Chapter 133: The Unheard Secret Spice

Bai Hang, leading Jing Liu, stopped in front of a courtyard gate with blue tiles and white walls that seemed ordinary.

A tiny wind chime hung on the lintel, its crisp sound carried by the night breeze, yet unobtrusive.

Following the instruction in her mind, she squatted, felt under a potted plant beside the door that was growing luminous moss, and indeed touched a cold little object—a plainly styled ancient key.

(The master truly… has boundless powers!)

Bai Hang sighed again in her heart, then hurriedly used the key to unlock the door.

With a faint "click", the courtyard gate silently slid inward.

"Guest, please come in."

Bai Hang stepped aside and made a welcoming gesture.

Jing Liu gave a slight nod and stepped in.

The courtyard was far more spacious than it appeared from outside; the floor was laid with polished smooth bluestone slabs, tracing elegant geometric patterns in the night.

In one corner stood an ancient tree with twisted branches, beneath which rested a streamlined floating tea seat.

In another corner was a small pond, where a few phosphorescent koi swam leisurely.

"This is a nice place."

Jing Liu's voice remained flat, yet seemed to carry a hint of approval.

She looked at the main building of the courtyard—a two‑story pavilion that blended Xianzhou's classic upturned eaves with modern minimalist lines; its windows were dimmable glass, now emitting a soft warm white glow.

"Ahaha… yes, indeed! The location is quiet, the environment is nice, only the rent is a bit pricey…"

Bai Hang forced a dry laugh in agreement while leading Jing Liu toward the main house.

Strangely, as she walked, various details about this "home" surfaced in her mind as naturally as if a Script had been ready.

She pushed open the main house door; inside was a typical cyber‑ancient style décor.

The entryway featured an automatic sensor coat rack.

In the living room, a Holographic Projection of a landscape painting flowed slowly across the wall, while beside it stood a high‑tech open kitchen, its smart cooking unit on standby.

The furniture combined solid wood and alloy, exuding both Eastern charm and futuristic feel.

"This is the living room; I usually stay here… hmm, sort invoices, check interstellar news."

Bai Hang pointed at the living room, her tone growing more natural as if she had lived here long, "The kitchen is equipped with the latest smart appliances; I just don't use them much, hehe, I usually eat out or take nutrition pills."

She led Jing Liu through the living room, gesturing to a room on the first floor: "This is the guest room, usually vacant, the bedding is brand new! You can stay here tonight; it's absolutely clean and comfortable!"

In her mind, detailed information about the guest room auto‑filled: the mattress was memory foam, the temperature control adjustable, with a separate silent fresh‑air system.

She then pointed upstairs: "I live upstairs; there's a small meditation chamber, and sometimes at night I go up to watch the stars… uh, via data projection from an astronomical telescope."

She even "recalled" a non‑existent high‑magnification virtual telescope of hers that linked to the interstellar net.

Jing Liu listened quietly, occasionally nodding slightly; the black Eye Mask seemed to scrutinize every detail of the space, as well as Bai Hang's increasingly smooth introduction.

"Miss Bai Xing, how long have you lived here?" Jing Liu suddenly asked.

"Ah? Oh! It's… been quite a while, I guess!"

Bai Hang answered almost without thinking, the "background setting" in her mind activating instantly: "At first I chose this place for its quiet; it's not far from the trade district, so I gritted my teeth and rented it. It's convenient for inventory."

She felt she had become an improv master; every lie was woven seamlessly, and even she was beginning to believe them.

Past World Paradise·New Area

The discussion in the Letu Hall paused for now; although the Ying Jie had different thoughts, as Pa Duo muttered: "Well, we're already here and can't leave for now, let's enjoy the food and drink, the environment has many more features than before, so… we'll just make the best of it!"

With that mindset and curiosity about the new surroundings, the Ying Jie began to disperse, exploring this upgraded Letu space.

Beyond the original council hall, training ground, and personal domains, many new functional areas had indeed appeared, such as a fully equipped kitchen (making Qianjie unusually consider researching it), a reading room stacked with all kinds of odd books, and …

The "entertainment room" before them, which made Pa Duo's eyes widen.

The entertainment room featured soft lighting, comfortable cushions and oddly shaped seats; the wall held a massive touch‑screen, and the corner housed devices that resembled motion‑gaming pods.

Pa Duo cradled her fat cat canned food, like a truly curious kitten, patting here, peeking there.

She opened a drawer that looked like a storage cabinet; inside were neatly stacked stacks of square discs shimmering with metallic luster.

Pa Duo casually picked up the top few and, by the room's light, examined them—

The first disc's cover, in an extremely exaggerated artistic font, read:

'Kevin and Aotuo and Walther: The Unheard Secret Spice!'

The cover depicted three Q-version Little Persons: a frosty‑faced Kevin, a smiling Aotuo, and a helpless‑looking Walther, tangled together in an extremely ambiguous pose, with falling rose petals in the background.

Pa Duo: "!!!"

Her hand trembled, nearly flinging the disc outward.

Immediately, she saw the next—'Domineering Qianjie: Where Can Shy Kesi Mo Escape!'

The cover showed a fire‑blazing Q-version Qianjie performing a classic "wall‑slam" pose, trapping a flushed‑cheeked, evasive‑gazed, steam‑puffing Q-version Kesi Mo in the corner.

"Waaah—!"

Pa Duo finally couldn't hold back a short, sharp scream, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and the discs in her hand clattered to the floor.

The commotion instantly attracted Wei Er Wei, who had just entered the entertainment room.

"Oh? Has our little Pa Duo found some treasure?"

Wei Er Wei walked over enthusiastically, seeming to be in 'Magus' mode, her eyes sparkling with the thrill of discovering a new toy.

"Wei—Wei Er Wei sis! Look at this!"

Pa Duo, as if she'd found a savior and a co‑conspirator, hurriedly picked up the discs from the floor, thrusting them into Wei Er Wei's hands, her voice trembling, "What… what are these?! So… so scary!"

Wei Er Wei took the discs, glanced at the cover, and her eyes instantly lit up, a wildly excited smile curving her mouth: "Wow!!! This is… a brand‑new 'art' form?! Surpassing drama, surpassing painting! Presenting characters and relationships in such… hmm… 'intuitive' and imaginative way! So fun!"

She flipped through the others—'Pure Mei Bi Wu Si: Snake Eyes Melt for You', 'Idol Ailixiya's Private Swimsuit Special (Fake)'—each cover brimming with a lewd vibe wildly at odds with Ying Jie's own image.

"Who left these here? Could it be the personal hobby of that 'System'? Or Heimu's… twisted taste?"

Wei Er Wei guessed excitedly, scanning the entertainment room, and quickly zeroed in on a playback device linked to a massive screen.

She held those few discs, like an archaeologist who had found an unparalleled treasure, her face showing a dangerous yet brilliant smile: "Come on, come on, Little Pa Duo! Let us appreciate, just what kind of... shocking performance this is! I dare to bet, this is absolutely one of the greatest 'discoveries' of this century!"