Chapter 595: Sorry
When Li Shanyan referred to her as “senior,” Nian Nian’s carefully prepared self-introduction went out the window again, leaving her to pout.
“Wait, you know me too?”
Li Shanyan smiled but said nothing.
“Sigh, talking to smart people is such a hassle. No room for me to show off.” Nian Nian sighed and waved her hand dismissively. “Let’s get to the point.”
“So, I take it these primordial deities have been trained up quite well by now, right?”
“This is the report I’ve compiled over this period. Please review it, senior.”
Li Shanyan respectfully handed the report to Nian Nian, who clearly enjoyed the flattery of being called “senior.”
I have to admit, when it comes to work, Li Shanyan is quite dedicated.
The report meticulously detailed the daily lives of several primordial deities, capturing everything in extreme detail.
There was even a separate section listing the websites these deities frequented with their communication devices.
Jiang Mei spent most of her days on a site called “Little Hongshu,” where she loved to share her fashion tips and post various statements trashing men.
Foolish Child spent about 80% of his time scrolling through Qian Du Tie Ba and Ni Tan forums, hunting for any insulting comments about “Original Immortal,” ready to jump on anyone who dared say otherwise.
Xu Yao preferred to munch on short videos and workplace dramas during his social outings, especially those filled with backstabbing and scheming.
Old Woman Xi, having become close with the demon clan, became obsessed with animal rescue videos, constantly reaching out to animal liberation enthusiasts online.
Huo Longyuan, despite primarily working, would occasionally check current affairs news and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to assert that the Holy Kingdom was the rightful power in the world and must reunify it by force.
Even Ancestral Cang, who initially looked down on communication devices, now spent half his day with one in hand. He loved reading threads discussing human and foreign deity issues, passionately promoting the idea that even the moon was rounder in the domain, and the air was sweeter, while harshly criticizing everything about the human realm.
Nian Nian remarked, “…Very good. I can see they’ve been pretty well assimilated.”
Li Shanyan hesitantly asked, “So what’s the next step—”
“It can begin now.”
Nian Nian took out a file and placed it in front of Li Shanyan.
The file contained the information of a person, with the name “Liu Ruyan.”
After carefully reviewing the document, realization spread across Li Shanyan’s face. “Oh, I see…”
“Well, looking back, Young Master Sang had already set the stage for this from the very beginning.”
“Including this Liu Ruyan… I genuinely thought she was just a random actress Young Master Sang picked out, didn’t expect she was actually chosen with care.”
“Since you are a smart person, I guess I don’t need to say much more?” Nian Nian popped a lollipop in her mouth and said softly, “Next, find a time to let that Chen Zhang know about his wife and Ancestral Cang.”
“You should know how to handle the follow-up.”
Li Shanyan respectfully bowed and said, “Understood.”
“However, I still have a concern.”
He looked worried. “Even though the last primordial deity, Hong Yi, has withdrawn from the game and hasn’t been heard from since, I still feel uneasy.”
“You don’t need to worry about that.”
At the mention of Xu Hongyi, Nian Nian couldn’t help but pout with a frown, saying peevishly, “That guy? Young Master Sang has already dealt with it.”
“If he comes back alive, it means Hong Yi has been handled.”
Li Shanyan: “…?”
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After a few more days in the palace, Yi Yi had completely become like a child to Xu Hongyi, who doted on her immensely.
She even went so far as to spend a few hours each day with Yi Yi, selecting cute outfits for her and playing.
This relieved Young Master Sang greatly, as he no longer had to make excuses to sneak away and recharge after every exhausting day.
Initially, Sang Zhe wanted to lay the groundwork for Yi Yi’s presence to avoid raising Xu Hongyi’s suspicions about the sudden appearance of a Little Blood Demon.
But honestly, he was pretty much drained of all rational thought at this point.
Day after day of high-intensity physical joy had a seriously terrifying impact on his mental clarity.
At this point, Sang Zhe had nearly turned into a machine constantly supplying Xu Hongyi with what she wanted, all while feigning happiness, never actually feeling half of that joy.
However, oddly, he felt more and more dependent and numb.
Sang Zhe could sense that each time he was stalling, Xu Hongyi was stalling too.
She seemed to wish for this lifestyle to last longer until her spirit was entirely eroded and rotten, reduced to an animal that only knew mating.
That way, he would never be able to leave her.
But he couldn’t drag it out too long.
“Brother.”
In the distance, Yi Yi was clumsily playing with a spirit beast caught by Xu Hongyi, while Xu Hongyi snuggled up in Sang Zhe’s arms, gently nibbling on his earlobe.
“Don’t you think Yi Yi looks a lot like you?”
Sang Zhe narrowed his eyes, keeping his cool. “Does she?”
“Hehe, it’s perfectly normal for a child to look like their dad.” Xu Hongyi giggled, covering her mouth. “She’s so cute and obedient, she looks just like you.”
“Me? Cute and obedient?”
“You’re super cute.” She wrapped her arms tightly around Sang Zhe’s neck, leaning in to kiss him.
They kissed until their lips went numb, and she reluctantly pulled away, her beautiful eyes filled with longing and dazed affection:
“I love you the most, brother.”
“I’m sure this happy family of ours will last forever.”
Sang Zhe smiled and nodded, “Yes.”
Xu Hongyi stared at Sang Zhe for a moment.
She suddenly repeated, “We three will never be apart, right?”
“Of course.”
“Can you swear that to me, brother?”
“Sure.” Sang Zhe chuckled and ruffled her little head. “Why do you seem so sentimental today?”
“Because~” Xu Hongyi lazily stretched and nestled comfortably against Sang Zhe’s chest. “These past few days have been so blissful. I always worry this happiness might just disappear one day.”
“But I know you will never leave me again.” She said with a smile, “I trust you, brother.”
Sang Zhe smiled back at her.
Yet inside, he silently muttered.
…Sorry.
“…Oof!”
A low groan of pain escaped Xu Hongyi’s lips as her smile gradually froze.
Not far away, Yi Yi fell to the ground without any warning.
