The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 87 (Patreon)

Chapter 87

"Host, isn't this question a bit too sudden?" It's not that it thinks its host would fail in confessing, but what if it startles the person?

Wait, it remembers this morning when the host remarked how big this person is, and now...

"098, why are you suddenly so dirty?" Just as 098 was pondering, it suddenly heard its host's voice.

It then realized that Ling Chunann had already climbed onto the man. "H-Host? Did you confess successfully?"

"It should be that both he and I confessed," Ling Chunann said, "I've noticed you've been daydreaming a lot lately, and your thoughts are increasing."

"I'm sorry, Host. I'll pay more attention in the future." 098 shivered. Ling Chunann rarely asked for its help in brainstorming ideas for missions, leaving it idle lately. That's why it often drifted off like this, even missing some important information, like when Ling Chunann last texted the bodyguard guy. It didn't notice that.

When Ling Chunann asked if Feng Buyu liked him, Feng Buyu stiffened for a moment, seeming surprised, then he suddenly became nervous like a little boy, somewhat awkward. It took him a while to regain his composure. "Like... no, darling, I love you."

"Why?"

"I don't know. The first time I saw you, I felt as though some force compelled me. You might laugh at me, but the moment I saw you, I felt that we were destined to be together. We are meant for each other." Feng Buyu's eyes were sincere. "Darling, I love you."

Ling Chunann gazed steadily at the man for a long time. He couldn't detect any falsehood in his eyes. He also knew that the other party was telling the truth, at least until now, this person had never lied to him.

In truth, Ling Chunann knew his own problem. Although on the surface, he got along well with this person in each world, doing everything ordinary lovers would do, and never had any conflicts. Even 098 was convinced that he loved this man.

But in reality, Ling Chunann's definition of this person had always been his food and bedmate, never changing.

Fundamentally, he didn't believe in love.

No, it should be said that he used to believe, before he had his accident, which was why he said he was late when Chu Tianguan appeared.

However, what could be the reason for someone to persistently chase after another person through so many worlds? Even without memories, he could always find him time and time again, then fall in love with him, the fiery warmth in his eyes never changing.

It's truly miraculous.

Thinking this, Ling Chunann looked into Feng Buyu's eyes and gave him a big smile. "Uncle, I like you too."

Then it was the scene of the two people embracing that 098 saw. It was somewhat worried. "Host, are you planning to have intimate relations with him today?"

"What's wrong?" Ling Chunann asked back. "We've confessed; isn't it natural to become intimate?"

...After being intimate, you'll need to take a bath, exposing your fishtail. But before 098 could say it, Ling Chunann obviously wasn't the type to take advice.

As 098 expected, Feng Buyu naturally discovered Ling Chunann's fishtail.

But the thing it worried about still didn't happen. Feng Buyu not only didn't find it strange but also praised Ling Chunann's tail fiercely, gently stroking it as if it were a rare treasure. "This is the most beautiful and perfect mermaid tail I've ever seen!"

"What are you?" Ling Chunann lay on Feng Buyu's chest, shaking his tail slightly, propping himself up a bit and asked.

098 had long witnessed the power of the mermaid tail. The scene of it easily knocking a big hole in the wall was still vivid. Now, Ling Chunann boldly patted it on Feng Buyu's leg, and there was no discomfort on his part. It thoroughly convinced 098 of Ling Chunann's earlier speculation about Feng Buyu not being human.

And Feng Buyu's subsequent reaction further confirmed Ling Chunann's guess.

"Do you want to see?" Feng Buyu asked.

Ling Chunann nodded. "Yes."

"Okay." Feng Buyu kissed Ling Chunann's lips, then touched his tail. "Let's go to the pond."

Under Feng Buyu's touch, the mermaid tail became very sensitive. Ling Chunann felt his body go weak. "098, what's going on with this tail?"

"Host, he's touching your gonad." 098 remained calm. "Mermaids are hermaphrodites, and each one can reproduce. So, each mermaid has its own gonad. Mermaid prototypes can be said to be indestructible, so this is also their only weakness."

However, Ling Chunann's focus was not on the weakness 098 deliberately emphasized. He was more concerned. "Are you saying I can have children?"

"...No, Host, you're an outsider in this world, and strictly speaking, this body is already dead. So, you don't have the ability to raise your own offspring." After saying this, 098 added, "It's the same in any world. You cannot have children... Of course, you cannot let others give birth to offspring for you either."

"So, I'm infertile."

"Yes."

By this time, Feng Buyu had already gently put Ling Chunann into the pond, then followed in. "Darling, watch closely. I'm about to transform."

Saying that, Feng Buyu swam away into the distance, disappearing instantly from the water's surface.

"Host, he's gone." 098 scanned the surroundings and underwater but found no trace of Feng Buyu. "I've searched everywhere around, but he seems to have disappeared suddenly."

"You haven't looked above." Ling Chunann looked up.

"Dragon... Dragon!" 098's voice was full of astonishment. Feng Buyu turned out to be a divine dragon. "How is that possible?"

"Why wouldn't it be possible? If there are mermaids, why can't there be dragons?" Ling Chunann retorted.

098 had a sudden realization and agreed, "You're right, Host." Then it immediately realized that this was just an ordinary world. Although merfolk could manage, living much longer and possessing formidable strength, they were typically confined to the depths of the ocean, vulnerable on land. But dragons were different; they were mythical creatures said to be as enduring as the cosmos itself, unaffected by the sea or land. How could such a world harbor creatures so disruptive to its balance?

Recalling Ling Chunann's request for the second plot, 098's demeanor turned serious. This might be related to the second plot. It needed to urge higher-ups to expedite the transmission of the second plot.

Feng Buyu's true form was large. Ling Chunann, from the pond's edge, could only see a golden dragon head and part of his gleaming body, obscured by clouds in the sky. Feng Buyu emitted a gentle dragon chant, then shrank to human size, embracing Ling Chunann. He lightly stroked Ling Chunann's tail, remarking, "Darling, look, we're truly meant for each other; even our colors match."

"Shameless," 098 muttered. "Host, his gold color is nowhere near as beautiful as yours!"

"I didn't get a clear look just now. Did you see how many 'ding dings' his true form has?" Ling Chunann asked.

"No," 098 responded.

"Never mind, we'll find out later."

Regardless of how many, lascivious dragons were all the same. Fortunately, Ling Chunann's transformation into a merman had greatly strengthened his body and recovery abilities. Otherwise, his human form alone might not have endured it.

On the third afternoon, Ling Chunann woke up slowly, lying in bed without speaking for a while.

"Host, are you alright?" 098 felt a bit uneasy. The Host seemed off.

"Hmm?" Ling Chunann seemed to snap out of it. "I'm fine. I just didn't expect..."

"What didn't you expect?" 098 cautiously inquired.

Suddenly, Ling Chunann flashed a big smile. "The sensation of snapping a merman's body is surprisingly satisfying."

"..." 098 realized it shouldn't have set too high expectations for Ling Chunann.

The game had been live for two days now. Under Feng Buyu's care, Ling Chunann finished his meal leisurely before slowly climbing into the game.

This marked the first major update since the start of the "Spirit World" open beta, bringing about earth-shaking changes. Upon entering the warehouse, Ling Chunann didn't immediately start the game but connected to the game forum instead.

"Spirit World" was an open-world holographic game. During the beta, two million game devices were distributed within Huaguo, all snapped up within three days. Those ineligible for beta eagerly awaited the official release. When the beta forum closed a few days prior to the official release, it was already bustling with activity.

The homepage was primarily speculation about the update. Many ridiculed those with far-fetched ideas, as the game was supposed to beta test for six months. However, reality now contradicted that.

Two days ago, "Spirit World" announced its global release. Countless players, who had long been eyeing the game, rushed in.

"Host, this is because you triggered the unique hidden class early," 098 explained. "The protagonist typically triggers it two months later, coinciding with the official release. By the way, you could send someone to snatch the hidden class from the protagonist first, reducing his advantage."

"Great idea," Ling Chunann said.

"...," 098 felt a strong hint of sarcasm in the Host's words.

Ling Chunann casually scrolled through the forum, then found what he was looking for in a highlighted post.

"Look," Ling Chunann gestured for 098 to read the post. "Main Character Halo."

Glancing at it, 098 saw clearly: two days ago, Qin Xuyang became the second person who possibly received the hidden mission. Now, 098 understood why Ling Chunann visited the forum first. Sometimes, human eyes saw more than game systems that offered choices. Had Ling Chunann followed its advice to prepare for sabotaging the protagonist's hidden task based on the plot's timeline, it would have been too late.

"This protagonist is quite something, very capable," Ling Chunann praised Qin Xuyang's skills. "Has the second plot arrived yet?"

"I've reported it, but no response yet," 098 replied.

"No rush," Ling Chunann selected to enter the game.

The post didn't specify where the protagonist was doing missions, but it did mention where he accepted them. This was consistent with the plot. Ling Chunann easily guessed where Qin Xuyang might be now.

"Host, aren't you going to stop the protagonist from completing the mission?" 098 asked.

"Do you remember Purple Rose has an admirer?" Ling Chunann said.

"His game ID is Tian Gao Lu Yuan, the protagonist's number one rival," 098 answered.

"Well, send him a message for me. Tell him how to snatch the unique hidden class before the protagonist completes his mission."

"You're quite ruthless, Host."

"Hmm?"

"I mean, you're quite clever!" 098 quickly corrected itself.

"Hmm."

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