with him for a long time. Last time he damned came here wanting to spend a night with me for ten silver coins, if not for the fear of him being from the Snake and Rat Meeting, I wouldve torn that mouth of his long ago. Ding! ??s favorability toward you +60! What do they call you, young brother? Youre new to Grey Stone Street, right? Luo Xi. Im Lek, forty years old this year. You can also call me Uncle Bear, Im in charge of the reception at Deep Alley Workshop. Whenever you want to buy something, you can come and find me. Although we dont have as many goods as the black market, our stuff is fine and cheap. Lek turned to Weier with a teasing smile, Little Weier, whats this brother to you? If I recall correctly, its the first time youre taking a male companion out, isnt it? Weier was startled for a moment. Then the cat-eared girl said in annoyance, Hes not my anything! Little Aina whispered from the side, If Weier sister doesnt want Brother Luo Xi, then he can be Ainas, I do like brother quite a bit. Ding! Your happiness level +15. Note: Traveler, snatch and grab! Lek laughed heartily, Then Little Aina needs to eat more and grow up quickly, otherwise your sister might beat you to it. Aina nodded earnestly, Mhm mhm. Traveler, you didnt dare join in the conversation and merely pretended as if you heard nothing, wandering around the large workshop store. Inside the workshop, there were many workers and customers; you passed by them, heading toward a less crowded area. Ding! Detected many weapons and equipment around you that can be used. Ordinary Wooden Staff, Iron Shield, Sharp Dagger Exquisite Staff Exquisite Longsword In an instant, many words leaped out, dazzling Luo Xi. Note: Traveler, just grab and run, the faster, the better! This shameless text is trying to corrupt the kids! Traveler, you heard a miserable cry coming from outside. Deep Alley Workshops people seized my husbands belongings and had people beat me up, how are my poor child and I supposed to live! Chapter 45 - 45 45 Your Favorability Grinding Target is ?Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Your Favorability Grinding Target is Wrong_1 Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Your Favorability Grinding Target is Wrong_1 [Weier and Leks expressions changed as they worked on heating up the warming stones with the device, heading toward the door together.] [Aina ran over to you, seemingly afraid, and hid behind you.] [Traveler, you wanted to comfort the Little Wolf Girl, but just as you were about to raise your hand, you remembered that your body temperature was very high at the moment, and you couldnt touch others at random.] [Perhaps due to the incomplete scroll, the Furnace Core hat, once in contact with you, would start operating incessantly and heat up your body temperature uncontrollably.] [So you took off the hat on your head and placed it inside the Dreamland bag. After the heat on your body dissipated, you gently stroked Ainas long hair and wolf ears.] [You said softly, Its okay, you have your big brother and sister here, theres no need to be afraid.] [Mhm. The Little Lolita nodded.] [Ainas Favorability +5] [Ainas Favorability +3] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Perverted and suspicious traveler, you just want to touch the Little Wolf Girls beast ears, dont you! Stop hiding it, you hentai!] Tsk, does this lousy script not know what it means to farm for favorability. [Note: Traveler, youre quite cunning. You havent even won over the sister yet, and the little sister is almost being taken away by you. The targets you choose for raising favorability seem quite shady!] Luo Xis mouth twitched. How would I know my character is just focused on farming favorability with the Little Wolf Girl. Although its also due to the fact that Ainas favorability is easier to raise. That proud Cat-eared Girl is so damn hard to even get close to. [Traveler, you took the gentlemans hat out of your bag again, put it on your head, and walked slowly towards the workshop door, with Aina following behind you with small steps.] [You saw the disgusting woman who was before sitting in front of the door, holding her child and crying her heart out.] [Note: Traveler, its time to give this woman another slap and stop her from going mad here.] [The burly Lek watched coldly from the side, having no intention at all of dealing with the woman.] [Weiers expression remained unchanged.] [Traveler, you joined the crowd as a spectator.] [Your Happiness Level +5] [Note: This level of happiness is nothing compared to petting Ainas head!] [The outdoor temperature during the day has already dropped to below minus twenty degrees, comparable to the previous nights temperature, and you dont believe this woman would last long in this weather.] [Even if she can withstand it, the child in her arms definitely cant handle it; the poor child seems to be frozen unconscious already, not even crying out.] [However, when Liselle noticed you all, she immediately glared at you as if she had seen her enemy, opened her mouth, and began to shout wildly on one side.] [Rean, they are the ones who hit me!] [Traveler, three people walked out from the side and headed towards you.] [The leader was a man with a whole body of black skin, with large horns on his head like those of a water buffalo and huge nostrils like a bulls. The other two were one fat and one thin.] [Is this a Minotaur?] [Your Shock Value +10] [Liselle got up from the ground, ran beside the horned man, and cried out pointing at you all, Rean, they are the ones who hit me just now. Look at my swollen face, you must avenge me.] [The Minotaur pushed away the woman in displeasure, growling, Whats all this fuss about!? You stupid woman, why did you provoke the people from Deep Alley Workshop?] [Theyre not from Deep Alley Workshop!] [Liselle pointed at you and Weier, It was that cat and that man who hit me just now. Theyre not from Deep Alley Workshop, so teaching them a lesson should be fine, right?] [Traveler, you leaned close to the Cat-eared girl and whispered, Who is he?] [Youre too close.] [Weier pushed your face away, somewhat disgusted, and said, Rean, a local hoodlum from Grey Stone Street. Hes somewhat capable, but hes lazy and doesnt work, just extorts the neighbors for a living. No one on Grey Stone Street likes him. If he didnt have a relative serving as a guard in Winter City, hed probably have been killed by now.] [So this Minotaur is the womans lover?] [Minotaur? Lover? Weier paused momentarily, finding it odd, and said, Probably what you said.] [So it was you, you scoundrel Rean!] [Leks voice thundered in anger, I found it very strange indeed; how could two white-skinned people have a black-skinned child? You scoundrel, your extortion isnt enough, you even stole someones wife, do you not have a shred of conscience?] [Conscience? Rean, the Minotaur, sneered derisively, What is that? Can you eat it? And when have I ever stolen someones wife? You cant smear my innocence. My relationship with Liselle is clean.] [Reans words had barely left his mouth, and before you all had a chance to react, Liselle was the one to get frantic.] [Liselle clutched the Minotaurs arm, crying, Big Brother Rean, didnt you say you would take care of me in the future? This child must be yours too. You cant go back on your word and break your promise!] [Traveler, you were caught up in eating melons] [Your Happiness Level +20] [Note: Now this is more happiness-inducing than patting the Little Lolitas head.] Luo Xi was also shocked. A Minotaur stealing someone elses wife, thats professional expertise for you. [This is my child? Rean snatched the child from Liselles arms, glanced at it casually, then turned to look at the short fat guy accompanying him, Dunzi, tell me, is this my child?] [The short fat guy chuckled, Big brother, of course this cant be your child. You are unmarried, so where would a child come from?] S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Rean cheerfully stuffed the child back into Liselles arms, stealthily copping a feel of her round body.] [See, everyone says this isnt my child, so you, stupid woman, better not talk nonsense, otherwise, itll cause misunderstandings among the neighbors.] [Liselles eyes had already turned dull.] [But this this really is your child. Except for Rhea, its only been you] [Enough already. The Minotaur sighed, Ill be kind enough to look after this child from now on as my adopted son. As for you, come to my place later as a warm bed maid to take care of my dear deceased buddy Rhea, sound good?] [Liselles dim eyes suddenly lit up, Of course, thats great! So Big Brother Rean, that ] [Rean narrowed his eyes at Liselle, What should you call me? As a maid, you should know that you cant just call your master by his name, right?] Chapter 46 - 46 46 Beast Ear Loli-con Veiled Minotaur ?Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Beast Ear Loli-con Veiled Minotaur Warrior!_1 Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Beast Ear Loli-con Veiled Minotaur Warrior!_1 [Yes, Rean Master.] [Very good! Rean laughed heartily.] [Liselle hugged the child in her arms tightly, turned her head, and glared at you, the traveler, and the two beast-eared girls by your side with a vicious look. She then turned to Rean and said in a flattering tone, So Master, they just hit my face. Wont you take revenge for me?] [After a bout of drama that seemed like a joke, everything seemed to return to the starting point.] [Seeing this scene, you couldnt help but sigh, There has to be something hateful about a pitiful personthis old saying from Xia country really made sense.] [In the snowstorm, three men and one woman stood in the heavy snow, looking at you with malicious gazes.] [Traveler, you were puzzled. Living in the same Grey Stone Street, why were there people with such extremely different characters?] [Like Weier and Aina, who harbored goodwill towards others, and scumbags like Black Snake and Rean. The same environment, why nurture completely different characters?] [Note: Traveler, think about your own world, isnt this very normal?] Luo Xi pondered this. The unscrupulous text actually made a lot of sense this time. Reality is always more magical than novels. It doesnt need to make sense, especially since this Dream World is not a game in the true sense, it is also reality for those who live in it.] [The Minotaur Rean stepped closer, looking you up and down, showing his sharp canine teeth, Yo, some new faces, huh? New here?] [Leks facial hair bristled with anger as he roared, Rean, dont bother my customers. If you dont want to get hit, get lost!] [Rean scratched at his horns, smiling nonchalantly, Ive always been amiable towards Deep Alley Workshop. After all, I need to buy things from you guys. But havent they already come out of the store? Are they still your customers?] [And Lek, youd better hand over my good brother Rheas belongings first. Even if the Deep Alley Workshop is big and wealthy, you cant just steal someones wifes or husbands last possessions, right?] [Reans tone was full of provocation and mockery, making Leks forehead bulge with veins. He grabbed the iron ax behind the door and wanted to go forward and chop this bastard to pieces.] [Mr. Lek, keep calm, stay calm!] [Mr. Lek, no, you cant. Rean has connections within the city!] [In an instant, many employees from the store rushed up, holding back the furious Lek, whose face was beet red.] [Everyone nearby knew it would be easy to kill Rean, but he had a relative who was a guard in Winter City. If they came knocking on the door, Lek would definitely be in big trouble.] [Although Deep Alley Workshop also had some background within the city, as a mere front desk manager, Lek wouldnt be protected by the workshop if he caused trouble.] [After all, the whole Grey Stone Street was built by clinging to the walls of Winter City. If Winter City wanted to tear down this dirty and disordered area, it was only a matter of a high-ranking persons word. Basically, no one would want to offend officials from Winter City, even if it was just a lowly guard.] [Alright Lek, your family is still waiting for you to take care of them. Do you really dare to lay a hand on me? Rean said with a mocking smile, Since my maid Liselle has come to me for help, I cant just leave without doing anything. Otherwise, wouldnt that make me look bad?] [Who hit Liselle, come forward. Dont worry, it wont hurt too much when I do it, I might just break an arm at most.] [Traveler, you heard a commotion beside you, as many employees from the store ran back inside. They didnt want to get involved in this troublesome matter.] [Lek took a deep breath and said solemnly, Little Weier, you and Aina, along with this brother, hurry up and leave. Ill hold Rean back for you. The territory youre heading to is directly controlled by the Snake and Rat Meeting; this guy doesnt have the guts to go there and make trouble.] [Looks like it was you guys who hit Liselle after all. The Minotaur nodded, his gaze sweeping over Weier and sizing you up before commenting, That hat of yours is nice, but unfortunately, I dont like black and white. I prefer green.] [Traveler, your Anger Value +15] Luo Xi: [Ding! Talent: Same-sex Repulsion has been triggered, Reans favorability toward you -50] [Currently, Reans favorability toward you is -50 (Dislike)] [Liselle pointed at you and Weier, Master, it was him who hit me! And her! Right, that little wolf pup behind them is with them too!] [Hm? A wolf pup?] [Rean glanced behind you, causing Aina to quickly lower her head to hide behind you, even her big tail drooping between her legs.] [A Mutation Syndrome patient with Wolf genus factors I heard from my cousin that recently a high-ranking person in the city has been collecting such sensitive-nosed mutants as pets, offering a high price too.] [Listening to Rean and Liselles previous murmur that sounded eerily similar, Traveler, a nameless fury within your heart was suddenly ignited.] [Ding! Your Anger Value +50] [Traveler, you looked at the cat-eared girl beside you and calmly asked, Can I hit him?] [You can.] [Really, it wont cause trouble for you and Aina?] [Youre such a chatterbox.] [As Weiers voice fell, a graceful shadow flitted in front of you, and in the blink of an eye, arrived before the minotaur; the girl lifted her slender leg, jumped up on one foot, and kicked Reans horn with the other.] [Snap!] [The crisp sound of breaking rang out, and the massive horn was broken off, the powerful force causing the minotaur to be shoved back several meters, finally crashing down into the snowy ground.] [Weier landed gracefully on the ground, adjusted her snow-white strands of hair, and chuckled softly at you, Hes just a guard, not some high official in the city.] S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Weier sister is so awesome! Aina clapped enthusiastically behind your back.] [Minotaur Rean stood up with the help of two subordinates, touching his broken horn in disbelief, You what have you done to me! Both of you attack, hold back this cat! Ill catch those two!] [Traveler, Rean seemed to realize that he was no match for Cat Cat, and after instructing his subordinates to keep Weier busy, he charged straight towards you.] [Lek took a step forward, wanting to stand in front of you, but you raised your hand to indicate there was no need.] [Traveler, you raised your fists, channeled all your strength, and swung a punch at the minotaur.] [Seeing your resistance, the opponent also raised a fist to attack you.] [Boom!] [Just when you thought you would enter a deadlock again, you discovered that Reans force was not even half as heavy as that of a black snakes punch.] [Your fist easily deflected his and blasted toward the minotaurs other horn.] [Under Reans horrified expression, you shattered his horn with a punch, breaking it even more thoroughly than the other half Weier kicked, including the base, and sent him flying out, with a spurt of blood spraying everywhere, causing him to roll on the snowy ground and howl in pain.] [Note: Sheer-Loving Loli-con Minotaur Warrior!] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +30] [Your Happiness Level +20] Huh? Sheer Minotaur is one thing, but what the hell is that in front!? Chapter 47 - 47 47 The Time of the Undercurrents_1 ?Chapter 47: Chapter 47: The Time of the Undercurrents_1 Chapter 47: Chapter 47: The Time of the Undercurrents_1 [Rean sat in the snow, pressing his hand against the gushing wound, looking at you with a face full of horror.] [Traveler, do you still want to throw another punch at this bastard?] [Lek shouted to you, Kid, stop hitting him. If you really kill him, thats going to be trouble. His cousin is just a guard, but behind him is Winter City!] [Weier nodded at you and said, Lets leave it at this for now.] [Traveler, upon hearing what the cat-eared girl said, you lowered your fist and calmed the rage in your heart.] [Wait, are you the guy who killed the Black Snake yesterday? Hearing Leks words, Rean, clutching his bleeding skull, stood up; he was truly terrified now.] [Liselle, holding the dark-skinned child in her arms, looked at the scene with fear creasing her previously haughty face: You, how dare youReans brother is] [Stupid woman, get lost! Dont let me see you again!] [The minotaur, clutching his head, didnt dare utter a threat, stumbling away with the support of his two companions. Liselle wanted to go forward but was frightened into immobility by a glare.] [Liselle turned back around, fear evident in her eyes.] [Somewhere along the line, amid the cold and the blizzard, the child in her arms could hardly even cry any longer.] [Liselle, considering you still have a child to take care of, I wont lay a hand on you.] [The cat-eared girl spoke indifferently, But there wont be a next time. You know whats going on in your home. When the big snow stops, someone will surely come to collect debts from you.] [The woman nodded as if pounding garlic, struggling to walk away through the snow with the child in her arms.] [You truly are the person who killed the Black Snake and still walked away unscathed.] [Lek praised you, then continued with a bitter smile: Not like us, timid as mice. Among those blackmailed by Rean, there were some stronger than him, but no one dared to fight back, all because he has a cousin whos a guard in Winter City.] [Endlessly yielding will only make these people more audacious.] [Weier stroked Little Aina, who had somehow snuck into her arms, and said with a smile: Aina, do you still want to go traveling? You know, the outside world is full of this kind of people.] [Aina nodded decisively: Yes! Aina still wants to travel! With Sister Weier and] S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Little Lolita turned to glance at you and said: And with Brother Luo Xi, Aina wont be afraid!] [Traveler, your Happiness Level +10] Rean, supported by two of his subordinates, staggered back the way they had come. He had been lording it over Grey Stone Street for two years, and today was the first time he faced such a serious blow. He felt that he might die from too much blood loss at any moment. A surge of hatred made him desire revenge. But what could he do? Should he tell his cousin? Honestly, even if his cousin knew about his current plight, he probably wouldnt give him a second glance. After all, he wasnt dead yet, right? The last time the two saw each other was six months ago, and even then, his cousins eyes were full of disdain and impatience when looking at him. Not to mention now. In the vast snow, a middle-aged man stopped in the middle of the road and slowly took off his hat, looking towards the people ahead. When Rean saw someone blocking the way, he Growled, Get out of the way! Dont you know who I am? This child Weier is still too kind-hearted. The middle-aged man smiled and said, I am the Rat King of the Snake and Rat Meeting; I wonder if you have heard of the name. Rat King? Ha ha ha, if youre the Rat King, then Im damn the Snake King! Rean, despite his splitting headache, couldnt help but laugh at the middle-aged man who had suddenly appeared. It was as absurd as a stranger running out from the sidewalk claiming to be the mayor. Actually The middle-aged man smirked creepily, the long sword at his waist partially unsheathing itself. In an instant, with a humming sound, a gray-green edge swept through the air. Rean didnt catch what the middle-aged man said afterward. He felt his body becoming lighter and lighter, rising higher and higher until reaching the peak, and then falling mercilessly. Then, he saw three headless corpses in the snow, gushing blood. They seemed oddly familiar The middle-aged man put his hat back on his head, his lips wearing a gentle smile. Before everything comes to an end, in order to prevent accidents, its best if you die first. In the storm, three headless bodies lay in the snow. The blood spouting from their necks should have stained the snow red, but a surge of gray veins rose up, rapidly enveloping all the bodies and turning them to ashes within seconds. That guy is still so lively It seems Little Weier saved him with the scroll Liya left, shouldve just cleanly taken care of it, its all your fault for wanting to torture him. Heh, isnt that your problem? Fine fine fine, lets leave it at that. Still, how should we deal with that guy? The Rat King pondered for a moment. Forget it, theres no need to deal with it, a mere Tier zero Mutated Transcendent is not worth him acting twice. Under the rolling tide of events, all that lay ahead will turn to dust. When the time comes, the young man who dares defy him will naturally face the ending he deserves. The Rat King, bathed in the wind and snow, turned and vanished into the alleys. . . Chu Tianwen lay on the bed, occasionally tapping the phone screen. He had finished roaming Grey Stone Street, the Beast Eared Girl was asleep, so it should be about time to check out Winter City. He could always come back next time to exchange information with that damn Loli-con. [Traveler, you decide to leave Grey Stone Street and head towards Winter City.] [As you left through a vertical alley, you happened to see several people in black robes sneaking into a narrow lane. Do you follow them?] Hmm? Chu Tianwen frowned. But his excitement quickly burgeoned. This smelled like a quest! It seemed like something interesting was about to happen! [Yes] [Traveler, you glanced around to make sure no one was watching and then squeezed into the alley, following them.] [At the end of the alley, you saw a person in a black robe entering a door about half a meter tall.] [You quietly approached, holding your breath to listen to the voices inside.] [You heard words like greatness and truth from inside.] [Whos the rat that dares eavesdrop?] [Suddenly, a chilling voice sounded from behind you.] [Traveler, you turned around to see a person in a black robe standing behind you, raising a staff and throwing a black orb towards you.] [Traveler, you died.] Chapter 48 - 48 48 Do You Want to See What a Cat-eared Girl ?Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Do You Want to See What a Cat-eared Girl Looks Like When She Sleeps? _1 Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Do You Want to See What a Cat-eared Girl Looks Like When She Sleeps? _1 [Traveler, do you wish to resurrect?] Chu Tianwen said nothing. [Yes] [You have been resurrected at the previous event node] [You are standing outside of an alley] [Ding! Youve triggered a special quest: The Secret Scheme of an Unknown Organization] [Description: An unknown organization is plotting something on Grey Stone Street. You may choose to leave this place ahead of time, or return to Grey Stone Street to inform the residents/enter Winter City to inform the guards.] Leave Winter City ahead of time? Impossible. The quest must be completed. The residents of Grey Stone Street are all commoners; telling them wouldnt do any good. Its better to directly go to Winter City and inform the guards. Maybe there will be some benefit in it. [Traveler, you have chosen to enter Winter City and inform the guards] [You have arrived at the city gate, where a guard charged you ten copper coins as an entry fee, conducted a blood test, and issued you a pass] [You informed them about the incident you encountered on Grey Stone Street, but they scoffed at what you said] [An unknown organization from Grey Stone Street? How many knightly orders do they have?] [A few guards laughed heartily, looking at you with utter scorn. In their eyes, you were nothing but a rustic yokel from some remote backwaters, completely unaware of how powerful Winter City was.] Fxxk! Chu Tianwen slammed his phone onto the bed. These guards, looking down on him, not only did they disbelieve him, they even mocked him ruthlessly. If he had known this would happen, he might as well have gone to warn those beast-eared older sisters on Grey Stone Street. But now that he had already entered, he might as well casually stroll around the city for a bit. /// [Traveler, after half an hour of warming up the equipment, Lek took out three warm stones from the device and placed them on the counter.] [Weier looked at you unkindly and said, Youd better not let the warm stones get cold again, or youll be responsible for the consequences.] [Traveler, you asked curiously, What consequences?] [Figure it out yourself. The cat-eared girl turned her head away with a cold huff.] [Aina yawned, her voice soft as she said, Alright, alright, the snow is heavier than before, and the warm stones have been heated up. We should hurry home and take a nap.] [Lek, at the front desk, smiled and said, We welcome you to visit us again.] [Traveler, you picked up a warm stone and followed Weier and the others back to the place they called home, sinking half a meter deep into the snow with every step.] [Would you like to accelerate your progress?] [Yes] X10 [Traveler, you have returned home. Weier and Aina seemed a bit tired, each hugging a warm stone before retreating to their own bedrooms, leaving you alone in the living room.] [You sat alone on the sofa.] [Leaving a stranger in the house without any supervision, had these two girls come to trust you so implicitly without realizing it?] [Indeed, Weier had mentioned before that if anything happened to her, she would entrust Aina to you.] [Note: Garbage traveler, youre not thinking of something weird, are you?] Of course not! [Traveler, you couldnt help feeling that you might genuinely have a talent for attracting the favor of young girls.] [Note: Please add young before girls.] Luo Xi: (ب#)!~ Enough with this lousy text! [Traveler, now that the two beast-eared girls have entered their bedroom, youre left alone, feeling somewhat bored.] [Outside, the wind and snowstorm are intensifying, and you can even hear the windows rattling violently.] [Traveler, would you like to rest for a period of time?] [Yes] Luo Xi yawned as well. After playing the game for so long, he felt his spirit was somewhat fatigued. Bang, bang, bang! Knocking echoed from outside the dormitory door. Luo Xi made sure the hat on his head was still properly in place, got up from his stool, and went to open the door. The visitor was a classmate from the dormitory across the hall, surnamed Zhang, named Jing, the classs Youth League secretary, dressed in luxurious brand-name clothes, his hair dyed yellow. Zhang Jing looked at Luo Xi and chuckled, I heard from Chen Yao that you came back yesterday. How come you didnt come by to say hello? Its kind of dull, man. Todays my birthday, so Im treating everyone to dinner tonight, then were hitting the KTV to sing and drink. You coming? If the big dogs treating, of course I want to come. Luo Xi sighed and said, But my stomachs acting up again. I was even dragged to the hospital by Wang Yuanjie yesterday. I probably cant handle a big meal. No worries, Ill order you a nourishing porridge to settle your stomach. Zhang Jing laughed, You can sing whatever you want at the KTV, and if you lose at the drinking games, you dont have to drink. Im being this considerate, youve got to show me some face, man. After pondering for a moment, Luo Xi replied, Alright then. He got along well with the male classmates in his major, and since it was a kind gesture to invite him for a birthday meal, dropping by wouldnt hurt. Hey, thats the spirit! You know, you really play your cards close to your chest! Zhang Jing gave Luo Xi a thumbs-up and praised, Those photos of you yesterday blew up outside the campus walls. I heard lots of girls from other schools are using them to dig up your info. You looked absolutely ethereal in those shots, but now, looking at you Fxxk, when did you get so handsome? Huh? Your face hasnt changed much, but somehow you look better than beforemakes me kind of want to punch you weird. Zhang Jing suspiciously said, Luo Xi, you havent been pretending to work part-time, only to go off to our neighboring Tou Country for cosmetic surgery these past months, have you? Which clinic can even improve someones aura like that? With a twitch at the corner of his mouth, Luo Xi returned two words, Guess? After Zhang Jing left, Luo Xi climbed into bed and reopened Dawn. He had only been playing for a few days, but he already felt like he couldnt stay away from the game, itching to check it every few minutes. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Traveler, youve only slept for ten minutesare you sure you wouldnt like to rest a bit more?] Rest my hammer. At my age, how could I possibly sleep at this hour? Better get up pronto. [Traveler, under the drive of your will, you climb out from the blankets.] [The two beast-eared girls are still sleeping next door, making no sound whatsoever.] [Note: Traveler, are you moved? Then take action!] Ignoring the tempting garbage text, Luo Xi continued to tap on the screen. But what to do now? With the snow coming down heavy outside, it wasnt really an option to go out. [Traveler, you notice the several books laid out on the living room table by Aina.] [A spark ignites in your mindyou could try reading the books of this world to learn some usable knowledge.] [Ding! Traveler, youve triggered the basic quest: Acquisition of Knowledge (I).] [Description: Start with the most basic grammar and characters to learn the knowledge and language of this world.] [Reward: The knowledge and language you learn will be synchronized to the physical body of the traveler in your own otherworld.] [Would you like to read the books?] [Yes] [Would you like to accelerate the process?] [Yes] x30. Have to say, the acceleration function of this game can be pretty handy at times. Luo Xi narrowed his eyes. Though he couldnt tell how many minutes had passed in his perception, his phone suddenly vibrated, and the acceleration abruptly stopped. [Squeak] [Traveler, you hear the sound of the door being gently pushed open.] Luo Xi suddenly perked up. Was she about to wake up? [Traveler, you turn around and see Aina tiptoeing out from the bedroom, barefoot with her fair little toes, holding her voluminous tail in her arms to prevent any noise.] [So cute!] [Ding! Your happiness level +20.] [Traveler, just as youre about to speak, Aina makes a shushing gesture: Shhh! Brother Luo Xi, Weier sister is still sleeping. Lets not wake her up.] [Traveler, you look through the opened door and seem to see a petite snowy figure lying on the bed, curled up into a ball.] [Aina blinks and whispers, Brother Luo Xi, do you want to see what sister looks like when shes asleep?] [Note: Look, look, look, you piece of garbage traveler, thats a sleeping Cat Cat!] Chapter 49 - 49 49 Aina didnt lie either_1 ?Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Aina didnt lie either_1 Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Aina didnt lie either_1 [Traveler, youre thinking to yourself, Im just going to take a quick look and nothing more; there shouldnt be any problems, right?] [Aina tiptoes up behind you, gives you a gentle push, and in a mischievous tone whispers, Sister Weier is quite funny when shes asleep, and once shes deep in slumber, nothing can wake her up. You can be a bit bolder, Brother Luo Xi~] [Traveler, you allowed yourself to be half pushed, half persuaded into their bedroom by the Little Wolf Girl] [The bedroom you enter is indeed the same one you saw before, but now, theres only Weier lying on her side on the big bed] [The Cat-eared Girl curls up like a newly born kitten, her light and snowy white tail extending from beneath the blanket, coiling several times around her slender arm, with the tip grasped in her hand while her petite cat ears occasionally flicker lightly] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +20] [Note: Traveler, now is your chance to pet the Cat-eared Girl! Hurry up and give her a pat] [You take a look around the bedroom] [Apart from the bed and wardrobe carelessly strewn with the dresses of the two girls, the room is actually quite simple] Luo Xi couldnt help thinking that since their mothers departure, these three years had passed with just the two girls here, depending only on each other. [Traveler, your emotional state is slightly fluctuating] [It really is quite moving] [Traveler, you take a deep breath and suppress the rising thought] [Sneaking touches on someones ears and tail C forget it. Although you really do want to pet this Cat Cat, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Theres no need to be so impatient, right?] [Note: Traveler, it seems you really do have your principles, huh? But dont you feel its a pity?] Luo Xi smiled to himself. Why feel pity? Its just my subconscious. [Traveler, you turn your head and see through the crack in the door Ainas tea gold eyes curiously peeking inside] [You suddenly think, while the Cat Lady might not be easy to pet, theres still the Little Wolf Girl] [Note: Indeed, its just like you, dubious traveler!] After Luo Xi left, the Cat-eared Girl on the bed suddenly turned over, and the cat tail she had been clutching in her hand slowly loosened. Weier opens her eyes with a bit of struggle and turns to look at the now closed door, whispering to herself in a volume only she can hear, What a strange guy Her behavior suggested that she really wanted her ears and tail to be touched, but when such a good opportunity presented itself, he could be completely unmoved. Are there really such weirdly principled people in this world? However, she doesnt dislike such a person. The Cat-eared Girl turns over again, a faint smile playing at her lips. Theres still some time before dinner, so shell take a little nap. Wait, isnt he in the living room with Aina now, just the two of them?! [Ding! Weiers Favorability towards you +20] [Current Favorability of Weier towards you is: 107 (A Weird Guy Who Can Be Trusted)] [Description: She thinks you might be a bit abnormal, but she finds you to be trustworthy] Luo Xi: Well then, it seems the Cat Lady was not really asleep after all, just lying in wait to fish him in. Why does every Beast Eared Girl in this family have a hint of slyness? [Note: Traveler, didnt you guess it all along?] [After leaving the room, you see Aina with her hands on her hips, staring at you with tea gold eyes and a look of youre so disappointing, like a teacher ready to lecture a naughty student] [However, the fluffy Big Tail wiggling behind the Little Lolita dissipates the intimidating aura she attempts to create] [Note: With all her cuteness, this Little Wolf Girl, even if lecturing, will likely have you all ears, right, garbage traveler?] S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The word garbage is unnecessary. [Aina lowers her voice, frustrated as if scolding an underperforming student, and says, Brother Luo Xi, how could you just look a few times? I read in a book that many wonderful romances start when the male and female protagonists sleep together by chance, and then they end up together. It was a great opportunity!] [Traveler, your Shock Value +20] Luo Xi: Are the story plots in this Dream World always this dramatic? [Traveler, you feel the need to correct the Little Lolitas misconception] [Note: Perverted Traveler, with the Little Wolf Girls Favorability so high, shes practically ready to be your sister-in-law] [Hmm? Isnt that a good thing?] [Note: ] Luo Xi: emmmm [Traveler, you gently walk to the sofa, point to the spot opposite you, and motion for Aina to sit there] [Aina blinks and sits beside you without a second thought, her expression calm and poised, but Wolf Ears sticking up on her head betray her inner turmoil] [Traveler, you softly ask, Why are you always thinking about pushing your sister out?] [Ever since your Favorability with this child reached a new Tier, she seems to be constantly scheming to pair you with the Cat Lady, at least several times both openly and covertly] [Ive never pushed Sister out!] [Aina defends herself in a low voice, avoiding your gaze as she shifts her eyes away in a bit of a panic] [Then Aina, head lowered, says, Sister has been lonely all these years, taking care of Aina alone, without a close friend to talk to. I thought Sister is also at the age to find someone she likes, to spend her future days with, and that seems rather nice.] [So thats how it is] [This Little Wolf Girl is sensible enough to tug at your heartstrings] [But Aina hasnt been lying either.] [Aina suddenly looks up with those sparkling tea gold eyes at you, the traveler] [If Sister Weier truly doesnt want you, Brother Luo Xi, then Aina can have you because I dont dislike your scent.] [After these words, Aina turns her head away shyly, her cheek tinged with a light blush, reminiscent of an alluring red apple, Wolf Ears perked up even straighter] [Traveler, your brain experiences a momentary freeze] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +20] [Your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Traveler, there you have it, just take this Little Wolf away and the Cat Cat Little Ou will surely follow. Your plan to lead away two Beast Eared Girls is about to succeed!] Shut up, you unscrupulous text! Chapter 50 - 50 50 Beware of Perverts Cat Cat~_1 ?Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Beware of Perverts, Cat Cat~_1 Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Beware of Perverts, Cat Cat~_1 [Traveler, as you gaze upon the bashful demeanor of the Little Wolf Girl, her slightly furrowing wolf ears atop her head, and her soft, large tail, you find it hard to suppress that yearning in your heart to pet that fluffy fur.] [Note: One cannot have both cat ears and wolf ears; you must forsake the cat ears to touch the wolf ears.] Luo Xi ignored the texts commentary. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wait, what time is it now? Luo Xi pulled out his phone to check the time on the taskbar. It was exactly four-thirty in the afternoon. It seemed that the study task just now took him almost two hours. There was roughly two to three hours left before the cooldown of his Talent and Dreamland synchronization module. Truthfully, who wouldnt want to pet a cute Beast Eared Girl, but without truly being able to experience it, that desire just faded away. Its better to take this time to study more, to master the language and script of the Dream world. That way, he could understand the books and materials brought over from there in this world too. [Squeak] [Traveler, the bedroom door has been pushed open.] [You feel a murderous gaze fixing on you.] [Aina, startled, looks up and says, Sister, when did you wake up?] [Just now.] [Weier frowned and sized you both up for a while. When she saw Aina sitting by your side, her slender eyebrows noticeably twitched.] [Note: Traveler, its a good thing you managed to control your bestial thoughts again, or elsetsk tsk.] Damn, isnt it always you, this unscrupulous text, thats been tempting me? Whos got bestial thoughts, huh! Besides, even if I were to pet Aina, it would just be her ears and tail, nothing terribly bad cough. [Weier narrowed her eyes at you, You, did you do something weird to Aina again?] [Note: That again is quite telling.] [Traveler, upon hearing Cat Cats suspicion, you immediately sit up straight on the sofa and say, Please dont slander my noble character. You can ask Aina if I did anything to her just now.] [The Cat-eared Girl looked towards her younger sister.] [Aina shook her head, but the Little Lolita seemed to recall her bold words to you just now, as a pretty blush crawled up her delicate, adorable face once more.] [Cat Cat immediately grew furious, What did you do to Aina just now, you pervert?] [Ding! Weiers Alertness Value +10] [Note: Cat Cat has taken note. In the future, not only must she guard against fire and theft, but also against Loli-cons!] Luo Xi: They cant see anyway, so who are you saying this broken text for? [Traveler, you choose to give up explaining. You lie down on the sofa. Many times, explanations are meaningless; its more satisfying to just lie down.] [Weier looked at you, her expression changing from angry to helpless, You weirdo, I dont even know if I should trust you completely anymore.] [Aina laughs beside you, Anyway, Aina trusts Brother Luo Xi, and Weier sister, you shouldnt say one thing and feel another. Youve even given Brother Luo Xi the scrolls that mother left behind, which are most precious. How can you not trust him?] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Weier huffed, Who asked this guy to be so strange in his actions and preferences.] [Aina held her small face, laughing joyously, Sister is always right.] [Traveler, you pretend not to hear their conversation and pick up a book to read once again.] [In this kind of chilling atmosphere, only books filled with knowledge can provide you comfort and warmth.] [It is estimated that after studying for 36 hours, you will complete the organizing and learning of the universal written language of the Dream world.] Luo Xi was taken aback. 36 hours? Thats slow. [Note: Proud Traveler, consider how long it takes to learn a foreign language normally. How dare you say learning a language in two days is slow (pը)!!!] Luo Xi: . Truth be told, in most games, all sorts of skill books and secret methods are learned with a single mouse click; theres no waiting for days on end. This realization made Luo Xi even more acutely aware that beyond the screen of this text-based game, there exists a real world. [Friendly Reminder: Traveler, it is a fine virtue to ask when you dont understand. Let the people of the Dream world assist you with your studies to accelerate your learning and comprehension.] [Traveler, you turn to Aina and ask, Aina, you recognize the characters in the book, dont you?] [Yes, of course I recognize them, mommy taught me before. Aina nodded, puzzled, Brother Luo Xi, are there words you dont know?] [There are, plenty of them. Can you teach me? you ask.] [Of course. The Little Lolita readily agreed.] [Wait, what? Aina is going to teach you how to read?] [The cat-eared girl muttered in confusion, You pervert, arent you going to come up with some weird tricks again?] [Note: Perverted Traveler, your suspicious actions have been seen through by the clever Cat Cat at a glance!] [Traveler, you claimed innocently, I genuinely cant recognize all these characters.] [Weier looked at you with suspicion and said, Well, I could teach you too, just ask me if theres anything you dont recognize.] [Okay.] [Aina wants to join too!] [Traveler, right now your only desire is to learn, so it doesnt matter to you which Lolita teaches youbig or small, theyre all fine.] [You are currently studying] About two and a half hours later. Weier felt like she was going insane. She had thought this guy was trying to pull off some strange stunt under the guise of learning to read, but once he picked up the book, he seriously began to learn, starting with the basic structure of language and characters. This even reminded Weier of the days when her mother taught her and Aina how to read together. /// [Traveler, Weier tells you that its getting late, and she needs to cook dinner, so the task of teaching you has been handed over to Aina] [Aina is still happily helping you with corrections and reading] [The task is expected to be completed in 15 hours] [You are currently studying] Luo Xi nodded in satisfaction. Having a little Lolita, no, a local from the Dream world to assist in studying indeed accelerated the learning process. He checked the time. It was half-past six. Thump thump!the dormitory door was knocked at just the right moment. Luo Xi, time to eat! Coming! Luo Xi straightened his clothes, pressed his hat firmly on his head, grabbed his phone, and walked out. After all, he was just going to freeload a meal. Zhang Jing had also said there was no need for gifts; everyone was welcome to come as they were. When he reached the ground floor of the dormitory, seven or eight boys were already waiting downstairs, all of them his classmates preparing for postgraduate exams or government jobs at university. Upon seeing Luo Xi, someone joked about that set of Luo Xis photos, but it was quickly glossed over, as today was Zhang Jings birthday. Luo Xis hat-wearing attire didnt catch their attention either, as there were quite a few others who liked wearing hats. After confirming everyone had arrived, Zhang Jing led the group out of the school gates toward the commercial street nearby. Along the way, the guys were chatting and laughing. Luo Xi occasionally joined in with a joke or two and then checked his phone with a couple of taps. A classmate laughed, Luo Xi, have you ever considered becoming an actor? Youd have a bright future. I cant act, Luo Xi shrugged. Zhang Jing laughed, Doesnt matter, actors in homo movies dont need acting skills. Fxxk off! Luo Xi cursed with a laugh, while glancing at his phone, eager to check on his study progress. A line of text scrolled across the screen. [Talent: Many Misfortunes has been triggered] Luo Xi frowned. What the hell? His character hadnt done anything, just been reading and studying, and still triggered this damned talent? Zi A sound seemed to emit from behind, and Zhang Jing, who was at the very back, turned his head and let out a cry of alarm. A sedan, seemingly out of control or something, had ploughed straight through the green belt at the rear and was hurtling towards them. Damn! Get out of the way! Chapter 51 - 51 51 Would You Believe Me If I Said I Practice ?Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Would You Believe Me If I Said I Practice a Lost Martial Art?_1 Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Would You Believe Me If I Said I Practice a Lost Martial Art?_1 Zhang Jings warning was timely, but it was still too late. In many traffic accidents, pedestrians usually dont realize a car is bearing down on them until the very last moment. So when that car crossed over the green belt and headed towards them, Zhang Jings shout to dodge came too latehis words had barely finished when the car was just a few meters away from him. In the nick of time, someone appeared in front of them and kicked towards the approaching car. However, against machinery, human strength is akin to using ones arm to block a vehicle Bang! Under the shocked gazes of the onlookers, the car that was about to hit them was abruptly brought to a halt by that kick, making its rear end lift high into the air. Even when that person put their foot down, there was a large dent in the front end of the cars bumper. Everyone was stunned by the scene. It took over ten seconds for someone to recover from the shock and exclaim: Damn! Luo Xi, which deity are you descended from? Luo the Immortal saved my dog life today, from now on Im your person! Even the driver inside the sedan was in shock, a look of utter bewilderment plastered across his drunken face. Where am I? Who am I? What just happened? Oh, I must not have sobered up yet. Wang Yuanjie and Chen Yao came over, worried, and asked, Luo Xi, hows your leg? Are you alright? Luo Xi shook his head; he lightly hopped twice to feel out his shin. Broken bones were unlikely, but bruising was certain. No big deal. Luckily the car wasnt moving very fast, around fifty miles per hour. With his current strength of 26 points, he had managed to forcefully stop a small car in motion with a full-strength kick. Of course, even with the car not being very fast, the impact force must have been at least a ton. If it had been a dozens of tons heavier dump truck coming at him, or if it had been moving a bit faster, he probably wouldnt have had such an easy time. He would likely have been sent reincarnating along with his classmates, after all, in the formula for kinetic energy, velocity is squared. As more people arrived at the scene, some nearby shop owners noticed the commotion and checked their storefront security cameras. When they saw from the footage the college student stopping the car with a single kick, everyones expression turned blank. Is this guy even human? This was a moving car, not some bicycle. In a classically-styled office, a blonde woman watched with interest a video someone had uploaded online. Picking up her phone, she called her superior. Teamleader Zhang, Ive discovered another Dreamland Traveler. Where is this person from? A senior from Haicheng University. Have they obtained any remarkable talent or ability? Its not clear yet, but judging from the video, it seems to be strength-related. He stopped a BMW traveling around fifty miles per hour with one kick. Well, that sounds pretty ordinary. Should we recruit him? No need for now. The second internal beta test is in two weeks, and there will be more slots available. Going forward well see an increasing number of players like him, but we cant take everyone into the team. Were looking for potential, for people with good character and morals to join the team, and these are things that take time to evaluate. Remember, wed rather have a vacancy than an unfit person. Of course, you need to remind him to not do anything harmful to society. Send him a few case videos to watch, and a clever person will understand on their own. Got it, Teamleader Zhang. . After the accident, emergency vehicles and police arrived quickly. As for the drunk driver, because of the sudden stop, they suffered multiple soft tissue injuries and were taken away in an ambulance. Li Changzhi was a rookie cop who had just started on the job. Because he was closest to the scene, he was the first to arrive. He too watched the surveillance video from a nearby shop with a baffled look. Eventually, he found Luo Xi and asked, Student, can you explain how you managed to stop that car? After thinking for a moment, Luo Xi replied, I learned this when I was a child from my grandpa. He said its the Invincible Leg of the Great Herculean King, a technique lost for eight hundred years, capable of splitting mountains and rocks, let alone stopping a small car. Li Changzhi: I dont believe you for a second. But this kick was already so extraordinary, it seemed it could only be explained by martial arts? Ring ring ring Li Changzhi apologized to Luo Xi and picked up a phone call. After a while, he looked at Luo Xi: Student, you are free to go now. Huh? Luo Xi was perplexed. This doesnt make sense, why would they just let him go? Ah, wait a moment. Li Changzhi handed him the phone, saying, Someone wants to talk to you. Luo Xi took the phone and took a deep breath: Hello. Luo Xi, hello, dont be nervous. A gentle female voice laughed, Were aware of what you might have encountered recently. In fact, ever since you searched for Dawn online, our big data tracking caught you. .. A thought struck Luo Xi, and he asked, Then why just let me go like this? Because you might find that more and more people around you will be similar to you. We cant control everyone. Of course, if you commit a crime, we will apprehend you immediately. The woman laughed, Youre still a college student who hasnt stepped into society yet, so the most important thing for you right now is to prepare for graduation. You might also need to cooperate with an email survey we send out, just register some basic details and thats all. Luo Xi pondered and asked, So this first internal beta test is just the beginning? Will there be more people qualifying for the game, obtaining strength from it? You could say that. Well, thats it for now. Hope you enjoy your time in that world. Wait, what exactly do you know about this game? I cant tell you because I dont know either. The woman replied. Fine. How should I explain that kick to my classmates? Thats your problem. You neednt worry about whats being said online. Before Dawn is fully launched, you wont find any information related to it on the internet. When is the games public beta? I cant tell you that. Is this the first internal beta test? I cant tell you, but I can inform you that the next internal beta is in two weeks with more spots available. Luo Xi: Half a conversation, what an annoying puzzle master. Beep The woman had hung up the phone. Luo Xi turned to look at his classmates huddled together nearby, feeling somewhat lost. Where exactly is this world heading? C C (ps. Learning from the lessons of my last book, the protagonist in this book will not join any organizations or anything like that, and this wont be a simulating text, nor an invincible rampage textits more like an Otherworld text dressed in a literary game setting, with a high proportion of daily life. Also, some readers say the author is tough on the protagonist Huh? Where did I do that?) Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By the way, arent the readers who pick up this book here to see Little Lolita?) Chapter 52 - 52 52 Beast Ears are a Source of Happiness _1 ?Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Beast Ears are a Source of Happiness! _1 Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Beast Ears are a Source of Happiness! _1 Dafang Traditional Restaurant. After Officer Li Changzhi let them go, a group of university students, still shaken, didnt choose to head back to school but continued with the original plan to go to the restaurant, since they hadnt had dinner yet. The class president, Zhang Jing, also said that having escaped disaster, they must be fortunate, and since tomorrow and accidents are unpredictable, its important to enjoy the moment. He planned to order the most expensive dishes today and drink the priciest alcohol in the restaurant. Brothers, dont save money for me! Lets eat our fill! Feast to our hearts content! Hey, no need for you to say it, Elder Zhang, we big eaters never go easy on food. Thats good. Zhang Jing then turned to the person wearing a hat beside him and smiled, Luo Xi, your nourishing porridge will be ready soon, just wait a bit. Everyone turned to look at Luo Xi, who seemed to be daydreaming in a corner. Some had wanted to take Luo Xi to the hospital to see if he was injured, but he declined. Wang Yuanjie attempted to probe, Little mule, do you really know martial arts? Luo Xi silently nodded. Lets assume he knows martial arts, then. Anyway, after Dawn goes into public beta, these people will naturally find out the truth. Saying it now is more trouble than its worth. Zhang Jings eyes lit up. Can you teach me? Its a family martial art, not to be taught to outsiders. Youre my dad! Luo Xi: My goodness, he had forgotten these guys had no scruples, having lost all their inhibitions in their four years of close association. It was common for them to call each other son and dad. Its not that I dont want to teach you. Luo Xi shook his head. Only one in ten thousand martial arts prodigies can learn my skills. Actually, with a little calculation, its truetheres about one player among seventy or eighty thousand people. Its indeed one in ten thousand. Wang Yuanjie asked curiously, Since youre so skilled in martial arts, why have you never shown it these past few years? A girl said, You dont understand, do you? His is real kung fu, not the comedic Mr. Mas Lightning Five Whiplashes. Of course, he cant just reveal it recklessly. Indeed. Everyone nodded in agreement. Luo Xi felt a little melancholy on the inside. Whenever he had money, he would continue living separately. Otherwise, being constantly questioned about whether he knew kung fu or not would be troublesome. He also needed to find a way to get rid of the bad talents he possessed. Once the food was served, the students shifted their topic away from him, branching off into various areas. However, with girls present, the boys toned down the conversation quite a bit. But eventually, they turned to the topic of love. A girl probed casually, By the way, Luo Xi, do you have a girlfriend now? No. Then have you thought about finding a girl Luo Xi interrupted, Not at the moment. Chen Yao laughed loudly, Lu Yi, dont even think about stealing our little mule. If he wanted a girlfriend, hed already be taken, not waiting for you. If it hadnt been for his lack of weird behavior over the years, Id suspect hes got his eye on mine and Elder Wangs chrysanthemums. Lu Yi glared at Chen Yao, took a few bites of her food to hide her embarrassment. Zhang Jing joked, So, Luo Xi, exactly what type of girl do you like? Ive heard from Chen Yao that youve turned down a pretty girl many times. Luo Xi casually said, I like the beast eared type. Old otaku, huh? A guy commented, Do you also need to add the Lolita attribute? Because I like that too, preferably a legal Lolita with fox ears, white hair, and red eyes, 148 centimeters tall, like the Little Fox Demon in Everyday Life After Picking up a Little Fox Demon that Ive been reading recently. Chen Yao gulped down a can of beer, looked up, and said with a laugh, You guys had better come back to reality. Theres no such creature as a beast eared Lolita in the real world. Sure, those attributes exist separately, but if youre just after the beast ear attribute, then youd be a sad emperor, and if its just the Lolita attribute At least three years locked up, and the nearby precinct will welcome you! Everyone burst into laughter. Luo Xi laughed along with them. There might not be any in reality, but what about in games? After the meal, Luo Xi said he was a bit tired, so he headed back to the dorm on his own, not joining the others for karaoke at the KTV. Zhang Jing didnt insist on keeping him, maybe he really was tired. Having returned to the dorm and showered, Luo Xi lay on his bed, sprawled like a salted fish, and turned on his phone. Its past nine oclock already. The time has come! [Traveler, with the assistance of Aina in your studies, you have fully grasped the basics of the Dream worlds universal language script] [It is estimated that you will complete this mission in 10 hours] [Traveler, Ainas face is filled with fatigue and grievance, do you want to comfort her?] Huh? Why would Little Wolf Girl feel aggrieved? He tapped the cloud-like symbol at the top of his phone screen. [The synchronisation module for the Dreamland has finished cooling down] That golden ability should be usable now too, right? However, Luo Xi wasnt considering using that ability just now. The effects of Immersion, rather than genuinely feeling that world, the most important thing was to consume various emotional attributes to grant him powerful attribute boosts inside the Dream world. For instance, the horrifying attribute boosts under the murderous intent mode had at least multiplied his combat strength by several times. Come to think of it, how much has his Happiness Level accumulated by now? Luo Xi clicked into his character attribute module to take a look. [Happiness Level: 630] Luo Xi: (o??)o!!! How did the Happiness Level amass so much without me noticing? [Note: Perverted, suspicious Traveler, what else could it be, the Lolita with beast ears is your source of happiness!] Luo Xi: I didnt see that. He remembered that each 100 points of Happiness Level could provide a 10% boost in Strength and 10% resistance to spirit-based Skills, but he didnt know how much of it could be consumed at once. For example, saving up to 10,000 points and using it all in one go, wouldnt that amplify it by ten times? Isnt that much better than the crazed, abnormal feeling under the murderous intent state? [Warm Reminder: Given your current level of ability, Traveler, you can consume up to a maximum of 1,000 points of any single emotional value reserve at a time] Ah, pretend I didnt say that. But besides the Happiness Level, [Anger Value: 156], this should also be usable to trigger the golden ability, right? Just not sure what kind of boosts it would give. [Do you wish to use the Dreamland synchronisation module?] [Yes] Hehehe~ Little Aina, let Big Brother have a look [Traveler, welcome to the journey of dreams~] /// Aina looked up with a pitiful expression at Luo Xi, who was still immersed in reading. Brother Luo Xi seemed to be possessed ever since he picked up the book in the afternoon, constantly flipping through the pages and asking her and her sister questions. At first, Aina thought it was somewhat fun, but as time went on, it became less and less interesting. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, Aina felt that there was a change in the young mans aura in front of her, as if something had awakened within him. Aina called out with confusion, Brother Luo Xi? Aina? the young man asked back. Yes, Aina is right here. Aina raised her little hand. Where is your sister? Shes in the little room underground, looking for cases about people suddenly becoming crazed. Ah Luo Xi pondered. So that means, in the living room right now, theres only the Little Wolf Girl left, huh. Aina. Aina is here! Let Brother pet your ears and tail. Okay! Huh? [Note: Perverted, dubious Loli-con Traveler, after resisting your desires for a long time, have you finally come to this world personally, to lay your vile hands on the cute and fragile Little Wolf Girl?] Chapter 53 - 53 53 The Sinful Traveler Finally Makes a Move ?Chapter 53: Chapter 53: The Sinful Traveler Finally Makes a Move on the Little Wolf Girl_1 Chapter 53: Chapter 53: The Sinful Traveler Finally Makes a Move on the Little Wolf Girl_1 Luo Xi ignored the texts mockery. He took a moment to observe the living room he was currently in. The decor and interior style gave him the impression of an old residential area from the seventies or eighties. Brother Luo Xi, youve finally changed back, Aina said, patting her flat chest and letting out a sigh of relief. I was afraid you went crazy from reading too much, but thank goodness, it looks like youre still normal, still wanting to pet Aina. Luo Xi: Could you please complete those last three words? Dont make him sound so criminal! In the eyes of this Lil Wolf Girl, what exactly did a normal him look like? Taking a deep breath, Aina slowly turned on the sofa, bringing her tail from behind her towards Luo Xi. [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Garbage Traveler, before petting the Lil Wolf Girl, dont forget to take off your hat first. It would be bad if its too hot for her.] Luo Xi: (???)~ Sometimes this text does help, huh. The big fluffy tail sticking out from under Ainas clothes looked like a trap set to capture his gaze. Aina said, lowering her head shyly, Um, Brother Luo Xi, could you hurry up a bit? If Weier sees us later, shell scold you again. [Ding! Your Happiness Level +30] Such an adorable Lil Wolf Girl, not afraid of being eaten by a weird uncle. Wait, isnt he that weird uncle? Luo Xi suddenly fell into deep thought. Forget it, who cares, lets just pet her a couple of times first. Luo Xi removed his hat. The heat flowing through him quickly dissipated, and then he reached out towards the fluffy big tail. He gently held it with both hands. Soft, warm, furry Hehehe~(ꡥ*). [Ding! Your Happiness Level +50] [Note: Traveler, do you not have even a shred of shame?] There is some, but under the Beast Eared Girls fluffy big tail, that so-called shame hardly registers! Aina placed her hands crossed on her thighs, her fingers nervously intertwining at first. However, after Luo Xi petted her tail for a while, the Little Lolita couldnt help but giggle hehehe. Ah, its really ticklish, Brother Luo Xi That should be enough, right Squeak A faint noise as the bedroom door on the left opened. Weier looked at the scene in the living room in shock. What was her dumb little sister and this suspicious pervert up to while she was away? [Note: Traveler, you have been caught by Cat Cat again.] Luo Xi almost had a heart attack on the spot as he withdrew his hands. It felt as thrilling as secretly reading novels during high school classes. The Cat-eared girl walked over with a forced smile, sitting between Luo Xi and Aina, her gaze murderous as she looked at Luo Xi and said, I thought you were hit with some kind of Curse skill, making you go crazy. Turns out you just wanted to get rid of me to do something weird with Aina, didnt you? Youre overthinking it. Of course, Luo Xi was not about to admit to a crime he hadnt committed. He truly just wanted to study seriously. With righteous indignation, Luo Xi said, You can ask Aina, I really only touched her tail, and did nothing else, absolutely nothing! You have to emphasize important things three times. Weier: Is this guy getting more and more presumptuous? If something were to happen to her as she had mentioned before, and Luo Xi was still alive, would it really be a good choice to entrust Aina to him? Aina obediently said, Sister Weier, its okay, dont mention Brother Luo Xi anymore. Aina doesnt mind, who else would be interested in our mutation characteristics other than such a weirdo? Luo Xi thought to himself that this might not necessarily be the case. In his own world, just about any young person who had been exposed to modern ACG culture would probably have a special fondness for beast eared girls. Sister really fears that you might get sold one day and still count the money for others Weier sighed softly, then looked at Luo Xi and asked with a frown, Youre speaking quite fluently now, have you fully recovered? Not yet. Luo Xi thought for a moment and said, At most for half an hour, now theres about 20 minutes left before youll find me back to my original state. Weier asked with confusion, Why do you have this condition? Luo Xi spread his hands, You probably wouldnt believe the truth if I told you. Weier: Then dont say it. Luo Xi: He squinted his eyes, barely making out the cat ears on the head of the cat-eared girl through the mist before him. Cute, too bad he couldnt pet them. He wondered when he would be able to get the favorability of this cat-eared girl to a point where he could pet her. Weier stood up and said, Alright, since youre okay, then we should probably head back to the bedroom now. By the way, do you want to take a bath? Some parts of you seem rather dirty, the bathroom is over there, help yourself if you want to use it. Luo Xi nodded, Okay. Aina raised her little hand and said, Sister Weier, Aina wants to take a bath too, I feel kind of itchy. Well, Aina, you go first or Luo Xi, you go first, Weier said, changing her mind mid-sentence. [Note: Trash Traveler, perhaps the cat-eared girl suspects you might do something strange while Little Aina is taking a bath.] Luo Xi: (**)?! Is he the kind of person with no bottom line? Aina came out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel after about ten minutes. Luo Xi also entered the bathroom subsequently and took off the coat the innkeeper had bought for him, along with the clothes underneath. In the bathroom, Luo Xi stared blankly at the shower and bathtub, and other washing facilities, which resembled those in the real world. The showerhead wasnt connected to a pipe, but as soon as he pressed a switch on the wall, a continuous flow of water came out. Pressing another switch next to it heated the water, turning cold water into hot. This dream world really is incredible. Outside the bathroom, Weiers voice suddenly came through. Oh, and use less hot water; the Origin Crystal ore that powers it is just a scrap, but its also very expensive. A small piece costs two silver coins! Okay Luo Xi replied. Then, in this world, he successfully completed his first bath. After washing up at lightning speed, Luo Xi suddenly remembered something. Darn it, where are my change of clothes? Luo Xi leaned on the bathroom door and shouted outside, Cat Cat, can you hear me? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cat Cat? Good Cat Cat? Aina? Aina hears you! Ainas energetic voice came through. No, why do you call Aina by her name, but you call me Cat Cat? Chapter 54 - 54 54 - The Tsundere Cat-Eared Girl_1 ?Chapter 54: Chapter 54 C The Tsundere Cat-Eared Girl_1 Chapter 54: Chapter 54 C The Tsundere Cat-Eared Girl_1 Weiers voice carried a hint of helplessness, What is it? Just say it. Do you have any clothes to change into? Anything would do. No, both Aina and I are girls. We dont have mens clothes at home. Youll have to figure that out on your own. Luo Xi: After thinking for a bit, he took the clothes he had just changed out of, scrubbed them in the water inside the wooden tub a few times, then put them back on, and put the hat transformed from the Yuan Su Furnace Core back on his head. The heat circulating around his body would soon evaporate the moisture from the clothes. After dealing with the clothes, Luo Xi opened the door and stepped out. The two Beast Eared Girls in the living room turned their heads to look at him together. Since the clothes were not dry, the damp fabric clung tightly to his body. Ainas tea gold eyes sparkled with radiance, Brother Luo Xi, you have a great figure! [Traveler, your Happiness Level +3] [Note: Traveler, be aware that your pants are about to fall down.] Weier frowned, Are you wearing the same clothes again? Isnt it dirty? Luo Xi nonchalantly pulled up his pants, saying, Then I dont have a choice, do I? You surely wouldnt expect me to conjure up clothes from nowhere, right? Thats true Thats my fault. Weier pressed her hand against her forehead, Wait a bit, Ill go to my room and see if there are some larger clothes that could work as a temporary solution for you. Having said that, the Cat-eared Girl entered the bedroom, and after searching for two minutes, she came out with a red piece of clothing. Do you want to change into this for now? Luo Xi: Is this your clothing? Of course not. Weier looked at Luo Xi as if he were a fool, Do you think you can fit into my clothes? This was brought back by my mother from outside once when I was still around, but she never wore it because she said the color was too bright and she didnt like it. So, do you want it or not? Luo Xi immediately shook his head: No thanks. He was absolutely against the idea of wearing womens clothing from the bottom of his heart. Youre so finicky. Weier huffed, turned her head, and tossed the clothing back into the bedroom. Then she poked her Cat Cat head out, Anyway, your hat can keep you warm. When you go to your room later, throw out all of your clothes and I will wash them for you. The way you just rinsed your dirty clothes with water and then dried them, I dont know where you learned that, but its quite a peculiar laundry skill. [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] It wasnt entirely clear from the text, but after Luo Xi actually came to this world and spent time with this Cat Cat, he suddenly realized that this Cat-eared Girl seemingly possessed the Tsundere trait. [Note: Suspicious perverted Traveler, tsundere Cat-eared Little Lolitas, they must be right up your alley, huh?] Truth be told yes. No, can we not have these pop-up commentary boxes interrupting me? Suddenly, Luo Xi felt his consciousness beginning to disjoint. Times up. When he opened his eyes again, he was back to seeing the ceiling of his bedroom. Luo Xi checked the time. It was almost ten oclock. The text on his mobile screen continued. [Traveler, you have returned to your own bedroom. Remembering Weiers words, you took off all your clothes except for your underwear and left them outside the bedroom door. Then you crawled into the blanket on the floor.] [Traveler, would you like to go to sleep?] [Yes] Luo Xi yawned. He felt sleepy. Now he could really go to sleep. Luo Xi was about to put his phone in the hanging basket, but then a new email notification popped up on the screen. [Sender: Dreamland Travel Management Bureau] Luo Xi was startled. He opened the email. There wasnt much in the email, just a few simple links. Luo Xi had a hunch, so he clicked the first link. In the link was a questionnaire. The first question was direct. [1. Have you played the text game Dawn?] [2. What is your opinion of the game Dawn?] [] It took Luo Xi about fifteen minutes to complete the questionnaire with 100 questions. His opinion: it was uninteresting and couldnt reveal much. Clicking the second link brought up a few videos. The first video was titled, The Light of Dawn, Building a Beautiful Home Together. After glancing through it for a moment, Luo Xi immediately closed the video. Not sure who made this promotional video about Dawn, it was too sleep-inducing. It would be better just to sleep. The rest of the videos could wait until later. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, one could guess what they were likely about with their toes. /// Night had fallen. On the snowstorm-stricken streets, three figures in black robes trudged through the thick snow, moving stealthily. One of them led, the other two, one fat and one tall. They arrived at a building whose first two floors were abandoned, the third floor still in use. The leader of the black-robed figures looked up and asked in a deep voice, Is this the place? The tall black-robed figure said, Probably. Slap The muffled sound of a slap was quickly lost amidst the sound of the blizzard. I need a definite location! Lord Tyr, Im sure its here! Tyr nodded, Take the staff that belongs to the Lord Acolyte and bring that little cat out. Dont make any noise; we must have the key in our hands, not that rat. Everything is for the eternal truth. Everything for the eternal truth! the fat black-robed figure echoed. The tall black-robed figure, however, voiced his doubt, But isnt Mr. Noss also working towards Slap!Another slap. Tyr shook his hand off, sneering, Who knows whether he has betrayed the truth. If it werent for that stinking biaozi who turned traitor at the critical moment three years ago, the Lord Acolytes plan would have succeeded by now. If you screw up this mission, go to the Lord Acolyte yourself and ask for death! Yes! But I heard the Rat King has laid eyes and ears around here Tyr took out a strange beast mark from his pocket. The Lord Acolyte has already prepared everything. Just follow the plan, and do you know why I chose you two for this task? Because youre too weak, less likely to be detected. The black-robed figure: /// Luo Xi woke up to the shrill sound of an alarm, then realized his two roommates were still sound asleep. They drank so much last night, it seemed unlikely theyd be up for studying today. Luo Xi whipped out his phone and adeptly opened Dawn. It felt like he was logging in to do his daily game tasks. [Traveler, you have awoken and you feel exceptionally spirited] [Note: Today is another day to pet Beast Eared Lolitas!] [At that moment, Traveler, you hear urgent knocking from the direction of the bedroom and Ainas very anxious voice.] [Brother Luo Xi, hurry and open the door, Weier is missing!] Luo Xi: ??? - - [Some readers were saying that the protagonists hidden talent was never used; Luo Xis long-concealed talent, Moonflow, is about to make an appearance!] Chapter 55 - 55 55 Ainas Sorrow_1 ?Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Ainas Sorrow_1 Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Ainas Sorrow_1 [Traveler, you hear Ainas anxious voice and quickly climb out of the covers, racing towards the door.] [When you open the door, you see Ainas face filled with confusion, fear, and dread.] The urgency of Ainas moment even made Luo Xi feel it through the phone screen. [The emotions disappeared within seconds after the little wolf girl saw you, a blush spread across Ainas face as she covered her eyes and yelled, Brother Luo Xi, youre not dressed yet!] [Traveler, you suddenly remember that you went to bed last night wearing only your underwear] [Note: Perverted suspicious traveler, its time to eat peanuts!] Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Brother Luo Xi, I left your clothes outside the door. Aina will go back to her room, just call me after youre dressed.] [Little Lolita tapped on the door lightly and then stepped away.] [Traveler, you partially open the door and picked up the set of clothes Weier washed clean for you last night from the floor and dressed as quickly as possible.] [The clothes were almost dry and had a scent of flowers similar to that of the two beast-eared girls.] [Traveler, you open the door and step out, calling softly, Aina, Im ready.] [The door of the bedroom next door squeaked open, and Aina looked at you, recalling what had just happened, her face still a little red, but anxiety quickly overtook shyness. She fully opened the bedroom door and said, Brother Luo Xi, when Aina woke up in the morning, she noticed her sister was gone, and no one was in the small room!] [Traveler, you walked over to take a look.] [The bedroom bed was empty.] [You asked, Is it possible your sister got up early to go out shopping or had something to do?] [Aina hesitated but then shook her head firmly, denying it, No, Weier would have told Aina in advance if she was going to do something or shop outside. She wouldnt sneak away because she knows Aina hates that!] [So, someone must have taken my sister away!] The little wolf girl was certain; she never once considered the possibility that her sister left on her own, especially since her mother left, her sister had never left her side without notifying her first. [Traveler, you ask, May I look for clues in the bedroom?] [Aina nodded eagerly, Brother Luo Xi, you can check anything.] [Traveler, you went to the bedside and lifted the blankets.] [Ding! Traveler, you found a snow-white hair on the bed.] [Ding! You found a dark brown hair.] [Ding! You found a lightweight nightgown still warm to the touch.] [Note: Perverted suspicious traveler, stop searching. Are you looking for something strange to satisfy your fetishes?] Luo Xi: [Traveler, you did not find any signs of struggle in the bedroom.] [You said, Lets check the basement secret room, is there anything important there?] [Yes, there are several unused skill scrolls stored there!] [Aina led you down to the small secret room, she moved the books on the floor, finally revealing a small box in the center of the pile.] [Inside the box, there were a few dozen unused scrolls.] [Aina counted them and shook her head, The number of scrolls hasnt changed.] [If the count of the scrolls has not changed, then the scrolls were not the intruders target.] [So if someone indeed took Weier, could their sole purpose be Weier herself?] [The Cat Cats strength, although not fully demonstrated in your presence, should make her no weaker than you. Would she have been taken down without any resistance if someone attacked her?] [Traveler, you feel the hem of your clothing tug and turn to see Aina looking up at you with tears brimming in her eyes.] [Brother Luo Xi, will my sister end up like mom, never coming back?] [No, your sister would never abandon you.] [Traveler, you gently stroked the little wolf girls head, then sank into thought.] Luo Xi stared at the screens text, also lost in thought. That Aina was able to sleep well until dawn also suggested that if someone took Weier away, their intention was likely not to take the Cat Cats life. So, what was the real reason? Luo Xi quickly remembered someone. New text appeared on the phone screen. [Traveler, a figure emerges in your mind.] [The Rat King.] [Could it have been him?] The Rat King could curse his characters undetected in the night. Perhaps he could have taken Weier away in the same manner. But the locust plague is due tomorrow, and Weier had already agreed to help Aina enter Winter City using the Rat Kings channels. Would the Rat King need to take her away so clandestinely? It would be completely unnecessary. Is there any way Wait, theres one more thing! Luo Xi remembered his initial choice when entering the game, the colorful talentMoonflowZero Point. If this talent were genuinely as described and he could return to the stroke of midnight today, then returning to the night, he might yet find out what happened last evening. But achieving this required his character to die once. [Traveler, you went to the kitchen and picked up a sharp kitchen knife.] [However, you found you couldnt bring yourself to do it.] [Note: Traveler, ask yourself, do you truly have the courage to end it all yourself?] Luo Xi paused momentarily. Even knowing he wouldnt truly die, was his subconscious still afraid of death? Its a fundamental logic ingrained in the genetics of all organisms that cannot be erased. But the solution is simplefind someone or an Origin Beast to help him with it. Just like the first few times he died. Come to think of it, since being brought back by Weier, the Cat Cat has saved him several times in a row, hasnt she? He hasnt died even once since then. [Traveler, you tell Aina, Aina, well wait another half an hour. If your sister hasnt returned by then, Brother will go out and look for her.] [Little Lolita nodded emphatically.] X30. [Traveler, you are waiting] After a minute felt in your senses, the time came. [Traveler, you get yourself ready and prepare to head out.] [Aina is slumped on the sofa, her tea-gold eyes somewhat vacant. Seeing you get up, she quickly says, Aina wants to go with you!] [No, wait at home for me.] [Traveler, you set out into the heavy snow, and after asking a passerby, you discover Nosss residence.] [Traveler, you turn back to look at the three-story building.] [Amidst the swirling snowstorm, a window in the building opened, and the young girl leaned against the window watching you, her expression filled with sadness.] Chapter 56 - 56 56 The Moment the Cat Has Not Been Lost_1 ?Chapter 56: Chapter 56 The Moment the Cat Has Not Been Lost_1 Chapter 56: Chapter 56 The Moment the Cat Has Not Been Lost_1 [Traveler, following the directions given by the passerby, you have found a standalone building about four hundred meters from Weiers home.] This must be the Rat Kings house. Luo Xi fell silent for a moment before clicking on the Talent section of the character menu. [Would you like to use Talent: Immersion?] [Yes] [The prerequisites for triggering the Talent have been met.] [Please select the mode of Talent you wish to trigger.] [[Happiness]/[Anger]] [Happiness] [You have consumed 733 Happiness Points.] [Immersion (Happiness): In this state, your character will receive a bonus of Strength +73.3%, your resistance to negative spirit-type skills +73.3%, the duration of this Talent shall not exceed ten minutes maximum.] [You are synchronizing with the character from the Dream World Please wait.] [Traveler, welcome to the journey of dreams~] /// Noss sat leisurely on a small chair, sipping a steaming cup of tea. Suddenly, his eyes narrowed and he stood up, pushing open the window on the first floor, looking out at the newcomer through the snowstorm. That young man, all wrapped up in a white robe without showing his face, was immediately recognized by him. What are you here for, young man? The newcomer was indeed Luo Xi. At this moment, everything he saw and heard had become real; he could even see the wrinkles on the Rat Kings forehead. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi said calmly, Weier has gone missing. Nosss face changed instantly. Weier is missing? Impossible! Where could she go? What about Aina? Luo Xi was also taken aback. So it wasnt the Rat King who took Cat Cat away? Luo Xi shook his head, I dont know where Weier has gone, she probably disappeared last night, and Aina is still at home. Last night Noss closed his eyes to sense for a moment. The perception from afar responded to him quickly. All the lookouts he had placed around were in a state of slumber. He instantly had an idea. Only that guy who had an issue with him possessed such abilities and means. Seeing the Rat King like this, Luo Xi asked, Wasnt it you who took Weier away? The Rat King burst into laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. Why would I take Little Weier away? Who knows? Maybe you have a special fondness for young girls, Luo Xi said. Rat King: What is this guy talking about? Dont assume just because you like young girls that everyone in the world likes them too! It wasnt me who took her. The Rat King said with a somber expression, However, I know who did. Then you can bring her back. I cant. The Rat King lifted the teacup in his hand, took a sip, and said, Now that the guy has chosen to act behind my back, its as if weve openly split face on the dark side. If I go to him for her now, not only will he deny it, but if I forcefully break through to find her, with his madman-like temperament, he might even decide to kill Little Weier ahead of time. Kill ahead of time Luo Xi sharply caught the word usage. What exactly do these people want to do? He suppressed the slightly surging thoughts in his mind and spoke slowly, Mr. Rat King, the curse I bear, it was you who cast it, wasnt it? The Rat King revealed a grin and said, Some things, youre better off playing dumbyou might live a bit longer that way. No worries, Luo Xi smiled as well and said, Ill make sure next time. Rat King: . Make sure next time, do you think youll have a next time? A clear hum resonated in the room, and a steel sword suddenly appeared in Nosss hand. The Rat King slowly raised the sword, Since youve delivered yourself to my door, then I shall send you to meet the Grim Reaper first. After all, one of the truths of this world is death. Luo Xi lifted his head and asked, I have one last question, can you answer me? Ask. Mr. Rat King, the care youve shown towards Weier over the years, was it genuine? The Rat King threw back his head and laughed, his laughter dissolving into the snowstorm. There is no one who wishes more earnestly for that child to grow up healthy and safe than me! A gray-green sword light streaked across the sky. Luo Xi wanted to try to resist, but in an instant, he felt his body lighten. Then, the consciousness occupying his body swiftly withdrew. [Ding! Traveler, you have died.] [Would you like to resurrect at a safe location?] The gap in strength was too great; at least this Rat King was not an enemy he could confront head-on. [Ding! Talent: MoonflowZero Point has been triggered.] [Do you choose to rewind to zero oclock today?] [Yes] But, what did it matter if the gap in strength was vast? If this rewind was real [Friendly reminder: Using this Talent, Traveler, your spirit will endure some mental strain during the rewind. Do you wish to proceed?] [Yes] When Luo Xi tapped on this Yes, an intensely brilliant light suddenly appeared before his eyes. It was a book emitting a rainbow gleam and decorated with countless strange patterns. Its page, which was already flipping, slowly reversed back into place. [Ding! Talent: MoonflowZero Point has been triggered.] [Traveler, good luck.] .. Luo Xi jolted awake. Huhu On the two beds beside him, Chen Yao and Wang Yuanjies snores were especially loud. Next came the pain that originated from the scalp and penetrated the brain. Painful, painful, painful! It was as if a needle had been inserted into his brain. After a while, the pain eased. Memories flashed through Luo Xis mind. Weier had vanished. He had been killed by the Rat King and then chose to use his Talent to rewind. The rewind was successful? Luo Xi fumbled for his phone in the bunk above. The screen showed it was September 27th, the time was 00:01. The darkness outside the window suggested it was still deep into the night; no trace of sunlight could be seen through the curtain. Luo Xi had originally thought that at most, his Talent would rewind the game time to the stroke of midnight; he hadnt expected it to actually reverse the time in the real world as well. What kind of mighty power was this? Luo Xi unlocked his phone and opened Dawn. [Traveler, youve returned.] [You are deep in sleep, do you wish to awaken?] [Yes] [Traveler, your spirit has experienced intense confusion. All attributes of your role in the Dream World have decreased by 10% (this negative state cannot be reversed by resurrection, it lasts for 8 hours).] [Traveler, you climbed out from under the covers, and without a second thought, you rushed straight towards the door.] [You need to confirm whether Weier is still in the bedroom next door.] [Thump thump thump!] [Whats the matter?] [Its me.] Luo Xi breathed a sigh of relief. At least Cat Cat was still here at this time. [Squeak] [As the door opened and the soft indoor light turned on, Weier poked her head through the crack in the door. A few seconds later, the cat-eared girl shouted angrily, You pervert, running over here to knock on the door without any clothes, what are you up to!] [Traveler, only then do you remember that youre only wearing your underwear.] [Um Luo Xi brother, is there something you want? Little Ainas sleepy voice came from the bedroom.] [Aina, dont look!] [Note: Trash Traveler, youre definitely doing this on purpose, quickly commit seppuku as an apology!] Chapter 57 - 57 57 Eating Doughnuts at Midnight_1 ?Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Eating Doughnuts at Midnight_1 Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Eating Doughnuts at Midnight_1 [Aina, dont look yet, and make sure you put your clothes on properly.] [The cat-eared girl reminded her once more to prevent her silly little sister from seeing something strange.] [Note: Actually, Little Aina has already seen it once before, hasnt she?] Luo Xi: This unscrupulous text really did follow him back from that time in the morning. [Traveler, you returned to your room, wrapped yourself in a blanket, and then came out again.] [Weiers light red eyes were furious as she looked at you, waiting for you to give her an explanation.] [However, Traveler, you didnt know how to explain the situation to the cat-eared girl.] [Tell Cat Cat that you lost yourself in the morning?] [Would she believe it?] [But even if she doesnt believe it, you still have to try.] [After all, youve faced death once yourself, so even if youre regarded as a delusional patient by the girl this time, you want to see for yourself what exactly Cat Cat will encounter tonight.] [Gentle Reminder: ??? demands that you not tell anyone about tracing back in time.] Luo Xi: The matter of resurrection could be mentioned, so why couldnt he speak of tracing back in time? Does this indicate that the resurrection offered by the Great Will is different from the time tracing provided by ???? [Traveler, you said to Weier: Can we not sleep tonight?''] [Weier: ???''] [Ding! Weiers Anger Value +3] [The cat-eared girl narrowed her light red pupils and watched you with a dangerous gaze, Give me a reason?''] [You said, Because Im a little scared.''] [Scared?] [_Weiers look of anger turned to confusion, Why do you feel scared?''] [Traveler, you replied, Im afraid that when I wake up tomorrow morning, I might suddenly not see you anymore.''] Luo Xi: Isnt this, sounding like some kind of romantic talk, really something that would come out of his characters mouth? [Note: Traveler, isnt this exactly what you meant to express?] Right, thats true, but spoken under these circumstances, it feels very easy to be misunderstood [Ding! Weiers Embarrassment Value +30] [Ding! Weiers Favorability +1] Well, it seems there has been a misunderstanding. But why did the favorability still increase by 1 point? Luo Xi fell into deep thought. [Traveler, you can clearly see that Weiers usually cool and delicate cute face turned quickly pink, even spreading to the tips of her ears.] [So this tsundere Cat Cat can feel shy, huh?] [What do you mean you wont see me tomorrow morning? Are you sick or something?''] [Weier muttered under her breath and turned to close the door.] [Traveler, of course, you couldnt let Cat Cat just go back like that, so you immediately lunged forward and held the door with your shoulder.] [Note: Traveler, why not just be straightforward, and if you cant do one thing you cant do another, spend the night under the big blanket with the two beast-eared lolitas.] Stay out of this, you rogue text! [If you dont let go, Im going to get angry!''] [Ainas voice came from the bedroom, Weier sister, why dont we listen to what Brother Luo Xi wants to say?''] [What can he say? That guys brain doesnt work right anyway, itll just be more of that weird talk.''] [Weve already been woken up anyway, and we slept so much in the afternoon, we can handle a little less sleep.''] [Aina, why are you so accommodating to him?''] [Ehehe~''] [You trust people too easily. One day you could be sold off without even realizing it.''] [The cat-eared girl hesitated, her grip on the door loosening, and because you didnt let go, you ended up falling into the bedroom with the door.] [Under the dim light, you lifted your head and saw that both Aina and Weier were wearing only thin nightgowns.] [Traveler, your Happiness Level +10] [Wait, nows not the time to be happy!] [Note: Even you know that, Traveler.] [The cat-eared girl couldnt be bothered to talk to you anymore, she walked back to the bed, got into the covers, and sat up on the bed with Aina to watch you.] [Note: This is the moment of judgment! Die, you perverted loli-con Traveler!] [So, what the hell is going on with you?] [Traveler, you werent sure how to explain, but it didnt matter much as long as they were willing to let you stay in the room.] [Traveler, you asked, Do you want to hear a story?] [Weier was taken aback: What kind of story?''] sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Aina eagerly nodded: I want to hear! Go on, Brother Luo Xi!] What should he tell them? Luo Xi pondered. How about Journey to the West? He immediately opened the e-book and set up a split-screen on his phone. [This is a story about a journey to the west.''] [Traveler, you slowly began: In the words of the poet: In chaos undivided, earth and sky were muddled, vague and boundless, no one seen. Since Pangu broke the cosmic shell, a boundary formed from then on, clear from murky defined. ] [Traveler, youre telling the story of Journey to the West] [Do you wish to speed up the progress?] [Yes] x20. [Before you knew it, you had been telling the two lolitas, big and small, a story for more than an hour.] [Yet, still no abnormalities appeared.] /// On the rooftop. Two figures cloaked in black robes, having erased all traces of their presence, exchanged glances, each seeing impatience in the others eyes. Damn, they thought, not sleeping in the dead of night, what the hell are these people doing inside the bedroom? One of the cloaked figures gestured to the other to go down and report the situation to Lord, seeking his instructions. They were hesitant to act by themselves since everyone in the room was still awake, especially since the wand could only take control of one person at a time. In the bitter cold of the wind and snow, Tyr below was shivering with cold hands. His two subordinates had been squatting with the dream-controlling wand for a long time, but they hadnt managed to bring anyone down yet. Had something happened? As one subordinates figure appeared, Tyr stopped rubbing his hands and asked, Havent you dealt with it? The subordinate spoke in a low voice: Lord Tyr, theres been a change. Tyrs heart skipped a beat: What happened? The subordinate reported: That man in their house is an oddball. Instead of sleeping at night, hes up doing who knows what, babbling away with Liyas two daughters in the bedroom! What? Tyr was shocked, Theyre into such perversion? The little cat was one thing, as she was nearly an adult, but Liyas younger daughter was involved too? Perverse? The subordinate hesitated, speaking strangely: They arent playing theyre telling stories. Telling stories? Tyr was utterly bewildered. What was wrong with these people, not sleeping in the middle of the night to tell stories, wouldnt they lack the energy for daytime activities? Chapter 58 - 58 58 Aina Can Marry Brother Luo Xi as well_1 ?Chapter 58: Chapter 58 Aina Can Marry Brother Luo Xi as well!_1 Chapter 58: Chapter 58 Aina Can Marry Brother Luo Xi as well!_1 [I turned my head and saw a stone tablet standing at the edge of the cliff On it, there were ten large characters that read, Spiritual Platform of the Foothill of the Inch, Cave of the Slanted Moon and Three Stars.] [Traveler, after telling the tale of Journey to the West for two hours, you felt your mouth dry and tongue parched.] [Weier, still not fully satisfied, said, Keep going, why did you stop? This story is quite interesting; Ive never heard it before. Did you make it up yourself?] [Aina clapped her hands and said, That was so enjoyable! Brother Luo Xi, please tell us more! What happened to the monkey afterward?] [Then I shall continue.] [Traveler, you were, of course, willing to speak for a while longer.] [As long as they dont rush you out of this bedroom, its fine.] [Traveler, you cleared your throat, ready to resume the tale of Journey to the West.] [Suddenly, you heard the sound of large chunks of snow falling from the roof.] [The houses on Grey Stone Street all have sloped roofs, after all, if they were flat, then in this heavy snowfall, it would be akin to suicidethe snow would easily collapse the dwellings.] [Is this a normal phenomenon?] [The next moment, an anomaly occurred.] [What else is there to tell, what are you babbling on about!] [With a furious growl, the bedroom window was broken, and a figure wrapped in a pitch-black cloak burst in from the outside.] [Weier reacted quickly, flipping up from the bed in an instant, she single-handedly picked up Aina and tossed her in your direction, Traveler.] [Luo Xi, catch!] [Traveler, you caught Aina, who was only wearing a thin nightgown, and gently placed the Little Wolf Girl behind you.] [With vigilance, Weier asked, Who are you? No, who are you guys?] [Following the person in the black cloak, another new figure in a black cloak emerged, both clad entirely in dark attire, one fat and the other tall.] [One of the cloaked figures suddenly raised his wand and shouted in a low voice, Puppet Dream Illusion!] [A beam of purple light burst forth from the wand, flying toward the Cat-eared girl on the bed. Weiers expression changed, and she tried to dodge, but the light strangely curved, hitting her. At the moment of contact, the girls expression became vacant, and her body stiffened.] [Weiers pale red pupils instantly lost their luster, as if she had lost consciousness, and she began walking forward rigidly.] [Next to you, Traveler, Aina anxiously cried, Sister Weier! Whats wrong with you?] [The figure in the black cloak, looking at you, sneered, We intended to take this little cat away without anyone noticing, but since youve chosen to stay up late telling some stupid story and wasting our time, you can all go to hell!] [Traveler, you realized that Weiers inexplicable disappearance was because of this peculiar spell, didnt you?] [But since the other party is infuriated because you three gathered together in the middle of the night and didnt sleep, and the spell was only used on the Cat Cat, doesnt that suggest this spell could only be cast once in a short period of time?] [The figure in the black cloak raised his wand towards you, Traveler.] [A green orb of light gradually condensed at the top of the wand.] [However, a fiery red sphere shot from behind you, faster, towards the figure in the black cloak.] [Aina pulled out a scroll from beneath her nightgown and unfurled it, launching it at the enemy.] [This spell scroll seemed very powerful, and the two black-cloaked figures dared not dodge, allowing it to hit the wall. They, one using a wand and the other wielding a blade, scrambled to extinguish the fireball inside the bedroom.] [Weiers footsteps temporarily halted.] [Seizing the opportunity, Aina pulled out another scroll from under the bed, and upon unfurling it, a white halo separated you from the black-cloaked figures.] [The Little Lolita cried out, Brother Luo Xi, think of something quick, this scroll can only last for 30 seconds!] Luo Xi quickly pulled up his character panel. [Traveler, do you want to use your Talent: Immersion?] [Yes] His Dream Synchronization module was cooling down, but his talent could still be used normally. Time was rewound, and not only was the cooldown for his talent reset, but his spent Happiness Level also returned. However, this time, Luo Xi chose a new talent trigger mode. [Traveler, you have spent 156 points of Anger Value.] [Immersion (Anger): In this state, all your damage +15.6%, your agility +15.6%, all your attacks guarantee a critical strike and piercing. After this state ends, you will be unable to move for a short time due to exhaustion (156 seconds).] [Traveler, welcome to the journey of dreams~] /// Luo Xi shook his head. The darkness before his eyes dissipated, revealing the rooms scene. The two black-cloaked figures stood beside the bedroom bed, with Weier slowly walking toward them, her movements rigid. Brother Luo Xi! Can you help sister, please? Aina pleaded. I will, Luo Xi said with a light laugh. Ive already promised you. Aina blinked in confusion. When did Brother Luo Xi promise Aina anything? Aina, are there any more scrolls? If not, go to the secret chamber and get those scrolls! Luo Xi whispered urgently. Aina nodded, lifted the floorboard, and started to crawl down. Even though she didnt know how Brother Luo Xi knew about the scrolls in the small room, she trusted him wholeheartedly in that moment. Luo Xi looked towards the robed figures on the opposite side, threw off the blanket wrapped around him, and charged directly at Weier. He grabbed the girls hand, trying to forcefully pull the stiff Cat Cat back. Seeking death! The fat man in the lead grew desperate. In the instant that the white light faded, he swung his wand as if it were a sword. Even if Lord Tyr had said that the Rat Kings spies had been cleared out, and the sounds of the fight were muffled by the howling wind and snow, if they couldnt take the person away within a certain time, it was still possible to attract the Rat Kings attention. Ill let you steal my Cat Cat! Luo Xi also put all his strength into striking the chest of the fat robed man. Absolute Critical Strike, Absolute Piercing Blow, plus the Critical Strike ability that could be used to its fullest extent only with anger, was now aided by a warm current flowing into his body from his hood, making this punch even heavier! This strike was already almost beyond the one that had sent the black serpent flying with a single punch! The taller robed figure watched in horror as his companion was hit in the chest by Luo Xis punch and sent flying backward, forcing him to stand his ground and catch his falling companion. A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out of the fat robed mans throat. Why was this punch so devastatingly heavy? Brother Luo Xi, the scrolls are here! Aina emerged from the passage, holding a dozen or so magic scrolls in her arms. The tall robed mans pupils constricted abruptly, knowing that Liya, as a Tier Four Skill Master, must have left behind many scrolls. That bastard Rat King, with so many opportunities over three years, why didnt he think of a way to take these scrolls? He immediately decided to make a run for it, though still casting a reluctant look at his accomplice. Sorry, I want to live. The tall robed man carelessly threw his comrade to the ground and jumped out the window. Below, Tyr, seeing someone jump down, asked with a cold face, Is it done? Slap! A muffled slap on the face. Done your ass. The tall robed man shook off his hand, looking disdainfully at this person who was only somewhat competent when bossing around subordinates or with his mouth. Lord Tyr, this is farewell. The wrath of His Excellency the Steward, Ill leave for you to face alone! The cat-eared girl sat quietly on the bed, her chest moving with a steady rhythm as she breathed. Suddenly, Weier coughed several times in succession. The blank expression in her eyes returned to its usual brightness. Looking at Luo Xi with confusion, Weier asked, What happened? Sitting on the floor, Luo Xi replied weakly, Over there. Near the wall, the fat robed man was taking shallow breaths and exhaling more; he probably wouldnt live much longer. Why did they send such weak people to steal Cat Cat? Was it because they feared the Rat King? Brother Luo Xi, a towel, wipe this offSister, youre back to normal, thats great! Little Aina lunged into Weiers embrace. Weier paused for a long time, looked at you, and said softly, Thank you. [Ding! Favorability from Weier +40] [Weiers recognition of you has deepened] [Current Favorability from Weier: 143 (Trusted Friend)] [Description: After tonights events, Cat Cat has let go of all her guards towards you. Although she still thinks theres something not quite right with your mind, shes willing to trust you completely.] [Favorability from Aina +30] [Ding! Current Favorability from Aina: 163 (Big Brother she really likes)] [Description: If Sister Weier doesnt want Brother Luo Xi, Aina can marry Brother Luo Xi when she grows up! Of course, even if Sister wants him, Aina still likes Brother Luo Xi!] [Note: Actually, Little Aina, you dont have to grow up, this odd Big Brother would agree to it anyway~] Who would agree to that! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Ding! Free mission: No Longer a Solitary Journey progress has been updated, current completion: 50%] Chapter 59 - 59 59 Unlucky Traveler Youre Just the ?Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Unlucky Traveler, Youre Just the Safeguard_1 Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Unlucky Traveler, Youre Just the Safeguard_1 In the depths of a dark alleyway. Inside a small and low house. A man dressed in black, Tyr, kneeled below, as another similarly dressed figure loomed above him, scolding furiously: Useless! You deadbeat, I even lent you the Dreamland Wand, as long as you use it while shes asleep, that girl would have followed you on her own. Cant you even handle something so simple? Tyr hurriedly explained, My Lord, its all the fault of those two subordinates of mine, they betrayed me and I dont want to hear it! Wheres my Dreamland Wand? I lost it there. The atmosphere in the house instantly quieted down. Damn it all! Get lost! If it werent for the fact that youre a relative of the Bishop, you would have been chopped up and fed to the dogs by now! . /// [Ding! Your Free Quest: No Longer a Solitary Journey, completion 50%, is in progress] [Description: Youve gained the recognition of two Beast Eared Girls, now its time to invite them to join you on your journey of exploring this world!] [Reward: Cradle to the Nest (Gold/Legend/Unique)] Luo Xi watched the man in the fat black robe who lay motionless on the ground and wanted to burst into laughter. How dare he attempt to steal his Cat Cat, now he knows the consequences, doesnt he? But soon, his sense of triumph sank. Compared to these black-robed men whose strength wasnt too formidable, the Rat King was the biggest problem. Moreover, from the Rat King, he had learned that there was at least one other being of a similar magnitude. For them, Weier must be a crucial node in their plans; otherwise, the Rat King and that hidden figure behind the scenes wouldnt have gone to such lengths over Cat Cat. [Ding! Synchronization time remaining: 0 seconds] [Traveler, we welcome you to come again~] Luo Xi felt his mind go blank, and when he opened his eyes again, he was back in his dorm room. The snoring of his two roommates was still thunderously loud. [Traveler, the side effects of your talent have activated, you are temporarily unable to move] [Your body stiffens, and you suddenly fall to the ground] [Weier and Aina watch you in a panic] [You signal that youre just drained, temporarily unable to move, but the two Beast Eared Girls dont seem to believe you] [Speed up recovery?] [Yes] X10. [After 156 seconds, Traveler, you are able to move again] [Seeing you get up normally, the two cat-eared girls let out a sigh of relief] Luo Xi decides that he should use his ability in the state of anger less in the future. Although Immersion while angry is indeed powerful, the side effects are problematic, leaving one quite vulnerable post-use. [Traveler, you glance at the corner of the wall and ask, Cat Cat, do you know who they are?] [Ill check. Weier walks over to inspect the man in the black robe on the ground] [The face hidden beneath the black veil has become a blur of flesh, seemingly with countless tiny flesh buds writhing on it] [The cat-eared girls expression reveals a hint of horror, The Church of Truth!] [The Church of Truth?] [Weier speaks gravely, This is a heretical cult group wanted by all major powers. Their doctrine is truth and eternity, but their actions are the complete opposite of their teachings. The chaos and disaster in many places are instigated by them. Everyone in this group is almost insane, and no one knows what theyre really thinking.] [But why would they target me? What could possibly make the Church of Truth take note of me?] [The cat-eared girl falls into contemplation] [Traveler, you walk over and pick up the wand lying beside the man in the black robe. The wand is very ornate, with a purple gemstone embedded at the top] [Ding! You have obtained the Dreamland Wand] [Dreamland Wand] [Quality: Blue (Rare)] [Category: Wand-type Weapon] [Attributes: All skill damage +30%120% (According to the users tier, different damage bonuses can be obtained), your casting speed +30%, your skill cooldown time -10%] [Added Skill: Puppet Dreamland, Poison Light Bomb] [Puppet Dreamland: When used on a person of the same tier as you or lower, it can make them obey your commands for half an hour, with a cooldown of 1 hour.] [Poison Light Bomb: You can release a light bomb with strong toxicity, with a cooldown of 10s.] [Description: The original owner of this wand didnt understand its true use at all! Is this how you use hypnotic skills? Trash Traveler, its time to show your true skill!] Screw your true skill! However, this added skill Luo Xis expression was somewhat strange. The skill descriptions that came with the wand indeed reminded him of certain scenes from strange shows that only existed in reality and which couldnt be described in detail. But was he that kind of person? [Weier glanced at it and said, Just the Purple Color purified Essence Crystal on this wand is probably very expensive. If sold in the black market, I estimate it would fetch at least 2000 pounds of Essence Crystal, which could be sold for about twenty thousand gold coins.] [How strange, they spent so much to get this thing to catch me, why didnt they send more capable people?] [Ding! Your Shock Value +30] [A minor monster, actually dropped such a valuable equipment] [Is this what they call a turn of fortune?] [Note: Traveler, this is called the bottom line. Having had bad luck for so many days, you should finally have a stroke of good luck.] Luo Xi: [Traveler, you ask, Can I put it away first? I want to research it.] [Do as you wish.] [Obviously, Cat Cat is not very interested in this wand, even though it could sell for a lot of money.] [It makes sense considering they have so many precious scrolls hidden at home. Yet, even though life is tough, Weier and Aina have never thought about selling those scrolls.] [Ding! You have put the Dreamland Wand into your Dreamland Satchel.] [Weier was stunned for a second as the wand disappeared in your hand.] [Where did you make the wand disappear to?] [Ding! Weiers Confusion Value +30] [Weier spoke faintly, My childhood drawings and that wand, youve placed them somewhere too, havent you?] [You did not hide the truth: Yes.] [Is this your Mutation ability?] [No, its probably more like a built-in feature.] [Weier looked confused.] [Forget it. Weier relaxed her furrowed brows and said, Ill just trust you for now.] [Traveler, its time to extend an invitation.] [You spoke up, Things here will likely get messy, do you want to leave this place with me?] [Yes, yes!] [Little Aina agreed to your invitation without hesitation.] [Weiers eyes flickered for a moment, I cant leave just yet.] [Traveler, you know the reason Weier doesnt want to leave is probably related to her mothers disappearance.] [But you also know that if Cat Cat continues to investigate around Grey Stone Street, the outcome waiting for her will definitely not be good.] S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [I know what youre worried about.] [Weier shook her head, saying bitterly, Even if we choose to leave now, we wont be able to reach a nearby city in a short time.] [Not to mention the Origin Disaster that will come tomorrow, the wilderness has already turned into the Snow Field. The nearest village is also more than a dozen kilometers away from here, well become prey for those Origin Beasts on the road.] [Besides, do you think if theyre really targeting me, leaving Grey Stone Street now would be useful?] [Sister Hearing this, Aina gripped Weiers hand tightly.] Chapter 60 - 60 60 Is this Cat-eared Girl becoming legal _1 ?Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Is this Cat-eared Girl becoming legal?! _1 Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Is this Cat-eared Girl becoming legal?! _1 [Aina whispered, Sister Weier, I also think its better for us to leave Winter City for now.] [Even young Aina knew they seemed to have been unwittingly caught up in a whirl, and Weier couldnt possibly be unaware of it.] [After tomorrow, Weier said after a long silence, seemingly having made a decision, after the locust plague tomorrow, well leave Grey Stone Street and go somewhere else.] [Traveler, you asked, Dont you want that heirloom from your mother thats in Rat King Nosss possession?] [Weier paused, then shook her head, Lets not take it for now. Although I really dont want to suspect Uncle Noss, my intuition tells me that he might have some direct connection with my mothers disappearance.] [Speaking of which, why am I being targeted by the people from the Church of Truth? the cat-eared girl murmured to herself, unable to figure it out.] [Traveler, you asked, Is it possible that your mother left something behind in your house?] [Weier shook her head: Their obvious target is me, not the scrolls my mother left behind, and she never left anything on me.] [Traveler, you remembered what Rat King had said to you before you traveled back in time] [Theres no one who wants that child to grow up safe and healthy more than I do!] [The cat girl is now just under 16. Can a child really be considered grown up at 16?] [Note: Foolish Traveler, have you forgotten that the Dream World is different from your world?] Luo Xis mind stirred. [Traveler, you asked doubtfully, Are you coming of age in six days?] [Yes.] [The cat-eared girl was also puzzled, Is there a problem? Isnt the calculation of years different where you are? Here in the Shining Country, 410 days make a year, and youre of age at 16. In noble houses in the cities, a childs coming of age is celebrated with a grand banquet.] [Aina counted on her fingers, Aina just turned 13 last month too, and its still a long way to my next birthday.] [Traveler, after doing some quick calculations, your Shock Value +50!] [Note: Suspicious Loli-con Traveler, what are you feeling right now, happiness, ecstasy, or depression and disinterest?] [Note: But no worries, even if Cat Cat is no longer your type, Little Wolf Girl still is, and a legal Lolita is even better, isnt it?] Luo Xi: I curse your unscrupulous text, dont interrupt at critical moments, and two messages in a row! [Traveler, you tried to steer Weiers thoughts, Have you considered why they would choose to act against you now after three years of having plenty of opportunities?] [Weier furrowed her brows, Because after I come of age, he can get something from me?] [Traveler, you too have no idea, as the information you currently hold is extremely limited.] [It cant really be that Rat King Noss is a principled Loli-con with such an absurd idea, right?] [Note: Garbage Traveler, dont assume everyone is like you!] Speaking of which, that Rat King is really composed. It was only tonights unexpected event that made him slightly flustered when Luo Xi told him that Weier was missing. But Rat King quickly regained his composure and then dispatched him with a single sword strike. From this, it can be deduced that at least openly, Rat King and the person behind tonights incident are on the same side. But Luo Xi couldnt imagine what they could need Weier for. Theres too much missing information. [Traveler, you feel your mind becoming increasingly muddled. The excessive physical and mental strain is making you very tired.] [Weier, seeing your expression was off, said, Tired? Then go back and sleep first. Ill take care of this dead body and then sleep.] [Traveler, you are indeed worried that they might return, but your current state doesnt allow you to push yourself further.] [You returned to your bedroom and fell into a deep sleep.] [You are fast asleep] Luo Xi yawned. He wanted to sleep too. But before going to sleep, there was something else he wanted to try. [Would you like to retrieve the Dream Staff to your physical bodys location?] [Yes] A white light enveloped Luo Xis hand, and in an instant, a staff about seventy centimeters long appeared with a bright purple gem embedded at its top. Not bad, weapons can indeed be taken out. He stuffed the staff back into his bag and buried his head to sleep. Until the arrival of daytime. Sunlight fell on his head through the gaps in the window. When Luo Xi opened his eyes, his two roommates were still sound asleep. He felt like he had seen this scene many times before. He reached for his phone. 10:31. He had slept in a bit late. He unlocked the screen, Dawn start. Luo Xis heartbeat quickened. He hoped that after last nights crisis, Cat Cat hadnt encountered any more danger. The worst part of this game was that when he logged out, his in-game self could barely move and wasnt aware of what was happening outside, and he didnt know when the reminder function would be updated. [Traveler, welcome back!] sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Traveler, you crawled out of bed] [You saw that your clothes from yesterday were neatly placed next to your blanket] [Traveler, you dressed yourself and went to the bedroom door, opening it] [However, there was no one in the living room] [Traveler, you yelled out, Weier, Aina? Where are you?] [After a few shouts, squeakthe door of the next bedroom opened, revealing the sleepy and messy face of the cat-eared girl who said impatiently, What are you yelling for? Aina and I are still sleeping. We all went to bed so late last night and were so tired, cant you let us sleep in a bit during the day?] [The door was closed by Cat Cat] [Traveler, you felt a bit more at ease] [But, wasnt what Cat Cat just said a bit strange?] [Whats with the so tired, as if you did something?] [Note: You suspicious pervert with a head full of dirty thoughts, its obviously you whos the weird one!] Luo Xi: If the two of them dont want to get up, then what should he do now? As the idea popped into his head, the text on the screen refreshed. [Traveler, thinking to yourself, since both beast-eared lolitas are not planning to wake up, perhaps this morning you can try, alone, to search Grey Stone Street for more information regarding Weier, Aina, and their mother Liya] [You straightened out your outfit and jumped out the front door onto the living room floor] [Traveler, you stepped into snow that was about one meter thick] [The snowfall was still relentless, with no sign of stopping. Some residents couldnt bear the snow accumulated in front of their doors and started to shovel it away, piling it in the middle of the road, braving the biting wind] [This caused Grey Stone Street to have a scene resembling small snow mounds at regular intervals] [Traveler, you saw a Horned Aunt shoveling snow, and you walked over to her to inquire about Weiers family] [Ding! Horned Aunts Alertness Value towards you +50] [The aunt raised her shovel suspiciously and asked, What are you planning to do to those two girls?] [Note: Its just a little loli abduction~] Chapter 61 - 61 61 Strange Strategy Route Appears_1 ?Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Strange Strategy Route Appears_1 Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Strange Strategy Route Appears_1 Horned Aunt holds a shovel and sharply says to you, Dont think that just because those two girls are alone and vulnerable you can bully them as you please. The Black Snake who bullied them the day before yesterday is now hanging outside the Snake and Rat Meetings main gate!'' Traveler, you immediately express that you are the one who took down Black Snake. The aunts expression pauses, and she puts down her shovel, sizing you up. Can you take off your hat? That night, I saw from upstairs, the person fighting Black Snake also had horned mutation characteristics on their head. After you take off your hat, the aunts expression immediately relaxes. Ding! The aunts favorability towards you +40 Ding! The aunts favorability towards you +20 Current favorability level of the aunt towards you: 60 (Handsome, strong, promising young man) Note: Who would have thought, you garbage Traveler, not only do you attract cute little Lolitas but also older aunts. Perhaps youd like to try a different route of conquest? Luo Xi: Im not trying to test anything here! I never expected that person to be you. Are you living at Weiers place now?'' The aunts demeanor changed completely from before, Come inside my house, young man. Its not the place to talk outside. Ive been living here for almost twenty years. I remember some things about before and after Liya arrived. If you want to know, we can talk it over slowly. Traveler, you nod and follow the aunt into her house. Note: Traveler, youve entered the aunts wonderful house~ Luo Xi: (৥) The comments in this text are getting weirder and weirder. The aunts house is empty, not even proper furniture in sight. She brought over a stool from another room for you to sit on. After a while, a refreshing scent drifts over, and the aunt comes over with a pot of tea and a teacup. She pours you a cup of tea, the tea leaves inside a species youve never seen before, looking like small pieces of tree leaves. My spouse passed away early, this is tea he left behind. I thought I might never finish it all before I died. Traveler, you ask, Dont you have any children? There was a daughter, but she married far away, rarely returning even once in years. The aunt chuckles softly, That Bastard Black Snake has been oppressing us for a long time. Young man, you avenged us. If Liyanas place is not good to live, you can also stay with me. You say, I already have a place to live. Horned Aunt smiles contently, Thats good then. Those two children have had it hard. After Liya left, I actually wanted to adopt them if they were willing. Traveler, you feel the kindness of this world once more. Just as there is darkness where there is light, even in the filthiest environments, there are those who stick to their own bottom line. Traveler, you once again voice the purpose of your visit. Can you tell me about Liya and her daughter? Of course. Horned Aunt moves a stool and sits across from you, a look of reminiscence flickering in her eyes. I remember, it must have been fifteen years ago? My daughter wasnt married then. Liya appeared here on Grey Stone Street with one-year-old Weier, buying a whole house with eight gold coins. However, she only lived on the third floor and let the first and second floors go to waste. No wonder the first two floors of Weiers house were unoccupied. Back then, Grey Stone Street wasnt what it is today. Snake and Rat Meeting wasnt the only big gang. Besides them, several other gangs were secretly competing for turf. Horned Aunt pauses and then continues, Liya was indeed a formidable woman. I dont know her true strength, but once, when a powerful Origin Beast went mad and kept attacking the edge covered by the Divine Tree Glory in Grey Stone Street, Liya just waved her staff casually and repelled the beast. It seems the residents of Grey Stone Street know something of Liyas strength, but not exactly how powerful she was. According to Weier, a Tier Four Skill Master corresponds to a Tier Four Origin Beast, and thats already above disaster-level, at the Lord-tier. Even if only just entering, there probably arent many in all of Winter City. If Liya was not caring for Weier and the city did not reject Mutant Patients, with her strength, Winter City would have been pleased to invite her to reside. Such a powerful person, why did she disappear without a trace? What exactly happened back then? What did Rat King Noss do? What role did he play in it? Horned Aunt slowly says, The remnants of the wind disaster ten years ago is an incident, Liya protected nearly thirty residents of Grey Stone Street. Others who lived a bit further away were blown away by the storm, never to return. Shes also my savior. Then, three years ago, Liya suddenly vanished one night and has not returned since. Silence settles in the living room. Liya was so formidable, theres no way she was killed by an Origin Beast in the wilderness! The aunt falls silent for a long time and then says angrily, It must have been the work of Snake and Rat Meeting! Ive long heard that Rat King had unsavory intentions towards Liya! She surely rejected him and was killed for it! emmm The reasons behind Weiers mothers disappearance are surely not that simple. But for someone like Horned Aunt, she only knows the side Liya showed to them, and the information she can provide is very limited. Afterwards, Horned Aunt shares some stories from when Weier and Aina were small, about Weier growing up, and Ainas later arrival, as well as how hard the two girls had it over the past three years. Traveler, you say, Thank you for that. The aunt smiles, No need to thank me. If this helps you win that childs affection, making her have favor towards you, then all the better. Luo Xi: No wonder the aunt was so eager; she thought I was after Cat Cat. Note: Pervert, suspicious Traveler, dont you have these thoughts? Not at all! Traveler, you thank the aunt and leave her home. Will you continue looking for someone to talk to on the street? Yes S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Traveler, you spend about half an hour wandering nearby, but except for that aunt, most people, upon seeing you trying to strike up a conversation, enter their homes and shut the door. Traveler, you once again feel the chill of this world. Chapter 62 - 62 62 The nature of a Loli lover cant be hidden ?Chapter 62: Chapter 62: The nature of a Loli lover cant be hidden! _1 Chapter 62: Chapter 62: The nature of a Loli lover cant be hidden! _1 On the sofa, Aina frowned and looked at the cat-eared girl aproning her, whispering: Sister Weier, its been almost an hour now, and Brother Luo Xi hasnt come back yet. It looks like you really scared him off. Where could he possibly run off to? Weier said somewhat speechlessly, Maybe he just went out for a random stroll. You dont need to worry about him; that unlucky guy is tough. Hell come scurrying back in no time. But if Brother Luo Xi really leaves, then Aina wont have Halfway through her sentence, Ainas eyes shifted, and she changed her words, Then Aina will have to pick a new brother-in-law for you again, Sister. Its such a hassle. Weier: This silly little sister was just about to say she wouldnt have a husband anymore, wasnt she? What weird charm did that pervert pour into my silly little sisters head, to make Aina like him so much? However, if that guy really just left like that The Cat Cat suddenly fells into deep thought. A tinge of reluctance arose in Weiers heart. Even though they had only been together for a few days, even though she had scolded him this morning because she was grumpy from waking upyou sneaking away without saying goodbye, isnt that a bit callous? Weiers cat ears and tail drooped quietly as she pretended not to care and said: Im off to cook, if that guy left, then he left. Today I wanted to make a good meal, and now theres going to be one less portion; thats quite nice. Aina turned and humphed, Sister Weier, youre being insincere again. Certainly not! /// [Traveler, after wandering outside for quite some time, youve begun to feel a bit hungry since you havent eaten breakfast before heading out.] [Return home?] [Yes] Luo Xi sighed. The plan to gather information about the Liya family from the nearby neighborhood had failed. [Traveler, as you climb back to the doorfront of Weiers house using the rope, you smell the fragrance of food coming from inside the house.] [Todays meal seems different, not the tasteless sweet potatoes youre used to.] [Traveler, you knock on the door lightly and then open it.] [Ah?! Little Aina turns her head on the sofa and, seeing that its you, the Traveler, exclaims in surprise, Brother Luo Xi! Aina thought you left on your own this morning because Sister scolded you and you were angry!] [Note: How could such a garbage Traveler sneak away? After all, you havent kidnapped these two adorable beast-eared girls yet.] Shut up! [Traveler, you tell Aina that you were just taking a stroll nearby.] [I told you, he couldnt have gone far with this ghostly weather; he would only take a casual stroll outside.] [From the kitchen, Weier sticks her head out, complaining, Today was supposed to be a good day to eat, but instead of sitting there nagging on the sofa, Aina, you might as well come over and give your sister a hand.] [The cat-eared girl seems relaxed on the surface, but, Traveler, you see the hint of relief on the girls face.] [Maybe the Cat Cat also didnt want you to leave quietly, did she?] [Note: High favorability means you can do whatever you want! As long as you, the damn Traveler, can overcome this crisis and crush that Rat King and all, these two beast-eared girls will be yours! Are you happy now?] Luo Xis face darkened. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This damn text is getting weirder and weirder. And it sure types away so nonchalantly. The power of Rat King Nos is just too overpowering. Luo Xi was unclear about what level the Rat King was, but from the previous time-loop experience, if Nos really wanted to kill him, he was pretty much capable of doing it instantly. The other one hidden behind the scenes, probably someone from the Church of Truth, since he could stand toe to toe with the Rat King, must be of a similar level of existence. To find a way among these powerful beings, a path that allows this cat-eared girl to reach a happy end, safe and sound. Looking back now, it indeed appears to be a daunting and arduous journey. Suddenly, a message popped up on the screen. [Traveler, having learned of the difficulties, will you choose to give up?] Thats of course not happening! Having already fallen deep into this pit, Luo Xi was now impossible to back down. Not just for those two cute beast-eared girls but also for himself. Since childhood, how many times had he chosen to flee when faced with difficulties? Ordinary people always feel anxious about the future, fearing that things wont turn out as they wish, and thus continually choose to numb themselves by running away. Luo Xi was no different. He tried to change, but sometimes he would suddenly wake up in the night, panicked and anxious, realizing his own powerlessness. Yet even so, now he wanted to act according to his thoughts and do what he wanted to do. And what he wanted to do at the moment was [Traveler, you really want to pet Ainas wolf ears and tail right now, feeling the urge to bury your hands in that soft, fluffy tail and listen~] Stop, stop, stop! [Note: Trashy traveler, dont think that by engaging in some pseudo-deep thinking, you can hide your true nature as a lolicon!] Luo Xi: Damn text, come out here, I promise I wont punch you in the face! [Aina responded to her sisters call to go help in the kitchen.] [Traveler, you didnt get to pet the big tail and sat on the sofa somewhat dejected, picking up a book to read.] [You are learning] [Its estimated that you will complete the basic task: Acquisition of Knowledge (I) in 9 hours.] [Traveler, you happily started reading the book.] Luo Xi nodded contentedly. Indeed, studying is the real deal! [After you rapidly finished half the book, Weier and Aina brought up the already prepared meals from the kitchen.] [On the dining table, several bowls were filled with different dishes, the staple food was still steamed sweet potatoes, but the side dishes had some new variations.] [Although there was no meat, the style of the side dishes was still not bad, you couldnt recognize what they were, but it was clear they were meticulously made by the cat-eared girl.] [Ding! Your Hunger Value +10.] [Come and eat, after we finish our meal well go to the Deep Alley Workshop to buy some things, and then according to the previous plan, well enter Winter City at night and find a safe place to hide for a day.] [Weier gave you a sidelong glance, pulling out a chair for you to come and sit.] [Traveler, you took a bite.] [Your Happiness Level +10.] [Weiers cooking is really good. As long as she has the ingredients, she can make anything delicious.] [Little Aina, while eating, looked up at you with her tea-gold-colored big eyes, expectantly saying, So Brother Luo Xi, are you moved?] [What moved or not moved?] [Weier is visibly confused.] [This pure cat cat obviously has no idea that her good little sister is trying all means to sell her off again.] [Note: Traveler, being moved isnt as good as moving into action, and this is a cat-eared girl who can cook!] Chapter 65 - 65 65 Let me go in and check first_1 ?Chapter 65: Chapter 65 Let me go in and check first_1 Chapter 65: Chapter 65 Let me go in and check first_1 Essence Power Armor? Luo Xis gaze swept over the line of text. Was it the kind of power armor he was thinking of? The very cool kind that you could wear all over, and then operate? [Traveler, the nearby workshop guide saw you standing here for quite some time and came over with a smile, Hello sir, this is a non-sale exhibit our boss uses for display. Although its power core has been damaged, the frame alone is very imposing. Our boss spent a thousand gold coins to acquire it from an auction in the black market inside Winter City.] [I see.] [Traveler, upon hearing the price, you nod and prepare to leave and continue browsing.] [Sir, please wait a moment.] [The guide, seeing that you wanted to leave, hurriedly called out to stop you.] [The thing is, sir, business has been really bad for the workshop lately, and our boss is having some financial difficulties. If you want to buy this armor now, I can take the initiative to give you a 20% discount. It would only cost you eight hundred gold coins.] [The guide went on and on, Look how handsome this power armor is, with its exposed mechanical parts and pipes, fully showcasing the wild style of the era from eighty years ago when various nations first developed this series of weapons. If you take it home and put it in your house, it will definitely be impressive and add to your face!] Luo Xi: Where would he get that much money? Speaking of which, he still owed Cat Cat a whole hundred gold coins. [Traveler, seeing that youre not interested, the guide quickly says, How about 30% off then? If you still think thats expensive, 50% off can also work. Thats the lowest our boss will go!] Miss guide, you are not quite right. Why does it feel like youre treating him like a sucker? [Traveler, you say, I dont have that much money.] [The guide, taken aback, asks, Arent you from Winter City?] [She looks you up and down, a slight doubt in her eyes, but that doubt disappears when she sees the timid Little Wolf Girl behind you.] [Who from the rich city folk would get so close to Mutant Patients?] [Note: Poor traveler, because of your scant attire in this freezing weather, the guide mistook you for a wealthy man from the city, not expecting you to be a true pauper.] Fxxk, is it a crime to be poor?! [The guide looked at your face and asked softly, Sir, do you also live on Grey Stone Street?] [Yes. Traveler, you slightly lifted your hat.] [Ding! The guides favorability towards you +50.] Luo Xi: Why would her favorability even increase? Is it because of looks? [Note: Although I would like to argue, Ill let it go this time.] [Traveler, you think for a moment and say, Can I try it on?] [Ah? Try it on? The guide pauses, You mean to actually get into it? But its already damaged] [You smile and say, Really not possible?] [Ding! The guides favorability towards you +6.] [The guide grudgingly says, If you just want to go in and have a look, that would be fine. The boss allows us to let customers take a look.] [As the guide opens the steel casing of the armor, Traveler, you see the interior of the power armor, with countless mechanisms and gear structures, the black parts, and steel pipes outline a space for a person to stand in, which seems very claustrophobic.] [Traveler, under the guides eager gaze, you step inside.] sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You feel the temperature of the hat on your head steadily rising.] [Ding! A hidden rune sequence within the Essence Furnace Core detects machinery that can be loaded.] [Would you like to attempt a match?] Luo Xi: ! An interesting development seemed to be coming. But this wasnt a good place to try; if he could buy this thing and take it home, it would be great, but unfortunately, he didnt have that much money. Should he ask Cat Cat for a loan? But could Cat Cat produce that many gold coins? [Traveler, you remember the Dreaming Wand you have, which Cat Cat mentioned to be worth at least 20,000 gold coins?] [If you sell it, you could definitely afford to buy the armor.] [After observing the inside for a while, you step out of the armor.] [The guide eagerly approaches and asks, Sir, how do you feel?] [Its quite nice; I want to buy it. Can you make it any cheaper?] [Yes, this imposing armor makes for a nice decoration The guide starts and looks up bewildered, What did you say?] [Aina blinked her tea gold eyes, and Little Wolf Girl too didnt understand why you would want to buy something so expensive and useless.] [Traveler, you repeated, I want to buy this. Can you make it any cheaper?] [The guide hesitantly said, But the boss said his bottom line was 500 gold coins] [10% off will do, no, young man, if youre interested in this big guy, then just take it away. I wont charge you a penny.] [Traveler, you, the guide, and Aina simultaneously turned to look towards the left.] [An elderly man with gray hair and feathers growing on his neck and hands hobbled toward you with a walking stick.] [The guide immediately went over and whispered, Alte, the owner of the workshop, what brings you here?] [Ding! Talent: Repulsion of the Same Sex has been triggered; the old mans favorability towards you -50.] [The current favorability of the old man towards you is: -20 (Initially thought you were alright, now for some odd reason, feels like punching you.)] Luo Xi: [Just taking a stroll since I had nothing better to do.] [The old man smiled at you, Traveler, holding back the sudden urge to punch you, and said amicably, Young man, the origins of this power armor are not as complex as Zeli described. It is a prototype Essence Power Armor handcrafted by an old friend of mine seventy years ago.] [Since its creation, it battled in the wilderness for decades, and finally, due to the complete destruction of its power core circuitry, it was retired by my friend and then gifted to me. I originally planned to rebuild an Essence Power Core for it, but its just too expensive, and even if this old antique could move again, it probably wouldnt last long before falling apart.] [Then why do you say you want to give it to me] [You might not believe what Im about to say. The old man raised his hand, showing the calluses on his palm, pointed to his ear, and laughed, Ive been a blacksmith all my life, and sometimes I can hear the voices of objects. Though I dont know why, its telling me right now that it wants to go with you.] Luo Xi: [Traveler, you didnt know what to say.] [However, since the kind man is offering it for free, you, Traveler, wont be too modest.] [Then thank you very much, Mr. Alte.] [No need to thank me. The old man laughed like a mischievous child, The thing is yours now, but how you get it back home is something youll have to figure out. I hope its choice isnt wrong.] Chapter 66 - 66 66 Lolita Kidnapping Guidebook_1 ?Chapter 66: Chapter 66 Lolita Kidnapping Guidebook_1 Chapter 66: Chapter 66 Lolita Kidnapping Guidebook_1 [Brother Luo Xi, is this thing useful?] [Little Aina doesnt understand why you, Traveler, suddenly acquired such a big iron shell.] [You say, Well talk about whether its useful later, first lets figure out how to get this thing back home.] [Luo Xi, come help move this stuff.] [Traveler, you heard Cat Cat calling you.] [The old man gently smiled and said, Its fine, you go ahead, Ill ask a few people to move the armor outside the door first.] [Traveler, you walked over to the counter and noticed a box on the ground filled with all kinds of goods.] [Weier put down a package, got up and tidied her cascading snow-white hair, then turned to look at you and said, Luo Xi, what weapons can you use? You can pick any one you like in the workshop, as long as it doesnt exceed two gold coins.] Weapons? Luo Xi hadnt thought about what weapon he should use. Ever since becoming a so-called Mutant Patient, in the game, he had always fought others with his fists. Moreover, as someone who grew up in a peaceful era and a college student, he didnt know how to use swords and blades. But he was also curious about what weapons were like in the Dream world. So just pick any randomly. [Traveler, having heard what Cat Cat said, you went to the workshops shelves and chose an eight-forged steel machete valued at 1.8 gold coins.] [Eight-forged steel machete] [Quality: Green (Excellent)] [Category: Common weapons] [Attributes: Damage +10300 (Different damage bonuses are obtained depending on which body part is hit)] [Description: This is the meticulous work of a blacksmith, capable of beheading an enemys dog head with a single chop; under great strength, miracles are sure to happen!] [Weier glanced at you and said irritably, You really know how to pick, remember, you now owe me two more gold coins.] [Traveler, you convey that being in bigger debt isnt a concern; the problem isnt serious anyway.] [Alright, weve bought enough stuff for now, lets head back. Uncle Bear, were leaving.] [Take care, welcome to come again.] [Traveler, you stopped Cat Cat and said, Wait, I also have something else to take back.] [Weier was startled, What thing?] S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Then the young girl saw the scene of the three-meter-high giant armor, which five people were slowly pushing out of the depths of the workshop on a four-wheeled low bed cart.] [Weier looked astounded, Dont tell me, thats the thing you want to take back? How much did you buy it for? No way, you meow have money?] [Aina spoke softly, Sister Weier, that was given to Brother Luo Xi by the old gentleman.] [The old gentleman?] [Lek was also somewhat surprised, he laughed and said, That thing has been sitting in the workshop for several years, I didnt expect Alte, the workshop master, to actually be willing to give it away. Although it cant move, taking it back home and using it to scare people might be quite nice.] [Cat Cat was speechless, not knowing what use this thing would be when brought back home, and besides, wasnt the plan to beat a hasty retreat tomorrow?] [Forget it, lets move on, you deal with this thing yourself.] [Traveler, Weier and Aina carried the box together, while you alone dragged the giant armor placed on the sled, leaving the Deep Alley Workshop in the snowy wind.] .. After Luo Xi and the others left, the female instructor and the old man looked at their figures in the snowy wind. Master Alte, why did you give that to him? That was your earliest work, as I recall you said you wanted to keep it as a memento. Even if you were short of money recently and wanted to sell it, you had mentioned planning to sell it for at least 500 gold coins. Because I truly heard a faint voice. The old man smiled benevolently, Flawless pure Essence can endow non-life with spirit, which is also why the same standard equipment can improve or degrade in quality over time with the users frequent use. Although that powered armor has not yet birthed a soul, the years it had spent accompanying several masters to war have also imbued it with a trace of spirit. This trace of spirit cant bear to stay in a forgotten corner collecting dust, so it begged me, its creator. The female instructor asked curiously, What did it beg for? The old mans smile faded, and he slowly said, It said it wanted to perish in the most brilliant blaze of glory. .. [You are in the middle of hauling goods] [Would you like to speed up?] [Yes] x30. [Ten minutes later, you finally dragged that heavy thing back under Weiers place, where the two beast-eared lolitas had already returned home.] [But how are you going to get this thing upstairs?] [You fell into deep thought.] [Why not try stowing it in the Dreamworld Pack?] [Traveler, you are attempting to collect armor.] [Ding! Collection failed, insufficient space in the Dreamworld Pack.] Luo Xi: Speaking of which, this Dreamworld Pack really is too small, with just one cubic meter of space that cant fit anything slightly bigger. Is there a way to upgrade it? [Friendly Reminder: Upgrading the Dreamworld Pack to lv2 requires 1,000 pounds of Essence Crystals.] Essence Crystals? Cat Cat seemed to have said that a pound of Essence Crystal is worth 10 gold coins Fxxk, is this thing really such a gold digger? Would the purified Essence on that magic wand work? As the idea popped into his head, the text appeared on the screen at the same time. [Traveler, do you want to use the purified Essence on the Dreamwander Staff to upgrade your Dreamworld Pack? Upgradable to LV2: 3x3x3, estimated to consume half of the high-energy Yuan Su contained in the purified Essence.] [Yes/No] [Friendly Reminder: If you choose to perform the upgrade in this manner, the quality and attributes of the Dreamwander Staff will decrease or become damaged.] Luo Xi hesitated for a moment. He wasnt a Skill Practitioner and couldnt use that wand for now, so it might as well be converted into strength. [Yes] [Upgrading] [Traveler, your Dreamworld Pack has been upgraded to Lv2: 3x3x3. The next upgrade will require 10,000 pounds of Essence Crystals.] [Note: Poor beggar Traveler, dont whale anymore, you cant afford this thing.] [Ding! Your Dreamwander Staffs attribute bonuses have decreased.] [At that moment, Weier called out to you from upstairs, What are you spacing out for down there, you dummy?] [Aina also popped her head out and shouted, Brother Luo Xi, hurry up and come up!] [Traveler, you looked around at your surroundings, realizing there was no one nearby; everyone probably went back home to escape the cold.] [Do you want to store the [Essence Power Armor C Prototype] in your Dreamworld Pack?] [Yes] [Under the shocked gaze of Cat Cat and Little Wolf Girl, the colossal armor transformed into a streak of light and vanished into your hand.] [Ding! Weiers Shock Value towards you +50] [Ding! Ainas Shock Value towards you +50] [Traveler, you nonchalantly went upstairs, taking in Weier and Ainas shocked and astonished gazes, and calmly said, Ive told you, it can fit as much as there is. By the way, is there a place here for me to store that armor?] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Pathetic Traveler, theres no use showing off in front of two cute beast-eared lolitas.] [Weier replied somewhat helplessly, Later, just lay that thing down sideways on the living room floor.] [Aina clapped her hands together cheerfully and exclaimed, Brother Luo Xi is so awesome! Does this mean we could be merchants in the future, storing goods inside Brother Luo Xis pack, then travel everywhere to sell them for profits from the price differences between cities? We could make a lot of money! Aina heard that spices from the Da Yan Empire in the east could sell for at least a hundred times their price here!] Luo Xi: Good grief, an Otherworld version of Spice and Wolf? But if I really could travel all around this world, I could write a travelogue; if its released as a book, it might just become a bestseller. [Note: Wretched Traveler, how about naming the travelogue, The Lolita Kidnapping Guide Manual?] Luo Xi: o(󨋥;)o! Chapter 67 - 67 67 Poor Little Mouse _1 ?Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Poor Little Mouse! _1 Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Poor Little Mouse! _1 [Weier moved a box out of the room, I want to test out your storage ability.] [The box was filled with various books, all brought up from that small room] [Cat Cat looked at you and said, Can you try to put these things away?] [Traveler, you touched the box] [Would you like to store the box in your Dreamland Bag?] [Yes] Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Stored] [Weier and Aina watched as the box before them suddenly disappeared; the two Lolitas exchanged glances, with the playful hearts of girls rising, they each went back to fetch more items] This thing can be taken out again, right? Luo Xi opened the screens bag section and tapped on the newly added box in the bag. [Would you like to retrieve the box to your current position, Traveler?] [Yes] Luo Xi found his hand emitting a brilliant white light, he glanced at his two roommates still sound asleep, showing no signs of waking up, so he got out of bed and aimed his palm at the ground. After a dazzling flash, an antique wooden box appeared on the floor. Luo Xi opened the box. The books, emitting a strange aura, appeared before his eyes. [Traveler, Weier and Aina have brought you a lot of things to store] [After witnessing your silent storage of items, they both seemed to have become excited] [Cat Cat stared at you with a curious and eager gaze, What exactly is this ability? Ive never heard of a Mutant Factor that can store things. Where did these items go? And you, who just stepped into Transcendence with the help of a Mutant Factor, how could you possibly have this level of Mutation ability? Where exactly are you from?] [Aina also tilted her little head, speaking like an old soul, Brother Luo Xi, confess the truth!] [Would you like to reveal your true identity to Weier and the others?] Can I even tell them? [Gentle Reminder: The Great Will has not restricted you from disclosing your identity to others, Traveler can consider at their own discretion] Luo Xi hesitated for a moment. Its okay to tell them, theyll find out sooner or later anyway. [Traveler, you said, I am a traveler from another world, I dont actually belong to this world, so if I die, I wont truly die.] [Ding! Weiers dissatisfaction with you +19] [Ding! Ainas dissatisfaction with you +15] [After hearing your explanation, Weier and Aina both looked at you unhappily, Weier snorted coldly, while Aina pouted and sat on the sofa, ignoring you] Luo Xi: The typical nobody believes the truth series. [Traveler, you didnt know how else to explain, since you couldnt just end yourself to prove it to them, and there was no need for that at the moment] [Weier casually asked, Can your ability store living things too?] [Traveler, upon hearing Cat Cats words, a thought occurred to you] [Using the Dreamland Bag to contain living things?] [While you have never tried it before, the idea seemed rather interesting] [If living things could be placed into the Dreamland Bag, then it meant that these two beast-eared Lolitas could come to your world] [Note: Garbage Traveler, then what, once the two beast-eared Lolitas are in your world, what do you want to do?] [Obviously, its to pick them up and pet them vigorously] Damn Text, dont lead the topic astray! [Traveler, with an idea in mind, before trying it on Weier and the others, you must first test with other living creatures] [But in the middle of winter, where would you find other creatures to catch? Not even a mouse is in sight] [Squeak squeak squeak] [Traveler, you hear the sound of a mouse coming from inside the walls] Luo Xi: Mice, these nuisances are truly everywhere. [Traveler, you look towards Weier and ask with a strange look from the girl, Cat Cat, can you catch mice?] [Weier: ?? ??] [Ding! Weiers Anger Value +30] [Cat Cats fur bristled, Scram! Im not Cat Cat! Nor do I catch mice!] [Traveler, despite your many explanations, Weier still caught the mouse hiding in the crevice of the wall for you.] [You touch the mouses body.] [Warm Reminder: The Dreamland Bag can only contain living creatures that are utterly defenseless.] [Would you like to store mouse in the Dreamland Bag?] [Yes] [Stored] [Would you like to retrieve the mouses corpse to your physical location, Traveler?] [Yes] [Note: Poor little mouse~] Luo Xi looked at the mouses corpse taken out on the ground and fell into thought. Although this experiment wasnt successful, it wasnt a complete failure either. At least it proved that the Dreamland Bag could indeed take in living creatures. Its just that the living creatures would turn into dead ones. He tapped the phone screen. With a flash of white light, the mouses corpse and the box both instantly disappeared. [Traveler, you take out the mouses corpse and tell Weier that the idea of collecting living creatures failed.] [Weier doesnt seem surprised, but she is still somewhat regretful.] [She says, What a pity. If your storage skill could contain living creatures, we could stash Aina away in critical moments to keep her out of danger.] [Note: Indeed a pity. Otherwise, Traveler, you could have experienced the joy of carrying a beast-eared Lolita with you.] [After Cat Cats experiment ended, she moved the sofa and other things away, giving you space to place the armor.] [Traveler, would you like to deploy the Essence Power Armor?] [Yes] [Light emanates from your hands. You touch the floor, and the light spreads with your gaze. After the light fades, the massive power armor lies in the center of the living room.] [Aina blinks curiously and asks, Brother Luo Xi, why is this thing so big? Can it really be operated by a person?] [Weier kneels down to touch the armors shell and also wonders, Why bring it back here? Power armor that cant move is just a big lump of scrap metal. No, you might as well use it as a coffin.] Luo Xi: Since when did this haughty Cat Cat acquire a poison-tongued trait? [Traveler, you say, Hold on, let me check it out inside.] [Traveler, you open the armors hatch, revealing its steampunk interior, and lie in the central cavity.] [Little Wolf Girl and Cat Cat lean over you on both sides, like surgeons performing an operation on you.] [Note: Traveler, youre awake now, and you are a cute girl.] [Ding! The hidden rune sequence inside the Yuan Su Furnace Core detects mechanical devices that can be loaded.] [Would you like to attempt synchronization?] [Yes] With the trump card of Moonflows retrospection, Luo Xi can boldly undertake such experiments. [Synchronizing] [Ding! The device detected is not a Rune-made object, with only a 28% compatibility rate. Would you like to load it into the Yuan Su Furnace Core? (Can be removed at any time)] Luo Xi frowned. [Yes] [Traveler, you seem to have lost the hat on your head.] [Bang!] [The armors hatch suddenly slams shut.] [Aina, who was left outside, is startled and yells out Brother Luo Xi!] Chapter 68 - 68 68 Does Aina want to come in and play with ?Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Does Aina want to come in and play with big brother~? _1 Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Does Aina want to come in and play with big brother~? _1 [In that instant, Weier made a motion to fish you out, but she eventually stopped, believing you wouldnt be foolish enough to court death] [Traveler, you have fallen into a pitch-black environment, surrounded by the smell of rust and engine oil] [Ding! Traveler, you have triggered a special dream synchronization state, which cannot be canceled. Duration: 10 minutes, and it does not occupy your usual dream synchronization module usage time] [Welcome to the journey of dreams~] Fuck, can we not be so sudden?! Luo Xi forced himself to walk a few steps and sat down on a stool, then his head thudded onto the table, joining his two roommates once again in slumber. /// Luo Xi opened his eyes, and at the same time, amidst the darkness, it seemed like many noisy sounds began to rise from the depths of his consciousness. Hello, from now on, we are comrades in battle, how about I give you a name? How about Spark?This was a young mans voice. Damn Origin Beast swarm! Its relentless. Ill cover the rear, you guys hurry up and retreat!This was the voice of a somewhat mature uncle. Kid, from now on, itis yours.These were the uncles last words. Spark, from now on I will pilot you. I will carry on Uncles will and slaughter all the Origin Beasts!a youthful and clear voice firmly rang out. Some people want me to swap out Spark for a more advanced power armor. Theyre just being armchair experts; where am I supposed to get that kind of money? Besides, I dont want to exchange it. Upgrading it would be possible, but sadly, mithril is too expensive.the voice of the grown-up young man murmured softly. We will not let you advance one more step; our protectees are right behind us! Power furnace, overload ignition!the young man roared. Mr. Alte, Im returning Spark to you. If it stays with me,it would eventually be taken apart and disassembled. Everyone thinks its not worth rebuilding its power core, and some have even eyed the bit of mithril it contains, so Im giving it back to you.the mature young man spoke as such. .. After the multitude of noisy voices, Luo Xi seemed to hear a sound coming from a faraway place, low and gentle. Inside this armor, there appeared to be a will calling out to him. Blurry and unclear, yet a real presence. As the temperature gradually rose, Luo Xi felt the inner structures of the armor begin to move slowly, conforming to his arms, legs, perfectly enveloping his body as if he had entered a warm nest. In front of Luo Xi, lines of game text floated past. [Yuan Su Furnace Core loading completed (Current Yuan Su reserves can last for: 15 minutes)] [Mithril mechanism operating normally] [Visual/Perception/Limb/Spirit synchronization modules operating normally] S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Essence Power ArmorPrototype, has completed its reboot] The pitch darkness before his eyes faded away, and sounds and light re-entered his sight. Two little Lolitas with beast ears were staring at him wide-eyed, with a direct gaze from above. Luo Xi tried to get up. Thereupon, he saw the armors knees bend slightly. Luo Xi was suddenly stunned. Is he still inside the power armor? Why can he see the outside scenery so clearly? Why are his limb movements and thoughts synchronized with the armor? Virtual projection? AR? VR? Does this world have such advanced technology? Clearly, electricity hasnt been developed here, but theyve managed to come up with such black tech, isnt that a bit far-fetched? Is it because of a different underlying energy system? Luo Xi tried again, wanting to move his hands. As a result, the right hand of the armor suddenly lifted, scaring the Little Wolf Girl standing by, making her tail stand on end. Weier hurriedly shouted, Dont move! That thing is too heavy; if it starts moving, our house will be gone! Luo Xi: . He wondered, could he get out? Accompanied by his thoughts, what seemed like steam hissing sounds emerged, and the structure enveloping his body slowly parted, returning his field of vision to darkness. Clack The cabin doors creaked open to both sides. Luo Xi lay inside, looking at the two Beast-Eared Girls who were clearly still dumbfounded, and the three of them stayed bewildered together for quite a while. Then he chuckled and said, Do you want to come in and play? It feels pretty interesting. [Note: Squeezing into a cockpit with Cat Cat and Little Wolf Girl? What do you intend to do while taking advantage of the situation, you suspicious pervert Traveler?!] What the heck, you shameless text, youre the one thats more perverted and suspicious than me! Ainas tea gold eyes shone brightly, Yes! Aina wants to come in and play with Brother! The Little Wolf Girl pounced towards Luo Xi. Weier caught her foolish little sisters collar in midair, looking down at you from a height, frowning and asking, How did you make it move? Luo Xi sat up straight, patted his now empty hair, and said, The hat, it seems to be able to take the place of an energy core. Meow? Weier was a bit puzzled, then, with a face full of shock, said, You mean the hat that was formed from the scroll? The scroll drawn by my mother actually has this function? Hmm. Luo Xi bowed his head and patted the still slightly vibrating armor. Give me back the hat first Spark, thats your name, right? After about half a minute, the armor seemed reluctantly to spit out a ball of light, the densely packed runes flowing and reconstructing, transforming back into a hat and falling into Luo Xis hands. The armor once again returned to silence. This power armor wasnt good to test in this place, and he also wanted to keep the armor as a trump card, so he decided not to use it for now. Luo Xi pointed to the armor beneath him and asked, Cat Cat, do you know how this armors field of vision and perception of limbs are synchronized? Weier held her chin and thought for a moment, then said, Inside the power armor, theres a kind of metal called Mithril. This metal can extend peoples perception, synchronize with machinery, making the armor feel like an extra body. Luo Xi asked, Mithril? Is it a natural metal? Weier shook her head and said, Mithril is a metal, but its not natural. It can only be born through the craftsmens forging process, relying on personal perception and skill to guide ordinary metal to transform. Thats why each high-level craftsmans work is highly sought after because their creations have a soul. Stop chatting you two! Aina, hanging midair, kicked her little legs and waved her little hands with a pained expression, saying, Weier sister, let Aina down quickly! Oh, oh. After Weier put Aina down, she saw her little sister run behind Luo Xi, making a woeful little face. Brother Luo Xi, Weier sister always restricts my freedom! Please tell her off for me! Luo Xi responded without thinking, Bad Cat Cat, dont bully Aina. What are you guys talking about! A few p symbols suddenly appeared above Cat Cats head. This foolish sister is as good as having been raised in vain for so many years! Chapter 69 - 69 69 Cat Cat and Little Wolf Girls Personal ?Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Cat Cat and Little Wolf Girls Personal Items Get_1 Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Cat Cat and Little Wolf Girls Personal Items Get_1 Weier hummed and said, Youre quite lucky. Even within Winter City, its said that there are not many power armors available. A functioning suit of armor, even an outdated model like this, is a rare find indeed. Luo Xi lowered his head, stroked the metal of the armor, and suddenly asked: If I wear this power armor, can I beat the Rat King? Cat Cat didnt even have to think before replying, Youre dreaming. This type of cumbersome personal power armor was initially designed to combat Origin Beasts. Uncle Noss has at least the strength of a Third-tier Mutated Transcender, which is comparable to the strength of a disaster-class Origin Beast. Lets not talk about your old, tattered goods; even with the latest model of power armor, with your current Tier-zero strength, you couldnt possibly defeat a Third-tier Transcendent. Luo Xi: It seems that the idea of brute-forcing his way through challenges with high-level equipment can be discarded now. Thinking about it, if the opponent sees you coming in such a heavy piece of equipment, they would definitely run, and you wouldnt be able to catch up. If they dont run, then you need to seriously consider how youre going to die. Weier observed Luo Xis expression, smiled, and comforted him: But since youre able to store it, our success rate in leaving Grey Stone Street and heading to other major cities has increased a lot. The biggest criticism of this kind of power armor is that they cant easily be used for combat outside because they are too difficult to move. Thats not a problem for you, though. Luo Xi nodded. That being the case, if other players manage to get their hands on something like this and conceal it in their expanded space, they would be able to take it out anytime, anywhere. It looks like Ill need to be cautious around strangers who dont carry anything. Who knows what they might be hiding in their inventory space. Luo Xi pressed the hat back onto his head. The forms of the two Lolitas with beast ears in front of him gradually became blurred. [This synchronization session has ended.] [Looking forward to seeing you again~] Afterward, Luo Xi opened his eyes at the table. The text on his phone screen was still displaying normally. Having gotten used to the alternation between Dream world and reality, he found himself oddly feeling like he was playing a fully immersive game that only exists in sci-fi games. [Weier asks you, When can you take all the stuff from your house? I thought you couldnt store much, but now it looks like you could move everything out.] Luo Xi pondered for a moment. In any case, I need to rent a place first. Who knows what they will stuff in there, and given my current situation, it really isnt suitable to stay on campus anymore. [Traveler, you say, Give me an afternoon.] [Weier nods and says, Does using your storage ability take time? No worries, as long as its done before midnight, you can rest for now.] [You indicate that you dont need to rest and pick up a book to start reading again.] [Basic Quest: Acquisition of Knowledge (1) is in progress] While his character was occupied with reading and quests, Luo Xi glanced at his still sleeping roommates, then left campus with a small backpack. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since he had money in hand, renting a house wasnt an issue. The house didnt need to be too luxurious; he just needed a space to himself. Luo Xi rode a shared bicycle, wandered around nearby for a period of time, and after about three hours, perfectly found a house matching his expectations in a village in the city three kilometers from the school. It was ugly on the outside with almost no interior decoration, but it had one good pointit was a two-story detached old house with a rather spacious interior. The landlord was an old grandpa whose condition was an annual lease. However, after considering everything, including the deposit, a years rent was only 5,000 yuan. Luo Xi thought that with the money in his hands, it wouldnt last long anyway, so it would be better to spend it. And so, he decisively rented the small building. After receiving Luo Xis money, the grandpa said with a smile, Young man, youll need to take care of the water and electricity bills yourself from now on. I wont bother you about that. If the house gets demolished someday, I will refund you the remaining rent and deposit. Luo Xi thought to himself, no wonder the rent is so cheap; its because theyre waiting for demolition. Thanks, grandpa. No need to thank me. I understand the difficulties you young people face. If you need anything, you can call me. After the old man left, Luo Xi took the keys, entered the small building, and cleaned it up a bit. The stairs inside the small building were made of wood, creaking as he stepped on them, almost like in a haunted house. He ascended to the second floor and discovered that aside from an old and worn-out bed, there was also a terrace with many plants, but most of them were dead from lack of care. Luo Xi moved a stool out from the house and sat on the terrace, basking in the sunset as he started Dawn again. [Traveler, you are learning with the assistance of Aina] [Would you like to speed up the process?] [Yes] Luo Xi couldnt be bothered to wait, directly dragging it up to 30 times speed. With that drag, the sunset quickly fell, turning into a brightly lit night. [Ding! Basic Task: Knowledge Acquisition (Part One) has been completed] [Traveler, you now have a sufficient understanding of the basic knowledge of the Dream world, you have learned the universal language of the Dream world] [Reward has been distributed] Luo Xi suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head. But by the time he realized it, the pain had already faded away, and only his pulsating scalp continued to tell him the previous pain was not his illusion. Luo Xi took out the box that Weier had previously put in his travel bag and casually picked out a book. Its title was Advanced Alchemy Theories. He opened it and found, What the hell, some Otherworld version of advanced chemistry, totally incomprehensible. He picked out another book. Its title was Introduction to Basic Skills and Basic Rune Drawing. He opened it: some weird symbols, then snapped it shut instantly. Forget it, lets not bother with these Otherworld books for now. [Traveler, you told Weier that she could take away her belongings] [Led by Cat Cat, you began stuffing things from their home into your Dreamland travel bag to then take to your own world] Luo Xi also quickly realized that he might not need to buy any furniture. Big boxes, small boxes, pots, pans, spatulas, cabinets, stools, chairs, sofas, all household items were accounted for. Even their large bed from the bedroom was moved in. To this, Luo Xi could only say well done wait, was Cat Cat treating him like a moving company? Until two fully packed bags were taken out from his Dreamland travel bag. Hmm? Whats inside here? It feels a bit soft? Curious, Luo Xi opened the zipper of one bag to peek inside. A dried floral scent immediately wafted out from the bag, and it was somewhat pleasant to smell. Pure white lace dresses, semi-transparent lingerie, light nightgowns, and little plump These were the clothes of those two Lolitas with beast ears. Really, couldnt you have just stuffed them into a wardrobe? Luo Xi quickly zipped the bag back up. My bad, my bad. Fortunately, Cat Cat didnt know her things ended up on his side in reality, otherwise, she definitely wouldnt have put such strongly personal items in there. [After you have gathered everything that could be put in the house, Weier finally handed you a box] [That should be about it, keep this box for storing scrolls safe, you can retrieve it whenever needed, the rest is not important.] [After dinner, you can rest a bit, then, as it gets close to deep night, well head into Winter City, find a place to hide until tomorrow after the fallout of the Origin Disaster passes, then well leave Grey Stone Street.] Chapter 70 - 70 70 Meeting Two Beast Eared Girls is Such a ?Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Meeting Two Beast Eared Girls is Such a Great Gain!_1 Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Meeting Two Beast Eared Girls is Such a Great Gain!_1 Luo Xi checked the time on his phone. It was not yet six oclock; several hours remained until deep into the night. With no idea what might happen when entering Winter City at night, he decided not to return to his dormitory and sent his two roommates a message that he wouldnt be coming back for the night. After a quick meal in a nearby Shaxian store, Luo Xi bought a complete set of bedding and pillows from a furniture shop and went back to prepare the bed on the second floor of the old house. The old house was somewhat gloomy, its only advantage being spaciousness. The floor was covered with items brought from the Dream world, crammed into the small room with two bedsone a part of the house and the other brought directly from the Dream world. Although Weier and Ainas bed had everythingcomplete with quilts, pillows, and even a bit fragrantLuo Xi was not one of those strange guys; he still had his own moral bottom line. So it was better to use his own newly purchased personal items. The bags filled with Weier and Ainas clothes were also placed on their bed. Dont get me wrong, he had no intention of doing anything peculiar; this was simply to ensure that the items were within his sight. What if they got stolen by some pervert if left downstairs? With time to spare, Luo Xi started examining the other items he had brought from the Dream world. The first was the eight-forged steel machete purchased from the workshop. This machete was so sharp that it could cut through iron like mud. He tested it; it could slice through the green bricks on the balcony and even sever stones picked up from outside with ease. Of course, this could also be because his own strength had become too great. Luo Xi somewhat wanted to walk around and chop things with the machete, but such a knife was a controlled item in reality and could not be casually carried around. If he were seen with it, he might be reported and taken away for questioning. Next was the rare-tier magic staff. After being drained of some power by the Dream World backpack, its attribute bonuses seemed to have decreased significantly. [Attributes: All skill damage +10%-60% (different damage bonuses can be achieved according to the casters tier), your casting speed +20%, your skill cooldown time -5%] The bonus attributes had been cut by half, but the quality had not diminished, still a blue rare-tier, and the two additional skills were functioning normally. [Do you wish to withdraw the Mystical Dream Staff?] [Yes] In Luo Xis hand, an ornate staff inlaid with purple gemstones appeared, surrounded by a glow. Could he use the additional skills on the staff? Poison Light Bomb? With just a thought, a chicken egg-sized green light ball condensed from the gemstone at the tip of the staff. Luo Xi aimed it at a withered potted plant on the balcony. Bang! The green light bomb immediately exploded out, and upon touching the plant, it burst open, dissolving the already withered plant like it had come into contact with sulfuric acid. Luo Xi watched this scene with a mix of alarm and awe. Because the real world lacked pure yuan su, the staffs additional skills relied only on its own yuan su reserves. But considering its current power, even in a weakened state, it could instantly kill a person if it struck an ordinary individual. These weapons were incredibly powerful! Luo Xi even went downstairs to clear a space, taking out the power armor and laying it flat on the ground. This steam-punk-style power armor was something he was rather fond of. After playing around with these items, he went back upstairs and opened the game. [Traveler, Aina and Weier are lying on the sofa closing their eyes for a nap, would you like to rest for a while as well?] [Yes] [Would you like to accelerate the progress?] [Yes]x30. Time compressed rapidly in perception. After an indeterminate amount of time. [Deep night has arrived] Luo Xi checked the time on his phone again. It was half-past twelve. Dawn has already been played for several days, yet he kept pacing around Grey Stone Street, a slum-like area, with absolutely no chance of entering Winter City. Its all because of the Variant talent; if it wasnt for this talent, maybe he would have entered the city long ago But then again, if it werent for this talent, perhaps he wouldnt have met Cat Cat and Little Wolf Girl, right? Well, actually, he could accept this outcome. [Note: Crappy Traveler, youre actually thinking that you hit the jackpot, arent you? After all, these are two adorable beast-eared lolitas that couldnt possibly exist in your world!] sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi! [Weier wakes up Aina, who is still sleeping, Lets go, this is the perfect time to get in.] [Traveler, you say, Cat Cat, you lead the way; Aina, follow me.] [Weier gives you a sidelong glance] [Although what you said is normal, Cat Cat feels like you have some indecent thoughts about her sister] [Aina yawns and then spiritedly says, Aina has never been to Winter City; it would be nice to see it before leaving home.] [Suddenly, Weier says, Aina, have you ever thought about what would happen if mom suddenly came back one day and found out we were gone after leaving home?] [Little Wolf Girl stiffens, her previously happy face filled with bewilderment] [Then how about we dont leave?] [Traveler, your Happiness Level -3] [Weier shakes her head, saying, What I mean is, before we leave, we should leave a letter at home. Maybe one day, mom will come back and see it.] [Oh, I see.] [The two lolitas spend a few minutes writing a letter together and leave it on the bedroom table] [Then you all go downstairs] [The cat-eared girl, carrying a small backpack and stepping on the snow, takes one last look at the little house that accompanied her for fifteen years of growth] [Maybe shell never be able to return again?] [Traveler, led by Weier, you arrive at a narrow alley; opposite the alley looms the walls of Winter City, towering three to forty meters high] [The nearby environment is extremely dark; at night, you might as well be blind] [Weier speaks to you, Ill go in first to scout the situation. If theres no one inside, Ill come out and bring you two in.] [Aina whispers softly, Sister, be careful.] /// In an independent small building. Rat King Nos opens the window, his eyes showing a strange gleam. What does Weier have in mind? He had already made a deal with her that he would hand over the item left by her mother tomorrow and then take her into the city, so why is she sneaking into Winter City on her own? But its not a big problem. As long as shes still on the Winter City side, she cant escape his control Noss thoughts reach this point, and suddenly his face darkens; it seems something unexpected happened last night, quite a few of his rat informants were killed. Nos has a guess as to whos behind this, but strangely, Weier and her group didnt suffer any mishaps. Did they resolve it themselves? Even if that bastard is wary of him and doesnt dare to come personally, its impressive that Weier and her group could handle it. Liya, youve raised a good daughter. In Rat Kings eyes, two different colors emerge. One shady, one ghastly green. He murmurs softly: Five more days, Liya, Ill let you know that the choice you made back then was utterly meaningless. Chapter 71 - 71 71 Traveler Youre a Loli-Stealing Bandit ?Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Traveler, Youre a Loli-Stealing Bandit, arent you?_1 Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Traveler, Youre a Loli-Stealing Bandit, arent you?_1 [Weier walked straight toward the wall] [The moment the girls body touched the wall, it was as if a fish had entered the water. She swam directly into the shimmering wall, and after she completely entered, the wall returned to its original appearance] [Traveler, you once again marveled, worthy indeed of the wonders of quantum mechanics] [Note: Idiot Traveler, Ive already told you once, this has nothing to do with quantum mechanics, okay!] [About two minutes later, as the wall rippled, Weiers figure reappeared before you. Before you could ask anything, she raised a finger to her lips, closed one eye, and chuckled, Lucks on our side; there wasnt a single guard inside after I entered. We can go into the city now.] [Aina counted on her fingers and raised a key question, But there are two of us when Brother Luo Xi and Aina go together. How many people can you take with you at once, Sister?] [Not sure, Ive never brought anyone through such a thick barrier before.] [Weier shook her head and said, My ability has a limited duration for each use. If it was just me, with my speed, I could easily come and go through this city wall. But bringing someone will slow me down a lot. If we cant get out in three seconds, well be stuck in the wall.] [Traveler, you heard Aina let out a soft ah and you immediately thought of those real-life examples of rebar embedded in concrete] [You asked, How thick is the wall?] [Weier replied, Around 15 meters.] [Your ability can be applied to objects that are in contact with you, right?] [Yes, but it can only affect a spherical space with a radius of about 1.5 meters centered on my hand. Any more than that wont work.] [Aina lifted her head, her tea-gold eyes sparkling in the darkness, So why doesnt Brother Luo Xi just carry Aina and Sister and run in? Sister just needs to keep using her ability, and Brother Luo Xi just needs to dash forward.] [Hey?] [Weier was startled. What did she mean by carrying them and running?] [However, the clever Cat Cat quickly figured out what her little sister was suggesting] [The cat-eared girl hesitated as she looked at you, then turned her head away and said, Then Ill leave it to you. Luo Xi, you just need to carry me and Aina and rush toward the wall as fast as you can. Dont worry about anything else.] Luo Xi was taken aback. Wait, was he being asked to carry two beast-eared girls and charge through? And to think such a good thing tsk, what am I thinking about. [Note: Suspiciously perverted Traveler, you have again revealed the evil in your heart!] Damn Text, stop messing around already! Im not evil! Luo Xi tapped the cloud symbol on the screen. [Would you like to use the Dreamland Synchronization Module? (Cooldown has ended)] [Yes] He naturally had to take on such a great perilous task personally, rather than just looking at the flimsy text on the screen. [Traveler, welcome to the journey of the dream~] Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. /// All of a sudden, Weier and Aina felt the young man beside them change completely, his eyes, which had seemed somewhat dull before, now vivid with life as if a soul had been poured into them. The cat-eared girl frowned and said, Have you entered that normal state from before? Pretty much. Luo Xi nodded. He first looked around, indeed finding the alley as deathly dark as described in the text, with snow still falling heavily from the sky, showing no sign of stopping. It was a pity that the fog before his eyes was still so annoying. Aside from lasting longer, this Dreamland Synchronization Module was but a shadow compared to the all-encompassing Immersion talent. He wondered whether these features and talents had room for future upgrades. Luo Xi rubbed his hands together and let out a cold breath, Shall we start then? Weier looked suspicious, Why do I feel like youre looking forward to this? Luo Xi said with all seriousness, Im just a little eager to see the scenery within Winter City. Fine. Weier didnt bother to probe into this guys thoughts anymore. You should be strong enough to hold onto us, right? Dont lose either of us, especially Aina, along the way. Aina tugged at Luo Xis sleeve and said earnestly, Brother Luo Xi, dont lose Aina! Luo Xi smiled. He felt the flow of strength and Yuan Su in his body and directed a large amount of Yuan Su to his legs. His left hand naturally pulled the obedient Little Aina to his side and lightly picked her up as if he took a bag of flour and tucked it next to his waist. Little Wolf Girl was light, giving him no sense of weight at all. However, due to Aina wearing thick clothes, Luo Xi didnt feel the softness he anticipated, and it felt more like he was holding a smaller-sized gas cylinder. [Note: Garbage Traveler, you claim your heart is not evil, yet your stance looks like an evil bandit who has kidnapped a Little Lolita!] Damn Text, just shut up! Luo Xi looked towards Cat Cat and waved his hand. Weiers refined and delicate face changed expressions a few times before she reluctantly walked over. Luo Xi, following the same method, took the tsundere Cat Cat into his right hands embrace. [Note: Great, now Traveler, you are the evil bandit who has kidnapped two Little Lolitas] Luo Xi spoke up, Are you ready? The two sisters looked at each other. Ready. Cat Cat said nervously, Remember to hold tight! No matter whether you lose me or Aina, youre dead! Got it! Luo Xi immediately stomped on the snow and charged fiercely toward the wall. The snow on the ground couldnt halt his movement and was directly scattered by the impact. Although his agility attribute wasnt very high, agility did not just signify mere speed C powerful strength could also provide mighty acceleration! The moment Luo Xis head touched the wall, an incredible thing happened C it was as if he had entered a space entirely composed of viscous liquid. These fluids swirled around his body, not making actual contact, moving as he did. Weier urged desperately, Hurry! Only three seconds! Luo Xi was well aware of the dire situation and had no time to consider this surreal sensation. He kept taking big strides forward! Suddenly, he felt a loosening around him, and then he broke free from the strange sensation. Luo Xi tried to stop but didnt manage in time; thus, he tumbled out with the two Lolitas he was carrying and crashed into the thick snow. [Note: Garbage Traveler, your stealthy trek with two beast-eared Lolitas is complete!] [Ding! Traveler, you have completed an achievement of smuggling, and you have been awarded the title: Smuggler] [Description: A title that can only be possessed by those who enter a large city through irregular means. Wearing this title will reduce the chance of being discovered as an outsider by the city folks by 10%] Chapter 72 - 72 72 Aina Likes Brothers Warmth ~ Sister You ?Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Aina Likes Brothers Warmth ~ Sister, You Should Come as Well_1 Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Aina Likes Brothers Warmth ~ Sister, You Should Come as Well_1 Ah-choo Choo In the snowy field, two sneezes from different girls rang out in succession. Luo Xi shook his head as he climbed out of the snow and said in a low voice, Weier, Aina, are you two okay? Weier pulled Aina, who had fallen not far from her, out of the snow and took a handkerchief out of her pocket to wipe the snow off her little sisters face, saying annoyed: Its a good thing this is all snow. Those lazy dog guards havent had anyone clear it, otherwise, if you tossed Aina on the groundheh Ah-choo The Little Wolf Girl, holding her nose with both hands, sneezed softly again. Sister, its so cold. Lets quickly find a place to stay, she said. Mm. Weier also knew that they should not linger in this place. Though the weather meant that the guards had all turned into lazy dogs hiding behind the city walls not coming out, if they stayed too long, there would be a risk of being discovered. Luo Xi said, Before we leave, lets smooth out the snow pit weve made. At least it cant be so easily seen that someone has been here. The footprints shouldnt be a big problem. If this snow keeps up, itll soon be completely covered. Weier turned her head to look at you with a face full of surprise and suspicion: Youre actually this smart? [Ding! Traveler, your Anger Value +3] After spending a few minutes making the snow look more even, Luo Xi, Weier, and Aina headed toward the dark snow forest ahead. Their only source of light was the tea-gold glow from the Divine Tree located in the center of Winter City, which covered the entire sky. Weier sister, where are we going? Aina asked softly, Can we go check out the streets of Winter City? We cant just go anywhere crowded. If we get discovered, its all over. Lets find a spot to hide tonight, Weier said slowly. After the aftermath of the locust plague is gone tomorrow, well cross the city wall and leave the area where Grey Stone Street is, then head for the nearby Coal Mountain Town, and after that, consider where to go next. Oh. Ainas head drooped somewhat dejectedly. The Little Lolita actually knew it wasnt time to sightsee; she just felt it was a shame that she had come all the way to Winter City and would have to leave without seeing anything. Luo Xi, on the other hand, didnt speak, just quietly listened to the sounds nearby. For some reason, he felt that somewhere in the distance, it was unnaturally quiet. Even though the hat on his head kept releasing heat, this subtle feeling made his back, involuntarily, feel bone-chillingly cold. Suddenly, on a hill in the distance, a swaying figure appeared. All three of them paused. Who was it? A guard? Or one of Winter Citys residents? Weier whispered, Dont move, lets squat here for a while, wait for the person ahead to leave, and then we can walk a little further away. Aina nodded slightly. Then, the Little Lolita suddenly scrunched her face. Ah Weier instantly covered her little sisters mouth and nose, forcefully stuffing the choo back into the Little Wolf Girls body. Aina looked at her sister with a resentful gaze, her tea-gold eyes welling up with tears. Weier: Luo Xi: He tried to say, If youre feeling cold, why dont you move closer to me? Mhm, Aina loves the warmth from brother, she said. Aina immediately moved her little feet closer to Luo Xi. When she touched the clothes on Luo Xis body, her face immediately showed a satisfied smile. [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] Its so warm, Sister can come too. Weier helplessly shook her head. I dont need to. She wasnt particularly afraid of the cold. Aina, you yourself Weiers expression stiffened, her pinkish-red pupils slightly contracting. Ah The cat-eared girl quickly covered her mouth and nose with her hand, giving a muffled groan and successfully reenacting the moment she covered Ainas mouth earlier, forcibly holding back the latter part of her sneeze inside her body. Aina: (?)?~ Luo Xi: (??) Feeling the heat rise to her cheeks from the odd looks of the two, Weier was glad that her hat covered her face, reaching all the way to her warm ears. Though she had bought some cold-resistant supplies from the Deep Alley Workshop, those were meant for leaving Winter City, and she was reluctant to use them here. The cat-eared girl muttered, Fine, fine, I get it. After all, the hat was made from the scroll I gave you. Im just using my own stuff anyway. [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] Luo Xi: (??`?) The tsundere Cat Cat was indescribably cute, a total departure from the Little Wolf Girls style. Weier murmured softly and tiptoed closer to Luo Xi. She paused her hand in mid-air before gently grabbing Luo Xis sleeve. Meow~ Why was it so warm? Just holding onto the clothes felt warmer than clutching a heating stone. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though Weier was loath to admit it. But, in this blizzard with temperatures plummeting into the minus degrees, Luo Xi was equivalent to a portable human-shaped heating stone. Weier silently screamed in her heart, why did you create such a strange scroll, Mother? The three of them maintained this crouched position for a long while, growing impatient as the figure in the forest showed no sign of movement. Then, a strong sensation of being pulled away came over them, and when Luo Xi opened his eyes, he found himself back in his rented room. Was it over that quickly? He continued to look at his phone screen. [Traveler, you have been squatting there for almost half an hour now; you decide to go check out what that figure really is] [Traveler, you offer to go bravely on your own, but Weier tells you to stay put and take care of Aina while she checks it out. With her abilities, she can escape easily even if she encounters danger] [Weier left your side] [] [Cat Cat soon came back with her pinkish-red pupils full of shock and confusion: Lets get out of here quickly, something terrible happened; there are bodies hanging in the trees!] /// Weier gracefully moved through the woods towards where the figure was seen. Now, she suspected that the immobile figure might have just been a misperception. But, as she got closer, she realized her thoughts couldnt have been more wrong. In the coniferous forest behind this small hill, many corpses hung from the trees, as if strung up by fine threads. Is this really Winter City? Weier found it hard to believe. Why would such a horrifying place exist within the walls of Winter City? And these people were most likely not Mutant Patients, so why were the citys inhabitants treated in such a brutal manner? The girl took one last look and turned back. No, this place was too sinister, they couldnt stay any longer. Chapter 73 - 73 73 Sleeping Together and Such Danger~_1 ?Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Sleeping Together and Such, Danger~_1 Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Sleeping Together and Such, Danger~_1 [Traveler, Weier has come back and told you that there are many bodies hanging on the hill opposite, making for a very eerie scene.] [Hearing the girls description, you also felt goosebumps rise on your skin. How could you, who live in an era of peace, imagine the bizarre sight of hundreds of corpses suspended from the trees?] [After a brief discussion, you all decide to change your course, heading deeper into the city to avoid the peculiar clearing ahead.] [You are walking slowly on the snowy ground] [Do you want to accelerate?] [Yes]x30. Luo Xi, as usual, pulls the acceleration to the highest setting. It must be said that the game designs acceleration feature is quite essential; after all, who could stand the frequent hang-ups of several hours if you can only see text on the screen. It feels like about half a minute has passed, which is 15 minutes in reality, when the text on the screen changes. [Traveler, you have found a small cabin in the snowy forest.] [The door of the cabin is open, and Weier lights a candle to illuminate the interior. Inside the cabin, some firewood is stored, and the floor is covered with accumulated dust, indicating that it has not been lived in for quite some time.] [This might have been where a hunter or a forest guard lived before winter came.] [Weier surveys the perimeter of the cabin, then returns and says, Lets rest here tonight. After the aftermath of the Locust Disaster Lakast passes tomorrow, we will set off immediately and cross the city walls to leave Winter City.] [Weier looks at you, Can we take out our bed and the warm stones, please?] Luo Xi: Cat Cat is really treating him like a moving company. But hed anticipated this; after all, the bed for Weier and the others was right beside him, ready to be taken out at any time. After putting the bed back into the Dream World backpack, Luo Xi taps on the mobile backpack section to take out the bed. [Traveler, you take out the bed, and suddenly there is a large bed in the center of the cabin.] [Traveler, you suddenly remember something serious.] [Since this cabin has only one room, and since the two Beast Eared Girls will be sleeping here, does that mean you can sleep here tonight as well?] [Note: Garbage Traveler, its advised that you dive into bed before anyone else, to let these Lolitas know the perils of life!] Tsk. [Brother Luo Xi, are you going to sleep with us?] [Ainas voice rings out beside your ear like that of an angel.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Then, Traveler, you notice Cat Cat is silent, merely watching you with a dangerous gaze.] [As a young person with normal sexual inclinations, of course, your choice is to refuse.] [Note: Actually, Traveler, you really wanted to agree, didnt you? Didnt you? Didnt you?] No! Enough with the unscrupulous text! Why ask three times! [Traveler, you sincerely say, I wont need it, Ill take out the sofa.] Luo Xi had already taken the sofa from downstairs back into the backpack, along with a worn quilt, and placed it back into the Dream World. [Weier says, Tonight, we will take turns keeping watch. Ill rest for two and a half hours first, then you wake me up to watch the second half of the night. We dont know what will happen tomorrow, so we must conserve enough energy and strength.] [Aina yawns and waves at you, Goodnight, Brother Luo Xi~] [The two Lolitas didnt change their clothes; they only took off their shoes and crawled into bed with a warm stone.] [After blowing out the candlelight, faint golden light from the Divine Tree Glory seeps through the window, slyly beautiful like the moonlight.] [You hear two steady breathing sounds intertwining.] [Are children who grow up in such a harsh world really able to sleep so sweetly even in such a strange environment?] [Traveler, as you lie on the sofa, you also begin to feel a bit drowsy.] [However, you have a duty to keep watch, so naturally, you cant just go to sleep.] [Would you like to accelerate time?] [No] Luo Xi opened his character panel to check out the title he had just received. Now he had four titles. Otherworld Traveler, Unlucky Guy, Perverted Suspect, and one more, Stowaway. The title of Otherworld Traveler was pretty useless, and it could make other players aware of his identity. Ever since that strange man had discovered his identity that day, he had taken it off. Unlucky Guy was a truly heavyweight title, and Perverted Suspect actually wasnt too bad, but to prevent his IQ from dropping into the negatives, hed better just leave it alone for now. At last, he finally had a title he could use. [Would you like to equip the title: Stowaway?] [Yes] [Title Equipped Successfully] Luo Xi put down his phone and massaged his neck, feeling a bit sore from leaning on the bed for so long. It was nearly two oclock in the morning now. For many people, this was just the start of the nights activities, and he could still hear the hustle and bustle of the night market outside. Why not grab some late-night snacks to get through these two hours of the night, and then go to work at Ai Xues cat cafe tomorrow morning? Being a cat feeder, the work shouldnt be too busy, right? sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the snack street outside the urban village. Since rent here was cheap, many office workers lived nearby. The prosperous foot traffic had turned it into a buzzing snack street. Luo Xi bought a hand-grabbed cake from a street stall, then got a roasted pigs trotter and a bowl of wonton from another; he was fully prepared to feast when he got back home. Damn your mother, I told you to serve the food, wasting half an hour of my time! Continuous smashing and shouting could be heard coming from a barbecue shop along the way. Luo Xi casually glanced inside. Probably just another conflict between a delivery guy and the shop owner over the speed of serving orders? It had nothing to do with him anyway. Sarang! Sarang! A cry of alarm came from the barbecue shop. Immediately after, Luo Xi saw a chubby man stumble out of the shop, chased by a young man in a yellow delivery uniform wielding a kitchen knife. Luo Xi: It wasnt Gotham City here, was it? When had the local customs become so quaint? The chubby man yelled, Help me! Sarang! The young man raised the knife towards the chubby mans neck and, with eyes red, shouted, Die for me! Luo Xi narrowed his eyes. He didnt mind lending a hand when within his power; at least he could try to stop such a violent act of murder on the streets. The item in his right hand was thrown fiercely, like a cannonball. It turned into a shadow and directly knocked the knife from the young mans hand. The young man looked at his empty hand and froze on the spot. The chubby man was also stunned for a moment, then seeing the young man knifeless, he immediately counterattacked and pushed the young man down to the ground. Brothers, help me call the police! I just served the food a little slow, and this maniac grabbed my kitchen knife trying to chop me! Meanwhile, more and more onlookers gathered, some had already called the police, and since the police station was nearby, it took only a few minutes for the night shift officers to arrive. Luo Xi had already left quietly, keeping a low profile. When he got home, Luo Xi put the snacks on the table and realized something was amiss. Damn, at a loss of a pigs trotter. Unbeknownst to Luo Xi, not far from where he left, at another night stall, a young man in white, who was eating late-night snacks, thoughtfully looked at the pigs trotter that had rolled to his feet. Is he also a game player? Chapter 74 - 74 74 Only the Proud and Cute Cats are Worth ?Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Only the Proud and Cute Cats are Worth Training~_1 Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Only the Proud and Cute Cats are Worth Training~_1 After Luo Xi finished the late-night snack, the time had reached 3:30 a.m. The character in the game was still keeping watch through the night. [Would you like to speed up?] [Yes]30. Soon, the text took on a new presentation. [Weier gently climbed down from the bed and silently came to your side; her light red eyes shimmered in the darkness like glowing gems, stunning and captivating.] [In a low voice, she said, Its about time for a shift change; Luo Xi, you can go to sleep now.] [Traveler, you couldnt help but think that this cat was so conscientious, waking up without waiting for you to call her. What an arrogant yet cute and empathetic little cat-eared Lolita.] [Note: Garbage traveler, isnt the little cat-eared Lolita the main point here?] Indeed Damn text, arent you annoying! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Okay, then Im going to sleep.] [Traveler, you closed your eyes, turned your head, and fell into a deep sleep.] Luo Xi lay on the bed, also squinting his eyes shut. Wait a minute! If something suddenly went wrong in the game while he was asleep, just like the day he got cursed by the Rat King, wouldnt that mean his character would be directly screwed? When will they ever add an emergency alert feature? [Friendly reminder: The crisis alert function is not yet online. It is expected to be updated in the next Dream world synchronization module. If you, traveler, want to detect danger in the Dream world promptly, it is advisable to use the lower substitutea bell.] [Would you like to set up the bell?] [Description: When you, in the Dream world, encounter danger or an urgent situation, it will notify you, the traveler, to log in to the game promptly via the bell.] Luo Xi: So, there actually is such a feature? Why didnt you say so earlier? [Yes] [Setup successful] Luo Xi plugged his phone into the charger, placed it beside the pillow, closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep. After an unknown period, the phone suddenly began to vibrate violently, playing an old love song. Groggily, Luo Xi reached for the phone by his bed and instinctively silenced it. Then he suddenly remembered that as someone who never set ring tones, how could he have such an old-fashioned ringtone? Luo Xis eyes snapped open. By now it was already light outside; the phone screen showed the time had just reached 6:30 a.m. There was a red symbol in the Dawn notification box. Luo Xi unlocked his phone and hurriedly clicked it. [In your drowsy state, you feel something frantically slapping your face, urging you to wake up quickly.] [Traveler, you were awoken by slaps.] [The cat-eared girl glared at you angrily: Are you a pig or something? Your skin is really thick, Ive been calling you for two minutes and youre still not awake!] Luo Xi: Did that cat just almost say slapping? [Note: Unfortunately, traveler, the mutant factor in your body isnt a pig factor, otherwise youd really be a legitimate pig.] [Little Aina had gotten up, sitting on the bed and rubbing her eyes, seeming also to be not fully awake.] [Sister, whats wrong?] [Traveler, you also asked, What happened?] [Weier quickly said, Hurry up and pack up things like the bed and the sofa. I just went out to check; the Divine Tree Glory that shrouded over Winter City has already started to shrink. Although I dont know how much it will shrink, its safer for us to move further inside.] [The Divine Tree Glory is shrinking?] [Yes, the Winter Divine Trees Glory is controllable, and its said that the control lies in the hands of the City Owner. The last time the wind disaster hit, the Divine Tree Glory still maintained its original range, so why would it shrink this time?] Weiers expression was somewhat uncertain, Without the protection of the Divine Tree Glory, the residents of Grey Stone Street couldnt even survive an Origin Disaster, let alone the Origin Beasts on the Snow Field, which could devour them whole! Traveler, you packed up the beds and the sofa in the wooden hut and then stepped outside. By this time, the heavy snow had nearly stopped, and daylight was breaking; the pale golden radiance of the Winter Divine Tree was not conspicuous during the daytime, but if one looked closely, it was indeed evident that the radiance was shrinking. Hiss hiss hiss Traveler, you suddenly heard the sound of snow being compacted underfoot. Looking towards the direction of the sound, at a distance of about three hundred meters, you saw a group of creatures, rotten all over and staggering toward your position, hardly resembling living people. Traveler, you recalled a type of monster well-known in your worldzombies. Ding! Your fear level increased by 10. Ding! Traveler, you have triggered a special task: The Purification of the Necromancy. Task brief: Not far from the city walls, in a lumberyard, you encountered a group of the living dead. They seem to be creations of some big-shot from within the city. You think you can hear the mournful wails of the living dead, but youre completely baffled and unsure of what to do. Hint: Let the unjustly slain rest in peace, and let those who harmed them pay for their sins. Reward: Sublimation pathpart of the Necromancy omen. Luo Xi was taken aback. A special task? And what exactly was this omen? Weier and Aina also saw those zombie-like creatures. Cat Cats expression was grave, while Aina hid behind you all, too frightened to come out. Weier gritted her teeth, That direction, thats where I saw people hanging from the hill last night! Originally thinking that upon entering Winter City, it would be somewhat safe, but the continuous stream of accidents left Weier feeling somewhat panic-stricken and at a loss. You and the two beast-eared lolitas naturally wouldnt stay put and wait for death, so you picked up your possessions and continued deeper into the snowy forest. However, if you kept going, passing through this snow forest, you would truly reach the inner areas of Winter City. As stowaways, encountering the city guards without a pass would be trouble. But it seemed that this was the only way forward; you had no choice. Soon, you arrived on the edge of a main road, lying prone on a cliff about twenty meters high, you could clearly see that the road seemed to lead deeper into Winter City. Weier glanced back at the way you had come; the living dead had not followed for the time being. Traveler, you saw a trace of panic in Weiers eyes. Unlike Aina, who always wears her emotions on her face, like the tea gold-colored eyes of Little Aina next to you that were about to burst into tears. This cat-eared girl had always been able to control her emotions well since you met her; you never saw any signs of fear from her. Traveler, you softly asked, Are you afraid? Weier was startled and turned her head away, No, they are just dead people. Whats there to be afraid of? Note: A proud cat-eared girl will never admit her timidity, but thats where the value of training lies. Shut up, damn text! Traveler, you said, Actually, Im quite scared. After all, fear does not deceive you. Weier: Cat Cat suddenly looked down, Someones coming! Traveler, you heard the clamor of distant voices coming from the main road. Aina wanted to peek, but Weier gently slapped her down. The three of you crouched down, using the high edge of the snow cliff to conceal yourselves. Traveler, you heard the sound of turning wheels, several vehicles with peculiar designs leading the way. At least a dozen Winter City guards sat within, followed by many others on foot. You were surprised to find that many of the individuals bore the distinctive Mutant Factors only seen in Variants, forming a long line on the main road stretching as far as the eye could see, easily numbering in the thousands. Uncle Bear? Weier spotted the towering figure in the crowd at a glance. Cat Cat exclaimed in surprise, All the Mutant Patients from Grey Stone Street have entered Winter City? What in the world is going on?! Chapter 75 - 75 75 Give Up The Idea Of Kidnapping Earlier ?Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Give Up The Idea Of Kidnapping Earlier And There Wont Be So Many Troubles_1 Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Give Up The Idea Of Kidnapping Earlier And There Wont Be So Many Troubles_1 Traveler, you speculated, Could it be that Winter City has agreed to let mutant patients seek asylum within its walls?'' Impossible! Weier immediately rejected your guess. To them, we Variants who could lose control at any moment are nothing but ticking time bombs. Those high-ranking people inside the city will never agree to let us in. They only see us as slaves and cheap labor! Luo Xi also thought that Cat Cat made some sense. So, could it be that Winter City was afraid the Variants would die off and theyd have no slaves to use? Traveler, you voiced another guess. Weier shook her head again, If the residents of Grey Stone Street all die from the Origin Disaster this time, theyll just go to some gathering place of mutant patients and pull in another batch, just like they did last time after the wind disaster when they rebuilt Grey Stone Street. Traveler, you asked, But how do we explain the situation now? Didnt you say that the glory of the Winter Divine Tree has also contracted for the first time?'' At that moment, Cat Cat fell silent. Indeed, how to explain these frequent anomalies? Aina whispered at the side, Weier sister, Brother Luo Xi, wouldnt it be better to just ask someone directly? Aina is right. You guys hide here for a bit longer; Ill sneak into the crowd and find Uncle Bear to see whats going on. No sooner had Weier spoken than a piercing scream suddenly rose in the distance. What is that, monsters, monsters! Traveler, the three of you cautiously looked toward the source of the sound. You saw those undead-like creatures that you had seen before, over a dozen of them rushing out of the snow forest and into the crowd, biting the residents of Grey Stone Street. The long line of people immediately descended into chaos, scattering like birds and beasts. Some even ran haphazardly toward your location; fortunately, you were lying on higher ground, and no one noticed you. In just a moment, many residents of Grey Stone Street were entangled by the undead horde. Although the combat strength of those undead didnt seem very high, the liquid dripping from their rotting bodies was corrosive. Upon touching human flesh, it would corrode holes instantly, causing immense pain. Everybody, scatter! The guards from Winter Citys patrol quickly realized something was wrong; they turned their vehicles around, got out, and started hacking at the undead with their weapons. After a fierce battle, several dozen undead creatures were cut down by the guards. Traveler, you heard a guard shouting below, Damn, how did these damned things get out again? Cant His Honor the Grand Magistrate keep a better watch over his death row inmates? We always have to clean up their mess! And we then have to send them back, which is just disgusting! I cant even eat my dinner!'' Shhh! There are so many people here. You can complain under your breath, but what if it gets out? Arent you afraid His Honor the Grand Magistrate will trump up some charges against you and have you strung up in that experimental forest? Bah of course Im afraid. Were just lowly soldiers. Speaking of which, why did the Mansion of the City Lord order those Variants to be brought into the Inner City? I can hardly stand their smell. Just do your job. How could folks like us guess the thoughts of the big-shots? A thunderous voice boomed, rolling closer along the road like thunder, Anybody who doesnt want to die, keep moving! Otherwise, go back! After the voice faded, the long stream of people quickly regained order. The residents of Grey Stone Street, carrying all their most valuable possessions, didnt want to go back at this time. After all, no one wants to die, and with the Divine Tree Glory having receded, Grey Stone Street no longer had any ability to fend off danger. Winter City had become their only hope of survival. Traveler, you gained some clues from the conversations of these people. Luo Xi tapped his phone screen, deep in thought. First, these undead monsters that had escaped from the forest didnt appear to be an unknown event, at least not to the guards inside Winter City; they were all but accustomed to them. Actually, it seemed to be the Grand Magistrate. Combining this with the special mission that had come up before, Luo Xi could almost conclude that those undead were the work of this so-called His Honor the Grand Magistrate. Using death row inmates as experiment subjects? The thought alone was chilling. So, that Purging of the Necromancy mission was for him to purify these undead and get rid of the Grand Magistrate? The difficulty of this mission was surely overestimating me, wasnt it? Lastly, the fact that the residents of Grey Stone Street, the Variants, were allowed to enter Winter City seemed to involve some unclear and strange circumstances. Paired with the sudden contraction of the Winter Divine Tree Glory. Plus, there was the Rat King lurking in the dark, plotting something unknown, and Luo Xi still didnt know where he was or if he was still watching Cat Cat. And there was also the Church of Truth. Luo Xi ruffled his hair. The more he thought about it, the bigger his headache became. Arent games supposed to start on an easy difficulty? Why had he walked straight into a hellishly difficult scenario? Note: If you had given up the idea of abducting two beast-eared Lolitas earlier, you wouldnt have so many problems. So, Traveler, you only have yourself to blame. Luo Xi: Im going to find Uncle Bear and ask about the situation. Dont move from here. Seeing the large crowd return to normal, Weier instructed you and Aina once more before her body vanished into the snow. Three seconds later, you saw Cat Cat, unassumingly blending into the stream of people on the road below. You couldnt help but marvel at Cat Cats handy ability to move through walls. Note: Indeed its handy. If a garbage Traveler like you had it, its unimaginable how many adorable beast-eared Lolitas would suffer at your hands. Slander! This is blatant slander! . //// Weier moved along with the crowd and quickly found Lek, the tallest in the throng. Lek carried a large bag on his back and cradled a small child in his left arm. Next to him walked a woman around thirty years old with a pair of canine ears on her head, whose face still bore traces of sleepiness from waking up too early. Weier called out softly, Uncle Bear. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing a familiar voice, Lek jolted, looked down, and saw a petite girl walking beside him to his right. Lek asked uncertainly, Little Weier? Weier uncovered her face a bit by lowering her scarf and nodded, Its me, Uncle Bear. What on earth is going on? Why has Winter City suddenly allowed us, the mutant patients, to enter? Chapter 76 - 76 76 Aina Loves the Smell of You Brother~_1 ?Chapter 76: Chapter 76 Aina Loves the Smell of You, Brother~_1 Chapter 76: Chapter 76 Aina Loves the Smell of You, Brother~_1 You dont know? Lek was startled, and seeing Weier shake her head, he said, It wasnt even dawn when the Winter Knight brigade came over and said that the aftermath of an Origin Disaster would strike today, causing widespread panic. After all, the memory of the wind disaster from ten years ago is still fresh. But they also said that the Lord of the City, being kind-hearted, has allowed all residents of Grey Stone Street to take refuge within the walls of Winter City. Of course, you can choose to stay on Grey Stone Street and await death, but surely no one would be that foolish. Weier frowned and said, Are the high-ranking people of Winter City really that benevolent? Who knows. Lek shook his head with a bitter smile and said, The Divine Trees Glory has been withdrawn anyway, perfectly falling just outside the city walls, effectively cutting off our escape route. Other than entering this grand city that has never before opened its gates to us, what other option do we have? To venture into the Snow Field to feed the Origin Beasts? Weier: A foreboding feeling suddenly surged in the heart of the cat-eared girl. The withdrawn light of the Winter Divine Tree, it perfectly stopped just outside the city wall? Yes. Lek laughed and said, Its quite an eye-opener, isnt it? During the last wind disaster, although the Divine Tree Glory was shattered and penetrated by the disaster, it never moved. Who would have thought that this time Id witness the movement of the Divine Tree Glory myself? Even if I die this time, I could go down and brag to my old man about it. I see. Cat Cat seemed to have lost her soul and stopped in her tracks, turning around to walk back the way she came. Hey, Weier, where are you going? Speaking of which, where is your sister Aina? And where did that young man go? Lek turned to look for the girl, but Weiers figure had already disappeared. Weier picked up pace, going against the flow of people. The young girls expression was extremely solemn. No matter what, it was now impossible to leave Winter City. Putting aside the fact that the Locust Disaster Lakast could arrive at any time today, the Divine Tree Glory plastered onto the city wall was enough to deter her. If, after the locust disaster, the Divine Tree Glory remained unchanged, could they follow the residents of Grey Stone Street and leave Winter City together? Weier felt that it had become more difficult. It seemed as though she was deeply caught in a vortex from which she could not extricate herself. However difficult, she had to find a way to leave this place. If she truly couldnt leave, then she would let Luo Xi take Aina and leave. Those people were probably only targeting her, right? Thinking back to a few days ago when Rat King Nos mentioned celebrating her 16th birthday, Weier felt like laughing. Despite his grand schemes, he still put on the facade of a kind elder. Then there was the sudden attack by the Church of Truth last night. Rat King Nos, Church of Truth. Why are you so concerned about me? After all, Im just an ordinary Mutant Patient. Could it be because of my mother? Weiers eyes brightened, an irresistible idea emerging from her heart. My mother, Liya, before she disappeared, maybe she did something that forced them to wait until I was of age before they could act again. Is this the real reason Rat King Nos and the Church of Truth are after me?! Weiers mood suddenly sank. If that was really the reason, then those people would definitely not let her go easily. It was possible that someone was watching her right now. She couldnt help but thinkif I hide or even die, would that thwart their intentions? If my life could ensure the safe departure of Aina and Luo Xi, it might not be such a bad choice. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, Weiers vision darkened abruptly. The cat-eared girl lifted her head and looked up. She saw countless black objects overtaking the pale golden canopy formed by the Divine Tree Glory in the sky above, as if many entities were crouched on top of the brilliance. What is that?! [Traveler, after Cat Cat left, you and Aina were still lying in the snow. In an attempt to absorb some heat from you, Little Lolita unconsciously drew much closer to you.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Aina spoke anxiously beside your ear, Brother Luo Xi, can we really leave Winter City together?] [We definitely can.] [But] [Traveler, you petted Ainas round little head that was wrapped in a hood and softly said, Even if you dont trust me, you have to trust your sister.] [Aina nodded, Sister indeed has a hard time.] Luo Xi remained silent. Compared to his own self who was manipulating his character through a screen and Little Aina, who possessed little ability due to her youth, that haughty Cat Cat was truly the one who wanted to take them out of this quagmire at all costs. [Aina smiled cutely and said, But Aina really trusts Brother Luo Xi too.] [Traveler, you said, You, you trust people too easily, its not a good habit.] [Thats not necessarily true, Aina never trusts people easily. If someone has a bad smell, Aina wont talk to them more than necessary. Aina really likes your smell, brother.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Little Lolita crawled a little further forward, placing her hands on the edge of the cliff and looking down at the crowd below, which had already started to thin out.] [Where exactly is this group of a few thousand people being led to?] [Is it a temporary shelter within Winter City?] [Even the young Aina knew that even if Winter City allowed Mutant Patients to enter the city, they would never allow them to truly settle down.] [In the eyes of those pureblood humans, just breathing the same air as the Variants was a risk of being infected by the Mutant Factor, let alone allowing so many Variants to live under their noses.] [Aina complained softly.] [Why hasnt Sister Weier come back yet? If sister doesnt return soon, I might just elope with Brother Luo Xi.] [Note: Theres such a good thing? Awesome! Damn! Trash traveler, you really want to agree, dont you?] Luo Xi: What the hell is this Damn Text being so cheerful about? Im not even happy yet. [As a gust of wind blew by, the sky became filled with snowflakes like goose feathers, further lowering the temperature around.] [Traveler, you suddenly realized that it seemed to have gotten darker; unlike the shadows caused by the falling snowflakes, the whole world visibly darkened.] [Even though it was early morning and you had only just woken up, a time when the daylight should be bright, why did it suddenly turn dark?] [Traveler, you realized that something bad was brewing.] [It seemed that a major event was about to happen.] [Ding! Traveler, you have triggered an epic quest: The Aftermath of the Locust Disaster Lakast.] Luo Xi: (?)!!! Now the really big one is coming! C There will be three updates tomorrow for the book launch, and I hope everyone can at least give a first subscription. First subscriptions are really important for a book. Afterwards, it will still be two updates a day, and after the 17th when the authors exams are over, there will be more updates. Thank you for your support. Also, Im asking for monthly tickets and recommendation tickets. Chapter 77 - 77 77 Aina Wants to Elope with her Brother and ?Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Aina Wants to Elope with her Brother, and Doesnt Want her Sister anymore (Looking for First Subscription!) _1 Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Aina Wants to Elope with her Brother, and Doesnt Want her Sister anymore (Looking for First Subscription!) _1 [Ding! Traveler, you have triggered the epic quest: The Onslaught of the Locust Disaster Lakast (Aftermath)] [Quest Brief: One of the top natural disasters in this world, the Locust Disaster Lakast, has traversed tens of thousands of kilometers from the warm Da Yan Empire. After 45 days, it has finally arrived in this land perennially covered with low temperatures and snowstorms. You must survive the locust invasion. As a Traveler, if you die once due to the locusts, the rating for this quest will decrease by one level, and after three deaths, the quest will be declared a complete failure.] [Reward: Upgrade of a talent effect x1 (The highest quality of talent that can be upgraded depends on the quest rating), Random talent draw x1] [Description: The locusts favor gnawing on objects with imperfect Yuan Su fluctuations. As a Mutant Patient, Traveler, its inevitable that you will be targeted. Find a safe place to hide as best you can.] Luo Xi just tense up reading the text description. An epic level quest. Was this the kind of quest that a mere newbie like him should be encountering? Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It only served to deeply remind him that the Dream World on the other side was definitely not just a game. In games, character progression generally follows a gradual step-by-step process, but Dawn had thrown him, a level-zero, straight into a hell-level dungeon. Luo Xi glanced briefly at the time on his phone. It was seven-ten. There was still about two hours before the work time he had agreed upon with Ai Xue. No rush, he thought. He needed to sort out the situation in the game first; only by finding a relatively safe place could he feel at ease. Luo Xi continued to tap the screen. [Traveler, you stand up from the snowy ground, and you see Ainas face filled with utmost panic.] [Brother Luo Xi, what are those black things in the sky!?] [Traveler, you say, Its probably that Locust Disaster you mentioned?] [Is that can the Divine Trees Glory really withstand it?] [Aina takes off the cotton hat from her head, revealing a pair of wolf ears standing straight up as if startled.] [After looking at the anomaly in the sky a few times, she constantly gazes in the direction Weier had left, then suddenly yells onto the road: Weier sister! Come back! Something bad is happening!] [Ainas voice doesnt travel far before being lost in the widespread snowstorm.] [Traveler, you dont know whether to stop this childs shouting or not.] [Cat Cat has been gone for about ten minutes now, she must have noticed the change in the sky as well and is probably hurrying back, right?] [As more and more black figures cover the sky sheltered by the Divine Tree Glory, the heavens and earth rapidly turn gloomy. At the same time, you feel the temperature dropping around you; even as warmth continuously circulates through your body, you cant help but feel the chill brought on by the lowering temperatures.] [Aina moves closer to you.] [You notice the Little Wolf Girl trembling slightly; the girl lowers her head, allowing the snowflakes to fall heavily on her.] [Traveler, you let out a soft sigh.] [Since their mother, Liya, left, Cat Cat is probably the only pillar that allows Aina to live strong in this world, right?] [Lets go find your sister] [Traveler, before you finished speaking, you hear a shout from below: Aina, Luo Xi! Come down quickly! We need to head deeper into the city, the situation has changed! We cant stay here anymore!] [Sister!] [Aina immediately jumps down from the cliff, and you dont even have time to catch her.] [Ah!] [From below, you hear Cat Cat let out a gasp, followed by a scolding voice: Who told you to jump from such a high place? And Luo Xi, didnt I ask you to keep an eye on Aina? How did you let her jump down alone! Aina, why arent you wearing your hat? Arent you cold?] [Traveler, you quickly jump down from the cliff as well.] [Within two seconds, you land beside the two girls.] [Before Weier can continue berating you, Traveler, you immediately say, Sorry, I wasnt watching Aina closely. By the way, are those things in the sky the locusts?] [Weier pauses, then snorts, Should be right. If the locusts are as I suspect, capable of gnawing on anything, then we might not be completely safe under the protection of the Divine Tree Glory. We must find a way into the core Blessing range of Winter City. Also, Aina, how much longer are you going to cling to your sister?!] [Aina wants to hug Sister!] [Aina buries her head into Weiers chest and rubs it, (B?B) saying, Weier sister, Luo Xi Brother and I have already discussed it. If you didnt come back, Luo Xi Brother was going to elope with Aina and leave you behind.] [Cat Cat is infuriated (pը): He wouldnt dare!] [Traveler, you subconsciously nod in agreement, but seeing Cat Cats expression, you quickly shake your head.] [Elope with an ignorant Little Lolita? How could you dare to do such a thing? Thats asking to be taken away by the police.] [Wait, is there even police in the Dream World?] [Note: Pervy suspicious Traveler, have you finally noticed? The police cant reach here.] Chapter 78 - 78 77 Aina Wants to Elope with her Brother and ?Chapter 78: Chapter 77: Aina Wants to Elope with her Brother, and Doesnt Want her Sister Anymore (Looking for First Subscription!) _2 Chapter 78: Chapter 77: Aina Wants to Elope with her Brother, and Doesnt Want her Sister Anymore (Looking for First Subscription!) _2 Luo Xi quietly tapped the screen twice. He mustnt be seduced by the Damn Text. Weier looked up at the oppressively dark sky and said, The Divine Trees blessing should hold out for a while longer, lets hurry. Traveler, you asked, Will we be safe once we enter the core protected area of Winter City? Cat Cat glanced back at you and said solemnly, After all, that is the place truly safeguarded by the Divine Tree. The wind disaster ten years ago pierced through the Divine Trees Glory, demolishing almost the entire Grey Stone Street. Although many died within Winter City, the vast majority of casualties were those living outside, not a single resident under the true Glory of the Divine Tree perished. Outside Winter City, within the grounds of a vast mansion that spanned hundreds of acres and featured a variety of winter flowers. Compared to the dilapidated Grey Stone Street, this place was practically paradise. However, as this land was not within the Inner City, it was still quite cheap, and anyone with money could easily build vast and luxurious residences. At this moment, outdoors amidst falling snow, a group of servants burned a stove to dispel the cold, providing warmth for two people in a pavilion. Rat King Noss placed a black chess piece on the board with a smile on his lips. Delkus, your game has deteriorated. I win this round, he said. The old man across from him with a shifty appearance frustratingly slapped down his white piece and scoffed, Heh, youve won by just one piece, and to call me so early to play chess is outrageous. If I hadnt slept poorly, Id definitely have beaten you! Dont be hasty. Noss took a sip of tea that was almost frozen and smiled, Delkus, I came to see you this time to ask about your stance. Will you stand with me, or with Mazar? The old man suddenly fell silent, his sullen eyes glancing at Rat King Noss as he said in a dark tone, I stand nowhere. Three years ago, I stood with you, but what did that get me? Has it shortened my life? Rat King Noss laughed heartily, Youve become quite bold since becoming the Chief Justice of the Judicial Court. Ive heard that in recent years, youve sentenced many people to death without sufficient evidence, just to maintain your forest of corpses. Is that the Omen you need for your Skill Practitioner path to Sublimate and break through to Tier Four? Is the reason so many Variants were allowed into the city today that youve made some sort of agreement with Mazar? Delkus suddenly stood up from his stool and bellowed, Noss, I just want to live a few more years. Dont force me to reveal your true identities. If the City of Light knew how thoroughly your Church of Truth has infiltrated this city, even coveting the True Canon of the Winter Divine Tree, what do you think your end would be like? Were in the same boat. Your actions are even more despicable than Mazar, that hypocrite. What do you think the City of Light will do to you after theyre done with us? And my relationship with the Church of Truth is merely a partnership. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rat King Noss stared straight into Delkus murky eyes and smiled, But Im different from you. You fear death, whereas I do not. In my heart, there are things that must be done even at the cost of death. Delkus roared, What things? Tell me, Noss! Let me see what youre thinking! Noss eyes abruptly changed to different colorsone dark grey, the other deep greenas his voice deepened immeasurably, I will completely reshape this world into what I desire. For that goal, I am willing to pay any price, even my own life! Delkus momentum suddenly fell. He said weakly, Mad, youre crazier than Mazar. If it hadnt been for that woman turning against you at the Festival three years ago, you probably would have completed your plan, wouldnt you? Yes, but this time there is no Liya, the old City Owner is no longer with us, and the Noah Church has evacuated entirely due to the Origin Disaster, replied Noss. Rat King narrowed his eyes and said, You should know that my goal is different from Mazars. He wishes to become the absolute ruler of this place, but he cant give you what you truly desire. The old man asked, And what can you give me? Didnt you say it? The True Canon, answered Rat King. Rat King smiled, If you could study the Truth of Divine Tree, it would help complete your Necromancy Omen to some extent, wouldnt it? Right now, the young City Owner Hill is in Mazars hands, while the two keys to unlock the seals that Liya set years ago are in mine. Mazar and I are temporarily balanced, so I need you to stand with me as the deciding factor for victory. Delkus exclaimed in shock, I thought you just wanted control, but you aim to destroy Rat King Nos sneered, raising his hand to interrupt the old mans speech, The moment I get my hands on the Truth of Divine Tree, I will use the characteristic of the calamity factor within my body to devour the power of the True Canon and directly step into the peak of Mutation Tier Four, glimpsing into the domain of a Tier Five monarch with my mortal flesh! Even if you still cant complete the Sublimation Omen, I can help you find the fragments afterwards! You will die! That thing is not meant for humans to I will certainly not die! Nos gazed at the old man before him and said in a deep voice, On the eve of approaching the twilight of life, dont you want to gamble? Mazar cant help you with this, you should know he is someone who settles for status quo! He cant help you much. Delkus fell silent for a long time, then suddenly said, What about the commander of the Winter Legion, Signo? That Powered Armor Legion under his control is a big problem, have you roped him in? Nos shook his head and said, That guy is stubborn as a mule, loyal only to the old City Owner, I cant persuade him, and he has already been suspicious of us. Delkus asked, What about the two keys you hold? I always carry one with me, and the other I was planning to bring her into the city today, but unexpectedly, she sneaked in last night. Nos smiled and said, Well, that saves me some trouble. Speaking of which, arent you a pure-blood proponent? You never use Variants for experiments, so why have you partnered with Mazar this time? Dont say you havent, I know for sure youre also involved. The old man shook his head, Actually, he also made me a promise Suddenly, both of their bodies trembled at the same time. Nos narrowed his eyes and looked up into the dense shadows above the canopy. Delkus exclaimed in surprise, What is that? Locust Disaster Lakast? How come its so soon? The timing of this Origin Disasters aftermath is not right. According to the news from the last affected city, this significantly reduced aftermath should have been at least half a day away from their location. Why had it arrived at Winter City so much earlier? Not good, Weier is still out there; I have to bring the child back. The thin Divine Tree Glory of the Outer City of Winter cant possibly withstand the prolonged erosion of the locust disaster. Damn! Nos suddenly cursed loudly, leaving Delkus utterly puzzled. Whats wrong? All the rat spies I sent out are dead again! Who did this?! Was it discovered by Mazar? Werent they very alert? That Delkus pointed at a winter tree nearby, which was rapidly frosting over, the faces of many servants also showing frost, shouting in panic. Is it possible that your rats were frozen to death? Frozen? Nos felt the temperature around him and narrowed his eyes to closely observe the surroundings, where many items exposed to the outdoors were suddenly covered with ice. He remembered a phenomenon once recorded. Nos suddenly stood up, his voice low, Delkus, I think I know why Lakast is half a day ahead. Theres only one possibility, something of its caliber must have driven it on its path here. Delkus expression froze, You mean, besides Lakasts aftermath, another unknown Origin Disaster has appeared? If Im not wrong about this cooling and freezing trait Rat King Nos, with a profound look in his eyes, said, Thirty years ago, a disaster that froze over three cities of the size of Winter City, an Origin Disaster known for bringing ice and desolationThe Third Origin Disaster, Snow Disaster Mislat. Right now, these signs are probably just the prelude. If it is the actual entity arriving this time, Im afraid we are all done for. The old man gasped. Then he suddenly thought of something, leaped up from the stone bench, and ran out like crazy, not at all like a man in his sixties or seventies. Damn! My forest farm! Chapter 79 - 79 78 Brother Luo Xis Body is So Hot~_1 ?Chapter 79: Chapter 78: Brother Luo Xis Body is So Hot~_1 Chapter 79: Chapter 78: Brother Luo Xis Body is So Hot~_1 [Traveler, you dont know the correct path to take. If you follow the main road and catch up with the residents of Grey Stone Street, you will definitely be discovered by the guards in the city.] [Weier said since we sneaked in anyway, might as well take the back roads and continue to stay hidden; hiding in the shadows is always safer than being out in the open.] [Traveler, you think the Cat Cats words make sense.] [After all, you still dont know how many old ybs are behind the scenes, ready to stir up trouble.] [In any case, heading in the direction of the Divine Tree is always right.] [Suddenly, Cat Cat said, Have you all felt its getting colder?] [Traveler, you had already noticed the change in temperature. If the outdoor temperature before was at least minus thirty degrees, now it must be around minus fifty degrees.] [The wind and snow that had just started have stopped again, but the temperature keeps dropping.] [Why does the locust plague bring such a drastic drop in temperature? Is this its inherent characteristic? But wasnt it from the warm regions of the East?] [Traveler, your mind is full of question marks, completely unable to grasp the current situation.] [Ah Q~] [The nearby Aina gave another gentle sneeze.] [The Little Wolf Girl was no longer content with just placing her hands on your arm to absorb warmth; she moved her little hand down, gently touching the back of your hand as if testing whether your body temperature was still scorching hot.] [Soon, after Aina tested and confirmed that the temperature of your hand was just right in this environment, she cautiously grabbed your hand.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +20] [The Little Lolita exhaled a puff of white breath, her little face flushed as if she was drunk, and she said, Brother Luo Xi, youre so warm, even warmer than before~uwu~] Luo Xi: This Damn Text is getting weirder and weirder. [Note: Garbage Traveler, the one whos been weird all along is you, okay!] [Weier glanced at her sister with an expression that didnt change at all, Aina, dont make strange noises.] [Hehe~ It wasnt on purpose.] [Sister is starting to suspect that its actually you, Aina, who wants to elope with this weird guy!] [Note: Cat Cat has seen through it!] Damn Text, why do you talk so much! [Traveler, if it werent for the urgent situation, youd definitely be interested in watching the interaction between these two beast-eared sisters, but for now, lets drop it, you dont have the spare mood to be happy.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Note: Garbage Traveler, you didnt expect to be slapped in the face so quickly, huh?] Luo Xi: Damn Text, shut up! When will this game update me with a mute function? I would definitely mute this text first thing. [Traveler, you all start moving faster, but the Winter Divine Tree is still far away. At the same time, you hear a creaking sound from the sky above, like the shattering of glass, chilling to the bone.] [How much longer can that layer of pale golden Glory last?] [Traveler, you ask, How much further do we need to walk to reach the core Blessing area you mentioned?] [Looking at you, Weier said, Do you still have the map I gave you before on you?] [A map? What map?] [Traveler, you hesitated for a moment.] [Then you remembered the Weier Version Map that you couldnt understand and had tucked away into your dreamland satchel to gather dust.] Luo Xi opened the satchel tab. He scrolled through a mess of items and text. Found it! [Traveler, you took the map out of your satchel and handed it to Weier.] [Cat Cat held the map with one hand, flicked it open with a snap.] [She pointed at the center of the map, the Winter City, and said, The layout of Winter City is a near circle with a radius of about seven kilometers. However, theres a large blank space from the outer city wall to the core area, mostly filled with vast fields and production sites as well as some manor houses built by high-ranking persons. The core protective region should be within about a three-kilometer radius centered on the Divine Tree, which accommodates at least over three hundred thousand of Winter Citys population. The remaining scattered population is spread out in the wild parts within the city.] [Weier drew a few more circles at the center of the map with her fingertip and continued, But Ive heard my mother say before that this core area is divided into several different tiers. The closer one lives to the Divine Tree, the more power and wealth they have. The so-called high-ranking persons are themthey control over ninety percent of the citys wealth, own large tracts of land rights, while many residents living in the outer rings have very poor living conditions. Although, definitely better than our Grey Stone Street.] [Traveler, Cat Cats description strangely gave you a sense of dj vu.] [Isnt this just another otherworld version of the world youre from?] [Even with Variants as the lowest stratum of society, are there still ordinary people living on the fringes of the bottom in the big city?] [So we need to figure out how to get inside here? you asked.] [Weier looked up at the sky and murmured softly, We must find a way in. I dont mind, but you two need to survive] [Traveler, you found Cat Cats words a bit odd.] [What does she mean by I dont mind?] [However, Aina, being engrossed in warmth, seemed not to have heard what Weier said. The cat-eared girl did not repeat her words either.] [Traveler, on your forward journey, you discovered numerous manors and castle-like grand buildings nestled among the mountains and forests.] [However, these places were all deserted.] [Should we speed up the progress?] Luo Xi glanced at the time again. 7:30. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Yes.] [Accelerating] X30. [Traveler, after clambering over many furrows and small hills, you finally saw many row upon row of buildings appearing ahead. That is a true city with a variety of different architectural styles, from the outermost edge to the center around the Divine Tree. The closer to the Divine Tree, the more grandiose and taller the architecture, with wider land coverage. On the contrary, near the edge, the low-rise houses, no taller than two stories, were densely packed together.] [Different from the pale golden glow that guarded the walls of Winter City, a nearly transparent silver glow centered around the Winter Divine Tree, three to four hundred meters tall, wrapped around all the structures in that area.] [What was astonishing is that this Inner City had no walls.] [Naturally, whatever could breach the outer golden barrier wouldnt be stopped by mere walls.] [Weier breathed a sigh of relief, Finally here.] [The black plague in the sky doesnt seem to be coming down anytime soon, giving you three time to figure out how to get inside.] [Weier called out softly, Its the residents of Grey Stone Street!] [You saw the residents of Grey Stone Street currently being held at the edge of the silver glow, led by a group of guards. Someone was holding something, apparently checking the residents bodies one by one, and only after passing, were they led inside.] [Traveler, you asked, What are they checking for?] [Cat Cat said, You should have seen that crystal ball before, its used for detecting the degree of mutation.] Chapter 80 - 80 79 Well done Bro Bustard (Seeking first ?Chapter 80: Chapter 79 Well done, Bro Bustard! (Seeking first subscription!) _1 Chapter 80: Chapter 79 Well done, Bro Bustard! (Seeking first subscription!) _1 [As time progressed, some people were let in, following the guards they were taken into the city, while others were left behind.] [Traveler, you saw someone trying to sneak in, but they were repelled by the layer of Glory from the Divine Tree core and bounced out. Immediately after, they were decapitated by the arriving guards, with their blood quickly freezing upon the snowy ground. Witnessing this, soon no one dared to try and force their way through.] [Weiers eyes widened in shock, The Glory from the Divine Tree core actually has the effect of repelling people? How does it determine if we are allowed in? Is it the degree of Mutation? Or do we need a pass?] [Crack, crack] [Before Cat Cat could come up with an answer, Traveler, you heard another sound resembling glass breaking.] [The guards and soldiers clearly panicked, until a crisp shattering sound resounded, and a massive void tore open in the pale golden light above the firmament.] [Even though the golden light healed itself the next moment, a portion of dark entities still managed to squeeze in like a wave.] [Traveler, you could hear the soldiers shouts from over there.] [Hurry, move faster! Those damned things are coming down! If it comes to it, forget about them and save yourselves!] [Go! Luo Xi, take Aina with you!] [After Weier shouted out, Traveler, you grabbed Little Aina by your side and began to sprint towards the distance.] Luo Xi also started to feel tense. Its not enough, he needs to see the Locust Disaster Lakast for himself in the Dream world. What exactly is it?! His Dreamworld Sync Module was still cooling down, but the Immersion talent could already be used.] [Please choose the talent mode you wish to activate.] [Happiness] [You have spent 896 points of Happiness Level.] [Immersion (Happiness): In this state, your character will receive a +89.6% Strength bonus, and your resistance to negative mental Skills will increase by +89.6%. This talent can last for no more than ten minutes.] Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Traveler, welcome to your journey in Dreamland~] /// Luo Xi blinked. The piercing cold wind cut at his face like a knife. He was now running forward mechanically, with Little Aina, petite and round, by his side, closely followed by a light figure. Ahead, the Inner City, enshrouded in an almost invisible silver radiance, collided with the black entities falling from the sky, dense like the dark clouds plummeting down. Several black dots clung to the silver light, like blood-sucking insects. How should he describe what hes seeing? Luo Xi could not think of the words to do so. As a person with a mild phobia of clusters, he always kept his distance from such dense, swarming things. Just looking at it was enough to make ones scalp tingle to the extreme. But if even the Divine Tree Glory of the Inner City couldnt stop the Locust Disaster, then was there still any point in them entering the Inner City? The next moment, he saw the silver light shine as warmly as the sun. The Divine Tree, hundreds of meters tall and previously motionless, shuddered slightly, and the brightness of the silver Glory surged violently. If the previous light was like a transparent veil, then now it was a silver sun! In an instant, all the black entities covering the light turned into black smoke, as if snow meeting the scorching heat of the sun. Weier also cheered at the sight. It was clear that the remnants of the Locust Disaster, having broken through the outer layer of Blessing once, lacked the strength to breach it a second time in the short term. They were now only about five hundred meters away from the Inner City. If the Divine Tree Glory of the Inner City could hold it back, then as long as they could enter the Inner City, they would be temporarily safe. However, Luo Xi saw that the black smoke was reaccumulating and condensing back into its original form, albeit in fewer numbers. Those things can resurrect! As if possessing intelligence, after suffering a setback, they did not strike at the Inner Citys Glory again but instead fluttered around. Some of them turned their attention to the residents of Grey Stone Street who were still not allowed to enter. The rest scattered in all directions, with a group of about a dozen black entities heading towards Luo Xi and his group. Hum, hum, hum The high-frequency wing beats and the eerily cold sensation made ones skin crawl just listening to it, causing both a tingling scalp and chilled blood. Luo Xi finally saw clearly that this so-called Locust Disaster was composed of black, insect-like creatures with wings, like locusts magnified n times. No wonder its called the Locust Disaster. Just seeing their sharp mouthparts and razor-like limbs was enough to imagine the fate of those caught or bitten by them. And there were millions of such creatures. If it hadnt been for the outer layer of Divine Tree Glory blocking most of them, this place would probably have become Hell. Is this just the aftermath of the Locust Disaster? If these are just the remnants, what level of calamity is the main body of the disaster? What a dire world the people of this Dream world must live in. Weier shouted, Luo Xi, the scroll! Luo Xi immediately reacted. He searched the text before him for the storage space, took out the box containing the scrolls, and tossed it to Cat Cat. Weier leapt nimbly, caught the box in her embrace, and without any sign of opening it, she simply stretched her hands inward, and several scrolls appeared in her grip. Put the rest back! The girl tossed the box back, then spread open the scrolls in her hands. Countless runes swelled up, and in an instant, the sky filled with flames struck with precision, just like swiftly flying arrows, the black locusts that approached their vicinity. [Tier Four Skill, Staff of Heavenly Fire!] It can precisely strike objects that threaten the user. Although it was just a single-use skill scroll, using it once meant one less in their possession, and the price was exorbitant; this one required at least 10 jin of Essence Crystals, which is 100 gold coins.] The price was similar to the purification scroll used on Luo Xi previously. Thanks to the delay provided by the heavenly fire, Luo Xi and his two companions finally reached the outskirts of the Inner Citys Glory. They were several hundred meters away from the residents of Grey Stone Street. The guards had all left, but, leaving behind at least a few hundred residents of Grey Stone Street, many of whom had died under the first wave of the black locusts, turning into black dust without leaving a trace. It was like hell. The remaining survivors continuously knocked and slammed against the Divine Trees Glory, but they received no response at all. While protecting the residents of the Inner City, this layer of Glory was also an insurmountable moat to them. Weier reached out and touched the Glory in front of her. Her hand recoiled as if it had been shocked. Luo Xi placed Aina to one side and reached out to touch it as well. Similarly, he felt a powerful force repel him. Just as Aina was about to try, Weier stopped her. There was no need to try again. Its likely that only the guards or the residents themselves would be able to enter normally. Weier narrowed her eyes. Rat King Noss, are you watching me now? If I am indeed so crucial to you, then you wouldnt allow me to die easily, right? Why not come out now? Brother Jiuge, what are you doing standing around like idiots outside? Isnt it dangerous out there? Luo Xi suddenly looked up. Across the silver Glory, a young man wearing a thick coat looked at him with surprise through a fence. Oh, do you not have a pass? The young man fumbled in his pocket and threw a card from within the Glory, saying, Here, a temporary pass for Winter Citys Inner City. Without this thing, you could break your heads and still wouldnt be able to get in. But this temporary pass is limited in use. Now it looks like there are just three chances left, which is just perfect for you guys. Remember, one person per use. No one had expected that, in a context where pureblood humans held such extreme disdain and aversion towards Mutant Patients, someone would actually be willing to give a Variants an Inner City pass. Luo Xi picked up the card from the ground. This blue card, like some sort of crystal, bore the mark of a snowflake. He reached out to touch the silver Glory again. This time, he successfully pushed his hand into the Glory. With a light leap, Luo Xi entered the Glory, effortlessly climbing over the fence. What he saw seemed to be a spacious courtyard, where the snow had apparently been cleared away. Sss Hearing the sound of the locusts flying outside, Luo Xi quickly threw the pass out again. Weier hurriedly picked up the pass, placed it in Ainas hand, then lifted her little sister and threw her inside. Luo Xi reached out to catch Aina, then passed the pass back out, and Weier took hold of it and entered as well. With that, the blue pass cracked in half with a snapping sound, and subsequently turned into white powder. The young man looked on with some regret, How did it break? I was planning to sell it after it ran out of uses. This kind of unseen mineral could definitely sell for a lot of money where we are from. Luo Xi looked at the young man and nodded, Anyway, thanks a lot for this time. Weier also said, Thank you for saving us. Cat Cat definitely remembered this person as the young man they had encountered on the road the day before yesterday. She had casually given him a made-up address. She had not expected to be saved by him today. This left Weier feeling somewhat guilty. The young man laughed nonchalantly, Its fine, it was just a temporary pass worth 5 silver coins. I made a big win at the casino yesterday, so this small amount of money is just a drop in the bucket. Luo Xi: This Dream World really has everything. That said, things players wouldnt dare to do in reality, they could do in this world without any worries. Murder, robbery, eating, drinking, floating, gambling. What is this, a human scum training game? Aina whispered, Thank you, Uncle. The young man was taken aback and looked at Little Wolf Girl, Uncle? Little sister, who are you calling? Aina was startled and ran behind Luo Xi, who had a comparatively larger frame, to hide. The young man glanced at the two Lolitas. Although both were wearing cotton hats, he was sure that these two were probably the same Beast Eared Girls that this fellow had with him that day, right? The young man jokingly said, Brother, you didnt really make a move on these beast-eared girls of such young age in this Dream World, did you? Although Ive dabbled in all sorts of things these past two days, what youve done is clearly more bustard! Its settled then, from now on you are my half-brother of different mothers! Luo Xi: (p)! No, theres definitely something off about this guy! Who compares their misdeeds like this? And I havent laid a hand on these two beast-eared girls at all! Chapter 81 - 81 80 What is Loli-con Uncle _1 ?Chapter 81: Chapter 80 What is Loli-con Uncle? _1 Chapter 81: Chapter 80 What is Loli-con Uncle? _1 Luo Xi took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He asked, Are you living here now, bro? And what place is this? Its the backyard of an inn. I was in my room and heard the excitement outside, so I turned on the synchronization module to check it out, and just happened to run into you guys. As the young man spoke, he suddenly remembered something and burst out angrily, Brother Jiuge, you have no idea how ridiculous the real estate prices are here. Even in the outermost ring, it costs twenty gold coins per square meter. Dont even mention the inner areas. When you convert it, its even more expensive than my familys villa. Right, are you in a synchronized state now? How much time do you have left? Can you see my face clearly? Damn it. Those gamblers in the casinos couldnt handle me winning and played dirty tricks on me, causing the City Guards to beat me up, and they almost swelled up my face. Luo Xi: This guy must be a chatterbox in real life too! How come he hasnt stopped talking since he started? He glanced at the young mans face. Not bad, quite a handsome lad. He must be a scumbag-level playboy in reality. Too bad he has a mouth. The young man laughed again, I forgot, we both have a mosaic over our faces. How could you possibly see my face clearly? Anyway, brother, whats your name? It feels weird to keep calling you Chu Jiuge; you dont have to tell me your real name, just your surname will do. And Im really surnamed Chu, with the given name Tian. I wont tell you where Im from for now. Luo Xi paused before saying, Luo. Chu Tian nodded and said, Luo? Then hello, Brother Luo. Ive been wanting to communicate more with you since the day before yesterday, but you were in a hurry to deal with heavy metal smelting, so I didnt want to disturb you. Its nice to have this chance today; our fate seems really deep! Luo Xi was filled with black lines. What a bunch of nonsense. Luo Xi checked his synchronization time. [Remaining synchronization time: 4 minutes 19 seconds] He said, Not much time left. Good, once the time is up, Im out. It definitely wont be as headache-inducing to read texts through a screen. Oh, said Chu Tian with a hint of regret, Communicating through text always feels weird, and it always spews out a bunch of embarrassing things that I cant stop. Damn, I cant even take them back. Like that time I called you a loli-con, it was because this text acted on its own. I didnt really want to shout that. Luo Xi: Has this guy ever considered that the reason his texts say those things is because he is exactly that kind of person? [Note: Garbage Traveler, have you ever considered that youre still thinking about how to abduct two beast-eared girls is exactly because you are a suspicious loli-con pervert?] Luo Xi (Fxxk) glared at the text that popped up. Shut up, damn text. I have zero interest in little brats; how could I be a loli-con! [Note: So, Dream World is different from the world you, Traveler, are from, eh? The tsundere mature cat-eared ladies and the adorable clingy little wolf-eared girls arent tempting?] Luo Xi suddenly fell into thought. This text almost seems to have a point? Weier and Aina were both blankly listening to the two mens conversation. Theyve been babbling on about some peculiar things since they entered this place. They had no clue what the two were discussing. What about the text, the loli-cons, or even heavy metal smelting? Whats all this about? Cant they talk in a way thats understandable? Aina poked her head out from behind Luo Xi and asked in a soft voice, Uncle, what is a loli? The young man chuckled, Loli refers to cute girls like you who havent grown up yet. Then what is a loli-con? Thats someone who likes immature girls like you. But someone like your uncle I mean, me as an older brother, I prefer the mature ones, preferably the skilled widows who know every trick in the book. The Little Wolf Girl blinked innocently, So is Luo Brother a loli-con? Stop stop stop! Luo Xi quickly put a stop to the young mans words. My Little Wolf Girl is so innocent (?), I cant let her be filled with all sorts of strange knowledge. He had figured out that this big brother was a super chatterbox who couldnt stop talking if his life depended on it, daring to say anything, even casually mentioning his own sexual inclination like it was no big deal. Alright, alright, Ill stop talking. Chu Tian smiled, looked up and glanced outside, and said, Speaking of which, whats actually going on outside? Ive been hearing this crackling sound since a while ago, and it should be daylight by now, right? Why does it feel as dark as dusk? Just then, a black locust flew over and smashed into the outer side of the silver glow, startling Chu Tian into retreating several steps. Damn, what the heck is that? Luo Xi inquired, You dont know? What should I know? Chu Tian got up from the ground and took another look outside. Just at that moment, someone ran past him and a swarm of black locusts caught up, sucking him into a pile of powder that scattered with the wind and snow. Chu Tian: Damn. Luo Xi frowned and asked, Didnt you trigger a mission just now? The young man spread his hands: The mission just now? Nope. Luo Xi pondered for a moment. Perhaps, just by entering this city, one might be safe from the aftermath of the Locust Disaster Lakast? So thats why no mission was triggered? Ill go outside and take a look. Chu Tian evidently thought of the same possibility and thus climbed over the fence, jumping out directly. Weier and Aina watched the young mans agile movements in astonishment. Cat Cat tugged at the corner of her mouth, Didnt he already lose his visa? Aina blinked, Perhaps this uncle has a second visa? Not long after the young man went out, his expression suddenly brightened, and then he attempted to run back. At that moment, his forehead hit the glow. With a pop, he was bounced back by the glow. Luo Xi: Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aina grabbed Luo Xis sleeve, >_< and said, This uncle hes been blown away! He cant come back! Brother Luo Xi, what should we do? This uncle who saved us is going to die. If only we hadnt used up all the visa entries Uh Luo Xi thought to himself that this guy, being a game player, could just resurrect anytime and anywhere, so it wasnt a big deal. He wondered what the sight of players resurrecting looked like in the eyes of people from this world. Weier doubted whether she was fully awake yet. What was this person doing? She couldnt understand it at all! Squeak The back door of the inn suddenly opened, and a blue visa flew down, accurately landing on the outside of the silver glow. Guest, use this. The young man quickly picked up the visa and re-entered the glow just before the nearby black locusts flew over to chew him up. Luo Xi turned his head to look. A blonde woman in a white cotton dress leaned against the door frame. With her blue eyes, she glanced at the trio of Luo Xi, and then at Chu Tian with a flirtatious, almost smiling expression: This guest, you really did make trouble for me, allowing someone into the city who shouldnt have come in. Shouldnt I have already told you that Variants shouldnt be let into the city? Tell me, how should I help you cover this up? You wouldnt want to be chased out of Winter City now, would you? Chapter 82 - 82 81 The Shop Owner Who Studied in Island ?Chapter 82: Chapter 81: The Shop Owner Who Studied in Island Country_1 Chapter 82: Chapter 81: The Shop Owner Who Studied in Island Country_1 Luo Xi: The tone of this blonde woman perhaps she had studied in the Island Country for a while. Come on, Shopkeeper Lena, theyre my friends. Could you please make an exception for us? The youth quickly went over and said, How about I pay you three times the room fee? After all, your inn always seems to be empty, with more money going out than coming in. It feels like youre hardly making ends meet. In a way, Im bringing you some guests. Lenas cheerful expression changed as she said angrily, Is this about the room fee? Your behavior of sneaking Variants into the Inner Cityif the City Guard find out, not just you, but I would be punished, or even expelled! Sister. At this, Weier unwrapped her scarf and spoke softly, Sister, how much is your room fee? We can offer ten times that, no, just name your price. We only hope you can let us stay here until the danger outside has passed, and as soon as its over, we will leave immediately without lingering a moment. Oh? Ten times? You Mutant Patients from outside, do you really have that much money? Lenas anger subsided as she turned to look at Weier; upon seeing the young girls delicate face, she was slightly taken aback. This strikingly similar face and eyes Weier: ? Cat Cat tilted her head. Why did this woman suddenly stop talking? Its not that you cant stay, but the risk for me is simply too great. Ten times the room fee is far from enough. The shop owners tone shifted, and a cunning smile formed on her lips: I want fifty times the room fee. A night at my place originally costs two silver coins. If you want to stay here, its 10 gold coins per day, not one coin less, or Ill report to the City Guard right away and let them come to catch people. Maybe that way, I can still get a few silver coins as bounty. The young mans face changed, and he shouted, 10 gold coins for one day? Shopkeeper Lena, you really are a profiteer! You could just rob us directly, but youre looking for an excuse. Im crying to death Bang! After a heavy thud, Chu Tian lay down as commanded, falling back on the snowy ground in the courtyard, with a visible bump swelling rapidly on his forehead. Luo Xi: Frankly speaking, if it werent for the fact that Otherworld Travelers cant actually die in the Dream world, he would suspect that his brother, who always spouted lotuses, would have been sent off long ago. [Note: Unlucky Traveler, youre not doing any better, huh? If it werent for your physique that attracts beast eared Lolitas, you would have been sent off more often than him.] Is this Damn Text not annoying!? Lena put away her fist and said with a smile, So, are you staying or not? Aina peeked at this blonde woman, wrinkled her little nose, then retracted her head. This woman is terrifying! Although she smells pretty good, shes just too frightening. Well, thank you, shopkeeper. Well just need one room. Weier nodded, pulling a scroll from her bosom; it was one she had taken extra from the box earlier. Cat Cat seemed to realize something. Without mentioning those already used, they had never sold a scroll in three years; yet, these past two days, they had already sold quite a few. She said, This is a Third-tier Skill scroll, it should cover one days room fee. Skill scroll? Shopkeeper Lenas body stiffened. She took the scroll, glanced at it briefly, then turned to look at Weier, with a curious expression in her eyes. I agree to let you stay, but you mustnt leave your room at will, and if youre discovered by the City Guard afterward, it has nothing to do with me, otherwise I suppose you wouldnt want to be taken away by the City Guard either, right? Luo Xi: Of course, we wont cause you any trouble, Sister, Weier said with a nod and a light laugh. We understand you have your difficulties too. In fact, just allowing us to stay is already an unexpected joy for us. My mother used to tell me that everyone in Winter City extremely rejects Mutant Patients. Sister, youre truly kind-hearted. Lena covered her lips and laughed, You call me sister so sweetly. Though your mouth is sweet, I like it. Follow me, the only guest I have right now is this chatterbox, so you dont have to worry about being discovered by anyone else. With the Blessing of the Winter Divine Tree, this catastrophe should end by tomorrow at the latest. You only need to stay at my place for one day. The woman took the scroll and turned to go inside the inn. Luo Xi and Cat Cat exchanged glances. The two communicated silently for a moment. Compared to looking for a place outside and leaving it up to luck, this situation they found themselves in wasnt half bad. Not only did they enter the Inner City, but they also found a place to rest. However, if the shopkeeper turned around and reported them Then there was nothing they could do about it. Luo Xi thought that if the worst came to the worst, he could just rewind time. Weier glanced back at the residents of Grey Stone Street who were still struggling outside the silvery glow. The young girls eyes looked somewhat downcast. Then, her expression hardened with resolve once more. Just keeping oneself alive was difficult enoughwho had spare energy to worry about others? This world was just that cruel to the underprivileged. Shopkeeper Lena, shes definitely tough, but actually, shes not too bad, said Chu Tian as he rose from the snow, holding the lump on his forehead and grimacing in pain. The day before yesterday when I first got into the city, I was walking too confidently and got beaten up by some passing City Guards. I nearly lost my life, but it was the shopkeeper who pleaded for me. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chu Tian suddenly leaned in close to Luo Xi, lowering his voice, But youve got to watch out for yourself, brother. We dont mind, but as you know, the natives of the Dream World arent like us. If those two beast-eared little lolitas youre crafting die, its for real. Luo Xi nodded gravely. Only then did he realize what the guy had said. Whats this about the two beast-eared lolitas Im crafting? No, he really wanted to give this guy a beating. Sigh. The young man turned around with a sad face, saying, Its a shame. There are beast-eared big sisters out there waiting for me to save them, but I dont have the ability to rescue them now. I can only give more money next time Im there. By the way, brother, are you lucky at all? Those two beast-eared lolitas of yours seem like theyre loaded. Are you interested in hitting the gambling house with me? From bicycle to motorcycle, we could buy a house here in the outer ring by tomorrow. I think the real estate business in this world might have a future [Traveler, time synchronization for this session ends in 0 seconds] [Look forward to your next visit~] As his consciousness began to withdraw, Luo Xi breathed a sigh of relief. Listening to that guy talk was truly torture. Opening his eyes on the bed, Luo Xi checked the time on his phone. It was 8:10 am. [Traveler, Chu Tian went on and on about all kinds of things, but you ignored them all] Good, the damn text finally did something right. [The interior of the inn resembles Western European-style architecture that you, Traveler, have seen in reality] [Under the guidance of Shopkeeper Lena, you were led to the second floor of the inn. There are about ten rooms on this floor, and she provided you with one that is approximately twenty square meters in size] [The shopkeeper told you that everything in the room is free to use, but damages will need to be compensated tenfold. The inn does not provide three meals a day, but considering your difficulty in moving about outside, she would personally cook and provide meals for you today] [Chu Tian would like to have a heart-to-heart conversation with you alone in his room] [Do you agree?] Luo Xi pondered for a moment. This was indeed a good opportunity. They were all gamers, and he had even been saved by the young man once. It would be nice to exchange information with each other. [Traveler, you explained the situation to Weier and Aina, telling them you wanted to catch up with this fellow Traveler from your hometown] [The two little lolitas didnt think much of it] [Go ahead and catch up then. Ill chat with the two little sisters,] said the shopkeeper as she pushed the two men into the next room, while she herself entered the room of the two lolitas and then slammed the door shut. Luo Xi: Why did the shopkeeper want to talk to Cat Cat and Aina? Why did it feel like something was a bit off? Chapter 83 - 83 82 Change the Cats Small Tongue to a ?Chapter 83: Chapter 82 Change the Cats Small Tongue to a Cat-eared Girl~ (Please subscribe!)_1 Chapter 83: Chapter 82 Change the Cats Small Tongue to a Cat-eared Girl~ (Please subscribe!)_1 Luo Xi put on his clothes and climbed out of bed. Now that they were temporarily safe in the Dream world, he didnt need to keep an eye on his phone at all times. After all, he had already used up both synchronization opportunities, and he could simply check the text display while working. You should play the game well, but you also need to live a normal life in reality. Otherwise, where would the living expenses come from? Could it possibly be from the game? Luo Xi was stunned. Hmm? Could that really work? S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apart from the Skill scrolls that couldnt be sold, could he possibly copy some book copies from the stuff at Cat Cats place and sell them to the Dreamland Travel Management Bureau? Knowledge is very important when learning about another unknown civilization. Or perhaps he could simply trade with other Traveler players? But there was no rush for these ideas. He hadnt had much contact with the Dreamland Travel Bureau yet, and later on, he might have the chance to see if they had any common shared messages over there. A WeChat message suddenly popped up. [Ai Xue: Luo Xi senior, are you awake? Youre coming to work today, right? Dont forget, you are our star attraction today. Whether our cat cafe will catch on in one go depends on you.] [Luo Xi: Im already up. Whats this about being the star attraction??? Isnt my job to feed the cats as a breeder?] [Ai Xue: Hehe |???`) Senior, youll know when you get here, it definitely wont increase your workload~] [Luo Xi: Okay] Although Luo Xi felt like he might have fallen into some kind of trap, Ai Xue had already given him an advance of seven thousand in salary, so he had no reason not to go to work. After all, one should maintain a bit of integrity. While Luo Xi got out of bed and went downstairs to brush his teeth and wash up, his in-game character had already completed a series of conversations with that Chu Tian. Ninety percent of it was nonsense. Fortunately, the conversations were displayed in text form. If they had been spoken into his ear, Luo Xi felt he might have gone crazy. Of course, this youngster named Chu Tian was also quite interesting. He talked about his xp preferences, like how great the full-bodied Beast Eared Girls were, then casually slandered Luo Xi as a lolicon. Then, with a change of tone, he suddenly talked about his own life in reality. [Traveler, the other party tells you that he is the only son of the chairman of a listed company in reality, having tasted too many women in his twenty-eight years of life. But the more he experienced, the more he realized the mediocrity and incompetence of humanity.] [Just a year ago, he discovered he had lost interest in human females. It wasnt until recently, when he encountered this game and experienced the wonders of a Beast Eared Girl, that his interest was rekindled.] [Therefore, as the two of you are among the first batch of players to meet by fate in this Dream world, he strongly invites you to exchange information with him.] Luo Xi was so astonished that it was almost overwhelming. [Brother Luo, if youre facing difficulties in reality, you can tell me too.] [Chu Tians tone was very earnest: My real name is Chu Tian, Im not lying to you. You are the first friend Ive made in this world, so I dont want to hide too much from you. Revealing my identity or whatever, it doesnt matter, I suppose youve also received the Dreamland Travel Bureau email, right? The authorities already know our information.]] [Traveler, you nodded your head.] [The young man continued: To understand this world more quickly, individual power is ultimately weak. I really need a comrade like you, with similar goals and aspirations. If you want to find me in reality, you can call my phone number 136xxxxx.]] Luo Xi: This guywas he just na?ve to reveal his information to him, or was he planning from the beginning to gain his trust with lies to extract his information in return? Of course, Luo Xi would rather believe that this guy was just a na?ve rich young master than the latter suspicion. After all, the extent of his babbling didnt seem like something a crafty person would do. The direction of the conversation changed quickly again. [Brother Luo, where did you come from? I came from a nearby town. When I arrived that day, I was almost chased to death by a pack of Chasing Wind Wolves. Theres also a big tree in that town, just not as tall as the one in Winter City, probably around seventy or eighty meters]] [Traveler, you told the other party you were born in a nearby region and because you were infected by the Mutant Factor, you were restricted from entering Winter City.] [You took off the hat from your own head and showed him the horns that had appeared.] [The young man suddenly exclaimed, Damn! Brother, youre way too cool, those red and black dragon horns are just too stylish! Quick, tell me how to spawn a pair like that. Even though Variants have a pretty lethal debuff when entering the city, looking cool is all that matters!] Luo Xi: Alright, it was confirmed, this guys brain had to have some issues. [Traveler, you tell him that you spawned with these talents at the start and also explained to him what you heard from Weier about the Mutant Factor] [The other party was greatly amazed and a bit regretful that he couldnt get such cool dragon horns for himself, and then he started muttering about whether he should try to get a pair of fox ears or something] Luo Xi was doing just that, interacting with Chu Tian while tapping on the screen, brushing his teeth, and washing up. Then he went out to a breakfast shop to buy some buns and soy milk, hailed a car with his smartphone app, and headed towards Wanxiang City. Fifteen minutes later, he arrived at the grand square of Wanxiang City. I remember Ai Xue said it was number 159? Walking around the base of Wanxiang City, Luo Xi suddenly saw a whole glass curtain wall with a Cat Cat logo at the corner of the large complex. Store name: Cat Caf at the Corner. Well, indeed, he stumbled upon it right around the corner. Although it was only 8:40 AM, as it was his first day at work, Luo Xi naturally wouldnt wait until the exact start time to walk in. The shops exterior was already adorned with a red carpet and many flower baskets. Luo Xi strolled in through the glass door with a swagger. Welcome, sir, we are not open yet today. Please wait a moment The girl at the front desk froze when she saw Luo Xis face, she naturally remembered the face of the ethereal young man in the set of photos. At the moment, although he wasnt as fairy-like without the photo filter, he was still exceptionally handsome, easily a nine out of ten. Luo Xi said, Hello, Im here for work. Ive already talked to Ai Xue, where is she? The girl mumbled, Only 7000, Xiao Xue made a big profit. Luo Xi: ??? What on earth is this girl talking about? Mu Mu, the cat food and everything have already been brought back, come and help Luo Xi, youve arrived? I thought you were going to be late. Come on, give us a hand. Ai Xue shouted in surprise when she saw Luo Xi. Im here. Luo Xi nodded and stepped forward, taking the box from her and placing it to the side. At that moment, he heard several meows. Luo Xi turned around and saw dozens of cats of various appearances lying along the wall. There were British Shorthairs, Garfield cats, orange cats, and even several expensive Ragdolls, all sprawled on sofas and cushions, napping in the warm sunlight filtering through the glass curtain wall. A place filled with drowsiness and warmth. In the context of modern societys rapid pace of life, such places must be infinitely attractive to some people. With the right promotion and reasonable prices, attracting customers shouldnt be a problem. Meow~ A snow-white cat came over, rubbed against Luo Xis foot, and lay down. Luo Xi crouched down and held the cat in his arms. Meow~ The cat licked his fingers. Luo Xi played with the cats tiny tongue momentarily. Warm, small, and a bit prickly. He couldnt help but think, what if this cat were replaced with that proud Cat-eared Girl Luo Xi suddenly shook his head hard. Damn, am I getting a bit weird too? Chapter 84 - 84 83 Luo Xi who bullied my sister is even ?Chapter 84: Chapter 83: Luo Xi, who bullied my sister, is even weirder!_1 Chapter 84: Chapter 83: Luo Xi, who bullied my sister, is even weirder!_1 Senior, stop playing with the cats, our opening ceremony is about to start. Ai Xue dragged the still distracted Luo Xi outside, shot two colorful ribbons into the sky, and had her best friend snap a few photos for WeChat Moments. I declare, around the corner youll encounter Cat Caf, officially open for business starting today! Luo Xi quickly realized he had indeed fallen into a trap. Once the cat caf officially opened, customers began to trickle in, and Ai Xue and the girl called Mu Mu were busy making coffee and serving visitors. However, Luo Xi wasnt given any tasks involving serving customers. At the moment, he was sitting on a sofa that one could see upon entering the caf, surrounded by cats that were walking around him with a few even brazenly lying on him seeking pets. He really is Druid Brother! Lets take a few pictures first. Many students who hurried over from the school did so because they knew from that days group of photos that the young man attracting a large number of stray cats worked here and they wanted to take a look. The ability to attract cats was too magical; many didnt believe it was real, suspecting that he had sprayed himself with catnip. However, seeing it today compelled them to acknowledge that life truly isnt fair. The cats were in a state of catnip-induced euphoria, occasionally meowing a couple of times, too content to leave Luo Xis side. A customer approached and asked, Excuse me, may I pet the cat on you? Of course you can. Luo Xi smiled at the customer, single-handedly lifted the cat in his arms, and handed it over, while glancing at his phone placed to the side, occasionally tapping the screen. This job really was idle. But it had nothing to do with being a zookeeper, right? This should be called a signboard grandpa? He had this odd feeling of being kept by a rich young lady. Ai Xue, this little devil of a junior, had she calculated all of this from the start? Luo Xi glanced over at Ai Xue who was gleefully grinding coffee beans, making coffee, and chatting with customers at the counter. Feeling his gaze, Ai Xue smiled sweetly, Senior, whats wrong? Nothing much After thinking it over, Luo Xi found that this signboard grandpa job was actually pretty nice; he also had time to play Dawn. It was now 9:15 AM. In the game, he and that Chu Tian had been exchanging ideas in the room for nearly an hour. It had to be said that the guy was incredibly talkative to an absurd level. Luo Xi was initially interested in meeting this person in real life, but then thought better of it; it was annoying enough through the screen, wouldnt an offline meeting risk being bombarded by his nonsense to the point of a cerebral hemorrhage? By the way, how were things going between Cat Cat and that shop owner? Nothing bad had happened, right? Luo Xi focused his attention back on his phone. [Traveler, you hear a knocking sound at the door.] [Brother Luo Xi, are you still there?] [The voice of Aina came through the wooden door.] [Chu Tian stopped his incessant chatter.] [Traveler, you went to open the door and saw Little Wolf Girl with a look of panic on her face, immediately sensing that something might be wrong.] [Whats wrong?] [Brother Luo Xi, that weird big sister she did something to Sister Weier] [Traveler, you rushed out and kicked open the door of the adjacent room with force.] You dare lay hands on my Cat Cat! Then, you saw Weier on the bed in the room, forced into a corner, her slender cat tail raised, her whole body bristled, and innkeeper Lena with a face full of pleasure. Both of them turned their heads to look at you. Traveler, you silently closed the door and said, Sorry, wrong way.'' Weier quickly shouted, Brother Luo Xi, dont go! This person is problematic!'' Whos problematic now?! Innkeeper Lena said, I already told you that your mother taught me how to draw scrolls, and I showed you the same techniques, why dont you believe me?'' Who said youre problematic? Didnt I say I believe you already!'' Cat Cat dodged the hand reaching for her and gasped softly, I mean the way youre touching me, its just like that weirdo Luo Xi, no, even more twisted. At least when he was handsy with Aina, he was subtle, but you went straight for it!'' Ding! Your Anger Value +10 Traveler, you instinctively glanced at the Little Wolf Girl who had taken off her cotton cap, her wolf ears stood erect, and the white fur inside looked very soft. Want to pet~ Note: Useless traveler, getting angry is futile, you are the one who is suspicious and perverted! The next moment, the woman in front of Weier appeared before her eyes like a gust of wind and opened her arms wide to embrace the girl. Cat Cat was pressed against the wall, with half her shoulder already merging into it. However, Weier hesitated for a moment, stopped resisting, and allowed the woman to hold her in her embrace. So good. The voice that came from Lena was soft and gentle, completely different from before. Master Liya, she really still has children, she never told me about you, Im sorry, I shouldve gone to find you sooner, it shouldve been me looking for you Time goes back to about fifty minutes earlier. Lena closed the door, brushed her golden long hair, and turned around with a smile. She eyed the two petite girls in front of her with her sky-blue eyes. Aina timidly hid behind her big sister again. In fact, she wanted to be with Brother Luo Xi, but she was also worried about leaving her sister alone, so she stayed. Lena walked gracefully and sat on the sofa in the room, slightly raising one leg. You should take off your hats. Weier was startled. What was this person trying to do? But since she already knew their identities, there was no harm in removing their hats to reveal the Mutation traits. Both Lolitas took off their hats and scarves that covered their heads. Lenas gaze moved from Ainas face to Weiers, watching her seriously and carefully. Weier asked in confusion, Um, sister, what are you Shhh! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lena made a gesture to silence her. The sisters Weier and Aina looked at each other, puzzled. What was happening? Several minutes passed just like that. Just as Weier couldnt bear it anymore and was about to speak out, the woman opposite suddenly said: Its so similar, too similar. Even though there are Mutation features and the body shape doesnt quite match, your face, your eyes, they are almost identical to hers. Little sister, do you have a relative named Liya Sofia? Chapter 85 - 85 84 Ainas brother-in-law is going to become ?Chapter 85: Chapter 84: Ainas brother-in-law is going to become her sisters brother-in-law~_1 Chapter 85: Chapter 84: Ainas brother-in-law is going to become her sisters brother-in-law~_1 Weier remained composed. But inside, her heart churned like the tide. Who was this woman? Why did she know her mothers name, even her surname? What was her relationship with her mother? Was she, like Rat King Nos, coveting something on her person? Weier bowed her head in silence for a long time, while Aina also lowered her head, without uttering a word. After what felt like an eternity, Weier finally raised her head and quietly said, Liya is our mother. May I ask who you are? So Teacher Liya is actually your mother Under the gaze of the two little Lolitas, the woman paused for a long time, seemingly coming to a realization, before she said with a smile, My name is Lena. You might not believe this, but I was once an apprentice of Teacher Liya. She led me on the path toward Transcendence and taught me various skills in scroll-making. Without Teacher Liya, I would likely still be eating relief meals from the Mansion of the City Lord. Weier frowned, How can you prove it? She found it hard to trust someone who just sprang up out of nowhere, claiming connection. Even Rat King Nos had played a three-year-long ruse. Let alone this woman she didnt recognize. Indeed, Lena clapped her hands gently, Teacher Liya said I had a talent for making scrolls, and so she taught me the techniques for drawing runes, which are unique to her. Have you ever seen your mother making scrolls? Weier nodded, Mhm. Then, let me demonstrate it to you in person. Take this Third-tier Thick Earth Barrier skill scroll you gave me as a template. I cant produce a Third-tier scroll now, but I can manage a Lower-Second-tier skillFirm Earth Wall. Lena then took a blank scroll and, under the watchful eyes of Cat Cat and Aina, personally demonstrated the skill scroll drawing process. As the Yuan Su fluctuated, symbols generated at the tip of the womans rune pen and landed on the blank scroll. Disassociate, reconstitute, take form. After about forty minutes, the woman finally relaxed, having held her breath, and set down her special rune pen. Done! Its been so long since Ive drawn a scroll, I almost failed, she said. Lena handed the scroll to the young girl who had been watching, with a smile, Take a look. If youve seen your mother make scrolls, you should recognize that the technique I used to make this scroll is the same as hers. Weier nodded slightly. In fact, halfway through the drawing of the scroll, the girl had already been certain that this woman might indeed be related to her mother. Even though she had never seen anyone else make scrolls, the womans demeanor and concentration while working, and those runes that seemed full of life, naturally reminded Weier of her mother who had vanished three years ago. Her mother, too, used to make scrolls one by one in the small secret chamber. Weier set the scroll aside and asked, Sister, you must be a Transcendent of the Sublimation branch, right? Her mother had told her that only Skill Practitioners of the Sublimation path could make skill scrolls. However, as different Sublimation paths adapted to different skills, the scrolls that could be made were also very varied. Yes, Sister has already reached the Second-tier. Lena smiled and spoke, attempting to reach out and touch Weiers head. Weier stepped back, avoiding the womans touch. The woman raised her eyebrows, gazing at the young girls face, which greatly resembled that of her Master. Her throat moved, her voice slightly hoarse as she asked, Whats your name? Weiers cat ears twitched as she replied, My name is Weier, and this is my sister Aina. Is Aina also your mothers biological child? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nope. The Little Wolf Girl smiled and said, But even though Mama isnt Ainas biological mother, she is still her Mama. I see. Lena nodded emphatically. Then, she approached Weier again, still trying to pat her on the head. Cat Cat still dodged. The woman followed up. Dont dodge, Weier, Lena said cheerfully. Let Sister check how you have grown up these years, see how your development is. I dont want to! Weier jumped onto the bed to escape. Aina quietly opened the door and slipped out unnoticed, calling for Luo Xi from next door. That was what had happened in this room before Luo Xi arrived. Of course, Luo Xi had no idea. Having just entered the room, he was now looking at the description on the text with a confused expression. Traveler, the innkeeper Lena hugged Weier, pressing down her trembling body, apologizing to the girl repeatedly, constantly saying sorry and blaming herself for not finding them earlier. Was this someone Weiers mother knew? In a city with a population of over three hundred thousand, they had randomly chosen a place to enter the city; Luo Xi had encountered Chu Tian, who was also a player, while Cat Cat had met someone related to her mother. This kind of amazing coincidence was truly astonishing. The innkeeper let go of her hands. She looked at you and asked, By the way, why is this man with you? Is he also related to Great Master Liya?'' Traveler, you hear Cat Cat say, Luo Xi is a companion we recently met.'' Aina muttered, Hes not just a companion. Brother Luo Xi is the husband I found for my sister Weier. Hes going to be my future brother-in-law.'' Hearing Ainas words, traveler, you have a bad feeling. The shopkeeper was astonished, He is Weiers husband?'' Ding! Lenas wariness of you +10 Weiers pretty face immediately flushed as if she was bleeding, He hes not my husband at all! Sister, dont listen to Ainas nonsense!'' Little Lolita added, If Sister Weier doesnt want Brother Luo Xi, thats fine. Aina really likes Brother Luo Xi. When Aina grows up, Sister, dont regret it. Maybe Ainas brother-in-law will become Sisters brother-in-law instead.'' Ding! Traveler, your Happiness Level +15 The innkeeper glanced at the young wolf-eared Little Lolita beside you. Ding! Lenas wariness of you +30 Note: Garbage Traveler, guess what the other person is thinking? Do I even need to guess? She must think hes a scumbag. Note: You know whats up, dont you? ~ Slap! Traveler, the door was closed by Shopkeeper Lena, and Aina was also taken back to the room. Luo Xi looked at the text, his expression now twitching with a hint of a smile. Um senior, why are you smiling so weirdly happy? A doubtful voice came down from above, black hair cascading down, the fragrance from the girls body drifting into Luo Xis nose, scented with shampoo and shower gel. Luo Xi turned his head and looked. Ai Xue was squatting beside him, looking at him. So big, so white the clothes. Luo Xi turned his head back and calmly said, Just got a bit bored, so I played a mobile game for a bit. Since youre not giving me any work and having me sit here as a billboard guy, playing a game for a while shouldnt be a problem, right? Ai Xue smiled and asked, What game is so fun that it made you laugh like that? Luo Xi: He couldnt exactly say that part of the reason he was somewhat happy was because hed been confessed to by a games wolf-eared Little Lolita, could he? Ai Xue would definitely think he was a pervert. Speaking frankly, Luo Xi actually didnt quite understand this younger classmates thinking; she had been rejected by him several times and had even been blocked by him for three months since the start of the term. So why could she still talk to him with no hard feelings and even ask him to come to work? If Luo Xi were a girl and encountered such a man, he probably would have long been cursing him as to nothing but trouble. Come to think of it, what made this little devil of a junior fall for him? Luo Xi pondered for a moment. Forget it. Cant remember now. In his second year, he participated in many volunteer activities and probably got to know Ai Xue slowly through these events. In summary, he came to a conclusion. Its likely that this junior has a crush on his body. Chapter 86 - 86 85 Big Brother Really Likes to Touch Ainas ?Chapter 86: Chapter 85: Big Brother Really Likes to Touch Ainas Tail~_1 Chapter 86: Chapter 85: Big Brother Really Likes to Touch Ainas Tail~_1 Ai Xue tentatively asked, Senior, it seems that were getting more customers now. Why dont you come over and help, learn how to make coffee? Luo Xi: Youre the boss, arent you? Since when does a boss ask their employee so humbly if they want to work? Alright. Luo Xi stood up from the sofa, still holding his phone in hand. Now that the situation in the dream world had stabilized, he didnt have to worry about his character dying at any moment, so he could afford to be hands-on with work, occasionally glancing at his phone and tapping the screen. For instance, his character had just returned to his room where Chu Tian had dragged Jill Dan away. In scenarios like this, a few random taps on the screen were adequate. Mu Mu, can you teach senior how to grind coffee beans? Im going to attend to the customers over there. Ai Xue sent Luo Xi to the counter and went to serve the newly arrived customers. Most of the customers coming to the Cat Caf at this time were university students, a significant portion of whom were there for Luo Xi. So when Luo Xi stood behind the counter, quite a few girls came over to ask him for coffee. Luo Xi said he couldnt do it. So one of the girls said, Then could you add us on WeChat for now? Once youve learned, we can ask you for a coffee made by you. There you go, showing your true colors? Luo Xi could only resignedly add each of these customers to WeChat one by one and then put them all together in a group chat. After finally coaxing the customers back to playing with cats, Luo Xi started learning how to use the coffee grinder with the girl named Chen Momo. Chen Momo demonstrated while hand-brewing a cup of coffee with the freshly ground beans. These are all imported coffee beans, authentic in taste. Hand grinding is best for style. Of course, people who come to Cat Caf arent here primarily for the coffee. Theyre mostly here to play with cats. Therefore, they wont mind too much about the coffee ground by machines like ours. Would you like to try some, senior? Chen Momo offered a steaming hot cup of coffee. Luo Xi took the cup and had a sip. He wasnt keen on coffee, but the flavor was indeed rich and much tastier than instant coffee. Chen Momo nodded slightly. This senior really did get more handsome the more she looked, and he also possessed a strange trait that attracted cats. No wonder Xiao Xue hadnt accepted any proposals for the past few years. If she had such a handsome guy by her side, she wouldnt be interested in the average guy. ,,, Meanwhile, in the dream world. Lena calmed her excitement and asked quietly, The man that came with you doesnt have a problem, does he? No problem. Weier spoke calmly, without a hint of doubt or denial, Luo Xi has been through several life-and-death situations with us, so Im willing to trust him. Actually, rather than suspecting Luo Xi, Lena, the innkeeper who suddenly appeared and claimed to be their mothers apprentice, was more suspicious. Aina quietly defended Luo Xi, saying, Brother Luo Xis preferences might be a bit strange; he loves to touch my tail and ears and has always wanted to touch sisters but never got the chance. Weier shot a look at her naive sister and said, Only a fool like you, with no sense of caution, would be so lenient towards him! Lena looked bewildered, He touches your tail and ears? How does he do it? The little Lolita blushed and explained, He just puts his hand on Ainas tail, caressing it as if holding a doll. Brothers hands are actually very comforting, not like sister who always uses Ainas tail as a pillow, making it ache in the morning. Weier: Lena: Something feels very wrong! Aina suddenly lifted her little face and said seriously, But Brother Luo Xi is really a good person, he has had the best-smelling scent I have encountered in these years. Seeing how both girls defended that man, Lena decided not to say more. She mainly felt that the two children were still too young and could easily fall prey to people with insidious intentions. It was difficult to imagine how they had struggled to get by these past few years without their mothers protection. Still, she intended to find an opportunity to give that man a warning. If he dared to lay a hand on such young children, she would make sure he understood what sort of fate awaited him. Weier didnt know what Lena was thinking. She hesitated for a moment, then raised her head, her pale red eyes earnestly focusing on the woman before her. Sister Lena, you said you and our mother were in a mentor-apprentice relationship, right? Then do you know what exactly happened to our mother three years ago, and why she suddenly vanished overnight? This matter The woman wore a wistful smile, Im actually not very clear about it myself. All I know is that on the night your mother disappeared, it was the Divine Tree Festival of Winter City. Coincidentally, the old City Owner of the City Lords Mansion and a personal guard legion under his command also vanished that same night. After that night, the direction of the wind completely changed within Winter City. The ten-year-old son left by the old City Owner inherited the position of the new City Owner. Since he was too young, his steward assumed the City Owners duties on his behalf. The Chief Magistrate of the judiciary changed to some unreasonable old man, and the Winter Legions Commander, Signo, has since completely disengaged from worldly affairs and hasnt been seen for a long time. Weiers red eyes narrowed as she said, I knew it, my mother couldnt possibly have died in the Snow Field due to an Origin Beast! Died in the Snow Field due to an Origin Beast? Lena massaged her temples and said, Who told you that? How is that possible? You should know your mother is a Tier Four Skill Master. Even in the main city of the Shining Country, she would have been treated with great respect. Even if she encountered a Tier Four Origin Beast in the wilderness, your mother would have been able to flee if not win. Weier fell silent. So, Rat King Nos had been deceiving them from the start. Until this moment, Weier still harbored a sliver of hope for the Rat King. That mild-mannered middle-aged man who had been bringing them food and clothes for three years, who had acted like a relative or elder to themnobody knew he had been lying the whole time. Aina, sensing her sisters dejection, moved closer to her sister and placed her little hand in Weiers. Sister, its okay. Aina has always been by your side. Lena also realized that the two children might have received false information from somewhere. Who told you these things? sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The king of the Grey Stone Street Snake and Rat party, Rat King, Nos. Rat King? Lena frowned, Ive heard this name. How did he tell you about your mothers disappearance? Weier told Lena everything that the Rat King had told her about their mothers disappearance. Liar! That Rat King is nothing but a blatant liar! Lena said furiously, Doesnt it strike you as odd? Why would a Skill Master work with a shady Variant organization like the Snake and Rat party? Teacher Liya could earn much more money by just showing off her skills casually in Winter City, compared to what she would get from such a place. What kind of mission would be so important that Great Master Liya would risk her life? Weiers snow-like eyebrows knitted together. From Shopkeeper Lenas words, she inferred that her mother might have been very active in Winter City, but she had never told her daughter about it. A thought crossed Cat Cats mind. Maybe, from the very beginning, my mother wasnt cooperating with the Snake and Rat party for the money from the mission. Perhaps she had some kind of agreement or deal with the Rat King? Chapter 88 - 88 87 Beast Ear Loli Kidnapping Plan Progress ?Chapter 88: Chapter 87: Beast Ear Loli Kidnapping Plan Progress: 75%_1 Chapter 88: Chapter 87: Beast Ear Loli Kidnapping Plan Progress: 75%_1 [Traveler, the woman across from you no longer questioned you with a tone of suspicion.] [The woman looked at you with a complicated expression and said, For now, Ill choose to believe your words. However, you neednt worry about their safety anymore. Their mother, Liya, was my long-time teacher and the person who changed my destiny, so I will protect these two children personally.] Luo Xi was taken aback. What was this woman trying to do? The tone she used made it seem like she was planning to take over the care of the two girls and kick him out. [Traveler, you said, Its not that simple. If the dangers they face could simply be avoided by hiding here with you, then wed be seriously underestimating those old ybs lurking in the dark.] [What do you mean?] [Lena asked in astonishment, What kind of danger have they encountered? Explain it to me clearly!] [Traveler, you paused and then said, Actually, Aina might be okay, but Weier was almost captured by people from the Church of Truth, and that so-called Rat King is a complete old yb.] [I dont know what they need Weier for, but even thinking with my toes, I can tell that nothing good lies behind this. I dont know much else, to be honest. I believe we might still be under their watch right now.] [Traveler, you said, If thats the case and you still have the confidence to protect them in this incredibly complex environment, then I must say youre formidable, and Im willing to lend my strength as well.] [After all, if this woman is so confident despite knowing how strange the situation is, she must be one of the hidden big shots in this novice village. Shouldnt I cling to her coattails?] [Lena was silent for a long time before saying, They didnt tell me about these things before. I wasnt aware that they were still in such peril. I am just a novice who has barely entered the second tier as a skill practitioner, and indeed lack the power to protect them properly] [However no matter what, I must find a way to keep Teachers two children safe.] [The woman said with a very determined look in her eyes, I didnt know the teacher had children before. Otherwise, after she disappeared, I would have tried everything to bring them to Winter City for care. Grey Stone Street, what a broken place to live! Moreover, the crooks in Winter City are selling sweet potatoes leftover from pig feed to the Variants as food.] [Traveler, you felt the womans firm determination.] [You dont know her past, but if its as she says, and she had a deep relationship with the mother of the two cat-eared Lolitas, perhaps she could be a clue for you to find key information in Winter City.] [After all, from beginning to end, you dont know what the Rat King and the Church of Truth hidden behind the scenes actually want to do.] [Lena muttered to herself, Why didnt that child tell me these things?] [Traveler, you responded, They are living in your house now, which is already involving you in their problems. Theres no need to drag you, the shop owner, into deeper danger as well.] [I dont mind!] [Sister Lena, you really dont have to do this.] sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Weiers distinctive crisp voice rang out as ripples spread across the door, and the girl walked right through the wavy door panel.] [Lena, astonished: Weier, I told you not to come in yet] [Weier looked at Lena with those beautiful light red eyes and said, Mom was your teacher, Sister Lena, but she was just your teacher. You dont have a deeper relationship with us, so you dont have to worry so much about us. Once the aftereffects of the Origin Disaster outside are over, Aina, Luo Xi, and I will immediately leave Winter City.] [Leave? Why would you leave?] [Lena, suddenly anxious after hearing Cat Cats words, said, You dont have to leave at all; my house has many rooms, and you can stay as long as you like. Weier, please dont be mad at your sister for blackmailing you earlier. That was just a joke. Once I realized you had some connection to Teacher Liya, I wasnt going to kick you out! Otherwise, no amount of money could make me take in Variants!] [Its not about being angry Its just as Brother Luo Xi said.] [Weier said with a wry smile, It seems like Ive fallen into a vortex. There are many people watching me in secret, and staying here would only lead to a slow death. Finding a way to leave this city is the only way out.] [As Weier spoke, she unlocked the door to let Aina, who was still outside, come in.] [Chu Tian, the chatterbox, also wanted to come in for a peek, but Cat Cat slammed the door shut, and then you could hear a muffled grunt outside.] [Lena asked heavily, Is it really that serious?] [Weier whispered, Yes, Rat King Nos deceived me for three years, and the Church of Truth tried to abduct me last night. It seems they are all after something on me that I dont even know about.] [Lena immediately asked, Did Teacher Liya leave you something? If they are after a particular object, then just hand it over to them.] [No.] [Weier shook her head and said, Rather than the things mom left at our house, its more likely that I myself am their target.] [Lena fell silent.] [Even though she wanted to protect these two children herself, she also knew that her strength was nothing against those powerful adversaries.] [The cat-eared girl, hands behind her back and a sweet smile on her face, said, So Sister Lena, theres really no need for you to worry so much about us. Also, I definitely wont give up the clues and traces left here by mom. When the day comes that we have the strength to confront them, we will naturally return.] [Sigh] [Lena let out a sigh, knowing that leaving might indeed be the best choice at the moment.] [The woman turned her head to look at you and asked, After leaving Winter City, are you going to travel with this man until you find a place to settle?] [Sort of.] [Cat Cats tail curled unconsciously around her hand as she softly said, After all, Aina is really fond of him, and I think hes a pretty decent person. Its nice to have an extra companion when were out and about for mutual support.] [Aina nodded in agreement, Yeah! Brother Luo Xi promised to travel with Aina.] [Ding! Traveler, your Happiness Level +20] [Ding! Free Quest: No Longer a Lonely Journey progress has been updated, current completion rate 75%] [Note: Come on, Traveler, the two cat-eared Lolitas are about to follow you. Youll be the first Weird Uncle in Otherworld Travelers to successfully pick up two cat-eared Little Lolitas. Of course, if you were even a little braver, you could achieve even greater accomplishments~] Luo Xi: (p) In fact, he also wanted to just take Weier and Aina and leave Winter City, this big quagmire, behind them. But was it really that simple? Chapter 89 - 89 88 Weier your childs physique is already ?Chapter 89: Chapter 88: Weier, your childs physique is already sixteen years old?!_1 Chapter 89: Chapter 88: Weier, your childs physique is already sixteen years old?!_1 [Traveler, noticing that the shopkeeper seems to trust you, you take the initiative and ask, Did Weiers mother leave anything behind with you before she disappeared? Or did she exhibit any unusual behavior or actions?] Instead of waiting for an uncertain future, its better to clarify what happened in the past and then figure out a solution or avoidance strategy. [There are some things left behind, yes, but theyre just books recording skills, which Ive looked through countless times already. They dont contain the clues youre thinking of. However, as for unusual behavior ] [Lena appeared contemplative as she spoke, Teacher Liya used to visit my house about once a week. After teaching me, she would leave right away. Two days before the Divine Tree Festival started, I had met with Teacher Liya. She seemed like she wanted to tell me something, but eventually, she said nothing and just left.] [Recorded item: Divine Tree Festival] Luo Xi opened this newly recorded item. [Traveler, you ask, What is the Divine Tree Festival?] [Its a festival where the big-shots offer sacrifices to the Eternal World Tree Noah, once a year. For more details, you can ask Weier; I have told her all I know.] [Lena seems somewhat impatient with your conversation, Traveler.] [She looks at Weier and asks, By the way, Weier, you should be around fourteen, right?] [Weier pauses, her expression falls, and she speaks with some reluctance, Sister Lena, Im already fourteen. In five days, it will be my sixteenth birthday.] [Ah? Youre nearly sixteen, about to come of age?] [Lena looks astonished at the small stature of the girl with cat ears before her.] ??? Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Dream World, Lenas face is full of question marks. At barely ten centimeters taller than her sister Aina, Weiers height is estimated to be around 1.5 meters, plus her youthful face and slender figure. Besides having a face resembling Teacher Liyas, she looks utterly unlike the Teacher Liya Lena had seen. You should know that Teacher Liya is not just beautiful. Her enviable figure alone is enough to have many short-sighted men chasing after her like moths to a flame. With such exceptional lineage, why does Weier, almost of age, still look like a child who hasnt grown up? She recalls Aina mentioning finding a husband for her sister. At the time, Lena actually wanted to retort C your sister barely looks older than you, why is she looking for a husband? Lena thought Aina was young and naive, just parroting something she had read without understanding. No wonder A girl nearing adulthood indeed starts to consider a lifelong partner. For Mutant Patients to find a normal person to marry and have children with is basically impossible, due to the chance of transmitting Mutant Factors from mother to child. Why arent the big-shots in the big cities interested in Variants? Even if Variants look attractive, theyre only treated as decorative items to behold or as maids. They are always kept at a respectful distance, right? Its because they too fear their bloodline getting tainted. After all, what if a Variant child is born? Most importantly, who knows whether some Mutation Factors might transmit through bodily fluids? So, Mutant Patients, in the long run, can only end up with another Mutant Patient. Hence, over time, Variants form the lowest caste in this worlds entrenched social hierarchy. Even Lena herself, had she not recognized the connection between Weier and Teacher Liya, wouldnt have agreed to let them stay in her inn no matter what they offered. She didnt need to take such a big risk for a bit of extra money. Of course, knowing Weier was Teacher Liyas daughter changed things. Lena looks at Luo Xi standing to one side, either daydreaming or lost in thought. Does this guy want to protect them because he has a liking for Weier? If thats the case, then she really was overthinking before. Weier was almost an adult; Lena had no reason to meddle in the girls future life. But, that said Lenas expression twitched. She thought about Weier remaining as she currently was and then marrying this young man and having children And then theres the even younger Aina, who keeps saying how much she loves big brother. Why does this feel like hes still a child being born [Ding! Lenas Shock Value towards you +10] [Traveler, Shopkeeper Lena thinks you might be a bit too raw; would you like to correct her misunderstanding?] Luo Xi: ??? What the hell? Did this woman imagine something weird? [No] Correct it my ass, the more you correct, the darker it gets. [It seems Lena no longer wants to talk about such a grim topic. She says, You all got up early and came into town; you must not have eaten, right? Ill go prepare some food for you now.] [Traveler, Lena stands up and leaves the room, passing by you as she goes downstairs.] [You exchange glances with Cat Cat and Aina.] [Traveler, you ask, Can we trust her?] [Weier nods, Her feelings for my mother must be genuine. Aina also doesnt dislike her scent very much, so she should be trustworthy.] [Little Wolf Girl nods profusely, This big sisters smell isnt too bad.] [Cat Cat sighs and says, Even if shes not trustworthy, what can we do? Let me tell you something: the Glory outside Winter City has just receded to the other side of the city walls. This means that the idea of using my ability to phase through walls to leave Winter City is dashed. Once the locust disaster ends, if the Glory doesnt expand outwards again, well have to think of a way to leave through the gates of Winter City.] [Aina speaks anxiously, Then what do we do?] [Weier says, Well play it by ear.] [Traveler, you open the inns room window, and from here, you can see the scene outside the Glory.] [The swarm of dark locusts outside seems to have decreased considerably, and the silver radiance covering the entire city gives you a great sense of security.] [No wonder Shopkeeper Lena and Chu Tian have been so calm all along, because they dont really feel that the Origin Disaster outside will threaten the Inner City.] [At this moment, the inhabitants of Grey Stone Street outside the barrier are probably all dead, right?] [Traveler, you feel some sadness.] [Your Sadness Value +1] [Note: Damn Traveler, you might as well not be sad at all.] [Traveler, you feel the temperature around you seems to have dropped a bit more, though not as much as in the wilderness, but its still noticeable.] [Brother, coldflower Q] [Aina sneezes softly.] [Traveler, you promptly close the window.] [At that moment, the loud voice of Chu Tian, that chatterbox, calls from outside the door.] [Bro, that damn shopkeeper left, right? Let me in! I have important information to share with you!] Chapter 90 - 90 89 Who doesnt like legal neko-Lolitas～_1 ?Chapter 90: Chapter 89 Who doesnt like legal neko-Lolitas_1 Chapter 90: Chapter 89 Who doesnt like legal neko-Lolitas_1 [Traveler, you open the door, allowing Chu Tian to walk in.] [The young man burst into laughter the moment he entered, saying to you, Your room was so lively just now, I thought Shopkeeper Lena was up to something. I didnt expect everyone to know each other. Its such a wonderful thing for us to help each other out here. Oh right, brother, do you know what I saw just now? There was this big black locust] [Traveler, you raise your hand to interrupt Chu Tians rambling, saying, Just get to the point, will you? Dont beat around the bush. What was the important piece of information you wanted to say?] [Oh.] [Chu Tian looked at you somewhat displeased and said, Before I entered the city that day, I triggered a quest called The Conspiracy of a Mysterious Organization. They were shouting words like Truth and Eternity in a small room. I later tried to tell the guards of Winter City, but they not only disbelieved me, they also mocked me fiercely.] [Church of Truth!] [Traveler, you exchange looks with Weier and Aina.] [This indeed seems like important information, possibly related to Weier and even the secrets of this city.] [After all, such a cult organization wouldnt gather in a city for no reason.] [Traveler, you ask, Is there more?] [Thats about it, but this special quest obviously looks like the start of a large-scale mission!] [Chu Tian spoke excitedly, As long as we trigger this large-scale quest and complete each step, well definitely be able to get rewards that will make our hands sore from holding them. What we need most right now is to continuously enhance our own strength, and we cant let this great opportunity slip away!] [Cat Cat tilts her head at you, puzzled, Whats he talking about?] [Aina also tugs at your sleeve and pouts, Brother Luo Xi, has this guy gone crazy? Why is he saying a bunch of stuff we dont understand?] [Traveler, you nod, Exactly, hes lost his mind.] [While Chu Tian continues to act foolishly, you push him out of the room and promptly shut the door.] [You guess this guy must have a Chatterbox title to his name.] [Thump thump!] [The door is rapidly knocked on once more.] [But this time, traveler, you decide not to open the door, letting the chatterbox talk to the wall instead.] [What are you knocking for?] [Holy crap! Damn, Shopkeeper, why did you come back?] [Bang!] [After a shout and a heavy thud, Shopkeeper Lenas voice came through.] [Open the door, Ive prepared some food for you all; eat up so you can rest for the day.] [Traveler, you go over and open the door, seeing Chu Tian passed out on the floor with a new bump on his head.] [Shopkeeper Lena was holding two plates, each with a bowl of steaming noodles, golden brown fried eggs, and red slices of meat floating on the broth, looking incredibly tempting.] [Ding! Your Hunger Value +10] [Ainas tea gold eyes suddenly widen, Noodles! Theres meat! And eggs!] [Weier involuntarily swallowed.] [After all, the food on Grey Stone Street was incredibly poor, consisting of nothing but sweet potatoes; even with money, it was hard to buy ingredients, and a good cook cant work miracles without rice.] [Lena put the two plates of noodles on the table at the corner of the room and set the chopsticks on top, smiling, This noodle is made from refined flour, come and try it. We dont have much at home, so lets eat something nice tonight. Later, Ill go to the market and get some pigs trotters.] [Traveler, you point to yourself, What about my portion?] [The shopkeeper seemed to just remember you, glancing at your hands, Sorry, I forgot there was another person.] [Ding! Your Anger Value +10] sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Aina, who had already approached the table and picked up chopsticks ready to eat, turned back when she heard the shopkeepers words, Little Lolita said,] But if only we eat the noodles and Brother Luo Xi has none, just watching us, that would be too pitiful. Why not, Brother Luo Xi, you share a bowl with Aina? Anyway, Aina doesnt eat much; Ill give you the rest.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +20] [Traveler, you find that youre really starting to like little Aina more and more] [Who wouldnt love this adorable beast-eared Little Lolita who is constantly thinking about you?] [Note: Garbage Traveler, youve finally revealed your true self! The above is a true reflection of your innermost thoughts, and theres no use denying it!] Luo Xi: This damn text is like a companys boss, catching you slacking off and immediately jumping out to roast you. [Ill save some for you as well.] [Weier also turned her head and said to you, Aina and I dont eat much, the portion of noodles seems quite large, well leave some for you to fill your stomach.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Cat Cat is also great!] [Note: Indeed, legit Lolita the best!] Luo Xi: ? Whats with this damn text? [Not really. Shopkeeper Lena covered her face and said, You make me seem like a villain, I was just teasing you guys. Think about it, I only have two hands, how could I carry more bowls of noodles? The rest are downstairs, Ill go get them for you now.] [On the ground outside the door, Chu Tian, leaning on the doorframe, got up, groggily saying, Is there noodles to eat? I want some, I came back after getting beat up by the city guards last night. Havent eaten since waking up this morning, and my Hunger Value is nearly bottomed out.] [You want to eat noodles too? Shopkeeper Lena looked at the young man with a dangerous gaze, Do you remember what you called me just now?] [Ah? Called what?] [Chu Tian feigned ignorance, I dont know. Speaking of which, Shopkeeper, Im not freeloading, I can pay you; you cant refuse to do business, right?] [Hehe.] [Shopkeeper Lena left the room, and soon, she walked back upstairs with two bowls of noodles.] [One bowl was identical to the one Weier and Aina had; the other bowl was plain noodles with no toppings. Shopkeeper Lena gave you the bowl with a variety of toppings and gave the plain one to the young man.] [The young man protested discontentedly, Im not happy! I want the noodles with eggs and meat too!] [Dont eat then! Ill eat it myself.] [Ill eat] [Since Weier and Ainas rooms table was full, you took the bowl of noodles into Chu Tians room, and the two of you ate together at one table.] [Traveler, you can feel Chu Tians resentment in his eyes as he looks at you.] Luo Xi: Whats there to be resentful about? Its just a bowl of noodles. Besides, without being synced in Dreamland, the taste cant be synced either. [Chu Tian said indignantly, Damn, that damn shopkeeper dares to treat me differently. Brother, give me your poached egg, and I shall reward you handsomely in the future!] [No way.] [Traveler, you quickly ate up the egg and meat slices, giving the guy no chance.] [Ding! Chu Tians Resentment Value towards you +20] Another strange emotional value has appeared. Luo Xi checked the time. Good grief, hed been squatting in the bathroom for almost twenty minutes. He decided that from now until lunch break, he would work hard, at least not get fired on the first day by the boss for slacking off at work. Chapter 91 - 91 90 Is this senior deliberately taking paid ?Chapter 91: Chapter 90: Is this senior deliberately taking paid toilet breaks to take advantage of the system? _1 Chapter 91: Chapter 90: Is this senior deliberately taking paid toilet breaks to take advantage of the system? _1 In the cat caf. Chen Momo finished her work and glanced over to the corner, noticing that there was still no movement near the restroom. Senior Luo Xi had been squatting in the restroom for almost twenty minutes. Why hadnt he come out yet? Could it be that this senior liked to take advantage of paid restroom breaks? Mu Mu, wheres the senior? Ai Xue walked back in, carrying a phone from outside, having been in touch with the university regarding some national policy support for college students entrepreneurship. She still had some savings, but most of her money was already invested in this cat caf. Now she didnt have much left, and if she could not make a decent income from it, she might have to ask her family for money to keep the caf running. What would she say if her mother asked why she was so intent on running a loss-making cat caf? Tell her mother she did it to have a reason to be with her senior? Mom would definitely say, Isnt that just a boyfriend? However, senior Luo Xi didnt seem to have that kind of affection for her. Who knows, maybe after finishing this month, he would resign the next month and leave. Chen Momo glanced at the restroom: Your senior is still squatting in there, Xiao Xue. Does he have some kind of gastrointestinal disease? Its been twenty minutes, and he isnt out yet. If its not constipation, then he must be aiming for paid restroom breaks. If its the latter, it seems very unreliable. Arent you afraid the money spent cant be earned back? Ai Xue laughed, Well, its my money being spent, not the cat cafs, so you dont have to worry, Mu Mu. Chen Momo was amused, Im not worried about the money. Im afraid you, silly girl, will be deceived of both your emotions and finances, and youll come crying to me with nothing left! Ai Xue playfully hit her best friend, Youre overthinking it. Senior isnt that kind of person. Alright, alright. Chen Momo said resignedly: Do you have a way to make him fall for you? For the time being no. Throughout her university years, Ai Xue had also tried several different strategies, both direct and indirect, but Luo Xi really seemed to have no interest in her. He even cared more about his games than talking to her on the phone! This semester, he even blocked her for three months because of it! To be honest, when she found out from Luo Xis roommate that he had blocked her for that reason, Ai Xues first reaction was to feel devastated. From her first year to this semester of her junior year, although they werent always in touch, they had developed some kind of camaraderie, right? I cant even compete with a mobile game! But soon after, relief followed. The senior hadnt blacklisted her because he got a girlfriend! That night, by chance, she also saw a series of pictures of Luo Xi petting cats, and since the cat caf she and Mu Mu were preparing to open was about to launch, she thought of inviting Luo Xi to work at the caf. Ai Xue remembered that Luo Xi indeed liked cats a lot. When she entered the university in her freshman year, she joined the Volunteer Association, although at that time she didnt know Luo Xi since the association had too many people. Later in her freshman year, she signed up for a group activity, something about giving safety lectures to students at an elementary school. After the event, as everyone left the school and was ready to leave, they saw a white cat that had been run over by a car lying on the road. All the volunteers disgustingly avoided the bloodied cat carcass, except for the senior who stayed behind after everyone left and buried the cat in the nearby farmland. She left later than the others because of something and ended up helping Luo Xi out of curiosity after seeing his actions. Ai Xue still remembered their conversation at that time. Senior, why bother burying it? Couldnt you just throw it in the trash bin by the roadside? Luo Xi had replied: No particular reason. I just saw its fur and remembered the cat back at home. If I hadnt seen it, it wouldnt have mattered, but having seen it, I would feel uneasy if I did nothing. Does your family raise cats? We used to. Now the cat lives with my grandma. Considering its age, it must be about Oh, thanks for your help. How about I treat you to milk tea? That was their first meeting. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There werent any dramatic or heart-stopping storylines. Sometimes, liking someone is just because of the small things they do. Excuse me, is this the cat caf? Do you have any sets for sale? A young person dressed in white clothes walked into the shop and smiled at the two people at the counter. Ai Xue put away her memories. Hello, customer. Chen Momo quickly came forward and said, Our cat caf has just opened with discounts. The single person cat-petting coupon is only 50 yuan, and you get to pick one out of five beverages, plus we throw in snacks and toys that the cats love! Of course, you could also sign up for a membership card for even more discounts. Top up with 1000 yuan and get an extra 200 yuan for free. Ill just have the single person package, and for the beverage, Ill have a cup of your coffee here. The young person took out their phone to scan the code, then found an empty seat to sit down. He didnt seem to have any intention of petting cats, just sat there playing with his phone. At this time, Luo Xi came out of the bathroom and saw Ai Xue and Chen Momo whispering to each other; he wondered if they were really about to fire him. He actually quite liked this job, anyway. It was better than being squeezed by his superiors in that company, plus there were lots of little kittens to pet. Too bad cute cat-eared girls didnt exist in reality Luo Xi approached and said, Sorry, I had a bit of a bad stomach yesterday. No worries, senior. Just do as you see fit. Ai Xue said somewhat apologetically, The job we assigned you was to feed the cats, basically a cat caretaker, but in reality, its just doing odd jobs. You can learn more about the various aspects of our cat caf, and I will hire more hands later on, but for now, I can only ask you to bear with us for a while. Chen Momo muttered under her breath, And then before you know it, he turns into the boss. Mu Mu, what are you saying! The two girls immediately started tussling with each other. Luo Xi smiled and looked towards the inside of the cat caf. There were about twenty customers at the moment; the shop could accommodate up to 30 customers at the same time, any more than that would reduce the comfort level. Suddenly, Luo Xis gaze met with that of a young man in white sitting on a sofa. The other party held a phone in their hands and smiled faintly at him, mouthing the words silently: Ive found you. Luo Xi narrowed his eyes, his sense of alert heightened. Who is this person? He sidestepped the two women and sat down opposite the young man in white, on the sofa across from him. Luo Xi said softly, Who are you? The young man smiled and replied, Just someone with the same kind of identity as you. Youre a college student too? The young man laughed and said, Haha, I graduated long ago. You should know Im not talking about a regular identity. A thought flickered through Luo Xis mind: How did you find me? Are you with the Dreamland Travel Bureau? Im not one of them. As for how I found you, look at this. The young man rummaged through his bag and eventually pulled out a roasted pig trotter. Luo Xi: Was this the roasted pig trotter he lost last night? I wont hide it from you; I have a talent that allows me to locate someone by an object theyve touched before, the young man said with a smile. I only had my suspicions at first, but now Im sure. Bro, your counter-surveillance awareness isnt up to scratch. Luo Xi said sternly, What do you want from me? The young man looked up at Luo Xi, grinning broadly: Bro, looking to buy some hacks? Luo Xi: ??? Chapter 92 - 92 91 Kidnap Aina and give her delicious food ?Chapter 92: Chapter 91: Kidnap Aina and give her delicious food hehe~_1 Chapter 92: Chapter 91: Kidnap Aina and give her delicious food hehe~_1 Luo Xi frowned and said, What do you mean? Just as it sounds. The young man said in a mysterious tone, You should already know that any enhancement of the soul and body that originates from that world synchronizes and affects us in the real world, right? Yeah. Then, have you ever considered how this synchronization occurs? Luo Xi thought for a moment and said, Quantum mechanics? The young man: Youre quite the joker, but okay, Ill stop beating around the bush. Dawn involves a dream world that is actually a real-world, so the so-called enhancement is actually a projection of ourselves that is created in a way beyond our imagination in that world. Any change to the essence and soul of the projection will similarly change us in the real world. Luo Xi interlocked his fingers. And then? The young man patted his bag and smiled, I have a secret technique that can let a person gain double or even triple the benefits from these changes. If the projection in that world receives a bit of enhancement, in this world, it will gain threefold, fourfold, or even more enhancement! Luo Xi frowned, What do you mean? The young man laughed, Just as it sounds, it can make your real body become stronger many times faster than before! How much is it? Luo Xi asked. The young mans eyebrows twitched, As long as you join our organization, the secret technique will be given to you for free, not costing you a penny! Luo Xi said with declining interest, Forget it, Im not interested. The young man was taken aback. Why not? I dont believe in this kind of thing. Luo Xi looked at the mans face, squinted his eyes and said, Dont tell me that your secret technique comes without any cost. I dont believe in pie falling from the sky, and now Im really questioning your background and purpose. If you dont give me an explanation, Im going to call the Dreamland Travel Bureau. The young mans smile vanished as he stood up from the sofa and pulled out a tissue to wipe his hands. Since you dont believe me, brother, lets meet again another time. But I think youll regret it soon. With that, the young man left the cat caf with an air of urgency. Luo Xi did not try to stop him. He had absolutely no interest in joining any organizations or associationswho knows what they might be up to. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whats wrong? Ai Xue asked as she walked over. Nothing. Luo Xi stood up and stretched. With the games mystery also seemed to come a myriad of strange characters and opportunists. All he could do now was to try his best to become stronger. Ding! His phone made a notification sound out of the blue. Luo Xi saw a notification pop up on his phone. [Dawn 1.1 beta version is now live. This update does not require confirmation and will update automatically. Update contents include [Text Projection] [Crisis Online Alert] and fixes to certain bugs. Players who have exploited these bugs for unfair advantages will also face punishment and account bans.] The game updated?! Luo Xi looked at the push notification from the game. Bug fixes Players exploiting bugs will be penalized and banned. Why did he feel like the guy who asked if he wanted cheats earlier was in big trouble? In a small rental housing complex where ten people gathered. A chorus of angry curses suddenly erupted. Damn, wheres my account? Why cant I log in anymore?! This update is targeting us, isnt it! The young man in white who had left the cat caf was walking and muttering to himself about yet another ignorant player who would regret not seeing our organizations power. Then he glanced at his phone and exploded. Goddamn it, I got these cheats fair and square; why you banning my account! [Update successful, enjoy your gaming experience] What changes will there be? Luo Xi reopened the game. Above the screen was a new icon resembling a television, as well as a triangular symbol next to it. Pressing the icon, the following description appeared. [Text Projection] [Description: After activating this feature, the text displayed on your phone will be directly projected in front of your eyes, Traveler.] [Crisis Online Alert] [Description: After activating this feature, when you encounter danger in the Dream World, a strong warning will resonate in the mind of your real-world self.] Luo Xi thought to himself, awesome! This update is too user-friendly, isnt it? That way he wouldnt have to keep staring at his phone. He could completely play the game while workingtwo birds with one stone! Lets see what Weier and Aina are up to after their meal. Luo Xi tapped the symbol. Suddenly, lines of text appeared before his eyes, similar to the floating text that synchronized to the Dream World, but seeming even more ethereal. [Traveler, after you finished your meal, you returned to the room where Weier and the others were, and saw the two Little Lolitas still nibbling on their noodlesAina, the Little Wolf Girl, in particular, was eating with such passion that her eyes brimmed with tears, slurping down both noodle soup and long noodles in a single gulp.] [Hearing footsteps, the Little Wolf Girl looked back at you and wiped her tears away, saying, Has Aina not eaten anything this delicious since Mom left, brother? What do you think of the taste?] [Traveler, you said: Its pretty good. If I have the chance in the future, Ill take you, Aina, to eat even better food.] [Note: Let me translate here, what the garbage traveler means is, once Ive whisked you away, Ill let you, Aina, eat lots of tasty food, he he he~] Damn text, who are you calling hey! Why didnt this update add a mute function! [Haah] [Weier placed her chopsticks aside and yawned with her hand over her mouth.] [Traveler, you remembered that Weier had taken the latter half of the night shift yesterday, so it was normal for her to feel sleepy now.] [Are you done eating? Shopkeeper Lena walked in from outside, saying, Once youre finished, Ill clear the bowls. You can rest in the afternoon. Winter City seems a bit chaotic right now; its best to stay inside the house.] [Traveler, you looked up and said, Chaotic?] [Shopkeeper Lena said, Yes, its not just you who have entered the Inner City. Many Variants are gathering at a temporary shelter in the east. The residents are protesting in the streets, claiming they will pollute the air and spread calamitous factors, wanting to drive them away.] [Weier and Aina both shuddered slightly.] [Seeing this, Lena quickly said, Dont worry, I wont drive you away. You can stay as long as you like; rest this afternoon.] [Traveler, you suddenly remembered, hadnt the shopkeeper only given you three people one room?] [Remembering something, Lena looked at you and said, Oh, Ive unlocked the room next door on the right for you to stay in.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level -10] Suddenly, Luo Xi caught a faint scent in his nostrils. Senior, why are you standing there? Are you tired, senior? Ai Xue approached him at some point, looking up at Luo Xi who seemed to be daydreaming, By the way, who was that person just now? Why did they leave after sitting for only a short while? Luo Xi: Today, this junior was dressed in autumn wear; looking from the top down, a white blouse outlined an elegant seam. Luo Xi averted his eyes. He feigned composure and said, Sorry, I spaced out for a moment. Why did he suddenly feel that this underclassmans allure was quite substantial? Something was off! The text floating before his eyes jumped. [Note: Youre right on track, garbage traveler! Being interested in animal-eared Little Lolitas is whats off!] - Starting tomorrow, there will only be two updates each day temporarily. I havent had much time to write these past few days, and Im running out of saved drafts. Ill resume three updates per day after the 17th. Chapter 93 - 93 92 The Little Rich Girl and the Little ?Chapter 93: Chapter 92: The Little Rich Girl and the Little Lolita Ripened? _1 Chapter 93: Chapter 92: The Little Rich Girl and the Little Lolita Ripened? _1 Luo Xi found that the text projection function had its pros and cons. The good was that after activating the projection function, he didnt have to stare at his phone all day, but the bad was that this damn text could now directly mock him in front of his eyes. Just how does this game affect reality anyway? he wondered. The young man hed spoken to earlier was ambiguous, basically saying nothing new, all stuff he already knew. However, compared to these minor matters, the retrospective ability he possessed was the most irrational one. He had no idea if his ability would trigger should he die in reality too. No sooner had this thought appeared that Luo Xi extinguished it. He couldnt possibly go off and test this ability by getting himself killed in reality, could he? After all, unlike in the game where he could just resurrect, there was no cost for trial and error in reality. Seeing Luo Xi come back to his senses, Ai Xue grabbed his clothes and said with a smile, Senior, how about the three of us go to Wanxiang City for a hotpot later? It can be the first team meal for us cat cafe employees. Im fine with anything. Luo Xi thought about it and glanced at the customers who were still immersed in petting cats, But should we kick the customers out? Many people came to the cat cafe to relax or specifically for the lunchtime slot, so it wouldnt be right to just send them away, would it? At this moment, apart from the three of them, there seemed to be no other staff at the cat cafe. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thats true, we need to leave a good impression on our first day of business, we cant just close up shop and leave Ai Xue pondered for a moment and then clapped her hands, Senior, what do you think about hiring another staff member to watch the register? I see Mu Mu is really struggling to do it all by herself. How about offering three thousand a month, with work hours from twelve in the afternoon to eight at night, totaling eight hours a day, lodging and food not included, just to watch the shop and handle the cashier? There should be people willing to take up the job, right? Luo Xi: There probably are. In todays society, three thousand a month was enough to attract some people to the job. But, why is the boss discussing this with me, an employee? And Ai Xue hadnt said anything to him even though he had been slacking off since he arrived in the morning. From the difference in treatment, he could clearly sense that Ai Xue probably never intended to treat him as just an employee when she asked him to help. At this thought, Luo Xi suddenly felt a bit guilty about having blocked her when classes started. Its just twenty thousand red tickets after all, earned leisurely through excess game stamina [Note: Garbage Traveler, youve fallen into the trap of a little rich girl. But compared to the two beast-eared Lolitas that you cant just kidnap and do lewd things with openly, a little rich girl actually smells quite sweet, at least theres some hehe possible?] Luo Xi: Where on earth did this damn text pick up such language vocabulary!? Am I the type of person who thinks only of lewd things?! Ai Xue cheerfully went to discuss hiring someone with Chen Momo, while Luo Xi, seeing the situation, began to work seriously in the shop. Such as soothing restless cats, serving tea and beverages to customers, and occasionally taking pictures with them. Of course, he also kept an eye on the projected game text. At this moment, his counterpart in the Dream World had already returned to the room Shopkeeper Lena had given him, burying his head in sleep. Chu Tian had come to knock on the door once, and Luo Xi, guessing he just wanted to chat about nothing important, didnt bother with him. [Thump thump thump!] [Traveler, theres a knocking at the door again, and you are woken up.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level -10] [Whats with the knocking! Cant people rest here? What if you wake them up?!] [More yelling and grunting came from outside the door.] [I have important matters to discuss with Brother Luo, damn beautiful shopkeeper, dont hit me!] [Bam!] Luo Xi: [Traveler, you get up from the bed, walk over, and open the door, only to see Chu Tian lying on the floor again, with his mouth open and eyes closed.] [Shopkeeper Lena glanced at you, said nothing, and walked downstairs carrying some household items.] [Chu Tian leaned on the door, stood up, and groaned in pain, Brother, its so hard to get to Winter City, are you interested in exploring with me? Ive found many interesting places here, but Im scared to go alone; my talents side effect makes me too easy to beat, and dying causes me to lose attributes in reality. Honestly, ever since I learned that the people in this world are more than just data, Ive been too scared to just die randomly.] [Traveler, you nodded, agreeing with Chu Tian.] [What kind of terrifying, unknown existence would a person capable of resurrection be to the natives of this world?] [Even though youve explained it to Weier and Aina several times, they couldnt possibly believe you without seeing it themselves.] [The old lady who killed you several times got so scared that she just picked up her bucket and ran away.] [Traveler, you ask, What are these interesting places you mentioned?] [For example, that gambling den next door, I won about 100 gold coins the day before yesterday and yesterday, but then they] [Slap!] [Traveler, you resolutely close the door.] [Gambling addict doesnt deserve a room!] [The person outside the door pleads, Wait, Brother Luo, I havent finished talking yet! Give me another chance!] [Traveler, you crack the door a bit, If you talk nonsense again, Ill stop listening to your blabbering.] [Chu Tian quickly says, Alright, alright, heres the thing: next to the gambling den, theres an underground black market where they sell a lot of interesting things, including information and intelligence. Ive overheard a bit of what you were discussing outside your room, and that Liya person must be really important, right? Is she part of the quest line that comes with those two beast-eared little Lolitas you have? If youre looking for information, I think the underground black market might have some leads.] [Traveler, you think there might be some truth to what Chu Tian is saying.] [But would Shopkeeper Lena and Weiers mother, as master and disciple, have overlooked a place like the black market in their search for Liya?] [Traveler, you pick up the hat from your head, I cant just go out like this.] [Chu Tian paused, then said, Indeed, although dying only costs us one life, if those powerful people in Winter City find out about our special trait, well be in big trouble. Looks like I oversimplified things.] Luo Xi thought for a moment. Truth be told, this problem wasnt much of an issue for him. If he could find some useful clues, it would be worth it even if he had to rewind once. [Traveler, you then say, But I think we should give it a try, your suggestion is good.] [Ding! Chu Tians Confusion Level +10] [Chu Tian asks curiously, Brother Luo, are you sure you want to go? Although the black market doesnt care about the identity of those who enter, if your Variant identity is exposed, were definitely in for big trouble.] Chapter 94 - 94 93 Cant I watch while helping Wei’er bathe_1 ?Chapter 94: Chapter 93 Cant I watch while helping Weier bathe?_1 Chapter 94: Chapter 93 Cant I watch while helping Weier bathe?_1 [Traveler, you say, I know, so I said we could try, didnt say we had to go, let me ask the innkeeper first.] [The two Lolitas were still catching up on sleep, and you, as a traveler, didnt want to disturb their rest. If you really were to investigate the black market, it would definitely be better to go alone; more people would only increase the likelihood of being exposed.] [Traveler, as you and Chu Tian came down from the second floor, you heard a sizzling strange sound; you followed the sound and then saw Shopkeeper Lena sharpening a knife in the snow outside, blade gleaming and evidently very sharp.] [Chu Tian roared, This is bad, that damn innkeeper looks like shes going to butcher us and turn us into meat buns! Brother Luo, get out of here; Ill hold her back!] Luo Xi: This guy had previously said he was often targeted because of his talent, but Luo Xi felt it was more likely because of his mouth that he was beatenhis talent played at most a secondary role. [After a crisp sound of blade ringing, a knife flew past in front of the you, the traveler, and stuck into the ground behind you, cutting off a corner of Chu Tians clothes just by chance.] [The innkeepers eyes cold, she stared at Chu Tian and said, What did you call me again? How about you say it one more time? I might consider really turning you into meat buns.] [Chu Tian clammed up and didnt speak further, trembling as he hid behind you, the traveler. However, being taller than you, his hair still stuck out even when he was behind you.] [Shopkeeper Lena turned to look at you, the traveler, and asked, Why arent you resting? Do you need something from me?] [Its still about Weier and Ainas mother.] [Traveler, you spoke up, I heard from Chu Tian that there are informants in the underground black market who buy information. Have you been there to ask around?] [Lena squinted her eyes at the traveler, scrutinizing for a while before she slowly said, You really care about those two kids, dont you? Even though youve only known them for such a short time.] [From behind you, Chu Tian interjected, Because hes a Loli-con; when he sees a Lolita, he cant move on, I understand this quite well. Sometimes when I see a busty woman, I cant move on, oh, thats the old me] [Ding! Your Anger Value +10] [Traveler, you turned around and swung a punch.] [With a thud, the young man was knocked down by your fist and could not get up again.] [Note: Junk traveler, you got angry after being called out on your xp, didnt you?] [Shopkeeper Lena nodded in satisfaction, Feels good to punch him, doesnt it? He truly deserves it. I knew his mouth was this obnoxious; I shouldnt have saved his life at the City Guard.] [Traveler, you rubbed your knuckles and also nodded, Indeed.] [Shopkeeper Lena walked beside you and pulled the gleaming knife out of the ground, casually swung a flourish of the blade, shattering several snowflakes that fell in the wind into numerous tiny crystals.] [Traveler, you were puzzled, isnt this person supposed to be a Skill Practioner who draws skill scrolls? Shouldnt she be a practioner? Why is she so fluent with a knife?] [Shopkeeper Lena, looking at you, said, I did go to the black market once before, but the information there is of mixed quality, and some informers even fabricate fake information to deceive people. I sought many but didnt get the answers I wanted.] [Later, I realized that the Divine Tree Festival Teacher Liya participates in is Winter Citys highest-profile festival. Information like that, unless disclosed by the participants themselves, cant be acquired by anyone. After understanding this, I stopped wasting time on the black market.] [Not feeling convinced, you, the traveler, said, Your last visit to the black market has been quite some time ago, hasnt it? Why not go back and have a look? Perhaps you might find some useful information.] [] [Shopkeeper Lena, looking at you silently, said, The streets arent safe to travel on now, and the black market usually only opens at night. After those two kids go to sleep, Ill come get you. I hope you are prepared for the possibility that you might lose your life over this.] [Traveler, you thanked her with a single word.] [Chu Tian, trembling, raised his hand, I want to go too] [Suddenly, Weiers voice came from behind you.] [Why arent you considering taking me with you?] [Traveler, you turned around and saw Cat Catdressed only in her pajamas, hugging her chest with both hands, looking displeased at all of you, with her white hair in a messy clump as if she had just climbed out of bed.] [Truthfully, Cat Cat did have a bit of a chest, and hugging herself like that, you could actually notice a slight slope.] [Note: Suspicious pervert traveler, you still say you arent a pervert! She doesnt have much of a chest, and you want to look, but the rich girl gives you a free look, and you dont! If this isnt perverted, what is?] Damn it! Luo Xi suddenly banged the table, startling Ai Xue, who was discussing with Chen Momo whether to hire more staff at the counter. Senior, whats wrong with you?! Luo Xis gaze flitted past the front of Ai Xues clothing, casually saying, Nothing much, just been slandered by a junk person, feeling a bit annoyed. Hmph, not looking was because he had a line of morality! How one is in reality is how the subconscious controlled character in the game would be. So he was sure he was not the kind to do evil everywhere. He just wanted to do some things he could do. That was all. [Note: Good! So traveler, it seems you are quite self-aware after all, admitting that you are an incurable pervert, arent you?] [Ding! Traveler, your Anger Value +30] [Weier watched all of you with her pale red eyes, her voice stern, No matter what youve discussed, Im going with you.] [Shopkeeper Lena chose to compromise, Alright, at night, Ill brew a cup of black tea for you all. The cup for Aina will have a sleepy effect. Once your sister falls asleep, well set out.] [Weier nodded, Mhm.] You should go back to your room; arent you cold without wearing thick clothes? Lena caught a snowflake in her hand, wondering aloud, Why does it feel like the temperature is getting lower and lower? Has it ever been this cold around this time of year in the past? [Traveler, you feel Cat Cat gently kick your foot.] Weier puffs up her cheeks and glares at you, saying, Damn it, you actually want to slip away without us? Dont even think about it! [Traveler, you feel somewhat helpless.] However, with Weier around, the likelihood of escaping in case of an accident was much higher, especially since Cat Cats ability to phase through walls was quite formidable. Lets go, I didnt rest well last night, Ill go back and sleep some more. [Weier walked back up the stairs.] [Traveler, you followed behind Weier.] Suddenly, Weiers body came to a halt, stopping on the stairs motionless. [Traveler, you are puzzled, not understanding why Weier suddenly stopped.] Damn why now of all times [Traveler, you hear Weier mutter something under her breath, her body goes limp and she collapses toward you.] You catch Weier in your arms, and before you can appreciate the softness of the cat-eared Lolitas body, clothed only in her pajamas, you notice that her body is scorching hot, as if she has a fever. The girls delicate face flushes with a hint of red, as if she has fainted, unconsciously furrowing her brows and pursing her lips. Her cat tail also hangs limply by her side, dragging on the stairs. Luo Xi: ! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whats wrong with Cat Cat? [Traveler, you quickly shout, Shopkeeper Lena! Somethings happened to Weier!] [Upon hearing your cry, Lena immediately runs over and her expression changes drastically upon seeing the girl in your arms, This is the balance of the Mutant Factor being disrupted and starting to shift again. As a Variant, you should know this, right? Quickly put her in the room over there, Ill get a wet towel and water.] Whats wrong with my sister? [Traveler, you hear Ainas anxious voice, the Little Wolf Girl standing in her thin nightgown on the second floor, looking down.] [You carry Weier up the stairs and into their room.] [Traveler, you ask Aina, Does this happen to you often?] [If the symptoms of Mutant Factor encroachment are frequent, does that mean you will perpetually be plagued by it as well?] Aina shakes her head, Aina hasnt had the symptoms of the Factor encroachment for a long time, my sister about once every two years or so.] The erosiveness and stability of Mutant Factors differ from category to category. [Shopkeeper Lena enters with a basin of water. She sets it on the floor and, as she wrings out a towel, says, Some Mutant Patients may only have a few episodes of Factor Concentration encroachment in their whole lives and can live to a natural death. Some Variants intensify their Mutation several times a year and soon become humanoid Origin Beasts. Aina and Weier are considered to have more stable Factors.] It looks like Weier is about to reach the peak of the First-tier Mutation. One more intensification, and shes likely going to break through to the Second-tier. [Lena looks back at you, For Mutant Patients with Dragon Species factor, like you, the Mutation usually intensifies once every three months. Very few live out their natural lifespan.] [Traveler, youre not sure what to say, should you laugh?] Lena frowns, Im going to undress Weier to wipe down her body; arent you leaving? [Traveler, you ask without thinking, Cant I watch?] Note: You, the despicable Traveler, are such a pervert! [Ding! Lenas Alertness Value toward you +20] No! [Traveler, you are chased out by Shopkeeper Lena, who does not permit you, a man with ill-intentions, to stay in the room.] [Your Happiness Level -10] Luo Xi: Where did this ill-intent come from? Isnt he just worried? [Traveler, you stand outside the room door, and then you see Chu Tian, supporting himself against the wall with several new bumps on his forehead.] [Brother Luo, thats not fair of you. I didnt mean to call you a Loli-con, why hit me with a punch] [Traveler, at that moment, you hear a clamor as the noise filters through the walls of the inn.] [Burn the Variants! Dont let them contaminate our city! Drive them out!] [Chu Tian is stunned and he quickly rushes downstairs.] [Traveler, you chase after him.] [Reaching the first floor, Chu Tian opens the inn door halfway, and you see hundreds of people clad in thick robes passing by the street in front of the inn, densely packed, waving flags and banners. The text on the banners reads clearly: Drive the Variants out of the city!] Chapter 95 - 95 94 Let Go of That Beast Eared Big Sister ?Chapter 95: Chapter 94 Let Go of That Beast Eared Big Sister! Bastards!_1 Chapter 95: Chapter 94 Let Go of That Beast Eared Big Sister! Bastards!_1 [Traveler, some residents passing by Winter City saw that your door was open and came over to tell you] [A middle-aged woman holding a sign said to you, You want to drive those Variants out, too, dont you? Just watching is useless! Lets protest together, march together, and make the Mansion of the City Lord and the City Guard drive out all those dirty Variants!] [Soon, the woman was swept away by the crowd of compellers, and as the crowd moved on, the demonstrating protesters disappeared at the end of the street] [Squeak] [Chu Tian closed the door, glanced at you, and said, Brother Luo, I want to take back what I said before about wanting the talent of Variants. This talent is too much of a pitfall, directly reducing ones status to the very bottom, right there with the Dalits on the other side of reality.] [Traveler, you remained noncommittal] [However, as the saying goes, when you lose something, you gain something else. In losing the chance to mingle with the regular human community of this world, you gained a pathway to become stronger much faster than the average person] [Note: You also gained two beast-eared Lolitas] Isnt that not yet acquired? Thats not the point! Senior? Ai Xue waved her hand in front of Luo Xis eyes: Senior, why are you daydreaming again? Ive just arranged with the customers that we will close from 12 noon to 2 p.m. for two hours, and we will compensate them with a 20 yuan voucher. Now we can go to lunch!] Oh, oh. Luo Xi snapped out of it and nodded, Alright. He looked at the text floating before his eyes and felt somewhat moved. The discrimination that Mutant Patients in that world faced was evident, no wonder even Weiers mother, a Tier Four Skill Practitioner, was reluctant to bring her daughters to live inside Winter City. The surrounding looks of strangeness and discrimination would only bring Weier and the others more pressure; it was more relaxing to live in Variant gathering places like Grey Stone Street. Meow~ Unknown when, a group of cats scattered around the cat caf gathered again beside Luo Xi, one even leaped forcefully from the sofa onto his shoulder. Customers came to the cat caf to pet cats, but it was Luo Xi who was there to be enveloped by the cats. Chen Momo squatted down to pick up a British Shorthair blue cat. After petting it a few times, the cat struggled out of her arms and pounced into Luo Xis embrace. Ai Xue envied him from the side: Senior, how did you get such a cat-attracting physique? Luo Xi smiled and said, Natural? What if he went to a zoo? What kind of situation would occur? Dont dare go, dont dare go. It would be bad to cause a disturbance. Only after Ai Xue locked up the cat caf, did the group leave the premises. Shortly after, Luo Xi realized that a bunch of words from Chu Tian had appeared before his eyes again. [Chu Tian said, Brother Luo, I heard that during the last storm disaster, the inhabitants of Grey Stone Street were not allowed to enter. Why is this time different from ten years ago? Unusual events usually signal malign forces; there must certainly be some kind of conspiracy involved.] [Chu Tian added, Im going to follow and check it out, Brother Luo are you coming?] [Traveler, you look up at the floor above, nothing stirs] [After all, you have to go out sometime. Staying in here all the time wont get you any useful information. With Cat Cat and Aina not around, you could go out and explore a bit] [Lets go.] [Chu Tian said, Then lets hurry and catch up. Speaking of which, these citizens of Winter City really are carefree. With the natural disaster stirring up chaos outside, they dont even glance at it, instead scheming to drive away the Mutant Patients. They belong to the type who are so full that theyre looking for trouble. Now I really want to know what expressions these people would have if the silver radiance of the Divine Tree were also broken.]] [Traveler, you say, Have you ever thought, if this thing breaks, we wont be able to survive either.] [Chu Tian: ] In Winter City. A temporary gathering area for thousands of Mutant Patients. Many big and small shelters had been erected to shield against the wind and snow, but such fragile dwellings provided neither warmth nor a sturdy structure, and collapses were common. Many had already been buried in the snow several times. Nearly a hundred City Guard members patrolled the inside, with a dozen more standing guard at the exit. Mommy, Im so cold A young girl wearing a tattered cotton coat with a pair of rabbit ears atop her head was shaking uncontrollably in her mothers arms. Warm stones, does anyone have warm stones? Lend me one! The woman walked around the gathering place holding her daughter, looking for a warm stone, but no one was willing to lend them one. Of course, the main reason was the lack of warm stones in this place. Almost all the residents of Grey Stone Street huddled in their shelters, shivering, relying on clustering together for a bit of warmth. They had rushed out in the morning so hastily that most had brought only clothes and food, with hardly anyone carrying heavy warm stones C or to put it another way, they hadnt expected Winter City to be so cold, nor had anyone reminded them. The patrolling guards forbid them from wandering around at will. The woman, holding the girl, evaded the gaze of the guards and finally reached the exit of the gathering place. A fully armed guard with a spear stopped her, saying coldly, Where do you think youre going? No one is allowed out! The woman knelt down and pleaded, Lord, my child is going to freeze to death, please give us some warm stones The guard replied coldly, Its no use begging me. Whose fault is it you didnt bring warm stones into the city? The Mansion of the City Lord is applying for a batch of warm stones; you all just have to wait. But but my child cant wait anymore, and many others cant hold on The guard scoffed, If you die, you die; dont think your lives are worth much, do you? Burn the Variants! Dont let them contaminate our city! Drive them all out! Drive out every single Variant without mercy! Loud and sharp voices carried over with the wind and snow. The guard looked surprised. What are these clueless people trying to stir up? He looked back and saw a dark mass of people moving from the end of this temporary gathering place, around the corner of the street, towards them. A dozen City Guard soldiers held their weapons and guarded the entrance to the temporary gathering area. The guard barked, Whats going on? Are you rabble looking to revolt? How dare you! Although they did not particularly care about the survival of the Variants, they had been instructed from above to ensure that these Variants lived longer. If all the Variants were to be killed by the rabble, it would be troublesome. Someone shouted, Theyve contaminated our air! Expel them! The voices of the residents were as loud as thunder. A woman holding a girl saw this scene and kept retreating backward. Her face, wrought with hardship, showed a trace of bitterness and despair. For people like her in this world, was there not even a shred of tolerance? In the hotpot restaurant. Luo Xi was eating hotpot and occasionally responded to Ai Xue and Chen Momos questions, but his main focus was still on the text. [Traveler, you and Chu Tian followed behind the marching residents, watching their actions.] [They arrived at an open area, and in front of them was a wild field surrounded by iron fencing, covered in a vast expanse of white with shanties everywhere.] [You heard the endless abuse from the citizens of Winter City towards the Mutant Patients, with some even throwing ignited unknown objects inside.] [Through the gaps, you saw some young children, even smaller than Aina, running out of the shanties, looking outside in panic, their eyes filled with nothing but bewilderment and fear.] [Suddenly, a lofty voice pierced through the cold and snowflakes, echoing down the street.] [Lord Delkus, the Great Judge, is coming. Make way on your own accord!] [In an instant, silence fell like the night, and the crowd that had gathered in the street dispersed in disarray.] [In just half a minute, Traveler, you saw the street before you become deserted.] [We need to hide quickly too! This judge is said to be a pervert, and merely looking at him on the street can get you arrested and sentenced to death!] [Chu Tian quickly grabbed you and ran toward a nearby corner.] [Traveler, you looked back and saw that with the rhythm of engine sounds, a stretch black metal vehicle had stopped at the entrance to the Mutant Patients gathering area.] [An old man with stooping posture and graying hair got out of the car.] [The old man seemed to sense something and looked toward you, but you had already run into an alleyway, narrowly missing his gaze.] Delkus retracted his gaze. He glanced at the dozen guards here. Under those eyes with white cataracts, the guards suddenly felt a chill in their bones. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Delkuss voice was devoid of warmth, Whats the situation? A guard stepped forward, bowing respectfully, Lord Judge, this morning the Mansion of the City Lord asked us to move the Variants of Grey Stone Street in here. This is a temporary gathering area we set up for the Variants. The old man looked down, his eyes sharp, Im asking about those rabble. Who allowed them to question my decision? The guard was startled. Was the decision to allow the Variants to enter the city made by this Great Judge? But why would this judgeknown to be a cold-hearted devil who would sentence people to death for even minor offensessuddenly start caring about Variants? Forget it, asking you is pointless. The old man glanced at the shanties within the gathering area and spoke, By tomorrow noon, select two hundred healthy Variants, half of each gender, and send them to my residence in the city. If even one is missing, I will take it from your ranks. The guards agreed immediately, Yes, Lord Judge! Lord, Lord! Please save my child! The woman who had previously tried to ask the guards for warming stones took advantage of their distraction and dashed out, kneeling in the snow with her child, pleading with the old man. Stupid woman! What are you doing? The guards were nearly scared to death on the spot. Delkus ignored the womans pleas and got back into the car. The guards breathed a sigh of relief. Oh, Lord Judge, may I ask if there is an age limit? The old man scoffed, No limit, just healthy is enoughalthough, theyre hardly healthy however you look at it. As the black vehicle departed, the guards looked unfavorably at the woman kneeling on the ground, her face filled with despair. A guard violently kicked her, knocking both the woman and her daughter to the ground. You nearly got me killed; watch how I wont kill you! You want a warming stone, huh? Ill go find one to feed you in a bit! The woman instantly crawled, shielding her daughter beneath her, taking the fierce kicks of several guards on her back, emitting muffled groans. Dont, please dont hit Mommy anymore! The young cries received no answer. Damn it! In the shanties of the gathering area, Leks forehead throbbed with bulging veins, his fists clenched tight, as he rose, intending to go out but was held back by a family members desperate grip on his arm. Then, he lowered his head in defeat. Here, they were all wretches. Wretches have no right to feel sorry for others. Just when everyone felt most helpless and desperate, a deep voice sounded. Bastards! Let go of that Beast Eared Girl, Big Sister! Chapter 96 - 96 95 I The Protector of the Beast Eared Girl_1 ?Chapter 96: Chapter 95: I, The Protector of the Beast Eared Girl!_1 Chapter 96: Chapter 95: I, The Protector of the Beast Eared Girl!_1 Time rewound to eight minutes ago. Ai Xue and Chen Momo looked at Luo Xi, who had unknowingly slipped into a daydreaming state, with some speechlessness. Xiao Xue, why does your senior seem to daydream so much? He even spaces out while eating? Shhh, dont talk, Im going to take some photos of the senior. Ai Xue took out her phone and snapped several pictures of Luo Xis face. Hehe, even when hes daydreaming, the senior looks so handsome~ Luo Xis eyebrows twitched as he picked up a piece of fatty beef and put it in his mouth, indicating that he hadnt fallen asleep yet. Of course, his attention had indeed focused on the text. [Traveler, Chu Tian pulled you into a side alley, where some people who had hidden themselves were those Winter City residents who had been demonstrating in the parade earlier.] [Traveler, you ask, Who is Justice Delkus?] [I heard about it yesterday at the casino. Chu Tian explained to you with panting breaths, This Justice Delkuss name is absolutely notorious in this Winter City. From seventy-year-old men to three-year-old children, anyone would be scared off by this name. Even the most heinous murderers turn cowardly at the sight of him.] [Traveler, you notice that the people around you suddenly change their gaze toward you, some distancing themselves as if they had seen the plague.] [A man in his thirties spoke in a heavy tone, Gentlemen, have you come from a city outside? Let me warn you, in Winter Citys public places, dont talk carelessly about the negative aspects of Justice Delkus. You might find yourself shackled and sent to the tribunal for a death sentence tomorrow. Its said that those sentenced to death have been turned into living dead creaturesso difficult to die they can.] Luo Xi: Through these descriptions, he could now roughly confirm that this Justice Delkus was indeed the boss of the special missionPurging of Necromancythat he had triggered before. How was he supposed to make such a significant figure pay for his crimes? Could a verbose argument persuade him to commit suicide? [Some sneered, I bet Justice Delkus has his eye on those Variants. Good riddance, filthy Variants should all be killed by Delkus to stop polluting our Winter City environment.] [Others disagreed, Your thinking is wrong. We should keep some Variants. We just need to make them leave the Inner City. If theyre all killed, who will work in our mines and fields?] [Traveler, the more you listen to these people, the more desolate this world feels. They really never considered Mutant Patients as human beings.] [Lets go; since Justice is here, everyone should leave for today. Lets come back in a few days to see the situation. Also, why is it getting colder and colder? Im already freezing after so little time outside.] [As some people lead the way to leave, more and more residents squeezed in this small alley started to exit through other exits.] [Traveler, you should also go back. I wonder how Cat Cat is doing.] [Chu Tian suddenly said, Brother Luo, wait! Did you hear that noise?] [Chu Tian moved towards the alley exit a bit, his face changed color.] [Then, you saw him completely walk out.] [Traveler, seeing this, you followed as well. You saw the young mans face puzzled and angry: How can they beat up Beast Eared Girl like that? Dont these people have any compassion?] [Note: Were not clear why hes angry.] [] [You looked in the direction of Chu Tians gaze.] [At the exit of the gathering place, several people dressed as guards were kicking a woman together.] [The woman curled up, seemingly protecting something. After the guards kicked her once more, you saw clearly that it was a young girl.] [Was the woman her mother?] [Unexpectedly, the womans expression calmed down, as if from the start, she had no expectations.] [Brother Luo, I really cant stand this any longer.] [Traveler, you saw the young mans expression turn from angry to serious, I have to do something.] [Chu Tian wrapped a scarf around his face, and took out a big sword from his bag. Without a word, he charged towards the guards, yelling: Bastards! Let go of that Beast Eared Girl!] [The young man moved quickly like the wind. In an instant, he was in front of the guards. To their astonishment, he swung his sword at them.] [A guard picked up a spear and jabbed it, hitting the back of Chu Tians sword, then flipped it and smacked his back.] [Snap!] [Chu Tian fell down.] [Ding! Your Shock Value +30] Luo Xi: Somehow, as he looked at the textual description, he felt like laughing at that guy, yet he couldnt bring himself to do so. The characters in the Dream world correspond to their subconscious in reality, which implies that if such a situation occurred in real life, Chu Tian would probably rush forward and do something similar. What about me? If I saw such a scene, what would I do? [Ding! Traveler, you have triggered the Free Mission: Redemption (I)] [Briefing of the Mission: These Mutant Patients from Grey Stone Street have fallen into an unknown fate. Traveler, do you have the power to redeem their destiny, or are you just a witness to their fate? (Stage one): Witnessing the defenseless mother and daughter being abused by the guards, what do you wish to do at this moment, Traveler?] [Reward: Random Talent Draw x1 (range between WhiteBlue)] [Description: Perhaps, you have become a part of their fate as well?] [Ding! Traveler, you have triggered temporary Dreamland synchronization.] [This synchronization time lasts for 30 minutes, not counting toward the usual Dreamland synchronization module use time.] [Would you like to use it?] Luo Xi sprang up from his seat and walked towards the exit of the hot pot restaurant. Ai Xue and Chen Momo exchanged bewildered glances. Senior, where are you going? Im stuffed, need to hit the restroom. Oh.. Luo Xi didnt head for the restroom; instead, he found a massage chair near the entrance of a nearby movie theater and lay down on it. He squinted his eyes. Come to think of it, why should he worry so much? Worst comes to worst, he could just reset once. He remembered that he seemed to have something good that he hadnt used yet, right? It was a good opportunity to try it out. [Yes] [Traveler, welcome to the journey of dreams~] Luo Xi lightly touched the hat on his head and heard angry voices in the distance. Where did this lunatic come from? He comes up and wants to chop people?! Everyone just keep hitting, if he dies, Ill take responsibility! The sounds of punches and kicks came through, especially clear amidst the wind and snow. One could only imagine how badly Chu Tian was being beaten. [Do you want to take out the Essence Power Armor?] [Yes] In the empty snowy field, a three-meter-tall black metallic armor suddenly appeared. Luo Xi, just like the first time, opened the hatch and entered. He took off his hat and watched as the ordinary-looking cap twisted into countless runes and entered deep into the power armor. [Power core load complete (Current Yuan Su reserve can be used continuously for: 15 minutes)] [Mithril mechanism operating normally] [Visual/Perception/Limb/Spirit synchronization modules activated] [Essence Power ArmorPrototype, has been successfully rebooted] The moment the reboot was successful, his view became clear all at once, no longer obscured by fog. Luo Xi took a deep breath. Whoosh White steam spurted from the back of the armor, instantly turning into shattered ice crystals, like pure white sacred lotuses. Chu Tian barely kept his eyes open and laughed through the beating, Uh Im telling you, youve gotten into big trouble Even if I die here today, one day I will return to eliminate the injustice in this place! The guard was furious, Still talking tough?! Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a pure-blooded human, have you lost your mind? Were beating a Variant and you want to attack us?! You want to save these two Variants, dont you? Today, Ill send you all on your way together! Ill let you see how these two women die first! The long spear swept past Chu Tians face and stabbed towards the women behind him. Chu Tian abruptly leaned his shoulder, barely deflecting the long spear slightly off course. Though he knew his effort was futile. He looked back with a hint of despair. The woman, holding her daughter, closed her eyes. Im sorry, I cant save you now Boom boom boom! The guards sneered, ready to continue with their spears, but the sudden heavy noise startled everyone. What the hell was that? When they saw the power armor, ejecting a massive amount of ice crystals from its back and charging towards them, everyones gaze instantly froze. Damn, isnt that the type of power armor only the Mansion of the City Lord has? A guard stepped forward, holding his spear, and shouted, Stop right there! This area is under the supervision of the Mansion of the City Lord! However, the armor was extremely fast and, in a moment, it reached the guard. In the disbelieving stares of the crowd, it punched out, and the sandbag-sized iron fist smashed the spear and hit the guard in the stomach, sending him flying into the shanty area. The remaining guards were bewildered. Why would a comrade under the City Owner suddenly attack them? Could it be another madman like this lunatic? Chu Tian, though baffled, seized the moment to run off to one side with the woman. Luo Xi inside the power armor was also bewildered. The text that appeared before his eyes refreshed with many lines. [Ding! Traveler, you have earned the title: Protector of the Beast Eared Lolita] [Description: Only by following your own heart, and after protecting two or more young Variant girls in the Dream World, can you gain this title. Once equipped, all Beast Eared Little Lolitas will have an inherent Favorability boost of +10 towards you] ??? What kind of a bizarre title is this? [Note: I, the Protector of the Beast Eared Lolita!Traveler, from now on, when you encounter an enemy, you can proudly shout out this sentence to shock them] Damn text, are you sure they wont die laughing instead?! Chapter 97 - 97 96 Master dont pity me ~ Use me to your ?Chapter 97: Chapter 96 Master, dont pity me ~ Use me to your hearts content! Two-in-one_1 Chapter 97: Chapter 96 Master, dont pity me ~ Use me to your hearts content! Two-in-one_1 Luo Xi clenched his fist. The armored fist, composed of metallic mechanisms, clenched in unison. This strange experience was so marvelous, the mechanical body seemed like an extension of his own, although there was a slight sense of action delay, it was still incredibly astonishing. The frost flowers periodically spraying from his back were like the armor breathing, spreading around the armor and drifting away with the cold wind as if cheering for the power armors return to battle after so many years. [Ding! Sparks favorability towards you +10] [Ding! Sparks favorability towards you +3] Luo Xi: ! Whats with this favorability situation?! Could it be that this power armor, imbued with a naive consciousness, was expressing its joy at being able to fight again? Although Cat Cat had previously mentioned that weapons forged by master-level craftsmen possess souls, this situation where the armor showed favorability was indeed quite surprising to him. Suddenly, the several hundred other guards patrolling the shanty area heard the commotion and rushed over with their weapons, some of whom were leaders of small squads. On seeing the massive figure, they instantly gasped in astonishment. Why is there an Essence Power armor here?! This model of armor looks really old; it should have been retired by now, shouldnt it? Why is there still one that can move? Who is operating it inside? Is it a colleague from the Mansion of the City Lord? Then why is he attacking us?! You should know that unless authorized by the Mansion of the City Lord, ordinary people are not allowed to possess complete power armors. Most of the armors that end up on the market are merely decorative, with their power cores and mithril mechanisms removed, nothing more than empty shells useless even if reclaimed. A guard in purple scale armor growled: No matter who is operating the armor, anyone who dares to attack and kill our brothers of the City Guard must pay the price! Someone had already helped the guard who had been punched into the encampment by the power armor, only to find that the guard had been smashed into a pulp and quickly frozen into a bloody lump in the cold environment. The tall power armor bowed its head, gazing at the increasingly gathered guards ahead. Since the fog inside the armors cockpit had cleared, Luo Xi could clearly see bewilderment, confusion, and anger written on the guards faces. Why do you not feel fear? The one who was punched away by him was probably dead, right? However, this time Luo Xi didnt feel nauseous after the killing intent dissipated, unlike when he had previously killed Black Snake. Humans, as creatures, are always swayed by different thoughts, and their personalities can gradually and subtly change due to environmental influences. The old him would never have so easily used such a lethal weapon to take another persons life. After all, he had come to understand that this is a real world, not merely a game. Yet, after his experiences in this period, Luo Xi found that the normal people of this world held no sympathy for the Mutant Patients, who should be pitied. They beat and harmed their own kin without restraint, sparing not even little children. Are these still called human beings? He was not clear about what would happen afterward. Now, Luo Xi just wanted to vent the anger hidden in his heart. You all dont treat people as human beings, right? So, I dont need to treat you as humans either! One guard, bolstered by the assembly of his comrades, shouted with new-found confidence: Listen up, whoever you are inside, how dare you attack Luo Xi narrowed his eyes. A memory that had existed only in written descriptions suddenly surged into his mind. This man, he had seen him before. He was the unscrupulous guard at the gates of Winter City who had robbed him of two silver coins and a heap of copper coins, and who had almost taken his life. Thus, Luo Xi did not hesitate to throw another punch. The sound of metallic mechanisms rubbing and the roar of the fist tearing through the air almost coincided in one instant! The guards eyes widened as he was directly hit by the punch and sent flying, this time knocking back several of his teammates with him and finally crashing heavily into the snow. No one expected that under the full assembly of the City Guard stationed here, the controller within the power armor would dare to strike once more. The guard captain leading this City Guard troop finally appeared, raising his spear and bellowing, Seize this rebel! Dead or alive doesnt matter! Luo Xi revealed a pleased smile. This was more like it. It really felt like he was playing a virtual reality game now. [Would you like to draw the eight-forged steel machete?] [Yes] A flash of white light passed, and in the hand of the armor appeared a large machete; however, compared to the armors massive frame, the machete actually seemed somewhat small. With a casual swing of the blade, he pushed back the encroaching guards and Luo Xi looked up at the guard captain issuing commands. To catch the bandits, first catch their head! Stepping forward with the armor, like a dump truck, he sent everyone blocking his path flying, took several skillful ice lance attacks head-on, and charged fiercely toward that person. And then, he swung down with his blade! Bang! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this blow missed its mark. The guard captains figure was ghostly, his lips revealing a scornful smile, suddenly moving to the side of the armor. Chapter 98 - 98 96 Master dont pity me ~ Use me to your ?Chapter 98: Chapter 96 Master, dont pity me ~ Use me to your hearts content! Two-in-one_2 Chapter 98: Chapter 96 Master, dont pity me ~ Use me to your hearts content! Two-in-one_2 Foolish. In his hand, the spear developed a strange circular pattern of ice blue. Following that, bursts of pure frostfire bloomed from the tip of the spear, stabbing towards the abdomen of the mechanical suit. Winter Frostfire! Seal! The ice-blue flames opened up and spread, turning into an intense chill. With the environments enhancement, it began at the suits abdomen, and in just two seconds, the entire mechanical suit was encapsulated in ice. Within the dark eyes of the armor, a dim light gradually faded, as if ceasing to operate. Watching the encased armor, the guards let go of their held breaths. The team leaders move was really beautiful! Worthy of being a Second-tier Winter Knight! Our team leader is almost Third-tier, right? The captain of the guards roared, Quiet! He stared intently at the armor he had frozen. Logically speaking, hit by his strike, unless the person inside the armor also had the strength of a Second-tier sublimated person, they shouldnt be able to muster enough strength to break the ice, a pressure exerted from the Tier of internal Yuan Su. The weak handling an Essence Power suit are still weak in the end. Of course, a sublimated person with Second-tier capabilities wouldnt be frozen so easily by him either. But how to put it, the controller inside the armor had too poor a sense of battle and fighting qualities. Poor as though they had never undergone systematic battle training. Isnt that a joke? How did someone without any battle training get their hands on a functioning mechanical suit? The captain of the guards felt his heart ignite with anticipation. Regardless of whether he could keep this mechanical suit, just capturing this person with thoughts of rebellion, he would have contributed a great merit. Combined with his previously accumulated wealth and exploited materials, could he possibly exchange them for enough resources to step into the Third-tier, truly become a Winter Knight, and from there enter the power circle of Winter City? Many Mutant Patients in the settlement were frightened, dared not show their faces, while only a few individuals stood outside. Lek watched incredulously at the armor that was frozen in the distance. Wasnt that the big iron shell Elderly Alte from the craftsmens workshop had given to Weier and the others? Hadnt it been said it had lost its power core long ago? Whos controlling it inside? If Elderly Alte were here, he surely wouldve known something, but the elder had always been in contact with the city and had left their group early on, now his whereabouts unknown. Lek clenched his fists again. Actually, ever since that young man suddenly rushed out wanting to stop the guards from continuing to beat the mother and daughter, Leks heart had been in turmoil. Isnt that young man a pure-blood human? Why would he intervene for Mutant Patients? And the person inside the suit. Lek thought of the young man by Weiers side. Could it be him? They could have ignored it all, just like Leks previous choices, full of anger but not daring to speak, pathetically hiding in a corner, watching, hoping such things wouldnt happen to himself. Under such thoughts, he was filled with some anticipation, hoping for a miracle to happen. But this thread of hope was soon cruelly shattered by the cold reality. How many miracles could there be in this world? There really are no miracles, murmured the burly Bear man, looking down and sighing softly. You cant say that, someone sang softly beside him, Miracles do exist. Lek quickly turned his head. An elderly man with white hair, bird feathers adorning both sides of his head, had unknowingly landed beside him. Lek said in astonishment, Mr. Alte, hadnt you left already? I had a cup of tea with an old friend I knew from before and wanted to ask him to give us a hand so we could have a better couple of days. But I never expected such an incident to occur. The elder glanced at the encapsulated armor, his eyes flickering, and said softly, So-called miracles, one interpretation is the ability to turn death into life, like us craftsmen who endow mechanical devices with spirit. If he can make a suit that has lost its power move again, what else but a miracle is that? Leks lips moved slightly, But the miracle I spoke of isnt The kind of miracle you want requires striving for it yourself, the old man patted Leks shoulder and sighed, Merely wishing for the mercy and charity of others, in the end, we return to the starting point. Even if a miracle helps you temporarily, for how long can it assist you? Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi shifted his body. Squeak, squeak Heck, frozen solid. His body inside the cockpit could still barely move, but the extended mechanical body was completely immobilized. It was then Luo Xi realized that he was lacking in many aspects of fighting, or to put it another way, he had insufficient understanding of the various abilities in this world. The opponent had merely used a simple evasive move combined with a control skill, and he was trapped in a state where he couldnt move an inch. Well, it looks like Ive screwed up. To think he had wanted to laugh at Chu Tian for going up only to feed, yet after only two exchanges, he himself was going to be done for. Luo Xi leaned back, waiting for his death and preparing to use Moonflow to rewind afterward. Zzztzzztzzztmmaster Suddenly, a noise like static appeared by his ear. Master zzzt Before Luo Xis eyes, a cluster of golden light appeared, and a barrage of chaotic voices began to emerge. ? Luo Xi had a feeling something incredible was about to happen. Then, the static noise began to clear up, turning gradually crisp and smooth, sounding gentle and mild, somewhat reminiscent of the AI synthesized voices of virtual singers like Miku and Tianyi in reality. Chapter 99 - 99 96 Master dont pity me ~ Use me to your ?Chapter 99: Chapter 96 Master, dont pity me ~ Use me to your hearts content! Two-in-one_3 Chapter 99: Chapter 96 Master, dont pity me ~ Use me to your hearts content! Two-in-one_3 Master give strength Master please do not spare Spark fully use Spark! [Ding! Your Shock Value +30] Luo Xi was dumbfounded, You can talk now?! The golden speck twinkled: ZiZiThe power core given by master contains special energy that is very pure and vast. Although it doesnt match Spark perfectlyzi, it really is huge, warm, and it has completely clarified Sparks consciousness. Master you are trapped now, and with your current strength even if you fully control Spark, you cannot escape There is only one way now. Please inject your Yuan Su into Sparks body Operate the Furnace Core at overload, thereby gaining an increase of 200%, no, with this core at least 300% in power! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah? The speck flickered erratically: Are you worried about the core? Your power core is of a much higher level than Sparks. Even if it operates at overload, it wont be damaged, at most it will fall asleep for a day or two, please be assured. What about you then? With Sparks current body condition, after this, it can probably last for two more intense battles! So master, hurry up! Spark cant wait any longer! Luo Xi: Why does he feel like the newly born consciousness of this armor is like a little ruffian who wants to fight upon seeing a battle? But indeed, its worth a try. Luo Xi also wanted to know, to what extent could this armor perform under his control. As per Sparks description, the Yuan Su inside Luo Xi turned into a warm current, rolling outwards. The masters strength~ scalding, so delicious~ Luo Xi: ??? Is there something not quite right with this power armor? Its quite easy to let kids think of something else, isnt it! The text in front of him suddenly refreshed. [Essence Furnace Core has entered overload start mode (duration 3 minutes)] [Ding! Traveler, your Essence Power ArmorPrototype, has restarted and receives a temporary bonus of all strength +300% for a duration of 3 minutes. After the bonus ends, the Essence Furnace Core will temporarily enter a one-day sleep state, and the power armor will suffer some damage] [Ding! Traveler, the factor within you has fused with the Furnace Cores circuit ahead of time, activating the Mutant Factors inherent featureExplosive Burning] [Description: When this factor feature is activated in conjunction with the Essence Furnace Core, it will form a high-heat flame on the surface of the armor with an immediate explosion upon contact] Chu Tian was huddled in a corner, clutching his chest and coughing nonstop. Like Luo Xi, he had received a mission akin to redemption and obtained a temporary sync, so now he could feel his bodys Next to him, a mother-daughter pair with rabbit ears hugged a warm stone he had taken out of his bag, shivering for warmth. Chu Tian was somewhat at a loss now. He had rescued the people, but where could he take this mother and daughter? Shopkeeper Lena had told him he wasnt allowed to bring people back anymore. By the way, was that big guy Brother Luos ace in the hole? So cool, if only he could meet Brother Luo in person, he would be willing to spend a billion to buy that thing! He wondered how Brother Luo was doing now. Chu Tian struggled to his feet and walked outside. Suddenly, he realized he seemed to be stepping on something wet. Chu Tian looked down and was shocked to find the snow under his feet was continuously melting into water. The guard captain watched the armor with a deep gaze. It was definitely frozen solid, but he felt increasingly uneasy. Suddenly, a wave of heat blew fiercely onto his face. The guard captains pupils contracted sharply. What is this? Under everyones gaze, flames of black and red ignited on the armors body, carrying terrifying heat that melted the ice on its surface gradually. Those pitch-black eyes lit up again, slowly turning. The guard captain didnt dare to think about capturing it alive anymore. He stepped back and roared, Attack it with your maximum strength! Immediately after, he heard a roar. The massive armor had somehow broken free and was now in front of him. Then, with a speed many times faster than before, it swept down with a slash. This time, he couldnt dodge it. No, dont! Fear finally dawned on his face. The next moment, his vision turned pitch black, his life and aspirations for the future were both severed in that strike. Inside the cockpit, Sparks voice buzzed nonstop: Master is so awesome! The golden speck floated up and down before Luo Xis eyes, seemingly very happy too. Luo Xi didnt look at the body he had split in two but thought that this thing seemed like a ship-mounted AI. He wondered if it could morph into a human figure? [Ding! Please set the image you desire for Traveler] ? [Note: Lolita!] Chapter 100 - 100 97 Lolita Housewife One for Each of Us~ ?Chapter 100: Chapter 97: Lolita, Housewife, One for Each of Us~ [Two in One]_1 Chapter 100: Chapter 97: Lolita, Housewife, One for Each of Us~ [Two in One]_1 [Note: Lolita!] Luo Xi: Other than the word Lolita, cant you damn text spit out anything else?! [Note: No need for height, four feet will do, no need for a big chest, just be shapely and agile, that is a Lolita, only I shall invade, dress with cat ears] Luo Xi: Stop, stop, stop! Master? Golden light points frolicked before his eyes, seeming puzzled as to why Luo Xi stopped acting, when every second of the operating power armor was precious. Luo Xi couldnt be bothered with the text anymore. He asked, Spark, can you morph into a human form? Hmm, Sparks consciousness came into existence because of Master. Whatever appearance Master likes, Spark can change into that! Then just change into anything as long as its not a male figure. Randomly? The golden light points flickered and then the extension disappeared, immediately after which a tiny humanoid figure about ten centimeters tall floated in front of Luo Xi. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xis pupils suddenly contracted. What appeared before him was a golden-haired girl who seemed so delicate she could easily be played with, about the size of an action figure, just like a little elf. (??)!!! The girls slender curved eyebrows slightly raised, her large purple eyes staring down Luo Xi, with a tricolor top of blue, white and gray, and a checkered miniskirt that revealed colorful lace long stockings on her legs. By Luo Xis observation, if she were proportionally enlarged, it was questionable whether this little one stood even 140 cm tall. Damn, why did it still turn into a Lolita?! [Note: Garbage Traveler, you said youre not a loli-con!] Get out here, damn text; youre definitely behind this trickery! Master? Hows this form? Spark tilted her head. Its not bad. Luo Xi nodded with difficulty. He brought his attention back. 15 seconds had passed in the blink of an eye; his power armors overload mode lasted only a total of three minuteshe couldnt waste any more time. At the moment, Luo Xi felt as though his entire body had plunged into a smelting furnace, its pervasive heat entering his body then being reradiated into the armor. This resulted in the heat that was originally accumulating solely within his body to disperse, and under some unknown principle, the exterior of the armor gained Mutant Factor characteristics. Within Luo Xis field of vision, flames of black and red ignited along the arms and body of the power armor. Mutant Factor traitExplosive Combustion! Was this the power contained in the Mutant Factors within my body? [Friendly Reminder: Under the +300% all-around performance enhancement from your Furnace Cores overloading operation, Traveler, youve prematurely triggered an ability trait that normally requires reaching the third tier of Mutant Factor. But dont worry, Traveler, youre merely a conduit at the moment. Short-term usage wont impact the balance of the factors within you~] Luo Xi took a look around at the guards who were still stubbornly surrounding him. Under the high-pressure gaze of the power armors dark eyes, the guards scattered as if facing a frightful beast, their fear unreservedly displayed on their faces. [Ding! Fear Value against you +34] [Ding! Fear Value against you +50] So, you all can feel fear, too? Luo Xi raised his longsword. Searing strength surged from within, entering the blade. Luo Xi was astonished to find that the large cleaver, which was at most eighty centimeters, had its edges expand in the black and red flames, eventually becoming a flaming greatsword at least one and half meters long! He no longer hesitated and swung it in the air at the guards who were still testing him with their Skill. The flames slashed out, and in an instant, the high temperature that could no longer be contained within the armor erupted like a breached reservoir. The guards at the front were instantly charred by the sweep of the black and red flames, while the ones behind desperately dodged to the sides, narrowly escaping. [Ding! You have obtained the title: Butcher] [Description: This title is only awarded when you kill five or more enemies at once. Equipping this title, all those of a lower Tier or will than you, will feel intimidated by your presence at the first meeting.] Luo Xi raised his longsword again, but this time he did not continue attacking the guards. Instead, he thrust it violently towards the ground. Honestly, Luo Xi really wanted to slaughter all these guards. He knew, however, that killing them all would be of little use. After all, this was still inside Winter City, where new guards could easily be summoned, among them might be big shots like the Rat King. The external Origin Disaster blocked the escape route on Grey Stone Street. Within the city, from the bottom to the top, everyone was discriminating and rejecting Mutant Patients. He alone couldnt change anything, and even if he used his power armor to kill some of those who bullied them, he couldnt change the real plight of the Mutant Patients. The so-called redemption was just an empty, illusory dream. What Luo Xi could do at the moment was to provide them with some fleeting warmth. That was also the limit of what he could do right now. The rolling heat from where the sword pierced the ground spread around, reaching over two hundred meters nearby. Although it did not disperse the falling snow, it provided those shivering from cold with long-missed warmth. The thick snow melted, revealing steaming waterflows. Chapter 101 - 101 97 Lolita Housewife We Have One Each~【Two ?Chapter 101: Chapter 97 Lolita, Housewife, We Have One Each~Two in One_2 Chapter 101: Chapter 97 Lolita, Housewife, We Have One Each~Two in One_2 The chill dissipated briefly. For a moment, it was like spring! [Ding! Traveler, you have created a skill. Please name it] Rejuvenation. To use abilities in sync with the armor without any Omen inscriptions A guard finally realized and shouted loudly, Hes a Variant! Hes not a Sublimated Venerator! Stop him, go report to the higher-ups! The biggest difference between Mutated Transcenders and Sublimated Venerators is the interaction between the Yuan Su in their bodies and the outside world, as well as the absence of any Omen inscriptions when using abilities. Thus, the controller inside this armor was definitely a Variant! Allowing a Variant, who bore them ill will, to get their hands on such a lethal weaponif this person was not captured, who knows how many colleagues would be too scared to walk the streets. Luo Xi pulled out his long knife in one swift motion, glancing at the text floating before his eyes. [Current remaining time: 1:15 seconds] The power armor, activated under the load of the Furnace Core, could only operate for three minutesindeed very brief, almost rivalling that Ultraman from the M78 Nebula. He turned back to look at the people inside the shanty, then strode towards the exit. Regardless, today he had his fun. Stop him! A few fearless guards stood in his way. Luo Xi casually brushed past them, his hand wielding a cutlass made a casual swipe, and several more were gutted on the spot. Now, at last, no one dared to step forward to stop him. He quickly vanished at the end of the street. The guards looked at each other, their eyes filled with incredulous fear. No one had anticipated that such a temporary facility, meant only to supervise Variants, would today produce a killer in power armor. Watching the departing silhouette of the armor-clad warrior, Altes eyes revealed a strange light as he said, What exactly did that woman research back then? Uncomprehending, Lek looked over and asked, Master Alte, could this have nothing to do with you? He had already assumed that these were all arranged by the workshop master. The old workshop masters identity had always been shrouded in mystery, and Lek knew only that the old man had established the Deep Alley Workshop; everything else was quite unclear. But in Grey Stone Street, where the Snake and Rat Meeting reigned supremely, the Deep Alley Workshops ability to stand unshaken implied a definitely deep connection with the city leadership. The old man shook his head, Except for that about-to-rust shell I provided, everything else has nothing to do with me. Alte squinted his eyes and surveyed the surroundings. Many residents of Grey Stone Street were now breathing a sigh of relief under the warmth emanating from the ground; they were coming back to life. If the heat source had arrived even half a day later, then likely over eighty percent of these people would have frozen to death. He glanced again at the dozen or so guards lying dead at the doorway. In a soft voice, the old man sighed, That kid, does he ever consider the consequences of his actions? It was imaginable that after this violent incident, the entire Winter City would issue a city-wide manhunt for the user of that power armor. It was even possible that they would seal off the city until they found the person. Could they evade a city-wide manhunt? And that big thing, even if it could be operated again, how did the young man brazenly bring it inside? Could it be hidden well? Alte felt somewhat puzzled. The old man lifted his head and saw more and more members of the Winter Legion appearing in the distance, some walking towards them, presumably to inquire about the situation. The old man chuckled to himself, Well, if they can escape being discovered, that would be good, too. Now, Ill do what I can. [Ding! Free mission: Redemption (Part 1) completed] [Description: You have saved a mother and daughter from being beaten, altering their fate of death today] [Reward: Random talent draw chance x1 (WhiteBlue) has been credited, available for withdrawal at any time] Luo Xi watched the text flickering before him as he operated the mech, not stopping for a moment, and sprinted wildly through the streets until he reached a corner of an alleyway. He didnt know what consequences his actions might lead to, but regardless, today he had his fun. [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] Indeed, true happiness cannot fool oneself. Is this not the joy of a player who treats this world as a game? Spark, the little Lolita, floated over and sat on Luo Xis head, with her slender legs colorful threads dangling in front of Luo Xis eyes, scattering specks of light. She said in a weary tone, Master, Spark is about to shut down again although I really do want Masters warm power If only it could always be infused into Spark Luo Xi: Why does it feel weirder and weirder the way this little elf talks? [Note: Traveler, shouldnt you be happy?] Whats there to be happy about! Spark yawned, Master until next time If theres a battle later, you must call Spark out Spark wants to die on the battlefield Bang! With the opening of the hatch and the disappearance of Sparks mimetic image, Luo Xis vision was once again enveloped in fog, and he could feel the cold from outside, seeing the snowy ground and the swirling snowflakes. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi picked a tattered garment from his bag to cover his head, then jumped out of the cockpit. He didnt care whether anyone was watching or not, he directly stowed the armor into the Dreamland bag and turned to run deep into the alley. Lets get away from here first. As he passed a certain corner, Luo Xi suddenly heard someone who seemed to be calling him. Come this way! Luo Xi turned his head. A tall woman with a pair of blue eyes, wrapped in a set of white clothes, watched him from the corner of the wall. Next to the woman was a young man holding his head, and two rabbit-eared mother and daughter who were huddled together and seemed to have fainted. Shopkeeper Lena? Wasnt she busy cooling down Cat Cat, how did she come over here? Actually, Luo Xi didnt really want to go back to the inn at the moment; if he led those devils there, he would become a sinner. Lena asked, You didnt show your face, did you? Luo Xi touched the garment on his face, I didnt show it no Thats good, you still have some sense, hurry and come here. Luo Xi walked over. This was a blind spot with no windows or doors, indeed a good place to hide. Chu Tian nudged Luo Xi with his arm and laughed, Brother Luo, keeping a low profile? Can I borrow that big guy of yours for a sec? Luo Xi: No borrowing. Chu Tian: Ten million for one use. Luo Xi: Well talk later. What are you talking about? Lena took out three scrolls from her bag, all unrolled, casting waves of light around them. Luo Xi noticed his own figure fading, his body felt lighter, and when walking on snow, he even left no footprints. Invisibility scroll, scent-masking scroll, light-body scroll, you have 10 minutes. Hurry back to the inn. . Ten minutes later. The group sneaked into the inn. Upon entering, Lena threw off her clothes and tossed them on the table. Whats going on with you guys? Lena scolded loudly, I asked you two to fetch some things, and next thing I know youve both disappeared. I heard there was an emergency at the temporary Variant assembly and went to take a look, only to find out youve done something big. You didnt run out to mess with me, did you? Luo Xi scratched his head. He couldnt very well say that he was initially planning to let loose and rewind time after dying, only to have those stupid guards turn on his armor and make a mess of things, allowing him to escape unscathed in the end. But Luo Xi also confirmed that the armors enhancement was indeed significant. Thinking about it, if someone was inherently stronger than him, and drove an armor with better performance, wouldnt they simply bulldoze over him? Hurry up and hide upstairs! Im going to go outside and check the situation again. As for these two Mutant Patients, figure out what to do with them yourselves! With that, Lena stormed out, leaving behind Chu Tian, Luo Xi, and a pair of rabbit-eared mother and daughter passed out on the floor. Brother Luo, you got the reward from the free mission too, right? Chu Tian didnt seem too concerned about the shopkeepers scolding; he whispered in Luo Xis ear, The mission reward is just that, but here we have a Lolita and a married woman, perfect for one each of us. What I mean is, we should first increase their favorability, and when both parties are willing, then we do that thing. Do you think Im the kind of bastard who would force others? Why are you giving me that look of disdain, Brother Luo - - Will resume updating at least 6,000 words a day starting tomorrow Chapter 102 - 102 98 Aina Brother has abducted other girls ?Chapter 102: Chapter 98: Aina: Brother has abducted other girls. Sister, come quickly! (><)_1 Chapter 102: Chapter 98: Aina: Brother has abducted other girls. Sister, come quickly! (><)_1 Goddamn Lolita and wife, you take one and Ill take the other. Luo Xi was utterly speechless because of Chu Tian. Label him evil, yet sometimes he acted with integrity, rushing to intervene when he saw the mother and daughter being attacked. Label him upright, but which decent person would utter such bullshit? The mother and daughter havent even woken up yet, and there he was discussing how to split the spoils. Are there really people with such complex and chaotic personalities in real life? A row of white text crossed Luo Xis vision. [Note: Hes merely a Cao Zei with a bit of conscience, arent you a loli-con Traveler as well? Didnt you also rush in without a second word when you saw the Little Lolita being hit?] Luo Xi: . That was me standing up for justice! Damn text, youre slandering me again, come out here and take a beating! Fortunately, others cant see his text commentary. Otherwise, how would he maintain his image. I wonder what Chu Tians text commentary is like? This mission triggered a temporary synchronization mode with a thirty-minute limit, and he still had about ten minutes left to freely converse with others. Moved by a thought, Luo Xi probed, Brother Chu, does your text incessantly mock your hobbies? Hm? Chu Tian, who was about to crouch down to check the state of the mother and daughter, heard Luo Xis question and looked up, asking, Incessant mocking? What do you mean? Luo Xi: .nothing. jFrom Chu Tians reaction, Luo Xi realized that his text probably didnt have the additional function of mocking. Why is my text so unique? Is it because of that??? In an instant, Luo Xi associated many things. His Dawn seemed just a tiny bit different from others. Chu Tian pointed at the fainted mother and daughter, saying, The shopkeeper stepped out, so what should we do now? The womans injuries seemed quite serious; although the guards held back, their relentless kicks still left her unconscious. It was unclear whether she had any broken bones. The daughter in the womans arms seemed to be in a better state, probably just frightened into fainting, I guess? Chu Tian said, The shopkeepers tone seemed to imply we should take care of the mother and daughter ourselves. Should we carry them upstairs first? The woman is a bit quick-tempered, but shes a good person. Luo Xi nodded in agreement, Shopkeeper Lena is indeed nice. As a pure Inner City resident and Skill Practioner sublimated person, even if it might be for Weier and her friends sakes, Shopkeeper Lena still took a huge risk by bringing them back. Truthfully, she could have completely ignored them, leaving them to survive or perish on their own outside. If Weier asked later, she could simply reply, They brought it upon themselves. From this, one can see that in this city, not everyone necessarily views Mutant Patients with hostility; some might be neutral, or even have some sympathy. Of course, this proportion might be very small. Suddenly, Luo Xi remembered a saying. The world was never just black and white. And so it is with people. Brother Luo, Ill leave the little one to you. While Luo Xi was reflecting, Chu Tian had already picked up the woman who had fainted on the ground and was moving her upstairs. Luo Xi: He looked at the Rabbit-eared Loli curled up on the ground. She was a girl even smaller than Aina. Even by this worlds standards, she must be only five or six years old, right? Lolita? (X) She should be considered a little girl! Do you really think Im a Loli-con? With a soft sigh, Luo Xi bent down to pick up the little girl and followed Chu Tian upstairs. His gaze briefly swept over the long rabbit ears on the girls head. Even so, rabbit ears feel quite cute? [Note: To be fair, indeed, does it mean you, Traveler, are about to advance from a loli-con to a] Shut up, damn text! Upon reaching the second floor, since Luo Xi did not know which room Chu Tian had entered, he decided to check his room first. Squeak The door of the room belonging to Weier and Aina suddenly opened. Aina, carrying a basin of water that had gone cold, walked out of the room step by step, with Little Wolf Girls long big tail dragging behind her to maintain balance. Then, Aina saw Luo Xi holding a Rabbit-eared Loli in his arms. Aina: ~~o(>_<)o~~!!! What happened?! How did Brother Luo Xi bring home an unknown girl in such a short time after Sister Laina fainted? In an instant, Little Wolf Girls tea gold eyes misted with a film of moisture. She turned her head and shouted, Sister Brother Luo Xi hes brought home an unknown little girl! Luo Xi: What? A weak and gentle voice came from the room. Weier walked out slowly from the room, dressed in pajamas, wearing a pair of cotton slippers with her cat tail dragging listlessly behind her, her face dreamy as if she had just woken from a nap. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though Luo Xis vision was blurred, he could still see the sickly flush on Cat Cats face. Clearly, she was a cat on the verge of collapse. Awakened under the shopkeepers care, but still not fully recovered, perhaps? Weier glanced at the girl Luo Xi was holding, her slender cat tail tensing a bit, as she frowned and said, Whose child is this? What were you doing earlier? Shopkeeper Lena was looking for you guys for a long time and couldnt find you, you didnt go out, did you? Chapter 103 - 103 98 Aina Brother has abducted other girls ?Chapter 103: Chapter 98 Aina: Brother has abducted other girls, sister come quickly! (ߣ)_2 Chapter 103: Chapter 98 Aina: Brother has abducted other girls, sister come quickly! (ߣ)_2 Uh Luo Xi said nonchalantly, We just went out for a stroll, dont worry, we both covered our faces, and we werent discovered. Weiers tail swished behind her. The young girl looked at Luo Xi suspiciously, Why do I feel like you guys did something bad on your outing? Luo Xi: Are cats instincts really so sharp? Luo Xi wondered whether he should tell Weier about the good deed he and Chu Tian had done. If he told her, wouldnt he end up angering this newly recovered Cat Cat to the point of lying down again? Thats not the point, Sister Weier! Aina put the basin aside and held her sisters arm, pointing at the little girl in Luo Xis arms. The Little Wolf Girl (ߣ;) said, Brother Luo Xi brought back a girl! Is he going to abandon us? Weiers eyebrows twitched, and she flicked her sisters head lightly, saying: What are you thinking? This child only looks to be a few years old; even if this guy were a pervert, he couldnt possibly do anything strange, and what do you mean abandon us? Have you actually started to see yourself as part of this perverts life? Luo Xi felt moved. It seems that Cat Cat still trusts my character. But why do I feel her comment is somewhat contradictory? Aina blinked cutely, But Brother Luo Xi is interested in Mutation traits, isnt he? Maybe he specifically brought this girl back to touch her? Weier: [Ding! Weiers suspicion towards you +10] Luo Xi: Cat Cat, dont be swayed by your sisters words! Cough. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With no other choice, Luo Xi coughed and spoke the truth, This child was rescued by Chu Tian and me from a gathering place on Grey Stone Street inside the city. The guards almost killed her and her mother. We couldnt stand by, so we caused a commotion and then brought them back here. In the end, it was Shopkeeper Lena who cleaned up after us. Weier: ??? She should have been unconscious for just over an hour, right? Why did it feel like she hadnt woken up for several days? How did these guys manage to do so much major stuff in such a short time? [Ding! Weiers anger towards you +10] Weier, suppressing the twitch in her eyebrows, asked, Where is the childs mother? Luo Xi suddenly remembered something important. Oh no! The Little Lolitas mother was in a room with Chu Tian. That horny man wouldnt have lost control of his desires and made a move, right? He quickly walked a few steps forward and peeked into Chu Tians room. But he saw that Chu Tian was also hiding behind the door, looking like he was eavesdropping. Chu Tian: Luo Xi: Chu Tian grinned awkwardly and explained, Brother Luo, I thought Id get out after settling the people, but seeing that you were having a good chat with those two Beast Ear Lolitas, I didnt come out. You just wanted to eavesdrop, didnt you! Make way, I want to see who she is. Supported by Aina, Weier walked between them and went over to Chu Tians bed to examine the woman lying there. After pondering for a while, Cat Cat realized she didnt recognize the face. The population turnaround in Grey Stone Street was quite high; maybe she had just moved there recently? The injury looks severe; if not treated promptly, it could be life-threatening. Weier turned to Luo Xi, asking sternly, What exactly happened? Give me a full explanation. An explanation? These two troublemakers have simply come to cause chaos! An angry voice suddenly sounded from outside the room. Shopkeeper Lena stormed in from outside the door, flicking her golden locks and plopping herself down on a stool next to the table. She grabbed a water jug, gulped down a big mouthful, wiped her lips, and then with her gem-like blue eyes, scanned Luo Xi and Chu Tian. [Ding! Lenas anger towards you +50] The shopkeeper clicked her tongue, Well done, you two are trying to reach the heavens, huh? The army of the Mansion of the City Lord have been drawn out by you now, with people being arrested and pursued all over the streets. I bet they will be over here soon. A whole three thousand soldiers, including Third-tier sublimated people. I advise you to find a coffin to bury yourselves in to avoid the torture youd get if caught. After Lena finished in one breath, she gulped down another big mouthful of water, calming herself a bit, but her murderous gaze was undeniable. Weier: ??? Cat Cat felt dizzy. No, I must still be dreaming. Let me go back to bed and lie down for a while Ainas eyes also widened. What on earth did Brother Luo Xi do? Why does it sound sound so adventurous? Aina wants to go too!..(?????) [Ding! Weiers shock towards you +30] [Ding! Ainas favorability towards you +3] Leaving aside the two Lolitas feelings for the moment, hearing Shopkeeper Lenas words, Luo Xi realized he couldnt keep staying here. If the City Guard were to come searching, they might not find the power armor, but this inn could still possibly be discovered, putting Weier and Aina in danger. He needed to find a way to divert those searching for him elsewhere. Suddenly, Luo Xi had an idea that if he appeared far away from here, maybe that would shift the Guards focus. Chapter 104 - 104 98 Aina Brother has eloped with another ?Chapter 104: Chapter 98 Aina: Brother has eloped with another girl, Sister, come quick!(ߣ)_3 Chapter 104: Chapter 98 Aina: Brother has eloped with another girl, Sister, come quick!(ߣ)_3 He immediately got up, intending to leave: Im going out for a bit. However, he had only taken a few steps when Luo Xi felt a hand pulling his own. Weier looked at Luo Xi coldly and said, What are you planning to do now? To Shopkeeper Lena glanced at Luo Xi and said, Hes probably thinking of diverting attention so that my guesthouse can escape suspicion, thereby ensuring your safety, right? Luo Xi: As expected of the seasoned shopkeeper, she had seen right through his intentions. No way! Weier grabbed Luo Xis arm, and the girl leaned in like a cat, her crimson eyes seriously fixed on Luo Xi, said: Dont you think about doing something dangerous on your own again! Have you ever thought about how heartbroken Aina would be if you didnt come back Little Wolf Girl added, Aina would definitely cry herself to death But what about you, big sis? Aina turned her head to look at her own sister. Weier turned her head away and said, I wouldnt be sad over such a brainless guy. Chu Tian pondered as he looked at Luo Xi. Is this cat-eared Lolita a tsundere type? And the smaller one, is she the clingy type? And theyre the sister duo. As someone with similar tastes, brother Luo sure knows how to have fun. Alright. Shopkeeper Lena said wearily: Since Ive already helped you wipe the traces and brought you back, its not possible for me to stay out of it now. From now on, you all listen to my orders. Luo Xi was taken aback: Will there be trouble? Lena gave Luo Xi a look: You know theres trouble? Although I dont know how you managed to carry that power armor they mentioned with you, as long as the thing is not found here, there shouldnt be a big problem. Ive set up a secret chamber below the guesthouse, and now all of you need to stay there, without my permission, absolutely no leaving! Luo Xi: Do all skill practioners have a tradition of digging secret chambers? At that moment, a line of text flashed by. [Ding! This synchronization has ended.] [Traveler, welcome to visit again~] Luo Xi opened his eyes on the massage chair. It had been half an hour, and he wondered if his juniors would think he had fallen into a pit. Luo Xi checked his phone. Sure enough, Ai Xue had sent him several messages. He got up, stretched his waist, and walked back towards the hot pot restaurant. [Travelers, you begin to move following the shopkeepers instructions and restore everything upstairs to look as if it hadnt been used.] Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [You entered the underground chamber mentioned by Lena.] The movement in the Dream World was proceeding steadily. He hoped to avoid the search, or else Luo Xi would have to consider restarting this day. Although he had a great time, the price was a bit steep. In the hot pot restaurant, Ai Xue said with some concern, Did senior really fall into a pit? Chen Momo said indifferently, Maybe Luo Senior has hemorrhoids? Isnt there a saying that nine out of ten men do? Ai Xue: When Luo Xi finally arrived, late and apologizing to the two juniors for the wait, and sat down to eat hot pot, he found that both Ai Xue and Chen Momo were looking at him somewhat strangely. Ai Xue hesitated, Senior, my family has an elder who is a proctologist in the hospital. Do you want me to schedule an appointment for you? Hes quite expert in that area, and I promise youre in good hands with him. Luo Xi: ??? C Theres one more chapter today, coming later tonight. Chapter 105 - 105 99 Luo·Beast Ear Little Lolita Trap·Xi_1 ?Chapter 105: Chapter 99 LuoBeast Ear Little Lolita TrapXi_1 Chapter 105: Chapter 99 LuoBeast Ear Little Lolita TrapXi_1 Luo Xi spent quite a while explaining before he finally managed to verbally convince his two junior female classmates that he didnt have hemorrhoids. Of course, whether they truly believed Luo Xi in their hearts was another matter. After finishing off the remaining hotpot ingredients, the three returned to the cat caf to prepare for its regular business in the afternoon. Luo Xi still multitasked as usual. However, there didnt seem to be anything in the game that now needed his particular attention. Under Shopkeeper Lenas arrangement, they had all moved into the secret chamber beneath the inn. To prevent any sound from escaping and alerting the guards who might come to search, everyone held their breath and dared not utter a word. Weier and Aina found a corner and snuggled together to sleep. Luo Xi and Chu Tian also sat together quietly. It was rare for this chatterbox to be silent; had he gone AFK? Opposite them were the rabbit-eared mother and daughter, whose names were still unclear. After receiving a healing skill from Shopkeeper Lena, they were also subjected to a dizziness spell, which Lena said was to let them sleep a bit longer to avoid them waking up and causing trouble. After feeding the cats in the caf, Luo Xi idle and with nothing else to do, began to check the mission reward and two new talents he had acquired earlier. After hesitating, he equipped the title: Protector of the Beast-eared Lolita. A title that adds to favorability without any negative effects is something not to be wasted. Then Luo Xi looked at the mission rewards. [Random Talent Extraction x1 (WhiteBlue)] [Would you like to use it?] Luo Xi frowned. This reward draw for talents wouldnt also give him a negative talent, would it? That would be a real screw-over. Lets try it once. [Yes] [Drawing in progress (range WhiteBlue), please wait] [Ding! You have drawn the Talent: Sixth Sense (Green/Excellent)You can foresee dangerous events that will occur within the next five seconds. This talent has a cooldown of 10 seconds (five seconds is still too short, sigh).] [Ding! Its detected that you, Traveler, already have 8 talents, and your current talent slots are full. Do you want to replace a talent?] [Friendly Reminder: Under normal circumstances, an Otherworld Traveler can replace a talent once a month, and can only replace with talents that are of the same rarity level or lower than the newly acquired talents. Talents that have strengthened or changed the nature of the soul and body cannot be replaced (except for superior talents of the same kind).] Luo Xi: ! Talents can be replaced?! What does this mean? Right now, Luo Xi had a total of four negative talents on him. They are: Poor Man (Green/Excellent), Same Sex Repulsion (Blue/Rare), Troubled Fate (Purple/Epic), and Variant (Purple/Epic). The purple talents, Troubled Fate and Variant, along with the blue talent, Same Sex Repulsion, couldnt be replaced, but the Poor Man talent, being a green rarity, could be replaced! However, from the hints, it seems that talents that have already changed his essential nature, like Variant, cannot be replaced, right? Well, its still not bad to be able to replace one. Luo Xi had always found the Poor Man talent quite displeasing. Because of this talent, he had lost at least three to four thousand Yuan during this period. If this continued, he was bound to end up homeless, opening boxes on the streets for a living. [Do you want to replace the talent: Poor Man?] [Friendly Reminder: After replacement, this talent will be completely removed.] [Yes] [Talent replacement in progress] Luo Xi felt a twinge in his head. It seemed as if white, green, blue, purple, gold, and rainbow colors flashed before his eyes, with brightness levels ranging from low to high, with the colorful streamers almost filling his entire field of vision. Suddenly, a green orb flew into his sight, knocking the original green orb away, and then took over its place. [Ding! Talent replacement successful.] Luo Xis vision returned to normal as a result. Yay! Ill never be a Poor Man again! Ai Xue and Chen Momo watched as Luo Xi stared into the air and suddenly burst into a happy, silly smile all by himself. Chen Momo pointed to her own head and spoke in a low voice, Xiao Xue, is there really nothing wrong with your seniors mind? Probably Ai Xue wasnt so sure anymore. Why does seniors character feel quite different from before? Could someone be secretly changing him? Man or woman? Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A sense of crisis emerged in the girls heart. Luo Xi had calmed down by now. It was just a talent swap after all, nothing to fuss about. Ding A text message popped up on his phone. Luo Xi clicked to see that it was from the Dreamland Travel Bureau. [Mr. Luo Xi, you are hereby invited to attend the first Dreamland Travel Convention/Lecture in Haicheng Citys X District at Haicheng Stadium on October 1st. A special car will pick you up and drop you off. This convention will invite 8,000 known Dreamland Travelers amongst Xia countrys citizens. You do not have to worry about your personal identity being exposed, as this event will keep all attendees identities confidential.] [The convention will answer some of the questions that players want to know. If you wish to attend, please reply with 1, if you do not wish to attend or cannot attend due to other commitments, please reply with 0 or do not reply.] Hmm? Isnt October 1st the day after tomorrow? Haicheng Stadium isnt very far from Haicheng University, just half an hour away by subway. Going to listen might be worthwhile. Luo Xi was very curious about the origin of the game Dawn. Chapter 106 - 106 99 Luo·Beast Ear Little Lolita Trap·Xi_2 ?Chapter 106: Chapter 99 LuoBeast Ear Little Lolita TrapXi_2 Chapter 106: Chapter 99 LuoBeast Ear Little Lolita TrapXi_2 So Luo Xi replied with a [1]. The work for the rest of the day was for Luo Xi to continue being the store signboard, taking care of the cats and serving customers, and occasionally interacting with customers. Soon, the afternoon passed. Ai Xue ordered them takeout, and the three of them finished their meal at the cat cafe. They welcomed a group of customers in the evening, and after nine oclock, they closed the shop and finished work for the day. Underneath Wanxiang City, Ai Xue waved to Luo Xi and said, Senior, goodbye. Remember to come before nine tomorrow! The girl thought to herself that with the current shortage of staff, if they hired more employees in the future, they could open a cat cafes night session. She, the senior, and Mu Mu could then have some free time to go out and bond. Ok. Luo Xi responded and left the cat cafe. [Traveler, you are sitting quietly in a secret room] As Luo Xi walked home, he looked at the unchanging text before him and felt a rare moment of leisure. In the Dream world, during this period, Shopkeeper Lena had come down once to bring food, then went back up. The shopkeeper meant the guards were still searching nearby, and they should continue staying here, keeping silent. It was after Luo Xi got home and took a shower that the text finally changed. [Traveler, Shopkeeper Lena is asking you all to come upstairs. The guards that were searching nearby have all withdrawn, and this place has been cleared of suspicion of hiding the criminal.] [Aina asked softly, Can we talk now?] [Shopkeeper Lena nodded.] [Cheers from Aina echoed in the secret room.] [Little Wolf Girl patted her chest and said, That was so scary, with everyone not talking. If I couldnt hear Sisters breathing, Aina would have been frightened to death. And this Uncle Chu Tian is really strange, its rare that he hasnt said a word from the afternoon until now.] [Traveler, you glanced at Chu Tian and patted his shoulder.] [Chu Tian just gave you a light look.] Luo Xi frowned. Still afk? Could it be that he cant log in due to some matter? But after todays game update, the text could be projected before his eyes. He should have been able to manage both playing the game and doing other things without issue. [Aina said to you: Brother Luo Xi, Aina and Sister are going upstairs first. You guys should hurry up too.] [Yeah, coming soon.] [Traveler, you played with Chu Tians head a bit and then patted his face.] [After confirming the other party couldnt log in for a while, you went to pick up the still sleeping rabbit-eared mother and daughter from the ground, ready to go upstairs.] [At that moment, Chu Tian suddenly said, Brother Luo, Ive encountered some player hunters over on my side. Be careful, and in the future, remember not to reveal your identity. There are always some people in this world who are thoroughly bad, always looking for shortcuts, doing things that harm others for their own benefit.] Luo Xi was taken aback. [Traveler, you asked: Player hunters? What is that?] [Chu Tian said: I only found out about it today too. By killing a player in real life, you can gain part of that players Dreamland backpack inheritance and extract one of their talents. Ive been a bit high-profile lately, and I was recognized by another player at noon. That guy ambushed me when I was off guard. But he didnt get off easy either, I relied on my speed to dodge a fatal blow, and then I gave him a slash in return.] Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Because I lost too much blood, Ive only just woken up in the hospital ICU.] Luo Xi: No wonder Chu Tian had been so unusually quiet in the afternoon. If the physical body passed out, naturally he couldnt control his character. Without a players control, Dream world characters can only maintain the most basic interactions. [Traveler, you asked: What about that player hunter?] [Chu Tian said: Dont know, hes probably still alive. I only slashed his chest, didnt hit a vital spot, forget about it. Brother Luo, be more careful in the future. I plan not to go out for a while. Oh right, hurry up and give me that big sister with the rabbit ears. We agreed Lolitas yours, big sisters mine.] Luo Xi: This guy is talking so seriously, almost died in reality, and still thinking about those unnecessary things. Truly embodying the spirit of a horny man to the end. [Traveler, you ignored Chu Tian, taking the mother and daughter upstairs together.] [Arriving on the first floor, you found the air filled with the scent of spices and meat being stewed together, the aroma of the meat intensifying your hunger.] [Shopkeeper Lena asked you to put the mother and daughter on the ground, and she cast a waking Skill on both of them.] [The woman and her daughter quickly woke up.] [Little Lolita with rabbit ears opened her eyes and shyly hid in her mothers arms.] [The woman was initially afraid as well, but upon seeing Chu Tian, she immediately showed a grateful expression. Kneeling, she kept bowing with tears and said: Thank you, thank you for saving us. I thought I was afraid my daughter and I were going to die there, thank you] [Chu Tian hurriedly helped the woman up, saying, Theres no need for such a grand gesture, and the real savior is actually Brother Luo here. And, of course, this dog beautiful shop owner, who took us all in.] [Chu Tian pointed at you, then at Shopkeeper Lena.] [Shopkeeper Lenas lips curved slightly as she quietly went over to the Restaurant side.] [Traveler, you felt Chu Tian did have some conscience, but not much.] [The woman turned her head to look at you, about to kneel again.] [Traveler, you quickly went up to stop her.] Chapter 107 - 107 99 Luo·Beast Ear Little Lolita Trap·Xi_3 ?Chapter 107: Chapter 99 LuoBeast Ear Little Lolita TrapXi_3 Chapter 107: Chapter 99 LuoBeast Ear Little Lolita TrapXi_3 [After a bout of sobbing, the woman wiped her tears and introduced, My name is Daisy, this is my daughter Winnie. Winnie, say hello to the big brothers and thank them.] [The rabbit-eared little Lolita timidly poked her head out and said Thank you, big brothers.] [Ding! Talent: Intimacy with Small Animals has been triggered.] [Ding! Winnies favorability towards you +50.] [Ding! Title: Protector of Beast-Ear Lolitas has been triggered.] [Ding! Winnies favorability towards you +10.] [The rabbit-eared Lolita looked at you curiously, feeling a sense of warmth towards you.] [Note: You, the garbage Traveler, have successfully become a beast-ear Lolita trap. Are you interested in creating a paradise full of only beast-ear Lolitas? ~] Luo Xi: Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Chu Tian rubbed his palms together, somewhat embarrassed as he asked, Um, Miss Daisy, may I ask if you have a husband?] [The woman was startled, then shook her head, My husband died in the mines two years ago.] [Traveler, you saw Chu Tians eyes light up.] Hehe! At Hang First Peoples Hospital, Chu Tian, lying on an intensive care bed, moved excitedly and made a strange noise, startling the nurse who was making her rounds. The nurse looked bewilderedly at the young man on the bed. They said when he was brought in at noon, his body covered in blood, the emergency doctors declared he had lost too much blood for them to do anything. Yet, in the end, he was miraculously revived. [Traveler, you didnt bother with that Cao Zei and walked into the inns ground-floor restaurant, where there was a large round table that could seat about ten people.] [Aina was perched on her stool, (??`?) drooling over the pot of stewed pigs trotters in the center of the table. Her little Lolita mouth was wet with drool, her tea-gold eyes shimmering as she held a fork and chopsticks in her hand.] [Seeing you come in, Aina swallowed her drool and waved at you, Brother Luo Xi, come over quick. Once everyones here we can start eating. Im so hungry right now I can hardly wait!] [Traveler, you heard Ainas call and were about to head over when you caught a gaze.] [You turned around and saw Cat Cat leaning against the kitchen door. She approached, her light red eyes fixed on you as she asked, How does it feel to be a hero? Killed a dozen guards? Was it exhilarating?] [Traveler, you didnt know how to respond.] [You said, It was okay, I guess?] [Okay my foot!] [Weier moved closer to you, her cat ears pricked up and her tail straight out. She said angrily, Ive been wanting to tell you, you made my whole afternoon miserable. I havent been able to sleep, my thoughts all in a whirl. If you dare to sneak out and stir up trouble again, dont blame me for turning on you!] [Note: The tsundere Cat Cat can be quite cute when expressing her worry for someone~] [Traveler, you said, I understand now.] Luo Xi thought to himself, I only said I understand now, but it doesnt mean Ill do it. [Traveler, you noticed Weier so close, and you reached out to pat her on the head.] [Weier immediately shrank back like a cat, giving you a glare before walking over to sit beside Aina.] [Traveler, you also walked over, sitting beside Weier.] [Cat Cat puzzled, Why are you sitting next to me? There are plenty of other seats.] [Should I sit next to Aina then?] [You might as well sit here] Chapter 108 - 108 100 Aina Ill let you touch my tail next ?Chapter 108: Chapter 100: Aina, Ill let you touch my tail next time, brother~_1 Chapter 108: Chapter 100: Aina, Ill let you touch my tail next time, brother~_1 [Traveler, you find that teasing this tsundere cat-eared girl is quite entertaining.] [However, Weier, although allowing you to sit by her side, is still wary of you. Her cat tail deliberately shifts to the side closer to Aina, preventing you from taking advantage of her unawares.] [This cant help but make you feel a bit heartbroken.] [Are you the type of person who would touch people without their consent?] [This is distrust in you!] Luo Xi: Damn, do I have such an active inner monologue? Damn text, dont go ad-libbing on me! [Note: Garbage traveler, dont deny it, this is your subconscious monologue!] [Shopkeeper Lena finally brought all the meals to the table.] [She went to the inns main hall to call over Chu Tian, who was chatting outside, as well as the bunny-eared mother and daughter duo, and placed a basin of warm water on a stool for you all to wash your hands.] [Daisy, wiping the tear stains from her face, walked in with Chu Tian.] [Traveler, you notice that bunny-eared Daisy seems to have become quite chummy with Chu Tian.] [The look in Daisys eyes toward Chu Tian is one of admiration, with a slight flush still on her cheeks, unabashedly displaying the charm of a mature woman in her thirties. You guess Chu Tian must have said something peculiar to her, right?] Luo Xi: ??! Has he nearly conquered the bunny-eared big sister in such a short time? Could Chu Tian actually be the reincarnation of Cao Zei? [Little bunny loli Winnie followed behind the two, entering the restaurant door timidly. She uneasily scanned the room and then saw you. Moments later, she shyly looked down with her black pupils.] [Ding! Winnies favorability toward you +3] [Ding! Current favorability from Winnie toward you: 63 (Looks like a very kind stranger brother)] [Description: Although she has never seen you before, she feels that you look very kind, and she thinks you might be someone she can trust.] [Note: Suspicious pervert traveler, you dont seem much better, huh~] No way! But this talent and title for increasing favorability are indeed not bad. Its just that the target is a bit off. In the Dream world, favorability does not directly represent stance, but it can affect the impression the other party has of you. The higher the favorability, the greater the possibility of a significant shift in both peoples relationship. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For example, if he now wanted to abduct Aina, he would just need Cat Cats consent, and then Aina would gleefully follow him with her big tail, without him ever having to abduct her himself. [Note: In the end, garbage traveler, you just want to abduct Little Aina and Cat Cat, dont you? Traveler, you and Chu Tian really are cut from the same cloth~] Luo Xi: He ignored the text and continued to read on. [Chu Tian casually took a seat on a round stool. He patted the seat next to him, signaling for Daisy and her daughter to sit down.] [Daisy, looking at the array of delicious food on the table, hesitated for a while and then shook her head, Can I really sit at such a good spot and eat such expensive-looking food? Winnie and I are fine with just having sweet potatoes to fill our stomachs. We dont have the money to pay for this food.] [The little bunny loli Winnie tiptoed and sneakily glanced at the table.] [A hint of longing flashed in her eyes, but upon hearing her mothers words, Winnie obediently lowered her head, no longer gazing at the food on the table.] [Sweet potatoes? Thats fodder in the city.] [Shopkeeper Lena glanced at them and said, Just sit wherever and eat whatever. Since I chose to take you in, I wont neglect you. However, this will be only for this time. My mood earlier today was rather good, so this meal is an exception, on the house. If you want to eat in the future, I wont make it for you. Its too troublesome.] [After saying this, Shopkeeper Lena nodded to Weier, telling her to eat more to nourish her body, then glared at you and Chu Tian.] [Her message was clear: because of her daughters teacher, she was being generous this time. But no exceptions in the future; if any variant is brought here again, she wont be as kind as today.] [Seeing Daisy still standing there, tense and nervous, Weier spoke up: Its okay, Auntie Daisy, although Sister Laina is an Inner City resident, shes actually very nice.] [Daisy looked at the cat ears on Weiers head and asked, Little sister, are you also residents of Grey Stone Street?] [Weier laughed gently and said, Yes, my name is Weier, this is my sister Aina, and him, Luo Xi, we all come from Grey Stone Street.] [Aina, noncommittally, shifted the wolf ears on her head.] [Traveler, you took off the hat on your head, signifying your own Variant status.] [Seeing so many Mutant Patients here, Daisy felt a lot more at ease and took a seat next to Chu Tian.] [Upon seeing her mother and Chu Tian sit down, bunny loli Winnie wanted to sit by her mother but glanced at you again. She stood there for a few seconds, then tiptoed to the empty spot on your right.] [In a soft voice, Winnie asked, Brother, can I sit here?] [Of course, you can. You, the Traveler said.] [Winnie then inquired, Was that very big thing being controlled by brother? Why did brother save us?] [Traveler, you paused for a moment, then realized the rabbit-eared loli was referring to when you controlled the powered armor to save them at noon.] [After thinking for a moment, you said, I just couldnt stand idly by.] Chapter 109 - 109 100 Aina Ill let you touch my tail next ?Chapter 109: Chapter 100: Aina, Ill let you touch my tail next time, brother~_2 Chapter 109: Chapter 100: Aina, Ill let you touch my tail next time, brother~_2 [But isnt such a thing very common in this world?] [The rabbit-eared little lolita said somewhat desolately, Dad was said to have been beaten to death by a foreman at the mine two years ago. According to Dads coworkers, he was killed just because he forgot to deliver something to the foreman.] [At that time, Dads coworkers were all watching from the sidelines, no one dared to help, and those who had conflicts with my father were even snickering, just like when Mom and I were beaten by those bad guys today.] [Traveler, you patted the little lolitas head and stealthily petted her long rabbit ears, whispering softly, Common, but that doesnt make it right.] [Just because its always been that way, does it mean its correct?] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [Ding! Winnies Favorability towards you +10] [Ding! Weiers Favorability towards you +15] [Traveler, you suddenly looked back] [You saw Cat Cat with a calm expression on her face] [Weiers snow-white brows twitched slightly as she looked at you and said, Pervert, why are you looking at me?] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +20] [Traveler, a smile appeared on your lips, Cat Cat certainly didnt expect she had already revealed the emotional fluctuations in her heart] Luo Xi tucked away the smile at the corner of his mouth. It seemed that the strategy to win over this tsundere Cat Lady required a more indirect approach. [Stare] [Ainas gaze moved past the body of her elder sister, her tea-gold wolf eyes cautiously watching the much smaller girls face.] [Winnie noticed this gaze and a puzzled look appeared on her face.] [Brother, thank you for saving me and Mom today.] [The rabbit-eared little lolita jumped down from the stool, bowed to you, and then ran back to her mothers side.] [Then Aina got off the stool and casually sat down to your right.] [Weier looked confused, Aina, why did you change seats?] [Aina tilted her head and smiled, Sitting next to Brother Luo Xi is warmer, Sister, didnt you know?] [Traveler, you silently patted your own hat.] [Yuan Su Furnace Core (In Silence)] [Description: Due to excessive operation causing overheating of the rune structure, it has entered a day-long cooling state] [The hat has fallen into silence for now, so Aina wouldnt feel the warmth she mentioned.] [Aina moved a bit closer to you.] [Her big tail behind her started swaying non-stop below your eyes, and her wolf ears moved slightly.] [You realized, this little wolf-eared lolita must be doing it on purpose!] [Traveler, you found it hard to restrain your hands.] [It was just like when a pet runs in front of you seeking affection, how could any normal person resist?] [Before the meal, Traveler, would you like to pet her for a bit? To cultivate your sentiment?] Luo Xi: [Yes] [You glanced at Cat Cat next to you and quietly held Ainas tail with your right hand. Ainas body moved slightly, her wolf ears perked up, and her face turned a bit red.] [Traveler, you felt the fluffy smoothness of the big tail, feeling both happy and excited.] [After all, was there anything more thrilling than secretly petting the younger sisters tail right next to her older sister with beast ears?] [Note: Yes, there is! That would be petting the sisters tail and ears in front of her younger sibling~] Luo Xi: Damn text, you really know how to play. [Mmm~] [Maybe you exerted a little too much force, Aina let out a soft hum.] [In an instant, Weiers suspicious gaze shot over.] [By then, you had already let go of her tail, picked up a bowl, and were ready to eat.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +50] [Shopkeeper Lena came out of the kitchen with a big pot of rice.] [Im treating everyone today, please eat your fill. If there isnt enough rice, theres more in the kitchen.] [Traveler, you filled up a big bowl with rice and started eating the dishes on the table.] [Shopkeeper Lenas cooking skills were really good, too. The braised pigs trotters were fragrant, salty, soft, and tender. Once Aina tried a piece, she couldnt stop herself and even the seven or eight vegetarian dishes seemed chef-level] [The food inside Winter City was indeed much better than on Grey Stone Street] [After all, even if you had the money on Grey Stone Street, you couldnt buy decent ingredients. No matter how good Weiers cooking was, its like the saying goes: An able woman cant cook without rice.] [Even the normally reserved Cat Cat couldnt care less about maintaining her image as she gnawed on a pigs trotter, which goes to show how rare meat was for them] [Traveler, you seem quite happy eating as well] [Your Satiation Level +30] [Traveler, you hear the Little Wolf Girl whispering beside you, Brother Luo Xi, I want to ask you something. Is it my tail thats comfortable, or that rabbit little sisters long ears?] [Traveler, you realize that this Little Wolf Girl might be feeling dissatisfied because she saw you petting someone elses head?] [But this question is simple] [You say, Of course its yours, Aina.] [Ding! Ainas Favorability towards you +5] [The Little Wolf Girl wags her tail contentedly, saying, Then next time Aina will let Brother you pet her too~ Just wish Brother youd use a little less strength, it was a tiny bit painful just now~] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +10] [You two] [Traveler, you suddenly realize that Weier had vanished from your left side] [Danger!] [You slowly turn your head to the right] [Cat Cats exquisite face is resting right between you and Aina, her light red eyes glaring at you with malice] [I knew I shouldnt have left a pervert like you alone with AinaMphYou] [Traveler, seizing the moment before Cat Cat could finish her sentence, you grab a piece of pigs trotter and stuff it into her mouth] [You say earnestly, Dont talk while eating, and have more meat. Look at you, almost an adult but still the size of a middle schooler.] [Ding! Weiers Anger Value towards you +10] [To prevent getting hit by Cat Cat, Traveler, you excuse yourself to get something and leave your seat, while pressing the still unaware Weier into your spot] Lena watched all this with a desire to laugh. The little gestures Luo Xi made towards Aina were clearly visible to her from across the table. She thought about intervening, but then thought better of it. The wolf girl Aina clearly trusted this young man more than she did. Interest in Mutation features was scarce in this world; to most people, Mutation features were no different than curses that brought disaster, as they were indeed born from such factors. While Lena herself didnt exactly dislike them, she certainly didnt have a great deal of fondness for them either. She glanced again at the young man named Chu Tian who was chatting furiously with the rabbit Variant Daisy, causing her to giggle repeatedly, and showed a strange expression. These two seemed to be acquaintances from the same hometown? Luo Xi was also a Mutant Patient, and setting aside his peculiar tastes for now, why did Chu Tian show such a strong liking for Variants? Unfathomable. Nevertheless, from the actions of these two young men today, although they behaved in a way that left her speechless and forced her to take risks to cover for them, it was also evident that both were of decent character. How many people would charge into battle without a thought for their own safety, just for the life and death of a Variant? Having such people beside her teachers daughter was somewhat reassuring for Lena if ever the girl left Winter City in the future. [Ding! Lenas Favorability towards you +10] Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi: ? He had only stepped out to the kitchen for a moment; why had Lenas Favorability towards him suddenly increased by 10 points? [Shopkeeper Lena says to Cat Cat, Weier, eat more. The erosion of the factor in your body has deepened, not by much, but its still deeper. If you dont keep yourself healthy, its going to erode further quickly.] [Also, about tonight, I still have to go check the situation; who knows if theyll open for business.] [Weier nods, Okay.] [Traveler, you ponder for a moment, recalling that tonight you were supposed to go to the black market to look for information] [But after the commotion you and Chu Tian caused, will the black market even be open tonight?] - Chapter tonight will be around the same time as yesterday Chapter 110 - 110 101 Raising a Beast Eared Girl in Real ?Chapter 110: Chapter 101: Raising a Beast Eared Girl in Real Life? Do You, Traveler, Have the Mentality to Go to Jail?_1 Chapter 110: Chapter 101: Raising a Beast Eared Girl in Real Life? Do You, Traveler, Have the Mentality to Go to Jail?_1 Luo Xi looked at the time. It was now a little past eleven at night. Considering that the Dream Worlds time generally corresponds to the actual day, even if the black market were to open tonight, it would still be a wait of an hour or two. The text was still displaying the conversation of everyone at the moment. [Aina, upon hearing what Shopkeeper Lena had said, sensitively picked up on the discord in her words.] [The Little Wolf Girl asked, Sister, what are you talking about? What matter tonight? Is there something youre trying to hide from Aina?] [Traveler, you overheard the sound of a bowl clinking at Shopkeeper Lenas side.] [The Shopkeeper was regretting her careless slip of the tongue.] [Weier paused for a moment, then shook her head, Its nothing.] [Aina thinks you all seem very suspicious.] sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Aina puffed out her cheeks, and seeing that Weier didnt answer her, she lowered her head and took a big bite of her rice. Then, she turned her head toward you, the Traveler, and blinked her tea gold-colored eyes; her Big Tail swishing as she motioned for you, the Traveler, to say something.] [Traveler, you didnt respond to Ainas anticipation. You first glanced at Cat Cat, noticing that she also seemed quite troubled.] [The Little Wolf Girl, seeing that none of you wanted to answer her, let her face fall and said, Aina knows shes nothing but a useless burden. If you sisters have something important to do, you dont have to avoid telling Aina. She will wait here for you to return and wont cause any trouble.] [The Restaurant suddenly fell silent, and even Chu Tian, who was obsessively flirting with the rabbit-ear lady, stopped speaking.] [Weier let out a gentle sigh, Forget it, I promised you before that your sister would never leave secretly. And Aina, you are certainly not a burden. Dont say that again in the future.] [Cat Cat hugged her sister and softly said, Tonight, we are planning to go to the black market to look for clues about our mother. That place is very dangerous, so we initially didnt want to tell you, Aina.] [Clues about mother?] [The Little Wolf Girls face lit up with hope, Is it possible that our mother is still alive?] [Over the past three years, Aina had hoped countless times to wake up and see her mothers face.] [Sister doesnt know.] [Weier shook her head, But if mom is still alive, she must have been detained by something and therefore couldnt come back to see us. Thats what we want to go there and find out tonight.] [Aina also wants to go Aina will wait for your return.] [The Little Wolf Girl nodded emphatically.] [Traveler, you once again marveled at the understanding nature of this Little Wolf Girl.] [You even contemplated having such an obedient and sensible Beast-Eared Little Lolita in your own world~] [Note: Traveler, there are no police uncles in the Dream World, but it would be different in your world, are you ready to go to an orange place?] Luo Xi: Its not a big problem. They cant even leave Winter City right now, so whats the point in worrying about such far-fetched things. Lets wait until theres a day when he can actually take Weier, Aina, and the others out. [Traveler, you are prepared for the consequences.] Fxxk, whos prepared for anything? And what kind of consequences, you better explain yourself! The text ignored Luo Xis internal protest. [Traveler, after eating tonights dinner, you went upstairs on Shopkeeper Lenas arrangement, in order to avoid turning on lights at night and revealing that there were people in the inn, she had removed all the lighting devices from the rooms.] [She arranged you and Chu Tian in the same room, Weier and Aina still shared a room, and the newcomer rabbit-eared mother and daughter shared another room.] [Traveler, just when you thought you were going to listen to Chu Tians endless chatter again, you saw him sitting on a stool, his eyes vacant, clearly in a Logout state.] Uh. Did the real Chu Tian faint again? That guy is in the ICU in real life, but still dreams of romancing a Beast-Eared Wife; what an idealist young man he is not really. Luo Xi glanced at the time. 11:30. He should be able to safely get through today, right? Although there were some hitches along the way, the current situation didnt look too bad, they had found a place to stay in the Inner City and had companions. The guards hadnt found them. So there was no need to rewind time. [Would you like to accelerate time?] [Yes] x30. After what felt like two minutes, the time had passed midnight. This also meant that Luo Xi could no longer rewind to change what happened yesterday. The text suddenly increased by several lines. [Ding! Traveler, the epic quest: Aftermath of the Locust Disaster Lakast is now complete.] [Description: Traveler, you have successfully survived the aftermath of the Locust Disaster Lakast without dying even once. Although you used the protection of the Divine Tree barrier, sometimes external forces are also a part of strength.] [Rewards have been issued: Talent effect upgrade opportunity x1, random talent extraction chance x1.] Has the locust plague disappeared? [Traveler, you got up and went to the window, gently prying open a crack. Under the silvery Glow, the rampaging black locusts outside indeed had silently vanished, the golden and silvery Glows outside echoing each other.] Getting a reward for an epic quest just like that sure feels great. Luo Xi started looking at the newly awarded Reward. [Random talent extraction chance x1 (WhitePurple Color)] [Friendly Reminder: In the current talent pool, the chances of drawing a white talent are 60%, a green talent 30%, a blue talent 8%, and a Purple Color talent 2%.] Chapter 111 - 111 101 Raising a Beast Eared Girl in Real ?Chapter 111: Chapter 101: Raising a Beast Eared Girl in Real Life? Do You, Traveler, Have the Mentality to Go to Jail?_2 Chapter 111: Chapter 101: Raising a Beast Eared Girl in Real Life? Do You, Traveler, Have the Mentality to Go to Jail?_2 Luo Xi: ??? The probability is excessively high. It seemed that his previous encounter with a green talent was already considered lucky? He checked another Reward. [Talent Effect Upgrade x1 (WhitePurple)] [Description: Can be used to upgrade a talent from (white to purple)] [Kind Reminder: The higher the level of the talent, the smaller the increase brought by the talent upgrade. Even with multiple uses of this class of talent effect upgrade, it cannot elevate a purple talent to a golden legendary level.] Luo Xis hands itched. Time for a single draw. [Would you like to draw?] [Yes] [Ding! Drawing in progress for talents within the (WhitePurple) range, please wait] [Ding! Youve drawn the Talent: Sage (Green/Excellent)Your Intelligence +10 (Youre a bit smarter than the average person)] Luo Xi: . As expected. After all, the combined probability for blue and purple is only about 10%. He should be pleased not to have drawn an empty white cloud. Moreover, he had used up all his talent substitution chances for the month. He wondered if there were other ways to increase the number of substitutions. [Ding! Its detected that you, Traveler, are temporarily unable to replace your talent. Would you like to save the talent as a Talent Crystal?] Theres a saving option? A thought struck Luo Xi. Did that mean that talents could also be used for selling or trading materials? [Yes] [Suddenly, a green glow gathered in your hand, eventually turning into a green crystal the size of a fist.] [Talent Crystal: Sage (Green/Excellent)] [Description: A crystal formed from an unused talent] [Would you like to withdraw the Talent Crystal?] [Yes] In Luo Xis hand, a flash of white light appeared, and the crystalline body described in the text manifested. The crystal was a perfect hexahedron. Under the light, its green was unsettling. Luo Xi stuffed it back into his pack. He decided to save the other talent upgrade opportunity for later. It seemed wasteful to use it on anything less than a purple talent. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After organizing his gains, Luo Xi continued to read the text. [Traveler, the door to your room is gently pushed open.] [Shopkeeper Lena entered, carrying a dimly lit lamp.] [I checked, and the black market is open. Get ready, she said.] [After speaking, the shopkeeper left. You looked at Chu Tian, who sat across on a stool, lost in thought. After pondering for a moment, Traveler, you moved him to the bed.] [When you came out of the room, Weier was already standing in the hallway. Cat Cats face still had a sickly blush, clearly not yet recovered.] [Cat Cat asked you, Wheres that talkative man?] [Traveler, you replied, Hes dead asleep, cant wake him for now.] [Weier nodded, Thats good, one less person, one less target.] [Put all these clothes and hats on.] [Shopkeeper Lena came out of a room, giving you and Weier each a set of thick black clothing, complete with a mask and a hat that could completely cover the head.] [The shopkeeper said, The black market over there wont check the identities of customers. You just need to pay an entry fee to come and go as you please.] [Traveler, you asked, Isnt wearing such strange clothes more suspicious?] [Lena replied, Everyone dresses like that. If you dont wear it, thats the suspicious behavior. The transactions in the black market usually cant withstand scrutiny. Sometimes, even Essence weapons are for sale, so no one dares to expose their true identity in the black market. Over time, its become an unspoken rule that one doesnt enter the black market without a disguise. There are two hard truths in the black market: one is money and the other is the power to keep that money.] [Weier rubbed her temples, her voice tinged with fatigue as she said, Can we set off now?] Hmm, once you guys change clothes, we can go, but Shopkeeper Lena looked at Weier with some concern. Your body obviously hasnt recovered yet, are you sure you want to come with us? Weier firmly said, I can still walk. I cant let you risk yourselves for news of my mother while I sit back and reap the benefits. Traveler, you sigh in admiration of this little Cat Ladys commendable values. Want to pet~ Note: Traveler, youre wicked, oh wait, this lawful Cat Eared Lolita isnt offensive, but do you think the police uncle would believe your words? Luo Xi: Ignored as usual, he continued to page down. Lena nodded in agreement, Then come down once youve changed. Traveler, you and Weier each returned to your rooms to change clothes. After coming out, you exchanged glances in the corridor. You look Weier snorted lightly, holding back a laugh, People who dont know any better would be scared to death if they met you on a night walk, right? Traveler, you glanced at the ghastly mask of Cat Cat. How can she have the nerve to criticize you? Traveler, you asked, How is Aina doing? Ive already told her were leaving. Weier lifted her head, staring at you through the dark eye holes of her mask. Her crisp voice, somewhat muffled by the mask, said sternly, Let me warn you again, you pervert. Aina is still young; she just turned 13 last month. Even though she likes you, it doesnt give you a reason to lay hands on her. If I cant come back later, you better not. Weier stopped speaking. Traveler, you innocently said, But I only touched Ainas tail. Note: Traveler, good explanation, take him away! Weier punched you lightly, .In any case, touching anywhere is not allowed. Youre a grown man, looking to be twenty already, how can you be so shameless to make a move on a teenager? If I didnt trust your character, Id suspect your intentions for bringing back Winnie and the others. Ding! Your Happiness Level -20 But its okay, you can secretly pet~ Presumably, Aina would cooperate with you too, right? The more you think about it, the more exciting it seems. Note: Suspicious pervert Traveler, its just like you, youre getting weirder and weirder. Weier seemed to sense your unsavory thoughts and lightly kicked you again. Lets get going. You descended from upstairs as Shopkeeper Lena waited by the door. Once everyone was there, she opened the door and checked outside. After confirming it was safe outside, Lena used a few scrolls on you, and you took off, braving the chilling cold, following Lena deeper into the Inner City. You spent about fifteen minutes traversing several blocks without leaving any tracks, eventually arriving at a desolate residential area. A person wearing a demon mask was guarding an alley entrance. When he saw you wanting to enter, he gestured by rubbing his fingers together for money. Lena flicked a gold coin toward him, Keep the change. The man picked up the coin, examined it, and sighed, Guest, this isnt enough. You know what happened today, right? The Dongze Black Market is taking a big risk by opening in these turbulent times. The entry fee has gone up to six silver coins per person. You wouldnt want to be thrown out halfway through your visit, would you? Inner City, a grand and opulent manor. Rat King Nos stood in the snow, watching the snowflakes fall from the sky, a strange look in his eyes. The appearance of premonitions of a snow disaster was indeed beyond his expectations. But this could be a tremendous opportunity. A premonition doesnt necessarily mean the snow disaster itself will come. Just like a locust disaster, it might just be a phenomenon created by a slight overflow of the snow disasters power. If he gambled right on that day, not only could he master the True Canon of the Winter Divine Tree, but he could also harness the power of the snow disaster for himself using the True Canon. The Rat King looked at the black and red wooden box on his table, a smile on his lips, Little Weier, Ill give you three more days of freedom. Your uncle wont stop you from doing anything. Can you defy the destiny thats coming for you? C C Feeling a bit dizzy, I might have been hit. Drank some cold medicine and amoxicillin, hopefully Ill wake up tomorrow feeling refreshed Chapter 112 - 112 102 Can the Proud Cat be Shy _1 ?Chapter 112: Chapter 102: Can the Proud Cat be Shy? _1 Chapter 112: Chapter 102: Can the Proud Cat be Shy? _1 [Ive never heard of an entrance fee increase for the black market.]] [Shopkeeper Lenas voice came through the mask, sounding muffled, Is this a rule you made up yourself? Collecting extra fees to line your own pockets?]] [The doorman said indifferently, Anyway, come in or not.]] [In the end, Shopkeeper Lena still took out a gold coin and threw it over, Give me two silver coins change.]] [The doorman pinched the gold coin and laughed, Didnt you say no need for change?]] [Lenas voice was eerie, Dont push your luck. Youre just a doorman; arent you afraid youll mess with the wrong people?]] []] [The doorman suddenly fell silent, he fished out two silver coins from his pocket and tossed them casually.] [Lena caught the silver coins and said to you, Lets go.]] [Traveler, you followed behind Lena as she walked into the alley.] [Shopkeeper Lena snorted, Dunno where that doorman got his confidence. If hed run into some big shots and made them unhappy, he wouldnt even have time to beg for mercy on his knees.]] [Traveler, you said, Well, people die for wealth as birds die for food.]] [Youve got that right, Lena agreed, There are plenty of people in this world ready to crack their skulls over a bit of profit. Anyway, enough talk; were at the entrance to the underground black market. When you hear a strange noise later, close your eyes. Once inside, stay close to me and try to talk less.]] [Traveler, you stood in front of a pitch-dark two-story building.] [In the shadowy alley, a few patrons who looked like you started trickling in from other openings.] [You observed each other, but it was merely thatthere was no intention to interact.] [Pop] [Suddenly, you heard a strange noise from the building in front, recalling the shopkeepers instructions, Traveler, you immediately closed your eyes, and then a blinding white light shone.] [Some people exclaimed in surprise, obviously they were dazzled by the light.] [Squeak] [You opened your eyes, only to see the buildings large doors slowly opening to both sides, its interior as bright as day.] [A person wearing a deer skull mask walked out from the inside.] [He spread his arms in a welcoming gesture, Welcome to Dongze Underground Black Market. I hope you can all find items that meet your desires here. There is only one rule: no fighting, no matter what. Please keep your eyes sharp, dont end up buying counterfeit goods and come to us for compensation.]] [Many of those present laughed.] [Having said that, the person with the deer skull mask turned and went back inside, and many people surged in after him.] [You and Weier followed behind Shopkeeper Lena, entering the black market.] [Inside the gate was a downward slope, and once at the bottom, you raised your head to look into the depths, discovering to your surprise a long underground street lit with various lights, approximately five meters in height and more than twenty meters wide.] [It was hard to imagine how such an underground black market could have been constructed under the noses of the rulers of Winter City.] [Traveler, you wondered, was it because those in power were themselves part of the black markets backing?] [Along both sides of the street, an array of vendor stalls had been set up, and the stall owners were wrapped up snugly, displaying an assortment of strange items whose names you couldnt even guess on the cloth-covered tables.] [Led by Shopkeeper Lena, you didnt look at the stalls; instead, moving beyond the two hundred meter stretch of stalls, you arrived at the deeper section of the long street where many little houses with signs stoodit was full of shops.] [Many people were heading directly there.] [Shopkeeper Lena pushed open the door of one of the small houses.] [Welcome to Know-It-All Wine Shop, dear customers. What would you like to drink today?]] [Upon entering, an elderly voice rang out, startling you, and Weier instinctively grabbed your arm and took a small step back.] [Traveler, you slightly lowered your head, glanced at Cat Cats hand gripping yours, and pretended to be oblivious.] [It was rare for Cat Cat to initiate contact with you.] [Ding! Your Happiness Level +5] [However, Cat Cat quickly realized she was holding you, and the girl nonchalantly let go of your hand.] [It was uncertain whether Weiers face under the mask turned red.] [Note: If that were the case, could you, the Trash Traveler, say, Yo, are you blushing? Let me take a look.]] Luo Xi: ] sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This Damn Text is really getting better at playing with memes. [Traveler, you began to observe the layout of this wine shop.] [The place wasnt very large, the bar was only two meters long, and a person wearing an owl mask was sitting inside. However, given the premium on space in such a location, owning a room like this was telling of the owners substantial wealth or power.] [But werent you supposed to be looking for an informant? Why are you here for drinks all of a sudden?] [Two beers and one fruit juice, said Shopkeeper Lena, taking a seat on a high stool at the bar and signaling that you should sit as well.] [Traveler, you and Weier took your seats on the high stools one after the other.] [Squeak] [The wine shops door suddenly closed on its own.] [Traveler, you and Weier thought it might be a trap and tensed up, about to get off the stools, but then Shopkeeper Lena tapped on the bar and said, No need to be afraid.] Chapter 113 - 113 102 Can the Proud Cat be Shy - Part 2 ?Chapter 113: Chapter 102: Can the Proud Cat be Shy? C Part 2 Chapter 113: Chapter 102: Can the Proud Cat be Shy? C Part 2 [Owl Mask laughed at your nervousness and said, Dont panic, this is just our taverns protocol to protect the privacy of our customers. We cant allow newcomers to come in and listen, can we?] [Your drinks and juice will be ready shortly.] [Owl Mask took out three cups and poured two beers and one juice according to Shopkeeper Lenas request.] [Lena handed the juice to Weier, then gave one of the beers to you. She groped for the protrusion on her mask, flipped open the bottom half, and started chugging down the drink greedily.] [Lena laughed and said, The last time I drank here was two years ago. Your booze is indeed splendid, unforgettable after one taste. Have you ever thought about changing careers and opening a brewery?] [Owl Mask also chuckled and replied, You jest, my dear guest. Brewing drinks is merely our side business. Our true mission is to help our clients solve their riddles.] [Traveler, you didnt really want to drink, but since Lena had offered you a beer, you couldnt lose face.] [Looking at the golden liquid in the glass, you mimicked the shopkeeper and opened the mouthpiece of your mask, wrinkling your brow as you took a couple of sips.] [The taste was not bad, reminiscent of pineapple beer.] [You looked over at Weier. Cat Cat seemed somewhat downcast, looking at the yellow juice in front of her.] [You asked, Whats wrong?] [Cat Cat muttered discontentedly, I can also drink alcohol.] [Traveler, you thought for a moment and then set your beer in front of Weier.] [Weier shook her head: I dont want to drink from your glass.] Luo Xi: ] Could this also be considered tsundere behavior? However, Weiers current physical condition indeed made it unwise for her to drink alcohol. [Owl Mask clapped his hands lightly and laughed, So, dear guests, what brings you to our tavern where nothing is unknown? No boasting C for the right price, theres nothing we wont divulge.] [Enough with the self-praise.] [Shopkeeper Lena leaned her cup against the bar and asked teasingly, If I were to ask you to investigate inside the Mansion of the City Lord, would you dare to go?] [That] [Owl Mask hesitated and said, We truly wouldnt dare to do that. But the information youre asking for shouldnt be of that kind, right?] [No, its not. But its not far off. Lena asked gravely, What exactly happened at the Winter Divine Trees night festival three years ago? Why did the old City Owner disappear?] [Owl Mask realized and said, I remember you. You came to ask about this two years ago. I advised you then that this matter involves a major upheaval among the upper echelons of Winter City, not something common folk should probe into.] S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Lena chuckled and said, So this place, where supposedly nothing is unknown, is just a front?] [Owl Mask: ] [He shook his head and said, To tell the truth, its not that I do not wish to tell you, but I truly do not have a clear understanding of what happened then. If you wish to know about that day, you must seek someone who participated in that festival.] [Lena lightly uttered two words: A front?] [Traveler, you felt that p signs seemed to spring up on Owl Masks mask.] [Theres nothing more maddening than being mocked by others over what youre supposed to be good at.] [His voice grew heavier and he said, All I can tell you is that I know someone who attended the festival, but since that night, he has been completely out of his wits, unable to utter a complete sentence. You might try asking him.] [Weier couldnt help interjecting, Where is he?] [Owl Mask turned his gaze to Weier, whose tone was a bit urgent.] [The man is currently in a sanatorium in the third ring district. His name is Gilles, and he was once a captain in the Winter Legion. However, without sufficient strength, dont even think about getting into that sanatorium. It is guarded by heavy troops daily.] [Item recorded: Gilles, sanatorium.] [Shopkeeper Lena inquired, Is there anything else?] [Ha, I risk great danger in telling you this. Of those who survived the Festival that day, very few are left, and most who remain are nearly insane.] [Owl Mask nodded, his black hole-like eye sockets fixed on the trio, as his aged voice slowly articulated, Have you ever wondered why? Because for those high-ranking persons who emerged after the shuffle, this is a taboo they will not allow anyone to touch.] [Thats all I can say. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. If not, you may leave after you settle the bill. The total cost is ten Essence Crystals or a hundred gold coins, non-negotiable.] [Lena asked, Is the information reliable?] [Im not one of those street-side intelligence peddlers who would con you with false information, am I?] [Owl Mask stopped talking.] [Shopkeeper Lena moved, and from her personal bag, she shakily took out a transparent crystal, placing it on the bar.] [Owl Mask picked up the crystal to examine it, then laughed, Quite decisive. So, Ill throw in an additional piece of information for youa tattletale that stirred up the whole city yesterday. It seems a Variant managed to procure a piece of power armor, and after killing more than a dozen guards, escaped. With such a brutal and desperate fugitive on the loose, you all better be careful.] Chapter 114 - 114 102 Can the Proud Cat be Shy _3 ?Chapter 114: Chapter 102: Can the Proud Cat be Shy? _3 Chapter 114: Chapter 102: Can the Proud Cat be Shy? _3 Luo Xi: [Traveler, you feel your foot being stepped on.] [You look down and realize that Cat Cat is stepping on you.] [Lena glances at you, Lets go.] [Squeak] [The door of the cottage opens automatically.] [Traveler, as you exit the cottage, some people eagerly enter.] [Is this shop really that popular?] [Lena lowers her voice, Ten pounds of Essence Crystals, thats outright extortion. If it were outside, Id certainly extort a batch back from them.] [Weier whispers, So are we going to try and find someone in that retirement home now?] [Lena shakes her head, That retirement home is filled with retirees from the Winter Legion; it has ample security forces. Its as difficult as reaching the heavens to sneak in, unless a big-shot is willing to take us in.] [Weier falls silent.] sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Lena consoles the girl, Its all right, there will always be opportunities, at least now we know that someone survived that day.] [Its just that Sister Lena, youve spent so much.] [Ha-ha, this little money is nothing. Ever since teacher taught me how to draw scrolls, I have never been short on cash again.] [Lena looks at the road they had come from, Since were already here, its not bad to browse the black markets street stands. If were lucky, we might even pick up some treasures. Shall we take a look?] [Cat Cat nods: Mhm.] [Traveler, you nod in agreement as well.] [Thus, you head towards the street stands at the exit of the long street.] [The dazzling array of street stand merchandise passes before your eyes one by one.] [You squat down and examine an item on one of the stands.] [Materials: Genus Rat Origin Beast fur, unrefined essence ore] Luo Xi: Its like a street full of junk dealers. [Lena says, Thats what black market street stands are like, pay the fee and set up, so the quality of goods is hit or miss.] [Weier suddenly stops, lifts her head, and looks towards somewhere.] [Whats the matter? Lena asks.] [I think I sense something familiar, Weier says, walking over there.] [Traveler, you follow Weier and eventually reach the stand of a stall owner wearing a bull mask.] [You look in the direction of Weiers gaze.] [Its a black magical staff, appearing quite ordinary, put up for sale on the stand.] [The stall owner smiles, What would you like to purchase, customer?] [Weier lowers her head, seemingly disappointed.] [Nothing, lets move on.] [Traveler, you squat down and touch the staff.] [Instantly, you feel your hat getting unbearably hot.] Not a ripple stirred in the Wine Tasting House. After receiving another group of guests, the wine house didnt open its doors again, and the front door was firmly closed. The person behind the counter wearing an owl mask took off the mask hanging on their face. Surprisingly, beneath the mask is not the face of a wizened old person, but rather a beautiful womans face, with arched willow-leaf eyebrows above her black pupils, with gray hair that had been tucked under the mask now let down, cascading beside her and reflecting the dim light of the tavern. She mutters to herself, Its been three years now; why are there still people trying to investigate the events of that day? Isnt living well enough? Or could it be they are also related to what happened back then? No good, I need to search for clues about that incident as well. Why are there more and more things happening in Winter City - - A bit better than yesterday. Chapter 115 - 115 103 You just crave Ainas delicate petite ?Chapter 115: Chapter 103: You just crave Ainas delicate, petite body, right! -1 Chapter 115: Chapter 103: You just crave Ainas delicate, petite body, right! -1 [Traveler, the intense heat from the hat rapidly dissipated, but you still realized something.] A staff that resonated with a hat transformed from a Yuan Su Furnace Core and bore a special sealcould it be something left by Weiers mother? But if it were left by Liya, why would it have ended up in the black market? [Seeing that you, wearing the bull-headed mask, seemed interested in making a purchase, the boss quickly spoke up, This staff is meant for Apprentice-level Skill Practitioners, and it only costs 4 gold coins. Would you like to buy it?] [Although Shopkeeper Lena didnt know why you were also interested in that staff, thinking of Weiers odd reaction just now, she came back to help you haggle with the boss.] [4 gold coins? For something that obviously didnt use much material and looks like garbage, you dare ask for 4 gold coins? Itll probably break after a few uses, wont it? I wont pay more than 1 gold coin.] [1 gold coin? The boss shook his head, Honestly speaking, I spent 3 gold coins to get this staff, you cant make me sell it at a loss, can you?] [Lena said, 3 gold coins, take it or leave it.] [After saying that, Lena pulled you as if to leave.] [The boss conceded, Fine, this is my first transaction of the day, lets consider it good luck for the opening. However, if you find any problems after the purchase, please dont come back to me.] Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Xi: Had the boss not added that last sentence, it would have been better; but now, it just made him seem like a cunning merchant. [Lena nonchalantly threw out 3 gold coins without even blinking.] [Traveler, are all the Skill Practitioners in the scroll painting as wealthy as this?] [Its a pity that Cat Cat cannot paint scrolls; otherwise, you would have a stable source of income in the future.] [Note: Traveler, youre so garbage.] [You held the pitch-black staff in your hand.] [Weier quietly asked by your side, Why buy it? It looks very ordinary, and maybe I was wrong earlier. Besides, dont you already have a staff? That one is much better than this low-tier product.] [Traveler, you said, Because I trust your intuition.] [Weier was stunned for a moment, then turned her head away, What intuition? Such childishness.] [Ding! Weiers favorability towards you +3] [Traveler, you snickered to yourself.] Luo Xi held back his smile. Could this be the quintessential tsundere attitude of protesting too much? [Weier took the staff from you to take a look, didnt find anything unusual, and handed it back.] [However, not long after, you suddenly discovered a stall in front of you selling very similar staffs, five of them placed together.] [Weier stopped in her tracks and said, I feel like this staff] [The Sheep-headed boss at the stall caught sight of the staff in your hand and beckoned you over with a wave.] [The Sheep-headed boss spoke mysteriously, Dear customers, you didnt buy that staff from that bull-headed guy, did you? How much did you pay? This item is wholesale from the Winter Workshop, the cost is just 0.8 gold coins, its a subpar product among staffs for Apprentices and wont last long. If you want more, youll need a few spares. If youre still looking to buy, I can offer it to you for 1.5 gold coins each.] Luo Xi: [Shopkeeper Lena gave you a meaningful look.] [Traveler, you crouched down and touched the staffs offered by the Sheep-headed boss.] [In an instant, your hat once again grew hot.] [Ding! Your confusion value +10] [What on earth is going on?] [If these were staffs left by Liya, then why were there so many of them?] [Traveler, you said, Ill take all of these staffs.] [Ding! Sheep-headed bosss favorability towards you +20] [Description: He thinks youre a big sucker.] [Shopkeeper Lena said gravely, Why buy so many? Are you going to eat them?] [Sister Lena. Weier gently tugged at the shop owners sleeve, Can I consider it a loan from you, sister?] [Traveler, you felt somewhat moved.] [Shopkeeper Lena said helplessly, Never mind loans, its just a few gold coins and I can afford that. What I cant stand is his attitude of not treating money as money. If you ever leave Winter City and still spend money so lavishly, sooner or later you will starve. Not to mention when it comes to marriage, many things need a lot of money] [Weier immediately protested, Sister Lena, what are you talking about? Whos going to marry this pervert?!] [Ding! Your happiness level +20] [Lenas words made you, the Traveler, somewhat happy.] [Is this woman, who could be considered half an elder to Cat Cat, already agreeing to let you whisk Cat Cat away?] [Note: Perverted Loli-con Traveler, please rein in your delusions; this is not the place to be fanatical.] Luo Xi: [The Sheep-headed boss took out a bag and packed all the staffs into it for you.] [Ding! Bosss favorability towards you +10] [Traveler, you realized that wearing the mask, you do not trigger the negative talent of same-sex repulsion.] [That turned out to be a rather useful discovery.] [Lena said, Theres nothing else worth looking at, lets go.] [Traveler, you prepared to leave the black market.] [At that moment, you heard someone yelling, Yellow Sand Knight, a path of Sublimation for Tier 0 Apprentices, does anyone want it? Only fifty pounds of Essence Crystals are needed for the purchase.]