Xing Tie: Wait a minute! How come Weng Xing has two saviors?

The residents of Ohma were dressed in luxurious materials, with silk, brocade, and shimmering fabrics everywhere. Although the tailoring was extremely intricate and exquisite, the color schemes and styles seemed strange to him.

"Why do these people's clothes look so fancy, yet they're not good-looking at all?"

Bai Er couldn't help but mutter to himself, his face full of pure confusion, "Is this what city people call 'fashion'? I really can't understand it at all."

He concluded with certainty, "My 'yellow on top, purple on the bottom' combination is more pleasing to the eye."

Although the voice of this straightforward comment was not loud, it made Bai E, who was standing to the side, glance at him slightly without making a sound. A glimmer of deep agreement flashed quickly in his blue and gold eyes.

Just then, a petite red figure fluttered its wings and gracefully flew from the air to the front of the group at the Sorrowful Secret Pavilion.

"Tisong 1, this batch of residents are new. Are you in charge of receiving them?" Bai Mo raised his hand and greeted them familiarly.

"Ah! It's the savior, Little White!" The little loli, known as Tissong 1, responded cheerfully, landing lightly on the ground, her red skirt blooming like flower petals.

"Yes, that's right! We'll be in charge of guiding this group of people from the Elegant Secret Pavilion!"

Chapter 173 Sai Feier: Do you all think I'm still alive?

Tissom blinked her big eyes, then suddenly seemed to remember something and added, "Oh right! Tien seems to be looking for you. She said she has a secret to tell you!"

"Although we understand each other perfectly, and we actually know all about her little secret, *we* think it's better if she tells you herself!"

“Okay, I understand.” Bai Mo nodded, his tone gentle. “Receiving and guiding civilians from various small city-states must be a very arduous task, right? Tissom1.”

"It's not hard at all! Not hard at all!" Tissom immediately shook her head like a rattle drum, her little face beaming with a vibrant smile.

"Savior Xiaobai and Savior Xiaoxiaobai fight against terrifying monsters outside every day and save so many people, that's really hard work!"

"We're just staying in the safe city to help the newcomers adapt to life in Ohmma. It's nothing at all!"

After speaking, she turned to the villagers of Aili Mixie, whose faces still held a mixture of bewilderment and awe, and immediately assumed the role of a professional guide, her voice clear and enthusiastic:

"Hello! My name is Tissun! I'll be your guide in Ohmma for the next few days! Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand!"

“Ohma is divided into five concentric rings! The innermost ring is where His Majesty Caesar and the esteemed High Priests of Kephall reside and conduct state affairs!”

"The Second Ring Road area was originally the old town of Ohmma, and now it is mainly a residential area with many old buildings."

"The Third Ring Road area is where you will be living temporarily from now on. Although it is a new city, it has everything!"

"The Fourth Ring Road area is an incredibly fun residential area! The largest library, the best restaurants, and the most bustling plaza markets are all located there!"

"The outermost five-ring area is where the Allied generals and troops are stationed and defended."

"Don't worry, everyone! In His Majesty Caesar's dynasty, every citizen who abides by the law is the same and will receive equal protection and treatment!"

As Bai Er listened to Ti Song's energetic introduction and gazed at the miraculous holy city before him, an irrepressible surge of excitement and pride welled up within him.

He bears the mission of saving the world and possesses great talent.

He was saved by an unparalleled expert when his hometown was in trouble! And the expert... well... he must look like them when they were young!

This... isn't this the beginning of the most classic legendary story in all the storybooks he'd read?

The following plot should depict him gradually gaining experience and accumulating merits in the Holy City, meeting like-minded partners, and then joining hands to fight against the Black Tide, ultimately saving the world! The future is bright and full of hope!

Hmm... After saving the world, I can even wear my yellow and purple outfit and hunt for treasures at the antique market in the Fourth Ring Road. That's awesome!

Thinking of this, Bai E1 happily turned her head, wanting to share her exciting plan with Xi Lian beside her, only to find that she was no longer alone.

"Huh?" He scratched his head in confusion, looking around. "Where did Xi Lian go?"

The fourth ring road area of ​​Ohema is bustling with people and noisy.

Xi Lian walked lightly beside Bai Mo, curiously observing this vibrant megacity that was so different from what she remembered.

She leaned closer to Bai Mo, a sly yet slightly coquettish smile curving her lips as she spoke:

"Hey, Xiaobai Mo~ You're just going to walk around like this? Aren't you going to do your duty as a host and show me around this city of miracles?"

"This isn't the Ohmma I know anymore, she's changed so much... Aren't you afraid I might get lost or be kidnapped by some bad guy?"

Bai Mo was caught off guard by her sudden approach and overly "enthusiastic" questions, and his steps faltered slightly.

He turned his head, looked at the smiling face that was both familiar and somewhat unfamiliar, remained silent for a moment, and then awkwardly managed to utter a sentence:

“Xi Lian 1…aren’t you being a little too enthusiastic? It’s a little…different from before.”

Xi Lian's smile faded slightly, transforming into a more complex and gentle expression.

She responded softly, her voice almost drowned out by the noise of the street, yet it reached Bai Mo's ears clearly:

"Really? Maybe it's because I feel that if I don't take the initiative and get closer to you, you'll push me away because of that little bit of resentment in your heart."

She stopped and looked intently into Bai Mo's eyes: "Losing memories may make me a little different, or even seem a little 'strange,' but losing memories cannot change a person's essence."

"Bai Mo, believe me, I will always be Xi Lian, and that will never change, no matter how many times I reincarnate."

Looking into her eyes, Bai Mo felt a small patch of ice in his heart melt away, a testament to the unwavering sincerity and warmth in her eyes.

He nodded slowly, his voice soft but unwavering: "Yes, I know, Xi Lian... I will think about what you said."

The atmosphere eased somewhat, and Bai Mo seemed to remember something, hesitatingly speaking, "By the way... about your memories from the previous reincarnation..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xi Lian playfully interrupted him.

She blinked her deep blue eyes, and her smile brightened again.

"Those scattered memories? I actually wish you could tell them to me, bit by bit, in person."

"Because, compared to cold fragments of memory, the past you recount will surely be much warmer."

Just then, a clear, urgent voice, tinged with excitement, broke in:

"Little Whitey! Tian has finally found you!"

Tian flapped her little wings and hurriedly flew to him, her little face showing an expression that said, "I've discovered a huge secret."

She lowered her voice mysteriously, "Tian has a secret to tell you! Aya's Dolores kitten—Sephiroth!—has sneaked into your room again!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo remained calm, as if he were already used to it: "Oh? What did she take this time? Was it the Liheng coins I kept in the cabinet, or those trinkets and spoils from other city-states on the table?"

"None of those!" Tian shook her head vigorously, her expression becoming even more mysterious.

"Hmm?" Now Bai Mo was genuinely curious. "What is that?"

“Tian saw it with her own eyes!” the little guy said with certainty. “Xiao Fei’er secretly took a red mask from your room! She slipped away in a flash!”

Chapter 174 Aha: First, cut off a cat's tail...

"A mask?" Bai Mo didn't pay much attention at first, casually saying, "What's the big deal..." Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly realized something, his expression changing slightly, "Wait a minute? A red mask?"

A bad feeling instantly welled up inside me.

That noisy and troublesome pleasure mask that Aha forced on me?

Bai Mo began to silently pray for the good fortune of that mischievous little cat, Sai Fei'er.

Hopefully, when she tries to sell the stolen goods, she won't not only fail to sell the mask but also get tricked into selling it herself by that completely unpredictable Aha.

No, the more Bai Mo thought about it, the more he felt that, given Aha's tendency to stir up trouble, the possibility of this was frighteningly high.

"It seems the story you're about to tell me goes beyond just the events of the previous reincarnation."

Xi Lian chuckled softly, her fingertips subtly hooking the hem of Bai Mo's clothes. "In this cycle, the stories that happened between you and them are all things that people want to hear."

Bai Mo looked at the irresistible curiosity and tenderness in her eyes, and finally sighed softly, but there was a hint of indulgence in that sigh.

“Alright, I’ll introduce you to… the Golden Blood of this cycle. But… before that, I need to see that little cat first.”

A small shop that appeared on the street at some unknown time.

"What would you like, sir? We have everything!"

A slightly stiff voice rang out. Xi Lian looked in the direction of the voice and was slightly taken aback.

Sai Fei'er stood there, forcing an extremely unnatural smile, her hands in a "welcome" gesture.

Most strikingly, a brightly colored, exaggeratedly smiling red mask was firmly placed on the side of her head.

Bai Mo's gaze swept over Sai Feier's large eyes, which were blinking frantically as if they were screaming "Help!" He sighed helplessly and said in a flat tone, "Sai Feier, if you're being forced, just blink."

Before she finished speaking, Sai Fei'er's blinking frequency instantly soared, almost leaving afterimages.

"Hahahaha!" A burst of cheerful but cold laughter erupted from the mask.

"Welcome to Aha's humble shop! It is truly an honor to have two of the most distinguished people from Onphalos grace our humble establishment with your presence! What would you like to buy? Please feel free to ask for anything we have, and Aha will always be honest and fair to everyone!"

Bai Mo ignored the noise from the mask and cut straight to the point, his voice still calm: "You said this shop sells everything. I just want the catwoman from Dolores right here. Name your price."

He had expected Ahab to make excuses or offer some outrageous conditions.

However, the masked man's laughter grew even louder and more cheerful: "Excellent! Excellent! This guest is truly generous! How much would you like?"

This overly smooth response made Bai Mo wary, but he didn't show it on his face and continued, "I want them all."

"All of them?!" Aha's voice was filled with surprise, as if he had encountered a once-in-a-century tycoon.

"You're so generous, sir! But Ah-ha is a famously honest and trustworthy vendor! How about this, Ah-ha can cut off a cat's tail for you first to check its quality, guaranteeing it's fresh and lively!"

"If you are satisfied, Aha will carefully cut, divide, pack, and weigh the remaining parts fairly, and sell them all to you! The price will be absolutely fair!"

"No! No! Meow—!" Upon hearing this, Saifei'er's tail bristled instantly, standing straight up, and her voice trembled with tears. "I don't want to be sold off piece by piece! Saifei'er can follow Boss Aha and loyally help Aha watch the shop!"

At this moment, Sai Fei'er's will to survive was at its peak.

"Oh?" Aha's tone carried a mocking chuckle. "But this distinguished guest already offered to buy you before you even considered buying from me. There's always a first-come, first-served rule in business, you know."

Bai Mo watched this farce unfold and wondered what was going on. He said, "Haha, fine, I don't want it anymore. Just stop bullying her."

"Oh, Ah, I was just joking. Who told her to steal from Ah?" The masked man's tone sounded completely unapology, but rather enthusiastic.

"Alright, Saifei'er, right? Seeing that you're sincere, Aha will give you a chance to atone. Come on, sign this one-week work agreement. For this week, you'll be Aha's temporary employee! Food and lodging included, and the work... will be fun! If you make Aha laugh, Aha will let you go."

As it spoke, a scroll appeared out of thin air, hovering in front of Saifeier, with flashing words and a handprint mark waiting to be pressed on it.

Looking at the forced sale agreement, Sai Fei'er recalled her bad habit of stealing and felt deeply remorseful.

Seeing this, Bai Mo knew that this "amusement god" probably just wanted to tease Sai Fei'er. And this little cat was in for a rough week.

He shook his head, no longer looking at Sai Feier who looked utterly hopeless, took Xi Lian's hand, and turned to walk out of the shop.

“Let’s go,” he said softly to Xi Lian, his tone returning to calm. “I’ll take you to see how the Golden Blood family is living in this cycle.”

The shop door closed again.

Bai Mo thought to himself: With Aha, this "great god," protecting him in the coming days, even if the Star God of Destruction, Nanuk, were to arrive in person and the planet Ong were to explode, this little cat would probably remain unharmed. Perhaps, this wasn't such a bad outcome after all.

Bai Mo led Xi Lian to a stall selling all sorts of unusual souvenirs.

When they saw Aglaia sneaking around, yet still managing to sweep up all the "Earth Beast" plush toys and related merchandise from the shelves, he fell into a long silence.

Finally, Xi Lian broke the eerie silence first, letting out a light and good-natured laugh:

"Hahaha, it seems that this time around, Ms. Aglaia is surprisingly childlike! She really likes these earth beast dolls so much? What an adorable hobby!"

Bai Mo sighed deeply, saying nothing. At this moment, he preferred to believe that Aglaia's aesthetic sense and preferences had reversed, rather than delve into another, more terrifying possibility—that two sworn enemies had met again, like ghosts haunting each other.

"Let's... go see Teacher Xia at that moment in this cycle." Bai Mo abruptly changed the subject, pulling Xi Lian away from the scene almost like fleeing.

As they walked along the road, listening to Bai Mo's brief account of how he saved Sister Xia in this cycle of reincarnation, Xi Lian's eyes shone with admiration:

"So, in this reincarnation, you managed to keep such an important family member with you, right? That's wonderful, Xiao Bai Mo! You did a great job."

Bai Mo smiled and led her to a house that looked cozy but smelled strangely burnt. He then raised his hand and knocked on the door.

The door was quickly opened, and behind it appeared Nakatsu's older sister.

Chapter 175 Bai Mo: I think I've ruined all the Golden Bloods.

Her expression seemed a little off. When she saw Bai Mo, she was initially surprised, but then couldn't help coughing a few times, covering her mouth: "Cough...cough cough...It's you, Lord 'Lucky Duke'! Please come in, and who is this person next to you...?"

Xi Lian smiled and raised the hand that was naturally clasped with Bai Mo's, then shook it.

"Oh—!" Xia's older sister instantly understood, her eyes gleaming with an extremely bright, gossipy light. She was already planning how to release this earth-shattering news in the "Xia Die Fan Circle" later.

She quickly stepped aside, "I understand! Please come in, both of you! We are truly honored guests!"

However, as soon as he stepped inside, Bai Mo immediately understood the source of the coughs and the faint smell of burning in the air.

Inside the room, a strange, indescribable smell, mixed with the burning of soil and something else, filled the air—a smell that Bai Mo was extremely familiar with.