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As for Chu Mo, the culprit behind the dormitory incident, he had already made his way to the cafeteria for breakfast.

A little girl with green hair was waiting in line to buy breakfast. As if she'd sensed him, she turned around as soon as he walked in. When she saw him, she smiled and waved happily. It was Xiao Xiao.

"Brother Chu Mo, over here!"

"Mm, up so early?"

Chu Mo walked over and asked with a smile.

"Mm, I just got here too. I wanted to take a look. I didn't expect things to end that way."

A trace of sadness showed on Xiao Xiao's face as she said this.

She hadn't expected a group member to have such a tragic story. It was hard to believe.

"Wang Dong, she..."

Seeing her hesitation, Chu Mo knew what she wanted to ask and nodded.

"That's right. She'll disappear. The one controlling the technique is a god. If he decides to turn the tables, he can do it anytime. But he still needs Wang Dong'er and Wang Qiu'er to cultivate so they can turn on him and make him stronger."

"Mm, I really didn't expect the Sea God Tang San, so famous ten thousand years ago, to have schemed like this."

"Heh, that's human nature. People are greedy. Who knows what other schemes he has in store for Wang Dong'er? Maybe he wants her to form bonds with people blessed with great fortune."

Although Yuhao had somehow become Yu'er, things were still the same overall. They were still roommates and still became good friends.

That meant the so-called grand plan was still in motion. For someone starved of affection, showing them a little care could leave a deep impression.

Xiao Xiao wasn't particularly shocked by this. She was just curious.

"Oh, I thought people only ever talked about luck. I didn't expect to actually see someone blessed with great fortune. I thought only Soul Beasts had beasts of fortune."

"Would Tang San and the others count as people blessed with great fortune, since they became gods under those circumstances?"

"Heh, I suppose so."

Chu Mo shrugged and answered casually.

"Anyway, let's talk about it in the Group Chat. Let's eat first."

"Mm."

"By the way, Brother Chu Mo, where's Xiao Lu?"

After they'd bought breakfast, the two carried their food outside and found a place to sit. When they had a moment, Xiao Xiao turned to ask him.

Gulp.

Chu Mo almost choked. He quickly steadied his lunchbox and coughed twice before answering.

"Mm, Xiao Lu's asleep."

Xiao Xiao set her tray on the bench and took two pears out of her chat space. They were huge and looked juicy.

"Still sleeping? I brought lots and lots of fruit for Xiao Lu."

The hopeful look on her face made it clear she wanted another chance to cuddle Xiao Lu.

Chu Mo shook his head.

"Xiao Lu's asleep. I'll tell you when she wakes up. We'll be sitting next to each other in class soon anyway."

Xiao Lu seemed to like Xiao Xiao, perhaps because of her green hair. And whenever Xiao Xiao petted her, she gave her fruit.

"Okay~"

A little disappointed, Xiao Xiao puffed out her cheeks and ate breakfast absentmindedly.

Class One classroom.

Breakfast was over before long. To avoid getting expelled, Chu Mo wolfed down his food, then went with Xiao Xiao to the classroom.

As soon as he walked in, he saw Wang Dong'er sitting at her desk.

Her eyes were still a little red. She sat there in a daze, seemingly lost in thought. She was still wearing men's clothes, giving her the air of a melancholy heartthrob.

She really did appeal to both men and women. Quite a few boys were looking at her.

Compared to her, Huo Yu'er seemed to fade into the background. Still, she stayed by Wang Dong'er's side, concerned for her and seemingly blaming herself for what she'd said.

When Wang Dong'er noticed Chu Mo approaching, she hurriedly wiped her tears so he wouldn't see her vulnerable side.

Chu Mo nodded and walked over.

Wang Dong'er hadn't done anything wrong. Why would Chu Mo make fun of her? Her fate had been controlled by others since birth. She was a chess piece, one that could be discarded or devoured at any moment. None of that was her fault.

"I..."

When he came closer and saw her hesitation, Chu Mo offered some comfort.

"Don't overthink it. I won't let you disappear."

Wang Dong'er was too proud to admit she was scared. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, rubbed them again, and raised her chin.

"Hmph! I-I'm not scared!"

Chu Mo said nothing and sat down behind her, in the same seat he'd occupied yesterday.

Looking at her despondent back, Chu Mo felt sorry for her. He opened the chat interface.

The Group Chat was quiet now. Nobody was talking. They were either in class or trying to digest the shocking news they'd just received.

[Private Message] Chu Mo: With the Group Chat here, even the Sea God can't do anything. Once you restore your soul, you'll become a truly whole person, and the Soul Splitting Technique will break on its own.

[Private Message] Chu Mo: Even if he really decides to take it back, we can still make trouble for him. If I'm strong enough, I'll help you too. Don't be too sad.

After Chu Mo said this, Wang Dong'er's eyes lit up. Even if she couldn't fight back, she could still make trouble for them. She didn't want to die without knowing why and become someone else's sacrificial offering.

[Private Message] Dong'er is Not a Girl: Mm. Even if I can't stop him, I'll make trouble for him. I absolutely won't let them devour me without a fight!

[Private Message] Dong'er is Not a Girl: What do I need to do to restore my incomplete soul?

Seeing this, Chu Mo hesitated. There were two ways to restore a soul: medicinal herbs or an evil cultivation method that involved devouring someone else. Given Wang Dong'er's nature, the second option was out. That left strengthening and restoring it with a treasure.

Something like the Immortal Herb Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

[Private Message] Chu Mo: Find true love, then pick the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. Don't overthink it. Since the Group Chat exists, the restriction he placed on you has already disappeared. If he really dares to act, the people in the Divine Realm won't let him get away with it.

Of course, that was a lie. He only hoped to keep her from worrying too much. He'd meant to reveal the truth, not put more pressure on her.

[Private Message] Dong'er is Not a Girl: ...

Wang Dong'er didn't just go silent in the private chat. She even glanced back at Chu Mo, showing just how speechless his message had left her.

Chu Mo wasn't fazed by her expression. He only smiled at her, then stopped talking and set up a poll in the Group Chat.

Today's results had been excellent. He could edit some more videos to attract attention and spark discussion.

["System notification: Group owner Chu Mo has created a poll. Come take part!"]

Quite a few people who had some free time clicked into the Group Chat, since the system notification had tagged everyone.

[To keep the Group Chat active, everyone can vote on a topic they'd like to hear about. The group owner will explain the selected topic and may even share a short video. The selected topic will earn a new reward from the Chat Group.]

[1. Huo Yu'er's path of revenge and godhood.]

[2. Empress Ju Zi's path of conquest.]

[Please cast your vote.]