Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1224: Chapter 65: Official Identity

——Master, I can finally talk to you!

The voice was tender, like a little girl’s voice… The cushion’s softness hadn’t changed, but a rich life force could be felt.

Luo Qiu even saw the brilliance of a soul—though at best, it was only at the level of a Pseudo-Soul.

He found it quite amusing and reached out to pinch other parts of the cushion, discovering that its mouth let out giggles… When the cushion suddenly emitted an ambiguous moan, Luo Qiu immediately withdrew his hand.

“Why does it call me master?” Luo Qiu looked at Nan Xiao Nan again, “Since you created it, logically, you should be the master.”

“That’s usually the case,” Nan Xiao Nan nodded, “But for such a Star Creation Creature, if it develops a deep bond with its owner before being given life, that bond won’t disappear even after the creation. Though I am its creator, it considers you its master, and there’s nothing I can do about it.”

There is indeed a way… but probably not useful to him, right?

This is the highest level of Star Creation Technique, how can the relationship be severed so easily and recognize someone else as master…

“I did buy it back, several years ago.” Luo Qiu nodded.

Although he bought it, Ren Ziling used it the most often (often as a means for violent outbursts and venting emotions)… So thinking this way, the one with the deepest bond should be Ren Ziling, right?

The highest level, a Star Creation Creature created with all her heart, wasn’t much different than the children Nan Xiao Nan had given birth to herself—watching the Star Creation Creature in Luo Qiu’s arms, Nan Xiao Nan always felt like her child was acknowledging a thief as its parent…

“Give it a name then.”

Nan Xiao Nan forced a smile, her heart bleeding, “Once you name the Star Creation Creature, you can directly summon it by name during normal times. When not in use, it will automatically return to the Star Spirit Space… but since there’s no Star Spirit Space here, it should return to my Star Creation Space.”

This Star Creation Space wasn’t her body’s space but a new Star Creation Space that naturally came into being from a part of her will after combining with the rules of this sub-world—it was still empty and quite small for now.

Luo Qiu patted the cushion in his arms, and it intentionally turned around, sitting directly on Luo Qiu’s lap, allowing him to hold it freely, showing an expression of enjoyment.

“Let’s call it Mian Mian.”

Luo Qiu lowered his head and smiled, and the cushion… Mian Mian let out a gentle laugh.

Then Luo Qiu moved his will, and Mian Mian disappeared from his arms, only it didn’t go to Nan Xiao Nan’s Star Creation Space.

Nan Xiao Nan was struck again, dared not say much, but said: “This is the highest-level Star Creation Creature and thus possesses its own unique abilities. As time passes, its abilities will continue to grow. The abilities are generally based on its entity as a reference. This… Mian Mian’s current abilities are enlarging and shrinking, and also attack rebound and water absorption space.”

Luo Qiu curiously asked, “Did you ever use Star Creation Creatures in battle?”

Nan Xiao Nan nodded and said, “Some were used for battles, while some were meant for daily life. For instance, my original Star Creation Space had a castle, and once created, it could be activated. I named it ‘Ha’er,’ and it could participate in battles or provide lodging.”

“Interesting abilities.”

Luo Qiu smiled, “All things have spirit. Here, we have a saying about ‘insect monsters,’ referring to objects gaining intelligence by long-term accompaniment or absorbing the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth, becoming insect monsters. This concept is somewhat similar to the Star Creation Creatures. Only insect monsters are born naturally, while yours is human-facilitated… You might have touched upon the creator aspect.”

Nan Xiao Nan showed a faint smile of pride.

There was no way, as the opponent gave her too much of a sense of oppression, making her feel like an apprentice facing a kingly immortal, unable to present any worth talking about… He was indeed too powerful, transcending dimensions in strength.

Receiving praise from Luo Qiu, Nan Xiao Nan even felt she was being commended by a teacher.

“Alright, thank you for showing me such an interesting ability.” Luo Qiu considered for a moment, “I don’t take someone else’s favor for free… consider this compensation.”

As he spoke, the units of the abundant power vanished instantly, reverting back to the original negligible values. Meanwhile, those sub-world rules which had already unfolded and integrated into Nan Xiao Nan’s soul got stripped away directly, putting a mist over this sub-world’s rules once again before her.

Nan Xiao Nan’s disappointment was unmistakable, as if she had fallen from heaven back to hell—yet at the same time, she was directly recognized by this sub-world.

Previously an undocumented resident, now she had a green card, recognized as a lawful citizen… As for using Arcane Arts or higher-level Star Creation Techniques in the future, she’d have to gradually enhance them by analyzing the world’s rules step by step to recover, though it also restored her ability to cultivate normally.

Though she fell from the best state two minutes ago, it was equivalent to solving the biggest problem… the rest was just a matter of time.

“Thank you… Senior.” Nan Xiao Nan gratefully looked at Luo Qiu.

She couldn’t fathom what level of life the opposite had reached, but it surely surpassed King Immortal, though uncertainly reaching The Origin of Eternity, so she could only address him as Senior.

“I am called Luo Qiu.” Luo Qiu smiled slightly, “Calling my name is enough.”

Then Luo Qiu stood up, making Nan Xiao Nan tense… yet unexpectedly, the terrifying senior merely went to change himself a new cup of warm water.

The original cup had cooled.

The rather bewildered and flattered Nan Xiao Nan hurriedly accepted with both hands.

Luo Qiu then said, “I basically know about your matters, as for the issue regarding Nan Xiao Nan’s identity…”

Nan Xiao Nan realized the prior part was merely small talk, and now was the formal part, so she perked up her attention.

Luo Qiu thought and said, “Since you accepted this identity of Nan Xiao Nan, naturally you should also accept her destinies. The matter of you being pursued needs to be resolved by yourself.”

“I know.” Nan Xiao Nan nodded hastily, “I will find an excuse to leave here.”

This powerful being had already given her a formal identity, solving her most difficult issue, she didn’t dare to hope for more.

“No need.” Luo Qiu shook his head, “She promised to take you in for a few days, so just stay here for a short while. But don’t mention my matters, and I am usually not here much… just don’t enter my room and hers. Also, return the item to me.”

Nan Xiao Nan awkwardly handed over the jade artifact in her hand.

The moment this jade artifact was handed over, it vanished, but judging from the aura, it had returned to its original place.

Ignoring space… Nan Xiao Nan secretly took a deep breath.

Indeed a terrifying powerhouse who seemed to suppress the sub-world’s will at will, perhaps at this sub-world, he had already achieved a Creator-level dominance…

“Senior… no, Mr. Luo Qiu.” Nan Xiao Nan was a bit frazzled and said nervously, “I am currently being hunted, if those pursuing me disturb you… or Ms. Ren, I’ll…”

Luo Qiu replied calmly, “Your matters will resume after your short stay here is over.”

Resume?

Nan Xiao Nan was taken aback, could even destiny be manipulated at will…?

Are you perhaps in need of little trinkets like leg hanging ornaments…

Despite it all, Nan Xiao Nan certainly dared not linger at this place stubbornly… Now she could officially begin cultivation again, once she regained her capacity for self-defense, that would probably be the time to leave.

Luo Qiu continued, “But you can’t stay for free… Your Star Creation Technique is quite interesting, consider it the price for room and board.”

Nan Xiao Nan at this point dared not refuse… In her original world, the Star Creation Technique wasn’t any secret, much like the Arcane Arts system, they were abilities learned by people, only that she was the sole one to have become a Star Creation Saint Guide.

“Senior, writing it will require a bit of time…” Nan Xiao Nan replied in a low voice.

“No worries.” Luo Qiu smiled slightly, “Just hand it over to me before you leave.”

At this moment.

Hoo—!

…

Just then, the bathroom door opened, a trace of white mist spilling out, as Ren Ziling walked out, drying her hair, wearing thin clothes, with a look of enjoyment on her face.

“Eh, kid, when did you come back? Weren’t you wandering outside aimlessly?” Ren Ziling blinked.

Of course, there was no surprise, because under the same roof for several years… Luo Qiu was already familiar with her as family.

“Came back to pick up something.” Luo Qiu said casually, then calmly added: “Put on another layer after showering, you’ll catch a cold.”

“Got it, Auntie Luo!” Ren Ziling pouted, returning to her room.

Consequently, Nan Xiao Nan sensibly returned to her room — the originally cluttered room, knowing well that this Senior willing to shelter her for a few days was already a huge favor, even granting formal world recognition, not daring to hope for more, hastily making use of these few days of protection period to enter cultivation mode and restore her ability for self-protection.

Later, Nan Xiao Nan made an excuse of feeling unwell, wishing to rest, and declined Ren Ziling’s invitation to an evening dinner celebrating her promotion.

Ren Ziling did not insist… As for casually allowing a stranger into her home, would there be danger?

Nan Xiao Nan meanwhile had a clean background as a genuine forensic doctor, so what was there to worry about… If it were someone else, she would well consider it, perhaps not readily agreeing to shelter them.

After preparing in the room, Ren Ziling pulled Luo Qiu out the door, eager to see her future daughter-in-law.

“Eh, are we going to pick up You Ye?” In the car, Ren Ziling turned her head to ask, blinking: “By the way, I don’t know where she lives?”

“To the park entrance, she’s waiting there.”

“Oh, great! Let’s go!” Mammy Ren slammed down the gas pedal.

“Slow down.” Luo Qiu said expressionlessly.

“Oops…” Ren Ziling shrunk her neck, the red mini car slowly drove out of the garage.

Soon afterward, the car arrived at the park entrance.

The golden-haired woman standing gracefully with her handbag, wearing a gray-white plaid coat was naturally the maid.

…

Night fell.

Inside the rental house, the freezer placed at the center of the living room suddenly flashed with dark red light, and started vibrating.

Only the sound of collisions came from within the freezer, soon something fell to the floor, then a compressor was squeezed out from below.

Meanwhile, the compressor’s components began changing, scattering, recombining, soon forming short legs and arms able to move.

The ‘compressor’ now stood silently, without any movement.

In Luo Qiu’s home, in the guest room, Nan Xiao Nan suddenly opened her eyes, “Uh-oh, completely forgot the freezer…”

Nan Xiao Nan furrowed her brows, considering the pursuit against her would continue after she left, gnawing hard that the powerful did not trick her, her heart settled, got dressed, and quietly went out.

Though currently without the mood to handle the post-case transfer, yet the Star Creation creature should not be exposed easily… Nan Xiao Nan wasn’t overly worried being chased in her identity, rather concerned with the other few enemies trapped here alongside herself.

At the moment of leaving, the strong sensation of safety was stripped from Nan Xiao Nan’s feeling.

Earlier, her thought that a ten-star Beyond Rank Forbidden Curse towards this house would be unharmed seemed laughable, thinking now it might actually be true…

“Eh, now that I have formal recognition, am I considered as cheating?”

Nan Xiao Nan entered the elevator, couldn’t help pondering this… thinking the few enemies, and the one unfortunately caught in the battle between her and the enemy, may not be so lucky to meet such a genial super powerful?

“I guess times have changed positively for me too…”

Nan Xiao Nan’s face showed a hint of solace in her smile.

In her thoughts, the elevator suddenly darkened, unexpectedly halted… turned out the elevator malfunctioned.

Stopped smiling.

…

…

On the highest floor of the hotel’s self-service restaurant, with ring-shaped floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the city.

With the rare chance of a promotion and pay raise, Mammy Ren gave it her all, although during the meal, would sneak glances at the maid’s abdomen now and then.

Hmm… when would it start to swell.

“Sister Ren, is there something on me?” Detecting Ren Ziling’s gaze, You Ye asked softly.

“Ah… nothing, just felt your outfit looks great, suits you so much… Where did you get it? I’ll buy one too next time, ah hahaha.”

“It’s likely unavailable to purchase.” The maid smiled, “This design isn’t released yet, and not in production in the market.”

“Design?” Ren Ziling blinked, “Are you originally a fashion designer?”

“Hmm, a small hobby.” The maid tenderly said, “If Sister Ren likes it, I’ll make a few for you later.”

“Awesome!”

Luo Qiu smiled watching their interaction.

Time passed bit by bit.

Ren Ziling suddenly inhaled a forkful of pasta, mumbling, “I remembered!”

“Remembered what?” Luo Qiu curiously asked.

Ren Ziling slapped her forehead, “The foreign old man in the photo, I remembered where I met him… Dr. Will Douglas, the Nobel Prize winner in Biology six years ago!”

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