Chapter 221

As he spoke, Rex looked over with affection.

Upon hearing this, Wen Jing looked stunned and was startled. "You... spouse?"

Her reaction surprised them both, and Panxi quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

Wen Jing looked utterly bewildered. "I will remember Rex's kindness, but in my heart, he is a highly respected elder!"

"Elder...?"

Rex's tongue was tied in knots; he couldn't accept it for a moment.

Although he only used humans as test subjects, the classic hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress setup, coupled with his widely acclaimed image as an agent in this human era, making him a heartthrob for countless young girls and boys, has led to him being treated as an elder?!

Panxi and Rex immediately began Analysis the Alaya Race's 'internal language'.

"In her life, the only positive male figure among her elders... her eldest brother died young."

"Therefore, the help Xu Yuan received back then was most likely automatically incorporated into this model by her."

Almost simultaneously, a gentle and relieved smile appeared on Rex's face, "It's alright, I understand, Miss Weiluo. It's my honor to be seen as an 'elder' by you."

He had encountered countless Awakened, so his reactions were naturally quick.

Wen Jing bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

Rex smiled and rose, leaving the reception room.

After he left, Panxi, who was standing nearby, took over the conversation at the opportune moment.

"However, Weiluo, as a top-tier A-rank Awakened, this is the most crucial time for you." He said earnestly, "During this period of increasing compatibility, if you don't receive deep mental guidance, at best your growth will slow down, at worst..."

He paused abruptly, then continued, "Therefore, you'd better choose a marriage partner from within your family as soon as possible. This is not for any other reason than for your own growth and safety."

Wen Jing's expression turned serious. "I understand."

Seeing this, Panxi smiled with satisfaction, "It's alright, we have many suitable candidates in our inner circle. Rex is just one of them; you haven't met the others yet."

He raised his hand and made a sweeping motion in the air, and a screen of light unfolded, densely packed with dozens of portraits and information.

"These are all direct descendants of the Virid Family, aged between eighteen and twenty-five, and their bloodline purity meets the requirements for marriage with you." Panxi directly sent over Rex's 'Proxy Image Library'.

Wen Jing glanced at the light screen once, but his reaction was lukewarm.

"No one you like?" Panxi waved her hand dismissively. "No problem, we have many suitable candidates in our inner circle. You can all meet them!"

*

In less than thirty minutes, the Virid Family organized an internal talent search for Wen Jing on the spot...

The reception room was a dazzling display of colors, with handsome men and beautiful women of all types making their appearance one after another.

This time the scope has expanded. All qualified and available Level 6 and Level 5 researchers from the Matter Transformation Faction have sent their agents, because the agents' bodies are very expensive and cannot be mass-produced in the short term. Only senior researchers with strong resources and technology can produce more in advance as a backup.

The scene is different from the photograph. The perception of high-level Awakened is very sharp. If one is selected on the spot, one cannot expect to complete the substitution without being detected as before.

However, the situation on site is not optimistic.

Please replace with the next batch.

"Change to the next batch."

"Change."

Wen Jing's expression changed from 'polite observation' to 'routine', and finally he couldn't help but yawn.

Looking at her face, which seemed to say, "I really tried my best," Panxi couldn't help but ask, "Weiluo, tell me the truth, what kind of person do you really want?"

Wen Jing thought for a moment, then said sincerely, "I don't know either."

After seeing so many and not getting selected, maybe I'm just tired of seeing the same things.

Thinking of this, Panxi immediately abandoned the idea of continuing, "Then... shall we stop here for today?"

"Okay." Wen Jing immediately stood up.

Panxi casually said, "You go back and rest first, we'll meet again in a couple of days—"

Before he could finish speaking, Wen Jing's gaze suddenly froze.

She looked out of the reception room door, and at the far end of the corridor, someone was passing by.

He was dressed in a plain white robe, with the hood half-closed, revealing only his chin and a wisp of silver hair.

Panxi's eyes lit up when she saw Wen Jing.

This was the first time she had shown excitement since arriving here:

I choose him!

"What?" Panxi was taken aback at first, then overjoyed. "Great! Great!"

He then looked in the direction she was looking and saw the person she had mentioned.

"Uh, he..." Panxi stammered.

Wen Jing said somewhat embarrassedly, "He does resemble Rex a bit, hehe... Actually, I like this type, but Lord Rex is an elder in my heart, so it's definitely not suitable. I didn't expect to meet someone of the same type so soon..."

The speechless state of Panxi and Rex, who had switched bodies to participate in the draft, reached its peak at this moment.

No? Then wouldn't all these problems have been avoided if they hadn't tried to substitute the victims in the first place?

Chapter 221

"This... is him..."

Panxi froze on the spot, never expecting that Wen Jing would fall for Xu Yuan by some unexpected twist of fate.

As she said, the person with the most similar appearance and temperament is Rex, after all, she aimed to replace him from the beginning.

After Wen Jing mentioned treating Rex as an elder, subsequent drafts even prioritized excluding this type of player to avoid wasting talent.

Who knew that after all the twists and turns, it would come full circle!

If she had chosen them from photos, it would have been fine; she could have simply had them copy the appearance of the Xu Yuan's proxy. But now they've met in person. If Awakened were to try and replace them again... this trick might work on mid-level Awakened, but it won't be so easy on high-level ones.

The Alaya Race have learned many lessons in this regard.

Under normal circumstances, Panxi wouldn't be so timid. If she were discovered, she could just say she's a twin or something. But Wen Jing's situation is different. Other factions are secretly eyeing her and haven't given up on competing for her.

The Matter Transformation Faction has been in a weak position for the past two human eras, and the opportunity to rise is right in front of them, which they must not miss.

"Sect Leader, look at this..."

Xu Yuan, within the planet's consciousness, inquired of Panxi and awaited orders.

On the surface, he walked as if nothing was amiss, appearing completely oblivious to the situation.

Upon Wen Jing, Wen Jing couldn't help but step in and follow in that direction.

After taking a couple of steps, she seemed to suddenly come to her senses, then turned to look at Panxi with starry eyes. "Chieftain, could you let him come over for a moment?"

Having always cultivated an image of a 'caring elder,' Panxi naturally had no choice but to grit her teeth and agree.

"Okay... Xu Yuan!"

He called out, and Xu Yuan, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately stopped and turned around.

Then he saw Wen Jing next to Panxi, and as if only then did he realize what was happening. He quickly reached out and pulled his hood down, covering the lower half of his face that had been 'accidentally' exposed earlier.

"Hehe..." Panxi, controlling the body of the proxy, forced a smile and beckoned him over.

Soon, Xu Yuan arrived in front of the two.

He lowered his voice to greet them, "Chieftain, distinguished guest, good day."

"It does seem so..." Wen Jing murmured from the side.

Upon hearing this, Panxi, fearing that she might associate it with the impersonation incident, immediately said, "Xu Yuan, Weiluo has already chosen our family. We're all on the same side, so there's no need to hide your identity."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan readily lifted his hood, revealing his full appearance to the two of them, and his gaze met Wen Jing's.

"..."

The scene fell silent for a moment.

Panxi carefully observed Wen Jing's reaction.

After a brief pause, she suddenly looked away, then straightened her expression, no longer as excited as she had been when she first caught a glimpse of her.

'Did you find you didn't like it after seeing the whole thing?'

Panxi was overjoyed. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she quickly sent Xu Yuan away.

Watching Xu Yuan's figure disappear into the distance, he smiled and said, "So you like this type. I understand. I'll just—"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Wen Jing's excited voice.

"It's him I've decided on!"

Panxi then noticed that her face was flushed and her eyes were gleaming.

Didn't you think it was just so-so when we first met?

Wait a minute... Panxi was puzzled at first, but then, looking at Wen Jing's expression, she gradually realized: So he'd been putting on an act all along!

Wen Jing deliberately used this contrasting attitude to create the effect of 'he is indispensable'.

All of this was designed by Creation Personality expert with expertise in sociology. This mindset can also be called Wen Jing's ' Diplomatic Personality,' with both emotional intelligence and acting skills at their peak. A complete personality model was designed specifically for ' Weiluo.'

Panxi realized this as well and immediately felt a sense of unease.

He sighed and said, "I didn't expect... But, Weiluo, Xu Yuan is just a collateral branch, and his bloodline isn't that pure. If he were to marry you, his status wouldn't be high enough. However, for a formal marriage partner, his bloodline still needs to be pure enough to effectively guide you through your spiritual journey!"

"Of course, given your status, if you like him, you can absolutely maintain an open relationship with him in the future," Panxi added immediately afterward.

He practically said, "Let him be your lover, and then you can find a direct relative to marry into the family."

What Panxi said was true; even if Wen Jing had taken a liking to a level three or four researcher, he could have barely accepted it.

The total number of Alaya Race factions remains unchanged at six. The strength of the internal competitiveness of each faction is reflected in the number of new members approved for birth during the same period.

Powerful factions, such as the Heinrich Family's Body Enhancement Faction and the Shadow Blade Family's Spatial Perception Faction, have seen more than a dozen new members born in the last human era. The Matter Transformation Faction, on the other hand, only has one "spot" —Xu Yuan. This speaks volumes.