Chapter 518: Of course, choose to forgive him

This scene rendered everyone silent.

Cupid of a Hundred Flowers, remarkably, possessed such a magical ability: a kiss was all it took to produce a baby. The stream so cleverly dodged the danger of a 404 (ban), causing viewers to exclaim in admiration. Even the long-prepared anti-fans and internet trolls were probably dumbfounded, their scalps tingling from the sheer spectacle... But you, kid, were screaming so wretchedly; we thought you were experiencing some kind of blissful ecstasy, completely losing yourself. It turns out your mouth was just swollen from kissing?

What a complete waste of emotion!

Everyone silently shifted their gaze to the horned horse and strange catfish on the ground, their mouths overflowing with glistening drool, bodies convulsing, and foaming at the mouth... Perhaps it was one of *those* long, drawn-out kisses?

It must have been quite passionate, as these animals had actually fainted. How intense could it have been...? Many people mentally pictured the scene, finding it profoundly shocking and unimaginable. Suddenly, an uncontrollable numbness and dread filled their hearts, sending chills down their spines. Putting themselves in his shoes, they realized this 'brother' wasn't having an easy time.

"This is a ruthless person.""This is a brave person.""The first player in history.""I bet he'd even dare to engage in a 'drawn-out kiss' with Kunkun!"

Honestly, the livestream viewers were still deeply shocked and filled with immense admiration. They stopped their teasing. Life was already difficult enough; this was a pain in every man's heart.

Meanwhile, Yuan Qinghua was completely unaware of the livestream. Believing his carefully guarded secret had already become public knowledge, he continued to explain his ordeal:

"The flow of time is different! This world is divided into the Heavenly Realm, the Animal Realm, and the Human Realm... We are currently in the Animal Realm, which has the slowest time flow, identical to that of our Wizard community—one day here equals one year there... Therefore, the Gourmet World we previously discovered was merely the tip of the iceberg! Above us are two more time-flow realms, and the monster we encountered earlier descended from one of them!"

"Could you explain the time flow?" Bai Xiaojun asked, seeing the collective inquiry from the chat.

Subsequently, to everyone's astonishment, a terrifying new worldview began to unfold. This world featured three distinct time flow rates, exemplified by durations of one day, one year, ten years, and a hundred years.

"That's unbelievable, isn't it?""It's structured like this?""The possibilities are just endless!"

With six thousand players having entered the game on its launch day, and the previously missing Yuan Qinghua now appearing to explain and introduce the world's lore, everyone felt as if this were a show deliberately orchestrated by the game operators. Regardless, this livestream and the accompanying buzz were an undeniable success!

Still unaware of the external audience watching him, Yuan Qinghua continued his explanation:

"Furthermore, each realm cannot remain in other realms for extended periods; therefore, one cannot completely conquer another realm!"

"Cupid of a Hundred Flowers can only use that arrow a few times. It periodically takes me to the Heavenly Realm for research and experiments, incidentally recharging the Hundred Flowers Arrow... Just as I'm about to be killed by the repulsive force, it throws me back down to recuperate, leaving me under the guard of the giant mantis from the Animal Realm."

"And they, they elevated me to the Heavenly Emperor realm so I could produce offspring! They are utilizing our evolutionary traits to custom-evolve a killing species, intended to be their Hungry Ghost Realm—a weapon of war to fight their battles!"

The livestream viewers fell into complete silence. The Hungry Ghost Realm? What was the deal with the progenitor of the Hungry Ghost Realm? Was this the head of a race? Perhaps this was an enormous benefit, one of the Six Path Ancestors. A sudden envy stirred within them, if it merely involved a 'drawn-out kiss'...

It seemed the benefits weren't so bad after all? The thought crossed their minds, and they actually felt a pang of temptation, thinking, 'Let me have a go.' After all, everyone who capitalized on the opportune moment achieved tremendous success—for instance, Mengmei, Qing Teng Dimu, or Bell, who, as the Ancestral Witch, created a Witch clan and ushered in an entire era.

"The internet truly has so many talented individuals," Bai Xiaojun remarked, glancing at the chat. "Isn't it just a fortunate encounter? Yet people are already compromising their integrity for it. I'd wager that even if it meant actually becoming a father, some people would still throw caution to the wind!" Bai Xiaojun felt he shouldn't underestimate the diverse range of people on the internet... They were utterly shameless and brazen, completely devoid of decency. He, however, was different; it was his wife who insisted he persevere, which was why he had endured until now—it certainly wasn't about the donations.

Following this, Yuan Qinghua continued:

"And the reason I haven't left these past few days is because I've been studying foreign languages, learning the indigenous tongues. You see, this world, across its various regions, currently has five common languages. It's incredibly daunting; even I've only managed to learn parts of one..."

Everyone: "...."

Five common languages? Many students were instantly dumbfounded. They were already struggling with tears over learning just one language, English, and now they had to master five to simply enjoy the game?

It seems like the familiar trick again; this online game emphasizes learning. And naturally, the natives don't speak Chinese, so if you want to play, you absolutely have to learn entirely new languages! It's a chance to enhance your language learning ability, as studies show that learning new languages can develop the brain, and for seniors, it can even significantly reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer's!

Yuan Qinghua went on:

"Right now, I'm learning the primary language of the Animal Realm, and then I'll publish a dictionary using homophonic approximations for words to facilitate quick mastery. I'll then sell it in the Wizard community for five hundred meditation coins per dictionary."

"Amazing, brother!" Bai Xiaojun immediately felt inspired, exclaiming, "A modern Cangjie!" He was deeply moved, giving a thumbs-up. This poor fellow, trapped in such a place and enduring such terrible daily experiences, was still thinking of publishing a dictionary to earn money and benefit the public!

Yuan Qinghua quickly shook his head, chuckling, "Not at all, you're quite strong yourself! If I were outside hearing these sounds, I'd most likely misunderstand and be so terrified I'd just commit suicide. How could I have endured until now?"

Bai Xiaojun, of course, wouldn't reveal that he had only managed to endure until now by gritting his teeth because netizens had sent him virtual 'rockets.' Instead, they exchanged compliments: "The same to you! We're both incredibly strong, with astonishing perseverance!"

"The same to you!" Yuan Qinghua chuckled, quite satisfied that the secret seemed to be safe and wouldn't be revealed externally. He then remembered what was about to happen. "Brother, you'll need to figure out a way to survive what's coming next."

Bai Xiaojun paused, then suddenly realized he was still in danger. There was still a giant mantis outside. Being trapped here was like a turtle in a jar—a dead end.

His expression hardened. "Someone outside is listening," he said. "Even though I'm still screaming to prevent him from becoming suspicious, what are the two of us going to do?"

This was a boss battle. The two of them needed to figure out how to take down the boss outside.

Yuan Qinghua fell silent for a moment, then stammered, "We can't defeat him right now. If you don't get pregnant, that giant mantis will inevitably grow suspicious, and you'll surely die. So, if you don't want to die, you'll have to..."

He silently gazed towards the Hundred Flowers Arrow.

Bai Xiaojun: "???Get... pregnant!?"

His head buzzed wildly, his mind reeling in shock, and tears streamed down his face. "Damn it," he thought, "after all this twisting and turning, I've still ended up on this path?"

At that very moment, the livestream erupted into chaos. Sure enough, the scene they had been anticipating finally materialized. How exciting! Was this a case of a fake act turning real? Was this like getting on the wrong sedan chair but marrying the right groom? Was this making something false come true? Many male viewers were intensely 'eating melons' (watching the drama unfold), while some hardcore fujoshi's eyes lit up, internally screaming, "They're forming a CP!" This game is just too entertaining!!

Suddenly, an ID named 'Sweetie Studying Medicine' posted a message: "You can do it!"

Those who frequently visited the Wizard community immediately recognized it: wasn't this ID the girlfriend of 'Doctor Saving Another World'? The chat instantly exploded with messages of encouragement and a flurry of various gifts.

"Her Royal Highness the Empress has actually graced the livestream with her presence; she must be utterly shocked!""You must stay strong!""Empress, hang in there! As long as life is manageable, even if there's a touch of green on your head!""To be honest, I have Doraemon's secret gadget pocket right here, and I've pulled out a divine artifact: the 'Hat of Forgiveness.' As long as..."

Sweetie Studying Medicine: "Don't worry, of course I forgive him!"

Everyone: "...."

What a concise and understanding reply. With such a girlfriend, what more could one ask for?

At this moment, Yuan Qinghua was looking at Bai Xiaojun, seemingly intending to fully implicate him. As long as Bai Xiaojun shared the same 'dark past,' Yuan Qinghua wouldn't fear him revealing the secret.

Bai Xiaojun, however, took a deep breath, realizing this guy wanted to trick him. This battle of wits and courage couldn't be won without some serious skills... But this was a livestream, with countless eyes watching. If he went through with a 'drawn-out kiss,' wouldn't his reputation be completely ruined?

He ultimately had another solution. Puffed up his chest, he declared, "In this desperate situation, the Hundred Flowers Arrow *can* be used, but I refuse... because we are not different species; we are both trees, so natural floral pollination is entirely possible!"