Month: July 2024 (Page 4 of 6)

Chapter 174 – Kidnapping Kids

July 13, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 174 – Kidnapping Kids

 

The little brats looked at Jian Luo with slight surprise.

 

Jian Luo lowered his head and looked down at his own children from a superior position. There were many other children waiting around. He patiently repeated, “They served you and helped you. Did you say thank you?”

 

Perhaps no one had taught these children such manners, or informed the high-and-mighty little princes that service wasn’t a given.

 

Long Ao Tian was the first to react. The noble little prince turned to the server and nodded, “Thank you for the tickets.”

 

The server trembled nervously, not daring to accept a noble’s thanks. “It’s my duty, it’s my duty.”

 

The other two followed suit.

 

After they all thanked, Jian Luo led the three children inside. Along the way, he noticed they seemed a bit awkward. He found a pavilion and sat them down, ordering drinks for them. He asked, “Do any of you have something to say to Dad?”

 

Long Ao Tian spoke first, “Is Dad angry?”

 

Facing the same ruby eyes as Lu Shifeng, Jian Luo spoke gently, “Why does baby think Dad would be angry?”

 

“I don’t know.”

 

Long Ao Tian shook his head. Despite being five or six years old, with rosy lips and fair skin, he sat straight-backed, a testament to thorough etiquette teaching. However, no one had taught him how to handle interpersonal affairs.

 

Long Ao Tian said, “Dad gives money, she gives tickets, fair trade. Why should we say thank you?”

 

Jian Luo glanced back at the other two children, who looked at him with puzzled eyes. He paused, then reached out and said to the two children, “Give me your water bottles. Dad’s thirsty.”

 

Long Ao Tian and his sister took out water from their bags and handed it to Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo took both cups but only smiled at his sister, nodding. “Thank you, baby did well.”

 

Long Ao Tian froze.

 

Jian Luo then said to his sister and Long Ba Tian, “Hand Dad a tissue.”

 

Both the second child and his sister took out tissues from their pockets and handed them to Jian Luo. He accepted them all but only said to Long Ba Tian, “Thank you, baby.”

 

His sister froze again.

 

After using them, Jian Luo asked Long Ao Tian, “Are you happy now?”

 

Long Ao Tian pursed his lips. “Why doesn’t Dad thank me?”

 

“Hmm?” Jian Luo said, “Dad bought you water. You gave Dad water. Fair trade. Should Dad thank you?”

 

It was Long Ao Tian’s logic, now returned to him by Jian Luo.

 

The oddity was that he first did this, but when I treated you the same way, you were unhappy.

 

Watching the brats, Jian Luo finally said, “Thank you is not just a matter of fair trade. It’s an attitude and recognition towards others, a respect and courtesy for both parties.”

 

Returning the water cups to Long Ao Tian, Jian Luo softened his voice. “Dad was rude just now. Apologies to you.”

 

Long Ao Tian took the water and pursed his lips, lowering his head. “But just now the brat wasn’t polite to someone else.”

 

“But the brat corrected it promptly.” Jian Luo said. “So, it can be forgiven.”

 

The other two brats seemed pensive too.

 

Jian Luo continued to play with them. Along the way, he noticed many issues with the three children. They indeed had noble ailments. Maybe these didn’t matter to etiquette teachers, but for Jian Luo, he hoped to make the brats more sensible. He could teach them what he knew, but what kind of people they would become and what path they would take in the future was up to them.

 

…

 

Next day

 

Jian Luo went to Earth.

 

Now in the age of industrial development, this century-old lonely planet was flourishing as never before. Various sectors were proceeding smoothly, and with the fame of Earth herbs, many other Chinese herbs were also proving effective:

 

“Chinese medicine health.”

 

“Specializing in various chronic illnesses.”

 

“Have you brewed wolfberry tea today?”

 

With free advertising from the Dark Star people, this remote little planet gradually entered the public eye. The development of Chinese herbal medicine made Earth’s health and nutrition better known to the public.

 

With advanced technology now, many things that were impossible in the 21st century can now be done.

 

A Underwater world

 

A Sky gliding track

 

A Temperature-controlled resort manor

 

These were all established in a short time. Jian Luo didn’t seek investment, mostly investing half himself, filling the rest for Lu Shifeng, and Moonlight always joined if he did business. Not for anything else, on the one hand, Nie Yan was his boss, and on the other, 80% of the economy across the universe was in Moonlight’s hands. Without a strong backing, he’d have difficulty in taking a step.

 

This, though, does not mean Jian Luo won’t deal with other investors daily, such as currently eating and accompanying his children while chatting with another star’s financial situation: “Mr. Lee, the lowest price is absolutely yours. I’m so sorry the last time I was involved in freezing fruit and vegetables was such an accident; this time, I’ll give you double.”

 

“Luo Luo, I absolutely trust you,” Mr. Li said. “But I heard that other interstellar regions have already received the latest cultivated vegetables and fruits. Why aren’t we on the list? Doesn’t this seem inappropriate?”

 

Jian Luo smiled, “Mr. Lee, to be honest with you, it’s not that I didn’t prioritize you. The first batch of newly cultivated vegetables and fruits are not for sale; they are gifts for major clients. We have rules to follow. Otherwise, wouldn’t I have rushed to you first?”

 

“Hahaha.”

 

The man opposite was clearly delighted. “It’s always a pleasure talking to you. Alright, send the goods over. We’re about to celebrate a festival here, and His Majesty wants everyone to join in. The order is quite large this time. I won’t bother you with details; I’m not satisfied with your manager. I need it urgently now. Please follow up personally and send me the order this afternoon. If it works out, I’ll treat you to dinner.”

 

Jian Luo replied, “My pleasure. I’ll arrange it as soon as possible for you.”

 

The call ended on that note.

 

Jian Luo breathed a sigh of relief. This client was indeed difficult. Several product managers had failed before, with high demands. But this order was substantial: 80 million, with a net profit of at least 30-40 million. His hard work today was worthwhile.

 

At the dining table, the children were eating quietly.

 

Jian Luo said, “Don’t just eat meat, have some vegetables.”

 

Second child was the pickiest. Jian Luo said, “Long Ba Tian, if you pass some veggies to your brother, I’ll let you have nutrient drink tomorrow.”

 

…

 

After a moment of hesitation, the second child picked up a piece of vegetable and ate it.

 

Jian Luo sighed, “Nutrition needs to be balanced, you know. Do you see Dad being picky?”

 

“I want Dad to cook.” His daughter looked up from her bowl. “Dad hasn’t cooked in a long time.”

 

Jian Luo was too busy. Forget cooking, sometimes he didn’t even have time to eat. It took the children’s reminder for him to realize this. Looking at their faces, he couldn’t help but feel guilty. “Tomorrow, Dad will cook for you, alright?”

 

Long Ao Tian held his bowl. “Dad, there’s a parent meeting at school today. Are you coming?”

 

…

 

Jian Luo paused.

 

The other two children also looked at Jian Luo. It was their first parent meeting, and they hoped Dad would come.

 

Jian Luo remembered he had an urgent order today. “When does it start?”

 

“At 11 AM,” Long Ao Tian said. “Then there are many activities and games in the afternoon. It ends when school’s out.”

 

Jian Luo planned, “Alright, Dad will try to make it.”

 

It was now just after 6 AM. Jian Luo asked Secretary Jin to take the children to school so he could arrange the shipment quickly. He aimed to get there before 11 AM, but the more rushed he was, the more crowded his schedule became. Various issues piled up, keeping him busy and stressed.

 

“Jian Ge, please confirm the quantity here.”

 

“The warehouse supervisor said a batch of goods was redirected to emergency by the logistics of the B galaxy yesterday, Brother.”

 

“Bro, the PR department called. There was a malfunction at the Underwater World on Earth, and some tourists got injured.”

 

Jian Luo hadn’t stopped since early morning. But with a pile of tasks unfinished, it was already 10:30 AM, and his children’s school had a parent meeting at 11 AM.

 

Jian Luo messaged Qing’er, “Call Jian Sheng and ask him to hurry back. There’s an urgent order here for him to watch over. I have something on today.”

 

“Mr. Lee said he wants you personally involved with this batch of goods,” Qing’er hesitated. “He might come over today. The amount involved is significant, and last month, the F galaxy had a loss. We’re tight on funds now. If this order goes through, it could ease the situation.”

 

…

 

Jian Luo was well aware of these matters. That’s why he insisted on handling it himself and was able to chat with Mr. Lee for so long. His financial chain was in trouble, and he needed this order to ease the pressure.

 

*Ding Ling Ling*

 

A call came through.

 

Jian Luo answered, “Hello.”

 

“Dad.” His daughter’s young voice came through the phone, and Jian Luo could hear the joyous sounds of adults and children in the background. His daughter said, “When are you coming? We’re going to meet you at the school gate.”

 

Jian Luo choked up, hesitated for a moment, then heard a child’s voice from the other end, “Qi Qi, when is your dad coming?”

 

“Dad will be here soon,” his daughter replied.

 

“Then let’s go in first,” the child said. “We’ll see you later.”

 

“Okay, see you soon,” his daughter replied.

 

After the children finished talking, his daughter said to Jian Luo again, “Dad, call me when you get here. My brother and I will be waiting for you at the pavilion.”

 

Jian Luo swallowed his words. It was as if he had made up his mind. He said warmly, “Alright, there’s a bit of traffic on the way. Don’t wait under the sun. I’ll call you when Dad gets there. What do you want to eat? I’ll bring it over.”

 

“Brother wants to eat cloud fruits,” his daughter exclaimed excitedly. “I want some too.”

 

Jian Luo chuckled, “Sure thing. Wait for Dad to arrive.”

 

After hanging up, he began to delegate tasks, “Have Jian Sheng return. Have him watch over this batch of goods. I’ll explain to Mr. Lee on the way. If this order doesn’t work out, I’ll talk to someone else tonight. Don’t worry about the funds. As long as I’m here, we won’t collapse.”

 

For a moment, Qing’er felt like Jian Luo was shining.

 

“Alright,” Qing’er said. “I’ll make the arrangements.”

 

Jian Luo was quite busy. Just as someone messaged him at this moment, the caller ID showed an unknown number. Without even looking, he hung up. “What a joke,” he muttered. “With so many harassing calls every day, who has the time to answer them all?”

 

Despite rushing around, constantly discussing business and handling matters on the way, he still arrived at the destination ten minutes late. When he reached the agreed pavilion, he didn’t see anyone there. Jian Luo was a bit puzzled. At that moment, a child sitting nearby said, “Are you Brother Yu’s dad?”

 

His second son was named Lu Chengyu.

 

“I am,” Jian Luo replied.

 

“Just now, Brother Yu’s parents came,” the little boy pointed down a path. “They took them over there for a talk.”

 

Jian Luo was taken aback.

 

He thought, this child seems to only have me as a father now. Could someone have kidnapped him and brought him to school these days?

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Chapter 40 – Afterwards

July 12, 2024 / / 0 Comments

       Considering that it was Zhuo Yue’s first time, Fang Mingyan was very gentlemanly and kept it light. Despite this, Zhuo Yue still felt as if his waist had been broken and reconnected, and his legs were limp and weak. There was still a feeling of being penetrated in the back hole, and his walking posture had unconsciously become very strange. So, during dinner, he stayed in bed sullenly and refused to go downstairs to eat, fearing that his unnatural posture would be seen by Zhou Chi and others.

       The man carried him downstairs with the blanket, placed him on the special thick cushion, and said, “Be good and eat your food. You can afford to gain a bit more weight; it will feel better to hold you.”

       Upon hearing this, Zhou Chi and the others tacitly watched their gaze, pretending that their ears were malfunctioning. Zhuo Yue dared to glare at his master angrily and silently. With a red face, he lowered his head and picked up the rice silently.

       After the first time, there would be a second and third time. Probably because he had been holding back a while ago, Fang Mingyan’s demand was very strong. In these three days, Zhuo Yue fully understood the methods used by this top Dom. Every time, the man would raise his desire high and then pin him on the bed and keep possessing him until he cried and begged for mercy before being allowed to be released. The intensity would be controlled every time so that he could enjoy himself during sex without excessively consuming his energy.

       As for the signature pen used as a gift, Zhuo Yue’s face would get hot every time he saw a man using it. He could never forget that day in the study when Fang Mingyan wrapped the pen in a condom and inserted it into his back hole with lubricant and asked him to give it to him as a gift.

       The two were sexually harmonious, but they spend less and less time together.

       As Zhuo Yue became more and more popular, there were more and more announcements and contracts. Sometimes, the two of them meet in a hurry before rushing to the next trip. If he had to film a movie the next day, the man couldn’t leave any traces on his body. Sometimes, he would need to perform some kissing scenes. Seeing him kissing others affectionately on the screen makes his master very unhappy. Fang Mingyan had anticipated such a situation when he accepted Zhuo Yue in the Pledge. He admired the way Zhuo Yue focused on his work and wholeheartedly created his character. As long as Zhuo Yue was willing to take a job, he would never stop him.

       Zhuo Yue felt guilty about this and tried his best to make up for him every time they met, obediently opening his body and lingering with him. Fang Mingyan also changed his usual attitude of never accommodating his Sub and took time to visit the studio.

       Popular artists had a high level of public attention, and paparazzi were bound to take secret photos from time to time. Although the two of them took great care not to be photographed having any substantial intimate relationship, there were still many rumours spread. There were even colleagues who were jealous of Zhuo Yue and spent money to hire a water army1the internet army to spread the word on the internet that Zhuo Yue was a s/ut who sold himself for glory and was willing to be fvcked by his boss in order to become famous. Although Fang Mingyan suppressed public opinion, it also caused a lot of controversies for a while.

       However, Zhuo Yue didn’t seem to care. He looked at the posts jeopardizing himself on his phone and smiled, “I really came to you to become famous, and they were right, and I did…” He blushed and rubbed his head on the man’s arm.

       Fang Mingyan took the phone away from his hand, held him in his arms and said, “Don’t look at this mess. I will help you take care of it.”

       Zhuo Yue nodded obediently and hugged him to sleep.

       The busy half year passed just like that. Zhuo Yue’s exposure increased steadily, with news about him frequently appearing on the front pages of entertainment news. Rumours were constantly swirling involving the official version of Sun Xinxin, a sexy model he had taken photos with, a pure actress he had worked with, and so on. He didn’t refute the rumours either. He skillfully brought up the topic every time, giving vague answers such as ‘I admire her very much’ or ‘She is the most unique female artist I have ever worked with’, leaving reporters unable to extract any valuable information. Meanwhile, his relationship with his boss, Fang Mingyan, remained shrouded in mystery amid this swirl of gossip, making it even more confusing.

       But what’s interesting was that some of Zhuo Yue’s fans were very firmly on the side of ‘FangZhuo Club’ and had no doubt about their relationship. Due to their handsome appearance and outstanding temperament, this pair had a tendency to continue to grow. Last time, he went to the company platform at a charity fund-raising event in Huasheng. When Fang Mingyan walked up to him, the screams in the audience almost deafened their ears. Zhuo Yue couldn’t help but blush on his face, but the man stood beside him calmly, which caused a commotion. When he raised his head, Fang Mingyan happened to look sideways at him. Their eyes met, and they could feel each other’s concern and trust without saying anything.

       This photo was instantly captured by fans and posted on the internet, becoming ‘irrefutable evidence’ that the ‘FangZhuo Club’ believed that the two were in love.

       On New Year’s Eve, someone took a blurry image of Zhuo Yue appearing in Jin’an Town on the outskirts of K city. That was where Zhuo Yue’s adoptive parents lived. He probably went back to have a reunion dinner. Two men were travelling with him. Because the distance was too far and the image was very distorted, we could only roughly judge that one of them was similar to Fang Mingyan based on his height.

       In fact, that person was indeed Fang Mingyan and the other one was Zhuo Hai.

       Zhuo Yue asked the man to help him find Zhuo Hai. He still looked like he was not doing his job properly, hanging out in a gang with a so-called ‘big brother’ and doing some work of collecting debts on behalf of others. When they found him, he was smashing a small bookstore that was about to close down with a stick. The owner was so scared that he shivered in the corner.

       Zhuo Yue himself was forced into debt by loan sharks, and he knew how panicked and helpless the person could be. When he saw Zhuo Hai doing such a thing, he calmly slapped him in front of him. Zhuo Hai was stunned by the sudden attack. After recognising the person in front of him, he froze. His eyes turned to the man behind Zhuo Yue, and his face turned pale with fear. He took half a step back and said dryly, “How do you…find me here?”

       Zhuo Yue said coldly, “Do you think I want to come to you? If Dad hadn’t asked me to come, I would never want to look at you again. Pack your things and go back with me to celebrate the New Year.”

       Zhuo Hai knew that what he did to him was too dirty, and he didn’t dare to talk back to him now, not to mention that there was a demon standing behind him that frightened him out of his wits. He threw away the stick and got into the car obediently. That was why there was a scene where the three of them went to Jin’an Town to celebrate the New Year. The two elders were surprised to see the three of them back. After learning that Fang Mingyan was Zhuo Yue’s boss, they warmly welcomed him.

       During the meal, the old couple kept trying to persuade Zhuo Hai to stay with them, saying they would find him a job in the town. Zhuo Hai refused, cursing and resisting. Fang Mingyan glanced at him lightly and said, “I think it’s good to stay in this small town. At least I won’t be locked in a basement watching reality shows.”

       Zhuo Hai’s face turned pale. After a while, he whispered, “I’ll stay.”

       The two elders looked at each other in confusion at this sudden change. Zhuo Yue looked at the man next to him in confusion. The other man smiled at him with tenderness in his eyes.

       After the New Year’s Eve dinner, Zhuo Yue took the initiative to wash the dishes. Fang Mingyan stood beside him and helped him wipe away the water stains on the dishes. He whispered sheepishly, “Master, I’ll do it.”

       The man smiled lightly, “Afraid I can’t wipe it clean?”

       “Of course not.” Zhuo Yue pondered for a while, looked at him with bright black eyes and said, “Master, I asked you to come back with me this time because I want to…make it clear to them.”

       Fang Mingyan was startled, put down the plate in his hand, and said, “Have you thought clearly?”

       “I have.” He lowered his eyes, “After all, they are my family, and I don’t want to hide it from them.”

       “Your adoptive parents are more conservative and may not easily accept such a relationship. If you want to explain, you need to be tactful.”

       “Yeah.” He nodded.

       That night, Zhuo Yue and her adoptive father talked for a long time outside the house, and when they came back, their faces were red from the cold. Fang Mingyan frowned and reached out to touch his cheek to warm him. Seeing the two of them like this, Zhuo Qing sighed softly and said, “Chairman Fang, this child Zhuo Yue has always been lonely. Please… take good care of him from now on.”

       “I will.” Fang Mingyan answered very seriously.

       On New Year’s Day, the two of them got on a plane to G City. Since Fang Zihe2Fang Mingyan’s father stopped making movies, he became a visiting professor at a film school in G City. His heart’s condition was not very good, so his wife, Xiao Mei, stayed with him to take care of him. They were also regarded as a model of a loving couple in the film and television industry.

       Fang Mingyan took Zhuo Yue’s hand and walked through the corridor. They walked straight to the study and bluntly said to his father, who was reading, “I said I would bring you my wedding partner when I found him, and today I have brought him here. His name is Zhuo Yue, and he is the man I love.”

       Zhuo Yue blushed at his unabashed introduction and didn’t know what to call him. He lowered his head in embarrassment and said, “Hello, Director Fang.”

       Xiao Mei, who was standing aside, burst out laughing when she heard her son’s impassioned speech, “It’s true that just like a father, a son is like a son. They both come out of nowhere, and they are not afraid of embarrassment to others.”

       Zhuo Yue was a little surprised when he saw her appearance. He blushed and said sincerely, “Auntie, you are very beautiful.”

       “Beautiful is used to describe little girls. I am old, but I am still very happy to hear such praise.” She was no longer young but still had her charm. Her eyebrows still had the beauty of the past, and her eyes seemed to be filled with pureness. She looked Zhuo Yue up and down, then turned to her son and said, “Well, it’s the one posted on the internet. I told your Dad but he still didn’t believe it. By the way, how did you deceive such a handsome young man?”

       Fang Mingyan: “…Mom!”

       “Xiao Mei, go make a pot of tea.” Fang Zihe, who was sitting behind the desk, said. There was an air of calmness and authority when he spoke, which made people nervous unconsciously. Now, Zhuo Yue understood where Fang Mingyan’s strong temperament of controlling the world and making people feel stable came from.

       “Okay.” Seeing him speak, Xiao Mei turned around and left.

       Naturally, it was not the hostess’s turn to make tea. He just wanted to send her away. But Zhuo Yue somewhat understood why he did this. He didn’t expect Fang Mingyan’s mother to be such a lively and interesting character. Staying here would probably only distort the topic.

       Fang Zihe raised his eyes, looked at his son, and said in a deep voice, “I asked you a question before when you were going to enter the film and television industry as a director. I will ask you again today. Is this a decision you made after careful consideration?”

       “Yes.” Fang Mingyan answered extremely firmly while holding Zhuo Yue’s hand tightly.

       Fang Zihe glanced at Zhuo Yue lightly, said, “Okay.” and then lowered his head to read, as if they didn’t exist.

       Zhuo Yue looked at the man beside him blankly. Fang Mingyan smiled and said, “He agreed.”

       Just like that…agreed?

       Zhuo Yue was still stunned but had already been led out of the study by the other party.

       Xiao Mei liked this easy and shy young man very much and couldn’t help but want to tease him. She kept asking questions such as “Who is better, you or xiao Ming?” and “Will you reverse roles?” Zhuo Yue blushed and didn’t know how to answer. He now understood where Fang Mingyan inherited his bad taste.

       “Mom, he’s mine. And these questions are private, so I can’t tell you.” The man picked him up from the chair, put him on his shoulders and took him out.

       The short period of time in G City was interesting and fulfilling. Although Fang Zihe seemed a little cold on the surface, he was willing to discuss some issues about performance with him and gave Zhuo Yue many useful suggestions. One time during the conversation, Zhuo Yue couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you worried about me approaching Mingyan for other purposes?”

       Fang Zihe glanced at him and said, “That is his own business. The path and person he chooses are all his decisions. If he chooses the wrong one, then he must pay the price for his mistake. I can’t bear this price for him, so I never objected or questioned his decision. He is an adult and has enough mind and experience to judge whether you are a suitable person for him.”

       “You trust him.”

       The corners of the man’s lips raised slightly, “From the time he refused my help until he achieved today’s achievements, it proves that he has the ability to be trusted.”

       “Anyway, thank you for allowing me to stay with him.” Zhuo Yue stood up and solemnly thanked him.

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Chapter 173 – The Little Princes' Issue

July 11, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 173 – The Little Princes’ Issue

 

Jian Luo made sure the children went to bed early.

 

After all, it was better to end this topic sooner rather than later, lest their father return and a tragedy unfold.

 

Returning to his room, Jian Luo found the lights on. Sitting at his desk, he began writing in his diary. Since Lu Shifeng had left, it had become a habit for him to jot down his thoughts—little daily occurrences, interesting moments, worries, and longing.

 

He didn’t know when Lu Shifeng would return, or even if he would. Human life was fleeting, illnesses commonplace, and any random wave could erase everything. Jian Luo hoped to leave something behind for Lu Shifeng, even if it was just a notebook.

 

Of course, he hoped even more to spend his future years with that man, if only he could return soon.

 

—

 

The Next Day

 

Early in the morning, Jian Luo received a brief message from Earth. It was short but heartening—the couple from the Dark Star had detected a pregnancy!

 

This was the first natural pregnancy on the Dark Star in millennia, achieved without technological or electronic assistance, solely through herbal remedies. It meant salvation for this lonely planet after countless centuries!

 

Jian Luo was overwhelmed with joy: “Really? Is it confirmed?”

 

The old Chinese doctor said, “We notify only after the fetus is stable at three months. We don’t take risks lightly. Inform the medical team from the Dark Star.”

 

Taking care of a Dark Star fetus required professionals. In case of any mishaps, it would prevent further complications.

 

Jian Luo assured him, “You can trust me on this matter.”

 

With absolute certainty, Jian Luo informed the authorities. Upon hearing the news, they were initially stunned, struggling to find words: “Is it true? Mr. Jian, you’re not joking, are you?”

 

Jian Luo smiled, “If this were a joke, it wouldn’t be funny at all.”

 

The Dark Star man fell silent for a moment and then unexpectedly started to cry. It was hard to believe; these proud and noble Dark Star people rarely showed such vulnerability. Jian Luo was taken aback.

 

“I’m sorry, I’m just so overwhelmed,” the man said. “My wife and I have dreamed of having a child. We never thought it could actually happen.”

 

Jian Luo comforted him, “Everything will be fine. Don’t be sad.”

 

The man quickly regained his composure, “Mr. Jian, you’re right. We’ll send someone over immediately. Thank you, thank humanity, thank Earth. You’re our saviors. The Dark Star people will forever be grateful to you.”

 

Listening to his somewhat disjointed words, Jian Luo chuckled softly, “No need for thanks. If your ancestors hadn’t accepted our wandering ancestors, humanity might have been extinct long ago. As our ancestors said, ‘repay a favor with a spring,’ mutual assistance is only natural.”

 

The male doctor on the other end sighed deeply.

 

After ending the call, Jian Luo hurried to the Sanctuary. This matter was significant; if the herbal remedy proved effective, he would need to mobilize resources and start preparing for a mass migration to Earth. His original goal was to bring all humans back to their homeland.

 

Upon returning, Jian Luo immediately told Qing’er, “I’m going to hold a meeting. Notify all senior supervisors to come here.”

 

Qing’er replied, “Okay.”

 

Their efficiency was remarkable. By noon, the news network of the Dark Star had officially announced the pregnancy of a Dark Star person, not through replication but through natural means. All Earthlings were informed, and the entire interstellar community was abuzz.

 

“I’ve waited so long for this day.”

 

“I knew Jian Luo could do it.”

 

“Humanity is truly magnificent.”

 

“Tears of joy. I suggest erecting a statue of Jian Luo in the central square.”

 

Online discussions were fervent, and the Sanctuary buzzed with excitement. When everyone gathered for the meeting, they were all smiles.

 

After everyone was seated, Jian Luo spoke, “I believe you’re all aware of today’s events. I won’t waste words. Today’s scientific achievement is not a matter for personal glory. Any misconduct that tarnishes humanity’s image will be severely punished without leniency.”

 

His words were firm and commanding, filled with undeniable authority.

 

After finishing, Jian Luo glanced at everyone and added, “I hope each of you will manage your subordinates well. Don’t get carried away, and don’t forget that not long ago, Earth and humanity were part of the Dark Star. Don’t let a little recognition make you forget where you come from.”

 

His words sobered everyone up instantly. There were indeed some who lacked foresight, but Jian Luo’s speech brought them back to reality in a heartbeat.

 

“Got it.”

 

“Jian Ge, don’t worry.”

 

“We’ll make sure everything’s in place and manage the people well.”

 

Jian Luo felt much relieved now. Then he brought up another important matter, “A lot of the land on our Earth is under development. We’re entering an industrial era there, constructing large-scale agricultural centers and tourist resorts. Basically, Earth needs people now.”

 

Everyone looked at Jian Luo.

 

“We’re all in this together, so I won’t keep anything from you,” Jian Luo said, propping his chin on one hand. His slender fingers tapped on the table intermittently. “Currently, Dark Star has a high acceptance of humans, and it’s one of the top planets in the universe. If anyone wants to stay and develop on Dark Star, they can.”

 

Jian Luo continued, “For those who want to immigrate to Earth, give me your names. Consider it for a week, no pressure.”

 

There was a moment of silence in the air.

 

Previously, people were unwilling to work on Dark Star because while the Dark Starians claimed to liberate humans, they still looked down on them. But now things were different; Dark Starians were grateful to humans and treated them kindly. They could find good jobs on Dark Star now.

 

After a while, someone said, “Let’s discuss this at home.”

 

Jian Luo nodded, “Go ahead.”

 

He left the decision to them, thinking the wish list might end up split fifty-fifty. However, within just two days, unexpectedly, the thirty or so people who had originally gone on vacation from Earth returned. At a time when people in Paradise were still hesitating, they came back.

 

“What? Immigration? That sounds great!”

 

“Earth is so beautiful. The air there is sweet, and the food is delicious. I never want to drink nutrient solution again in my life.”

 

“And they’ve already built the new villa district. Jian Ge even got a research institute to set up a signal base, so the internet speed is super fast.”

 

“I want to die on Earth in this lifetime.”

 

As people hesitated, someone nearby was instigating them. This effect was powerful, and more and more people made up their minds. In the final wish list, 80% of people chose to immigrate to Earth.

 

Their reasons were simple:

 

“Home is where the heart is.”

 

“We can’t just stand still forever.”

 

“Earth helped us gain the right to freedom. Now that our mother planet needs development and people, if I don’t go back when needed, am I still a person?”

 

When Jian Luo received this list, he couldn’t help but laugh and cry.

 

It was a huge project. Many businesses and factories had to relocate, and only a few fast food outlets’ staff chose to stay. Jian Luo personally went to handle things over there. Originally, he planned to stay for a few months, but with children at home, he finished outlining the general tasks in just a few days and returned.

 

“Daddy!”

 

Long Aotian leaped into his arms.

 

Jian Luo caught the child. Since having a physical body, this child had started going to school. In less than a month after enrolling, the sociable child had become popular with everyone, always surrounded by a crowd after school. Even his elder brothers would pull him along with their younger siblings.

 

Jian Luo patted the child’s head, “Behaving well in school?”

 

Long Aotian nodded and glanced at his younger brother, saying, “Teacher praised him today.”

 

“Really?” Jian Luo looked over.

 

Long Aotian said, “Because during study period, everyone else was talking except for him.”

 

“…”

 

Clearly, he didn’t quite fit in.

 

Jian Luo was a bit worried. As children grew older, their personalities became more apparent. He didn’t know where Long Batian’s introverted nature came from. When he was young, Jian Luo thought things would improve with age, but apart from family, he ignored everyone. He had never had this problem with his dad, Lu Shifeng!

 

Jian Luo decided to spend more time with his child.

 

He said, “Daddy will take you to watch a movie today and then go to the amusement park.”

 

The three children’s excited eyes lit up, and they chorused, “Great!”

 

Usually, Jian Luo was busy with work, and the instructors took care of them. Now Jian Luo gradually felt that the children’s personalities were problematic and decided to take over.

 

They arrived at Dark Star’s largest entertainment venue. They ordered food here, which was one of Jian Luo’s franchises: fried chicken burgers, a favorite among the children. The waitstaff brought the food over. Long Aotian glanced at it and said, “Let’s go.”

 

The waitress looked at the other two children.

 

The white-haired girl was quite elegant. She said, “I don’t want the one with orange pulp. Could you please replace it?”

 

The second child, who didn’t speak much, just glanced indifferently at his own food and continued eating. Sitting across from them, Jian Luo took all this in. It seemed quite normal, but he felt a subtle abnormality.

 

It seemed—

 

His three little princes, surrounded by the adoring crowd, were becoming accustomed to their high status, which was just the beginning. As they continued on this path, Jian Luo became increasingly aware that something wasn’t right.

 

Finally, when they were buying tickets at the amusement park, Jian Luo said, “Have you thanked the person?”

 

The child sitting opposite him froze.

 

“I’m talking to you,” Jian Luo glanced at the timid waitress beside him, “She just gave you the tickets. You’ve received her service. Have you said thank you?”

T/N: Ahhh, the end is near! Finally… after so many months! (Ah not including side stories, of course)

Hope you’re having a good day! Drink water and make sure to sleep early! (>w<)/

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Chapter 14 – Keeping Track

July 10, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 14: Keeping Track

 

“…”

 

After a suffocating silence, Su Muluo took the initiative, getting up and staring at the little black dragon, “Were you trying to take advantage of me again?”

 

The little black dragon: “…”

 

It silently shrank back to its small form, looking very innocent.

 

Su Muluo said, “Pretending to be innocent won’t work! I saw you grow bigger!”

 

The little black dragon hugged his finger, rubbing against it clingily.

 

Su Muluo, unmoved by its act, said coldly, “You just wanted to take advantage of me! You even waited for me to fall asleep!”

 

Just like yesterday, utterly incorrigible and very naughty.

 

Thinking of this, Su Muluo gave the little black dragon’s head a good rub, messing it up into a little ball.

 

The little black dragon, knowing it was at fault, could only sulkily let itself be rubbed around. However, Su Muluo didn’t use much force and stopped after a few rubs, letting the little dragon flop weakly onto the sheets, looking pitiful and powerless.

 

Su Muluo knew his dragon was best at acting pitiful after taking advantage, so he wouldn’t be fooled. “If you do this again, I’ll hang you on the doorknob and let the wind blow you all night.”

 

The little black dragon: “???”

 

With a “chirp,” the little black dragon clung tightly to Su Muluo’s hand, wrapping itself around it energetically, showing none of the weakness from a moment ago.

 

Su Muluo’s lips curled slightly. Of course, he couldn’t bear to let his little black dragon be hung up and blown by the wind, but if he didn’t scare it a bit, this unruly dragon would become even more outrageous.

 

However, tonight he definitely couldn’t secretly tie the little black dragon into a knot or take any photos. Su Muluo lay back down and put his phone back on the bedside table.

 

The little black dragon stared at the phone, feeling something was off, and suddenly thought of something, chirping at Su Muluo.

 

“Why did you just pick up your phone?”

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Of course, he couldn’t say he was planning to take sneaky revenge photos, so he calmly said, “To check the time.”

 

The little black dragon didn’t seem to believe him and chirped again.

 

“But you pretended to sleep earlier.”

 

“That was because of you!” Su Muluo lifted the blanket and covered the little black dragon’s head. “I’m not talking to you anymore, I’m going to sleep!”

 

The little black dragon: “…”

 

With suspicious eyes, the little black dragon watched Su Muluo, feeling that its Phoenix must be hiding something. But having just been caught in its mischief, it didn’t dare to push too far—if its Phoenix really got angry and hung it on the doorknob, it would be too embarrassing.

 

It had to become human faster so that its Phoenix couldn’t abandon it. Plus, if it could turn into human form, it could hug its Phoenix and stroke his feathers while sleeping.

 

Thinking of this, the little black dragon felt a bit happy, crawling to the pillow and curling up next to Su Muluo.

 

Su Muluo glanced at it, patted its little horns, and closed his eyes.

 

This time he wasn’t pretending to sleep. Since he had just threatened to hang the little black dragon on the doorknob, it certainly wouldn’t dare to take advantage of him again. Feeling assured, he fell asleep peacefully.

 

The little black dragon also quickly fell asleep, comforted by the scent of its beloved Phoenix. But its sleep was uneasy. In the middle of the night, its body suddenly twitched, and it woke up, crawling to the head of the bed and curling up in pain.

 

In the dark room, the little black dragon’s body emitted a faint golden light, which was so weak it wasn’t noticeable in the night. The golden light continued to flicker, sometimes merging into the little black dragon’s body, sometimes seeping out, as if it was constantly releasing and absorbing it. This process went on for a long time until the night was almost over and dawn was breaking. The last bit of golden light was finally absorbed by the little black dragon.

 

The little black dragon let out a breath, looking exhausted, but its dark golden eyes were brighter than usual. It rested for a few seconds before quietly crawling back to its Phoenix’s side.

 

Su Muluo seemed to sense its presence, and in his sleep, he turned his head slightly and raised a hand to gently cover his dragon.

 

The little black dragon nestled in Su Muluo’s palm, staring at its Phoenix for a few seconds before closing its eyes contentedly.

 

……

 

Su Muluo didn’t sleep well.

 

He had several fragmented dreams in which his dragon was either injured or leaving him, all very unsettling.

 

So when he woke up and found the little black dragon still sleeping soundly in his palm, he felt a sense of relief.

 

Waking up earlier than usual, Su Muluo didn’t get up immediately. He quietly watched the little black dragon until it moved and slowly opened its eyes.

 

——As their eyes met, Su Muluo frowned. He didn’t know if it was just his imagination, but the little black dragon seemed a bit listless today.

 

“What’s wrong? Didn’t sleep well?”

 

The little black dragon chirped softly to indicate it was fine and lazily rolled over in Su Muluo’s palm, nuzzling against him.

 

Su Muluo scratched the little black dragon’s chin. Normally, it would hum contentedly, but today it didn’t. Instead, it lowered its eyelids sleepily.

 

Su Muluo grew more concerned, wondering if his harsh tone yesterday had upset the little black dragon or if it had caught a cold. “Are you mad at me? Or did you catch a cold last night?”

 

The little black dragon shook its head. Seeing Su Muluo’s worried expression, it thought for a moment, then grew slightly larger, wrapping itself around its Phoenix’s waist and burying its head in his shoulder.

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Alright, since his dragon wasn’t feeling well today, he would let it have its way.

 

He patted the little black dragon’s head, letting it cling to him.

 

After half an hour, the little black dragon seemed to feel better. It shrank back to its small size, wriggling affectionately in Su Muluo’s hand.

 

“So what happened just now?” Su Muluo asked.

 

The little black dragon chirped.

 

“Didn’t wake up properly.”

 

Su Muluo didn’t believe it, staring at the little dragon for a few seconds. The little dragon looked back at him with its round eyes, giving an innocent look as if saying, “I’m not lying, I’m very good.”

 

Su Muluo: …Tsk.

 

If the little black dragon didn’t want to say, he couldn’t force it. He could only let it rest more and prepared a bowl of honey water for it—he knew this little dragon loved sweet things, especially honey water. Once, when his finger had a bit of honey on it, the little dragon had licked it off.

 

The honey water was fragrant and sweet, and the little black dragon happily buried its head in the bowl, drinking up the entire bowl of honey water, even letting out a satisfied burp.

 

Su Muluo rubbed the little dragon’s belly and asked, “Are you full?”

 

The small black dragon whined softly. Seeing that it had indeed recovered, Su Muluo felt somewhat relieved. After observing it for a while longer at home to ensure it was truly fine, he cradled it in his palm and took it out with him.

 

Today was Saturday, and although the café opened later than usual, it wasn’t long before customers started coming in. The first was Song Nan, a regular visitor.

 

“Boss, why didn’t you open yesterday?” Song Nan asked. “I wanted to have your coffee, but you weren’t here.”

 

Su Muluo had a good impression of Song Nan since she had brought many customers to his café. He apologized gently, “Sorry, something came up yesterday. It must have been a wasted trip for you.”

 

Song Nan waved it off. “It’s fine, as long as you’re open today.”

 

As they chatted, another customer walked in. Su Muluo glanced sideways and saw a woman with long black hair and a gloomy expression.

 

“…”, he quickly looked away as if nothing had happened and continued chatting with Song Nan, “A friend of mine had an accident yesterday, so I went to visit him.”

 

He didn’t lower his voice, and the words reached the ears of the woman who had just entered, causing her to pause briefly.

 

“Oh, I see!” Song Nan said. “How is your friend doing now?”

 

“Not too good, but not too bad either,” Su Muluo replied, changing the subject. “Would you like the special coffee today?”

 

“Of course! Two cups!”

 

Song Nan had brought a friend along, and after ordering, the two of them found a seat, holding hands.

 

Meanwhile, the woman with long black hair approached the counter. Unlike usual, she didn’t just order and leave. After a moment of silence, she quietly asked Su Muluo, “Did your friend get into trouble?”

 

Su Muluo met her gaze. “Yes, he seemed to have run into some bad people. Why?”

 

“…”, the woman didn’t answer immediately. After another pause, she said, “One special coffee, please.”

 

Su Muluo nodded slightly and prepared three cups of coffee.

 

The woman turned and walked to a corner of the café. Su Muluo watched her back, more convinced of his suspicions.

 

It turned out the attacker yesterday wasn’t this woman.

 

Though she was a fox demon like the one who attacked him, she wasn’t injured and didn’t have the aura of a killer. The red umbrella of the fox demon yesterday had clearly been stained with a lot of blood.

 

Despite this, Su Muluo remained cautious. He still had doubts that needed to be confirmed.

 

After a while, the woman with long black hair finished her coffee and hurriedly left the café. Su Muluo then walked around the counter and entered the staff rest area behind a hidden door.

 

In the rest room, a ginger cat jumped down from the bed, ready to go out. Su Muluo immediately picked it up and put it back on the bed.

 

Qiansui: “???”

 

Little Black Dragon: “???”

 

The little black dragon, feeling very displeased, clung to Su Muluo’s hand where the cat had been, rubbing vigorously to remove the cat’s scent—it only allowed the phoenix to have its scent, no other creatures were allowed!

 

Su Muluo didn’t stop the little black dragon’s possessive behavior, a hint of amusement in his eyes. He then looked at Qiansui and said, “I need a favor from you.”

 

Qiansui: “…Thanks for the offer, but I’m still recovering and don’t want to fight.”

 

“I’m not asking you to fight,” Su Muluo said. “You can shapeshift, right? Transform into me and watch the shop for a while. If customers come, just tell them we’re out of coffee beans and to come back tomorrow.”

 

Qiansui looked at him, clearly reluctant. “I’m just a cat, I don’t understand what you’re saying.”

 

“Please, just a small favor.”

 

“No, meow meow meow.”

 

“…”

 

Su Muluo pulled out the little black dragon.

 

The little black dragon bared its teeth, looking fierce.

 

Qiansui: “…”

 

Moments later, a very unenthusiastic “Su Muluo” walked out of the staff rest area and stood mechanically behind the counter.

 

Meanwhile, the real Su Muluo, with his little black dragon, quietly followed the woman with long black hair out of the café.

T/N: Hello hello! 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 1 – The Royal Dragon is Standing Proud

July 10, 2024 / / 2 Comments

Chapter 1 – The Royal Dragon is Standing Proud

Reading the last page of The Boundless Great Jing in the taxi, Zhao Qi felt a mix of emotions.

 

It was a good book; he’d give it nine out of ten. He withheld one point, not out of fear of making the author arrogant, but because the cannon fodder emperor who died tragically shared his name.

 

Every time he saw “Zhao Qi” in the book courting death in various ways, he felt a pang in his knee, especially when the author described “Zhao Qi” as impotent. It always gave him a phantom ache.

 

The taxi driver, a cheerful and chatty lady, couldn’t resist sneaking a glance at the handsome young man through the rearview mirror while waiting at a red light. She noticed the book in Zhao Qi’s hand and got excited at finding a fellow fan. “Little brother, you’re reading The Boundless Great Jing too?”

 

Zhao Qi replied, “Yeah, it’s pretty good, but I feel the brotherly affection in it is a bit weird.”

 

The lady gave a subtle smile. “Are you reading the original version or the censored one?”

 

“I don’t know,” Zhao Qi flipped to the cover, “seems like it’s the censored version—there’s a difference?”

 

“Of course!” she exclaimed. “The original has more romance and my favorite scenes of having and raising children! You’re missing out big time if you haven’t read it!”

 

“Really?” Zhao Qi was surprised. “But I didn’t notice any romantic tension between the main characters and any girls.”

 

The lady gave a mysterious smile. “Who said it had to be girls?”

 

“How do you have children if there are no girls?”

 

The lady hinted crazily, “Think about it, think deeply.”

 

Zhao Qi was lost in thought, wanting to ask more, when a sudden blaring horn brought him back to reality. He looked up sharply to see a speeding truck coming straight at them.

 

The lady slammed on the brakes, but it was too late.

 

Bang—

 

In the ensuing chaos, Zhao Qi heard muffled voices. Slowly, the voices became clearer—it was a young boy’s voice: “The emperor forced me to do this.”

 

Zhao Qi opened his eyes to find himself lying on a bed, pinned down by a disheveled young boy. They were very close, the boy’s magnified face right in front of his.

 

The boy had a stunningly beautiful face, with long eyelashes and features as if drawn from a classical painting. Despite their noses almost touching, Zhao Qi couldn’t see a single flaw on his face.

 

Zhao Qi was baffled, “Where am I? Who are you?”

 

The boy, pale as paper with beads of sweat on his forehead, looked down at Zhao Qi. Suddenly, he smiled faintly at him.

 

Zhao Qi, unaccustomed to such beauty in real life, was captivated by the smile, losing his wits momentarily. The boy, pressing down on him, reached under the pillow to retrieve a green porcelain bottle, swallowing its contents.

 

Zhao Qi blinked and asked, “What did you just eat?”

 

The boy grabbed Zhao Qi’s chin, closed his eyes, and leaned in with his lips.

 

Seeing the red lips approaching, Zhao Qi was petrified. Only at the last moment did he remember he could resist.

 

He struggled to push the boy away, “Wait, let’s talk! I’ll scream!”

 

The boy, seemingly frail, didn’t budge under Zhao Qi’s “struggle.” Panting lightly, he whispered, “Didn’t the emperor always want Rong Tang?”

 

!!!

 

Zhao Qi grasped the crucial point.

 

Rong Tang, the one in The Boundless Great Jing, the top scholar imprisoned by the lustful emperor due to his striking beauty?

 

If this boy was Rong Tang, then who was he?!

 

Zhao Qi looked down in horror at the bright yellow dragon robe he was wearing. His vision blackened, and he almost suffocated.

 

He had transmigrated into the book, becoming the lustful yet impotent emperor Zhao Qi!

 

Zhao Qi felt like coughing up blood. No, this couldn’t be happening—he was still a virgin!

 

Unfortunately, now was not the time to despair. Zhao Qi quickly recalled the plot, roughly understanding his current predicament.

 

In the book, the dog emperor fell in love at first sight with the newly appointed top scholar during the imperial examination, forcibly bringing him into the palace against the ministers’ objections. Rong Tang, once the pride of his family, became a male concubine serving the emperor, unable to bear the humiliation.

 

Rong Tang wanted to die to preserve his integrity, but the emperor threatened the lives of Rong’s entire family. To save his family, Rong Tang had to endure.

 

One day, the emperor, overcome with lust, refused to let go of the tho-ny beauty and insisted on kissing him. Rong Tang, unable to escape, used the poison he had prepared, determined to take the emperor down with him. Both were poisoned, but the skilled palace physicians saved them both.

 

Normally, anyone who did such a thing to the emperor would have been executed a hundred times over. But Rong Tang, due to his exceptional beauty, was kept alive by the emperor who doted on him, creating a future calamity for himself.

 

“You, get off me first,” said Zhao Qi, sweating profusely after recalling the plot. “I promise not to touch you again.”

 

Rong Tang sneered, “The emperor is mistaken. Now, it’s I who will touch the emperor.”

 

You’re not trying to touch me; you’re trying to kill me!

 

Zhao Qi took a deep breath and said as calmly as possible, “Are you defying the emperor’s orders?”

 

Rong Tang gave a mocking smile, “Haven’t I defied enough orders already?”

 

Zhao Qi had an idea. “It seems you don’t care about the lives of your family anymore?”

 

Rong Tang’s face changed slightly, his grip loosening significantly. Zhao Qi took the opportunity to push him off and got out of bed, maintaining a safe distance. He shouted, “Guards, protect the emperor!”

 

Several imperial guards burst in, swords drawn, surrounding Rong Tang, awaiting the emperor’s orders. Along with them came a plump, comical eunuch, “Your Majesty! Are you alright?”

 

Zhao Qi, still weak, said, “I’m fine.” If he guessed correctly, this eunuch should be the chief eunuch, Jiang Dehai.

 

Jiang Dehai was stunned by the scene before him. “Your Majesty, what is Young Master Rong doing…”

 

Rong Tang closed his eyes, resigned, “This is all my fault. I willingly accept death. Please do not punish my family.”

 

Zhao Qi, still shaken, declared, “I will punish them.”

 

Rong Tang looked at him, his expression complicated.

 

Zhao Qi tried to maintain his emperor’s demeanor, “You stay put and behave, or I’ll drag your entire family into this, including your father.”

 

Rong Tang remained silent, his fingers trembling inside his sleeves.

 

Zhao Qi snorted, “Return to the palace.”

 

Jiang Dehai followed him, “Your Majesty, is that all?”

 

“No, Rong Tang is probably poisoned. Find a doctor to check on him.”

 

Jiang Dehai hesitated, “Young Master Rong was so disrespectful to Your Majesty. Are you just letting him go?”

 

Zhao Qi stopped, “Doesn’t that sound like something I would do? Rong Tang is my favorite.”

 

From the original Zhao Qi’s perspective, Rong Tang deserved to die. But as a reader of The Boundless Great Jing, Zhao Qi had always liked Rong Tang, the beautiful and proud scholar. Killing him now felt wrong, and he didn’t know how his death would affect the story. For now, it seemed better to keep him alive and figure things out later.

 

Jiang Dehai, knowing Zhao Qi’s temperament well, knew arguing was pointless and sighed inwardly.

 

Back in the emperor’s palace, Yonghua Palace, Zhao Qi was greeted by palace maids ready to help him undress. Zhao Qi was startled, “What are you doing?”

 

The maid turned pale, fearing she had angered the emperor, and knelt, kowtowing repeatedly, “This servant deserves to die, deserves to die…”

 

The other maids lowered their heads, trembling with fear.

 

Zhao Qi roughly understood why they were so scared. According to the book, the original Zhao Qi was brutal and perverse, partially due to his unspeakable affliction. Unable to experience male pleasure, he resorted to other means, inventing various tools and collecting aphrodisiacs. Anyone who made a mistake became his target, suffering unbearable torment.

 

Zhao Qi felt a headache coming on. He waved them off, “Leave me. I need to be alone.”

 

The maids, feeling as if they had escaped death, quickly obeyed, “Yes.”

 

Jiang Dehai approached, “Is Your Majesty unwell? Should I call for a doctor?”

 

“No need,” Zhao Qi said, “You can go too.”

 

After Jiang Dehai left, Zhao Qi was alone in the bedchamber. He found a mirror and examined himself.

 

Delicate features, fair skin, large eyes—a pretty boy, but a bit short and looking rather sickly.

 

Ha, if this body had enough yang energy, it would be a miracle.

 

Zhao Qi changed his clothes and lay down on the dragon bed, contemplating his situation.

 

The original Zhao Qi ascended to the throne at eight years old, but by fourteen, his little brother still couldn’t stand up. His mother, Empress Dowager Wen, was extremely worried. The imperial physicians in the palace were helpless, so she secretly summoned famous doctors from all over the country to diagnose him.

 

The original Zhao Qi was surrounded by doctors daily and took a lot of medicine, but his condition did not improve. Because this matter concerned the dignity of the emperor, Empress Dowager Wen issued a strict gag order, and anyone who leaked the information would be executed. Despite this, the original Zhao Qi’s spirit was still damaged, and as he grew older, his psyche became increasingly twisted. He lost interest in state affairs, indulged in wine and pleasure, and attended court only once a year. State affairs were handled by Empress Dowager Wen and the regent ministers.

 

Empress Dowager Wen was a master of political maneuvering, but she was extremely indulgent toward the original Zhao Qi, turning a blind eye to his misdeeds. After Empress Dowager Wen passed away, the original Zhao Qi lost his protector. The righteous officials, who had long hated him to the core, united and rebelled, marching from the northern frontier all the way to the capital and capturing him alive.

 

Rong Tang was a key figure among the righteous officials. The new emperor rewarded the original Zhao Qi to Rong Tang as a prize, and he became Rong Tang’s prisoner. Rong Tang repaid the humiliation he suffered tenfold, imprisoning and torturing the original Zhao Qi, but kept him alive, making his life a living hell.

 

The more Zhao Qi thought about it, the more hopeless he felt. He beat his chest in despair on the dragon bed.

 

Traveling into a book, fine, but did anyone ask for his opinion? Traveling into the body of such a scumbag, he would rather be dead!

 

When it was time for dinner, Jiang Dehai came to invite Zhao Qi to eat. Zhao Qi got up slowly, thinking that food was his only solace now. Even a scumbag emperor still ate the best food in the entire Southern Jing.

 

Sitting at the table, Jiang Dehai handed him a pair of silver chopsticks. “Every dish has been tested by the servants. The emperor can eat with confidence.”

 

Eight dishes and a soup, plus a dessert, all for just one person. Zhao Qi’s depression eased a bit. He tasted some braised meat, finding the flavor and texture quite good. “What meat is this?” he asked.

 

“Emperor, this is braised bull pen-s,” Jiang Dehai replied.

 

“Pfft!” Zhao Qi spat out the braised meat he hadn’t swallowed yet. “Water, water— I need to rinse my mouth!”

 

A maid hurriedly handed him tea. Jiang Dehai, puzzled, asked, “Emperor, does this dish not suit your taste?” The emperor used to love this dish.

 

After rinsing his mouth, Zhao Qi looked at the table full of delicacies and felt an ominous premonition. “What are these dishes? List them for me.”

 

“Bliss soup, red dates stewed with ram pen-s, clear stewed kidney…”

 

“Enough, enough,” Zhao Qi said, holding his forehead. “I get it.” They were all aphrodisiacs. If he kept eating like this, he would die of overindulgence sooner or later.

 

“Do you have porridge?” Zhao Qi asked.

 

“Yes, yes,” Jiang Dehai replied. “Would the emperor prefer deer antler gelatin porridge or sea cucumber porridge?”

 

Zhao Qi’s eyebrow twitched. “Plain porridge, with nothing in it.”

 

Zhao Qi ate two bowls of porridge with a few dishes he could stomach, then wandered around until it was time to sleep. Jiang Dehai asked which beauty should attend to him tonight. Zhao Qi asked, “Where are the tokens1In ancient China, emperors would be presented a tray of ‘tokens’ with the names of some of his concubines of his harem. He would then turn over the ‘token’ with the name of the lady he wished to spend the night with on the tray. That ‘lucky’ lady would then have the chance to serve him for the night. Most concubines never get the chance to see their captors tho.?”

 

“Tokens, Emperor?” Jiang Dehai was puzzled.

 

Zhao Qi gestured. “The tokens with the beauties’ names on them. Shouldn’t there be some formality for such an important matter?”

 

Jiang Dehai was surprised. “The emperor is not yet married, and there are no consorts in the harem, so there’s no use for green-head tokens.”

 

Zhao Qi remembered. The original text mentioned that although the scumbag emperor had many men and women in the harem, he didn’t establish a queen and therefore couldn’t give titles to the beauties. The original Zhao Qi didn’t care either. Except for Rong Tang, the others were just disposable objects to him.

 

“Then never mind, I’ll sleep alone.”

 

Whether it was the new environment or the stimulating food, Zhao Qi tossed and turned on the dragon bed, unable to sleep. He felt hot all over, his mouth dry and parched.

 

Finally, he fell asleep, only to be awakened by a scream in a half-awake state. “Emperor, Emperor! Your Majesty!”

 

Zhao Qi sat up abruptly. “What’s happening? Are there assassins? Protect me, someone come protect me!”

 

Jiang Dehai, with tears streaming down his face, pointed to Zhao Qi’s trousers and trembled, “Your royal dragon2Yes… he is referring to his peepee … it’s standing up!”

T/N: Yay! A new novel?! If you’re wondering if it’s a good idea to take on 4 novels at the same time; my answer – “Probably not…”

 

But after reading a few chapters of this, I just HAD to snatch this project up. I haven’t done transmigration with a true-doomed villain start so I want to try this one! ANYWAY, 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 172 – Father's Big Son

July 9, 2024 / / 2 Comments

Chapter 172 – Father’s Big Son

 

Lu Shifeng left.

 

Jian Luo suddenly felt empty without him around, no children, no husband. He resumed his previous life, simply settling down in the house at Paradise. Life had been like this before, without Lu Shifeng and the children, and he had been quite happy then. Now, though, everything seemed the same yet different somehow.

 

Su Liang said, “You’ve been tired lately. Most things are sorted out now. Take a break?”

 

Jian Luo shook his head. “No need.”

 

He remained busy, intentionally so, keeping himself occupied to avoid melancholy and thoughts of his husband and children. Su Liang was right; he didn’t actually have that much to do.

 

To impress those below him, even the troublesome reports had lessened. He needed to train his subordinates’ abilities; not everything required his personal touch. With fewer worries, he could find time for live broadcasts.

 

Today, Jian Luo prepared a skewer hotpot.

 

“Ding.”

 

The live stream started.

 

His popularity was high, especially with Earth promoting new products. As the broadcast began, viewers flooded in.

 

“The Series of Living Beings.”

 

“Finally remembered the password series.”

 

“Grandpa, your favorite streamer is live!”

 

Jian Luo laughed at the comments. This autumn, Su Liang had crafted the latest sweater, in a dark red tone with embroidered maple leaves on the chest, a bright touch of orange amid the main color. Perfect for the slight chill of autumn without needing air conditioning. Jian Luo’s fair skin was complemented by the dark red color, enhancing his charm.

 

Rolling up his sleeves, he said, “Today, we’re having skewer hotpot. I’ve also invited friends. There’s a variety of skewers to choose from.”

 

Recently, the cultivation center had developed many new vegetable varieties, and Earth had discovered many local delicacies. Jian Luo showcased them all to ensure their popularity.

 

“This is seaweed, very chewy.”

 

“This is lotus root.”

 

“And over here, potatoes and baby bok choy.”

 

He introduced each item, then began preparing the broth. With more and more herbs unearthed on Earth, the rich broth mixed with spiciness challenged everyone’s taste buds, making mouths water through the screen.

 

Jian Luo’s invited guests also arrived.

 

Qinger and Jiangjiang, along with several managers from his own factory, filled the room with lively chatter. Qinger and Jiangjiang helped out, Jiangjiang, as an administrator for Jinjiang Live Network, meeting everyone in a live stream for the first time. After some bustling around, they finally sat down to enjoy the skewer hotpot.

 

The best thing about hotpot was enjoying different delicious items in one place, especially when the chef made the broth, adding a unique taste. The audience was once again thrilled:

 

“Why can’t I afford vegetables?”

 

“I’m so hungry.”

 

“Okay, I’ve been on a nutrient fluid diet all month, but I want a plate of shredded potatoes.”

 

“Everyone, hold on. I heard next month there won’t be any limit on potatoes.”

 

Each of Jian Luo’s broadcasts spurred massive consumption. The already precarious vegetable market worsened due to this broadcast, with scalpers even hiking vegetable prices. However, this also elevated human status, as many of the lofty Dark Star beings disappeared, and humans began receiving more respect in various public places.

 

As they ate, many also noticed the clothes Jian Luo wore, which stood out.

 

“What brand is this new design?”

 

“I love it!”

 

“It looks so flattering. Is the Dragon Clan’s wife wearing high-end luxury?”

 

Seeing someone inquire about his clothes, Jian Luo honestly replied, “My mother knitted this. If you like it, you can visit her live stream to see if she has any available for order.”

 

Many didn’t know the relationship between the broadcaster Bai Ri and Jian Luo. After Jian Luo’s explanation, they were shocked; after all, Bai Ri was a giant in the handicraft sector, with her handmade products in high demand.

 

“After Jian Luo’s grand wedding last time, I said there was a woman who resembled the bright daytime shadow.”

 

“Yeah, what a winner at life!”

 

“Husband is the Dragon King, children are the hope of the world, mother is skillful in heart and hands, boss is the richest, teacher is a revered figure. Tell me, what does Jian Luo lack?”

 

The audience started throwing sour comments at the screen.

 

Jian Luo looked at them mentioning Lu Shifeng’s name, smiling on the surface but feeling a heaviness inside. Even though the soul stone showed no anomaly, he couldn’t shake off the worry. While others envied him, he envied those with a blissful family life, free from daily fears and burdensome responsibilities. But everyone makes different choices, and each path is unique.

 

—

 

Half a month later,

 

Jian Luo was inspecting shops in the mall. He was planning to open a physical hotpot restaurant, so he needed to check out the space in person. As he was looking around, suddenly his communicator buzzed in his pocket.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Luo Luo,” Secretary Jin said, “I think I should be the first to inform you that it seems the little princes from Dragon Valley have returned.”

 

Jian Luo felt his voice tremble slightly, “Really?”

 

Secretary Jin smiled, “It should be true. The movements from Dragon Valley indicate so. The sacred tree is about to bestow wings, so there’s been some activity. During this time, only three young princes entered the illusion realm, no one else.”

 

“I’m coming back right away!”

 

Jian Luo’s legs were trembling with excitement.

 

After a brief exchange with the person in charge about meeting later, he hurried back. Lu Shifeng had said it could be as short as a few months or as long as half a year, but these three had unexpectedly come out in less than two months. Was everything really okay?

 

As he flew back, Jian Luo arrived at the edge of the Dragon Clan’s illusion realm and heard dragon chants from inside—juvenile roars that sounded somewhat tender yet powerful, echoing one after another. The sound was different from the cries of infancy; there was already an underlying strength and presence.

 

Before Jian Luo arrived, the young dragons inside seemed excited and unwilling to come out. Standing at the entrance, Jian Luo could feel a gust of wind blowing from inside. Shortly after, figures emerged from above the doorframe, and in the sky above the military base, two black dragons intertwined with the clouds.

 

Jian Luo stood at the door and watched.

 

The slightly larger dragon, Aotian , was the first to dive down arrogantly, transforming into human form as he approached Jian Luo. Jian Luo had once thought that a humanoid form was already quite tall, but what landed in his arms was a boy who looked only five or six years old, with black hair, blood-red eyes, and sharp features resembling Lu Shifeng.

 

Aotian pounced into Jian Luo’s arms, hugging his neck, and said softly, “Daddy.”

 

Jian Luo held the child, feeling somewhat unreal. He patted the boy’s back, his voice trembling, “You’re back?”

 

“Mm.”

 

Aotian buried his head in Jian Luo’s chest. Even though he had grown mentally, he was still quite young. He murmured, “Daddy, hug.”

 

Jian Luo couldn’t help but laugh and cry. When he looked up, the second eldest at home had also descended. This child had a slight difference in appearance from the eldest, with softer features resembling Jian Luo, but exuded a cold temperament. There was a distance around the child that kept others at bay. When he noticed Jian Luo looking at him, he walked over in small steps.

 

Jian Luo crouched down, gently let Aotian down, and said to the younger one, “Come here, Daddy will hug you too.”

 

Aotian walked over with an unexpected gentleness, despite his previous aloof demeanor.

 

“Are you injured?” Jian Luo couldn’t help but worry, “And where is your little sister?”

 

The two siblings glanced at each other, and finally Aotian  said, “Our illusions are different, so we don’t know about sister.”

 

—

 

There was a moment of silence in the air.

 

Jian Luo couldn’t help but start worrying. The two children might have noticed their father’s emotions and leaned against Jian Luo maturely. Just as they fell silent, a tender dragon chant came from inside Dragon Valley again. All three of them looked towards the door, and a silver dragon flew out as if sensing a familiar presence.

 

As she landed, Jian Luo saw a silver-haired girl, a small figure about five or six years old, wearing a delicate pink petal dress. Her eyes were deep black, and she was petite and adorable. When she saw Jian Luo, she staggered over and threw herself into his arms, her voice soft, “Daddy.”

 

Jian Luo looked at the three children before him, safe and sound, and almost shed tears. He smiled, “As long as you’re all okay, that’s all that matters.”

 

At first, the three little ones had wanted to find their father. However, when they found out he had entered the illusion, they weren’t as happy as Jian Luo had expected. When Lu Shifeng was there, he was always strict with them, never speaking kindly. Jian Luo had thought the children disliked their father, but after learning he was absent, they showed signs of disappointment, often sitting quietly with Jian Luo in Dragon Valley.

 

Lu Shifeng’s illusion was much longer for the three little ones.

 

One month, two months, half a year, a year—the Dragon Valley remained quiet. Under Jian Luo’s care, the children slowly grew taller and more sensible. The affairs of the Dragon Clan were managed by Lu Shifeng’s trusted aides. For the dragons, who lived long lives, a year passed like a dozen days, and there were no major incidents. However, there were some annoying rumors and gossip. Initially minor, they eventually reached even the young dragons’ ears.

 

In the evening, when Jian Luo was telling bedtime stories, Aotian couldn’t hold back any longer: “Daddy.”

 

Jian Luo looked up, “Hmm?”

 

“Don’t worry too much,” Aotian held Jian Luo’s hand and said, “Dad will be fine.”

 

Jian Luo smiled, “I know.”

 

Worried that Jian Luo might overthink, Aotian added considerately, “Even if Dad is not here, you can find us another father.”

 

Jian Luo’s hand trembled slightly.

T/N: Ahhh, the end is near! Finally… after so many months! (Ah not including side stories, of course)

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Chapter 33

July 9, 2024 / / 1 Comment

       It was already past nine, almost ten at night. The street was still quite lively, especially this particular restaurant, which was packed with people having late-night snacks. Every table along the street was occupied.

       According to the boss, when it was hot in the summer, they often had to sell until three or four o’clock in the morning before they could close the stall. Recently, because the weather was cold, they usually had to sell until about one o’clock in the morning.

       The dishes Pei Qing ordered had not been delivered yet, and there was only a bottle of beer in front of him. He gently stroked the bottle with his fingers, looked at Zhan Weiyang’s red ears, and suddenly asked, “Do you know how to do it?”

       The red spot on Zhan Weiyang’s ears spread to his entire face. He didn’t look at Pei Qing again, but without warning, he leaned his head against the table, his forehead hit it with a crisp sound, and then refused to look up. Obviously, he knew that Chen Youyou had shown him some strange things, and he was so scared when he saw it for the first time that he didn’t come back to his senses for a long time.

       Pei Qing was startled when he heard the sound of Zhan Weiyang’s forehead hitting the table. He quickly reached out to put his hand under his forehead and tried to push him up. Zhan Weiyang refused and simply buried his face in Pei Qing’s palm and rubbed it left and right.

       “Okay,” Pei Qing couldn’t help laughing, “It’s okay.”

       Zhan Weiyang then secretly looked at him, raised his head shyly, and sat silently with his neck shrunk.

       Pei Qing’s retracted fingers still felt the smooth touch of Zhan Weiyang’s face, and he unconsciously rubbed his fingertips gently.

       After waiting for a while, the waiter brought the crayfish they ordered.

       Pei Qing said to Zhan Weiyang, “Are you hungry? Eat it quickly.”

       Zhan Weiyang nodded. He put on thin disposable gloves, reached out to take a crayfish, and just picked it up. He felt it was too hot, so he quickly put it back. After putting it back, he was still not giving up, so he grabbed its plier with his fingertips, picked it up, and put it in his bowl.

       Before he could bring himself to peel the shell, he looked up at Pei Qing and found that Pei Qing had already started peeling a crayfish.

       “It’s hot,” Zhan Weiyang reminded him.

       Pei Qing stared at the colourful crayfish in his hand and replied, “I’m not afraid.”

       Zhan Weiyang thought Pei Qing was really amazing. He was not afraid of heat, just like Zhan Pengcheng.

       Pei Qing quickly peeled a shrimp, dipped the pink shrimp meat in garlic sauce, and handed it to Zhan Weiyang.

       Zhan Weiyang looked at him.

       Pei Qing said, “Open your mouth.”

       Zhan Weiyang then opened his mouth blankly and let Pei Qing feed the shrimp meat into his mouth.

       Pei Qing asked him, “Is it delicious?”

       Zhan Weiyang nodded while chewing the shrimp meat.

       Pei Qing didn’t say anything; he just smiled, lowered his head, and then reached out for the second shrimp.

       Before Zhan Weiyang finished peeling the shrimp in his bowl, Pei Qing had already peeled the second one and brought it to his mouth, asking him to open his mouth and feed it to him. Zhan Weiyang was a little anxious, so he said, “You eat some, go eat some.”

       Pei Qing said calmly, “I like to watch you eat.”

       Zhan Weiyang didn’t know why he blushed, and his heart beat fast. He peeled the first shrimp in a hurry and insisted on feeding it to Pei Qing. Pei Qing couldn’t resist him and had to eat it.

       Later, most of the dishes ordered by Pei Qing were fed into Zhan Weiyang’s stomach. Pei Qing was really not hungry. He just took Zhan Weiyang out to eat, fed Zhan Weiyang well, and then took him back.

       Pei Qing drank two bottles of beer, but he didn’t get drunk. There was only a slight smell of alcohol in his breath.

       They walked back to the neighbourhood. When they walked to the fountain in the centre of the neighbourhood, Zhan Weiyang couldn’t help burping, and he quickly covered his mouth embarrassedly.

       Pei Qing asked him, “Do you want to rest for a while before going back?”

       For Zhan Weiyang, as long as he could stay with Pei Qing for a while more, he would be happy, and he nodded immediately.

       The two sat down on the swing next to the fountain. From here, they could see the balcony on the second floor of the Zhan family. That was where Zhan Weiyang often stood and looked down.

       Pei Qing asked him, “Why don’t you want to go out and play today?”

       Zhan Weiyang didn’t answer.

       Pei Qing said, “You didn’t want to go out with me?”

       Zhan Weiyang said quickly, “It’s not like that.”

       Pei Qing looked at him.

       Zhan Weiyang said softly, “I don’t want to go out with Zhan Xiusong and the others.” He said this and didn’t say anything more. It was not that he hadn’t gone out with Zhan Weiguang and Zhan Xiusong before, but they just took him with them and didn’t care about him much. He never felt happy when he followed them.

       Pei Qing said, “What about going out with Qing ge next time?”

       Zhan Weiyang slowly swung his body back and forth on the swing, tapping his feet on the ground from time to time. He asked Pei Qing, “Do you like playing with me?” He felt that Zhan Weiguang and the others didn’t like playing with him.

       Pei Qing did not answer but just asked, “How do you want to play?”

       Zhan Weiyang could not answer. He imagined that if he went out with Pei Qing, it would be fun to do anything.

       Pei Qing said, “I’ll accompany you however you want to play, okay?”

       Zhan Weiyang was overjoyed in an instant. He then asked Pei Qing, “Why are you so nice to me?”

       Pei Qing looked ahead, laughed and said, “Why indeed?”

       Zhan Weiyang did not understand his emotions and asked, “Why?”

       Pei Qing said, “Why Yangyang asked why?”

       When asked this question, Zhan Weiyang said, “I don’t know.” Obviously, he was the one who asked it first.

       Pei Qing smiled gently and said, “Gege doesn’t know either. What does Yangyang think about it?”

       Zhan Weiyang was stunned. His head couldn’t figure out their relationship. After a long time, he said, “I don’t know.”

       Pei Qing stood up from the swing and said: “Don’t ask if you don’t know, go back to sleep.”

       Zhan Weiyang had to say, “Okay.” He hurriedly followed Pei Qing and walked towards home.

       They secretly used the key to open the door and go into the living room on the first floor. Pei Qing saw that the note he left before leaving was still there. It seemed that Zhan Pengcheng did not find that the two of them went out at night, so he walked over and took the note away.

       Going up to the second floor, Zhan Weiyang opened the door of his room a crack. Through the crack of the door, he saw Zhan Xiusong lying on his bed and snoring. His mobile phone was still on his chest. It seemed that he fell asleep halfway through playing and did not have time to tidy up. The table lamp in the room was even still on.

       Zhan Weiyang looked around and retreated to the corridor. At this time, Pei Qing had returned to his room, leaving Zhan Weiyang alone in the corridor.

       He looked down at Pei Qing’s coat, which he was still wearing, hesitated for a moment, walked to the door of Pei Qing’s room, and knocked gently.

       Pei Qing said from inside, “Come in.”

       Zhan Weiyang opened the door and looked inside.

       Pei Qing came over, passed by him, left the room, and walked towards the bathroom, saying, “I’m going to brush my teeth.”

       Zhan Weiyang glanced at his back and followed him silently to the bathroom door. His body was outside the door, only sticking his head out to look at him.

       Pei Qing saw Zhan Weiyang in the mirror, but he didn’t say anything, so he lowered his head and continued to brush his teeth.

       Until Pei Qing brushed his teeth, washed his face with clean water, stood up and wiped the water off his face with a towel, Zhan Weiyang was still standing at the door, staring blankly at him. Pei Qing said, “Gege is going to the bathroom.”

       Zhan Weiyang looked at his face with a questioning look.

       Pei Qing put one hand on the trouser button and asked him, “Do you want to come in and see?”

       Zhan Weiyang suddenly understood what Pei Qing meant, shook his head quickly, stepped out and stood against the wall.

       Pei Qing then closed the bathroom door.

       When he opened it again after a while, he saw Zhan Weiyang still standing outside the door, so he said, “Do you want to go wash up?”

       Zhan Weiyang shook his head, then nodded.

       Pei Qing reached out and rubbed his head, “Go ahead.” He walked outside.

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Chapter 39 – Dinner

July 9, 2024 / / 1 Comment

       Zhuo Yue raised his face and repeated softly, “Master, hold me, please…” He had never asked for pleasure so actively, and he was trembling with shame.

       These words ignited the fire in the man, shattering his carefully maintained calm. The desire in his eyes surged instantly, rising like a turbulent sea. He picked up the person in his arms, quickly went downstairs, threw him on the big bed in the master bedroom, and ordered, “Spread your legs.”

       Zhuo Yue sank on his back into the soft mattress and shyly slowly bent his knees and opened his legs under the other person’s gaze, revealing his private parts in front of his eyes. When Fang Mingyan’s finger touched his hole, his body instinctively resisted. The moment Zhuo Yue closed his legs, he knew he had made a mistake and tremblingly called out, “Master…”

       “It’s too late to regret now.” The man raised his eyebrows and withdrew his fingers. He took out two pairs of handcuff-like restraints from the side cabinet, held down his knees and spread the slender legs further, and then clasped his wrists and ankles on the same side together so that the legs could only form an M position, wide open.

       The pillow raised the lower abdomen, and between the forcibly separated buttocks, the secret hole stained with lubricant was like a flower that was about to bloom with morning dew, ready to be plucked. Zhuo Yue knew what would happen next. He closed his eyes shyly, waiting for the man’s invasion.

       “Slave, open your eyes and look at me.” Fang Mingyan took off Zhuo Yue’s clothes under his gaze, slowly lowered his tight and muscular body, and rested his elbow on top of Zhuo Yue. His hot and hard c0ck was pressed against his belly, “Next, I will give you the right to choose. Think about it before answering.”

       “Yes, Master.” Zhuo Yue felt the heat coming from his body was astonishing, as if he was also being burned.

       “Want to kiss or touch?” The man gave the first choice.

       He hesitated, blushed and said, “Kiss.”

       There was a smile in Fang Mingyan’s eyes, and he leaned forward to kiss him. He rolled the soft tongue into his mouth and intertwined it gently. Many fragments that Zhuo Yue had recalled countless times flashed through his mind. He remembered the first time the man forced him to drink in the club room; he remembered the kiss scene between him and him in Hanguan No. 15; he remembered him rescuing him at the annual meeting; he remembered him taking him away from that nightmare… There was a moist mist in his eyes. He raised his neck and responded more actively, as if they were dancing together inseparably. Before he could recover from the passionate kiss, the man’s lips had moved to his ear. While licking his earlobe, he asked, “Left or right?”

       This question made Zhuo Yue confused, and he chose left arbitrarily. Then, the nipple on the left breast, which had not yet recovered from the ravages of the nipple clamps, was wrapped in the hot and wet mouth. His lips and teeth were pressed against the chest, teasing the rose-colored bulge gently and sometimes heavily, sucking or biting lightly or biting it with teeth and pulling it outwards. The unexpected pain and numbness made her moan uncontrollably. He was trapped in this sweet and painful feeling, sinking deeper and deeper, craving for more.

       “Next, front or the back?” Fang Mingyan continued to ask.

       Zhuo Yue guessed a little bit and said in embarrassment, “…the front.”

       Small kisses spread from the chest to the lower abdomen. The man held his c0ck and Zhuo Yue’s semi-erect c0ck together with his hands and rubbed them slowly. The mutual contact of sensitive parts made Zhuo Yue’s c0ck stand up instantly. He blushed and called, “Master…”

       “It won’t be easy for you if you are so sensitive.” Fang Mingyan curled his lips, took out a ribbon from his pyjamas, tied it around the root of Zhuo Yue’s erect pen-s, and tied a bow in a playful manner, and said leisurely, ” You have no right to ejaculate without my permission.”

       Every move he made strengthened Zhuo Yue’s desire. He didn’t dare move, so he could only gasp and respond helplessly and pitifully, “Yes, Master.”

       “Now tell me, do you choose the front or the back.” The man teased the bound c0ck wantonly and said slowly, “Think carefully, slave; this will be the position in which I enter you.”

       He bit his lip and hesitated for a moment, then said softly, “From the front, I want to… look at you.”

       Fang Mingyan chuckled and squeezed into the secluded path again with his lubricated fingers. The back hole that had been fully expanded just now gradually adapted to the addition of fingers. Whenever the man accidentally pressed a sensitive point, Zhuo Yue would tremble under him.

       His whole body became numb, falling into the thirst for pleasure, and everything was out of control. The passionate Zhuo Yue moaned in suppressed emotion as the man’s fingers simulated thrusting, and his ass hole contracted again and again, as if to hold back the withdrawn fingers. After Fang Mingyan waited for him to basically adapt, he pressed the thick c0ck between his legs that had been hard for a long time against his hole, and his voice was hoarse with patient desire, “Slave, tell me who you belong to.”

       “Everything about me belongs to you, Master.” Zhuo Yue saw the amazing size of the man’s c0ck, suppressing his nervousness and fear, and tried his best to open his body.

       “I will take my time, don’t be afraid.” The man patted his side buttocks reassuringly, and slowly pushed the front end of the thick c0ck into the already expanded and lubricated back hole. The sphincter was completely stretched by the invading object. Zhuo Yue gasped in panic, his tense body couldn’t help trembling, and his eyes filled with water. The hot hole warmed the lubricant, and the tight clamping and instinctive contraction brought the ultimate pleasure, making Fang Mingyan gasp involuntarily, “Relax, slave.”

       “Uh-huh…” The person underneath him finally relaxed a little, and the man took advantage of the situation and thrust his waist forward completely, causing Zhuo Yue to arch up and scream out in surprise.

       “Good boy, look at me.” Fang Mingyan had never been very patient in the foreplay, but he worked hard with Zhuo Yue. He suppressed his desire and stopped moving. He leaned over and kissed the frightened man beneath him, saying softly and comfortingly, “I won’t hurt you, try to relax and accept me.” He took Zhuo Yue’s earlobe in his mouth again, licking it between his lips and teeth, constantly arousing his desire.

       Zhuo Yue had no ability to resist the man’s gentleness. He let the other person take control of his body and gradually relaxed. The man spread his legs wider, slowly pulled out his c0ck a little, and then pushed it in slowly, moving in and out between the white buttocks as if exploring the deep flower path, waiting for Zhuo Yue to adapt gradually.

       The c0ck that slowly moved in and out intentionally or unintentionally brushed against sensitive points, causing Zhuo Yue to tremble slightly and let out a suppressed moan. His voice was clean and clear, and the cry that was tainted with lust at this moment was like a young monk who had been tempted by the devil, with a special sexiness of abstinence, which was very sultry.

       When the huge thing slowly pushed into the deepest part, Zhuo Yue let out a whimper and raised his neck.

       His body was filled with a part of another person, but there was no strange feeling at all. It was as if a part that was missing a long time ago had returned to itself, rich and satisfied. He looked at the man above him and gasped, “Master… I love you very much.”

       The man’s movements stopped, and the desire surging in his eyes could no longer be suppressed. He pulled out suddenly, then pushed his waist harder and penetrated deeper, hitting the sensitive point. His tone became strong and domineering, “You tease me one way after another. You don’t want to get out of bed today?”

       “Hngh…” The sore and numb feeling caused by squeezing the glands surged from underneath the body like an electric shock, splitting into many small streams and flowing freely in the body. The powerful and fast thrusts made Zhuo Yue completely engulfed in desire, and his moans became softer and more charming than ever before. “Master, be gentle… don’t go there…” His eyes were filled with mist, his body rose and fell with the man’s impact, and he intermittently begged for mercy.

       “No?” Fang Mingyan frowned, and his movements became more forceful, with an element of punishment.

       “Ahhng─” Zhuo Yue was tortured by the pleasure mixed with pain and screamed repeatedly, and finally cried, “Please, I can’t bear it anymore, I was wrong, Master…” The erect c0ck was already swollen at this moment. It was red, and a small amount of transparent liquid oozed from the top, as if it was crying.

       “Tell me where you went wrong.”

       “I have no right to say no…” His voice was choked, “My body belongs to you.”

       “Remember this.” Fang Mingyan untied his hands and feet, supported his waist, inserted his c0ck straight to the root, then straightened his waist and pumped it with great force, and the full sac hit his buttocks and made a snapping sound.

       Zhuo Yue only felt that he was about to be pierced by the blade of flesh, and his whole body was floating in pain and pleasure. Layers and layers of pleasure gathered in his lower body from all his limbs, crying out to be released. However, the prohibition of being unable to climax made every minute and every second a torment. Those desires that had no place to place made him completely forget his shame, and he cried and begged, “Please allow me to cum… Uhmmn, please…”

       When he was about to climax, Fang Mingyan untied the ribbon around his c0ck and said, “Good boy, cum with me.” Then, after several rapid thrusts, Zhuo Yue couldn’t help it anymore and arched back. His body ejaculated, and the tight hole made the man gasp while white liquid was injected into his body.

       At that moment, everything around him seemed to disappear.

       There was only one other, floating in the endless sea, embracing each other.

       The breathing in the ears, the frequency of the heartbeat, the temperature of the palms, and each other’s breath made him calm down like this.

       He wanted to just drift to the end of the world, turn into wind and rain together, and never be separated again.

       The intense climax made Zhuo Yue lose consciousness briefly. He lay weakly, breathing heavily with half-closed eyes that were out of focus. It took him a long time to come back to his senses, and called out in a hoarse voice, “Master.”

       The man leaned over and kissed him on the forehead. The man then smiled and said, “I love you too, slave.”

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Chapter 13 – Misdeeds

July 8, 2024 / / 2 Comments

Chapter 13: Misdeeds

 

　　Despite his laughter, Su Muluo promptly untangled the knot the little black dragon had tied itself into.

 

　　Then he continued to laugh, bending over in laughter at one point.

 

　　Little black dragon: “…”

 

　　It glared silently at Su Muluo all the way until the car was nearly at the bureau, suddenly growing larger—

 

　　And entwining him tightly.

 

　　Su Muluo: “…”

 

　　He looked at the black dragon pressing against him, coiling around him tightly and not letting go, saying, “Let go.”

 

　　The black dragon said nothing.

 

　　Su Muluo nudged it, “Don’t take advantage of me!”

 

　　The black dragon flicked its tail.

 

　　Su Muluo: “Don’t pretend you didn’t hear me! Let go of me!”

 

　　The black dragon hummed and coiled around him again.

 

　　Su Muluo: “…”

 

　　Su Muluo was exasperated and decided that tonight, after the little black dragon fell asleep, he would tie it into a knot.

 

　　A heart-shaped knot!

 

　　After a while, the car stopped at the entrance of the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings . The black dragon shrank back into a small size, its tail wrapped around Su Muluo’s wrist, looking obedient and cute.

 

Su Muluo didn’t want to look at it at all. He stuffed it into his pocket and walked into the Bureau of Extraordinary Beings.

 

In the elegantly decorated VIP room, Liu He poured a cup of tea for Su Muluo and said, “Mr. Su, please have some tea.”

 

The tea fragrance lingered. Little Black Dragon peeked out from Su Muluo’s pocket, sniffed, then disinterestedly went back in.

 

Su Muluo glanced at it and asked, “How is my friend?”

 

Liu He replied, “Your friend has been taken to the hospital. He’s not seriously injured, just some scr4p3s. He’ll wake up after a while.” She paused briefly and added, “The cat demon was more heavily injured, but thankfully not life-threatening. After treatment, she just needs some time to recover.”

 

Su Muluo nodded, relieved, and asked, “Have you found any clues from that piece of human skin?”

 

“We have,” Liu He said. “We examined the skin and detected the aura of a fox demon, female, about three hundred years old. Quite powerful.”

 

Su Muluo thought to himself, *Only three hundred years?* He didn’t show it on his face, though, and simply nodded seriously. “I see.”

 

Liu He glanced at him, a slight smile on her lips. “It may not seem like much to you, but a three-hundred-year-old fox demon is quite formidable in our circle, both among cultivators and in the current demon realm.”

 

Seeing that she understood his thoughts, Su Muluo dropped the pretense and said calmly, “I see. I wasn’t aware.”

 

He hadn’t paid much attention to affairs between the demon realm and human world; after all, he had spent over a thousand years secluded in the mountains with Little Black Dragon. But he could sense some changes; demons didn’t seem as strong as they used to be.

 

Liu He continued, “We’re not certain if the aura on the skin belongs to the perpetrator, but it’s highly likely. However, there hasn’t been any record of a three-hundred-year-old fox demon in Lin City recently, so she either arrived in the human city recently or is a fugitive from another city.”

 

After hearing her out, Su Muluo asked, “I remember she had another weapon, a red umbrella with a heavy grudge aura, likely stained with blood.”

 

Liu He pondered, “That’s a crucial clue. We’ll follow up on that… But Mr. Su, do you know why she attacked your friend?”

 

Su Muluo paused for a moment and replied, “Because of me.”

 

The demon likely wanted to test his strength, similar to the hound demon last time. But she didn’t dare confront him directly, so she chose Huang Gaigai, who was closer to him, hoping to lure him out.

 

“She must have set her sights on something of mine and desperately wants it,” Su Muluo said. “But she doesn’t know I have the true dragon. If she did, she wouldn’t have attacked me.”

 

Liu He asked, “Have you noticed anyone suspicious around you?”

 

Su Muluo thought for a moment and answered, “No.”

 

As he said that, he felt Little Black Dragon in his pocket stirring again, as if it wanted to peek out.

 

Su Muluo remained composed and pressed the little dragon back down.

 

The two continued talking for a while until an employee of the Bureau entered and whispered something to Liu He.

 

After listening, Liu He nodded to the employee to leave and then looked at Su Muluo.

 

“Your friend has woken up,” she said. “To prevent the exposure of the demon’s existence and ensure his safety, we erased his memory of the attack and told him it was a car accident.”

 

Su Muluo knew the Bureau had such regulations. Erasing Huang Gaigai’s memory was to keep him out of trouble. He didn’t say anything further, only asked, “Can I go see him?”

 

“Yes, I’ve finished questioning him. You’re free to come and go from the Bureau now,” Liu He smiled. “If you notice anything suspicious later, please let me know.”

 

Su Muluo nodded and got up, taking Little Black Dragon with him as he left.

 

Meanwhile, Huang Gaigai was lying in a hospital bed, still groggy from just waking up. When Su Muluo walked in, he was genuinely happy, momentarily forgetting he was in a hospital. He rubbed his thick hair, “Look at my hair! It’s grown so much since I drank your coffee! It’s really amazing!”

 

Su Muluo calmly replied, “That’s our family’s secret recipe.” Then he asked, “How are you feeling now? Are you okay?”

 

“I’m alright, just a bit dizzy,” Huang Gaigai said. “They told me I was in a car accident, but I can’t remember anything…”

 

He touched his head, trying to recall what happened before he lost consciousness. But no matter how hard he tried, his mind was blank.

 

Su Muluo sat down beside the bed and casually said, “Don’t you remember? It was raining, and there was a cat beside you.”

 

Huang Gaigai looked at him in confusion, “A cat?”

 

After saying that, he paused, a fragment suddenly flashed through his mind, extremely blurry and fleeting before disappearing.

 

“I… I think I dreamt of a cat,” he murmured. “It should be my Qiansui, because the meow sounded similar, but not as fierce… Qiansui is usually well-behaved and doesn’t meow like that. If it did, I must have upset it or scared it…”

 

But what did the car accident have to do with Qiansui? His cat hated rainy days and would never go out in the rain.

 

Frowning, Huang Gaigai felt like he was forgetting something important, something he shouldn’t forget… But no matter what, he couldn’t remember.

 

Su Muluo watched him for a moment, sighed almost imperceptibly, and then reassured him, “At least you’re okay now. Oh, remember to let your parents know you’re safe.”

 

Huang Gaigai, reminded by Su Muluo, suddenly remembered and said, “Right, right! I still need to tell my parents. There’s no way I can catch the flight today. Sigh, my dad is definitely going to scold me again…”

 

His attention quickly shifted from his recent memories to the present reality.

 

——

 

Half an hour later, Su Muluo bid farewell to Huang Gaigai and returned to the café from the hospital.

 

He had intended to go to the Paranormal Bureau to pick up Qiansui, only to find out that Qiansui had already gone back on his own, so he returned to the café.

 

It was already dusk, and only a small lamp was lit in the café. An orange cat was lying on the counter, slowly eating the cat food in its bowl.

 

Su Muluo’s first reaction was, “So, you can feed yourself.”

 

He then walked over to check on its condition and found that it looked much healthier, likely due to the proper treatment it received at the Paranormal Bureau.

 

Qiansui was silently eating the cat food, not paying any attention to Su Muluo’s gaze. After a while, seeing that Qiansui was almost done eating, Su Muluo said, “Huang Gaigai’s memory was erased.”

 

Qiansui responded with an “Oh,” showing no particular emotion, and said, “That’s good. Saves him from a shattered worldview.”

 

Su Muluo added, “If you want, I can tell him the truth. After all, you saved him.”

 

Qiansui replied, “You were the one who saved him, not me.” It finished the last bit of cat food, wiped its face with its paw, and said indifferently, “Besides, I was just repaying the favor of him picking me up. From now on, we owe each other nothing.”

 

“……”

 

Su Muluo said no more; he knew there was nothing else he needed to say.

 

Qiansui pushed the clean cat bowl towards him, jumped off the counter, and silently walked into the shadows towards its employee resting room.

 

After leaving the café, Su Muluo took the little black dragon home.

 

“This world is indeed very complex,” he said, looking at the little dragon lying in his palm. “There are many things I don’t understand.”

 

The little black dragon looked up at him, affectionately hugging his finger, its two soft little horns nuzzling against him.

 

Su Muluo knew this was the little black dragon’s way of comforting him. He smiled slightly and said, “I’m not sad, just a bit regretful. But it’s Qiansui’s decision, so I have to respect it.”

 

The little black dragon made a “chirp” sound.

 

Su Muluo found that he could somehow miraculously understand what the little black dragon was saying. Even though it was just a two-character sound, a complete thought formed in his mind.

 

Was this what they called a telepathic connection?

 

He thought about it in surprise while shaking his head and said, “It’s not her.”

 

When he was at the Paranormal Bureau in the morning, Liu He had asked him if there were any suspicious people around him. He said no, but he was actually hiding something. He had recently met a suspicious person, a woman with long black hair and a gloomy face who often came to his café.

 

From the first time he saw her, he could tell she wasn’t human but a demon.

 

A fox demon.

 

Su Muluo had been suspicious of this woman for some time and had even marked her. But during his fight with the woman holding the umbrella today, he found that she didn’t have his mark, indicating that they were not the same person.

 

Even so, there must be some connection between them. Su Muluo felt that the woman who frequented his café was not simple. Without understanding her true intentions, telling the Paranormal Bureau would only alert the enemy.

 

The little black dragon tilted its head after listening to Su Muluo, its dark golden eyes narrowing slightly.

 

“Chirp.”

 

Su Muluo replied, “…I wasn’t always staring at her.”

 

“Chirp!”

 

“I didn’t think she was beautiful!”

 

“Chirp chirp!”

 

“I certainly wasn’t always thinking about her!” He knocked the little black dragon on the head and said, “What’s in your mind? Sunflower seeds?”

 

The little black dragon grumbled, claiming one of Su Muluo’s hands and flicked its tail.

 

Su Muluo looked at this little dragon who loved to get jealous and remembered how it clung to him in the car this morning. He decided to tie it up in a knot when it fell asleep later and take several photos to hang by the bed!

 

The little black dragon, unaware of Su Muluo’s thoughts, rubbed its chin against Su Muluo’s fingertips and yawned.

 

At night, Su Muluo lay in bed, watching the little black dragon curled up beside his pillow. “Time to sleep, goodnight,” he said.

 

The little black dragon obediently chirped.

 

Su Muluo patted its head and closed his eyes.

 

The room was dark and soon fell silent. Su Muluo’s breathing became steady, appearing to be asleep, but he was actually paying attention to the little black dragon’s movements.

 

The little black dragon lay quietly, seemingly asleep. Su Muluo waited for a while, ensuring the dragon was indeed motionless, then quietly reached for his phone on the bedside table and turned his head—

 

At the same time, the little black dragon grew larger, wrapping its body around Su Muluo’s waist.

 

Their eyes met.

 

Little black dragon: “…”

 

Su Muluo: “…”

 

Two individuals caught in their mischievous acts, neither knowing what to say, creating a very awkward moment.

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Chapter 49 – The Demon Realm is Choosing a Concubine

July 7, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Chapter 49

 

Yide’s three souls and seven spirits suffered severe injuries, his divine soul shattered, and blood poured from all seven orifices. Enduring the pain, he held Kui in his arms.

 

Though Kui wasn’t directly struck by the Heavenly Thunder, its residual might had shaken him severely, leaving him barely breathing, with cracks deepening across his face.

 

Fortunately, his spirit had not yet scattered.

 

Yide tightly held Kui’s hand, remembering when Kui first took his hand and led him back to Yingzhou Island. Back then, he had thought Kui’s hand was large and warm, but now it felt small and cold.

 

Unknowingly, Kui had grown so much.

 

“Kui, how are you?” Yide asked softly.

 

Kui slowly lifted his head to look at Yide. He had spoken so many mocking words to Yide before, not wanting Yide to do anything more for him.

 

Yide had resurrected Ahu for him, settling all debts between them.

 

But he hadn’t expected Yide to shield him from the Heavenly Thunder again.

 

Tears welled up in Kui’s eyes as he smiled, “Yide, why go through this pain? My sins should be borne by me alone.”

 

Yide shook his head, holding Kui tighter without saying another word.

 

In the distance, Ahu watched the scene with a sense of loss. Like a newborn child, he was curious about the whole world. There was a slight ache in his heart, though he couldn’t understand why, nor did he realize this might be his last meeting with Kui in this lifetime.

 

Boling’s expression remained serene as he watched the two on the trial platform. After enduring so much together, he had thought he and Yide would finally achieve something good in this life. Now he realized it might have been better not to return. At least then, he could believe Yide loved him.

 

In fact, thinking back, he and Yide had never been lovers. It was just that everyone in the Heavenly Realm assumed they were.

 

At that time, it seemed Yide had some unusual feelings for his servant Kui…

 

Si Lan hadn’t expected the reason for Yide’s celestial downfall to be like this. His feelings were complex. Perhaps on this journey to the Underworld, Haowei had already foreseen everything, which allowed him to remain so calm.

 

Thinking of this, Si Lan leaned against Haowei’s shoulder and whispered in a voice only they could hear, “Did you already know what would happen today?”

 

Haowei replied calmly, “Mm.”

 

On the trial platform, Gui Luosha looked conflicted as he watched the scene before him. Nothing like this had ever happened before. A celestial lord risking his life to block a thunderbolt for an evil spirit.

 

Gui Luosha asked Xue Rong, “Your Highness, how should we handle this?”

 

Xue Rong glanced at Haowei and Si Lan in the distance, then raised his hand to have Kui and Yide taken down from the trial platform.

 

Kui’s punishment had already been decreed. Although Yide had blocked it, it was considered atonement for his sins.

 

Yide’s breath was weaker than Kui’s, leaning against Kui’s chest, his gaze slowly losing focus. Kui held Yide, lowering his head as tears fell into Yide’s embrace.

 

Ahu seemed to shift his feet, as if wanting to step forward, but was stopped by Boling.

 

No one spoke, quietly watching the two. They emitted faint white starlight, floating in mid-air. After the starlight dispersed, Kui’s body became transparent.

 

As a fierce ghost who survived the trial platform, he would enter the cycle of reincarnation and be reborn as a human.

 

Two ghost attendants stood behind Kui, guiding him to reincarnation. Kui released Yide from his embrace, his eyes calm again as he walked away step by step.

 

Ahu’s gaze followed Kui, his brows furrowing slowly, a displeased expression on his face.

 

“Kui…”

 

As Kui’s figure was about to disappear, Ahu suddenly uttered a word so faint, like a mosquito’s buzz, yet Kui heard it.

 

Kui’s figure paused, but ultimately he did not turn back.

 

The people and events of this lifetime would forever remain in this lifetime.

 

He dared not look back anymore, afraid that one more glance would make it hard to part.

 

After watching Kui leave, Boling approached Yide. Yide, struck by the Heavenly Thunder, his divine soul shattered, was destined to undergo the trials of reincarnation. Yet Yide’s soul was now sealed within his body, unable to leave.

 

Boling sensed the seal’s aura and realized it came from Haowei’s hand. In that instant, he seemed to understand something.

 

It was not so much that they had plotted against Haowei, but rather that His Majesty Haowei had been plotting against them from the beginning. The supposed retreat to Yingzhou Island for rest was actually… to take Yide’s life.

 

Most believed Yide’s true form was a sword hilt, but those close to him knew that the sword was no ordinary one—it was the tail end of the Heavenly Way. Kui, in turn, carried the Ven Island’s blood that once remained on that tail end.

 

Boling smiled bitterly. He had thought he could at least bury Yide’s body, but now he realized that Yide, even in death, did not belong to him.

 

Feeling disheartened, he stood up and walked toward the trial platform.

 

“Boling…” Si Lan couldn’t help but call out his name, but Boling seemed not to hear, continuing towards the trial platform. He stated his birth date and recounted his wrongdoings, standing quietly on the platform, awaiting punishment. Suddenly, a purple lightning bolt struck down from above, directly hitting Boling’s right arm.

 

Boling’s right arm was instantly broken, the joints searing with burning pain, his face turning pale and his lips trembling uncontrollably.

 

This was punishment for taking Si Lan’s blood.

 

Seeing this, Si Lan clicked his tongue and leaned against Haowei’s head. “Boling is a bit foolish. If he hadn’t stepped onto the trial platform, they wouldn’t have forced him to endure this punishment, but he insisted on suffering.”

 

Also, there was no need for him to assist with the blood-taking.

 

He wondered what charm Yide held that made both Boling and Kui love him so dearly.

 

Suddenly, Haowei spoke up, “Do you know what Boling’s true form is?”

 

“What is it?”

 

“He is the scabbard.”

 

“…” Si Lan.

 

So the scabbard fell in love with the sword, and the sword fell in love with the drop of blood left on it?

 

This was truly bizarre.

 

Si Lan sighed inwardly and shifted his gaze to Yide. He saw Haowei raise his hand and cast a spell, and in the next moment, Yide transformed into his true form—a five-foot long sword. Perhaps this sword later fell into the hands of Ven Island, polished over millennia. Its blade appeared clear and bright, with an exquisite hilt. Even without knowing it was the tail end of the Heavenly Way, its extraordinary quality was apparent from its appearance alone.

 

Si Lan couldn’t help but reach out and carefully examine it. This tail end was likely left by the Heavenly Way intentionally to balance its offspring. Over the course of a hundred thousand years, it now served to balance the Divine Emperor.

 

He felt a tinge of joy in his heart as he took hold of the sword; from now on, he would fear no one.

 

He couldn’t contain his excitement, muttering to himself as he twirled the sword around twice before pulling out his Qiankun bag and stowing the long blade inside. When he looked up, his eyes met directly with Immortal Boling’s.

 

He suddenly felt awkward, as if caught red-handed stealing someone else’s spouse.

 

Boling approached slowly step by step, wearing a faint smile. “Yide, will you still have a chance at reincarnation?”

 

Si Lan nodded. “Yes.” When he no longer needed this sword, he would allow Yide to reincarnate.

 

“Good.” Boling wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and glanced at the absent-minded Ahu beside him, then departed with him.

 

If Yide were to reincarnate again, he might have the chance to meet Kui and even fall in love with him.

 

Boling had been entangled for so many years that he was now weary. This time, he didn’t want to wait for Yide anymore. After sending Ahu to Yingzhou Island, he planned to retreat to Jinyun Mountain for secluded cultivation and withdraw from the world.

 

—

 

Inside the hall, the Ghost Rakshasa and the ghost officials had also departed, leaving only Xue Rong on the high seat.

 

Xue Rong performed a spell and landed in front of Haowei, bowing. “Your Majesty Haowei.” When Haowei came to the underworld, he concealed his presence, seemingly not wanting too many people to know. Hence, Xue Rong did not come to bow earlier when the ghosts were present.

 

“Hmm.” Haowei responded and pulled Si Lan into his arms. “I have matters to attend to; we’ll talk another day.”

 

“Your Majesty, please wait.” Xue Rong’s gaze fell on Si Lan and added, “I wish to have a private conversation with him.”

 

Haowei’s eyes slightly narrowed at Xue Rong’s words. He glanced at Si Lan in his arms, who didn’t sense anything amiss and quickly fluttered his wings away upon hearing Xue Rong’s request.

 

Xue Rong followed closely behind.

 

Watching the backs of the man and bird receding into the distance, Haowei’s expression grew darker.

 

A Demon Sovereign and an Underworld King dared to whisper secrets in front of him? Did they not fear being labeled and apprehended?

 

He could cast a spell from this distance to hear what they were talking about, but he refrained, keeping a stern face with one hand behind his back, giving off an aura of unapproachability.

 

Si Lan probably anticipated what Xue Rong wanted to discuss. Back then, he had caused a great disturbance in the underworld but had not found his mother’s soul. In the end, he was captured back to the Demon Realm by his father and scolded harshly.

 

“Your Highness Si Lan, I’ve checked the Book of Life and Death and didn’t find your mother’s soul listed. I’ve instructed the Underworld guides to investigate. It turns out that after your mother’s death, her soul didn’t come to the Underworld but was privately hidden by your father.”

 

Si Lan widened his eyes in disbelief. His mother’s soul had been hidden by his father?

 

Back then, when his father had brought him out of the Underworld, he blamed Si Lan for not understanding, saying that his mother had passed away, and he shouldn’t cling to her soul, denying her freedom.

 

At that time, Si Lan had felt intense self-blame, thinking he had been too selfish. Since his mother had passed away, she belonged to others now, and he shouldn’t have monopolized her.

 

But he never expected that the person who lectured him with such noble words had secretly hidden his mother’s soul.

 

“… Si Lan.”

 

Xue Rong continued, “The Book of Life and Death records that after your father’s death, both your parents’ souls reincarnated together.”

 

“… Si Lan.”

 

The cunning Si Lan.

 

Not only did he hide his mother’s soul, but he also took her along in reincarnation, presumably to continue their unfinished fate.

 

“Your Highness Xue Rong, does the Book of Life and Death mention who my mother and father reincarnated as?”

 

“Although the Book of Life and Death records the reincarnation of your father and mother, this matter is classified, and I regret that I cannot disclose it to you.”

 

Si Lan didn’t press Xue Rong further. Knowing that his parents might have already reincarnated somewhere, perhaps they had married in this life, and he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sorrow and some relief.

 

The only regret was that his mother never knew his father loved her until the end.

 

His father also never knew that his mother loved him until the end.

 

Si Lan bid farewell to Xue Rong and flew towards Haowei. At this moment, Haowei seemed to be enveloped in a low-pressure zone, looking very unpleasant.

 

Si Lan didn’t notice Haowei’s cold expression. He shrank to the size of a sparrow and nestled in Haowei’s arms, his mind filled with thoughts of Yingzhou Island.

 

Was Yu Wuxia appearing on Yingzhou Island just to give a Momentary Lantern to Kui? Did she come from afar to do a good deed?

 

No, there must be something they overlooked.

 

Si Lan thought about the location of Yingzhou Island, located above the East Sea, where the boundary between the divine realm and the mortal realm intersected. Xuanling Gate was at the intersection of the heavenly realm and the mortal realm, and Dayong Mountain was at the intersection of the demonic realm and the mortal realm.

 

These three places were all connected to the mortal realm, which was suspiciously eerie.

 

Si Lan looked up and happened to catch a glimpse of the tense line of Haowei’s jaw. He asked cautiously, “Your Majesty, why did Yu Wuxia want to give the Momentary Lantern to Kui? Is there some plan behind this?” Unconsciously, in his eyes, Haowei was omnipotent and omniscient. Whenever he encountered something he couldn’t understand, he would seek answers from Haowei.

 

Haowei finally lowered his head slightly, glanced at Si Lan, and then shifted his gaze away faintly.

 

“It should be so.”

 

“… ” Si Lan felt like nothing had been said.

 

Only now did Si Lan notice that Haowei’s mood was a bit off, but he didn’t dwell on it. True dragons had always been unpredictable in temperament.

 

He continued, “If according to this pattern, the next trouble spot could be at the boundary between the demon realm and the mortal realm, or possibly at the boundary between the ghost realm and the mortal realm… If I had known, I should have talked to Xue Rong a little longer and asked if there was anything unusual in the ghost realm recently.”

 

Haowei’s breath paused for a moment. “Your relationship with Xue Rong seems quite good.”

 

“Yes.” Si Lan didn’t think much about it and replied truthfully, “About nine hundred years ago, I encountered Xue Rong in the ghost realm… when I was searching for my mother’s soul. At that time, Xue Rong was not yet the Underworld King, just a little wild ghost being bullied. I helped him casually.”

 

Years later, when the underworld changed hands, he heard that the new Underworld King was named Xue Rong. Only then did he realize that the little wild ghost he had helped had achieved such success and became the Underworld King.

 

“Is that all?” Haowei restrained some of the gloom on his face.

 

“Yeah, this is the second time we’ve met.” After speaking, Si Lan vaguely understood something and couldn’t help but glance at Haowei again.

 

Was his earlier indifferent demeanor… jealousy?

 

It seemed like whenever someone approached him and spoke a few more words, Haowei’s face would darken, looking unpleasant.

 

Since their last parting, Si Lan felt that Haowei’s attitude towards him had changed drastically.

 

He couldn’t figure out why he had changed, nor did he care to think about it. Perhaps after losing blood and feeling mentally fatigued, his head felt heavy. He nestled in Haowei’s arms and closed his eyes.

 

Haowei had something more to say, but when he lowered his head, he found that Si Lan had fallen asleep in his arms. He couldn’t help but pause for a moment and then smile faintly.

 

His finger lightly touched Si Lan’s forehead, feeling the soft feathers there. Afterwards, his fingertip slowly moved to Si Lan’s tightly closed eyes.

 

Actually, he quite liked Si Lan in his current state, small and comfortably nestled in his arms, belonging to him alone.

 

But this wasn’t fair to Si Lan; he deserved a broader and freer world.

 

In the blink of an eye, the two returned to the Demon Realm and landed on the peak of Zhuyun Peak.

 

During these days away, the strange activities on Zhuyun Peak continued to be lively, with men and women gathered around the mountainside as if participating in some competition.

 

But today, these male and female demons seemed to be of higher quality compared to those Haowei had seen a few days ago.

 

Haowei concealed his presence and approached. The Song brothers were sitting in the middle of the high seat, with several other peak masters on either side, all watching the demons performing their talents on the stage.

 

After the demoness playing the demon flute left, a charming succubus with a voluptuous figure and seductive demeanor took the stage. She performed a mesmerizing dance move that instantly delighted the demons below the stage.

 

“Even Succubus Ruyin has come out. What advantage do we still have?”

 

“Don’t worry, I heard there are eighteen spots available this time.”

 

“Even with eighteen spots, it’s not certain we’ll get a turn. Sigh…”

 

Haowei furrowed his brow slightly. They had made such a big fuss about this event, yet they were only selecting eighteen people…

 

“This brother looks unfamiliar. I didn’t see you in the previous rounds.” The Bull Demon beside him observed Haowei curiously and couldn’t help but ask.

 

Haowei, tall and handsome, if he had appeared in the previous rounds, it would have caused quite a stir.

 

“Previous rounds? What previous rounds?”

 

“The previous rounds of selecting consorts.”

 

Haowei’s breath paused, his eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the voluptuous beauty now on stage, and said slowly, “Who are they selecting for?”

 

“Naturally, they are selecting for our lord. Aren’t you from the Demon Realm?” The Bull Demon curiously sized up Haowei.

 

Haowei was furious but smiled inwardly.

 

Consort selection?

 

Heh.

 

He had only returned to the Heavenly Court for a few days, and Si Lan had already quietly started selecting consorts in the Demon Realm!

 

During this time, they had shared the same room and bed, yet Si Lan hadn’t mentioned anything about selecting consorts!

 

This person could actually hide things so deeply!

 

Haowei couldn’t help but clench his fists, suppressing his anger in his eyes. In an instant, he connected many dots, understanding why Si Lan’s attitude towards him had suddenly changed so drastically. It turned out that Si Lan had so many prospective “loved ones”; how could he have thought of him?

 

If he couldn’t still use his spiritual power to help Si Lan regulate his body, Si Lan might have forgotten who he was long ago!

 

Unfortunately, the Bull Demon didn’t notice anything amiss and continued to reassure Haowei, “Brother, although you’re not from the Demon Realm and missed the previous rounds of consort selection, I see your aptitude is good. Go up on stage and perform a talent; perhaps the law enforcers will make an exception and promote you directly.”

 

“… ” Haowei.

 

On stage, the voluptuous woman with curvaceous hips twisted her body into a pretzel-like shape, seemingly dancing but actually trying hard to showcase her voluptuous figure.

 

Haowei couldn’t help but imagine himself going on stage to perform a talent. Suddenly, a black line appeared on his forehead, his lips involuntarily tightened, and his whole body was surrounded by a surge of hostility.

 

Enough is enough.

 

In the next moment, the previously clear sky suddenly turned into a violent storm. The strong wind blew in gusts, and before the Song brothers and others on stage could react, a strong wind carrying gravel and weeds swept onto the platform, sweeping them away.

 

Below the stage, the onlookers, although not swept away, were also caught off guard by the sudden storm, getting drenched like drowned rats. They scattered and ran away, casting spells to fend off the rain.

 

Haowei set up a barrier around him, blocking the raging storm outside, and also blocking out the noisy commotion. Therefore, Si Lan, sleeping soundly in his arms, didn’t notice at all what had just happened.

 

The bizarre downpour on Zhuyun Peak lasted for more than an hour before finally stopping.

 

Inside the main hall, Si Lan nestled in soft blankets, stretched lazily as he woke up.

 

Outside the window, the sky had darkened, and only a flickering oil lamp lit the hall, casting extremely dim light.

 

After waking up, Si Lan was dazed for a moment before realizing where he was. He turned over to get out of bed, but suddenly saw a figure sitting at the foot of the bed. He was startled and flapped his wings in panic, falling back.

 

“Hoo hoo.”

 

The dark figure raised its head slightly, staring at him through the dim light.

 

Although he couldn’t see the person’s eyes, he felt their gaze was sharp as knives, inching towards him. He quickly cast a spell to light another oil lamp, only then realizing that the person sitting coldly staring at him at the foot of the bed was Haowei. He couldn’t help feeling a bit annoyed. “Why didn’t you light more lamps?”

 

Sitting there like a resentful ghost, all dark and nearly scared him to a heart attack.

 

Haowei replied coolly, “My eyesight is good.”

 

“… ” Si Lan.

 

Stretching his wings lightly, he flew out and landed on the table. There were several fruits and celestial brew in a plate, obviously prepared for him by Qu Ze upon his return.

 

He took a few sips of immortal brew, then pecked at the wild fruits one by one like a woodpecker pecking at insects.

 

Behind him, Haowei remained unmoved, quietly watching him eat.

 

After he had eaten his fill and drunk enough, he walked over to the window and found it was raining outside. Judging from the ground, it seemed to be a torrential rain.

 

Scratching his head with a wing, he wondered, “Did I sleep so deeply?” He didn’t feel a thing.

 

Most likely, the man behind him exuded such strong resentment that he couldn’t ignore it. He turned around to look at Haowei. What was wrong with him lately?

 

Haowei met his gaze, eyes half-lidded, expression cold as if someone owed him money and hadn’t paid back.

 

“… Si Lan.”

 

So, what happened while he was asleep?

 

Si Lan was just about to ask when he noticed Qu Ze approaching with a notebook in hand. His attention was immediately drawn to Qu Ze. “Qu Ze, is this a book of anecdotes?” During his recovery at Zhiyun Peak, Si Lan had asked Qu Ze to collect the most popular anecdotes of the time.

 

Qu Ze replied with a stiff expression, “No, these are portraits of the third round of candidates sent by the Left and Right Protectors for your review.” Qu Ze hadn’t seen Si Lan in the hall recently and assumed he was in seclusion, only now emerging. He thought that the Song brothers must have already discussed the selection of the princess with Si Lan, hence the grand preparations at Zhiyun Peak.

 

Meanwhile, the Song brothers thought that since Qu Ze had initially proposed the matter, he must have already spoken to Si Lan about it.

 

In reality, as the person directly involved, Si Lan knew nothing about it. He took the notebook and said, “Oh,” recalling that the Song brothers had mentioned revising the selection of the underlings.

 

Each Peak Lord selected ten underlings, although the candidates were proposed by the Peak Lord, Si Lan had the final say.

 

However, usually the selection of underlings was based on cultivation. Why were they considering appearance this time?

 

Suppressing his curiosity, Si Lan opened the notebook and saw a female demon with prominent curves and a coquettish pose, which left him momentarily stunned.

 

Seeing his expression, Qu Ze asked, “Your Majesty, what’s wrong?”

 

“Nothing… It’s fine. It seems that the concept of gender equality and diversified talent selection has taken root.”

 

Qu Ze remained silent.

 

Si Lan forced a smile, but failed to notice Haowei’s increasingly darkening expression across from him.

 

Continuing to flip through, Si Lan came upon the next candidate, a soft and adorable rabbit demon. The portrait showed the rabbit demon with pink ears, extending a small fist, and eyes that seemed capable of speaking, cute and innocent, evoking a sense of pity and affection.

 

However, this rabbit demon appeared to be over a hundred years old, petite and frail, barely an adult.

 

Si Lan murmured, “Diversity is good, but this petite frame might not withstand the rigors… The most important duty of underlings is to lead the demon soldiers in battles across the realms, maintaining peace in the demon world. They endure hardships and labor, training the demon soldiers day in and day out. Wherever there is hardship and need for free labor, underlings must lead by example and take the lead.”

 

At this moment, Haowei’s dark voice suddenly came from in front of him, full of threat, “Oh, how do you plan to subject her to hardships?”

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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