Chapter 1221: 18.59 First Grey Star - On the Earth Forest Turtle’s Shell.
The group was welcomed by countless fruit trees, flowers, herbs, and edible vegetables as soon as they landed on the island. What welcomed them were scenes of countless ingredients that are rare even in the gourmet market.
Before Ye Jieye led the group on a ride on the head of the turtle, which brought them to the island on the Earth Forest Turtle’s shell, there were only a few rare, legendary, and demigod-grade ingredients on this shell island.
As for the others, Leica and Lu Shang dragged the brats to training as hunters; after opening up to each other, the four young men were closer than before; though Ji Yoonjun’s existence as God was a bit surprising after comparing them to their brothers, it suddenly felt a bit normal. Ye Jieye and his family took in the scenery and set up a mat on the grass while enjoying a picnic.
Lu Ming was stunned, as was Mo Yuhan, by Su Jin’s revelation that he was supposed to be Ji Yoonjun’s fated pair; he even looked at Ji Yoonjun, who looked at him like a fool, and he stared back with a disgusted look. Su Jin also told Lu Ming about their past lives. Despite the fact that the latter had lost all memory after the world had reset, Su Jin still told him everything.
Lu Ming was told that he was Jo Yoonjun’s previous lover, but he did not give it much thought and even filed the information away, out of sight, out of mind, because he could not envision himself as such a man. He loves innocent, naive little ones like Su Jin.
And even though they were unable to think of anything else due to Lu Shang’s training, they knew that this intense training was necessary because, after this hunt in the Death Forest, in the other danger zone, they would not be able to care for them. Their objective is to find the ingredient that Ye Anxia needs the most.
In the Aurora Glaciers danger zone, elemental abilities are the most important but also the most useless; only Ice ability users can enter without freezing, and powerful Fire elemental users can enter without freezing. As for the other elements, they would instantly become ice-human popsicles, lacking a strong enough body.
Riding on Roi and Oreo’s backs, Ye Jingxia and Anxia hovered over the fruit trees, and the Nightmare Beast assisted in carrying the young princess who desired to soar in order to reach the fruits on the trees. With two systems and three divine beasts tending to the children, Ye Jieye and Mo Xuejing were able to spend more time together. freewebnvel.com
They were staying on the mat, with Ye Jieye laying his head on his wife’s lap. His eyes are closed as he enjoys Mo Xuejing’s light fanning him with a wooden fan.
Mo Xuejing watches over his children, especially the baby girl. There is worry painted on his face as he does so.
“A’Ye.”
“Hm?”
“Can we really find the Hellish Strawberry in the Aurora Glaciers? Even though we suppressed the cold in Xiao Xia’s body, her physique would need to awaken in the future. I don’t want to hold back her growth,” Mo Xuejing said.
Ye Jieye opened his eyes and saw the concerns in his beloved’s eyes; their love for him and his children had always been so great that he could not recall anything about him, their past, or his identity.
“Don’t worry. I have another way to cure her, even if we can find that strawberry to control the awakening of her physique,” Ye Jieye said.
Mo Xuejing said, “Can we just do that instead?”
“Let’s try the Hellish Strawberry first. If that won’t work, we can do the other option. As for what it is, I can’t tell you yet. It’s not the right time,” said Ye Jieye.
Mo Xuejing sighed. “Okay, I believe you.”
“Since you believe me, can I get a kiss?” Ye Jieye asked with a sly smile on his handsome face, even though the depths of his eyes were filled with love and possessiveness.
This man’s teasing and displays of affection made Mo Xuejing feel as though he were being seduced. He could not even begin to count the number of times he had blushed from his teasing, but he never had the courage to say no to any of his requests. Look how much he had fallen. He pursued his lips for a moment, then lowered his head.
Ye Jieye’s lips were curled up for a while before they met for a simple kiss.
This was the scene that Leica and Lu Shang saw when they came back with the kids. It was embarrassing, but it was also very beautiful. Even they, as passersby, could see how much these two men loved each other; only when they see each other does the coldness in their eyes melt and be replaced with all the warmth in the world.
Su Jin whispered upon seeing this scene. “They are definitely different from how I remember them. In my precious world, they couldn’t even bear to stay in the same area or even see each other. But… After Mo Xuejing killed Ye Jieye that time, as if something had broken in him and started destroying everything that annoys him. Even when we defeated him as a group, he still laughed in the end.
That’s right, the place he chose to die is where Ye Jieye was buried. So I guess in this life they choose not to fight instead.”
Mo Yuhan and the others heard Su Jin talking to himself. With Ji Yoonjun’s assistance, they were able to see Su Jin’s memories of that previous life. It can be said that they are entirely different from this world. Mo Xuejing killed Ye Jieye. Lu Shang died defending his master. Brother Leica never materialized.
Ultimately, Mo Xuejing was killed by a group led by Lu Ming, Su Jin, and Ji Yoonjun. Mo Yuhan was killed defending his cousin. That life was tragic, and Su Jin also died.
Leica said, “If none of the two lords come to this world, that ending might have not changed except for yours.”
Su Jin and the rest were startled, but only Ji Yoonjun and Lu Shang understood Leica’s meaning.
“What does Brother Leica mean?” Su Jin asked.
Leica said, “If we didn’t come here, you would most likely only change the lives of Lu Ming and yours. You never cared about others after your rebirth, right?”
“Then everything changed because…” Su Jin looked at the loving couple not far from them.
At last, he realized something about his previous life. Perhaps this is why Mo Xuejing decided to die where Ye Jieye is buried: only after Ye Jieye’s death did he find out about their children, who perished after losing their lone guardian. Mo Xuejing went insane upon discovering that he had killed not just his partner but also his children.
Su Jin’s face turned pale at the realization that missing the chance to find out the truth would result in such a tragedy. Leica, who can somehow read this young man’s thoughts, responded appropriately as Su Jin turned to look at him. Is that the reason why Mo Xuejing destroyed his own clan and sought his own death? Su Jin was terrified thinking about these thoughts.
He said, “There is karma for everything. Did you also lose something to gain something?”
These words left Su Jin dumbfounded. It was as though every word of Leica’s touched his heart, bringing back memories of his brother’s face more vividly than before.
It became apparent to Su Jin that perhaps his brother did not sacrifice himself, but rather that the gods had taken away his only family as a punishment for all the wrongdoings he committed in his previous life, leaving him to live this time alone and without the support of a family.
Ye Jieye and Mo Xuejing finally looked their way. They were flirting with each other, ignoring almost everything around them.
“You guys are back. That’s quite a lot. Rest for a while before we return to the town. We have to run as fast as we can on our way out as the sun has fully set,” Ye Jieye said.
Mo Xuejing asked, “Is it that dangerous in this Death Forest after nightfall?”
“Not much. It’s just that everything in this forest would become fierce and attack anything that didn’t have the same scent as this forest. The first time the lord came over, he was attacked on the way home. A lot died that night,” the Nightmare Beast said. He can still recall when he took a peek at the new master of this danger zone.
Everyone moved their hands to Ye Jieye, who said, “Suppression doesn’t work on them. Either you run away fast or kill your way out. Since it’s a waste to kill them, let’s just run as fast as we can.”
“How about the sky?” Mo Yuhan asked.
Mo Xuejing, who noticed lots of flying beasts on his way here, said, “I don’t think that’s possible. There are lots of flying beasts in this forest. At night, undead beings are more powerful. This place seems to reek with it.”
“Should I burn them?” Ye Jieye asked.
Mo Xuejing hit him on the back and said, “No, this is a forest. You want to burn everything!”
“Would the route change at night?” Lu Ming asked.
Ye Jieye responded, “I ran in a line that night and reached the gates without problems. Anyway, we are running. Just do your best to run.”
“Papa, can I use ice?” Ye Jingxia asked while riding on Oreo’s back.
“Do as you wish.”
Ye Jieye gazed at the black round creature known as the Nightmare Beast, causing it to tremble in unconscious dread towards Ye Jieye, and then he noticed Oreo, realizing that they could ride the dog, which runs quicker than people.
“Why is the Lord looking at me? I didn’t harm your cubs,” the Nightmare Beast said.
Ye Jingxia grabbed it and gave it a squeeze. Seeing that it wasn’t able to escape, the Nightmare Beast no longer struggles.
“Turn into a dog and carry some of my people for me.”
“You want humans to ride on my back?! Impossible. I don’t want to.”
The Nightmare Beast was pressed till his form appeared warped, and Ye Jieye gave him a menacing glare. At this point, the Nightmare Beast was so afraid that he was squeaking and was unable to speak due to his extreme fear.
Squeak!
Squeak! Squeak!!!
Lu Shang said, “Milord, I think it agrees with your words.”
At this, Ye Jieye released his hold on the nightmare beast and observed it transform into a Tibetan mastiff dog, much like Oreo. The threat in his eyes subsided as he saw the animal follow its commands.
Ye Jieye said, “You let those who can’t run fast ride it back. I won’t be saving you guys on the way if something happens.”
Lu Ming saw his lover silent and approached. “What’s wrong?”
“I’m okay,” Su Jin answered with a forceful smile on his face.
Lu Shang approached them and said, “Xiao Jin and Ji Yoonjun are on the back of the Nightmare Beast. Ming and Yuhan, you guys protect them. Understand?”
“Yes, big brother (Brother Shang)!
Everyone gets ready to leave after finishing their preparations. Mo Xuejing rode on Oreo’s back with his two kids to keep them safe. Ji Yoonjun and Su Jin rode on the Nightmare Beast. The others will be running on foot.
The sky had long since darkened, with only an eerie red moon hovering over their heads. Their team was alerted by the innumerable growls and howlings that were coming from every direction in the forest as soon as they left the core region, which had completely turned dark in the middle region.
AWOOO~ GRRRR~ ROOOOAAAR~~
Ye Jieye, after making sure his wife and children are ready, said. “The moment we run, the owners of those sounds will all come out. Don’t hesitate to kill if you feel you are in danger. I will lead the way. Shang and Leica, protect the rear.”
“Yes, sir!” They started sprinting like lightning as soon as everything had been decided.