Their commission was suspicious.

"What's a pity?" The girl paused for a moment.

"There are no repeat customers."

It's a pity I didn't collect your talent.

Since talent follows the soul, Chen Luo could not acquire the girl's talent without possessing her soul.

However, it didn't matter; Chen Luo had never been one to force himself to collect things.

"Then you don't need to worry about that, traveler, because we've already discussed it. Once Xiaoling recovers, we'll go and take out those bastards who tricked us in the same way. They might be coming back to your house soon," the guide said directly.

"Oh, I see... Here, take these." After a moment's thought, Chen Luo took out 12 silkworm cocoons, each the size of a peanut, and tossed them to the guide.

"This is... We can't go now, we'll have to wait a few days. Isn't this thing only meant to be kept for two hours?" the guide said, looking at the "peanut" that contained the power of breaking free from its cocoon and becoming a butterfly.

"Well, just consider it that way... Also, don't tell anyone about me giving you the silkworm cocoons." Chen Luo didn't elaborate.

After hearing Chen Luo's words, the guide looked thoughtfully at the white "peanuts" in his hand.

Chapter 837 Mercury Lamp and Her Doll-Obsessed Father

Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?

These are the three major philosophical questions of life, the three soul-searching questions, and the ultimate discussion.

In one's lifetime, there are two opportunities to come closest to the answer to this ultimate question.

One is death, the other is rebirth.

Humans are born in chaos, and die in chaos.

Like the beginning of heaven and earth and the destruction of the world.

When a point of light appears amidst this hazy darkness, it signifies the rebirth of spiritual intelligence.

When this point of light called the soul is extinguished, it also foreshadows the destruction of a "world".

A nascent soul begins to sprout within the petite doll's body. Even though it has existed for a long time, the birth of a soul is always a miracle.

Like a tender sprout breaking through its shell, everything will change from this moment on.

My name is... Suigintou.

That's all I know right now.

This name is like a blessing at birth; it is the most important thing to me.

This is something that has been deeply imprinted in my heart since the moment I was born.

Even though I don't understand what "important" means, what "name" means, or even what "I" means.

I can lose everything except this name.

No, that's not right.

Above this name, there is something I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely cannot forget and cannot lose.

It is an existence that can be felt from the moment one is born with consciousness.

Sometimes he is very close to me, and sometimes he is very far away, but no matter how far apart we are, there seems to be an inexplicable connection between us.

That's the most important person to me.

At this moment, I understand what "important" means.

At the same time, as if in a flash of inspiration, this intelligence suddenly gained knowledge called "father" from the depths of its soul.

And the unspoken longing in my father's heart, which I could sense no matter how far away, for my own birth.

Only parents truly look forward to the world welcoming the new life of their child.

This expectation contains no other desires; it is simply a wish to celebrate the birth of a sentient being and a life in this world.

My name is Mercury Lamp.

I have a father.

That's the most important person to me.

No matter how far away we were, fate and soul seemed to have bound us both tightly together.

Even before I understood who I was, I could sense my father's presence.

He is a gentle person, he is a kind person, and I hope that he can love me.

This is a life named Mercury Lamp, born with the simplest expectation in its heart.

Mercury Lamp was struggling, trying with difficulty to open its eyes.

Suigintou knew that as long as she could open her eyes, she would be able to see her father.

Mercury Lamp has been working hard on this for a very, very long time.

Before opening her eyes, Suigintou could only rely on her imagination to fill her empty soul with the image of her father, which served as her motivation.

As countless memories, the most basic elements of human and doll, gradually fill her soul, the image of her creator, her father, also gradually takes shape in Suigintou's heart.

Gentle, considerate, kind, calm...

No, it doesn't matter if he doesn't have any of these things, as long as he loves me as much as I love him, then nothing else matters.

For a period of time, Suigintou was able to sense that she was being embraced by a warm soul, and that feeling lingered for a long time, which gave Suigintou more motivation.

Mercury Lamp understood that it was his father, his creator.

Although they were separated for a short time, her father eventually returned to her side. He was there, very close to her.

The soul is the only part of a person that cannot be faked. Through prolonged yet short-distance contact with the soul, Suigintou's image of her father underwent a subtle change.

Gentleness, thoughtfulness, kindness, calmness... these are certainly good virtues that are important to people, but after intimate contact, only one word remained in Suigintou's heart—warmth.

Suddenly, the mercury lamp seemed to receive a divine revelation.

This is the moment of rebirth for the soul.

The eyelashes of the mercury lamp trembled slightly, and in this chaotic scene, a beam of light shone in through the window of the soul.

The mercury lamp opened its eyes.

They also saw their Creator.

At this moment, he was writing something at his desk in a small but warm room. Under the dim light, everything seemed so quiet and beautiful.

At this moment, the image of his own creator satisfied all of Mercury Lamp's imagination.

Even if I'm not satisfied, it doesn't matter, because my own creator is definitely the best being in the world.

The soul has been born, and the body is gradually coming under control.

But the mercury lamp did not attempt to make a sound to attract the attention of its creator.

Mercury Lamp just wanted to watch quietly, trying not to interfere with her father's work.

Yes, [work].

According to the knowledge infused into the soul of the Mercury Lamp, people do not want to be disturbed while they are working.

Mercury Lamp wanted to make the best first impression on her creator, her father.

"Clap."

But things didn't go as planned, and the soul gradually gained control over the body. In this process, however, clumsy actions, like those of a newborn, were inevitable, such as... the random twitching of the fingers.

Even the slightest sound seemed not to escape the attention of the father who was at work.

He truly is my father.

But... will I leave a bad impression on my father?

Just as the newborn soul was filled with trepidation, the eyes of those at work also fell upon the open eyes of the mercury lamp.

At this moment, the mercury lamp saw in the eyes of its creator an emotion called surprise.

Mercury Lamp felt her body taking off, as if she were being lifted up by her creator.

This gesture seemed to embody all the tenderness of the Creator.

The mercury lamp could see itself getting closer and closer to its creator...

Wait a minute, isn't this a bit too close?

Thus, the newly invented mercury lamp learned a fact.

Her father was gentle, considerate, kind, and calm, with a warm heart deep inside, but besides that, he was also a... perverted doll enthusiast.

Is that how it should be described?

In human vocabulary, "pervert" is not a good word.

But... so what?

I am not human; I am merely a puppet yearning for the love of the Creator.

Give me a little more of this passionate feeling!

Despite the intense passion, Suigintou was unable to resist this feeling.

At that moment, Suigintou understood what "liking" meant.

……

While stroking Mercury Lamp's soft and silky silver hair, Chen Luo copied the dreaded punishment of writing.

Sensing the unusual movement in his arms, Chen Luo looked down at the Water Spike Silver Lamp, which was sitting obediently in his lap.

"What's wrong? Mercury Lamp, is something the matter?" Chen Luo asked, looking down.

"Just wait a little longer. After I finish writing these last three drafts, we can go out and play. Or would you like to go out first?"

"Father, it's me. What did I do wrong? Are you trying to send me away?" Suigintou's melodious voice, like the sound of silver bells, carried a hint of panic.

“How could I possibly kick you out? I’m just worried that you’ll get bored staying in this attic for too long,” Chen Luo said, shaking his head.

What a sensitive child.

Or rather, all souls are very sensitive at the moment of birth.

"Also, don't call me Father outside. You can call me Master, otherwise people might mistake me for a pervert," Chen Luo said softly.

"But Father is Father, isn't he?" Suigintou didn't understand.

"Fine, whatever makes you happy. Anyway, everyone knows I'm a perverted doll fetishist now." After thinking about it, Chen Luo simply gave up.

After Chen Luo acknowledged her respectful address, Suigintou sat in his lap and unconsciously nuzzled his body against his side.

Although Suigintou was very curious about the outside world, she was very reluctant to leave her father's embrace if she wanted to go outside.

Chen Luo did not object to Mercury Lamp's actions. It is normal for dolls born like this to have an innate affinity for their owners, incubators, creators, etc.

Xilin was the same way back then, but she's much better now; at least she doesn't have to carry Chen Luo around no matter where she goes.

Name: Mercury Lamp.

Gender: Female

Age: One day (43 minutes)

Weight:■■

Maximum height: 169cm

Creator: Chen Luo

Favorability: 100

Xiao Xilin and Suiyindeng are in similar situations. The first time they opened their eyes, they both saw Chen Luo, and their affection for Chen Luo was 100%.

The difference between this 100 favorability rating and the 100 favorability rating in other friend slots is that the other 100 favorability ratings are only available because they have 100 favorability ratings.

The two dolls have a favorability rating of 100 because the maximum is 100. Chen Luo still doesn't know how to remove the favorability rating cap.

Anyway, there's another person in the family now. Sigh, there are so many more people needing identification these days.

Ah, the troubles of happiness.