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Chapter 188 The Number of Love! The Mysterious Lord of the Heavenly God City! Calling Numbers?

Sky Tower.

"Cough-cough-"

Nyarlathotep's words left Ember stunned.

Good guy!
Have these little girls from the planet Moore actually started some kind of 'queueing' system in private?
Think about this.

Driven by curiosity, Yu Jin looked at the so-called 'love number plate' on the ground in front of Dongshan Li.

The letter reads: 11.

"?"

Now it was Ember's turn to be full of question marks.

no……

How did it get to 11?
Yu Jin silently lowered his head and began counting names.

After counting for a while, I realized that it didn't quite match up.

until...

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of several petite ninth-tier Moor Star lolis following behind Naya.

"..."

Yu Jin took a deep breath, temporarily putting aside the various chaotic thoughts in his mind.

He brought Higashiyama Riko back here, certainly not to do anything improper.

That would be far too degrading.

What Yu Jin really wanted to do was to find out more about Planet Z99 from Dongshan Li, especially about the 'City of Gods'.

Intuition tells the embers—

That Heavenly City is no ordinary place.

Even though Ember is now at the sixteenth rank, he can absolutely stand out from the crowd.

But even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit.

Not to mention……

There are only a dozen or so ninth-tier evolved beings in Dawn City right now.

Ember did not want to cause any damage to Dawn City due to his momentary carelessness.

"Higashiyama Ritsu, right?"

Ember spoke.

His voice finally brought the bewildered Higashiyama Ritsu back to her senses.

"what?"

"11?"

Higashiyama Rimi muttered the numbers on her number plate.

"..."

Yu Jin was somewhat speechless.

Snapped--!
A crisp slapping sound suddenly rang out.

The one who made the move was Natasha, who had somehow slipped behind Higashiyama Rie.

"Ah~"

Higashiyama Ritsu let out a soft, incredibly embarrassed gasp.

This slap was actually delivered to her...

Higashiyama Rie blushed and turned her head in embarrassment and anger, only to be met with a giggling Natasha.

call--

Higashiyama Ri took a deep breath, her imposing chest heaving up and down.

It’s time to say it or not.

Higashiyama Riki's looks and figure are truly top-notch.

especially……

At this moment, her aloof and unyielding demeanor inexplicably evoked a sense of conquering an iceberg.

"okay!"

Yu Jin's tone suddenly took on a stern tone.

Natasha, who had been itching to slap him again, sheepishly withdrew her hand.

"Wrong, wrong~"

"Master, please punish Natasha severely!"

Natasha ran up to Ember and stared at him longingly.

"..."

Yu Jin silently rubbed his forehead.

a long time.

He looked at Higashiyama Riki again, his tone solemn.

"Tell me everything you know about the other refuge cities on planet Z99."

"Especially regarding the City of Gods."

This is your only chance right now.

"otherwise……"

"I don't mind ruthlessly destroying your potential and sending you down the same path as Sagawa Iku."

At this moment, Yu Jin rarely resorted to threats.

Although the spoils of the strong may have the chance to steal memories, Ember did not want to gamble, and he did not have the real ability to 'read minds' at the moment.

The reason he specifically brought Higashiyama Riki back for interrogation was because of the information seen by his Eye of Insight—

【Higashiyama Ritsu】

[Home Planet: Phoenix Star]

[Identity: Lord of Phoenix Leap City]

[Rank: Ninth Rank]

[Attributes: Fire, Phoenix Feather, Charm]

[Abilities: Fire Release Lv9, Phoenix Shadow Lv9, Blazing Feathers Lv9, Innate Allure Lv9...]

[Evaluation: One of only two female ninth-tier evolvers on Planet Z99. Due to the existence of the 'Charm' attribute, she is extremely charming and has attracted the pursuit of many high-tier evolvers on Planet Z99, including even several ninth-tier city lords... However, she herself despises the 'Charm' attribute, pursues independence and self-reliance, and is unwilling to depend on others, especially men...]

【hint--】

[A special mark has been implanted within its body. Once the mark is activated, it will become a ninth-tier puppet.]

What caught Yu Jin's attention was this last sentence.

If the person behind the scenes who could plant a special mark on a ninth-tier evolver is on this planet Z99, the most likely candidate is the city lord of the Heavenly God City.

The fact that the mark could be placed on Dongshan Li also means that she most likely had some connection with that city lord.

at this time.

Dongshan Li was unaware of Yu Jin's thoughts.

After hearing those words, the thought that popped into her mind was—

"Ruthless destruction of flowers?"

"So it was just a case of cruelly destroying flowers?"

"I thought……"

Higashiyama Riri lowered her head, her gaze falling once again on the number plate that read '11'.

She was stunned for a long time before she suddenly realized what was happening and broke out in a cold sweat.

Unknowingly.

She actually...

To be so influenced by those women!
even……

I've truly accepted the concept of a 'love number plate'!

Dongshan Li gasped for breath, her chest heaving, filled with lingering fear.

"oi!"

"I'm asking you something!"

Seeing her expression constantly changing on her own, Naya called out again in annoyance.

In her opinion, Dongshan Li was probably putting on an act again, trying to seduce the respected city lord!

Well known.

The more aloof and cold a woman is, the more easily she arouses the desire to conquer her!

Nyar noticed—

Standing next to her, Natasha saw Higashiyama Ri's posture just now, and her hand, which was hidden behind her back, began to rub uncontrollably again.

If Ember hadn't been there, Natasha probably wouldn't have been able to control herself and would have rushed up and slapped him a few more times...

Naya's shout caused Higashiyama Rie's expression to change slightly once again.

She snapped out of her daze, looked up, and stared at Yu Jin.

She noticed that the latter's gaze was full of... curiosity?

For some reason, Higashiyama Riki felt a strange sense of frustration.

Yet, amidst this setback, there was also a faint sense of relief.

"Do you really want to follow in the footsteps of Iku Sagawa?"

Unaware of the complex thoughts swirling within Phoenix Leap City Lord, Yu Jin frowned and asked again.

"No, I don't want to!"

Higashiyama Riri suppressed the various strange thoughts in her mind.

She chose to cooperate, and to cooperate fully!
She wasn't stupid; she recognized the gap between herself and the man in front of her.

"I ask, you answer."

"any questions?"

Ember spoke.

"No, no problem!"

Higashiyama Ritsu blurted it out.

"very good."

"first question."

"Do you know Sagawa Iku?"

"How much do you know about Qili City?"

Yu Jin chose to ask questions step by step, starting with the easiest ones and gradually moving to the more difficult ones.

"know!"

“Iku Sagawa pursued me…”

Higashiyama Riri's answer made everyone present fall into deep thought.

Naya's little face was now completely wrinkled up!
"oi!"

"Get to the point, stop with all this nonsense!"

Nyarlathotep couldn't help but offer a reminder.

She increasingly felt that Dongshan Li was not a good woman.

"I, I just..."

"I don't want to hide anything..."

Higashiyama Riri lowered her head and answered weakly.

Ember frowned slightly, and the Eye of Insight activated again.

The Eye of Insight's evaluation information is updated in real time. Therefore, Ember was able to confirm that this was indeed Higashiyama Ri's true thought, and not just idle talk.

"alright."

"continue."

"Tell me about the other refuge cities."

"Also, tell me everything you know about the Heavenly God City."

As Yu Jin finished speaking.

Higashiyama Riri nodded, but did not speak immediately. Instead, she bit her lip and fell into thought.

After a while.

She composed herself and spoke softly:

“Z99星球，共有9座8级避难城，1座9级避难城。”

"Among these, besides the other eight refuge cities of Phoenix Leap City, I have had dealings with the city lords of all of them..."

"Seven of them had, uh... had expressed goodwill to me, and there was also a female city lord who considered me a mortal enemy and had led an army to fight against my Phoenix Leap City a few years ago..."

"..."

Compared to Watanabe Tai, who only heard bits and pieces from Sagawa Iku, Higashiyama Riki's understanding of the other refuge cities, especially the ninth-tier city lords, was obviously much richer.

She could even clearly state the specific attributes and abilities of many ninth-tier city lords.

and this.

Almost all of this is a result of her 'naturally alluring charm level 9'.

This ability is a passive ability; it still has an effect even if Higashiyama Rie herself doesn't activate it.

Most of the ninth-tier evolvers are unable to resist this ability and will develop feelings for Higashiyama Rika.

include……

The city lord of the Heavenly God City.

"He's strange!"

After discussing the other nine-tiered city lords and finally getting to the main topic of Heavenly God City, Dongshan Li's first comment was this assessment.

"Oh?"

Yu Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Elaborate."

Higashiyama Riki nodded.

Bound like a dumpling, she shifted her body slightly to make her position less shameful, at least her legs didn't have to be spread so wide, before continuing:
"he……"

"It seems to be more than just the ninth rank."

After speaking, Higashiyama Riri carefully observed Yu Jin's reaction.

The latter, however, did not react at all.

Higashiyama Riri was secretly shocked.

After thinking to himself, "He really is a big shot," he continued:

“I have seen him before.”

"No, to be precise, he once personally descended upon Phoenix Leap City."

"That was about a year ago."

"At that time, the Heavenly God City had just been promoted to level 9 for a year and was enjoying unparalleled popularity on planet Z99."

“When he arrived, I was extremely nervous, thinking he was going to bring Phoenix Leap City under his control, but…”

“He told me that Phoenix Leap City was not important.”

"He said--"

"If I want, I can join his Heavenly City."

"He can give me one, one..."

"The identity of a concubine."

When she said the word 'concubine', Higashiyama Ri clenched her teeth.

She will not forget—

The tone of voice of that Heavenly City Lord when he said that.

That tone was like...

To bestow upon oneself a certain honor.

It's just like……

She should be grateful to have become his 'concubine'.

"continue."

Yu Jin narrowed his eyes slightly.

His guess was correct; Dongshan Li indeed had considerable interaction with the Lord of the Heavenly God City.

"I...I refused."

Higashiyama Riri took a deep breath and said softly:
"I thought he would fly into a rage, or get so angry that he would force himself on me..."

"After all, my intuition tells me that even if I am at the ninth level, I could not possibly be his match."

But he didn't.

Instead, he gave me a year to consider it, which was exactly the deadline for the promotion.

"Now, there's only one month left."

At this point, Higashiyama Riki let out a long sigh.

This matter had been weighing on her mind for the past year, making her extremely nervous at all times.

This is why—

When the accident happened in Qili City, she immediately discovered the reason for the changes in the rankings.

She has spent most of the past year keeping a close eye on the rankings.

Because her intuition told her—

With the Heavenly God City Lord's immense strength, he wouldn't be limited to his current achievements.

Whether a level 9 refuge city is the limit for the planet, Higashiyama Riri doesn't know.

but……

Given the arrogant and confident demeanor of the Heavenly God City Lord, it's highly unlikely he would sit idly by and watch Seven Mile City and other level 8 refuge cities advance along with him.

Even if he is promoted smoothly, that Heavenly God City Lord may very well cause trouble after the promotion.

"continue."

Yu Jin raised his chin, signaling Dongshan Li to continue.

"Um……"

“He hasn’t come to Phoenix Leap City since that incident a year ago.”

"He left a communication mark on me, saying that I should contact him when I've thought things through and made the right decision, but..."

"I have not been in communication."

After speaking, Dongshan Li looked at Yu Jin.

Her fiery red eyes were full of sincerity.

She did not lie; instead, she spoke frankly and without reservation.

of course.

This was also the choice she made after discovering that Ember and his men were powerful enough.

"You want me to help you solve the problem with the Lord of Heavenly God City?"

Yu Jin saw through her thoughts and chuckled as he bluntly revealed them.

"..."

Dongshan Li remained silent, her head slightly lowered.

It would be a lie to say that I had no such thought at all.

"good."

At this moment, Yu Jin nodded in satisfaction.

In his view, this is reasonable and correct.

It is precisely because Higashiyama Riri needs something from him that her information is credible.

Of course, as a precaution, Ember also constantly uses the Eye of Insight to perform secondary verification.

"Lord of Heavenly God City, what is your name?"

Yu Jin thought for a moment and then asked.

Higashiyama Ritsu took a deep breath and softly uttered two words.

"Han Ling".

After saying that, she thought for a moment and then added seriously:

"He seems to have a... attitude towards this name."

"Extremely proud?"

"Anyway."

“He introduces himself differently than ordinary people.”

“Especially when he mentioned the word ‘Ling,’ his tone was very heavy, very heavy…”

"There was an underlying sense of mockery, as if it were a disbelief that I didn't understand its meaning..."

Higashiyama Rimi recalled the scene from a year ago, her voice wistful.

"Han Ling?"

Upon hearing the name, Yu Jin stroked his chin, lost in thought.

All signs indicate that—

This Heavenly God City Lord, Han Ling, is no ordinary person.

Yu Jin's seriousness deepened.

Again--

When a lion hunts a rabbit, it uses all its strength.

Ember will never be careless when facing any opponent who is suspected of using cheats.

As a seasoned cheater, I know all too well the value of cheating.

"Is there anything else you'd like to add?"

Yu Jin put aside his thoughts and looked at Dongshan Li.

"No, no more..."

Higashiyama Li lowered her voice, and out of the corner of her eye, she couldn't help but glance at the fifty-meter-long bed behind Yu Jin.

Now that the important questions are answered, next...

Could it be that they're about to start calling out the numbers...?

"Row."

"For the sake of your honesty."

"Here's a little reward for you."

Yu Jin chuckled, raised his hand, and pointed at Dongshan Li from afar.

Swah——

A milky white light burst forth.

"Ah~!"

Beside the 50-meter-long bed.

Higashiyama Ri's utterly shameful moans echoed, lingering long afterward...

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