Silver Wolf: Whoever Loses Today Has to Call Me Daddy!

No, girl?

I don't remember you being this kind of person.

You fell for her after one heroic rescue? You're the head of the Minghuo Merchant Group, and you just gave yourself away like that?

You haven't even figured out her name, where she came from, or how strong she is! Are you kidding me?

Yukong nearly lost her composure.

"Um... Miss Lin, I have something private to discuss with Tingyun..."

The moment Lin Shuang heard that, she nodded vigorously.

Completely ignoring the resentful look Miss Tingyun gave her, she hurriedly said:

"Mm-hmm, I'm a little thirsty too. I'm going out to get something to drink. Tingyun, you're thirsty too, right? I'll bring you something while I'm at it."

Meeting Tingyun's resentful gaze, Lin Shuang smiled slightly, then quickly turned and left the meeting room.

Only Tingyun, with her ears drooping, and Yukong, whose tail was practically sticking straight into the sky, remained behind.

"Cough—"

Yukong looked at Tingyun in silence for a long while before finally speaking.

"Tingyun..."

"Wait! Lady Yukong, you must have misunderstood!"

The moment Yukong opened her mouth, Tingyun raised a hand to stop her and refuted her with a flushed face.

Seeing Tingyun's expression, Yukong took a deep breath, crossed her arms, and gave a light snort.

"A misunderstanding? Then tell me, what exactly did I misunderstand?"

Tingyun had come to her senses as well. If she did not explain herself right this instant, her spotless reputation would be completely ruined!

Her benefactor was indeed beautiful, and her massage skills really were excellent. On top of that, she was strong and had a good personality.

But that did not mean Tingyun had to throw away her reputation the first time they met!

After all, she had not even gotten to eat the meat. She was still an untouched maiden!

If this got confirmed as true, she would be the one suffering a huge loss, alright?

"I only had my benefactor take care of my tail! Nothing else happened, absolutely nothing!"

The moment Yukong heard that, she nearly laughed in anger.

You really knew how to come up with excuses, huh?

Tail care could leave you looking like that? Are you the only Foxfolk around?

I don't have a tail, is that it? You're the only one who's ever had tail care?

What kind of tail care made someone's legs tremble, their face turn bright red, and even the tip of their tail shake?

"Tail care? Tail care could make you look like this? You're the representative of the Minghuo Merchant Group, at least make your excuse sound believable."

Yukong could no longer hold herself back. She sat down directly, rapped on the table, and glared at Tingyun.

She clearly did not believe that explanation at all.

"It's true! She really only took care of my tail."

Tingyun was at a complete loss for words.

She was telling the truth! Who could have known her benefactor's skills would be so outrageous?

Perhaps Tingyun's expression was too earnest, or perhaps Yukong felt that Tingyun would not fool her over something like this.

Yukong pursed her lips and studied Tingyun for a long while before asking hesitantly:

"Really? Actually, it wouldn't matter even if something had happened. I'm only saying this to remind you that, as the Minghuo Merchant Group's representative, you shouldn't let certain matters get to your head..."

"Lady Yukong!"

Tingyun was truly embarrassed and furious now. Her face flushed as she puffed up her cheeks and glared at Yukong.

Only because they were alone in private did Tingyun reveal such an expression.

Yukong and Tingyun had known each other for a long time. The instant Yukong saw that look on Tingyun's face, she realized Tingyun had not lied about this.

That only made Yukong more curious.

"You really only had your tail taken care of? You didn't do anything else?"

Yukong's eyes widened, feeling as though this was somewhat surreal.

What normal person could get their tail maintained and end up like that?

Take her out and let someone have a look. Did that seem like proper maintenance?

"Really! If Lady Yukong doesn't believe me, then when my benefactor visits the Xianzhou Luofu, you can try it for yourself and see."

"Cough, I'd better not. I'll pass."

Hearing Tingyun say that, Yukong coughed. Though curious, she immediately and righteously chose to refuse.

Still, despite her words, Yukong had become curious about what Lin Shuang's skills were actually like.

"Still, tell me, what does that treatment feel like? Is it really that comfortable?"

"Oh my, if Lady Yukong is truly curious, you can experience it yourself. This little woman can only say that my benefactor's skill is indeed peerless, and the treatment's effects are very good."

With a snap, Tingyun opened her folding fan and used it to cover half her face.

Why was Lady Yukong bringing up exactly the thing she should not be bringing up? Was that something she could ask?

After saying all that, would Tingyun have any face left?

Seeing that reaction, Yukong became even more convinced that Lin Shuang's skills were probably somewhat wicked.

And Tingyun had urged her twice in a row to try it. She was probably deliberately getting back at Yukong for what she had said earlier.

Still, the communication simulation did not render details that precisely, so Yukong could not tell whether Tingyun's tail fur had changed in any way.

Not intending to continue the topic, Yukong coughed twice and made her expression serious.

"Cough, enough of that. Tingyun, regarding the Abundant Doses, I've already reported it to the General and specifically visited the Grand Tutor to have her use the Grand Void Astral Compass for a divination."

"But if this truly involves an Emanator, we likely won't be able to divine much. The Luofu will probably enter a state of war readiness afterward. Return as soon as possible. Since one attack failed, we cannot rule out a second."

Hearing the serious matter, Tingyun's expression also sobered, and she rarely revealed such a solemn look.

"I understand. It's just that this business trip still has to be dealt with. If I simply return like this..."

"I have already contacted the other party personally and explained the situation. I'll send someone else to take over the Minghuo Merchant Group's affairs. Their target is you personally. If you remain there, you'll only put everyone else in greater danger."

Yukong's words were blunt and not particularly pleasant.

But Tingyun knew Yukong was thinking of her. For some unknown reason, the Abundant Doses had set their sights on her.

And it even seemed to involve an Emanator.

That was troublesome. If some unknown Emanator had truly set their sights on the Xianzhou Luofu—

Then given the Luofu's current state, it would be a disaster.

Silver Wolf: Whoever Loses Today Has to Call the Other Daddy!

Now that the Abundant Doses' attack on Tingyun had suddenly been exposed, no one knew why, but perhaps Tingyun was one piece of their conspiracy.

Who knew what insane things the Abundant Doses might do?

Naturally, Tingyun had to be sent back to the Luofu and protected first. They could not let her keep running around outside.

"..."

Tingyun naturally understood the situation. It was just that being asked to give up the merchant group's business still left her somewhat unhappy.

After pondering for a moment, Tingyun was reluctant, but she understood the bigger picture.

She knew that, with no power to even truss a chicken, running around outside would only cause trouble.

"This little woman understands. Once people from the Luofu arrive, I'll return with the group."

As she spoke, Miss Tingyun's eyes shifted, and she smiled.

"This little woman will try inviting my benefactor and Miss Acheron. If the two of them are willing to travel with us, my safety should be guaranteed."

Yukong nodded. As expected, there was no need to say much about this.

"However, that Galaxy Ranger has always preferred traveling alone and acts freely. She rarely has companions who travel with her for long. According to the General, there is no need to force the matter."

"It's worth trying, at least. And though Miss Acheron looks cold, she's surprisingly easy to get along with. The rumors may not necessarily be true."

Hearing Tingyun say that, Yukong naturally did not say anything else. However, she reached out, picked up a dossier, and added:

"As for Lin Shuang, based on the current investigation, the last time that Galaxy Ranger showed herself, she was alone. They likely have not known each other for long. If we investigate along Miss Acheron's trail, we should be able to find out Lin Shuang's origins."

"This little woman thinks my benefactor is a good person."

Hearing Tingyun's teasing, Yukong helplessly put down the dossier in her hand.

"Of course I trust your judgment of people. But this matter involves the Abundant Doses and an Emanator. No amount of caution would be excessive. The Cloud Knights and the General will not accept your personal guarantee."

"Alright, alright~ Oh dear, this little woman simply feels sorry for my benefactor."

Yukong did not want to argue over such nonsense. This involved the Abundant Doses, and it was not something she could decide alone.

Besides, Tingyun had no intention of harming anyone. Yukong made it sound as though Tingyun was some sort of bad person, so she simply did not respond and changed the subject.

"In any case, stay at the Xianzhou outpost for the next few days. Don't run around."

"This little woman will naturally follow Lady Yukong's arrangements and stay obediently at the outpost without going anywhere."

The call ended.

After speaking with Yukong for a while, the discomfort in Tingyun's body gradually faded away at last.

At least it no longer affected her movements, and there was nothing visibly unusual on the surface.

Noticing her physical condition and breathing a sigh of relief, Miss Tingyun leaned back in her chair and touched her tail.

The worry in her eyes could not be hidden.

Yesterday's events had not been major, but what they represented was a huge problem.

The Luofu had docked and recuperated for so many years. Could war truly break out again?

And what role Tingyun herself had been assigned in all of this was equally troubling.

Tingyun agreed with Yukong's words, but she still felt irritated.

Being watched by someone and only being able to defend passively was not a pleasant feeling.

"Sigh~ In a few days, I'll have my benefactor take care of this little woman's tail again."

While Tingyun and Yukong were discussing private matters in their little dark room.

Lin Shuang left the room, casually found a place to sit, and prepared to draw.

This time, her relationship with Yukong had also given her a green draw card.

That was not much of a problem. It was not as though they could get married right away and max out their affection. That would not be realistic.

Honestly, having sixty affection right from the start was already pretty good. For normal strangers, it would probably be around fifty.

Draw!

Lin Shuang silently declared it in her heart with great momentum.

First came the familiar green light. Then it gradually deepened, swiftly transforming into a purple radiance!

"I got something!"

Lin Shuang froze for a moment, then her eyes lit up.

She could get a good pull from this? It looked like her luck was pretty good right now.

Before Lin Shuang's delighted eyes, the purple light faded away.

A skill with a simple description appeared before her: