Tentacle Monster Conquest Manual

Reina stood at the school gate, gazing at the quiet street, lost in thought. Actually, that Mr. Tsukino was a very nice person—responsible, young and handsome, gentle and kind. If it weren't for Xiaoxiao, she might have been moved by him.

However, there are no "what ifs" in the world, and besides, without Xiaoxiao, she wouldn't be alive now. Lingnai shook her head, throwing all these messy thoughts out of her mind. Just as she was about to go to the bus stop to take the bus, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure at the end of the road in the distance.

She paused for a moment, then smiled and stopped under a big tree by the roadside. The rustling leaves swayed overhead, and the green shade blocked most of the sunlight. Ling Nai struck a pose until Mu Xiaoxiao walked up to her.

"Zero Nai?"

"You have to call me teacher at school... Ugh, even though we're not at school now, where have you gone again? You didn't even come to school today—"

"You really like the teacher-student dynamic?" Mu Xiaoxiao asked with a mischievous grin, a lollipop dangling from her mouth. "As for where I went, I was just settling a poor, weird lady in. Besides, I already took leave, didn't I?"

“Of course I know you asked for leave, you even asked me,” Reina said, her forehead forming a tic-tac-toe shape. “But you just sent me a message saying you had something to do and wouldn’t be going to school, and that’s such a flimsy excuse! What’s this ‘strange’ thing? And what supernatural thing? And it’s a girl? Give me more details—”

Before she could finish speaking, something invaded her mouth, silencing her. Mu Xiaoxiao put the lollipop into her cherry-like mouth, and the sweet taste spread across her taste buds. Ling Nai stared in astonishment.

"I'll talk to you nicely, don't be so angry—have a lollipop to calm down."

"You ate this, there's still a little bit of drool on it," Ling Nai muttered to herself, but she didn't refuse his lollipop. So, while eating Mu Xiaoxiao's drool, Ling Nai said quietly, "I just feel like there are a lot of things that you don't tell me anymore, and you don't include me in them. It feels like... I'm being excluded."

I feel a little disappointed.

"Renai, you actually have such thoughts?" It seems she's no different from ordinary women. No, Renai is just an ordinary woman, although only I can see this side of her. He stepped forward and put his arm around the beautiful woman's slender waist, embracing her intimately. "Let's go, I'll spend some time with you today as compensation for neglecting Miss Renai these past few days."

"Being neglected or something..."

Lingnai wanted to deny it, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. She was genuinely disappointed, so she instinctively grabbed her little man's arm and asked, "Where are we going?"

"Go to your place," Mu Xiaoxiao blinked, "It shouldn't be a problem to stay at Ling Nai's place for one night, right?"

"You make it sound so noble. My home isn't luxurious at all; on the contrary, it's a bit run-down. If you like, you can stay as long as you like."

“I think even if it’s a bit run-down, it’s still your home, and the atmosphere is very warm, isn’t it? As for me,” Mu Xiaoxiao said quietly, resting her chin on her hand, “Although I have quite a few places to live, whether it’s the cult’s apartments or luxury villas, I don’t feel a sense of belonging. It’s much better than me, someone who has no home.”

Ling Nai paused for a moment, then remembered Mu Xiaoxiao's identity, a pang of heartache flashed in her eyes, and she gently hugged him, "Who said that? Our home is your home, Xiaoxiao. It's not just me, Xia Hai and the others all think so too. If you like, it's fine for you to live at my place in the future, that's your home."

It wasn't just simple concern; it was also Ling Nai's serious thought: she hoped Xiao Xiao would treat that place as his home.

"Ling Nai, you're so kind," Mu Xiaoxiao's big, cute eyes sparkled with emotion, her face full of gratitude. Then, she changed the subject, sticking out her tongue and chuckling, "But I'd rather not stay for long, I'm afraid you'll supervise my studies."

Rena: "..."

That brat!

"Mu Xiaoxiao————~"

While the two were playfully fighting, they didn't see a lonely figure watching all this from the school side. Tsukino-sensei's smile grew even more bitter. "Rena... anger, happiness, coquettishness, these complex and ever-changing expressions make you more real and more down-to-earth. But... you never show these expressions at school."

He finally realized that he had no way to beat that young student.

Chapter 244 The Girls' First Meeting

“I’ve been to Lingna’s house before, although I was just a tentacle monster back then,” Mu Xiaoxiao said as she and Lingna sat together on the bus in a double seat. A pleasant fragrance wafted into their noses, like a faint floral scent, but it was actually Lingna’s unique body odor.

"Although I saw your daughter, Ling Nai, back then, I only caught a glimpse of her from the shadows," Mu Xiaoxiao said, her hand supporting her cheek as she chuckled as she thought of the five little ones. "Now, we should be able to formally get to know each other, right?"

The beautiful woman sitting next to Mu Xiaoxiao rolled down the car window, her red hair fluttering in the wind. Hearing the words of the young man beside her, she pursed her pretty, bright red lips, said nothing, but a complex expression flashed across her face.

She suddenly remembered something unpleasant...

"Hmm? I suddenly sensed a malice," Mu Xiaoxiao shuddered, his strong intuition letting him discover something. He turned his head suspiciously to stare at the beautiful young woman's profile. "Ling Nai, are you cursing me in your heart?"

"..."

Lingna rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. "No."

"You're lying! You're definitely talking badly about me in your mind. I have a very strong intuition; I can sense it—"

What kind of twisted inspiration is that?

Faced with her little man's menacing gaze, as if he were about to do something naughty to her at the slightest provocation, Ling Nai quickly raised her hands in surrender, her charming face showing helplessness. "It's not that I'm saying anything bad about you, Xiao Xiao, it's just... I'm just a little worried."

"worry about what?"

"I'm worried about your meeting with Nino and the others..."

???

Several sparkling question marks appeared above Mu Xiaoxiao's head as she asked, completely bewildered, "What's wrong with me meeting them? I'm not in that scary form right now, so I won't frighten them. Are you worried that I'll hurt them? Ling Nai, you're so mean to me, looking at me like that. I'm so sad."

Mu Xiaoxiao tugged at her sleeve, looking aggrieved.

Lingnai knew he was pretending, but she couldn't help but soften her tone as she said gently, "No, why would I think that? I know what kind of person you are, Xiaoxiao. That's not what I care about, it's..."

It seems a little difficult to talk about.

"But?"

The beautiful, mature, and sexy single mother stared intently at his face with her bright, sparkling eyes, without blinking. "I'm worried you'll make a move on them."

"???"

"Xiaoxiao, you have a precedent to learn from. Ruifei and Maki, have you forgotten? Ruifei has complained to me about this many times. I think that with your personality, something will definitely happen between you and Nino and the others."

"..."

Mu Xiaoxiao was embarrassed.

So that's what it was all about. No wonder you didn't invite me to your house much after I turned into human form. You were worried about this, weren't you? Mu Xiaoxiao was speechless, thinking with a black line on her forehead, "Ling Nai, don't worry about that. How old is your daughter? How could that be?"

"I'm worried because they're so young."

What do you mean!

Mu Xiaoxiao was getting angry and turned to the side, leaning against Ling Nai's body, and secretly pinched her thigh hard. "I'm not a lolicon, okay? I won't do anything to those five little ones, so you can rest assured!"

That's the truth; he really isn't interested in those little girls, at least not right now.

It's hard to say what will happen once they're past their loli stage. Anyway, Mu Xiaoxiao wasn't lying. Her face clearly said, "I'm a righteous good person." After she finished speaking, she suddenly regained her composure, and a hint of disappointment appeared on her handsome face. "However, if you're still worried, Lingnai, I won't go. It will save you from worrying. Sigh, someone like me really doesn't deserve to have a family."

Rena: "..."

This guy.

"Okay, okay, I believe you. You don't have to exaggerate like that, you rascal," the single mother said playfully, giving him a light tap on the shoulder. "You make it sound like I'm heartless."

She still trusted Mu Xiaoxiao, the little man who saved her, the boy Ling Nai could never leave. Since Xiaoxiao had said so, she would definitely keep her word. The problem was... The woman secretly stared at Mu Xiaoxiao's face for a few moments and sighed inwardly.

What she's worried about now isn't Xiao Xiao targeting them, but rather that her daughters will be attracted to her. Ling Nai knows Mu Xiao Xiao's charm better than anyone, especially now that she's becoming more and more perfect. This exaggerated charm is something Ling Nai understands very well because she herself has evolved.

It's practically a walking, talking aphrodisiac!

Otherwise, it wouldn't have caused such a sensation at school. Lingnai is now very worried that Xiaoxiao has captivated her daughters. She can't even imagine what she would do if her daughters all fell for Xiaoxiao. Should she turn a blind eye like Ruifei did?

She found this hard to accept. It wasn't that Xiao Xiao was bad; he was better than anyone else. But mother and daughter together... Even though the world was gradually collapsing, Ling Nai still found it hard to accept.

This is mind-bending, so incredibly mind-bending!

If things really develop to that point, I might not be able to stop it myself. But maybe I'm just overthinking it? Perhaps my daughters aren't interested in Xiaoxiao and won't develop those feelings for her?

"Mom, you're back! Oh?"

The moment Nino and Yotsuba saw Mu Xiaoxiao, their eyes widened, Ichika and Itsuki blushed, and even Miku stared at him intently. Reina immediately covered her face, her last bit of hope vanishing. Sure enough, Xiaoxiao's exaggerated friendliness and special charm were irresistible to children.

Didn't you see that even Miku was stunned?

"Mom, who is he?"

May is very polite. She felt that it was a bit impolite to stare at someone when meeting them for the first time. But, but, she just couldn't take her eyes off him, he was so handsome.

"My name is Mu Xiaoxiao," Mu Xiaoxiao introduced herself before the red-haired beauty could speak, giving these little girls who hadn't even graduated from elementary school a friendly smile, "I'm a student of Teacher Ling Nai, hello there."

"Hello," Ichika quickly bowed, while Miku beside her was still staring at him. Nino snapped out of her daze and covered her blushing face. As for Itsuki, her gaze kept drifting towards him.

As for Yotsuba, she was much bolder, saying, "Big brother, watch closely!"

"Really?" Mu Xiaoxiao couldn't suppress a smile. "What's so pretty about it?"

“She looks good everywhere,” she said, unable to quite put her finger on the feeling. This was understandable, as even Rena couldn’t describe it. It wasn’t just her face, but also the charm that came from the combination of her temperament, figure, and other aspects.

It far surpasses that of ordinary humans.

"Yotsuba, you're too bold," Nino quickly tugged at Yotsuba's sleeve, then cautiously glanced at Mu Xiaoxiao, blushing as she said, "Although, although what you said is also the truth."

Seeing her daughters' reactions, Rena scratched her long hair and sighed.

"Thank you, you are all very beautiful too," Mu Xiaoxiao said truthfully, not lying. Ling Nai's daughters resembled her by seven points. Although they were still young, they were all clearly going to be beauties. Mu Xiaoxiao's words were not a compliment.

"Really? Big brother, am I pretty?" Clover asked in surprise.

"Beautiful, very charming," he said, giving a thumbs up.

"So, between me and my sisters, who's prettier?" Siye blinked her bright, lively eyes and asked the question, leaving Mu Xiaoyu speechless.

Even Nino stopped talking and stared intently at Mu Xiaoxiao with her friends, waiting for his answer. Mu Xiaoxiao's lips twitched violently. Faced with five pairs of sharp eyes, he really wanted to swear.

He had so many girlfriends around him, and none of them had ever asked him this kind of deadly question. He never expected that he would still be asked this question by a few young girls. He opened his mouth, but turned to Ling Nai with tears in his eyes. She gave him a "good luck" look and looked like she was watching a good show.

Because of this incident, the red-haired beauty's mood improved considerably, especially since she rarely saw the little guy looking so downcast, and she almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Why isn't big brother answering? Was what he just said a lie?

"How could that be? Big brother, I never lie. As for who is prettier," Mu Xiaoxiao cleared her throat and said with a mischievous smile, "Actually, there's no need to argue, because no matter who is prettier, none of you are as pretty as Teacher Ling Nai."

The five little ones: "..."

Whoa! This person is so mean—

One second he was a kind and approachable older brother, and the next he turned into a nasty villain. But even so, the little girls didn't feel any ill will towards him. On the one hand, he was telling the truth, and on the other hand, Mu Xiaoxiao's charm played a significant role.

"Mom is indeed very beautiful, but we're just as pretty!" Nino retorted, hands on her hips, "When we grow up, we'll definitely not lose to Mom, and we'll surprise you!"

“Okay, then I’ll look forward to when you little girls grow up,” Mu Xiaoxiao found these little girls very interesting and went up to gently rub their heads. “You’ll definitely be great beauties by then.”

"Ouch! My hair is all messed up! Don't touch it like that!"

"Hehe, so cute."

"Big bad guy—"

Watching them playfully bickering, Lingna blinked and a gentle smile appeared on her face. The warm and harmonious scene made her feel gratified, just like a family. No matter how Xiaoxiao's relationship with them would change in the future, Lingna didn't care.

The happiest thing is that we can all live together like this.

"Nenai, you two play here with Xiaoxiao. Stay with your brother and don't run around. Mommy will go make you dinner—"

"Know it."

Nino, covering her messy hair, jogged a few steps, then raised her cute little eyebrows after creating some distance. "Xiaoxiao? What a strange name, but it sounds interesting too."