Chapter 12: A Man’s Heart, a Needle at the Bottom of the Sea

Chapter 12: Chapter 12: A Man’s Heart, a Needle at the Bottom of the Sea

"Ding! An increase in several Beastmen’s Heartbeat Values has been detected. Does the Host wish to view the details?"

’Several of them?’

’How could there be so many?’

’Among all these Beastmen, she had only taken action with Luan Ting. Who else could have changed besides him?’

With that thought, she nodded in confusion. "View."

"Understood. Transmitting data now."

A blue panel instantly appeared before her eyes.

Host: Su Luoluo.

Age: 18

Attraction Value: 5

Expected Meeting Value: 0

Focus on Target: 0

Influence on Target: 0

Skill: Water Ability (Level 1)

Target and Love Brain Level:

Xiao Ye: Heartbeat Value 0.001 (Stone Brain)

Fu Feng: Heartbeat Value 0 (Stone Brain)

Mo Xuan: Heartbeat Value 0 (Stone Brain)

Nantu: Heartbeat Value 0 (Stone Brain)

Luan Ting: Heartbeat Value 1 (Filter Brain)

Su Luoluo wasn’t surprised at all that Luan Ting’s Heartbeat Value had increased. She knew he had always been soft-hearted.

After eating the egg she’d personally made for him and believing her words, it was only natural for his favorability to rise.

But she hadn’t expected Xiao Ye’s Heartbeat Value to rise as well. Although it was only by 0.001, it was still some progress.

’Didn’t they just have a fight?’

He had even cursed her out, saying she had lied to him. To think his favorability had actually gone up instead of down.

Su Luoluo asked, uncertain, "System, are you sure there isn’t a problem with Xiao Ye’s data?"

"Confirmed. All system data is normal. Xiao Ye’s data has been verified and is correct."

’Could it be because I made him duck eggs during the day?’

That was the only thing Su Luoluo could think of.

’If that’s the reason, then I can use that angle to pursue Xiao Ye next time. I should find a chance to test this theory.’

Besides the questionable data for Xiao Ye, Su Luoluo was also completely baffled by the increase in Fu Feng’s favorability.

’She’s barely had any contact with him, right?’

’How could his favorability suddenly increase?’

’Absolutely nothing has happened between them!’

’Could it be that his favorability went up precisely because I *didn’t* seek him out?’

You couldn’t blame Su Luoluo for thinking this way; she’d racked her brains but still couldn’t figure out how his favorability towards her had increased.

A man’s heart is a needle in the ocean. She really didn’t understand.

After trying all night, Su Luoluo found that the Phoenix Fruit was completely useless on her and gave up in disappointment.

Who knew that when she woke up the next day, the birthmark on her face had faded so much that it was practically gone, with only a faint trace left behind.

Su Luoluo was overjoyed at the sight. ’So it really was just dye. The original owner never had a birthmark at all.’

Even the skin on her neck and hands had lightened considerably. Su Luoluo also noticed that although the skin tone had faded, it wasn’t sallow. It seemed like an even paler color was hidden underneath.

’If that’s the case, I might actually be fair-skinned.’

Elated by this thought, Su Luoluo applied another coat of the remedy she had prepared yesterday.

Just as Su Luoluo was feeling happy about her disappearing birthmark, a series of urgent bone-whistle blasts and shouts suddenly came from outside.

"The flood is coming! Everyone, gather in the square—"

The messenger blew the bone whistle loudly, and the people living in the caves heard it and rushed out one after another.

Su Luoluo’s cave was higher up, so she only heard the bone whistle and the word "gather."

Sensing something was wrong, she went outside as well.

A female looked at the messenger and asked, "What’s happening?"

The messenger looked nervous, speaking quickly and urgently, "Hurry to the square! The leader sent me to inform everyone that a flood is coming soon. We all need to move our things and evacuate temporarily."

"A flood?"

The person listened and glanced at the distant river. The water’s surface was calm.

"How can there be a flood? Is the leader mistaken?"

The messenger said, "It’s not coming today, but in a few days. The Wizard said a heavy storm will arrive soon. Once the rain starts, the river will rise and cause a flood."

Hearing this, the female’s face grew panicked. "Then I’ll go pack my things right now."

As she spoke, she turned to run back into her cave.

The messenger grabbed her arm, advising, "There’s no time. Go gather in the square first. Wait for the leader’s instructions, then go pack your belongings."

The female nodded and headed toward the square.

Su Luoluo was also startled to hear this. ’Why would a flood suddenly be coming?’

Before she could get a clear sense of the situation, the messenger saw she wasn’t moving and called out to her, "Su Luoluo, hurry up! The leader is holding a meeting."

Hearing this, Su Luoluo had no choice but to follow.

In the center of the square, a crowd had formed a circle around the central stage, chattering away about the flood.

Su Yang propped himself up on his scepter and said in a deep voice, "Everyone be quiet and listen to me."

"The Wizard has been observing the river’s water level and predicts that a heavy storm will arrive later. The rainfall will be immense and will flood our homes. For our safety, we will need to evacuate to another location together shortly."

"Time is short. Everyone, just bring your most important possessions. Anything too heavy can be left behind for now. We can come back and retrieve it when we return."

Most people had no objections, but a few raised their hands. "Leader, where are we relocating to?"

Su Yang glanced at the Wizard and said in a low voice, "To the high-ground slope."

’The high-ground slope?’

The square wasn’t far from the river; just a short distance back was the riverbank. Su Luoluo reached out a hand and touched the water, finding the current swift and full of sediment.

Hearing Su Yang say they should head for the high-ground slope, she furrowed her brow and raised her hand. "Father, I have something to say."

Seeing Su Luoluo raise her hand, Su Yang’s brow instantly furrowed. His face darkened as he scolded, "What trouble are you trying to stir up now? Get back and pack your things."

’When he first found his long-lost biological daughter, he had been happy, joyfully bringing her back to the tribe.’

’But who knew she would turn out to be so dark and ugly, causing trouble in the tribe all day long.’

’He had given her the five Beastmen, thinking she would finally quiet down.’

’But every day she was either jumping into the river or trying to crawl into someone’s bed.’

’She had completely disgraced him.’

’He and Lan Ya were both good-looking, and their eldest son, Su Zhao, was handsome and distinguished. Yet, their second daughter was so plain and ugly.’

’After bringing her back, he’d had his doubts about whether Su Luoluo was even his child. But on closer inspection, her eyes and brows resembled his own, and she even bore a strong resemblance to his mother.’

’It was just that his mother had been much prettier, with wheat-colored skin, nothing like Su Luoluo’s dark and swarthy complexion.’

The look of disgust on his face was completely undisguised.

Su Luoluo could tell at a glance that the original owner’s father did not like her.

But for some unknown reason, even though he clearly looked down on her, he had still given her the five Beastmen who had been betrothed to Su Nuannuan.

’But now isn’t the time to think about that.’

She raised her hand a little higher. When Su Yang ignored her, she spoke up directly, "Father, we can’t go to higher ground. If the storm causes a landslide, we won’t have time to retreat."