Chapter 2196: Lucky You (2)
(The previous chapter was an accident. Luckily, someone mentioned it in the group chat and I noticed, or today would have been a complete disaster.)
"It's fine to bring out this technology now. We're not lacking methods for achieving longevity anyway. Durandal might even make new breakthroughs before long. Once Bloodline Adjustment can be performed on mature humans, some conflicts will naturally disappear."
Mwu nodded, glanced at Sheryl, then at Xiao Ran. "So how do you plan to take over Free's authority, both in name and in practice?"
"Does that even need saying? Even I can tell." Sheryl curled her lips and shot Xiao Ran a mildly disgruntled glare. "Once you bring this Shanamia back too, one on the left and one on the right, more alike than twins. Aren't you thrilled, Xiao Ran?"
Xiao Ran gave an awkward laugh, while Mwu smiled bitterly at Sheryl's words. "That really is the best way. Not just Shanamia, but another version of me as well... I honestly don't even know what to say."
Sheryl walked up to Xiao Ran, grabbed his cheeks, and pulled them outward twice. "You must be over the moon."
Sheryl was really only venting a little. After tugging twice, she let go on her own, sat on Xiao Ran's lap, and said, "Let's leave it at that. I don't even know what's going on. I should obviously be furious, but for some reason I just can't get angry. Have I gotten used to you suddenly pulling stunts like this? And Renard's little sister Tessa is still waiting in line. Are you planning to bring this world's Tessa into the household too?"
"I have no such thoughts," Xiao Ran hurriedly said. "This time really was a little sudden. Next time, I'll make it less