Here, the word "Thunder" does not refer to types of thunder, thunder-related techniques nor armament—here it refers to size.
In other words, for Arden to breakthrough from [Grandmaster] to [Venerable], he must bring all owners of the "Thunder" size categories specified by the mission into his harem.
According to the system's classification, Thunder is divided into nine tiers from smallest to largest: [Steel Plate], [Ultra-Mini], [Small], [Medium-Small], [Medium], [Medium-Large], [Large], [Super-Large], and [Invincible].
Among them, [Ultra-Mini Thunder] was Ju Fufu, [Small Thunder] was Yiji, and [Invincible Thunder] was Yixuan.
To finish the breakthrough mission, Arden still needs to include at least one person from each of the remaining six categories into his harem.
Super-Large Thunder candidates… Nicole might work, or Tsukishiro Yanagi? But Tsukishiro Yanagi might only count as Large Thunder… ugh, this is such a headache!
Arden had no idea what standards the system used to judge Thunder—it was something he could only confirm by trying.
For Mid Thunder and Mid-Large Thunder, Hoshimi Miyabi can at least take one slot, plus Sweety who's already at the wall, and the very promising star Astra and Evelyn… maybe even the shark girl should count. Those two tiers shouldn't be a problem.
Leaning back in a recliner, Arden planned out his future efforts in his mind.
But below Mid Thunder…
Arden suddenly realized that he was severely lacking in Small Thunder resources around him—especially the "Steel Plate," which was one tier lower than Ju Fufu's already "locked-in" status.
"Mm… who would be a Steel Plate?"
After thinking it over, only one person came to his mind.
Qingyi?
"Speaking of which, hey, stupid system, isn't that taste a bit too hardcore?"
"Brother Arden, what taste is too hardcore? Tonight's dinner?"
Ju Fufu's voice came from the side just then.
"Uh… nothing."
Arden obviously couldn't say that he was searching for someone who was flat-chested yet still met the "adult" standard as a Steel Plate target for the [One Dragon & Nine Phoenix Art].
He would definitely get beaten to death.
"Is that so?"
"Hey, I really don't understand this… can you help me take a look?"
"Oh?"
A book about Tiger Thiren that even Ju Fufu couldn't understand piqued Arden's interest.
But the moment he saw the title, he immediately had a bad feeling.
"[Tiger Thiren—Beast of Beasts, Conqueror among Thiren], What kind of trashy title is that?"
Arden flipped through the pages, and the contents confirmed his premonition.
"Alpha Thiren, Omega Thiren, Beta Thiren… forbidden love between lion and tiger… the Tiger Thiren is absurdly dominant…"
Although Arden had no interest in BL or crossing into that territory, he instantly understood—this was a BL novel!
"Fufu, this isn't something you should be reading… I'll be confiscating this!"
Arden was genuinely afraid Ju Fufu might fall into the abyss.
"Why shouldn't I read it… I want to read it!"
Arden's response only triggered Ju Fufu's rebellious streak, and she reached out with her claws to snatch the book back.
"Fufu, Arden, what are you two doing?"
At that moment, Yixuan walked over, puzzled.
"Shifu, Ju Fufu brought over a… well, a not-so-good book, so I confiscated it."
"What do you mean not good? It's obviously Arden who wants to read it! Hmph!"
Ju Fufu put her hands on her hips and snorted unhappily.
"I want to read it?"
Arden pointed at himself, speechless. "I'd rather die than read that!"
"Oh? What book is it? Let your Shifu take a look!"
The argument between Ju Fufu and Arden had piqued Yixuan's curiosity.
"Uh… alright."
After thinking for a moment, Arden handed the book over to Yixuan. She was already in her thirties—she shouldn't fall into some evil path over this.
A moment later.
As Yixuan flipped through the book, her expression changed several times, and she quickly reached the same conclusion as Arden. "Children shouldn't read this kind of messy stuff. It's bad for their future growth!"
"I'm not a child!"
Ju Fufu protested fiercely, but facing a 2-versus-1 situation, she could only give up in frustration.
I'm not a child. You two just wait—I'll prove it to you!
Ju Fufu secretly made up her mind.
That day, it was Ju Fufu's turn to be on duty.
"Hello, Senior Sister!"
"Hello, Senior Sister!"
The disciples all greeted Ju Fufu respectfully.
"Mm."
Seeing their attitude, Ju Fufu nodded in satisfaction.
Since it was her duty day, she certainly wasn't going to waste this chance to show herself off.
Facing the disciples, Ju Fufu waved her hand in what she believed was a domineering manner.
"Clean up the mountain gate!"
The disciples immediately dispersed to start cleaning, and Ju Fufu was the most hardworking of them all.
She worked from after breakfast all the way until just before lunch.
"Phew…"
Ju Fufu set down the mop and bucket, let out a breath, and wiped the light sweat from her forehead.
"With how hard I'm working, they won't see me as a child anymore, right?"
Whoosh…
At that moment, a light breeze swept through, carrying a talisman that fluttered toward the ground.
How could that be allowed? The courtyard had just been cleaned—there couldn't be even the slightest bit of filth!
Ju Fufu jumped up to grab the talisman, but as if deliberately messing with her, it suddenly changed direction in the wind and neatly dodged her claws.
"I don't believe it…"
Ju Fufu kept trying to catch it, even using the ultimate technique of stepping on her left foot with her right to launch herself into the air, but for some reason, under the unseen will of fate, she was always just a tiny bit short.
"Senior Sister is so cute…"
The commotion drew the attention of two female disciples. They hid outside the arched courtyard gate, watching Ju Fufu jump up and down with starry-eyed fascination.
"!!"
Ju Fufu's ears twitched as she sharply sensed something.
"Yeah! Like a little kitty!"
L-little kitty!?
The female disciples' comment instantly sent Ju Fufu into an emotional breakdown.
I'm not a little kitty!
Ju Fufu screamed in her heart.
"Hey~!"
"Ha~~!!"
To steady her mood—and work off some food—Ju Fufu came into the courtyard after lunch and began practicing her martial arts.
I'm not a little kitty… I'm not a little kitty… I'm so mighty and domineering, how could I be a little kitty!
At the same time, she hypnotized herself over and over in her heart.
Her intense focus made her completely ignore Arden and Yixuan passing by.
"Shifu, Mayor Mayflower's letter of special privileges has already arrived. I think there's no point waiting for another day—we might as well go to the civil affairs office this afternoon. What do you think?"
"Whatever you decide."
Yixuan had already resigned herself to it—whatever Arden said went. "Don't forget to tell Fufu and Yiji, and also… what about Sweety?"
Ju Fufu, Yixuan, and Yiji were already a done deal, but Sweety was still under consideration.
"As for Fufu…"
Just as they passed Ju Fufu practicing, Arden and Yixuan stood behind her, instantly captivated by the fluffy ears and head.
I want to pet it! ×2
Without even thinking, Arden and Yixuan both reached out and placed their hands on Ju Fufu's ears, rubbing them.
"!!"
That single action made Ju Fufu—whose emotions were already unstable—instantly explode.
"I'M NOT A LITTLE KITTY!!!"
"I'm not a little kitty…"
"I'm not…"
"I…"
"…"
Ju Fufu's heartfelt scream echoed across Yunkui Summit.
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