Chapter 77: This Touch Must Be Carved Deeply Into My Brain!
“Brother, can I touch you?”
Before Bai Feng could answer, Bai Yu Mo quickly explained herself: “I’m just curious about what I’d feel like if I touch someone inside the illusion, in case I get trapped in one someday. Maybe I can use that to recognize it!”
“Oh, that’s a good point. I’ll make you a protection amulet against illusions tomorrow.”
Bai Feng quickly thought of several plans, especially now that he had the ability to split his divine consciousness, giving him more means to mess around.
Seeing Bai Yu Mo looking a little anxious, he finally stood up from his chair with a smile and spread his arms wide: “Come on, touch freely. Let’s see how I differ in the illusion from in reality.”
In the old days, he might’ve refused, but after some events in the secret realm, he realized Bai Yu Mo’s emotions were a bit unstable; whenever that happened, the system might just dump Luck Points into her.
He guessed it was because Bai Yu Mo lacked a sense of security, and as she grew older, this feeling only worsened—probably related to the bone excavation incident and their years of drifting apart.
To prevent the system from pumping Luck Points into her again, he decided to stabilize her emotions.
First, he needed to show the generous and tolerant older brother side, building her trust as if she were little again.
When Bai Yu Mo felt she’d found a brother she could rely on, her sense of insecurity should plummet.
Hearing Bai Feng’s reply, Bai Yu Mo instinctively swallowed her saliva.
She was mentally prepared to be rejected, yet Bai Feng actually agreed?!
Do I really need to touch him?
Wait, it’s just an illusion, not real life, so it shouldn’t matter.
She slowly reached out her hand, a mix of nervousness and shyness flickering across her face.
Then she took a deep breath, summoned her courage, and placed a slim finger cautiously on Bai Feng’s shoulder.
“It feels like it’s real.”
She seemed to have discovered some new world, marveling softly as her fingers gently pinched his shoulder.
Once she took the first step, the second and third were much easier.
She extended her other hand carefully to touch Bai Feng’s arm, sneaking a quick sideways glance at him to confirm he didn’t reject her, then continued exploring other areas.
“How does it feel?”
“Such a wonderful feeling.” Bai Yu Mo withdrew her hand, eyes wide. “But I can still tell it’s a bit fake. If I were really trapped in the illusion, I probably wouldn’t notice such a tiny difference.”
“Hmm, got it.” Bai Feng nodded, then froze as if stuck. After a full ten seconds, he finally moved again. “Now?”
Bai Yu Mo reached out again to touch, her face suddenly showing surprise: “Huh? It’s exactly like real! Brother, how did you do that?”
She leaned in close and even sniffed near his chest. “Even the scent is so authentic. Your illusion magic is really that powerful?”
“Brother, can I come even closer?”
Bai Yu Mo’s eyes sparkled. This was inside the illusion, not real life—maybe being a bit over the line wouldn’t hurt, right? She’d definitely regret missing this!
“Better not.”
But Bai Yu Mo seemed not to hear her. She suddenly reached out and hugged Bai Feng, her head pressed tightly against his chest.
She even slightly tugged at his collar, her fingers touching his exposed skin: “The scent, temperature, heartbeat, and touch—all so real. It’s just like hugging brother you in… real life?”
She looked up and suddenly froze. The surroundings had shifted from her study to her bedroom, and Bai Feng, caught in her arms, was smiling awkwardly but politely.
“Brother… brother?”
Bai Yu Mo’s cheeks instantly felt hot, her brain turning completely blank.
After over ten seconds, she finally snapped out of her daze, slowly releasing her grip on Bai Feng, staring down at her toes with a stammer: “I…is the experiment over?”
“Cough, yes. Thanks for your help, Yu Mo.”
Her joke had been spotted, and Bai Feng felt a bit embarrassed too.
He only made that joke because Bai Yu Mo was just gently kneading her arm or something—he thought it’d make her laugh, but she apparently took it seriously and actually pressed her face to his.
“Then, I’ll be leaving now.”
Bai Yu Mo lowered her head quickly, then flipped out the window and disappeared in a flash.
Bai Feng watched her leave, sighing lightly: “Forget it, it’s done. Time to sleep.”
Meanwhile, in Bai Yu Mo’s bedroom.
She flipped over her window and jumped onto her bed, grabbing a pillow to cover her face.
“So mean…”
Although she muttered in complaint, the smile on her lips betrayed her.
It felt like she was back in childhood—back when Bai Feng liked to tease her with little jokes just like now.
She slowly lifted the pillow, but her mind kept replaying the sensation of hugging Bai Feng just now—her fingers brushing his skin, the warmth, the scent. She couldn’t suppress the urge to gently stroke her fingertips once more.
Decided: this feeling must be carved into her brain, no matter what!
……
The next day, Bai Yu Mo acted like nothing happened last night, going to the kitchen as usual to prepare breakfast for Bai Feng.
“Here, as promised.” Bai Feng yawned and handed her a circular white jade ring. “With this, you won’t have to worry about ordinary illusion arrays.”
It was crafted from his divine consciousness—specifically, not some random fragment, but a strand taken from his source.
It wouldn’t hurt him; he could recover it in less than half a day—just a bit mentally exhausted while healing.
This is the power of Yin Yang Pattern.
He also planned to gift some to others, like Little Qi and his partner Yu Yao—and maybe one for the Luck Child too.
After the secret realm trip, he found maintaining a good relationship with the Luck Child could be beneficial. No need to be overly friendly, though—like increasing hate by boosting Luck Points, then walking over like a buddy? That might backfire.
“Thank you, I’ll cherish it!” Bai Yu Mo eagerly took the white jade, but her gaze at Bai Feng was still a bit unnatural. Her hands twitched behind her back, and her ears started reddening again.
