Douluo Unrivaled: The Beginning Materializes the Black Abyss and White Flowers

Chapter 270 Alicia and March 7
"Yes, thanks to Ah Ming, he's my lucky star."

Alicia turned her head and winked playfully at Lu Jingming, her face beaming with an incredibly bright and beautiful smile that seemed to illuminate the entire world.

"This is Alicia, a flawless girl as radiant as a blooming flower, but she can be too enthusiastic at times, so you should be wary of her."

Lu Jingming smiled as he introduced Alicia to the curious Robin and the others. Although he said this, his eyes were full of smiles.

As he introduced the situation, he subtly tripped up Alicia, as if he were deliberately teasing her, adding a touch of lightness and humor to the otherwise joyful atmosphere.

"Hey! Ah Ming, what are you saying? Why are you being so wary of me? I'm really a little sad."

Alicia's pink lips pouted instantly, and she looked at Lu Jingming with feigned dissatisfaction, her big, watery eyes seemingly veiled with a layer of aggrieved mist.

However, her extremely cute appearance made it impossible to sense any anger at all; on the contrary, it seemed as if she was deliberately acting cute and charming.

In that instant, Robin, Firefly, Butterfly, and the other girls all became wary of Alicia.

It wasn't that they easily believed what Lu Jingming said, but rather that, with the keen intuition unique to girls, they could clearly perceive Lu Jingming's attitude towards Alicia—a deep-seated affection mixed with a touch of doting.

Lu Jingming's evaluation of Alicia, and the unique light in his eyes when he looked at her, made them realize that something was amiss.

In the past, when they were summoned or when new companions joined them, they found that Lu Jingming had a natural affection for them.

Even at first meeting, the familiarity and affection were genuine and impossible to fake.

This time, however, they could clearly sense that Lu Jingming's feelings for Alicia were much stronger, as if this girl occupied a unique and special place in his heart.

"So that's what they call culinary skill?"

The robin pondered to itself.

As a renowned superstar, she understands this emotion more easily than others.

Just as fans may like many celebrities, deep down, there will always be one they love the most.

Moreover, they were also aware that in Lu Jingming's world, they were merely characters in a game.

Players naturally have varying levels of affection for game characters.

Clearly, Alicia is the character that Lu Jingming was most fond of in his previous life.

Therefore, they almost instinctively became wary of Alicia at the same time.

A sense of resentment welled up in Robin's heart. As a cosmic-level diva, she had fans all over the universe and was the focus of attention wherever she went. But she never expected that Lu Jingming would not be her favorite character, but Alicia who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

She couldn't help but think to herself that she wasn't Lu Jingming's most "cooking" character, which made her a little depressed.

As if sensing that she was being watched by this group of beautiful girls, Alicia, the ultimate social terrorist, immediately took action.

She moved with light, quick steps, like a graceful pink butterfly, flitting through the crowd.

Her face was always beaming with a bright, sunny smile. She greeted everyone proactively and enthusiastically shared her interesting stories.

Lu Jingming watched as Alicia quickly integrated into the group and soon became close friends with several girls, and his brows twitched slightly.

As expected of Alicia, her exceptional affability and outstanding interpersonal skills are simply impeccable.

Her lively and cheerful personality, along with her passionate attitude, always easily infects everyone around her.

Alicia speaks in a lively and playful tone, with a touch of narcissism. She constantly refers to herself as a flawless girl and a cute girl. Her infectious words seem to have a magical power that draws people in unconsciously.

In just a short while, Alicia had become the undisputed source of joy at the party and a perfect mood-maker.

She makes no attempt to hide her true self, always remaining true to herself, as if her very existence is meant to make the world a better place.

Faced with Alicia like this, even the usually aloof and cold Jingliu, and Krydella who only allowed close friends to get close, unconsciously accepted her after a brief encounter.

Alicia's amazing wisdom and insight, her highly infectious and unique temperament, and her flawless character of genuinely loving everyone, were like a powerful magnetic field, instantly conquering the entire audience.

At this moment, Robin finally understood why Lu Jingming's attitude towards Alicia was so different from others.

She had to admit that Alicia possessed an irresistible charm, and even she herself couldn't help but admire her.

The flawless girl before him, shining like a pink crystal, seemed to radiate a dazzling light, making Robin feel as if she had lost in some ways.

Lu Jingming keenly sensed that Robin was a little disappointed. He subtly took her hand and said in a voice as gentle as a breeze: "What's wrong? Why is our big star suddenly so insecure? In my opinion, my Chicken Wing Girl is no less than anyone else."

"I haven't given up yet! And don't use that kind of address!" The robin was both embarrassed and annoyed, a blush rising on her fair face.

She stretched out her slender fingers and pinched Lu Jingming's waist lightly, as if this move was an innate skill of all girls, engraved in their genes, used to express her complex feelings at this moment.

"Hi, I'm Alicia, which means Elysium, isn't that a nice name?"

Just as Lu Jingming and Robin were secretly making their little moves, Alicia had already hopped up to March 7 and introduced herself with a beaming smile.

"Hey, looking closer, don't you and I look a bit alike?"

Alicia tilted her head, scrutinizing March 7 with great interest, as if she had discovered some new treasure, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Indeed, you also have pink hair, it's very eye-catching!"

March 7th crossed her arms, rested her chin on her right hand, and nodded solemnly, expressing her approval of Alicia's discovery.

"Not only that, we are both cheerful, beautiful, and optimistic young women. What an incredible coincidence!"

Alicia flashed her signature flawless smile, as radiant and dazzling as a flower blooming in spring.

"Wow, you're quite the smooth talker, but you're not wrong!"

March 7th felt a little smug after hearing Alicia's words and nodded in complete agreement.

Lu Jingming watched this scene from afar, and couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly. These two narcissistic guys getting together was truly a "powerful alliance." He figured there would be some interesting things to watch next.

With Alicia joining in, this party became more lively than ever before, and the atmosphere was incredibly joyful.

It's a pity that Mebius didn't come; she doesn't like this atmosphere. But next time, Alicia will go and call her, and she should be able to drag her over.

The party finally came to an end, and the lively atmosphere gradually dissipated as everyone dispersed and returned to their own rooms.

Xia Die waited silently until the very end, hoping to have a chance to say a few words to Lu Jingming.

However, when she saw Lu Jingming holding her hand affectionately for a long time, preparing to leave, she couldn't help but sigh softly, a hint of undisguised resentment in her eyes.

She felt a little helpless. How come someone else beat her to it again? When would it finally be her turn to be alone with Lu Jingming?
Seeing Xia Die's appearance, Kerudela's gaze towards her couldn't help but carry a hint of disappointment.

In her opinion, why was Xia Die so weak! Couldn't she be more assertive and just snatch Lu Jingming away from her?

However, Krystal also understood that this was Xia Die's inherent personality; she was gentle, kind, understanding, and had a soft and gentle nature, and it was probably difficult to change this personality.

In the cozy room, the soul-guided lamps emitted a soft and warm glow, making the entire space exceptionally romantic.

Under this dreamlike light and shadow, two figures slowly approached each other and eventually overlapped.

“Ah Ming, I know I’m late, but it’s not too late now. Consider it your coming-of-age gift from your older sister.”

Xu Jiujiu's voice was as melodious as a nightingale's, carrying a hint of tenderness and affection.

"I really like this gift, Sister Jiu Jiu." Lu Jingming smiled broadly, his eyes filled with love for Xu Jiu Jiu. As he spoke, he wrapped one arm around the back of Xu Jiu Jiu's legs, which were covered in black stockings, and gently placed the other hand behind her neck. With an elegant princess carry, he steadily lifted Xu Jiu Jiu up and then slowly walked towards the soft bed.

After a long while, she gently lay down on the soft bed, holding Lu Jingming tightly. Her golden eyes were now somewhat hazy, as if shrouded in a dreamy mist.

Holding Lu Jingming's slender, perfect, and upright body, she clearly felt the masculine energy unique to men for a long time. This energy seemed to have an invisible magic, making her feel weak and as if all her strength had been drained away.

Lu Jingming skillfully blocked the two sacred marks spaces again, and in an instant, Lei Dianzhen and the Great Compassion Tree King went black.

"This little guy is really lucky with women!" Lei Dianzhen couldn't help but sigh. She couldn't even remember how many times she had been blocked.

Every time this happens, it means that what Lu Jingming is about to do is not suitable for children.

The Great Compassion Tree King blinked her emerald green eyes. Although she was inevitably curious and wanted to see this unknown "new knowledge" for herself, she would not force Lu Jingming if he was unwilling.

She thought to herself, "If all else fails, I'll just go and experience it for myself next time."

With her intelligence, she had long foreseen that she and Lei Dianzhen would eventually fall into Lu Jingming's "hands"; it was only a matter of time.

After all, she and Lei Dianzhen were already bound together by fate with Lu Jingming. Their fates were intertwined, and their future was destined to be inseparable. Being included in Lu Jingming's harem seemed to be an inevitable outcome.

Inside the room, all the noise from the outside world was shut out.

After a long while, her beautiful eyes rippled with emotion, as if they held a deep, affectionate lake, making her all the more captivating.

Lu Jingming's ruby-like eyes met Xu Jiujiu's golden eyes with deep affection.

At the same time, Xu Jiujiu exuded a fresh and pleasant fragrance, which, like a spring breeze, gently stirred Lu Jingming's heartstrings.

Lu Jingming no longer hesitated. After all, this was a coming-of-age gift personally given to him by Xu Jiujiu, so how could he be polite?
Under the illumination of the soul-guided lamp, the two shadows on the wall of the room gradually overlapped, as if merging into one.

On this beautiful night, Lu Jingming received this special coming-of-age gift from the princess, and the princess also completed her transformation from girl to woman tonight, beginning a new chapter in her life.

Meanwhile, in a small villa not far away, Robin was curled up in bed, her face flushed red, like a ripe apple.

Because of her ability to harmonize, she was exceptionally sensitive to sound quality. Even though the room had good soundproofing, she could still faintly hear the subtle sounds coming from Lu Jingming's room not far away.

The voice seemed to possess an invisible pull, like a whirlpool trying to drag her into an endless abyss, causing her body to involuntarily go limp.

At this moment, the big star seemed to have opened the door to a new world, and an irrepressible curiosity welled up in his heart.

Instead of shielding her keen sense of sound, she inexplicably used the power of resonance to subtly synchronize her senses with those of Xu Jiujiu in a nearby room.

Robin swore that she was only driven by a bit of curiosity, a surge of initiative, and a touch of impulsiveness.

However, the moment Tong Xie linked her with Xu Jiujiu, the robin regretted it.

Tears welled up in the robin's eyes. She was filled with regret and blamed herself for being so curious.

At that moment, she felt as if she were being overwhelmed by this harmonious sensation, as if she were really going to die.

She never imagined that the power of harmony would cause her to crash and burn.

In a room some distance away, Lu Jingming suddenly paused, sensing something amiss with his keen perception.

His gaze seemed to pierce through the walls, looking towards the robin's room.

Recalling the robin's ability to sing in unison, Lu Jingming narrowed his eyes slightly, then revealed an amused expression.

Is this what they call curiosity killing the cat? No, it's killing the bird!
The robin must be feeling terrible right now.

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The next morning, as the first rays of dawn quietly pierced the sky, the entire city of Haiyuan seemed to slowly awaken from its slumber, gently bathed in a soft golden light.

Outside Haiyuan City, where the sea meets the sky, a thin, faint bluish-gray layer floats up, as if nature has draped a light veil over this land.

The sea breeze, carrying a damp, cold, and salty scent, gently caressed the entire city of Haiyuan, softly touching every corner of the city.

The waves crash tirelessly onto the beach time and time again, making a rushing sound, before slowly receding, leaving behind tiny bubbles among the fine sand, like pearls scattered by Mother Earth.

A wondrous change was quietly taking place on the eastern horizon. At first, a very faint wisp of rouge red seeped in like a silk thread. That red slowly spread, like paint from a painter's brush, gradually coating the edges of the gray clouds pressing down on the sea with a dazzling layer of molten gold, as if draping the sky in a magnificent robe.

In the distance, several seabirds glide merrily across the shimmering sea. Their keen eyes lock onto their target, and they swiftly swoop down into the sea, snatch a lively fish, then flap their wings and fly away, leaving only graceful arcs rippled across the surface of the water.

"This beautiful scenery is so wonderful, I never get tired of seeing it!"

Jinxi gently brushed aside the silver strands of hair that were flying wildly in the sea breeze, and looked tenderly at Liuying, who was sitting quietly on the reef with her hands wrapped around her knees.

She knew that if she didn't see fireflies in the morning, they must be quietly enjoying the scenery by the sea.

"Yes, it's beautiful!"

Liu Ying's silver hair danced like snowflakes in the gentle sea breeze. At this moment, her profile was breathtakingly beautiful. Her delicate features seemed to be coated with a halo in the morning light. Her soft and exquisite appearance made Jin Xi turn her head in admiration.

"You've been here all night, are you unhappy?" Jinxi asked with concern.

She knew very well that Liu Ying had suffered from a genetic defect and was unable to dream like a normal person.

However, in this world, her genetic defect had already been repaired by Lu Jingming using white flowers.

From then on, Liuying especially enjoyed the experience of dreaming after falling asleep, because it was a precious feeling that she had longed for but could never have in the past.

Therefore, Liu Ying rarely stays up late, let alone stays up all night.

"No, I just can't sleep." Liu Ying gently shook her head, denying Jin Xi's guess.

But Jinxi was so intelligent that she could clearly see that Liuying was being hypocritical. She was actually unhappy, which was why she hadn't slept all night, but she just didn't want to admit it.

"Is that so? Then let's go back early. If Ah Ming finds out, he'll worry." Jin Xi didn't press further, but cleverly brought up Lu Jingming instead.

She knew in her heart that as long as Lu Jingming was mentioned, Liu Ying would definitely obey.

"it is good!"

Sure enough, as soon as Jinxi mentioned Lu Jingming, Liuying reacted immediately.

She gently patted the dust off her clothes, slowly stood up, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes, before preparing to return to the city.

Deep down, she didn't want Lu Jingming to worry about her, but whenever she thought of Lu Jingming, Liu Ying couldn't help but feel a little aggrieved.

Her room happened to be right next to Lu Jingming's room, and because of that, she really didn't want to stay there last night, so she came to the beach and spent the whole night alone.

Seeing this, Jinxi couldn't help but sigh silently in her heart.

She felt that things were really too difficult for her. On the one hand, she had to help Lu Jingming manage the complicated affairs of Haiyuan City, and on the other hand, Lu Jingming entrusted her with taking care of Liuying and Xiadie.

Although Liu Ying and Xia Die were both well-behaved and sensible, and not troublesome people, Lu Jingming's decision to entrust her with such a tricky task as appeasing the harem left her feeling both amused and exasperated.

Jinxi felt helpless, but since she had already been asked to do so, she couldn't bear to refuse Lu Jingming, so she had to take responsibility to the end and clean up the mess for him.

"Helping the person I like appease other competitors, am I out of my mind?!"

Jinxi silently complained to herself.

(End of this chapter)