Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration) - Chapter 163. Awakening

All the way, Shen Wan’s heart pounded, fearing her secret smuggling of 188 would be discovered. For now, she didn’t want any complications. If conflicts arose, they could wait until that old woman woke up.

She’d been so busy she had no life of her own. It was time for a break.

Let that old woman deal with the outside troubles.

Shen Wan piloted the spaceship towards an area humans had designated as a dangerous forbidden zone. Years ago, this wasteland planet, once home to wanderers, had been occupied by insectoids.

Somehow, insectoids and other dangerous creatures had taken over. The planet was surrounded not only by these fearsome beings but also by toxic gases. Years back, humans had attempted exploration. Though none died, they dared not venture a second time. Gradually, the area became a human no-go zone.

The insectoids here differed from others, not actively attacking humans. The gases seemed contained. No one dared enter to research, and nearby planets’ inhabitants, fearing an outbreak, gradually relocated.

The entire interstellar human population was unaware that this desolate planet, encircled by perilous creatures, harbored a massive secret that could shake the entire star system.

Shen Wan piloted her ship to the wasteland’s edge. She made a mystical gesture, and the dangerous creatures parted, forming a path. The harmful gases retreated to the sides.

After she entered, everything outside returned to normal.

The planet’s surface remained desolate, but when Shen Wan made another gesture, a white door rose before her. Without hesitation, she jumped through.

Upon landing, she saw an old man dozing in a chair. She approached and tapped his head. “Dr. Li, wake up.”

The old man jolted awake, hastily straightening his glasses. Recognizing Shen Wan, he smiled. “Miss Shen, you’re back?”

“Yes.”

“Did you succeed?”

Shen Wan pulled out a photo and handed it to Dr. Li. “Go on, finish quickly. I’ll wait here and complete the final step.”

“Alright, I’ll go right away.”

Dr. Li excitedly took the photo and rushed to the lab.

Shen Wan watched him disappear, then glanced at her wristwatch. The hands trembled erratically. “Brother 8, sorry for the inconvenience. I’ll find you another container.”

This ordinary-looking watch held a small secret, an antique capable of bringing 188 out.

Shen Wan wandered the room, finally finding a smart alarm clock. “This looks decent. You can stay here for now. Later, when we have time, we’ll custom-make whatever you like.”

Hearing this, 188 shifted, instantly taking control of the smart clock.

[188: “Wan Wan, where are we?”]

“A wasteland planet.”

[188: “Oh…” After a pause, 188 sounded dejected. “Wan Wan, I’ve lost my skin.”]

“We’ll ask the old woman for one when she wakes up. She told me before she’s loaded and will take care of me. Supporting a system isn’t much trouble; she can support you too. We’ll have her hire a team of original artists. Whatever skin you want, you’ll have. A different one every day.”

188: Is this possible? So, he came out to freeload?

“Brother 8, you seem down. Unhappy?”

[188 sighed: “I’m glad to still be with Wan Wan. But now I can’t play games or browse forums. It’s a bit boring.”]

Shen Wan thought for a moment. “Those aren’t problems. The old woman will solve them when she’s out.”

Hearing this, 188 wondered if his Wan Wan had always been a freeloader, expecting everything handed to her. Was all this hard work just to reclaim her meal ticket?

[188: “Wan Wan, it sounds like you had it pretty good before. Someone taking care of you, not having to think about anything.”]

Shen Wan’s expression twisted. “Good my ass. My life’s never been easy. I’m just waiting for the good times.”

188 was curious and asked why.

“It’s all because that old woman tricked me. Otherwise, why would I work so hard on tasks?”

188: But you have to be willing, right?

Earlier, seeing Shen Wan use celestial techniques outside had shocked 188.

From what he knew of this world, such abilities shouldn’t exist. These techniques only appeared in the virtual small worlds. But why could Wan Wan use them? He’d always felt she was mysterious and powerful, but if she truly possessed these skills, wasn’t she beyond mysterious and powerful?

Half a month later, Dr. Li emerged from the lab, looking exhausted. He approached Shen Wan. “Miss Shen, it’s ready. Please take a look.”

“Alright, I need to inspect it for perfection. We don’t want her making a fuss when she wakes up.”

Dr. Li’s mouth twitched. What kind of person was this? He guaranteed the face was truly perfect. He could never cultivate such a perfect human body in a culture dish again. From all data analyses, this body was truly flawless.

Shen Wan stood before the culture dish. She couldn’t see the body inside clearly, only vague shadows.

As for Dr. Li calling it perfect, that was because he had precise instruments to calculate. The body’s structure was initially synthesized combining various strengths. Like printing a photo, whatever was synthesized would grow in the culture dish accordingly.

Heaven knows how long he’d been cooped up doing this research.

But thinking of what he’d soon obtain, Dr. Li grew excited.

“Miss Shen, are you starting now?”

“Yes, you all go out. Can I bring her out directly?”

“Yes, no problem at all.”

After Dr. Li left, Shen Wan removed the perfect body from the culture dish and placed it on a nearby medical bed. Looking at the flawlessly beautiful face, she pouted and couldn’t resist pinching it. “So what if you’re beautiful? So what if you’re prettier than me? I paid to create you, and you’ll be mine in the future!”

188, tucked in Shen Wan’s pocket, was speechless hearing this.

“Xie Yunfu, I’m about to wake you now. Remember what you promised before. If you can’t keep your word, I’ll throw you back in the culture dish and remake you.”

Saying this, Shen Wan removed the jade bead from her neck. Her fingers moved in complex, mysterious gestures. Even with 188’s processing power, her movements seemed too fast. If he was distracted for a moment, he might miss a move.

Finally, Shen Wan placed the jade bead on the body’s forehead. Light emanated from the bead, flowing into the body’s brow. As the light faded, the bead lost its luster, its surface becoming rough. Its previous beautiful color seemed to vanish, leaving it like an ordinary pebble.

[188: “Wan Wan, was that bead containing your partner’s soul?”]

“Yes.”

[188: “So, all those encounters in the small worlds were her? You were collecting her soul fragments?”]

“More or less.”

188 had a hunch this wasn’t simple. How could someone like Xie Yunfu end up in small worlds, requiring Shen Wan’s painstaking collection of soul fragments? Moreover, this seemed to be kept secret from the Time-Space Department. Of course, he still couldn’t analyze why.

[188: “Wan Wan, why do you have those miraculous powers,” At this point, 188 realized, “You said before your ghost-catching skills were taught by her. Could it be… she taught you these too?”]

“You’re getting smarter.”

188: He was always smart.

[188: “I feel like you’re up to something.”]

“No, I’m a law-abiding citizen of the Interstellar Federation. I won’t cause trouble.” Shen Wan rested her chin on her hand, raising an eyebrow. “But my old woman might. She has quite a history with the Federation Empire.”

[188 muttered, “What’s the difference between her causing trouble and you causing trouble? When fighting breaks out, you’ll definitely help her.”]

“Can’t help it. No matter how vain, annoying, or fierce she is, she’s still my wife.”

He knew it.

Shen Wan sat waiting for three days before Xie Yunfu, her soul merged with the body, finally woke. The moment she opened her eyes, Shen Wan sensed it and looked at her happily.

Their eyes met. Seeing Xie Yunfu’s bewildered, unfamiliar gaze, Shen Wan’s face darkened. Her expression twisted as she said, “Don’t tell me you’ve lost your memory, remember nothing now, and are asking who I am, expecting me to take care of you?”

“Who are you?”

“I’m your lord and master!”

188: “……”

“Where am I?”

Shen Wan leaned close to Xie Yunfu, gritting her teeth. “Your master doesn’t know either. You lose your memory just from merging souls? Fine, I’m leaving. Come find me when you remember.” With that, Shen Wan really turned to leave, 188 in her pocket. She grinned, saying, “This old woman actually lost her memory. That’s good. I’ll have time to go out and have some fun. After all, she messed up first, forgetting me. If I find some amusement, it’s not my fault, right?”

188: He felt something was about to go wrong.

Before Shen Wan could exit the lab, a gloomy voice sounded from behind. “You dare!”

“Nobody remembers me anyway. I’m so pitiful, what wouldn’t I dare? I worked so hard doing all this, and now she doesn’t remember me. I feel so wronged. What wouldn’t I dare? After all these years of hard work, spending all my savings, now she wakes up remembering nothing. I guess I’m better off wandering desolate planets, living off scavenging trash.”

Shen Wan sighed. “How boring, how boring. I’m off.”

But this time, she didn’t move.

Because the woman behind her had somehow reached her side and embraced her. “Alright, my fault. I shouldn’t have joked with you.” Saying this, Xie Yunfu cupped Shen Wan’s face and kissed her. “I might forget anyone else, but never you. Whether it’s our first meeting or later when you came to find me in the small worlds, I remember every detail of our time together. It’s all crystal clear in my mind.”

“But I’m angry.” Shen Wan kept a wooden face. “Coax me. When I’m satisfied, I’ll forgive you.”

“Wan Wan, be good.” Xie Yunfu stroked her little face, nuzzling her neck. “You’ve worked so hard for so long. From now on, leave everything to me. You won’t have to think about anything.”

“I’m broke.” Shen Wan glanced up at her. “Haven’t bought cute dresses in ages. The spaceship’s almost scrap.”

Xie Yunfu patted herself. “I don’t have money right now either, but… I will soon.” She held Shen Wan as they gently floated up. “Give me some time. We won’t need a spaceship to go anywhere.”

“But I don’t want to float. I want to lie down and still travel everywhere, seeing the sights.”

“Then let me gather some materials and craft a flying magic treasure for you to play with.”

Tucked in her pocket, 188 sighed. He’d brought this on himself. Now he’d be force-fed dog food daily.

“I need to seclude myself for cultivation first.”

“Why don’t we do it together?” Shen Wan suggested.

Xie Yunfu’s eyes sparkled with mirth as she took Shen Wan’s small hand. She said softly, “Wan Wan, you’ve reminded me. Cultivating together seems much faster. Before, we had the will but not the means. Now it’s possible.”

“Fufu, your face is so beautiful. This body was created based on the best features of every body you had in the small worlds.” Shen Wan’s lips curled into a smile. “You know, before you were just a wisp of a soul. I couldn’t really do anything. Now it’s different.”

To 188’s astonishment, the two who had been throwing tantrums abandoned him outside, holding hands as they returned to their room.

Dr. Li waited and waited. Finally, Shen Wan gave him what she had promised. Beaming, he dove back into the lab, never mentioning leaving. No joke – staying here, he could ask Shen Wan for more pills once he finished researching these. That wouldn’t be possible if he left.

Xie Yunfu and Shen Wan’s joint cultivation lasted thirty years. Dr. Li knew they weren’t ordinary people, and having taken life-extending pills himself, he didn’t mind at all.

When Xie Yunfu and Shen Wan finally appeared before him, saying they had some business to attend to and warning him not to wander off, he felt they were up to something.

But it wasn’t his business. As long as nothing happened here, he was fine.

Xie Yunfu held Shen Wan’s hand as they vanished instantly. When they reappeared, they were outside the Time-Space Department.

Looking at this familiar place, she smiled. “This place really hasn’t changed. It’s just like before.”

Xie Yunfu didn’t enter. One hand holding Shen Wan’s, she summoned a sword with the other. Raising it, she cleaved the Department’s main gate in two.

Her smile turned mischievous, especially seeing the panic inside. “Look how afraid they are of me. Even if I don’t kill them, just destroying their territory makes them scatter like startled birds.”

“Alert, alert! The Time-Space Department is under attack by unknown assailants. All task executors, immediately abort your missions. All task executors, immediately abort your missions.”

Xie Yunfu said softly, “It’s useless now.” With that, she led Shen Wan inside, slashing her sword on the counter. The staff behind it turned pale with fright. Seeing the worker unable to move, Shen Wan quickly advised, “You’d better run. My Fufu doesn’t kill people, she just destroys things.”

Hearing this, the staff member cautiously looked up. Seeing that Xie Yunfu, though fierce-looking, indeed showed no intention of killing her, she quickly fled.

At this moment, many people were hurriedly running outside.

Meanwhile, others armed with weapons surrounded Xie Yunfu and Shen Wan. “You there, put down your–“

Before they could finish, Xie Yunfu and Shen Wan leapt into the crowd, slicing their weapons in half with one stroke.

Shen Wan assisted Xie Yunfu, throwing all the people out of the Time-Space Department. Those outside, seeing countless people flung out, were terrified and confused. They couldn’t understand what these two suddenly-appearing women were trying to do.