Transforming Succubus: Almost Doomsday

"Later on, we rarely saw each other, but a night's conversation at the Demon Clan Arena made me feel that we could open our hearts to each other and truly become friends that transcend species,"

"Using the word 'use' may not be very nice considering our current relationship, it's more like a partnership."

"The path you've taken has been a tough one, but isn't it always difficult when trying to emerge from death into life?"

"Do you think you could have gotten to where you are today if you hadn't followed my advice?"

"Ostracized by Reina and even leading your people away from the Demon Clan to establish your own power, do you honestly think you could survive on the combat strength of a succubus?"

"The White Witch is right before you, you can ask her how much strength it takes to survive in the apocalypse."

"So when it's a win-win situation, it can't really be called using, right? I also have the sincere intention to treat you well."

"Whether it's you or Hao Yun, if either of you were in danger, I would risk my life to protect you. And I'm not just being modest."

When saying this, Zhou Baiyu glanced at Zhang Haoyun and then at Bai Ling.

Whether it was Bai Ling or Zhang Haoyun, Zhou Baiyu really risked his life when he saved them.

Of course, it was the same for Midel. In the Demon Clan Arena, as a human, Zhou Baiyu had also faced near-certain death.

It's just that at that time, he had cheated.

"I'm rock, and it just so happens you two are paper; to kill or to slash, the choice is entirely up to you."

Having said this, Zhou Baiyu stood between the two, striking a pose as if to say 'feel free to do away with me.'

Midel and Zhang Haoyun were completely caught off guard by this response.

Even, Midel had thought about whether Jiang Xianwu would say something like "why can't I have both?"

But what she didn't expect was that Jiang Xianwu would choose "I want neither."

Everyone was stunned, feeling that, at the very least, you could choose one and offend just one, but offending both??

Wu Xin thought to himself that Jiang Xianwu seemed to have a death wish, intending to blow himself up?

However, Zhang Haoyun's expression suddenly relaxed a little.

Bai Ling looked at her "little dad" with a flash of admiration in her eyes.

She realized that Jiang Xianwu was different from her father; her father was a scientist with high IQ.

But Jiang Xianwu had a good grasp on human nature.

On the surface, it appears he is saying, "I don't want either of you; neither of you is my choice."

But is that really the case? Truly wanting neither?

Midel is very proud, while Zhang Haoyun is very loyal.

Both such individuals, none would consent to sharing.

So the current situation—saying "I want both" openly, would surely lead to certain death.

But rejecting one while choosing the other?

Women always hold grudges.

The disloyalty, she would remember for a lifetime.

The cheating husband who ultimately rejects his mistress to return to his family—can the marriage really be as good as new? It's unlikely to be that simple.

So you can't have both, nor can you choose one and reject the other.

The answer is simple: the only option is the ostensibly suicidal but practically life-emerging stance of "I want neither."

Bai Ling, with her excellent memory, had analyzed every word of Zhou Baiyu's meticulously.

The process was as follows—first, why I am good to you.

Next, emphasizing the reason at the time, expressing that my kindness to you comes from the heart, but it's not about wanting to be in love.

Finally, stating that I will continue to treat you well, but not in a romantic way, maybe in the future, but not now.

This is the most crucial part—

"I will continue to treat you well, you are different from others to me, you are very special, but I don't think I'm in love with anyone. Maybe in the future, but not now."

Then he put on a true look as if he could sacrifice his life for you and if you two are upset, you could kill me to feel better.

But would Midel and Zhang Haoyun really make a move?

Midel was unwilling to share her little man with others.

What Zhang Haoyun cared about was that Zhou Baiyu must not be disloyal in love.

Now it's alright, both issues have been resolved. The little man belongs to no one, naturally, there's no sharing.

And, with love not even started, there's even less talk of betrayal or disloyalty.

Meanwhile, he gave two women a new starting point.

"You can both pursue me at the same time, and after the war is over, depending on how you perform, I'll choose one to court."

Bai Ling was not Zhou Baiyu's biological daughter, but she understood him even better than his own would.

Zhou Baiyu could never have imagined that his maneuver had been seen through by Bai Ling.

Indeed, everything was as Bai Ling had analyzed.

In a situation where openly courting death, this was the most suicidal yet most viable solution Zhou Baiyu could think of. This was truly wanting it all.

After these words, Midel flirtatiously flicked her silver hair:

"So it seems I was overthinking it, but you said you were willing to risk your life for me, with so many witnesses, little man, you better not go back on your word."

Midel had already started to seduce. She instantly awakened Zhang Haoyun.

Zhang Haoyun was someone who was very prone to self-reflection.

Having been abused by her parents for so many years, her first reaction was not that her parents were wrong, but why they didn't love her, where had she gone wrong?

Now, under these circumstances, Zhang Haoyun's old habits flared up again.

She thought carefully, a sunny big boy who lived in a loving family, it seems she hadn't really offered much... why should he like me?

Yes, he had already risked his life to save her, she was the one being rescued, not the savior, and now she was demanding his affection... wasn't it too soon?

Especially after coming to Advanced World and finding out that Zhou Baiyu's experiences were actually far crueler than her own, Zhang Haoyun even felt... somewhat guilt-ridden for not being able to help.

But now, the problem she worried about was no longer an issue.

He wasn't playing two sides, he was just considering my feelings and hadn't clarified our relationship.

At this moment, she felt a sudden clarity of understanding.

Originally, Wu Xin had thought this was the prelude to thunderous explosions and rivers of blood...

But suddenly, Zhang Haoyun nodded:

"I've delayed you long enough, are you supposed to be going out... hurry along, we shouldn't waste too much time on this kind of thing. Here... don't worry, I'll follow the arrangements."

"And, be careful out there, it must be dangerous outside, right?"

Zhen Shi was stunned. As were Guang Tongchen and Constantin.

What is this development? Where is the bloodbath?

Bai Ling spoke up:

"Let me explain. Actually, I'm not Jiang Xianwu's daughter by birth; it's just that at that time, he saved me wearing my father's clothes."

"That was the most desperate moment of my life, and he gave me hope."

"But after all, he's not my real father, and ever since then, today is the first time we've met."

"I too hope to have a friendship where one is willing to risk their life for the other."

Since Jiang Xianwu had already defused the crisis, Bai Ling no longer needed to hide the little incident in the Gu Tower.

She was very proactive in explaining now, making both women feel a fondness towards Jiang Xianwu.

But this was just on the surface; in reality, she wanted even more to leave a good impression on Jiang Xianwu.

"Inside the base, I'm in charge. You two will cooperate with me, right? I just hope that Jiang Xianwu survives this recruitment. I don't want him to be distracted by other things."

She had the strategies, the methods, the combat power... and even the capability to play the innocent if needed.

Constantin watched Bai Ling; if he weren't afraid Bai Ling would kill him in a second, he would definitely warn Haoyun—be wary of Little Bai.

The tense atmosphere, at some point, had dissipated.

Zhou Baiyu thought to himself, thankfully this wasn't the real world but someone's game realm, otherwise the sweat on his back would certainly have revealed his inner nervousness.

Of course, he had resolved one pitfall, but it seemed he had dug an even bigger one.

Zhou Baiyu didn't know whether a similar Asura's smile would crop up again in the future.

He quickly filled out the necessary information with the Snow Demon and Guang Tongchen, ready to set off on their adventure.

They had already been delayed quite a while, and now they had to hurry.

Zhou Baiyu guessed that this game, compared to Fear Dawn which he knew about, was definitely very different.

The difficulty of the game might be extraordinarily high.

But he had his own trump cards as well.

(I saw in the comments section someone said they wanted to collect the Snow Demon... and that I said it, but I didn't say it, I just said that the Snow Demon would have her moments of glory.)