That was absolutely terrifying.
After this experience, Bai Xiaodu decided he would never try to force-farm Affection in front of Domain Lord-level powerhouses ever again.
He would just let nature take its course. At the very least, he shouldn't offend them.
Her Affection has probably hit rock bottom by now, Bai Xiaodu sighed. He summoned his system panel and cast a casual glance at it.
As always, the character art was exquisite.
On the card, Aurelia was clad in a white robe over golden plate armor, holding a sword in her right hand and a shield in her left. She looked valiant, heroic, and majestic, her long golden tail swaying in the wind.
【Aurelia】
【Affection: 39】
Bai Xiaodu: “?”
After freezing in place for several seconds, Bai Xiaodu rubbed his eyes in disbelief and looked at it again.
It was still 39.
A small gray gift icon was highlighted as unlocked, bouncing cheerfully on the screen.
What was going on?
Bai Xiaodu grew excited.
Could it be that while Aurelia seemed pure, holy, and aloof on the surface, she was actually a foolish ruler at heart who loved flattery?
Had he somehow hit the jackpot by accident?
Excited, Bai Xiaodu slapped his thigh, giving Lott beside him quite a scare.
After waving his hand to signal he was fine, Bai Xiaodu happily tapped open the gift.
This was an Affection reward from a Domain Lord! It had to be something mind-blowingly awesome, right?
Fuck you, Shen Qingqiu!
Why can't you learn a thing or two from Xin Hai'an and Aurelia?
I willingly let you put a dog collar on me and run around for you every single day, yet you won't even give me a single Affection reward!
Just you wait. Once I reach the Domain Lord Rank, see how I teach you a lesson day in and day out!
【You have obtained the skill: 【Heart of Justice】】
【Heart of Justice】
【Quality: Purple】
【Type: Active Skill】
【Effect: If the target's actions are judged as evil, being attacked by them can trigger a perfect counter. You will instantly become invincible and reflect all of the enemy's attacks back at them, forcing them to suffer the consequences of their own actions.】
【Can be used once per day. Usage consumes a spell slot/Origin.】
【Description: My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror; everything I do is for justice.】
As he read through the skill description, his breath hitched.
Bai Xiaodu's breathing grew ragged.
A purple-quality skill—this was the first time he had ever received a reward of this level.
And after reading the skill's details...
My goodness, Lord Purple-Quality Skill!
An invincibility and perfect counter skill has finally arrived!
This was the ultimate life-saving skill he had ever obtained.
As for the so-called restriction of “evil”...
He didn't like to actively pick fights anyway; he preferred to quietly farm Affection and grow stronger in secret.
The greatest danger he had encountered so far was Arad, whose actions were undoubtedly evil.
All heretics deserved to die; even their breathing was a sin.
However, if the enemy was of the human species, it might actually pose a bit of a problem.
Yet, an idea suddenly popped into Bai Xiaodu's mind.
Was this “evil” judgment based on his own subjective opinion, his subconscious belief, or was it objectively determined according to human law?
If it was the latter, then there was really nothing he could do about it.
But if it was either of the first two, then there was plenty of room to exploit it!
He could go learn an illusion spell. Whenever he was about to use this move, he could hypnotize himself, constantly suggesting to his own mind that the opponent was guilty and evil.
Bai Xiaodu made a mental note of this. He could look into it when claiming his cultivation resources from the university later.
Feeling something poking his arm, Bai Xiaodu turned around to look.
He saw Lott looking at him timidly.
“Brother Bai, what's wrong with you? Why have you been giggling like an idiot? You have an incoming call.”
Only then did Bai Xiaodu snap out of it. He quickly walked to the side to answer the call.
As a familiar, mature voice echoed in his ear, Bai Xiaodu couldn't help but smile.
It was Lingxin.
...
The office building of Tiannan Star Military University.
In a quiet, sparsely decorated office, the furnishings were simple: only a large desk, a computer, a sofa, and a few wooden chairs.
Lingxin sat on the sofa, resting her forehead against her left hand while her right hand continuously scrolled with the mouse.
Image after image scrolled past, but without exception, they all depicted dilapidated, run-down towns.
The people in the images looked even more bizarre, with most of their skeletal structures dangerously close to the Federation's hazard threshold.
The more she looked, the deeper her brow furrowed. Finally, she couldn't help but let go of the mouse and sigh.
The situation was even worse than anticipated.
Cultivation resources wouldn't be an issue; the university would guarantee them.
But the basic infrastructure was simply too abysmal. Sending students there would be no different from subjecting them to torture.
“Sister Ling! They are definitely bullying you on purpose! This is too much! All the territories they assigned to you are remote areas with poor resources, constant external threats, and a chaotic mix of local residents!”
“Let's just go back to the military camp! We don't have to take this kind of abuse!”
A white-haired dragon girl leaped onto the sofa, placing her hands on her hips, her cheeks puffed out in anger.
Lingxin glanced at her.
“I think you're just afraid that if we're stationed too far away, you won't be able to eat delicious food every day.”
Vervia's face flushed, but she still mumbled a retort.
“That's not true...”
“But the territories they assigned are indeed terrible.”
Lingxin sighed helplessly.
“How could the university make it easy for you to farm military merits? In any place, the most capable employees are always worked to the bone.”
“But I really do feel a bit sad right now. I promised to bring Xiaobai to the university so he could focus on his cultivation, but now, not a single territory under my command is even decent.”
Vervia jumped up again, her white dragon tail swishing through the air.
“Sister Ling, you're still thinking about him!”
“You help him at every turn, but who is going to help you?”
Lingxin shook her head. Just as she was about to reply, she suddenly turned her head toward the door.
Bang.
The door swung open, and a silver-white figure stood in the doorway. Her voice carried an unquestionable confidence.
“I will help her!”
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