Douluo: My Clone Simulates the Star God.

Chapter 7 Mu Xi

Where did Dad go?

Looking at the empty rooms in her house, Mu Xi's expression gradually became strange. Something odd had been happening in the house recently, and the source of it all was…

father!

As Mu Chen's daughter, Mu Xi had a clear understanding of her identity from a young age. Compared to ordinary children, she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. After all, her father was a top blacksmith on the Douluo Continent, an eighth-level Saint Craftsman!

Countless people wanted to curry favor with Mu Xi and build a good relationship with her, all because of her father's status. This also meant that Mu Xi grew up surrounded by praise from others.

From birth until now, Mu Xi has basically gotten everything she wanted. After all, her father loves her so much that he even agreed to her forging, something that is not very suitable for girls.

I was supposed to grow up smoothly and become a rising star of the times, but recently... everything has changed!

Since the day three days ago when her father returned carrying something wrapped in a black robe, he has shown her less concern.

Mu Xi was at an age where she loved to fantasize and was extremely sensitive to changes in her father. She immediately realized that her father seemed to be doing something important.

Mu Xi hadn't thought there was a problem at first; she assumed things would return to normal after her father's affairs were settled. But that idea was shattered today!

Mu Xi squatted on her carpet, her eyes fixed on the ground.

There, there was a single strand of brown hair!

"It's not mine, it's not Mom's, and it's not Dad's... so who is it?" Mu Xi's eyes suddenly sharpened. "I have to tell Mom about this..."

She had originally planned to do this, but thinking about her father's usual behavior, Mu Xi felt something was off. But if it was just an accident, wouldn't her relationship with her mother have worsened?

No, I need to check first.

Mu Xi's eyes immediately hardened. Now, she was the only one left who could save this family!

"Then the first place we need to investigate is Dad's study!"

After all, this was the home Mu Xi had lived in for several years, and she was still at an age where even dogs would dislike her. She knew the layout of the house like the back of her hand, but there was one place she had never been to: the study.

After all, that was where her father worked, and even her mother rarely went in. Mu Xi, needless to say, knew nothing about the layout of the study.

If there's a place in the house where someone can be hidden, that's the only option.

Looking at the gate blocking her way, a hint of hesitation flashed in Mu Xi's eyes, but it quickly turned into determination again.

"I just wanted to prove Dad's innocence, that's all... that's all."

Because of the study's special nature, a combination lock was used, and only by entering the correct command and password could one enter. Logically speaking, Mu Xi shouldn't have any way of knowing the password, but that was no problem for her! As her father's closest confidante, Mu Xi knew exactly what her father could set as a password!

It's just my mom's and my birthday!

As expected, the door opened after the confirmation button was pressed, but before Mu Xi could even step inside, her eyes widened in surprise.

Alright, no need to look anymore. There's a big sofa right in the center of the study, and a little brown-haired girl is lying on it wearing a black robe!

"Who is she? Why did Dad leave her in the study?"

After closing the door, Mu Xi quickly went to the brown-haired girl, Hei Ta, but even so, she still did not understand her father's actions.

If they are guests or members of the association, why not just bring them home openly? Why be so secretive? Is there something shady going on?

Mu Xi turned her gaze to Hei Ta's face and couldn't help but pout.

The girl was very beautiful, and she seemed to have an indescribable charm. Mu Xi couldn't help but think that if it were her father, he probably wouldn't be attracted to a child who was about the same age as her... right?

Mu Xi shifted her gaze from the girl to the desk not far away, wondering if she could find the information she was looking for there.

Little did she know that the moment she turned her head to walk toward the desk, Black Tower's head shifted slightly, her tightly closed left eye opened a thin line, and the corners of her mouth curved up.

Everything is starting to get interesting!

Boom!

Just then, a slight vibration reached Mu Xi's ears. It was the sound of her front door closing. Clearly, Mu Chen had returned!

"Why is Dad home so early today?"

Mu Xi's expression turned panicked at a visible speed. Now that her father had entered, she certainly didn't have time to go out and could only find a place to hide in the study.

"Oh, right, the cabinet!"

The space inside the cabinet wasn't particularly large or small, but it was enough to hide a little girl like her, and she could also peek out through the gaps in the cabinet.

Mu Xi had made up her mind; no matter the outcome, she had to tell her mother this news!

Almost the instant the cabinet door closed, the study door opened, and Mu Chen, looking excited (?), walked in carrying a large box containing something unknown, and went straight to the sofa.

Mu Xi could see everything clearly through the crack in the cabinet!

Mu Chen: "Looking at it this way, she's actually quite pretty?"

Mu Xi: ? ? ?

The sudden outburst of such lewd words from her father made Mu Xi instinctively cover her mouth. Could it be that her father really...?

If things continued to develop peacefully like this, it would be utterly boring. So, at this moment, Black Tower opened its eyes.

"Oh? Little one, you're finally awake..."

"What did you do to me?"

The lovely voice instantly echoed in the room. Hei Ta quickly hugged his arms and shrank back on the sofa in fear, looking at Mu Chen.

"No, let me explain..."

"Where did my original clothes go? You scoundrel!"

The girl in front of him was a top genius in the field of forging. Mu Chen was not comfortable entrusting her to anyone, so he took her home and had his wife change her clothes. He also left the girl, who had fallen into a deep coma, in the study. Anyway, because of her soul power, she wouldn't die even if she went hungry for a few days.

The reason they didn't tell Mu Xi was because they were afraid their daughter would overthink things and worry that someone else would take away her parents' love.

Now that Black Tower has "awakened," it's time for Mu Chen to explain the situation to it. However, his muscular body with outstretched arms is like a demon king in the eyes of any little girl!

"Don't come near me—!"

Boom!

The black tower in front of him was shouting, but Mu Chen still heard the voice coming from behind him.

Could it be a thief? Mu Chen turned his head fiercely, but what he saw was his daughter's tearful face.

"Dad, how could you do such a thing?" Mu Xi's expression was exactly the same as Hei Ta's on the sofa. "To actually lay a hand on a child almost my age, it's utterly shameless!"

Mu Chen: ? ? ?

In the early stages, I'd love to follow along!

(End of this chapter)