Chapter 821: Bound to the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 822: Xuanhuan World Passerby A (42)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"Fan Sheng, what exactly is going on?"

Lu Yan was puzzled; after they mutually recognized each other the next day, they formed a temporary alliance.

However, although the alliance was formed, Lu Yan still didn't dare to fully trust Fan Sheng, mainly because Fan Sheng's state was off; which person who had woken up could have such heavy Evil Qi? Fan Sheng probably thought he had woken up, but was actually still trapped in the Illusion Realm, unable to extricate himself.

Shen Yao spread her hands, indicating that the target was exactly this situation; speaking of which, it was no wonder others thought so, "Fan Sheng sinking deeper is also related to his killing; you haven't noticed, his heart of killing is very heavy."

Including why their family of three ran from the prosperous Capital City to the Countryside Estate; wasn't it because Fan Sheng, while in the Capital City, directly took action in broad daylight? They were out of love for their son and brought Fan Sheng to the Countryside to seek refuge, but actually, based on the information Lu Yan obtained, Fan Sheng was doomed this time.

Lu Yan:...

"What should we do next?" Although their purpose for coming in was to take Fan Sheng out, they couldn't just ignore Fan Sheng's current situation.

Lu Yan was mainly worried that once Fan Sheng went out and lost control, becoming dangerous, they would invisibly have an additional trouble they had to solve.

"Wait for now; while we have time, let's first walk around the Estate to check the situation."

The proverb says: know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles. As long as they don't leave the Estate, the Capital City side will definitely send people over to catch Fan Sheng.

By then, they'll see how to act to best resolve the crises before them.

"Fan Sheng said some things yesterday; they can't be fully believed, but can't be entirely disbelieved either." They needed to weigh the content Fan Sheng spoke; it was best to stabilize Fan Sheng's condition before being completely exposed.

Lu Yan nodded, indicating Fan Sheng was fine for now; they had to get familiar with the situation at the Estate before the people from the Capital City arrived, and it was best to use the Estate's characteristics to give that Mo Hou Hei Shou a heavy Frame-Up.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao wasn't very hopeful about this, because the problems in the Illusion Realm were relatively complex, they didn't have much information, and if not handled well, it would instead add trouble for themselves.

'Host, perhaps you can ask me to help?' The system jumped out, ready to show off, thinking the Illusion Realm wasn't that large in scope, and was just right for it to monitor comprehensively.

Shen Yao was speechless: 'Are you serious? You say it's an Illusion Realm, but this is actually a Secret Realm isolated from the Outside World; aren't you afraid the other party is too powerful and will directly catch your trail?'

How come she hadn't discovered the system could be this brave? Before, it was timid and wanted to hide.

'Impossible, does the Illusion Realm have such ability?' The system was stumped by the question; it blinked its eyes, feeling the Host was exaggerating.

'The Mo Hou Hei Shou behind the Illusion Realm chose to hide in the back; it must be because their hard strength isn't enough, so they do this.' If they could truly crush by strength, the Mo Hou Hei Shou would definitely jump out to display their combat power.

'Is it possible that the Mo Hou Hei Shou does this because they have unavoidable reasons.'

Afraid the system wouldn't understand, Shen Yao had the system first observe the entire Estate range, especially to confirm the number of people in the same situation as Fan Sheng.

System:...

Not understanding but obedient, the system quickly counted the number of people with Evil Qi on their heads; besides the Servants and Stewards living in their Mansion, all the farmers in the entire Estate were not spared.

'What is this black Evil Qi?' It feels as terrifying as a parasite.

Shen Yao didn't answer the system's question, but told Lu Yan about the farmers in the Estate, "They are all in the same situation as Fan Sheng; the only difference is that they believe they are farmers of the Lu Family Estate."

Lu Yan raised his hand and pinched his chin, "Why was Fan Sheng able to wake up?"

"Wrong; if these people are in the Illusion Realm like I was before, then Fan Sheng should be a dream within a dream," the effect of double-layered Illusion Realms superimposed together.

Shen Yao smiled and nodded, "The possibility is high; the farmers' black Evil Qi isn't much, similar to you before, but Fan Sheng is particularly outstanding."

Hmm

Although saying this was unreasonable, Shen Yao still felt Fan Sheng's identity in this Illusion Realm was very important, as if the line they were on revolved around Fan Sheng, including the people and matters from the Capital City side, naturally gathering around Fan Sheng and letting Fan Sheng act.

"It seems we still need to protect Fan Sheng first;" before the Mo Hou Hei Shou was exposed, Fan Sheng was the bait they used to fish.

The two spent some time touring the entire Estate range; besides this, they also met all the farmers in the Estate one after another.

Although Shen Yao hadn't spent much time in Lian Tang City, she had a good memory, and besides, there was a system that could be considered a Cheat; the two easily recognized acquaintances hidden among the farmers.

Although the acquaintances were ignorant and unconscious, they only wanted to manage the crops in the Fields well.

At noon, Shen Yao and Lu Yan returned to the Zhai Di, had the Servants call Fan Sheng who was reviewing his lessons, and the family of three sat in the Main Courtyard Dian Dian for Lunch.

Fan Sheng was very curious about what Lu Yan and Shen Yao had discovered; he said he felt a bit uneasy, and always zoned out while reviewing his lessons in the morning.

Because his Soul and body didn't match, Fan Sheng's tone of speech was strange, especially when facing that youthful face; Lu Yan and Shen Yao had complex moods.

"Very strange; I've never had this feeling before, as if it's an omen of great disaster coming," while Fan Sheng was speaking, the black Evil Qi above his head flipped over; especially as Fan Sheng's words ended, the black Evil Qi above his head not only didn't calm down but became more intense, showing Fan Sheng's inner heart was not at peace.

"Perhaps, the Capital City side has taken action," Lu Yan told Fan Sheng about his trip to the Capital City, "The Lu Family chose to stay out of it; right now, all the resources we can use are those on the Estate side."

Including the Servants and Steward of the Mansion, and those farmers who farmed peacefully.

Fan Sheng:...

"If I can't survive this time, I worry the next me will be even crazier;" Fan Sheng, who was muddled when awake, didn't want to experience it again; he cast a pleading gaze toward Lu Yan, begging Lu Yan to help him.

Shen Yao comforted Fan Sheng before Lu Yan spoke, "We went out for a walk today and found that although the Estate's terrain is flat with no cover, there is a River not far away that leads to the Outside World."

"By then, we'll hold off the people from the Capital City for you, and you quietly leave along the River."

"Of course, if we can handle the people from the Capital City, there's no need for the arrangement above."

However, it's probably still not manageable; the combat power of the Capital City isn't something the Estate can Bengci; besides, with so many people trapped in the Illusion Realm at the Estate, she didn't believe the Capital City wouldn't have any.

Fan Sheng exhaled lightly upon hearing this; although he still wasn't very reassured in his heart, on the surface this was indeed the only arrangement available.

The three chatted while eating; actually, the food wasn't important; Fan Sheng seemed absent-minded, and Lu Yan and Shen Yao always paid attention to Fan Sheng's condition.

After Fan Sheng left the Main Courtyard to continue reviewing his lessons, Lu Yan and Shen Yao glanced at each other; both thought in their hearts simultaneously, 'Hooked.'

System:...

Hooked? What hooked? Who got hooked?

'Who else could it be? Of course it's the Mo Hou Hei Shou,' Shen Yao smiled and told the system to stay away from Fan Sheng, careful not to get caught and come running to her side to complain about being wronged.

The system was very puzzled by this, thinking Fan Sheng was such a powerful figure? It could actually make it afraid.

When they were in Lian Tang City before, the system had gone to watch the liveliness of the Fan Family a lot, including later going to several other towns; besides Shanglu where the Spirit of Shanglu was located, the system acted relatively timid; at other times, the system did as it pleased and wasn't afraid at all.

"Fan Sheng himself is of no consequence, but the things on Fan Sheng are very dangerous."

Shen Yao raised her hand and tapped the tabletop; following the special frequency of her tapping, a transparent protective barrier rose from the tabletop and, riding the momentum, enveloped the two of them along with the entire grand hall.

System:...?!!!!

The System looked outward along the range wrapped by the transparent shield, and the result let it witness an extremely horrifying scene: Fan Sheng, who should have left, actually appeared expressionlessly outside the grand hall, a pair of eyes pitch-black with not a trace of eye-white visible.

Hiss—

What kind of bizarre look is this? How is Fan Sheng appearing at the grand hall? Then who was it that left the grand hall earlier and returned to the residence to review lessons?

The System couldn't help but secretly observe, and then discovered even more secrets of the mansion.

How are those servants and stewards puppets? No wonder there's no black evil Qi above their heads — they're not even human anymore, so how could they have it?

Besides, how did Fan Sheng manage to have a puppet replace him to return to his room and study? And the change was so god-and-ghost unaware — no wonder the Host reminded it to be careful.

The System went out and circled around once, and was scared into a wildly pounding little heart; when it came back again, it found the Host and Lu Yan chatting very relaxedly, not fearing at all the Fan Sheng standing sinisterly at the doorway.

"What is there to fear? He can't see anything — or rather, everything he can see is what we want him to see. Right now he probably still thinks we suspect nothing, and is busy thinking of ways to do away with us."

As Shen Yao spoke, she turned her head again and locked gazes with Fan Sheng at the doorway; in the System's view this was a mutual gaze, except in Fan Sheng's line of sight it was merely Shen Yao and Lu Yan discussing how to intercept the people from the capital, during which mentions of Fan Sheng were all flattering words.

The double-agent Fan Sheng:...

Very satisfied with Lu Yan and Shen Yao's attitude, even more satisfied with his own confidence in playing his role — even if it were an old acquaintance, anyone who obstructs his pursuit of longevity and power is an enemy.

That Lord's words were not wrong; someone like him should discard these useless burdens.

Fan Sheng turned and left the grand hall, body stiff as he returned to his own residence.

At this moment he could no longer perceive his own problem; he still thought he was Fan Sheng, little knowing that Fan Sheng had long since sunk and died in one resistance after another — the current him was merely a pitiable person bewitched, dreaming a dream that can never be obtained, indulging in a future as illusory as flowers in a mirror and the moon in water.

"Truly pitiable — but this can't be blamed on him either; after all, who can truly resist the temptation of longevity and power?"

After all, Fan Sheng chose to leave Lian Tang City precisely to pursue these things, and in the end fell into a predicament because of them — it counts as getting what one sought.

System:...

"Host, is Fan Sheng beyond saving?" How cautious — even a System like it feels afraid.

"Save? Who said he can't be saved?" Shen Yao laughed and shook her head. "Fan Sheng is still alive — otherwise the black evil Qi above his head wouldn't exist. It's just that his current condition isn't very good; perhaps he can be saved back, perhaps not — it depends on his own luck."

What Shen Yao and Lu Yan can help with is limited; at least in Shen Yao's view, Fan Sheng is still relatively safe for now, because the mastermind behind the scenes only wants to accelerate progress rather than directly take Fan Sheng's life.

The idle chat with the System came to a close; Shen Yao stood up and patted Lu Yan's arm. "Rest a bit; constantly thinking about it solves nothing.

Besides, we prepared ourselves from the moment we came in for the possibility of not bringing Fan Sheng back." If it truly develops to that step, they aren't unable to accept it.

Lu Yan smiled upon hearing this. "You're right; it's me who always likes to overthink."

Sometimes the reasoning sounds very good, but when it comes to actual implementation one ends up considering many things.

Mother back then — was she the same? In the end, at the cost of her own injury, she sealed the evil demon, forcibly dragging out this situation for many years.

Perhaps Mother's death at the Floating Air Lu Family back then wasn't only due to the Lu Family's handiwork and her own body; there was probably also the Xuan Yuan Clan's arrangement in this.

Once self-interest is involved, no one dares guarantee they would remain open and aboveboard. His mother had no flaw on the side of great righteousness — this was Mother's choice, and Lu Yan chooses to respect and understand it.

The topic came to a close here; next is the stage where the two of them wait for the people from the capital.

Of course, during this period they weren't idle; Fan Sheng was still there pretending to monitor, so Shen Yao and Lu Yan had to say whatever it took to first stabilize Fan Sheng.

The System cutely obediently followed Shen Yao's suggestion, staying far away from Fan Sheng.

Only occasionally, when Fan Sheng sinisterly appeared in various corners around Shen Yao and Lu Yan, would it be startled by Fan Sheng's actions.

This is truly terrifying; don't know if Fan Sheng, upon waking up, would be able to realize the problem — anyway, if it were the System, it guarantees it would already have died of social embarrassment.

As the quiet farmstead was destroyed, the people who appeared surrounded the entire area; Shen Yao and Lu Yan stood at the village entrance in a standoff with the people from the capital.

Fan Sheng followed tightly at Shen Yao and Lu Yan's side, a pair of eyes fiercely staring at the clan head opposite, hating that he couldn't directly kill the other party.

"As expected, all are black evil Qi." The ones who came to surround them and the farmers in the farmstead might still be old acquaintances — a pity that, influenced by the illusion realm, even face to face they can't recognize each other.

"Host, why do I feel the clan head who came from the capital is weird?"

It's not that this person, enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens, is a good person — rather, this person should be the same as Fan Sheng, also belonging to a dream within a dream; it's just that Fan Sheng thinks he is awake, while this clan head thinks he hasn't awakened.

Mm.

This might be the mastermind behind the scenes' evil taste?

"No no no, you should think: why would the two of them directly face off?"

While answering the System, Shen Yao didn't forget to manipulate a technique hidden by her sleeve cuff.

"Do the two of them have many chances to face off directly?" The System wore a puzzled expression.

Shen Yao said casually, "The evil Qi atop their heads is very heavy — both are the result of having died many times."

Or rather, these two people like to perish together — the mastermind behind the scenes must have quite a headache too.