Chapter 761

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

The story trajectory regarding the novel's main cast cannot be discerned in the short term; after all, Xize'er and Victoria are still entangled, let alone a pair whose progress is even slower than theirs. According to the system's analysis, just wait.

Shen Yao and Weilan are only stopping here briefly; the rest of the time they are pushing hard toward the Sins Empire.

News concerning the Toweier Family is delivered to Weilan every so often. Because there are no explicit instructions from Weilan, those jumping about are still networking connections in all directions. As for whether doing so is useful, one look at that stack of personnel lists tells you — no one is a stupid person.

Before long, they entered the Sins Empire's territory, and their journey speed gradually slowed down.

Weilan continues receiving all kinds of news from the Toweier Family. The most excessive belongs to Weilan's father — that man, aside from contributing such an outstanding son as Weilan, is an utterly useless noble who has achieved nothing. He is currently planning how to give Weilan a down-horse-power, even provoke Weilan to exchange for his own benefits.

"Tsk, this person can still live comfortably in the Toweier Family — shows how magnanimous Weilan is. Yet he still refuses to cherish it? That is truly lacking all self-awareness."

The system rarely stands on Weilan's side to mock; after all, Weilan's reputation on the system's side is not great, and it always seizes any chance to complain. It is only because Shen Yao does not bother much with the daily-unstable system; otherwise Shen Yao might have to swap for a new target.

"Comfortably is a thing of the past. Right now he not only cannot continue enjoying it, he might even be used to establish authority." On the surface he lowers his eyes and says nothing; in reality his heart agrees with the system's expression — this is not entirely Weilan's father's fault. "So much intelligence points to the other party. A good-for-nothing dandy — where would he get such great ability?"

It is merely the Toweier Family adding fuel to the fire inside. The purpose is simple: dispose of this waste, and Weilan counts as having no black spots (Shen Yao is merely a weak point, not a black spot).

"Does Weilan know?" The system glances at Weilan, completely unable to read the other party's mental activity.

Shen Yao props her head. "Weilan certainly knows. But he knows even more that this person truly cannot be kept." Aside from being a drag with not a shred of ability, Weilan is not actually fond of challenge-difficulty mode.

Choosing Shen Yao means Weilan can cover the bottom line. Moreover, Shen Yao is not as ordinary as she appears on the surface. And the Toweier Family's heir, whoever he marries, will carry a certain degree of risk.

Weilan is unwilling to continue marriage-alliance with those debauched vampire nobles, nor does he want to be entangled too deeply with royal power. Choosing a noble girl of ordinary origin like Shen Yao is the most secure path.

Of course, after Shen Yao becomes the Toweier Family's mistress she will certainly have it harder. But compared to what Shen Yao stands to gain, it is not worth mentioning at all. Otherwise why would Shen Yao agree to graduate and marry Weilan?

Both people have their own schemes and thoughts. It is only that the affection between them is also real, which makes the true feeling between them exist.

In fact, once a major marriage matter involving both sides is concerned, there must be benefit considerations.

"Father and son turning on each other?" The system feels that given Weilan's personality, the probability is high he will force the other party to leave voluntarily.

And once he leaves the Toweier Family's shelter, a waste noble who only knows eating, drinking, and pleasure — what end could he have?

Tsk

Achieving authority and deterrence without bloodshed — could this not be one of the reasons the Toweier Family has kept Weilan's father all along?

The system feels it has guessed the truth. But this truth is not unspeakable either. After all, the vampire world's rules are simple and crude. They are truly unlike human society, where no matter what you do you must drape a layer of persona over it — fake and uncomfortable.

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The car fleet entered the Sins Empire and soon arrived at the Toweier Family.

This is Shen Yao's first formal visit. At the same time, in no more than a few months, she will become the Toweier Family's mistress.

Weilan has his own residence here — a very classical castle. The servants inside are all vampires. Facing the two of them, every one wears a respectful expression.

The steward in charge has already arrived in advance, and does not forget to inform Young Master Weilan of the meeting time arranged long ago.

"Mm. I know all the family matters. There is no need for any delay. Proceed as usual."

Waving a hand to dismiss the steward, Weilan led Shen Yao into the castle interior.

Oil paintings covering the walls appeared before the two. Weilan pointed at these paintings and told Shen Yao these are all his ancestors. Some have died; some have fallen into slumber.

"This castle has been passed down to today for over a thousand years." As for why the interior looks so new — because regular renovation and maintenance are carried out every year. It is, after all, the Toweier Family heir's residence.

"The basement downstairs stores the coffins of the ancestors in slumber." However, the probability of these slumbering ancestors being awakened is very small.

Vampire death and slumber — do not look at them as two outcomes. But in reality they are much the same. It is just that slumber is not as direct as death.

Weilan pulled Shen Yao up the stairs. The surrounding crystal lamps emitted light, illuminating the entire hall as bright as day.

Going all the way up along the stairs leads to a banquet hall with an even more open view.

Shen Yao: ……

Just how large is this castle's floor area? So many banquet halls and rooms. Servants busy coming and going. Before, she always knew Weilan was a golden thigh. Today, seeing it, this golden thigh really shines with gold.

Because they returned relatively late, Weilan merely gave Shen Yao a quick tour of the castle, then returned to the room to wash up and rest.

The meal had been sent to the room's dining hall a step earlier. The two of them ate very satisfactorily.

"I still have some matters to handle." Coaxing Shen Yao to rest first, Weilan stood up and went to the study next door.

Shen Yao raised a hand and yawned. Then she changed into comfortable-material pajamas, finished washing up, and lay down directly to rest.

On the same day Weilan and company arrived home, in another ancient castle not far away, Weilan's father was flirting with the beauty he fancied.

When it comes down to it, it is Weilan's forbearance over so many years that gave him inflated confidence. He deeply feels that no matter what, Weilan cannot do anything to him.

Hahahaha

Although he himself is waste enough, having a capable son still lets him live well.

Fox-and-dog friends come in to discuss countermeasures with him. The implication is that the plan is advancing, but they need this person to stand in front and shield them from wind and rain.

"Rest assured. It is merely a down-horse-power. The Toweier Family has so many stubborn old men. I don't believe they can all agree to Weilan's recklessness."

As long as one jumps out, they can seize the chance to give Weilan a look.

So what if he is the Toweier Family heir? He has not formally taken control of the Toweier Family's authority. He is just an empty frame.

Weilan's father thought happily. That originally handsome face has been messed up by his wine-and-lust qi. The person who came saw this and said nothing, only telling him to be steadier in his actions in two days. Since it is a down-horse-power, the participating clan members certainly will not be few.

Waving a hand to hurriedly chase away this mute, Weilan's father snorted, then pulled the beauty beside him and continued flirting.

"He, has always been like this?"

Weilan sits in the study. Behind him is a half-open system window and a beautiful round moon hanging up.

Clear cold moonlight falls on the window sill, yet melts because of the room's lamplight.

"Yes."

The one answering is that steward. He not only handles the entire castle's issues, but also the Toweier Family's internal and external affairs — all organized and delivered by him.

Smack—

Throwing a stack of documents onto the desk, Weilan scoffed and leaned back, his beautiful emerald eyes brimming with anger and helplessness he could barely restrain. Sigh, truly foolish. Why not live well? Must they jump out and cause trouble? Just how naive are they?

"Young Master"

The steward couldn't gauge Weilan's attitude; having been severely punished before for overstepping, he wanted to bring up old matters now, but the whip marks on his body made him hesitate.

"Proceed with the original plan. Aren't they trying to give me a taste of my own medicine?

The gathering in three days is their chance; give them a back door," Weilan rubbed his forehead, then stood up and went to the window, his gaze sweeping toward the castle not far away—one of which was that person's residence, and also where Weilan had lived for several years.

Mm

He couldn't help but recall some not-so-pleasant memories; Weilan's expression suddenly turned cold, and he waved his hand to dismiss the steward.

Only Weilan remained in the study; after much thought, he still rose and left the study.

Shen Yao was sleeping soundly, not expecting a human-shaped body pillow to suddenly appear on the originally spacious bed, and this human-shaped body pillow was ice-cold, truly making her unable to bear it.

Shen Yao:...

Opening her eyes helplessly, Shen Yao noticed Weilan lying beside her, holding her in his arms.

Raising her hand to touch Weilan's cheek, Shen Yao was too tired to know what to say; perhaps she was in a bad mood, otherwise Weilan wouldn't have barged into her room and done something so extremely rude right now.

"I was thinking, perhaps I've been too lenient with the Toweier Family, which is why so much trouble has arisen now."

Weilan spoke with some frustration, a rare image shown before Shen Yao.

"Before, he was still young, and the Toweier Family had too many drawbacks; blindly carrying out reforms was disadvantageous to Weilan, and who knows if some desperate people might take action."

"Now is exactly the time; what you did was right. At least during this period, those from the Toweier Family who dare to jump out are no longer Weilan's opponents; no matter what Weilan wants to do, they can only complain and grumble in their hearts. 'Don't assume things that haven't happened; this was something you once used to comfort me.'"

Shen Yao cupped Weilan's face with both hands, then leaned in and gave him a simple kiss.

The thoughtful comfort from her lover quickly made Weilan cast his bad emotions out of his mind; he suddenly laughed softly, while holding Shen Yao even tighter.

Weilan's embrace always made Shen Yao feel safe; finding a comfortable position, she closed her eyes and fell asleep again in a daze.

Mm

No matter how unhappy Weilan was, he couldn't resist his own desire to rest.

When she woke up the next day, Weilan's figure was long gone from beside her. But this was quite common, after all, Weilan was a vampire noble and didn't need to sleep.

Shen Yao got up, dressed, washed up cleanly, and then called the servant outside to bring breakfast.

After eating and drinking her fill, not staying in the room any longer, Shen Yao simply left the castle to take a stroll outside.

Indeed, no matter which castle, there was always a large garden and a lawn for strolling.

Those living in this area were all direct descendants of the Toweier Family; according to generation and bloodline, they could all trace some kinship with Weilan.

However, this had nothing to do with Shen Yao for the time being; she hadn't married into the family yet.

"If she really married into it, it wouldn't be much different from an Eldest Mistress in Ancient Times."

All busy with those inner household matters; even though they were different races, social nature had long determined that their communal life would be like this.

"Yes, where isn't life? Changing an identity and a shell, but human nature doesn't change." Although vampires were beasts wearing human skin, beasts mixed in human society for many years had more or less learned human persona disguises.

The rotten affairs of the Toweier Family were nothing more than learning that set of human society; actually, they had no idea how strong Weilan's abilities were or how hard his fists could be.

Sitting in the garden in front of the castle, a flower umbrella was propped up above her head.

A servant had brought tea and beverages early by her side; as long as Shen Yao had something, they could arrive at any time.

A gentle breeze brushed the stray hairs on both sides of her cheek, causing Shen Yao to unconsciously narrow her eyes.

Weilan and the steward came out of the castle and got into a car parked at the doorway.

Something happening outside?

Shen Yao didn't pay attention to what Weilan went to do, but when evening came and Weilan still hadn't returned, she began urging the system to do something for her.

System:...

Her own Host was really hard to say anything about; when she needed to use it, she wasn't the least bit tactful, and when she didn't need it, she was also very direct.

"This is our two biggest backings; probably nothing will happen, but they're surely held up by some sudden accident and couldn't return."

The system returned in a hurry after a moment, without shouting or being surprised and jumping about, only saying Weilan was discussing the Heir issue with those old men of the Toweier Family, wanting to take power into his hands in advance.

"Feels like the talk isn't going smoothly," because most clansmen hoped Weilan would marry first (even though they were dissatisfied with the bride they chose).

"Weilan isn't in a hurry either; is he holding some Handle in his hand?" the system wondered.

Shen Yao made an 'oh' sound, "Weilan doesn't have a Handle in his hand, but someone will deliver one."

"Isn't that the meeting gathering in a few days?" The moment the system blurted this out, a 'What the hell' directly broke through the mechanical sound, "Why did Weilan's father come? And he brought people to barge in directly."

Did the clan have Internal Strife?

"Host, Weilan also has Brothers of the Emperor, all pulled over by Weilan's Cheap Father," good grief, they weren't as spirited as Weilan, but coincidentally their personalities were very much like that Cheap Father.

The system just told the Host what happened to Weilan while muttering to itself.

Finally, it was so scared it fell silent!

Because the honest Weilan suddenly went on a killing spree, personally dealing with those several Brothers of the Emperor who shared blood ties with him.

The several piles of sand on the Ground were the evidence!