Chapter 524: The Couple’s Understanding
Young Master Sang returned earlier than expected.
In the afternoon, he made his way back to the Demon Cultivators.
But instead of heading home, he went straight to Li Shanyan’s office while the Sang family was busy having a heated family meeting inside.
The main storyline information was finally mostly unlocked.
The two sorted through the information, sitting around the desk, both resting their chins in a similar pondering pose.
“…So what you’re saying is.”
Li Shanyan slowly stated, “Even if the deities and demons descend, they won’t be able to tap into the power of rules. Their maximum strength won’t exceed the limits of this world—meaning the pinnacle of our current cultivation status. Otherwise, they risk flipping the table.”
“If that’s the case, perhaps my young friend’s initial plan really stands a chance.”
“Yeah,” Young Master Sang replied seriously, “The situation is already much better than my worst expectations.”
“This time, we really have a fair chance to play against those guys.”
Li Shanyan slowly closed his eyes.
He seemed to recall the suffocating sense of oppression when facing Ancestral Cang in his dreams.
“…Whether it’s the First Holy Emperor or Ancestral Cang, back when I first encountered these deities and demons, I felt nothing but despair and bitterness, unable to see even a glimmer of hope for resistance.”
“Now even I have a chance to participate in this match personally.”
“Indeed, my young friend hasn’t disappointed me,” Li Shanyan looked at Young Master Sang with relief.
Young Master Sang wasn’t modest, replying earnestly, “Of course. I had to bring you back, so naturally, you’re the one working hard.”
“When the time comes, you can play with these deities and demons, and if you win, everyone’s happy. If you lose, you figure out how to clean up the mess.”
“…You might as well just send me back to the underworld right here.”
After a quick evaluation of their plans, they realized there was still a lot of preparation needed before the deities and demons descended.
“Only two weeks left.”
Young Master Sang gave Li Shanyan’s shoulder a firm pat: “No more sleeping for the next two weeks; let’s work twelve hours a day without stopping.”
Li Shanyan sighed heavily. While he was not pleased, he knew the gravity of the situation left no room for his whims.
“Get Xu Yourong and Qin Xiuyuan over here. And call Long Xiao too; I need him to come from the Demon Realm to help.”
“From now on, the Tai Xu Alliance must operate at full capacity to ensure that before the deities and demons descend, the entire cultivation world stays united and obeys orders.”
“Only then can we make sure that when we play with the deities and demons, we won’t be dragged down by our own people.”
Young Master Sang nodded, “I’ll also talk to Sister Gu and Sister Yubbing. The four major holy lands must absolutely not falter.”
They both knew.
The next two weeks were bound to be busy.
In such times, don’t even mention squeezing Li Shanyan for work; Young Master Sang himself was not escaping the fate of working overtime every day.
“By the way.”
Li Shanyan suddenly remembered something and quietly asked, “Should we inform the common people about this matter?”
Young Master Sang fell into a moment of silence.
But after a brief pause, he nodded seriously.
“…Yes.”
“Not only that, but we should announce it to the world and even live-stream everything to everyone on the day of the deities’ and demons’ arrival.”
“Even though such divine fights would only increase fear and unrest among ordinary people and even disrupt social order.”
“But the world ultimately belongs to the people of the world,” Young Master Sang lowered his gaze.
“They have the right to know everything. At least, if we do happen to fail and everything goes south, they should be able to decide how to face the end of the world themselves, how to spend their last moments.”
“What we need to do is focus on our own tasks. Not even in our realm of mastery should we assume the right to decide for them.”
A profound weariness flashed in Li Shanyan’s eyes for a moment. A moment later, he shook his head like a rattle drum.
“Geez. You just want me to work myself to death, huh?”
“Got it.” He stretched slowly, “I’ll arrange for the common people to be informed of the truth. I might also need the Floating Splendor Commerce’s help.”
“It’s likely there will be quite a stir among the people; I’ll also take care of managing public opinion and maintaining order.”
Young Master Sang smiled as he walked over and tousled the young boy’s hair, making it a mess.
Li Shanyan frowned in irritation, his voice childlike, “What are you doing! I’m helping you out, and you still bully me?”
“Nothing much.” Young Master Sang chuckled, “Thanks, old man.”
“…Good thing I found you.”
Without Li Shanyan.
Even if Young Master Sang worked nonstop, he might not be able to manage everything alone.
Li Shanyan shot him a glance, then suddenly cleared his throat, his old face turning red as he said,
“Since my young friend sees how dedicated and diligent I am, how about—”
“No raises, okay?” Young Master Sang smiled.
“…Why are you still alive?”
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“…We should definitely tell my husband the truth.”
Zhang Xiaoying’s words were like a stone thrown into a quiet room.
Everyone turned to look at her, and Bai Ming stared at her in surprise.
“Your concerns are valid.”
Zhang Xiaoying slowly spoke, “Once we inform my husband, it’s bound to affect his state, setting the stage for the deities and demons’ arrival.”
“I understand that you’re trying to be kind and wish to keep this from him.”
“But the child is ultimately also my husband’s child.”
“My husband has the right to know everything.” Zhang Xiaoying lowered her gaze, “Even if this matter may bring risks to him.”
“B-but,” Bai Ming stammered in embarrassment, “what if because of me it influences him, even harming him or the entire human world? Then I… I would truly be a sinner throughout history—”
Before she could finish, Zhang Xiaoying’s slender finger was already on her lips.
“I’ve been with my husband for so many years, quietly accompanying him.”
“From my husband, I’ve learned only one thing.”
“…He is my master.” Zhang Xiaoying’s beautiful eyes were bright and resolute, “I should trust him unconditionally.”
Bai Ming dazedly paused for a moment.
“And because both you and your child could affect my husband, you also become very dangerous and at risk of being targeted by those deities and demons.”
“We cannot guarantee your safety, so we shouldn’t hide the truth from him.”
Zhang Xiaoying softly stated, “Let my husband make plans and seek solutions while knowing everything; that’s the best way not to add trouble for him.”
“Our self-righteous worries can be more dangerous for him than the entire situation.”
“Exactly.”
Gu Yingmian’s laugh chimed in: “If Young Master Sang doesn’t know what to do, then we certainly won’t manage it.”
“Young Master Sang is great at other things,” Tang Yubbing confidently stated, “but his business skills are top-notch.”
“The National Master is well-versed in knowledge, managing the country and world like no other, no need to worry.” Huo Ningxue smiled and shook her head.
“Just let him handle it,” Hua Jianglian waved her hand casually, “he’s very reliable.”
“Younger Brother Sang has always been the smartest and most capable,” Meng Qiyan also giggled.
Bai Ming watched as the women gradually reached a consensus, her beautiful eyes lost in thought.
Suddenly, she felt something she had never felt before.
…So this is it.
They all trust Young Master Sang so completely.
It turns out, the cowardly one was only me all along.
