Invincible Starting with the Harem Harvester

Shaoyao: Forensic medicine, forensic psychiatry, investigation science, interrogation science...

Shaoyao recited a list of things, all clearly related to professional knowledge. Her tone was somewhat relaxed, and she even showed a smug expression.

Shaoyao: I read these books last night too.

Xiangyi was overjoyed, feeling for the first time that the usually proud Shaoyao was so useful.

Xiangyi: That's great. Once I have a general understanding of this novel, I'll approach that man. If I need your help later, just recite what's in your head.

Shaoyao nodded, not forgetting to provocatively glance at Hua Nu.

Hua Nu seemed completely unbothered and added in a languid tone, "Oh, if you need knowledge about the human body, I can help too, hehe. Especially with killing, I know how to keep someone bleeding without ever dying."

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Chapter 40 [2] What's it like to have both high EQ and IQ?

Compared to the content written by the previous author, Hua Nu's casual words sent shivers down Xiangyi's spine. She forced a smile and pretended to go to the restroom, but actually spent some time in the Flower God Ring to check out the detective novel written by that man.

Immediately after, on her way back from the restroom, she pretended to be attracted by the content on the man's computer, standing a short distance away and staring. The man noticed, but seemed accustomed to curious glances, and focused on his laptop, occasionally flipping through some documents to supplement the professional knowledge he lacked.

Xiangyi remained quiet until she saw the man stop to look for professional materials. She then quickly handed him the book in her hand, pointing to the section with the information he needed.

The man looked confused and, at the same time, a bit displeased. Xiangyi quickly explained, "Master, I've admired you for a long time. I've always read your XXXX."

The man was initially somewhat skeptical, but after hearing Xiangyi accurately describe the content of the book, his expression softened considerably, and he smiled, saying, "No wonder you kept staring at my manuscript. So you're one of my readers."

He had already begun to believe her completely. Xiangyi seized this opportunity to close the distance and chat about the cases in his book.

"Master, what kind of mindset would it take for someone to become a cannibal?" Xiangyi continued to ask, enthusiastically inquiring about her doubts.

The man, who didn't have much knowledge to begin with and relied entirely on book skills, felt a bit awkward. This content touched upon his knowledge blind spots. Seeing that Xiangyi was a beautiful woman, he casually dismissed her.

Xiangyi feigned disappointment, but this time she moved closer to where Xia Shang was. Holding the book in her hands, she muttered to herself.

"Why is it? Since he's already killed him, why eat him..." Xiangyi's voice wasn't loud, but she was confident it was enough to attract Xia Shang's attention.

Due to professional sensitivity, everyone possesses certain habits to some extent. Although Xia Shang appeared focused, she had already been somewhat distracted when Xiangyi was talking to that author earlier.

Shaoyao: Flower Master, she looked in your direction four and a half times just now.

Xiangyi was speechless: It was five times, not four and a half.

Shaoyao explained helplessly: She looked at you curiously once, but then seemed to realize something and stopped halfway.

Xiangyi found the description a bit strange, but her hands didn't stop as she flipped through the criminal psychology book Shaoyao had obtained for her. Xiangyi, dressed as a student, would naturally not understand the mindset of criminals. As she focused on flipping through the pages, she deliberately touched her wristband.

It was summer, and apart from the Chosen Ones, very few people wore wristbands in their daily lives. Xiangyi believed this would also attract Xia Shang's attention.

As a psychological profiler, how could Xia Shang miss out on such useful material? However, Xia Shang appeared to be more patient than Xiangyi. She waited for a long time, but Xia Shang not only didn't approach, but even prepared to get up and leave.

Xiangyi sighed inwardly, knowing it was hopeless. But as Xia Shang walked towards her direction, she surprisingly stopped right in front of her. Then, Xia Shang adjusted her glasses and smiled, "Perhaps this can answer your doubts."

As she spoke, Xia Shang turned and left. Xiangyi didn't rush to follow. She opened the piece of paper Xia Shang had given her. It was filled with dense explanations, very professional, showing Xia Shang's thoughtfulness. Xiangyi quickly got up and, as expected, chased after the departing Xia Shang.

"Sister, please wait a moment." Xiangyi finally found an opportunity to approach Xia Shang. How could she forget that Xia Shang was so understanding? It was precisely because she was understanding that she wouldn't rashly approach a stranger to offer help due to her professionalism, but would instead use the most subtle means to do what she could.

This way, Xia Shang wouldn't get involved, and she could help others. But Xiangyi had to interact with Xia Shang; she had to let go of her useless fear and anxiety.

Xia Shang stopped and smiled slightly at Xiangyi.

"Do you have any other questions?"

Xiangyi quickly shook her head, "No, I just wanted to thank you."

Xia Shang still smiled, a very formulaic smile, neither intimate nor distant, forming her own protective circle. Compared to someone like Muning, who had some emotional foundation, someone like Xia Shang, without an emotional foundation and with such a delicate mind, was more terrifying.

"Alright, goodbye then." Xia Shang continued to walk, and Xiangyi, unwilling to give up, continued to chase after her. Xia Shang didn't seem to intend to shake her off and stopped after they left the library.

She turned back again, as if she had specifically lured Xiangyi out. This peculiar development made Xiangyi realize something was amiss.

"So, little beauty, what's your real purpose in looking for me?" Xia Shang asked proactively, clearly having already noticed Xiangyi's persistent interest in her and thus giving Xiangyi an opportunity.

Xiangyi felt a bit awkward. Xia Shang's professionalism was hard to deceive, and coupled with Xia Shang's high EQ and IQ setting, Xiangyi felt like a level-one player encountering a level-999 maxed-out teammate.

Due to the level difference, she couldn't activate her protagonist's halo no matter what and turn Xia Shang into her teammate.

People unconsciously exhibit various micro-expressions and actions. Those who have mastered psychology can discern a person's identity and personality just by listening to a sentence. Xiangyi was like a blank sheet of paper in front of her. If she continued to lie now, it would be meaningless.

Xiangyi knew she couldn't lie anymore, so she frankly stated her purpose.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to get to know you."

"Want to get to know me? Your idea is quite interesting, little girl." Xia Shang repeated, her eyes beneath her glasses fixed on Xiangyi. During her repeated questioning, she was actually confirming whether Xiangyi's words were true.

Xiangyi nodded again, then pointed to her wristband and said, "I've read your reports and know you're a famous criminal psychologist."

Xia Shang finally showed a hint of surprise. But thinking that Xiangyi had said the same thing to that man earlier, she stepped closer and smiled, "Kid, using the same trick twice won't work, unless... you can quote my work."

Xia Shang asked again, as if curious about how much effort Xiangyi would put in to get close to her. Unfortunately, Xiangyi was clueless. Shaoyao beside her, however, had already added in a languid tone.

Shaoyao: Oh, I happened to read an article of hers in a book. I'll recite it now, and you just follow along with me.

Shaoyao's voice came at this moment, but to Xiangyi, her usually chattering voice was now like heavenly music.

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Chapter 41 [1] This Wicked World

"The criminal genes of the Chosen Ones..." Xiangyi began to read along with what Shaoyao had dictated. Xia Shang's faint smile turned to surprise, then to amusement, and finally to admiration, as if she was delighted that Xiangyi could recite her thesis word-for-word.

"A brilliant recitation. I must say, you've done your homework. Now, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Xia Shang, and I'm a criminal psychology analyst." Xia Shang's shift from seeing Xiangyi as a child, then a pretty girl, to introducing herself and getting to know Xiangyi indicated a change in her mindset.

Even though Xia Shang still felt Xiangyi's approach was highly purposeful, she now had the desire to get to know her.

"My name is Qin Xiangyi."

"Oh, you're that Discarded Daughter of the Qin Family?" Xia Shang's eyes lit up slightly, as if she had become even more interested in Xiangyi. Xiangyi's face was filled with confusion. Hearing the melodramatic term "discarded daughter" felt like she had stumbled into a strange plot from a soap opera novel.

However, remembering that this melodramatic world was her own novel, Xiangyi suppressed the urge to curse the world. She smiled, "Professor Xia knows me?"

Xia Shang's smile widened, and she moved closer. From the initial distance of three meters, she was now only one meter away. In this proximity, a faint, pleasant floral scent wafted from Xia Shang, very much in line with the impression she gave.

However, Xia Shang quickly resumed her signature smile, adept at hiding her inner thoughts. But the change in distance showed that Xia Shang was now completely intrigued by Xiangyi.

Xiangyi wasn't sure if it was the protagonist's halo or the identity of the Discarded Daughter of the Qin Family that interested Xia Shang. She patiently waited for Xia Shang's explanation. Xia Shang maintained her leisurely tone, only speaking after piquing Xiangyi's curiosity. "After all, my trip to Ocean City is partly because of you."

Xiangyi's confusion deepened, but Xia Shang clearly had no intention of elaborating, maintaining her gentle smile. Her voice was soft, yet her eyes were remarkably calm. Despite wearing glasses, Xiangyi could sense a sharp gaze hidden beneath them, meticulously scanning her from head to toe.

Xiangyi felt exposed, but then remembered she had nothing to hide. She decided to let Xia Shang look.

Xia Shang realized she was being unprofessional and said apologetically, "My apologies. Regardless, it's a pleasure to meet you." This time, she extended her hand. Xiangyi was about to reciprocate but hesitated slightly, remembering the Flower God Ring on her finger.

This subtle movement didn't escape Xia Shang's notice. She glanced down at the uniquely designed ring and praised, "That's a beautiful ring." With that, Xia Shang withdrew her hand, maintaining a safe distance from Xiangyi.

"Heh, I like this ring very much too," Xiangyi replied, suddenly realizing she had boxed herself into a corner. However, their first meeting was successful, and Xiangyi had clearly made a deep impression.

Just as Xiangyi was contemplating saying goodbye, Xia Shang's phone suddenly rang, resolving the awkward situation.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call." Xia Shang glanced at the caller ID. Although she tried to obscure it, Xiangyi still caught a glimpse of a dramatic contact name – Zhang Mou.

Zhang Mou was Prince Qin's birth mother. It was no surprise that since Prince Qin had been paralyzed by Xiangyi, and Xiangyi adamantly refused to help him recover, the desperate Zhang Mou had turned to Xia Shang.

However, Xiangyi had never written any familial or friendly relationship between Zhang Mou and Xia Shang. Given Xia Shang's character, she wasn't lacking in wealth, and her personality was quite aloof. No amount of money from the Qin family could have persuaded Xia Shang to come.

This meant that Xiangyi's disruption of her original plot had likely caused the world to conjure up some strange new developments.

Regardless, making Prince Qin, that troublesome individual, stand up again was absolutely out of the question. Xiangyi solidified her resolve and instructed Shaoyao to discreetly eavesdrop on Xia Shang's conversation with Zhang Mou.

Shaoyao became much more cautious. Strangely, whenever Shaoyao got close enough, Xia Shang seemed to sense something amiss and would look around, forcing Shaoyao to strain to catch only fragments of their conversation.

Shaoyao: "They're saying they'll have dinner together tonight at the Ocean Hotel?"

Shaoyao reported what she overheard, her eyes filled with anticipation, as if hoping her efforts today would earn her praise from Xiangyi.

Xiangyi: "Understood. That's enough for now. Shaoyao, your progress is remarkable. I'll buy you some grilled meat on the way."

Shaoyao: "Yay! Hehehe, I want the grilled kind!"

Despite being a Flower Person, Shaoyao seemed to have a particular fondness for meat. Upon hearing Xiangyi's promised reward, she excitedly pounced towards Xiangyi. Visually, it looked like a gust of cold wind swept through, and Xiangyi swayed slightly, as if embracing something.

A passing woman was startled, her movements becoming cautious, as if she thought a ghost had appeared in broad daylight.

Xiangyi sighed, pulling Shaoyao off her and tidying her clothes. "Also, when will you Flower People be able to reveal yourselves to humans?"

She remembered that although Flower People could become invisible, they should be able to manifest their true forms freely.

Shaoyao wore a troubled expression, her gaze darting towards Hua Nu. It was no surprise; Hua Nu, that "Old Driver," must have said something peculiar.

Xiangyi: "So, Hua Nu, why aren't you... I mean, why don't we Flower People show ourselves? It makes me worry every day about being sent back to the Baichi Sanatorium."

Hua Nu covered her mouth and chuckled. "Flower Master doesn't need to use 'we' so formally. It's mainly because of our nature as Flower People."

Xiangyi felt she hadn't set up such complicated rules and sought an explanation from Hua Nu.

Hua Nu: "Then, this old servant asks you, what do you think of Shaoyao?"

Xiangyi: "She's quite good."

Hua Nu: "..."

Xiangyi's response completely killed the conversation. Hua Nu struggled to suppress her laughter, while Shaoyao glared murderously, wishing she could strike Xiangyi.

Xiangyi quickly corrected herself and complimented Hua Nu.

Xiangyi: "Mainly, I like your type, Hua Nu."

Hua Nu's suppressed laughter finally broke through, but she still covered her mouth discreetly and continued her explanation: "Because every Flower Person is a peerless beauty. To humans, or humans to us, we are both dangerous existences. However, if the Flower Master truly wishes to experience what it's like to walk with Shaoyao, this old servant has no objections."

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Chapter 42, [2] Slapping Faces

Hua Nu's words were subtly phrased, but Xiangyi understood. Shaoyao was too beautiful, and as her Flower Master, Xiangyi lacked presence. Furthermore, she had to deal with a constant stream of romantic entanglements because of Shaoyao's beauty. Therefore, Hua Nu didn't object to letting Shaoyao be seen.

The more Xiangyi thought about it, the more sense it made. Just as she was about to nod in agreement, she saw Xia Shang walking towards her. She pretended to be looking at her phone and then naturally met Xia Shang's gaze.

"I'm sorry, I have to leave now. It was a pleasure meeting you." Xia Shang offered an apologetic smile, showing no intention of continuing the conversation with Xiangyi. However, her tone suggested she expected to see Xiangyi again soon, so she didn't bother exchanging contact information.

"Alright, goodbye Professor Xia. I hope we meet again," Xiangyi replied politely. Xia Shang maintained her smile and quickly walked towards a waiting taxi. Xiangyi watched for a moment, and judging by Xia Shang's lip movements, she was likely heading to the Ocean Hotel.

Xiangyi now understood Xia Shang's purpose. Considering her current situation, living under Sister Shuxuan's constraints, she decided to forgo the idea of watching the drama unfold that evening.

She glanced around, ensuring no one was watching, and then said, "Shaoyao, I'll take you to eat meat."

Shaoyao beamed but then realized Xiangyi's attitude seemed a bit too eager. She said worriedly, "Wait, are there any hidden costs?"

Shaoyao recalled Xiangyi's previous excessive kisses and how she had suddenly become well-behaved in recent days. This made Shaoyao suspect that Xiangyi was plotting something big, intending to do something even more terrifying to her.

"Don't worry, it won't. This is a reward for your help today... and also..." Xiangyi paused, looking at Shaoyao's lips, then smiled and continued, "You've grown up now. You don't need me to feed you Spiritual Power hand-to-hand anymore."

Shaoyao looked incredulous, but Xiangyi had already walked ahead. Shaoyao stood frozen in place, only reacting when the power of the Flower God Ring forcibly pulled her along. Even then, her expression showed she still couldn't believe Xiangyi's words, and she became even more cautious, wary of Xiangyi doing anything more insane.

Xiangyi paid no mind and continued forward, taking Shaoyao to eat a few more Roujiamo before using her phone's navigation to return to Shuxuan's home.

It was already afternoon. Xiangyi turned on the news channel, telling Shaoyao and Hua Nu to continue learning about modern culture while she pondered whether to further increase Shuxuan's favorability. But thinking about how her only decent cooking skill was knife work, Xiangyi ultimately decided to clean the room to improve favorability.

At 6:10 PM, there was movement at the door. Xiangyi glanced towards the entrance and saw Shuxuan dressed in a business suit. Heavy makeup obscured her naturally delicate features, but whether it was Xiangyi's imagination or not, she felt Shuxuan's makeup today was even more exaggerated, as if she had encountered someone she intensely disliked.

"What's wrong? Staring at me like that?" Shuxuan was first taken aback when she saw Xiangyi, seemingly still unaccustomed to another person in her home. She then smiled at Xiangyi, a gesture of friendliness.

"No, I just feel your makeup today is even more intense than yesterday's. Did you run into someone you dislike?" Xiangyi couldn't help but ask. Shuxuan was a little affected by the question but still shook her head.

"No, but how did you figure out my makeup change meant I encountered someone I dislike?" Shuxuan sat down on the sofa, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of curiosity.

Xiangyi felt a bit awkward because that was precisely her setup, but she couldn't reveal it. She could only vaguely explain, "Oh, women like to present their prettiest and smartest selves to people they like. Seeing Sister Shuxuan deliberately making herself look less appealing, I thought you might have encountered someone you dislike."

Shuxuan's lips quivered as if moved by Xiangyi's words. She thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Perhaps. I haven't even realized my own pain... Alright, I'll go wash my face, and then we'll go downstairs to eat."

After saying that, Shuxuan quickly went to the bathroom. Seeing her flustered figure, Xiangyi felt she had been a bit too hasty and had touched upon Shuxuan's pain.