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The pleasant feedback to his brain made Yun Yi squint his eyes comfortably. "I see. Then let's continue as we agreed at the beginning?"

Hoshiguma looked up through the projection at the translucent dome above the host's platform. His sharp golden eyes pierced through the slightly dazzling light and landed on the matte black square steel pillars supporting the entire space above.

“Continue,” she nodded, withdrawing her hand and saying seriously, “Please place me on those pillars above this person.”

"Pillars?" Yun Yi zoomed in on the projection following Hoshiguma's gaze. After breaking through the obstructing light barrier, she also spotted the cluster of light-absorbing, interwoven steel pillars. "Oh, I see them! I'll put you up there right away."

The Nirvana cruise ship traversed the crowded venue, soaring straight to the dome. People remained immersed in the extravagant "party" orchestrated by the organizers, while the cold-blooded gazes of the organizers throughout the venue paid no attention to this.

As the Nirvana was about to reach the dome, Yun Yi raised his hand and spread his five fingers towards Hoshiguma, casting a questioning look at her. "I can send you up now, but how do we contact each other? Let's set a time, and I'll come find you then?"

“No need, just proceed according to your own search progress,” Hoshiguma shook her head and refused.

She lifted Prajna up, a confident smile blooming on her lips, her golden eyes flashing with a cold, razor-sharp light. "Don't worry, it's just a coalition gang. You can gather all the clues, and I'll be here waiting for you safely."

Hoshiguma's confident smile was handsome, and his resolute, fierce eyes made him look both good-looking and reliable, but Yun Yi only had one thought in his mind: "Are you a general with flags planted all over the stage?"

Should you give yourself a debuff before doing anything?

Hoshiguma was taken aback by Yun Yi's sudden retort. She coughed and chuckled dryly, "...Cough, hehe, how could that be? Don't worry, my judgment is based on real and reliable information."

As she spoke, Hoshiguma regained her bright demeanor, the awkwardness in her smile fading into a cheerful one. "Besides, I have a lot of experience handling similar incidents, so the chances of the mishap you're worried about are really slim for me."

The chances are slim? That means there's a possibility of something going wrong!

Yun Yi felt even more uneasy.

Although her intuition gave no warning, Shan Xingxiong's two sentences were enough to make Yun Yi, who had seen too many stories of instant death upon planting a flag, feel a chill run down her spine, as if she was doomed.

—Two flags stuck in her clothes, are they going to give her a knife? No way!

Yunyi instantly abandoned his original plan to meet with Hoshiguma at a set time.

The lack of timeliness and the absence of communication with Linqi (IV) clearly indicate that it cannot prevent the consequences of planting the flag.

Feeling worried, Yunyi thought it might be better to act together, but...

She looked up at Hoshiguma.

Hoshiguma's eyes were intently observing the situation in the venue, and her exposed arms were visibly tense.

On the back of her fair hand, which was supporting Prajna, powerful blue veins were visible.

These bulging blue veins on the healthy-looking, fair skin resemble lying, subtly artistic pieces of jade.

Following the jade that looks like it will feel great to the touch, you can see the prominent and smooth lines on Hoshiguma's arm as you move upwards.

These beautiful, strangely lustrous indentations outline Hoshiguma's slightly bulging muscles, revealing his poised and ready attitude.

Seeing this scene, Yun Yi's lips twitched, not wanting Hoshiguma to have any negative emotions.

I can't explain it. No matter how I think about it, I shouldn't have interrupted the other person's spellcasting when they were so confident and full of ambition.

Especially since Hoshiguma herself has the ability and confidence to handle the mission, what's the difference between saying "I don't trust you, let's work together" and belittling the other person at this time?

Doing this might lower Hoshiguma's opinion of her or cause her to feel disappointed or doubt herself...

No, no, absolutely not!

Lost in her own thoughts and imagining a non-existent scene, Yunyi shook her head fiercely. Then, she forced a calm smile at Hoshiguma, who noticed her movement and looked at her with suspicion. "I believe in little Hoshiguma, but just in case, how about we go ahead and have some insurance? It's not the scheduled meeting I just mentioned; we'll use another method."

"Okay." To Yun Yi's surprise, Hoshiguma responded quickly.

Perhaps Yun Yi's confusion was too obvious, so Hoshiguma looked at Yun Yi and explained softly, "The possibility of any unexpected events during the mission is never zero. If conditions permit, I also believe that the more cautious we are, the better, and there is no limit to how cautious we can be, but the premise is that it will not affect our mission."

Yes, the reason Hoshiguma refused to meet at the scheduled time was not because she was so confident that she refused to help, but because she believed that meeting at the scheduled time would distract Yunyi and prevent him from exploring properly, which would likely result in the mission's outcome not meeting expectations.

In comparison, it is clearly more in line with team efficiency for her to take on some risks herself, allowing Yunyi ample time to achieve the desired results.

Therefore, if the help is an alternative method that may not affect the outcome of the task, Hoshiguma will not refuse; on the contrary, she will readily agree.

Yun Yi then realized Hoshiguma's hidden considerations: was she prioritizing the mission?

Then the methods she had in mind that would more or less distract one party would no longer be applicable.

But it's okay, she still has an ace up her sleeve when it comes to communication.

Yun Yi turned her gaze to the system panel that she had summoned with a thought. As her thoughts raced, the panel quickly switched to the "Soul Doll" interface in the shop.

Ignoring all conditions, timely communication, and the fact that her soul could serve as protection, the soul doll perfectly met Yun Yi's requirements.

It only costs 500 points to buy it, but the number of points belonging to Yunyi in the upper left corner of the panel is only 369 points provided by Xingxiong and Swire, which come from scattered physical contact.

—More than 200 of them originated from Swire's emotional ups and downs.

"Still more than a hundred points short..." Yun Yi frowned slightly as he looked at the insufficient points, then turned to look at Hoshiguma, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Hoshiguma scratched the back of her head with her free hand, not quite understanding what Yunyi meant.

But faced with Yun Yi's obvious expectation, she straightened her body, patted her chest boldly, and made a promise, "We are companions and friends, little Yun Yi, just ask me if you need anything."

Yunyi then spoke frankly, explaining in detail to Hoshiguma the advantages of the Soul Doll.

Hoshiguma nodded repeatedly, and had to admit that the Soul Doll was incredibly impressive in terms of ensuring safety and communication.

As Hoshiguma was getting excited, Yunyi stared straight at her, "However, we're still a little short of a hundred points to buy the doll."

PS:

I got a scolding, for two or three hours? I can't remember, haha ​​(tired smile). The author likes to write long, rambling essays, and his habit of going on and on about grand principles is definitely inherited from his parents.

Volume 2: Fireworks at Longmen: Chapter 234 (Purely Intimate) Yun Yi (Smoking): Uh... I have enough points...

Yun Yi's gaze was direct, his long, curled, pure white eyelashes trembled slightly, and his golden-red eyes, which shimmered with light, implied a sense of urgency.

As Hoshiguma and Yun Yi locked eyes, a moment of silence fell.

If you're short on points, just add more. The Soul Doll's excellent performance is worth spending 500... but the problem is there are only two ways to add points—giving gifts and getting close to it.

Right now, Hoshiguma is in the Nirvana, which belongs to Yunyi. Apart from the Prajna, a few pieces of equipment, and a set of clothes, she has nothing. The channels for sending things have been completely cut off.

That leaves only the option of intimate contact.

As for not making up for the lost points? That's impossible.

Just as Yun Yi didn't want to cause Hoshiguma to have negative emotions because of himself, Hoshiguma also didn't want to cause Yun Yi to do missions with worries and anxieties because of herself, given the chance.

The Soul Doll represents an opportunity, and Hoshiguma, who values ​​her companions, cannot give it up.

Hoshiguma swallowed hard. That's right, she had no choice. It was just intimate contact, no, physical contact. Overcoming it would be easy.

It was just actively touching someone of the same sex...that's all.

She raised her hand as if she had made up her mind, her fingertips trembling almost imperceptibly along with her suddenly accelerating heartbeat, and landed on Yun Yi's head in one go.

Hoshiguma's fingers, which were gently stroking Yunyi's hair, were visibly stiffer than the last time, and large patches of blush quickly spread across the earlobes between the green hair.

But perhaps because of her previous experience, this time the rest of her exposed skin did not turn completely red as exaggeratedly as before, but only showed a thin layer of the rosy glow that naturally appears when a person is healthy.

To actively and consciously engage in physical contact with Yunyi with the intention of intimacy is... well, it's...

With her ears burning red, Hoshiguma resisted the urge to look away. Her face flushed, she tried to ignore the electric current that occasionally ran through Yun Yi's cool hair and lightly touched his soft, bouncy scalp. She stiffened her neck and forced herself, her face and ears burning, to continue touching Yun Yi.

Time, flowing slowly, felt exceptionally long.

Hoshiguma felt like every second was an eternity. When the number she silently counted in her mind reached 300, she couldn't help but raise her hand away from Yun Yi's hair, which was radiating heat, as if she had been electrocuted. She moved her throat, which felt like it was blocked, and asked Yun Yi in a slightly hoarse voice, "How is it?"

Is it enough?

Yun Yi, who was enjoying the moment with his eyes half-closed, peeked at the panel through one eye and said, "Still a little short."

The points are obviously insufficient, since patting someone's head is considered a low level of intimacy in the system's judgment, and the points provided in a short time are extremely few, even with the multiplier.

Yun Yi looked up and opened his eyes, looking at Hoshiguma, whose expression was somewhat subtle and vaguely revealed as reluctant.

However, for Hoshiguma at this point, this might already be the limit?

I won't force her. She can do it herself and be self-sufficient.

Yun Yi didn't wait for Hoshiguma, who looked conflicted, to touch him again. Instead, he reached out and pulled Hoshiguma's hands, which were hovering above his head.

Without saying a word, she leaned in, lowered her eyes, opened her mouth, and bit down on a slightly concave muscle line of Hoshiguma.

The warmth of her breath on his skin, the ticklish sensation of her slightly sharp canines grazing his skin, and the soft, supple touch of her flesh were all received by Hoshiguma's sensitive nervous system.

Like a bomb exploding, Hoshiguma was jolted awake, her arm muscles tensing instantly, almost losing control and throwing Yun Yi away.

Fortunately, reason stopped Hoshiguma's stress response, preventing Yunyi from experiencing a dramatic aerial acrobatic feat.

Hoshiguma felt her whole body getting hot and even burning up again. Her brain felt like it had been thrown into a furnace, and her thoughts were about to be burned away by the surging emotions. Her emotions were also covered with a layer of rough edges in her chaotic mind, making them difficult to understand.

Only the thumping sound of my heartbeat echoed clearly in my ears and mind, growing louder and louder with each beat, relentlessly.

The blood flowing through his body resonated with it, giving Hoshiguma a strange sense of resonance that seemed to transcend time and space.

Her dark golden eyes slowly moved, looking at Yun Yi's hairy head resting on her arm.

Perhaps it was just a fleeting illusion, but for a moment, Hoshiguma thought that the clear sound of blood flowing came from Yun Yi, a resonance of mutual understanding between her and Yun Yi…

Hoshiguma, whose senses were clouded by her own heartbeat and emotions, was unaware that this might not be an illusion.

Her heart was pounding so fast, was it about to explode? A glint of tears flashed in Yun Yi's lowered eyes. She closed her eyes to hide it, a wave of confusion washing over her.

Why... this is different from the one in Lappland, it feels... so strange.

Her heart was pounding violently, as if it were about to burst out of her chest. The sensation was stronger than ever before, making her chest ache, her fingertips go numb, and leaving her completely bewildered.

Yun Yi opened his mouth blankly, releasing the soft, supple flesh his lips had been pressed against, his gaze fixed on Hoshiguma's smooth arm, glistening with a tiny bit of luster.

The desire to get away and the urge to take another bite surged into her mind at the same time, equally intense, leaving her stunned and frozen in place.

The two remained in that stiff position for an unknown amount of time.

It wasn't until a deafening wave of cheers, screams, curses, and other sounds erupted from the projection that the two, frozen in time as if in a dream, snapped back to reality.

The two looked at each other, their eyes meeting, and an awkward atmosphere inevitably descended upon Hoshiguma and Yun Yi.

Another unsettling silence ensued. Yun Yi, her face flushed, couldn't hold back any longer. She clutched her chest and turned her head to break the tense atmosphere. "...I have enough points. Please go somewhere further away first. When I bind the puppet with my soul, the aura that leaks out might hurt you."

Hoshiguma, whose face was flushed just as much as Yun Yi's, opened her mouth.

Feeling the still-pounding, chaotic heartbeat in her chest, she awkwardly turned her head to the other side, "...Hmm."

The muffled sound emanating from his chest echoed on the empty disc, sounding particularly stiff due to his psychological state.

Yunyi and Xingxiong couldn't help but purse their lips in unison, feeling even more awkward!

In the suffocating atmosphere, Yun Yi, unable to bear it any longer, took a deep breath, and without hesitation, raised his slightly reddened finger and slashed it at Hoshiguma.

Hoshiguma's vision blurred, and the disc made of hard material disappeared, replaced by a soft, oversized bed. A fluffy blue quilt was piled up around her, exuding an alluring, decadent aura.

Hoshiguma completely ignored the blanket. She suddenly breathed a sigh of relief at the air, touched her burning forehead, and showed a relieved expression that said, "I'm alive again."

On the other side, Yun Yi, who had just created a resting place and immediately sent Hoshiguma there, felt the heavy air, which had felt like it was filled with lead, finally begin to flow again.

She couldn't help but let out a long sigh, a bitter smile, a mixture of relief and unease, spreading across her rosy face.

PS:

The next chapter is not about the main planet bear; if you want to see that, you can skip to the next chapter. The next chapter focuses more on the protagonist's own reflections and subtle growth, which can be considered part of the immersion process.

Volume Two: Fireworks at Longmen: Chapter 235 (Reflection, Not a Post, Warning: Significant Psychological Activity) Yun Yi: I Deserve to Die

I almost became the first person to be consumed by my own shame... Luckily, I managed to send Little Star Bear away in time.

Yun Yi pressed his relatively cool hand against his cheek, which was still getting warmer, and looked at the panel with shyness in his eyes.

The system panel faithfully recorded the gains from just now—a full 1500+ points!

It was just a bite... Yun Yi guiltily shifted her gaze. The intensity of the bite was so low, yet it yielded such a high income. She herself couldn't believe that there wasn't a multiplier effect from her being attracted to the bite.

Yun Yi's gaze swept over the mere ten-digit base score on the results screen. "It actually resulted in a bonus of over a hundred times. My sense of shame... is that strong?"

What about Swire and Lapland?

Oh, it's normal that she got fewer points from Lappland. After all, the memory of fighting with her is more profound than intimate contact. When she bit her, she felt more excited about the battle than shame or attraction.

A "heartbeat" that belongs to another dimension.

But Swire... being kissed was obviously more stimulating, right? But at the time, she didn't seem to feel such a strong sense of shame from being attracted to someone; it was more like, resentment?

That's right. My first kiss was initiated by the other person and ended very quickly. I didn't experience the legendary feeling of being addicted to kissing at all!

This was a terrible first kiss experience, my very first and only first kiss! Could anything be more serious than this? No!