**Chapter 8: Let You Two Ascend to Heaven (3)**
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In a tranquil bedroom.
Evil Shiyuan, bare-chested and leaning against the wall without a hint of panic, quietly gazed at Lin Nan.
“Sis, I like you!”
He said it once more.
Startled from her thoughts, Lin Nan suddenly jolted.
Ironically, her body reacted like a reflex; her heart raced, and her earlobes felt like tiny, fiery marbles.
She planned to slap him hard, a reminder to keep his nonsense to himself in her presence, but for some reason, when she looked into his dark eyes, it was as if they were hiding a blazing flame, radiating incredible charm.
Her right hand hovered in the air, unable to come down.
“Boom!”
On the side, Shiyuan, who had been holding back for far too long, suddenly tackled Evil Shiyuan to the ground, shouting, “Sis is mine, scram! Scram!”
Evil Shiyuan said nothing, but despite rolling around with Shiyuan, his eyes remained fixed on Lin Nan with a fiery intensity.
At this moment, however, Lin Nan had regained her senses.
Not caring about her body’s weird reactions anymore, she delivered two heavy kicks, sending the brotherly duo tumbling out the door.
Then she slipped into a black veil and stepped outside, coldly instructing the peeking maid, “From now until noon tomorrow, no food for you two!”
“Yes, Great King.”
The maids dared not defy their Great King’s orders, but their curiosity about the two bare-chested boys tussling on the floor only grew.
Could it be that these two love-struck lads had made the Great King unhappy?
Oh heavens, these boys are just too young!
Looks like the sisters need to give them both a good lesson!
The Great King is not just any woman.
While those other Cave Kings boasted at least a dozen ladies vying for their affection in their backyards, the Great King only kept these two—a clear sign that she esteemed them.
How could they dare to bicker and wrestle like hooligans in front of the Great King?
That’s a serious taboo!
Lin Nan, not wanting to stick around the cave any longer, finished her orders and turned to leave Cold Wind Cave.
Seeing this, the two boys immediately stopped grappling, eager to follow her outside.
“Stop! If anyone dares to go out today, they might as well never show their faces in front of me again!”
Lin Nan shot them a glare without mercy.
Shiyuan pouted, looking a bit wronged, “Sis, I’m worried about your safety.”
Evil Shiyuan wiped the bl**d off his cheek; his recovery ability was a bit weaker than Shiyuan’s. So every time they fought, he looked way worse for wear.
“It’s true, Sis, someone might do you harm.”
Lin Nan scoffed, “Enough! I can protect myself. You two are grounded for a day, watch and learn!”
Seeing her genuinely angry, the two boys fell silent, hanging their heads.
Stepping out of Cold Wind Cave, a chilling breeze greeted her.
Lin Nan let her garments and hair dance in the wind. Soon enough, the uninvited heat dissipated.
Here she stood in the bustling streets of Cold Wind City, followed closely by two maidens.
Although this spectacle was hardly grand, after several community announcements, her status among the people had ballooned to near demigod levels.
Thus, when a few passing little demons saw the Great King, they immediately knelt from afar, not daring to move.
Yet what surprised Lin Nan even more was that, apart from the little demons, there were suddenly many wild animals everywhere, as if she had wandered into a giant forest park overnight.
Tigers, pythons, centipedes, giant beetles, roosters, wild rabbits—you name it, they were there! Big birds and bats flew around, and even two trees stood firm in the middle of the road, swaying their branches as if saluting her.
But these wild creatures had a certain spirit about them, and for a moment, she felt like the queen of all beasts, gracefully departing amidst a sea of bowing flora and fauna.
Thank goodness no familiar “Circle of Life” music started blaring; otherwise, she would really think she’d time-traveled again.
“Greetings, Great King!”
Cold Moon, with Little Drill Wind in tow, bowed to Lin Nan.
As the Second Great King, she didn’t usually have to perform any knee-bowing formalities.
Phew, finally some normal folks!
“Second Great King, no need for formalities. By the way, where did all these animals come from? Are we short on meat now?”
Cold Moon smiled, “Your humble servant was just about to report this to you. A few days ago, you taught the demons of Cold Wind City the art of cultivation, and we were all struck by lightning—only regret not hearing this sooner!”
Lin Nan connected the dots instantly.
Oh no, she had merely been winging it, and they took her seriously?
“Now, everyone in Cold Wind City, be it big demons or little demons, is abandoning their human forms and starting to adapt to their true forms until they reach that great state you spoke of, at which point they can change back to humans.”
With starry eyes, Cold Moon continued, “It’s just a pity for us aquatic beings; we can only temporarily take human form to leave the ground and thus disappoint the Great King’s high hopes for us.”
Lin Nan, “…”
She remembered now—Cold Moon was a Carp Spirit, and Little Drill Wind was a Catfish Spirit. Once these two reverted to their original forms, they’d be stuck on the ground.
If she spilled the beans now, her carefully constructed image would crumble in an instant.
But thankfully, as long as they morph back, the chaotic antics wouldn’t seem to cause them any harm, so she thought, why not keep it under wraps for now?
After all, once they mess around for a while and realize it’s useless, they’ll likely abandon this nonsensical training method and return to normal.
As for Cold Moon and Little Drill Wind,
Seeing their faces twisted with subtle agony, Lin Nan suddenly felt a pang of guilt.
If she was going to deceive them, she might as well go all the way; if there’s no progress, just say they’re not cut out for it!
Her dignity and image wouldn’t take a hit from that.
“Is there waterproof clothing in Cold Wind City?” Lin Nan inquired.
Cold Moon paused, a bit puzzled by the Great King’s intentions, but quickly replied, “Indeed, in the lake to the east of Cold Wind City, there’s a type of fish whose scales are soft like fabric and transparent, ideal for crafting rain-resistant gear.”
Yesterday, when a solemn sacrificial ceremony occurred in the rain, the cold water indeed left some people coughing and feeling ill upon their return, hence why the Great King would remember such a matter.
“Not rain-resistant. I think you two could use it to make a hood, fill it with lake water, and wear it on your heads; then your true forms could wander freely on land, right?”
Cold Moon’s eyes suddenly lit up with understanding.
She quickly knelt, thanking her, “Great King’s insights are as vast as the ocean, and I cannot express my gratitude enough for your guidance!”
Lin Nan smiled, “Just a small matter.”
She turned to depart, hiding her achievements and fame deep within.
Seeing Cold Wind City return to nature and achieving an unprecedented harmony with the world felt like a win-win.
But just then, a roar of commotion erupted outside the city walls.
Lin Nan frowned, just as she thought to check it out, a system alert chimes in her mind.
[Ding! Reinforcements have arrived in Cold Wind City!]
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PS: Breakfast is served, and the usual vote request as well!
