Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

It was like a miracle.

Chen Ming smiled slightly and explained, "Do you remember the [Divine Protection] I cast on you before I left? That divine magic has a special connection with me. I can sense its state—for example, the fluctuations triggered by a powerful attack, or even when it's on the verge of breaking—and I can also roughly sense its direction. This time, I sensed that it was abnormally activated and its location changed drastically, so I rushed over immediately."

This explanation cleared up everyone's doubts. The magical connections within the magical world are always so incredible.

With her doubts resolved, Luo Qixi's tense nerves finally relaxed. Only then did she belatedly realize the sticky discomfort all over her body—it was the feeling of sweat, dust, mud, and… tears and snot mixed together after the fierce battle.

She looked down at her disheveled appearance, her fair cheeks instantly flushing red. Somewhat embarrassed, she raised her hand and said, "Um... I... I want to take a shower and rest for a bit!"

After saying that, before anyone could react, she turned around and ran to her bedroom like a startled rabbit.

"I'll go and scrub her back!"

Jin Bisha almost immediately responded, quickly following after them, her face beaming with the excited light of "finally waiting for this day".

As someone who's been through it all, Jin Bisha was incredibly perceptive! She clearly noticed the almost overflowing dependence, gratitude, and... intense, extreme love in Luo Qixi's eyes when she looked at Chen Ming!

This is definitely a sign that her favorability has skyrocketed and the unspoken understanding between them is about to be revealed—after all, she was the one who sacrificed herself after being rescued by Chen Ming back then, so she's familiar with this tactic!

So she decided to give it a push—two years! A full two years! Do you know how she's spent these past two years? She's been "recharging" every day (the girl silently complained about this exclusive code in her mind), it's been so tough for her!

Two years ago, when she met Luo Qixi, she thought she had met a savior, so she kept trying to help her. Little did she know that she would help for two years!

During this time, beautiful girls with their own unique charms, such as Silver Moon, Linia, and Prusena, were also added to the team. However, they were all just one step away from becoming the best, and none of them were comrades who could withstand damage.

She's such a "legendary assist queen" she's worked herself to the bone!

Today, having finally found a chance to achieve her goal, Jin Bisha, the captain of the supervisory team, must personally oversee the battle to ensure everything goes smoothly...

Sure enough, as soon as Jin Bisha entered Luo Qixi's room, she saw her staring blankly at the bathroom mirror, her face showing not only exhaustion but also a hint of hesitation and guilt.

Luo Qixi murmured softly, "Jin Bisha...I...Is this inappropriate? After all, you and Chen Ming..."

Jin Bisha immediately transformed into a confidante and relationship coach, pulling her hand to sit on the edge of the bed and patiently advising her: "Silly sister, what are you thinking! In this world, it's normal for strong men to marry multiple wives. The most important thing is mutual affection! He likes you, and you like him, what's wrong with that? Don't hesitate, be brave! Tonight is the perfect opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Qixi finally felt relieved.

As a senior colleague, Jin Bisha meticulously offered her advice and arranged a complete battle plan...

Dinner ended in a tense atmosphere because someone had ulterior motives.

Suddenly, Jin Bisha slammed her hand on the table and suggested, "Come on, come on! It's such a long night and I can't sleep, let's play cards tonight! Silver Moon, Linia, Prusena, come with me to the card room!"

As she spoke, she pulled the three still somewhat bewildered people up without further ado and hurriedly left the restaurant. Before leaving, she gave Luo Qixi a determined look that said, "Go for it, it's up to you now!"

And Luo Qixi lived up to her expectations, taking a deep breath and starting to act according to the battle plan she had instructed.

First, take two bottles of the finest spirits.

To be honest, Luo Qixi wasn't very knowledgeable about different types of alcohol. After all, she had never tried them before and didn't know Chen Ming's preferences. However, she believed that as long as it was expensive, there wouldn't be any problems.

So she slipped into the mansion's wine cellar, tiptoed, and carefully took down two of the most ornately packaged bottles of spirits from the top shelf.

Secondly, change your "battle uniform".

Luo Qixi opened the wardrobe and pulled out a brand new set of lingerie that Jin Bisha had mysteriously given her a few days ago—an exquisite pink lace set, supposedly "carefully selected according to Chen Ming's preferences."

Luo Qixi blushed as she changed into the soft fabric, which clung to her skin, bringing a strange sense of tension.

Finally, she reached into the inside pocket of her skirt and her fingertips touched a small, cool porcelain bottle.

That was the "ultimate weapon" that Jin Bisha solemnly gave her—supposedly an incredibly potent aphrodisiac.

"I hope we won't need it, but I'll bring it just in case!" That's what Jin Bisha said at the time.

"it is good."

Looking at herself in the mirror, with flushed cheeks and an unprecedented determination in her eyes, Luo Qixi murmured to herself, "Preparation...perfect."

"Hush-huh-"

She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her heart, which was pounding in her chest.

(My mom and dad in the Demon Continent... today, Luo Qixi is going to become a real adult. Please wish me success!)

With this do-or-die mentality, Luo Qixi picked up two bottles of expensive liquor and walked step by step toward the master bedroom of the mansion.

P.S.: I had some writer's block yesterday, but there's one more chapter today!

Chapter 205: Please Enjoy Your Meal

Standing in front of that familiar door, Luo Qixi took another deep breath, then raised her slightly trembling hand and gently knocked on the door.

At this time of day, the master bedroom should be filled with the daily "recharging" activities, right?

Thinking of this, Luo Qixi's face burned even hotter.

But today is different! Jin Bisha not only gave up her seat, but also helped her get rid of everyone, creating the perfect opportunity.

(So ​​it's okay... I can do it!)

She encouraged herself silently, waiting for a response from inside the door.

The knocking sounded particularly clear in the quiet hallway of the mansion.

Chen Ming put down the magic book in his hand, got up and opened the door. The figure standing outside the door made him slightly startled—it was Luo Qixi.

Moonlight streamed through the corridor windows, casting a soft silver glow on her slightly pale face, her blue hair seemingly still carrying the damp scent of a bath.

"Senior Luo Qixi?" Chen Ming's eyes showed genuine surprise. "What brings you here so late?... Oh, please come in."

Luo Qixi followed instructions and entered Chen Ming's spacious master bedroom. She gently closed the door behind her, and with a soft "click," she even carefully locked it.

This small gesture seemed to imbue the air in the room with an unusual sense of privacy.

"what happened?"

Chen Ming's voice unconsciously softened, filled with concern.

He remembered that Loki had said earlier that after her harrowing escape from the maze, she was exhausted and needed to rest. Her late-night visit was clearly unusual.

Luo Qixi took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, raised her head and looked directly at Chen Ming, saying in a low but clear voice, "Uh... I'm here to spend the night in your room."

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

"...Ah, oh...Oh."

Chen Ming was clearly taken aback by this straightforward declaration. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but hesitated and finally just pointed to the armchair covered with a soft carpet, "Anyway... sit down first."

He skillfully avoided a direct response, trying to make the atmosphere more natural.

Luo Qixi sat down as instructed, her movements carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension. Then, as if by magic, she produced two exquisitely packaged bottles of wine and a small dish of tempting pastries—snacks carefully roasted from various nuts and coated with slightly salty spices.

“I…I want to celebrate surviving this ordeal,” she gently placed the bottle on the small table between them, her eyes filled with expectation and a barely perceptible pleading, “Could you have a drink with me?”

“…Ah, that’s true.” Chen Ming nodded gently. “A narrow escape from death is definitely worth celebrating.” He sat down in the chair opposite him, his gaze fixed on the wine bottle.

However, Luo Qixi's expression froze the next second. She looked around, then at the wine bottle on the table, and her fair cheeks quickly flushed red—oh no! There were no wine glasses in the bedroom!

She was so excited running over that she forgot to prepare the most basic utensils! Was she supposed to...drink directly from the bottle? That would be so inelegant! Going downstairs to get them now? That would seem too reckless...

Chen Ming looked at the rich expression on her face that seemed to say, "Oh no, I forgot my cup, what am I going to do?" and couldn't help but chuckle. The slight embarrassment he felt earlier instantly vanished, replaced by a sense of tolerance and amusement.

"Do you need a cup?" he asked casually, with a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, I have a way to handle that."

Having said that, he extended his finger, and a soft yet refined light flowed from his fingertip. As the light shifted, two stemmed glasses appeared out of thin air on the small table! The glasses were crystal clear, as thin as cicada wings, and their smooth curves reflected a brilliant and pure light under the soft room light.

"Wow……"

Luo Qixi stared in disbelief, then subconsciously reached out and carefully touched the cup. Her fingertips felt a cool, smooth sensation. "This cup... feels very expensive."

She exclaimed in genuine admiration. The cup was made of flawless, crystal-clear material, and its craftsmanship was unbelievably exquisite; in her opinion, even the treasures of the Asura royal family were no more impressive.

“These cups are created using my ‘materialization’ ability,” Chen Ming explained with a smile. “They are one of a kind in this world. If you really want to calculate their value, they are priceless.”

"Oh, is that so! Wow, that's amazing!"

Luo Qixi nodded in admiration, her eyes sparkling with surprise and respect. She then removed the bottle's packaging, the cork popping softly as it was opened.

The amber-colored liquor, carrying a rich aroma, was carefully poured into the two priceless glass glasses, shimmering with a captivating luster under the light.

As the wine slowly filled the glass, Chen Ming kindly reminded him.

"This liquor is very strong."

“Um… I don’t know much about alcohol,” Luo Qixi admitted somewhat embarrassedly, “Anyway… I just picked the most expensive one.”

The girl, who had never drunk alcohol before, naively thought that expensive wine would taste better and leave the most perfect memory for the night.

"You might get drunk on strong liquor."

"Hmm? Hmm, it's alright!"

Luo Qixi waved her hand. The atmosphere had already been built up enough; they couldn't very well go downstairs to another bar. So the girl continued with a smile, "Because we're going to celebrate properly today! We should drink until we drop!"

Over the course of two days of conversation, the wine glasses were filled and the aroma of side dishes filled the air.

everything's ready.

Uh... Jin Bisha's medicine is a last resort. We'll see how things go later and decide whether to use it or not...

“Alright,” Luo Qixi took a deep breath, trying to appear more calm and composed, and raised her crystal-clear wine glass, “then, let’s toast! To celebrate my survival!”

Chen Ming smiled and raised his glass, gazing tenderly at the girl, his voice deep and clear: "I also wish Luo Qixi and me a bright future."

Cheers!

Luo Qixi's heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks flushed uncontrollably once again.

Ugh~ Chen Ming, my junior, sometimes... really says things that make people incredibly embarrassed!

To hide her inner turmoil, she took a big gulp of the wine in her glass.

"Ugh—! Cough! Cough cough cough…!"

The next instant, a sharp burning and spiciness shot from her throat straight to her nasal cavity like flames! She choked so hard that tears welled up in her eyes, and she coughed awkwardly, feeling both pain and numbness in her mouth, as if she had swallowed a ball of fire!

"Are you alright?"

Chen Ming immediately put down his glass and patted her back with concern, "It's your first time drinking, especially something so strong. You should definitely dilute it with water first."

"Dilution...?"

Luo Qixi coughed, her eyes watering, and stared at him blankly. You can add water to alcohol? She'd never heard of that before!

Seeing her bewildered and aggrieved expression, Chen Ming smiled helplessly and indulgently: "Yes, strong liquor like this is too harsh to drink straight. Adding some hot water or ice will make it much smoother and easier to drink."

"There's nothing I can do about it, since I've never drunk alcohol before."

"Uh, I'm not blaming you, just wait a moment."

As he spoke, he casually picked up Loki's glass and poured most of the spirits into his own.

Because the magical city of Sharia was in the midst of a cold winter, he did not choose ice.

As his fingertips flickered again, a stream of clear, warm water appeared out of thin air and poured precisely into Loki's glass, which was only a third full of spirits.

Steam immediately rose from the rim of the glass, and the diluted wine turned a lighter amber color, exuding a warm aroma that blended the fragrance of wine with the steam.

"Please enjoy." Chen Ming gently pushed the freshly prepared, perfectly chilled glass of wine back to Luo Qixi.

Luo Qixi glanced at the glass of wine with lingering fear, then cautiously brought the glass to her lips and tentatively took a small sip.

This time, the initial taste was no longer an unbearable burning sensation, but rather a warm and mellow flavor. The overpowering alcoholic spiciness was perfectly neutralized by the hot water, replaced by a rich aroma of grains and a hint of fruit, which slid warmly down the throat, leaving a comforting fragrance in the nasal cavity.

"Ah..." The girl couldn't help but let out a small sigh, her eyes brightening slightly. "Perhaps... it tastes pretty good this way?" She looked at Chen Ming uncertainly, her face still flushed from the coughing earlier, looking both disheveled and innocently cute.

Under the influence of alcohol, the two reminisced about the past. Those memories, whether light or tense, seemed to be coated with a soft halo under the influence of alcohol, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

As they chatted, Luo Qixi began to feel something strange. Her thoughts floated as lightly as feathers, her brain seemed to be wrapped in a layer of warm cotton, and her perception of her body became somewhat blurred. The world swayed slightly before her eyes, yet it brought a strange sense of pleasure.

Is this... what it feels like to be drunk?

She thought vaguely.

Fueled by this inexplicable courage and the slight warmth in her body, Luo Qixi made a bold decision.

She turned slightly to the side, her movements tinged with a barely perceptible clumsiness and shyness, and gently removed her coat. The chill of the winter night instantly seeped through her thin tank top, causing her to shiver involuntarily.