Chapter Sixty-Two: About the Child, Adults Are Too Lazy to Care
“Luxianbei, I like you. If possible, I want to do many things with you.”
Luxianbei stared blankly at her phone, the screen pitch dark, and from the speaker came the intermittent weak voice of the girl struggling to suppress her emotions.
Cautiously, as if afraid to awaken some terrifying beast.
It was also like a girl with a crush, whispering in bed at midnight about words she had always wanted to say but never dared.
“I want to walk hand in hand with you in the Peach Source during spring, you know? It’s truly beautiful when the peach blossoms are in full bloom.”
“In summer, I want to snatch your watermelon, cold drinks, and ice cream!”
“In autumn, I want to curl up on the sofa on your shoulder, watching shows together, and it must be a comedy; I don’t like tragedies!”
“In winter, I want to lie in bed playing games, leaving my scent on your blanket.”
Luxianbei, “”
In the silence, she shifted her gaze to the black feather in her other hand, then looked back at her phone, parted her lips as if to say something, but realized there was no one around, not knowing who to share it with.
This feather, along with the voice in the video, could only belong to Stinky Sister.
Is this a confession? When did she start to have such thoughts about me? Why didn’t I notice at all? d*mn it! I have always treated her as…
Luxianbei was momentarily stunned, staring at her phone. After two seconds of silence, her willow brows gradually furrowed together. Although she was unwilling to admit it, she had already sensed it.
She had subconsciously wanted to define Jumeng as a friend, but the moment that thought arose, her mind was interrupted by an inexplicable force, halting abruptly.
In that moment, she suddenly realized that deep in her subconscious, Jumeng seemed to be more than just a simple “friend” to her.
But if she’s not a friend, what is she? If it’s a special feeling…
It felt strange, as if she had the urge to take her good brother’s virginity. Luxianbei thought with a complex expression. “But—”
Hearing the word “but,” Luxianbei frowned.
She despised those two words; in the vast majority of stories, the appearance of these words usually meant that the plot would head toward an unpleasant direction.
“But your red thread of fate is too tangled, wrapped up like a ball of yarn. I don’t have the opportunity; as the god of fate, I can’t disturb your red thread of fate; it’s such a pity.”
Upon hearing this, Luxianbei stopped and looked back at the nearby apartment building.
At that moment, the voice from her phone shattered the turmoil that had only just begun to rise within her.
“Hehe, but it’s okay. They definitely won’t live as long as I do, just like that Yu Jianqiu; I bet she won’t live long, maybe another forty or fifty years at most, while I can still cling on for a thousand or eight hundred years!”
Luxianbei, “”
Although… isn’t it a bit too much to wish for others to d*e sooner?
“So, you better not d*e before me! If it’s time to go, at least give me three to five years’ time, right? It would be worth my wait.”
“Before that, take care of yourself and that lame girl. Don’t worry about me; just be like before.”
Tch! That d*mn guy has said so much without a hint of response, acting like a dead pig. How did Lord Lei make that special hangover soup again?”
The voice in the video abruptly cut off, and Luxianbei held her phone, staring at the replay icon on the screen, suddenly feeling a heavy weight in her heart.
Though she knew she hadn’t done anything wrong, she felt as if she had let Jumeng down. She wanted to talk to someone, but didn’t know who to confide in.
Talking face to face with Stinky Sister? Definitely not right now.
Telling Miaomiao Sauce? That would just be too low.
Wait! Speaking of low, isn’t there someone who is a master-level expert? Maybe he knows how to handle this situation?
Upon thinking this, Luxianbei narrowed her eyes, lowered her gaze to her phone, opened the dialer, and skillfully input a series of numbers, lightly tapping the call button.
That was Bai Kai’s number.
In the past, Bai Kai had even thrown a tantrum because Luxianbei didn’t save his number, but he didn’t know that although Luxianbei hadn’t saved his number, she had already memorized it perfectly.
“Sorry, the number you dialed is not in service. Please try again later. SORRY, THE NUMBER YOU DIALED.” Hearing the prompt tone from the phone, Luxianbei expressionlessly put her phone down and rolled her eyes.
Tch! He would say anything about being there for me anytime, but when it counts, he goes and does this. Totally unreliable!” After a snarky remark at Water Brother, Luxianbei tucked her phone away again, glancing back at her home with a flash of determination in her eyes.
Stinky Sister, don’t worry, I will definitely live a long life, outliving you for sure!
When you’re gone, I’ll go to your grave and steal your offerings! Luxianbei thought, clenching her delicate fist.
As the night grew deeper, at Huacheng University.
The dormitory was unlit, and the glow of the computer screen was the only source of light in the room, illuminating Huaxie Yu’s pale and confused face.
She hadn’t left her dorm all day, sitting blankly at her desk, watching the videos the children had recorded for her on loop.
Looking at those tender smiling faces, although she still recognized every child in the videos, remembered their unique quirks, and the little moments spent together…
But she no longer felt the joy she used to have.
It was as if those memories were merely a soap opera she had watched countless times; she remembered each person’s joys and sorrows but remained just an observer, lacking shared experiences.
And this change had begun since she had that strange dream last night.
She didn’t even dare to lie down to rest, fearing that once she closed her eyes, she’d fall back into that nightmare, and by the time she woke up again, she would have completely become Yu Jianqiu.
Realizing this, Huaxie Yu felt a chilling sensation.
“What to do? What should I do?”
Perhaps I could seek Luxianbei’s help? He’s a member of the Siye Society; he should have ways to resolve this, right?
But the children are in that man’s hands. If I expose this matter and fail in the task, will he retaliate? Thoughts like these, relentless and haunting like a nightmare, kept echoing in Huaxie Yu’s mind.
She had always thought that her years of struggling in Dawn City and Fragrant Lady Cave had made her strong enough; now she realized how fragile she was in moments like this.
Thus, feelings of guilt and fear brewed in her heart, tormenting her nerves in the thickening night—
On the outskirts of Lingcheng, in a sulfur factory by the river.
Perhaps due to excessive pollution, this sulfur factory had been abandoned for a long time, even longer than the endless nights.
The already crumbling building, under the ravages of wind and rain, appeared increasingly dilapidated, with peeling concrete exposing the steel frame, covered in dark red rust, giving a vaguely bloody feel.
At this moment, a tall, slender man with a pale complexion was sprinting through the deserted factory, frequently glancing back, as if he were being chased by a malevolent spirit, to the point where he couldn’t care less about the grotesque scar on his back that was gushing with bl**d.
Behind him, a cold and sinister female laughter echoed.
“Hahaha, run! Fear! Only such prey can spark my interest a little.”
Then, suddenly, that chilling laughter ceased for a few seconds, plunging the large factory into dead silence.
Dead silence often torments the nerves more than noise does. For the fleeing man, facing the sudden quiet, the fear in his brow intensified.
Next moment, just as he was in a panic, a breaking wind pierced through the darkness, and a massive axe whirled in, briefly brushing by his body before crashing into the ground with a loud sound.
Seconds later, his head slowly slid off his shoulders, and warm bl**d gushed out with a loud splatter from the severed neck.
Dada—
Footsteps sounded, and a figure with an alluring figure and rabbit ears walked out from the shadows, effortlessly picking up the massive axe that was half buried in the ground, shaking it to fling off the bl**d.
After putting away the axe, she turned to the pale-faced man approaching her and complained, “So, what is it this time?”
“I just came out for a bit and I haven’t fully enjoyed the thrill of the hunt yet. You’re hurrying me to deal with the target—if you don’t give me a reasonable explanation, I might get angry.”
As she spoke, Miss Rabbit walked toward the headless body, raised the giant axe, and struck the man’s chest dozens of times until his body was reduced to a pulp.
After the k*ll, remember to finish them off; that’s a rule given to her by Calamity.
Shuo E watched quietly as Miss Rabbit dealt with the corpse, expressionless, and explained, “The Elders’ Council sent a message.”
“Elders’ Council?” Miss Rabbit frowned. Wasn’t it said that those old folks were tied up with that crappy president and couldn’t spare the time? How could they send a message?
“Though it took a lot of effort, the elders have their ways,” Shuo E said. “Alright then!” Miss Rabbit pouted. “What are we doing this time?”
“The elders want us to go to Huacheng.”
Upon hearing “Huacheng,” Miss Rabbit’s expression changed, and she blurted out, “Not going! If you want to go, go yourself!” Though Huacheng was her hometown, it was also Calamity’s homeland.
“I’ll state this upfront! I’m not afraid of Calamity; I just don’t want to wander around her territory before I have enough power to deal with her and give her a chance to torment me.”
“Shuo E fell silent for a few seconds and calmly said, “Looks like your fear of Calamity isn’t so easily dispelled; I never mentioned her just now.”
Miss Rabbit, “”
“Don’t worry, this task involves a low-level spiritual ability user assigned by the president; there’s no need to confront Calamity.” Shuo E reassured.
Upon hearing this, Miss Rabbit sighed in relief, waved her giant axe in the air, and raised her chin slightly, “Even if I have to face Calamity, I’m not afraid, okay? I’ve gotten a lot stronger since last time; if I encounter her again, I’ll definitely chop her head off!”
“”
Shuo E stared at Miss Rabbit, holding back for a while before finally saying four words, “Well, you keep at it!”
“What the heck!” Miss Rabbit puffed out her exceptionally magnificent chest, “This isn’t a matter of whether I can do it or not; you’ve seen my powers get optimized firsthand. Don’t you believe in me?”
Say it! Say you believe in me!
Miss Rabbit thought, stealing a glance at Shuo E’s expression.
“Honestly, you can’t beat her.” Shuo E said seriously, “You might d*e.”
Is he worried about my safety? Miss Rabbit’s eyes lit up slightly.
“Messing up might even involve me too.” Shuo E added.
Miss Rabbit, “”
I shouldn’t have brought this up; I’ve said it too many times, I’m tired, let’s hurry up and destroy it!
With the invitation from Jumeng in hand, Luxianbei smoothly “came across” the Liao Zhai Tavern at the end of that secluded alley last night.
She looked from afar at the swaying lanterns in front of the tavern, calculating how to tell Hu Boss that she wanted to be an apprentice when suddenly, the tavern doors swung open, and a familiar face walked out.
“Water Brother? What are you doing here? No wonder I couldn’t get through on the phone!” Luxianbei exclaimed, widening her eyes in surprise.
Bai Kai was still the same Bai Kai, but for some reason, she felt he didn’t carry that same vibe he used to.
Probably because he was wearing a simple gray tracksuit today, looking tired, with stubble at the corner of his mouth, giving off a disheveled look.
Even more oddly, he was holding a long sword wrapped in a deerskin sheath. That long sword was not the one Bai Kai usually carried while on duty.
Luxianbei recognized that long sword; she had seen it in the corner of Bai Kai’s storage room more than ten years ago when she secretly played with it, only to be scolded by her father later.
“Little Calamity?” Bai Kai was equally surprised to see Luxianbei, but upon recalling that his little Bei was now the king of urban legends, having grasped the God Realm Prototype, he was qualified to receive an invitation from the Liao Zhai Tavern, so he said, “A friend invited me here.”
“Friend? Is it that guardian whose code name starts with ‘General’?” Before Bai Kai could finish, Luxianbei interjected.
That guy not only has an interest in underage urban legend girls but also targets middle-aged spiritual ability users; he sure plays around! Luxianbei thought while watching the slightly drunk Bai Kai.
“You know him?” Bai Kai was taken aback for a moment, furrowing his brows, and said frankly, “That’s right; he’s the one who invited me here.”
“Whoa!” Luxianbei gasped, stretching her neck to peek towards the Liao Zhai Tavern and asked Bai Kai in a lowered voice, “Is that guy still inside?”
If the General is still loitering around Liao Zhai Tavern, waiting to get the underage urban legend girl drunk, there’s no way I can learn any cooking skills. “He left long ago.” Bai Kai shook his head, “I stayed for a while and drank a few cups.”
Sensing something from Bai Kai’s expression, Luxianbei tilted her head and asked, “Something on your mind?”
Bai Kai opened his mouth, hesitated several times, and then showed a familiar yet annoying smirk to Luxianbei and said, “Even if I did, I wouldn’t tell you! It’s an adult matter; kids should stay out of it.”
At this, Luxianbei relaxed her furrowed brow, stepped closer, and patted Bai Kai’s shoulder, saying, “If you don’t want to talk about your troubles, I have something I want to share with you; do you have time?”
Bai Kai, “”
It was the first time Luxianbei actively wanted to talk to him about her troubles; he felt happy but had little time left, so—
“Adult matters, kids don’t need to care.” Luxianbei, “”
