Month: November 2023 (Page 7 of 12)

Chapter 89 – Specialised at treating infertility

Chapter 89 – Specialised at treating infertility

 

Jian Luo’s heart tightened. 

 

This topic forced him to reminisce about the one and only intimate encounter he had with Lu Shifeng. Truly, don’t be fooled by Lu Shifeng’s usual aloof demeanor; that time, his passion burned like an unquenchable fire, as if devouring a sumptuous meal.

 

However—

 

It was only that one time.

 

Since then, General Lu had put on a completely different facade. It was as if that night had never happened!

 

Jian Luo choked back his words, “Maybe, I don’t want to.”

 

“How is that possible?” Aya glanced at him, her tone slightly teasing. “Men always want it, especially if they’ve crossed that line, unless…”

 

Jian Luo’s curiosity was piqued. “Unless what?”

 

Aya smiled mysteriously. “Unless there are certain… performance issues.”

 

Jian Luo’s eyes widened in shock. For a moment, his survival instincts were stronger than Aya’s, and he hastily interrupted her, “Aya!”

 

Aya stared at him, puzzled. “Lolo, what’s wrong?”

 

Before Jian Luo could respond, he noticed someone standing at the door. He focused his gaze and saw that it was Lu Shifeng, who had just returned, accompanied by a leader. It seemed that trouble had a knack for finding them.

 

“…” Jian Luo’s scalp tingled. “When did you guys get back?”

 

Lu Shifeng gave him a nonchalant glance but remained silent.

 

Jian Luo felt incredibly uneasy under Lu Shifeng’s gaze and silently prayed that the boss hadn’t heard anything. It’s not like he couldn’t perform!

 

The leader behind them cleared his throat, attempting to ease the awkward atmosphere. “Esteemed guests, today I’d like to show you around our base.”

 

Jian Luo quickly took over the conversation, standing up. “Sure, that sounds great.”

 

Anything to avoid standing here looking foolish!

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “Have you eaten?”

 

“Huh?” Jian Luo blinked, then slowly realized and somewhat guiltily admitted, “Oh, I forgot.”

 

The food here didn’t look particularly appealing, but it smelled delicious. Perhaps it was due to being a breakfast menu with simple choices. Jian Luo glanced at Lu Shifeng, confirmed there was no objection, and began to eat. It wasn’t because of anything else but the fear of upsetting the magnetic field. It wouldn’t be good if this food was harmful to little dragons.

 

The leader and Aya left to eat separately to avoid disturbing their meal.

 

Jian Luo looked at Lu Shifeng and asked, “Dragon brother, are you hungry? Would you like to have something?”

 

“No need,” Lu Shifeng replied as he sat beside Jian Luo. He glanced at Jian Luo meaningfully. “I can endure.”

 

Jian Luo’s movements stuttered, and he almost choked on his food.

 

Was he bluffing or did he actually hear it?

 

This was getting tricky.

 

They finished breakfast with Jian Luo’s heart pounding, but he unexpectedly discovered that despite the unappetizing appearance of the fauna and flora here, the taste was quite good. It was just like the normal Earth food he used to eat. In fact, with a bit of responsibility, the taste might even be better.

 

It seemed that even with the highly restored soil of the Dark Star, it couldn’t completely replicate the ability to nurture Earth’s seeds to perfection.

 

After the meal, the leader and Aya returned.

 

Aya asked Jian Luo, “Lolo, where do you want to visit the most?”

 

“The energy stones,” Jian Luo replied without hesitation. “I want to see how they are manufactured. Is that possible?”

 

Aya seemed surprised but still replied, “Of course.”

 

Lu Shifeng, naturally, had no objections, and neither did the leader. After all, something like the production of energy stones was not meant to be kept secret.

 

The group arrived at the energy stone mine, and as they approached, the heat grew more intense. People and armored vehicles were constantly shuttling back and forth, transporting stones in and out. There were nearly ten openings emitting hot air.

 

The leader explained, “We rely on mining minerals as a source of energy to maintain the daily needs of our protective shield.”

 

Jian Luo furrowed his brow. “How much manpower is required daily?”

 

The leader didn’t expect this question but answered honestly, “If we calculate it realistically, I would estimate that more than half of the men are needed, with the rest engaged in hunting, excluding women and children.”

 

Jian Luo nodded in understanding.

 

Since the interior of the energy stone mine was heated, it was not convenient to enter directly, so Jian Luo tactfully didn’t ask to go inside.

 

While touring the base, he spotted a school. Jian Luo pointed and asked, “Is that where the students study?”

 

“Yes,” the leader replied, glancing at it. “Children study there until they are old enough to work.”

 

Jian Luo furrowed his brow. He had already figured out the current situation on this planet. It was incredibly challenging to develop here, even less prosperous than Earth in the 21st century. What limited their development was the environment.

 

In ancient Earth history, there were five thousand years of uninterrupted development without magnetic field interference. If they wanted to free up resources, the first thing to tackle was the magnetic field issue, even though it was a difficult problem to solve.

 

“Ouch…” 

 

As they continued walking, Jian Luo accidentally bumped his foot on a stone slab, causing a sharp pain.

 

Lu Shifeng, who was nearby, frowned. “Watch your step.”

 

“Okay,” Jian Luo replied.

 

He wanted to continue walking but found that the pain from the injury persisted. So, he chose to stand in place and wait for the pain to subside.

 

Lu Shifeng simply lifted him horizontally.

 

Jian Luo exclaimed in surprise and instinctively hugged Lu Shifeng’s neck, fearing that he might fall. He also added, “I’m quite heavy.”

 

“So what?” Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow. “Even if I’m not ready, I can still carry you.”

 

Jian Luo blushed a little and averted his gaze. “I didn’t say that.”

 

“Hmm,” Lu Shifeng drawled. “After all, I know best whether I can or cannot carry you.”

 

Jian Luo chose to ignore that comment.

 

In reality, he didn’t really doubt Lu Shifeng’s ability to carry him. The General’s strength was truly astonishing, and in retrospect, Jian Luo wanted to give himself a pat on the back for still being alive.

 

But this brought up another question. Jian Luo asked, “What happened to you that night? You seemed really scared.”

 

Lu Shifeng, holding him like a featherweight toy, casually replied, “Dragon mating season.”

 

Jian Luo choked and shivered. “Do you have a fixed mating season?”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Yes.”

 

Jian Luo breathed a sigh of relief.

 

“So, it happened before you became a dragon,” Lu Shifeng continued, a hint of amusement in his eyes. “After that, it never occurred again.”

 

Jian Luo blinked. “Did you… count the days until you could become a dragon?”

 

Lu Shifeng walked slowly, responding, “Dragon transformations aren’t determined by age but by the time you first engage in sexual activity.”

 

Jian Luo choked again.

 

That was incredibly hard to guard against! It wasn’t as if he could easily enter a mating period, right? 

 

Trying to console himself and not display everything on his face, Jian Luo glanced at Lu Shifeng, who seemed to be aware of his thoughts.

 

To tease Jian Luo for his morning grumbling, Lu Shifeng leisurely remarked, “According to the books, during the first eight months of pregnancy, it’s best to avoid strenuous activities. If you have any desires…”

 

!!!!!

 

Jian Luo hastily interjected, “I don’t have any desires!”

 

Due to his excitement, his voice unintentionally carried, and the leader walking ahead turned around curiously, observing Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo’s face turned crimson. He couldn’t explain, but not explaining was also not an option. Unfortunately, the curiosity of the group persisted as they continued to stare.

 

“What are you all looking at?” Jian Luo’s voice was small, filled with embarrassment, as he buried his face in Lu Shifeng’s embrace. “Can’t we chat about something else?”

 

A faint smile tugged at the corner of Lu Shifeng’s lips.

 

The group finally arrived at the school, which was quite large. Each classroom could hold sixty to seventy children, and there were several such classrooms. Next to the school was the base’s breeding facility, where various animals were raised—likely for reserves. In case external circumstances prevented hunting, these animals would serve as the primary food source.

 

Jian Luo noticed a peculiar phenomenon and remarked, “You have a lot of children here. It seems the birth rate is quite high on this side.”

 

In their paradise, the birth rate was low, and even the school couldn’t fill all the seats.

 

The leader responded, “In our base, pregnant husbands always give birth to twins.”

 

Jian Luo widened his eyes. “Is it a probability issue, or is it always like this?”

 

“It’s always like this,” the leader replied and, as if to provide proof, pointed to the nearby breeding area. He said proudly, “The animals we raise here also have a high reproduction rate. Of course, our casualty rate is not low either. Gathering energy, hunting—there are sacrifices every day. And these animals in the breeding facility come and go daily as well.”

 

Jian Luo found it unbelievable. Based on what he knew, the birth rate of their species shouldn’t be that high. Was it due to natural selection, or was it because of the magnetic field? Was it a result of their species’ unique physiology, or did it apply to Earth’s surviving species after the magnetic field changed? If it was the latter, did this magnetic field have some kind of enhancement?

 

Jian Luo subtly turned his head to glance at Lu Shifeng.

 


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Chapter 6 – The Capital (3)

       After Qin Yun took a shower, he looked at his back in the bathroom mirror for a long time. As Shen Zhuofan said, although the area of ​​the mental mark was large, the colour was too light, and even after looking at it for a long time, he couldn’t see what it was.

       “But this is a bit too big.” Qin Yun muttered. He gestured and found that the size almost occupied the entire back. He reluctantly looked closer for a long time, “It seems… there are wings?”

       Eagle? Qin Yun thought about it and put on a loose T-shirt. As he wiped the water from his hair, he passed by the living room and suddenly saw a figure from the corner of his eye.

       Qin Yun’s hand holding the towel froze on his head.

       Xi Zhao frowned impatiently, “Are you a woman? You take so long to take a bath.”

       Qin Yun: “…” Who is this guy? Damn it! Is he really someone great?!

 

       When Qin Yun returned to the bedroom after brushing his teeth, Xi Zhao had already claimed the only bed, holding an ‘antique’ phone while reading a novel. Qin Yun was almost blinded by the oversized rhinestone KITTY cat on the mobile phone case.

       “…” He took a deep breath and pulled the quilt, “I’m going to sleep.”

       Xi Zhao stared at the phone screen without raising his head, “Sleep.”

       Qin Yun desperately told himself not to argue with a lunatic, and said patiently, “How am I supposed to sleep like this?”

       Xi Zhao finally gave him a look, “Lie down yourself, do I have to carry you to bed?”

       Qin Yun: “…”

       Xi Zhao sneered, “Don’t be angry, little girl.”

 

       Qin Yun’s bed was not big, and it was a bit crowded when two men were lying side by side. There was no other way, so Qin Yun could only sleep on his side with his back to Xi Zhao.

       While he was in a daze, Xi Zhao’s pheromones suddenly spread vaguely. Because the mental mark was established, Qin Yun subconsciously reached out for the guiding tendrils and skillfully reached into the other party’s consciousness cloud.

       The more powerful the sentinel was, the more able they were to transform the cloud of consciousness into a mirage of reality. Because the spiritual connection was not established last time, Qin Yun never really entered there.

 

       In the vast desert land, there was a huge black creature coiled on the huge sand dunes in the distance. Qin Yun glanced at the ‘blue dome’ above his head and confirmed that he was in Xi Zhao’s consciousness realm.

       “What is that?” Qin Yun said to himself.

       But Xi Zhao seemed to be asleep and no one would answer him.

       At this moment, the sentinel’s consciousness realm was gentle and peaceful, but he could still see the traces of the barren land that once filled his eyes. Qin Yun knew that it was the after-effect of the mania episode. He looks around, and the guiding tendrils move along with him, but his attention is irresistibly drawn to the dark and unidentified giant creature on top of the sand dune.

       …It seems like something shiny fell on its back?

       Qin Yun squinted his eyes for a long time, and a strange expression slowly appeared on his face.

       HELLO KITTY’s…rhinestone phone case?!

 

       Qin Yun was awakened by the sudden heat. He turned over at some point and huddled in Xi Zhao’s arms. With a slight movement, the other party also woke up.

       The direct result of excessive use of mental guiding throughout the night was that Qin Yun couldn’t even move a finger now. He can only let Xi Zhao pinch the back of his neck and force his head to rise.

       Qin Yun: “…I hafen brus mah teet yeh (I haven’t brushed my teeth yet)”

       Xi Zhao’s kissing movement paused, and he clamped the other person’s chin with some bad temper, “At this time, just open your mouth obediently, don’t talk nonsense.”

       Qin Yun: “…”

 

       After being forced to establish a mental mark for a long time, Xi Zhao finally let him go. Sentinel’s pheromone was simply a double-edged sword for the guide. Before the mark was established, it was an aphrodisiac, and after the mark was established, it became a super herbal tonic.

       Qin Yun felt so comfortable after being kissed that he lay on the bed and refused to get up. He thought about the pheromone just now, and his brain finally became clearer. He didn’t understand why Xi Zhao marked him.

       “Are you a high-level sentinel?” Qin Yun asked cautiously, “S-level?”

       Xi Zhao glanced at him and bent down to put on his military boots.

       Qin Yun refused to give up, “Averio Academy didn’t introduce anyone to you? There should be many guides willing to be marked by you, right?”

       Xi Zhao’s expression didn’t look good, “You don’t want to be marked by me?”

       “How is that possible?” Qin Yun widened his eyes and joked. For the guide, the strength of the sentinel determines the status of the military and politics. Even the guide who was very powerful still needed the pheromones of the sentinel to soothe the consequences of excessive use of mental power. Just like sentinel’s mania could only be controlled by a guide, the two were inseparable from each other.

       “Thought so.” Xi Zhao sneered. He put on his shoes, stood up and looked at the other party condescendingly, “What qualifications do sanitary pads have to be picky?”

       Qin Yun: “…” Damn it, who the hell was it that used the ‘sanitary pads’ so well last night?! I haven’t even complained about you being too much, and now you’re complaining that I’m too cheap?!

 

       His military leave had expired, so Qin Yun started packing his luggage in the afternoon. Xi Zhao had nothing to do, but he didn’t help either. He watched and played with his incomparably gorgeous ‘antique’ mobile phone case.

       “Don’t you need to go back to the military headquarters?” Qin Yun picked out a few handy ornaments and put them in his bag, “By the way, do you have a position in the military headquarters?”

       Xi Zhao had a ‘it’s higher than yours anyway’ face.

       Qin Yun couldn’t stand him, “Don’t you have anything else to do…”

       Xi Zhao thought for a while, “I haven’t read today’s news yet.”

       Qin Yun: “…”

 

       The Empire’s news network circulated important news every day, and when Qin Yun opened it, he happened to see the war on Eta Star.

       As the third fortress of the Olympus planet, Eta Star was mainly stationed by a kind of highly intelligent bird-like people. There were not many of them, and they were only males. They had a very high mental power but not strong combat effectiveness.

       Olympus nominally provided them with military equipment, but even the Empire didn’t know what they were doing privately.

       “The population of Olympus is only one-fifth of the Empire, but the number of guides is twice that of ours…” Qin Yun frowned, “They are not even willing to send high-level guides to small places like G Planet. …”

       “God-level guide project.” Xi Zhao looked at Qin Yun, “Olympus claims that they have the gene fragment of the god-level guide.”

       Qin Yun was stunned, scratching his head, “This… telling me such a confidential matter…”

       Xi Zhao sneered coldly, “Do you believe it?”

       Qin Yun said seriously, “Since they said so, they must have something to make them that confident.”

       Xi Zhao snorted, “I… no one can change the fact that the emperor will die alone.”

       “…” Qin Yun, “It’s not that absolute, right? Even if one can’t find a guide… being together with someone one loves is always a possibility.”

       “Together with the person you love?” Xi Zhao smiled sarcastically, “And then? One unable to control mania, the other deeply embroiled in political struggles, forced to harm, forced to separate, unable to protect even the beloved?”

       Qin Yun’s mouth was half open, speechless.

       Xi Zhao looked at him expressionlessly, “If that’s how one loves, then I would rather not have it.”

 

       When Tristana was re-tending the lawn in her garden, she received the news that the S-level weapons warehouse in the military department had been opened. She thought it was Skarter, but was shocked when she saw the other party’s smart scanning card.

       “Why is Your Majesty here at the military headquarters?!” Tristana quickly changed her clothes while contacting Skarter, “Didn’t he just change his sword a few days ago!”

      Skarter was very calm, “Did you forget that he killed 500 sentinels on Planet G? Maybe the sword was broken.”

       Tristana: “…Do you think the dragon scales are just pieces of tofu?!” As soon as she finished speaking, the password on her wrist rang twice more, “Wait! …The S-level battlefield simulation training room is also open?!”

      Skarter was silent for a while and said sympathetically, “I sincerely hope the practice room will still be working when you arrive, General.”

       Tristana: “…”

 

       Qin Yun had never been to an S-level weapons warehouse or practice room. He watched as Xi Zhao effortlessly swiped his face (…) and sensed the sinister malice of the level difference.

       “Don’t you have a sword?” Qin Yun looked at Xi Zhao and picked out a pair of daggers, “Why do you need to change them?”

       Xi Zhao stuffed one of the daggers into his boots and said calmly, “Can you afford to pay for the damage to the practice room?”

       Qin Yun was shocked, “Of course I can’t afford it!”

       Xi Zhao: “That’s fine.”

       Qin Yun: “??”

       Xi Zhao: “Go and pick one too.”

       Qin Yun chose a bow and arrows in a daze. He glanced at the quiver1A quiver is a container for holding arrows or bolts. It can be carried on an archer’s body, the bow, or the ground, depending on the type of shooting and the archer’s personal preference next to him and hesitated for a moment before taking it.

       Xi Zhao didn’t ask why. The moment the door to the training room opened, he lifted Qin Yun onto his shoulders.

 

       “I don’t want this position, aaaaaaaaa!” Qin Yun grabbed the other person’s coat and screamed.

       Xi Zhao turned a deaf ear to Qin Yun’s scream and quickly leapt to the high ground. The military training room was highly realistic, faithfully replicating the authenticity of the battlefield. The digitally simulated monsters could actually kill people.

       Qin Yun was almost scared to death when he saw the first Flame Crocodile coming out. Born and raised as a rare native of D Star, where the Empire spent the longest time, with countless high-level guides and sentinels, even His Majesty Moschery, who had just ascended the throne, had to personally lead the expedition to conquer this troublesome territory. Everyone knew about the fighting prowess of the Flame Crocodile. The most disgusting part is that such a huge creature actually has intelligence. Indeed, a big brain does not grow for nothing!

       “What level did you choose?!” Qin Yun no longer had time to worry about the pain in his stomach, “One, two, three, four… four?! What the hell are you going to do with four of them?!!”

       “Are you here to count?” Xi Zhao said sarcastically. He threw out a dagger and inserted it into the neck of the nearest Flame Crocodile, and then jumped onto the crocodile’s back with the handle of the knife.

       The thick tail swept towards the two of them sideways, Qin Yun was thrown up violently, Xi Zhao pulled out another dagger and stabbed the Flame Crocodile cleanly between the eyes.

       Qin Yun: “…This is the second time you have thrown me into the sky like a gymnastic ball.”

       Xi Zhao pulled out two daggers, wiped the blood on his trouser legs, and said indifferently, “Don’t worry, there will be a third time.”


Notes:
Seems the HOLLO KITTY before is just a typo….
Also guys I found the fans translation of Cherish manhua~~!!!
Head here the mangadex link: Zhongqing Manhua  if you want to read ahead~~ (I’ve already asked the fanstrans peeps permission to link their work here btw)
The terms might differ coz we have different perceptions on what we think as what but it’s nice to see the manhua~ Although I prefer the MC&ML to stay similar to the novel art but… well… idk why manhua people like colourful hair colour…
I’ll try to catch up the manhua latest release ><


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Chapter 6 – Knock on the Door

       In the evening, Song Jun took a shower in the water room as usual, then returned to the room and watched a movie on the computer for a while before going to sleep.

       The little black cat did not show up tonight, and the bag of cat food was placed quietly by the window as if the little black cat could find it for himself even if Song Jun was not around.

       The weather during the summer break was exceptionally hot. Even at night, his whole body felt like he was in a steamer, and the temperature had not dropped at all. Although the mosquito net was hung, Song Jun did not put it down. He endured the pain of being bitten by mosquitoes and had to use the small fan placed next to the bed to blow air on himself for some comfort.

       The campus was very quiet at night. Most dormitory areas had access restrictions, and even outside the dormitory areas, by eleven at night, the school gates were closed. Almost no people would walk around the school, and no cars would drive by.

       Song Jun felt sleepy and fell asleep quickly as he lay on the bed.

       However, this peaceful sleep was suddenly interrupted in the middle of the night. Song Jun himself didn’t know why. He didn’t even dream, but he suddenly opened his eyes, and his brain instantly became extremely awake.

       Song Jun looked at the white mosquito net above his head and was stunned for a while.

       After waking up, he found that even though the fan was blowing, there was still a layer of sweat on my body, and the hair on my forehead was soaked with sweat.

       Once he woke up, he felt like he couldn’t go back to sleep. Song Jun turned over and kicked the cool quilt further on the bed, not wanting it to stick to him. He closed his eyes and tried to calm himself down, but he didn’t know what was going on. He always felt a little uneasy in his heart.

       The next second, he heard a very soft rattle from under the bed.

       The sound lasted only for a little while, then disappeared. Song Jun thought it was his illusion. He lay on his side on the bed and didn’t move. He wanted to listen more carefully, but then it became quiet, and he never heard the sound again.

       Song Jun’s nerves were tense for a while, and then he became a little sleepy. In a daze, he heard the sound again, which was still coming from under the bed.

       Song Jun suddenly became nervous.

       This time, he was sure he heard a sound, but he couldn’t tell what it was. There was a suitcase under his bed, and the sound just now sounded like the sound of luggage being dragged or the sound of clothes rubbing against each other.

       Song Jun swallowed subconsciously. He was thinking that maybe there was a mouse under the bed. His window was always open, and it was on the second floor, just like the little black cat. Maybe some other small animal had come in.

       But he still felt an inexplicable fear. Song Jun stood up and reached for the switch on the wall not far from the bed.

       However, just as he stood up, the sound under the bed suddenly increased in intensity. It was obviously the sound of clothes rubbing against each other. Next, he saw a hand reaching out from under the bed, its fingers clasped to the edge of the bed, and the nails of that hand were dyed a bright red colour.

       At the same time, Song Jun also turned on the ceiling light in the room, and the light instantly enveloped the entire room. The hand clasped beside the bed disappeared, and the sounds under the bed were no longer heard.

       However, Song Jun’s entire body broke out in a cold sweat, and he felt that even his heartbeat had stopped at that instant.

       He got up from the bed, not having the courage to look under the bed, so he opened the room and rushed to the opposite door, knocking hard.

       After about half a minute, Xia Hongshen’s door opened.

       Song Jun looked like he was about to cry.

       Xia Hongshen didn’t even ask ‘why’. He stepped aside and said, “Come in.”

       Song Jun was completely devastated. When he entered Xia Hongshen’s room, it was as if he had returned to the world from hell, and his body began to slowly warm up.

       He felt Xia Hongshen touch his head, like petting a small animal, and then pulled him to sit down next to the desk.

       Song Jun was still a little dazed. When he came to his senses, he found that Xia Hongshen was using a hot towel to wipe off the cold sweat on his face.

       He couldn’t care less about being embarrassed. He grabbed Xia Hongshen’s hand and said, “There is something under my bed.”

       Xia Hongshen looked down at him and narrowed her eyes slightly.

       Song Jun said, “Really, I know there is a female ghost with red nails and red high heels. She just appeared…”

       Xia Hongshen said to him calmly, “Calm down.”

       Song Jun shook his head, “I’m so scared.”

       Xia Hongshen walked to the door and took a look, then came back and closed the door. He said to Song Jun, “Do you want a drink of water?”

       Song Jun looked at Xia Hongshen, and his sanity gradually returned. He raised his hand to rake his sweaty hair and said, “I’m sorry.”

       Xia Hongshen stood nearby, waiting for him to calm down.

       Song Jun’s breathing was still slightly rapid, but his voice had calmed down. He said, “I saw it clearly this time. I’m sure it’s not an illusion. Senior Sister Cheng is also weird. I think she seems to be possessed by a female ghost.”

       After saying these words, Song Jun didn’t get a response from Xia Hongshen. He felt a little embarrassed and wondered if the other party found he looked ridiculous.

       However, Xia Hongshen’s expression was very calm. He even put a hand gently on Song Jun’s head and said, “Just rest here for a while.”

       “Huh?” Song Jun was stunned for a moment, then realised what he was doing, stood up, and said, “I’m sorry to disturb your rest so late.”

       “It doesn’t matter,” Xia Hongshen said.

       Song Jun then remembered that this seemed to be the first time he had entered Xia Hongshen’s room. There seemed to be no structural difference between this small single room and his. Xia Hongshen didn’t have much stuff, and his stuff was neatly packed.

       There was only one single bed in the room. Song Jun realised that he was disturbing Xia Hongshen’s sleep, but he did not dare to go back to his room to sleep alone at this time.

       However, Xia Hongshen’s suggestion for him to stay was actually an invitation for him to lie down and sleep on his bed.

       Song Jun quickly refused, “Then why are you sleeping? I, I’d better sit for a while.”

       “It’s okay,” Xia Hongshen sat down next to the desk, reached out, and turned on the computer, “I’m still looking for some information.”

       Song Jun stood in the middle of the room for a while, feeling a little silly and unsure of what to do, and finally, he lay down on Xia Hongshen’s single bed.

       There was no fan in Xia Hongshen’s room, but Song Jun didn’t feel very hot.

       There was only a faint light from the laptop screen in the room, and the sound of Xia Hongshen clicking the mouse came from time to time. However, this sound made Song Jun feel at ease. Tiredness soon came over him, and he fell asleep without realising it.

       He didn’t know how long it took, but suddenly, there was a knock on the door from outside.

       Xia Hongshen glanced at the time in the lower right corner of the computer screen. It was already three-thirty in the morning. Only three of them lived in this two-story old dormitory building, but there was a door lock at the entrance on the first floor. Besides the three of them, there was also a key in the graduate office of the college.

       At this time, he was with Song Jun, and Bu Hui had already gone to bed, so why would someone knock on the door outside?

       Xia Hongshen looked back at Song Jun. Song Jun was already asleep, but because of the sudden noise, he seemed a little uneasy and turned over slightly.

       After a brief pause, the knocking on the door rang again.

       Xia Hongshen put down his pen, stood up, walked to the door, reached out and opened the door.

       The door was opened a crack, and all Xia Hongshen could see was long hair hanging down. It was a person’s head, which was leaning against the crack in the door and trying to squeeze in. The long hair slipped in along the crack in the door.

       Xia Hongshen suddenly stretched out his hand, spread his fingers to grasp the head of the person who wanted to squeeze in, and then tightened it hard.

       The face covered by long hair showed a painful expression, and then the facial features were distorted and disappeared from Xia Hongshen’s fingers.

       Xia Hongshen retracted his hand, closed the door gently, turned to look at Song Jun, and saw that he had not awakened and was sleeping peacefully, so he returned to the table and continued to read documents on the computer.

       Song Jun slept extremely deeply, and when he woke up, it was almost noon.

       Xia Hongshen was no longer in the room. The bright light streamed in through the window, creating a tranquil and serene atmosphere. Song Jun stretched and then felt a little dazed. He felt that what happened last night was like a dream. In the bright daylight, he suddenly felt in a trance, not knowing whether what happened last night was real or not.

       Back in his room, Song Jun mustered up the courage to squat down and take a look under the bed. There was nothing except two boxes neatly placed.

       He raised his hand and wiped his face, clearing up his messy mood.

       He grabbed the cell phone beside the bed, and Song Jun found two missed calls, both of which were from Zhou Yingchun. It turned out that Zhou Yingchun went to the lab to look for him in the morning, but she didn’t see him, so she called and told him to go to the lab in the afternoon.

       Song Jun left his cell phone in the room, so he didn’t hear the ringtone in the morning. Now, he called Zhou Yingchun back and apologised repeatedly.

       After hanging up the phone, Song Jun felt hungry and went to the school cafeteria to eat.

       On the way, Song Jun met Cheng Ruijing and Bu Hui. Today, Cheng Ruijing no longer wore a white skirt and red high heels. When she saw Song Jun from a distance, she smiled and waved to say hello to him, as if she was back to normal.

       Song Jun was somewhat afraid of her, so after saying hello, he separated from the two people and went to the cafeteria alone.

       In the afternoon, Song Jun rushed to the lab. As soon as he walked into the Forensic Medicine building, he noticed it was particularly lively. In the corridor, he saw that the anatomy room on the first floor was open, and there was light shining through. He knew that there was probably a case being sent over to conduct an autopsy.

       Song Jun did not study medicine as an undergraduate, and he had never seen a real autopsy before, so he couldn’t help but feel scared and curious at the same time.

       After standing there and hesitating for a moment, Song Jun decided to walk over and take a look from a distance. He walked along the corridor to the door of the autopsy room and found that it was extremely lively, and the atmosphere was not scary at all.

       It turned out that the people guarding the autopsy room were the police, relatives of the deceased, and several undergraduate students who were interns.

       Song Jun didn’t walk in. He just saw Xia Hongshen standing next to the dissecting table from a distance, holding a cold dissecting knife and operating on the body.

       Xia Hongshen wore glasses and used a dissecting knife to cut open the human body in front of him with an expressionless expression.

       Song Jun didn’t dare to look any further. He turned around and heard two girls standing not far in front whispering. They were probably saying that Senior Brother Xia was really handsome. He was indeed the most handsome in the whole medical school.

       Song Jun then glanced at Xia Hongshen again, turned, and left.

       When they arrived at the lab, Zhou Yingchun seemed a bit displeased with Song Jun, feeling that he was neglecting the experiments. Zhou Yingchun went on to talk about how if he didn’t conduct experiments diligently and publish papers, he would not be able to graduate in the future.

       Song Jun was very embarrassed by what she said, and Zhou Yingchun gave Song Jun more pressure, asking him to get some of the experimental data in his hands within this week.

       In this way, within this week, Song Jun might have to spend time in the lab from morning to night every day.

       After spending an afternoon in the lab, Song Jun went to the cafeteria to finish his meal listlessly. He was not good at dealing with people like Zhou Yingchun. He felt that the pressure placed on him was too much, but he didn’t know how to refuse.

       After getting his food, he found a quiet place in a corner to sit down and eat.

       After a while, someone suddenly sat down opposite him with a plate.

       Song Jun was startled, and when he raised his head, he saw that the person coming was the boy he had seen outside the Faculty of Pharmacy building last night. If he remembered correctly, this boy’s name was Feng Junyuan.

       Song Jun stopped eating and looked at the other person with a bit of confusion. He felt that this person probably had something to say to him.

       Feng Junyuan was also looking at him.

       After the two people faced each other in silence for a while, Feng Junyuan suddenly said, “You have been marked.”

       Song Jun was baffled.

       Feng Junyuan just said that. He then he picked up his food plate and sat down in a different place.

       Song Jun looked at him in surprise and did not return to his senses for a long time.

       After a while, he began to wonder, Mark? What mark? Somehow, Song Jun suddenly remembered the scratches he saw on his face last night. He was surprised at the time, but then his attention was diverted. When he went back to wash up that night, he didn’t seem to see any marks on his face in the mirror.

       He couldn’t help but reach out and touch his face but still didn’t feel anything.

       At this time, Feng Junyuan had changed his position and sat down to concentrate on eating.

       Song Jun didn’t ask, but he was somewhat concerned about what Feng Junyuan said just now.

       After the meal, Song Jun went back to the lab to finish his experiment. By now, the data would probably be out.

       When he walked downstairs to Forensic Medicine, it was quiet inside. The afternoon autopsy had ended, and the door to the dissecting room on the first floor was also closed.

       He didn’t know if Xia Hongshen was still upstairs or had gone back to the dormitory.

       Song Jun walked to the elevator room and waited for the elevator. It was too quiet, and he felt a little uneasy.

       The lab was on the sixth floor. Perhaps because it was the middle of summer vacation, there were not many people in the lab these two days. It got dark late in the summer, but the lab was still very bright. Due to the lack of transparency in the corridors and elevator areas, lights had to be on throughout the day.

       Perhaps affected by last night’s experience, Song Jun always felt a little frightened from time to time even though it was still daylight. He was the only one in this small lab, and there was a lounge in front. As for whether there was anyone in it, he didn’t know.

       Song Jun sat in front of the computer and looked at the time. The results would be out in about fifteen minutes. He was somewhat nervous, fearing that he would not get satisfactory results and would have to work again tonight.

       After waiting quietly for a while, Song Jun stood up and planned to go to the bathroom.

       The bathrooms were on every floor, just past the lounge in front. When he passed by, he knocked on the door of the lounge and found that there was no one inside.

       After urinating in the bathroom and washing his hands, Song Jun suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside.

       It was the clicking sound of high heels on the ground, coming in this direction from the other end of the corridor, and seemed to have stopped at the door of the bathroom.

       Song Jun felt his scalp went numb.

       The bathroom door suddenly opened, but there was nothing outside as if the door had just been blown open by the wind.

       After washing his hands, Song Jun hurriedly came out of the bathroom. He heard footsteps in the corridor again, this time on the other side of the zigzag corridor as if the footsteps were following him in a circle.

       His thoughts were a little messy, and he couldn’t think of anything. He subconsciously wanted to leave this floor immediately and walked to the door leading to the elevator. As soon as he opened the door, he found that there was no light at all inside the elevator, and to reach the staircase, he had to pass through the darkened elevator area. The lights that had been on all along had extinguished at some point.

       Song Jun took two steps back because the moment he opened the door, he saw a long-haired woman wearing a white skirt standing facing the elevator door as if she was waiting for the elevator.

       The door was closed, and the footsteps in the corridor were getting closer and closer, and was about to appear in front of Song Jun through the corner in front of him.

       Song Jun turned around and ran back into the lab, reaching out and locking the lab door.


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Chapter 28 – It’s hard to escape the Omegaverse trope!

Chapter 28

 

“Don’t go.” Shu Yi’s voice carried a hint of exhaustion and weakness. How could he bear to refuse him?

 

Qu Di held his hand in return. “I’m not leaving.”

 

He sat in the chair where Tang Xiyan had just been sitting and poured a glass of water for Shu Yi. “Is it still painful?”

 

Shu Yi took a sip and put it down. He hooked a finger, signaling Qu Di to come closer. “Come here, I’ll tell you something.”

 

“What is it?”

 

Qu Di obediently leaned in, but Shu Yi seized the opportunity to hold his head and kissed him. Qu Di was initially startled and instinctively tried to push him away. Hospitals were unpredictable, and someone might enter without knocking.

 

But Shu Yi held his head firmly, deepening the kiss until he was satisfied. Qu Di’s eyes were slightly red, tears welling up in his eyes due to the urgency, but the person in front of him showed no fear. He smiled and used his thumb to wipe the glistening sheen from Qu Di’s lower lip.

 

“Don’t do this next time; if someone sees us…”

 

“Dummy, this is a private hospital, and this is a private suite ward. They always knock before entering. If we’re discovered, we might as well go public.”

 

Upon hearing this, Qu Di felt a warm rush in his heart, but he still said, “No, I’m just an assistant, and a beta…”

 

Shu Yi interrupted him, “Assistant is an assistant. No one said I had to find someone to be the breadwinner to support me as a partner. Moreover, I believe that I don’t need to maintain the image of a single man to stay popular now, what do you think?”

 

Shu Yi was speaking the truth, but Qu Di didn’t want to affect him in any way, not even a bit. With Shu Yi’s talent, he would surely climb another step steadily. He knew that Liu Meng was currently helping Shu Yi connect with the well-known film producer Xu Tu to expand into the film industry. He didn’t want any complications at this point.

 

As long as he knew that Shu Yi truly cared about him, it was enough. They could both settle down in the future and live their lives in peace.

 

“When I reach a position where I can stand shoulder to shoulder with you, we’ll go public. By then, I won’t be afraid of anything.”

 

Shu Yi looked at him and smiled slowly. “Okay, I’ll wait for you.”

 

Qu Di stood up, intending to help him arrange the bouquet that had been set aside. Shu Yi watched his busy figure, and his smile gradually faded.

 

During this period, Shu Yi had to admit that Qu Di was a perfect partner. Gentle and capable, considerate and kind, with a touch of humility that could stir a protective instinct in his partner. If he could, spending a lifetime with such a person didn’t seem too objectionable.

 

But… you can show kindness to stray cats on the street, why couldn’t you lend her a hand back then?

 

If you were just an ordinary person, if you weren’t Qu Di, how nice would that be?

 

Two months later, the filming of the Tangyi annual drama “Shanhe” was completed, followed by an overwhelming wave of promotion, with stills and behind-the-scenes footage continuously released.

 

The most discussed topic was Tang Xiyan, a singer who had never acted in a TV drama before. In fact, aside from his fans, most people were not very optimistic. However, an animated gif posted by the official account instantly raised everyone’s expectations and generated a significant amount of discussion.

 

In the gif, Tang Xiyan stood under the fiery sunset, holding a red tassel spear in his hand, stepping on numerous bodies. Blood splattered on his cheeks as he gazed up at the emperor standing on the city wall. His dark, expressive eyes contained countless emotions, but he couldn’t express them. He just smiled slightly, then gradually closed his eyes and lowered his head. Even in death, he continued to protect this beautiful land.

 

Little Pig Nose: OMG, I, a passerby, got charmed by this! Just a gif, and I feel like crying! It seems Xiyu’s acting is pretty good!

 

Curly Fur: Sob, I was prepared for disappointment, but our kid turned out to be so awesome! I can’t believe it! #Shanhe Premieres on 12/26#

 

My Darling: Why do I sense some love between two Alphas? It’s kind of emotional if you think about it. #Shanhe Premieres on 12/26#

 

Pricey but Worth It: What can you discern from just one gif? Maybe they spent days looking for this decent gif, and you fans are all gushing over it.

 

Save Me from the AC: Normally, Xiyu looks like a little child, but playing a general, he really brings out that experienced and mature vibe. I’m looking forward to it. #Shanhe Premieres on 12/26#

 

Barbie Pickachu: I’m going to cry! Go, Xiyu! #Shanhe Premieres on 12/26#

 

My Rat Is Fierce: That one look, I’m dead; that smile, I’m alive again! So, does that mean Xiyu won’t make it in the end? I’m about to cry! #Shanhe Premieres on 12/26#

 

Tang Xiyan had been busy for a few months, and the company finally gave him a week off to rest. He was lying on the couch at home, legs crossed, watching videos on his tablet, with a bowl of shrimp chips he hadn’t touched for a long time on the side.

 

Qu Di came out of the kitchen, placed a glass of dark herbal tea on the table, and cleared away items that might cause heatiness. “Don’t eat those. Remember to drink the herbal tea later.”

 

Tang Xiyan couldn’t resist and reached out to grab it. “We agreed on this. I only had two packs, and I haven’t even touched my cucumber-flavored chips yet! You can’t change your mind!”

 

Qu Di was very helpless. He regretted agreeing to this in the first place. That night, they all had dinner together, and everyone was happy. Qu Di had a couple of drinks as well. Tang Xiyan took this opportunity to ask if he could take a break for a while. Qu Di agreed in a moment of warmth.

 

“I told you to eat, but you can’t eat chips all day! You’re a singer; don’t you need your voice?”

 

“…” Tang Xiyan touched a sore spot. He knew it was not good for him, but he couldn’t help it. He needed someone to watch him.

 

He slowly released his grip, looking at Qu Di with puppy eyes as he locked his unopened cucumber-flavored chips and the new spicy strips in the cabinet.

 

Even though it was his favorite flavor, he wanted to enjoy them while watching a variety show later. Qu Di’s locking them away made him feel like the chips would never see the light of day again.

 

“Sigh…” He reluctantly withdrew his gaze and continued to surf the internet, feeling a bit unsatisfied.

 

After Qu Di had secured everything, he put the keys away and was about to leave when he nervously walked over to Tang Xiyan. In as calm a tone as possible, he said, “I’m planning to resign next week.”

 

Tang Xiyan stopped scrolling through his Weibo feed, slowly raised his head to look at Qu Di, furrowing his brow slightly. His voice quivered as he asked, “You… what did you say?”

 

“I…”

 

“I won’t allow it!” Tang Xiyan suddenly sat up, and his tablet fell to the floor. He didn’t pick it up. He turned away from Qu Di, feeling bewildered, not knowing what to say to make him stay. He realized how clumsy his words were; besides “can’t,” “not allowed,” and “no,” he couldn’t say anything else.

 

“Don’t be like this…” Qu Di reached out, but before he could touch him, Tang Xiyan stood up abruptly and went upstairs without saying a word.

 

Qu Di didn’t see the slight redness in his eyes.

 

On the TV, the variety show he had been waiting for started, with a cheerful and humorous opening. Qu Di sighed, picked up the tablet from the floor, relieved to find that the protective screen had only a slight scratch. However, Tang Xiyan probably needed a new one. He couldn’t tolerate anything that wasn’t perfect.

 

After some thought, Qu Di decided not to disturb him. He turned off the TV, put the freshly brewed herbal tea in the fridge, and sent a text to remind him to drink it. He would come to check on him tomorrow.

 

Tang Xiyan buried himself under the covers until his anger dissipated. Then he sat up and took out his phone, noticing Qu Di’s message. Instantly, his anger flared up again.

 

You’re leaving, so why do you still care about me? In frustration, he threw the pillow on the bed across the room, and then reached for the pig-shaped pillow Qu Di had given him during a shopping trip, which he casually handed to him. He had kept it until now.

 

From a certain perspective, this was the only gift Qu Di had ever given him. With one hand, he hugged the shabbily made pillow, and with the other, he held his phone while browsing through his own photo album.

 

There was a locked album within, and he entered the password. Inside, he found all the candid photos he had taken of Qu Di – him daydreaming, fanning himself, eating, even talking with Shu Yi. He had taken pictures of everything.

 

He scrolled to the middle and found one photo: Qu Di, exhausted, sleeping under a sunshade. It was a hot day, and there was sweat on his forehead. It was the only clear close-up picture he had.

 

His thumb gently touched the spot where Qu Di’s lips were. Back when he saw the meteor shower and witnessed Shu Yi kiss Qu Di, he had wondered about the texture of Qu Di’s lips and whether they felt as soft as they looked.

 

Now, Qu Di was leaving. Their relationship hinged on an employment contract. With no means of contact, even meeting seemed like a luxury.

 

Would they become strangers from now on…

 

Qu Di returned home, made himself a bowl of noodles, and after eating, he intended to wash up and go to bed. He sat at the table, using a hairdryer to dry his hair while looking at the script he had already completed to some extent.

 

This was the first draft, just a short stage play. But if it could be staged, he would have a piece of work to his name. It would give him a bit more confidence when looking for a job.

 

He made some rough adjustments to the lines, and there would be more revisions to come. Although Shu Yi had been asking about his progress, he wanted to present the most perfect work. He would send it to him once he was satisfied.

 

He dried his hair, and just then, he received a call from Shu Yi. When they were on the set, they would talk on the phone every evening, discussing small matters but always enjoying the conversation.

 

Qu Di picked up his phone and crawled under the covers. “I just told Xiyu about my resignation.”

 

“How did he react?”

 

“He’s definitely not happy, but it’s just a moment of petulance. He’ll get over it in a few days. When I first started there, he wasn’t satisfied with me and wanted to find my faults to get rid of me, but now we get along quite well.”

 

“What if he doesn’t let you go?”

 

Qu Di pondered for a moment. He wanted a cordial parting. They had got along quite well during the job.

 

“Fei-ge has already approved my resignation application. If he disagrees, there’s nothing I can do.”

 

“Let’s not talk about him. By the way, I’ll have an interview that day. Wait for me at home.”

 

“Sure, I know.”

 

A couple of days ago, Shu Yi had suggested that Qu Di move in with him. Qu Di had hesitated, but when Shu Yi mentioned the word “home,” he didn’t know how to refuse. He really, really wanted a home. Yang Ji had shattered that dream, and Shu Yi was helping him piece it back together.

 

Everything was getting better, whether it was his life, his job, or his love life.


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Chapter 28 – The General and Xiao Ling

Chapter 28

 

If it weren’t for the peace between the two realms, Haowei really wanted to give the outspoken Demon Lord a good beating.

 

What does it mean to be a “good husband”?

 

Does this Demon Lord really consider him his wife?

 

“To thank you for helping me in ways you may not even realize, I’ll give you another iridescent feather,” Si Lan said, taking out an iridescent feather from his storage bag and handing it to Haowei.

 

Haowei’s face was full of disdain. Is it a common practice for birds to give feathers when they like someone? He didn’t want him to end up bald.

 

Disdain aside, Haowei still reached out and accepted it. He didn’t like odd numbers, and this would make a pair with the other iridescent feather.

 

While they were talking, a voice suddenly echoed in Si Lan’s divine consciousness. It was the voice of a demon general stationed near the border between the human realm and the demon realm.

 

“Your Excellency, a monster has entered the human realm causing trouble. Even the God Monkey of Eminent Heaven couldn’t subdue it. We are sending an urgent request for assistance.”

 

The God Monkey of Eminent Heaven was a celestial lord responsible for managing earthly affairs on behalf of the Heavenly Court.

 

According to the established customs of the Six Realms, each realm was responsible for its own affairs. After the Heavenly Court unified the six realms of gods, demons, spirits, humans, and ghosts, the Heavenly Court effectively managed the affairs of the five realms, leaving the demon realm under Si Lan’s jurisdiction.

 

How difficult could this monster be that it led the God Monkey of Eminent Heaven to seek help from the demon realm?

 

The demon general delivered the urgent report to Si Lan, and a strip of bamboo message gradually appeared in front of him.

 

He opened the bamboo message and, after reading the black characters on it, his facial features tightened inch by inch.

 

The monster was none other than Da Yong.

 

Da Yong had been sealed by the previous Heavenly Emperor Tai Wei at the boundary between the human and demon realms. Later, the place where Da Yong was sealed gradually formed a towering mountain, known as Mount Da Yong in the world.

 

According to the principle of territorial jurisdiction, most of Mount Da Yong was close to the human realm, and therefore, it should be the Heavenly Court’s responsibility to handle the matter. However, following the principle of ownership, Da Yong was a demon, and thus, it fell under the jurisdiction of the demon realm.

 

Sending an urgent report to him was a clever way for the God Monkey of Eminent Heaven to pass the buck.

 

Haowei’s gaze penetrated the bamboo message, and he also saw the contents. His expression grew serious.

 

When he came down to the demon realm, he knew that Da Yong had escaped, but he hadn’t expected Da Yong to go causing havoc in the human realm. According to historical records, Da Yong used a curse that left people sleepless, leading to their eventual demise. The average person could endure sleeplessness for a maximum of five days, with only a very few managing to hold out for seven days.

 

This meant that if Da Yong wasn’t subdued within three days, most of the ordinary people would be sleeplessly trapped and eventually die.

 

Si Lan closed the bamboo message and intended to leave for the human realm immediately.

 

For one, he may be a demon lord, but he had once been human and couldn’t stand by and watch people die.

 

Secondly, Lan Lan’s fourth reincarnation was still in the human realm. So, whether from the perspective of universal love or personal affection, this trip to the human realm was inevitable.

 

Quze and Xie Li, two disciples of Si Lan, also wanted to accompany him.

 

Si Lan didn’t dare to take any risks and only allowed the two of them to stay behind to guard the Cloud-Seeking Peak.

 

The last time, Quze was an undercover agent, so Si Lan wasn’t worried about leaving him at the Profound Spirit Sect. However, this time, their opponent was an ancient demon with unknown origins, and Si Lan couldn’t risk Quze and Xie Li being in danger.

 

“You two are also entrusted with an important responsibility to guard the Cloud-Seeking Peak.”

 

“But, Your Excellency, if I miss you, can I come and find you?”

 

Si Lan paused for a moment and then said, “Alright.”

 

After arranging his two disciples, Si Lan looked at Haowei, “Little White Dragon, you should return to the Heavenly Court as soon as possible. Don’t let your father worry about you.”

 

“I want to go with you.”

 

“No, it’s too dangerous this time.” Si Lan refused with a stern face. If something happened to Little White Dragon while he was with him, he couldn’t bear the responsibility.

 

Haowei’s lips twitched, and he impulsively said, “Didn’t you say I’m very good at… being a good husband to you?”

 

As soon as he said that, Haowei regretted it, and his ears turned slightly red. He wasn’t planning to accompany Si Lan to the human realm in the first place.

 

“Never mind.” Before Si Lan could respond, Haowei coldly added, “I’ll return to the Heavenly Court on my own!”

 

With those words, Haowei cast a spell and transformed into a cloud of mist, disappearing in an instant.

 

“…” Si Lan.

 

Si Lan watched Haowei’s departing figure, feeling a bit puzzled. Why did this little guy seem so stubborn? It was all for safety that he didn’t take him along.

 

Oh well, he felt that this Little White Dragon’s thoughts were even harder to fathom than Lan Lan, A Lan, and Que Lan from before.

 

After pondering for a moment, Si Lan used a spell to instantly appear in the human realm.

 

At first glance, the human realm seemed normal, but looking through the clouds, a dark energy barrier enveloped the entire human realm.

 

Any living being that entered this dark energy, whether in the sky, on the ground, or in the water, would be affected by a curse, making it impossible for them to sleep day or night.

 

In that moment, Si Lan suddenly understood the actions of the heavens. In ancient times, even the most insignificant demons and monsters were incredibly powerful and could easily wipe out the human realm, which occupied the lowest rung of the food chain. If they weren’t kept in check to balance the power of the six realms, the human realm would have long been overrun by those demons and monsters.

 

Si Lan landed on a street, and the scene seemed frozen, but it was slowly moving.

 

Occasionally, a few chimneys were still emitting smoke, and the smoke drifted in the wind as if it were moving more slowly than usual. Pedestrians had dark circles under their eyes, walking wearily with heavy, leaden legs.

 

Inside the houses, babies were crying incessantly, while outside, cats and dogs were going mad, continuously howling and roaring as if trying to vent something but unable to.

 

Every household was filled with complaints and wailing.

 

Si Lan couldn’t bear to let it continue. He used magic to draw a formation in the air, and following that formation, he saw that apart from the dark energy in the sky, black energy pervaded the human realm, resembling creeping vines, rising from the ground and floating in the air.

 

Si Lan flew toward the place where the black energy was most concentrated, General Ning An’s residence.

 

The closer he got, the stronger the demonic energy he felt, and he had a faint sense that this demonic energy was somewhat familiar. Could it be his subordinates?

 

Thinking this, Si Lan slightly furrowed his brow and discreetly landed in a teahouse across from General Ning An’s residence.

 

Inside the teahouse, several tall men with upright postures were huddled together, whispering quietly.

 

Si Lan faintly heard the word “General” and used magic to eavesdrop on what they were saying.

 

“That little musician is already dead. There’s no way a divine physician can save him.”

 

“For General Pei to go to such lengths for him, he might ruin his reputation in one fell swoop!”

 

“Ah, not only General Pei’s reputation, but according to that Daoist artificer, this curse of the ancient demon Da Yong, which is causing havoc in the human realm, may have been unleashed by the spirit of that little musician. Perhaps if we burn his body, we can break the curse.”

 

“I say, we’d be better off…”

 

As they talked, they glanced at each other and made a gesture.

 

Si Lan sized up these men. Despite their tired faces, their voices were full of vigor, and their posture was upright and resolute. They were likely soldiers, perhaps even subordinates of General Pei.

 

Si Lan walked up to the entrance of General Ning An’s residence and stared at the closed red door, deep in thought.

 

What reason could he give to enter?

 

As he contemplated, a man dressed in black with a black hood stood next to him.

 

Si Lan turned to look at the man, who had a tall, well-proportioned figure, an understated aura, and although his face wasn’t very clear, just his profile made him seem out of place.

 

The man seemed to sense Si Lan’s gaze, and his hood shifted slightly as he turned to look in Si Lan’s direction. After a moment, he uttered a soft “Hmm.”

 

Si Lan felt that the voice was oddly familiar, like he had heard it somewhere. As he tried to recall, the bright red door suddenly opened, and a white-bearded butler stepped out.

 

“Are you the Twin Pinnacles of Tu Shan?”

 

Si Lan and the man in black exchanged glances and simultaneously replied, “Yes.”

 

“Please come in quickly. General Pei has been waiting for you for a long time…”

 

The butler led Si Lan and Haowei past winding courtyards to a building located in the middle of a blue lake, which suddenly came into view.

The butler led the way towards the center of the lake and explained, “Our lady has been unconscious and has been recuperating here under the general’s care.”

 

Si Lan inquired, “How many days has your lady been in a coma?”

 

“Three days.”

 

Si Lan suddenly realized that the onset of the Great Cursed Curse in the mortal realm was two days ago, which coincided closely with the time when the general’s wife fell into a coma. Could it be that the general’s wife’s spirit was responsible for this?

 

“Please, come in,” the butler said, standing by the door and inviting Si Lan and Haowei inside.

 

Once inside, they were greeted by twelve painted screens depicting landscapes. Behind the screens, there were translucent embroidered curtains made of transparent official yellow beads hanging about an inch above the ground.

 

On the right, two censers burned incense, and wisps of smoke rose. On the left, you could faintly see a person sleeping behind the curtains, while another person sat quietly in front of the bed, gazing at the sleeping figure.

 

Perhaps it was the sound of their footsteps that startled the person sitting by the bed, who reached out to part the bead curtain and came out.

 

This person was tall, about the same height as Haowei, and suddenly appeared in front of Si Lan. Si Lan felt like he was dwarfed when placed between these two.

 

Even though he was over seven feet tall.

 

Si Lan observed the features of General Pei, his sunken eye sockets, crimson eyes, and an expressionless face that still conveyed profound sadness and overwhelming despair.

 

Pei turned his gaze to Si Lan and said with slight surprise, “I never thought you two would actually be the Twin Pinnacles of Tu Shan.”

 

Slightly taken aback by this, Si Lan and Haowei exchanged glances, then Pei shifted his gaze to Haowei and said, “If Peach Abyss were still awake, he’d surely be delighted to see both of you safe.”

 

“…” Si Lan.

 

“…” Haowei.

 

Si Lan privately thought that General Pei’s grief had affected his judgment, mistaking him and Haowei for the Twin Pinnacles of Tu Shan. However, it did make things more convenient for their mission.

 

Si Lan cleared his throat and said calmly, “What is Peach Abyss’s current condition?”

 

“Peach Abyss has been in a coma, only regaining consciousness for less than a quarter of an hour each day,” perhaps to avoid suspicion, Pei had Si Lan and Haowei stay outside to diagnose the patient’s pulse, while he went in to tie a red thread around Peach Abyss’s wrist.

 

Si Lan held his breath and carefully held the red thread. After a moment, he glanced at the sleeping figure behind the bead curtain and furrowed his brow.

 

No pulse, no breath…

 

Peach Abyss was already dead.

 

Si Lan initially thought that the people in the teahouse were just talking nonsense, but now it seemed that they were telling the truth. Could it be that Peach Abyss’s lingering resentment had caused the Great Cursed Curse to be activated?

 

Si Lan pondered this, and as he handed the red thread to Haowei, he wanted him to confirm it. However, Haowei didn’t take it.

 

“Aren’t you going to check?” Si Lan asked.

 

“No need,” came the cool voice from behind the veil.

 

Si Lan didn’t notice, and continued, “You’ve also realized that he’s already dead?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Are you here to investigate the Great Cursed Curse too?”

 

“Yes.”

 

The last “yes” had a slightly annoyed tone.

 

Si Lan continued, “I still don’t know your name. You are…”

 

Haowei’s voice, muffled by the veil, paused for a moment before he uttered two words, “Chong Wei.” It was a combination of “Haowei” and “Chong Ying.”

 

Si Lan found this voice and the name somewhat familiar. He was about to say more when General Pei opened the bead curtain and walked out.

 

“Doctor, how is my wife’s condition?” Pei asked, looking at Si Lan.

 

Si Lan observed Pei, thinking that he was a military man who had experienced many battles and shouldn’t be unable to recognize that Peach Abyss had already passed away. However, Pei seemed unwilling to accept the truth, and Si Lan didn’t want to hurt his feelings directly.

 

Si Lan said, “We couldn’t determine your lady’s condition through pulse diagnosis. General, we need a face-to-face consultation to have a clearer understanding.”

 

After hesitating for a moment, Pei nodded and turned back to open the bead curtain, leading Si Lan and Haowei into the room.

 

Si Lan saw a person lying on the bed. Their black hair spread loosely on their shoulders, their complexion was pale, their expression peaceful, and they looked more like someone in deep sleep than a deceased person.

 

Si Lan hadn’t expected that the person who had driven General Pei to madness was, in fact, a man.

 

So why was Pei telling them to avoid suspicion?

 

Si Lan reached out and pressed his fingertips against Peach Abyss’s neck. He couldn’t detect any sign of life. As he got closer, he noticed that Peach Abyss had a thick layer of makeup on his face. The pale lips were covered in vivid rouge, giving him a somewhat lively appearance, which didn’t resemble a dead person.

 

It seemed that Pei had applied makeup to Peach Abyss himself, deluding himself into not accepting Peach Abyss’s passing.

 

Si Lan gently pressed Peach Abyss’s forehead and the body began to tremble, limbs convulsing as if in intense pain.

 

Pei, seeing this, tried to rush over, but Haowei blocked him.

 

“What did you do to my wife?” Pei demanded.

 

Si Lan withdrew his hand, and Peach Abyss’s body gradually calmed down. “There is impurity in his body,” Si Lan said. After death, if a corpse is not dealt with promptly, it can attract impurities and exhibit “false death” symptoms.

 

“What does impurity mean?” Pei asked, his brow furrowed.

 

Si Lan carefully chose his words. “It’s just some restless… unclean energy.”

 

Pei sat by the bedside and examined Peach Abyss’s body. After confirming that Peach Abyss was not injured, he asked, “How is my wife’s illness?”

 

“The condition is stable. I can prescribe a few herbal remedies for your wife to drink twice a day.”

 

Si Lan said, and he sensed a faint twitch at the corner of Haowei’s mouth through the veil. He probably found Si Lan’s words somewhat amusing. Nonetheless, Si Lan remained composed and wrote a prescription for Pei.

 

Pei had no reason to doubt him and immediately instructed his servants to prepare the herbal remedies.

 

“When will my wife wake up, Doctor?” Pei asked in a hoarse voice.

 

Si Lan’s expression froze for a moment. He hadn’t mentioned his name, so how did General Pei know his surname was Si?

 

“General Pei, I can’t guarantee when your lady will wake up, but for now, following this prescription should lead to her gradual recovery,” Si Lan paused and then added, “General Pei, have we met before?”

 

However, General Pei seemed too absorbed in the phrase “your lady’s condition will gradually improve.” He didn’t pay any attention to Si Lan and, instead, excitedly held Peach Abyss’s hand, muttering, “Peach Abyss, did you hear the doctor’s words? You will wake up soon, and then we can go to South Province to enjoy the mountains and rivers, or ride freely in the Northern Desert…”

 

“General…” Si Lan was about to say something more when the butler walked over.

 

“You two divine doctors must be tired. Please follow me to the guest rooms to rest. Tonight, the general’s mansion has prepared a feast to entertain you.”

 

Si Lan glanced at General Pei, who seemed utterly dazed and confused, unable to engage in meaningful conversation. So, he followed the butler and left.

 

He contemplated the situation as he walked, lost in thought. Consequently, when Haowei abruptly stopped, he wasn’t aware of it and bumped into Haowei.

 

Instinctively, Haowei turned and caught him. In an instant, a faint scent of temple incense and another familiar aroma wafted to his nostrils. The incense scent was probably picked up from Peach Abyss’s room.

 

Firm fingers held his waist. Through the thin clothing, their warmth pressed against his skin. He was taken aback, and he couldn’t help but think of the man he had encountered in the Illusion Realm of Xuanling Mountain. They were of similar height, both with large hands and the same comforting warmth.

 

Si Lan looked up, meeting a pair of eyes through the lightly swaying veil. Before he could focus, a clear, melodious voice came from within the veil.

 

“Are you steady now?”

 

“Uh, yes, I am.” Si Lan quickly steadied himself and gave an awkward smile.

 

“Both divine doctors, this is the guest room. If you need anything, call for me,” the old butler said as he left.

 

“Thank you.”

 

Once the butler had left, Si Lan realized that the old butler had assigned only one room for him and Haowei.

 

“…” Si Lan.

 

They were the Twin Pinnacles of Tu Shan, not a couple.

 

Si Lan didn’t know what to do, but he saw Haowei calmly walking into the room. Not wanting to appear embarrassed, he followed.

 

He inwardly thanked his stars that this person didn’t know his true identity; otherwise, discovering that he was destined to be with a “male spouse” would likely be unsettling.

 

Inside the room, Haowei still wore his veil, standing by the window in a meditative posture as if deep in thought. Si Lan sat down in a chair, and, with his hand, drew a swastika-like formation on the table. Soon, the formation expanded and enveloped the general’s mansion.

 

In an instant, the foul energies lingering around the general’s mansion were completely dissipated. Peach Abyss had been dead for a long time, and his body had not been laid to rest. This had attracted impurities wandering through the mansion. If this continued, not only Peach Abyss, but even ordinary people would be affected by these impurities, causing their vital energy to gradually dissipate.

 

After completing these tasks, Si Lan looked at Haowei. Haowei observed Si Lan casting the spell, maintaining his composure and not reacting in any way. He did not seem like an ordinary mortal.

 

Previously, when Si Lan unintentionally bumped into Haowei, he had tried to assess Haowei’s cultivation level but found nothing. It was as if he couldn’t discern the cultivation levels of the people he had encountered recently.

 

Could it be that his own cultivation had regressed?

 

Si Lan felt a sudden unease and decided to focus on his cultivation after resolving the current mortal realm crisis.

 

He coughed gently to break the silence and took the initiative. “Chong Wei, have you found any clues? Since we’re both here to solve the Great Cursed Curse, we should cooperate.”

 

The veil gently moved, and a soft voice came from inside. “That Lady Pei, she was emaciated and starved to death.”

 

“Starved to death?” Si Lan was surprised and felt a pang of sympathy. Such a cruel method was usually reserved for interrogating enemies. Peach Abyss was General Pei’s wife, so how could she have endured such treatment?

 

Si Lan recalled what the people in the teahouse had said, “Was it after his death, his ghost remained and summoned the Great Cursed Curse?”

 

“It’s not him; it takes an enormous amount of resentment to summon the Great Cursed Curse,” Haowei added. He hadn’t sensed strong resentment on Peach Abyss’s corpse.

 

Si Lan paused and then looked at Haowei. “I didn’t expect you to be so sure. Do you have any leads?”

 

“I am certain,” Haowei responded firmly. This was the first time he had come to the mortal realm in his current form, and there was no way General Pei could have seen him before.

 

Si Lan felt that Haowei’s denial was resolute. He changed the subject, saying, “This place has the heaviest demonic energy, aside from the Great Cursed Curse. There are other demonic energies intermingled here.”

 

Haowei continued without hesitation, “That Lady Pei, she was starved to death.”

 

Haowei seemed to be echoing the same information, but this time, Si Lan noticed something different in his tone.

 

“Who could have done something so cruel to her?” Si Lan wondered aloud.

 

Haowei responded, “I suspect we are not dealing with a simple ghost or the Great Cursed Curse. There may be another force at play here.”

 

Si Lan nodded in agreement. “I share the same suspicion. Let’s investigate further to unravel this mystery.”

 

With a newfound sense of purpose, they decided to work together to uncover the truth behind the Great Cursed Curse and the strange occurrences at General Pei’s mansion.

Even though Si Lan had sensed the diminishing presence of the other demonic energy since his arrival, he could still faintly feel the other’s existence.

 

Haowei acknowledged with a simple “hmm.”

 

“I suspect it might be people from my… our village…” Si Lan quickly corrected himself.

 

Haowei cast a condescending glance at him but didn’t confirm or deny it.

 

The two of them engaged in more small talk. Nightfall descended silently, and the general’s mansion lit up with rows of red lanterns, casting a warm red glow around.

 

A servant from General Pei came to invite them to the banquet.

 

They didn’t want to waste time at the banquet but considering that General Pei had some secrets, they decided to go.

 

The mansion’s servants, affected by the Great Cursed Curse, had sunken eyes and looked fatigued. Even the servant leading them spoke hesitantly.

 

“Di… Divine doctors, please… come in…”

 

As Si Lan turned around, he nearly stumbled and almost fell. He quickly extended a hand to support the servant. Seeing the servant about to struggle to thank him, Si Lan hastily said, “No need to thank me; go on with your duties.”

 

The servant bowed and left.

 

General Pei had not yet arrived, and the servants were setting up the dishes.

 

Si Lan looked at the sumptuous feast on the table but had no appetite. His mind was consumed with thoughts of the Great Cursed Curse.

 

He only knew that the Great Cursed Curse was a demonic creature that cast the Cursed Distress Curse, but beyond that, he had no information. He didn’t know where to begin.

 

“If only we could go to the Heavenly Court and see Taowei’s records,” Si Lan mumbled under his breath.

 

When Taowei was alive, he would record the demons he had subdued in his records, which were stored in the Heavenly Court’s scriptures repository. However, the Heavenly Court was guarded by divine warriors and protected by barriers, making it challenging to access.

 

Haowei, who was nearby, gave Si Lan a faint look.

 

In an instant, General Pei entered, looking visibly fatigued. Upon seeing Si Lan and Haowei, he inquired about Peach Abyss’s condition, “Divine Doctor Si, I feel that Peach Abyss’s complexion has improved after drinking your medicine. Can you tell me when she might wake up?”

 

“It depends on the patient’s personal will,” Si Lan replied, considering General Pei’s fragile state. He then changed the subject, “General Pei, how did your wife contract this strange illness?”

 

General Pei seemed to recall something unpleasant, his eyes clouded with red mist. “It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have left her alone in the military camp, leading to her being…,” he stopped abruptly, unable to continue. He instinctively denied Peach Abyss’s death.

 

Observing General Pei’s unstable mental state, Si Lan didn’t want to push him further and changed the topic again, “General Pei, has your lady ever mentioned anything about curses or spells?”

 

“Divine Doctor Si, I know what you want to ask. That Great Cursed Curse outside has nothing to do with my wife,” General Pei said with determination, “Those people not only harmed my wife, but now they also want to blame these unfounded charges on her. It’s unforgivable.”

 

Seeing General Pei’s near-hysterical state, Si Lan had a vague thought that was almost too unbelievable to consider.

 

“General! General!” Suddenly, the butler’s voice came from outside, interrupting their conversation.

 

The butler had rushed to the door, out of breath and excited. “General, the divine doctor’s prescription really worked. The lady has awakened!”

 

General Pei, upon hearing this, rushed to the butler and seized his hand, asking, “Is Lady really awake?”

 

“Yes, she’s now singing in the Hundred Fragrance Garden.”

 

Without waiting for the butler to finish speaking, General Pei hurried towards the Hundred Fragrance Garden.

 

The other guests at the banquet followed him.

 

Si Lan and Haowei exchanged glances.

 

Haowei took a deep breath and asked in a cold tone, “What kind of prescription did you give?”

 

“I prescribed a treatment for lumbar disc herniation,” Si Lan replied.

 

“…” Haowei.

 

Si Lan figured that Peach Abyss probably had to bend over frequently when practicing singing, so he prescribed a treatment for lumbar disc herniation. However, he had not expected Peach Abyss to actually wake up!

 

Was this a case of faked death?


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Chapter 88 – Are you both not passionately in love?

Chapter 88 – Are you both not passionately in love?

 

In Jian Luo’s stunned gaze, Lu Shifeng withdrew his eyes first and said, “Since you’re here, it’s just to take a look, get familiar.”

 

“…”

 

This was too empty!

 

Jian Luo was speechless, but at the same time, there was a slight excitement, accompanied by a sense of unease.

 

If he were to accept a set of rooms, he could do so with a clear conscience.

 

Who knew the hardship of pregnancy better than him? Sleepless nights, loss of appetite during the day, everything felt heavy after conceiving. Many things he wanted to do became impossible, and in the end, he had to give up.

 

Enduring suffering for over ten months, he could accept it with a clear heart.

 

But, but he never expected Lu Shifeng to be like this. Lu Shifeng, you’re really terrifying! How could there be such a frightening gift in this world? Is this even believable? It’s simply unimaginable!

 

Just as he was thinking, the leader approached.

 

The leader was tall and imposing, and he bowed slightly, saying, “Esteemed guest, please follow me.”

 

Lu Shifeng walked with Jian Luo. Actually, in the forest outside, the humans, like Jian Luo, also had protective gear, but since entering this tall city wall, they had removed it.

 

The leader, with a hoarse voice, said, “You don’t need protective suits in here.”

 

Lu Shifeng casually remarked, “Maintaining your protective shields must be costly.”

 

As he spoke, the general removed his own face mask and looked at Jian Luo. He reached out and pressed a button, causing Jian Luo’s protective suit to retract automatically. Without the stuffy suit, he felt much more comfortable.

 

The leader said, “I’ve used almost all of our power to maintain this protective shield.”

 

Tea was brought in, but Lu Shifeng didn’t touch it.

 

Jian Luo looked at the tea and smelled a herbal fragrance. Considering the three troublesome ones in his stomach, he didn’t touch it either, for safety’s sake.

 

Lu Shifeng toyed with the tea cup in his hand and said, “Independence always comes at a price.”

 

The leader remained silent.

 

There were four people in the room, Jian Luo and Lu Shifeng, as well as the leader and his wife. The leader’s wife was a very amiable person, and she had been watching Jian Luo since earlier. Seeing that no one was speaking now, she struck up a conversation with him, “Hello.”

 

Jian Luo hurriedly responded, “Hello.”

 

She asked, “Are you also human?”

 

Jian Luo nodded.

 

“You look so refined, like someone from a history book.” The wife’s rough, yellowed face revealed a shy smile. “Are all the humans from the Dark Star like this?”

 

With this question, Jian Luo had many things he wanted to ask.

 

One question he was particularly concerned about was, “You’re human too, so why didn’t you go to the Dark Star’s paradise?”

 

He used to think that the treatment of humans in the Paradise of the Dark Star was already miserable, but he never imagined that there was still a group of people on this planet who were even more unfortunate than the Dark Star people. In comparison, this place seemed to have a harsh environment, with varying degrees of mutations in the flora and fauna outside. Only those inside the city with protective shields didn’t have to wear protective suits, and it seemed that maintaining these shields required a lot of resources.

 

The leader’s wife raised an eyebrow. “You don’t know?”

 

Jian Luo didn’t understand and asked, “Sorry, I’ve lost my memory, so I don’t know many things. Could you explain it to me?”

 

While Lu Shifeng was chatting with the leader, Jian Luo was engrossed in conversation with the leader’s wife.

 

Through their conversation, Jian Luo learned that the leader’s wife’s name was Aya and that she was one of the original inhabitants of the planet. From the day she was born, she had been inside this city, along with this group of people who were abandoned years ago. Several escape airships couldn’t rescue all the people on the planet, so for every group that left, there were those who stayed behind. Humans were resilient no matter the circumstances, and those who stayed had their own ways of surviving, different from those who left.

 

“I don’t really think of myself as pitiful,” Aya said, patting her belly. “At least I live for myself and don’t rely on others.”

 

Jian Luo asked, “What is used to maintain your protective shield?”

 

He felt that the technology here was somewhat outdated.

 

At least from what he could see, he didn’t understand what was used to maintain it.

 

“Half of it relies on solar energy, and the other half on energy stones.” Aya seemed carefree in her manner of speaking but was gentle in her words. “Energy stones need to be mined, and every day, about half of our people are responsible for mining them, while the rest hunt and farm.”

 

Jian Luo nodded. “I see.”

 

Aya was curious about Jian Luo’s life on the Dark Star. “And you, what do you do on the Dark Star?”

 

“…”

 

They were farming…

 

In comparison, life there was quite happy. They were barely surviving, while he was living.

 

The two were chatting, but not far away, the leader and Lu Shifeng couldn’t reach an agreement. He seemed somewhat agitated, even slamming the table.

 

Jian Luo looked over, somewhat surprised.

 

The leader, with a bristling beard and glaring eyes, stubbornly declared, “We don’t accept the ruling of the Dark Star people. You can exploit Earth, even invade us. Even if we can’t beat you, we’ll only die in battle, we will never submit.”

 

Lu Shifeng sat firmly in his chair, unmoving like a mountain.

 

The pressure from the Dragon Clan was formidable. Even though he remained silent, that calm aura exerted significant pressure on the leader.

 

So, despite the leader appearing dominant, Jian Luo even noticed a layer of sweat breaking out on his forehead.

 

During the standoff, Jian Luo casually interjected, “Um, can I ask a question?”

 

In an instant, everyone turned to look at him.

 

Finally, the human leader said, “Go ahead.”

 

“Wasn’t it said that Earth already belongs to the Dark Stars?” Jian Luo timidly inquired, “Did I remember it wrong?”

 

He had read in history books that the Dark Star accepted the majority of human refugees, and the Human Federation bestowed Earth’s ownership upon the Dark Star.

 

The leader’s face fluctuated between pale and green. Eventually, he said, “The Federation never cared about the lives of us people they abandonned!”

 

Jian Luo’s lips curled into a smile. “Who said that?”

 

The leader glared at him.

 

“Placing the planet under the Dark Star’s rule is the best protection,” Jian Luo countered, “If the planet doesn’t belong to the Dark Star, some other aliens will covet it.”

 

Although Jian Luo didn’t fully understand, he had learned many things following Zhan Wentai. He had learned quite a bit about macro-level matters in the universe. After a bit of explaining, many things made sense.

 

Jian Luo analyzed for the leader, “As far as I know, higher-level star systems can cultivate 2-3 life-bearing planets. The solar system is considered lower-level and has only cultivated one life-bearing planet, Earth. Despite Earth now not being suitable for human habitation, its resources remain abundant. If it weren’t for it being intercepted by the Dark Star, how could it have remained peaceful for centuries?”

 

The leader choked up.

 

Aya also expressed agreement with Jian Luo’s point of view. If they were to break ties with the Dark Star’s Marshal today, it would benefit no one. She stood up quickly, muttered something to her husband, her tone filled with reproach.

 

Finally, she whispered to Jian Luo, “Don’t be angry. He’s just a bit impulsive, but he’s actually trying to protect me. He’s afraid that if the Dark Star people come here, I won’t have a good life anymore, and…”

 

Jian Luo continued, “And they won’t look kindly on humans from the Dark Star.”

 

Aya looked surprised, but quickly nodded. She forced a smile and said, “Yes.”

 

Being humans, they both understood the situation when they put themselves in each other’s shoes. Jian Luo didn’t know what to say to comfort her, but after some thought, he patted Aya’s hand and said, “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”

 

This trip to the planet was quite different from Jian Luo’s impressions of the 21st century. He didn’t know how long he would stay here, but it seemed that Lu Shifeng wasn’t in a hurry to leave. Since the big boss wasn’t in a hurry, he, as the little brother, wouldn’t be uncooperative and decided to stay and play along.

 

After leaving the council chamber, it was already evening. Aya had arranged the best rooms for both of them, and it was evident that she had put thought into it.

 

The beds were made of earth, and Jian Luo sat on one, looking at Lu Shifeng. Finally, he asked, “Brother Dragon, why did you bring me here?”

 

Lu Shifeng, who had finished washing up and was sitting on a chair, half-asleep, replied lazily, “Didn’t I say I brought you here to take a look?”

 

“…”

 

Jian Luo wanted to ask further, “The ‘gift’ you mentioned, is it this planet? Can His Majesty agree to it? It’s too precious.”

 

Lu Shifeng lifted his eyelids to look at him.

 

Jian Luo felt a bit guilty and said, “What… What’s wrong? I’m just afraid that even if you give it to me, I won’t be able to manage it properly.”

 

Lu Shifeng, towel in hand, wiped his hair and said, “Haven’t I been teaching you?”

 

“When did you…?” Jian Luo was surprised and began to ask, but he choked on his words halfway. If they were talking about teaching, was it the things he had been taught by Lord Jiè every day?

 

After thinking for a moment, Nie Yan also mentioned that when the pup grew a bit older, he would be taught to do business. Lu Shifeng was also familiarizing him with the environment.

Could it be that this wasn’t just prenatal education but teaching him?

 

Jian Luo looked at Lu Shifeng with a choked voice. “So, you trust me this much?”

 

Lu Shifeng glanced at him indifferently. “Give you something to do, so you won’t be jumping around with nothing to do all day.”

 

“…”

 

What a dog of a man.

 

Jian Luo’s emotions were complicated, and for this bold guess, he hadn’t slept well all night. When he woke up the next morning, Lu Shifeng had already left.

 

He saw Aya coming in slowly when he was getting up. Behind her, someone was carrying breakfast, and she smiled, “It’s time for breakfast.”

 

Jian Luo said, “Thank you.”

 

When they were walking, Jian Luo noticed that Aya seemed to have some trouble with her posture, which hadn’t been the case yesterday. Out of kindness, he asked, “Are you feeling unwell?”

 

Aya’s steps faltered, and for some reason, Jian Luo felt that she seemed a bit shy.

 

Jian Luo quickly said, “I’m sorry, that was abrupt.”

 

“It’s okay.” Aya turned around, supporting her belly, and sat down. She looked at Jian Luo shyly. “It’s all because my husband was too impatient and made you see a joke.”

 

“…”

 

Jian Luo choked.

 

Just as he was feeling down, Aya said something that made him even more choked up, “So, have you and your husband never been intimate? Can he endure it?”

 


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Chapter 27 – Pheasant form exposed

Chapter 27

 

Suddenly, a sense of emptiness filled Si Lan’s heart as he looked at the well-assembled prosthetic limb in his hand, as if he had realized something. A faint smile crept across his lips.

 

This little guy still had a conscience; before leaving, he had securely placed the prosthetic limb.

 

However, Si Lan wasn’t sure if the new prosthetic would be suitable for Quze.

 

He used his divine sense to communicate with Quze, saying, “Quze, come to Zhuyun Peak quickly.”

 

Quze didn’t reply, and Si Lan assumed he was busy, so he didn’t think much of it. However, after a while, he tried contacting Quze again and received no response. That’s when he realized something was amiss.

 

How could it be that he had just returned to Zhuyun Peak and couldn’t get in touch with Quze?

 

“Quze, is something wrong with you?”

 

After a moment, Quze’s voice, slightly hoarse, came through his divine sense, “Lord, I’m fine. I’ll be back at Zhuyun Peak shortly.”

 

Si Lan sensed that something was wrong and calmly said, “Okay.”

 

After ending the communication, he immediately flew to find Quze based on the guidance of Feather Spirit.

 

When Quze was young and had lost his arm, he was frequently bullied by other young demons in the Demon Realm. To protect him, Si Lan had left Feather Spirit on Quze. Whenever Quze called for him, he could quickly locate him using Feather Spirit’s guidance.

 

He sensed Quze’s aura within the Songkun Valley and saw a group of demons surrounding Quze, brutally beating him with their fists. They had taken advantage of his broken prosthetic arm and injuries to torment him.

 

Quze remained silent, cradling Xie Li beneath him with his one remaining arm, allowing them to pummel him.

 

On the ground nearby, Quze’s torn shirt and the upper part of his prosthetic arm were strewn about, stained with blood.

 

Xie Li, seemingly in shock, had gone pale. He had forgotten to cry and curled up in Quze’s embrace, trembling with each punch that landed.

 

When Si Lan witnessed this scene, a surge of anger welled up in his heart. He drew his Mysterious Heart Whip and lashed out at the group of demons, sending them sprawling and severely injured.

 

“Go… run…”

 

When the demons saw Si Lan’s appearance, they immediately turned to flee. Unfortunately, they were no match for Si Lan’s whip, which was faster. The long whip pierced through their shoulders like skewers, stringing them together and presenting them before Si Lan.

 

Si Lan was furious but chuckled sarcastically, squinting at them, “Don’t you know that Quze and Xie Li are under my protection?”

 

“We… We are also under Lord of the Deer’s command…”

 

“Lord of the Deer,” Si Lan’s lips curled in a deeper smile, “then tell him, whatever issues he has with me, don’t involve my two disciples.”

 

Lord of the Deer was the peak master of the Shuhe Peak, one of the twelve peaks. When Si Lan’s father, Sī Shaojun, defeated Lord Chu’s Mountain, he replaced five peak masters among the twelve, but seven remained unchanged, and Lord of the Deer was one of them. He had been Lord Chu’s Mountain’s trusted aide.

 

During Sī Shàojūn’s reign, Lord of the Deer still acknowledged his authority, but after Si Lan took over, Lord of the Deer repeatedly expressed his dissatisfaction with Si Lan’s rule, desiring to make Shuhe Peak independent from Si Lan’s control.

 

Si Lan, considering Lord of the Deer’s high prestige within Shuhe Peak, had turned a blind eye to his provocations, not wanting to escalate the situation. However, he hadn’t expected Lord of the Deer to dare to bully his disciples.

 

Did he truly believe Si Lan’s leniency made him easy to push around?

 

Si Lan abruptly retracted his whip, and the barbs on the whip instantly rose as he pulled it back through the group of demons, causing them to scream in pain, clutching their bleeding wounds in panic and fleeing in all directions.

 

“You… You, you arrogant little chicken pretending to be a phoenix! Don’t think you can go unchallenged for long. Lord of the Deer will expose your secrets soon!” one demon, thinking they had run far enough to be safe, shouted at Si Lan.

 

Si Lan responded with an “Oh,” and in the next moment, the demon’s arm was ripped off, blood gushing. The demon was terrified, clutching the wound and shrieking as they fled.

 

Si Lan redirected his gaze and, looking down, saw Quze struggling to get up from the ground with one arm.

 

Si Lan asked, “Why didn’t you send a message for me to come to your rescue?”

 

“I…,” Quze lowered his head, his eyes filled with concern. He changed the subject, saying, “One of the demons mentioned that Lord of the Deer has obtained evidence…”

 

Quze had originally planned to endure today’s harassment and approach Lord of the Deer alone tomorrow, hoping to make Lord of the Deer give up exposing Si Lan by any means necessary.

 

“Just because of that, you didn’t tell me?” Si Lan’s brow furrowed deeply, and he retrieved some ointment from his pouch, tossing it to Quze, transferring some inner energy to help with the healing.

 

Quze clenched the ointment, but didn’t speak.

 

Seeing this, Xie Li gently tugged on Si Lan’s robe. “My Lord, don’t blame Senior Brother. He was doing it for your own good.”

 

Xie Li had been scared into tears earlier, and Quze had warned him not to cry, or else Si Lan might hear.

 

Quze didn’t want Si Lan to worry about them, and he especially didn’t want Si Lan to know about Lord of the Deer’s threat.

 

“Quze, if you didn’t want to tell me, were you planning to handle it on your own?” Si Lan squinted, his expression turning colder. “But how were you planning to solve it? Let me guess, were you thinking of sacrificing yourself alongside Lord of the Deer?”

 

Quze hadn’t expected Si Lan to figure out his thoughts. He instinctively tightened his fingers, his face turning pale, nervously looking at Si Lan.

 

Si Lan’s precise perception caught this movement, and in the next moment, he slapped Quze.

 

This was the first time Quze had been physically struck in his entire life. The blow was powerful, making Quze’s face twist to the side, and it took a while for him to slowly straighten his head.

 

His lips were skewed.

 

“After this, if you dare to take matters into your own hands for me again, you can have the position of Demon Sovereign.”

 

“My Lord, that’s not what I meant…” Quze wanted to explain, but Si Lan didn’t want to listen to him. He lifted Xie Li’s collar and used magic to leave the valley.

 

Quze quickly chanted a spell and followed behind Si Lan, but he didn’t dare get too close, knowing Si Lan was still angry with him.

 

Back at Zhuyun Peak, Quze saw a new iron prosthetic arm laid on the stone table, and his eyes reddened instantly.

 

He picked up the prosthetic arm and bit his lower lip tightly.

 

“My Lord…”

 

Even if his lord didn’t allow it, he still wanted to fight for his lord.

 

“Quze.” Suddenly, a low, oppressive voice emanated from the hall. “If you haven’t given up on foolish actions, don’t blame me for banishing you from Zhuyun Peak.”

 

After a pause, Si Lan added, “Even after death, don’t expect to be buried on Zhuyun Peak.”

 

Being unable to be buried on Zhuyun Peak after death was a devastating blow to Quze.

 

As expected, he calmed down after hearing this and went to rest. However, he couldn’t sleep that night; he kept thinking about what the demons had said.

 

Although Si Lan hadn’t revealed his true form or said anything about it, Quze had once accidentally seen a demon resembling a wild chicken bathing in the hot springs of the Seven Strings Cavern.

 

After a single glance, he immediately turned away, vaguely understanding something. However, for so many years, he had avoided delving deeper into the matter.

 

It wasn’t until early morning that Quze, still holding the prosthetic arm, fell into a fitful sleep.

 

While he slept, Si Lan quietly entered his room and saw Quze holding the prosthetic arm in his sleep, his grip tight and his face hidden beneath the blanket.

 

Si Lan hadn’t expected that he had struck Quze so hard in anger. Regretfully, he found some ointment and applied it to the bruises on Quze’s cheek.

 

Had he given the young one a psychological scar by being so angry and hitting him? After all, he was just a child of a little over two hundred years.

 

Si Lan didn’t know whether Lord of the Deer was bluffing or had truly discovered his secret identity as a wild chicken. He tried to contact Lord of the Deer through long-distance voice transmission but found that he couldn’t reach him.

 

He had to resort to contacting the guardian of Shuhe Peak and learned that Lord of the Deer had left Shuhe Peak yesterday, likely to search for someone.

 

Si Lan’s brow furrowed deeply. After pondering for a while, he realized that the reason Lord of the Deer had suspected him was probably due to the accidental reveal of his wings during their encounter at Xuanling Gate.

 

Could it be that Lord of the Deer has been having people track me all along?

 

I’ve been careless.

 

But even if Lord of the Deer has his suspicions, as long as I don’t reveal my true form, he won’t have direct evidence of my identity.

 

Furthermore, even if Lord of the Deer were to expose my true form, he can’t remove me from the position of Demon Sovereign. Currently, five of the twelve peak masters are loyal to my father, and three are loyal to me.

 

These eight people will stand by my side no matter what.

 

However, if my true form is revealed, it’s like getting caught with a fake degree; it will make me lose face, and I’ll undoubtedly face ridicule from other demons. I can imagine that when they mention me in the future, the first thing that will come to their minds won’t be the fact that I’m a ruthless demon lord but that I’m the chicken-loving Demon Sovereign.

 

Sigh.

 

Lord of the Deer arrived at Zhuyun Peak three days later, claiming that he wanted justice for his subordinates. He also brought three peak masters along to support his cause. These three peak masters were all loyal to my father and had long held grudges against me.

 

As I looked at the imposing group heading up the mountain, I couldn’t help but think of it as a “palace coup” in the human world.

 

In reality, this “palace” isn’t worth overthrowing. After all, on my side, there’s only one disciple with a missing arm and a six-year-old disciple sneaking sweets.

 

Lord of the Deer, upon seeing me, didn’t show any respect. He appeared arrogant and was followed by his subordinates who carried weapons and held their heads high, not bothering to bow or show respect, staring coldly at me.

 

“My Lord, may I inquire as to what my subordinates have done? Are you planning to grievously wound them?” Lord of the Deer spoke, reaching out to bring forward the demons who had bullied Quze the last time.

 

Perhaps it was the fear of being beaten again, but the demons faced my gaze and involuntarily stepped back, only to be pushed forward by Lord of the Deer.

 

“What have they done without telling you?” I smiled and retorted, “Without clarifying, you sent troops to Zhuyun Peak. Are you planning to rebel?”

 

“Rebellion? I dare not, but I ask my Lord to give me an explanation.” Lord of the Deer deliberately spoke slowly, sizing up my expression, thinking he would see me trembling in fear. However, he saw me remain calm and composed.

 

Lord of the Deer ground his teeth and continued, “My Lord, my subordinates have always been blunt in their speech, without regard for etiquette. They spoke without thinking and said that your true form is nothing more than a wild chicken. Did you really have to deal with them so harshly?”

 

“Pah, who said that my Lord’s true form is that filthy thing, a wild chicken? Show yourself; I’ll beat you to death!” Xue Wù, clearly upset, rolled up his sleeves and waved his polearm around the whole area.

 

My brow twitched, hoping that Xue Wù could say a little less to save me some face.

 

I cast a Silencing Spell, and Xue Wù suddenly couldn’t open his mouth, only making muffled sounds, “Uh, uh… My Lord, I…”

 

“Lord of the Deer, I have never used my authority to oppress others, but that doesn’t mean everyone can be disrespectful towards me.” I gently moved my foot, and a rush of energy spread like a gust of wind, intimidating Lord of the Deer.

 

Lord of the Deer’s expression stiffened as he gritted his teeth, his neck taut, and said, “Is it a matter of disrespect or did it touch a nerve, my Lord? If I remember correctly, none of us present have ever seen your true form.”

 

“Shame… we are your subordinates, indeed, unworthy of seeing your true form. However, it is well known that when the Divine Phoenix Sī Shàoxún was born, the true phoenix descended, and all eight phoenixes came to pay their respects. Upon seeing Sī Shàoxún, the phoenixes couldn’t help but dance with him, raising their necks and singing in unison. It is this legend that gave rise to the phrase ‘the phoenixes singing in harmony and dancing gracefully.'”

 

After Lord of the Deer finished speaking, his subordinates promptly split into two groups.

 

Eight exquisite women walked forward, donned in red and gold headdresses adorned with tassels, their robes flowing gracefully, their sleeves swaying in the wind, exuding an otherworldly aura.

 

These were the eight phoenixes that Lord of the Deer had borrowed from Cāngshān Mountains a few days ago.

 

With the bloodline connection among phoenixes, the Divine Phoenix clan naturally yielded to the Divine Phoenix. If I were indeed the Divine Phoenix’s true form, upon seeing me, these eight phoenix women would lose control and begin to dance in my presence.

 

Upon seeing the eight women, my expression slightly froze

 

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I thought that as long as I kept my true form hidden, everything would be fine. But I didn’t expect Lord of the Deer to target the Divine Phoenix clan from Cāngshān Mountains.

 

Years ago, after the falling out between Cāngshān Mountains and my father, the Divine Phoenix clan had never set foot in the demon realm. That’s why, for all these years, I hadn’t encountered a Divine Phoenix, and I hadn’t even considered their involvement.

 

 

Ninth Heaven, Yuqing Palace.

 

After dealing with various immortals, Haowei rubbed his temples in exhaustion.

 

On the table, the phoenix feather white jade soup that Lady Quyu had sent earlier emitted a faint fragrance through the pot.

 

Haowei lowered his head, lifted the lid of the pot, and looked at the whitened phoenix feathers inside. His brow furrowed, and he couldn’t help but think of Si Lan.

 

If the Demon Lord were to see his fellow kind’s wings being made into soup, would he be enraged?

 

Thinking of this, Haowei’s lips curled slightly. He called a servant and ordered them to dispose of the soup. He also instructed that Yuqing Palace should not send anything else to Lady Quyu in the future.

 

After this brief episode, he continued with a stern expression to review memorials. During his absence from the Heavenly Court, a mountain of memorials had accumulated before him.

 

After a while, there was a sudden noise outside, resembling the call of cranes and the crowing of roosters.

 

He couldn’t help but put down the brush and look at the words on the memorials, which now seemed to twist into chicken shapes before his eyes.

 

With a thud, he put down the brush and furrowed his brow even deeper.

 

At this moment, a celestial general rushed in hurriedly and bowed to him. “Your Majesty, I have important news…”

 

“What’s going on?”

 

“Mount Dayong has collapsed, and the demon trapped under the mountain has escaped.”

 

The creature under Mount Dayong was a demon sealed there many years ago by Haowei’s father Taowei. This demon seemed to have some lingering obsession and could only be released from torment through a certain incantation, causing sleepless nights and ultimately driving its victims to exhaustion.

 

“Mount Dayong?” Haowei narrowed his eyes, reached out and pointed to the air, and a map unfolded before his eyes. Haowei found Mount Dayong on the map. “Is Mount Dayong close to the demon realm?”

 

“Uh… yes,” the celestial general nodded as he looked at the map.

 

“In that case, this demon is very likely to have gone to the demon realm. I will go to the demon realm to investigate.”

 

“Your Majesty, this…”

 

Before the celestial general could finish speaking, Haowei’s figure disappeared in an instant.

 

The celestial general looked at the map still hanging in the air and clicked his tongue. From the map, Mount Dayong indeed appeared to be quite close to the demon realm, but in reality, the distance between the two was tens of thousands of miles.

 

How did Your Majesty determine that the demon under Mount Dayong would go to the demon realm?

 

 

The Divine Phoenix guides the Divine Phoenixes, and the Divine Phoenixes beguile the birds. Therefore, when these eight Divine Phoenix women appeared, the birds near Zhuyun Peak flapped their wings and took flight, approaching the Divine Phoenixes. However, they were all blocked by the invisible barrier around the mountain.

 

The eight Divine Phoenix women walked gracefully toward Si Lan and stood before him.

 

Seeing this, everyone on Zhuyun Peak held their breath and fixed their gazes on Si Lan and the eight Divine Phoenix women.

 

But as time passed, the eight Divine Phoenix women didn’t start their dance, and there was no sign of them being drawn to Si Lan.

 

Si Lan clearly felt the atmosphere of his supporters behind him diminishing, while Lord of the Deer’s group regained their confidence, as if they had won the battle and were about to celebrate.

 

“Divine Phoenixes, please tell everyone: Is my Lord’s true form a real phoenix?”

 

The leading Divine Phoenix was about to speak but suddenly saw something protruding from Si Lan’s collar. A small white dragon head gradually emerged.

 

The little white dragon slowly opened its eyes, revealing golden irises that were indifferent and regal. In an instant, a wave of pressure surged straight toward the eight Divine Phoenix women, compelling their bodies to kneel involuntarily.

 

This pressure was like a drawn sword hanging above their heads. After they knelt down, they didn’t dare to lift their heads, holding their hands respectfully before their foreheads, showing absolute submission.

 

On Zhuyun Peak, everyone was stunned.

 

It wasn’t just the others; even Si Lan himself was taken aback by the scene before him.

 

What happened to them?

 

While the Divine Phoenix could lead the Divine Phoenixes in a dance, why would they kneel down?

 

“It must be because my Lord is too magnificent and dominant, making the Divine Phoenixes willingly submit, even to the point of not wanting to dance anymore,” Xie Li finally finished his candy, freeing his mouth to mutter.

 

Si Lan’s supporters immediately breathed a sigh of relief, their confidence soaring, and they began to speak to defuse the situation.

 

“It’s possible that regular Divine Phoenixes can lead the Phoenixes in a dance, but a Divine Phoenix like our Lord might only make the Phoenixes kneel and submit.”

 

“Perhaps, our Lord is exceptional. It is said that when he was born, though there were no Eight Phoenixes coming to celebrate, the mountains and rivers trembled, and the clouds roared, astonishing the Six Realms.”

 

Si Lan heard this and inwardly clenched his fingers.

 

The “mountains and rivers trembling, clouds roaring” was a rumor his mother had created for him in the Six Realms. In other words, his mother had prepared a catchy story for him in the Six Realms.

 

Lord of the Deer’s face became increasingly awkward as he asked again, “Divine Phoenix, could you please take another look…?”

 

The leading Divine Phoenix was still not lifting her head. Her voice trembled, “Yes, it’s true…”

 

“Lord of the Deer, don’t push too far,” Quze stepped forward, clutching his sword’s hilt in a threatening manner.

 

Lord of the Deer wanted to say something more, but the other three peak masters beside him quickly restrained him.

 

“My Lord, this matter was indeed Lord of the Deer’s impulsive act. I hope you, my Lord, can be magnanimous and not hold him accountable.”

 

“You caused a commotion here and now you’re asking my Lord to be magnanimous and not hold you accountable. Do you think my Lord is easy to bully?”

 

“Our Lord is just too kind. Every time, he doesn’t want to bother with these insignificant people, so they end up walking all over him.”

 

“Yeah, this time they actually said something as absurd as our Lord’s true form being a wild chicken! Who knows what they’ll say next?!”

 

Hearing the words of those standing up for him behind, Si Lan felt both relieved and somewhat guilty. He quickly bent down to help the eight Divine Phoenix women stand up. “Please, get up…”

 

“We… can’t get up,” the lead Divine Phoenix lowered her head and said slowly.

 

Si Lan was speechless. Just when he didn’t know how to handle the situation, the eight Divine Phoenix women suddenly regained their mobility. They quickly straightened their backs and didn’t dare to look up, maintaining the position with their fingers together on their foreheads as they slowly backed away.

 

Then, the eight of them transformed back into their original phoenix forms and soared into the sky, attracting a flock of birds to follow them.

 

Lord of the Deer’s face looked even worse. He began to suspect that Si Lan had cast some spell to force the Divine Phoenix women to kneel.

 

But he soon dismissed the idea. Even if Si Lan had somehow controlled the Divine Phoenix women, they could easily expose his true identity. However, judging from their expressions, they seemed genuinely afraid of Si Lan.

 

Could it be that Si Lan was really a Divine Phoenix?

 

If that were the case, why had he concealed it for so many years?

 

One of the peak masters behind Lord of the Deer nudged him, hinting for him to apologize quickly.

 

With an unenthusiastic expression, Lord of the Deer finally knelt down and said, “Your Majesty, I overstepped my bounds, please punish me.”

 

This was the first time Si Lan had seen Lord of the Deer lose face. Normally, Lord of the Deer was arrogant and didn’t care about anyone.

 

“Your Majesty, how should we deal with Lord of the Deer?” Quze asked.

 

Si Lan remained silent, looking at Lord of the Deer. Lord of the Deer gritted his teeth and lowered his head a little.

 

“In that case, Lord of the Deer will receive 800 lashes and will be tasked with guarding the territory of the Wolf Demon,” Si Lan declared.

 

The people behind Lord of the Deer immediately expressed their dissatisfaction.

 

“Your Majesty, you’re too kind.”

 

“In my opinion, Lord of the Deer’s position as the peak master should be revoked!”

 

“He showed such disrespect to Your Majesty; he doesn’t deserve to be the peak master of the Distant Peak!”

 

Listening to their complaints, Haowei, who was hidden in Si Lan’s arms, let out a faint snort.

 

Si Lan kind-hearted? Most likely, his heart was as dark as coal. The Lord of the Deer’s true form was a deer, and his natural enemy was the Wolf Demon. By punishing him to guard the Wolf Demon’s territory, wasn’t Si Lan practically leading him to his doom?

 

Si Lan raised his hand lightly, and the murmurs behind him ceased. He wanted to remove Lord of the Deer from his position as peak master as well, but if he did that, Lord of the Deer would undoubtedly lead the other three peak masters in rebellion, and the demon realm would once again fall into chaos.

 

Over the years, under his rule, the demon realm had gradually transformed. The monsters and demons had started to cultivate themselves, shedding their bloodthirsty natures. His introduction of compulsory education for nine hundred years had redirected their focus away from violence and battles. They now carried bags and attended classes in the Demon Hall, learning about the wonders of the Six Realms and the mysteries of elemental magic. As a result, the demon realm had enjoyed centuries of peace, a feat no previous Demon Lord had achieved. Even Si Lan, who was mighty, had to manage frequent outbreaks of violence and conflict in his realm.

 

The Lord of the Deer’s ears caught the disapproval of those behind him. He bit his lip and, after receiving the punishment, quickly led his followers to leave.

 

This group had arrived with arrogance but left like a defeated army.

 

Si Lan sighed inwardly. He had planned to reveal the truth about his true form openly, but it seemed fate had other ideas. 

 

He turned to the others. “You can leave as well.”

 

“Your Majesty…”

 

“It’s okay, don’t worry. I’m fine,” Si Lan smiled at his followers. His smile was as beautiful as a crescent moon, standing on the mountaintop, his blue robe fluttering in the wind, a picture of grace and elegance.

 

Seeing his smile, his followers swallowed their complaints and left.

 

“Why didn’t Peak Masters Song and Song accompany you?” Si Lan asked Quze.

 

These two were not only peak masters but also the guardians of the demon realm. When Si Lan was in seclusion or traveling, they were responsible for managing the affairs of the demon realm.

 

Quze explained, “Since the last time, when Peak Master Song discovered that Peak Master Song 1lmao, yea there are two of themhad been pretending to be paralyzed for a hundred years, Peak Master Song has been chasing after Peak Master Song.”

 

Si Lan couldn’t help but sigh and mentally light a candle for Peak Master Song. 

 

In a sense, Lord of Chu Mountain had done something praiseworthy: he had provided Si Lan with two capable assistants in the form of Peak Masters Song and Song. Si Lan had found them when he was breaking into Lord of Chu Mountain’s lair. However, instead of using them as pawns, he had respected their choice to accompany him and serve loyally.

 

But he hadn’t expected that during their visit to Qiangjue Mountain to consult an oracle, Song had suddenly gotten out of the wheelchair, revealing that his legs had long been healed. Peak Master Song had been pursuing Peak Master Song ever since, presumably unable to bear the hundred-year deception.

 

Si Lan made a mental note to talk to them later.

 

At this moment, his clothes shifted as if something was trying to crawl out.

 

When the Divine Phoenix had approached him earlier, he had felt something moving inside his robes. But since the little white dragon had left, he sometimes felt as if there were something alive in his clothes.

 

But now, this unexpected sensation was undeniably real.

 

He lowered his head, and his gaze met the newly revealed eyes of the little white dragon.

 

Golden eyes, shining with starlight, were vividly reflecting his face. His eyes showed a growing surprise as he couldn’t help but lean down and kiss the little white dragon’s forehead.

 

It wasn’t an illusion; the little white dragon had really come to find him.

 

“…” Haowei.

 

Haowei’s body suddenly stiffened, his pupils dilated, and he felt the warmth of the other’s lips on his forehead, like an electric current that sent shivers through his body. His scales slowly changed color, emitting a faint crimson halo.

 

After the kiss, Si Lan noticed the change in the little white dragon’s scales and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Hmm… your scales have changed color again.”

 

He held Haowei in his hand and carefully examined him, half-serious and half-teasing, “Could it be an allergy to my saliva?”

 

“…” Haowei.

 

In Si Lan’s mind, the little white dragon was still just a pet, and even in his human form, he was about the size of Xie Li. Therefore, Si Lan didn’t think the little white dragon could be embarrassed.

 

Furthermore, he had never heard of any species whose scales turned red due to shyness.

 

“In that case, it seems I shouldn’t kiss you so casually in the future.”

 

Si Lan smiled, his lips curved like a gentle breeze, bringing a sense of refreshment.

 

Haowei’s emotions became complex for a moment. He should have been irritated by Si Lan’s impolite behavior, but when he heard Si Lan say that they shouldn’t kiss casually in the future, his heart inexplicably skipped a beat.

 

“Why did you come to me so quickly? Do you miss me?” Si Lan inquired.

 

Hearing this, Haowei immediately jumped out of Si Lan’s arms and retorted coldly, “I didn’t miss you.”

 

He had come to investigate the situation in Daming, but as soon as he arrived in the Demon Realm, he witnessed the scene where the Lord of the Deer and the others defied the authority of Si Lan.

 

Si Lan, as the Demon Lord, seemed to be sitting on a rather unstable throne.

 

Si Lan was puzzled, “When did you arrive?”

 

“Just now.”

 

Si Lan was at a loss for words. He had heard that in the Heavenly Realm, when the heavenly beings and various creatures saw a true dragon, they would be suppressed by its aura and unable to move. So, when the Divine Phoenix women had suddenly knelt in fear, was it because they saw the little white dragon?

 

It seemed like this little accident had inadvertently solved his problems.

 

Si Lan couldn’t help but comment, “Little guy, it seems like you have a talent for attracting husbands.”

 

Haowei, “…”


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Chapter 87 – The most extreme delivery room in the world

Chapter 87 – The most extreme delivery room in the world

 

When Jian Luo heard Lu Shifeng’s words, he tensed up, and a bold guess formed in his mind, one he could hardly believe.

 

In an instant, a multitude of thoughts raced through his mind, and this idea sent his heart pounding, even causing him to tremble with fear. He had read about the history of human development in books, from the late 21st century into the technological boom of the 22nd century. In the 23rd century, humans had officially established space stations and established contact with other planets in the universe. Initially, this exchange of technological information should have been a very good thing, but the troubling part was that the Earth’s core had changed, the environment had drastically altered, viruses had erupted, the oceans had swallowed the land, and the Earth had become a living hell. All of this was recorded in books, and it was chilling to read. If he were to go down there now, he feared he might not be able to handle it.

 

Lu Shifeng held his hand. “Let’s go.”

 

Jian Luo hesitated. He stood still, his brows unconsciously furrowing, and when he made eye contact with Lu Shifeng, he appeared somewhat pitiful.

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “What’s wrong?”

 

“Go? Go where?” Jian Luo’s hand even began to sweat slightly. “I’m feeling a bit anxious.”

 

Lu Shifeng calmly looked at him. “To the place you’ve always wanted to go.”

 

“…”

 

Alright, he was ready.

 

Jian Luo took a deep breath, stepped through the cabin door, and looked up at the world outside. He had mentally prepared himself for facing a vast ocean and a devastated world. But then…

 

“Chirp, chirp.”

 

A crisp bird call rang out, seemingly illuminating the entire world. Jian Luo timidly opened his eyes and what met his gaze was a lush green forest. There was no ocean, no imagined virus-ridden zombies, and certainly no world in ruins. It was quiet and full of life, like a very ordinary forest on Earth.

 

Jian Luo hesitated. “Is this… Earth?”

 

Lu Shifeng glanced at him. “What do you think?”

 

 

This was different from what he had imagined. Jian Luo disembarked from the warship, and he could even say he set foot on the land with a sense of trepidation. Branches made a crisp “crack” as he stepped on them, and then he heard the delightful chirping of birds, a pleasant sound to his ears.

 

Looking at everything before him, Jian Luo couldn’t help but inquire, “This looks quite different from what’s in the history books.”

 

Lu Shifeng stood behind him and said, “The ecosystem can repair itself automatically.”

 

True, just like how the dinosaurs had once ruled.

 

Jian Luo was puzzled. “Then, if that’s the case, why hasn’t anyone come to Earth? The Earth’s ecosystem should be fine, right?”

 

Lu Shifeng glanced at him. “Do you think it’s fine?”

 

Jian Luo nodded.

 

General Lu didn’t say much more. He simply took out a Sacred Dragon Fruit from his protective suit and tossed it onto the ground. Without the protection of the suit, the Sacred Dragon Fruit underwent a drastic transformation upon contact with the air. The fruit’s body began to emit heat, and it gradually began to shake before splitting into four or five pieces.

 

Jian Luo widened his eyes. “What’s happening?”

 

“Do you think it’s okay because you’re wearing a protective suit?” Lu Shifeng pointed to a bird in a nearby tree. “Look.”

 

Jian Luo looked up and saw that the bird was rather peculiar. It had four legs and only one eye, and it was quietly staring at him. For a moment, it seemed like the entire atmosphere had become strange.

 

Jian Luo suddenly felt goosebumps all over his body.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Although it’s different, according to satellite monitoring, there are still humans living on Earth.”

 

Jian Luo was bemused. He cautiously moved forward, observing the forest and said, “Are there… two groups of humans?”

 

Lu Shifeng looked around, his eyes slightly darkened, and he lowered his voice. “Let him explain it to you.”

 

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding forest suddenly rustled. A group of people leaped out from the bushes. Their skin was dark, and they were adorned with white bone decorations all over their bodies. They wore half-masks on their faces, and they were tall and formidable, giving off an intimidating aura.

 

Jian Luo took a step back.

 

However, if the military dared to send them down, they were certainly not to be trifled with. In an instant, Jian Luo’s information bracelet automatically triggered a protective barrier, and a column of soldiers descended from the warship.

 

Lu Shifeng stood calmly by Jian Luo’s side, observing the group of people emerging from the forest.

 

Jian Luo jumped nervously and whispered, “Who are they?”

 

Lu Shifeng gave him a glance and asked, “Can’t you tell?”

 

“… I can’t.”

 

He really couldn’t tell.

 

It seemed that there was a leader among this group of people. He saw the row of dragon clan soldiers and appeared somewhat tense. The group of people exchanged glances, seemingly hesitant about whether to attack.

 

The dragon clan soldiers appeared more composed, accustomed to battle, and they naturally didn’t take this minor disturbance too seriously. When the atmosphere became tense, one person stepped forward from the group. He took a cautious look at them and spoke in a stiff language, “Are you… a Dark Star citizen?”

 

After speaking, he also looked at Jian Luo, squinting his eyes and examining him closely.

 

The deputy handed over an interstellar pass to him and said, “Normal landing. Mercury has been under the jurisdiction of Dark Star for 12 years. Please don’t make it difficult for me.”

 

The leader and his teammates chattered among themselves for a while.

 

Jian Luo looked at Lu Shifeng with concern. “Is everything okay?”

 

Lu Shifeng stood calmly beside him. “If there’s a problem, it’s with him. Don’t worry.”

 

“…”

 

That was tough.

 

After some negotiations on the other side, it seemed that they had finally come to an agreement. Their leader took a step forward, bowed to the group, and then spoke in the stiff Dark Star language, “Welcome, guests.”

 

Jian Luo said, “You can also speak Earth’s language. We can understand both.”

 

The leader raised his head and looked at Jian Luo with a meaningful expression.

 

Lu Shifeng waved his hand, signaling others to put away their weapons, and said, “It’s abrupt to visit like this, but we’ve brought a little gift. We hope you won’t mind.”

 

Someone brought out a gift box.

 

Jian Luo discreetly glanced at it and found two large sealed boxes of Sacred Dragon Fruits inside.

 

Next came a piece of weaponry and machinery. Lu Shifeng was quite generous with his offerings, leaving no room for anyone to be offended.

 

Indeed, the indigenous people’s faces lit up with smiles after seeing the gifts, and they excitedly invited Jian Luo and his group to visit their territory.

 

Lu Shifeng looked at Jian Luo. “Are you going?”

 

“I want to go, but is it dangerous?” Jian Luo whispered, “Both of us?”

 

Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow without giving a definite answer. “Are you doubting yourself or me?”

 

“Uh… doubting myself.”

 

Lu Shifeng looked down at him, his blood-red eyes filled with a hint of amusement. He smirked. “You don’t need to worry.”

 

“Okay…”

 

Being with Lu Shifeng was quite comforting. It was easy to be choked by him.

 

Because Jian Luo was genuinely interested in understanding the current situation on Earth, in various aspects. He had already noticed that although Dark Star’s environment was good, the soil and certain aspects of the environment were not conducive to the growth of Earth’s plants and organisms. Like the medical book he had read some time ago, many herbs were nowhere to be found on Dark Star. He hoped that humans could reach a higher point and utilize their advantages to improve the environment.

 

Walking in the forest, Jian Luo continued to observe various animals and plants. Soon, he spotted a certain herb and exclaimed, “Mint!”

 

The leader ahead turned his dark eyes toward Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo asked, “Is it?”

 

The leader nodded and examined Jian Luo closely after making sure Lu Shifeng was fine before continuing the conversation. “You’re a human.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“The group that resides on Dark Star?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“You’re doing fine.”

 

“…I guess.”

 

As he spoke, Jian Luo took another look at the leader and noticed that when he mentioned the group residing on Dark Star, his expression wasn’t exactly friendly. This made Jian Luo curious but unsure of what to say.

 

Continuing forward, he saw many peculiar-looking animals along the way. Jian Luo furrowed his brow and asked, “What happened to these animals?”

 

“The Earth’s magnetic field has changed,” Lu Shifeng replied casually. “Genes and chromosomes have also changed.”

 

Jian Luo nodded.

 

He had an even more important question in mind, so he gathered his courage and asked the leader, “Have the animals and plants, like vegetables and such, also changed? Are they no longer suitable for human consumption?”

 

The leader gave him a strange look.

 

Jian Luo shrank back.

 

“You can eat them,” the leader’s voice was hoarse, and one of his subordinates was carrying a deer, which he pointed to, saying, “All of them are safe to eat.”

 

Jian Luo nodded.

 

The group arrived at the leader’s residence, a tall-walled city with patrols on top. When they saw the leader’s group arriving, there were cheers and excitement.

 

The leader led Lu Shifeng inside. The houses and furnishings here were not as run-down as Jian Luo had imagined. They were made of cement and tiles, and many women and children were playing and laughing in front of various households. The overall atmosphere was quite harmonious, giving off a sense of contentment reminiscent of the 1980s.

 

Someone came forward to receive the hunting spoils.

 

A petite woman threw herself into the leader’s arms, her actions carrying a hint of coquetry. The woman’s belly was slightly protruding, indicating that she might be pregnant.

 

The leader showed the deer they had hunted to Jian Luo with sincerity. “This is your gift.”

 

The woman looked delighted, her face beaming with smiles.

 

Watching from a distance, Jian Luo felt a bit sour. He clicked his tongue and muttered, “People are really incomparable.”

 

Lu Shifeng, standing beside him, glanced at him when he heard this. “What’s the matter?”

 

Jian Luo shook his head. “It’s nothing.”

 

“Mr. Jian means that I’ve treated you unfairly?” Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow. “Feel free to voice any complaints.”

 

“…No.”

 

Jian Luo looked at the leader with a sincere expression and then turned to Lu Shifeng. “Look how well he treats his pregnant wife. Unlike me, since getting pregnant, I’ve been either attending classes or working out. And on top of that, there are acupuncture sessions. Is this how people are supposed to live? The difference between people is just too big.”

 

Lu Shifeng raised his eyes to look at him. “Are you blaming me for not giving you a gift?”

 

Jian Luo was caught off guard. “I didn’t say that. I don’t need you to give me a gift. But after the baby is born, you promised me that I could choose a house.”

 

Wasn’t this frustrating? He had been talking about the house for so long, and yet he hadn’t even caught a glimpse of one. Could it be that he was being deceived?

 

Hmph, if he dared to trick him, he would run away with the baby.

 

Lu Shifeng saw Jian Luo’s changing expressions and found it quite amusing. After appreciating it for a while, he finally said, “Didn’t I take you to see it?”

 

Jian Luo suddenly looked up. “Where? I haven’t seen it.”

 

Lu Shifeng stared at him silently, not saying a word. Jian Luo had been puzzled, looking at him, and suddenly, in an instant, it seemed like he understood something from Lu Shifeng’s eyes. His eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

 

Lu Shifeng saw that he seemed to have grasped something and couldn’t help but smile.

 

“It can’t be…”

 


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 27 – It’s hard to escape the Omegaverse trope!

Chapter 27

 

Ever since Tang Xiyan found out about the relationship between Shu Yi and Qu Di, he couldn’t help but notice their subtle interactions when they thought no one was watching. He wasn’t sure if it was because he was preoccupied with the situation or if Shu Yi was intentionally doing it for his benefit.

 

In public, the two of them always maintained a certain distance, but Tang Xiyan had seen Shu Yi sneakily hold Qu Di’s hand under the cover of his costume’s large sleeves on more than one occasion. Qu Di would raise his head to glance at Shu Yi, but he wouldn’t pull away.

 

“Xi Yan, what are you thinking about?” Qu Di waved his hand in front of him, wondering why he suddenly zoned out.

 

Thinking about you.

 

“No, it’s nothing. Is everything set up?” He tugged at his equipment, seemingly secure. It was his first time doing rock climbing, about four meters high, and he was somewhat worried.

 

“The props master said everything is ready. We’ll slowly hoist you up shortly. This is just a trial run, so we won’t shoot any scenes. He’ll be there to guide you from below.”

 

“I know, you don’t need to keep repeating it. It’s annoying.”

 

Qu Di brought over the responsible person again to check for safety. After receiving assurance that it was absolutely safe, he ran off to the side. He kept furrowing his brows, and his gaze never left Tang Xiyan, even though there were safety mats below. He was still concerned about any possible accidents.

 

When Tang Xiyan’s feet left the ground, he found it somewhat amusing at first. However, as he reached a height of three meters, he began to feel nervous. His muscles tensed involuntarily, and he concentrated intensely.

 

“Start by trying to move a little. If it’s fine, we’ll continue to raise you higher.” The master responsible for this area shouted at him through a megaphone, as if he was worried that Tang Xiyan couldn’t hear.

 

Tang Xiyan cautiously moved his limbs. It was manageable, but he couldn’t make overly large movements. Being up there, swaying back and forth, made him feel quite insecure.

 

“Very good. Now, we’ll raise you to four meters, and that will be the height for the scenes where you fight with the enemies, which will be between three and four meters.”

 

They continued to lift Tang Xiyan, and a person beside him handed over the weapon. Initially, he thought it was manageable, but now it felt as heavy as a thousand pounds. He tried to relax a bit and swung it around. His movements were somewhat stiff, but it wasn’t a significant issue. Editing and stunt doubles could fix that. He was mainly shooting close-up scenes.

 

“Alright, we’ll lower you now.”

 

The weather was fine that day, although it looked like rain might be coming. While it was still a bit stifling, the breeze that occasionally blew helped alleviate the heat. However, when Tang Xiyan came down, he realized his entire back was soaked with sweat, even his forehead was covered in beads of perspiration.

 

Qu Di rushed over. “Are you okay?”

 

He glanced at Qu Di. Whenever Qu Di showed concern for him, he couldn’t help but feel a bit delighted, but he had to pretend to stay composed. “I’m fine.”

 

In the afternoon, it started to rain heavily, so the director decided to shoot a scene that required rain. There were no lines for the actors; it was just a distant shot of two people walking together in the rain.

 

The next day, the action scenes officially began, consisting of two sequences. The first involved Tang Xiyan facing a group of enemies, and the second had Shu Yi and Tang Xiyan.

 

Under the guidance of the martial arts instructor, Tang Xiyan quickly completed the first scene, retaking it only twice. The director was quite pleased with it, so he let everyone take a break before moving on to the next scene.

 

Shu Yi sat under a sunshade, reading the script, while Tang Xiyan, drenched in sweat, sat beside him. He took a towel from Qu Di and wiped his face. “Why didn’t I see you yesterday?”

 

Shu Yi replied without much interest, “I was watching Alpha rock climbing. I wasn’t interested. Besides, I was afraid you’d scream, and I’d be embarrassed if I were there.”

 

Tang Xiyan was momentarily speechless, but when he looked, he saw Qu Di trying to suppress a smile. This provoked his anger. “Don’t you dare laugh!”

 

Qu Di quickly stepped in to defuse the situation. “Actually, Tang Xiyan did quite well yesterday. Even the martial arts instructor praised his balance and adaptability.”

 

They didn’t speak much after that and immersed themselves in their scripts. Over the past few days, it seemed like Shu Yi and Tang Xiyan had reconciled. They occasionally joked and exchanged a few words, but there was an underlying tension. He had asked both Shu Yi and Tang Xiyan, and both claimed there was nothing wrong. Gradually, he began to think he might be overthinking it.

 

An hour later, the props department and martial arts instructor were ready. They touched up their makeup, and then they went on set. After the first scene, the director was satisfied, and the martial arts instructor provided guidance. They prepared for another take.

 

Originally, Shu Yi was supposed to jump down from the roof with a sword to attack Tang Xiyan, who would defend with a fan. Then, they would engage in a fight on the street, including acrobatic moves.

 

At first, everything went smoothly. However, when Shu Yi jumped up, Tang Xiyan suddenly lost control and bumped into him. Then, the ropes carrying both of them became entangled, and they crashed into the side of a building before coming to a stop.

 

Qu Di was nearly frightened to death the moment they collided. People around him began running toward them, and he snapped back to reality. He felt like he could barely stand, and he stumbled a few steps.

 

When they were lowered to the ground, both of them were conscious. Shu Yi was pale and drenched in cold sweat. He gritted his teeth and didn’t say a word. People dared not touch him and laid him down on a soft mat on the ground. The director quickly called for an ambulance.

 

Compared to Shu Yi, Tang Xiyan was in much better condition. He didn’t seem to be injured, just a bit dazed from the collision. He touched his head and found a bump. Worried, he glanced at Shu Yi and asked, “I’m fine… but he…”

 

“That’s good,” he said in a distracted manner. Tang Xiyan saw that Qu Di had sneakily glanced at Shu Yi several times but hadn’t said anything. His hands were tightly clenched together, clearly worried about Shu Yi but not daring to show it. His thoughts were obviously not on Tang Xiyan.

 

Tang Xiyan’s eyes darkened. Well, considering their current relationship, it was natural for Qu Di to prioritize Shu Yi. He couldn’t blame him.

 

Director Zheng asked everyone to step aside and began fanning Shu Yi. “Shu Yi, where does it hurt?”

 

“My… My waist,” Shu Yi replied, sounding like he was in a lot of pain. His back had collided with Tang Xiyan, and although the distance wasn’t too great, the impact was significant.

 

Shu Yi was taken to the hospital, and Tang Xiyan followed. After an examination, it turned out that there were no serious injuries, only some bruises. To avoid the press, Qu Di planned to leave through a back door. However, Tang Xiyan stopped him. “Why don’t we go check on Shu Yi?”

 

“If we don’t leave soon, we might not be able to leave later. I

 

‘ve already called Feige. Let’s go now.”

 

“No, you come with me to see him,” Tang Xiyan ordered.

 

Qu Di reluctantly complied and followed Tang Xiyan to the elevator. As they waited for it to arrive, Qu Di watched Tang Xiyan but couldn’t figure out what he was thinking. When the elevator arrived, they entered and stood side by side. As the doors closed, Qu Di finally spoke. “Do you know?”

 

Tang Xiyan was too easy to read. Upon seeing him remain silent, Shu Yi had guessed that Tang Xiyan knew about their relationship, and now he was probably desperately trying to come up with excuses to deny it.

 

As expected, after about half a minute, Tang Xiyan stuttered, “What could I possibly know? How could I know… You… Don’t talk nonsense.”

 

Indeed, the words sounded unconvincing, but Tang Xiyan was probably racking his brain to come up with various excuses to deny the truth.

 

He clearly didn’t say anything, yet he’s so eager to deny it. Qu Di hasn’t even confirmed that he knows everything, and isn’t it normal to ask before making assumptions?

 

“When did you find out?” Qu Di was somewhat startled. He thought he had hidden it well. How did Tang Xiyan know, and what about the others?

 

“I told you, I don’t know!” Tang Xiyan kicked the elevator, not too forcefully, as he was filled with anger. He had sacrificed his personal feelings for the greater good and brought Qu Di to see Shu Yi. Could he please just be quiet and stop asking!

 

The elevator fell silent, and with a “ding,” they arrived. Tang Xiyan was the first to step out. In that moment, he heard Qu Di say, “Thank you.”

 

I don’t want your thanks. What I want is you… but you don’t want me.

 

He quickened his pace toward Shu Yi’s hospital room. He had heard that the bump on Shu Yi’s waist was quite severe and caused a lot of pain. Luckily, there were no fractures, which was the only silver lining. Shu Yi would have to stay in the hospital for some time before being discharged.

 

The hospital room wasn’t crowded, with only Zheng Siyi, Shu Yi’s manager, Li Meng, and Shu Yi. The director had apparently gone to deal with the journalists outside, as this situation required his public response; otherwise, rumors would spread like wildfire.

 

Upon seeing the newcomer, Li Meng greeted Tang Xiyan and left to handle the public relations aspect, as well as to console the fans.

 

Tang Xiyan pulled a chair over and sat by the bedside. He observed Shu Yi and said, “You look like you’re not about to die.”

 

“Siyi, would you mind going to buy some fruits?” Shu Yi suddenly spoke.

 

Though Zheng Siyi was a bit puzzled, she left the room. Soon, it was just the three of them in the room.

 

Tang Xiyan glanced at Qu Di, who remained silent behind him. Frustrated, he stood up and left the chair that hadn’t even warmed up yet. He loudly exclaimed, “I’m going to check on Yu Zhiyuan. Qu Di, you stay here and comfort Emperor Shu Yi.”

 

Qu Di hesitated but wanted to follow Tang Xiyan. However, Shu Yi grabbed his hand. As Tang Xiyan walked out, he witnessed this scene, and a few steps later, he closed the door behind 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 26 – It’s hard to escape the Omegaverse trope!

Chapter 26

 

Tang Xiyan felt like he had spent centuries standing there, longing to step forward and separate the two of them. He wanted to pull Qu Di into his arms, even if Qu Di told him it wasn’t voluntary, he would believe it.

 

But he was afraid. He was afraid of being mercilessly mocked, afraid that if he compared himself to Shu Yi, he would be nothing in Qu Di’s eyes.

 

He felt like a joke, thinking he was the irreplaceable one in his heart, tossing and turning over it.

 

In reality, he was just an ordinary passerby, and someone had already taken residence in Qu Di’s heart when he wasn’t looking.

 

He suddenly remembered a saying: “When a talented man and a beautiful woman fall in love, what right does a monster like you have to object!”

 

For the first time in his life, he felt inferior. He took a step back and concealed himself in the darkness, staring at his own toes, lost in thought.

 

The three of them were like a meteor shower, with Tang Xiyan being the insignificant night, just a background in their passionate love, known to no one.

 

Qu Di’s legs went weak from the kisses, and Shu Yi held him in his arms, letting him lean on his shoulder. Together, they quietly enjoyed the splendid finale. Tang Xiyan stood there for a while, feeling a sense of loneliness, and then turned and walked away.

 

They didn’t even notice him.

 

He walked away as if fleeing, as if escaping from everything as long as he left this place. He hurried down the mountain, taking two steps for every one. But he wasn’t paying attention, and he stepped on empty air, his first instinct was to protect his head. In fact, there was a small platform just ahead, so he fell directly into the muddy grass.

 

There were no external injuries, but his clothes were stained with mud. He struggled to get up, and a cricket hopped onto his head and then jumped away.

 

Now even a small bug is picking on me! Tang Xiyan angrily stomped on the gloating cricket a few times.

 

After that, he stared at the bug’s lifeless body and said, “Jerk!”

 

His voice was hoarse, with a hint of crying and grievances, but he stubbornly didn’t cry. He was just a Beta, wasn’t he? He didn’t even lack an Omega. Why would he need you, a Beta? I don’t like you at all. I used to worry a lot because I thought you liked me. Now it’s better. My worries are gone.

 

From now on, they would just be boss and subordinate, assistant and artist…

 

With his hands in his pockets, he walked down the mountain slowly. This time, he wouldn’t fall again. He would leave everything behind here. He was still Tang Xiyan, fearless and unburdened Tang Xiyan.

 

He sniffed, realizing that love and such things would only slow down his ascent. Sooner or later, Shu Yi would be under his feet.

 

This meteor shower lasted longer than expected, and even after it ended, Shu Yi and Qu Di still felt reluctant to part. They didn’t know if they were reluctant to leave each other or reluctant to leave this meteor shower.

 

Qu Di reminded, “Let’s go back. It’s getting late.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Shu Yi seemed to sense Shu Yi’s lack of enthusiasm and thought he was still not satisfied. So he perked up and said, “Thank you. I had a great time tonight. It was the happiest day of my life.”

 

Qu Di didn’t lie. Since he came to his mother’s side, even though others said he was fortunate to have such a good stepfather and that his stepfather treated him well, he never felt a sense of belonging to that family. After starting school, he became quiet and had few friends, especially after he started dating Yang Ji, he spent a lot of time taking care of Yang Ji and working part-time. But Yang Ji had never cared about him.

 

He no longer hoped to receive love from others. Therefore, Shu Yi’s love was like an unexpected gift to him.

 

Qu Di only needed a little care and concern to nurture a beautiful flower in his heart. He would water and nurture this flower, ensuring it bloomed forever in his heart. Shu Yi was kind to him, and a garden of flowers had already grown in his heart for Shu Yi.

 

They swayed in the wind, emitting a delicate fragrance that intoxicated Qu Di.

 

Shu Yi patted his head, and there was something clearly deep in his eyes. “You’re too easily satisfied. You could… have more.”

 

Qu Di shook his head. “It’s enough for me. Some things aren’t better with more. Even if you give me a grain of sand, I’ll be happy.”

 

Shu Yi fell silent for a while, his face not looking great. He reached out and patted Qu Di’s head. “Let’s go back.”

 

Qu Di didn’t notice his off mood and followed him. He gently held Shu Yi’s hand. Shu Yi hesitated for a moment but eventually let Qu Di hold his hand.

 

The next day’s shooting was scheduled for the afternoon. It was said that the director had stayed up late to watch the meteor shower with his wife, so he didn’t wake up until noon. After having lunch, they officially started shooting. The first scene was the confrontation between Shu Yi and Tang Xiyan.

 

But Tang Xiyan seemed off, and they had to retake the scene four or five times, still not meeting the director’s expectations.

 

This scene depicted the longstanding enmity between an emperor and a general who had been friends since childhood but had drifted apart due to the emperor’s rise to power. The general, loyal to the country, had to embark on a dangerous mission to delay the enemy’s advance. The director wanted to see determination and trust in this scene, but Tang Xiyan couldn’t quite deliver.

 

Cut! 

 

“Xiyan, I needed the determination and trust in entrusting the nation to the emperor, not the ruthlessness and sorrow of wanting to kill.”

 

 The director sighed, not angry, as if he could tell that Tang Xiyan wasn’t in good shape. He waved his hand, letting Tang Xiyan take a break, and they continued shooting another scene.

 

Tang Xiyan didn’t say anything and left the scene. Qu Di frowned and approached him. This was the first time in many days that Tang Xiyan had a problem, and he had to comfort him.

 

Qu Di was about to say a few words of comfort, but Shu Yi stopped him. “Let him think for a while. He might find the key to getting into character better if he has some time alone. If you go over, you might disturb him.”

 

“Is that so?” But Tang Xiyan really didn’t seem okay.

 

“Sometimes I feel the same way. Give him some time alone to think about his role. It might be better.”

 

Tang Xiyan didn’t say anything, but Qu Di was sure he had noticed the true nature of his relationship with Shu Yi.

 

Several days later, Tang Xiyan found an opportunity to send Qu Di to buy bubble tea. Qu Di had noticed that even though Tang Xiyan’s performance had improved in recent days, he still seemed unenthusiastic. He decided to give Tang Xiyan some time to relax.

 

Once Qu Di was gone, Tang Xiyan approached Shu Yi, his face cold, and spoke to him in a voice only they could hear. “Come with me.”

 

Shu Yi looked at him with amusement. He had thought that Tang Xiyan would lose his temper, but when he heard the last sentence, he quietly took a deep breath. It’s okay. They hadn’t gone all the way yet. He had to stay calm.

 

Shu Yi was a bit surprised. He thought Tang Xiyan wouldn’t be able to control his temper, but he gave a faint smile and said, “Well, that’s fine. You can break up even if you’re together, and you can divorce even if you’re married. Shu Yi, don’t think you’ve won!”

 

“At least for now, I stand before you as the winner.”

 

“I didn’t want to compete with you. He likes you now. I’m not stupid enough to be a third party.” Tang Xiyan said with mixed feelings, “But… if you mistreat him, even just a little…”

 

He didn’t finish the sentence, but both of them understood.

 

As an Alpha, Tang Xiyan’s love interest was coveted by him, and it seemed to arouse his long-lost competitive spirit. He coldly chuckled, “We’ll see.”

 

“At least now I’m standing before you as the victor.”


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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