Chapter 527: Matters of Hometown
The gossip ability of humans is terrifying.
Even though Sang Zhe didn’t want too many people to know that he had another child,
the very next day, when he walked into the Demon Cultivation Mountain Gate, the gatekeeper cheerfully said:
“Congratulations, Sect Leader, on your precious child!”
Sang Zhe: “…Huh? Oh, congratulations to you too.”
As he entered the office building, everyone he met offered their congratulations, leaving Sang Zhe utterly confused.
Upon entering Li Shanyan’s office, he was met by the incredibly enthusiastic Four Great Ascendant Realms.
“Brother Sang, congratulations!” Xu Yourong smiled as he approached.
“You’ve added another dragon son, Brother Sang! In due time, the cultivation world will have another rising star!” Qin Xiuyuan said, his voice comically high-pitched.
“You punk! With two kids now, how come my Huanshan hasn’t given me any news? What’s going on with you?!” Long Xiao looked enviously at him.
Sang Zhe awkwardly chuckled and scratched his head:
“Wait, how do you all know about this?”
All three pairs of eyes turned to the man hiding behind a stack of documents—Li Shanyan.
Li Shanyan trembled slightly, burying his head deeper, practically disappearing into his oversized Taoist robe.
Well then.
Looks like the paycheck still isn’t too shabby. Sang Zhe smiled.
“I heard about the due date from Huanshan.”
Long Xiao replied with an unusually serious tone, “You definitely won’t be able to spare a hand then. Do you need us demon folk to send some manpower?”
“No need.”
Sang Zhe shook his head: “With Senior Sister Yan, Aunt Yu, and Sect Leader Hua holding down the fort at home, I think the Sang family will be fine. Just let my father-in-law keep keeping an eye on the demon clan.”
Long Xiao nodded and pushed a mountain of documents aside. “I’ve already contacted all parts of the demon clan.”
“Any directives from the Void Alliance will be transmitted through Myriad Thunder Abyss to all parts of the demon clan. They will comply strictly, and anyone who dares to defy will be seen as a traitor.”
“The demon clan is more united than ever now—such unity is something my Ancestor Dragon Clan hasn’t seen in years.”
“The Holy Kingdom has already issued commands to all regions.”
Qin Xiuyuan added sharply: “Whether celestial or mortal, everyone follows the orders of the Void Alliance. As long as they agree to abide by the laws of the Holy Kingdom and the Void Alliance, the Holy Kingdom will provide protection.”
“The friendly demon clans have all expressed their loyalty.”
Xu Yourong said quietly: “As long as Brother Sang and Master Li say the word, they will share glory and shame with the Void Alliance and the demon clan.”
Li Shanyan echoed with a soft chuckle: “Everything is as you wish, young friend. Now the whole world can be at your disposal.”
“The rest will depend on your skills.”
Sang Zhe was silent for a moment, slowly clasping his fists: “I won’t let you down.”
“However, there is one more thing.”
Li Shanyan adjusted his nonexistent beard and said: “There are still cultivators being seduced by the gods and demons everywhere. While they don’t form a significant threat, they’re unpredictably difficult to counter.”
“Under normal circumstances, it’s nothing to worry about, but this old man fears they might become a ticking time bomb when you confront the gods and demons.”
Sang Zhe thought for a moment and slowly shook his head: “Even if it’s a stone in my shoe, I can’t take my shoes off now.”
“I don’t possess many personal vulnerabilities; mostly it’s just my family.”
“However, you all should be extra careful. Since the gods and demons can’t exploit my weaknesses, they may turn their sights on you instead. If you have close relatives or brothers, make arrangements ahead of time.”
Xu Yourong laughed boldly: “Who cares! All my buddies from back in the day have been dead for hundreds of years.”
“I’m a lone wolf, and if they dare come, they’ll be cleared out!”
Qin Xiuyuan forced a smile: “As a eunuch, I have no attachments. As long as the royal bloodline remains safe, it’s all good.”
Long Xiao scoffed: “I only have one close relative left, and you’ve already snatched him away, you brat.”
Sang Zhe’s gaze fell on Li Shanyan once more.
Li Shanyan blinked his youthful eyes, a wistful expression flashed on his face, and after a moment, he smiled faintly.
“This old man… has no regrets.”
“Then, I’ll leave it to you all.”
Sang Zhe bowed deeply: “The Four Holy Grounds are the cornerstones of the human world. None of them can afford to have issues.”
“While I negotiate with the gods and demons, it’s up to you to safeguard the security of your own backyards.”
The four seriously returned the gesture.
“So, does that mean Young Master Sang has devised a detailed battle plan?”
Sang Zhe nodded to Qin Xiuyuan.
“Next, I will inform you of the plan in detail. Except for the first step, where I need to seize the initiative from the gods and demons myself, the other aspects will require your assistance.”
The four exchanged glances: “We’d love to hear it.”
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Sang Residence.
In the garden, Zhang Xiaoying held Little Ying You in her arms while holding Bai Ming’s hand, strolling slowly.
Outside the garden, Yu Xia held a tray of tea, quietly waiting, but her spiritual energy enveloped the entire Sang residence without a gap.
On the other side, Yan Rouwan held Jiao Jiao, gently petting her fur while looking at the two in the garden, similarly on guard.
From today onward, the only task for the two Ascendant Realms was to stay close to the two children.
“Xiaoying, do you think giving birth hurts?”
Bai Ming whispered to Zhang Xiaoying in the garden, and Zhang Xiaoying smiled as she replied:
“On that day, I had a difficult labor, but it was thanks to you that I was able to successfully give birth. So why are you scared now?”
“I-I only had theoretical knowledge about that…” Bai Ming said, feeling a bit embarrassed as she looked down.
Zhang Xiaoying playfully poked her nose, giggling: “Don’t worry. Pain is natural, but there will be happier things that will make you forget the pain.”
Bai Ming pouted.
“What’s wrong? Don’t you believe me?”
“Not that… Just thinking about some things.”
Bai Ming muttered to herself: “Back in my hometown, it seems like all my friends from my generation are really against having kids.”
“They say giving birth is a terrifying thing, it hurts like hell and comes with all sorts of problems…”
“Honestly, before I got pregnant, I didn’t have any direct feelings about giving birth… but now that the child’s about to arrive, I suddenly feel scared and lost.”
Zhang Xiaoying thought for a moment and shook her head: “Everyone has their own wishes. If you don’t want to have kids, that’s fine; even Sect Leader Hua is quite scared of giving birth.”
“What I’m more interested in is, you rarely talk about your hometown.”
“Ah…” Bai Ming’s gaze drifted, and she stammered, “My hometown is quite far away and remote, plus there’s not much to say about it—”
“How could that be?”
Zhang Xiaoying chuckled lightly: “The Floating Splendor Commerce you created, from communication devices to various merchant pavilions, is quite innovative. Your methods and foresight are far beyond ordinary.”
“It’s almost as if… you’re not from this world.”
Bai Ming trembled as if shocked.
But almost instantly, she laughed it off: “How could that be? It’s not like I’m an alien god or anything.”
“If you want to hear about it, I can tell you all about my hometown.”
“Really?”
Zhang Xiaoying beamed with joy: “Then I’d love to hear about your and your husband’s hometown.”
Her smile was pure and bright.
But Bai Ming could no longer smile.
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