The overlord of the gods is interrogating the alien female spy.

　If it weren't for the Nine-Colored Deer right next to her, she would definitely have kicked it hard under the table.

　While she was inwardly venting her satisfaction at taking revenge on the Qilin and his pet birds, Xi paused slightly in her hand as she picked up some food, then glanced at Chen Lingxu, who was sipping his drink.

　Damn it, there are so many people here, why did you suddenly grab her tail? What if the Nine-Colored Deer sees this...?

　"The tournament was originally scheduled to last a month, but now it seems that, given their quality, it can only be shortened to half a month."

　"The proposed construction of the academy is also being drafted, and it is expected to take shape within a few days."

　The two people at the table were talking about something Xi was too lazy to listen to and didn't really understand.

　The bowl was piled high with food that the Nine-Colored Deer had put on her plate, but every time the Nine-Colored Deer's chopsticks moved towards her, its tail would curl up tightly. As revenge for not letting her eat in peace, Xi also curled up back.

　The meal ended in this 'scheming' manner. After getting up and going outside, Xi picked up her tail and carefully stroked it to prevent any hair loss or scale damage.

　"Xiaoxi, I heard that the curfew in Baizao has ended tonight, and the streets will be very lively. Do you want to go and see?"

　"No, I'm not going. There's nothing to see... I still have paintings to paint."

　Xi originally wanted to refuse directly, but thinking that it wouldn't be good for their friendship, she gave herself another reason.

　"Alright then, Ah Xu and I will go. Don't stay up too late drawing."

　"Hmm...hmm?! You're going with him?"

　Watched by her friend, the Nine-Colored Deer nodded, showing no sign of discomfort.

　It implies a refusal.

　"Yes, and Miss Zao too. Miss Yue, I mean, that old Celestial Master will also be there."

　"...He can't do it."

　"Ah Xu?"

　"Yes... him, he..."

　Xi had seen it in paintings, novels, and storytelling performances—that's how relationships between men and women often develop. Nine-Colored Deer already had feelings for him; if she went out with him again, what if the atmosphere became too intimate and he took advantage of her?

　Evening is not allowed.

　"why?"

　"He...he has to go draw with me."

　"Huh? Ah Xu is drawing with you?"

　"Yes. Since the bet requires him to create a masterpiece, how could he not go after stealing the spotlight this time?"

　"Hmm...I see. But does it have to be drawn today?"

　The Nine-Colored Deer glanced at the Qilin beside it, which was playing with the Algae Boy in its tail, and looked somewhat reluctant.

　"Nine-Colored Deer. You don't want me to lose the bet, do you?"

　But Xi's words left her speechless.

　She didn't want Xi to lose, nor did she want Xi to win.

　"Can it be finished today?"

　Fortunately, this curfew will last for many days; if it's only for today, then there shouldn't be any problems.

　"more or less."

　Xi spoke ambiguously.

　"Alright then. Xiaoxi, is there any snack you'd like to eat? If we happen to pass by Chef Yu's restaurant, we'll bring some back for you."

　"...In that case, you can tell the short guy, and he'll know what to prepare for me."

　Just as Xi was about to breathe a sigh of relief after watching them leave, the Qilin Celestial Venerable beside her put his arm around her waist.

　"You really don't want me to leave you, Xi?"

　This guy's hands are really... restless.

　"Hmph. I just don't want you to have the chance to lay a hand on the Nine-Colored Deer."

　"Huh? Didn't I make a promise to you? Don't you believe me?"

　Xi raised her head, the meaning of which was self-evident.

　"That's perfect. If we weren't satisfied at noon, how about we come again sometime? Hmm?"

　Again, again?

　"Are you a dog? Isn't even a long afternoon enough?"

　Before he could finish speaking, he was already being picked up.

　Chapter Seventy-Six: The Wisdom of the Buddha

　"Miss Deer, what are you thinking about?"

　The shapeshifter had both sugar cakes and candied hawthorns in its hands, and its cheeks were bulging out like a big hamster.

　Turning around, I saw the Nine-Colored Deer walking along with a troubled expression, not touching a single candied hawthorn in its hand.

　"Hmm? I'm just worried about how Xiaoxi and Axu are getting along. They shouldn't have fought, right?"

　Seeing her eyes fixed on his hands, Nine-Colored Deer smiled gently and handed the candied hawthorn to the greedy girl.

　"Don't worry. The master is very kind to his own people."

　Are they on our side? She and Qilin had physical intimacy, so she's definitely on our side. But what about Na Xi?

　The nine-colored deer was somewhat curious.

　Why do you say that?

　"Isn't Miss Xi your friend? If so, then she'll be considered one of your own by the master."

　"That's it."

　So it was because of her?

　Thinking of this, Xiaolu was somewhat happy. But when she thought of the Qilin clothes that Xi had been wearing before, she became somewhat unhappy again.

　Did something happen between these two?

　But considering Xi's personality, Nine-Colored Deer felt it was unlikely that she was the same as herself. Thinking about how Xi needed to paint, and how the Qilin Celestial Venerable's human form was even more ethereal and domineering, given Xi's meticulous approach to painting, she probably wouldn't have much time to dress... Perhaps that's why Chen Lingxu forgot to take his clothes with him.

　The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this was the right thing to do, and the Nine-Colored Deer was relieved.

　"Damn it, how could it, how could it have turned out like this..."

　Clutching the Qilin's large horn, Xi bit one of his fingers, tears welling up in her eyes.

　The beastman form of the Qilin Celestial Venerable was much larger than his human form, and the size of his Qilin tail also increased accordingly. Each time he wrapped it so tightly, it almost twisted off her white dragon maiden tail.

　"Be gentle, your tail...it hurts."

　This guy always likes to entwine his tail with hers, as if it gives him a sense of satisfaction that he has conquered her.

　"Does it hurt? Then give me a kiss and I'll let go."

　"dream……"

　If that's the case, Xi would rather cut off her own tail.

　Even if she had been killed and routed, she would never surrender or take the initiative to get close to him.

　"What a pity. It's alright, I am magnanimous."

　Chen Lingxu released her tail, but it wrapped around her ankle.

　"You, you...bastard! You lecher! Let me go...don't do that!"

　"Scolding me a little more, you know, Xi. With that sweet, watery tone in your voice, even your scolding sounds like you're being affectionate. The harsher you scold, the happier I'll be!"

　ha?

　The more he gets criticized, the more he likes it? This guy...

　Xi is now unsure whether to speak or remain silent. If she curses at him, he'll feel good; if she doesn't, she'll be furious.

　"Still going to curse? If not, then I'll enjoy this dessert."

　Desserts? He's thinking about desserts at a time like this?

　But seeing the Qilin open its blood-red maw to bite something, the Dragon Girl was so frightened that she involuntarily wrapped her tail around his waist, trying to pull him off her.

　.

　"You, spit it out! Spit it out! Don't bite it, and don't lick it! You bastard, surnamed Chen!"

　But just as he had told Xi before, the more she shouted, the happier Chen Lingxu would be.

　The more she resisted, the more carefully Chen Lingxu would savor this little milk cake with its ink fragrance and sweet taste.

　"No, stop! You surnamed Chen, you bastard! You pervert! You huge pervert!"

　"Xi Bao's legs are so beautiful. I could look at them for a year and never get tired of them."

　Chen Lingxu held the Dragon Girl's tender, white legs in his hands, gently biting and slowly licking them as if savoring a cabbage leaf.

　What else can Xi do?

　She was so angry at this guy who was running two... no, three accounts that he was talking back to her that she almost fainted.

　Her legs, her feet, everything about her...

　But it's all worth it.

　As long as the Nine-Colored Deer...

　With the image of her friend looking happy on the street in her mind, Xi felt that all the suffering she had endured was worthwhile.

　"Xiaoxi, I brought you some dragon-shaped pastries, remember to eat them."

　Knock on the door, and a Qilin opens it. The Nine-Colored Deer blinks and tiptoes to look into the house.

　Little Dragon Girl sat at the table with her back to the door. The table was full of art supplies, but the paper was still white, clearly untouched.

　“Our great painter thinks nothing is good enough, not worthy of her skills. I’ve been working on it for ages and I still haven’t finished a single stroke. I’m sending the stuff over there, Lulu, wait for me.”

　"Ok."

　Indeed, that's how it is. The Nine-Colored Deer noticed that Chen Lingxu had to carefully place things on the table so as not to disturb the painter who was deep in thought. It made her curious about what their relationship was like.

　"Let's go, Lulu."

　Once the door was closed, Xiaolongniang, who had been deep in thought with her head down, clenched her hands and angrily scribbled two strokes on the drawing paper.

　On her beautiful face, a square mark was written on her left cheek.

　She wasn't just lost in thought; she was ashamed to face her friend.

　"You bastard, you bastard... I'll teach you to write, I'll teach you to write!"

　Not only on her face, but also on her legs, her lower back... even her stomach was covered in writing.

　She'll get her revenge on that wicked Qilin sooner or later!

　"Xiao Xi can be quite scary when she gets angry."

　Back in the house, listening to Qilin complain about how difficult the painter was to please, Nine-Colored Deer nodded in agreement.

　"But if you just go along with her a little, it's actually quite easy to handle."

　Nine-Colored Deer felt that she should teach him how to get along with Xi in a way that would make both of them more comfortable.

　"Rather than just spending time with her, Lulu, I think we should be closer to each other. Right?"

　Chen Lingxu hugged Lu Lu Bodhisattva around the waist and lifted her up, while saying bad things about Xi.

　"I was planning to go out with you today, but she ruined it."

　"Oh... Ah Xu, it's okay, we can go see her tomorrow. We can take her with us..."

　"I don't want to. Just Lulu and I will go out together. I won't bring anyone else."

　"Okay... but... you're not allowed to do anything bad."

　The Nine-Colored Deer already knew his personality quite well. This Qilin Celestial Venerable, relying on his great power and numerous magical abilities, liked to do mischievous things.

　"What is a bad thing? I don't know. Please enlighten me, my Deer Bodhisattva."