Gensokyo, I am a slime, everyone loves me

Anticipation, excitement.

But upon returning to the door, she suddenly felt afraid again, afraid that all of this was just an illusion, afraid that yesterday was just a dream, afraid that after going inside, she would be all alone again.

Taking a deep breath, Yun Jiuling still turned the key and opened the door. As soon as she turned on the living room light, she immediately froze in place.

Messy.

The floor was covered with empty takeout boxes and instant noodle containers. If measured by her standard of three meals a day, it would be enough to eat for half a month.

And Bai Luo was lying on his side on the sofa, eating snacks and watching TV. He only lazily lifted his eyes to glance at Yun Jiuling after she pushed the door open and came in.

"Welcome home, you worked hard today~"

...

Half an hour later.

Yun Jiuling threw the last bag of trash out the door, looked at the house that had finally returned to cleanliness, and let out a long sigh of relief, collapsing onto the sofa.

Tired!

So tired.

She squinted at Bai Luo sitting on the sofa, a lollipop in his mouth, occasionally smacking his lips. His small feet were propped up in the air, swinging back and forth, looking completely relaxed and content.

But instead of feeling the slightest anger, Yun Jiuling's mood was unusually satisfied.

6

Chapter Six: It Snowed, But Not As Beautiful As Imagined.

【Evolution Completion 67%——Estimated Time Remaining: Three Months】

"Three months?"

Bai Luo propped his chin, looking at the bustling crowd outside the window, his brows slightly furrowed.

"There isn't enough time."

Yun Jiuling, on the other hand, walked over and closed the window.

"It's so cold, you'll catch a cold if you wear so little and let the wind blow on you. Hurry up and put on your clothes."

Saying that, Yun Jiuling wanted to help him put on a thicker down jacket, but as soon as she reached out, Bai Luo dodged her.

"I'm a Slime who became the Demon Lord, how could I possibly catch a cold!"

Bai Luo snatched the down jacket, grumbling discontentedly as he put it on himself, "Besides, how many times have I told you! Don't treat me like a child!"

Yun Jiuling wasn't annoyed. She brought a cup of hot milk from the kitchen and handed it to him.

"I added sugar. It will warm your stomach."

Seeing that she was still acting this way, Bai Luo glared at her unhappily, but still took it and drank a few sips.

Since that day.

Yun Jiuling had awakened a hidden attribute called "maternal love."

She cooked breakfast every morning and supper every night.

She even suggested that Bai Luo attend the school where she taught.

Of course, this idea was immediately rejected by Bai Luo. He was the mighty Demon Lord Slime.

Go to school?

Don't be ridiculous!

This doesn't fit the theme at all!

He would rather stay at home and sleep all day.

Therefore, even if Yun Jiuling used various methods to entice him, it was useless.

"What did you mean just now by 'there isn't enough time'?"

Yun Jiuling suddenly asked curiously.

"It just means there isn't enough time, obviously."

Bai Luo answered with a pout, then muttered, "I made a promise with a friend to go see the snow together next winter, but based on the current situation, I can only go back after winter is over and the snow has stopped."

When he spoke about this, his tone was casual, as if he was just saying it offhand.

Looking at Bai Luo's calm expression, Yun Jiuling felt a sudden pang of heartache.

She could tell.

Although Bai Luo appeared very relaxed and lively on the surface.

In reality, his heart was not as light as his appearance suggested.

"I'm sorry."

Yun Jiuling apologized for bringing up his sad past.

"Why are you saying sorry to me? You didn't do anything wrong."

Bai Luo blinked in confusion, then grinned brightly, "Besides, compared to the original outcome, I'm already very lucky now."

"The original outcome?"

"I was originally going to die,"

Bai Luo boasted proudly, "But the future me was just too awesome, he forcibly kept me alive!"

He continued, "Not only that, but because of the things my future self left behind, I successfully evolved into the Demon Lord."

Yun Jiuling pursed her lips, just about to say something.

But Bai Luo spoke first, "I want to go out and play."

After speaking, he reached out his hand towards her.

Yun Jiuling didn't understand, and tentatively held the small hand he extended. However, it was dodged.

"What are you doing!"

"No, weren't you asking me to hold your hand?"

Yun Jiuling asked weakly.

"Idiot! I'm asking for pocket money! Pocket money! Who told you to grab my hand! You pervert who hides other people's pictures in your room!!"

"Uh... sorry."

Yun Jiuling awkwardly withdrew her hand, then went back to the room and got a bank card for him.

"Here, this card is for you. The password is five sixes. Just spend whatever you want. If it's not enough, come back and ask me for more!"

Yun Jiuling's tone was generous.

Don't look at her as just a teacher, she could barely be considered a "rich woman."

Putting aside her teaching job.

Just her parents who passed away early left her, their only child, a considerable inheritance, plus her extremely high talent in painting.

Therefore, her savings were quite ample.

Bai Luo wasn't being reserved either. After accepting the bank card, he ran out to have fun.

The weather was already very cold.

When he exhaled, his breath immediately condensed into a cloud of mist, then dissipated.

It's going to snow soon, isn't it?

Bai Luo thought as he walked, strolling along the street, his gaze searching everywhere.

Suddenly, a familiar figure entered his sight.

"Huh?!"

He widened his eyes in surprise, rubbed them, and after confirming it was correct, his expression immediately became strange.

Gradient black hair.

Golden eyes.

And that face that was clearly scared but forcefully kept a poker face.

Isn't this Si Gu Jian Zi?

Bai Luo had a particularly deep impression of this character.

Starting from a certain day, Si Gu Jian Zi discovered that she could see things that others couldn't see—evil spirits.

Facing this situation, she could only desperately suppress her inner fear and the instinct to scream, pretending she saw nothing, and continue living.

This was the second possibility of seeing ghosts that Bai Luo had previously mentioned to Yun Jiuling, awakening the Yin-Yang Eyes.

Perhaps due to her special constitution, Si Gu Jian Zi not only didn't gain any ability to exorcise spirits, but she also awakened the highest level of Yin-Yang Eyes, seeing a far greater number of ghosts than ordinary psychics.

And this kind of thing, even if she told the people around her, no one would believe her.

But precisely because of this.

Si Gu Jian Zi could only spend every day alone in fear.

In short, she was a very strong girl.

Even in this situation, she could persevere with her strong will.

Of course, the most important reason Bai Luo had a deep impression of her was not this point.

Si Gu Jian Zi didn't notice that someone was observing her.

She stood under the lamppost, her hand holding the phone trembling, not knowing if it was from the cold or fear.

"Can you see me? Can you see me?"

To her left was an evil spirit, emitting a faint black mist, constantly asking hoarsely.

Although it was standing to her left, its giraffe-like neck stretched to her right, its head close to her, peeking at the contents of her phone while revealing a strange smile.

Tears welled up in her eyes. If she hadn't been holding onto the lamppost with one hand, Si Gu Jian Zi would have probably already collapsed onto the ground with weak legs.

She bit her lower lip tightly, trying her best to maintain her composure, not daring to let the tears fall.

Suddenly, a clear voice came—

"Sister, can you buy me an ice cream?"

Si Gu Jian Zi was startled, her gaze following the source of the sound. Behind her stood a small child.

Pure golden eyes shimmered with clear water, gazing at her with a hopeful expression.

At this moment, in Si Gu Jian Zi's eyes, a faint golden glow surrounded the child, who looked as if bathed in holy light.

She immediately seized the opportunity and nodded quickly, "Okay, whatever you want to eat, Sister will buy it for you!"

Just as she took a step, Si Gu Jian Zi's leg went soft from numbness, and she stumbled forward unexpectedly.

She subconsciously closed her eyes.

But...

The expected pain did not come.

Instead, she landed on something soft, and a faint pleasant scent wafted up.

Si Gu Jian Zi opened her eyes in confusion, meeting a pair of golden eyes.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, are you okay?"

She quickly scrambled up, apologizing in a panic, while checking if the other person was injured.

Bai Luo shook his head, a hint of disdain on his childish little face. His gaze was like looking at a pervert, making Si Gu Jian Zi's movements instantly stiffen, wanting to cry but unable to.

"Um, I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to."

Si Gu Jian Zi apologized again.

Seeing this, Bai Luo pouted, "Since the evil spirit is gone, I'll be leaving now. Bye-bye."