Chapter 1693

Xiao Feng brought Jiang Ning down from the Divine Tree and they strolled around the residential complex.

Translation: Xiao Feng brought Jiang Ning down from the Divine Tree, and they strolled around the residential community.

We need to keep it as one line.

Su Ni, having gotten the ingredients, had already started preparing dinner; it seemed that only she was busy in the residential complex, while everyone else—including Xiao Feng's parents, Jiang Ning's grandmother, and Dun Dun's mother—were immersed in the game world.

Translation: Su Ni, having gotten the ingredients, had already started preparing dinner; it seemed only she was busy in the residential community, while everyone else—including Xiao Feng's parents, Jiang Ning's grandmother, and Dun Dun's mother—were immersed in the game world.

Check: "soaking in the game world" means being immersed.

……Yes, not long ago, they had already brought their closest people over to live here.

Translation: ……Yes, not long ago, they had all brought their closest people over to live here.

Anyway, there are plenty of houses in the residential complex, so there's no worry about not having enough space.

Translation: Anyway, there are plenty of houses in the residential community; there's no worry about not having enough space.

Dun Dun is from a single-parent family; although their living conditions are decent, they certainly can't compare to Xiao Feng's current situation. Her mother, Xu Man Ying, didn't want her daughter to be taken away, and she was also curious about Xiao Feng, who had recently become famous on Blue Star. Since there was a place to stay here, she moved in with Xiao Feng's permission.

Translation: Dun Dun, a little girl from a single-parent family, although her family circumstances were decent, certainly couldn't compare to Xiao Feng's current situation. Her mother, Xu Man Ying, hated the idea of her daughter being abducted, and was also quite curious about Xiao Feng, who had recently become famous across the Blue Star; since there was room here, she moved in with Xiao Feng's permission.

Jiang Ning's grandmother is just over seventy, still in good health, and usually grows vegetables and raises poultry in the countryside. Although she originally didn't want to come, she couldn't resist her granddaughter's coaxing and followed along.

Translation: Jiang Ning's grandmother is just over seventy, still very healthy; she usually grows vegetables and raises some poultry in the countryside. Originally she didn't want to come, but couldn't resist her granddaughter's coaxing, so she came along.

To satisfy the elder's habit of planting vegetables in her spare time, a patch of green grass was specially designated in the residential complex to serve as a vegetable garden.

Translation: To satisfy the elder's habit of planting vegetables when idle, a patch of green space in the residential community was specially designated as a vegetable garden.

Nowadays, the elder has also found her own enjoyment in the game; many other elderly people like her are adventuring on the Divine Continent, and they have their own adventures and magical research.

Translation: Nowadays the elder also found her own enjoyment in the game; on Zhu Shen Da Lu there are many such elderly people adventuring, and they also have their own adventures and magical research.

Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo's parents didn't move here because they are overly affectionate and don't see her as a daughter; as long as she is happy with her boyfriend, they don't care about anything else, letting her stay at home all day being lovey-dovey.

Translation: The parents of Elder Sister Fang Yi Nuo didn't move over, because they were so devoted to each other they hardly noticed their daughter; as long as she was satisfied with her boyfriend, they didn't care about anything else, just letting her stay at home all day being lovey-dovey.

Note: "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo" maybe "Meow Sister Fang Yi Nuo"? Actually "Miao Jie" is a nickname meaning "Meow Sister". But we treat "Fang Yi Nuo" as the name; "Miao Jie" is a nickname for her. Should we keep "Miao Jie"? It's a nickname used as a name? It's a descriptor + "jie". According to rules: if it's a habitual nickname used as that person's name, we keep pinyin. "Miao Jie" is a nickname meaning "Meow Sister". It's used as a nickname for her. So we should treat it as a name: "Miao Jie". However the line says "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo". That is "Meow Sister Fang Yi Nuo". So the full name includes nickname. We need to decide how to translate. The glossary didn't include it. According to rules: For a person's actual NAME (including a nickname, childhood name, courtesy name, or epithet HABITUALLY USED as that person's name). So "Miao Jie" is a nickname habitually used as part of her name? It appears as "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo". Likely her friends call her "Miao Jie". So we should keep the nickname in pinyin: "Miao Jie". Then the full name would be "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo". But we need to decide if we treat "Fang Yi Nuo" as the given name and "Miao Jie" as nickname. The line: "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo's parents didn't move over". So it's "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo's parents". So we should translate as "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo's parents". However the glossary only gave "Fang Yi Nuo → Fang Yi Nuo". It didn't include the nickname. But we must follow the rule: if it's a nickname habitually used as that person's name, we keep pinyin. So we should output "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo". However we need to check if "Miao Jie" is indeed a nickname used as a name. It's likely a nickname meaning "Meow Sister". It's used before her name. So we treat as part of her name.

Thus we need to adjust translation accordingly.

But we also need to add "Miao Jie" to glossary as a named entity? It's a nickname used as a name, so we should include it. The glossary instruction: List every named entity / coined term in these lines: characters (incl. the protagonist & minor ones). So we should include "Miao Jie" as a character nickname. However the glossary already gave "方一諾 → Fang Yi Nuo". We need to add "Miao Jie" as separate entry? Or we could combine as "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo". The instruction: reuse the EXACT English from the glossary above for terms already listed. If none found: 【】.

We have glossary entry for Fang Yi Nuo → Fang Yi Nuo. So we must use that exact English form for that term. If we also have a nickname, we need to decide how to represent. The line includes both nickname and given name. We could translate as "Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo". That uses the glossary term for Fang Yi Nuo (Fang Yi Nuo) and adds the nickname Miao Jie. That seems acceptable.

Thus we need to add "Miao Jie" to glossary as a named entity (nickname). Original term: Miao Jie.

Now line 9 translation: The parents of Miao Jie Fang Yi Nuo didn't move over, because they were so devoted to each other they hardly noticed their daughter; as long as she was satisfied with her boyfriend, they didn't care about anything else, just letting her stay at home all day being lovey-dovey.

We need to keep it concise but faithful.

Su Lingyu's family also didn't come over. Her family is well-off, and like Lao Zhang's partner Yun Yan, they are members of a southern aristocratic clan; her natal family is huge and influential, so naturally they don't need to come over and mooch off Xiao Feng's place.

Translation: Su Lingyu's family also didn't come over. Her family background was excellent, just like Old Zhang's partner Yun Yan, both members of a prominent southern clan; her natal family was wealthy and influential, so there was no need to come and mooch off Xiao Feng's place.

However, they did come to see her twice, seeming to want to persuade her to go back, but Lingyu is determined to follow Xiao Feng, and they can't force her.

Translation: Still, they had visited her twice, seeming to urge her to return, but Su Lingyu was determined to follow Xiao Feng, so they couldn't force her.

……You should know that, excluding Xiao Feng, among the people living in this residential complex, seven are beings very close to transcendent life; an ordinary rifle burst, as long as it doesn't hit a vital spot, they can recover.

Translation: ……You should know that, among the people living in this residential community, excluding Xiao Feng, there are seven individuals who are very close to being superhuman beings; a burst from an ordinary rifle, as long as it doesn't hit a vital spot, they can recover.

Their bodies are no longer something ordinary people can imagine; on this planet, hardly anyone can force them to do anything.

Translation: Their bodies are already beyond what ordinary people can imagine; on this planet, hardly anyone can force them to do anything.

Xiao Feng rarely goes offline to rest, so naturally he wants to visit his wives' families.

Translation: Xiao Feng rarely goes offline to rest, so naturally he should pay a visit to his wives' families.

He has met Jiang Ning's grandmother and Xu Xiao Nian's mother one by one, appearing a bit nervous.

Translation: He had met Jiang Ning's grandmother and Xu Xiao Nian's mother each in turn, appearing a bit nervous.

Hmm… After all, openly flirting with several girlfriends at once still makes him a bit embarrassed, and he's easily scolded.

Translation: ……After all, openly having several girlfriends at once is still a bit embarrassing, making it easy to get scolded.

Fortunately, such days have long passed; the girls' parents, although they have opinions and worry about their daughters being wronged, see that nothing can be changed, so they just accept it.

Translation: Fortunately, such days have long passed; although the girls' parents still have objections, fearing their daughters might be wronged, but seeing that nothing can be changed, they can only accept it.

Moreover, Xu Xiao Nian's mother actually has a pretty good impression of Xiao Feng; when she sees him, she even says, "No wonder he can make Xiao Nian lose herself." Clearly, she can't find fault with his image.

Translation: Moreover, Xu Xiao Nian's mother actually had a pretty good impression of Xiao Feng; when she saw him, she even said, "No wonder he can make Xiao Nian lose herself." Evidently she could find no fault with his image.

Lao Zhang and Lao Li's parents, on the other hand, didn't move over; the two still live with their partners, rarely going offline.

Translation: Old Zhang's and Old Li's parents hadn't moved over either; the two still live with their partners, rarely going offline to move about.

Xiao Feng also called his parents out of the game, sat down and chatted with them for a while.

Translation: Xiao Feng also called his parents out of the game, and they sat together chatting for a while.

Then a group of people went together into that mansion which has become a "dangerous house" to enjoy a lavish dinner.

Translation: Then a group of people went together into that mansion which had become a "dangerous house", to enjoy a lavish dinner.

This dinner was especially lavish, with the number of diners being the highest ever.

Translation: This dinner was especially lavish, and the number of diners was the highest ever.

Everyone in the residential complex was summoned by Xiao Feng; it was like one big family, full of joy, eating, drinking, chatting, with a very pleasant atmosphere.

Translation: Everyone in the residential community had been summoned by Xiao Feng; it was like one big family, cheerful and harmonious, eating, drinking, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere very pleasant.

Xiao Feng always had a smile on his face.

Translation: Xiao Feng always wore a smile.

He knows that such a leisurely life is given to him by "The Heavens"; his strength in the game is the foundation of his success and prosperity; whether he can continue this good life, continue to have privileges on Blue Star, depends on whether he remains strong in the future.

Translation: He knew that such a leisurely life was all thanks to 《Myriad Heavens》; his strength in the game is the foundation of his success, and whether he can continue this good life, continue to enjoy privileges on the Blue Star, depends on whether he remains strong in the future.

If he stops progressing and his strength is surpassed by others, his status will plummet and he will no longer be "the only one".

Translation: If he stops progressing, and others surpass his strength, his status will plummet linearly, no longer being "the sole one".

Although this possibility is small, it's worth warning himself: don't be complacent, keep striving!

Translation: Although this possibility is small, it's still worth warning himself: don't be lax, keep striving!

During the meal, Xiao Feng's father Xiao Qin Tian specially and solemnly scolded his son, apologizing to Jiang Ning's grandmother, Xu Xiao Nian's mother, Su Lingyu, and Fang Yi Nuo, admitting he failed to discipline his son, letting him lose focus and make many mistakes.

Translation: While eating, Xiao Feng's father Xiao Qin Tian specially and solemnly scolded his son, apologizing to Jiang Ning's grandmother, Xu Xiao Nian's mother, Su Lingyu, and Fang Yi Nuo, saying he had failed to discipline his son well, letting him lose focus and make many mistakes.

Then he patted his chest and promised that if the girls suffered any grievance, he would tell him immediately; even if he can't beat his son, he'd grab a clothes hanger and give that brat a beating!

Translation: Then he thumped his chest, promising that if the girls suffered any grievance, they should tell him immediately; even if he couldn't beat his son, he'd have to grab a clotheshorse and give that brat a good thrashing!

Xiao Feng felt both embarrassed and pleased, feeling his father was deliberately helping him smooth things over, using his parental status to say things that were otherwise inconvenient, thus defusing potential minor conflicts.

Translation: Xiao Feng felt both embarrassed and pleased, sensing that his father was deliberately helping him smooth things over, using his parental status to say what was otherwise inconvenient, thereby defusing potential minor conflicts.

After hearing this, Jiang Ning's grandmother sighed: "My little Ning has a rough background; she was born with a disability. I thought she'd have a tough life, but Xiao Feng not only gave her such a good life, he even cured her eyes. I'm not educated, so I don't know how to say it, but I just want to thank you. Xiao Feng, from now on this girl is entrusted to you; if you could have a child before I pass away, that would be even better, hehe~"

Translation: After hearing this, Jiang Ning's grandmother sighed, "My little Ning has a poor background, born with a disability; I thought she'd have a tough life, but I never expected Xiao Feng to give her such a good life, even curing her eyes. I'm not educated, so I don't know how to put it, but I just want to thank you. Xiao Feng, from now on this girl is entrusted to you; if you could have a child before I pass away, that would be even better, heh~"

Although these words were said calmly without much emotional content, with a little wine at the table, they made Jiang Ning cry, revealing the old woman's twilight sorrow.

Translation: Though the words were calm and not particularly moving, with a couple of drinks at the table, they made Jiang Ning cry, hearing the old woman's vicissitudes of twilight years.

Xu Xiao Nian's mother, being more open-minded, raised a glass of 53-degree baijiu and said to Xiao Qin Tian and his wife: "Talented boys being a bit flirtatious is perfectly normal; you two shouldn't feel embarrassed. Ancient emperors at their most powerful only conquered half a continent, yet they enjoyed harems of three thousand beauties. Our Xiao Feng has already conquered the universe, even aliens fear him; just these few girls are nothing—ten times more would still be fine! If Xiao Feng ever bullies my Xiao Nian, you don't need to intervene; that would mean she didn't serve her man well and got the punishment she deserves. If she misbehaves, tell me, and I'll take her back to educate her before sending her over."

Translation: Xu Xiao Nian's mother was more open-minded, holding a glass of 53-degree baijiu and saying to Xiao Qin Tian and his wife, "It's perfectly normal for a talented young man to be a bit flirtatious; you two shouldn't feel embarrassed. Ancient emperors at their most powerful only conquered half a continent, yet kept three thousand beauties in their harems. Our Xiao Feng has already gone to the universe, even aliens fear him; just these few? That's nothing compared to ten times more! If Xiao Feng ever bullies my Xiao Nian, you don't need to intervene—it would certainly be because the girl didn't serve her man well, earning her deserved punishment. If she misbehaves, just tell me, and I'll take her back, educate her, and send her over."

After saying that, she downed two liang of baijiu in one gulp.

Translation: Having said that, she downed the two liang of baijiu in one gulp.

Everyone was stunned; they finally understood why the loli's thought process differs from normal people, and she still likes to have a drink now and then.

Translation: Everyone stared in shock, finally understanding why the loli's brain circuitry differs from ordinary people, and she still likes to have a drink now and then.

Note: "Loli t" maybe "loli t"? Actually "Loli t" maybe a typo for "Loli" (loli) plus "t"? Could be "loli t"? We'll translate as "loli". The line: "Loli t's brain circuitry". Likely "loli's brain circuitry". We'll translate as "loli's brain circuitry". Keep "t"? Might be a typo; we'll translate as "loli's brain circuitry". We'll keep meaning.

It's all thanks to the mothers' teachings by example!

Translation: It turns out it's all due to the mother's verbal instruction and example!

Xu Xiao Nian covered her face, feeling both laughter and tears, as if her mother had sold her for a dollar to a slave owner.

Translation: Xu Xiao Nian covered her face, feeling a mix of laughter and tears, as if her own mother had sold her to a slave owner for a single dollar.

The meal lasted nearly two hours; aside from Su Ni, everyone drank a bit and felt a little tipsy.

Translation: The meal lasted nearly two hours; aside from Su Ni, everyone had a bit to drink, feeling slightly tipsy.

Xiao Feng saw each parent off, then sent off the two young couples of Lao Zhang and Lao Li.

Translation: Xiao Feng saw each parent off, then saw off the two young couples of Old Zhang and Old Li.

The remaining time was spent discussing with his household's girls; they planned to move tomorrow to another house not affected by the Divine Tree.

Translation: The remaining time, he discussed with the girls of his small family, planning to move tomorrow to another house not affected by the Divine Tree.

Afterwards, he let them each return to the game to continue cultivating and growing.

Translation: Afterwards he let them each return to the game to continue cultivating and growing.

Jiang Ning secretly told the sisters the news that "once you enter the transcendent realm, there's a chance to conceive a child."

Translation: Jiang Ning secretly told the sisters the news that "once you enter the superhuman realm, there's a chance to conceive a child."

Fang Yi Nuo and Su Lingyu both seemed unprepared; Xu Xiao Nian was even more frightened, feeling she's still a child, so having a baby so early is too strange.

Translation: Fang Yi Nuo and Su Lingyu both seemed unprepared, while Xu Xiao Nian was especially frightened, feeling she was still a child—having a baby so early would be too strange.

Only Jiang Ning's heart is full of love; eager, she dove into the game, using dual cultivation in both the real world and the game world.

Translation: Only Jiang Ning, full of love, eagerly entered the game, beginning to cultivate with dual focus in both the real world and the game world.

……Only Xiao Feng and she are capable of doing this.

Translation: ……Only she, besides Xiao Feng, could accomplish this.

Therefore her physique is also the strongest among everyone, and can even be said to be the second strongest on the surface of Blue Star!