Chapter 300… Are You Playing with Fire?!
“Is this the forum you set up before?”
Yu Yao blinked curiously. She had created a forum account back when it first launched, so she wasn’t unfamiliar. Occasionally, she even shared her clothing-making tips with senior and junior sisters on the board.
“Yep, and I plan to add a few new features. But that’s for later.” Bai Feng nodded, pulling out a blueprint. “I’m thinking of installing the communication array in other cities, so even if you’re outside, you can browse the forum.”
“That’s pretty awesome!” Yu Yao’s eyes lit up with business ideas. “Can I advertise there?”
“…Sure.”
Bai Feng suddenly remembered when he helped Yu Yao reset the auction house array. If she managed the forum, it wouldn’t be full of ‘pop-up ads’, right? It seemed just like something she would do.
“Then…” Yu Yao looked at him expectantly.
“Let’s talk about the advertising later.” Bai Feng quickly cut her off. “First, about this communication array—I plan to start in Xuan Guang City. I need you to contact City Lord Gu.”
He wasn’t planning to charge based on call or data packages, since the array didn’t have such detailed functions yet—and recharging would be a hassle.
So, he planned to release a new generation of Image Retainers with forum integration. Of course, old users weren’t abandoned; they could upgrade their Retainer for a fee and still access the forum.
“Don’t worry, leave this to me.” Yu Yao pounded her little chest confidently. “I believe my aunt will agree.”
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Xuan Guang City.
“Little Yu Yao actually contacted me voluntarily—how rare!”
City Lord Gu looked at the letter in her hand. She thought it was for her daughter at first, but when she saw her name in large print on the envelope, she knew it was meant for her.
Her long fingers gently tore open the envelope, taking out the letter, then read it carefully, line by line.
“Communication array? Seems interesting. And it’s from that array genius again.”
City Lord Gu pondered for a moment, thinking about her daughter who had just returned recently. This matter was perfect to let her handle, and a good chance to connect with the Heavenly Sword Sect’s array prodigy again.
Although her relationship with Bai Feng, the array genius, was quite good after what had happened, no matter how close, if not maintained, it would fade over time. Now was a perfect opportunity to strengthen their ties.
…
After arranging the communication array project, Bai Feng didn’t pause for long. He headed to Bai Yu Mo’s room to check on Chu Chu’s first prototype of the eye mask.
Amidst his busy schedule, he hadn’t forgotten about the eye mask. After it was finished, he needed to gather some info, then improve it.
He placed his hand on Chu Chu’s door, pushed a slit open, but didn’t disturb her meditation. Instead, he left her a message with spiritual power beside her.
Finished, he closed the door and returned to the lounge to wait.
Soon, he heard hurried footsteps.
“Sorry, have you been waiting long?” Chu Chu rushed out, speaking to Bai Feng on the sofa.
“No, and I don’t want to bother your training.” Bai Feng chuckled, then looked at the red eye mask on her face. “By the way, how are you feeling these days? Anything to improve?”
Chu Chu thought for a few seconds: “Sometimes it still affects others, but it’s much better.”
“Hmm…”
Bai Feng nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face. He’d already maxed out the current restrictions. To improve further, he’d have to change the material…
Suddenly, he slapped his forehead. He didn’t need to limit himself to fabric masks. He could make a few masks from different materials for various situations.
“Wait a moment.” He reached for paper and pen, sketching quickly.
Soon, a metallic mask appeared on the paper. If you looked closely, it resembled the silver mask worn by some NPC in a tortured game.
After finishing, he didn’t stop. Next, he drew several eye-only masks and handed them to Chu Chu.
“Want to take a look? Do you like any?” Bai Feng grinned as he explained. “This metallic mask works a bit better, but it also has drawbacks. Different materials each have their pros and cons. I plan to make a bunch of different types, so later you can choose what’s suitable for the situation.”
“Alright, just do as you say.” Chu Chu nodded lightly, not objecting.
Having settled the mask issue, Bai Feng then asked her, “By the way, how’s your mastery over the Celestial Eye lately?”
“Getting much better.” Chu Chu replied, loosening the eye mask to reveal her pale pink pupils. “Now I can slowly influence others’ emotions, and it’s also harder to be noticed.”
Bai Feng nodded. For a moment, many devious ideas floated through his mind. Then he suggested, “In that case, I’ll make you a mask that can turn the restriction on or off by itself.”
“Okay.”
Chu Chu clearly understood the value of this ability. If she encountered Siku family’s pursuers again, she could use it to first cause them to lose some of their troops.
Then, she tilted her head and asked softly, “Can you help me train a bit?”
“No problem. What do you want to do?” Bai Feng nodded without hesitation, already agreeing.
“Just sit here.” Chu Chu’s lips curled into a small smile. She hurried over and sat beside Bai Feng.
“So, I’ll start now.”
Bai Feng was a little curious. Suddenly, he felt a touch on his hand resting on the sofa.
Before he had time to think about what Chu Chu was up to, her cooler hand clasped his, while the other gently stroked his arm, causing his heart to flutter unexpectedly.
“Chu Chu, you…?”
He instinctively turned to look at her, only to see her leaning in very close. When he saw her eyes turn pink, he felt a bit dazed.
Suddenly, Chu Chu released his hand, a smile on her lips. “I wanted to test some moves on how they affect emotions. Looks like it’s pretty effective.”
“…You’re playing with fire!” Bai Feng’s heart started pounding faster. The power of the Celestial Eye was indeed terrifying. He reached out and poked her forehead. “Are you really not afraid I might do something excessive?”
“Next time, I won’t.”
