The next day...
Early in the morning, Liu Yang received a message from the Level 3 zombie over at Nakata's side.
Nakata told Liu Yang everything, including that Squad Leader Sakura was gathering the other squads, and that they might have already started to suspect them.
After hearing that news, Liu Yang's expression showed a hint of surprise.
Liu Yang muttered to himself:
"Just from one conversation, they've already started to suspect Nakata and the others?"
"Truly worthy of being a Heaven Ranking ability user. They do have some substance. And according to Nakata, their squad leader is called Sakura, and she's a woman ranking in the top ten of the Heaven Ranking..."
"Good, even I'm starting to get a little excited. I hope they can finish gathering quickly and come attack me, falling right into my trap."
"As for her already suspecting Nakata and the others, that doesn't really matter. Only those with insufficient strength need to use covert schemes, while those who are truly strong enough only need to use open schemes."
"Even if they know there's something fishy, they still have no choice but to come."
"Even if they don't come, I already know their location and can go find them personally."
"Either way, the initiative is already in my hands. They're just lambs waiting to be slaughtered!"
"When the time comes, I'll round them all up, control them, and have them infiltrate back into the island nation, to see if I can directly control them to assassinate the island nation's national leader! If that actually succeeds, it'll be a massive win!"
...
Thinking like this, a happy expression appeared on Liu Yang's face.
Soon he'd be able to capture a few more island nation experts to be his Legacy Multiplier targets.
Maybe he'd be able to obtain powerful abilities again then!
Absolutely wonderful!
Liu Yang decided not to dwell on these things for now.
The other side needed to wait for all squads to gather, which would probably take quite some time.
After all, their squads were scattered all over the place.
He'd wait until they finished gathering, then wipe them all out in one go.
Today, the urgent task was to choose one person among Wu Jingying, Lin Waner, and Chen Ziyi for Legacy Expansion.
He just didn't know who he should choose...
Liu Yang stretched his waist, then got up to wash up.
Mermaid Princess Luo Li'an, after interacting with everyone at the pool party, had completely integrated into this big group.
Although she wasn't human.
He Yushi, Zhao Lina, Su Xiao, Chen Dan, and the others didn't exclude her in any way.
They had only tricked her into using a band-aid once at the beginning.
And the one who feasted his eyes that time was Liu Yang.
Liu Yang wished there could be more tricks like that.
After washing up, Liu Yang went directly downstairs. By now, Mermaid Princess Luo Li'an had also come downstairs.
Although she lived on the 3rd floor with the swimming pool, as soon as she woke up she preferred to go to the 1st floor to play with everyone.
Early in the morning, she was already in the kitchen learning to cook with Chen Dan!
Clearly, this mermaid princess was very interested in cooking.
Especially obsessed with cooking fish!
It seemed ordinary fish from the sea were indeed the main food of the mermaid race.
When they saw Liu Yang come downstairs, warm smiles appeared on each of their faces.
He Yushi walked right over, took Liu Yang's hand, and said with a smile:
"Aiya! Our male god is finally awake. Last night was surprisingly free of any plate-turning! Look at you, bringing three sisters back, yet not favoring any of them. You've made them start overthinking!"
As she spoke, she used her eyes to signal toward Wu Jingying and the others.
Wu Jingying and the others hadn't expected He Yushi to say such embarrassing things directly, talking about favoring or whatever...
So shy!
The three of them immediately blushed, lowered their heads, and darted their eyes around, not daring to look at Liu Yang.
Actually, He Yushi had indeed spoken what was in their hearts.
Originally, when they were brought back by Liu Yang, they thought they'd be facing a one-versus-three that very night!
Who knew Liu Yang wouldn't pay them any attention.
He didn't even really talk to them.
When it was time to sleep, he didn't give them any hints and didn't even mention a thing.
Which left them feeling quite helpless.
During the pool party, they had deliberately chosen extremely sexy bikinis specifically to show off their figures and stir up some of Liu Yang's desires.
But who knew...
It had no effect at all!
Liu Yang even looked at the mermaid Luo Li'an more often.
Although they didn't want to admit it, they really couldn't compare to a fish!
Which made these three beauties start to doubt their own charm a bit.
Seeing the three women's shy and awkward expressions, Liu Yang said somewhat awkwardly, "Tonight for sure, definitely tonight!"
The reason he hadn't called Wu Jingying and the others to his room last night was simply because he had already completed a round of Legacy Expansion with the mermaid princess during the day, and didn't want to waste his daily opportunity.
After all, Legacy Expansion streaks were counted by days, not by frequency.
Besides, as a man, one should know moderation and maintain a steady flow.
Once a day was enough; did they expect several?
Otherwise, he'd reach middle age with his heart willing but his body lacking...
Meanwhile, Wu Jingying and the others, hearing Liu Yang say "tonight for sure," immediately lit up with shyness and anticipation.
Then they glanced at each other.
And instantly filled with wariness!
Based on their interactions and conversations with He Yushi and the others during this period, they understood that this guy Liu Yang didn't like one-versus-many.
Meaning tonight at most only one person could go upstairs to Liu Yang's room.
So among the three of them, who should be the first to go?
Wu Jingying looked at the other two with an expression of absolute determination, hinting with her eyes: "I'm the big sister in this base, you shouldn't be thinking of competing with me, right?"
Lin Waner shot back with an unwilling-to-lose look: "I was the first to meet Liu Yang, you stay out of this!"
Chen Ziyi glared at the other two defiantly: "Although you two are stronger than me in combat, when it comes to figure and appearance, I'm not afraid of you! I'm going to be the first to go upstairs!"
Liu Yang remained completely oblivious to their secret rivalry as he sat at the dining table, enjoying a delicious breakfast.
Sitting opposite him, Mermaid Princess Luo Li'an watched him eat with eager anticipation, beaming with happiness before finally asking:
"Lord Liu Yang, how is it? Is it delicious? This is my first time making breakfast!"
Liu Yang nodded and smiled, "Mmm, genuinely good, delicious! Looks like you've got real talent for cooking, Luo Li'an."
With that, Liu Yang reached out and patted the mermaid princess's head.
Luo Li'an's face lit up with an obedient, happy expression.