[Guys, I'm kind of shipping Lumina and Jingliu now. What do I do?]
[What do you mean "what do you do"? Obviously, you ship them like crazy! I'm shipping! I'm shipping! I'm shipping, shipping, shipping! (heart-eyes emoji)]
[I'm raising the Jingmina banner high!]
[Speaking of which... which one of them is the top?]
[The bag belongs to Jingliu! (covers face and laughs) The pure and flawless Saintess was born to be fiercely... beneath Jingliu's thighs! (smirks)]
[To all the artists in the 3D art community: Official material just dropped! Get moving, get moving!]
"Stop discussing this stuff here! If the live stream gets shut down, it's all your fault!"
Seeing the increasingly unruly comments in the live stream, Little Bear panicked and immediately kicked out all the users responsible.
After kicking everyone out, Little Bear cleared his throat and said, "Brothers, some things, if you know, you know. If you don't, don't go looking for them."
"Ultimately, this stuff is a little illegal. If you know about it, just keep it to yourself. Don't talk about it."
"After all, this is a proper live stream, one dedicated to spreading positive energy."
Though Little Bear himself was quite curious, as a public figure—a righteous and non-perverted one, no less—he had to maintain an image of radiating positive energy.
[Wow, Little Bear, you're so righteous! Since you're being so upright, I'll be righteous too! Bear Cub, I adore you! Would you spend a night with me? You set the price!]
[Hey, upstairs, why not consider me? 185cm athlete, been stewing for two and a half years (smirks)]
[Bro, you wouldn't happen to play basketball, would you?]
"Ahem... Now that the main story's completely gone, let's check for any side quests or co-op opportunities and get those done," Little Bear coughed, silently kicking out the person who'd made indecent proposals. Then, he opened the task menu.
"Once I finish these quests, I'll scan your QR codes and pull gacha rolls for you."
[May the victim please step forward!]
[Damn it, he's actually going to do it!]
"I came to the Luofu to confess and face my sins directly."
Xianzhou Luofu, The Shackling Prison.
Jing Yuan: ...
Hearing Jingliu's words, Jing Yuan fell silent.
However... Jing Yuan was no longer the same man he had been centuries ago. After only a moment's pause, he lifted his head, his gaze settling on Jingliu's face. He waved his hand dismissively, his expression inscrutable, and said calmly, "In that case, I'll have to ask you both to stay in The Shackling Prison..."
"Three meals a day, with plenty to eat..."
As Jing Yuan spoke, a faint smile curved Jingliu's lips. Whether it was satisfaction that Jing Yuan could set aside personal grudges to deliver judgment, or simply that she had achieved her objective, remained unclear...
"But..."
"Oh, my dear bestie, why did you get so excited and start smiling the moment you heard you'd be imprisoned in The Shackling Prison? Could it be you actually enjoy the atmosphere here?"
Seeing Jingliu's subtle movements, Lumina deliberately ignored whatever plans Jingliu and Luocha might have. With a face full of concern, she asked, "Who would ever want to be imprisoned? Little Jingliu, are you feeling unwell?"
Jingliu: ...
Taking advantage of Jingliu's silence, Lumina slowly reached out her hand to press it against Jingliu's forehead, wanting to feel for herself if she had a fever.
However, Lumina's scheme was destined to fail. Jingliu swiftly retreated a step, evading Lumina's "sneak attack," glanced at her dismissively, and offered no further acknowledgment.
Turning her gaze back to Jing Yuan, Jingliu said, "Before that, I wish to request one day of freedom to visit the Scalegorge Waterscape and reunite with old friends. After the task is complete, I will truthfully answer any questions you have..."
"Beg me, beg me, Little Jingliu! Why won't you beg me?" Lumina interjected again, her voice dripping with mock urgency, determined to make her presence felt.
"Just pray to me from the bottom of your heart, and shout, 'Long live Lady Lumina! Lady Lumina is the greatest in the Cosmos!' Then, not just a day of freedom, but eternal liberation—I'll secure it for you!"
Jingliu: ...
You're so annoying. Can't you just shut up?
Jingliu muttered silently to herself, but didn't voice the words aloud.
She suspected that saying it aloud would only provoke a greater reaction from Lumina. So she chose to ignore her, saying nothing, her gaze shifting to Jing Yuan as she waited quietly for his answer.
Jing Yuan: ...
Hearing Jingliu's words, Jing Yuan fell silent for a moment, his eyes swirling with countless thoughts. He couldn't fathom what she was planning.
But... if it's just a gathering with old friends... it doesn't seem like too much to ask.
With that thought, Jing Yuan lifted his head and agreed, "Alright, I accept your terms. But... the entire arrangement must be left to me."
"Of course, entirely at your command, General." With Jing Yuan's consent, a faint smile touched Jingliu's lips.
Click!
Jingliu: ?
A large question mark slowly materialized above Jingliu's head as the shutter clicked. Following the sound, her gaze landed on Lumina, who was holding her phone, its camera pointed directly at her. It seemed she was covertly taking photos... Hmm, but if it's done openly, does it still count as covert?
"Isn't it beautiful?♪" Sensing Jingliu's gaze, Lumina showed no discomfort or embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, she flipped her phone around with a smile, allowing Jingliu to see the photo.
The image contained nothing but a young girl's breathtaking smile.
"You're truly bored," Jingliu remarked, her face utterly impassive as she glanced at the photo. She shot Lumina a sharp look.
Lumina's fame was immense, so vast that even someone like Jingliu, who hadn't touched the internet in centuries, recognized her name.
What did the Cosmos call Lumina again?
"Pure and flawless, selfless, embodying all the world's virtues—the Saintess."
These legendary words had absolutely nothing to do with Lumina herself; they were utterly unrelated.
Jingliu even suspected that Lumina might have fabricated this image herself, a false advertisement spread across the Cosmos.
The purpose? To cultivate a perfect, benevolent persona—a facade that would facilitate her true ambitions.
As for what Lumina truly sought, Jingliu remained clueless.
But...
Jingliu cast a sidelong glance at Lumina, who wore a faint smile and still carried herself with the air of a Saintess. It must... be related to me, she mused inwardly.
Of course, by "related," Jingliu meant that some characteristic of hers must serve Lumina's ulterior motives.
What that characteristic was, Jingliu couldn't fathom...
Nor did she particularly care to find out.
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Note- Lady have u seen urself???