Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Does It Take Two to Clear One’s Mind?
After a prolonged commotion between the two, Luo Sheng suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, right. I need to use your Qingyu."
He had always kept an eye on Dongfang Muqing's special skill, Qingyu Yimu—a card world ability similar to a spatial ring.
"Sure, no problem!"
Dongfang Muqing cheerfully handed over Qingyu, showing no concern about its use.
Luo Sheng focused his mind, activating Qingyu. Instantly, a dreamy, ethereal space appeared within his mental domain. At the moment, Qingyu's space was empty.
Since Dongfang Muqing belonged to the card world, the items she collected there didn't integrate into the real world. It seemed the grey veil of the worlds limited cross-dimensional material transmission—except through cards.
"What should I put in here?" Luo Sheng hesitated for a long time before looking at the pristine white bed. With a thought, the bed emitted a flash of light and entered Qingyu's space.
With the bed suddenly gone, Dongfang Muqing fell from midair and landed hard. "Ow… that hurt! Did you do that on purpose?" she pouted, rubbing her sore backside.
"…"
Luo Sheng was speechless. Why did this birdbrain always seem unserious? "Do you need help?"
Dongfang Muqing squinted mischievously. "You're such a pervert! First, you want to lick my feet, and now you want to rub my butt."
"You're impossible!" Luo Sheng flicked her forehead hard, leaving her with a third tiny bun of hair. Dongfang Muqing held her head, tears brimming in her eyes as she cried, "Ouch! You bully! If you keep hitting my head, I'll become dumb. What if I turn into a dumb wife for you?"
Rolling his eyes, Luo Sheng retorted, "You're already a dumb bird."
He retrieved the bed from Qingyu to test its spatial limits—roughly 15 cubic meters. Qingyu could be used four times a day before it required a cooldown period.
Later, Luo Sheng bought the latest HuaBan smartphone for Dongfang Muqing, tossing it to her to keep her occupied. However, another matter began to nag at him.
"Should I summon Bai Moxue or not?" Luo Sheng stared at the bronze card in his hand. If he summoned her, she'd undoubtedly scold him. If not, his bathing experience would feel incomplete. After all, once accustomed to luxury, simplicity was unbearable.
In his ideal setup, Dongfang Muqing played music, Bai Moxue managed his baths, Acoley handled cooking, Alice took care of sleeping, and Lavini… Well, maybe dreams?
After much internal debate, Luo Sheng decided to summon Bai Moxue. It was inevitable, after all—better to endure her scolding now than later.
Sure enough, as soon as Bai Moxue saw Dongfang Muqing, her enchanting phoenix eyes narrowed. "You silly bird, you've dared to seduce my husband!"
Dongfang Muqing retorted, "And you're a pervert, always staring at my butt."
"That's because it's my duty to ensure the offspring of this family are of good stock. And first, you need to be big enough!"
"I lay eggs! I'm not viviparous. And aren't you an undead?"
"At least show some respect and call me elder sister!"
"I've lived 300 years—if anyone's an elder, it's me!"
Bai Moxue glanced at Dongfang Muqing's flat chest and smirked. "Three hundred years, and you've grown nothing. What a waste of time."
Dongfang Muqing looked down at her unimpressive chest and became even more indignant.
As the two were about to start a fight, Luo Sheng, trying to mediate, interjected, "Stop fighting, stop fighting!"
But his overly dramatic plea made him look like an old gossip from the Purple-Gold Peak. Both women rolled their eyes at him in unison.
"Oh, so I've lost control of my household, huh?" Luo Sheng flung the quilt over them, muffling their protests. "You think I'm just a sickly tiger?"
Wrapping them up tightly, he smacked them playfully, filling the room with giggles. Dongfang Muqing retaliated with a pillow to his face, but it had no effect. Bai Moxue, on the other hand, used her crimson sleeves to bind and suspend Luo Sheng midair.
"Wait… what?" Luo Sheng's confidence crumbled as he dangled like a marionette. "Where did you learn this binding technique? This is suspicious!"
"Well, my dear husband loves attracting all sorts of flowers and bees. As your wife, I must keep you in check, right?" Bai Moxue teased, twirling a golden pair of scissors menacingly.
"Let's talk this out. No need for violence!" Luo Sheng chuckled nervously, sensing her yandere tendencies.
"Talk it out? Did you ever talk to me properly?" Bai Moxue's phoenix eyes sparkled with playful malice.
"Exactly! Big pig trotters like you deserve to be dealt with!" Dongfang Muqing chimed in, pigtails bobbing in agreement.
Luo Sheng, realizing their unity against him, smirked mischievously. "You think you've won? Think again!" He shouted, "Zero Reset Technique!"
Before they could react, the two transformed back into their card forms, falling onto the soft bed.
Freed from his binds, Luo Sheng stretched and picked up the cards. With a thought, Dongfang Muqing and Bai Moxue returned to their human forms, kneeling on the bed.
"That's unfair!" they protested in unison.
"Life isn't fair. Now, surrender!" Luo Sheng declared, mimicking an old villain.
"Never!" Dongfang Muqing made a face, while Bai Moxue warned, "My dear husband, aren't you overextending yourself? With all your girls, how do you plan to divide your time? Overindulgence will only ruin you."
Her words, paired with the gleaming scissors, sent a chill down Luo Sheng's spine.
"Maybe… she has a point," Luo Sheng muttered, contemplating his future. With five cards now, what if he added more in the future? Maintaining this lifestyle might truly drain him. He resolved to live more conservatively.
"Sigh… love comes with responsibility. I need to clear my head." With a solemn expression, Luo Sheng headed to the bathroom.
Bai Moxue smiled triumphantly and clung to his back. "Let me help you clear your mind!"
"Does it take two people to clear one's mind?" Dongfang Muqing tilted her head, puzzled.
(End of Chapter)