Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Way Too Humiliating

　Yuan Xiaoling couldn’t stay seated after reading the mission requirements.

　Tricking someone lightly would’ve been fine, like lying about eating breakfast when you haven’t. But the requirement was to make Bai Ling feel deceived and teased. Given her current mindset, that’d have to be pretty serious stuff.

　“Not happening. I’m outta here.”

　Her clothes weren’t torn; just the skirt was a bit short, her panties slightly damp but still wearable. Most importantly… hadn’t the door been unlocked?

　Could Bai Ling really think she’d act like those female characters in erotica, submitting so easily, waiting patiently at home for the next round?

　Too funny.

　Yuan Xiaoling chuckled, mocking the main character’s lack of strategy and Bai Ling’s poor judgment for leaving a mentally sound beautiful girl in the room without locking the door. If she couldn’t fight back, could she at least run?

　Shoes on, time to bolt!

　The Golden-Haired Maiden stepped out of the bedroom door. Her first step on the floor made her brain feel fuzzy as bizarre images popped into her mind.

　All sorts of manga from her past life flashed through her head, especially ones featuring Sakisaka Seina.

　“That’s weird. Why am I thinking about these things?” Yuan Xiaoling whispered softly. “I’m not that kind of person.”

　On her second step, the scenery in her mind shifted again. Memories of last night’s eight-hour battle surfaced. Due to the perspective, all she could see was Dabeitù bouncing up and down like it was on a roller coaster.

　Hmm, the view below was blocked by Dabeitù, completely invisible.

　“This is my… no, my double-life disgrace,” the Golden-Haired Maiden gritted her teeth. “I’ll remember this insult.”

　But why was she thinking so much just from walking a few steps?

　On her fifth step, she reached the corridor entrance, only ten steps away from the door.

　But right then, Dabeitù started swaying, as if she wasn’t walking on smooth tile floors but steep, rugged mountain paths.

　And Yuan Xiaoling felt an odd sensation in her body, tingling and numbness that made her want to lie down or crawl…

　[Detected Heart Lock,] the System voice chimed in. [When you perform specific actions, it triggers changes in your body by invading your consciousness and nerves, preventing you from doing certain things.]

　Yuan Xiaoling paused briefly before understanding.

　Heart Lock—obviously Bai Ling’s doing. Whenever she tried to escape, her body would become strange under the control of the Heart Lock until she couldn’t walk anymore, thinking about nothing but ( ) .

　”Little schemer!” the Golden-Haired Maiden cursed silently.

　She finally understood why Bai Ling had chuckled upon leaving, completely unconcerned whether she was awake or not.

　“But even so, will I just give in? Ridiculous.”

　Yuan Xiaoling stepped onto the corridor, heading resolutely toward the door. Just ten measly steps—how could sensations matter?

　Second step: Her waist went limp, forcing her to lean against the wall.

　Fourth step: Her body heated up, her vision blurred.

　Sixth step: Her legs trembled, nearly unable to move forward.

　Can’t stop! The door to freedom is right there. As long as she kept moving, pushing the door open would reveal endless horizons.

　So, don’t stop. Just reach that place, that…

　Seventh step: Plop! Yuan Xiaoling landed on her butt.

　She didn’t make it to that place. She…

　Slipped.

　………………

　“Our house has a great location, fully renovated. Look how well the facilities in the neighborhood are maintained. It’ll sell quickly, won’t rent for even a day.”

　Bai Ling couldn’t afford to buy now, only rent, but the landlord wouldn’t agree.

　Just as she was about to speak, she sensed something and a sly smile crossed her face.

　The little toy at home was restless, time to go back early.

　With that thought, Bai Ling stopped dawdling, her crimson eyes flashing faintly.

　“Boss, reconsider?”

　“There’s nothing to reconsider. This house must… MUST be rented to you,” the chubby landlord suddenly changed his tone. “It’s not for sale. No one can change my mind.”

　She received the keys openly, registered with the property management, grabbed takeout from a restaurant outside the complex, then strolled back leisurely.

　…………

　Yuan Xiaoling sat on the floor, staring blankly at the ceiling, saliva glistening at the corners of her mouth.

　Several minutes passed before a hollow voice emerged.

　”Why, oh System, why does this happen?”

　[Five-tier is the pinnacle of mental invasion. A Five-tier Heart Lock is very normal for the host to be unable to resist.]

　“No, you don’t get it. What about my water control ability?”

　Aren’t I the Water Dragon LORD? Why can’t I even control my own water?

　The System paused briefly before replying:

　[You can control it now, the water on your legs and the floor. As for when it was inside your body, since it was in chemical synthesis, conceptually it wasn’t considered water.]

　Yuan Xiaoling closed her eyes, speechless.

　She didn’t care about chemistry or concepts. All she knew was that she couldn’t escape.

　“So what good is this water control ability now?”

　[It can separate moisture from your skirt and panties to keep your intimate clothing dry and hygienic.] The System kindly suggested.

　The Golden-Haired Maiden twitched her lips.

　“Thanks a bunch.”

　But the advice was correct. Yuan Xiaoling focused her mind, controlling the moisture to separate from her intimate garments and flow into the bathroom along with the water stains on the floor.

　For a Third-tier Water Dragon LORD, this wasn’t difficult, just a bit clumsy. The water stumbled its way to the bathroom, accidentally slamming into the door with a slap, requiring her to gather it again.

　“Phew, done.”

　The floor was clean, her clothes were clean, her panties were dry. Yuan Xiaoling, neat and tidy, sprawled on the large bed in the bedroom as if nothing had happened.

　Exactly, she planned to pretend nothing had occurred. After such a humiliating incident, Bai Ling absolutely couldn’t know.

　Click~

　Speak of the devil, Bai Ling returned, carrying a bag full of food boxes.

　Yuan Xiaoling smelled the delicious aroma from afar. Seeing the White-haired Maiden enter, she eagerly reached out.

　But Bai Ling casually lifted the bag higher, leaving the big-chested girl’s hand empty.

　“Hungry?” she asked condescendingly.

　Yuan Xiaoling nodded vigorously.

　Eat? Of course, do you know how much stamina eight hours consumes?

　But Bai Ling raised the bag even higher.

　“Food is for good children,” she said coolly. “Is Xiao Ning a good girl?”

　“Yeah, yeah, sure,” Yuan Xiaoling hurriedly replied. “That’s me.”

　She didn’t want to endure such humiliation, but she needed strength to resist after eating, so she endured temporarily.

　Bai Ling grinned eerily.

　“Clearly not a good girl, yet you lie saying you are. Xiao Ning is a bad girl.”

　She placed the lunch box aside and pressed herself forward.

　“A bad girl who wants to eat must accept punishment first.”