Four chapters, okay, I won't use clickbait titles this time. ... "Wow, you can actually conjure water?" Seeing the cup and water suddenly appear, little ABER looked thoroughly surprised. With a belly full of curiosity, she took the cup, and as she climbed up to drink... Splash! She tumbled entirely into the cup. Splish, splash, splash... By the time Lin Luo fished her out of the cup, her flat little stomach had ballooned up like a rubber ball. "You... you want to kill me? To avenge that... chicken leg from before..." Little ABER stumbled to her feet, too dizzy to finish a complete sentence, before promptly flopping back down and snoring loudly. Seriously, didn't you fall in yourself? What does that have to do with me? Although the cup was admittedly a bit too large and held a bit too much water—a flaw of mine, granted—I created it based on my own standards, after all. Lin Luo maintained his innocence. Across from him, Mugino and Shokuhou were already dumbfounded. They had been speechless from the moment the water and cup materialized. While they knew the wonders of the Creation Domain, they had never imagined such an application—using the power of Rules in such... unbelievable ways. Truly, there was nothing unimaginable, only things not yet done.
Seeing the incomparably expressive looks on their faces, Lin Luo smiled faintly. He reached his hand toward the campfire again and instantly created two more cups of water. Under his control, they zipped (shua shua) to Shokuhou and Mugino, who instinctively reached out to catch them. Then Lin Luo made one for himself and downed it in one gulp. The Cup of White Mist dissolved, and he smiled at them. "Drink up. This is real water, not some illusion, and certainly not a trick of the eye."
"Wait a moment." Although Lin Luo said this, Mugino had no intention of drinking. Instead, she leaned forward, her face creased with confusion. "Didn't you say before that you couldn't create physical objects? Why this time..." "When I say I can't create physical objects, I mean unnatural substances," Lin Luo explained. "Things like knives, swords, computers, clothes—physical objects and life forms that don't exist naturally in the world. I truly cannot create those. But if something already exists in the natural world, like water, or sand, those I can create." Shokuhou couldn't suppress her own curiosity either and pressed further, "Why? Is there a difference between the two?" "Of course there's a difference," Lin Luo stated matter-of-factly. "Things like swords and blades are manufactured by humans; they are not natural objects, so they fall outside my scope of creation. But water is an element in nature, and nature carries the power of life. Does that make sense to you?" Shokuhou nodded. "I more or less get it. So, the physical objects you can create are limited only to those that originally exist in nature, because nature's rules can harmonize with your Rule of Life." "Precisely," Lin Luo nodded with a smile.
Mugino suddenly looked excited. "Then, if we were fighting an enemy, could you create an entire ocean..." "Stop joking." Before she could finish, Lin Luo interrupted, spreading his hands with a look of helplessness. "Do you think creating physical objects is that easy? It’s far more difficult than forging a Noble Phantasm capable of opposing the King of Heroes. Even if I operate my Rule Power at full capacity, managing to create one cubic meter of water simultaneously would be excellent. Creating an ocean? Wait until I become a god to attempt that." "I see, so it really can't be used for direct attack," Mugino admitted, somewhat disappointed. Lin Luo nodded. "That's right. The Creation Domain was never meant for destruction. While it possesses some offensive capability, its essence is life, it is creation. And creation is always more difficult than destruction. So while my ability may not have overwhelming offensive power, it is quite advanced." "Hmm..." The two nodded slightly, drank the water in their cups, and said no more.
"Alright, it's getting late; let's get some sleep too. By the way, do you two want to enter the Fourth Space?" Lin Luo suddenly stood up and asked them. "I'd better stay outside. If any enemies attack, it'll be easier for me to handle," Mugino stated without hesitation. Lin Luo nodded. Mugino's current strength wasn't much less than his own; there was no need for her to hide in the Fourth Space. Moreover, with both of them outside, dealing with any approaching Walkers would be far simpler. "And you?" Lin Luo turned his gaze to Shokuhou. "I'm not going in either. This is my first time camping out in the wild! When I lived in Academy City, I never had a chance to get close to nature. I can't miss this rare opportunity. Besides..." As she said this, Shokuhou suddenly blinked, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "I can't let you two have some alone time! Who knows if dry wood might spark a flame, and things could get out of hand." Lin Luo was speechless. Mugino's face also flushed slightly, and she shot Shokuhou a fierce glare.
Sensing the atmosphere turning awkward, Lin Luo quickly adopted a righteous demeanor, using an expression more pure than that of Liu Xiahui. "Nonsense! Little ABER is still here. How could it possibly be alone time for two?" "If you give Little ABER an order, she'll instantly turn into a Command Spell," Shokuhou tossed her hair back, saying casually. You are too smart. "Alright, alright, let's sleep. Stop saying irrelevant things." Lin Luo waved his hand grandly and lay down. He was afraid that if they kept talking, things would get uncomfortable... in fact, they were already getting a bit uncomfortable. As he settled down, Lin Luo saw that Little ABER was already sound asleep. Guard duty definitely couldn't be left to her... Well, she worked hard all day, so let her rest properly. With that thought, Lin Luo immediately activated his Automatic Perception Field, spreading it out over several hundred meters. This way, even while asleep, he would instantly sense any foreign object that entered the perimeter.
With all preparations complete, Lin Luo closed his eyes. Hearing the steady breathing sounds from behind him, he knew Mugino and Shokuhou had also settled down. Lin Luo hadn't slept properly since the final battle in the Moon World began, so he quickly drifted off shortly after lying down. He wasn't sure how long passed when he suddenly felt someone shaking his shoulder. He instinctively opened his eyes and found himself looking at a delicate and pretty beautiful woman—Shokuhou Misaki. At some point, the Queen had crawled over to Lin Luo's side, her amber eyes fixed directly on him. "What are you doing?" Lin Luo was startled, initially thinking it was a hallucination. After confirming it wasn't, his next thought was that she was about to do something lewd to him. "Um..." Shokuhou looked somewhat awkward, turning her head away with a blush, unwilling to meet Lin Luo's eyes. Then, in a very soft voice, she whispered, "Um... I need to relieve myself. Could you come with me?" So it wasn't that... Lin Luo felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment. "Did you drink too much water?" Since he had just woken up, Lin Luo's mind wasn't fully clear, and he asked a question that was obviously inappropriate. Perhaps he had inherited that particular talent from Rin. "Silly boy, don't ask questions like that. Just come with me obediently," Shokuhou smacked Lin Luo's arm lightly and scolded him. "Alright, alright, I won't ask. I'll come with you," Lin Luo quickly agreed, though his mouth couldn't quite stop moving. "By the way, couldn't you just relieve yourself nearby?" "Are you an idiot? It would be too embarrassing if you two saw me over there," Shokuhou unleashed her Scorn skill on Lin Luo without reservation. But Lin Luo was completely immune to all kinds of BUFFs right now. He stated the truth plainly: "I was sleeping very deeply just now. If you hadn't woken me, I definitely wouldn't have woken up." "Why are you saying so much? Are you coming or not?" Shokuhou became slightly annoyed. She had revealed something this embarrassing, yet this guy was still hesitating. If you don't show me respect, watch out, I won't show you respect either. "I didn't say I wouldn't go with you. Haven't I already stood up?" Lin Luo felt a bit depressed, rubbed his eyes, patted his backside, and stood up from the ground. "Hmph, that's more like it," Shokuhou let out a delicate snort, possessing all the airs of a domineering girlfriend. "Where are you going?" "Can you ask two fewer questions?" "Fine, I won't ask. You lead the way." "Remember to watch the surroundings carefully! If I get entangled by some venomous insect or wild beast, I'm holding you responsible!" You really are a Queen... Then again, if you're scared, just say so. Why be contradictory? Lin Luo glanced back at their resting spot, confirming Mugino and Little ABER were still fast asleep. He let out a slight breath of relief and followed Shokuhou's retreating figure.
"It's here," a few minutes later, Shokuhou stopped behind a bush, pointing, and asked Lin Luo, "Is this area safe? Examine it seriously." Even without the Queen ordering him, Lin Luo would have checked thoroughly. If he missed anything, and something with a long appendage emerged from a hole while she was squatting down, he would be the one to suffer the consequences. Lin Luo carefully scanned the area with his Perception Field and nodded. "No problem." "Good. Now, walk back—at least five meters away. And absolutely do not peek," Shokuhou issued a stern warning. "You really do have a lot of demands," Lin Luo gave her a sidelong glance. "This is about guarding against petty people, not gentlemen." My ass, since when did I become a petty person? Lin Luo was extremely frustrated internally. Then, after Lin Luo walked five meters away, a few seconds later, the sound of flowing water (huāhuāhuā) drifted from behind him. "This really is..." Lin Luo scratched his chin, unsure how to describe his current feeling. "Are you satisfied now?" A moment later, sensing she had finished pulling up her clothes and stood up, Lin Luo turned back. However, Shokuhou didn't answer. Her face was flushed; she must have been quite embarrassed. Of course, to cope with this awkward situation, she already had a method ready: the modification program within her body activated, instantly shifting her persona from a vulnerable, shy submissive to an assertive, commanding dominant. With an exceedingly seductive smile, she chuckled sweetly at Lin Luo, "How about it? Is your heart starting to itch?"