The reception hall of the Leng Family.
"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, you are an honored guest. Please, sit, do sit!"
Leng Yaozhu shot a look of disdain at Su Jiu. So, if they pay, they're honored guests, but if they don't, he just kicks them out, right?
This shift in attitude was as clear as day; it was the first time she had witnessed such a side of Su Jiu.
"Hiss--!"
Just as Su Jiu moved to pour tea, he found the tea canister on the coffee table completely empty. His hand froze in mid-air, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his face before vanishing in an instant.
It was highly likely that Gu Yue, that girl, had used it to boil tea eggs.
What a gluttonous girl. Didn't she know the tea here was subpar?
"Our Leng Family tea is likely inferior to the Golden Ancient Tree tea at your academy, so it's hardly worth serving. Let's get straight to the point!"
Leng Yaozhu: "..."
"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, please remove your armor."
"I need to see your sincerity first."
Ya Li took a deep breath, her magnificent chest heaving violently, as if threatening to burst through the constraints of her coat.
After a moment of hesitation, the desperate desire to conceive a child finally overcame all her reservations. The doubt in her brow dissipated, replaced by firm resolve.
"Fine!"
Her gorgeous, noble Four-Word Battle Armor manifested, accompanied by a rich surge of life force. Yet, Ya Li's cheeks flushed red, her expression awkward, leaving Su Jiu utterly baffled.
Ya Li, what the hell are you blushing for?
You're wearing the battle armor on the outside; you just need to peel it off. It's not like I'm asking you to strip in public for a show.
"Click, click..."
As the metal components were removed one by one, the eleven pieces were laid out neatly on the floor.
Taking advantage of a moment when Leng Yaozhu wasn't looking, Su Jiu snuck a glance at the chest plate on the floor. It was quite grand in scale—easily a size E, right?
It truly lived up to the saying: "looks slim in clothes, but has substance when stripped."
Hmm, not as big as his wife's, though.
"If you want to look, I'll let you look to your heart's content later~"
Leng Yaozhu's telepathic transmission made Su Jiu jump, his body shivering uncontrollably. Immediately following, a sharp, stinging ache hit his lower back. Su Jiu frowned slightly.
Damn it! I still got caught.
"Ha, wife, I was wrong..."
"Hmph!"
Leng Yaozhu rose on her own, gathering up the pieces of Ya Li's Four-Word Battle Armor scattered on the floor. She then shot a meaningful look at Su Jiu, signaling that he could begin.
After doing so, she sat back down, also anticipating Su Jiu's upcoming explanation.
"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, I have seen your sincerity. The method I am about to describe may be somewhat extreme and contrary to conventional values. Whether you and Pavilion Master Yun can accept it is entirely up to you."
Ya Li nodded earnestly, signaling to Su Jiu that she was mentally prepared.
Su Jiu detailed his "Universe Inquiry Valley Gender-Swap" plan from beginning to end. Leng Yaozhu listened, dumbfounded, even feeling a pang of regret for not listening to Su Jiu earlier.
If Yun Ming turned from a male into a female, and her sister Leng Yulai found out, wouldn't the sky collapse?
Her grooming of her sister had finally shown some progress; wouldn't it all be for naught...
No, wait. This was no longer her business. If there was anyone to hate, it would be Ya Li. Perhaps Leng Yulai's hatred for her would vanish into thin air.
And if Ya Li turned from a female into a male, the continent's recognized "white moonlight" would become a "scarlet mole"?
Wouldn't all those guys who had been secretly in love with or trying to poach Yun Ming just shatter?
Would their Dao hearts even collapse?
One could only say, to come up with this method, you really are something.
Su Jiu pointed at Ya Li's lower abdomen, his expression turning serious. He shifted into the role of a savior-like gynecologist and began a stern analysis:
"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, your internal reproductive organs are simply damaged beyond repair, which is why you cannot conceive. If you were to transition into a male, the organs would be external and newly grown, so there would be no impact at all. Furthermore, I believe your husband, Pavilion Master Yun, should be perfectly fine inside and out."
"If this method fails in the end, you might as well blame it on Pavilion Master Yun; it would most likely be his problem then."
"I have already stated the method, and there are successful historical cases recorded within Shrek Academy itself. As for whether you and Pavilion Master Yun choose to use it, that is your business."
Ya Li, conversely, fell into a state of confusion once more. Gender-swapping was just too world-shattering for her values.
Ya Li's enlightenment was still lacking. Su Jiu decided to act once more as their great life mentor, a firm guide on the path of gender-swapping.
"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, you might want to change your perspective and think of it this way. If you become a male and Pavilion Master Yun successfully gives birth to your offspring, wouldn't your child enjoy both your internal maternal love and your external paternal love? Add that to Pavilion Master Yun's internal paternal and external maternal love, and your child will enjoy double the maternal and paternal love! You really should think more about your child!"
Su Jiu slowly stood up, his eyes lowered, looking down at the still-dazed Ya Li (the soon-to-be-swindled Immortal Herb) with the compassion of a god looking upon the world, and declared passionately:
"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, although you lose your female appearance and identity, you have a child! The ultimate beneficiaries are you and Pavilion Master Yun's child!"
Leng Yaozhu, listening from the side, found it increasingly absurd, her face growing darker by the second. Her values felt as if they were being overturned once again. She couldn't tell if this shocking, world-defying method was Su Jiu's own, or that of his A-Qi.
At the same time, the little tail eavesdropping at the door, Gu Yuena, froze, equally shocked by Su Jiu's heaven-defying remarks.
Old Su, a poet?
As expected of the one chosen by Gu Yuena, who possesses the world-shaking wisdom of the Dragon God, such heaven-defying remarks and world-shaking wisdom complemented each other perfectly. One dared to think, the other dared to speak—a match made in heaven!
"Answer me!"
"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, tell me, what are you still hesitating for!"
"I seem to hear the great Sea God Tang San calling out, seeing his benevolent face, holding a cute baby in his arms, waving at you, His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, while making gurgling sounds as if calling for Mama, wanting your embrace, amen..."
Suddenly, Ya Li snapped out of it, her trench coat half-loosened to reveal a patch of snowy white at her chest, her wavering pupils once again replaced by determination.
She gasped violently, her full chest heaving, nearly bursting forth.
"Yes, I understand!"
"Many thanks to His Holiness Wuduan for this enlightening guidance. It is as if I have heard celestial music, my ears suddenly clear. Once the matter is accomplished, the promised Immortal Herb will certainly be delivered into your hands in full!"
After Ya Li finished speaking, she left under the cover of night, her steps exceptionally firm.
"Hey, hey, hey~ Wifey, what are you doing?"
Leng Yaozhu was seen tugging at Su Jiu's ear, furious, yet a faint smile played on her lips.
"I didn't expect my husband to be so skilled with his tongue. How about I leave my sister to you to deal with?"
"Ah???"
"Better not. You two look too much alike; I wouldn't be able to hold back. Besides..."
Love wounds are like bells tied to a tiger's neck; only the one who tied them can untie them.
"Wifey, I promised Na'er I'd spend the night with her tonight. Sorry about that~"
Leng Yaozhu felt helpless, but she still relented.
"Go, go. My sister is still young; don't do anything out of line with her, you hear?"
"Rest assured, I know my limits."
In Na'er's room.
Su Jiu gently lifted Na'er's wrist. Under the lamplight, that scar still looked hideous, making his heart ache.
"Na'er, don't do things like this again in the future. My skin is quite thick; I can take it."
Na'er remained silent, not answering Su Jiu.
Next time, for sure.
Su Jiu was at a loss, silently hugging Na'er, who was seeking a sense of security in his arms.
"Na'er, do you want to become the Goddess of Life? Goddess of Life Na'er, I have a way."
Upon hearing this, Na'er's eyes filled with disbelief. The Goddess of Life—that was the God King of Life!
Na'er nodded. There was no other reason; she trusted Su Jiu.
"Mua~ Na'er believes in Big Brother A-Jiu!"