Ark Simulator, don't I have no physical form?

Volume 11, Chapter 645: You can't drink alcohol (false).

Swire's golden tail tip tapped impatiently against the marble slabs at the edge of the pool, while her pearl-nailed fingers pressed a cherry into Suri's cocktail glass.

"Try this," she said, narrowing her emerald eyes and deliberately brushing her fingertips against Suri's knuckles, "cherries marinated in tequila for four hours, they'll burst with juice—"

Before the words were finished, a thin straw suddenly pierced through, precisely flicking the cherry away. Lin Yuxia appeared behind the recliner at some point, her sunglasses slipped down to the tip of her nose, revealing half of her cold gaze: "He's allergic to alcohol."

"Ha!" Swire slammed her hand on the table, her bikini adorned with sparkling rhinestones in the sunlight. "Stop using that as an excuse! He clearly drank three mojitos at the beach party last time!"

Lin Yuxia, without batting an eye, removed her sunglasses and casually tucked them into Su Rui's collar: "That's a chronic allergy, it's just accumulated symptoms." She then shoved a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice into Su Rui's hand. "Drink this."

Under a parasol three meters away, Hoshiguma was pouring chili sauce onto an ice cream sundae when she heard this and almost knocked over the bottle: "Old Lin, your supervision is stricter than the Guard Bureau's attendance system!"

"Likewise." Lin Yuxia sneered, her gaze sweeping over the walkie-talkie hanging on Xingxiong's waist—that thing had been constantly emitting Chen Huijie's voice since morning, saying something about a "temporary patrol" that would be there soon.

Su Rui, biting his straw, sent a live photo via the mind link: in the picture, Lin Yuxia was hooking his calf with her toes, while Swire's golden tail had quietly wrapped around his wrist.

"Help"

Lin Yuxia had read the message but didn't reply. The next second, she squeezed herself onto the recliner, creating a clear dividing line between Su Rui and Swire. Her back pressed against Su Rui's chest, while her elbow rested on Swire's shoulder: "Squeeze in a bit, I'll lend you some sunscreen."

Poetry and elegance were so angry their tails bristled: "This chair is only a meter wide!"

"Then let's get a bigger one." Lin Yuxia snapped her fingers, and the waiter immediately pushed over a giant floating bed that could comfortably accommodate four people, with "VIP ONLY" spelled out on it using rose petals.

As Hoshiguma whistled and jumped onto the float, it visibly sank. She deliberately lay down next to Suri on his left, her tanned arm wrapped around his waist: "I heard there's a synchronized diving performance today?"

"Okay, we'll start in five minutes." Lin Yuxia suddenly grabbed Su Rui's right hand, interlocked their fingers, and waved it in the air. "We've booked the first group."

Swire immediately grabbed Suri's left arm: "I booked the venue first!"

In the struggle, two buttons on Suri's shirt popped off, revealing fresh teeth marks on her collarbone. Hoshiguma whistled, "Wow, marking ownership?"

"It's from mosquito bites." Lin Yuxia straightened her collar without changing her expression, then suddenly caught a glimpse of dark blue at the pool entrance—Chen Huijie was wearing a uniform-style one-piece swimsuit, and Chi Xiao was actually wearing a waterproof cloth wrapped around his back, walking towards them with a cold face.

"Tsk, the referee's here." Hoshiguma nudged Su Rui with a smug look. "Guess if Old Chen will arrest us on charges of 'obstructing official business' or 'endangering public safety'?"

Before Su Rui could answer, Lin Yuxia suddenly flipped over and straddled his lap, biting his lower lip in front of everyone. Amidst the violent shaking of the floating bed, she mumbled announcing:

"First come, first served."

The sunlight, like molten gold, spilled onto the poolside, and the dappled light reflected off the water danced on everyone's skin.

Swire's golden tail was slapping the water's surface impatiently, splashing water droplets onto Lin Yuxia's tense calves—the air between the two was almost about to spark.

"I booked the diving performance first!" Swire poked her pearl-nailed finger at the reservation screen, where her signature was prominently displayed next to the "VIP synchronized diving platform 18:00" sign.

Lin Yuxia sneered, her wet hair clinging to her collarbone, her sunglasses sliding down to the tip of her nose, revealing half of her sharp gaze: "System malfunction. I resubscribed ten minutes ago." She deliberately raised the terminal, the flashing confirmation code on the screen making Shi Huaiya squint.

Chen Huijie stood between the two, her navy blue one-piece swimsuit accentuating her slender waist, the waterproof straps of Chixiao sword leaving a dangerous mark on her back. Her fingertips unconsciously traced the hilt of her sword. Long Tong coldly swept his gaze across the three of them: "According to the Guard Bureau's regulations, the priority of public facility usage rights is—"

"—Stop, stop, stop!" Hoshiguma suddenly cut in from behind, her tanned arm spanning the three of them. Her loose Hawaiian shirt was open, revealing a black bikini and toned abs. "You three can argue all you want, but don't delay their performance." She pointed to the professional divers warming up on the platform, then pulled Suri towards her. "Shall we go to the drinks area and wait for you to finish arguing?"

Before Su Rui could react, Hoshiguma grabbed him by the shoulder and dragged him away. He glanced back—Lin Yuxia and Swire were locked in a struggle, each pulling on the other's sun protection scarf, and Chen Huijie's sword tassel was trembling dangerously—and decisively chose to follow Hoshiguma away from the battlefield.

The shade of the beverage area's canopy cast a cool shadow. Hoshiguma plopped down on a high stool and snapped her fingers at the bartender: "Two volcanic tequilas, on the ice and with chili rings."

Just as Su Rui was about to mention her alcohol allergy, Hoshiguma grinned, her canine teeth gleaming in the sunlight: "Don't pretend. Last time at the team building event, you got three members of the action team drunk." She pushed a drink with a small paper umbrella stuck in it towards her. "Don't worry, this is a non-alcoholic mango smoothie."

The chili salt on the rim of the cup shimmered with tiny sparkles. Suri lowered her head and took a sip. The sweet and sour flavor had a hint of spicy kick, just like Hoshiguma herself—direct and intense.

"Those three," Hoshiguma swirled her glass, the ice puck clinking against the glass, "each one more difficult than the last." She suddenly leaned closer, her tequila-scented breath brushing against Suri's ear, "Why don't you come with me? I know a place they'll never find."

Suri's eyelashes fluttered, and Hoshiguma's green eyes were inches away, gleaming with mischievous light. Just as he was about to reply, a message from Lin Yuxia suddenly popped up in the mental link:

"Where did Hoshiguma take you?"

A bonus photo shows Lin Yuxia pressing Swire's head down into the pool with one hand, while Chen Huijie's sword tip is used to hold the three people's belongings to prevent them from being stolen. The scene is chaotic.

Suri replied silently:

"She was very well-behaved in the beverage section."

—At the same time, Hoshiguma's fingers were slowly moving up his spine, and his knuckles pressed lightly on the sensitive area on the back of his neck.

"How was it?" Hoshiguma chuckled, noticing his shoulders tense instantly. "You didn't enter 'Oni massage techniques' into your database, did you?" She suddenly grabbed his hand. "Come on, let me show you something fun."

Volume 11, Chapter 646: Have Fun

Hoshiguma's so-called "good spot" is the abandoned waterslide behind the hotel. The long-neglected rainbow pipe meanders among the palm trees, ending at a semi-dried-up circular pool with faded mosaic tiles on the bottom.

"How was it?" Hoshiguma scrambled to the top of the slide in a few quick movements, her shirt hem billowing in the wind, revealing a patch of honey-colored skin at her waist. "Much better than being crammed in there, right?"

Suri looked up at her, the sunlight gilding her with a golden hue, making her seem like some primal, free deity. Just as he was about to follow, Hoshiguma suddenly leaped down from the five-meter-high platform—

Whoosh!

Water splashed high into the air, and Hoshiguma emerged from the bottom of the pool, her wet green eyes gleaming: "Chicken down?"

Suri rolled his eyes, unbuttoned his shirt, and jumped into the water. The coolness instantly enveloped his body. When he surfaced, Hoshiguma was already swimming in front of him, their noses almost touching.

"How does it feel to be materialized?" Hoshiguma suddenly asked, brushing aside the strands of hair stuck to his forehead with her fingers. "Can you feel the water temperature?"

Her fingertips, cool from the pool water, stirred a subtle heat upon contact. Suri nodded: "More...vivid than data simulation."

"What about this one?"

Hoshiguma kissed him without warning.

Hoshiguma's kiss carried her unique frankness, like the direct, blazing summer sun. Suri could taste the burning heat of tequila on her lips, mixed with the spiciness of chili salt, just like her—vivid and intense. As her canine teeth lightly grazed his lips, Suri suddenly realized that this undisguised desire, more than any carefully planned flirtation, made his heart race.

The light reflecting off the water danced on them, shattering and reforming their reflections. Hoshiguma's hand cradled the back of his head, the slight pressure of her knuckles reminding Suri of the strength she used when holding the Hannya—always so firm, brooking no refusal. He instinctively grabbed the hem of her soaked shirt, the fabric crumpling in his palm, just like his chaotic thoughts at that moment.

"breathe."

Hoshiguma's low chuckle was breathy, her warm breath brushing against his ear. Suri realized then that he had indeed forgotten this materialized body needed to breathe. His rapid breathing created tiny ripples on the water's surface, and Hoshiguma seized the opportunity to use her tongue to scoop away the water droplets that were about to fall from his chin. This overly intimate gesture made Suri's ears burn; he saw a mischievous glint in Hoshiguma's eyes—the expression she always wore when her pranks succeeded.

"The three of them were arguing and bickering..." Hoshiguma's fingertips lightly traced his collarbone, "...none of them grasped the simplest truth..."

Suri suddenly understood what she was trying to say. He looked at the corners of her slightly upturned lips, where a drop of pool water still clung, glistening in the sunlight. Hoshiguma never bothered with those roundabout tricks; like now, she directly measured the lines of his waist with her palm, a movement so decisive it was almost reckless, yet strangely reassuring.

In the shadows beneath the awning, the tangled scarf and sword tassel silently testified to the haste of the other two visitors. As Lin Yuxia's footsteps grew closer, Hoshiguma pressed even more against her. Her knees braced against the pool wall, trapping Su Rui between herself and the tiles, deliberately leaving a wet kiss mark on his neck.

"Strike first, strike hard." Her final words were both a declaration and a provocation. Looking at her water-drenched eyelashes, Suri suddenly realized that in this absurd chase, perhaps Hoshiguma was the most clear-headed one. She didn't care about tactics or strategies; she simply seized the opportunity—just like she did with everything: direct, efficient, and ruthless.

When Lin Yuxia's exclamation finally broke the poolside silence, Xingxiong didn't even get up immediately. She slowly wiped the water from Su Rui's lips, her finger lingering on his newly added teeth marks for a second longer. This possessive little gesture made Su Rui chuckle—even the most straightforward person would reveal an instinctive desire to show off in such moments.

Four pairs of eyes collided in the sweltering air.

Hoshiguma grinned, her fangs gleaming dangerously. "Oh, everyone's here?" She deliberately planted a sharp kiss on Suri's neck. "Perfect timing, we're on our second round."

Lin Yuxia snapped off a pair of sunglasses from her hand with a snapping sound using her fingernails.

Hoshiguma's fangs gleamed triumphantly in the sunlight. She deliberately licked the red mark that had just been left on Suri's neck with the tip of her tongue, then looked defiantly at the three people standing by the pool: "What, are you all stunned?"

Lin Yuxia's sunglasses made a "crack" sound under her fingers as the lenses broke open. Her gaze slid from the black bikini peeking out from under Hoshiguma's open shirt to the fresh teeth marks on Su Rui's lips, and finally settled on the hand that Hoshiguma had around Su Rui's waist—the knuckles were distinct and still wet with water droplets, caressing Su Rui's skin in an almost ostentatious manner.

Swire's golden tail slapped against the water's surface with a "plop," splashing water that soaked her sun-protective scarf. Her emerald pupils narrowed to slits, and her voice shrill with disbelief: "Hoshiguma! You—"

Chen Huijie's sword tassel moved without wind, his muscles taut beneath his navy blue one-piece swimsuit, and a dangerous glint in his dragon eyes: "...Special Operations Team Leader, for public misconduct, one demerit."

Hoshiguma laughed heartily, not letting go but instead wrapping her arms even tighter around Su Rui's neck, practically hanging on him: "Old Chen, you're not in charge during your vacation~" She turned and winked at Su Rui, "Right?"

Suri opened her mouth, but before she could answer—

"Hoshiguma!!"

Three angry roars rang out simultaneously.

The next second, Lin Yuxia leaped into the pool, splashing water two meters high; Swire's golden tail lashed out like a whip, precisely wrapping around Hoshiguma's ankle; Chen Huijie, though not drawing her sword, rushed forward and reached out to grab the back of Hoshiguma's shirt collar.

Hoshiguma reacted incredibly quickly, shoving Su Rui and using the momentum to slide back two meters, laughing as she dodged the three-on-one attack: "Wow, three against one? That's not fair!"

"Fair?" Lin Yuxia's voice seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, her soaked hair plastered to her cheeks, making her eyes appear even sharper. "Why didn't you talk about fairness when you ran away?"

"Sneaked out?" Hoshiguma shrugged, looking completely innocent. "I did it openly and honestly—ouch!"

Swire suddenly flicked its tail, splashing water directly onto Hoshiguma's face. Taking advantage of the moment when Hoshiguma squinted, Lin Yuxia pounced on him, and the two of them sank into the water with a "splash," leaving only churning waves and the occasional arm popping up on the surface.

Chen Huijie stood by the pool, coldly observing the battle, when suddenly he dove in—the water erupted in a huge splash, and Hoshiguma's strange cry could be faintly heard: "Old Chen! Where are you grabbing?!"

Suri silently retreated to the edge of the pool, used the pool wall to flip himself ashore. He shook the water droplets off his hair, walked to a beach chair, picked up the mango smoothie he hadn't finished, and casually grabbed a plate of grilled squid from the table before settling down to watch the game comfortably.

In the "Heart-to-Heart Connection" section, messages about Lin Yuxia were flooding the screen:

"You actually have the appetite to eat?!"

Includes a blurry underwater photo—Hoshiguma is being attacked from both sides by her and Chen Huijie, with Swire's tail wrapped around Hoshiguma's waist, creating a chaotic scene.

Suri took a bite of the squid and replied slowly:

Have fun!

Then he added a selfie: he sat under a parasol, holding a smoothie cup and smiling at the camera, with the four of them tumbling in the pool in the background.

The battle gradually escalated.

Although Hoshiguma was fighting three against one, she had the advantage of abundant stamina and no idol baggage. She dove to the bottom of the pool, grabbed a handful of water, and splashed it at Swire's face. Swire screamed and covered her eyes, her golden tail flailing wildly involuntarily, accidentally hitting Chen Huijie on the back.

Volume 11, Chapter 647: Don't Fight

"Shi Huaiya!" Chen Huijie winced in pain, her dragon eyes narrowing into slits. "Aim higher!"

"I can't see!" Swire rubbed her eyes, tears welling up. "Hoshiguma, you bastard!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Lin Yuxia locked Xingxiong's neck from behind, and the two sank into the water together. Holding his breath, Xingxiong suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Yuxia's swimsuit strap, pulling sharply—

"Hoshiguma!!" Lin Yuxia's angry shout was accompanied by a "snap" sound as the elastic fibers rebounded. She quickly covered her chest, her cheeks flushed red, "You—"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Hoshiguma broke free, surfaced, and gasped for breath, not forgetting to taunt, "Wow, Old Lin, I didn't expect you—ow!"

This time, Chen Huijie kicked her from underwater.

In the midst of the four-person brawl, a beverage cart by the pool was overturned, scattering colorful straws and fruit slices everywhere; a parasol was half-fallen, and sofa fabric was tangled in Swire's tail; Hoshiguma's shirt was nowhere to be seen, and the straps of her black bikini hung loosely, revealing large patches of her honey-colored skin.

After finishing the entire plate of squid, Suri ordered another round of grilled meat platters. He forked a pork rib drizzled with honey mustard sauce and ate while enjoying this rare "live broadcast of the Royal Guard's elite infighting."

Ten minutes after the arrival of guests, the hotel manager rushed over with four security guards, only to find this scene—

The pool was half empty, and on the bottom lay three slippers, a pair of sunglasses, and a tattered cloth that looked like a shirt; the sunshade in the beverage area had collapsed, and fruit decorations and mint branches were scattered all over the ground; Swire's golden tail was tangled with someone's swimsuit tie; Hoshiguma was being held down in the shallow end by Lin Yuxia and Chen Huijie, and they hadn't stopped yet, but at least they knew to change into new clothes.

A piece of melted ice cream was still smeared on their faces; while Suri, the culprit, was elegantly wiping her mouth with a napkin, with five or six empty cups piled on her plate in front of her.

"Ladies and gentlemen..." the manager wiped the sweat from his brow, "Water combat is strictly prohibited in this establishment..."

The four of them turned their heads at the same time, their wet hair plastered to their faces, their eyes each more ferocious than the last.

The manager took two steps back, nearly stepping on the security guard behind him: "...How about I get you a private pool?"

Half an hour later, at the hotel's private infinity pool on the top floor.

The four of them floated on the water, exhausted, like four floating corpses. Hoshiguma's bikini was barely fastened back up, but one shoulder strap was missing; Swire's tail had a small bald patch at the tip; Chen Huijie's sword tassel was tangled in a knot; and Lin Yuxia had two fingernails split open.

Suri sat in the jacuzzi by the pool, a freshly served chocolate fondue in front of her, dipping strawberries in the melted chocolate sauce.

"You all continue," he smiled at the four murderous gazes, "Don't worry about me."

Hoshiguma suddenly sat up with a jolt, water droplets rolling down her abs. "Wait, aren't we getting this wrong?" She pointed at Suri. "The culprit is over there eating her fifth dessert!"

All four pairs of eyes turned to Su Rui.

Suri's fork froze in mid-air: "...I can explain."

"Explain your ass!" the four men shouted in unison, climbing out of the pool and approaching him, dripping wet.

Suri put down her fork and slowly raised her hands: "Can we discuss surrendering?"

"Too late." Lin Yuxia snatched his chocolate fork. "Let's begin the trial."

Swire's golden tail wrapped around his left wrist: "Criminal number one, failing to report knowledge."

Chen Huijie's sword tassel bound his right wrist: "Criminal number two: inciting internal strife."

Hoshiguma straddled his lap, her wet hands cupping his face: "Criminal number three—" she grinned, her fangs gleaming, "...is too unfairly handsome."

The chocolate fondue wobbled against the edge of the bathtub, melting sauce dripping onto the tiles. Suri looked at the four faces so close to her and suddenly laughed: "How long is the sentence?"

"Life imprisonment." Lin Yuxia leaned down and bit his lower lip, her voice muffled between their lips, "Execute immediately."

The moment Lin Yuxia snatched the chocolate fondue away, Su Rui's fork was still hanging in mid-air, a drop of melted dark chocolate slowly falling from its tip, splattering a dark brown mark on the tile.

"No desserts." Lin Yuxia's voice was as cold as a chilled blade. She handed the entire chocolate pot to the waiter who rushed over. "Bring the grill."

Swire's golden tail slapped the ground gleefully. She rested her chin on one hand, the other already restlessly on Suri's shoulder: "That's right~ Since it's punishment, it has to be done by hand to show sincerity." Her fingertips slid down Suri's collarbone to her chest, her nails lightly grazing the fresh hickey—Hoshiguma's masterpiece from twenty minutes ago. "Right?"