How come I'm the one being conquered?

"Noble Moral Approval"

"90/100"

Because of the recent deed, only 10 more moral points were needed to trigger the lottery.

But that wasn't the main point. Bai Jun's gaze was locked onto the ability named "Favor of the Sun" below.

Normally unmoving, like a bugged status bar, it was now flashing with a burning light. Connecting this to the strange feeling in his body, Bai Jun quickly realized that this ability might be the one suppressing Suihuang.

To prove this guess, Bai Jun quickly jumped off the bed and grabbed his long saber. As usual, Suihuang's power was quickly channeled into the saber.

The light on the "Favor of the Sun" ability in the status bar intensified. At the same time, an unknown power surged within his body, erupting like a volcano, with his muscles and bones creaking...

Seeing this, Bai Jun decisively severed his connection with Suihuang, and the abnormality in his body stopped.

Clenching his fist tightly, Bai Jun felt a shock from the power surging within him. It was then he noticed that the muscles on his arm had almost grown by a full circle. Amidst the shock, a new question slowly arose in Bai Jun's mind:

"Why would Suihuang's power be connected to the Favor of the Sun..."

Thoughts flooded his mind, and Bai Jun quickly found a direction. He remembered that in the Forge, Suihuang's true form was a brilliant light body, like a star.

Looking at the sky outside the window, a crescent moon cast its light diagonally, painting mottled shadows. Bai Jun suddenly thought that the sun and moon within the Simulated Universe were actually artificial light sources, fundamentally unrelated to stars.

Perhaps the true ability of "Favor of the Sun" was related to this. With this thought, Bai Jun's mind suddenly cleared up. "It seems I'll need to make time to go out these few days. I need to find a star to bask in, just like Superman."

If that didn't work, he'd go back to Zhu Ming and then visit the Forge again.

After settling on his plan, Bai Jun suddenly felt all his previous fatigue disappear. Perhaps this was also one of the abilities of "Favor of the Sun." Sighing at the convenience of the ability, Bai Jun stretched, and in a great mood, decided to take a bath.

While bathing, Bai Jun was still pondering the other abilities he had drawn, especially "Sacred Judgment of Heavenly Fire," on which he seemed to have gained some insight.

When he finished bathing, he found that the Jade Omen on his bedside table was still dinging incessantly. The continuous stream of messages almost swallowed the entire screen. Bai Jun, sensing something was wrong, picked up the Jade Omen and found that it was indeed a message from that Silver Hacker.

[Silver Hacker: Log in! Log in! Log in!]

[Silver Hacker: You promised this afternoon and then stood me up tonight, huh?]

Bai Jun's heart skipped a beat. He glanced at the clock; it was 21:37 in the evening.

Fortunately, there was still a chance to remedy the situation and explain. To avoid his browsing history being discovered, he quickly draped a towel over his shoulders and tapped away on the screen.

[Liujing: I'm here, I'm here! Just got off work! I definitely won't stand you up!]

[Silver Hacker: ???]

[Silver Hacker: You better be.]

[Silver Hacker: Hurry up and log in!]

Seeing that he had managed to placate her, Bai Jun breathed a sigh of relief. Although he wasn't particularly keen on playing games, there was no other way now.

Besides, she hadn't said he couldn't use the greatsword today, right?

Whatever, time to log in?

In a room decorated with pink and light blue paint, it was filled with game cartridges and various equipment. The cabinets were also adorned with figurines and manga, making it immediately obvious that the owner was a complete otaku.

In fact, it was true. However, unlike the stereotypical greasy and overweight image, she was very cute. Her snow-white ponytail complemented her fair skin. Her delicate legs were casually draped over the table, and her indifferent little face wore a look of inexplicable anger. Her large eyes revealed disbelief at the screen in front of her.

"No way, dude, you can miss a Dragon Dive like that?"

Silver Wolf threw the controller onto the bed and covered her face with her hands, questioning whether Bai Jun, sitting opposite her, was even human.

"Spicy" was no longer an adequate description for such gameplay; it was simply inhuman. She had played games for so many years and had never seen anyone this bad.

"Sigh, it's giving me a headache."

Silver Wolf rubbed her tired eyes, repeatedly telling herself not to get angry. After all, having him play support for her was quite to her liking.

She reached out to take another sip of her "happy water" but found the bottle empty. With a huff, she tossed it onto the floor, which was already littered with empty bottles.

[Silver Hacker: Hold on a sec.]

[Liujing: ???]

After pausing the game, she briefly explained to Bai Jun, not caring if he understood. Silver Wolf jumped off the bed, her bare feet padding as she scurried to the refrigerator in the living room to get some cola.

The spacious living room was exceptionally quiet at the moment, with only the hum of the refrigerator and the thudding sound of her feet on the floor. Holding three bottles of cola, Silver Wolf glanced at the empty sofa.

Kafka and Liuying usually liked to sit there and chat with Asta. Blade would also occasionally show up. However, Kafka was currently on a mission, Blade had run off to challenge his physical limits with "My Thousand Ways to Die," and Asta was always elusive, with no one knowing where he went.

"It's good that everyone's busy... everyone's busy..."

As she spoke, a graceful shadow suddenly flashed behind her. She asked in confusion, "Huh? Silver Wolf, what are you muttering about again?"

The voice that suddenly sounded beside her startled Silver Wolf, nearly making her drop the colas she was holding. She turned her head, and the first thing she saw was a very large, proud chest. Only by looking further up could she see the other person's face.

"It's nothing, just joking around. As for you, Liuying, don't sneak up on people like that next time," Silver Wolf muttered softly.

The girl called Liuying was dressed in a jade-colored gown, her gentle and soft hair tied up with silver strands. Her fair and refined face was exceptionally beautiful. Upon hearing Silver Wolf's words, she frowned slightly in confusion, "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. I just wanted to remind you to drink less cola. It's not good for your health, and you won't grow tall..."

"Can I take that as you provoking me? You're huge!" Because she was holding the colas, Silver Wolf could only bump her head against Liuying, but she was bounced back by her chest.

"H-huge? Am I... am I that fat? I have been eating a bit too many desserts lately, but I shouldn't have gained that much weight..." Liuying's fair face quickly flushed red, as delicate as peach blossoms. She covered her chest with her hands, her voice of protest growing weaker.

"I'm not saying you're fat, it's just... it's just... Tch, never mind! I'm going back."

Staring at the peak that rose and fell with her mood, Silver Wolf swallowed. Then she quietly lowered her head, but all she could see were her own snow-white toes. In the end, she could only begrudgingly change the subject.

Liuying suddenly reached out and gently tugged at Silver Wolf's sleeve. "Um, um, Silver Wolf, are you going back to play games?"

"Yeah, why?"

"It's just, it's just..." She lowered her head slightly, her long hair falling gently to cover her cheeks. A faint blush spread across her face, and her slender fingers unconsciously fiddled with the hem of her clothes, sometimes gently tracing the fabric, sometimes stopping, as if pondering how to speak.

Seeing her shy demeanor, a bold idea surfaced in Silver Wolf's mind. She tried asking, "Could it be that you want to play too?"

"Yes! I want to play the game I played at your place the other day!"

Although she didn't know why Liuying suddenly wanted to play games, it was perfect. She could let Liuying continue playing with that Nan Liujing, and she could just watch from the side.

So, Silver Wolf decisively nodded in agreement.

ps: I've had a fever since the day before yesterday. The doctor said it's a severe inflammation, and IV fluids aren't even helping.

I'm really sorry for the late update. I apologize again.

Chapter 38: The Cold Crow's Request (2/3)

"Ah, so tired. I stayed up too late playing games again last night..."

In the early morning, Bai Jun reluctantly dragged himself out of bed. He looked out the window at the sun already high in the sky and mused if this plot had happened two days ago, feeling a strange sense of déjà vu.

He lazily walked to the bathroom to wash up and then tidied his messy, bird's nest-like medium-length silver hair. Looking at the dark circles under his eyes in the mirror, he felt immediate regret.

Damn it, Bai Jun, Bai Jun, you can't stay up all night playing games anymore, or you'll really be ruined... But the greatsword is really fun, though?

Arriving in the living room, Bai Jun habitually turned on the old radio before starting to make breakfast. And by "making food," he really just meant perfunctorily heating up convenience meals.

[This is the Luofu News Morning Report. Good morning, viewers. Next, we bring you the latest breaking news of the day.]

[The Xianzhou Alliance will once again sign a mutually beneficial trade agreement with the Interastral Peace Corporation, benefiting bilateral economies, further promoting the opening of both parties' respective markets, and deepening cooperation in various fields such as agriculture, industry, medicine, and culture, laying a solid foundation for the creation of a free, open, prosperous, and win-win commercial market.]

[At the signing ceremony, the Luofu Tianbo Division's Navigator Yukong and the spokesperson for the Interastral Peace Corporation's Market Development Department friendly exchanged opinions and reached a consensus on issues such as the impact of the interstellar security situation on the free market.]

The familiar voice of the female host was still pleasant and professional, stably and accurately conveying emotionless information.

Bai Jun listened idly, his cooking not stopping. Soon, he added heated cheese, bacon, pickles, and leftover preserved eggs from a few days ago all into a steamed bun. A dark-style Bai-style burger was thus completed. Apart from its unappetizing appearance and slight grossness, there didn't seem to be any other problems?

Taking a big bite, he thought, Yeah, the taste isn't great either.

Just as Bai Jun was struggling to deal with the mess he had created, the broadcast of the next news item suddenly caught his attention.

[Breaking News: Miss Guinaifen, a renowned singer of the Thian-Heng race born in Penacony, will be performing at her next stop on her Universal Tour on the Xianzhou Luofu. Music lovers from all over the universe will gather there. Whether you are a fervent admirer of classical harmony or a devotee of galactic pop music, this rare auditory feast is worth savoring!]

"Guinaifen? That name sounds so familiar..."

Bai Jun thoughtfully swallowed the last bite of his burger and then stood up, walking over to the CD player he usually used for listening to music. He pulled out an album labeled "Lonely Swing." The front depicted a maiden's figure drawn with exquisite brushstrokes, and when flipped over, the signature on the back of the album was Guinaifen's.

No wonder it sounded so familiar... I've heard it before after all... But I have to say, Bai Jun thinks she sings really well. If I get the chance, I'll buy a ticket to support her then.

His gaze swept over the clock. There was very little time left before work. Bai Jun sighed helplessly and put the album back.

"Alright, a new day means I have to work hard to survive."

Making another declaration of unclear meaning, Bai Jun pushed open the door, parting the slightly chilly morning mist, and took his first step towards the goal of finishing work!

Changle Heaven, Department of Earthly Rulings Public Office.

Three minutes late, Bai Jun pushed the door open. He poked his head in first to peek around. After confirming that no one had noticed him, he suppressed his inner delight and quietly slipped back to his seat.

As soon as he sat down, Steward Pure Ink, from far away, approached like a carnivore smelling blood, carrying a large stack of documents.

"Here you go!"

Without giving specific instructions, Pure Ink simply dumped the files onto Bai Jun's desk, gave him a thumbs-up, and then left stylishly.

Bai Jun tremblingly picked up the report and then looked at the pile of documents that was almost as high as a mountain. The delight he had felt moments ago vanished without a trace.

The work at the Department of Earthly Rulings could be said to be busy or leisurely. Tasks like patrolling the streets, finding lost pets, or mediating disputes between neighbors were relatively relaxed.

Conversely, handling reports and documents was much more troublesome. Therefore, most personnel would rather endure the wind and sun on patrol than sit in the public office fighting with paper and pen.

The reason Bai Jun chose to stay in the public office and still have plenty of time to slack off every day was due to his genuine skills. With the experience of being a model worker in his previous life, he found handling these routine tasks quite easy.

In less than two hours, after finishing this large pile of documents, Bai Jun tossed his ink-depleted brush onto the desk and took out a leisure book to start his daily slacking.

"Ding~"

The message alert from Jade Omen sounded. Bai Jun put down the "Professions Unsuitable for Dolls" he was reading and looked at the Jade Omen screen.

[ "Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone If Urgent" requests to add you as a friend. ]

Who are you?

Bai Jun carefully examined the person's avatar and pondered the name, finally concluding—It's probably another toilet salesman, right?

He had already sampled enough boring toilet introductions, so Bai Jun decisively rejected the request.

As soon as he put down the Jade Omen, before he could even flip a few pages of his book, he heard the dinging sound again. Picking it up, he saw it was indeed that guy again.

["Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone If Urgent" has applied to add you as a friend.]

Bai Jun agreed to the request this time. He wanted to see exactly what this person was up to.

[Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone: Hello, hello~]

Hmph, just as I suspected, a salesperson. Only those kinds of people use that kind of tactic. Next, they'll probably start with that boring toilet introduction.

Bai Jun sneered inwardly and decided to block her.

However, before his finger could even swipe to her profile page, several more messages came through.

[Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone: This is Ye Linna. Do you remember me, Xiao Ge Bai Jun?]

[Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone: Oh my, it took me a lot of effort to get your contact information.]

Ye Linna?

Bai Jun had a rather deep impression of the pretty girl who carried that strange piggy bank, so he was a bit surprised.

[Liujing: Miss Ye Linna? Is there something you need from me?]

[Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone: Mmm, didn't Zhang Zhang bite you last time? Actually, I've been wanting to properly apologize to you.]

[Liujing: That small matter isn't worth worrying about. Besides, didn't you already apologize to me back then?]

[Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone: My apology back then was too perfunctory. I'd like to invite you to a meal as my compensation!]

Bai Jun's finger froze in mid-air. His instinct was to refuse, but thinking of Ye Linna's personality, he felt she wouldn't give up easily. Rather than that, it might be better to go along with her offer. Perhaps that was the correct decision.

Otherwise, if Ye Linna showed up at the Public Office entrance with flowers after work, he wouldn't be able to clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

[Liujing: Alright, you pick a time.]

[Do Not Disturb Unless Necessary, Contact Work Phone: Eh? You agreed? That's great! I was already prepared to show up at your door with flowers to apologize! Since that's the case, let's set it for tomorrow!]

You're serious about this!?