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Chapter 177 - Pomegranate Flavored Sentinel Gong (18)

Translated by Hua Li ^_~

“Thank you for taking the time to come today. Please be careful on your way back.”

Because the advisor had to leave early, Yuan Xi escorted him out on Gou Liang’s behalf, repeatedly thanking him for attending the wedding.

After watching him get into the hover car, Yuan Xi was about to leave when, just then, a sentinel guard stopped someone who had been loitering outside the church. “Sir, please show your invitation.”

The newcomer shook his head, quietly glanced at the church from which wedding music was drifting out, showed a sighing, nostalgic smile, and then prepared to leave.

The sentinel had been watching him for a while, and seeing this, gave a secret signal to someone in the dark to follow him.

The more Yuan Xi looked at that back, the more familiar it seemed.

After a brief pause for thought, he stepped forward and said, “Please wait. May I ask if you came to attend Yuan Wang’s wedding? I don’t know how to address you…”

Meeting those eyes, Yuan Xi’s mind went blank for a moment. Then his eyes widened slightly, and he exclaimed in shock: “You’re Kemi!”

The man who had been recognized smiled helplessly and did not deny it. “You must be Yuan Xi. In the blink of an eye, you’ve already grown so big.”

“Grandpa Kemi, it’s really you! But weren’t you already…?”

Although he had been hit with a mental suggestion by Kemi the moment their eyes met, Yuan Xi had not yet lost his basic judgment.

When Kemi died, Yuan Xi had still been quite young, but because Kemi’s estate had gone to his unremarkable younger brother, Yuan Xi remembered the matter clearly—after all, they had lived together for seven or eight years, and the other party had not left him even a single credit.

“This is a long story.” Benjamin did not explain in depth. He gave Yuan Xi a kindly look and said, “Today is Xiaowang’s big day. You must be very busy, so I won’t disturb you.”

“Grandpa Kemi, are you leaving already? Won’t you go and see Xiaowang?”

Yuan Xi stared at him probingly.

Although this elderly guide had not been seen for many years, whether in his gaze or his voice, everything radiated familiarity, and an impulse rose in Yuan Xi’s heart to cast aside all doubts and accept that this really was Kemi.

Even though something like ‘coming back from the dead’ was beyond belief, from Madam Xiang’s account, what Yuan Xi knew was of a mysterious and unfathomable guide doctor, completely different from his own memories.

For Gou Liang to become a senior pharmacist before the age of eighteen, Kemi’s contribution had been immense, so it was not strange that he might have faked his death.

However, back then his younger brother had been so heartbroken that he did not speak for one or two years and almost fell into depression. Since Kemi was really still alive, why had he not shown himself then and instead chosen to appear today?

Benjamin clearly saw the wariness in his eyes but did not hypnotize Yuan Xi any further. He only smiled and said: “Knowing that child is living well is enough to set my mind at ease.”

Since he was determined to leave, Yuan Xi naturally could not just let him go.

On one hand, he asked someone to bring over his parents, who were relatively familiar with Kemi; on the other, he hurriedly invited Kemi into the reception room.

There, they had the most advanced security scanning equipment. He had to first confirm this person was harmless before discussing anything else.

Mr. and Mrs. Yuan were just as thrilled by his return and, very quickly, joyfully confirmed Kemi’s identity—compared to the clear-headed Yuan Xi, these two were no match for an S‑class Benjamin; hypnotizing them was only a matter of seconds.

And so, the scene at the wedding came to be.

“Gra‑Grandpa Ke‑Kemi…”

Seeing him open his arms and smile at him, Gou Liang couldn’t help but take a step toward Benjamin, but before he could throw himself into the other’s embrace, Xiang Muchuan stopped him.

“Let’s talk somewhere else.”

He put an arm around Gou Liang’s shoulders, using the excuse of brushing some wine stains from his sleeve to remind Gou Liang in the spiritual domain to stay calm and not trust others easily, while at the same time asking Li Weike to inform his parents of the situation here and have them continue receiving the guests in their stead.

Gou Liang stared at Kemi without blinking, hot tears rising in his eyes. He seemed to want to get closer but did not dare.

That expression stirred Benjamin’s memories.

A few years ago, that little stutterer he had successfully modified was so clumsy it was infuriating. When teaching him about medicinal herbs, the child constantly tested his patience. Afraid of angering him yet furious at his own stupidity, the little boy would look at him with tear-filled eyes, and when no one was around, would often secretly drag a little stool over to a workbench twice his height and repeatedly memorize the herbs.

He hadn’t expected that now he had become a senior pharmacist, and had even used methods superior to Benjamin’s own to reshape his gene chain and restore his appearance…

“Sir, this way, please.”

Xiang Muchuan’s voice pulled Benjamin out of his thoughts.

“Gr‑Grandpa Ke‑Kemi, you, you did‑didn’t act‑actually—”

Before he even sat down, Gou Liang couldn’t help blurting out the question, but his emotions were so stirred that his stutter worsened, making him completely unable to express himself clearly. Helpless, he looked to Xiang Muchuan for aid.

“Don’t worry.”

Taking on the role of his spokesman, Xiang Muchuan greeted Benjamin, then conveyed: “Yuan Wang wants to ask—you didn’t actually pass away back then. Where have you been all these years, and have you been well?”

Benjamin drew his gaze back from Gou Liang’s face and looked at Xiang Muchuan. The agitation he had felt earlier had already subsided.

“This child has never had much guile…” He paused, then smiled. “You don’t suspect I’m an impostor at all? If I were really dangerous, you would have suffered for it today.”

“No, im‑impossible!”

Gou Liang wanted to sit beside him as he spoke, but Xiang Muchuan tightened his grip on his hand. The latter said: “Yuan Wang says he still recognizes your appearance, your voice, even the pattern of your pupils and your aura. You couldn’t be someone else… But I’m also very curious what you’ve experienced over these years.”

Benjamin was an adventurer at heart. If he dared to show up at a time like this, he naturally had a thorough reason.

He only smiled kindly and said: “Back then, circumstances forced my hand. I did not want the Yuan family to bear unwarranted responsibility on my account, so I had no choice but to leave.”

“I had originally not planned to appear before Xiaowang again. When I heard he was marrying you, Young Commander Xiang, I was already very happy for him. It’s just that… to be honest, not long ago I accidentally intercepted a video that mentioned Xiaowang having undergone a second genetic modification. I was a little uneasy, so…”

Xiang Muchuan’s expression shifted. “Back then, you really did perform genetic modification surgery on Yuan Wang?”

“Mu‑Muchuan.”

Hearing the questioning tone in his voice, Gou Liang hurriedly stopped him and gave Benjamin an apologetic look. “Gra‑Grandpa Ke‑Kemi…”

“Don’t be nervous, Xiaowang. I’m very happy he can stand up for you and worry about you.”

Benjamin had the tolerance of an elder and did not take issue with Xiang Muchuan.

“I’m sorry, Grandpa Kemi, and thank you for understanding my rudeness,” Xiang Muchuan said. “It’s just that Xiaowang has no memory at all of any genetic modification, and I’m very worried about his physical condition. Could you tell us in detail what happened back then?”

Benjamin thought for a moment, then said: “Now isn’t the right time to talk, and I can’t stay here long. I shouldn’t delay you from entertaining your guests either. When you’re free, come find me at this address. I’ll be staying in the capital for three days.”

With that, he stood up to leave.

“Ke‑Ke…”

“Just look at you, already this big and still crying? Don’t cry, we’ll see each other again very soon.”

Benjamin teased him with a glance, then raised his hand to wipe away Gou Liang’s tears. He also said to Xiang Muchuan, who was protectively holding Gou Liang close: “Take good care of him and cherish how good he is.”

“I will.”

Xiang Muchuan nodded, still not lowering his guard.

Benjamin gave Gou Liang a hug, then put his hat back on, wrapped his scarf around himself, and hurried out of the church.

【Seeing him meet up with Jack Litt waiting outside the church and leave together, the system, which had been on high alert, was dumbfounded: Master, he really just left like that?】

【Gou Liang also frowned: It won’t be that simple. Keep tracking them.】

【Got it, Master!】

After sending off the guests, Commander Xiang and his wife finally came over. “Weike just said the one who came was Kemi. Xiaowang, can you confirm it was really him?”

Through Gou Liang’s descriptions, the image of Kemi in the Xiang family’s minds had already been demonized.

Before, they had revered this deceased old guide as a benefactor, but once it came out that he had performed genetic modification surgery on Gou Liang, their impression of him instantly dropped to rock-bottom.

And for him to show up at this particular moment really made it impossible not to be on guard.

Gou Liang nodded, then looked over at Xiang Muchuan.

When are we going to see Grandpa Kemi?

Seeing how eager he was, Xiang Muchuan paused subtly. “Xiao Keng’er, did you forget what day it is today?”

…Um, wasn’t the wedding night already over?

Gou Liang looked at Xiang Muchuan with an innocent expression, his ears secretly turning red.

Xiang Muchuan said solemnly: “That’s not the important part. The important thing is, today you’re my groom. No one is allowed to monopolize your thoughts except me. Okay?”

The laughter soaked into Gou Liang’s tear‑reddened eyes. He pressed down the anxiety in his heart and nodded. “Okay.”

Seeing this, Commander Xiang and his wife both smiled. They had originally wanted to continue discussing the matter, but stopped and simply reminded Xiang Muchuan and Gou Liang to be cautious and not let their guard down, then left the space to the newlyweds.

After they left, Gou Liang summoned Mengmenghao.

Seeing Menghao’s beast form again after so many years, he was so excited he couldn’t keep his hands off it.

While Xiang Muchuan opened his terminal to instruct Li Weike to keep a close watch on Kemi, he looked up to see Gou Liang cherishingly hugging the big white wolf’s head, leaning over to kiss it on the mouth—

He ended up planting the kiss on the back of Xiang Muchuan’s hand.

With his second breakthrough, Xiang Muchuan was even faster than before, practically moving at the speed of thought, especially when it came to defending his “territory.” He shot the little guide a warning look, even as he said to Li Weike, “The other party’s guide level is at least A‑class. It’s fine if he notices. Just keep an eye on him and don’t provoke him lightly.”

“Awooo!”

The big white wolf raised a paw, wanting to swat Xiang Muchuan’s hand away. Seeing Gou Liang laughing as he kissed the back of Xiang Muchuan’s hand instead, it let out an anxious bark.

Gou Liang then kissed the mark on his big white wolf’s brow. As expected, the always‑indulgent Xiang Muchuan did not stop him where the little pink one was concerned, and Mengmenghao, who was easy to coax, calmed down immediately once he got the affection he wanted.

Xiang Muchuan really couldn’t stand the way it sprawled in Gou Liang’s arms, blissfully begging to be petted, and, being petty, used his fingers to wipe Gou Liang’s lips where he had just kissed its brow.

Gou Liang bit his finger in one go and bared his teeth in a mock threat.

Xiang Muchuan’s expression softened at once.

Hearing a trace of laughter in his tone, Li Weike immediately said: “Young Commander, I know what to do.”

Wishing them a happy marriage, he tactfully hung up and did not disturb them again.

Xiang Muchuan simply sat down beside Gou Liang and pulled him into his arms so he could lean back against his chest. Glancing down at Gou Liang happily rubbing the wolf’s fur, then at the big white wolf purring contentedly in his embrace, Xiang Muchuan’s gaze flickered.

In that instant, he seemed to see himself as a big white wolf, wrapping his tail around Gou Liang and tucking him right against his heart, head lowered as he intently watched Gou Liang gleefully mush his fluffy fur into a complete mess…

Hearing Gou Liang laugh out loud, Xiang Muchuan knew that his earlier thoughts had been completely read. Feeling a bit awkward, he coughed lightly.

Just as he was about to explain, he saw Gou Liang free a hand to stroke his arm and say with a squint‑eyed smile: “Whenever you feel like being petted, tell me. I’ll sa‑satisfy you~”

Seeing his smug expression, Xiang Muchuan bit his ear with a smile. “You said it.”

He recalled the big white wolf back into the spiritual domain, then lay down on the floor, spreading his arms, eyes carrying a hint of challenge as he looked at Gou Liang.

Gou Liang: “…”

“Awooo!”

With a shout, he pounced on Xiang Muchuan.

From top to bottom and front to back, he touched every inch of him. Hands weren’t enough—Gou Liang even used his mouth. In the end, Xiang Muchuan “couldn’t take it anymore” and bit him back, the two of them tumbling together before finally stopping.

When all their strength was spent, Gou Liang curled up in Xiang Muchuan’s arms, and the two of them fell asleep holding each other.

【Ding, mission progress bar advancing, current mission progress: 80%!】

*

In the sea of consciousness.

Even while its ears were being tortured, the dutiful system still stared righteously at Benjamin.

It knew very well that its master was a foolish ruler who loved beauty more than power. Seeing that Benjamin and Jack Litt were only discussing using Kemi against Xiang Muchuan and not actually making a move, it did not disturb its diligent master, who was busy absorbing fragments.

But now, it saw Benjamin dismiss Jack, then take out a set of mysterious equipment, his expression clearly showing he was up to something. When Benjamin poured spiritual power into it, and the system analyzed what he was doing, it was shocked—Benjamin had actually stolen Xiang Muchuan’s spiritual power wavelength and was attempting to replicate his spiritual domain!

“Master! Master, wake up, quickly!”

The system shouted.

But its master did not respond. Suddenly, a huge paw descended from the void and slammed it down onto the surface of the sea of consciousness!

The sea surface froze over!!

Realizing this, the system sucked in a sharp breath.

“Master, save me!!”

A gigantic white wolf, thousands of times larger than it, strode into the frozen sea of consciousness.

This was the first time the system had clearly seen the appearance of the “great blind spot,” yet it completely forgot to admire its master’s beloved target, and instead screamed instinctively.

After glancing around to confirm the sea of consciousness was completely sealed, the big white wolf that had pinned it down with one paw began to change form again.

If Gou Liang saw him, he would definitely recognize that his current form was exactly the same as the man in the black law‑patterned robe he had seen in Xiang Muchuan’s consciousness domain.

The man glanced at the panicking system he was holding, which kept yelling “Master, save me!” and pressed a hand against its round little belly. The noisy system instantly became quiet as a chicken.

A moment later, the mechanical eyes of its humanoid form refocused, and the main system’s mechanical voice cried out from Xiao Si’s mouth in surprise: “Master, you’ve awakened?!”

The man threw the main system down onto the sea. “Not yet.”

The main system looked at the law patterns on the Lord God’s robe and widened its eyes in shock.

As the director of the Time‑Space Administration and the Lord God’s most trusted subordinate, it was familiar with the differences in the law patterns of every world.

—The law pattern he was wearing was actually the main god law of the last destroyed apocalypse world.

All the fragments Gou Liang collected should have returned directly to the slumbering Lord God.

No wonder that apocalypse, which should have been reset and smoothly transitioned into a B‑level world, suddenly collapsed after Gou Liang was kicked out of the mission world.

It turned out the Lord God’s consciousness had detached, followed Gou Liang into this world, and fused with Xiang Muchuan’s soul.

And no wonder Gou Liang’s mission in the last world had failed—wasn’t this the very 1% of the Lord God’s consciousness he hadn’t reclaimed!

Thinking of this, the main system hurriedly asked: “Master, what orders do you have for your subordinate?”

“Nothing much.” The man withdrew his gaze from the sea of consciousness and fixed it on the chibi, short‑legged system, speaking calmly: “I heard that in the last world you collected three billion soul coins from Xiao Keng’er?”

The main system: “…”

Bursting into tears, it said, “Master, I was strictly following the rules you set—”

A single light glance from the man shut the main system up. He said, “There’s no need to bring up such details again, and especially not in front of him. Understood?”

The main system nodded frantically.

“Then you understand what you have to do.”

“??”

Meeting the man’s cold gaze, the main system shuddered and quickly shouted: “Understood, Master! Executor No.00401 has worked hard and achieved outstanding results. This subordinate should have given him a special reward long ago.”

The man nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

“The amount doesn’t need to be too large. Just double it.”

“…Yes, Master.”

This bonus is way too small (:зゝ∠).

After giving these instructions, the man had the main system take over, blocking Gou Liang’s consciousness, then dove into Gou Liang’s sea of consciousness.

He sank and drifted for a long time before finally finding the person he was looking for in a corner.

It was Gou Liang.

—Lying in the darkest corner of the sea of consciousness, covered in wounds.

I am really sorry for skipping updates. It’s just I’ve been busy with exam preparation, which is still ongoing btw. So I will finish this arc and maybe take a hiatus. I hope you guys don’t mind. When I’m back, I will definitely update regularly. Wish me luck!!! 😊