Douluo Dalu, a junior student, started his journey after being adopted by Bibi Dong.

moment.

An invisible domain silently spread out, enveloping them within it.

Time seemed to freeze in the outside world at that moment; the wind stopped, and even the last rays of the setting sun were frozen in mid-air.

Qian Renxue felt a wave of dizziness.

When she came to her senses, she was already in a completely enclosed room.

The walls were pure white, with no doors or windows.

The room was eerily empty, with only a soft light floating overhead.

"Where is this?!" Qian Renxue's pupils shrank suddenly.

She instantly summoned her martial spirit, and the Angel Greatsword materialized in her hand, which she then slammed into the wall.

The sword blade sank into the wall, yet only caused faint ripples.

She felt as if her power had been swallowed by the ocean, completely absorbed by the wall, leaving no trace.

Welcome to the Mother-Child Demiplane.

A clear, slightly playful female voice rang out from the air: "[Only mothers and children can accept missions here. You may leave only after completing the mission.]"

Qian Renxue's grip on the Angel Greatsword tightened slightly.

She turned around, her gaze falling on the boy who was also trapped there, her eyes complex and sharp.

Do you know what's going on here?

Yue Qingge looked at her, then suddenly looked away guiltily.

Chapter Eight: Changing Clothes

"Would you believe me if I said I didn't know?"

Yue Qingge met those golden eyes, her tone sincere, but her gaze unconsciously drifted elsewhere.

Qian Renxue stared at him for a moment, then slowly nodded and looked away.

[Please have the mother and child go together to the central hexagram to accept the interactive quest. Otherwise, they will be unable to leave.]

The system's voice, with its girlish charm, rang out again, echoing in the empty room.

Qian Renxue sheathed her angel greatsword. She rested one hand on her elbow, her snow-white fingers against her chin, her eyes lowered in thought.

Not right.

Everything about this is eerie—how could someone be suddenly locked up in a place like this?

Furthermore, they insist on a "mother-son" relationship to accept missions.

There were only the two of them there. A man and a woman.

The mother and child's words...

Am I going to be his mother?

The moment the thought crossed her mind, a strange feeling welled up inside her.

It was as if something soft had gently touched her heart, creating a ripple of unfamiliar emotion.

It seems... it's not entirely impossible?

Pah! Pah! Pah! Qian Renxue, what are you thinking?!

She hurriedly tried to dispel those random thoughts, but a blush had already spread across her neck, like peach petals falling on the first snow.

Meanwhile, Yue Qingge was frantically cursing the system in her mind.

"System, what kinds of tasks are available?"

[Published by the host~ Of course, the system is here to protect and safeguard the host.]

That coquettish tone made Yue Qingge's lips twitch, "Then can I hit a home run right away?"

[That's fine, but the host probably doesn't want to leave a bad impression by using force, right?]

The system's voice carried a clear hint of sarcasm.

[Therefore, we still recommend that the host take it one step at a time~]

Time passed by, second by second.

In the enclosed space, the temperature seemed to be quietly rising.

Qian Renxue lowered her eyes; she could clearly hear her own heartbeat.

Thump, thump, thump, much faster than usual.

In the end, it was Yue Qingge who spoke first.

"Well... how about we give it a try?" His voice broke the silence. "If we're not serious, then... how about we play a game?"

Qian Renxue raised her eyes, "What do you mean? Are you calling me?"

Mother?"

Even though I was mentally prepared, saying this still sounds absurd.

But it's not a solution for them to stay stuck here.

"Mother."

Yue Qingge looked at her and called out very earnestly.

The two words he uttered carried a strange solemnity.

For him, "Mom" has always been a sacred title.

Even now, he calls out those two words to the girl in front of him who is the same age as him.

Qian Renxue's face flushed red.

She gave a soft "hmm," a sound so faint it was almost inaudible.

[Please have the mother and child hold hands, interlock their fingers, and come to the center to receive the mission.]

Without hesitation, Yue Qingge walked to her side, reached out, and grasped her soft hand.

She instinctively struggled for a moment.

But then I thought about it again.

He's hugged me all the time, and... I don't dislike him.

Then... let me hold his hand.

She convinced herself of this.

Yue Qingge was naturally unaware of the complexities in her heart.

He only felt that her hand was very soft, with a slight coolness, and it felt wonderful to hold in his palm, like holding a piece of warm jade.

Their fingers were intertwined.

His thumb unconsciously rubbed her palm gently, once, then again.

The sensation spread from my palms, like a feather gently brushing against my heart.

Qian Renxue's ears were burning hot. She turned her head slightly and lowered her voice, saying:

"Stop...stop scratching, it's a little itchy."

The girl's profile was so close, the blush spreading from her earlobe to her neck, standing out starkly against the pure white sky.

Yue Qingge took all of this in, and the corners of her lips unconsciously turned up slightly.

The two intertwined their fingers and walked to the center of the room. Suddenly, a faint golden light shone beneath their feet.

It was a six-pointed star array that slowly appeared the moment they stepped onto it.

[Ding-- Issuing tasks required by the host~]

Only Yue Qingge could hear the system's words.

After a long day, the mother and child need to work together to prepare a delicious dinner. Only after completing this task can they begin the next round.

The moment the system's voice fell.

"Gu Yi Yi"

A clear rang out, breaking the silence.

Qian Renxue instinctively covered her lower abdomen; the sound was coming from there.

She looked up at Yue Qingge, her golden eyes filled with obvious shyness.

"Using a Martial Soul... consumes a lot of energy..."

Yue Qingge couldn't help but laugh, "Isn't this perfect? ​​This task is quite humane."

He looked up at the sky and asked loudly, "There's nothing here, what should we do?"

The voice just fell.

A clean kitchen countertop appeared out of thin air in front of the two of them. It featured a marble countertop, silver cookware, and neatly arranged ingredients.

Fresh spirit fish, exquisite spirit fruit, and a pot of lively deep-sea red krill.

【Please, you two, begin! Remember to work together, hand in hand!】

The two approached the cutting board. Qian Renxue looked at the ingredients with an embarrassed expression.

"I'm not very good at it..." Her voice lowered a few decibels, "Usually the maids prepare it and bring it to my room."

"I'll do it."

Yue Qingge picked up the spirit fish and skillfully gutted it.

His martial soul is ultimate ice; ice blades can be formed from his fingertips.

A light swipe.

The internal organs and impurities were then encased in ice crystals and instantly peeled away.

He was focused and serious, and the lines of his profile looked particularly handsome in the soft light.

Qian Renxue then went to the stove and tried to start a fire.

But the loose-fitting clothes completely concealed her figure, and Yue Qingge couldn't see anything when she glanced at her out of the corner of her eye.

He silently pleaded in his mind, "System, issue Qian Renxue an apron. You know what I mean."

【Received~】

A moment later

[Due to certain reasons, the mother character Qian Renxue's attire does not conform to the regulations. Please change into the exclusive "Mother's Apron Battle Robe"~0]

"Huh?!"

A soft piece of cloth appeared out of thin air in Qian Renxue's hand.

She instinctively squeezed it; it felt wonderful, smooth as velvet.

But when she unfolded the garment and saw its design—

He felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Is it really safe to wear these clothes?

It was a burgundy velvet apron. It had a halter neck and a deep V-neck, with the neckline almost reaching her chest.

The waistband is tightly fitted, outlining the waistline.

The skirt has an extremely high slit, almost reaching the top of the thigh. Matching...

There was also a pair of red-soled black stilettos.

She clutched the thin fabric tightly, her heart pounding wildly.

As she hesitated, the system's voice rang in her mind, carrying a hint of mockery:

[Please have the mother character, Qian Renxue, change her outfit as soon as possible—otherwise, the quest progress will be stuck!]

Qian Renxue raised her eyes and looked at Yue Qingge.