Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Zuo Chang smiled and sat down opposite General Jianli.

He looked into Asuka's delicate eyes and asked, "Or... are you still planning to play house and pretend you don't know me?"

General Li smiled and lowered his head, saying nothing.

Zuo Chang cut to the chase and said directly, "See you there—"

"Jianli is my former surname. General, you may call me by my given name, or call me Yaotai."

Ok.

Zuo Chang changed his form of address and said, "Feiniao, I've come today for three things. First, to thank you for your previous help. If you hadn't disrupted the sacrificial ritual, I wouldn't have been able to obtain Qian Wuyi so easily."

Flying Bird shook her head: "General Eagle and Chief Rose were the key to disrupting the ceremony. I dare not take credit for it."

Zuo Chang lowered his head and said, "The second thing is to apologize for my rashness and mistakes back then. Feibiao, I should have treated you more sincerely, instead of just going through the motions and being done with it."

The bird paused slightly, but did not speak immediately.

What she wanted...

This is not an apology.

Zuo Chang continued, “A year ago, in the war to kill the gods, the gods gave me defeat, and I also understood some truths that I should have understood long ago… I was very naive back then, and I didn’t understand what was important in this world. I blindly climbed and blindly pursued, but neglected the scenery along the way.”

This is a lie.

Zuo Chang's actions back then weren't because he was naive, but because he didn't know it wasn't a game.

but……

He felt he needed to apologize. He had indeed hurt many people.

Such is the Eagle Commander.

The same applies to birds.

Zuo Chang was bold. He reached out and grasped Fei Niao's fair and slender hand: "I think I've figured it out now. Fei Niao, our meeting here may have been inevitable. The gods have given me a second chance, and I want to seize it."

"..."

Feiniao paused slightly, and made a move to withdraw her hand, but she stopped.

Zuo Chang's palms were somewhat rough, and the touch was like her anxious heart.

The bird looked into his eyes and saw his…

sincere.

"General."

Slowly, the bird withdrew its hand.

She seemed to smile and said softly, "I am no longer the person you remember. A few words may not be enough to convince me."

Zuo Chang didn't mind.

Being accepted back is not something that can be achieved overnight.

He continued, "There is one last thing... Asuka, one last thing, I, as the newly promoted 'Shippo General' 96511, will tell the mistress of this place."

Fei Niao looked up and met Zuo Chang's gaze.

Zuo Chang continued, “In my plan, I should have tried to become the Grand General of 96511 months or even years later. Qian Wuyi accelerated this process by getting me involved in the Gift Game Black Goat, which forced me to become the Seven Treasures General without any preparation.”

"This has directly resulted in me having no capable people under my command. I urgently need a reliable and strong assistant."

The bird curled its red lips into a smile.

coming.

I'm coming.

The Heavenly King General needs her power!

Zuo Chang, observing the situation, asked, "I am now formally extending an invitation to you—would you like to come and help me? In the future, when I achieve something, you will be credited the most! At that time, the entire empire of 96511 will be under my control, and I will appoint you as a king of equal rank!"

A king who stands shoulder to shoulder with the king?!

Asuka couldn't help but chuckle and said, "General Zuo speaks so beautifully, it's like he's performing in an opera."

Zuo Chang smiled as well: "I believe you've felt my sincerity. My past experience proves that I'm a lord you'd entrust your life to. So, what do you say? Are you interested?"

Naturally there is.

Even without any past interaction, Zuo Chang is still worth seeking refuge with.

Putting everything else aside, the title of "Heavenly King General" alone is an absolute gold standard.

Even the sons of powerful families from the three-digit community would probably find it difficult to refuse Zuo Chang's offer.

The Misato Clan —

Or rather, the Yaotai clan currently numbers only about fifty people.

Of them, only about ten could be considered "combat-ready".

These people are willing to follow Fei Niao to 96511, and their loyalty is beyond question.

Feiniao certainly hoped they would have a better life and a brighter future. Serving under Zuo Chang was also a good way out for them.

She said, "General Zuo is renowned throughout the land, and I am willing to serve you. I will send you the list of the Yaotai clan shortly."

Zuo Chang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

The assistance of General Li was crucial; they were the core support. With their help, Zuo Chang had the confidence to speak with the leaders of 96511.

Just as he was about to say something, the door was suddenly opened.

"Ah! It's Father!"

It was the sound of a real bow.

but……

Father?

Zuo Chang turned his head and saw Zhen Gong, who had changed into a crimson Wu-style robe, running quickly towards him and throwing himself into his arms.

This……

Zuo Chang subconsciously held onto Zhen Gong's slender shoulder and looked at Fei Niao with some surprise.

The bird was equally astonished.

"Father."

Mayumi cried out again in her arms, then looked up with a smile on her face.

Zuo Chang was completely bewildered.

How did he suddenly become a father?

He pushed the real bow aside and asked, "What's wrong with you?! What are you yelling about?"

Mayumi tilted her head: "Did I call you the wrong person? Mother, isn't Zuo Chang my stepfather?"

"what."

Asuka turned to look at Ryoko, who looked completely bewildered.

She nodded and said, "Yes... Mayumi, strictly speaking, Zuo Chang is your stepfather."

Mayumi then looked at Zuo Chang and asked, "Then it's not wrong for me to call you Father, is it?"

"Wrong, wrong is not wrong..."

Zuo Chang shifted his body uneasily.

Mayumi had clearly taken a shower; she still smelled of shower gel.

Her knees were pressed against Zuo Chang's thighs, her arms were wrapped around Zuo Chang's neck, and her rather large breasts were right in front of Zuo Chang's nose.

Through the open collar, Zuo Chang's eyes were filled with evil. He quickly looked away: "Zhen Gong, how about... we each talk our own story?"

Mayumi asked curiously, "What do you mean by 'each has their own opinion'?"

Zuo Chang organized his thoughts: "It's just... I won't call you my daughter, and you shouldn't call me father. Let's just get along like before, okay? Don't let my reputation as the 'pinnacle of mortals' fool you; I'm not ready to be a father."

"How can that be possible?"

Zhen Gong got off Zuo Chang's thigh and pressed herself tightly against Zuo Chang's side.

Her eyes, sparkling like stars, clung to Zuo Chang's arm. "You may not treat me like a daughter, but I cannot stop treating you like a father. That's basic etiquette. Don't you agree, Mother?"

"..."

Asuka's complexion was not very good.

Watching Mayumi's intimate actions, she vaguely felt that she had been provoked.

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calm down.

The bird took a deep breath and then exhaled.

Very normal.

Although Mayumi is an adult, in Asuka's eyes, she is just a child.

It would be a good thing if she showed enthusiasm when she first met her father.

Even if it's bad, it's still better than her ignoring everyone with a long face, right?

the other side.

Zuo Chang gradually adapted, and upon reflection, he realized that this was the first time he had a "daughter," and it was also the first time Mayumi had seen her "father."

Since no one was prepared, Mayumi's enthusiastic and proactive expression of goodwill shouldn't be a bad thing, right?

Zuo Chang put his hands behind his back, took out a bottle of life potion from his supply warehouse, and said, "Makoto, things happened so suddenly, I didn't prepare any gifts. Keep this life potion safe, it could save your life in a critical moment."

A life-saving potion?!

The exquisitely designed glass bottle attracted everyone's attention, and the red liquid inside, shimmering with a gem-like luster, made everyone stare in disbelief.