Fifth-Cycle Moon Phase.

When Ren Suo woke up, he found himself utterly unable to sit up. Two soft, elastic bodies were pressing down on him—two of them!

He felt nothing, not even surprise, just a bit short of breath. Two heads were pressing against his chest, making breathing slightly difficult.

While embracing him, the two on top also held each other. It made the three of them look like they were playing human Jenga or making a human spring roll—and he was the very bottom Jenga block, the innermost layer of the spring roll.

Gu Yueyan slept like a proper lady, lying on her side with her hands placed before her chest. Her head rested on Ren Suo's chest, and her breathing was peaceful.

Luna, on the other hand, was quite remarkable. She snored with long, drawn-out breaths. It wasn't the explosive kind of snoring that would disturb sleep, but a very faint, continuous hum, like a tiny electric motor vibrating. It felt as if her entire skeleton was trembling, causing Ren Suo to tremble along with her.

Ren Suo, now fully awake and expressionless, gently patted both their heads, trying to rouse them.

If only one person were lying on him, Ren Suo might have been able to bear it. But with two, even with his Third-Turn Cultivator's physique, he couldn't possibly continue sleeping while supporting nearly two hundred pounds!

As for whether the two of them combined actually weighed two hundred pounds, Ren Suo figured they probably did. An old saying went: "Under a hundred pounds, you're either flat-chested or short." Neither of them fit that description; in fact, they probably weighed quite a bit more.

However, the more he patted them, the more comfortably they seemed to sleep. Gu Yueyan curled up a little, her sleeping face growing even sweeter. Luna simply snuggled closer, rubbed against his chest, and turned her head as if inviting him to pet her there.

I'm trying to wake you up, not petting cats!

As if hearing Ren Suo's inner Furious Roar, Gu Yueyan and Luna woke up simultaneously. Neither seemed surprised to find themselves on Ren Suo. After sitting up, they looked at each other and said with a smile, "I love you both. You are both my wings."

Then, the smile on Gu Yueyan's face instantly froze.

You both?

After Luna spoke, she glanced at the Third Quarter Moon outside the window, immediately got out of bed, put on her trench coat, and flew out using Moon Step. Ren Suo and Gu Yueyan were left looking at each other in the bedroom.

"What's your identity today?" Gu Yueyan composed herself, fixing her gaze on Ren Suo as she asked.

She had already sensed something was amiss.

Ren Suo actually had an inkling of the situation he was in. He couldn't remember the details about the NPCs, but he had to have some impression of the game's main character.

After "Outlander," "Environmental King," "Pet Girl," and "Daughter of Asura," Luna's next character tag was naturally "Master of the Harem." Although Ren Suo had skipped many plot points, he recalled that Luna and the "Little Nurse" (Gu Yueyan) were both flapping with the same wing.

"I am your shared wing," Ren Suo said, spreading his hands. "The full-time lover responsible for your daily life, food, and entertainment."

Although she had already guessed that her plan was half-ruined, hearing Ren Suo say this still made Gu Yueyan feel a bit deflated. She had thought Luna would choose only her, but Luna wanted them all!

This was quite the predicament. Her character tag was 'likes Luna and Ren Suo,' Luna's character tag was 'likes Gu Yueyan and Ren Suo,' and Ren Suo's character tag was most likely twisted into 'likes Gu Yueyan and Luna.' What was this? Some kind of love free-for-all?

Gu Yueyan sighed softly and lay back down on the bed, hugging a pillow and curling up, lost in thought. Watching her, Ren Suo couldn't help but yawn. He got out of bed, intending to go sleep in the living room.

"Carry me."

"Hmm?"

Ren Suo turned his head. Gu Yueyan was lying on the bed, extending her arms toward him. A blush spread from her earlobes to her cheeks, but her eyes and tone were firm. "Carry me to wash up!"

Despite the unexpected, destabilizing factor, Gu Yueyan quickly adjusted her mindset. Luna is just a friend we met on The Dark Side of the Moon. Once we're back in reality, Luna won't be seeing us again. Luna is an unstable factor, but she'll soon be unable to affect us anymore. Instead of fixating on Luna, I should continue with my plan. Besides, I was going to enjoy myself thoroughly today. I've been looking forward to today for so long!

This Moon Phase, for Gu Yueyan, wasn't about mimicking movie scenes. It was purely inspired by the dream life Lin Xianyu had once described to her.

Today, Gu Yueyan was going to experience Lin Xianyu's long-cherished dream life ahead of time!

Ren Suo blinked, pondering for a good while. "Can't you walk on your own?"

"This is a requirement of the character tag," Gu Yueyan said seriously, still lying on the bed and reaching out to him, refusing to sit up. "This is the only way to gain experience with maximum efficiency!"

Gu Yueyan wasn't lying. However, there was more than one way to gain experience with maximum efficiency; she had simply chosen the one she most wanted to try.

Ren Suo didn't hesitate for long. After all, they had woken up in the same bed several times already, and he had the justification of gaining experience and earning Cultivation. So, he scooped Gu Yueyan up in a princess carry.

Gu Yueyan still seemed a little nervous. Her hands cautiously wrapped around Ren Suo's neck, and she lowered her head, avoiding his gaze.

"Hmm... Luna is heavier than you," Ren Suo remarked, gauging her weight with his hands. He had carried Luna (while she was unconscious) a few times before, so he could make a rough comparison.

Gu Yueyan felt a flicker of pleasure at this; no girl dislikes being told she's light. But then she heard Ren Suo continue, "You're about the same height, and your figures are similar. I'm surprised Luna is actually heavier than you..."

If their height and figures are similar, then the difference in weight must be...

Gu Yueyan glanced at her own ample chest, then looked up at Ren Suo, wondering if he had just made a suggestive joke. Recalling his previous comments at the pool, she thought it was quite possible and asked tentatively, "So, do you think a bit heavier or a bit lighter is better?"

Ren Suo immediately became alert. This kind of question is a death trap! Facing this kind of question, just picking one option won't work. I have to find another way, identify what she's really concerned about, and address that specifically! Heavier or lighter, it's all about weight. So, I need to tackle the weight issue head-on!

"Either is fine," Ren Suo stated earnestly. "Besides, I might learn a Spell in the future to increase or decrease body fat. So, whether you want to be heavier or lighter, bigger or smaller, I can help you with that!" He genuinely believed such Spells must exist—the economic benefits would be enormous, so the Mysterious Country would definitely research them!

Infrastructure, precision instruments, and life sciences—these were the three areas where the Mysterious Country's Spells were most transcendently advanced. As for combat applications, those were researched more casually, just enough to be adequate. Peace and development, after all, were the main themes of the current era.

Gu Yueyan, hearing his words, couldn't help but let her thoughts drift to other aspects...

A bit heavier, a bit lighter, a bit bigger, a bit smaller... Mine can't get any bigger. If they do, my shoulders will get very tired, and when I exercise, sweat pools between them, which is super uncomfortable when it's damp... At most, they should be about the same size as Teacher Dong's...

It was the same routine of brushing her teeth and washing her face. After several days, Ren Suo had actually started to get used to waiting on Gu Yueyan. He performed these tasks naturally and swiftly. After finishing, he carried her back to the bedroom to braid her hair.

Gu Yueyan clearly had no intention of moving herself. She planned to remain completely still all day (The Dark Side of the Moon had even removed the need for bodily functions like excretion), like an invalid, fully enjoying Ren Suo's constant care.

Yes, this was the dream life Lin Xianyu had always longed for!

Not lifting a finger, food brought to her mouth, clothes handed to her, enjoying 360-degree, all-encompassing, leak-proof, attentive care.

The primary reason was to gain experience for her character tag. The secondary reason was that Gu Yueyan wanted to thoroughly critique Lin Xianyu's dream. However, criticism without evidence is just prejudice. So, she needed to immerse herself in this decadent lifestyle, experience its supposed ugliness firsthand, and only then could she properly critique Lin Xianyu's dream.

Looking at the bun hairdo in the Mirror, Gu Yueyan nodded with satisfaction. She signaled Ren Suo to help her put on the orange hamster-themed hoodie that was nearby. Lin Xianyu often wore this hoodie; for her, putting it on meant lazing around in the dorm all day without going out. For Gu Yueyan, wearing this hoodie felt like she was experiencing life on Lin Xianyu's behalf.

"I want to watch a movie!"

"Cola!"

"Chips!"

Moments later, the lights in the living room dimmed, and a projector screen descended, instantly transforming the space into a home cinema. Ren Suo selected a movie. It turned out to be an animated film based on the Ren Family fan comic "Western Jin Butcher"—a true action-romance blockbuster.

"The world's heroes are all beasts, the land is overrun with Ghosts and Non-Humans. I have a sword to shatter all chains. I seek not a next life, only no regrets. Let heads roll in slaughter; even a hundred deaths would be bliss..."

The animated film depicted the Western Jin Butcher's experiences after descending from his mountain. It was exceedingly bloody and violent. The synopsis was simple: during the chaotic era of the Western Jin, a disciple of the Ren Family crippled his own meridians. He did this to free himself from the constraints of his Ren Family Bloodline (which forbade killing, pursuit of power, and mandated being a Slayer of Monsters and Demons). Then, he descended the mountain, transforming into The Slayer to right all wrongs and kill all who deserved death.

Due to a curse associated with the Ren Family Bloodline, which was activated by popular adoration, The Slayer always presented himself as a grievously injured and cruel-looking beggar. This was to scare away anyone who might feel grateful and to force everyone to hate him.

Yet, despite this, one little girl was not afraid of him at all. She followed The Slayer as he roamed through that chaotic world...

The little girl took meticulous care of The Slayer, cooking for him daily in a dilapidated hut. Their interactions were sweet and heartwarming to watch. In contrast, The Slayer, after gathering intelligence, would erupt into action, swiftly dispatching villains. This was cool and dazzling to behold.

"When was this movie released?" Ren Suo asked curiously.

It seems the Mysterious Country still hasn't given up on trying to win over Ren Han, Ren Suo thought. They must hope he'll see these cultural products and be unable to resist posting a comment or two online.

"I think it was released around Christmas. I was planning to watch it with Xianyu," Gu Yueyan said languidly, taking a sip of her cola. "Oh, and I want fried chicken."

Ren Suo blinked. "We don't have fried chicken, do we?"

"We have the ingredients. You can learn how to make it; it's not difficult." Gu Yueyan rested her smooth little feet on the sofa and waved her hand, urging Ren Suo to hurry. "You'll gain experience from cooking too."

"Hmm..." Ren Suo smacked his lips a few times but eventually went obediently to the kitchen to learn how to make fried chicken nuggets.

Not long after, Luna returned. She glanced curiously at the dimly lit living room and the movie playing on the projector screen. Then, she naturally sat down beside Gu Yueyan, drinking cola and eating chips. She took off her shoes and socks, curled her legs under her, and also started watching the movie.

Gu Yueyan shot Luna a helpless glance and shouted toward the kitchen, "Are the chicken nuggets ready yet?"

"Ready, ready!" Ren Suo emerged with a bucket of fried chicken nuggets that looked quite appetizing. After all, the character tag Gu Yueyan had assigned him included "household proficiency," so he naturally knew the steps to make them.

The moment Ren Suo came over, Luna's eyes lit up. She pulled him down to sit beside her, clasped his arm with both her hands, and began to eat the chicken with relish.

At this point, Gu Yueyan finally couldn't hold back any longer. You drink my cola, eat my chips, and try to steal my man—I can tolerate all that. But you're even stealing my fried chicken nuggets? I don't even dare to eat such high-calorie bombs in reality! It's only in a dream that I finally get a chance to taste them!

Gu Yueyan immediately snatched the chicken bucket, hugging it to her chest. She placed her feet on Ren Suo's thigh to create a barrier against Luna and asked first, "Luna, do you like me?"

"I do," Luna said, nodding while eyeing the chicken bucket in Gu Yueyan's arms.

"Then, will you just stay with me and not touch him? Can you do that?" Gu Yueyan made one last effort to have some time alone with Ren Suo. She even dangled a chicken nugget from her hand, dipped it in ketchup, and took a bite.

"...No! I like him too! I want to be with both of you!" Luna licked her lips, her gaze fixed on the chicken bucket, but her tone was resolute.

"So, you like both me and him?" Gu Yueyan asked.

Luna replied, "Yes. What about you? Do you like me?"

Gu Yueyan chuckled and ate another chicken nugget. "I do."

Luna immediately chirped, "Then come over here and let me pet your head."

But Luna's eyes were still glued to the chicken bucket, suggesting her intentions weren't as simple as just a head pat.

Gu Yueyan shook her head. With her foot, she hooked Ren Suo, who was engrossed in the movie, pulling him closer to her. "Nope. I want to lie in his arms. It's his turn to take care of me today."

Luna blinked, looking from Gu Yueyan to Ren Suo. "So, you like both me and him?"

Gu Yueyan nodded. "Yes."

The two exchanged a look. Luna suddenly had an idea and stretched out her hand, cooing, "Wifey~ let me have a piece~"

Gu Yueyan shivered at the address and shook her head repeatedly. Luna didn't mind. She turned to embrace Ren Suo and purred, "Hubby~ I want that~"

Ren Suo tore his gaze away from the screen, where The Slayer was carrying the little girl while slaughtering enemies on all sides. Puzzled, he asked, "Hubby?"

"Among people in love, isn't the girl called 'wifey' and the man 'hubby'?" Luna said. "She's my wifey, and you're my hubby. Since my wifey won't give me any, then Hubby, you hurry up and get me something to eat! That one!"

Ren Suo was already familiar with Luna's temperament. Besides, his current character tag did indeed align with what Luna was saying. So, he didn't object and obediently went to the kitchen to make a second bucket of fried chicken.

After he brought out the fried chicken, Gu Yueyan said lazily, "The cola's gone."

"And the chips are gone too."

Seeing Gu Yueyan act spoiled like this, Luna immediately mimicked her, "Hubby, I want cola too, and I also want goat milk ice cream!"

Ren Suo's eyebrows twitched, but he fulfilled their requests.

"Rub my feet."

"Hubby, me too!"

"Feed me chips. My hands are oily."

"Hubby, me too!"

"Help me..."

"Hubby, me too!"

Ren Suo finally couldn't bear it any longer. He tugged at the corners of his mouth, stopped what he was doing, and looked at them calmly.

Gu Yueyan turned her head. Seeing Ren Suo staring at her intently, she felt a little panicked, wondering if she had gone too far.

Fortunately, Luna, the ever-eager Vanguard, piped up, "Hubby, why did you stop? Are you trying to be disobedient? Isn't there a saying that 'the wife is always right'? Are you still our hubby or not?"

When it came to vying for advantages, Luna suddenly became quite articulate.

"Yes, that's right. There's a saying that 'the wife is always right'," Ren Suo said, grinding his teeth. "But what the wife might not realize is that she might not always *be* the wife."

Gu Yueyan's expression changed. She blinked, thinking about what to say to Soothe Ren Suo. She hadn't expected him to be willing to risk his character tag just to stop their exploitation.

But Luna didn't catch Ren Suo's underlying meaning. She tilted her head and thought seriously for a moment. "The wife might not always be the wife... Then what else could she be?"

Ren Suo chuckled dryly. "Take a guess."

Luna blinked, then suddenly giggled. "I know!"

As she spoke, Luna pounced from the sofa, even using her Explosive Speed Teleportation feather. Ren Suo had no time to Dodge and was instantly pinned to the ground!

"A wife might not always be a wife... she could also become a widow, right?"

Luna pinned Ren Suo's hands and said earnestly, "I've never been a widow before! I want to try it!"

She remembered Little Jade once saying that wives could be upgraded to widows!

Ren Suo blinked. He met Luna's gaze for a few seconds and saw genuine, eager curiosity in her eyes. He immediately said, "Actually, I find being your hubby quite enjoyable! Please, by all means, continue to be my wives. Thank you."

"Eh? But I want to be a widow..."

"You can try that in a few days, okay? A few days later," Ren Suo said, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He genuinely wasn't sure if Luna, on a whim, might actually make herself a widow on the spot.

He had only meant to throw a small tantrum to reduce his workload. Now that Gu Yueyan was looking at him apologetically, his goal seemed to have been achieved.

"Then it's a promise," Luna said, releasing Ren Suo with a look of regret. She then resumed blissfully enjoying the attentive service of her thoughtful "hubby."

So this is what being loved feels like, Luna thought. Food and clothes appear without asking, someone attends to your every call, and all your demands are met...

Hmm?

Luna, watching the movie next to Gu Yueyan, suddenly realized something. Wait, wasn't I already living this kind of life before?

Lost in thought, Luna felt something cold and sweet touch her lips. It was rich ice cream. She took a bite reflexively and noticed the flavor seemed different.

"Honeydew melon flavor. What do you think?" Ren Suo asked, holding a bowl of nine-colored ice cream. "There's also blueberry, taro, chocolate, watermelon, and other flavors. I wasn't sure which ones you'd like."

"I love it!" Luna devoured another large spoonful of ice cream and agreed happily.

"That's good then. You've fought hard in your battles," Ren Suo said, stroking Luna's head, and a smile full of Gentleness spread across his face. "Rest well."

Luna stared blankly at Ren Suo, a strange feeling welling up inside her. Her senses were acute. She could see in Pet Leash's eyes that he truly understood how hard her battles were, how much it hurt to be injured, and how afraid she could get. But Pet Leash couldn't help her with any of that. All he could do was make her some delicious ice cream.

After feeding Luna, Ren Suo went over to Gu Yueyan to continue gaining experience. However, as soon as he moved, Luna hugged his arm from behind.

Ren Suo turned his head. "What's wrong?"

Luna blinked and shook her head. "Nothing. You can carry on."

Despite her words, she continued to hold Ren Suo's arm, watching the movie with her body leaning to one side.

Such a strange feeling.

Suddenly, I kind of want to have his baby.

Suddenly, I kind of want to become his widow.