Chapter 106: If You're Going to Act, Go All the Way

"What?"

"I want you to pretend to be my boyfriend."

"What did you say? Say that again!"

"I said, I want you to help me by pretending to be my boyfriend."

"What?"

After asking several times, Mu Chen finally confirmed he hadn't misheard. Liu Erlong actually wanted him to do her a favor—pretend to be her boyfriend.

Mu Chen reached out and touched Liu Erlong's forehead.

"What are you doing?" Liu Erlong stepped back half a step.

"Do you have a fever?" Mu Chen asked.

"You're the one with a fever! Xiaogang and I might have been married in ceremony, but we never consummated. I'm still a..." Liu Erlong trailed off, unable to bring herself to say the word "virgin." At her age, it felt like a blemish.

Liu Erlong had looks, strength, and a powerful background. Yet, in her thirties, she was still unmarried—a leftover woman. That was a mark against her.

"You misunderstood. I meant, do you have a fever, like a cold!" Mu Chen clarified.

"You're the one with a fever!" Liu Erlong blushed before pausing to ask, "Will you help me?"

"Can I ask why?" Mu Chen inquired curiously.

"Because I want Xiaogang to care about me," Liu Erlong replied.

"I don't understand," Mu Chen raised a brow, confusion evident in his eyes.

"I eavesdropped on Xiaogang and Tang San's conversation. Xiaogang still insists that because of our blood relation, he can't be with me. Even if I don't care, he does. To get Xiaogang to break free from societal constraints and accept me, stirring his jealousy by pretending to date you is the only way I can think of to overcome his prejudices," Liu Erlong explained with a deep sigh.

"But why me? Couldn't you ask Flender?" Mu Chen asked.

"No, he can't. He's always liked me. When Xiaogang pursued me, I knew Flender had feelings for me. Asking him to pretend to be my boyfriend would be cruel," Liu Erlong said.

Mu Chen nodded in agreement.

Flender did indeed have deep feelings for Liu Erlong, so much so that he had stepped back to let Yu Xiaogang pursue her, burying his own feelings.

"What about Dai Mubai? Why not him?" Mu Chen continued.

"He's not my type," Liu Erlong replied.

"And Oscar?"

"He respects Flender too much, which extends to me."

"Ma Hongjun?"

"Too fat."

"Tang San?"

"Absolutely not. His teacher is Xiaogang, he'd never agree to my request. Even if he did, out of respect for Xiaogang, he wouldn't convincingly play the role. Xiaogang is smart and would likely see through it," Liu Erlong analyzed.

Tang San playing the boyfriend role was impossible because he wouldn't act intimately with her. Liu Erlong was attractive and had a strong martial spirit, so even in a pretend relationship, she wanted someone she didn't dislike.

"So it has to be me?" Mu Chen chuckled wryly.

Among Shrek Academy's students and faculty, only Mu Chen dared ignore Yu Xiaogang and Flender's presence. His appearance was also pleasing, making him the best choice.

"Yes, what do you think?" Liu Erlong asked.

"You might not know, but when I joined Shrek Academy, I had an agreement with Flender. Aside from representing the academy in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, I can refuse any orders. My actions are my own, and no one can interfere," Mu Chen said.

"Never mind, forget I asked," Liu Erlong said, turning away.

**Ding Dong!**

"Congratulations, you triggered an E-level hidden task: Pretend to be Liu Erlong's boyfriend for a month."

"Wow, system, this task came at the perfect time. I was just about to say yes!"

Mu Chen was delighted. Watching Liu Erlong walk away, he moved instantly to her side, taking her hand in his.

"You..."

Liu Erlong widened her eyes, trying to pull away, but Mu Chen's grip was firm. Even with her strength, she couldn't break free.

**Soul Power +10,000**

Due to Liu Erlong's shock, Mu Chen's soul power increased by 10,000 points.

"You've got some looks, but why so impatient?" Mu Chen said smugly, noticing Liu Erlong still trying to break free. "Don't move. If we're acting, we need to commit. If Xiaogang finds out, he'll see through us."

Uh!

Liu Erlong was startled by the logic in Mu Chen's words and stopped struggling, allowing him to hold her hand.

Twenty days later, Liu Erlong started to regret it. She realized that Mu Chen was growing bolder over time.

Sitting by a lake, Mu Chen noticed something and leaned in to kiss Liu Erlong.

"You!"

Liu Erlong's eyes widened in shock, but Mu Chen's hands held her firmly, preventing her escape.

"Don't move! If we're acting, we need the full act. He's watching," Mu Chen whispered, pressing his lips to hers.

**Soul Power +13,234**

**Soul Power +14,265**

**Soul Power +13,890**

With Liu Erlong's complex emotions and the awareness of Yu Xiaogang watching, Mu Chen's soul power accumulated rapidly, gaining 100,000 points in no time.

**Ding Dong!**

"Congratulations, your soul power has reached the next level. Current level: 77 (36/1,737,736)."

As Mu Chen mischievously continued, the system chimed in his mind. After nearly a month of pretending to be Liu Erlong's boyfriend and taking liberties with her, his soul power had finally increased from level 76 to 77.

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