episode_0075

Xu Nian hadn’t expected to make it home safely.

In fact, the following days passed uneventfully—nothing happened at all.

Logically speaking, if Xu Nian were the mastermind behind all this, she would have pressed her advantage and pursued them relentlessly.

Yet now, the eerie calm felt almost unnatural.

Was this the so-called calm before the storm?

Who knew? Whatever came, they’d deal with it.

Xu Nian was content to enjoy the peace.

For the past few days, she and Su Qingya had lazed around at home, refusing even her parents’ invitation to travel. It was a strange, relaxed feeling—like savoring the last comforts before death.

Later, Leng Xiao added Xu Nian and Su Qingya to a work group chat. It wasn’t large, mainly for work-related discussions.

Then, Leng Xiao created a smaller group, adding Xiao Ge, Xu Nian, and Su Qingya.

After that, Leng Xiao made an even smaller group—this time excluding Su Qingya.

But glancing at Su Qingya’s account, Xu Nian noticed Leng Xiao had also created a tiny group that excluded her.

So many groups at once?

Hah, this guy…

[Xiao Ge: So? Anything happen these past few days?]

In the small group, Xiao Ge’s message popped up.

[Xu Nian: Nothing at all, Captain. In fact, it’s been too quiet. I’ve been eating well, sleeping soundly—no incidents whatsoever.]

[Xiao Ge: No news is good news. By the way, as reserve members, you don’t need to report for duty daily, but you should still come in twice a week.]

[Xu Nian: Even during school?]

[Xiao Ge: You’re already part of the system now. School is just to give you a complete student experience—it serves no other purpose. You’d be better off spending that time learning how to harness your emotional energy.]

So blunt, Captain Xiao.

[Xiao Ge: Education exists to select talent for the nation and provide opportunities for a better future. You two are already pillars of the state.]

[Xiao Ge: Actually, there’s something I forgot to mention earlier. Our City A does have a Divine-tier peacekeeper overseeing things—he’s the chief supervisor of all peacekeepers here. I’ve reported your situation, and he’s agreed to keep a close eye on it. In fact, he’s been monitoring your safety since that day.]

So, the reason for Xu Nian’s recent peace was because a Divine-tier expert had been watching over her?

Xiao Ge hadn’t mentioned it earlier to avoid tipping off the enemy—using Xu Nian as bait to lure out the mastermind. But nothing had come of it.

For a moment, Xu Nian felt flustered by the unexpected favor.

Was this the benefit of being an official state operative?

Even someone as insignificant as her warranted such resources.

[Xiao Ge: Also, the appearance of a hidden Divine-tier Emoter in City A poses a serious threat to public safety. The higher-ups may dispatch a special task force to handle it.]

[Xu Nian: So… I don’t need to worry about this anymore?]

[Xiao Ge: Pretty much. But stay cautious—who knows if something unexpected might happen, giving the enemy an opening to strike.]

Still, this was excellent news for Xu Nian.

It meant she wasn’t just passively enduring.

This was the advantage of having powerful backing.

[Xu Nian: Thank you, Captain.]

[Xiao Ge: Of course, there’s a cost. I couldn’t keep your information hidden—the higher-ups may draft a training plan for you. After all, you’re both S-rank potential Emoters. You might lose some freedom, but this was the best solution I could think of.]

Honestly, it wasn’t bad news. But since Xu Nian and Su Qingya had initially resisted the idea, Xiao Ge assumed they might object.

In reality, Xu Nian’s needs were simple—just being able to see her family was enough.

Su Qingya’s were even simpler—she just wanted to stay with Xu Nian.

If those two conditions were met, they’d be easy to manage.

[Xiao Ge: So that’s what you were concerned about? Those are minor issues. They’ll probably agree—it’s already much better than the bizarre demands other S-rank potentials make.]

Leng Xiao sent a cute bunny emoji.

[Xiao Ge: @Su Qingya, your application for a 2-star Fear Core has been approved. Come by whenever you’re free.]

[Su Qingya: Understood. Thank you, Captain.]

This meant Su Qingya would soon advance to 2-star.

So envious. Xu Nian needed to work harder too.

With the serious discussion with Xiao Ge over, Xu Nian grabbed a mop and a bucket of water at home, ready to clean—when her phone buzzed with a notification.

She hurriedly opened it, only to find a message from Gu Tong.

His username was [Conquer Sheep Village, I’m the Hottest]. What a shy, introverted guy.

If not for the friend request note, Xu Nian wouldn’t have accepted it at all.

[Gu Tong: Master! I tried your method—it actually worked!]

[Xu Nian: Huh? It worked?]

[Gu Tong: What’s that tone? You sound shocked.]

[Xu Nian: Nothing. How’d you pull it off?]

[Gu Tong: I tricked her into coming over, saying I’d bought a cat and wanted her to see it. Once she was inside, I locked the door, started meowing, and went straight for the kill. She couldn’t resist.]

[Xu Nian: See? Told you my method works.]

Who knew it’d actually be effective?

But really, it was just mutual attraction.

Once the barrier was broken, things progressed quickly.

[Gu Tong: Thing is… after we let loose, I ended up pinned down. Is that normal?]

[Xu Nian: ???]

[Gu Tong: Like, she’d start whimpering and making demands, and I couldn’t say no. Next thing I knew… she tied my hands, and then… and then…]

Gu Tong’s description was so abstract it was hard to visualize.

Even his typing was stuttering—clearly embarrassed but deeply troubled.

But Xu Nian had been through something similar and could empathize.

Back then, she’d also wanted to ask someone for advice but had no one to turn to…

Pfft—no, not her.

Xu Nian was mighty and fearless. Such trivial matters wouldn’t faze her.

[Xu Nian: Pathetic. You’re just weak. Me? I call the shots at home. Su Qingya wouldn’t dare defy me.]

[Gu Tong: Really? Teach me, Master!]

[Xu Nian: With my years of experience as a bottom, all you need is to act dominant. If you don’t take the initiative, she’ll do it for you.]

[Gu Tong: Wait… “years as a bottom”?]

[Xu Nian: Ahem, ignore that. Focus on the advice. Think about it—once she’s too exhausted to resist and can only take it, you’re the one on top. So seize the opportunity.]

[Gu Tong: Really? But… when Jiang Xue does it, it feels so good. Especially when she ties my hands, makes me kneel on the bed, and reaches for the mystery zone… Her voice is as gentle as a mother’s.]

[Xu Nian: Ugh, useless. You’re an embarrassment to the Joybringer path.]

[Gu Tong: Hey, hey, hey…]