Chapter 180 What's your master's name?

Zhuo's father didn't really care about the money, but seeing his son happy and feeling a great sense of accomplishment and value made him very happy.

"Yes, son, you're doing great. I watched your live stream all night, and look at you, you even have dark circles under your eyes. You did a fantastic job. In the future, you should learn from Master Yu. You're still young, and although you're very capable, you must avoid being arrogant and complacent, and always be humble and learn from him, okay?"

"Okay, Dad."

Mother Zhuo was overjoyed. Before, the house was always tense, with arguments about school every day. But since her son started working at the Yu Family Metaphysics Academy, his mood has improved, and her husband's attitude has also changed completely. The family is now living in harmony.

"You must be tired today. Mom will make you some late-night snacks. Just tell me what you want to eat, and Mom and Dad can go out to eat with you."

Zhuo Fan rolled his eyes. "Mom, you're pregnant! You absolutely have to treat us to dinner tonight!"

"Oh, I'm pregnant? What's the good news?" The Zhuo family was completely bewildered.

Even Zhuo's father was puzzled, "What's wrong with your mother? Is she pregnant?"

Zhuo Fan picked up his phone and operated it for a moment, "Go check Alipay."

Just then, a voice prompt sounded, "Dear user, you have received a transfer of 20,000 yuan."

When Zhuo's mother opened her phone, she saw that there really was money. "No, no, son, you should keep this money. You'll need it. I don't need the money."

"Mom, please accept this. This is the first money I've ever earned. You've worked so hard all these years. Your birthday is coming up soon, so consider this money a birthday gift for you, and also a way for your son to repay your kindness in giving birth to and raising me."

Seeing her son suddenly become so sensible, Zhuo's mother burst into tears.

Mr. Zhuo was also very happy. "Please accept my son's kind offer. Okay, let's go out for a big meal tonight, Dad's treating. Let's go!"

"Wait." Zhuo's mother wiped away her tears, picked up her phone, and quickly posted a screenshot of the transfer record on her WeChat Moments, along with the caption: [My son was away on a business trip for two days. His boss gave him a stipend, which he gave me as a birthday present. Seeing you becoming more and more sensible makes me so happy. Keep it up, son! In my heart, you'll always be the best!]

After shining brightly, Xiong Fufu said proudly, "Your old mother is finally being envied by others, and I no longer have to hold my head up high. Come on, husband, son."

When they got downstairs, Zhuo's mother checked her phone and saw that her WeChat Moments were buzzing with excitement. She chuckled, put her phone away, and discussed with her son and husband where to eat.

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The Yu Family Mansion.

As soon as Chen Kejing saw Yu Xiaoluo and Bao Shuoyu come in, she quickly greeted them, "Come over here quickly, you must be starving."

As she spoke, she went to the kitchen and brought out two stewing pots. As soon as she opened the lids, the rich aroma of ginseng soup and pigeon wafted out, filling the entire room, with a few goji berries floating on top.

"Wow, it smells so good, I'm actually a little hungry now." Yu Xiaoluo picked up her spoon and started eating intently.

Chen Kejing looked at Bao Shuoyu with a smile, "Xiaoyu, eat it while it's hot, and then go back and get some rest."

"Thank you, Auntie." He had originally intended to call her godmother, but now he was determined not to.

The only problem is that his future identity might be a bit awkward, and he doesn't know how to explain it. The main point is that he really doesn't know what will become of him and Yu Xiaoluo.

I don't even expect anything from their relationship.

So she just ate politely with a smile. Seeing that Bao Shuoyu was a bit reserved, Chen Kejing smiled and said, "I'm going to get busy. You can eat slowly. Just put your bowls on the table when you're done, and Auntie will come and clean them up."

"Okay, Auntie, thank you for the soup."

Watching her leave, Yu Xiaoluo covered her mouth and laughed, "You seem a little reserved, which is not like your usual carefree and unrestrained image at all."

Bao Shuoyu smiled helplessly, "It seems your mom knows about us."

Yu Xiaoluo said nonchalantly, "So what? But—I thought about it for a while, and I think we should go to the top of Kunshan to find the thousand-year-old humanoid Xuezhi first."

She really thought about it for a long time; she spent the entire two hours on the way back thinking about this question.

I increasingly feel that we should resolve Bao Shuoyu's issue first, so that everyone can have some room to adjust and accept it, since he can no longer use the identity of Bao Shuoyu in the future.

Moreover, he can't keep using his body like this for long, especially since his abilities have been broadcast live these past two days. Others might not be aware of it, but his family can't possibly be unaware. Dragging this out isn't a good idea.

There's another thing: only by successfully reshaping his body can the demonic energy on his body be completely eliminated. Right now, it's a hidden danger. Thinking about it this way, she felt that finding the Thousand-Year Snow Jade was their top priority. Other things didn't matter; they could take it slowly.

"Why?" Bao Shuoyu narrowed his long, narrow eyes.

Yu Xiaolu shared her thoughts, and Bao Shuoyu didn't object. "You can make the arrangements. Just tell me what you need to prepare, and I'll go buy it."

"Okay, I'll draft a list and send it to you later. It's an extremely cold region, so there's a lot to prepare. We'll probably set off in about three days."

Bao Shuoyu nodded. After finishing his meal, he said goodbye to Chen Kejing and left, while Yu Xiaoluo immediately went back to her room to make a list.

Looking back on the past few days, and the journey with Bao Shuoyu from mutual concealment to facing things together, Yu Xiaoluo felt a mix of emotions, unsure if the path she had chosen was the right one.

However, having chosen this path, at least she has a clear conscience.

If she chooses to kill Bao Shuoyu—no, to be precise, to kill the Demon Lord, someone who has been secretly helping her—she will never have peace of mind for the rest of her life, even if she can ascend to immortality.

She would be unable to face her own heart, unable to let that feeling of guilt stay with her.

Yes, she can't do it.

Instead of doing that, why not be a little braver?

Break free from all shackles.

Bao Shuyu, I believe I can do it, what about you?

Wait, I don't think I know his name yet?

This is a bit awkward. After knowing each other for so long and revealing all their secrets, she still doesn't know his name.

She looked at Little Black, who was hiding in the corner and eating crispy dried fish non-stop, and asked, "Little Black, do you know your master's name?"

"name?"

Xiao Hei thought about it for a long, long time in a daze, and then shook his head.

"He... seems to have no name..."

Yu Xiaolu rolled her eyes at him, too lazy to say anything. What a silly cat.

“Master, I don’t have a name either. You gave me my name.”

Yu Xiaoluo was even more speechless.