Became a salted fish pretend heiress and handed over the system
Chapter 699 - 685: Association

Chapter 699: Chapter 685: Association

Xia Yue noticed that his complexion wasn’t good, so she didn’t dare to ask any more questions. Better to keep her distance, she thought, quickly running off to the kitchen to inquire about Ao Mi and others.

She entered the small kitchen connected to the main one.

"Ao Mi, Peng Zu, afternoon! Long time no see," Xia Yue cheerfully greeted them as she entered.

"Good afternoon. Should we prepare a welcome ceremony for you this evening?" Ao Mi paused his work and smiled.

"Absolutely! We should have a barbecue and hotpot tonight, serve extra seafood too. The seafood there was inedible, what I brought wasn’t bad, but it still wasn’t enough for me." Xia Yue got excited hearing this and eagerly nodded in agreement.

"What did you do over there? You seem to be radiating divine energy." Ao Mi suddenly noticed a change in her aura. Normally, to become a God, one must endure many trials and tribulations and various heavenly thunders. The process usually takes thousands of years.

How did she suddenly possess Divinity after a single trip? Although faint, it was definitely present.

"I’m not sure. I rescued the ocean and then the system awarded me the power of a quarter sea god." Xia Yue was somewhat clueless herself.

"You saved the ocean? You probably helped countless creatures, and they gave you their devout beliefs. This helped you bypass some processes of becoming a deity. If you maintain your current trajectory and refine your cultivation, you could become a god within a thousand years." Peng Zu came over after hearing their conversation and made a guess, looking at Xia Yue with astonishment.

This system host seems more proactive than previous ones, but she also has peculiar luck and has had unique experiences. If her cultivation path is smooth, it’s not improbable for her to become a god within a thousand years.

"Becoming a god is too far-fetched for now. Let’s talk about why Dragon Lord Ao Ye is working at the front desk in human form? I recall his inability to take human form, and he initially planned to use a digital avatar as the system does, right?" Xia Yue looked at them wide-eyed, curiosity burning in her gaze.

"Eh-heh-heh, we’d better skip that topic, unless you want this place to turn into ruins." Ao Mi looked at her with a smile and warned her.

"Oh well, it’s not like I’m super curious. But he’s so handsome. Shouldn’t there be quite a crowd of observers? How come I didn’t see anyone when I was at the front desk?" Xia Yue was confident in Dragon Lord Ao Ye’s looks. It was just too unusual that no one would steal glances at him.

"Let me explain. Since he’s supposed to look amiable at the front desk, he softened his severe demeanor and looked more gentle and charming. When some female guests flirted with him because of his pleasant appearance and demeanor, he responded with sharp and harsh words, leading many guests to get scolded. Other than those who need to check in or out, basically no one goes there anymore." Ao Mi explained with a smile, looking helpless when mentioning his sharp tongue.

The reason why Ao Ye acts the way he does as a receptionist is a bit obscure. He’s powerful, and no one in this vacation area or even in this world can overpower him. If he doesn’t want to leave, no one can make him.

Zheng Tang, at last, had no choice but to plead with him to tone down his harsh words.

Initially, Dragon Lord Ao Ye didn’t plan to comply, but if he didn’t, Zheng Tang would never stop pestering him. He would talk and talk whenever he got the chance.

After being hounded for two or three days, Dragon Lord Ao Ye finally showed his understanding with a grim face, and from then on, he wasn’t so harsh to the guests.

However, a video of Dragon Lord Ao Ye’s sharp tongue had been uploaded to the internet by a nosy tourist.

And then, some free folks wanting to challenge him came to see who has a sharper tongue.

Upon learning their reason for coming, Ao Mi and others who knew Dragon Lord Ao Ye’s identity had great respect for them. Truly, only the ignorant are fearless.

Soon, Dragon Lord Ao Ye also seemed to feel that something was amiss. After realizing what was going on from the internet, he began to intimidate anyone who provoked him with the intensity of his gaze before they even spoke. They would feel their scalps tingle and be under immense pressure, leaving them without the courage to challenge him, much less compare with him.

So now, basically no one approaches him except for those who need to check-in or out or genuinely need to ask a question.

Xia Yue listened attentively, her expression revealing surprise at the idea of someone daring to flirt with or provoke Dragon Lord Ao Ye. At the same time, she expressed regret at having missed these scenes.

"Will Dragon Lord Ao Ye still be on duty at the front desk when Ziluo returns tomorrow?" Xia Yue asked curiously, as Ziluo’s return meant he would be back on shift, after all.

"I don’t think so. After all, he only manned the front desk until Ziluo’s return. Once someone takes his place, he should step aside." Peng Zu replied, laughing.

"That’s a relief. Otherwise, Ziluo would be under a lot of pressure." Xia Yue nodded her head. Working with someone as temperamental as Dragon Lord Ao Ye was like walking in a minefield, a situation fraught with danger at all times.

"Do you want to have some dessert? I made some ice cream." Ao Mi recalled that there was still some ice cream he had made that morning in the kitchen’s freezer.

"Yes, yes, yes! Please make it a big serving for me. I’ll have it while I’m walking around." Xia Yue immediately nodded her head. How could she resist something she loved so much!

Ao Mi nodded and turned to make her a large bowl of ice cream.

Xia Yue left the kitchen with her ice cream, planning to visit Sena at the castle.

"Boss Xia, are you back from shooting this season’s variety show?" Some guests who recognized Xia Yue immediately approached her and asked excitedly.

Xia Yue was puzzled at first, wondering what show they were referring to. It was only after a moment that she remembered the Different World’s live broadcast.

"Yes, we’ve just finished this season." Xia Yue nodded, smiling in response.

"The set for your show looked so real. I almost believed it was true, but it seemed improbable hahaha." The female guest laughed.

"Well, it could be real. But remember, if we don’t protect our environment and continue to pollute the seas with nuclear wastewater, scenes like those could play out before our very eyes. The question is, will we be lucky enough to have someone help us restore everything to its original state?" Xia Yue looked at them seriously.

The group, upon seeing Xia Yue’s grim expression and remembering the scenes from the broadcast, got goosebumps.

It was terrifying. If the world really did end, death seemed like a better option. The hardship would be too great.

As Xia Yue said, in the show, someone was there to help, but what about in reality?