You've Truly Made a Fool of Me, Your Majesty

[Xiao Wu: Brother Wu Xing, you're bullying me. Boo-hoo.]

When Xiao Wu finally came to her senses, she was so aggrieved she was nearly in tears. Even looking at that picture made her shudder, let alone the other group members.

[Wu Xing: There, there. Don't cry. I'll give you carrots in the future. Picture.jpg.]

[All the girls: ...]

Then Wu Xing sent another picture: a beautifully rendered Xiao Wu, grown up and eating carrots.

When Xiao Wu saw it, she froze again, staring at the woman in the picture for a long time without saying a word.

Was that really her?

Was that what she would look like when she grew up?

Could she really be that beautiful?

Soon, Xiao Wu understood. She realized that Brother Wu Xing had been telling the truth.

Compared with the picture she'd sent earlier, the one before her was in a completely different league. It wasn't even worth looking at.

She was used to seeing herself at her prettiest. Looking at herself now, she really was the ugly duckling next to a swan.

No wonder Brother Wu Xing had given her a bad review both times. She would've done the same.

But now that she knew what the problem was, heh heh, the little bunny would change outfits right away and leave him stunned for a hundred thousand years!

Thinking this, Xiao Wu opened the Group Mall and searched around. Sure enough, it was selling outfits for her human age once she was grown up.

There were all sorts of colors and styles, and they weren't expensive—two points per outfit. Pair them with gray stockings and crystal high heels, and you'd be irresistible.

While Xiao Wu was doing battle with Wu Xing in her imagination, the Chat Group was bustling again.

[Ning Rongrong: As expected, Brother Wu Xing likes mature women. I can't believe Xiao Wu is so pretty when she grows up.]

[Shui Bing'er: I told you, it's a universal rule. It applies to any man.]

[Bo Saixi: ...]

[Dugu Yan: High Priestess, so your real name is Bo Saixi!]

After this, the group members were utterly certain of the Group Leader's preferences. The younger girls were already thinking about dressing in a more mature style when they grew up.

[Wu Xing: Shui Bing'er, don't go spreading rumors. It's just a preference, not an absolute rule. I'm quite interested in you, for example.]

[Shui Bing'er: Huh? The Group Leader is interested in Bing'er? Bing'er is interested in the Group Leader, too. Why don't you come visit me at Skywater Academy? We could have a deep conversation.]

[Dugu Yan: Shui Bing'er, have some shame! You're blatantly trying to seduce Brother Wu Xing. Brother Wu Xing, come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Yan Yan will prepare a secret room for you.]

[Ning Rongrong: No, no! Brother Wu Xing, come to Shrek Academy. Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, and I are all here. Three against one!]

[Hu Liena: Group Leader, we have three at Spirit Hall, too, and they're all mature beauties. Come to Spirit Hall!]

[Dugu Yan: Are you bullying me because I have fewer people? Group Leader, if you come to me, I'll introduce you to my best friend.]

[Shui Bing'er: Are you sure you want to compete over numbers? Every girl at Skywater Academy is beautiful!]

[All the girls: ...]

Watching the young girls vie with one another to entice Wu Xing into visiting, Shui Bing'er landed the final blow. The others were left with no fight in them.

Ah Rou, Ah Yin, and Bo Saixi all felt the girls' boundless energy and couldn't help sighing. Ah, to be young.

Seeing Shui Bing'er's invitation, Wu Xing was tempted. Those icy silk-clad legs and that icy silk nightgown made him want to reach out and touch them.

But then he saw Dugu Yan say she would prepare a secret room for him, and his resolve began to waver again.

Next came the Little Witch Ning Rongrong's even more tempting offer: three at once. Before he'd crossed over, he wouldn't even have dared dream of something like that. Now, it was right there in front of him.

But he quickly shook his head. Three at once sounded great, but apart from Xiao Wu, they were all underage. As a man raised under the red flag, how could he violate his principles?

Finally, there was Hu Liena's offer. Hmm, that one could work. But Heaven Dou City would be the main stage soon, and Qian Renxue was there, too.

After a long internal struggle, Wu Xing reluctantly made his decision. Forget it; he'd stick to his original plan and go to Heaven Dou City.

After they'd joked around for a while, Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong also recovered from their disbelief.

[Qian Renxue: Group Leader, will I really become a hopeless romantic like my mother?]

[Wu Xing: Yes. The three women from Spirit Hall all share that trait, but you're not so bad. At least you're not as far gone.]

[Bibi Dong: ...]

[Hu Liena: Group Leader, I don't want to become a hopeless romantic! I swear my loyalty to Spirit Hall and to His Holiness the Pope!]

If anyone else had called her a hopeless romantic, Hu Liena would have stabbed them without a second thought. But if it came from the Group Leader, it had to be true.

She couldn't imagine how terrifying she might become if she turned into a hopeless romantic like her teacher.

[Wu Xing: Of course, you don't need to worry. The laws of your plane were affecting you, but after joining the Chat Group, you won't be affected anymore.]

[Wu Xing: Don't believe me? Ask your mother whether she still feels that deep, consuming love for Yu Xiaogang.]

Wu Xing could say this with confidence because the Golden Finger's rules outweighed the laws of the plane. The negative influence of the Rakshasa God's inheritance had been completely cleansed as soon as she entered the Chat Group.

The reason Bibi Dong's obsession had grown so intense was that she'd been corrupted by the Rakshasa God. But now that the negative influence was gone—and she was no longer the naive girl she'd once been—she could finally see things clearly.

[Qian Renxue: Mom?]

[Bibi Dong: Xue'er, I'm sorry, sweetheart. Don't worry, I'm not that foolish anymore. If you don't want to stay undercover, come back.]

[Qian Renxue: Mom, I don't blame you. I've been undercover for so many years already. There's no need to rush.]

[Bibi Dong: All right. I respect your choice.]

Seeing that he had brought a mother and daughter from a strained relationship to a close one, Wu Xing was brimming with a sense of accomplishment. There was no obstacle between a mother and daughter that they couldn't overcome. They'd simply never broken through that barrier. They should love each other for the rest of their lives.

Seeing this scene, the group members couldn't help sighing again. The Group Leader was someone you could count on. If something needed doing, he'd really do it himself.

By the RV bed, the potted plant holding Ah Yin watched the harmonious scene between mother and daughter in the group. Its green leaves swayed gently.

[Ning Rongrong: Brother Wu Xing, could you see if you can increase the quest point rewards? My Martial Soul has evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda, and my Soul Power has risen from level 28 to level 30. I can absorb my third Spirit Ring now.]

[Ning Rongrong: But I want to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring from the Mall, and it costs ten thousand points. How long will it take me to save up that much?]

[Hu Liena: Exactly! I took an Immortal Herb, and I've advanced to Soul King, Group Leader. I can absorb my fifth Spirit Ring now.]

[Shui Bing'er: Same here. After absorbing the Immortal Herb, my Soul Power reached level 40. Group Leader, could you adjust the point rewards a little?]

[Zhu Zhuqing: Exactly. Strongly +1. I've been in the Chat Group for less than a day, and I'm already in debt by 299,900 points.]

[Dugu Yan: ...]

[All the girls: Strongly +11.]

Seeing all the members acting cute and sweet, trying to seduce him, and on top of that sending him a huge wave of treasured picture collections, Wu Xing's heart softened, and he agreed.

[Wu Xing: Since you've all asked so earnestly, I'll make a small adjustment within the rules and add time-limited quests that can be completed once a week, once a month, and once a year.]

[Wu Xing: But if the point rewards go up, the quests will become harder accordingly. That's an unchanging principle.]

[Ning Rongrong: We understand. Brother Wu Xing, I love you so much! Mwah! Blowing-kiss picture.jpg.]

After Ning Rongrong sent a picture of herself blowing a kiss, Wu Xing received a flood of similar pictures the very next second. He was so delighted he couldn't tell east from west—or north from south.

With all this affection you're giving me, my beloved consorts, you've truly made a fool of me, Your Majesty...