Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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As Zhuang Li was packing his belongings, 7480 was yelling in his mind, “Master, we’re so lucky! We ran into the god as soon as we stepped out! But he seems so cold! He didn’t even fall in love with you at first sight!”
“How do you know he didn’t fall in love with me at first sight?” Zhuang Li asked with a casual smile.
“He didn’t even look at you, and he didn’t look back when he left, as if he had no feelings for you at all. Master, what if he doesn’t like you anymore? Besides, he’s so old, and this is ancient times, shouldn’t he be married by now?” After asking this question, 7480 couldn’t help but shudder.
Although it had a low IQ and was essentially a complete novice once it left the database, it was very clear that the deity was like a rein or a rule for its host.
With this rein and these guidelines, the host would be able to rein in his recklessness and slowly retreat from the entrance to the abyss, embarking on the right path. Otherwise, he would become a complete demon king, destroying every small world.
He might even destroy himself and then make 7480 disappear forever as well.
To protect itself, 7480 naturally hoped that this pair of male lovers could stay together forever, but now, the situation didn’t seem optimistic.
Zhuang Li confirmed his guess: “You’re right, he’s not only married, but he also has an eighteen-year-old son.”
7480: “!!!”
It’s over! Not only is the chosen one doomed, but this little world is probably doomed too!
“Master, how do you know so much? Are you mistaken? The God would never marry someone else.” 7480 tried to defend the god.
“He is the Qi Wang. Didn’t you read about Qi Wang in your script?” Zhuang Li handed the satchel to Zhuang Lao Er, who had been waiting for a long time, and then took out the mutton-fat jade pendant and looked at it in the sunlight.
The jade pendant was engraved with the character “Qi” on the front and the character “Ming” on the back, and was surrounded by coiled dragons, which was enough to reveal the man’s identity.
7480 flipped through the script rapidly, saying, “Yes, yes, yes, it’s in the script, but not much. Qi Wang is just a background character, not important at all. The male lead in this world is Qi Wang’s heir, and the female lead is Zhuang Tian’er. Oh, here’s a related description: Qi Wang passed away from illness the year Qi Wang’s heir came of age, and from then on, Qi Wang’s heir inherited his father’s mantle and became the regent, and Zhuang Tian’er embarked on her journey from princess to empress…”
7480 was shocked: “Damn it! The Prince of Qi is 18 years old this year, and he will be 20 when he comes of age. Does that mean the gods only have two years to live? How come he’s getting worse and worse off?”
Zhuang Li was not surprised by this.
He had already noticed that his lover’s physical condition was very bad. Whether there were any internal injuries was unknown, but there must be very serious problems with his sleep and mental state. That’s why Zhuang Li tentatively suggested that he had a mental illness, and his guard tacitly agreed.
At this point, Zhuang Li no longer cared whether his lover was married, whether he had many wives and concubines, or where his eighteen-year-old son had come from.
Even if their fate ended in this life, and they could only go their separate ways from now on, he still wanted to save him.
His life was more important than anything else.
The light in his eyes dimmed for a moment but was quickly replaced by determination. Zhuang Li gently shook his head, no longer thinking about it. Even the universe can be destroyed, so where in the world was there anything that lasted forever? The promise of “forever” was itself a false proposition.
“Father, let’s call Mother and go back together,” Zhuang Li said calmly, carrying the “Li Banxian” flag.
“Oh, okay!” Zhuang Lao Er hugged the satchel tightly in his arms and followed behind his son with trepidation.
Suddenly, as if struck by a sudden thought, he exclaimed in horror, “Son, you really know Taoist magic! Is Zhuang Tian’er really an evil spirit? Was what you said this morning true?”
“Of course.” Zhuang Li nodded calmly.
Among the dozen or so dockworkers walking beside the two, eight or nine were young men from Luoxia Village, and they all knew about the farce that morning.
To be honest, at first they all disliked Zhuang Li, thinking that he was a man of such stature, yet so narrow-minded, saying those baseless things to slander Zhuang Tian’er just because he was jealous of her good fortune.
But now, after witnessing Zhuang Li’s unpredictable methods firsthand, they finally realized belatedly that those words were not slander, but a terrifying truth hidden beneath the surface!
If Zhuang Li’s Taoist arts were genuine, then Zhuang Tian’er being an evil spirit, was very likely real!
Thinking of this, everyone felt a slight chill run down their spines.
This was the effect Zhuang Li wanted. Once his authority surpassed Zhuang Tian’er’s, the psychological suggestions he had made could overwhelm Zhuang Tian’er’s; it was a process of give and take.
However, Zhuang Tian’er had been operating in Luoxia Village for many years, and she had been using hypnosis on the villagers not just once or twice, but every day to reinforce it, so the fear only appeared for a moment before disappearing.
Only Zhuang Lao Er had complete faith in his son’s judgment. So when he passed by the general store, he bought three bundles of mugwort, intending to hang them on the door beam to ward off evil spirits.
The father and son gave Liu Chunhua’s sesame seed cakes to the dockworkers who had just come to help, and then the family of three returned to Luoxia Village.
All the way, Zhuang Lao Er kept boasting about his son’s glorious deeds, saying that his son was indeed a genius, able to pass the imperial examinations, become a high-ranking Taoist master, and might even become a high-ranking official in the future.
Liu Chunhua laughed heartily, her face beaming with pride as she listened, not uttering a single word of doubt. The couple were focused on their daily lives and doted on their two sons, rarely thinking about anything complicated, which explained why they were able to evade Zhuang Tian’er’s hypnosis.
With their laughter, Zhuang Li’s low spirits eased considerably.
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