Chapter 29: People from Two Different Worlds

“Chong Chong, you try it too.”

“Okay.”

Chong Chong tried throwing a Spring Breeze Charm at Wu Shang.

【+997】

As the seconds ticked by, his pale complexion gradually regained color.

“We did it,” Chen Xiaoyan said with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

“Xiaoyan-jie, players can actually heal NPCs? This game is incredible.”

“After all, it’s a fully immersive holographic online game; it has to be different from traditional MMORPGs.”

“Then, can we romance NPCs?”

“Shall we give it a shot?”

The two exchanged a glance, a mischievous smile playing on their lips.

Of course, they definitely wouldn’t try to romance the NPC right in front of them.

“I think I’m feeling better,” Wu Shang sat up, spreading his arms wide with a face full of disbelief.

His previously frail body was now brimming with strength.

He pulled open his inner shirt, and the wound on his abdomen had completely vanished.

“Cough cough, son, mind your manners in front of the fairies.”

Wu Shang was stunned.

Looking at the two seemingly celestial women by his bedside, this honest and simple man lowered his head shyly.

“Thank you, fairies, for saving my life. I, Wu Shang, am willing to serve you like a beast of burden for the rest of my life.”

Chen Xiaoyan’s eyes flickered with a trace of disdain, and he quickly waved his hand to refuse.

“That’s unnecessary. We saved you because we have something to ask.”

“Please, fairies, ask whatever you wish.”

“Wait a moment,” Chen Xiaoyan gestured to stop him from continuing, then looked at Wu Su.

“Auntie, isn’t there another one? Let’s wake him up too.”

Every NPC had a health bar above their head, and she could see the other’s health was almost empty.

Wu Su was moved to tears. She hadn’t expected that even now, she would still be thinking of her other son—truly worthy of being a disciple of Tianxiang.

She immediately bowed deeply to the two: “Fairies, for the great kindness you have shown the Wu family, we truly have no way to repay you.”

This time, Chong Chong was quick to help her up.

“Auntie, as disciples of Tianxiang, it’s our duty to save lives. Please don’t mention repayment. We’re not here for that.”

She smiled brightly, then glanced back at Chen Xiaoyan.

“You agree, Xiaoyan-jie?”

“Mm.” Chen Xiaoyan nodded with a smile.

“Yes, Auntie, time is short. Let’s quickly wake Lingzi.”

“All right, please wait a moment, fairies.”

Wu Su didn’t use the trick she did last time.

Despite calling for a long time, Lingzi didn’t wake up, and even Wu Shang joined in calling him.

“Big brother, wake up.”

“Gao’er?”

A Gao’er and a Shang’er — two sons whose combined names form Gaoshang?

That’s quite an interesting name.

Chen Xiaoyan covered his mouth to chuckle, then immediately returned to his cold demeanor.

Still unable to wake him, Wu Su grew anxious.

She reached out and slapped his face with a loud “smack,” showing no mercy in force.

Wu Gao’s left cheek instantly flushed bright red, with a clear palm print on it.

“Eek!”

Chen Xiaoyan winced in sympathy.

This mother really had no qualms about slapping him—she wasn’t afraid she’d kill him with one hit.

“Mom~”

Wu Su ignored him and stood up, clapping her hands.

“Fairies, he’s awake.”

Seeing Wu Gao’s pitiful little eyes, Chen Xiaoyan silently mourned for a second.

Kid, you must have been one of those recharge giveaways, right?

Using the same method, the second NPC was successfully healed as well.

Wu Gao and Wu Shang obediently sat on the edge of the bed, one on each side.

The elder brother Wu Gao’s eyes were clear and respectful toward Chen Xiaoyan and the others, with no hint of desire.

Wu Shang, however, didn’t dare to raise his head.

He kept stealing glances at them, his every move filled with shyness—like a young girl meeting someone she fancies.

“We have been ordered by our sect to descend the mountain and investigate the monster sightings. You two tell me everything you know about the monsters—don’t leave out a single detail. Understand?”

“Yes,” both answered in unison.

Only they two were injured in the entire village, so it was safe to assume they were the first eyewitnesses.

The monsters appeared suddenly, as if teleported by something, but they had no idea what that something was.

“Where exactly was that thing?”

“Xiangmu Forest.”

Xiangmu Forest was west of Muxiang Village, not far away—just a minute or two’s walk.

【③ Investigation of Monster Sightings in Muxiang Village Complete, Reward: Spiritual Energy ×50】

The mission was finally complete.

Chen Xiaoyan exhaled deeply, looking at Chong Chong with a smile: “All done?”

The latter nodded.

“Then we can head back to the sect.”

“Auntie, our mission is complete. We’re returning to the sect now. Farewell.”

Wu Su’s eyes were filled with reluctance.

“Fairies, please stay a while to rest. You saved Gao’er and Shang’er. The Wu family has no way to repay you but to offer what hospitality we can.”

Wu Shang also looked expectantly at the two, wanting them to stay, but was too shy to say so.

Chen Xiaoyan shook his head, coming up with an excuse casually: “No, we have other tasks and can’t delay here.”

“If that’s the case, fairies, please take care. If you need help, just order these two boys.”

“Alright.”

Wu Shang kept his head down, gripping the edge of the bed tightly, his eyes filled with unseen disappointment.

They left the wooden house behind.

“Son, these two fairies are your lifesavers. Don’t forget that, okay?”

After the fairies left, Wu Su stepped forward and regained her usual authoritative demeanor.

“Mom, don’t worry. I’m not an ungrateful beast,” Wu Gao patted his chest.

“That’s more like it,” Wu Su smiled with satisfaction.

But seeing Wu Shang’s gloomy expression, she couldn’t help but be angry.

As someone who had been through it all, she knew exactly what her son was thinking.

She walked up and slapped him on the head.

“You and the fairies come from two different worlds. Stop daydreaming, got it?”

“Okay,” Wu Shang scratched the sore spot and gave a perfunctory answer.

Love—though its origin is unknown—is deep and unrelenting.

In an instant, his heart no longer belonged to himself.

“Foolish boy,” Wu Gao draped his left arm over his brother’s neck.

“Listen to your big brother. Stop thinking about it; it’s pointless. Ba Erniu’s sister, Ba Xiaomei, is a graceful young lady now. Pay her more attention.”

“Big brother, I want to go to the sect to cultivate.”

Almost twenty years old and still wanting to cultivate?

Love really is a poison. It’s best to avoid it in the future.

Wu Shang never expected that his words today would ensure the Wu family had no heirs left.

***

Outside Xiangmu Forest

Chen Xiaoyan led Chong Chong to the monster’s activity area.

As soon as they arrived, they noticed a peculiar fragrance lingering in the air.

Sandalwood?

No, it didn’t seem like it.

It just felt strange.

“Xiaoyan-jie, weren’t we supposed to return to the sect? Why are we here?”

“Checking for hidden quests.”

“Huh?”

“I have a bad feeling about how the monsters suddenly appeared. Could it be a teleportation point from the Endless Demon Domain?”

“Teleportation point from the Endless Demon Domain?”

Chong Chong’s face turned pale.

She recalled that eerie, creepy monster village from before, and her heart pounded nervously.

But Xiangmu Forest was surrounded by green hills and clear water, filled with birdsong and the scent of trees—not at all like the terrifying atmosphere of that monster village.

This eased much of her worry.

“We’ve been waiting for you.”