Chapter 369

Chapter 369: I Am the Mom!

Though they had meticulously cleaned all traces of the ant clan’s activities within the town and ensured every ant was evacuated from the town’s surface,

it was better to prepare for the worst—should any outsiders detect anomalies through lingering clues, trouble would surely follow.

As time progressed, the likelihood of such a scenario increased with the potential influx of visitors.

Anticipating this, Lin Yu had instructed Simon to circulate rumors of rampant monster activity around Aowenduo Town. Soldiers were stationed at key checkpoints along main roads outside the settlement, both to monitor for monsters and inspect travelers, while spreading warnings about the dangerous creatures.

These measures proved effective. Numerous merchant caravans and travelers, deterred by the news, turned back disappointedly or regretfully.

To lend credibility to the rumors, Lin Yu followed Magic Rainbow and Red Pupil’s suggestion: stealthy, invisible Stealth Ant daughters herded low-level monsters into the paths of stubborn outsiders, successfully driving them away.

Additional tactics included raising entry fees for outsiders and establishing the lord’s own merchant teams to undercut external traders.

With these efforts, they expected few outsiders would venture to Aowenduo Town hereafter.

…

Wanting to commend Lord Simon’s diligent work and inquire about matters related to the Lord of the Forest, Lin Yu revisited Aowenduo Town with Magic Rainbow.

Only the two of them journeyed there, accompanied by their Stealth Ant guards.

The white-haired girl had initially refused—until Magic Rainbow intervened:

“Today is Mother-Daughter Day! Besides… human towns grow livelier in spring. Wouldn’t it be dull to stay cooped up in the castle?”

Somehow, the nightly rotation of daughters sharing her bed had shifted into a daily rotation of companions.

Not that Lin Yu minded.

Her daughters’ adoration meant constant attention—some engaging her directly, others observing shyly from afar.

The endless chatter left her ears ringing by day’s end.

Since the Little Shadow incident, their gazes had taken on an unsettling intensity… though the revised “rotation plan” now granted her respite. Most daughters busied themselves unless seeking her company or counsel.

Today, Magic Rainbow accompanied her—and truthfully, the castle had grown stifling.

…

Thus, Lin Yu and Magic Rainbow departed.

Outside the castle gates, a golden-furred wolf sprawled in sunlit grass, basking contentedly.

Although it was the Fog Zone, the mist around the castle remained faint because the fog-emitting trees had been transplanted elsewhere, allowing sunlight to filter effortlessly through the thin haze…

Magic Rainbow beckoned to the giant wolf.

Upon hearing the call and spotting the two women, the golden-furred wolf wagged its tail and darted over in swift movements.

The colossal beast lowered itself to the ground.

Magic Rainbow mounted it gracefully before extending both hands toward Lin Yu with tender warmth in her smile.

“Come, Mother~”

“…”

Was this about being carried up? It feels more like being mothered… Wait, no – I’m the parent here!

Honestly…

The silver-haired maiden grumbled internally even as she compliantly allowed her daughter to lift her onto Huangmao’s back.

Both women settled securely astride the golden-furred wolf.

“Woof!”

The giant canine barked before surging through the woodland. Trees whizzed past in rapid blurs as they sped through the forest.

The rushing wind pushed Lin Yu backward until she leaned back into a soft embrace.

“Mmm~”

An odd murmur escaped her daughter behind her.

Suddenly the buffeting wind ceased. Glancing upward, Lin Yu found a translucent barrier intercepting the airflow – Magic Rainbow had activated the “Magic Shield” skill.

“Mother’s hair became tousled.”

While Lin Yu remained dazed, a pale hand began gently combing through her wind-swept locks.

“Didn’t Mother promise long ago to venture out with me? I wonder if she still recalls?”

“Yes… I remember.”

This likely referred to that winter when she’d taken other daughters shopping in town without inviting Magic Rainbow… Unexpected that the girl still held onto this memory.

“Strolling through town with Mother sounds delightful! When we tire from evening revelries, we can retire at the inn beside the Brothel – the same establishment where Mother stayed with Lvzi before, correct?”

After tidying Lin Yu’s hair, Magic Rainbow affectionately stroked the white-haired woman’s head.

“Though you’re the parent, Mother must pretend to be your granddaughter in town to conceal our true relationship.”

“Oh… Right.”

Flustered by her forgotten promise, Lin Yu nodded meekly.

She understood their natural dynamic would invert public perception – observers would inevitably view her as Magic Rainbow’s daughter regardless of reality.

Soon Huangmao’s swift strides brought Aowenduo Town into view.

To maintain anonymity, the pair donned half-masks concealing their upper faces before dismissing the wolf.

They reached nearly deserted town gates requiring no queues.

When guards approached to inspect identification, Magic Rainbow employed her “Psychic Call” ability.

“You—No, Your Excellency…”

The startled guard scrutinized the masked, white-haired woman before straightening respectfully.

“If you seek Master Simon, please accompany me.”