Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 586 Qingque's Little Abacus
"Compared to the first reason, the second reason is the key to my decision to take action. If Qingque hadn't asked me to do so, I wouldn't want to trouble Aquia."

"Oh, right. I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is Nan Fusheng, and the guy next to me is Qingque. She also asked me to help you."

Nan Fusheng reached out and poked Qingque's cheek beside him. His action was somewhat intimate and casual, just like a play between old friends.

"Stop it." Qingque slapped Nan Fusheng's hand away with some dissatisfaction, and then continued to lie in that Ge You-like posture lazily, as if nothing around her could break her comfort at the moment.

"Hello, my name is Bai Xiu Xiu."

Bai Xiu Xiu bowed slightly, her manner showing a graceful and generous attitude, "I am really grateful for your help this time, otherwise I would be in great trouble. I will definitely repay you for this kindness in the future."

"Miss Bai, you don't have to be so polite." Nan Fusheng replied politely with a faint smile on his face. Augustus had already passed on detailed information about Bai Xiuxiu through the unique communication method of his clone.

He was originally interested in seeing what clever means Bai Xiu Xiu, a little shark that was new to land, would use to approach him.

However, plans cannot keep up with changes. He never expected that the other party would act so recklessly. Even something as simple as entering the city gate could become so thrilling.

He would help Bai Xiuxiu only to save the situation. Otherwise, at this sensitive time when the Federation was about to send troops, it was only a matter of time before Bai Xiuxiu's previous behavior alerted the military leaders.

As Aqua said before, summary execution is reasonable.

After the two of them exchanged simple courtesies, the scene fell into a brief silence, and the atmosphere gradually became somewhat subtle and awkward.

Bai Xiu Xiu's understanding of Nan Fusheng is that apart from knowing his public identity as the governor of Tianhai City, she has no other in-depth knowledge.

Nan Fusheng adhered to his consistent "three no principles" - "no initiative, no refusal, no responsibility", so it was naturally impossible for him to show excessive enthusiasm and courtesy to Bai Xiuxiu when they first met.

Bai Xiuxiu was thinking in her heart how to cleverly and reasonably blend in with Nan Fusheng. She was helpless, her plans were always disrupted by unexpected changes, and she never expected that she would meet Nan Fusheng so dramatically at the city gate.

Although Nan Fusheng offered her help, she still had to do her best to complete the task assigned to her by Augustus.

This is also the fundamental reason why she resolutely chose to transform and go ashore. Everything was for the sake of avenging her mother and the tribesmen who were brutally slaughtered!
However, Bai Xiu Xiu racked her brains for a long time, but still could not come up with a comprehensive plan that would allow her to lurk beside Nan Fusheng openly and successfully gain his trust.

At this time, Nan Fusheng, who was originally sitting, suddenly stood up and said to Bai Xiuxiu: "Miss Bai, I'm sorry. I suddenly have some personal matters to deal with, so I'll take my leave first."

"It's okay." Bai Xiuxiu was slightly stunned, then quickly reacted and asked with concern, "Do you need my help?"

Nan Fusheng shook his head. "It's just some personal matters. I can handle it myself."

"Then have a safe trip." Although Bai Xiu Xiu was inevitably disappointed that she had missed an opportunity to get closer to Nan Fusheng, she also knew that such things could not be rushed.

If she appeared too eager and utilitarian, it would easily arouse the other party's suspicion and make Nan Fusheng realize that she had other intentions.

"Qingque, Qingque, you can go now." Nan Fusheng leaned down and gently pinched Qingque's little face, trying to wake her up from the lazy atmosphere.

"Well, don't mess around." Qingque slapped Nan Fusheng's mischievous hand away and said to him, "Go by yourself. I'll stay here for a while."

"Okay." After thinking about it, Nan Fusheng nodded in agreement.

Watching Nan Fusheng's receding figure, Qingque turned his gaze to Bai Xiuxiu opposite him, generously extended his hand, with a warm smile on his face, and said:

"Although that guy just now has already introduced me, I'd still like to introduce myself again. Miss Bai Xiu Xiu, my name is Qing Que, you can just call me by my name, no need to add Miss."

"Ah?" Bai Xiuxiu was slightly startled, but soon regained her composure. She also stretched out her hand, gently shook hands with Qingque, and said, "Hello, Qingque. My name is Bai Xiuxiu. You can just call me Xiuxiu."

Bai Xiuxiu was also somewhat curious about Qingque. After all, according to what Nan Fusheng had just said, he would help, and it was Miss Qingque who asked for help.

However, Bai Xiu Xiu could not remember any interaction between herself and Qing Que.

"Okay, then I'll call you Xiu Xiu."

Qingque called Bai Xiuxiu in a very familiar way, then glanced around quickly. After confirming that no one was paying attention to this side, he carefully leaned his head to Bai Xiuxiu's ear and whispered softly: "Xiuxiu, you are not a human, right?"

Qingque's sudden action made Bai Xiu Xiu instinctively feel uncomfortable, and she turned her head away subconsciously.

But when she heard clearly what Qingque said, her pupils suddenly shrank, and her whole body seemed to be struck by a strong lightning, and she fell into a state of stiffness in an instant.

Bai Xiuxiu forced a far-fetched smile and said calmly, "Qingque, what do you mean?"

Qingque sat back in his seat, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a mysterious smile, and said: "That's what I mean. Do you want me to say it clearly? Xiuxiu."

Seeing Qingque's extremely confident expression, Bai Xiuxiu couldn't help but feel guilty, but she still pretended to be calm and pretended to know nothing, and said: "I don't know, what do you mean?"

Seeing that Bai Xiuxiu was still trying to hide it, Qingque smiled slightly and decided not to keep it a secret anymore. He said bluntly: "Okay, then I won't beat around the bush. Xiuxiu, you are not a human, but a soul beast."

After hearing Qingque's words, Bai Xiuxiu could no longer sit still. The fact that the soul beast transformed into a human was undoubtedly one of her biggest secrets. Once it was exposed, she would be doomed and would be captured by humans in a minute.

After all, the value of a hundred thousand year soul beast is enough to drive countless people crazy.

How could it be? Clearly from Aqiuya's attitude before, even a Titled Douluo couldn't see through her true form, so how come Qingque in front of him could see through it? Could it be that she is stronger than Aqiuya!

Moreover, if Qingque saw her true identity, what about Nan Fusheng?

At this time, as if seeing Bai Xiuxiu's worry, Qingque explained considerately: "Don't worry, Master Fusheng doesn't know about this. To be honest, you did hide your aura very well, and I was able to see through you for some special reasons."

Hearing this, Bai Xiu Xiu did not relax her vigilance at all, and her eyes were still fixed on Qing Que, as if trying to find out more secrets from her expression.

"You don't need to be so nervous. I don't have any ill will towards you. After all, we are both similar." Seeing Bai Xiu Xiu's vigilant look as if facing a great enemy, Qing Que simply stopped pretending and told the truth.

"Almost?!" Bai Xiuxiu's heart suddenly moved, and she vaguely guessed something, and asked tentatively, "You too?"

"That's right~" Qingque nodded with a smile, and at the same time, a faint aura slowly emerged from his body. Although this aura was not strong, it exuded a unique and mysterious feeling, as if it contained endless auspicious power. "Emperor, the auspicious beast of the emperor!"

Bai Xiuxiu's pupils shrank sharply again, her eyes filled with shock and awe. Although she had never seen a lucky beast in person, the legends and characteristics of the emperor's lucky beast had long been deeply engraved in the blood of the soul beast.

For a high-level soul beast like the Demon Soul Great White Shark, matters concerning the Emperor's auspicious beast are naturally passed down in their blood.

There is no doubt about it. Although the aura is faint, the noble and auspicious spirit contained in it cannot be disguised in any way.

"Shh, keep your voice down." Qingque put his finger in front of his mouth and made a "hush" gesture, signaling Bai Xiuxiu to keep quiet.

Seeing Bai Xiuxiu who seemed to want to stand up and salute, Qingque waved his hand, motioning her to sit down again, and said: "Don't make such a big scene, just treat me as an ordinary person."

"Yes, yes." Bai Xiu Xiu sat down awkwardly, but her heart was still in turmoil.

How could it be? Didn't the soul beasts on land have been hunted down by soul masters in large numbers, leaving only a few ferocious beasts in the Xingdou Great Forest? In such a harsh environment, it was unbelievable that auspicious beasts could be born.

Moreover, why did the auspicious beast appear in the human world? And why did it follow Nan Fusheng? Bai Xiuxiu's mind was instantly filled with countless doubts.

"Okay, I've revealed my identity, now it's your turn. Did you come from the sea?" Qingque asked curiously.

"Yes, the auspicious beast." Bai Xiuxiu nodded immediately in response, "My true form is the Demon Soul Great White Shark."

"Hey, don't call me auspicious beast. Just call me by my name Qingque. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if someone hears it." Qingque waved his hand and corrected Bai Xiu Xiu seriously.

Then, Qingque asked curiously: "As a sea soul beast, why did you choose to appear on land?"

Bai Xiu Xiu pursed her lips, struggling internally, hesitating whether to reveal the entire deal between herself and Augustus.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to say half-truthfully, "Qingque, I came here for revenge. My mother and my people were slaughtered by a powerful sea soul beast, so in order to avoid my enemies and seek revenge, I chose to come to land to see if I could get any opportunities to increase my strength."

"Is that so?"

Qingque nodded slightly, revealing a thoughtful look, and then asked Bai Xiuxiu: "What plans do you have for the future? The human world is very complicated."

"If nothing else, with the speed at which they are developing now, you will have to show your ID even if you want to enter a city."

"Otherwise, it's easy to be hunted down as a criminal like today. Besides, do you have money? This is an important currency that is indispensable in the human world."

"This..." Bai Xiu Xiu's face suddenly became a little embarrassed. She had indeed never thought about these issues before.

She had always been thinking about how to blend in with Nan Fusheng, and had not tried to understand the complicated rules and living requirements of the human world. Identity proof? Federation currency? She had neither of these two things.

"Forget it." At this time, Qingque sighed, his eyes full of concern, and said to Bai Xiuxiu: "You will follow me from now on."

"Ah?" Bai Xiu Xiu looked at Qingque in astonishment.

"What?" Qingque rolled his eyes at her and said, "After all, you are my compatriot. I can't just watch you wander around in the human world. It will be troublesome if something happens to you."

"I am currently living in the Governor's Mansion in Tianhai City. It shouldn't be difficult to bring you in as long as I ask Lord Fusheng for help. Of course, if you have other plans, just pretend I never said anything."

Happiness came so suddenly that Bai Xiu Xiu was unable to react for a moment and stood there in a daze.

It was not until he heard Qingque's urging that Bai Xiuxiu woke up from his dream and nodded quickly, saying, "Thank you, Qingque. I'll bother you again in the future."

Bai Xiu Xiu was originally racking her brains over how to create an opportunity to meet Nan Fusheng again, thinking about how she could reasonably blend in with him.

But she never thought that the most difficult first step of the mission could be solved so easily. How could Bai Xiuxiu let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

"Very good." A sly look flashed in Qingque's eyes, and then he said seriously: "In this case, I will tell you in advance about some of the rules of the Governor's Mansion, so that you don't accidentally violate them later."

"Okay." Upon hearing this, Bai Xiu Xiu immediately concentrated and listened attentively.

"First, Master Fusheng doesn't know about my identity. In his eyes, I'm just a special Emerald Bird. Although I can transform, he has no idea about my identity as an auspicious beast."

"So, don't let anything slip in the future. As for your identity, I will help you get away with it. But you must not let him know your soul beast identity, you must remember this."

"Yes." Bai Xiu Xiu immediately nodded firmly.

"Secondly, in the mansion, besides Master Fusheng, there are other people living together. Many of them are very powerful. You must not provoke them."

"Oh, by the way, Master Fusheng has two wives. But they are not in the governor's residence at the moment. I will introduce them to you when they come back."

"Are they very powerful people?" Bai Xiu Xiu nodded thoughtfully, wondering in her heart, could these people be the partners that Augustus mentioned?
"The third point is also the most important. Since you have chosen to live in the Governor's Mansion, you must pay a certain price. I will assign you some work later, and you must complete it on time."

At this point, Qingque finally revealed his "little plan", "I will help you solve the identity problem, and by the way, I will also help you solve the problem of food and accommodation. Therefore, you must also work for me as a reward. How about it, it's reasonable, right?"

Bai Xiu Xiu nodded without hesitation and said, "It makes sense." Or rather, this was a great bargain for her.

"Okay, then, without further ado, you should come back with me now. I will be fully responsible for your work. If you have any questions in the early stage, you can come and ask me."

Qingque raised the corner of his mouth in a satisfied smile. He immediately stood up, took Bai Xiuxiu's hand, and walked towards the governor's residence impatiently.

Qingque was secretly pleased with himself, as he had finally gotten the coolie. With Bai Xiuxiu's innocent little head, she probably couldn't think of any good way to sneak into the governor's mansion.

Instead of letting Bai Xiu Xiu wander around outside and encounter all kinds of twists and turns and dangers, it would be better for her, Lord Qingque, to help and bring Bai Xiu Xiu back to the mansion safely.

Anyway, this is a "gift" from Augustus, and she is helping Nan Fusheng.

(End of this chapter)