Mini World Game Console-Chapter 863 - 864 Our Future (Part 2)

Lin Xianyu slapped the wall switch panel, and the room's lights instantly went out, leaving only the faint light of the corridor lamp near the bathroom still flickering.

Then Lin Xianyu didn't lie down directly. Instead, she turned to lie at the foot of the bed. Normally, their heads would be towards the wall and feet towards the end of the bed. However, they had all reversed this, placing their pillows at the foot of the bed with their heads facing outward.

As soon as Lin Xianyu lay down, she picked up a red and white tail to hug. Little Jiu said disdainfully, "Don't hurt me, or I'll push you straight off the bed."

"Mhm, mhm, I'll be gentle. I won't hurt you," Lin Xianyu nodded repeatedly. "So, can we always sleep like this in the future...?"

"No!" Little Jiu pouted. "Today is just because I'm happy I can sleep with Big Brother, so I transformed!"

Saying that, Little Jiu shouted toward the couch at the foot of the bed, "Big Brother, just come sleep with us on the bed!"

"No, a bet is a bet."

The spacious couch had been moved next to the bed. Ren Suo lay comfortably on it, turning to look at everyone. He smiled and said, "The sofa is quite comfy too. This is good; I can make do for one night."

Qiao Muyi flipped over, propped herself up on the bed, and said with a grin, "If I'd known, I would've just made you sleep in the bathroom."

Little Jiu said indignantly, "He could have slept with Little Jiu..."

In the recent game of luck, three anonymous users had each rolled a six. Their corresponding proposals were: ① Ren Suo sleeps on the sofa, ② Ren Suo sleeps in the bathroom, ③ Ren Suo sleeps in a small room with Little Jiu.

Then everyone democratically voted and ultimately decided on proposal ①. However, to make chatting easier, they all slept at the foot of the bed. This way, everyone could see Ren Suo, but no one could touch him. Each person felt it was a fair deal.

They naturally knew, without a doubt, that proposal ① was written by Ren Suo himself, and proposal ③ was obviously Little Jiu's idea. The only question was about proposal ②—they couldn't pinpoint the prime suspect. Who in this room held such a grudge against Ren Suo?

The prank-loving Qiao Muyi, the strict Gu Yueyan, the possessive Ren Xingmei, even a darker Dong Chengling—they all seemed like possibilities...

Ren Xingmei huffed. "Sister Qiao, would you really let my brother sleep in the bathroom?"

"Of course," Qiao Muyi drew out her answer. "Of course, I would."

Gu Yueyan muttered, "I don't believe that for a second."

"Has Sister Qiao ever lied to you?" Qiao Muyi spoke indifferently. "How about we vote again, to send Little Suo to sleep in the bathroom?"

Everyone was briefly stunned, feeling that Qiao Muyi might actually be serious. Just then, Dong Chengling saw through the heart of the matter. "If Suo goes to sleep in the bathroom," she said, "then as soon as we fall asleep, Little Qiao will surely need to use it."

"Pfft, if everyone goes to the bathroom at night, wouldn't Big Brother Ren end up as a public..." Lin Xianyu stopped herself just in time to avoid being hit, but her point was made abundantly clear.

Even the usually naïve Gu Yueyan blushed and stammered, "That's too, too, too..."

Luna, squirming in Gu Yueyan's arms, said in distress, "But Luna doesn't need to use the bathroom anymore."

"Even if you did, you'd use a litter box," Ren Xingmei remarked.

Ren Suo complained, "Can we please stop talking about the bathroom? You're ruining my wonderful fantasies of this night."

"Oh?" Qiao Muyi immediately teased. "Little Suo, what wonderful fantasies do you have for tonight?"

However, unlike before, Ren Suo didn't shy away this time, speaking freely, "The same thing you're thinking of."

"From disrobing to tender caresses, every step is about cherishing you. Each touch, heavy with desire but never rough, my unbridled passion given fully to you."

Everyone fell silent, until Dong Chengling stated calmly, "Suo, you have no shame."

Ren Xingmei sighed. "Bro, even if you're just trying to trick us, can you omit the plural 'you' next time? It sounds so strange."

Luna exclaimed, "Finally going to have kids? Good—"

"Luna, lie down!" Gu Yueyan pressed Luna down and glared at Ren Suo, exclaiming, "Shameless! Shameless! Just go and sleep in the bathroom!"

Qiao Muyi chuckled. "Hey~ so why did you choose to sleep on the couch? It's not too late to change your mind."

Lin Xianyu, hugging Little Jiu's nine tails, coughed twice and said, "Ladies, there's a child here. Could you please restrain yourselves a bit?"

"I'm not a child!" Little Jiu declared loudly.

"But I still am a baby!" Lin Xianyu continued to knead the tails non-stop, causing Little Jiu's body to suddenly tremble and her voice to waver erratically. "Xian...yu... don't... do that..."

The others all shivered inwardly. Even Lin Xianyu quickly withdrew her hands, feeling her heart begin to flutter. Little Jiu, this little fox, has such a special effect with just her voice—it's truly amazing!

Ren Suo quickly recalled the "Mysterious Sovereign's Secret Records: Foundation Chapter" to calm his agitated mind. He suddenly felt his future actions were somewhat justifiable—Little Jiu was already this impressive; how captivating would she become once she was the Galactic Songstress...

His thoughts a whirlwind, he said, "The time isn't right tonight."

"When will the time be right?" Qiao Muyi lay on the bed, slightly tugging at her neckline, her eyes holding a hint of grievance as she watched him. "Xiao Suo, we should seize the day and enjoy ourselves." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Even with the lights off, a sliver of moonlight still spilled through the window, spreading like silver sand across the room. With just this faint light and his 'Insight into the Mortal World,' Ren Suo could vaguely make out Qiao Muyi's state of undress. However, it was this very uncertainty in the dusky room that made his head spin. He was forced to stare at the ceiling to avoid combusting.

"In two more days," Ren Suo took a deep breath and said earnestly, "In two more days, I will give you all a satisfactory answer."

Yes, in two days, it will be the day the Mysterious Enchantress spoke of.

Of course, there was another very important reason. Never mind Qiao Muyi's cheerful talk; if I really tried anything, it wouldn't just be the others. I'm afraid even Qiao Muyi herself would transform into a Female Demon and beat me senseless—the way her eyes danced with laughter as she looked at me said it all.

"Xing Mei, did you hear that? In two days, we'll need to book a hotel, one room per person," Qiao Muyi said languidly.

Dong Chengling gently patted Qiao Muyi's head and calmly stated, "Xiao Qiao, there's a limit to joking around."

Qiao Muyi buried her head in the pillow, her voice muffled by it. "I'm not joking."

Ren Xingmei asked with suspicion, "What kind of satisfactory answer are you talking about? You're not planning on a one-night..."

She raised her right hand, flashing five fingers. But then she thought better of it and also raised her left hand, quite generous in giving her big brother face.

Ren Suo replied with a smile, "You'll see when the time comes."

Lin Xianyu pouted. "By then, 'Top-secret Archives' episode four will have updated, that's more likely... Oh, Big Brother Ren, aren't you in charge of reception for the Fairy Palace World Tree? Did you help out with this 'Top-secret Archives'? Do you know what the next episode is about... Ah, if you can't say, just ignore me."

Ren Suo responded, "I don't know what the next episode will be about, but... it's definitely going to be a grand reunion ending where the Solar System is saved."

"That's true," Lin Xianyu propped her chin and mused. "The 1999 cosmic war, what a pity, I wasn't even born then. By the way, Big Brother Ren, will you become a formal member of the Fairy Palace World Tree in the future?"

Ren Suo was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "I might."

No one seemed surprised. Dong Chengling inquired, "Are there any requirements to become a Member of the Immortal Palace?"

Ren Suo replied casually, "Once I get in, I'll tell you. But there are conditions. If the Fairy Palace makes me work more than three days a week, I won't join. If it doesn't allow me to be with you all the time, or if it prevents me from keeping pace with you and helping you grow, then I definitely won't join."

Lin Xianyu pouted again. "Such high demands. Is the Fairy Palace hiring you to be the Supreme Supreme?"

Qiao Muyi laughed. "I don't need your help."

Dong Chengling said, "I don't need it either."

Gu Yueyan declared, "No need! I will grow on my own!"

Luna suddenly pressed down on Gu Yueyan, saying earnestly, "We do need it. For having babies, I'll need Suosuo's help."

Lin Xianyu, witnessing the overlapping figures with their surging curves, exclaimed in awe, "Class President, you still want to grow? Any bigger and you're not leaving any room for me and Little Star to live!"

Ren Xingmei nodded in deep agreement, but quickly sensed something was wrong—why did it feel like she had lost again.

Still, she said, "Brother, don't worry about us."

Ren Suo smiled and asked, "Really? If I'm often not by your side in the future, if you can't see me, do you really think that's okay?"

Before they could answer, Ren Suo continued, "It's not okay. I can't do it."

"Cheng Ling will keep striving with the will of Seeking the Path, breaking through brambles and thorns, climbing to transcendent heights, spending all her time on Cultivation. But I still want to have meals with Cheng Ling every day."

"After Young Master Mu returns, she will still be the Deputy Director of the Tactical Bureau; she's popular, powerful, beautiful, and highly capable. Even if she doesn't join the Great Wall, she'll quickly become a major figure in the Bureau, burdened with endless public duties. But I still want to hold Young Master Mu every night, watching her post her toxic motivational quotes."

"After graduating, Yue Yue will become a teacher loved by all, a conscientious and meticulous transcendent researcher, scheduling her work down to the minute. But I still want to lay in Yue Yue's arms every evening, listening to her list my flaws."

"My little sister will become the most powerful rich lady in the Solar System; Earth alone won't be enough for her ventures. She'll definitely be flying all around, but I still want to play the latest console games with her."

"Once the Moon Chanter assimilates the Divine Power, Luna's Cultivation will reach new heights. She may then need to immerse herself daily in The Dark Side of the Moon to cultivate, perhaps even creating a new world. But I still want... to spend over half an hour every evening clinging to her."

Ren Suo propped his face with his hand, grinning. "So it's not that I'm worried about you. On the contrary, I hope you'll consider me—consider this handsome guy who stays at home every day, pining for the stars and the moon, waiting for you."

The room fell silent for a moment. In the dim light, everyone's eyes twinkled brightly at Ren Suo as if he were a blazing river of stars.

Lin Xianyu sighed. "Back then, Big Brother Ren was such a kind-hearted, straightforward guy, so shy he'd blush just touching my arm. But now, he's a strong contender to become a Member of the Immortal Palace, a pig who has wooed five tender cabbages, a seasoned expert at flirting, and a thick-skinned man with no true awareness of his own attractiveness…"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh. Ren Suo retorted with a dark expression, "You're the one who talks too much. Besides, between me and Zhao Huo, who do you think is more handsome?"

"Is that so?" Gu Yueyan chuckled. "Then why not include Teacher Bai too?"

Ren Suo choked for a moment and asked somewhat sheepishly, "So... between me, Zhao Huo, and Bai Ji, who's the most handsome?"

"Of course, it's... you," Gu Yueyan propped her chin on her hands, which rested on the pillow, and tilted her head to look at Ren Suo, her eyes seeming to hold the Moonlight.

"With Mr. Suo here, I can't see any other pigs."

Dong Chengling touched the Mark on her right hand. Ren Suo instantly felt a wave of tender love spread through his body, as exhilarating as seeing a mountain of ice melt into ice cream, and as passionate as eating hot pot in the height of summer.

"Suo, I promise you, I will always be true to myself, chasing after my dreams and you, under the stars and moon."

Lying on the bed, Ren Xingmei swayed her legs and giggled.

"I might become a beautiful, rich, and fair lady, or a great Rich Lady, or a big capitalist, but I will always be your adorable little sister. Bro, you're cute."

Luna suddenly stretched comfortably on the bed, arching her back in a cat-like stretch, and said, "Suosuo, if you're not in my dreams, then they're just nightmares!"

"There's only one fish in Luna's pond, and that's Suosuo. Wherever Suosuo is, there will be Luna Meow!"

Qiao Muyi, who hadn't spoken, stared at Ren Suo expressionlessly and suddenly called out, "Ren Suo."

"Hmm."

"Little Suo."

"Hmm?"

"Xiao Suo," Qiao Muyi suddenly sighed. "You know I want to become a powerful and influential person."

Ren Suo remarked, "After all, powerful and influential people spread toxic inspiration with more effect..."

Qiao Muyi suddenly reached out and caressed Dong Chengling's hair, saying, "I actually planned to work hard from the beginning, not getting married or falling in love. I hoped to fool a few good girls like Cheng Ling to spend the rest of my life with."

Dong Chengling couldn't help but retort, "…In a way, Xiao Qiao, you did achieve your goal."

"But life always has some surprising encounters, like when I met you," Qiao Muyi said lazily, propped on the pillow.

"When I first saw you, Ren Suo, I just thought you were an ordinary man, in ordinary heat. Later, when I realized you could actually charm a good girl like Cheng Ling, that's when I found you an interesting Little Suo."

"Life began to add cream to my little puff pastry, and I discovered that besides my hobby of toying with others, I especially wanted to play with you. It felt like the main love story questline had been activated."

"I wanted to achieve great things, but seeing you, I felt like I could pause for a moment."

"You're the bad guy who ruined my plans of dying alone."

Ren Suo scratched his head. "Is it my fault?"

Qiao Muyi nodded. "Of course, it's your fault. Falling in love is really troublesome, so from now on, I'll just trouble you."

"No need for lessons for the rest of our lives; you just need to listen to me."

"For example, if another woman tries to hit on you, remember to use my name to reject her."

Ren Suo thought for a moment and said, "That depends on the situation. If it's a matchmaker from my hometown, I'll use my little sister's name. If it's a college teacher, I'll use Cheng Ling's name. If it's a college student, I'll use Yueyan's name. And if it's any other time, I'll use the name of the Great Cultivator, Young Master Mu."

Luna asked, "What about me? What about me?"

Ren Suo was startled for a moment. "...When cats come looking for me, I'll scare them away using Luna's great name!"

Luna nodded in satisfaction. Just then, Gu Yueyan suddenly asked, "Mr. Suo, have I ever told you that I wanted to be a teacher?"

"I could tell!" Ren Suo declared righteously.

"You could tell?" Lin Xianyu murmured. "All I could tell is that our class president has had too much papaya milk..."

Little Jiu asked discontentedly, "Big Brother, what about Little Jiu? Can you tell what Little Jiu wants to do in the future?"

Ren Suo blinked. "Little Jiu wants to... become a big star in the future!"

Little Jiu, shocked, twirled her tails and said, "Wow, Big Brother is so amazing! When Little Jiu becomes a big star, I will sing for Big Brother every day."

Ren Suo smiled sheepishly. "You don't have to do it every day... or I could listen on a player..."

"No way! Little Jiu wants to sing in Big Brother's ear every night."

After some playful banter, Qiao Muyi suddenly said wistfully, "If only the future could really be like this."

"It will be," Ren Suo said. "It definitely will be."

"But we didn't even appear in 'Top-secret Archives'." Qiao Muyi muttered into her pillow, her voice low. "Not even one of us."

Ren Suo said, "Maybe that's because we're too strong for even the Supreme Supreme to summon."

Dong Chengling calmly said, "Suo, that consolation isn't very effective."

Ren Xingmei clenched her right fist and said, "That's okay! You're all definitely mega-damage weapons! Maybe you'll appear in the next episode!"

Gu Yueyan bit her lip slightly and said, "The Supreme Supreme couldn't possibly summon every Cultivator born before 1999..."

Ren Suo was momentarily stunned. Gazing at them, he abruptly realized and said, "Are you worried because 'Top-secret Archives' didn't feature us, and you're concerned that you won't live until 2049?"

Everyone exchanged glances and nodded silently.

"Pfft—"

Then they heard Ren Suo laugh heartlessly. He even rolled around on the sofa and then onto the floor, continuing to laugh until they all got angry.

"Suo..."

"Mr. Suo!"

"Bro, what are you doing!"

"Little Suo, is our concern really that funny to you~?"

Lin Xianyu hugged Little Jiu, expectantly sitting to the side to watch the drama. Luna, seeing Gu Yueyan getting upset, extended her little tongue to lick her face in comfort, saying solemnly, "Suosuo, don't make Yue Yue angry, okay?"

"No, no, I just..." Ren Suo tried to suppress his laughter as he stood up, supporting himself on the bed.

But upon seeing their angry expressions, Ren Suo couldn't help but laugh out loud again. The others didn't even ask him 'Why is Ren Suo laughing?' They just watched coldly as he laughed hysterically, waiting for him to finish before they ambushed him en masse, intending to leave him with nowhere to hide.

"I just think your worries are so boring." Ren Suo finally stopped laughing, took a deep breath, placed his hands on his hips, and looked at them with a pompous expression. "Even if you don't believe me, you should believe in your own Potential."

"One of you is a future Great Cultivator standing at the pinnacle of the world. Another is a future ruler wielding power and violence. Another, a future tycoon with businesses spread throughout the Solar System. Yet another will be a leader in transcendent education. And one of you... is divine."

Ren Suo spread his hands out, confidently declaring, "In this era of resurgent Spiritual Energy, we will become the trailblazers of Earth, the Solar System, and the Milky Way Galaxy—the most influential family of all! If 'Top-secret Archives' doesn't feature us, that's its problem, not ours!"

Lin Xianyu said sarcastically, "These days, even Big Brother Ren has started painting grand visions. Paint me one too, Big Brother Ren. Do you think I could become the leading lady of the Milky Way Galaxy?"

Ren Suo looked speechless, noticing the others were also watching him with amused expressions.

Dong Chengling formally responded, "Thank you for your support; I'll do my best."

Gu Yueyan was more straightforward: "Your adolescent delusion phase is coming a little late."

Ren Xingmei was more diplomatic: "Bro, you haven't played games these few days. Is that why you're feeling quite stressed?"

Luna meowed, "Luna is sleepy; can we go to bed now?"

Qiao Muyi smiled and said, "Such a Little Suo is also cute."

Ren Suo sighed, thought for a moment, then squatted down to look at them and said, "Alright then, even if you don't believe in your own Potential, you have to believe in me. Ren Suo, when have I ever deceived you?"

They looked at each other, an unspoken understanding passing between them.

Ren Suo felt slightly embarrassed, yet he still clapped his hands and said with a righteous face, "Believe in me."

"The future will bring many difficulties, many troubles. The world may hold many dangers, and this era of resurgent Spiritual Energy is not entirely safe either..."

"But I will keep going. I will work hard. I will become a better person for all of you. I will use my own strength to contribute to building a harmonious society, and I will lead you toward that future."

"You must believe, believe that we will have an ending like in a fairy tale: happiness and joy."

Seven pairs of twinkling eyes blinked. Qiao Muyi's lips curved into a charming smile. "We believe you, no problem. But Little Suo, you also need to take some concrete action."

"What action?" Ren Suo blinked.

"In the past, you didn't know that the person before your eyes was the one in your heart," Qiao Muyi sat up leisurely and put her hands on Ren Suo's shoulders.

Then Qiao Muyi, with a gentle tug of her hands, pulled Ren Suo directly onto the bed, tumbling around with him and provoking a chorus of shocked cries.

"Now, I hope, the one in your heart will be the one by your pillow."