Chapter 185【Host truly is a wickedly twisted monster, practically the villain among villains】
“Let’s just be open and honest.”
Bai Feng crouched down, grabbing the rope around Zuo Qiu’s neck and pulling her over to face him.
He fixed her with a cold stare and asked, “What do you really want?”
“I… I just want to follow my master forever,” Zuo Qiu’s eyes finally showed a flicker of fear, trembling as she spoke, “Everything I have now is thanks to my master. You gave me a new life, you’re the reason I was reborn! Besides myself, I have nothing else to repay you with.”
“I did help you a bit,” Bai Feng loosened the rope slightly, “but you got this far because of your own efforts. Don’t forget that. It’s not all because of me.”
A bitter smile crept across Zuo Qiu’s face. “I’ve been working hard all along, never daring to stop. After my parents died, I worked myself to the bone just to survive. Yet I was constantly insulted and despised by relatives. Later, I entered the Refining God Sect, thinking as long as I trained hard enough, I could have a good life. But without a backing, I kept getting bullied.”
She paused, voice trembling with frustration. “I fought tooth and nail to beat those who harassed me. But then, their seniors and fellow disciples hated me, even some elders targeted me. Spirit stones and pills were always withheld, making it impossible to progress in the sect. The world simply doesn’t care about my effort. My attempts seem like a joke—everyone just waits for the chance to step on me.”
She slowly reached for Bai Feng’s other hand, gently clasping it. “So I know that everything I have now isn’t really mine. It’s you who opened a path for me to try, to have the life I always dreamed of. I want to follow you, always and forever.”
Bai Feng was unimpressed by her heartfelt confession; he only got a headache.
Isn’t a Child of Destiny supposed to be super strong-willed and resilient? Why would a little benefit be enough to make her so easy to buy off?
He pondered for a moment, realizing that desperate persuasion wouldn’t work. If he wanted to stop her, he’d have to use her greatest obsession: personal gain.
“Are you sure? You’ve awakened your Divine Body, your future looks bright—you might become a powerhouse someday. Think carefully about what’s ahead.”
Zuo Qiu shook her head, eyes shining with infatuation. “But my Divine Body was given to me by my master. Besides, I’m a short-sighted person—I love how things are now. My past experiences make me unwilling to think about the future. Compared to an uncertain future, I just want to stay by my master’s side forever.”
“…”
What exactly did this Child of Destiny experience? Did a single kind gesture really turn her into such a loyal little puppy?
Did helping her grow so badly backfire? Or was this just her being naturally needy?
【Ding! Host’s PUA skills detected! First offer her benefits, then deliberately distance yourself—combo move! Zuo Qiu finally crossed the last line, fully surrendering and becoming your pet. Truly, the host is a cruel villain—no, the greatest villain of all. Reward: Luck Points +2024, for the advancement of Immortal Fire, and “101 Ways to Feed Spirit Pets.”】
I’ll PUA you, you dummy!
Bai Feng cursed the system inwardly, sighing heavily.
It’s already too late to fix many things, but he realized where he went wrong—probably because he intentionally kept his distance, making her worry about being abandoned.
But why does such a Child of Destiny feel insecure?
He’d given her plenty of Spirit Implements and portable Array formations, hardly ever monitoring her actions, giving her total freedom. Such good conditions—shouldn’t she be happy?
Go build your own forces! Recruit followers! Explore Secret Realms to level up! Why are you watching me all day long?
“Master?”
Zuo Qiu’s voice pulled him out of his thoughts. His expression was complicated as he looked at her tense face.
He knew this Child of Destiny was already totally warped—nothing could be done to fix her anymore.
And with the Luck Points stuffed full, what’s the point of trying to revert her? He couldn’t exactly take the Luck Points back.
d*mn it, the more he thought, the angrier he got!
He loosened the leash, then gently grabbed her chin and asked softly, “Are you sure you want to follow me forever?”
“Mm,” Zuo Qiu nodded eagerly.
“Good. From now on, you’ll be a good doggy,” Bai Feng said, slowly raising his hand to gently stroke her head. “Come on, stick out your tongue.”
Zuo Qiu didn’t ask why. She slightly opened her mouth, sticking out her pink tongue.
Next second, a flame flickered, and she immediately felt a burning heat beneath her tongue. But she didn’t withdraw her tongue—she endured the pain, waiting for the fire to vanish.
“All done. I left you a little something to nurture. With time, it might repair your Divine Body flaws,” Bai Feng gently stroked her hair with a calm voice.
Thanks to the system’s recent reward, he had gained many skills for controlling Immortal Fire. He split off a strand of Fire, embedding it inside her body as a special mark. This flame wouldn’t extinguish due to depletion; instead, it would recover and even grow over time.
But that wasn’t necessarily a good thing. Because he now held complete control over her Immortal Fire and, by extension, her life and d*ath.
“Thank you, Master,” Zuo Qiu’s face brightened with joy. She knew Master finally acknowledged her.
In truth, that was a small selfish wish—nothing about benefits. She simply wanted a special place in Bai Feng’s heart, even if it was just a glance or two.
She also knew that if she changed her words and became Bai Feng’s loyal follower or servant, he’d agree. But he already had many followers, like Little Qi whom he raised himself, and she, the latecomer, couldn’t compete with Little Qi.
“Don’t get too excited yet. Don’t you want to know what the cost is?”
Zuo Qiu shook her head. “Everything I am belongs to Master. As long as I can help you, that’s enough.”
“Mm, good, good. I prefer not to hide things from you, even if you’re the host,” Bai Feng said with a smile, gently ruffling her hair. “This flame I control—do you know what it means?”
Zuo Qiu didn’t show fear or panic. She nodded with a smile, “Yes, I’ll do my best to nurture Your Flame, Master!”
“Alright, go rest for now. Remember, in normal times, our relationship stays the same.”
“Master…” But Zuo Qiu didn’t leave immediately. She reached out, holding the other end of the rope, and handed it to Bai Feng with both hands. “Tonight, I haven’t gone for a walk with you…”
“…Haha, if that’s what you want, then let’s take a walk inside the house.”
