Sushang Slams the Table in Anger

His movements froze for a moment.

The gap in their strength was like heaven and earth. On the Luofu Starfaring Vessel, the only person who could match her was General Jing Yuan.

Ji Yuan dared to guarantee that if he had even the slightest wrong thought, she could kill him in an instant.

"What? You don't want to?"

Phantylia, wearing Tingyun's appearance, narrowed her eyes slightly and spoke in a seductive tone. Her toes even continued moving closer to Ji Yuan. He could clearly see the bluish veins beneath her fair skin, making the gesture even more provocative. But to Ji Yuan, it felt like she was scrutinizing him. If there was anything abnormal about him, Phantylia would destroy him immediately.

"No. You've been walking around all day."

Ji Yuan gave Tingyun's foot a "disdainful" pat and said so.

"Don't worry. I cleaned myself before coming here." Phantylia drew her foot back, sat up, and brought her lips to Ji Yuan's ear.

Ji Yuan's gaze could not help drifting toward her foot.

Just like Tingyun's, it was beautiful and flawless.

Seeing Ji Yuan's stiff body but involuntary gaze toward her feet, Phantylia's suspicions lessened somewhat.

This time, she intended to infiltrate the Xianzhou for a long time. Any strange behavior from the people around her might draw the suspicion of that Luofu General. Ji Yuan in particular seemed ordinary, but he was anything but.

He was friends with the general's disciple, and his mother was also a high-ranking official on the Yaoging Star-skiff. More importantly, he possessed two unique technologies. If something happened to a person like him, the Xianzhou would certainly investigate thoroughly. He was far more important than the Tingyun she had replaced.

It would not be wise to kill him casually.

"Of course, if he discovers anything unusual about me, that will be another matter."

Phantylia thought to herself.

If he did not discover it, then things would become rather interesting.

Phantylia had disguised herself as others before to sow discord in all sorts of ways, but this was her first time falling in love. Especially when, throughout the romance, she had to play someone who was practically a pursuer. It was truly fascinating.

Being interested in a younger boy, doing everything she could to win all of his affection, then teasing him with this push-and-pull approach.

Phantylia felt fortunate that she was not a follower of Elation. Otherwise, she might have kept playing Tingyun, borne Ji Yuan children, and then, when she was old and bedridden, suddenly sat up and announced to Ji Yuan and their children that she was not the real Tingyun at all, but Phantylia.

She merely intended to toy with Ji Yuan's feelings until her operation was complete.

Seeing Ji Yuan's restless expression, she stepped down from the sofa and walked barefoot into the room.

"All right, I've been busy all day. I'm going to sleep first."

"Hey, aren't you going back to your own room to rest?"

"No." Phantylia tilted her head back and spoke to Ji Yuan.

That head-tilting motion made Ji Yuan involuntarily take two steps back.

Phantylia continued smiling. "If you want to come in, I wouldn't mind. Otherwise, wouldn't it be uncomfortable to keep sleeping on the sofa?"

"Then why have you been sleeping in my room all this time?"

"You can come in! Don't worry, it's not like I'm going to eat you."

"I'm going somewhere else to sleep." Ji Yuan said this as he headed outside.

He wore an expression that seemed to say he had won.

He walked out, and his destination truly was Sushang's room.

As he walked, he tried his best to keep his emotions from changing at all.

Only then could he avoid exposing any flaws. If even the slightest flaw appeared, he dared to guarantee that none of the Cloud Knights present, including Genyi, would survive.

Phantylia had disguised herself as Tingyun. That head-tilting motion had reminded Ji Yuan of the image he had seen before.

Then where was the real Tingyun?

Could it be that she had already...

Was this her death ordeal?

Thinking of that unspeakable possibility, Ji Yuan kept his expression restrained, but he could not hide the sorrow in his heart.

He had tried desperately to prevent Tingyun's death, yet a Lord of Destruction had appeared here.

This was already beyond his control. No matter how hard Ji Yuan racked his brains, he could think of no solution.

However, the one thing that comforted him was that, according to what he knew about Suiyang, Phantylia's current state was not Suiyang possession. This body had been copied from Tingyun's body rather than seized through Suiyang possession.

He had not seen Tingyun's corpse. Perhaps there was still a chance to save her.

Forcing his emotions aside, he turned his attention elsewhere.

He had not yet checked the reward the system had prompted him about just now.

Maybe this achievement could give him some useful help.

Your charm is unmatched. Even Destruction Lord Phantylia could not resist teasing you (verbal teasing only, no romantic feelings, no intimate physical contact). The system has rewarded you with a Mannequin Substitute (Perfect Grade).

A substitute?

Ji Yuan began examining the new item he had received through the system space.

Inside the space was a body resembling his own, radiating exactly the same aura as him. Aside from being unable to move, it was no different from the real him.

Perhaps he could use this to deceive Phantylia?

That thought crossed Ji Yuan's mind.

But after thinking it over, he felt that if two identical auras appeared in the same place, Phantylia would definitely notice something wrong.

When dealing with an Emanator, he absolutely could not make a single mistake.

"I still need to keep milking her for more."

He thought to himself.

Chapter 46: Sushang Angrily Slapped the Table

Although Ji Yuan did not appear to have any problems, Phantylia still kept her attention on him. Only after he entered Sushang's room did she finally set her mind at ease for the moment.

She yawned lightly, lay on the bed, and half-closed her eyes.

To imitate Tingyun, she had made her body resemble the state of a normal Xianzhou Fox Folk as much as possible. Only by becoming completely identical to Tingyun could she avoid exposure. Therefore, she still felt the sleepiness she ought to have. She grabbed a pillow and simply took a nap.

Of course, she was still secretly casting spells to carefully monitor Ji Yuan's aura. If his movements changed in any way, Phantylia would act immediately.

"Once I've completely copied all that fox's habits, I'll dispose of her directly."

As she lay on the bed and let her newly acquired fox tail sweep back and forth behind her, she thought to herself.

She had not yet had time to deal with the real Tingyun because she still needed to carefully imitate Tingyun's personal habits. Replacing someone was not as simple as having the same body and memories. Every tiny movement of the body could become a flaw.

Others might not notice in daily life, but those close to her might. Tingyun's parents were still alive, after all. If her habits differed too much, flaws would naturally emerge. As a Lord of Destruction, she could not permit a single mistake.

Before replacing others, Phantylia always spent a long time imitating them.

Their movements, habits, and even their emotions.

"I'll sleep first. Once I wake up, I'll think about how to 'tease' the person I like."

Phantylia thought to herself.

Ji Yuan went to see Sushang, and under the excuse that a hateful bad woman had taken over her brother's home, he successfully lay down on her bed.

His mind kept turning over how he could obtain benefits from Phantylia next.

On one hand, Ji Yuan had to worry about whether Tingyun was alive or dead, everyone else's safety, and whether he might expose a flaw before Phantylia. On the other hand, he had to find a way to gain benefits from her. Ji Yuan felt immense pressure. Yet beneath that immense pressure, he also felt a strange thrill.

It was like the thrill of a mouse in a hole trying to milk a mother cat.

He was afraid of dying, but he still wanted to do it.

Ji Yuan lay on the bed, his mind constantly thinking.

How should he do it?

What exactly should he do?

"If I can successfully save Tingyun and get enough out of Phantylia, can I also escape my fate of death?"

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

Sushang knew nothing of this. As she put on her boots, she rolled her eyes at her brother lying on the bed.

"You have a huge bed of your own, yet you refuse to sleep there and insist on coming here to steal your little sister's single bed. Aren't you ashamed?"

As she said this, she placed her foot beside Ji Yuan's face.

Her feet were light and nimble. As a fighter who favored action, Sushang's feet had less of Tingyun and Huohuo's softness and charm, but more vigor.

Ji Yuan hurriedly dodged away in disgust.

Sushang kicked the edge of the bed with her foot. "Didn't you always complain that my feet smelled? Let me tell you, these past two days, I've been coming back after patrols and lying straight in bed without even washing my feet. Aren't you still using my blanket now?"

Ji Yuan immediately wanted to throw the blanket away in disgust.

"If you throw it away, I'll go sleep with Sister Tingyun in your room." Sushang complained to her brother.

"Fine, then I'll tell Mother about your sloppy living habits."

"No, no, no! I was lying." Sushang hurriedly reached out to stop Ji Yuan. "I clean myself properly every day. Besides, we Cloud Knights have acquired new technology. It can protect us while keeping us clean."

"Hm?"

Ji Yuan looked at Sushang in confusion.

What new technology?

"It's a new technology we got while interrogating the trading company's higher-ups. Brother, look closely. I may look the same as before, but I'm wearing an Invisible Energy Shield."

Sushang puffed out her chest, ready to receive her brother's surprise.

Then,

she received another chop on the head, but when Ji Yuan's hand reached above her head, it was blocked by a transparent layer of energy.

Seeing the transparent energy barrier, Ji Yuan could not help frowning.

"What are you doing?!"

"I wanted to see how strong its defense was. Also, try not to do this kind of experiment. Be careful about your safety."

"It's fine. I know what I'm doing. Brother, brother, this transparent protective energy shield is amazing, right? The Orion Trading Company's higher-ups all use these for protection, but the cost is too high, so they never issued them to ordinary soldiers. Otherwise, there would have been far fewer casualties in war. Now the Cloud Knights researchers are using us for testing, to see how they can mass-produce it." Sushang said to Ji Yuan, "This invisible shield can be worn together with Cloud Knight armor. Combining the two would greatly improve our safety on the battlefield."

At this point, she remembered her brother's personality and reminded him irritably, "Someone as afraid of death as you should get one too. They're only conducting tests on a small number of Cloud Knights, but with your status, Brother, they'll definitely give you one if you ask for it or pay for it. Oh, before that, I need to take your measurements properly. It needs to fit close to the body for defense, and the energy shield has to be made according to your body size."

"Okay, Changchang, hurry up and measure me."

Ji Yuan nodded seriously.

Although his greatest crisis at the moment was the Lord of Destruction, and the energy shield would be completely useless against her, there were other dangers besides that major threat. If Phantylia did not kill him, only for some passing Buli Ren to do so instead, Ji Yuan would probably cry himself to death.

"Okay, I got it..."

Sushang went to fetch the measuring equipment.

"Come on, take off your clothes." As she picked up the instrument, Sushang spoke.

The moment she finished speaking, she saw Ji Yuan suddenly reach out and snatch the instrument from Sushang's hand.

"Hey, hey, hey! What are you doing?"

Sushang shouted at Ji Yuan.