(I could barely reach the second stage of One Mind. That Cross Spear completely threw me off.)
The next morning, Bai Ye opened his eyes.
He felt refreshed.
The night before, Bai Ye had researched many things—for instance, that Earthlings and Terrans had no reproductive barriers.
And that a Lupo's tail was very useful.
"Phew... phew..."
Beside him came the soft, steady sound of a girl breathing. Texas was clearly sleeping soundly.
After all, he had put her through a lot last night.
Bai Ye gently turned over and looked at the bedroom ceiling.
Dear adoptive parents back on Earth, I have someone I love now, someone worth protecting with my entire life... I've become an adult too... Don't worry about me. I... miss you both very much...
At that moment, Bai Ye felt incomparably calm and grounded, as if something within him had slowly settled.
"If I could really take Texas back with me, what expressions would my adoptive parents make?" A faint smile appeared on Bai Ye's face.
He really was looking forward to it... This was a genuine beast-eared girl, after all.
Still, Bai Ye believed his adoptive parents would definitely accept Texas... After all, their personalities were truly... hard to put into words.
Especially his mother. She was very peculiar.
Just as Bai Ye's thoughts were about to drift back to Earth, Texas slowly woke from her dreams.
"Mmm... Morning, Bai Ye."
Texas opened her eyes and saw Bai Ye beside her, already awake.
"Morning. Aren't you going to sleep a little longer?" Bai Ye asked, blinking.
Texas smiled.
"No, Bai Ye. You don't need to worry about me. According to the rankings you told me about, I'm an upper Fierce-tier powerhouse too."
"Mm, that's true..." Bai Ye nodded.
"But... didn't we go a little overboard