Chapter 221: The chat group is overflowing with beautiful pictures! Lu Ming is getting plenty of perks!
"Mother...daughter?" Shui Bing'er's eyes widened, and she lowered her voice, afraid that passersby would hear her.
The woman who said "I have no mother" and the woman who said "Your Holiness the Pope" are actually mother and daughter?
Does that mean that the current Crown Prince of Heaven Dou is the biological daughter of the Pope of the Spirit Hall?
This relationship is too complicated!
"Your circle is really messy, isn't it?" Lu Ming chuckled, casually shoving a skewer of grilled squid into Shui Yue'er's hand, who was lost in thought. "Never mind them, let's go shopping. There's a jewelry shop up ahead, let's see if there's anything we like."
Shuiyue took a big bite of the squid and mumbled, "Brother-in-law is the best! I want that hairpin with the jewels!"
The three continued walking forward, as if the bloody storm in the group had never existed.
Within his mind, Lu Ming slowly uttered a sentence.
[Emperor Lu Tian: Alright, everyone, say less. Bibi Dong, don't be the pot calling the kettle black. How's your Rakshasa God Trial going? Don't ruin your brain before you even inherit the divine position.]
[Lu Tiandi: And Qian Renxue, now that you've been exposed, stop putting on airs all the time. Come to Lanba Academy sometime, and I'll teach you what real disguise is. Your acting skills can only fool that senile old man Xueye.]
As soon as Lu Ming uttered these two sentences, the two who were originally at loggerheads fell silent at the same time.
Lu Ming's intimidating power was clearly demonstrated at this moment.
He not only knew Qian Renxue's background, but he was also fully aware of Bibi Dong's secret matter of conducting the Rakshasa God Trial.
This omniscient and omnipotent attitude is what all group members fear most.
[Little Witch: Emperor Lu is mighty! Those so-called popes and angels are nothing compared to you.]
[My son is not a bastard: That's right, that wicked woman Bibi Dong killed me back then, and now she wants to harm Xiao Wu. Emperor Lu, you must help us get justice!]
Although Ah Yin was resurrected, her hatred for the Spirit Hall remained unchanged.
Lu Ming did not reply, because they were already standing in front of the jewelry stall.
The stall owner was an elderly woman. When she saw Lu Ming bring two stunningly beautiful young women over, her face immediately lit up with a kind smile.
"Young master, would you like to pick out a hairpin for the two young ladies? I made them myself, and they are no worse than those from the big shops."
The stall was filled with all kinds of hairpins and hair ornaments. Although the materials were not the most precious, the workmanship was exquisite and had a unique elegance.
Shuiyue immediately took a liking to a silver hairpin inlaid with blue crystals and held it in her hand, gesturing with it.
Shui Bing'er's gaze fell on a simple wooden hairpin. The top of the hairpin was carved with a phoenix about to take flight. Although it did not have any dazzling light, it exuded a cold and aloof aura, much like her martial spirit.
"You like this?" Lu Ming picked up the wooden hairpin.
Shui Bing'er nodded, then hesitated, "Wouldn't it be too plain?"
"Su Cai is good, she's a good match for you."
As Lu Ming spoke, he didn't even ask the price, and simply tossed the old woman a gold soul coin, saying, "Keep the change."
Then, he naturally walked behind Shui Bing'er, gathered her slightly loose hair, and gently inserted the wooden hairpin.
At this moment, the surrounding noise seemed to fade away.
Shui Bing'er only felt the man's fingers occasionally touch her neck, bringing a tingling electric current that spread from her back to her heart.
She instinctively held her breath, and her cheeks flushed again, more beautiful than the lights of the night market.
"nice."
Lu Ming took a half step back, examined it carefully, and nodded in satisfaction.
Shuiyue'er, watching from the side, stomped her feet and exclaimed, "Oh dear! Brother-in-law is being unfair! I want you to put it on for me too!"
"Alright, alright, here you go." Lu Ming smiled helplessly and picked up the silver hairpin that Shui Yue'er had chosen.
The night was as dark as ink, but the lights of Tiandou City shone brighter than the starlight.
Lu Ming, along with Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, did not return directly to Lanba Academy, but instead stayed at a high-end restaurant called "Yundingju" not far from the night market.
As soon as he entered the room, Lu Ming activated the All-Heavens Chat Group in his mind.
[Group owner "Lu Tiandi" posted a daily task: Such a beautiful moment shouldn't be enjoyed alone. Please upload a selfie of your current state.]
[Task Rewards: Depending on photo quality and activity level, you will receive a random year's Soul Power Pill, Beauty Cream, or Soul Tool Fragment.]
The chat group, which had just quieted down, was stirred up again by this sudden task notification.
[Want a sweet romance? Wow! There's this feature too? You get a reward just for posting a photo?]
[Lu Tiandi: Naturally. The system has upgraded the "visual sharing" function; an image can be formed with a mere thought.]
[Want a sweet romance? Then I'll go first! I want that beauty and skin-nourishing cream!]
Almost immediately, a clear image appeared on everyone's mental screen.
In the scene, Shuiyue'er holds a candied hawthorn skewer with only two hawthorns left in her hand, and makes a playful gesture with her other hand. The newly bought silver hairpin on her head shines brightly under the light, and her bright, lively eyes seem to be radiating charm to everyone through the screen.
[System notification: "Want a sweet romance?" Mission completed. Reward: One bottle of "Jade Skin Cream", Soul Power increased by one level.]
[Little Witch: Why?! You cheated! I want to pass too!]
Ning Rongrong was currently lying on her bed in the dilapidated dormitory of Shrek Academy. Seeing that the reward was a direct increase in soul power, she could no longer sit still.
She immediately jumped out of bed, straightened her slightly disheveled collar, and started slapping herself repeatedly.
Soon, a photo popped up in the group chat.
Ning Rongrong was wearing a light green nightgown, hugging a pillow, her cheeks puffed up in anger. She was clearly unhappy about still being in this shabby place. Her spoiled and aggrieved little appearance was particularly endearing.
[System notification: "Little Witch" has completed the mission and has been rewarded with one drop of "Elegant Tulip Essence" (which can be used to purify Martial Soul) and 5,000 Gold Soul Coins.]
[Little Witch: Wow! Long live Brother Lu! I feel this essence will be incredibly useful for my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!]
Seeing the lively scene in the group, the other lurkers couldn't sit still any longer.
My cat is white and big: [Image]
The background of Zhu Zhuqing's photo is the training ground of Lanba Academy. She has just finished her night training, and her tight leather outfit outlines her breathtaking curves.
Sweat trickled down her slender neck, and her clear, cold eyes held a hint of stubbornness. The striking combination of wildness and aloofness was a feast for the eyes.
[The most innocent fox: [Image] Since everyone's posting, I'll join in the fun too.]
Hu Liena's photos are full of allure. She seems to be getting ready to sleep, wearing a light pink gauze dress, her shoulders half-exposed, her eyes dreamy. The seductive charm that emanates from her very bones can make one's bones go weak even through the screen.
Looking at the beautiful photos with their diverse styles, Lu Ming was in a great mood. With a light tap of his finger, he sent generous rewards to everyone.
(End of chapter)