Chapter 60: That Boy, That World
Feng Ling Can froze in the gazes of Si Yino and Mo Ming, his expression becoming a bit awkward as his eyes flickered for a moment before returning to my face. He gave me a gentle smile that seemed slightly forced. “I…”
“Don’t misunderstand… cough, cough…” I furrowed my brows and coughed, everyone is really overthinking things. I spoke with my hoarse voice, “I’m not… being cutesy with you… I have… something important… to tell you…”
He looked at me with a gradually serious expression, and I looked at him with a headache. “Last time… you asked me if I went anywhere when I was unconscious… I… cough, cough, cough…”
“Let’s not talk about it for now.” He bent down, resting his body beside my face, and looked at me with a smile. At this moment, his smile belonged to Feng Ling Can, warm and gentle. He reached out and lightly touched my burning face with the back of his hand, showing a hint of concern. “I won’t leave, I’ll wait until you feel better to talk.”
I gasped for breath as I looked at his gentle expression. Suddenly, Mo Ming pounced on him from behind, grabbing his neck and pulling him away from me. He shook his head and chuckled lightly, saying to me, “Get some rest.” I looked at the smile on his face and closed my eyes again, instantly falling into a feverish sleep.
I don’t know how long I slept, but when I woke up, I felt much better and my whole body was covered in sweat. But my throat still hurt, and I missed home, I missed my father. Right now, he must be bringing a cup of hot water to my bedside, looking at me tenderly, taking care of me.
But for now, I can only rely on myself.
I sat up, feeling a bit dizzy, but the pain in my body was gone. As I went to the bathroom to freshen up, the mirror suddenly spoke, “Wow! So pale, you scared me, old man.”
I was taken aback, raised an eyebrow, and only then did I realize that my mask was gone. I immediately touched my face and I was back to normal! Except for my pale complexion.
“You haven’t changed a bit, today you look beautiful~~” the mirror flattered, and I gave it a disdainful glance, starting to brush my teeth. This thing blocked me when I was ugly and now it’s coming out to flatter me, I disdain it.
“Growl… growl…” I’m so hungry. I wrapped myself in a blanket and opened the door, unexpectedly finding that Mo Ming wasn’t guarding outside. I was stunned for a moment, and suddenly, there was a slight feeling of relaxation. His way of protecting me, I actually felt a lot of pressure, always feeling like I owed him a lot of affection.
My father said, never owe affection, because it’s the hardest to repay. I didn’t understand it before, I only knew that if you helped me once, then I would help you twice, isn’t that repaying affection? But the way Mo Ming protects me, as someone who was never good at being in charge, I really don’t know how to repay it.
Wrapped in a blanket, I walked down the stairs. Why is it so quiet in this useless house today? As I reached the first floor, I was dumbfounded. I saw everyone in the living room!
Jiang Yan, Qing Ming, Xiao Nuo, Mao Mao, Mo Ming, and Feng Ling Can were all in the living room! Mao Mao was holding a hot towel to her forehead, while Qing Ming sat stiffly beside her.
The whole living room was unusually quiet, as if everyone was waiting for some news.
I snapped back to reality, ah! They were waiting for me!
“Senior Can, you really didn’t leave!” I exclaimed in surprise, and everyone in the living room turned their gaze towards me. Mao Mao immediately stood up with concern, “Xiao Lan, are you feeling better?”
I stared at everyone’s worried expressions, feeling deeply moved.
Mao Mao quickly nudged Qing Ming beside him, “Quick, go pour a cup of hot water for Xiao Lan!”
Qing Ming stiffly tried to get up, but I immediately waved my hand, “No need, I’ll do it myself. I’m much better now, thank you all.” I expressed my gratitude as I looked at everyone.
When Mo Ming looked at me with concern, Feng Ling Can had already poured a cup of hot water in the living room and walked over to me. Mo Ming stared blankly at him, lowering his head in resignation.
“You should go back to your room and rest,” Feng Ling Can placed the hot water in front of me and earnestly advised me. I took the cup of hot water in my hands and shook my head, “No, no, no, I have to tell you all right away because I really don’t want to go back to that haunted place again!”
Feng Ling Can’s expression froze, and in his dark eyes, it seemed like he already knew what I was going to say.
“What haunted place?” Jiang Yan, sucking on a blood bag, sat on the sofa and looked at me in confusion. “Xiao Lan, where did you go?”
Everyone looked at me with curiosity in their eyes. Si Yino hugged Xiao Bai tightly, Mao Mao’s sapphire eyes filled with confusion. “Xiao Lan, what are you talking about? Where did you go? Weren’t you right here?”
I tightened my grip on the cup of hot water and walked towards them. Then, I sat on the soft sofa, right next to Mo Ming. Feng Ling Can followed me and sat on the armrest of the sofa beside me, crossing his arms and looking profoundly serious.
Everyone sat down together again, seemingly holding their breath as they looked at me.
Mo Ming’s emerald green eyes still guarded me, even more earnestly than before. He reached out and gently adjusted the blanket that had slipped off my shoulder. Si Yino nervously held Xiao Bai, watching me intently. Qing Ming continued to sit stiffly beside Mao Mao, who was curiously leaning forward, trying to get a better look at me.
I looked at Feng Ling Can, “Senior Feng Ling Can, I lied to you when you asked me where I went when I was unconscious.”
A solemn expression appeared on Feng Ling Can’s face, “So… you know?”
I nodded, “At that time, I thought it was just a dream and didn’t know where I went. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. But last night, I went there again. Ever since I was injured by the faceless monster, I seem to have developed a strange connection with the demon realm.”
“Realm of demons?!” Mao Mao exclaimed in surprise, and everyone’s gaze became fixed on me alone. Qing Ming stopped sucking on the blood bag, while Si Yino peeked out from behind Xiao Bai. Only Qing Ming remained in his original posture, sitting stiffly next to Mao Mao.
Mao Mao shook his head in confusion, “That’s impossible! You were clearly here, how could you have gone to the realm of demons?”
Si Yino’s face, which was hiding behind Xiao Bai, emerged slightly. His silver eyes, covered by long bangs, flashed a hint of brightness. “So… Xiao Lan, can astral project?”
Feng Ling Can’s eyebrows began to furrow, and he discreetly glanced at me beside him, his gaze filled with depth.
“Astral projection is also normal, you don’t have to be afraid,” Mo Ming reached out and held my arm, encouraging me sincerely.
“No, it’s different from astral projection,” I shook my head at him, carefully recalling, “I could feel myself as a physical entity. I could touch the ashes of that world, encounter the demons of that world. You all said that humans cannot survive in the realm of demons because the air there is inhospitable to humans, but I didn’t feel any abnormalities or discomfort. My footprints were even left on the ground of that world. Oh, and last night when I went there, I encountered the black-clothed boss again!”
“The black-clothed boss…” Feng Ling Can softly mumbled to himself, lost in thought beside me.
“Are you talking about the black-clothed guy who defeated Fu Su?” Mo Ming became genuinely surprised.
“Yes. He saw me too,” I tightened my grip on the water cup. To be honest, I found the black-clothed boss quite cool, I was a bit fascinated by him. I don’t know why, but I feel like he and Fu Su make a good match.
Hey hey hey, Xia Xiao Lan, we’re talking about serious matters now, don’t let your imagination run wild~~~
“How is this possible…” Feng Ling Can furrowed his brows deeply while holding the blood bag, “Humans are composed of both physical bodies and souls. Even if the soul astral projects, it can only wander between the human realm and the underworld. It’s impossible to go to other realms. And now, Xiao Lan has a physical presence in the realm of demons. This phenomenon has never happened before, Xiao Lan.” Feng Ling Can suddenly called me seriously, his voice becoming more serious. When I looked at him, his gaze was particularly stern. “Did you tell anyone about this?”
I shook my head.
“Good, don’t tell anyone. I also hope that everyone in the Useless House today…” Feng Ling Can scanned everyone, and finally fixed his gaze on Feng Ling Can, “Keep Xiao Lan’s secret! Jiang Yan, Xiao Lan trusts you so much, I hope you can consider her safety more.” Feng Ling Can’s elder-like tone made people feel that he suddenly became majestic! Trustworthy! Handsome!
