132: Ox-Head and Horse-Face (Part Two)

"Your Majesty, do you want a hug? A hug?" As she spoke, Niu Mengmeng's eyes sparkled with little stars. She excitedly spread her arms and lunged toward Her Majesty the Empress.

Shang Wan Ning's expression shifted slightly as she quickly stepped aside to dodge. Veins bulged on the back of her hand, and the smile on her face became increasingly stiff. "Stop right there! Don't move!"

"Your Majesty!" Niu Mengmeng stood obediently in place, looking at Her Majesty the Empress with a wronged expression, her cheeks puffed out. She said pitifully, "Brother Sanqiang said I should be a bit more enthusiastic toward Your Majesty!"

"A girl who knows how to act cute... gets to lie down and eat!"

Shang Wan Ning's face was covered in black lines. She shook her head helplessly, pointing at the grapefruit-sized muscles on Niu Mengmeng's arms, and laughed bitterly. "No thanks. I prefer the cold Older Sister Type."

"A king kong barbie! I don't like that."

[Underneath that petite and frail little loli appearance hides a two-meter-tall burly body. Although lying down once in a while is fine, I don't want to be the one lying down every day!!!]

"Oh!" Niu Mengmeng pouted and lowered her head, looking absolutely heartbroken.

Crystal-clear teardrops swirled in her eyes, looking as if they could roll down at any moment.

She looked down dejectedly at her muscles, her heart filled with loss and confusion. [Didn't Brother Sanqiang say the new Master likes the perfect combination of strength and beauty? Why is it like this?]

[Could it be that my method is wrong? Should I try changing into a different form?]

Thinking of this, Niu Mengmeng's gaze gradually became firm, as if she had made some kind of decision.

[Isn't it just a beautiful girl Ox-Head Warrior! To eat my fill, let's do this!]

Then, she looked up at Shang Wan Ning and said, "Your Majesty, actually, Mengmeng can change forms at any time!"

Niu Mengmeng closed her eyes and began chanting under her breath. "Niu-la-la Energy... Hu-ni-la... Ox-Head Transformation!"

A moment later, a scene occurred that shocked the system!

Niu Mengmeng's body began to shrink continuously. Her originally tall and powerful stature instantly became petite and delicate.

The bulging muscles on her body also vanished, replaced by a pair of slender, long legs, a waist so thin it could be held in one hand, and a perfectly proportioned, curvaceous figure.

Xiao Si floated in front of Niu Mengmeng, his mouth hanging open in shock as he stammered, "Minotaurs have this kind of special ability??? How... how is this even possible?"

Niu Mengmeng gave a soft smile and explained, "Actually, the top-tier bloodlines of our Ox-Head Tribe possess a unique transformation ability that allows us to change our appearance according to our will."

"Before, I thought Your Majesty liked the strong type, so I transformed into that. Now that I know Your Majesty's preference, I can naturally change back~" After saying this, Niu Mengmeng even gave Shang Wan Ning a playful wink.

The smile on Shang Wan Ning's face slowly froze. She stepped forward, patted Niu Mengmeng's head, and said seriously, "I don't need you to deliberately flatter me. It's best to just be yourself."

"Furthermore, what I like most isn't so-called beauty, but Subordinates with high work efficiency. Do you understand?"

Niu Mengmeng nodded thoughtfully, patted her firm chest hard, and said loudly, "Subordinate understands! Mengmeng will go to work right now."

"Good! Very good!" Shang Wan Ning clapped her hands in satisfaction and praise.

"The Spiritual Energy Storm is about to arrive. First, lead a thousand-man squad to patrol the entire Xia Country. You must nip all sprouts of danger in the bud." Shang Wan Ning issued the order sternly.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The Ox-Head respectfully knelt on one knee, took the order, and left... After Shang Wan Ning finally managed to coax Niu Mengmeng away, her entire being instantly became incredibly lethargic, and she slumped powerlessly onto the sofa.

"I shouldn't have held any hope for her."

"Host, actually Mengmeng is quite decent. She's just a little bit like a king kong barbie, that's all." Xiao Si forced a smile, trying to comfort Shang Wan Ning.

"Heh, I don't really mind, but don't forget the attributes of a Minotaur!!!" Shang Wan Ning rolled her eyes helplessly.

"NTR???" Xiao Si's eyes widened, somewhat confused.

"Cough, cough... I didn't say that."

While munching on a Star Spirit Fruit she had picked up from the coffee table, Shang Wan Ning's fingers nimbly slid across the system's inventory page. Without hesitation, she tapped the "Horse-Face" character card.

"Summon!" Following her command, a flash of light swept by, and a brand-new figure appeared before her eyes.

Identity: Horse-Face — Ma Sanqiang (Underworld Marshal)

Cultivation: Late Fifth Stage

Dharma Treasure: serpent spear

Note: A loyal big brother who loves giving advice!

The man was extremely tall; a rough estimate suggested he was at least two meters high.

He wore a ferocious "Horse-Head" mask, and his upper body was only casually draped with a piece of coarse cloth, which could hardly conceal his robust physique.

His firm muscle lines were distinct, especially his tight abdominal muscles, which looked as if they were carved, radiating an aesthetic of power.

His skin tone was a healthy bronze, as if he had endured countless winds, rains, and hardships.

In Horse-Face's hand, he tightly gripped a dark green serpent spear. The spearhead glinted with a cold light that made one shiver.

When he looked up, one could see his reddish-brown eyes—deep and sharp, occasionally flashing with a hint of brilliance.

The moment his gaze touched Shang Wan Ning, he seemed to be greatly shaken. He immediately knelt on the ground with a crisp and decisive movement.

Then, a hearty yet incredibly respectful voice came from Horse-Face's mouth: "This lowly one, Ma Sanqiang, pays respects to the supreme Her Majesty the Empress!"

The voice was like a great bell, echoing all around.

Shang Wan Ning slightly narrowed her eyes, casting a sharp gaze over him.

A moment later, her vermillion lips parted slightly as she said calmly, "Rise."

Hearing this, Horse-Face showed a look of joy and hastily kowtowed in thanks. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then, he quickly stood up and remained standing respectfully to the side with his hands down.

Shang Wan Ning carefully observed the Ma Sanqiang before her, a hint of satisfaction appearing in her eyes.

She knew very well that Ma Sanqiang possessed a cultivation at the late fifth stage. Such strength was definitely considered a core combat power within the Underworld.

If a large amount of incense offerings were invested to nurture him, breaking through to the sixth stage would not be difficult.

Although given the current situation in Xia Country, such high-level combat power might not be needed for the time being, with the arrival of the Spiritual Energy Storm, the concentration of spiritual energy on Mercury would surely increase further.

At that time, various forces in the Occupied Zones would undoubtedly start to stir, and a troop-training operation would likely be inevitable.

And a powerhouse (scratch that, worker) like Ma Sanqiang... would undoubtedly become an important trump card for the Underworld in future battles. Like a giant guillotine, he would be a bit sharper when it came time to harvest the leeks.