Chapter 18: The Husky King and the Mysterious Little Sister

Downstairs from Lin Ling’s apartment complex, a lovable husky sat utterly still by the staircase. It cast disdainful glances at every passerby and child who dared to approach, a clear display of its supposed majesty.

“Woof woof woof!!”

‘What are you looking at? Haven’t you ever seen a handsome dog before?’

Yet, for some inexplicable reason, each time he offered such a disdainful look, the humans only grew more delighted. They relentlessly teased him, even pulling out strange boxes that clicked and flashed, utterly stripping him of his dignity. Were it not for the she-devil’s explicit command, he would have surely bitten them.

This husky was none other than the Fiery Dragon King, whom Lin Ling had captured a few days prior. Considering he wasn’t the true culprit and was, moreover, an endangered species, Lin Ling had chosen not to eliminate him.

Little White had mentioned that the lizard’s soul wasn’t particularly powerful; souls below the seventh rank couldn’t survive long without a physical body. However, there was no place to procure a new form for the creature, and Lin Ling herself was unsure how to reconstruct a body for him.

Consequently, she simply went to a pet store, picked out a husky, and directly implanted the Fiery Dragon King’s soul into its body. As for the husky’s original soul? ‘Oh, it doesn’t matter,’ she’d thought. ‘Sharing a body is perfectly fine!’

This was precisely why the dignified ‘Dragon King’ frequently found himself battling the dog for control of their shared physical form.

Following this, the Dragon King was relegated to the downstairs area, serving as a guard dog. He was even given the name Wangzai.

Wangzai, despite his predicament, proved to be unyielding in spirit. Even trapped within this canine body, he vowed to find a way to resist that she-devil. Originally, she had intended to name him Dahei.

To strike directly? He dared not.

But to use his voice? There, he was the undisputed ‘King of Banter’!

He had no idea if the name was pleasant, but since *she* had chosen it, he *had* to object! To simply accept it would be an utter humiliation, wouldn’t it?

Thus, after his fierce protests, the she-devil finally conceded, renaming him Wangzai! ‘This is a Canine Star, no, a Dragon King!’ he thought triumphantly. This was merely the first step in his rebellion against the she-devil’s reign! Someday, he vowed, he would surely overthrow her tyranny!

He would utterly destroy her, avenging the annihilation of his physical form! Failing that, he could simply outlive her; after all, humans didn’t seem to last very long.

Just then, a familiar scent tantalized his olfactory nerves.

‘Hmm? This scent is similar to that she-devil’s, though subtly different. Still, it smells quite good!’

He turned his head in the direction of the scent, and what met Wangzai’s eyes was a small, golden-haired girl. The child was gazing at him with an expression of intense curiosity.

‘When did she get so close? I didn’t even notice her approach!’

“Woof woof woof!! Woof!”

‘Who are you!’

The little girl looked at the ‘Canine Star’ before her, then extended a single finger. Spiritual energy subtly emanated from her.

‘Still dreaming of revenge, are we? Little Lin Ling’s training methods seem a bit…problematic. As your elder sister, I suppose I’ll have to lend a hand!’

?!

Eh?!

In an instant, an ominous premonition once again enveloped the ‘Canine Star’. When he instinctively tried to flee, he discovered, to his horror, that his body was utterly paralyzed. Moreover, the humans who had been teasing him moments before had vanished without a trace.

(꒪ȏ꒪;) ‘Woof-wooo!’

A mournful howl escaped the dog’s throat.

****

At home,

Lin Ling gazed at her male form before her, nodding with immense satisfaction.

Over the past few days, Lin Ling’s most significant achievement had been mastering the art of external body reshaping and the use of clones.

The clone, formed from a portion of her Sacred Spirit Power, was outwardly indistinguishable from her original self. Even Lin Ling couldn’t discern a difference without actively using her spiritual energy, let alone her friends and family. Although the internal organs hadn’t yet been simulated, Lin Ling could, with some effort, replicate the vocal cords!

Fooling people? No problem at all!

With this, her identity issues were resolved. Her main body could now openly venture out and cause mischief, and no one would ever suspect her male persona!

‘I truly am a genius!’

Little White, observing her slightly deluded master, merely smiled without a word.

Just as Lin Ling was lost in her self-admiration, the doorbell softly chimed.

‘Ding-dong! Ding-dong!’

‘Eh?’

The sound of the doorbell was utterly unexpected for Lin Ling. Even though her attention had been focused on shaping the clone, she hadn’t deactivated her sensory abilities. It was impossible for someone to approach and ring the bell without her noticing!

She clearly sensed no one beyond the door, so why did the doorbell continue to ring?

‘What is going on? Am I seeing a ghost?’

To prepare for this unknown visitor—though it could simply be a faulty doorbell—Lin Ling channeled her recently recovered spiritual energy. She formed an invisible protective film over her own body and Little White’s.

Sensing Lin Ling’s actions, Little White’s heart also tightened with tension. She focused her senses, staring vigilantly at the front door.

Upon opening the door, Lin Ling discovered that there was indeed someone standing there—a small, seemingly Caucasian girl.

Gazeng at the golden-haired girl before her, Lin Ling felt a stir of her latent male consciousness. She was utterly beautiful, incredibly adorable. One could even say the little girl’s appearance was in no way inferior to Lin Ling’s; in terms of pure cuteness, she completely overshadowed her, a true gem of humanity!

Especially her brilliant, long golden hair. Lin Ling, who harbored a slight fondness for blondes, even felt an urge to bury her face directly into those exquisite golden strands.

‘But isn’t her hair a bit *too* long? It’s practically sweeping the floor!’

‘Wait, no, no!’

Lin Ling swiftly reined in her wandering thoughts!

Although the little girl was undeniably standing before her, Lin Ling couldn’t perceive her at all! It was as if she were a mere hallucination.

She closed her eyes, trying to sense again. Nothing.

She opened her eyes. ‘So adorable…’

She closed her eyes to sense. No one.

She opened her eyes. ‘So cute…’

She closed her eyes to sense. ‘There really isn’t anyone, is there?’

She opened her eyes, and the little girl seemed to be giving her a look reserved for idiots.

She closed her eyes, sensing—

!!!

A powerful spiritual pressure suddenly surged towards Lin Ling. As if to make her comprehend reality, the little girl ceased concealing her power and presence, releasing a mere wisp of spiritual energy.

Though the little girl had tried her best to control the intensity of her release, humans were simply too fragile. Several of Lin Ling’s neighbors were unfortunately caught in the ripple effect, instantly knocked unconscious. Fortunately, no fires or other secondary disasters were triggered.

Feeling this formidable and world-dominating aura, Lin Ling understood that the little girl before her was a being of the same caliber: a Battle Sovereign. ‘But didn’t Little White say the Anska Alliance had a rule that other races weren’t allowed to enter Blue Star during this three-year protection period?’

“Excuse me, young lady, what brings you here?”

Hearing Lin Ling’s earnest words, the little girl paused, then broke into a charming smile.

Under Lin Ling’s astonished gaze, the little girl, with lightning speed, pounced on her, tackling her to the ground. She wrapped her arms around Lin Ling’s neck, then planted a kiss directly on her forehead.

“Oh my, you look so cute when you’re serious! And ‘young lady,’ hahaha!”

The little girl locked her azure eyes with Lin Ling’s, then, under Lin Ling’s utterly bewildered stare, she enunciated each word slowly and deliberately.

“You should call me ‘Elder Sister,’ understood? Little Seven!”