You Ditched an R-Rank, Now That I’m an SSR, You Wanna Cry? Chapter 75

Inside the World Peace Tavern.

The skeleton looked around, asking suspiciously, "Is it okay to talk here? Aren't you worried about eavesdroppers..."

The white-haired Tavern Owner gestured for him to sit, folding his hands together, and said gently:

"Rest assured, the entire tavern is within my dungeon domain. No one can eavesdrop."

The skeleton nodded slightly, sat down gracefully, and got straight to the point:

"You called me here because you want me to take action, right? I've been hiding for so long, it's really gotten a bit dull and boring."

The Tavern Owner chuckled twice, a fanatical glint flashing in his aged, yellowish eyes:

"Correct. Recently, there have been too many powerful human Spirit Tamers emerging, and their combat strength has surged significantly."

"If we don't reduce their numbers soon, the balance of power between our two sides might tip..."

"Once they feel their strength is sufficient to crush us, they will launch a cleansing war without hesitation, wanting to eliminate us, these ticking time bombs stationed among humans."

The skeleton was amused by these words:

"Is that so? With their strength?"

"If it weren't for our desire for sustainable development, giving them time to recuperate and reproduce, they would have gone extinct hundreds of years ago..."

"After all, Raid Bosses like us can only rely on harvesting human lives to gain greater power and extend our existence."

It took a sip of wine, then spilled some on the floor. "Our relationship is like a single food chain. Do you think a creature at the lower end of the food chain can take out the existence at the top?"

The Tavern Owner unhurriedly elaborated his viewpoint:

"I never underestimate the power of human Spirit Tamers. Although individually weak, they are numerous, and when united, they become a formidable force."

"For the sake of my peaceful and tranquil life not being disrupted, the world must be at peace."

The skeleton waved its hand, not wanting to delve further into this monster tavern owner's peculiar thoughts:

"Alright, alright, let's not stray too far. Currently, I have killed 650,000 people. I just need to kill another 350,000 to achieve the million-kill milestone and become a World-Class Bounty Boss, right!"

The Tavern Owner nodded. "That's right, Lord of the Undead. Although you were born not long ago, you are a Raid Boss with vision. I also very much hope you can join us."

Skeleton: "Time? Location?"

The Tavern Owner took out a promotional poster for the Imperial Capital Peak Tournament of the National Spirit Tamer High School Competition and placed it in front of it:

"The spectator area at that time will have 100,000 people."

"Plus all the residents in the surrounding areas, 350,000 is more than enough."

"By the way, help me wipe out the vital forces of this generation of high school Spirit Tamers."

An excited red light flashed in the skeleton's hollow eyes. "Finally, the day has come. I've been longing for this day for so long..."

It stood up gracefully, straightened its pink suit, and said slowly:

"Wait for my good news..."

"Tomorrow, the world will tremble for me!"

The Tavern Owner suddenly called out:

"Wait a moment..."

"If possible, spare that short girl sitting across from your table, the one with twin ponytails."

The skeleton was utterly astonished. "An old monster like you actually feels pity for a human?"

The Tavern Owner said with a smile:

"She's spent quite a lot in my tavern. If you kill her, I'll lose a wealthy regular customer."

"To be honest, I've always wanted to have a daughter."

"But you know, BOSSes like us were stripped of our reproductive rights by the gods long ago..."

After hearing this, the skeleton's jaw nearly dropped. "Alright, I'll try my best..."

.........

After Xia Yuan's group finished drinking at the World Peace Tavern, they returned to the villa.

As for how they got back?

Luo Ziyan was an old hand at drunk driving.

Seeing the license plate of the Luo family, no clueless police officer would dare to stop them.

After returning to the villa,

Luo Ziyan mentioned that a huge artificial hot spring was built inside the villa where they could soak and relieve their fatigue.

So, the question arose?

There was only one hot spring. All three of them were girls. What about Xia Yuan?

Xia Yuan immediately declared, "Then I'll just take a big loss and soak with you all..."

Luo Ziyan and Mo Shiyu blushed, one after the other:

"I could accept... wait, no, no, you wish!"

"Definitely not! We'll soak first, then you can go later!"

The Demon Blade Princess remained silent, finding such trivial matters utterly unimportant.

She didn't even understand why the other two were blushing and resisting...

Xia Yuan, with a face thicker than a wall, sighed helplessly:

"Can't you just wear something?"

"Like swimsuits or something. Anyway, I can't wait. Time is tight. I still have to play games tonight."

After saying that, he stripped down to his swim trunks and, ignoring the other three, happily ran into the artificial hot spring room.

With a "splash," he made a grand entrance into the water.

Luo Ziyan truly lived up to being a more extravagant rich woman than Mo Shiyu.

Soaking in a large artificial hot spring was indeed a luxury.

Xia Yuan would never refuse such enjoyment. Having finally gotten a new lease on life, he couldn't shortchange himself.

Not long after,

the other three, now wearing swimsuits of various colors, sneaked in.

Mo Shiyu and Luo Ziyan were both extremely reserved and shy, like brides-to-be...

Only the Demon Blade Princess, expressionless, entered the hot spring openly and without fuss.

Out of gentlemanly conduct, Xia Yuan silently admired their figures.

He had to admit, they were fair, tender, and pleasing to the eye.

Fatty Yu's "gold content" was still increasing, surprisingly being the curviest one...

Until Xia Yuan's gaze landed on Luo Ziyan. He immediately let out a "pfft" and commented, "So small..."

Luo Ziyan instantly turned red-hot. Her shyness vanished, transforming into a swimming rocket frog as she angrily splashed over:

"Xia Yuan!"

"Let's settle this, life or death!"

"Today, it's either you die or I perish!"

Mo Shiyu and the Demon Blade Princess couldn't hold her back.

Xia Yuan naturally wasn't afraid of her. Laughing mischievously, he splashed water at her.

An intense water battle erupted in the hot spring, water flying everywhere...

..........

After a good day of rest,

the highly anticipated, long-awaited National Spirit Tamer High School Peak Tournament was finally about to begin!

Mo Shiyu got up very early, finished washing up, put on her most spirited Spirit Tamer robe along with her decisive black stockings, and walked out of her room.

Xia Yuan, wearing an extremely trendy jacket and coat with cool sunglasses, his whole body seemingly glowing (refer to cover art), was already waiting for her in the living room.

"Fatty Yu, good morning..."

"For today's tournament, let's take first place cleanly and decisively. Let them witness what true strength is!"

Xia Yuan was as arrogant and presumptuous as ever.

Mo Shiyu felt a moment of dizziness and distraction.

Even now, it felt somewhat unreal. Such a handsome SSR was actually her Contracted Spirit!

Having someone like this by her side, protecting her, someone she could trust unconditionally, was truly wonderful...

It felt like she had returned to her childhood.

Back when her parents were still around, she felt this same sense of security.

Mo Shiyu suddenly felt a long-lost sense of happiness. A brilliant smile bloomed on her face. "Mm!"