She pondered that she hadn't set any negative personality traits for this character!
Then there was only one possibility: this was her inherent nature.
Unaware that her impression with her sister had already turned into "shameless," Xing Yuan smiled smugly. But even if she knew, she wouldn't care.
Wasn't it just a title? For her, it was a compliment!
"They messaged saying they want to team up to clear a dungeon. Let's hurry!" Qing Yue felt she couldn't be alone with Xing Yuan, as she was completely at a disadvantage.
Xing Yuan nodded indifferently. What was the difference between clearing a dungeon and strolling through her own backyard? No matter what she faced, they wouldn't be able to defeat her.
The group chose a challenge dungeon, where they had to defeat the demon beasts guarding treasures to unlock the next stage. Since the players could pass the levels set by Xing Yuan, their intelligence and combat prowess were both online, so ordinary dungeons wouldn't be difficult for them.
Xing Yuan followed them as if on a leisurely stroll. Everyone else was actively fighting demon beasts, while she was just walking.
Player Bu Fu Jiu Gan felt a bit unbalanced. Being a straightforward person, she asked, "You're a member of the team too, shouldn't you show some of your strength!"
Xing Yuan pointed to herself, smiled meaningfully, and stared directly at Qing Yue, saying, "Does my sister want me to make a move?"
After all, if I were to make a move, it would cause extremely serious consequences, such as these people discovering my abnormality.
Qing Yue shook her head. She gently tugged at Player Bu Fu Jiu Gan and said apologetically, "She's an NPC after all, and it might not be easy for her to attack these demon beasts. How about this! When we distribute the clear rewards later, I'll give you my share."
Qing Yue's words were pleasant, and she played a significant role in the team. Player Bu Fu Jiu Gan regretted her impulsiveness, as she should have discussed it with others before making a decision.
She tried to smooth things over by saying, "It's fine. If she doesn't make a move, then the rewards for clearing the dungeon naturally have nothing to do with her. We can just pretend she doesn't exist."
Xing Yuan raised an eyebrow but said nothing.
These things were useless to her anyway, and it wasn't worth making her sister angry over such a trivial matter. So, she let them have their way.
However, some things couldn't be conceded.
Xing Yuan stepped forward and pulled Qing Yue closer, deliberately displaying their couple icon. "I don't want the items! The lover is mine, please keep your distance."
The four of them looked at the shining icon in silence, then their gazes turned to Qing Yue in unison.
"When did this happen?" Lian Yu Yan asked excitedly, eager for gossip.
This was her first time witnessing a real-life dual female lead scenario.
Qing Yue felt her entire body burning from the moment her hand touched Xing Yuan's, unsure if it was from shyness or anger.
She had always been a behind-the-scenes worker. Announcing new product releases on stage was not her forte. She preferred to be low-key rather than the center of attention. This person beside her, however, seemed to prefer making their affairs public.
Qing Yue was too nervous to speak. Yet, the person beside her leaned in and whispered into her ear, her warm breath tickling Qing Yue's ear, making her lose the ability to think independently.
Xing Yuan chuckled, her eyes filled with allure. "Sister~ Don't you want to explain? Or do you need my help?"
Qing Yue's mind went blank, and she remained silent.
To Xing Yuan, this was tacit consent. She cleared her throat, intertwined her fingers with Qing Yue's warm hand, and declared with pride, "My wife, isn't she beautiful?"
Qing Yue, angered by Xing Yuan's overtly boastful tone, regained her senses. Nothing had even begun yet! How could an artificial intelligence be so human-like?
The other four's perception of her shattered. It turned out this goddess wasn't aloof but a love-struck fool.
Qing Yue took deep breaths, suppressing the urge to lash out. She glared at Xing Yuan and warned in a low voice, "Don't go too far."
"Too far?" Xing Yuan's lips curved into a smile, her eyes crinkling. She whispered, "I don't think so. I've already been very respectful of my sister's wishes! Otherwise, this news would have been announced to the entire server by the system long ago."
Qing Yue didn't know if Xing Yuan could truly control the system, but she didn't dare to gamble. She could only give Xing Yuan a resentful glare and retreat.
This dungeon wasn't difficult; it was mainly for fostering mutual understanding.
Xing Yuan, however, openly flaunted their affection within the dungeon. After the dungeon concluded, the other four decided to temporarily stop playing together.
"Um, Qing Qing Jie, your goddess NPC is too clingy. It's making it impossible for us to concentrate on clearing the dungeon. How about you two play somewhere else!" Player Sui Feng Qu said.
"Yeah!" Player Bu Fu Jiu Gan chimed in, supporting the idea.
After all, she was single herself and couldn't stand the sight of public displays of affection.
Qing Yue felt a bit guilty, while Xing Yuan's face was full of pride. She gave the other players an appreciative look, then smiled gently and said to Qing Yue,
"Wife, they have a point. Besides, we still have couple quests to do!"
Qing Yue was extremely unaccustomed to such sudden tenderness. However, since everyone else had said so, she couldn't insist on staying. She had no choice but to go along with the reason Xing Yuan provided.
"Right! This NPC keeps pestering me to do romance quests, I can't help it." Qing Yue tried to tarnish Xing Yuan's reputation and then gave her a provocative look.
Xing Yuan merely smiled gently, with an air of indulgence.
Who was superior and who was inferior was clear to everyone at a glance. They pretended to believe Qing Yue's words, but in their hearts, they leaned towards the seemingly gentle Xing Yuan.
After all, although the first impression had been shattered, a part of it still remained.
Qing Yue was furious. Why was she even outsmarted by an NPC? In reality, her mentor always said she was talented, so she should be considered a little genius!
Xing Yuan snorted. What was this?
On her turf, she had an entire system supporting her calculations. It would be strange if she lost!
However, Xing Yuan vaguely felt that she might have gone a bit too far. After all, her sister looked quite angry.
Hmm~ Should she try to appease her?
After a moment of contemplation, Qing Yue took the lead and walked ahead, appearing to ignore Xing Yuan.
Xing Yuan quickly followed, her voice gentle, "Alright! It's my fault this time. Can you forgive me?"
Qing Yue looked at Xing Yuan with suspicion. "Why are you suddenly apologizing to me? You're not plotting something devious again, are you? I'm telling you, I won't fall for it."
"How could I?" Xing Yuan looked utterly innocent, her expression one of sincere apology. "I'm doing all this for you to fall in love with me, Sister."