Day: October 18, 2023

Chapter 6 – It's hard to escape from the Omegaverse trope!

October 18, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 6

 

Tang Xiyan furrowed his brows as he watched the person approaching. The girl’s scent was a mix of heavy perfume and pheromones, which was rather unpleasant. His body was filled with resistance. Seeing this, Qu Di quickly stood up, wiping his greasy hands hastily, and blocked the path in front of his artist. “Hello, this is a private room. It’s not appropriate for you to enter without permission.”

 

The girl didn’t seem upset; instead, she gave a coquettish smile and adjusted her curly hair. Without paying much attention to Qu Di, she looked at the person behind him. “Omigosh, it’s Yan Yan, I’m so happy! We just met not long ago, and now we have this chance encounter again. Isn’t it such a coincidence?”

 

Tang Xiyan’s good mood from eating crayfish was completely ruined by this unexpected visitor. However, he remembered he couldn’t show his anger in front of the fans.

 

He controlled his facial muscles and forced a smile while smoothly saying the words he had said countless times before, “Dear fan, thank you for your support. It’s my honor. However, we are having a meal, and you know the company doesn’t allow us to interact with fans privately. I hope you can understand.”

 

Normally, hearing such words, fans would leave on their own. But this girl had no intention of leaving. “My name is Xu Qisong. I was in the front row at your concert last time, and you shook hands with me! Also, at the Blue Sky Airport last time, I went to pick you up, and you bought milk tea for us. I received it from your assistant…”

 

The girl seemed eager to prove that she was close to him.

 

But in reality, those moments that were so special to her were not memorable to Tang Xiyan at all. At the concert, he shook hands with a whole row of people, but it was more of a high-five than a handshake. As for the milk tea, it was actually Qu Fei’s idea, and the company paid for it. It was meant to create an image of a considerate and caring idol towards his fans, but it ended up trending on social media the next day.

 

“Ah… really? Well, I kind of remember, but…”

 

“Really?” The girl’s eyes lit up. “You remember me? I buy your albums every time, three copies. One for myself, one as a gift, and one for my collection!”

 

Xu Qisong was about to step forward, apparently intending to give him a big hug. Qu Di couldn’t stand it anymore and grabbed her hand, gently pushing her outside.

 

“Miss, please restrain yourself.”

 

Seeing that all the oil from his hands had transferred to her clean dress, Xu Qisong slapped Qu Di’s hand away and lost her elegant and charming demeanor. “What do you think you’re doing? Do you think you can interrupt when I’m talking to Yan Yan? My dress costs two thousand! Don’t touch it with your dirty hands!”

 

Qu Di was a bit stunned by the slap but decided to get her out. However, the girl was determined not to leave.

 

At that moment, a waiter entered. Tang Xiyan quickly pulled Qu Di behind him, suppressed his anger and repeated himself. “Well, he’s my personal assistant. I apologize on his behalf. We’re in the middle of a meal, and you know that the company doesn’t allow us to have private interactions with fans. I hope you can understand.”

 

Instead, he offered to talk to her later. Hearing this, Xu Qisong smiled brightly. This way, she could contact her idol. Who wouldn’t want that? She felt a bit embarrassed but quickly recited her phone number.

 

“Can you remember it? Or should I write it down for you?” She wanted to ask the waiter for pen and paper, but Tang Xiyan stopped her.

 

“No need, I can remember it.”

 

He smoothly recited the phone number, and the girl left contentedly.

 

Qu Di rubbed his cheek with the back of his hand. Luckily, the slap wasn’t too hard, and it didn’t hurt much. However, his skin was clear, so any marks were very noticeable.

 

Tang Xiyan pulled him close, grabbed his chin to turn the side that was slapped toward him. “Tsk tsk, if it were in the past, I wouldn’t care if that person was male or female, Alpha or Omega, but I’d definitely make sure they couldn’t recognize their own mother. This is quite serious. How about we go to the hospital later?”

 

Qu Di pushed his hand away. “No need. It looks worse than it really is. I’ve always been like this since I was a child. I tend to get marks easily. I’ll put some ointment on it when I get back, and it will be fine in a couple of days.” He then raised his head to show his neck. “Look, the marks from when you grabbed my neck are still here. It’s not a big deal.”

 

Tang Xiyan rolled his eyes and went back to devour his crayfish. “If you don’t want to go to the hospital, you don’t have to. If I’m being nice to you, don’t be ungrateful. Don’t wait until tomorrow when your face swells up like a pig’s head. Let’s eat and then go back to the company.”

 

Qu Di asked, “Do you often encounter such situations?”

 

Tang Xiyan, having finished his meal, wiped his hands and said indifferently, “This is nothing. I have a bunch of people following me everywhere I go. Sometimes, they even block the restroom door. But you’re the first one who’s been slapped.”

 

“Ah… But what can I do? As a public figure, I have to set an example. I can’t say anything. Even if she slapped me right in the face, I still have to smile and advise her, ‘It’s not right to hit people, you know.’ I can’t express how much I’d like to curse her and her entire family.”

 

Qu Di sympathetically looked at him. No wonder he had such a bad temper at home; he must have been bottling it all up outside.

 

Tang Xiyan knocked his forehead. “What’s with that look? I don’t need your sympathy. You, an assistant earning a monthly salary of 5,000, showing sympathy to someone worth hundreds of millions, is your brain okay?”

 

Qu Di thought his words made sense. What’s wrong with not having privacy? He had money. What’s wrong with not having freedom? He had money. As for himself, he was just a working staff earning a monthly salary of 5,000, not even receiving the full amount after taxes.

 

Even when they were discussing how miserable he was, why did they end up making him sad?

 

In the afternoon, Tang Xiyan went to the company for rehearsal and then returned home. After the driver parked the car, he left, and the two of them walked, Tang Xiyan engrossed in his food delivery app.

 

“Yan Yan!” Suddenly, a person rushed out and almost pounced on Tang Xiyan, but he managed to dodge her.

 

Xu Qisong missed him and stumbled, almost falling into a nearby flower bed.

 

“I… Why is it you again?” He was on the verge of exclaiming “What the hell!”

 

“It’s just a coincidence. I didn’t know you lived here. I was just out for a walk after dinner,” Xu Qisong said.

 

A coincidence? Did she really think he was so naive to believe her?

 

“Is that so?” Tang Xiyan gave Qu Di a signal behind him. “Actually, I have something to do. I’ll head back first. You can continue your walk.”

 

“Tang Xiyan… Hey, why is it you again?” Xu Qisong exclaimed as she watched the person who had pushed her out.

 

“Uh… Miss, the area you’re standing in belongs to Tang Xiyan’s property. It’s considered trespassing to enter without permission. Please continue to support Tang Xiyan’s work, but also kindly keep your distance from his personal life.”

 

After saying that, he pulled Tang Xiyan into the house. When he looked back at the girl, he apologized, “I’m sorry, it’s company policy.”

 

Now, in the eyes of others, he was the idol who was forced to reject interactions with fans. Xu Qisong yelled, “I live in the next room to you! I’ll visit you when I have time!”

 

She stood there until the door closed in front of her, and she saw the curtains tightly drawn.

 

It’s unknown how long it took, but night fell, and there was no sign of her on the street.

 

Inside the house, Qu Di secretly stood by the French window, pulling the curtain open just a bit to look outside.

 

“Is she gone?” Tang Xiyan asked.

 

“She’s gone.”

 

“Phew…” Tang Xiyan breathed a sigh of relief. She wouldn’t leave, and he hadn’t even had dinner.

 

He took out his phone, thinking of ordering some good food. It had been a tiring day, and he needed to treat himself.

 

However, just as he was about to place an order, a hand covered his phone, and in the next second, it was snatched away. “No, you’ve already had crayfish today, and you didn’t go to the gym. So tonight, you’re having a meal replacement. Wait here, and I’ll go to the kitchen to prepare it for you.”

 

Tang Xiyan roared, “Qu Di!”

 

“Uh, I’m here.” He put the phone in his pocket and went into the kitchen to prepare tonight’s meal replacement.

 

Qu Di stirred the oats in the bowl. He turned around and saw Tang Xiyan in the living room, playing a game. It was as if he were taking out his frustration on his opponent, playing ruthlessly and knocking them out in a few moves.

 

He remembered the girl from earlier. This couldn’t be a coincidence; he had encountered her three times today. There had to be a problem.

 

If his suspicions were correct, this person might be one of those notorious “sasaeng [/mfn]obsessive, borderline-stalker[/mfn]fans,” who specifically seek information about their idols’ private schedules, intrude on their personal lives, and cause trouble. However, if they hadn’t taken any concrete actions yet, dealing with them could be complicated.

 

He couldn’t just report them to the police based on speculation.

 

He thought it over and decided to inform Qiu Fei, the manager. Qiu Fei assured him that the company would handle it, and he asked Qu Di to stay at the villa and accompany Tang Xiyan tonight.

 

As a personal assistant, it was common to stay at the artist’s home, especially when they had early morning schedules. A room was always reserved for him here, but he had never used it before.

 

He placed the meal replacement in front of Tang Xiyan. “I’m staying here tonight.”

 

Tang Xiyan picked up the bowl of oats and took a bite. “Why? Because of that girl?”

 

“So you know that she’s a security concern?” He thought that Tang Xiyan genuinely believed she was just an enthusiastic fan.

 

“You think so?” He still thought he could play it off as if she was merely a fan.

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 6 – Devil's Food and Sex

October 18, 2023 / / 3 Comments

Chapter 6

 

Si Lan was now determined to kill the serpent. In this wilderness, there were no beautiful maidens to be found. 

 

Moreover… he glanced at the little white dragon beside him, wondering if it was just his imagination, but the dragon’s face seemed a bit grim at this moment.

 

To avoid leaving a bad impression on his future husband, Si Lan took out two wild fruits and coaxed the little white dragon to eat them on the side.

 

Then, Si Lan used magic to bind the seductive snake and threw it into a corner. The snake cursed with its leaky mouth, so he added another seal to keep it completely silent.

 

Afraid that he might do something inappropriate, he set up a barrier around himself, not allowing anyone to see what was happening inside and not permitting anyone to enter. Then, he sat cross-legged on the bed, working on purging the seductive poison.

 

Seductive poison wasn’t truly a poison in the conventional sense. It trapped people in an illusion, making them sink into a hallucinatory dream from which they couldn’t escape until their spirit was depleted and they perished.

 

Si Lan felt that this kind of death was a bit cruel, especially when it was to protect his non-existent pure reputation. So, he fervently recited a purification incantation in his heart.

 

As his body temperature gradually rose, tiny beads of sweat formed on his forehead. His senses seemed to be heightened by hundreds of times, making even the subtle movement of the air around him excruciatingly clear, tormenting his nerves.

 

As the sweat flowed more and more, he used magic to remove his green robe, wearing only a white inner garment. The sweat had already soaked through it, clinging tightly to his body.

 

Suddenly, his mind was filled with fleeting virtual illusions, but they disappeared as quickly as they came. After a few times, he began to relax slightly, thinking that he had overcome the poison’s influence. However, in the next moment, his thoughts were invaded by seductive illusions.

 

He saw three incredibly beautiful and seductive women, dressed provocatively and behaving in a flirtatious manner, captivating the soul.

 

His expression remained unchanged as he closed his long eyelashes. His hands quickly performed a secret technique, causing the three women to immediately vanish.

 

However, in the illusion, three handsome and well-built men appeared.

 

“…Si Lan.”

 

Did the illusion think he wasn’t interested in women, so it replaced them with three men?

 

He closed his eyes, intending to use the secret technique again, but he couldn’t lift his arm, as if an invisible force was restraining him, and his willpower was on the verge of giving in.

 

The three men got closer, and he had to lower his head and hold his breath while reciting the purification incantation more rapidly. Suddenly, a delicate touch brushed against his neck, making his heart skip a beat. He unconsciously opened his eyes and saw the exceptionally handsome men teasing and seducing him in an exaggerated manner.

 

He frowned, his expression stern, and with all his strength, he raised his arm and chanted, “Break!”

 

The three men instantly turned to dust and vanished.

 

He breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had broken free from the illusion. However, the mist around him still obscured his vision. At this moment, another tall and handsome man in white appeared in the mist.

 

Will it ever end?

 

Si Lan was almost infuriated, glaring at the man with a sinister look.

 

As the mist dissipated, the man’s face was fully revealed.

 

Si Lan was slightly startled, and the hostility in his eyes was gradually replaced by amazement.

 

The man had a cold and haughty countenance, his gaze imperious, exuding an air of superiority, as if nothing in the world could affect him. He had a broad shoulder, a slim waist, and a tall and graceful figure. As he approached Si Lan, the mist around his feet dissipated, leaving a faint, elusive glow swirling around him, making him even more mysterious and alluring, like an unattainable god, tempting beyond reason.

 

Well, this one actually fits Si Lan’s aesthetic.

 

But at the thought that he would have to strike down this man with a palm, Si Lan couldn’t help but feel a pang of reluctance.

 

The man approached him, standing tall and looking down at Si Lan, his eyes inscrutable. Si Lan lifted his head to meet the man’s gaze, his ears involuntarily reddening, and he lowered his head in embarrassment.

The illusion was too real.

 

He couldn’t bear it.

 

He quietly clasped his hands, intending to cast a spell to scatter the other person, but he saw his slender right hand touching him. His heartbeat couldn’t help but accelerate, and he momentarily forgot to move his hand away.

 

The man’s hand fell on his cheek, and there was a warm touch on his fingertips.

 

At this moment, Si Lan seemed to be able to hear his own heartbeat, badump badump badump. Just when he was at a loss, the other party’s hands suddenly pressed down on several acupuncture points on his body. A warm and cool sensation immediately spread along the acupuncture points to all aspects of his body, slowly calming down the accumulated heat in his body.

 

He raised his head to see what the other person was doing, but the illusionary world in front of him suddenly intertwined with the real world. His consciousness was already on the verge of reaching its limit. After returning to the real world, he couldn’t hold on anymore and fainted backwards.

 

Fortunately, an arm caught him in time and he didn’t crash to the ground.

 

Haowei lowered his eyes and looked at the sleeping person in his arms. The white undershirt was soaked with sweat and stuck to his body, outlining his narrow waist and slender legs. A faint fragrance oozed from his sweat, a sort of fruity smell.

 

He frowned and avoided looking at him while he put one hand on Si Lan’s waist, and helped Si Lan go to bed to rest. However, when he touched Si Lan’s waist, he could really feel the slender lines and the damp sweat between his fingers.

 

Haowei froze for a moment and his breathing became disordered for a moment but he quickly adjusted himself and helped Si Lan to the bed.

 

Si Lan seemed to be murmuring in his sleep, with his full lips slightly open. Haowei’s eyes couldn’t help but fall on the two bright reds buds on his chest in front of him. His mind suddenly recalled the previous scene of Si Lan kissing his forehead, and his face quietly tightened.

 

This demon lord, despite being frivolous with him, actually wanted to form a contract with him.

 

You are so courageous.

 

Haowei narrowed his eyes, and when he turned his head, his eyes accidentally glanced at Si Lan’s lower half of his body. He was stunned, with shame and anger rising on his face.

 

How shameless.

 

Even after escaping the illusion…

 

But soon, Haowei realized that this was the charm poison at work. Simply rescuing Si Lan from the illusion wasn’t enough; it was necessary to completely remove the residual poison from his body. Otherwise, the poisoned person would continue to experience these symptoms.

 

Haowei couldn’t help but sigh, feeling a bit disgusted. In the end, he extended his hand to cover Si Lan’s acupoints, using his cultivation to help detoxify him.

 

Haowei had nearly recovered, but this time, breaking into the illusion to save Si Lan and detoxify him once more weakened his internal energy. He might turn into a child again soon.

 

Thinking about this, Haowei’s fingers brushed Si Lan’s neck, and his gaze darkened.

 

So, now that he’s just taking a bit of his blood to replenish his body, it shouldn’t be too much to ask. After all, he has lost so much cultivation to save him.

 

Haowei slowly leaned down, suddenly biting into Si Lan’s neck.

 

The opponent’s vulnerable major artery is right in front of him, with veins visible beneath the white skin. Above his line of sight are the slightly red corners of the lips and the tip of the nose.

 

Haowei’s brow moved inexplicably, and he suddenly realized what fruit Si Lan resembled, like a ripe peach just plucked from the water.

 

Clear in color, shining brightly.

 

Si Lan, in pain from his dreams, emitted a faint moan and instinctively grasped the person’s clothes in front of him, as if struggling for breath, making his breathing rapid.

 

Soon, intermittent sounds came from between their lips, faint as a mosquito’s, leading to all sorts of wild thoughts.

 

In no time, Haowei blushed and lifted his head.

 

Shameless demon lord.

 

He’s just drinking his blood; what’s with all the moaning…

 

In a corner, the charming snake witnessed the entire process, dumbfounded.

 

It had originally thought that the “Little White Snake” by Si Lan’s side, just like itself, was a normal snake demon. It never imagined that this “Little White Snake” could not only take on human form but also effortlessly remove charm poison.

 

Charm poison is no ordinary toxin; even if a heavenly immortal were to be afflicted, they would have to endure it. So, who exactly is this Little White Snake?

 

The charming snake’s eyes revealed fear. At this moment, from its perspective, it suddenly saw Haowei leaning down, his ear close to Si Lan’s, and they seemed to be intimately entangled.

 

Afterward, strange sounds came from behind the bed curtains.

 

“…”

 

The charming snake felt like its worldview had collapsed. What… What were these two people doing on the bed?

 

Why were they making moaning sounds?

 

At this point, Haowei seemed to be turning, and the charming snake, in fear, quickly closed its eyes, pretending to be dead.

 

After a rustling noise, there were no more strange sounds from the bed.

 

It was a long time before the charming snake dared to cautiously open its eyes and look toward the bedside.

 

Inside the room, two sets of even breathing intersected. At the bedside, the Little White Snake curled up and slept soundly.

 

—

 

Si Lan had slept heavily, and when he woke up, he felt disoriented. His body ached all over, as if it had been crushed by a heavy stone.

 

He sat up from the bed, his head momentarily fuzzy. Then, memories of the scenes from the illusion last night flooded back to him, culminating in the image of the beautiful man reaching out to touch his face…

 

“…”

 

A faint blush crept onto Si Lan’s face as he was lost in thought. However, at that moment, he felt a strange pain in his neck. He went to a bronze mirror and saw a row of bluish-purple bite marks on his neck.

 

He blinked, then confirmed it several times. Indeed, it was a row of bite marks!

 

Moreover, from the shape of these bite marks, it was clear that the other person had good teeth!

 

“…”

 

Who on earth had bitten him for no apparent reason?

 

Was it the man in white who had held his head? But wasn’t the man in white just an illusion?

 

Si Lan furrowed his brow, looking around the room. He saw the Little White Dragon lying on the bed, sleeping, and the charming snake in a daze in the corner. Everything appeared normal, with no trace of the man in white.

 

He had set up an array around him last night. If someone had actually broken into the array to save him, their abilities must have surpassed his own.

 

But there was no one like that on Xuanling Mountain…

 

He rubbed the bite marks on his neck, creating a large red area that made his skin look like it had been roughly sucked by someone.

 

Realizing this, he quickly stopped.

 

He figured that after breaking out of the illusion last night, he was utterly exhausted and forgot to close the bed curtain, so he might have been bitten by some creature with a mouth somewhat human-like.

 

The reason he didn’t suspect the Little White Dragon was because the bite marks looked like they were made by an adult man, which didn’t match the small, sharp teeth of the Little White Dragon. Moreover, given the Little White Dragon’s cultivation, it wouldn’t have been able to break into the illusion to save him.

 

When the Little White Dragon opened its eyes, it saw Si Lan trying to rub the bite marks away with his hand, and its gaze shifted away.

 

It had exerted a bit too much force last night, which is why the bite marks were somewhat deep.

 

“This is really strange,” Si Lan shook his head.

 

Fortunately, there were no marks on other parts of his body; otherwise, he would have suspected that the creature might have been a lascivious disciple.

 

Seeing the Little White Dragon awake on the bed, he approached and smiled affectionately, gently poking the dragon’s belly.

 

The Little White Dragon immediately curled its tail and glared at him.

 

An impolite demon lord.

 

How could he casually touch such a private part like his belly…

 

Si Lan asked with a smile, “Little one, did you see anything strange last night?”

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 4 – The Unusual Incident

October 18, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 4: The Unusual Incident

 

At dawn, the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings.

 

Early this morning, the Director of the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings, Zheng Hechun, arrived on the lower floor of the bureau with a restless mind. He stood before the specially designed Demon Energy Detector in the bureau.

 

The staff responsible for monitoring the detector was a powerful Wolf Demon. He observed Zheng Hechun, who had a solemn expression while staring at the detector for quite some time, and couldn’t help but ask, “Director, what’s going on? Has something happened outside?”

 

Zheng Hechun furrowed his brow and shook his head, saying, “No.” Then he inquired, “Has there been any activity with the detector today?”

 

The Wolf Demon replied, “No, I’ve been here, keeping watch all the time.”

 

As the name suggests, the Demon Energy Detector could sense intense fluctuations of Demon energy. In the past, when powerful Demon were born, their energy would spread into the world the moment they were born, and the energy detector would sense it. However, in recent decades, there had been peace in the human world, and it had been a long time since any major Demon had been born, so the energy detector had remained dormant for many years.

 

“Is that so?” Zheng Hechun mumbled, “But I can’t shake the feeling that something might happen today… perhaps another major Demon is about to be born.”

 

The Wolf Demon chuckled and said, “That’s impossible. With the thin spiritual energy in the world today, there are only a handful of thousand-year-old Demon left. Where could another major Demon come from?”

 

Zheng Hechun remained silent, just staring at the detector for a while longer, and then he slowly said, “Maybe I’m just being overly cautious.”

 

As he turned to leave, at that very moment, there was a thunderous, ancient bell-like rumble from behind, and the long-dormant Demon Energy Detector suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light and a deafening noise!

 

Zheng Hechun’s expression changed, and the Wolf Demon let out a terrified scream, trembling all over as he knelt on the ground. Within a hundred miles, the beasts quivered, and the Demon prostrated themselves. A vast and violent Demon energy swept through like a thunderstorm, with an underlying, majestic dragon roar that pierced the sky, lingering for a long time.

 

At that moment, the human world remained as calm as ever, and ordinary people continued to live their lives unaware. However, within a radius of hundreds of miles, centered around dawn, cultivators all felt the incredibly powerful and chilling Demon energy. Zheng Hechun looked at the sky in disbelief and finally managed to utter one sentence:

 

“A real dragon… has appeared in this world?!”

 

As for the commotion in the outside world, Su Muluo, who was at the scene, did not perceive it much.

 

At this very moment, his attention was entirely focused on the small black dragon that had just hatched.

 

The small black dragon was tiny, not even as thick as a thumb, covered in soft black scales. It had four tiny claws. It was rumored that dragon claws were extremely sharp and could easily split mountains and rocks. However, when these four little claws gently held onto the Phoenix’s finger, there was an indescribable softness.

 

In addition, the two small horns on the top of the little black dragon’s head were also soft. They rubbed against the Phoenix’s finger, and it was incredibly affectionate.

 

“Squeak.”

 

The small black dragon cuddled Su Muluo’s finger for a while, then snuggled onto the phoenix’s wrist, resting its head in his palm, contentedly narrowing its dragon eyes.

 

“…”

 

Su Muluo remained silent.

 

In the memories left by the Phoenix clan, the Dragon clan was the dominant ruler of the world, exuding an unrivaled air of authority. He had once imagined that his dragon would look magnificent after hatching… definitely not like this.

 

It was just too small!

 

Not at all fearsome!!

 

Su Muluo pouted slightly and poked the small black dragon.

 

The small black dragon lifted its head to look at him, made some whimpering sounds, and then turned to expose its soft belly to him.

 

Su Muluo touched its soft belly and, feeling the tenderness, smiled.

 

Well, it may be small, but it’s also soft.

 

Kind of cute.

 

He gazed at the little black dragon that was being affectionate with him and gently touched its not-so-hard horns, saying, “Will you grow bigger in the future? Really big.”

 

The small black dragon raised its head, proudly making a noise.

 

Seeing this, Su Muluo smiled, looked around, and took a blanket from the room, laying it on the table. He gently placed the small black dragon on it.

 

He had been worried that the newly hatched dragon might get cold, so he wanted to wrap it in the blanket. However, the small black dragon clearly disliked the blanket and used its claws to push it away, climbing back onto his hand, curling up comfortably in his palm.

 

It wanted its phoenix, not that blanket.

 

Su Muluo chuckled and said, “How about you? Why didn’t you hatch earlier?”

 

The small black dragon made some incomprehensible noises.

 

Su Muluo fell silent for a moment.

 

Well, it seems communication with the small black dragon is a bit tricky at the moment. He’d have to wait for it to grow and take human form before trying to communicate again.

 

Su Muluo remembered that he had gained human form just a few days after hatching. Phoenixes and dragons were both powerful beings that possessed sentience from birth, so it shouldn’t take long for his dragon to grow up.

 

Thinking about this, Su Muluo felt even more delighted. He touched the soft little black dragon again and asked, “Are you hungry? Should I make something for you to eat?”

 

He didn’t know what dragons ate, but he recalled that he had been drinking honeywater in the days right after hatching. Later, after gaining human form, he absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and didn’t need to eat much.

 

The small black dragon shook its head, indicating that it didn’t want to eat. However, not eating right after hatching was not a good idea. Su Muluo remembered that he had bought a few cans of milk at the supermarket two days ago, so he poured a bowl, heated it to a comfortable temperature, and placed it in front of the small black dragon.

 

The little dragon stared at the bowl of milk for a few seconds, sniffed it, wagged its tail, and then turned its head away.

 

Su Muluo thought, “Well, it’s picky.”

 

Then he asked, “Do you want meat?”

 

Again, the small black dragon shook its head.

 

“Well, there’s nothing else,” Su Muluo said, pointing at the bowl of milk. “Drink it. Don’t starve yourself.”

 

The small black dragon hesitated but slowly lowered its head and took a sip of the milk. Then it lay down in Su Muluo’s palm and didn’t move.

 

Su Muluo thought, “I guess it really doesn’t like milk.” He reluctantly put the empty bowl away, thinking that he would search for infant food recipes online to feed the small dragon.

 

Or perhaps… recipes for kittens or puppies?

 

Su Muluo looked at the small black dragon wriggling in his palm and playfully poked it again.

 

It felt nice.

 

One more poke.

 

The small black dragon made a sound.

 

It clung to Su Muluo’s finger with its tiny claws, rubbed its head against his hand, and held onto it tightly.

 

Thud, thud, thud.

 

Just as Su Muluo was playing with the small black dragon, there was a sudden knock on the door of the rented room. He thought it might be the landlord, so he gently placed the small black dragon in his pocket and got up to open the door.

 

However, when he opened the door, he was surprised to find that it wasn’t the landlord standing outside but a group of people he didn’t recognize at all. There were three men and two women, with an elderly man in his fifties at the forefront. He had a benevolent expression and a friendly smile, but at the moment they saw him, Su Muluo realized that they were not ordinary people but human cultivators with some level of cultivation.

 

Cultivators were individuals who practiced Taoist arts among humans. They had extraordinary talents and gained power through cultivation. In the era of strife between humans and Demon, they were the ones who opposed Demon, maintaining peace in the human world.

 

However, in the present day, humans and Demon had reconciled, and cultivators were prohibited from revealing their identities. Therefore, most of them concealed themselves among ordinary people, and a significant portion had even joined the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings. Currently, the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings was composed of 40% Demon and 60% cultivators.

 

Perhaps sensing the intentions of these people, Su Muluo kept his emotions in check and calmly examined each of them before asking, “Is there something you need?”

 

The several cultivators in front of Su Muluo were taken aback for a moment when they saw him. They had speculated and imagined various things before coming here, trying to guess what the person behind the door would look like. However, when this man appeared before them, they realized that their imagination had been quite limited.

 

He was a young man, even younger than they had anticipated. He had black hair and dark eyes, and his features were exquisite. In particular, his eyes, as dark as gems hidden beneath the icy surface of a frigid night lake, refracted a breathtaking coldness and beauty.

 

His temperament was also aloof, not intentionally keeping people at a distance, but rather an innate aura that seemed to have crossed a thousand years of time, as if he had traversed the currents of time over a long period, leaving behind the tranquility and unwavering calmness after the turmoil and tides had receded.

 

Extraordinarily beautiful but not to be judged by appearances. This person, or rather, this Demon, was truly unfathomable. This was the first impression in the hearts of all the cultivators present.

 

Su Muluo didn’t know what they were thinking, but in these few seconds, he could guess their intentions. After all, his dragon had just hatched, and it was impossible for human cultivators not to have noticed. However, he had not anticipated that his dragon would hatch so suddenly. If he had known, he would have returned to the mountains. Even if he had alarmed the human world, these people would not have been able to find him.

 

Su Muluo was lost in thought, and the cultivators were in shock, creating a tense atmosphere between the two parties. However, the leader of the cultivators, a middle-aged man, was the first to react. He realized that their silence might be inappropriate in the eyes of the person before them and smiled slightly, saying, “We apologize for the interruption. We indeed have a matter to discuss, but before that, let me introduce ourselves. It’s our first meeting, I am Zheng Hechun, the director of the Lin City Bureau of Extraordinary Beings.”

 

Just an hour ago, a real dragon had appeared in Lin City, causing a shock throughout the human world. The headquarters of the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings had called an emergency meeting, instructing Zheng Hechun to locate the real dragon as quickly as possible. He had a duty to fulfill and was prepared to face possible death. After all, no matter how talented a human cultivator was, their physical limits remained. Facing a real dragon in combat with nothing but human flesh was a hopeless endeavor. However, he had never expected the real dragon to be here, in this ordinary rented room.

 

And the person before them surely had an extraordinary connection to the real dragon.

 

Su Muluo didn’t react much to Zheng Hechun’s words. He was familiar with the name Zheng Hechun, having heard it when he visited the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings yesterday. He merely nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

 

Zheng Hechun didn’t find Su Muluo’s reaction inappropriate. He recognized that this person was truly inscrutable, and even if they had brought someone from the headquarters, it likely wouldn’t have made any difference to him.

 

“Why we have come here, I believe you are already aware,” Zheng Hechun continued, his smile intact. “With the real dragon’s emergence, the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings is willing to offer its goodwill. We wonder if you are willing to allow us the honor of meeting the real dragon?”

 

Su Muluo thought, “Well, that was a direct approach.”

 

He actually liked this directness. Moreover, he could discern the meaning behind Zheng Hechun’s words. The Bureau of Extraordinary Beings had come for the real dragon, but with goodwill and the intention of forming an alliance. They didn’t intend to harm him or his dragon. However, if he refused this goodwill, he might be facing the entire Bureau of Extraordinary Beings, and possibly all human cultivators.

 

With this in mind, Su Muluo reached into his pocket and gently pinched the small black dragon.

 

It might have been better to hatch in the mountains, where he wouldn’t be found, and there wouldn’t be all this trouble.

 

The small black dragon, puzzled, clung to his hand even tighter. Su Muluo used this opportunity to take it out and show it to Zheng Hechun and the others. “Here, this is it.”

 

Zheng Hechun: “…”

 

They had been nervously observing Su Muluo’s movements, thinking that he might attack. Their hearts had been in their throats. But to their surprise, he didn’t attack; he simply reached into his pocket, as if he were pulling out his keys at his own front door, and casually presented the real dragon to them.

 

This was a real dragon!

 

Over the centuries, the spiritual energy of the human world had gradually weakened, and many cultivators and great Demon had perished. Currently, not only were the abilities of cultivators declining with each generation, but powerful Demon were becoming rare. Five-hundred-year-old Demon were scarce, and thousand-year-old great Demon were like phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. A real dragon, an entity similar to a deity and on the same level as the phoenix, was something unimaginable. After all, the appearance of each of them was an event that could shake the world and overturn heaven and earth.

 

Now, a real dragon had not only appeared but had been casually presented in an ordinary rented room.

 

At that moment, Zheng Hechun and the others felt dizzy, and they suddenly realized that the person before them was far more than they had anticipated.

 

On Su Muluo’s side, he had just taken out the small black dragon and saw the stunned expressions on Zheng Hechun and the others’ faces. He understood that his dragon had just issued a warning to them.

 

But they hadn’t done anything yet. Why was there a need for a warning?

 

Su Muluo lowered his head and glanced at the small black dragon, intending to stop it, but to his surprise, the little dragon lazily wrapped its tail around his wrist, opened its mouth, and spat out a small fireball at Zheng Hechun, who was at the front of the group.

 

The fireball didn’t hit Zheng Hechun but disappeared with a soft “pop” before reaching him. 

 

However, Zheng Hechun and his team still felt the scorching heat, as if they were about to be engulfed by molten lava in an instant.

 

“…”

 

Cold sweat trickled down Zheng Hechun’s forehead. He felt like he had narrowly escaped death twice in a row. He had now completely understood that although the person before him appeared easygoing, the real dragon in his hands could easily take their lives with a mere gesture.

 

They needed to be more cautious, more careful. He needed to inform the headquarters. They must not act rashly…

 

On this side, Zheng Hechun’s brain was running at full throttle. On the other side, Su Muluo slightly squinted his eyes, pinched the small black dragon’s head, and lifted it entirely by its body. Then he waved the small dragon in the air and shook it a bit.

 

“Don’t be mean to others,” he said. “Did you hear me?”

 

The small black dragon: “…”

 

Zheng Hechun and his team: “…”

 

In that moment, they dared not breathe, only to watch in astonishment as the real dragon, who had nearly wiped them out a moment ago, was now being tossed around like a small fish by the young man before them, shaken back and forth…

 

Fortunately, Su Muluo didn’t shake the dragon for too long, only a couple of times at most before he stopped. Then he told the small black dragon in his palm, “Don’t be so impolite in the future. Do you understand?”

 

If this time it was Zheng Hechun who had shown disrespect to his dragon first, as the snake demon did yesterday, he wouldn’t mind letting them understand their mistake. But this time, Zheng Hechun and his team were respectful, and it was his dragon who acted aggressively… This temper wasn’t good; it needed to change.

 

The small black dragon: “…”

 

Just as Zheng Hechun and his team felt like their throats were about to explode and were bracing for the next moment when the cold and ruthless real dragon might attack, the small black dragon let out a pitiful “squeak” and curled up into a ball in Su Muluo’s palm.

 

It extended its claws to grip his fingers, expressing its grievance, yet it remained affectionate.

 

Zheng Hechun and his team: “…”

 

Suddenly, they felt that the world was extremely surreal, and the person before them was truly inscrutable, hidden, and terrifying!

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Chapter 4 – The Chasm Between Gods and Demons

October 18, 2023 / / 1 Comment

Chapter 4 – The Chasm Between Gods and Demons

 

It was an incredibly vast hellish sea of blood.

 

Mountains, valleys, and black clouds covered the land. Demons danced in the vast world, and sword energy filled the air, while spiritual light shone everywhere.

 

Yu Yang stood at the peak of the black clouds, holding a beautiful girl hostage, making a man with a spirit sword feel helpless.

 

The man was the protagonist, Yun Qianqiu, and the girl was one of the heroines, Xiao Xinger.

 

Yu Yang struck Yun Qianqiu with a single palm and then burst into maniacal laughter. His eyes were bloodshot, and he had lost all sanity. In the next moment, he grabbed Xiao Xinger by the throat and activated a formation for the “Ten Thousand Demon Purgatory.”

 

The Demon Lord had a black blood jade earring on his right ear. It was emitting a bizarre light in the grim world, making his smile even more sinister.

 

The world had already fallen into chaos, with both the mortal realm and the immortal realm descending into the chasm between gods and demons. Demons crawled out from the abyss, devouring everything in their path.

 

In the final moment, a figure flew over with a sword from the distant sky. Their radiance was blinding, and their long silver hair danced in the wind.

 

“Shizun!” Yun Qianqiu shouted in joy upon seeing the newcomer.

 

Gu Ruoqing took advantage of Yu Yang’s use of the formation, reached out with a single palm, and immediately rescued the dying Xiao Xinger, tossing her to Yun Qianqiu.

 

His brows furrowed, and the sword edge turned, piercing through Yu Yang’s heart.

 

No hesitation, no deviation.

 

Yu Yang was pushed back by the sword energy, taking a step back with an incredulous look at his heart being pierced.

 

His gaze was full of resentment, his teeth clenched as if he wanted to devour Gu Ruoqing’s flesh and drink his blood. “Back then… I should have torn you to shreds.”

 

Yun Qianqiu rushed forward to embrace Xiao Xinger, intending to join the battle. However, he only saw Gu Ruoqing pull out the sword and, with an expressionless face, lift Yu Yang by the collar, hanging him over the edge of the abyss.

 

Below them was a surging black mist, and the agonizing wails of countless spirits filled the air. Be they human, immortal, or demon, they would all be devoured.

 

Yu Yang, heavily wounded, could barely survive for a few more moments even with a pierced heart, but falling into the abyss meant being torn into a thousand pieces.

 

He had only his toes touching the edge of the cliff, and his hands, stained with blood, held Gu Ruoqing’s wrist. Suddenly, he chuckled, “Shizun, you’ve been so good to me.”

 

He laughed sweetly, but his eyes were filled with eerie malevolence.

 

“Unfortunately, this disciple won’t be able to reveal your true face to the world. I really wanted to see how those people below, who praise and worship you, would react if they knew your true face before you ‘attained enlightenment.'”

 

Gu Ruoqing’s eyes grew ice-cold, and his voice was low and trembling, “Shut up.”

 

“Hahaha,” Yu Yang had gone mad, “You’re afraid, Ruoqing. No wonder, you’re just a bastard, sneaking into a man’s bed in the middle of the night—”

 

Gu Ruoqing immediately raised his arm, and Yu Yang’s feet were almost off the ground.

 

This was the only thing he absolutely could not allow anyone to touch.

 

Yu Yang had laughed enough and stopped. He released his hands, spread his arms without hesitation, and leaned backward, openly towards the abyss, leaving only Gu Ruoqing holding onto his collar to keep him from falling.

 

“Gu Ruoqing, this time I lose. You’ve killed me, and I’m willing to accept my defeat.”

 

“But you’d better pray that I don’t survive, don’t come back, and don’t turn into a demon and crawl up. Otherwise…”

 

Yu Yang’s muscles tensed, his waist twisted in an odd posture, and with a sudden burst of power, he stood upright, leaning close to Gu Ruoqing’s ear in an intimate manner, “Otherwise, I will make sure you, my Shizun, will experience a life worse than death and a death worse than life.”

 

“Shizun, it’s fate that we meet again.”

 

~

 

Memories came to an abrupt halt, and Gu Ruoqing woke up suddenly, gasping for air as if he were a fish on the brink of death.

 

He looked at the round jade that had fallen to the ground, feeling his heart being squeezed, overwhelmed by fear and suffocation.

 

“What is that…?” Gu Ruoqing covered his chest, trembling as he muttered to himself, “What is all of this… why…”

 

[System: Congratulations, big brother, for gaining Gu Ruoqing’s memory fragments *2! Supporting character development progress: 15%. Keep up the good work! Friendly reminder: Memory fragments can cause strong emotional impact, and if too severe, they may harm your health. Take care, big brother.]

 

Gu Ruoqing listened dazedly to the voice of the system in his mind. He only began to react after his heartbeat had calmed down.

 

He had just experienced two vivid, lifelike scenes as if he had been on a roller coaster.

 

If he remembered correctly, the second segment should be the climax of the main novel—the God-Demon Abyss.

 

This was the final ending of the novel, where the protagonist, Gu Ruoqing, descended from the sky and “killed” the antagonist, Yu Yang.

 

In the original text, the description of Yu Yang’s death was only two lines long, and “The Immortal Path of Nine Thousand Years” was criticized for its abrupt ending. However, just now, he felt as if he had personally experienced the spectacular scene of the earth and sky splitting.

 

He could even see the earring on Yu Yang’s right ear, which looked like a teardrop about to fall when he fell into the abyss.

 

Gu Ruoqing’s mind was now in a whirl, and his ears were ringing.

 

Trembling, he leaned on the table, sat on the edge of the bed, and began to slowly contemplate these two memory fragments.

 

There was no doubt that the protagonists of these two memories were Gu Ruoqing and Yu Yang.

 

However, one was a miniature version, and the other was a version with a darker side.

 

But it was strange, how could someone so adorable as a child turn so dark when they grew up? It was rather unsettling.

 

[Gu Ruoqing: System, what was Yu Yang’s level of darkness during the God-Demon Abyss?]

 

[System: I didn’t dare to measure, I was afraid the measuring instrument would break.]

 

…It was probably more than 200%.

 

[Gu Ruoqing: …Did you say last time that if Yu Yang’s level of darkness exceeded 80%, he would remember the God-Demon Abyss?]

 

[System: That’s correct.]

 

He sighed, stood up slowly, picked up the round jade from the ground, and paced to the window. While sipping tea, he looked at the sky, which was beginning to turn pale.

 

In the original work, although Yu Yang was the antagonist, the author had portrayed him as a very complex character, leaving a deep impression on many readers. Gu Ruoqing was one of those readers.

 

He remembered that in the original plot, the Immortal-Demon Great War from five hundred years ago had pushed the Demon Clan to the brink of extinction, and Yu Yang was the orphaned child of Le Lin, a fugitive member of the Demon Clan.

 

Yu Yang grew up under Le Lin’s indifference and disdain, and for some reason, he ended up as a street urchin. In the original story, when Gu Ruoqing found him and brought him back, he was already somewhat reclusive, likely due to the circumstances of his birth that shaped his personality.

 

Although he grew rapidly and had a natural talent for cultivation, he was constantly discriminated against within the sect, and he was always overshadowed by Yun Qianqiu’s protagonist halo.

 

Despite his considerable talents, he couldn’t keep up with Yun Qianqiu in cultivation speed, opportunities, and social connections. His family background couldn’t match up, and even the precious treasures and herbs he found ended up in Yun Qianqiu’s hands. The girls he liked also ended up with Yun Qianqiu.

 

It was as if he was cursed and could never surpass Yun Qianqiu.

 

Yu Yang became increasingly radical and competitive, even becoming ruthless towards himself. However, at that time, he hadn’t actually done anything wrong; he just had a provocative personality, a sharp tongue, and a tendency to challenge anyone who crossed him.

 

The more people he offended, the more he was targeted, and he was eventually thrown into a group of junior disciples who were treated poorly.

 

At that time, he knelt in the icy wilderness, alone and naked, his hands and feet turning purple, holding back tears with gritted teeth.

 

But he still cherished his Shizun’s kindness and, at the age when children longed for adult care, he hoped that his Shizun, Gu Ruoqing, could help him.

 

So he quietly went to Gu Ruoqing’s door and knocked, whispering with teary eyes, “Shizun, Shizun.” But in the original story, Gu Ruoqing only opened the door, looked at him coldly, and asked, “Who allowed you to come here? Go back.”

 

At that time, Yu Yang was truly disheartened, but he continued to cultivate in silence.

 

It was only a year later, during a sect mission, that Yu Yang discovered something unbelievable. The Demon Clan they were hunting down was led by none other than Yu Yang’s birth mother, Le Lin. He realized that he and Yun Qianqiu’s father were the same person! Yun Sifeng was Le Lin’s old patron in the brothel!

 

The same father; Yun Qianqiu was born as the pride of heaven, while Yu Yang could only live in the darkness, as a despised, “mixed-blood” illegitimate child of the Demon Clan.

 

Yu Yang, who had long harbored resentment, finally exploded. His demon blood awakened, and the command disc of the Demon Lord began to revolve.

 

Yu Yang personally killed Le Lin, concealed his identity as a member of the Demon Clan, and secretly practiced demonic cultivation in the Qingyun Sect. However, his secret couldn’t stay hidden, and Yun Qianqiu exposed him.

 

He was besieged by the five Grand Elders of the Qingyun Sect and tied to the Demon-Sealing Pillar. His Shizun, Gu Ruoqing, took the stage and, disregarding his disciple’s pleas, directly cut open his demonic pearl.

 

Before the demonic pearl could be successfully removed, the demon realm suddenly became turbulent. Yu Yang, taking advantage of the chaos, was rescued by a mysterious figure and embarked on the path of the Demon Lord.

 

After recalling Yu Yang’s journey into darkness, Gu Ruoqing instantly had a splitting headache.

 

He gloomily summarized the reasons for Yu Yang’s transformation:

 

The fundamental reason was Yu Yang’s tragic childhood with his mother.

 

The main reason was Gu Ruoqing’s persistent indifference and neglect towards Yu Yang. He picked him up but wasn’t responsible for him, leading to Yu Yang being insulted and abused within the sect.

 

The direct reason was Gu Ruoqing, as Yu Yang’s Shizun, attempting to cut open Yu Yang’s demonic pearl, and the key point was that he hadn’t succeeded.

 

Yu Yang’s descent into darkness meant that Gu Ruoqing, as his Shizun, was responsible for eighty percent of it.

 

Oh, nearly forgot, shortly after the mission to kill his mother, he even sneaked into Yu Yang’s room at night and committed an unspeakable act with the underaged Yu Yang, causing both physical and mental harm to the young man.

 

Well, now he had a hundred percent of the responsibility.

 

Gu Ruoqing’s heart lamented as he downed the cup of tea in his hand.

 

Suddenly, someone rushed past downstairs. The person was running and shouting, “There’s a flood! Liuxiang is flooded! Hurry to put out the fire!”

 

He jolted.

 

Liuxiang, where “Where Spring Winds Seek” was located, was in Liuxiang!

 

Gu Ruoqing thought to himself that something was amiss.

 

With a quick gesture of his right hand, he caught the sword hanging on the wall and swiftly descended the stairs using light-footed techniques. He then rushed toward Liuxiang.

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Chapter 66 – The children of Dark Stars

October 18, 2023 / / 1 Comment

Chapter 66 – The children of Dark Stars

 

The man was having a hard time accepting this reality and struggled, “Are you kidding me?”

 

Jian Luo handed the communication device over to him, saying, “You’ll know if you answer it yourself.”

 

…

 

Indeed.

 

With some hesitation, the man reluctantly accepted the call and cautiously said, “Hello, Mr. Nie?”

 

Nie Yan replied, “Yes, it’s me, Nie Yan.”

 

This voice!

 

The man’s eyes widened. He had met Nie Yan once, and he would never forget that voice!

 

How could this be? It shouldn’t be possible. How could this human know Nie Yan? And isn’t Nie Yan known for being a businessman who values worth, what value could this human possibly have?

 

“I said, did you stain a shirt?” Nie Yan prepared to resolve the matter swiftly. “Tell me the brand, and I’ll have my secretary find it in the warehouse for you.”

 

!!

 

The man panicked, “Mr. Nie, I’m Fang Licheng. We worked together last time, and whether it’s about clothes or not, we are friends, right? It’s not that big of a deal.”

 

Nie Yan tapped his fingers on the table and extended his voice, “Oh? Is that so?”

 

Fang Licheng continued, “Yes, it’s just a minor misunderstanding.”

 

“But Luoluo said it doesn’t seem that way,” Nie Yan raised an eyebrow. “You don’t need to force yourself too much. I’ll have someone deliver the clothing to you.”

 

Fang Licheng’s forehead was covered in sweat. “It’s all just a misunderstanding.”

 

Nie Yan was a cunning figure in the business world; how could he not understand the situation? Besides, it was an opportunity to make Jian Luo feel better.

 

“Fang Boss, don’t worry about the misunderstanding between you and me,” Nie Yan said. “Talk to Luoluo and resolve it before we continue our conversation.”

 

Fang Licheng hurriedly agreed, “Sure, thank you, Mr. Nie!”

 

The call ended.

 

Jian Luo and Jian Sheng stood to the side, both waiting for the call to finish so they could discuss compensation. Since the call connected Fang Licheng, Jian Luo didn’t actually get to speak with Nie Yan directly.

 

After the call, Jian Luo asked him, “What did the boss say?”

 

Fang Licheng’s attitude had done a complete 180-degree turn. He became polite and approached Jian Luo. “Mr. Jian, I’ve been blind. I didn’t know about your relationship with Mr. Nie. Let’s forget about the clothing; let’s be friends instead.”

 

?

 

Jian Luo had a puzzled look on his face, but he guessed that perhaps the boss had resolved the issue for him. However, his younger brother, Jian Sheng, was still technically responsible for the incident, so he needed to handle it properly.

 

“This clothing is worth three million on the market,” Jian Luo said. “Please give me your payment code, and I’ll transfer it to you.”

 

Three million wasn’t a small sum. Jian Luo’s earnings from his live broadcasts for half a year added up to just over three million.

 

Jian Sheng was a bit shocked and looked at his brother. “Brother…”

 

“If we make a mistake, we must take responsibility,” Jian Luo patted his brother on the shoulder. “A man should be responsible.”

 

Fang Licheng was somewhat surprised. “You’re going to compensate?”

 

Jian Luo nodded and extended his hand to request, “However, I need you to provide the purchase invoice for verification.”

 

He wanted to be cautious. In the past, when he was a streamer, he encountered various scams and attempts to take advantage of him. So this time, he wanted to be thorough.

 

But to Jian Luo’s surprise, Fang Licheng appeared hesitant and somewhat guilty. “I’ve already thrown it away. I bought it through a friend, and why would I keep it?”

 

Jian Luo was puzzled. “From what I read on the official website, there should be an invoice, and it’s electronic. You can request it from customer service if you’ve discarded it.”

 

Fang Licheng was sweating profusely. “I said, if you don’t compensate, I can’t be bothered with it. I don’t want to deal with the hassle of getting an invoice.”

 

…

 

Jian Luo suddenly felt speechless.

 

“If not?” Jian Luo offered an alternative. “Perhaps you can send the clothing to us later, and we can try to clean it.”

 

The crowd of onlookers was growing.

 

A woman stepped forward and said, “Mr. Jian, I’ve been watching for a while. This clothing is Luke’s summer limited edition. I work in the fashion industry, and this clothing comes with a one-year warranty and specialized cleaning service to prevent dirt. Mr. Fang, you don’t need to help clean it. Instead, you should be thankful that Mr. Jian is willing to compensate.”

 

The woman chuckled. “Did the salesperson inform you about the cleaning service when you bought it? Or, were you not buying it through official channels?”

 

Fang Licheng, who had been quite pushy earlier, was now on the defensive. “I, I didn’t know.”

 

“You said earlier that you bought it through a friend, not from an official store,” the woman smiled. “I happen to know the Luke sales manager. Let me contact them for you.”

 

Fang Licheng’s face changed drastically, and he loudly interrupted, “No!”

 

The woman, curious, stared at him, her eyes filled with suspicion. Considering Fang Licheng’s behavior and the comments from those around them, it was clear that something was amiss.

 

“Did you buy counterfeit goods?”

 

“Wow, buying counterfeit and making someone pay for the authentic one. How shameless.”

 

“Talk about losing face for the Dark Star people.”

 

“Who’s this student’s parent?”

 

The scattered discussions continued, and Fang Licheng, a man who cared about his reputation, found himself exposed in public. Even his proud daughter looked at him with uncertainty, saying, “Dad?”

 

Fang Licheng was sweating profusely, feeling utterly embarrassed. In reality, he had bought one of those shirts and sent it to Nie Yan to please him. However, he liked the shirt so much that he purchased a fake one to satisfy his vanity.

 

He had been cooperating with Nie’s companies for a while, but lately, he had been getting rejected. Today, he was in a bad mood, and when a human approached him, he vented his frustration, but he had never expected to run into someone who wouldn’t back down.

 

“I have something to attend to,” Fang Licheng wiped his forehead, and then he briskly walked away, saying, “Mr. Jian, let’s meet again next time. I’ll treat you to dinner.”

 

Jian Luo said, “Uh… you…”

 

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Licheng had already left.

 

The onlookers, Dark Star individuals, dispersed as well.

 

Jian Luo turned to the woman who had spoken earlier and extended his hand, saying, “Thank you for speaking up. I’m Jian Luo, nice to meet you.”

 

The woman smiled and said, “You’re welcome. I’m one of your fans. I watch all your live broadcasts, and I came out when I heard you speak.”

 

Jian Luo was pleasantly surprised that one of his fans had come to his aid in person.

 

The woman added, “But I work in the fashion industry. I happen to know Luke’s sales manager, and I could tell right away that the clothing Mr. Fang had was fake. So, I thought I’d help our brand by speaking up.”

 

Jian Luo nodded in understanding, “I see.”

 

After chatting for a while, both of them had to leave for a parent-teacher meeting. Jian Luo briefly explained the situation to his brother and found Jian Sheng’s classroom.

 

The Dark Star school’s classroom was spacious and well-lit. For the parent-teacher meeting, they had arranged the seats differently, with a sign hanging at the front row that read “Jian Sheng.”

 

The class teacher, whose surname was Wang, said, “Jian Sheng is our class monitor. He’s very studious and capable. A promising student.”

 

Jian Sheng interjected, “Did I cause any trouble for you, Mr. Wang?”

 

The class teacher shook his head, “On the contrary, he’s a bit quiet…”

 

Jian Luo didn’t pay much attention to the discussions among the parents and the class teacher. He sat in the corner, chatting with Nie Yan via messages.

 

Nie Yan asked, “Is it your turn for the parent-teacher meeting?”

 

Jian Luo replied, “I’m here with my mother. It’s a good opportunity to learn about my younger brother’s progress. After all, we’ll have to attend these meetings in the future. When you have children, won’t you find it difficult?”

 

“It’s hard to say,” Nie Yan replied. “Depending on the circumstances, I might have to.”

 

Jian Luo continued, “Understanding the current situation should be enough. We can request a report from the school. No need to waste time.”

 

Nie Yan’s response was straightforward, “Agreed.”

 

Jian Luo and Nie Yan continued chatting for a while, but then the parent-teacher meeting was about to begin. Jian Luo expected that many parents would be sitting together, but to his surprise, there were only a few parents in the whole classroom, including himself and his friend, Su Liang. The rest of the seats were occupied by children, most of whom were about the same age as Jian Sheng, around ten years old.

 

Jian Luo glanced around and saw Jian Sheng.

 

Jian Sheng explained in a hushed voice, “Many Dark Star individuals donate their genes after their death, and the incubation centers raise the children. Most of them are taken care of by robotic caretakers, so many parent-teacher meetings have the students attending in person.”

 

…

 

That explains it.

 

Jian Luo surveyed the room again, noticing that there were very few parents present. Out of a classroom with about thirty to forty students, only a few parents had shown up. Among them, Jian Luo, Su Liang, and the others were the only adults, while the rest were children of similar ages, around ten years old.

 

If they were on Earth, most of these children would still be under the care of their parents, but now, it was somewhat tragic to see these kids sitting by themselves, attending the parent-teacher meeting, knowing that they didn’t actually have parents to go home to, just robotic caretakers.

 

Jian Luo suddenly felt a pang of sadness and averted his gaze, forcing himself not to dwell on it.

 

The class teacher stood at the front of the room and cleared his throat, “Thank you all for attending the parent-teacher meeting. Today, we’ll summarize the semester’s progress. But before that, let’s have a little game. I’d like each family to create a handmade craft as a memento of this parent-teacher meeting. You’ll have limited paper and half an hour to complete it.”

 

Handmade craft?

 

Jian Luo was quite familiar with this, as he used to be a streamer and had to have some artistic talent.

 

Paper and crafting materials were distributed, and after the time limit was set, the teacher left.

 

Jian Luo held the paper and looked at it. Jian Sheng suggested, “Brother, how about we make a paper potato?”

 

“…What?”

 

Jian Luo said, “That seems a bit complicated. How about we fold some origami instead?”

 

This new concept, even Su Liang, had mentioned it. She asked, “Luoluo, what’s origami?”

 

“Um… let’s fold the paper into shapes we like,” Jian Luo casually took a long strip of paper and, following the steps from his memory, deftly folded it into a small star. He handed it to Su Liang and Jian Sheng, saying, “Like this.”

 

A little white star lay in their palms, looking very cute.

 

Jian Sheng opened his mouth wide in amazement, “It’s so pretty! Teach me, Brother.”

 

“Sure, it’s straightforward,” Jian Luo said. He patiently taught them, “First, you fold this corner, and then…”

 

In the entire classroom, only the three of them were busy, lively, and accompanied by laughter:

 

“You can make a wish if you fold many stars.”

 

“Wow, why can’t I do it?”

 

“White is too dull; let’s find some colored paper…”

 

Their interaction was typical of how human families would engage in activities, gathering and chatting while working on a craft. Gradually, Jian Luo noticed an underlying sense of restraint in the classroom. He looked around and saw many children with their heads down, quietly crafting their projects.

 

It was supposed to be a parent-child game, but most people seemed quite constrained, and there were only a few who had their parents present. Their interactions appeared awkward, as if they were strangers.

 

Su Liang, who was witnessing this for the first time, asked, “Sheng, is it always like this in your class?”

 

Jian Luo was curious as well.

 

“It’s okay, I guess. The first time I saw it, I found it a bit intimidating, but most of the time, it’s like this,” Jian Sheng said, his expression somewhat melancholic. He added, “Brother, I think most Dark Star people feel very restrained.”

 

Although humans might be noisy, lacking in many aspects, and had their share of shortcomings, their gatherings were lively and spirited, with everyone chattering and creating an atmosphere full of vitality.

 

Dark Star individuals, on the other hand, were different. They lacked for nothing and had everything, yet they seemed somewhat lifeless. It felt as though the vitality of their entire race was slowly fading away, as if this planet, which had given birth to new life for millennia, was gradually nearing its end.

 

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 81 – Who Says Omegas Can’t be as Explosive as Alphas

October 18, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 81

 

The banquet hall was brightly lit, with elegant melodies floating in the air, serving as the timeless background music for such social gatherings.

 

Since the morning, Wen Muqiao’s smile had never waned. Watching Wen Xingchen gracefully mingling among various military officers and politicians as promised, there was a sense of contentment in his eyes.

 

By his side stood a charming Omega. No one could recall how many new masters the Wen family had gone through, but that didn’t diminish their curiosity about how long this Omega would stay in that position.

 

Wen Xingchen could feel the gaze of the entire hall occasionally converging on him. His expression remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger. Achieving such poise at his age in such a grand occasion was undoubtedly remarkable.

 

This was the first time Second Young Master Wen had made a public appearance in such an event. Initially, everyone thought Wen Ye looked quite similar to Wen Muqiao, but now they realized that Wen Xingchen bore a closer resemblance in his demeanor.

 

At that moment, Wen Xingchen had just finished toasting a circle of guests and was about to approach Wen Muqiao. However, he merely walked past without even glancing at him.

 

Wen Muqiao’s intention to greet him was left hanging, making him appear somewhat disheartened. His Omega partner next to him noticed and comforted him in a soft voice.

 

Many people had also noticed this scene and exchanged knowing glances, confirming the rumored strained relationship between General Wen and their Second Young Master.

 

The burly mustachioed man felt the urge to chat with someone, but his companion Lu Kongbin had already found an excuse to wander outside before the banquet even began. Left without anyone to confide in, he felt quite vexed.

 

“Oh, Lu Kongbin, come back quickly! I’ve discovered a mocking point about Wen Muqiao!” he thought, yearning for his friend’s return.

 

…

 

Wen Xingchen held a champagne glass as he walked through the crowd, finally reaching a woman in a corner. The indifference on his face softened as he gently called out, “Mother.”

 

Yu Zhi was undoubtedly an exquisitely refined Omega. Time had not left too many marks on her face, and though her attire wasn’t as luxurious as most others present, she emanated a gentle radiance that made people’s gazes linger involuntarily.

 

It was precisely to avoid drawing too much attention that she chose this secluded spot.

 

As Wen Xingchen approached, the eyes of other guests were drawn to him as well. Nevertheless, he did not appear uncomfortable and merely glanced behind him, where his first words were, “Where’s your boyfriend?”

 

To spare Lu Jingning from any awkwardness, Wen Xingchen had already informed Yu Zhi beforehand.

 

Seeing his mother so eager, Wen Xingchen couldn’t help but raise the corner of his mouth, replying, “I’ll bring him over now.”

 

Yu Zhi gently pushed him, urging, “Go on then.”

 

After relaying his mother’s eagerness, Lu Jingning, who had been initially unfazed, suddenly became nervous. “So soon?”

 

Wen Xingchen looked at the sky outside, wearing a seemingly amused expression. “Is it too soon?”

 

Without waiting for Lu Jingning’s response, Wen Xingchen held his hand and led him towards the main hall.

 

As they walked, Lu Jingning subconsciously checked his appearance, muttering, “How do I look? Is my outfit neat enough? What about my hairstyle? Is it messy? I shouldn’t have fooled around with Yu Qingcang and the others earlier. I had a little drink, is my face red? Do I look too unserious?”

 

Wen Xingchen suddenly stopped walking, and Lu Jingning, caught off guard, bumped into him.

 

Rubbing his sore nose, Lu Jingning couldn’t help but glare, ready to complain, but then heard Wen Xingchen ask in a leisurely tone, “Why so nervous, Lu bro?”

 

“…”

 

Lu Jingning’s expression turned serious. “How am I nervous?”

 

Wen Xingchen chuckled without answering.

 

After a moment of silence, Lu Jingning stopped in his tracks as they neared the entrance. Waiting for Wen Xingchen to catch up, he put on a meek expression and said, “What are you doing standing there? Isn’t Auntie waiting? Hurry up!”

 

Wen Xingchen couldn’t help but smile faintly at the ingratiating face, holding back his amusement as he led Lu Jingning inside.

 

As Wen Xingchen passed by Yu Zhi, who had a face full of flattery, he controlled the smile forming on his lips and introduced, “Mom, this is Lu Jingning, my boyfriend.”

 

Lu Jingning stood up straight and bowed politely. “Hello, Auntie!”

 

For a moment, he didn’t receive any response. Feeling uncertain, he heard a surprised exclamation from the woman before him, “My goodness, such a beautiful Omega! Where did you find him?”

 

Lu Jingning: “???”

 

Although it seemed like a compliment, the tone was somewhat strange.

 

As soon as the two of them entered the gate, Yu Zhi had already noticed Lu Jingning. The perfect match they made gave her immense satisfaction, prompting her to playfully tease, “Aren’t you his boyfriend?”

 

Wen Xingchen was momentarily taken aback, feeling that arguing with his mother would only lead to a dull outcome, so he chose to remain silent.

 

Yu Zhi was pleased with her son’s tactful response and shifted her attention back to Lu Jingning. Excitedly, she continued, “Wen Xingchen said your name is Lu Jingning, right? It’s not easy to be with my moody son. Here, take Auntie’s contact number, and if he ever bullies you, just let me know. I’ll make sure he regrets it!”

 

Lu Jingning nodded and, while responding, discreetly glanced at Wen Xingchen. For a moment, he wondered if Wen Xingchen had a mother complex. The way he handled things and interacted with his mother felt oddly familiar.

 

His initial apprehension about meeting his future mother-in-law had gradually dissipated, and he found himself striking up an animated conversation with Yu Zhi. It seemed he could easily become close friends with this Omega.

 

As they were seated in a relatively secluded spot, many people had noticed their situation due to Wen Xingchen being the center of attention. Lu Kongbin had returned to his seat after taking a stroll outside and overheard some gossip about the Wen family from his companion.

 

“Oh, Lao Lu, look over there. That woman is supposedly Wen Second Young Master’s birth mother. The Yu family is also quite prominent. Back then, the lady eloped with Wen Muqiao, causing a huge uproar in their family. Now, she’s divorced, and even attending her own son’s birthday, she still has to hide. It’s quite sad!” The burly man sighed emotionally, his gaze sweeping over the person beside Wen Xingchen. Gradually, a hint of surprise appeared on his face. “But who is this Omega? Didn’t they say Wen Second Young Master’s classmates were seated in a separate hall? Bringing him here seems to imply that their relationship is extraordinary!”

 

Lu Kongbin wasn’t particularly interested in the gossip about Wen Muqiao’s family, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the spectacle.

 

At that moment, he turned his head, smiling as he observed the scene. Inwardly, he thought, “How could anyone find more outstanding Omegas than our Ning? He can easily outshine them all!” As he looked at the person next to Wen Xingchen, his thoughts changed. “Wait a minute, why does this Omega resemble our Ning so much?!”

 

…

 

Wen Muqiao was busy socializing, but his focus was on Wen Xingchen, monitoring his movements. He saw him chatting with Yu Zhi for a while before leaving, only to return with an Omega who seemed to be his classmate. The three of them engaged in a lively and harmonious conversation in the corner.

 

Feeling a bit itchy inside, Wen Muqiao couldn’t resist leaving his partner in place and approached them with a feigned calmness.

 

As he arrived, he cleared his throat and asked casually, “What are you discussing?”

 

Wen Xingchen replied, “It’s none of your business.”

 

Wen Muqiao’s expression momentarily looked like he was wronged. Although they were divorced, he and Yu Zhi maintained a friendly relationship. Seeing their interaction, he tried to smooth things over, saying, “Since Xingchen brought his boyfriend, it’s only right for you to meet him.”

 

A flash of surprise crossed Wen Muqiao’s face as he turned to look at Lu Jingning. He then put on a generous expression and praised him, “You must be Xingchen’s classmate, right? No wonder he chose you. You’re truly a handsome Omega. I, Wen Bobo, have seen countless Omegas, but none quite as remarkable as you! Well done, Xingchen, you have a good eye!”

 

Lu Jingning’s mouth twitched as he felt that Wen Muqiao’s compliment didn’t quite sound like it was directed at him, but rather like he was buttering up Wen Xingchen.

 

Seemingly satisfied, Wen Muqiao continued, “Since I approve of this marriage, when are you planning to hold the wedding?”

 

Lu Jingning: “Ah?”

 

Wasn’t this progressing a bit too quickly?

 

Wen Muqiao smiled, adopting an “open-minded” expression, but before he could say anything, a furious roar shook the roof tiles, “I do not approve!!!”

 

The familiar voice made Lu Jingning instinctively turn around.

 

Wen Muqiao faced the person, and upon hearing that sentence, his expression instantly darkened. “Does our Wen family’s matters give you, a blundering idiot, the right to speak?!”

 

Lu Kongbin was even more enraged, “You Wen vase! When did you plan to deceive my son behind my back? I’m absolutely against this marriage! What are you planning, a surprise attack? Do you even think you can forcefully take him away? Believe me, I’ll beat you until you can’t leave this place today!”

 

Wen Muqiao was taken aback, hesitatingly pointing at Lu Jingning, “This is… your son?”

 

Lu Kongbin gritted his teeth, “Of course! Who else would he be, if not my son?!”

 

“…”

 

Lu Jingning felt like he had no face left and subconsciously wanted to cover his face. Who could tell him how his father ended up here?!

 

Seeing Wen Muqiao’s dumbfounded expression, Lu Kongbin turned to Wen Xingchen and ground his teeth, “Kid, I knew it! Why were you so attentive back in school? You were waiting for this moment, weren’t you?”

 

Wen Xingchen said, “Regarding that matter, I can explain…”

 

But before he could finish his sentence, Lu Kongbin’s voice reached an ear-splitting volume, “Explain my ass!!!”

 

The author’s note: Lao Wen was a respectable man in his lifetime…

 

So, how would you like to be buried?

 

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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