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

(To be honest, it's a bit cold...)

But she didn't take off her tank top—because Jin Bisha had taught her that a half-covered, half-revealed look was the easiest way to capture Chen Ming's heart.

Sure enough, the effect was immediate!

Luo Qixi could clearly feel Chen Ming's burning gaze instantly lock onto her.

This caused her heart to race and her cheeks to burn.

(Being stared at like that by Chen Ming... I feel so embarrassed! Am I... am I trying to seduce him? Waaah... will he think I'm frivolous? Very... very lewd?)

Her chaotic thoughts, like a deer's fluttering heart, made Luo Qixi restless.

(It should be... alright, right? Jin Bisha said it's just normal attraction between lovers...)

However, the expected "courage" did not arrive as planned; instead, the intense gaze only made him more flustered and confused.

Even though I've been drinking, and I clearly wanted to use this "drunkenness" to push the relationship forward in one go, why am I even more nervous now?

Could it be that they didn't drink enough? Not enough to embolden themselves?

Okay! Let's keep drinking!

Luo Qixi steeled her heart, as if performing a solemn ceremony, reached out and picked up her glass of wine with hot water added, then tilted her head back and gulped it down in one go!

The scalding liquid felt like a line of fire, burning all the way from her throat to the bottom of her stomach, making her entire abdominal cavity seem to boil! The intense stimulation made her wrinkle her face, and she quickly reached out and grabbed a handful of roasted nuts from the table and stuffed them into her mouth, trying to use the salty and crunchy taste of the nuts to suppress the churning heat.

"Luo Qixi," Chen Ming's voice was filled with obvious concern, his brows furrowing slightly, "Don't drink so fast. It's easy to feel uncomfortable that way."

"Um...but..." Luo Qixi rubbed her burning cheeks with the back of her hand, looking at him with somewhat unfocused eyes, "I just...feel a little nervous." She honestly expressed her truest feelings at that moment.

"I see." Chen Ming nodded knowingly, his eyes gentle. "That makes sense, after all, it's his first time drinking."

He himself only sipped the wine in his glass in small sips. He didn't actually like the taste of wine very much. He was only drinking a little to celebrate with Luo Qixi.

Taking advantage of her hazy drunkenness, Luo Qixi secretly glanced at her beloved who was right in front of her.

In the soft light, Chen Ming's profile appeared even more deep and rugged. He looked... no different from usual, yet somehow everything about him seemed different. There was an inexplicable charm lurking within his composure, captivating her gaze. So handsome... so much more handsome than usual...

The girl was lost in thought.

And... his face seems a little red too?

This discovery gave Luo Qixi a strange sense of joy.

Just then, Chen Ming seemed to notice her gaze and slowly turned his head. Their eyes met unexpectedly in mid-air and locked on.

Was it her imagination? Chen Ming's breathing seemed a little rapid.

"call……"

She subconsciously exhaled softly, then realized that the problem of her rapid breathing was actually her own!

Good heavens... She actually lusted after Chen Ming's body, how shameless! She despised herself in her heart.

But she had been drinking, so there was nothing that could be done, right? Besides, her head had been spinning the whole time... Yes, you can't really blame her...

Luo Qixi tried to find excuses for herself, attempting to calm her heart which was about to leap out of her chest.

The magical city of Sharia is usually very cold in winter, but it's surprisingly hot right now.

To suppress the overwhelming heat that was almost overwhelming her, Luo Qixi reached for the wine bottle again—she needed a little more "fuel of courage".

However, her little hand was firmly grasped by a warm and strong hand along the way.

Chen Ming's palm tightly enveloped her small hand. The force was not rough, but it carried an undeniable firmness, as if declaring, "I will never let you escape again."

Of course, Luo Qixi didn't intend to run away; instead, she subconsciously squeezed his fingers slightly in return.

“...Luo Qixi”.

Chen Ming's voice was much hoarseer than usual. He slowly stood up, walked around the table with leftover wine and snacks, leaned against the girl, and then stood there as if he had some reservations.

Luo Qixi clearly understood the surging emotions in his eyes. Instead of backing away, she slowly stood up, looked up to meet his burning gaze, and softly asked, "You...you couldn't hold back anymore?"

"..."

Chen Ming nodded silently.

Then he wrapped his arms around the girl's waist and hugged her tightly.

Operation... a success!

A tiny firework exploded in Luo Qixi's mind. A mixture of ecstasy and shyness swept over her.

Great! Now's the time!

Luo Qixi recited the killer line that Jin Bisha had repeatedly emphasized during the "strategy meeting":

"Well... then, please... please enjoy your meal."

[Ding! You have recharged with the stunningly beautiful Luo Qixi, gaining 20 points of Pleasure Power. First recharge bonus: 10000 points of Pleasure Power!]

……

P.S.: I've made up for what I missed yesterday, time for bed!

Chapter 206: The Master's Aura

The soft morning light filters through the delicate window frames, casting dappled shadows in the bedroom.

Chen Ming slowly awoke from his deep sleep, and the first thing he saw was Luo Qixi's serene and beautiful sleeping face beside him.

Untying her usual braided hairstyle, her long, flowing blue hair softly spread across the pillow, a few strands playfully clinging to her smooth forehead and slightly flushed cheeks.

Shedding her usual seriousness, she appeared exceptionally innocent and naive at this moment, her long eyelashes casting small shadows under her eyelids, and her breathing even and soft.

Chen Ming's gaze softened unconsciously, carrying the tranquility and contentment unique to the early morning, as he quietly appreciated this beautiful scenery that belonged only to him.

(At 140cm tall... she's really petite and delicate.)

A thought naturally arose in his mind: he could even imagine the perfect, protective image of holding the girl on his lap, as if he could completely embrace her...

After admiring it for a while, Chen Ming's mind stirred slightly, and a semi-transparent system interface that only he could see quietly appeared before his eyes.

Last night... well, the results were remarkable. The information stream flashed silently, bringing a barely perceptible smile.

Because he had the 10x first-time recharge bonus from maxing out his favorability, Luo Qixi provided him with 20 + 10000 + 280 = 10300 points of Pleasure Power.

Adding to the original 868200 points, Chen Ming's total Joyful Divine Power has now reached 878500 points.

"Hmm~"

Just then, a soft murmur, tinged with languid sleepiness, rang out.

Luo Qixi's thick eyelashes trembled a few times, and she slowly opened her sapphire-like eyes.

In her initial confusion upon waking, she first stared intently at Chen Ming's face, which was so close to hers, as if to confirm that this was not a dream.

A few seconds later, memories of last night flooded back like a tide, and two red clouds instantly rose to her cheeks. Her body moved subconsciously, like a frightened little animal, trying to bury herself deeper into the warm blankets.

Good morning, Chen Ming...

The girl's voice was hoarse from just waking up and carried a hint of barely perceptible shyness, her gaze drifting slightly elsewhere.

Then, as if she had mustered up her courage, yet with a touch of trepidation, she asked in a low voice, barely audible to the two of them, "Um... what do you think?"

After asking the question, her ears turned bright red, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the edge of the blanket.

Faced with this straightforward yet shy question, Chen Ming did not hesitate at all, nor would he lie.

A warm smile curved his lips as he gave the girl a thumbs-up and praised, "That felt amazing! Beyond my expectations!"

"what!"

This straightforward praise made Luo Qixi's face instantly turn as red as a ripe apple. She quickly buried half of her face in the blanket, leaving only her large, watery eyes, which were filled with shyness and sweetness.

"Thank you...thank you..." A faint, mosquito-like voice came from under the blanket.

She paused for a moment, then added softly, with a hint of coquetry, "Then... I hope you can hug me more as a return gift... is that okay?"

"as you wish!"

Chen Ming smiled and agreed, stretching out his long arm to gently embrace the girl's petite body once again.

He then gently stroked her smooth, silky blue hair, his movements full of tenderness and affection.

Luo Qixi closed her eyes contentedly, like a cat being petted by its owner, completely relaxing and enjoying this reassuring "head pat".

The warm embrace dispelled the last chill of the morning and also dispelled the lingering tension between the two.

"Chen Ming's arms are very strong! He doesn't seem like a magician."

As Luo Qixi shared her thoughts, she reached out her little hand and curiously touched his strong arm muscles, a gesture that looked especially adorable on her.

"That's because I've also been diligently cultivating my battle qi," Chen Ming explained with a smile, gently pinching her delicate nose. "Although it doesn't significantly increase my combat power right now, it greatly helps with recharging..."

After explaining, Chen Ming released his embrace and sat up.

The sunlight outside the window has become much brighter.

“Time to get up,” he said, looking toward the door. “Jin Bisha and the others are probably already waiting for us to have breakfast together in the restaurant. If we don’t get up soon, that girl Linia might come knocking on the door.”

"Ok!"

Luo Qixi sat up straight with a serious expression and nodded, "Cultivation requires perseverance, and so does daily routine; we really can't slack off!"

The girl sat upright on the bed, the blanket slipping down to her waist. Her thin nightgown outlined her youthful yet captivating curves, and the morning light gilded her with a soft golden edge, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

Chen Ming's gaze lingered on her for a moment, recalling her first experience last night, and a feeling of boundless pity welled up in his heart.

(Let's... let her go today.)

Thinking it was a soft-hearted thought, he got up first and began to dress and wash up quickly.

……

Later that evening, Chen Ming and Luo Qixi, whose gait was slightly awkward and who had a slightly unnoticeable pigeon-toed stance, appeared together at the restaurant downstairs.

Luo Qixi still had a faint blush on her face, but her eyes were sparkling, and she exuded a blissful aura.

"Oh, boss, good morning meow~" A lazy yet sweet voice rang out.

“Say good morning, chew…” Another muffled voice followed.

As always, the cat-eared girl Lynya "occupied" a chair, casually propping her beautifully shaped, smooth-skinned young legs up on the dining table, her tail tip swaying leisurely.

The dog-eared girl, Prusena, sat relatively more reservedly. Her extremely well-developed, voluptuous body, tightly wrapped in a fitted dress, leaned slightly forward as she held a large piece of jerky and gnawed on it with relish, her cheeks bulging as she made chewing sounds.

Chen Ming had personally confirmed that the development level of the babies of these two beast princesses was at least that of D-level powerhouses.

Looking at their adorable, youthful faces now, a feeling of "my daughters are growing up" wells up inside me.

(Before we knew it... these two beast princesses had reached the age where we could make a move...)

He quickly stopped the awkward thought from his mind, pulled out a chair, and gestured for the still somewhat shy Luo Qixi to sit down.

"Meow!!!"

A sharp, distorted meow shattered the restaurant's tranquility!

Then came Prusena's horrified and incredulous exclamation: "Fuck you...!"

Just as Chen Ming pulled out a chair to sit down, he saw Linia, who had been lazily lounging, and Prusena, who was munching on jerky, suddenly jump up from their chairs as if their tails had been stepped on (although they did have tails).

The two of them covered their noses in perfect unison and instantly retreated to the corner furthest from the dining table, their faces a mixture of fear, disgust, and a strange...curiosity?

"Is that it, meow?!" Linia's golden cat eyes widened, and her small nose twitched as if trying to identify the source of some terrifying scent.

“It’s exactly the same taste! Absolutely right!” Prusena covered her mouth and nose tightly, her fluffy tail bristling into a fuzzy ball, her voice muffled but full of certainty.

"The smell of human in heat is... quite strong, meow!" Linia made her final "diagnosis," her expression as serious as if she were announcing a plague.

"What should we do? Boss finally... finally couldn't hold back anymore!" Prusena's voice was choked with sobs, as if the end of the world had come.

The two orc princesses instantly engaged in a heated internal "strategic meeting":

"Didn't the boss say he'd wait two years before making a move against us, meow? What happened to the spirit of the contract, meow!" Linia tried to use the "contract" to fend off the imagined "crisis."

“This…this is all because of my charm,” Prusena suddenly puffed out her proud chest and sighed with a “sorrowful” expression, “I am such a sinful woman…”

“Then…then let Prusena be the human sacrifice, meow!” Linia immediately went along with it, waving her paw as if assigning a glorious mission, “The responsibility of returning to the homeland as the clan leader is left to me, meow, I will take good care of the clan for you, meow!”

"No...that's not right!" Prusena shook her head violently, her ears and tail twitching in unison. "Maybe the boss's mate is actually Linia!"