"Huh?"
"It's that simple?"
"Is it really that simple?"
Gu Yuena and the others had looks of disbelief on their faces; this was completely different from the difficulties they had imagined.
Not only was it simple, it was so simple that they found it hard to believe.
Ah Yin nodded with a serious expression and said:
"Yes!"
"It's just that simple!"
"By the way, My Lord, after Liam's Breakthrough yesterday, he seems to have changed. If you Cultivate the Martial Soul Fusion Skill with him, you can receive Dragon Essence nourishment to restore Spirit Power."
Hearing this, Gu Yuena's gaze sharpened as she looked at Ah Yin and asked:
"Are you saying that your injuries and Spirit Power were restored not because Liam gave you some Medicinal Pill or spiritual item, but because you Cultivated the Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
"Yes."
Ah Yin nodded gently.
Bi Ji said with a happy face:
"My Lord, this is simply wonderful."
"Liam can help you recover from your injuries. If you also obtain the Level 30 reward, our Soul Beast Clan will truly be on the rise."
A sharp glint appeared in Gu Yuena's eyes as she looked at Ah Yin and asked again:
"How did you get the Level 30 reward?"
Hearing this question, a look of confusion appeared on Ah Yin's face as she said hesitantly:
"I'm not quite sure about this. I feel like after becoming Liam's woman, the diary instance will subsequently provide the reward."
"Mhm!"
Gu Yuena nodded gently and fell into deep thought.
"Next, among the four of you—Zi Ji, Bi Ji, Snow Empress, and Ice Empress—who will take over for Ah Yin?"
Hearing Gu Yuena's words, the four of them turned their gazes back to Ah Yin.
"Is it really that simple?"
Ah Yin looked at the four of them, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Do you really think this is simple?"
"What I mean is, under those circumstances... honestly, if I hadn't drunk too much wine, I wouldn't have been able to do it at all."
...
Only then did the four of them realize!
It sounded simple and it was easy to say.
But when the time actually came, would they have the courage to just go through with it?
It was very difficult.
After a moment of silence.
Ice Empress glanced at Snow Empress and called out to Gu Yuena, "My Lord, let's continue drinking with them tonight!"
"I'll drink more myself. I think I can do it and take Liam down directly."
"Don't."
Gu Yuena said with a complex expression, "We all drank so much together yesterday and chatted for so long. We should probably find another way." Ah Yin and the others also nodded slightly, feeling that continuing to use the drinking method was indeed inappropriate.
Ice Empress thought for a moment and said:
"Then let's find a way to create a situation similar to what Ah Yin faced, so we can replicate her direct approach."
"That should be fine, right?"
Gu Yuena and the others nodded slightly.
Well then.
A new problem arose: how could they get Liam to act drunk and lie down?
"Eh?"
Bi Ji suddenly smiled and said, "My Lord, I have a bold idea!"
Gu Yuena and the others looked at Bi Ji and asked:
"Really?"
"How bold is it?"
Bi Ji looked at Ah Yin and explained with a smile, "Ah Yin has already succeeded. When Liam comes to find Ah Yin again tonight, have Ah Yin blindfold Liam."
"We'll take the opportunity to switch places with Ah Yin."
...
Hearing Bi Ji's words, Gu Yuena and the others began to think about it... the more they thought, the more they felt it was feasible.
"Doable!"
"Very doable!"
Ah Yin was stunned. She looked at Gu Yuena and the others with a complex gaze and cried out in a raspy voice:
"My Lord, isn't this deceiving Liam? I... I don't want to deceive Liam. Can we find another way?"
This?
Gu Yuena and the others looked at Ah Yin, their feelings becoming somewhat complicated.
You're starting to side with an outsider again, aren't you?
Are you determined to be the disgrace of the spirit beasts?
Bi Ji pulled Ah Yin aside and explained:
"This isn't actually deception. What we're all doing is the same; it's just that the method of action is different."
"Think about it carefully. If this counts as deception, then wasn't last night also a premeditated scam on your part?"
"Haven't we been planning a scam all along?"
"But..."
Ah Yin was still reluctant in her heart.
Zi Ji also spoke up, "Ah Yin, you're overthinking it. Everyone is going to do the same thing; it's just a matter of time."
"Even if there's deception involved, it's a white lie."
Ice Empress nodded slightly and said:
"You can just look at it as an interesting game."
Ah Yin lowered her head and remained silent.
Gu Yuena spoke, "In that case, it's decided. When Liam comes to find Ah Yin again tonight, we'll proceed according to this plan."
"Ah Yin, you don't need to have any concerns. Think about the diary instance—isn't everyone deceiving Liam?"
"As long as we aren't causing him harm or harboring bad intentions, this kind of thing is nothing."
Ah Yin thought about it carefully and eventually nodded in agreement.
If she still refused, wouldn't she be burning bridges after crossing them and smashing the pot after eating?
Not long after.
Ye Lingling came over to call them out for a meal, and Gu Yuena and the others went along without saying much.
Walking behind Gu Yuena, Ah Yin saw Liam, Bibi Dong, and the others in the room. Thinking of her wildness last night, she felt a sense of shame and silently lowered her head.
Bibi Dong called out with a smile:
"Sister Ah Yin, come sit here."
"Oh."
Ah Yin gave a soft reply, glanced at Gu Yuena, and then went to sit beside Bibi Dong.
Everyone was talking and laughing while eating, except for Ah Yin, who ate silently by herself, not daring to make a sound.
Ye Lingleng asked curiously:
"Sister Ah Yin, why haven't you said anything?"
Hearing this, Bibi Dong and the others also suddenly realized that Ah Yin hadn't said a single word all day.
What was going on?
Hearing Ye Lingleng's question, Ah Yin looked up at her, feeling conflicted.
If she replied, they would notice her voice was raspy; if she didn't, it would seem very impolite.
This was truly a difficult position to be in!
After hesitating for a moment, Ah Yin replied, "I... my throat isn't feeling well. *Cough cough*. Maybe it was last night; the wind on the sea was strong and I caught a cold."
"Oh."
Ye Lingling and the others didn't ask further, but they had a good guess as to why her voice was so raspy.
Indeed.
Thinking of this answer, they couldn't help but glance at Liam, somewhat blaming him for being so aggressive and not knowing how to cherish the fair sex at all.
Liam also felt very wronged!
It's not my fault.
This Blue Silver Grass was just too greedy.
After the meal.
After chatting for a bit, everyone went back to their respective rooms to rest.
After Gu Yuena and the others returned, they sat in Ah Yin's room, watching the sky and waiting for their "blindfold" plan to proceed.
"Wait a minute."
Ah Yin suddenly remembered and said, "My Lord, Liam won't be coming to find me tonight. It will probably have to wait until tomorrow night."
"Huh?"
"Why?"
Gu Yuena and the others looked at Ah Yin with confusion. They were already looking forward to it; why was she saying he wouldn't come?
Ah Yin said with a shy face:
"It's... it's because I'm too weak. If we Cultivate again tonight, I'll break, so he knows I still need to rest."