Chapter 56: Male Mother Yin Feng
Yin Feng continued, “This subordinate has also seen yao in the southern region whose bodies were taken over by demons, becoming like Xiao Lu.”
“I came back this time precisely to report this matter to you.”
“It’s just that I didn’t expect the demons to appear in the Yao Palace so quickly.”
Yin Feng’s calm demeanor eased Ning Ke’s emotions a bit.
He gave an “Mm,” withdrew his hand, and cast a cleaning spell on himself.
He said, “Summon the leaders of all the yao tribes tomorrow. I will teach them how to set up arrays to exorcise demons. In addition, strengthen the guards in all cities and the Yao Palace. If there are any unusual movements, report them immediately.”
“Yes.” Yin Feng accepted the order, the hand gripping the handkerchief tightening slightly.
He wanted to ask why Ning Ke’s complexion was so poor and why his yao power had weakened.
But in the end, with a sigh, he asked nothing.
It wasn’t until late at night that Ning Ke returned to his sleeping palace.
Only this time, that joyful mood was gone.
His entire person shrank into the bed, extending his tails to bury himself. His silent attitude made Xiao Yuan start to feel uneasy.
[Host?]
“What do you need your grandpa for?”
[…]
Choked by his energetic voice, Xiao Yuan knew Ning Ke was fine, and swallowed her words of comfort back into her stomach.
Ning Ke lay there for a while.
Knowing that whether he was happy or not, this world would continue to revolve, he calmed his emotions as quickly as possible.
Then, thinking of Lou Yunxiao, he lightly flicked his fingertips, and the youth’s face appeared in the water mirror in front of him.
It was also late at night in the secret realm. During the day, Lou Yunxiao had helped wash Ning Ke’s body clean and changed him into a new set of clothes.
Fearing the corpse would rot, he had built an ice coffin to maintain the temperature.
And he himself lay beside the ice coffin, his eyes focused on Ning Ke’s face.
Keeping him company and talking to him.
“A-Ke, I saw that painting. You are indeed very beautiful, very beautiful.”
“No wonder Zhuang Yusheng and those Music Sect disciples always came to bother you.”
“It was me who monopolized you from beginning to end, yet never confessed my feelings. I truly was living in fortune without realizing it.”
“If time could reverse, I would definitely tell you before Zhuang Yusheng…”
“I would definitely tell you when we were in Ning Family Village…”
Speaking of this, he suddenly placed his hands by his cheeks in the shape of a trumpet, pressing against the ice surface.
Like whispering sweet nothings between lovers.
He whispered, “I like you.”
After saying it, as if he had obtained the best treasure in the world, his eyes curved into a smile.
One could see the dark red in those eyes deepening.
“I like Junior Brother.”
“I like A-Ke.”
“I like the mouse…”
He leaned against the ice coffin, smiling obsessively, “It’s actually good like this now. From now on, the mouse is mine alone. He can’t run away, and no one can snatch him away again.”
Ning Ke watched, slightly stunned.
He felt that Lou Yunxiao’s mental state wasn’t quite right.
[Host, his demonic thoughts are becoming unstable.]
Xiao Yuan couldn’t help explaining to him:
[This is also the reason why you have to do the third stage mission.]
[You need to become a Buddhist monk and help him eliminate his demonic thoughts so he can continue on the righteous path.]
Ning Ke subconsciously touched his thick, soft, and smooth hair.
He asked, “Then do I need to die this time?”
“Gouging out eyes, stabbing the heart, and things like that—I don’t need to do them all over again, right?”
[…No need.]
Xiao Yuan said:
[You are already miserable enough; you can’t be more miserable.]
Ning Ke touched his eyes, which always seemed to be covered by a layer of mist, and chuckled, “I think so too.”
He really didn’t want to experience the feeling of fingernails digging deep into his eye sockets ever again.
In the water mirror, Lou Yunxiao said many more things, only leaning against the ice coffin to sleep when he was utterly exhausted.
Looking at his sleeping face, Ning Ke finally couldn’t help reaching out, placing his hand on the surface of the water mirror, and gently touching it.
Seeing Lou Yunxiao in such pain, it would be a lie to say his heart didn’t ache.
It was precisely because he knew this relationship was destined to have no outcome that he deliberately acted like he didn’t care.
This way, over time, he could deceive himself too.
Telling himself that he never had true feelings for Lou Yunxiao.
Yin Feng was very fast.
The next day, just before noon, the leaders of the yao tribes were found by him and arrived at the Yao Venerable Palace.
“The Lord hasn’t held a meeting for us in a long time. Did something major happen today?”
“Yin Feng said demons appeared in the southern region and the Yao Palace. It’s because of this, right?”
“But demons have appeared sporadically before, and we’ve never seen the Lord use such a grand lineup to summon us all.”
Ten thousand years ago, after the Heavenly Dao sealed the Great Demon, it separated the three realms. Minor demons remained in the Human Realm and Yao Realm, and occasionally popped up over the years, only to be eliminated by powerful humans and yao from both realms.
Therefore, these great yao didn’t consider this a major issue.
Ning Ke walked in from outside the hall.
The noisy hall immediately fell silent.
The great yao quieted down, lining up on both sides, bowing respectfully to Ning Ke.
“This subordinate pays respects to the Lord.”
The sound wave was extremely high, and the voices were extremely synchronized.
Ning Ke was shaken by this grand display.
After all, if this room full of great yao were taken outside, it would be enough to destroy several Human Race sects. Their lowest cultivation was the Integration Stage, and the highest was close to the Tribulation Crossing Stage.
Yet they respected him so much.
Anyone would get a big head.
Ning Ke also inevitably felt a bit floaty.
He hurriedly used his fan to cover his useless expression.
Step by step, he walked steadily up to the 24K pure gold nouveau riche throne.
Smack, he sat down.
Crossed his legs.
Xiao Yuan immediately corrected him:
[Host! Have you ever seen a leader cross their legs?]
Ning Ke stiffened.
Forcing himself to endure, he put down his crossed leg.
He waved the fan in his hand and said.
“Tribe leaders, you may dispense with the formalities.”
“I assume you all have heard from Yin Feng that a demon appeared in the Yao Palace yesterday.”
“Summoning you to the Yao Palace is to teach you some demon-exorcising arrays to help protect your tribesmen.”
The leader of the Lion Tribe couldn’t help asking, “Lord, is this demon different from the ones in the past?”
“Yes.” Ning Ke nodded, “So besides teaching you arrays, I have another task for you all.”
“That is to do your utmost to find the ruins left behind when the Heavenly Dao sealed the Great Demon ten thousand years ago.”
“Once found, report to Yin Feng immediately.”
“Lord, do you mean the source of the demons appearing this time is the sealed Great Demon?”
Seeing Ning Ke nod, all the great yao present couldn’t help but look solemn.
The great yao had all heard about the chaos ten thousand years ago from their elders.
Naturally, they understood the consequences if the Great Demon really escaped.
After pondering, they nodded one after another, assuring Ning Ke that they would do their utmost to search for the seal ruins within their jurisdictions.
Afterwards, Ning Ke drew a picture for them.
He told them to search according to the appearance of the stone stele.
Even if they found it, they shouldn’t act rashly; they should first lock down the surrounding area and then hand it over to him to handle.
The great yao all agreed.
By the time the great yao dispersed, the night was already deep.
Yin Feng escorted Ning Ke back to his sleeping palace.
Moonlight spilled down.
Looking at the man’s thin back, Yin Feng frowned and finally couldn’t help asking.
“Lord, during your closed-door cultivation, did you use a clone to do something?”
Translator’s Note: Welcome back, everyone! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! A couple of notes for today:
- Male Mother (男妈妈): Used affectionately to describe a male character who is extremely nurturing, attentive, and takes care of others like a mother would. Yin Feng definitely fits the bill here!
- Grandpa (爷爷): In Chinese internet slang, referring to oneself as “grandpa” or “father” is a cheeky, slightly arrogant way to assert dominance in a playful or annoyed manner. Ning Ke uses it here to brush off the system.
- Yao Venerable (妖尊): The title given to the supreme ruler of the Yao (Demon/Monster) Race.
- Integration Stage & Tribulation Crossing Stage: High-level cultivation stages. Reaching Tribulation Crossing means you’re almost ready to ascend to immortality!
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