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Chapter 78 – Pregnant with a phoenix instead

November 3, 2023 / / 1 Comment

Chapter 78 – Pregnant with a phoenix instead

 

Jian Luo had not looked at his contacts for a while. It wasn’t until Zhan Wentai said to him, “It’s time to take a break.”

 

“Hmm?” Jian Luo returned from his books, raised his hand to glance at his wrist, and realized time had passed quickly. “How did it get so late?”

 

Zhan Wentai asked, “Didn’t you finish reading?”

 

Jian Luo was holding a document that recorded the history of Earth’s changes over thousands of years, something he had never experienced. Originally, he had a sense of detachment from this era. Subconsciously, he still thought of himself as belonging to the 21st century, part of a different world, a different group, unconnected to this era. But as he slowly read through the history of this era’s changes over the years, watching it rise and thrive, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of belonging.

 

Jian Luo held the book and said, “I think… can I come again next time?”

 

Zhan Wentai reached out and placed the book in Jian Luo’s arms, nodding, “Of course.”

 

Yay! Jian Luo cheered inwardly, hugging the book as if it were a precious treasure. “Thank you!”

 

“You’re welcome,” Zhan Wentai said casually, glancing at the tall bookshelves nearby. “There are plenty more here. If you ever need them, feel free to come anytime.”

 

Jian Luo nodded. “Alright! Thanks, teacher!”

 

Zhan Wentai escorted him out, and on the way, he discussed some rare characters with Jian Luo. He said, “A good dictionary is essential. If the information is not well-researched, the text may not flow smoothly. Ancient characters and modern characters are quite different.”

 

Jian Luo was an expert in ancient characters and knew little about modern ones. “I’d like to borrow one to study.”

 

Zhan Wentai nodded.

 

On the way back, Jian Luo noticed an unread message on his communication bracelet. He felt a slight pang of anxiety and quickly tried to call back to his secretary. However, the call didn’t connect, and Zhan Wentai, walking alongside him, stopped in his tracks.

 

Jian Luo looked up, feeling puzzled, and saw Lu Shifeng, the Grand Marshal, standing in the hall not far away. Lu Shifeng was dressed in a crisp military uniform, and the lighting was dim, making it difficult to discern his expression.

 

Zhan Wentai said, “Grand Marshal Lu, you’ve come to welcome us.”

 

Lu Shifeng stood in place, lazily raising his eyes to glance at Jian Luo, speaking slowly, “Not at all, Professor. Jian Luo is here, and he’s caused you trouble.”

 

Zhan Wentai cast a sidelong glance at Jian Luo, “Grand Marshal Lu is being too polite. Jian Luo is my student, and it’s my responsibility to teach him.”

 

Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow, “Teaching is fine, but Professor, you must remember to exercise moderation.”

 

As they exchanged words, a tension began to emanate in the air, something even someone as clueless as Jian Luo could sense.

 

Jian Luo swallowed nervously, quickly walked up to Lu Shifeng, and bowed to Zhan Wentai, “Thank you, Professor. I’ll be leaving with Brother Long now.”

 

Zhan Wentai nodded, “Hmm, remember to read the book.”

 

Jian Luo held the book, “Sure!”

 

After exchanging greetings with Grand Marshal Lu, Jian Luo followed Lu Shifeng out. He asked, “Wasn’t Secretary Jin supposed to pick me up?”

 

Lu Shifeng looked down at him condescendingly, “Are you disappointed to see me?”

 

“…”

 

Jian Luo began to speak. Since that day, he had changed. In general, he was not a particularly sensitive person. However, after becoming pregnant, he had become a bit sentimental at times, which was quite unlike his usual self. But these emotional ups and downs always came and went quickly. By now, he had completely moved on and didn’t feel anything wrong about the situation. After all, their relationship had always been a business one, and Lu Shifeng hadn’t done anything wrong. Instead, Jian Luo felt like he was the one being immature.

 

Jian Luo said, “I’m not disappointed. When did you decide to leave? I can make you a farewell meal when we get back.”

 

Lu Shifeng heard the excitement in his tone, seemingly hoping for him to leave, and unconsciously furrowed his brows.

 

Jian Luo got into the car, looked at the book in his hand, and added, “I’ve thought about it. This side of Phoenix Terrace is the best for me. It’s close to where I work, and the Professor takes good care of me.”

 

Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow and looked at Jian Luo, “Have you decided?”

 

“Hmm?” Jian Luo tilted his head, feeling that something was off in Lu Shifeng’s tone but nodded decisively, “Yes, don’t worry. I’ll get along well with Professor.”

 

“…”

 

Silence filled the car. Lu Shifeng had originally not worried, but seeing Jian Luo’s previous interaction with Zhan Wentai, he suddenly felt uneasy. It wasn’t that he didn’t understand Zhan Wentai; anyone who had reached this position was far from simple and had desires and ambitions beneath their calm exterior.

 

Jian Luo asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”

 

Lu Shifeng snapped out of his thoughts, looking at Jian Luo, “Have you made your decision?”

 

“Yes,” Jian Luo said a bit nervously. “You’re the one who asked me to choose. Are you changing your mind?”

 

Lu Shifeng withdrew his gaze. “If you’re comfortable being with him, then stay with him for now. We can move in a couple of days.”

 

“Okay,” Jian Luo replied.

 

Even though neither of them had said anything they shouldn’t have, even the most obtuse driver could sense that there was tension between these two. It felt like they had argued, and the atmosphere was no longer as relaxed as usual.

 

The next day, Jian Luo returned to the seed planting base for work. On the way, at the central square, he unexpectedly saw an advertisement he had filmed on a large screen.

 

It was a promotional ad for Jinjiang Livestream, and what shocked him the most was that this ad was displayed in high definition. Even a side profile of him was clearly visible.

 

The central square was an area with high Dark Star traffic, and almost every Dark Star saw it. Jian Luo couldn’t believe that Jinjiang had invested so heavily in advertising here; it was as if the whole platform had suddenly changed its strategy.

 

The driver said, “You did really well.”

 

Jian Luo smiled shyly, “Thank you.”

 

While he didn’t have much of a reaction to the ad being displayed, as he knew it was only a matter of time before it happened, something unexpected occurred during his lunch break at the seed planting base.

 

Wang Gang suddenly rushed in, asking, “Did you film an advertisement?”

 

“Yes,” Jian Luo replied, puzzled. “What’s wrong?”

 

Wang Gang shivered slightly and pointed outside, “It’s outside, and there are a lot of people. Check the Interstella web; it’s trending like crazy.”

 

Jian Luo felt puzzled. He opened his information terminal, checked the trending topics, and saw the first one hanging prominently:

 

#MalePregnancySuspected#

#JinjiangStreamer#

#IsGlobalHopeReal?

 

Jian Luo was aware of the situation. At that time, he had been suspected, but there was no evidence, just speculation. However, why had this topic resurfaced today?

 

Perplexed, Jian Luo clicked on the comments beneath the trending topics:

 

“It’s definitely him; the silhouette matches!”

 

“He rarely showed his back during the livestreams; it’s hard to compare.”

 

“It’s really him.”

 

“Is he pregnant, and whose child is it?”

 

“It’s gotta be someone from the nobility; the soulstone turned to smoke.”

 

The online community was buzzing with excitement. Jian Luo read through it from beginning to end and sighed. It seemed he couldn’t live a normal life even if the child was born.

 

Oh right.

 

Jian Luo turned to Wang Gang and asked, “What did you say was happening outside?”

 

Wang Gang pointed outside, “A commotion. There are reporters and even fans. Some fans brought food and games. They’re all here to see you. Reporters want to interview you, and they’ve surrounded Phoenix Terrace. If it weren’t for the fact that we don’t allow anyone inside, I’d think they’d break down the walls.”

 

“…”

 

This was too much.

 

Jian Luo felt a little panicky. He didn’t know how to deal with these fans who cared about his offspring’s life. He hadn’t been taught what to do in such a situation. Just as he was thinking about it, there was commotion outside the tent.

 

Jian Luo and Wang Gang both nervously looked outside.

 

The curtain was lifted, revealing a maid who bowed to Jian Luo and spoke warmly, “Your Highness, His Majesty has sent me to pick you up. You’ve been startled.”

 

Jian Luo stood up, “His Majesty sent you?”

 

The maid nodded.

 

Jian Luo recognized her. She was someone who had always followed the young emperor. He exchanged a few words with Wang Gang and was about to leave. Before leaving, Wang Gang said, “Jian Luo.”

 

Jian Luo stopped in his tracks.

 

“Don’t be afraid,” Wang Gang, in his straightforward way of comforting, said, “They don’t have any ill intentions. They’re just excited. Don’t worry.”

 

Jian Luo paused for a moment, then smiled. He nodded, “I understand.”

 

Following the maid outside, there was a car waiting. Jian Luo quickly arrived at the palace. When the flying car soared into the sky, Jian Luo saw the crowd outside the palace walls. Wang Gang’s description of the situation being contained to one circle was far too restrained; it was clear that there were multiple layers of people gathered outside, densely packed and numbering in the thousands.

 

On his way back to the palace, Jian Luo tried to contact Xiu Liang several times but couldn’t get through. When he arrived at the palace, he met with the young emperor, who gave him a warm hug. “Luo Luo, are you okay?”

 

Jian Luo shook his head.

 

“Because everywhere else is surrounded,” the young emperor said with a cheeky smile, his small tiger teeth showing. “It’s very relaxing in the palace, so I came to pick you up.”

 

Jian Luo smiled and replied, “Thank you.”

 

The young emperor patted his hand. “You’re welcome. Let me take you to your room to rest.”

 

Jian Luo couldn’t help but worry about his home. Even after returning to the palace, he couldn’t calm down. Discussions about him were flooding the internet, and even within the palace, people constantly wanted to see him. Some were curious if he was really pregnant, and others were just curious about the hope he represented.

 

The palace remained restless for half the night, and Jian Luo hadn’t seen Lu Shifeng at all. While he didn’t particularly mind, it felt strange to be without him. The room felt too empty, and the emptiness made him uncomfortable. But he supposed he would have to get used to it; Lu Shifeng was leaving sooner or later, even if not today, then tomorrow, or maybe the next year.

 

Simple things like home-cooked meals, conversations, and warmth would be missed, Jian Luo realized as he leaned against the window. He sighed deeply and, in a moment of distraction, heard a tapping on the glass.

 

Startled, Jian Luo looked outside, and there was Lu Shifeng, standing on the rocky ledge by the window, gesturing for him to open it.

 

Jian Luo opened the window. “Long-ge? What are you doing here?”

 

Lu Shifeng didn’t come inside but kept looking at him with his crimson eyes, unblinking. He spoke in a deep voice, “I’ve come to pick you up.”

 

Jian Luo was puzzled. “Pick me up? Where are we going?”

 

“Perhaps…” Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow. “Would you like to visit another planet?”

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 18 – It’s hard to escape the Omegaverse trope!

November 3, 2023 / / 1 Comment

Chapter 18

 

Qiu Fei threw the newspaper to Tang Xiyan and, in passing, gave this person who sat without any posture a kick. “Return to the set tomorrow and resume filming.”

 

Tang Xiyan didn’t pay him any attention, continuing to lie on the sofa bonelessly, holding a phone and not sure whom to message next. “Understood.”

 

The news of Yang Ji’s arrest had already caused quite a stir on the internet. Although he wasn’t famous, he had a position in the “Mountains and Rivers” launch ceremony. Everyone thought that Tangyi Entertainment was going to promote new talents, but they didn’t expect him to lose popularity so quickly. There were many people on the internet making sarcastic remarks, some even implicating the company.

 

He frowned as he looked at the messages he sent three hours and two hours ago. He felt a bit anxious. Why hadn’t Qu Di replied to his messages yet? He learned about Yang Ji’s arrest and was ecstatic. He had gone to pick him up yesterday, only to be told that he had already been released on bail.

 

He thought for a moment and decided to send a few more messages.

 

Xiyan: 【When are you coming back to work? Qiu Fei said he tried to contact you, but you haven’t returned his call.】

 

Xiyan: 【Why don’t you come over tonight? I’ll treat you to a big meal.】

 

Xiyan: 【The production is resuming tomorrow; make sure to be there.】

 

He stared at the messages for half an hour until the other person finally sent him a reply.

 

Qu Di: 【Mm.】

 

Just one word, followed by a period. Tang Xiyan seriously examined the message for a long time, not sure if this “Mm” meant Qu Di would come back to work or if it was about coming over for dinner tonight.

 

He agonized for a while and then decided to call the person. In truth, he had been feeling quite guilty. During the time when Qu Di was falsely accused, he had done nothing. He was afraid that Qu Di would be disheartened, resign, and disappear, so he hadn’t dared to call him.

 

At this moment, Qu Di was lost in thought at home. He had made a bowl of noodles for himself, but even after the noodles had gone soft, he hadn’t touched them. He seemed to still be intoxicated by that kiss from yesterday, an Alpha’s kiss with a hint of minty pheromones. It had been just a moment, but Qu Di remembered that soft touch vividly.

 

“Qu Di, I’m pursuing you.” Those were the last words Shu Yi had left him.

 

With just that kiss and that statement, he had a restless night. Today, he had been in a daze, even forgetting to respond to Tang Xiyan’s messages.

 

Suddenly, his phone rang, startling Qu Di, who had been lost in thought. Even though he wasn’t consciously aware of it, there was an underlying anticipation in his heart.

 

It was Tang Xiyan.

 

He breathed a sigh of relief but felt a slight twinge of disappointment.

 

“Hello? Qu Di?”

 

“Is something the matter?”

 

“Why did it take you so long to reply to my messages? How about I treat you to dinner tonight, or you can come to my place, and we can order takeout.” Tang Xiyan looked at the notebook in front of him filled with the names of various takeout restaurants. He was ready to fulfill any request.

 

“No, it’s okay. I’ll just eat something at home. You go ahead and eat.”

 

“Don’t say that! We’re celebrating your release. Those places are bad luck. Consider it a welcome-back treat from me.”

 

Qu Di, however, wasn’t swayed at all and rather bluntly revealed, “Have you forgotten? You need to eat moderately these days. You had hotpot the other day, and even if I come over, we can only eat light. So, let’s forget it.”

 

What was with this contemptuous tone?

 

“Well…”

 

“I’m tired. I’ll come to pick you up in the morning tomorrow. I’ll go by myself now, so you don’t need to wait for me.”

 

“…”

 

Listening to the busy tone on the phone, Tang Xiyan was engulfed in deep guilt and unease. It was clear that there was some resentment brewing.

 

The next day, except for Wengu, who was still in the hospital, the rest of the cast and crew were in place. As for Yang Ji’s role, it had been assigned to a beta actor named Wei Xuan, who belonged to Tangyi Entertainment. Wei Xuan wasn’t exactly a newcomer; he had been acting in TV dramas for several years but had never achieved much fame, usually playing minor roles.

 

Wei Xuan appeared to be easygoing, speaking softly and gently. He had a comforting familiarity about him, but compared to Shu Yi, he lacked some of the arrogance and confidence.

 

Qu Di arrived early in the morning, learning that Tang Xiyan hadn’t arrived yet. He stood by the makeup room door and kept texting him in case he overslept, fearing he might miss his call. Surprisingly, Tang Xiyan arrived shortly after him.

 

Tang Xiyan spotted his assistant leaning against the door, engrossed in his phone, and his face lit up. He approached, taking three steps in two.

 

With a tone filled with excitement, he exclaimed, “Qu Di!”

 

Qu Di looked up and smiled at him, saying, “You came early, but why didn’t you respond to my messages?”

 

Tang Xiyan hurriedly took out his phone and realized it was on silent. He chuckled and said, “I forgot to check my phone.”

 

“Go inside, the makeup artist is waiting. Later, Wei Xuan will be here. Remember to be friendly to him and not give him a hard time.”

 

Qu Di usually found these instructions annoying, but today he obediently agreed, saying, “I’ll follow your lead.”

 

With this issue resolved, the atmosphere on the set became livelier again. However, whenever people saw Qu Di, they couldn’t help but show sympathy and pity, which made him uncomfortable. Wengu was absent today, and the scenes being shot involved Tang Xiyan and Wei Xuan.

 

Qu Di continued to watch idly from the side, occasionally going to pass water when needed. Shu Yi arrived later and was changing his clothes behind. The moment Shu Yi appeared, Qu Di, as if with telepathy, turned to look at him. Shu Yi smiled at him, and Qu Di quickly turned away, his heart racing.

 

He felt a warmth approaching from the side and realized that someone was standing beside him. He tried to retract his hand but found it firmly held by the other person. Shu Yi’s hand was cool, dispersing the warmth from Qu Di’s hand.

 

“Shu… Shu Yi…” Qu Di whispered. “People might see.”

 

A deep, rich voice responded, “My sleeves are long enough. Just for a little while, it’s okay.”

 

He had never known Shu Yi could be so bold.

 

Shu Yi was wearing a long-sleeved robe with layers upon layers of fabric. Their hands hung down and weren’t visible to others. It looked like they were standing closer, which would obscure Qu Di’s hand.

 

Qu Di, blushing and not daring to look up, held a water bottle that had started to sweat. He couldn’t help but focus on the hand that was slowly warming his own.

 

Shu Yi subtly turned his head to look at the pale neck of the person beside him. He secretly held the entire hand in his own. Qu Di was quick-witted and glanced at Shu Yi with a fearful look. He was anxious but didn’t dare to move. This “secretive encounter” in front of everyone made him very nervous.

 

“Qu Di!”

 

When the scene was over, Tang Xiyan loosened his clothes and fanned himself with his hand. He didn’t notice the small assistant in his team and Shu Yi’s subtle actions.

 

Shu Yi didn’t make things difficult for him and naturally let go of his hand. Qu Di watched Shu Yi with unease for a moment, then hurried over to hand Tang Xiyan the salad he had ordered. Shu Yi, acting nonchalant, walked over to chat with the director as if nothing had happened, without even sparing a glance for Qu Di.

 

“Why do you keep staring at the director?”

 

“I didn’t…” Qu Di snapped back to reality, took out a small fan from his bag, and began to fan Tang Xiyan.

 

Tang Xiyan didn’t ask any further and continued working after drinking some water.

 

After that, Qu Di avoided getting close to Shu Yi. Whenever he approached, Qu Di found an excuse to move away. Fortunately, they hadn’t interacted much in the past, so no one noticed anything unusual.

 

Shu Yi, on the other hand, noticed that Qu Di was avoiding him. After a few unsuccessful attempts to approach, he gave up. There was no rush; they had all the time in the world.

 

That night, he was informed that Tang Xiyan had personally paid for him to switch to a larger room on the same floor as his. He had even arranged for his luggage to be moved for him. The photographer sharing the room with him was quite envious of him having such a good boss.

 

Qu Di went to pick up the room key, and Tang Xiyan suddenly realized he hadn’t given it to him yet. He bit into the salad that Qu Di had ordered for him and searched his room for a while before finally finding it. “It’s the one right across from Shu Yi’s room. Take it.”

 

“I told you not to waste money. Staying downstairs is fine.”

 

Tang Xiyan was determined to make amends for his guilt and insisted that he stay in the room. He handed the room key to Qu Di, impatiently saying, “Stop talking! If I say you should stay, you stay. Besides, you’ve already paid for it. Don’t worry; your artist isn’t that poor. Staying in a hotel won’t bankrupt me.”

 

In reality, this was a hotel under Tangyi’s management. He had used his connections to arrange it, and Qu Di didn’t have to pay for it.

 

Qu Di, with no other choice, took the room key and reminded Tang Xiyan to inform him about everything. Tang Xiyan readily agreed, promising to keep him updated. He had no intention of mentioning that he had ordered an almost one hundred yuan takeout for him.

 

After taking the room key, Qu Di went into his room. The layout was similar to Tang Xiyan’s room, but it was much more comfortable. It seemed that having money really made a difference. Even though it was just a bed, this one was much more comfortable than the one downstairs. He even detected a faint scent of incense in the air.

 

He flopped onto the bed, exhausted, and felt as though he had been thrown onto a soft cloud. Rich people really knew how to live. It was the same bed, but this one was much more comfortable. He thought he could smell a subtle hint of incense.

 

He lay on the bed, staring at the bedside lamp and drifting into daydreams. Suddenly, Shu Yi’s face appeared in his mind, and the hand that he had held today seemed to start tingling. The warm breath of both of them seemed to intertwine secretly in the air…

 

He raised his hand and looked at it against the light, and suddenly, he started smiling like a fool.

 

This was terrible… He had started to develop feelings.

 

It was just a tiny gesture, but it was as if he had been deprived of oxygen. He was nervous and feeling out of control. But he knew deep down that Shu Yi wasn’t someone he could keep.

 

What should he do?

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 18 – First meeting with Jiuying

November 3, 2023 / / 0 Comments

 Chapter 18

 

Si Lan slept deeply this time, but he had another nightmare.

 

In the dream, he couldn’t perform any magic, couldn’t make a sound, and was chased by a sinister and terrifying snake-headed creature. No matter how hard he tried to escape, he couldn’t get away. In the end, he was devoured by the creature, his body slowly corroding, turning into a pool of blood.

 

He was awakened by the small white dragon in his arms, his head filled with momentary confusion. Si Lan looked around, and the disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect and the Enchanting Serpent Clan were still resting. His two disciples were quietly meditating nearby.

 

He touched his sore left cheek and looked at the small white dragon in confusion. “Why did you suddenly hit me?”

 

The small white dragon gave him a disdainful look.

 

Initially, it had intended to drink Si Lan’s blood, but it noticed Si Lan’s abnormally fast heartbeat, as if he was having a nightmare. Seeing him in distress, it used its claw to wake him up.

 

Sometimes kindness goes unappreciated.

 

“My Lord, is everything alright?” Quze heard Si Lan’s voice and opened his eyes, asking.

 

Si Lan touched the dragon horn. “It’s nothing.”

 

Dragons, aside from having impenetrable scales, generally did not allow people to touch their horns. But this Si Lan repeatedly touched Haowei’s dragon horn.

 

Haowei was about to explode with anger.

 

Enduring humiliation for just a sip of blood was truly a heavy burden.

 

Quze got up, went to the stream to fetch some water, and came back to give some to Si Lan and Xie Li to drink.

 

The small white dragon observed Quze, who was busy, and narrowed its golden eyes slightly. It was quite interesting to see how this person, who seemingly had sinister intentions, took care of Si Lan so meticulously. He even did a better job than a servant, which explained why Si Lan didn’t suspect him.

 

The disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect and the Enchanting Serpent Clan woke up one after the other. Despite a peaceful night, they now faced each other in a renewed state of confrontation in the morning.

 

Seeing that they were about to engage in a dispute again, Si Lan spoke first, “If everyone’s injuries are mostly healed, let’s return to the Profound Spirit Mountain today to assess the situation.”

 

“Lord Si Lan, we of the Profound Spirit Sect can go back on our own. There’s no need for them to accompany us,” Xu Yi said, casting a cold glance at the two-headed snake.

 

Before Si Lan could respond, the two-headed serpent sneered and said, “If it weren’t for finding the Snake Mother, do you think we’d bother going to that wretched place?”

 

“You…”

 

Upon hearing such insolent words, the disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect immediately drew their longswords, intimidating the two-headed serpent. The small serpentlings extended their forked tongues, their eyes filled with anger.

 

Si Lan shook his head with a hint of helplessness and said, “I see you’re all in good spirits. Let’s set out now.”

 

After speaking, he paid no further attention to them and directly used magic to fly towards the Profound Spirit Mountain. Quze and Xie Li followed by his side.

 

At this moment, Xie Li felt a bit scared and thought that the human realm was too dangerous. He wanted to return to the demon realm. However, Quze and his master chose to stay, so he reluctantly clung to a piece of Si Lan’s robe with a mournful expression.

 

When Si Lan landed on the Profound Spirit Mountain, he saw that the mountain had been split in half. One half had been shattered into pieces, with huge rocks crushing the Qiong Lou Jade Pavilion, turning its once vibrant beauty into smoke and dust. The other half of the mountain was stained with the fresh blood of the Enchanting Serpent Clan, and the crimson stains had long since dried, resembling brown scars etched on the surface of the rocks.

 

The air around was filled with the pungent smell of snake blood mixed with debris, creating an eerie and unpleasant atmosphere.

 

In this world, there were countless complexities and karmic entanglements, making it challenging for people to navigate.

 

Si Lan couldn’t help but feel a sense of contemplation. The Immortal who once saved the common people ended up succumbing to his own darkness.

 

He wondered if Lou Yu thought about his Profound Spirit Sect and his path in the final moments. Perhaps he did but ultimately chose to abandon them.

 

“Master, Master, they are here!”

 

A sudden scream interrupted Si Lan’s thoughts. He immediately flew towards the direction of the voice and found a corner of a red wedding dress exposed under a pile of rocks.

 

Si Lan used magic to move the rocks, gradually revealing the faces of Lou Yu and Yun Lan. Their bodies were protected by an array, preventing them from being disfigured by the impact.

 

At this moment, Lou Yu and Yun Lan were wearing wedding attire, with Yun Lan leaning against Lou Yu’s chest. They appeared peaceful, like a pair of lovers who had embraced their fate.

 

Si Lan had previously speculated that Jiuying might want Lou Yu’s body, but he didn’t expect Lou Yu’s body to still be here. Whose body did Jiuying want?

 

Suddenly, a sentence Yun Lan had said echoed in Si Lan’s mind, “I’m sorry for bringing you here; I had no other choice. My only wish in this life is to marry my senior brother.”

 

At that time, he was in a hurry to take Yun Lan away and didn’t think about the meaning of her words. Now, upon careful consideration, it seemed he understood why Yun Lan had apologized.

 

Perhaps the body Jiuying wanted wasn’t Lou Yu’s but his own.

 

For a moment, Si Lan didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. He never expected his original form, the “wild chicken,” to be so popular.

 

Xu Yi and the other disciples knelt beside the bodies of Lou Yu and Yun Lan, their eyes red and teary.

 

As the sky gradually darkened, dark clouds rolled and thunder and lightning appeared in the distance, indicating an impending rainstorm.

 

In a solemn tone, Si Lan said, “Xu Yi, please bury Lou Yu and Miss Yun Lan as soon as possible.”

 

Xu Yi nodded with teary eyes and made a solemn vow by their bodies, “Master, I will seek vengeance for you!”

 

Heavy rain poured down, transforming the world into a misty gray.

 

The disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect, enduring the rain, carried out a joint burial for Lou Yu and Yun Lan.

 

Lou Yu’s soul was given to the Moth King, while his body stayed with Yun Lan, fulfilling their karmic debt in this lifetime.

 

However, his ordeal was not successfully transcended.

 

On the other side, the Enchanting Serpent Clan, braving the rain, searched for the Snake Mother’s aura. They scoured the entire Profound Spirit Mountain but found no trace of her.

 

The Tong Dan bead indicated that the Snake Mother’s aura was nearly imperceptible, hanging by a thread of life.

 

The two-headed serpent held the Tong Dan bead tightly, sitting dejectedly on a pile of rubble. They couldn’t save the Snake Mother, and living no longer seemed meaningful. The small serpentlings lay limp beside the two-headed serpent, seemingly feeling that snake life had lost its meaning, drooping their heads.

 

After Si Lan had handled Lou Yu’s affairs, he returned to see a group of snakes, both large and small, looking disheartened.

 

“Is there any trace of the Snake Mother?” Si Lan inquired.

 

The two-headed serpent shook its heads.

 

Even though they had used the blood of the Enchanting Serpent Clan to forge the Tong Ying, why hadn’t Jiuying released the Snake Mother yet?

 

Si Lan contemplated, “I know where the Snake Mother was previously kept. Let’s go there and see if we can find any clues.”

 

Upon hearing this, the two-headed serpent’s eyes lit up. “Good.”

 

Si Lan beckoned his two young disciples to follow him. He didn’t know what Jiuying planned to do, but he had a feeling that the enemy might come to them, so he needed to ensure the safety of his two young disciples.

 

The waterfall on the Profound Spirit Mountain had also been split in two, with the water flow diverted. The creek bed was now filled with bare, smooth pebbles. Si Lan used magic to move a massive stone, revealing a dim, hidden passage in front of everyone.

 

The disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect exchanged bewildered glances, surprised to discover such a hidden passage despite having lived on the Profound Spirit Mountain for so long.

 

“How can there be such a passage?”

 

“Could our master have really captured the Snake Mother and kept her here?”

 

“It wasn’t our master who did it; someone controlled him,” Xu Yi coldly interrupted the discussions of his junior disciples.

 

The junior disciples lowered their heads, and the atmosphere remained silent.

 

At this moment, a harsh, mocking laughter broke the silence.

 

“Heh.”

 

Xu Yi turned around in anger and saw a young man among the small Enchanting Serpent Clan members. His neck was wrapped in gauze, and he stared coldly at Xu Yi.

 

Xu Yi frowned and examined the young man before realizing the familiar, unpleasant aura emanating from him. He recognized the black-robed youth as the two-headed enchanting serpent.

 

The two-headed serpent wanted to descend into the underground passage, but its true form was too massive, so it assumed a human-like appearance.

 

Xu Yi wryly warned his junior disciples, “Be careful, don’t break your necks down there; after all, we don’t have two heads like someone else.”

 

“…” the black-robed youth.

 

As they proceeded deeper into the tunnel, the light grew dimmer. Si Lan conjured a small flame to illuminate the way and cautioned everyone, “Watch your step.”

 

The sound of dripping water became increasingly distinct in the confined space, like it was suspended above each person’s ears, causing them to hold their breath and heightening their anxiety.

 

At the end of the stone path, the first thing they saw was a massive circular platform. Above the platform hung an iron cage covered in runes, but the cage was empty, with no sign of the Snake Mother.

 

Si Lan remembered that when Song Guang had touched the iron cage last time, the circular platform beneath his feet had instantly opened, revealing a secret chamber that concealed the Snake Mother. He wondered whether the Snake Mother was still in that secret chamber.

 

He instructed everyone to step back and then used magic to blast the circular platform open, revealing the hidden chamber inside.

 

Although the secret chamber was large, it was completely empty. They searched the area but found no clues, leaving them with no progress.

 

Si Lan couldn’t comprehend why the Golden Jade Immortal Box, which was a treasure of the Profound Spirit Sect, was supposed to be somewhere near the Profound Spirit Mountain, yet they hadn’t found any traces in these places.

 

As he pondered this in the front, he suddenly noticed a dark shadow pass by. He immediately chased after it. Not forgetting to instruct Quze, “Quze, protect everyone!”

 

“Yes,” Quze replied as he pulled Xie Li behind him.

 

“What’s happening?”

 

“What’s going on?”

 

While the group was still puzzled, another dark shadow suddenly flashed by. It resembled a snake head.

 

The disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect and the Enchanting Serpent Clan chased after this shadow together.

 

Si Lan followed the shadow, but as he moved further, he saw a massive stone wall covered with moss and brown stains at the end. The moss seemed to move on its own, and the stains appeared and disappeared, creating an eerie and quiet atmosphere that exuded a sense of strangeness.

 

“Master… help…” Xie Li’s voice suddenly came from behind Si Lan. Without thinking much, he turned around and walked back toward the sound.

 

But in the next instant, the path in front of him changed. The passage suddenly veered in a different direction, and a wooden door engraved with snake patterns appeared out of nowhere.

 

Si Lan examined his surroundings, and his gaze finally fell to the ground beneath his feet. He realized he was standing on the central point of the Yin-Yang Eight Diagrams. He understood that this stone path wasn’t just a path; it was a formation. Touching different restrictions would open different doors leading to different worlds.

 

The door in front of him seemed to be deliberately luring him.

 

Si Lan concealed his aura and extended his hand to push the door open. Inside, he saw a stone wall carved with a giant snake head. Its eyes were blood-red, and its fangs were fierce and lifelike, exuding a sense of fear. This snake head resembled the one in his dream, which had devoured him.

 

In the corner, the Snake Mother was bound by iron chains, lying on the ground, barely conscious.

 

Seeing Si Lan’s arrival, she slowly raised her head and moved her lips.

 

However, her voice was too faint for Si Lan to hear. But by observing her lip movements, it seemed she was trying to convey a message, perhaps urging him to escape.

 

Nevertheless, he thought, “No risk, no reward.”

 

Si Lan drew his Xuanxin whip and continued to step forward.

 

At that moment, the stone statue of the snake head suddenly came to life. The snake head swayed slowly, with thin, long eyes, fiery-red pupils that gleamed, and scales between the brows that resembled snow. It extended its snake tongue, which was like a venomous thread, toward Si Lan, approaching him. An immense pressure filled the entire stone cavern, accompanied by the strong hostility exuding from the giant snake, sending chills down one’s spine.

 

Si Lan couldn’t help but reflect on the fact that this was the last of the Nine-Headed Serpents from ancient times.

 

The small white dragon in his arms suddenly moved. Si Lan thought it was scared and gently stroked its head to comfort it, saying, “Don’t be afraid; I’m here.”

 

However, the small white dragon had no fear. It just wanted to go along and see what Jiuying looked like. Plus, it had sensed a familiar aura of malevolence emanating from Jiuying, reminiscent of the person who had disrupted its tribulation. This made it curious about the connection between Jiuying and that person.

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 93 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

November 3, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 93

 

Just one minute before the competition started, the system officially announced the rules of the game.

 

It was very simple, all you need to do is eliminate all the other players, and the last five survivors will qualify for the breakthrough round.

 

An extremely simple and brutal elimination rule.

 

Of course, to prevent anyone from exploiting loopholes, the organizing committee made a special note: the qualifiers must accumulate at least 5 kill points. If one of the final five does not meet this condition, the spot will be transferred to the deceased player with the highest number of kills, and so on.

 

When the countdown ended, Lu Jingning’s vision blurred, and the scene suddenly changed as he was randomly teleported to a corner of the map.

 

It’s hard to say whether he was lucky or not, but as he walked for a while and hadn’t seen anyone yet, the headcount on the scoreboard had already begun to soar rapidly.

 

Casually glancing at it, he found that the people from Lanyuan Island had the fastest increase in headcount, followed by Baichen.

 

The corners of Lu Jingning’s mouth couldn’t help but drop slightly, not too pleased. What’s going on? Just when he wanted kills, he couldn’t get any. What’s with this bad luck?

 

Although he didn’t particularly like working, he still had to meet his performance targets, right?

 

I wonder if he heard his inner protest, but in the end, Heaven gave him a chance. After walking a bit further, he finally saw a group of people in his field of vision.

 

It looked more like a brawl than a fight.

 

Lu Jingning’s eyes lit up, he adjusted the stick in his hand, and with a swift step, he rushed over like a hungry tiger.

 

To survive, these two teams of players had put in a lot of effort before the game even started, but they hadn’t counted on encountering Lu Jingning, a roadblock bandit.

 

At this moment, they were fighting fiercely, and various pheromones filled the air, creating an intense atmosphere of battle. Suddenly, a figure appeared in the crowd.

 

Before anyone could react, a massive metal rod swung ferociously, and there was a series of “clang, clang, clang” sounds as heads were struck. Suddenly, everything went black, and they all fell to the ground.

 

In the later stages of the preliminaries, players were allowed to carry a melee weapon. Lu Jingning didn’t have a favorite, so he chose the most effective one.

 

With the large rare metal rod on his shoulder, he appeared incredibly at ease. He swept through the crowd like a whirlwind, eliminating everyone in his path, feeling satisfied as he touched his nose. “Comfortable, performance targets achieved!”

 

On the scoreboard, his name suddenly shot up by more than ten points in an instant, and he jumped to third place.

 

Players in other parts of the arena were left a little bewildered, even the commentator was shocked by his overly efficient pace.

 

“Hey, classmate from the Imperial Navy, could you please consider our feelings a bit? We haven’t even had a chance to switch the camera to you, and you’re already going full throttle?!”

 

…

 

Baichen had just eliminated a poor soul who tried to ambush him with a single strike. At this moment, he looked at the name that had just appeared on the scoreboard and narrowed his eyes slightly. His face showed a smile that was not quite a smile, looking somewhat pleased and a little displeased.

 

He had already killed more than 20 people, which didn’t seem like a lot on a map with 200 players, but it was quite a number for the short time since the game started.

 

However, these cannon fodder players had little meaning to him. He just wanted to meet a human named Lu Jingning.

 

As an Alpha, Baichen had encountered the scent of Omega from his insect clan, and perhaps it was because of their mutual repulsion, but he loathed that sickening sweetness and softness, as if they were constantly trying to please the Alphas.

 

In his impression, human Omegas were like delicate, repugnant beings, unlike the female insects of their clan who had perfect looks and fought at the forefront of battles.

 

Baichen followed the current path for a while and quickly spotted a pile of “corpses” at the end of his vision.

 

From the looks of it, they had all been eliminated.

 

As he approached, the scene indicated that they had just gone through a fierce battle, but for some reason, they had all been wiped out in an instant.

 

Thinking of the sudden jump in the scoreboard earlier, Baichen’s emerald eyes showed no emotion as they flickered slightly, revealing a hint of excitement at the discovery of prey.

 

He made a sudden, unannounced move and began to move swiftly through the map.

 

The insect clan, known for their extreme ferocity, had a bad reputation outside, but despite that, Baichen, who was participating for the first time, had accumulated quite a few fans in a short time due to his eye-catching appearance.

 

At this moment, the cameraman happened to focus on him, and with such swift movement, the barrage of comments flew by.

 

“Ah, my husband is so handsome!”

 

“What husband? Clearly, it’s a female. If you have to call, call them ‘wife’!”

 

“Today’s Chen Chen is still enchanting me. I wonder which poor guy he’s targeted again.”

 

“Look at that side profile, I can’t handle it, please help me!”

 

“Are all these people masochists, picking an insect clan member? Look at the info, this Baichen is from the mantis clan. They’re calling each other ‘husband’ and ‘wife.’ Aren’t they afraid of being dissected if they’re captured?”

 

“I see someone! Wait… this hair color, isn’t it…”

 

“???”

 

“!!!”

 

…

 

The barrage of comments ended with a sea of question marks and exclamation points.

 

It’s not surprising that the viewers were excited. After all, Lu Jingning and Baichen were both top contenders for the championship in Zone C. As emerging bounty hunters, both of them had gained a substantial fanbase in the short preliminary period. No one expected them to face each other so soon.

 

Lu Jingning, after securing a batch of points, was in a good mood. He had already achieved the minimum performance, so he was thinking of finding a place to rest.

 

Due to his keen sense of danger, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine and instinctively turned to look back.

 

At the same time, he leaped swiftly backward, and in the next moment, a sword aura passed over his previous position, leaving a visible dent on the ground.

 

“Oh?” Baichen’s voice rang out gently, showing some surprise that Lu Jingning had managed to evade his attack.

 

Baichen’s emerald pupils shrank slightly. He retracted his long sword and examined the person in front of him with interest.

 

Lu Jingning had not wanted to engage this somewhat peculiar individual in combat, but since they had crossed paths, running away wasn’t his style. He waved his stick in hand and flexed his muscles, saying, “I’m giving you a chance now. Come on.”

 

It had been a long time since Baichen had faced such a direct and arrogant challenge. His voice was slightly husky, giving off an eerie, almost provocative feeling. “I actually wanted to spar with you last time, but unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance.”

 

Lu Jingning had already created some distance between them, and now, feeling the intense scrutiny, he couldn’t help but furrow his brow.

 

Although he knew he would eventually cross paths with this insect, he didn’t expect it to happen so soon. He sighed a bit with regret in his heart. He hadn’t even had a chance to seduce Xiao Zhouzhou yet.

 

“Actually, humans were educated that Alphas are natural warriors, the biggest obstacle on the path to supremacy. Although I haven’t used my full strength yet, I didn’t expect to be entangled with an Omega for so long.”

 

At the same time, Lu Jingning’s mind was filled with suspicion. While he maintained a calm exterior, he was inwardly cursing.

 

“Damn, what’s wrong with this insect? He looks fragile, but his strength is no joke. My hand is hurting from the vibrations!”

 

Although he really didn’t want to use pheromones prematurely during the preliminary rounds, at this moment, with no other options and seeing that a direct confrontation wasn’t giving him any advantage, he decided to concentrate on releasing his pheromones.

 

However, he didn’t anticipate that at the same time, Baichen would make the same choice. He activated his energy body, and in an instant, a faint white light surrounded him.

 

The two tremendous energies collided head-on.

 

The overwhelming force pushed both of them back a short distance before coming to a halt.

 

But the surrounding trees were not so lucky. It was as if they had experienced an intense explosion, and in the midst of settling dust, everything in the vicinity was destroyed.

 

Baichen’s longsword resounded with a sharp clang. The overwhelming strength displayed by his opponent intensified the excitement in his expression. He was about to engage in the battle once more when a faint, almost imperceptible scent wafted through the air.

 

His movements momentarily froze.

 

Baichen had encountered the scents of human pheromones before—Alpha’s being intensely aggressive and Omega’s nauseatingly sweet. But never had he experienced a scent so… tempting. It was an irresistibly alluring fragrance.

 

In that moment, Baichen’s throat tightened uncontrollably. He unconsciously licked his lips, and when he looked up again, his eyes shimmered with a hint of fervor.

 

Even when facing the most elite males of his own kind, he had never felt this desire to possess someone.

 

Despite the distance between them, Lu Jingning could clearly feel the inexplicable surge of excitement from the insect on the other side. If there were conditions to meet, he could almost sense that the creature might pounce on him at any moment.

 

Lu Jingning had never thought his pheromones would have the same oppressive effect on the insect clan. But even more unexpectedly, it had an overwhelmingly unpredictable impact.

 

Watching the other’s eyes turning somewhat crimson and feeling the lingering gaze directed at him, Lu Jingning had to make an absurd hypothesis.

 

After smelling his pheromones, did Baichen… go into heat? This was just absurd!

 

At this point, Baichen approached step by step, carrying his sword. With each step, his breathing grew heavier, as if he was struggling to restrain something. “Come here. Let’s… talk.”

 

“Talk my foot!”

 

Lu Jingning, who had been stiffly standing in place, didn’t hesitate anymore. He bolted away. While he wasn’t afraid of fighting people, looking at the current state of this insect, it was as if his life was on the line.

 

Now was the perfect time to run, he didn’t want to broadcast explicit content in front of the entire interstellar audience.

 

After every live broadcast, there would be recordings, and what if Wen Ge saw it? He was done for!

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 77 – Leaving and escaping home

November 2, 2023 / / 10 Comments

Chapter 77 – Leaving and escaping home

 

On the way, Jian Luo was eagerly anticipating where Zhan Wentai would take him, carrying beautiful fantasies about these moments. They walked together with the priest leading the way, and Jian Luo followed closely behind.

 

Zhan Wentai deliberately stopped.

 

Jian Luo asked, “Where are you taking me?”

 

“To the sacred place,” Zhan Wentai, with his dignified appearance, naturally gave a sense of loftiness when speaking. “The sacred place of the Phoenix Platform.”

 

Jian Luo exclaimed, “Wow, impressive.”

 

The sacred place of the Phoenix Terrace was actually similar to that of the Dragon Clan, with their styles being remarkably alike. The Phoenix Clan deservedly held the status of divine beings, with a strong connection to the divine. The vast Phoenix Platform was shaped like a phoenix spreading its wings, with a hollow center and spiral staircases all around. Climbing up those stairs was a bit tiring.

 

Jian Luo, panting, asked, “Why don’t we use an elevator here?”

 

“There are no elevators here,” Zhan Wentai turned and said. “Generally, in places like this, we use flight.”

 

“Flight?” Jian Luo was surprised. “Really? I haven’t seen a Phoenix fly yet.”

 

Zhan Wentai glanced at him, as if Jian Luo had made a terrifying request. He cleared his throat.

 

Jian Luo coughed lightly. “I understand now, it’s about pride.”

 

“Yes, it’s about loyalty to one’s partner,” Zhan Wentai walked alongside Jian Luo, his voice firm. “It’s a kind of fidelity we show to each other.”

 

Jian Luo expressed his admiration, thinking about how their culture was so rich in rituals, much like the Dragon Clan.

 

Zhan Wentai, like a knowledgeable teacher, enlightened his eager student. “Phoenixes fly for others, Dragons allow people to touch their horns easily, Bloodline vampires let people use their coffins, and Pixius reveal their true form to humans.”

 

Jian Luo blurted out, “Why?”

 

Zhan Wentai glanced at him. “Which one are you asking about?”

 

“The first few, I can understand,” Jian Luo scratched his head. “But why does a Pixiu reveal its true form?”

 

Zhan Wentai explained, “Pixius are known for bringing wealth. They are filled with wealth energy all over their bodies. Their Pixiu bones are valuable, and they will only reveal their true form to someone they trust deeply.”

 

Jian Luo provided an analogy, “So, you mean Pixius are like treasures themselves?”

 

Zhan Wentai nodded.

 

“Oh, I remember now. Long-ge (Elder Brother Dragon) said something similar. Dragon blood and scales are highly precious. Many people covet them. When the Dragon Clan was weaker, there were instances of small dragons being hunted for their scales and blood.”

 

Following that logic, wouldn’t the Phoenix Clan also have something that attracts others? Jian Luo furrowed his brows. “Do people covet something from the Phoenix Clan?”

 

Zhan Wentai, acting like a teacher, didn’t directly answer but asked, “What do you think?”

 

Jian Luo felt a bit uneasy. “Um, let me guess. Maybe they covet your beauty?”

 

Zhan Wentai glanced at him, and Jian Luo quickly looked away, feeling embarrassed.

 

“Phoenixes have the ability of rebirth through fire,” Zhan Wentai explained without reservation. “With the blood and bones of a Phoenix, one can resurrect a person.”

 

Jian Luo widened his eyes. That was incredible! Divine beasts were truly divine. It was almost like they had a cheat code!

 

Recalling what Zhan Wentai had said, he remembered that Dragon Clan blood could heal all wounds, and their scales were nearly indestructible. People coveted them too. When the Dragon Clan was weaker, if invaded by extraterrestrial forces, young dragons might be hunted for their scales and blood.

 

By extension, wouldn’t the abilities of the Phoenix Clan be even more coveted? Resurrection was extraordinary.

 

Jian Luo frowned, thinking about Pixius, the wealth-bringing divine beasts. They were treasures themselves, and their entire beings exuded wealth. Did that also make them targets for covetousness? An innocent person might be wrongly accused, and without strong abilities to protect themselves, they could end up as sacrifices.

 

Thinking of this, Jian Luo suddenly felt a bit desolate.

 

Finally, they arrived at the so-called sacred place. It was the treasure of the High Priest, and Jian Luo was filled with curiosity.

 

Zhan Wentai said, “This is my sacred place. Enter with reverence.”

 

Jian Luo was ready to enter with joy. “Alright, alright!”

 

The priest gestured for him to push the door. Though it felt a bit formal, as an obedient student, Jian Luo decided to respect the teacher’s wishes. He reached for the door and pushed it with a bit more force…

 

A moment of silence.

 

Not a single movement.

 

Jian Luo looked somewhat embarrassed. “Uh, this door is heavy, really heavy.”

 

“…”

 

Zhan Wentai took a step forward and gently pushed the door open.

 

“Creak.”

 

The grand door slowly rotated, and Jian Luo, full of anticipation for the Phoenix’s sacred place, was presented with rows upon rows of towering bookshelves that seemed to stretch to the horizon. It was truly breathtaking.

 

Jian Luo couldn’t help but speak, “Oh my, is this the sacred place?”

 

Zhan Wentai stood behind him and explained, “Knowledge is the most sacred power, and this is the treasure of the Phoenix Clan.”

 

Jian Luo was amazed.

 

He had thought that the entire floor of bookshelves on the 15th floor was impressive enough, but this was on a whole new level. Zhan Wentai continued, “When my heart is at peace, I come here to read. It helps me forget the pain.”

 

Jian Luo nodded, “Reading all of this, my head is buzzing with information. Teacher was right.”

 

Zhan Wentai gave him a cool glance.

 

Jian Luo, feeling guilty, mumbled, “Sorry.” There were stairs everywhere here, and since he was pregnant, he needed to be careful while walking. He easily got tired, especially after the long journey they had just taken.

 

Zhan Wentai extended his hand, his voice unusually gentle for the High Priest. “This place has steep stairs. Let me guide you.”

 

Jian Luo looked up at his face, the High Priest truly had an advanced appearance, and combined with his ethereal aura, he gave off the impression of being ready to ascend to the heavens at any moment. Moreover, he seemed quite gentle.

 

Thinking back, Jian Luo had previously considered Zhan Wentai to be rather stern, but now, he didn’t appear as strict as before.

 

Jian Luo walked over to Zhan Wentai, holding the priest’s slightly cold hand. It was a stark contrast to Zhan Wentai’s usual warm touch. “Thank you.”

 

Zhan Wentai led him down the stairs.

 

After a few levels, Zhan Wentai finally stopped on one of them and pointed upward, saying, “These are records left by humans when they first arrived on the Dark Star.”

 

Jian Luo was astonished. “Huh?”

 

He stared wide-eyed at the rows of text in front of him, then slowly walked to the next row and discovered that it was a series of dusty books. However, their preservation seemed nearly perfect.

 

Jian Luo turned to look at Zhan Wentai. “Have you studied these?”

 

“Yes,” Zhan Wentai nodded and pointed at the books. “Human languages are incredibly diverse, making translation a challenge.”

 

Jian Luo agreed wholeheartedly. Aside from Chinese and English, he couldn’t claim to be fluent in the other eight languages. He randomly picked up a book from the shelf, and luckily, it was in Chinese. The title read, “Records of the Underground City?”

 

A history book, perhaps. Jian Luo hadn’t lived through that period, but it didn’t hinder his interest in that part of history.

 

There were many books on the shelves, and Jian Luo began flipping through them one by one. He discovered that over the years, humans as a species had recorded and surveyed many planets during their long space travels, searching for a new home.

 

The Dark Star, according to human data analysis, was the most ecologically similar to Earth among the advanced planets. Jian Luo kept flipping until he thought he had reached the end of the book. However, as he was about to close it, he noticed a line of text at the very end: “Initial research suggests that the Dark Star’s original ecological circle has been disrupted, with the planet’s creatures losing their reproductive functions.”

 

This page was entirely in Chinese.

 

Jian Luo continued flipping and found some recipes and medicinal formulas at the end of the book. However, some of the characters were strange and unfamiliar.

 

It seemed that over the years, language had evolved and changed, even for the major languages like Chinese and English. Jian Luo turned to Zhan Wentai and asked, “Do you recognize these human languages?”

 

“I’ve studied them,” Zhan Wentai replied, walking beside Jian Luo. “If you need help, I can assist you.”

 

Jian Luo felt touched. “Thank you.”

 

What he thought was going to be a leisurely visit turned into a whole day immersed in the library. He had forgotten about everything else, engrossed in reading various records. He particularly focused on recipes, especially spicy ones, and diligently recorded them for future practical use.

 

Zhan Wentai asked, “Do you like spicy food?”

 

Jian Luo, still recording, replied, “Yes, Long-ge also likes spicy food.”

 

Zhan Wentai fell silent for a while.

 

After speaking, Jian Luo suddenly realized he was unconsciously paying attention to others’ preferences. Well, he was practically a half-boss now, so it made sense to care about these things. On the other hand, it was already evening.

 

Secretary Jin tried to contact Jian Luo several times, but there was no response. Normally, at this time, Jian Luo would have left the Planting base. Zhan Wentai might have requested for him to work overtime, but even in such cases, Jian Luo would have notified her in advance. Secretary Jin wondered what could be wrong.

 

She reluctantly called Lu Shifeng. “General.”

 

Lu Shifeng’s voice came through. “What is it?”

 

“Well, um…” Secretary Jin hesitated, “It seems that Luo Luo has temporarily lost contact. I tried to reach him several times, but he didn’t respond. Should we try to find him?”

 

Lu Shifeng furrowed his brows. “Where did he go?”

 

Secretary Jin had previously checked. “Luoluo should be with the High Priest, as he was there before. But now he’s not answering my calls, and I’m starting to think… he might be upset.”

 

It’s going to be a cold war!

 

After all, he had left home in anger but was thinking of making up later.

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 17 – It’s hard to escape the Omegaverse trope!

November 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 17

 

During the day, Qu Di had slept too long, so at this moment, he couldn’t sleep at all. He turned over, found his phone, turned it on, and checked the battery, which was at a pitiful 31%. As soon as he powered it up, he saw 109 missed calls and numerous messages, including hundreds of messages on social media apps that were rarely used.

 

First, he checked the missed calls. Besides mostly unknown numbers, there were only two familiar ones: Qi Shan and his mother. What surprised him was that his stepfather had also called him several times. He had been staying at the police station and had no idea about what was happening outside or the fact that his stepfather had been suspended due to his actions.

 

He decided to call his mother first. The call rang for a long time before she picked up, and her voice sounded cautious, “Is that you, Qu Di?”

 

“Mother.”

 

As soon as she heard his voice, his mother started complaining with a hint of tearfulness, “How could you do such a thing? Do you want to kill us? There are people staking out our house every day. Mother is too scared to go to school, and your stepfather is suspended for investigation because of your actions… Why don’t you answer your phone when we call? You’re like a jinx. You brought this on us! I shouldn’t have brought you here in the first place! You’re nothing but trouble, causing all this trouble!”

 

These words hit him like bombs, and then they ignited around him like a fierce fire. He was at a loss and could only say instinctively, “I’m sorry.”

 

But his mother wasn’t willing to let him off the hook, “Sorry? What good does ‘sorry’ do? I gave you money to live on your own. Wasn’t that enough? I provided for you, and all you do is cause trouble. I just want a normal life.”

 

So that was it? He was just a burden. The familial warmth he had imagined before was nothing more than his mother’s way of pushing him away. He had foolishly cherished this meager affection as “maternal love.”

 

His own mother truly had no feelings for him.

 

He said in a muted voice, “I’m sorry, Mother.”

 

But his mother still didn’t relent. She cried even harder, “Zhiping wants a divorce! Can you Qu family people just leave me alone? You’ve ruined my life. Your father and you are both vampires, sucking my blood, and your father forced me to marry him. Now you’re ruining my life again! Qu Di, why don’t you just die?”

 

Qu Di, why don’t you just die?

 

Qu Di shivered all over, a chilling feeling surging from the depths of his soul. Those painful memories slowly resurfaced. There was a time when someone had whispered in his ear and said, “Qu Di, why don’t you just die?” It was all because he wasn’t the Alpha his father wanted.

 

Fear invaded his body, and he felt as if the voice in his ear was a demon from hell, ready to tear his tendons, drink his blood, strip his flesh from his bones, and then spit on him, saying, “Garbage.”

 

“Stop it…”

 

He threw his phone against the wall, and the screen shattered. Cracks spread out like spiderwebs. Everything fell silent.

 

Qu Di felt terribly cold, as if he had been thrown into a ditch in the village on a bitterly cold day. Filthy moss clung to his clean old cotton clothes, and the foul-smelling water gradually soaked his pants.

 

His drunken father held a whip in his hand, lashing him again and again. It didn’t hurt, but his cherished cotton clothes were ruined. He reached out to protect them, and the whip hit his hand, drawing blood. He couldn’t see his father’s face clearly, only the firecrackers in the background were making loud noises.

 

He wrapped himself tightly in a blanket, hoping to find some warmth inside, but it was still very cold, and he shivered all over, his limbs stiff.

 

Shu Yi came in with a cup of milk. Seeing him burying his head under the covers, he noticed a seemingly broken phone lying at the foot of the bed, which he had heard earlier.

 

He walked over and patted him, “Qu Di, are you okay?”

 

Qu Di didn’t say anything, but Shu Yi felt him trembling, as if someone were shivering in the dead of winter. He frowned, trying to lift the blanket off him, but Qu Di held onto it tightly, refusing to let go.

 

“Qu Di, you’ll suffocate like this.”

 

Qu Di’s voice was muffled, “I’m very cold… I’m really, really cold.”

 

He kept repeating this sentence, and his voice gradually faded, even though he tried to conceal it. Shu Yi could still hear his sobbing, small, like a little dog licking its wounds and occasionally crying out in pain.

 

Shu Yi sat down, used a bit of force to uncover the blanket, and indeed, he saw Qu Di curled up, shivering. He looked at him, his eyes conveying a sense of helplessness, as if he were a desperate person clutching at the last straw, begging for help. Qu Di was pleading with his eyes, and his tears fell freely, as if they didn’t cost a thing.

 

Shu Yi reached out and brushed Qu Di’s hair away from his forehead, asking, “What’s wrong? Is there something you want to tell me?”

 

Qu Di avoided his eyes, pulling the blanket to hide himself again, but Shu Yi wasn’t going to let him have his way. The two of them struggled over the blanket.

 

Shu Yi assumed he was struggling because of the recent case and tried to comfort him, “Don’t worry, everything will get better.”

 

But Qu Di suddenly asked, “Shu Yi, should I even be alive?”

 

“…” Shu Yi didn’t know how to respond to that question for a moment, but he lowered himself and pulled Qu Di into his arms. “No one should or shouldn’t be alive. There’s no ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t,’ only ‘want’ or ‘don’t want.'”

 

“Why… why doesn’t anyone want me?” Qu Di’s voice sounded helpless and lost. He couldn’t understand why, if no one expected him, he had been brought into this world.

 

“Qu Di, you’re not living for others; you’re living for yourself.” Shu Yi paused, holding him tighter. “And you still have me…”

 

Upon hearing these words, Qu Di finally calmed down completely. He leaned against Shu Yi’s chest, and the two of them didn’t say another word. But Qu Di felt comforted, and that bone-chilling feeling gradually faded.

 

With the calmness came awkwardness. Shu Yi didn’t mind, though. He felt that Qu Di had regained his composure, and he said, half-jokingly, “Are you feeling better now? If you don’t get better soon, my back will break.”

 

Qu Di quickly moved away from his embrace. His eyes were still a little red, but even more noticeable were his ears, which were blushing so much they looked ready to drip blood. Those heated ears were giving away their owner’s thoughts without mercy.

 

Shu Yi didn’t put Qu Di on the spot; he didn’t mention what had just happened. He simply reminded him, “Remember to drink your milk,” and left, closing the door behind him.

 

Qu Di patted his cheeks. His eyes were sore, and his head ached. He took a sip of the warm milk. It was just regular milk, but he could taste a hint of something special in it. What that was, Qu Di dared not think.

 

The next afternoon, Qu Di received good news from Shu Yi. The police had found the mastermind of the recent case and had enough evidence to arrest him.

 

“Yang… Yang Ji?” Qu Di looked at the official police announcement in surprise. How was Yang Ji involved?

 

He flipped through the news. Yang Ji had apparently contacted a drug dealer named Guo the night before and conducted a transaction without meeting in person. Guo had left the goods at a certain location the previous night, Yang Ji had paid online, and then gone to pick up the drugs. Now, there were records of their transactions, along with drug matching reports, which all pointed to Yang Ji as the culprit.

 

—

 

Don’t Drink Strawberry Milk: What a twist! The road takes an unexpected turn! Where are all those fans who were jumping around saying this and that? Aren’t you going to face the music?

 

High Fly Will Kill Me: Shouldn’t some of the “privileged” fans apologize? Now that they’re all quiet? I heard his parents got fired because of this!?

 

I’m Just Here for the Food: Really? I heard some people sat outside the police station. It’s a stinking fan circle, true to its name.

 

Wow, the King: Isn’t it funny how they were so enthusiastic before, and now they don’t even say a word? I heard someone sat in front of the police station. A smelly fan circle indeed.

 

I Apologize: We, fans of Wenguo, hereby apologize to Mr. Qu. This time, it was our mistake, and we caused harm. We will reflect on ourselves and be more reasonable in the future. Please keep an eye on us.

 

Living in a Seashell: Shu Fei Lei also apologizes for his previous excessive behavior. In the future, he will be more mature in his actions.

 

Gentle but Explosive: Is this really what humans say? All those marketing accounts are all over the place. They think they’re internet police? Do they still have brains?

 

Little Rabbit Kid: This thing isn’t his doing. It doesn’t mean all those stories are false.

 

Just Ignoring You: Are the comments above human words? With a change of leadership at the top, didn’t they almost get sent to the guillotine?

 

Mickey Mouse 123: You’ve lost your account. [Dab]

 

Loyal Fans: Go check the water meter.

 

TRACY: Your account is gone. [Dab]

 

Eat a Good Meal: It’s a shame to meet you in this way.

 

How Did You Fail Again: Haven’t you heard there’s been a change in leadership up top? They almost sacrificed him to the gods!

 

Mi Ershu 123: Your account is gone. [Dab]

 

Kind Explosive Anger: Your account, please check the water meter.

 

I apologize on behalf of the Warmth Fans: The Warmth fans sincerely apologize to Mr. Qu. We made a mistake this time, and we caused harm. We will reflect on ourselves and be more rational in the future. Please supervise us.

 

This entire exchange leaves Qu Di startled. His fans seem to have turned against him, and he can’t help but feel overwhelmed.

 

“Would you like me to call Siyi to drive you home?”

 

“No, it’s fine. I can manage on my own. Don’t worry; I’m okay now.” Qu Di smiled and then added, “Thank you for this. I don’t have much to offer you, but if you don’t mind, I’d like to treat you to a meal sometime.”

 

Shu Yi’s expression suddenly became serious, “Is that your way of offering payment? Well, that might not be enough. After all, I’m a highly priced leading actor. What do you think?”

 

“You’re right… What do you want, then? I’ll do my best to fulfill your request. How about I write you an IOU… Huh?”

 

Shu Yi leaned down and stole a kiss, revealing a satisfied smile, “This is your payment. For me, it’s priceless.”

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 17 – Spirit Embryo Carrying Blood Jade

November 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

 Chapter 17

 

Si Lan inexplicably felt that the little white dragon was angry. He explained softly, “This matter is a long story, but Xie Li is not really my son.”

 

the little white dragon’s lips twitched, and his two dragon whiskers moved up and down, as if he wasn’t sure whether to believe it.

 

“Don’t talk nonsense,” Xuyi suddenly lowered his voice and reprimanded the fellow disciples, “If the Supreme Master is watching from the heavens and sees you slandering Master Si Lan like this, he might be angered again.”

 

Several junior disciples and sisters had never seen Xuyi so angry, and they fell silent, following Xuyi.

 

Si Lan nodded, and Xuyi’s current demeanor was impressive. Si Lan thought that if Xuyi took charge of the Xuanling Sect, Luyu would be able to relax. Si Lan was about to use magic to sneak away when a female disciple suddenly screamed, “Ah… there’s a big spider…”

 

“Where is it? Where is it?”

 

“On… on me… Ah…”

 

The female disciple patted her body while hiding behind a large rock, and her eyes unexpectedly met Si Lan’s hidden in the shadows.

 

“…” Si Lan.

 

“…” Female disciple.

 

“Ah… help…” The female disciple screamed even louder this time, as if she had seen a ghost, and she jumped and leaped out in fear.

 

Si Lan never expected that he would be more terrifying than a big spider.

 

The other junior disciples, thinking that there might be a monster hiding in the big rock, quickly drew their swords and surrounded the rock.

 

“What kind of monster is it?”

 

Si Lan had no choice but to step out of the shadows and say, “It’s me.”

 

“Master Si Lan…” Xuyi quickly sheathed his sword and signaled the other disciples to do the same. “What are you doing here?”

 

After he spoke, Xuyi saw that Si Lan was currently holding a fish in each hand, and the two fish were still alive and jumping.

 

“…” Xuyi.

 

Si Lan also didn’t know whether to throw the fish or hide them, feeling that the night air was filled with an awkward atmosphere, making him want to escape.

 

He cleared his throat and explained, “I was planning to roast these two fish to satisfy my hunger.”

 

Xuyi, thinking about what the junior disciples and sisters had just said, seemed embarrassed. He blushed and seemed to want to explain something but didn’t know how to begin.

 

Si Lan, seeing Xuyi’s expression, could only say, “I’ll go back to roast the fish. You can continue.”

 

“Master Si Lan…”

 

Si Lan pretended not to hear Xuyi’s voice and walked away.

 

Xuyi watched Si Lan leave, regretfully tapping his forehead. How did Master Si Lan always manage to overhear the junior disciples’ gossip?

 

Thinking about this, Xuyi looked at the junior disciples and sisters behind him and said, “If you gossip again in the future, you’ll be punished according to the sect’s rules!”

 

—

 

Si Lan found a quiet spot, made a fire, and started roasting the small crucian carp. Soon, the fragrance began to waft from the fish.

 

Estimating that it was cooked, Si Lan picked a piece of fish and placed it on a leaf, handing it to the little white dragon in his arms.

 

The little white dragon looked at the fish with a cold expression.

 

Previously, it had returned to the Heavenly Court, searched for information about Jiu Ying, and hurried back to share the news with Si Lan. However, it had overheard the disciples gossiping about Si Lan’s child.

 

Was that little green-robed troublemaker truly Si Lan’s son? Or had Si Lan given birth himself?

 

Thinking of this, the little white dragon’s gaze fixed firmly on Si Lan’s abdomen.

 

It hadn’t imagined that Si Lan possessed such a talent.

 

Si Lan, seeing that it wasn’t eating, said, “Little one, you’re not still upset about Xie Li not being my son, are you?”

 

The little white dragon instantly bristled, irritated and embarrassed after having its feelings exposed. It raised its scales all over its body, feeling like thorns poking into Si Lan’s heart.

 

Si Lan winced and hastily pulled the little creature out of his arms. “Why are you so moody…”

 

Could it be because it was too young?

 

Unable to speak or express itself, so it resorted to tantrums?

 

Si Lan placed the little white dragon on the ground and said, “Xie Li is not my son, but his connection with me runs deep.”

 

Si Lan himself had not fully understood this matter. According to his mother, when he was born, she found a red bead inside his eggshell while cleaning. She drilled a hole through it and threaded it as a talisman on his wrist.

 

As he grew, that bead quietly transformed into the appearance of a piece of jade.

 

He then tied the jade around his waist as a pendant.

 

One day, while he was in seclusion practicing, he suddenly heard crying coming from his waist. He opened his eyes and found a naked chubby baby, lying on his waist, crying loudly.

 

And the piece of jade on his waist had disappeared.

 

To be honest, he had speculated that the red jade might be a gallstone he brought out from the womb, but he never thought that the “gallstone” would turn out to be a chubby baby.

 

Si Lan recounted this strange story to the little white dragon one by one. After finishing his words, he still felt it was absurd. “After Little Xie Li was born, I used his spiritual sense to check the bloodline of his parents and found the traces of three individuals.”

 

So, regardless of whether it was two fathers and one mother or two mothers and one father, it seemed like a complicated family drama.

 

He felt like he had stumbled upon some unspeakable secret, so he cautiously kept it to himself, not providing a detailed explanation of Xie Li’s origins to outsiders. He only said that Xie Li was a jade pendant spirit he found at the foot of Zhuyun Peak. However, he hadn’t expected rumors to circulate outside, suggesting that Xie Li was his son.

 

In his mind, he couldn’t help but complain that the situation was even more bizarre than a virgin giving birth. Perhaps the only thing stranger than virgin birth was male virgin birth.

 

Although he had lived in the demon realm for over a thousand years, he had never heard of anyone possessing such an ability.

 

After hearing Si Lan’s complaints, the little white dragon half-closed its eyes, its expression unreadable.

 

“Um, it’s really delicious,” Si Lan’s thoughts were quickly drawn back to the roasted fish. He gnawed on the fragrant fish bones, nearly moved to tears.

 

For the past thousand years, to conceal his identity, he had only consumed divine nectar and jade nectar and had not eaten ordinary human food. Now, even without any seasoning, the roasted fish tasted incredibly delicious to him.

 

After filling his stomach, he wiped his mouth contentedly and picked up the little white dragon to head back.

 

In the quiet forest, moonlight poured through the dense branches and leaves like a delicate veil. The interlocking gaps between the branches and leaves seemed like pairs of eyes watching everything that happened in the forest.

 

Si Lan saw that Quze had not yet fallen asleep and was walking alone into the depths of the forest. His steps were exceptionally light, almost ghostly.

 

Si Lan didn’t think too much about it and continued walking. However, the little white dragon tugged at his clothes, suggesting that he should follow Quze.

 

Si Lan noticed the little white dragon’s intent and patted its head, “Little one, my disciple needs to relieve himself. Let’s not intrude.”

 

“…” Little white dragon.

 

Why was there such an “innocent” Demon Lord in this world?

 

When he unified the Five Realms, why did he spare the Demon Realm?

 

Which spy had told him that Demon Lord Si Lan was of immeasurable cultivation and unparalleled wisdom?

 

Next time he returned to the Heavenly Court, the little white dragon decided to expose that spy.

 

Quze walked into the depths of the forest, made sure there was no one around, and set up a barrier to prevent outsiders from seeing what was happening inside the barrier.

 

The huge snake head slowly emerged, its brown eyes half-squinted, emanating a fierce look.

 

“Next, find a way to lure him into the Extreme Sound Eight Trigrams Array,” the snake head said.

 

“Understood,” Quze responded without expression, meeting the snake head’s gaze confidently.

 

“When necessary, use Xie Li to threaten him,” the snake head continued.

 

“Very well.”

 

“Does he suspect you?”

 

“No, he trusts me completely.”

 

“Do you feel no guilt about betraying him?”

 

“What do you mean by ‘betrayal’?” Quze suddenly sneered, and he slowly extended his mechanical right hand. His five fingers stretched and clenched in mid-air, making a difficult fist motion. “This hand was given to me by him. Everything I do now is simply seeking revenge.”

 

The snake head chuckled hoarsely, “As long as you help me with the final task, I will help you reshape your arm.”

 

Quze’s eyes flickered slightly, as he seemed tempted by this offer. “You’ve already reshaped my spine, so why do you need the Immortal Box?”

 

The snake head didn’t move but shifted its gaze toward Quze. “It’s an insignificant matter.”

 

Was it really insignificant?

 

Perhaps not.

 

Opening the Golden Orb Immortal Box might be more important to him than reshaping his physical body.

 

The snake head changed the subject, “What’s the origin of the little white snake in his arms?” The snake head couldn’t sense the aura of that little white snake, either because it had low cultivation or its power surpassed even the snake head.

 

Quze answered concisely, “I’m not quite sure.”

 

The snake head didn’t inquire further, thinking that in this world, apart from the two deities in heaven, whose aura was immeasurable, everyone else was of no concern.

 

The snake head gradually disappeared into thin air.

 

Quze withdrew the barrier and stood motionless in the moonlight.

 

When he returned, he saw Si Lan leaning against a tree trunk, eyes closed and resting.

 

Most likely, it was his footsteps that had awakened Si Lan. Si Lan opened his eyes, looked at Quze, and softly said, “Rest a while.”

 

Quze didn’t say anything, settled down next to Si Lan, and began meditating with crossed legs.

 

After a while, Quze spoke in a low voice, “Supreme Lord, have you ever considered reshaping my arm?”

 

He thought Si Lan was asleep, but Si Lan responded with a drowsy tone, “I have considered it, but I can’t do it.”

 

Was it that he couldn’t do it, or he didn’t want to do it?

 

Clearly, for Si Lan, reshaping an arm was a trivial task, yet he said he couldn’t do it.

 

Quze chuckled self-deprecatingly.

 

He didn’t understand why the Demon Lord, who had always claimed to govern the Demon Realm with “benevolence,” had been so cruel to him, severing his right arm.

 

This Demon Lord, who had always advocated ruling the Demon Realm with “benevolence,” was inexplicably cruel only to him.

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 92 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

November 2, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 92

 

Near the stadium of the league competition, someone was also waiting for the match to begin.

 

With his white hair simply tied back, Bai Chen sat quietly on a lounge chair, gazing at the brilliant stars in the sky. His enigmatic green eyes held a mysterious expression.

 

Among these stars, perhaps there was one that was his desolate home planet, or maybe it was too far away to see the faint light of that barren world.

 

Since their defeat in the war against humans, they had been living in darkness.

 

Bai Chen lowered his head and quietly looked at the sword lying on the table, as if he heard a faint, mournful sword cry.

 

The bathroom door opened, and a man walked out, running his wet hair through his fingers. He looked at Bai Chen with a half-smile, “Oh, is it because of the last qualifying match tomorrow that you can’t sleep with excitement? Bai Chen, you don’t seem as calm as you look.”

 

There was a hint of sarcasm in Kang’s voice.

 

Although they were both warriors, the difference in their talents meant they enjoyed different privileges, which inevitably led to envy.

 

Bai Chen raised his gaze.

 

His expression was mild, but his eyes, with their eerie and icy hue, completely stifled Kang’s words.

 

Kang couldn’t help but pause, and then, because of his own show of weakness, he felt somewhat annoyed. He sneered, “We’ve been assigned the same mission this time. Who is nobler than whom? What’s with this attitude? Instead of showing off to me, I advise you to think about how to complete the mission and bring back the crystal core. The last mission failed, and the Zerg Emperor has given you absolute leniency! You should know that the Zerg Tribe never tolerates repeated failures. Even with your high talent, don’t expect the Zerg Emperor to have more patience with you.”

 

“Thank you for the reminder.” Bai Chen’s tone was icy, and his gaze fell on Kang’s wet neck with a meaningful lick of his lips.

 

He didn’t say much, but under the weight of that gaze, Kang felt a chill run through his body. Confronted with the sudden surge of murderous intent, he chose not to provoke Bai Chen any further.

 

Once you cross that line, you might not see the light of the next day.

 

Bai Chen seemed to be indifferent to Kang’s resentment, turning back to his original position, lying down to enjoy the night.

 

The evening breeze was a bit chilly, but it was rather pleasant.

 

Since their defeat by humans years ago, the Zerg Tribe had been living a life of constant vigilance, biding their time on that desolate planet, all in anticipation of the day when their toxic night crystals would be repaired, allowing them to make a comeback and avenge their humiliation from the Sphera Battle.

 

Bai Chen was born into a prestigious family, carrying pure blood in his veins. At the age of only twenty, he already possessed extraordinary strength beyond his years, and if everything went as planned, he would be granted a title in a few more years. For many Zerg Tribe members, this was highly enviable, but all of this paled in comparison to the favor he received from the Zerg Emperor.

 

Just this alone could elevate Bai Chen and his family to heights that other Zerg Tribe members could only dream of.

 

Unlike most other Zerg Tribe warriors, Bai Chen’s full form was innate, akin to the S-Rank holders on the human side, a one-in-a-million prodigy.

 

This undoubtedly earned him the trust and attention of the Zerg Emperor.

 

The toxic night crystals had been damaged for too long, and after over a hundred years of effort, it was now 80% restored. They were eager to see this treasure shine with its crimson light once again, to declare war on those humans who had caused them such hatred, and to wipe away the shame of the Sphera Battle.

 

However, while on a mission as a space pirate in the Watcher’s island, he encountered a group of unknown merchants who disrupted their plans.

 

If it weren’t for the fact that causing a commotion would be inconvenient, he should have eliminated that annoying boy that night.

 

But as luck would have it, he unexpectedly encountered him again when he came to participate in the Bounty League. That golden-haired figure was just too distinctive; he couldn’t be mistaken.

 

What he hadn’t expected was that the boy he once thought of as a mere pet turned out to be a student of the Imperial Navy. The mystery of that time was completely unraveled.

 

As if it were the hand of fate, they met again, this time as opponents.

 

At the thought of their upcoming official match at the arena, Bai Chen couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement.

 

Undoubtedly, the mission on the Watcher’s island was destined to be a stain that couldn’t be erased from his life.

 

Since it’s a stain, then he’ll personally wash it away with his own hands.

 

Bai Chen never allowed any stumbling block in his path. From birth, he was destined to step steadily towards the highest point.

 

When their toxic night crystals are completely repaired, and the battle between the Zerg Tribe and humans is waged once more, he will use the thick blood of humans to nourish his beloved sword.

 

His long fingertips gently brushed over the cold blade, and he could see the faint green blood oozing out. A strange and sinister smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

 

The opening ceremony for his beloved sword still lacked a sacrifice, and that guy named Lu Jingning seemed to be a perfect fit.

 

The pure starlight fell on his face, making him look strangely pale.

 

In Kang’s eyes, this scene unintentionally sent a shiver down his spine, and he cursed in his heart, “He’s truly insane!”

 

…

 

Lu Jingning inexplicably sneezed several times when he woke up. The feeling of being watched gave him a slight chill down his spine, making him furrow his brow.

 

However, he didn’t pay too much attention to it. As soon as he entered the waiting area, he headed straight for Lan Yuanzhou with a beaming smile. “Little Zhou… I mean, Lan Yuanzhou, good morning!”

 

With just this greeting, Lan Yuanzhou was immediately on guard. The previous experience of teaming up with Lu Jingning was still fresh in his memory, and he had to be cautious.

 

As the saying goes, no good comes from undue flattery.

 

Just based on this sly attitude, Lan Yuanzhou almost blurted out, “Today is an individual match, and we’re not familiar, so let’s not get too chummy.”

 

Lu Jingning seemed a bit hurt by his response, “Is our revolutionary camaraderie in battle that fragile?”

 

He hadn’t mentioned it, but as soon as he brought up the topic of teaming, Lan Yuanzhou’s mouth twitched involuntarily.

 

Fighting side by side? Leading a bunch of enemies to him and then running away? This was what they called fighting side by side?!

 

Did he even brush shoulders with him for a fraction of a second at that time?

 

Lan Yuanzhou’s long, narrow eyelashes lifted slightly, and he maintained an attitude of “strangers, stay away.” “Speak quickly or pass gas quickly.”

 

Lu Jingning was direct, “How about teaming up again?”

 

Lan Yuanzhou chuckled, “No chance!”

 

Lu Jingning, “Are you so heartless?”

 

Lan Yuanzhou, “With you, can we even talk about sentiment?”

 

Just afraid that in a matter of seconds, he would be sold and not even know it.

 

Negotiating with such a firm attitude from Lan Yuanzhou meant that there was no hope for it, and it was a done deal.

 

Lu Jingning fell silent for a moment, “Don’t regret it.”

 

Lan Yuanzhou, “Regret what? I’ve never even known you!”

 

Lu Jingning made a clucking sound and turned to leave.

 

Lan Yuanzhou had thought that Lu Jingning would pester him for a while, but seeing him give up so easily, he couldn’t help but feel a somewhat uneasy premonition.

 

That didn’t seem like this guy’s style!

 

As for Lu Jingning, now that he’s ignored me, in the future, I’ll make sure you can’t even climb up to me!

 

Not teaming up with me? Wait for it; I’ll show you what a massive “true blissful moment” is!

 

While the competition hadn’t started yet, Lu Jingning lazily shifted his position and was about to close his eyes for a quick nap.

 

But before he could relax, he felt an unusual chill creeping up his spine.

 

This made him abruptly open his eyes and look up, only to find himself locking eyes with someone not too far away.

 

His heart skipped a beat, and he was instantly wide awake.

 

Bai Chen’s enigmatic green eyes held minimal expression, but his lips curled up with no warmth, which was enough to confirm for Lu Jingning that the Zerg Tribe had indeed spotted him on that night at the Watcher’s Island.

 

This obviously wasn’t a good sign.

 

But Lu Jingning had thought about this scenario and wasn’t too shocked. He just grinned back at Bai Chen.

 

From this simple attitude, anyone unaware might think that they were old friends who hadn’t seen each other in a long time.

 

Lu Jingning’s response made Bai Chen feel intrigued and amused. His pupils slightly contracted, and finally, he nodded in acknowledgment from a distance.

 

Polite and decent.

 

However, even with this, Lu Jingning still sensed a strong sense of hostility in Bai Chen’s eyes.

 

He raised an eyebrow slightly and withdrew his gaze.

 

In usual circumstances, such a clear attitude might have made him a bit cautious, but now they were both in the virtual map. What did it matter if they killed each other a hundred times here? Once they left this map, they would still be alive and kicking as before!

 

Furthermore, they hadn’t even fought yet, so who knew who would come out on top in the end?

 

This was like a mental game, and once they entered, the real test would begin. Who would back down first?

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

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Chapter 76 – They’re fighting now

November 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 76 – They’re fighting now

 

Jian Luo sat cross-legged on the ground, resting his chin on his hand, “Who should decide?”

 

Lu Shifeng gently parted his thin lips, “You.”

 

?

 

“This is what you said!”

 

A smile curled at the corner of Jian Luo’s mouth, “Then let’s go home.”

 

Lu Shifeng furrowed his brow, clearly not very willing. He said, “No.”

 

…

 

There was a moment of frozen silence in the air.

 

The smile gradually disappeared from Jian Luo’s lips. He lowered his gaze, his lips slightly parted as if he wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.

 

For some reason, he suddenly felt tired and didn’t feel like talking anymore. In fact, he understood one thing ever since he started living temporarily with Lu Shifeng, or rather, ever since he became pregnant with their child. He understood that he and the Dark Star people were not equals.

 

But, Lu Shifeng had always respected him, treated him well, so in these recent days, he had been feeling somewhat weightless.

 

It was like being slapped back to reality, like a bucket of cold water poured over him, like someone poking a snail’s shell, making him want to retreat.

 

After a while, Jian Luo said, “It’s up to you.”

 

Lu Shifeng turned his face away and looked at him, “Jian Luo.”

 

“Anywhere’s fine,” Jian Luo tried to stay calm. He smiled, “You decide.”

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng’s bloodshot eyes stared at him. He raised an eyebrow and, in a confident tone, concluded, “You’re angry.”

 

Unspoken words lingered. People were like this; if you ignored them, they could endure, but if you insisted on comforting them, they couldn’t hold back.

 

Jian Luo felt inexplicably irritated and said with a stiff expression, “No.”

 

Lu Shifeng narrowed his eyes. Despite his extensive experience on the battlefield, he had almost zero experience in dealing with emotions. Even after thoroughly searching through his past, he couldn’t find any experience in soothing others. In the Dragon King’s dictionary, there were definitely no words like “yield” when it came to Jian Luo.

 

Facing Jian Luo, he found himself at a loss.

 

So, the Marshal struggled to explain, “They can’t take care of you.”

 

Jian Luo understood the logic and nodded, “I know.”

 

Even though it seemed like they had cleared the air, the awkward atmosphere lingered, and no one could dispel it.

 

Jian Luo stood up and said, “I haven’t learned how to play with these yet. Let me practice a bit more.”

 

Lu Shifeng watched him get up and start fiddling with these small toys. He didn’t say much, just nodded, “Okay.”

 

…

 

One night, Jian Luo learned how to use a few pieces of exercise equipment.

 

When he returned home, he started soaking his feet. After five or six months, the medications prescribed by the hospital increased. He and Lu Shifeng developed a certain understanding. Usually, at this time, it was storytelling time.

 

Today, Lu Shifeng waited for a long time but didn’t hear Jian Luo’s request for a story.

 

The Marshal couldn’t focus on reading the documents for long and raised an eyebrow, “Do you want to hear a story?”

 

Jian Luo seemed preoccupied, and he suddenly spoke, “Huh?”

 

Lu Shifeng furrowed his brow.

 

It seemed that since he had refused Jian Luo’s request to go home on the training ground, this child had been absent-minded.

 

Jian Luo took a deep breath, “Tell me a story. How about telling one today?”

 

Lu Shifeng nodded, “Sure.”

 

Jian Luo thought for a moment and decided to tell a relatively light story, “Once upon a time, there was a beautiful queen. She gave birth to a fair-skinned princess and named her Snow White. Unfortunately, the queen passed away…”

 

This story wasn’t long, and it was soon finished. Afterward, Jian Luo touched his belly and summarized, “This story tells us to be brave and strong, and happiness will come later.”

 

…

 

The room fell into silence.

 

Jian Luo looked up at Lu Shifeng, his eyes filled with anticipation, “What do you think?”

 

Lu Shifeng remained expressionless, and his fingertips tapped on the armrest of the chair. After a while, he finally asked the question that had been on his mind for a while, “Is the queen physically impaired?”

 

“…No,” Jian Luo replied.

 

“Then why didn’t she take action herself?” Lu Shifeng frowned, showing his confusion. “This hunter is not her kin. Why would she dare to use him?”

 

Jian Luo’s mouth twitched.

 

The Marshal continued with reasonable doubts, “And what’s the purpose of the king? Why didn’t he intervene? Has he been controlled by the queen?”

 

“This…” Jian Luo hesitated.

 

“If the queen already controls the kingdom, she must have her own power. Why would she think of using a comb to silence him?” Lu Shifeng slowly spoke. “When analyzing the events, the queen’s motive is crucial. It can’t be that simple.”

 

Jian Luo was caught off guard. “I don’t think she thought that much.”

 

Lu Shifeng’s bloodshot eyes stared at Jian Luo, making him feel a bit uneasy, as if his own intelligence was in question.

 

Next, Lu Shifeng, from his professional perspective, helped Jian Luo and the child see the essence behind the events. He analyzed the motives of the characters in the story and filled in the missing logic through their actions, completely overturning their understanding of the story.

 

After listening, Jian Luo choked up.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Do you want to hear more stories?”

 

“No,” Jian Luo rubbed his temples. “I’m a bit tired.”

 

Normally, at this time, Jian Luo would want to play around for a while, but today, he seemed drained and willingly climbed into bed to rest.

 

Jian Luo lay on the bed with his head buried in the pillow, and the mattress beside him sank a little as Lu Shifeng sat down.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Do you want some water?”

 

Jian Luo, facing away from him, mumbled, “No need.”

 

…

 

The next day, in the early morning, Secretary Jin noticed that something was very wrong. To put it more precisely, the atmosphere was very wrong. Normally, these two were very close, always teasing each other during meals and chatting endlessly. But today was different; the dining table was unusually quiet.

 

Lu Shifeng served vegetables to Jian Luo, and Jian Luo simply said, “Thank you.”

 

Polite and distant.

 

It wasn’t like this before. Previously, if Jian Luo didn’t like a dish, he would always grumble about not wanting to eat it, and Lu Shifeng would coax him. But today, everything was different. Jian Luo was cold and distant, and it felt like they were in a silent argument.

 

Secretary Jin’s curiosity about what was happening between the two of them grew, but she didn’t dare to ask too much. She was afraid of becoming a pawn in whatever was going on between them.

 

After finishing the meal, Lu Shifeng asked, “Are you coming back home to sleep today?”

 

Jian Luo, without much expression, asked, “Are you coming back to sleep today?”

 

…

 

Secretary Jin pricked up her ears.

 

Lu Shifeng’s voice remained steady and somewhat serious, “Yes, I’ll be back in two days.”

 

“Oh,” Jian Luo replied.

 

The atmosphere became awkward again. It wasn’t intentional; in the past, Lu Shifeng wasn’t too talkative, and Jian Luo was the one who could talk a lot. But now, the talkative one was suddenly quiet, making it feel strangely silent.

 

The car dropped Jian Luo off at Phoenix Terrace. After saying goodbye, Jian Luo walked inside. These past few days, he had organized a plan for growing watermelons, and now he just needed to go over it with Wang Gang.

 

Wang Gang saw him come in and couldn’t hide his perplexity. He struggled to find the right words, “Luo Luo?”

 

Jian Luo looked at him strangely, “What’s wrong?”

 

“About the things circulating online…” Wang Gang’s gaze flickered towards Jian Luo’s stomach, and he hesitated, “Is it true?”

 

Jian Luo shrugged, “True and false, false and true. Whether it’s true or false depends on how you want to see it.”

 

Wang Gang was taken aback, “What do you mean?”

 

Jian Luo smiled, “You guess.”

 

“…”

 

Wang Gang couldn’t help but feel that something was off with Jian Luo today.

 

As the two worked together on the watermelon cultivation, Jian Luo had originally planned to demonstrate himself, but Wang Gang was unusually attentive, several times more so than usual.

 

“Come here.”

“Don’t move, let me do it.”

“Come on, I’ll handle this.”

“Sit down, why are you standing? Aren’t you tired?!”

 

Jian Luo sighed.

 

He hadn’t seen you complain about being tired while working before.

 

After they completed the process and planned everything, it was already noon, and someone from the altar came to invite Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo knew it was time for the test, so he didn’t say anything and went over. He stood at the familiar window, and High Priest Zhan Wentai was sitting on the sofa, reading a book. The High Priest himself was naturally quiet, his flawless side profile shining with an air of sanctity and beauty.

 

Jian Luo took a few steps forward and bowed, “Teacher.”

 

Zhan Wentai put down his book and looked at him. After a moment of silence, he spoke, “Please have a seat.”

 

Jian Luo obediently took a seat.

 

Zhan Wentai handed him a test paper, “A small test to see where you’re at.”

 

Jian Luo picked up a pen and began to answer the questions. After he finished one paper, Zhan Wentai glanced at it, made almost no corrections, and put it down, “Do you have something on your mind?”

 

Jian Luo was singled out, and he met Zhan Wentai’s calm gaze. Feeling a bit like a struggling student, he stammered, “Ah… no, nothing.”

 

Zhan Wentai’s voice was as clear as spring water, “Why? Is it because of the temporary residence matter?”

 

Hit the nail on the head.

 

Jian Luo wasn’t trying to make a big deal out of this minor issue. It was just that matters of the heart were not something he could control. He knew Lu Shifeng was right; he just couldn’t control his emotions.

 

Zhan Wentai looked at Jian Luo’s conflicted expression, lifted his teacup, took a sip, and then stood up. “Come.”

 

Jian Luo was puzzled, “Where are we going?”

 

“With you like this, I doubt you can concentrate on studying,” Zhan Wentai looked down at him from a higher vantage point. “Don’t waste any more time. Let’s go. I’ll take you somewhere.”

 

Jian Luo was a bit at a loss. He often went places with Lu Shifeng, but he hadn’t explored many places on his own. He didn’t know where the High Priest liked to go in the Phoenix Clan.

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

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What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

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Chapter 16 – It’s hard to escape the Omegaverse trope!

November 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 16

 

This post vividly describes a beta consumed by materialism and vanity. It reveals that Qu Di, while in college, shamelessly pursued an Alpha who eventually became his partner.

 

The article explains that during their time together, Qu Di constantly compared his boyfriend with others, openly cheated, and often made his boyfriend spend money on luxury items. Their living expenses were also covered by this Alpha.

 

Three years later, as graduation approached, Qu Di began to consider his future. To secure a life supported by a wealthy Alpha, he decisively broke up with his boyfriend, announced their separation, and later tried to reconcile when he couldn’t find another Alpha. He then applied for a job as Xi Yan’s assistant.

 

Tang Tang Tang Xiao: This is disgusting. Are all betas like this nowadays? They don’t even consider what they themselves are and yet expect Alphas and Omegas to be interested in them.

 

Life is Meat: So much gender discrimination, is it interesting? Which industry doesn’t rely on betas nowadays? You folks who only go into heat, even if there were no betas, you noble Alphas and Omegas could live on your own.

 

Today I Crave Hot Pot: Isn’t anyone curious about who his ex-boyfriend is? This is so miserable.

 

Three Four Five Is Me: I feel like this gossip will entertain us for a long time. Patiently waiting.

 

Skeleton Flower: Is this Qu Di a mess? Shamelessly clinging to Alphas whenever he sees one. I’d kick him back to his ancestors with one swift kick and tell him to go dance at his family’s grave. Such a disgrace and he still wants our Xi Yan.

 

Half Sugar No Ice: Sisters, speak more if you can. We could even publish a book.

 

Is Qu Di Dead Today: I like you, hot-tempered elder sister.

 

Reborn Pancake Vendor: A person who’s been thoroughly messed with, really thinks highly of himself.

 

Milk Macchiato: I recommend the death penalty for people like this. Even if he doesn’t die, we salty fish won’t let him off.

 

Mao Jing Jing Loves Dancing: Add our Shu Fei Lei to the list. He caused trouble for our Shu Yi before, and while we’re laid-back, we’re not without a temper.

 

Bring Another Bottle of Wahaha: This time he’s done for. He’s angered Shu Yi, Xi Yan, and Weng Gu’s three fandoms. Spectators, get ready for the fight!

 

Unicode: Is this even a person? Categorized as harmful waste in waste sorting and it’s an insult to harmful waste.

 

No Kissing Allowed: He’s mastered this very well.

 

A Bunch of Short Stories: Don’t you find it strange? They haven’t released the investigation results, but you’re all making a fuss. Pretty impressive to jump to conclusions without evidence.

 

Mosquito Sucking My Fat: Isn’t the one above a friend of Qu Di’s? He’s been in there for so long, and if there was nothing, they would’ve released him already. Do you see anyone daring to bail him out?

 

…

 

After one night, public opinion had mostly aligned. No one doubted that Qu Di was the culprit.

 

Videos of people throwing stones at Qu Di’s parents’ house in protest were posted online. Some reported his stepfather for improper conduct. Some of his friends also faced media harassment.

 

For those many, this was just a topic of conversation, occasionally making a fuss for the sake of justice. For the fans, it was a “battle for their idol.”

 

Tang Xiyan lay in bed, nearly tearing his hair out as she read the unbearable comments, and there were even fans among them.

 

He glanced at Qu Fei, who was looking at his phone on the side. He wanted to quietly say something to Qu Di, but found that he couldn’t log into his account.

 

Qu Fei coldly said, “I changed your password. Give up, I’ll take care of it until this is over.”

 

Tang Xiyan threw his phone on the bed and confronted him, “Don’t you like him? Do you really believe he did this?”

 

“Irrelevant if I believe it or not. The key is that the public’s opinion is against him. This won’t end easily. I admired him as an assistant before. You have to remember, he’s just a small assistant, replaceable at any time. I won’t let him ruin you.”

 

“You…” Tang Xiyan wanted to say something but found herself unable to utter a word. After all these years, he wasn’t the hot-blooded child she used to be; this world was inherently unfair.

 

“Pack up, and we’ll go back tomorrow.”

 

Due to the damage to the crew’s morale, Tang Chao decided to postpone the production until this matter was resolved. Everyone knew this wouldn’t last long.

 

Qu Di spent two days in detention. He was taken out for questioning five times. He went from initially defending himself to later falling silent. They just wanted to find someone to blame, and who it was didn’t matter. They got him involved.

 

He huddled in a corner of the room, staring blankly at his feet. He hadn’t eaten in two days, his stomach starting to ache. He didn’t know how long he could hold on, worried he might give up.

 

The door opened again, the same officer came in and said, “Come out.”

 

Qu Di slowly lifted his head, thinking they were taking him again. He was so tired, but he managed to stand, only to find out they were letting him go.

 

He stood there, incredulous. “You’re releasing… me?”

 

“Yes, someone came forward to bail you out. I don’t know who it was, but our chief agreed to it.”

 

“…”

 

“But it might be better to stay inside.” The officer sympathetically looked at him. There were many fans outside the police station, all demanding justice. They had blocked the entrance, causing a major headache.

 

To avoid unnecessary commotion, they arranged for Qu Di to leave through the back door. A car was waiting for him there.

 

Qu Di didn’t expect that someone would bail him out. He stood bewildered at the back door. The car was parked in front of him, and the window rolled down, revealing Zheng Siyi, who gave him a meaningful look. “Get in.”

 

He got into the car, still feeling dazed. He had been out of sorts for the past few days, and he had barely slept. Now, all he wanted was a good rest. Everything else could wait.

 

He slept straight through from 11 in the morning until 9 in the evening. He didn’t even realize how he got out of the car.

 

He stared at the ceiling for a while, then realized he wasn’t at home. He sat up abruptly, but his head throbbed, his temples pounding with an intense urge to vomit. He covered his mouth and rushed to the bathroom, but due to his unfamiliarity with the surroundings, he accidentally kicked the laundry basket at the bathroom door.

 

He didn’t have time to think about it and went straight to the bathroom to vomit. He hadn’t eaten for two days, so he could only bring up a bit of sour water. His throat was burning from stomach acid. Despite that, he felt much better.

 

Upstairs, Shu Yi heard the noise, turned on the light, and saw Qu Di sitting by the toilet, his face not looking too good.

 

“Shu Yi?” Qu Di tried to stand up, but he was so weak from fasting for so long that he stumbled and lunged forward, and Shu Yi took a couple of steps forward to catch him.

 

“Be careful.”

 

“Thank you…” Qu Di didn’t know who had bailed him out. He had been so weak and hadn’t eaten for two days, and he couldn’t figure out how he got here.

 

Shu Yi grabbed a bowl of congee that had been prepared downstairs and brought it to him. He put the bowl and two small dishes on the bedside table and handed him the congee. “Have some. It’ll help settle your stomach. We’ll make something more delicious for you tomorrow.”

 

Qu Di held the steaming bowl of congee and, after what seemed like an eternity, said, “Was it you… who bailed me out?”

 

Shu Yi gave him a smile and said, “Yes, I was worried about you in there.”

 

“But… this matter, if you intervene…” If the outside world found out, they might throw mud at Shu Yi.

 

“I followed the proper procedure to bail you out. They can’t say anything.”

 

“But…” Qu Di still had some doubts. He had been so sure that there was no way they would let him out.

 

However, before he could think further, Shu Yi took his empty bowl and said, “You’re full now, aren’t you? If you’re not, there’s more downstairs.”

 

“I’m fine, thank you.” Strangely, after not eating for so long, he could barely eat.

 

“In that case, rest a bit more. We can talk about everything tomorrow.” Shu Yi went to the door but then turned back to remind him, “Your phone is in the top drawer.”

 

Shu Yi, after tidying everything up, called his brother-in-law, Lu Huayan.

 

“By the way, how’s it going with the case?”

 

“It’s been investigated, and I had them disclose the information to the police. We should have results soon.”

 

“Thanks, we’ll treat you to a meal next time.”

 

“Thank you, we’ll do it another time.”

 

“Ah, Yi!” Lu Huayan called him.

 

Shu Yi leaned against the kitchen refrigerator, looking upstairs at the room where Qu Di was sleeping. There were clearly mixed emotions in his eyes. “I know what you want to say, but you also know my answer.”

 

“After all, you’re Shu Man’s brother…” He couldn’t just stand by.

 

Hearing Shu Man’s name, Shu Yi’s eyes turned cold, and his grip on the phone tightened gradually. His tone seemed to restrain his anger. “It’s because I’m her brother that I can’t let him go!”

 

“If you really want to deal with him, why did you help him this time? Letting this situation unfold, that beta won’t have a good outcome. Ruined reputation and imprisonment isn’t enough?”

 

Suddenly, Shu Yi smiled, not like his usual warm and gentle smile. It was a cold and mocking smile. “Crushing something that’s within his grasp right in front of him, isn’t that even more despairing? I want him to never have a chance to turn things around. I want him to become a handful of mud underfoot, ready for anyone to step on!”

T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

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Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you like 🙂 I love reading them!

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