I'll even show you crossdressing men.

Looking at her slightly trembling elf ears, his heart couldn't help but tremble. He realized how willful he had been before, always failing to see the best things right beside him.

"No, I won't leave you anymore." Hmm, isn't it better to cherish what we've always had than to pursue something illusory or something we supposedly like?

"Yes, as long as Young Master is here, Tina won't be afraid." Although she looks like the older sister, Tina's dependence on Ji Xiuyu is clearly more than that of Bai Yu, as can be seen from these few words.

"I won't be willful anymore." Being willful is because you have the means to be willful, but if you squander it, you'll never have it again.

Tina and the others have always been so considerate and protective of me, how could I bear to hurt them?

"Hmm." After putting his pants on and straightening his clothes, a beautiful woman dressed in men's clothing appeared there.

According to gender, it would be normal for Ji Xiuyu to wear men's clothing, but looking at himself in the mirror, he had to admit that women's clothing suited him better than men's clothing.

Wearing men's clothing is like a delicate young girl wearing a suit; it's obviously inappropriate.

"Young Master looks better in a dress." Tina's words confirmed this point. However, men's clothing is fine with me; I can give it a try.

Just as he was thinking this, there was a sudden knock on the door, and an urgent voice came from outside: "Xiuyu, Xiuyu, something terrible has happened..."

P.S.: I overslept and didn't wake up until the early hours of the morning. I'm updating now.

Okay, I'm going to go do other things now (lifts her skirt).

Chapter 217: A Gift from Heaven

"Okay, I understand." It was Riko who came in, and the information she gave was definitely not good news, but Hime Hideyu's heart was unmoved, as if she didn't care about this matter at all.

"Hideyuki?" Riko looked at him, somewhat puzzled. "The invasion of the undead army! Isn't this a big deal? Although they're still some distance away, judging from the current situation, they'll be here in no more than half a month..."

"Hmm." Ji Xiuyu remained the same, his indifferent demeanor puzzling Riko. Didn't he know how terrifying the undead army was?

The legends that have lasted for thousands of years, and the reappearance of the undead calamity, must be a matter concerning all of humanity, right?

Although she couldn't be called a saint or a saint, she still cared a lot about this, because once problems arose within humanity, it would naturally collapse without the need for other races or forces to intervene.

In that case, everything she wanted to pursue and protect would vanish into nothingness.

"Why?" Riko had calmed down a bit, and she wanted to know what kind of mentality Hime Hideyu was in regarding this matter.

"Riko, you must understand that we are not saviors, and we have no way to save the world. All I can do is protect the people around me, and protect as many people as I can within my power."

Ji Xiuyu is indeed kind, but he is not stupid and is also very self-aware.

The Calamity of the Undead, when it appeared in legends, was caused by a powerful being who was infinitely close to a god, or even a lord of the undead who had fallen from the gods.

That was a terrifying figure that even the strongest people in the entire world combined might not be able to defeat; even gods could easily perish in such a battle.

So how powerful would it take to fight against such an army? He didn't think he could do it, nor would he do it by sacrificing the people around him.

Before experiencing these things, his past experiences and his own personality would have made him choose to sacrifice himself and end this catastrophe no matter what.

But not anymore—never again. What would I get in return for giving so much to people who have nothing to do with me?

Even his roommates or people with whom he had a deep connection had never given him warmth, so how could he expect an ordinary person to?

He is not a true saint; he has emotions and desires, gets angry and afraid over things, and sometimes chooses to selfishly protect only himself.

This is a kind of growth, and it's something that no one can say "no" to.

After all, if someone thinks it's wrong to do it this way, wouldn't it be better for that person to do it themselves?

"..." Riko bit her lower lip. She knew that Ji Xiuyu was right. She didn't want Ji Xiuyu to sacrifice himself or to resolve this catastrophe. She wanted him to think of a way to at least protect everyone.

"Don't worry, the undead and the demonic insects aren't on the same side. They might even attack them to gain more subordinates. Seriously, our current opportunity is the best one, isn't it?"

As if sensing her worry, Ji Xiuyu smiled slightly and told her about it.

"Huh? Why?" Compared to Ji Xiuyu, who comes from a family that has been passed down for thousands of years and is secretly the guardian of the entire world, and who has read many books out of interest and knows almost all the secrets, it is normal for Riko, who has almost no interest in reading, not to know.

"The undead invaded before monsters and demons appeared, and were later defeated. The undead can be said to be the mortal enemy of all life, not just humans."

"They won't stop attacking just because it's an insect or a monster. To them, any 'living' creature should be eliminated."

"The place where the undead scourge was unleashed is the front line between humans and monsters. If they don't want their invasion of this world to fail, even the monsters will take action for their own status."

"When humans, monsters, and the undead come together, how to resolve the situation is beyond the purview of those of us sitting at the back. Therefore, there's no need to worry about this issue; just focus on doing your own thing."

Is that really the case? Whether what Ji Xiuyu said was true or false, the girl couldn't tell from his expression.

But she believed Ji Xiuyu's words, and that was the right thing to do.

"Then...why do people outside act like it's the end of the world?" After asking the question, the girl knew she had been too talkative and shouldn't have asked it.

"Why? Because the human condition is like walking a tightrope high in the air. If something goes wrong, it's easy to collapse. It's alright." Ji Xiuyu's expression remained unchanged; he had to maintain this posture.

"Then, I won't bother you anymore." Riko didn't want to say anything more. She was worried that she might accidentally say something wrong again, which would be terrible.

To avoid any potential problems, she remained silent for a moment before leaving.

"..." After watching her leave and close the door, Ji Xiuyu lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling with a somewhat dazed look in her eyes. She had just told so many lies, so many lies. Was this a good thing?

"Young Master, we will be by your side." Tina walked over and sat on the bed, lifting his head and placing it on her lap so he could use it as a knee pillow. Her tone was very soft.

"Yes." She will be by my side, and so will Ziqing and the others. They will all be there, so there's no need to worry.

As for the Cataclysm of the Dead, that is indeed a problem that I cannot deal with, but I must face.

She lied a lot to Riko, and she did the same to herself. What will he do when these disasters actually happen to him?

"Xiuyu, this is the fate of our Chu family. Even though the Chu family has temporarily disappeared from this world, our mission remains. When the time comes, no matter how many threats and disasters arise, the Chu family will do everything in its power to stop them, as long as it is necessary. No matter what people say about us being hypocritical, foolish, or saintly, we will do it."

"Because... this is the very foundation that allows the Chu family to be so transcendent. Once it's gone, the world will no longer need the Chu family, and everything will come to an end."

"If you're tired, choose to retreat and let the disaster happen. Then everything will just start over again, it's okay."

"But if you have people you care about, people you love, and people you want to protect, then you have to take on this responsibility."

"A responsibility that has been our Chu family's inherent duty since the moment we appeared in this world..."

Mother, I think I understand the Chu family's predicament now, and I also know why you changed my surname...

As he was thinking about these things, a thunderclap suddenly sounded in the sky outside, and then the roof of the small building he was in was pierced by an object from outer space, which crashed down at his feet with a loud bang.

"Who?" Startled by the strange noise, Ji Xiuyu looked up and froze when she saw the person. "It's you..."

Chapter 218: Kneel Down

"Cough cough cough... This is terrible..." The handsome young man with black hair clutched his chest and sat up from the ground, coughing. A mouthful of blood flowed from the corner of his lips, indicating that he had suffered a serious injury.

"What's wrong with you?" The girl's gentle voice seemed to make the handsome young man's body tremble. He turned his head and saw that it was Ji Xiuyu dressed in men's clothing. A look of wariness flashed in his eyes.

This woman had turned herself into a woman last time, almost causing him to be defiled by that pervert, Ishikawa Yuya. And before that, he had even saved her life. How could he accept this outcome?

Now that she's back in front of him, even if she's dressed as a man, he'd still recognize her even if she turned to ashes!

With such a vengeful woman here, how could he possibly feel at ease?

So even though he was injured, he was still wary of her, and even took a few steps back, not daring to let her get close to him.

He would rather die than be transformed into that kind of woman again!

"Master, what is it?" Yao Lian, who was on guard outside the door, sensed something falling, but considering that Tina was inside and Ji Xiuyu hadn't said anything, she stayed at the door.

At this moment, the noise inside made her pay attention, so she knocked on the door and asked what was wrong.

"It's alright, you stay there and guard the place, don't let anyone in." Ji Xiuyu looked at Wei Wentianyu, who was retreating, and told Yaolian not to come in. Then, she rested her chin on her hand, looked at him, and asked softly, "Do you want to be beaten to death?"

He pointed to the sky. The reason he fell was far more serious than that of Ishikawa Yuya back then; it was the kind of fall where he could have lost his life at any moment.

The reason why those people dare not come down now is because an aura surpassing that of a legendary powerhouse is emanating from this place.

Even though they couldn't figure out who was releasing these auras, the warning they conveyed was so strong that they didn't dare to make a move.

"Cough cough, it has nothing to do with you." Looking at his still stubborn self, Ji Xiuyu suddenly had an idea in his mind. He then stood up and walked to him.

Wei Wentianyu, who was about to speak to resist Ji Xiuyu, suddenly found himself imprisoned by an incredibly powerful energy, the source of which was the girl in front of him.

"Do you crave power? Do you want to escape your current predicament? Do you want to kill all those who are hunting you down? Do you want to... take revenge using your own strength?"

His eyes were pure black, seemingly containing a universe, dazzling and brilliant, as he looked at him and said those words.

"...I..." His body's instincts told him that this girl's strength far exceeded his imagination; even so-called legends might not be enough to qualify her to take action.

Because he had encountered legends before, but none of them possessed the aura that allowed her to immobilize him so easily.

Ji Xiuyu saw that he was still hesitating and wanted to say something more, but he was stunned by the prompt from Canghua that echoed in his mind.

However, he reacted instantly, without letting Wei Wentianyu notice. Instead, he raised his hand, pinched Wei Wentianyu's chin, gazed into the eyes of the much taller boy, parted his lips slightly, and said in an extremely seductive tone, "I'll give you time to think it over."

After saying that, he left Wei Wentianyu's side, ignoring the cold sweat all over him, and walked back to Tina's side. He whispered something in her ear, then turned and entered through the side door.

This is the bathroom, a place he hasn't been to in a long time.

After entering, Ji Xiuyu gently closed the door, then immediately pressed herself against the wall, closed her eyes, and ran into the system space. She grabbed Canghua's collar with both hands and shook her back and forth, her eyes filled with tears, and questioned, "Canghua, why did you give me this task? I don't want to complete it at all!"

"Because you are too weak, it's not my system's job not to force you to become stronger." Cang Hua ignored his shaking her clothes, after all, she had the assets to back it up, and the ripples created by her shaking were enough to make her proud, so she wasn't worried about anything.

"But... this is too shameful!" Ji Xiuyu also understood his weakness, but before that, he could run away or ask Ziqing and the others for help.

However, the idea of ​​him adapting to this all at once is something I really don't want to do.

"Do you want to be protected by others for the rest of your life? Do you really want the Chu family's glory to decline? Don't tell me that when you accepted that fate, you didn't think about what you would do for the Chu family in the future..." She reached out and stroked his cheek, gently saying these words, which immediately broke down his psychological defenses.

"I..." Yes, if it weren't for taking on this responsibility, why would he have accepted the fate his mother had given him? If he had simply refused, none of this would have happened now.

"So... if you want to become stronger, make your heart strong and cold too. Anyway, doing so will also benefit you; it will bring you many, many, many believers."

Believers? What kind of believers?

This thought lingered in her mind until the "girl" came out after changing her clothes, and she couldn't shake it off.

But her outfit change this time was truly stunning. The white canary cheongsam clung tightly to her body, revealing her beautiful curves. A pair of white semi-transparent pantyhose not only partially covered her legs but also showcased their curves.

The white peep-toe heels, combined with her unconsciously haughty and aloof expression, were extremely alluring at this moment.

"You..." Wei Wentianyu was also amazed by her. Really, really. He knew she was beautiful before, but when he saw her with unpleasant feelings, he didn't think much of it.

She had just suppressed his disgust, and now that she saw it, she couldn't help but be surprised.

"Heh, Wei Wentianyu, I know your situation, but it's alright. Nobody dares to come down here. Besides, if you promise me one thing, I can grant you hero-level power, which can be grown, and even reaching epic level in the end will be easy. Are you willing to pay the price?"

As she spoke, an unusual phenomenon that only appears in epic-level powerhouses emerged behind her, instantly making him understand her true strength.

If we can gain strength... then... even if we have to pay a high price... it shouldn't be a problem, right?