LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Tang San’s Surprising Sacrifice? Xiao Wu on the Edge!
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[Consumed 1 Emotion Point, Physique Scan Complete!]
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Xiao Wu, 38B
Due to her transformed soul beast physique, which differs from humans, she's slowly adapting to the state of getting possessed. However, her body can't endure to fully comprehend it.
If she can maintain it for three hours, she can create a unique soul power path for soul beasts!
Countdown to meridian collapse: 1 minute, 23 seconds.
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"What a surprising bonus!"
"System, since this soul power path for beasts is based on a modified Sunflower Manual, does it require... cutting?"
[Certainly!]
"Heh! Isn't this interesting?"
Not only will the Sunflower Manual be popular in the soul master world, but even the soul beast world won't escape its fate of cutting! Covering all grounds.
Zhuge Lan pretended to think, dragging it out for another 1 minute, 15 seconds.
Tang San had been struggling for quite a while now.
His face, smeared with blood and dirt, was in a sorry state.
His trampled pride made his emotion points spike.
Unfortunately…
If Xiao Wu wasn't reaching her limit, Zhuge Lan would've loved to keep stalling.
Too bad.
"Alright."
"Since you're so sincere, I'll step in and treat you both."
"But Xiao Wu's current state… it's hard to say."
"Don't make a habit of causing trouble at night. It's really annoying."
"I bless you!"
A holy light pillar descended.
As it enveloped Xiao Wu, the flowing holy light also extended to Tang San.
—With his persistent bowing, he was close to a concussion, reacting a half-beat late.
That half-beat brought trouble.
"Mmm~"
"Ahh~"
Their sighs of relief formed a sultry duet.
Both had injuries from possession, rapidly recovering under the holy light's healing.
The difference was…
Xiao Wu was still in a possessed state, so her meridians were repeatedly damaged and then healed, entering a tug-of-war.
As for Tang San,
[Emotion Points +99595]
he didn't want the healing!
Even though his meridians were mostly shattered, he hadn't begged Zhuge Lan for help.
Because…
The healing effect of the soul bone ability, Holy Light Blessing, was comprehensive!
As his meridians healed, other things down below started to grow too!
He hadn't expected that he'd be caught up in Xiao Wu's influence and trapped by the holy light.
Right now…
He could feel clearly, his "little brother" stubbornly growing like Blue Silver Grass.
To make things worse, Zhuge Lan's Holy Light Blessing kept coming, holding him down tightly.
He couldn't even speak to stop it amidst his comfort.
Then…
[Emotion Points +110,000!]
[Emotion Points +110,000!]
Seeing Tang San's screen fill with notifications, Zhuge Lan felt a bit confused.
What's going on?
Although the holy light has no resistance effect…
But you've gone through this once; no need to get so worked up, right?
He instructed the system to scan.
"Oh?"
Silently, he increased the frequency.
—He wanted to see if Tang San would choose to cut it off after it grew back.
"System, I'll bet 1 emotion point that he'll cut it."
The system stayed silent.
"Alright, you accepted by default. Bet established."
The system still ignored him.
So…
Zhuge Lan stayed there, casting Holy Light Blessing on Tang San and Xiao Wu for three whole hours.
The wailing and moaning lasted until daylight.
During this…
Zhuge Lan kept up his mental scanning, observing Xiao Wu's soul power flow.
Until the soul beast version of the Sunflower Manual was successfully established and ran smoothly for three cycles.
Then he stopped.
Tang San and Xiao Wu, after a night of pleasure, slumped weakly on the ground.
Zhuge Lan yawned, glanced at his balance.
[Emotion Points: 190,4211;]
An 800,000-point increase after a long night.
Not bad.
Since Tang San had been through this a few times, he recovered faster.
He got up and checked on Xiao Wu's condition.
Then, he was shocked!
"Level 32?"
"Xiao Wu, did you level up?"
"But weren't you in a possessed state?"
"This…"
Tang San couldn't understand.
What was going on?
"Do you think I'd go to all this trouble just to cure her possession?"
Zhuge Lan said smugly—
"Xiao Wu's unique physique allows her to gradually adapt to the Sunflower Manual while possessed."
"It's just that her physical strength isn't enough to bear it."
"I used the holy light to help her get through the first wave of possession so she can train in the Sunflower Manual later."
"And it's her personal, exclusive version. Unless someone else has the same unique physique, they can't practice it."
Saying this…
Zhuge Lan gave Xiao Wu a meaningful look.
[Emotion Points +99595]
Xiao Wu averted her eyes, not daring to meet his gaze.
Could it be…
Had he discovered her true identity?
If it were Zhuge Lan, it might be possible.
What would he decide to do?
Kill her for her spirit bone?
But if so, why would he spend an entire night helping her adapt to the Sunflower Manual?
Her mind was in turmoil, emotion points bouncing all over.
Zhuge Lan saw this.
He knew Xiao Wu had caught his hint, so her thoughts would likely be unsettled for a while.
'Another round of emotion points incoming.'
Satisfied, Zhuge Lan turned back inside to catch a nap before class.
Inside the room…
Zhu Zhuqing was meditating in a seated position.
Sensing Zhuge Lan entering, she stopped her training and patted her thigh.
"Take a nap. I'll wake you for class."
A lap pillow?
Zhuge Lan accepted and lay down without hesitation.
Soft and warm, with a faint fragrance surrounding him.
Very comfortable.
"System, deep sleep mode, please."
[Consumed 1 Emotion Point, you're asleep!]
As his eyes closed, he immediately fell into deep slumber.
Hearing his steady breathing, Zhu Zhuqing's lips curled up, visibly pleased.
Zhuge Lan had always been "alert," jumping up whenever she showed up.
But now, lying on her lap, he fell asleep in seconds.
Besides being genuinely tired from a night of soul bone casting,
it also showed he trusted Zhu Zhuqing deeply!
It seemed…
'Last night, what Lan said wasn't a lie after all?'
At this thought,
Zhu Zhuqing's smile grew warmer, like ice melting under the sun.
Then…
She held Zhuge Lan close and began practicing her Tai Chi Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Method.
Forcibly dual cultivating!
Who knows how long passed.
Zhuge Lan was gently shaken awake.
He sat up and stretched comfortably.
"How long did I sleep?"
"Less than an hour," Zhu Zhuqing replied naturally, "You seemed to sleep soundly; it should be enough."
She didn't know much about deep sleep.
But she understood that a short, quality rest could restore energy.
She noticed Zhuge Lan getting up and was about to rise too.
As her toes touched the floor, she paused.
After sitting cross-legged all night and offering him her lap, her legs were numb.
Zhuge Lan quickly noticed.
Between healing and waiting, he chose—
"Let me give you a massage."
He gently lifted her long legs onto his lap, carefully kneading them.
With his left arm's holy light soul bone, he channeled a bit of holy energy into her muscles.
"Mmm~"
Zhu Zhuqing let out a soft hum.
Her voice tugged at Zhuge Lan's heart!
Though he'd heard sighs before,
none had the impact of Zhu Zhuqing's voice!
His hands involuntarily moved higher, reaching toward certain sensitive spots…
[Emotion Points +55555]
"Pa!"
Zhu Zhuqing held his hand, shaking her head lightly.
"Class is about to start. Tonight."
Zhuge Lan sighed in surrender.
He leaned in and planted a kiss.
This time, Zhu Zhuqing didn't resist and even responded shyly.
A few minutes later,
Zhuge Lan reluctantly got up.
Too bad.
Without the last two stages of the Tai Chi Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Method, fully claiming her wouldn't boost his cultivation speed much, lowering his standards.
'My next goal: save up a million to buy the last two levels of the method!'
Zhu Zhuqing, however, misunderstood.
Thinking Zhuge Lan was respecting her wishes, she couldn't help but smile, preparing his wash supplies.
After freshening up, he held her arm as they left the room.
Almost simultaneously,
the doors to the girls' dormitory opened.
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong stepped out, staring at each other.
Stunned.
You didn't leave?
In normal circumstances, the tension would be thick with jealousy.
But not Zhu Zhuqing.
Seeing Zhuge Lan's intrigued look,
she said, "I'll take Rongrong to the dining hall first?"
Zhuge Lan was pleasantly surprised.
So considerate?
Zhu Zhuqing understood.
She let go of his hand and walked toward Ning Rongrong, pulling her away.
Xiao Wu approached Zhuge Lan, looking hesitant.
She wanted to ask him if he had noticed her uniqueness.
But if Zhuge Lan hadn't figured it out, wouldn't she be admitting it herself?
So, she felt conflicted. 0000000000
The emotional points transformed into a flood of notifications.
Zhuge Lan was quite pleased and slowly made his way to the cafeteria.
Xiao Wu, with her head down, followed him silently.
Halfway there...
She couldn't hold back any longer and cautiously asked:
"Brother Lan, what did you mean when you said I have a unique constitution?"
Zhuge Lan stopped, looked at Xiao Wu with a faint smile.
*[Emotion points +55555]*
Xiao Wu understood.
She gave a bitter smile.
"So, what are you planning to do with me?"
Zhuge Lan put on a thoughtful expression and murmured to himself:
"A 100,000-year-old soul beast transforming into human form is indeed rare."
"Should I keep you around and wait until I can absorb a 100,000-year soul ring to maximize the benefits?"
"Or should I play it safe and harvest a 100,000-year soul bone?"
"Maybe auctioning you off could bring in quite a bit of money too."
Listen to that!
Such shocking words!
Xiao Wu was trembling in fear.
*[Emotion points +99595]*
*[Emotion points +151515]*
*[Emotion points +195995]*
She'd generated nearly a million emotional points in total, showing just how scared she was.
It wasn't her fault for feeling so helpless.
After all, Zhuge Lan was someone who nearly killed Sword Douluo Chen Xin with a single strike.
She was merely a Spirit Elder; wasn't she at his mercy?
Her only hope, Tang San, had left that morning without her after their argument the previous night.
Now she felt utterly helpless!
"Woo-hoo—" Xiao Wu began to cry.
Zhuge Lan smacked his lips.
Seeing the emotion points continue to increase, he ignored her and proceeded to the cafeteria.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong had already prepared food.
He could just sit down and eat.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Wu followed him inside.
"Why are you following me?"
Zhuge Lan, exasperated, said, "Think with your bunny brain for a second. If I'd had any ill intentions toward you, I would have acted back in the Star Dou Forest."
Xiao Wu looked up in surprise, staring blankly at Zhuge Lan.
Huh?
You saw through her identity that early on?
"Rabbit soul beasts aren't compatible with my twin martial souls," Zhuge Lan patiently explained.
"A 100,000-year soul ring or soul bone isn't enough to make me sacrifice compatibility. Maybe if it were a million years."
He was being truthful.
Xiao Wu's soul ring and bone weren't nearly as useful as the system rewards he had.
*[Emotion points +190,000]*
Xiao Wu was stunned.
A 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone... and you're not interested?
While soul rings did need to match, it was often worth overlooking that if the age was high enough.
Didn't Bibi Dong absorb a rabbit soul ring even though her martial spirit was a spider?
This was beyond her understanding.
Zhuge Lan walked off, and she didn't even react.
After a while, Ma Hongjun's cheerful voice echoed:
"Hey, Xiao Ao, I leveled up!"
"I'm level 28 now, and in about two months, I'll be level 29!"
"Give me half a year, and I'll be at level 30!"
"Impressive, right?"
Xiao Wu looked over.
She saw an excited Ma Hongjun walking in, arm around a helpless-looking Oscar.
"Yo! Xiao Wu!" Ma Hongjun boasted, "I've broken through to level 28!"
"Oh... congratulations," Xiao Wu said absently.
Ma Hongjun looked pleased.
Oscar, however, noticed something was wrong—Xiao Wu's eyelashes still had tears on them.
"Xiao Wu, have you been crying?" Oscar asked with concern. "Are you alright?"
Xiao Wu just shook her head and left in a daze.
It was clear to anyone that something was off with her.
"Hey!" Ma Hongjun whispered sneakily, "Did she and Tang San have a fight?"
Oscar gave him a side-eye.
"Oh yeah? And what about you? Think you could take advantage?"
Ma Hongjun's face stiffened.
Ahem, well...
Down there, things were empty, so what good would having a woman do?
Just... staring?
Forget it.
His excitement over leveling up faded.
Oscar chuckled.
Although he also had quite a few flings, he enjoyed the chase more than the final reward.
He could easily go twenty years without indulging.
But for Ma Hongjun, who was used to indulgence, now missing some parts, it was going to be tough!
Looking up, Oscar saw Zhuge Lan and his group standing up.
He quickly hurried over.
"Leave your trays here; I'll handle them. You three can head on out!"
On the training ground...
All the teachers were present, and meditation mats were spread across the floor.
Everyone found a spot and sat cross-legged.
Zhuge Lan sniffed the air.
Why does it smell strange?
At that moment, Flender coughed.
"Since everyone has mostly been practicing the Sunflower Manual, today we'll share our training insights."
"Zhuge, Zhuqing, Rongrong, you three are free to go if you have other matters to attend to."
Zhu Zhuqing stood up first, looking toward Zhuge Lan.
"You go ahead; I'll stay here and listen," Zhuge Lan said.
"Then I'll stay too," Ning Rongrong sighed. "I don't have much to practice either."
After experiencing the fast-paced Taiji Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation method, solo training felt too slow.
And without a self-created soul technique training...
She glanced at Zhuge Lan, who seemed indifferent.
—No way she could expect free guidance without expressing intent.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
She went aside to practice her Spiraling Shadow and Crushing Divine Claws.
Flender pursed his lips but said nothing more.
He looked at Tang San.
"Tang San, you were the first to practice the Sunflower Manual, and you have the foundation of the Mysterious Heaven Technique."
"Would you like to share your insights?"
Tang San flinched slightly.
*[Emotion points +44444]*
He glanced quickly at Zhuge Lan.
Tang San said bitterly, "I received some healing yesterday, so I can't practice the Sunflower Manual for now."
Everyone:
(●—●●)●)
Huh?
Did it grow back?
Instantly, everyone looked at Tang San with pity.
After experiencing the benefits of the Sunflower Manual, who could go back to crawling at a snail's pace?
Though no one knew how efficient the Mysterious Heaven Technique was, Tang San's immediate decision to "redo it" spoke volumes.
Eventually, he'd have to give in.
"Alright, Tang San, you're free to go too," Flender said.
—If he's not one of our 'sisters,' no need to join the discussion.
Tang San's expression was slightly strained.
He looked at Zhuge Lan and Ning Rongrong, and then at the absent-minded Xiao Wu.
He rose in silence and left.
"So, who wants to share next?" Flender asked. "It doesn't have to be strictly about techniques."
Everyone glanced at each other, subtly looking toward Zhuge Lan and Ning Rongrong.
Zhuge Lan understood.
Their presence made it difficult for the others to speak freely—after all, they weren't part of the 'sisterhood.'
"Alright, alright, I won't get in the way here."
Zhuge Lan stood up.
Ning Rongrong immediately followed.
They sat cross-legged a few dozen meters away, palms pressed together. Though they seemed focused on their training, in truth…
Spiritual detection, activate! He wanted to know what was being said behind closed doors.
"Ahem!" Flender was the first to speak.
"Now that the non-brothers are gone, we can close the door and have a private chat," he said. "Since we're all just starting out with the Sunflower Manual, there isn't much guidance we can give each other. But some... lifestyle changes might require us to ask Xiao Wu for advice."
Xiao Wu: "???"
"Huh? You want my advice?"
"Well…" Flender scratched his head awkwardly. "Ever since I started training with the manual, whenever I exert myself, I, uh, sometimes… leak a little."
Zhuge Lan: "..."
What? So that weird smell earlier...
Oscar and the others: "!!!"
He's so brave! They all turned to Xiao Wu. As the only girl present, surely she'd have some experience in this area?
Xiao Wu: o(╥﹏╥)o
Please, spare me! Girls might have leakage issues too, but it's not the same!
But with all these "sisters" staring at her expectantly, what could Xiao Wu do? She could only explain quietly, "There's something called a sanitary pad that can absorb it."
"I know about those," Flender replied, "but they don't hold much. Plus, they stick to… you know, hair, and it hurts to pull it off. It takes a whole chunk of hair with it."
Xiao Wu: щ(Дщ)
You… I… they…
After a long silence, Xiao Wu covered her face and said, "The rough side is supposed to stick to your clothes."
"You put it on backward, no wonder…"
Ugh! Now she had a mental image!
But Flender was completely unfazed. He went on to ask about squatting positions, aiming, minimizing splash… until Xiao Wu was nearly in tears.
Why, oh why, had she started training with the Sunflower Manual? Even if she had waited a couple of days, they'd have figured it out on their own!
A short distance away, Zhuge Lan listened in, getting more and more shocked.
So this is what it's like after the, uh, transformation?
The cost of getting stronger… it was definitely substantial.
No wonder they were constantly giving off small bursts of emotion points! He'd assumed it was nostalgia for their "former selves," but it turned out to be a reaction to… other issues.
He stood up, tugging Ning Rongrong to follow him farther away. "The atmosphere here isn't great. Let's find another spot."
"Uh, okay," she replied, unsure but compliant.
That night, after experiencing the speed of Tai Chi Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation, Ning Rongrong was back in Zhuge Lan's room, eager to practice more. She even dressed in a short top and skirt, revealing her slender limbs.
They began a three-person training session. Zhuge Lan felt a bit disappointed; he'd hoped to bring in Zhu Zhuqing too, but it wasn't something he'd rush.
To his surprise, Zhu Zhuqing seemed visibly annoyed. Apparently, she had the same thought in mind, which caught him off guard—her cold demeanor hid quite a passionate side.
"Should we try removing outer layers?" Zhu Zhuqing suggested. "It could almost double the efficiency!"
Double?
Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled at the idea.
But as Zhu Zhuqing started to undress her, Ning Rongrong quickly resisted, "No way! This is enough, right?"
Ning Rongrong kept saying no, but the body did not resist too much.
"It's just a coat, it's not like I'm not wearing anything."
"Just like in our dormitory."
'Double the efficiency!'
Although she comforted herself in this way when Zhu Zhuqing started to touch her underwear Ning Rongrong covered it with her hand!
"This won't work!"
"I changed into shorts, you don't have to take them off!"
Seeing Ning Rongrong's reluctance, Zhu Zhuqing didn't push further. She quickly stripped down to her underwear and pulled Ning Rongrong to sit beside Zhuge Lan, one on each side.
As they began practicing the Tai Chi Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation, Ning Rongrong initially felt shy and regretted being persuaded by Zhu Zhuqing. But soon, the surging yin-yang energy entranced her. Clothes? What clothes? If she wasn't waiting for her father's reply, she'd gladly be rid of them altogether!
Nothing much to see anyway, Zhuge Lan mused. Compared to Zhu Zhuqing's figure, Ning Rongrong was quite flat—Shrek's flattest, even with Xiao Wu outdoing her a bit. Yet her noble air, combined with her refined beauty, gave her a doll-like charm, a quiet elegance.
Interesting, he thought. She has a different kind of beauty compared to Zhuqing. Not striking at first, but more appealing the longer you look.
As he compared the two, the Tai Chi technique flowed even faster, speeding up everyone's cultivation progress. This only strengthened Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's resolve. They weren't even close to the final step yet, and the progress was already amazing! How much faster would it go if they completed the last stage?
Just as they were enjoying their training, a pained groan startled them.
Zhuge Lan's spiritual senses scanned the area, and his expression shifted to amusement. "It's Xiao San. He couldn't hold back and tried again, but he wasn't forceful enough, so the blade got stuck."
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong: "..."
What? It was hard to imagine how that could happen, but it definitely sounded painful!
"Let's ignore it and continue!" Ning Rongrong urged.
"If you're that eager, you could go all in," Zhu Zhuqing teased. "It'd be twice as effective, you know."
Ning Rongrong: ω
Twice as effective?! She was tempted, very tempted. But modesty and uncertain feelings about their status held her back.
"This is already fast enough," she said, a bit regretfully. Since they weren't officially together yet, she'd reached her personal limit. Any further and she might cross lines she wasn't ready for.
Zhu Zhuqing respected her decision and focused on cultivating, while Zhuge Lan smiled and joined in. With his system helping him, he didn't really need to train so intensely—but who could refuse the chance to enjoy such delightful company?
The next day, as they finished, Ning Rongrong wrapped herself in a cloak and quickly left, embarrassed.
"She's almost ready," Zhu Zhuqing laughed. "As soon as her father approves, she won't escape."
Zhuge Lan didn't reply, instead pulling Zhu Zhuqing close for a deep kiss, his hands caressing her.
[Emotion points +55555]
Dazed, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes softened as they parted. The timing wasn't right yet. She was too special to be rushed. This respect only made her admire him more; unlike certain irresponsible boys… though, well, he technically wasn't a "man" anymore.
Not wanting to think of such matters, Zhu Zhuqing slowly dressed in front of him, then helped him freshen up before they left together.
Outside, they ran into Tang San, walking awkwardly with legs apart, as if he were a crab, while Xiao Wu tried to help him but seemed hesitant, likely having been rejected earlier.
"Hey there!" Zhuge Lan greeted. "Are you hurt? Need me to heal you?" He raised his hand, letting a holy light glow from his palm.
[Emotion points +11111]
Tang San flinched and leaped forward, terrified that the light might actually hit him. "Ah—" He winced as the sudden move pulled on his wound. He turned to Zhuge Lan, who hadn't even cast the spell, merely smiling at him as if watching a clown.
[Emotion points +44444]
Tang San, suppressing his anger, forced a smile. "Good morning, Brother Lan, Sister Zhu! Thank you for the concern, but I don't need healing. Otherwise, last night's effort would've been in vain."
His enthusiasm was unmistakable, though the smile was clearly forced.
Xiao Wu greeted them simply. "Good morning, Brother Lan, Sister Zhu."
Zhuge Lan nodded in response. "You two go ahead. We're waiting for someone."
"Goodbye, Brother Lan and Sister Zhu!" Tang San said cheerfully.
"Okay," Xiao Wu replied, and they resumed their previous positions, with Tang San moving slowly up front and Xiao Wu following behind.
"Tang San is so fake," Zhu Zhuqing commented.
Zhuge Lan chuckled. Tang Buddha is joking with you? he thought to himself.
Just then, Ning Rongrong bounced over in a new dress, casually taking Zhuge Lan's arm. "What are you two talking about?"
"We were talking about Tang San, that fake man," Zhu Zhuqing replied.
"Man?" Ning Rongrong tilted her head. "Is there anyone besides Lan here who qualifies as a man at this academy?"
Zhu Zhuqing paused, realizing Ning Rongrong was right. She glanced at Zhuge Lan, suspecting he'd orchestrated things intentionally. Like eunuchs in the imperial palace, she thought—
"Smack!" Zhuge Lan playfully slapped Zhu Zhuqing's backside, breaking her train of thought. "What are you thinking? Let's go."
Zhu Zhuqing smiled. Forget it, she thought. It's not worth dwelling on.
On the training grounds, they saw Dai Mubai with his golden hair, chatting with Oscar and the others. Zhuge Lan was a bit surprised. Back so soon? He wondered if Dai Mubai figured out that Holy Light Blessing could be renewed.
Dai Mubai spotted Zhuge Lan approaching with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing on either arm, his gaze slightly strange but not generating any emotion points. Since he'd severed ties, women no longer had any allure for him.
He greeted Zhuge Lan with a rough voice, "Brother Lan, I'm back!"
"After three days of cultivation, I've broken through to level 38. That technique really works!"
As he got closer, Zhuge Lan noticed a familiar "eunuch scent." No need to ask—he hadn't properly prepared himself and had "leaked." Zhuge Lan gave a subtle hint. "Mubai, you might want to talk with Oscar and the others about your experiences."
Dai Mubai looked puzzled. "Experiences?"
"Hey, Boss Dai," Ma Hongjun teased. "Now that Brother Lan mentioned it… you've been speaking with that rough voice to hide that you've 'cut ties,' haven't you?"
Dai Mubai's face changed!
[Emotion points +11111]
He prided himself on boasting his achievements, even in relationships, so this revelation made him glare at Ma Hongjun a bit dangerously.
"Boss Dai, don't take it the wrong way," Oscar explained. "Everyone at Shrek Academy—except Brother Lan, Sister Zhu, and Sister Ning—has been practicing the Sunflower Manual. Even the dean and teachers."
Ning Rongrong raised an eyebrow, glancing at Zhuge Lan beside her, instantly understanding that he'd "borrowed her name" to gain some leverage.
Dai Mubai: "???" He was confused. "Wait a minute!" he asked, bewildered. "You all weren't in any deep grudge, so why train with something as sacrificial as the Sunflower Manual?"
That statement made Zhuge Lan realize that Dai Mubai hadn't thought of the "renewal" option. So…
"Mubai," Zhuge Lan asked curiously, "did you leave any… seeds behind on your third day back?"
Dai Mubai instinctively nodded, then realized the implications too late as Oscar and Ma Hongjun closed in, their eyes filled with curiosity.
With no other choice, Dai Mubai explained, "I spent a lot on whale glue and invited some old acquaintances, confirming through special means that two are pregnant. You know them, the twins from Rose Hotel."
Zhuge Lan blinked. That's a lot of details to process, he thought. So Dai Mubai had been consuming whale glue, which explained his rapid physical growth and cultivation breakthroughs. And two at once? Interesting.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged awkward looks, glancing at each other as if wanting to say something. Finally, Tang San spoke up, grinning. "Did you not realize… Brother Lan's Holy Light Blessing could renew things?"
Dai Mubai: )(￢￢) "Huh??!"
He glanced sideways at Zhuge Lan, his face twitching. "Brother Lan, did you know?"
Zhuge Lan shook his head without hesitation. Could he admit to that?
"I only realized afterward," Zhuge Lan said, pointing at Tang San, "after he got flattened by Xiao Wu."
Tang San: (●—●) Really? Watching my misery is fine, but watching theirs breaks the rules?
[Emotion points +44444]
Everyone focused on Dai Mubai, whose face cycled between shades of green and white.
[Emotion points +99595]
[Emotion points +151515]
[Emotion points +55555]
Another decent haul, Zhuge Lan thought, satisfied as everyone avoided commenting on Dai Mubai's plight.
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