Eat Hu Liena?

If you opened your eyes in a nightmare

And faced a cruel world

Whose heartstrings did the wind stir~

Fu Xi drowsily opened his eyes, catching the sweet scent carried by the breeze.

A campfire burned before him. Across it sat the Ye Family sisters, lightly roasting all kinds of food over the flames.

"Mmm? Smells amazing."

Fu Xi, leaning against Qian Renxue's chest, shifted his body.

"Hm? You're awake, little Fu Xi?"

Feeling the movement in her arms, Qian Renxue immediately looked at Fu Xi in delight.

"Hungry."

Fu Xi always kept his words brief and to the point.

"Here, let our great hero have something delicious!"

Ye Suyi smiled and handed the roasted meat to Fu Xi.

"Even though you don't look like you care at all, I'll give you a quick rundown."

"First, that Sword Douluo in the instance is basically finished. The last little flame of yours, left uncontrolled, actually secretly attached itself to his Martial Soul and completely burned it away."

"That old bastard Ning Fengzhi wanted revenge, but Bibi Dong stopped him."

"Also, our mission is complete. We're now in the three-day stay period, and this is currently the second day."

"To keep you from being unsafe in the mission by yourself, the three of us idle people stayed behind to keep you company."

"After that battle of yours, Qian Renxue overcame her inner demon and reached Level 70. Ning Tian willingly contributed the God-bestowed Soul Ring she had yet to absorb."

"As a result, Qian Renxue went on an absolute rampage in the Soul Master Tournament and completely shattered Shrek's dream of winning the championship!"

Ye Suyi briefly explained what had happened earlier.

"Ooh, ooh, ooh! Sister Qian Renxue is amazing."

Though Fu Xi was tiny, he finished the huge piece of roasted meat Ye Suyi had given him in three bites!

At the same time, he showed great emotional intelligence by praising Qian Renxue.

"Why does that sound kind of strange..."

Qian Renxue was a little helpless.

"Still, thank you, Fu Xi. Thank you for everything you did for me."

Qian Renxue composed herself, tenderly stroked Fu Xi's cheek, and casually wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth.

"It's nothing! We're good friends!"

Fu Xi patted his chest in assurance.

Under the firelight, Qian Renxue's cheeks reddened as she gently moved Fu Xi's little hand away.

"Hey, hey! That was clearly my idea, okay?!"

Ye Suyi curled her lips, feeling a little sour.

It had clearly been her idea, and she had also contributed greatly during the battle!

Those two living targets would have taken Qian Renxue a while to deal with too!

"Aren't you the group leader? Taking care of the group members is only natural~"

Qian Renxue smiled teasingly. Though she did not say it aloud, she was also deeply grateful to Ye Suyi.

Of course, gratitude was gratitude. There was no way she would offer herself up!

She still preferred men, especially cute young boys!

"Hmph! Eat slowly. No one's going to fight you for it. Once you're done, we'll head back together."

Ye Suyi looked at Fu Xi with a gentle expression. Anyone would feel good when someone placed one hundred percent trust in them, right?

Back then, Fu Xi had unquestionably entrusted his safety entirely to her!

"Fu Xi, if I want to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to play with you, can you send someone to pick me up?"

The silent Ye Guyi finally spoke.

"Guyi?"

Ye Suyi turned her head, her feelings slightly complicated.

"I want to stay by your side. Suyi said... that if I spend enough time around you, my Martial Soul might evolve."

Ye Guyi spoke honestly.

Though Ye Suyi had also said that if that happened, she would most likely become Fu Xi's retainer, but...

"I don't want to be nothing but an accessory!"

Ye Guyi looked at Fu Xi nervously.

"Sure, sure!"

"I'll have Uncle Di Tian come pick you up!"

Fu Xi nodded.

"Hehe, no need for now. I want to sort some things out first. Once I get to the Star Dou Great Forest, you can come pick me up!"

Ye Guyi let out a long breath. Being rejected would have been far too embarrassing!

Ye Suyi sighed inwardly. There was nothing she could do; her system had to follow the rules, and it was difficult for her to help her sister by bypassing them.

After all, even investing in Fu Xi had cost Ye Suyi three of her future Infinite Spirit Rings in exchange!

"Ahem, do you need men over there?"

Qian Renxue's heart stirred as she thought of Yan from her Spirit Hall.

What Ye Guyi had said had most likely come from Ye Suyi. If so, did that mean Fu Xi could really help Martial Souls evolve?

She was somewhat tempted herself.

"No."

Fu Xi shook his head. Having grown up surrounded by gentle women, he naturally did not want someone else to share them with him.

"Hehe~ Little Fu Xi has a sense of territory, huh?"

Ye Suyi laughed and teased him.

"Then... I'll send Nana over to you!"

Qian Renxue said after some thought. A fox was a beast Martial Soul too!

Though it was rather far removed from flames and birds, it was still connected to beasts, at least!

"Don't! If you send Nana away, what am I supposed to eat?!"

Ye Suyi immediately stood up. Her own sister was off limits, and considering Fu Xi's personality, as well as the fact that Ye Guyi's plan truly benefited her...

Ye Suyi did not have much of a reaction to it!

But Hu Liena was different! Hu Liena was edible!

"Eat my ass! Nana is straight too!"

Qian Renxue's face darkened. This damned lesbian ringleader!

"I don't mind. Straight ones taste even better~"

Ye Suyi grinned, lightly raising her brows at Qian Renxue.

"I want to eat too."

Having finished all three girls' food supplies, Fu Xi patted his still-not-bigger belly. Hearing Ye Suyi's words, he grew hungry again.

"You're all teaching the child nonsense!"

In Ye Guyi's eyes, her innocent future lord was about to be led astray!

"How are we teaching him nonsense?"

Ye Suyi looked at Ye Guyi teasingly.

"What a terrifying world!"

Having understood the implication, Qian Renxue hugged Fu Xi and quietly took two steps back.

Ye Suyi's panel clearly stated that she had only been nineteen in her previous life. If she could already possess such... lewd business sense...

What kind of chaotic world had her hometown been?!

"Still hungry, Fu Xi? If you aren't, let's head back first. You still need to let your family know you're safe."

Ye Suyi smiled and casually changed the subject.

"I want to eat Nana."

Fu Xi blinked and swallowed.

"You can't eat her. Big Sister was joking earlier. Nana is a person, and Big Sister's kind of eating is different from your kind."

Ye Suyi explained casually.

"Then okay. I want to go home."

Fu Xi lowered his head in disappointment.

"All right, you go back first. I'll watch over you. Summon your Little Handy, then just tell her."

Ye Suyi rubbed Fu Xi's little head and said with a light laugh.

It was known that Little Handy was merely the system's incarnation, and the system itself was essentially formed from her soul talent!

By that logic, did Little Handy count as her too?

Ye Suyi's thoughts began to wander.

[Ding-dong, return settlement. The Soul Master Tournament mission has been completed!]

[Group member Fu Xi's contribution to the mission was 25% (assisted Qian Renxue in breaking through to Level 70). Rewards are being issued...]

[Congratulations to Fu Xi for receiving: 1,000 points, Pressure Application Manual (Beginner)]

Fu Xi curiously opened the book that had appeared in his hand, only to discover that it contained nothing but several black squares:

Go find your mom!

"Amazing!"

Fu Xi exclaimed. As expected of a manual—he could not understand a single bit of it!