Chapter 208: **Chapter 208: Effect Optimization**
**Chapter 208: Effect Optimization**
Xiao Wu's face lit up with joy as she admired the results of her soul ring breakthrough. She had a hunch about the reason behind it.
Humming happily, she skipped over to Zhao Ling and planted a big kiss on his cheek, leaving him stunned and speechless.
When the two returned to the mansion, Xiao Wu's impressive soul ring configuration left Ah Yin and Arou both envious and frustrated, their eyes practically glowing green.
Both women had painstakingly cultivated from level ten after transforming from 100,000-year-old soul beasts.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu had jumped straight to level 37; her second soul ring was already a thousand-year ring.
Ah Yin couldn't help but stare accusingly at Zhao Ling.
"Why didn't you find me before I transformed? If I had gotten one of those pills, who knows how powerful I'd be by now!"
Of course, Ah Yin knew that even if Zhao Ling had found her earlier, it wouldn't have worked.
How could a Blue Silver Emperor with no mouth swallow a pill?
Would he have to melt it into water and pour it over her roots? What if it didn't work? What a waste that would've been!
As the days passed, Zhao Ling's bond with Arou, Xiao Wu, and even Tang Wutong deepened.
The three women found themselves growing increasingly attached to Zhao Ling, often gravitating toward him without realizing it.
Xiao Wu, the most affectionate of the three, took full advantage of her transformed form.
Having spent most of her life as a rabbit in her mother's arms, she now preferred snuggling up to Zhao Ling instead.
Ever since she transformed, she found Zhao Ling irresistibly attractive, frequently kissing him on the cheek and lips.
Arou had scolded her at first, but after a while, she gave up trying to stop her.
Tang Wutong wasn't far behind. Seeing her mother frequently cuddled in Zhao Ling's lap made her want to join in too.
Her innate favorability toward Zhao Ling—thanks to the character summoning card—started at over 60. With the added bonus of Female Killer Lv.1, it easily soared past 80.
Now, after spending more time with Zhao Ling, her affection had climbed to over 90.
Each time Tang Wutong tried to leap into Zhao Ling's arms, Arou would tug her collar and pull her back.
"Xiao Qi," Arou chided with a warning tone, "you're still too young. Don't follow your mother's example and throw yourself at Brother Ling. It's not a good look."
But despite the lecture, Arou's gaze betrayed her jealousy as she watched Xiao Wu nestled comfortably in Zhao Ling's lap.
In truth, Arou wanted to do the same.
However, as a widow, she hesitated. Despite her growing feelings for Zhao Ling, the thought of initiating physical affection felt inappropriate.
Even though Ah Yin and Liu Erlong had encouraged her to "help share the load," Arou remained hesitant.
Their stories were intimidating.
When Ah Yin and Liu Erlong joined forces, Zhao Ling still overwhelmed them.
According to the two, Zhao Ling had once taken on three fierce "bandits" simultaneously, defeating them so thoroughly that one fled all the way to Sea God Island.
One day, Zhao Ling left the mansion, explaining he'd be in Spirit City for several days.
Ah Yin and Liu Erlong exchanged knowing glances—he was clearly going to visit his "big sister," Bibi Dong.
Zhao Ling's absence lasted five days.
By the third day, Arou felt restless; her days stretched endlessly without him around.
Finally, on the 22nd day after Xiao Wu's transformation, Zhao Ling returned.
The moment he stepped through the door, something felt… different.
His appearance seemed to shine just a little more, and his charm tugged at them even stronger than before.
It wasn't just their imagination.
While in Spirit City, Zhao Ling had unknowingly triggered the system, earning a minor appearance boost and a 20-point increase in charm.
This small boost pushed his charm from 90 to 91 and upgraded his Female Killer Lv.1 to Female Killer Lv.2.
[Female Killer Lv.2 (Passive): Triggered when charm reaches 400%. Upon meeting a new woman, favorability increases by 30%, and negative impressions decrease by 30%. Prolonged interaction accelerates affection growth, surpassing Lv.1.]
The effect was immediate.
Ah Yin and Liu Erlong didn't hesitate; both rushed straight into Zhao Ling's arms and smothered him with kisses.
They clung to him like cats drawn to catnip.
Zhao Ling barely had time to process it before Xiao Wu squeezed in, wrapping her arms around him and kissing him full on the lips.
His head spun.
What the hell is happening?
Even worse, several maids standing nearby gazed at him with similarly heated expressions.
Panic set in.
"System! Optimize Female Killer Lv.2 right now! If you don't, I'm fighting you today!"
He felt the hungry gazes intensify.
"I'm serious! Fix this, or we're done!"
Finally, the system panel appeared.
[In response to the host's urgent request, Female Killer Lv.2 will be optimized. The effect will now only apply to women the host actively likes. For those already in intimate relationships, the effect will manifest as unwavering loyalty and love.]
[Optimization in progress… 3, 2, 1. Optimization complete.]
As soon as the optimization finished, the lingering stares from the maids softened, replaced by respectful gazes.
Zhao Ling let out a deep sigh of relief.
Ah Yin and Liu Erlong blinked, slowly releasing him as if waking from a trance.
"What just happened…?" Liu Erlong muttered, brushing her hair back in confusion.
"I… I thought he looked even more handsome than usual," Ah Yin admitted, shivering slightly at the thought.
Arou, watching from nearby, smirked knowingly.
"You think he's handsome now? Wait until you realize how terrifying his stamina is."
Both Ah Yin and Liu Erlong paled at the reminder.
Zhao Ling scratched his head awkwardly.
At least he survived this time…
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