186: No need for roundabout methods, just two Ruan Qingshu?

Ruan Jingxing constantly replayed the situation in his mind, searching for any way to turn defeat into victory.

But unfortunately, other than cashing in on past favors to request the Great Xia Sword Immortal to suppress his opponent... there was nothing!

Shen Pan had only undergone his Awakening less than a month ago, yet he already possessed combat power nearing the Epic Peak?

And...

Moreover, it was a hard counter to the Ruan Family's style of 'pay-to-win' tactics, which relied on items and equipment to challenge those of higher levels!

If not for the fact that he knew Shen Pan had likely never even heard of the Ruan Clan before coming to the Imperial Capital,

he would have thought the kid did it on purpose, specifically creating an ability to target him!

Watching Shen Pan retract the black and white Domain and reveal a faint smile,

the shock in Ruan Jingxing's eyes was almost palpable, and he gave a bitter smile.

"Kid Shen Pan, you won!"

He didn't know what ability Shen Pan had just used.

He only knew one thing—

His daughter was gone!!!!

And he was completely helpless, forced to watch as Shen Pan held his daughter in his arms.

The pain that nearly tore his heart apart almost made him unable to breathe.

If not for the fact that Qingshu and the Jiang girl were both present, and there was an alien powerhouse not far away,

he would have wanted to renege and throw a tantrum just to avoid tarnishing his own image and that of Blue Star!

"Not at all, Father-in-law. You're actually quite impressive; you're worthy of being Blue Star's strongest blacksmith.

It's just that compared to me, you're still a little bit lacking."

As he spoke,

Shen Pan thoughtfully extended his right hand, making a C-shape with his index finger and thumb.

It was to help the other party understand that the difference was truly only a tiny, tiny bit!

Ruan Jingxing's eye twitched, pretending he didn't understand the hidden meaning.

"...Hehe, that's exactly why I envy you young people."

"Since you, Shen Pan, possess such strength and talent, I truly have nothing to say."

"Take good care of her. Don't let Qingshu suffer any grievances. That's all; do as you please."

Ruan Jingxing tried his best to maintain his composure and elegance, and after nodding to Shen Pan,

he left without looking back.

Although, his steps were somewhat unsteady as he walked away.

His retreating figure looked desolate and bleak from afar.

"Goodbye, Father-in-law~"

"Goodbye..."

He had to go back and tell his wife—there was no need to prepare dinner for Qingshu from now on!

Ruan Qingshu: "..."

So, starting today, was she free?

Could she do it anytime, anywhere, whenever she wanted?

Then she wouldn't have to worry about her future experience anymore!

After bidding her father farewell,

she looked up at Shen Pan, who was still holding her tight.

"It's so good. I thought it would take at least half a year before you, Shen Pan, could come pick me up..."

Ruan Qingshu's voice remained cool and aloof.

"Half a year? In half a year, I'll be able to kill a Legendary!"

Shen Pan smiled and shook his head; with his speed of 'cheating',

if it took half a year to pick up Loli Ruan and start a 'three-player squad',

the System would probably be angry enough to self-destruct!

"By the way, Qingshu, how is the other you in your mind doing now?"

"You two don't have any conflicts, do you?"

Shen Pan stroked Loli Ruan's head, then asked casually.

He still had one task left to complete!

Whether he could achieve a Breakthrough to the Ninth Rank today all depended on Qingshu!

Addicted to exploiting bugs as he was, he felt...

that this task could also be completed by taking a shortcut!

The other her?

Ruan Qingshu raised her eyes in confusion. Since she hadn't received any 'tutoring' for over a day,

her suppressed mind naturally went down a twisted path.

Did Shen Pan want to play something exciting?

For example, swapping in a substitute halfway through, forcing the shocked and bewildered replacement to take the stage.

And watching the other person be crushed and conquered?

"Hmm—she hasn't woken up yet, but she only likes to peek and share my senses."

"She doesn't want to experience it personally. Whenever I have that thought, she forces a body switch to make me come out!"

As she said this, Ruan Qingshu felt somewhat helpless.

She was clearly the owner of this body, yet regarding control over it,

her authority was actually lower than the other her!

If she hadn't specifically asked her mother and learned that she was an only child,

Ruan Qingshu would have thought that things from movies were happening to her.

Like a younger sister who died in early childhood, Transmigrated to become an Empress,

and after falling, returned to the future with an incomplete Soul to merge with her older sister, or something...

"As for conflicts... I was indeed quite afraid of her at first."

"After all, having an extra person in your mind and worrying about Possession is normal."

Ruan Qingshu glanced at Shen Pan, her tone softening slightly:

"However, after you, Shen Pan, first made me exit that special state and demonstrated the same Authority of Death as I have,"

"the other me became curious about you and stopped interfering with my body.

She occasionally communicates with me and even teaches me some very unique Spells and skills!"

Hearing Qingshu's words, Shen Pan's eyes lit up.

This meant that the relationship between the two Ruan Qingshus was quite good.

The first half of the task was already complete!

Then, as long as...

"Qingshu, you are actually the Underworld Emperor himself, the Reincarnation of a big shot who transcends the Mythic Rank!"

Without any preamble or redundancy, Shen Pan chose to go straight to the point!

Besides, the System only said to let Qingshu know her true identity;

it didn't require Qingshu to actually believe it!

Moreover, given their relationship, that part was basically a freebie!

Ruan Qingshu blinked blankly, not quite understanding what Shen Pan meant.

How could she, a simple Professional who dabbled in the deification system, be the Reincarnation of the Underworld Emperor?

Although she still didn't know what the Underworld Emperor actually was.

She could only tell from the literal meaning that it must be very powerful.

And the idea of transcending the Mythic Rank was unbelievable.

If Ruolai had said this, she definitely would have kicked her.

But since it was Shen Pan who said it...

"Hmm, I believe you."

Simple and straightforward, without any unnecessary sentimentality or words.

Ruan Qingshu's reasoning was simple: Shen Pan wouldn't harm her, so she just had to believe him!

In an instant,

Shen Pan received a completion prompt from the System.

【Through many days of hard work, a surprise attack, and a few little traps,

you successfully tricked the other her in Ruan Qingshu's mind, forcing her to take over the body.】

【After more than half a month of uninterrupted 'treatment', she agreed to your request in a daze.】

【With your mediation, both sides finally shook hands and made peace!】

【However, Ruan Qingshu refused to directly absorb the memories of her past life provided by the other her,

choosing instead to listen and quickly learn the truth.】

【When Ruan Qingshu finished listening to the general account of her past life, her expression remained calm, revealing no emotion.】

【"I understand. But the past life is the past life; in this life, I am just Ruan Qingshu!"】

【"But... if the conditions allow, I will consider rebuilding the Underworld.

I will fulfill the promise made to you."】

【Upon hearing this, the other Ruan Qingshu revealed a relieved smile and then voluntarily detached herself from her future body,

preparing to dissipate and return to the heavens and earth. Her mission... was complete!】

【Just then, Ruan Qingshu suddenly revealed a sly smile of a successful conspiracy and immediately used the Authority of Life and Death

to create a perfectly compatible body for the other her, which differed from her own only in hair color!】

【Furthermore, due to their extremely high essence and the fact that they originated from the same source,

the other Ruan Qingshu was directly at the Legendary Peak after adapting to the body!】

【"You want to dump such a huge mess on me and just walk away? Come and rot in 'prison' with me!"】

【"Wait! We are the same person; you can't do this!"】

【"That's got nothing to do with me. From today on, you shall be called Ruan Qingyi!

My dear little sister~"】

【Watching the two quarreling twin lolis in front of you,

your heart, which had already entered 'Sage Mode', suddenly began to stir again.】

【Task complete. Rewards issued: one upgrade point, one skill point, and a fixed draw for one taboo grade ability (Ruan Qingshu)!】

"..."

Seriously, did his future self have to be so repressed!

That was just embarrassing for the name Shen Pan!

"But, to think one could actually use the Authority of Life and Death to shape a body for a consciousness?"

It was like discovering a new world. Shen Pan looked at Loli Ruan in his arms, who was closing her eyes and enjoying his head pats.

Twins, huh...

That actually sounds like it could be interesting!