"Got it."
Xuan Ming smiled slightly as he combed her long hair again. "Since you don't like the Rui Xue in winter, then be a fairy in this golden autumn."
"Your hair is golden, like the color of late autumn—radiant, mature, and full of the joy of harvest."
"Moreover, the ancients often used the phrase 'waiting until one's eyes are dry with longing,' which describes the yearning for a lover. You've waited for me here for so long; doesn't that perfectly reflect this state of mind?"
Xuan Ming gazed into her eyes and said softly:
"How about we name her... Qiu'er?"
" Qiu'er?"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion blinked and gently chewed the two words in its mouth.
Unlike the straightforward " Rui Xue," it carries an indescribable gentleness and artistic conception.
In the golden autumn, I long for home.
Those were the years she waited for, and those are the fruits she has now reaped.
"Then... do I have a surname?" she asked again.
Surname...
Xuan Ming thought for a moment and realized that in this world, names often carry a certain kind of bond.
"Since it's called 'waiting with bated breath,' then it's you who's been waiting for me."
"So..."
Xuan Ming tapped the tip of her nose. "Your surname will be 'Wang'. It's a homophone of 'Wang' (meaning 'hope')."
" Wang Qiu'er."
Do you like this name?
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion... no, it should be Wang Qiu'er now.
She looked at Xuan Ming, the smile in her eyes gradually spreading until it finally blossomed into the most radiant smile.
" Wang Qiu'er... Wang Qiu'er..."
"Yes! I like it!"
She happily kissed Xuan Ming on the cheek, "From now on, my name will be Wang Qiu'er!"
"I finally have a name!"
Seeing the girl's joyful expression, Xuan Ming's eyes were filled with doting affection.
Although this name seems to overlap with something in the trajectory of fate, in this time and space, what gives it meaning is no longer the ethereal Shadow of Tang Wutong, but the real bond between them.
"Alright, we've chosen a name, and we've had enough fun."
Xuan Ming stood up, brushed the fallen leaves off his clothes, and extended his hand to Wang Qiu'er.
"Let's go, Qiu'er."
"It's time to go home."
"Go to that... home with more people, more excitement, but also more fun."
Without any hesitation, Wang Qiu'er placed her hand into that broad, warm palm.
"Yes! Let's go home!"
Chapter 535 I Don't Believe Anyone
The Divine Realm, the interdimensional teleportation platform.
Xuan Ming, holding Wang Qiu'er's hand, had just stepped out of the teleportation pillar and hadn't even had a chance to breathe in the unique, pure air of the Divine Realm when they bumped headfirst into a golden powder keg.
Qian Renxue.
She had just finished an "inspection" mission in a certain mortal realm. Dressed in military uniform, she looked heroic and carried the Angel Holy Sword, clearly having just returned from a fight.
When she saw Xuan Ming return, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, and she was about to step forward to give him a hug. But when her gaze fell on the blonde, purple-eyed, aloof girl beside Xuan Ming, who was tightly holding Xuan Ming's arm, that joy instantly froze, then turned into a raging fire.
" Xuan Ming!!!"
Qian Renxue roared angrily, her voice so loud that even the guarding Divine Officer around the teleportation platform trembled in fright.
She rushed to Xuan Ming in a few strides, pointing at Wang Qiu'er, her finger trembling. "Only a few days?! Ah? Only a few days?!"
"I barely left, and you've already brought back a new one?!"
"With so many people at home, isn't that enough for you? Why do you have to go out and flirt with other women?!"
Qian Renxue was absolutely furious.
She worked so hard down there, toiling away for the great cause of the Divine Realm, and this bastard, saying he was going to rest, turned around and brought back a beautiful young woman! And judging by their intimacy, he's clearly already "successfully" taken her!
This is practically a provocation against her (self-proclaimed) status as the "Empress"!
Xuan Ming was a little stunned by the shout, and subconsciously wanted to explain, "No, Xue'er, listen to me, she is..."
"I won't listen! I won't listen!"
Qian Renxue covered her ears, adopting a "I won't listen to your nonsense" stance. "The facts are right in front of you, what explanation do you have?!"
Xuan Ming sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.
He suddenly remembered that Qian Renxue did not recognize Wang Qiu'er after she transformed. Or rather, she had no idea that the little lion who used to follow her around was the stunningly beautiful girl in front of her.
"She's the Three-Eyed Golden Lion! The one from the Soul Master Tournament back then..." Xuan Ming tried to awaken her memories.
" Three-Eyed Golden Lion? You're kidding me!"
Qian Renxue sneered, "That's a lion! A lion! You're telling me that this thing in front of me, that looks so much like me, my mother, and that woman Gu Yuena... is a lion?!"
"Even if you're going to make up an excuse, can't you come up with something more plausible?"
In her eyes, Xuan Ming had clearly found a "substitute," and a "Frankenstein's monster" with a perverse sense of humor, specifically to satisfy his certain unspeakable perverted fetish!
This makes the crime even more serious!
Seeing that Qian Renxue had already drawn her sword, Xuan Ming was in a real bind.
" Sister Bing! Come quick, put out the fire!"
He had no choice but to call for reinforcements.
The next second, the Ice Dragon King appeared out of thin air. Looking at the chaotic scene, she sighed helplessly and stepped forward to Qian Renxue, saying, "He didn't lie to you. This really is the Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in its transformed form. I can vouch for it."
I don't believe it!
Qian Renxue remained unmoved, glaring fiercely at the Ice Dragon King. " Ice Dragon King, don't think I don't know. No matter what this bastard does, you'll always unconditionally spoil him and help him fool us!"
Even if he's keeping ten thousand mistresses on the side, you'll still cover for him! You can't believe a single word you say!
Ice Dragon King: "..."
You're right, but I really didn't lie about this!
Xuan Ming was utterly speechless.
"Then who do you need to speak for you to believe?"
I don't believe anyone!
Qian Renxue stared at Wang Qiu'er, her eyes filled with hostility, "Unless... unless this guy opens his memories for me! Let me see for myself! Let me see exactly when you two hooked up!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Ming looked troubled.
Peeping into memories is a grave taboo in the Divine Realm. For any dignified deity, it is an immense insult.
Let alone Wang Qiu'er?
That's Auspicious Beast! It's been the emperor of the Star Dou Great Forest and the Elf Star for tens of thousands of years, a precious darling cherished by all the Soul Beast! How could she possibly tolerate such humiliation?
" Xue'er, this is going a bit too far..." Xuan Ming was about to dissuade her.
Unexpectedly, Wang Qiu'er, who had been silent all along, suddenly let go of Xuan Ming's hand, stepped forward, and grabbed Qian Renxue's wrist.
"You want to see it, right?"
In Wang Qiu'er's purple eyes, there was no fear or anger whatsoever, only a chilling composure, even carrying a hint of provocation.
"Then watch to your heart's content!"
Before she finished speaking, a vast and pure divine thought instantly surged into Qian Renxue's mind.
There was no concealment, and nothing was held back.
Wang Qiu'er directly recounted every single detail of her time with Xuan Ming on Elf Star over the past year.
The images shift.
A kiss in the forest, frolicking in the hot springs, tender moments under the moon, and countless days and nights filled with blush-inducing, heart-pounding moments...
"Stop! Stop! Stop now!"
Just a few breaths later, Qian Renxue as if she had been burned, abruptly shaking off Wang Qiu'er's hand, her face turning as red as a boiled shrimp.
"You... you have no shame!"
Qian Renxue pointed at Wang Qiu'er, her fingers trembling, "How could you... how could you show such a thing to others?! Are all you Soul Beast scoundrels?!"
This is so shameful! So explicit!
The footage was practically a completely unobstructed, high-definition live stream! And that brat even went so far as to enhance the sensory experience, making her feel as if she were actually there...
"Shame?"
Wang Qiu'er tilted her head and looked at Qian Renxue with an innocent expression.
"What's there to be ashamed of? This is proof of the love between Xuan Ming and me. Since you want to know the truth, I won't show you this. What will I show you? The scenery?"
"And..."
Wang Qiu'er's lips curled into a playful smile as she looked Qian Renxue up and down, then suddenly asked:
"By the way, I heard you have a relationship with Bibi Dong... what was it again?"
Qian Renxue's expression froze, and an ominous premonition rose in her heart.
"Mother and daughter."
Wang Qiu'er answered for her, her tone calm, yet every word pierced the heart.
"Biological mother and daughter. One mother, one daughter."
"Such a complicated and explosive ethical relationship, and you two not only accepted it, but you also had the nerve to take turns sleeping with each other, and even enjoyed it."
"How?"
Wang Qiu'er stepped forward, her purple eyes flashing with mockery.
"You humans are so self-righteous about doing things like this, but I'm just having a simple relationship and showing you some sweet memories, and you can't stand it?"
Who is truly shameless? Who has a guilty conscience?
"You... you..."
Qian Renxue was speechless with anger, trembling all over, yet she couldn't find a single word to refute him.
This is her Achilles' heel! It's the embarrassing truth she least wants to be mentioned, yet she has no choice but to face it!
Xuan Ming and the Ice Dragon King, who were standing to the side, were completely dumbfounded.
This girl...
Are they that strong in combat?
Not only is he skilled with his hands, but his verbal skills... he's truly inherited their talent!
"Alright, alright, stop arguing."
Seeing the situation about to spiral out of control, Xuan Ming quickly stepped in to smooth things over, grabbing one of them with each hand. "Well... it's good that the misunderstanding is cleared up. Qiu'er was indeed the Auspicious Beast from back then, and now... well, a family member. We'll all be getting along for a long time to come, so let's keep things peaceful and harmonious."
Qian Renxue glared fiercely at Xuan Ming, then glanced at Wang Qiu'er, who had a "what can you do to me?" look on her face, and finally could only stomp her foot in frustration.
"Hmph! I can't be bothered to lower myself to your level!"