Chapter 167: Outline Master

At first, nobody really liked playing this game, but after mastering all the controls, they actually found fun and excitement in it.

Especially since you can send kiss requests and hug requests to your wife in it.

The game's tagline is indeed fitting; this really is a game that can promote family harmony.

As dusk fell, Ji Jiangci's avatar fell to the ground again; he rubbed his slightly sore wrist and neck, and the joints emitted a creak—creak sound.

Sure enough, once orcs enter old age their physical condition drops sharply; he glanced around at Bao Jing and the others, who still showed no sign of fatigue, and even Ye Xi'an looked very relaxed.

Indeed, you can't defy aging, but that's okay. Ji Jiangci looked at Ye Xi'an's delicate profile; he had already found a way to recover, and once he does, all the males present will no longer be his opponents.

His gaze darkened; during this time all he needs to do is be more affectionate with Ye Xi'an, striving to return to his former self soon.

Thinking that way, his heart relaxed a lot; he shut down Light Brain and said, "I'm going to freshen up."

But no one heard him; everyone was busy playing the game.

Ji Jiangci shook his head helplessly and returned to his room alone.

He bent over and rummaged in the wardrobe; his movements were much more agile than yesterday, and at least when he bent, his back no longer sent that tearing, sour pain.

In the end he chose a pure‑cotton, off‑white shirt, and gray cotton pants; they looked comfortable yet not lacking in elegance, refined without being overly deliberate, and he believed Ye Xi'an would like the outfit and find it comfortable to hug.

Ji Jiangci finished freshening up an hour later, but when he stepped out the living room was still lively.

"Yi Yang, stop sending!"

Bao Jing shouted hoarsely, nearly collapsing from Yi Yang the fool; wherever there was a person he would charge, and would fall as soon as he rushed forward.

"Don't be cowardly! Let's go together!", Yi Yang said passionately, opening his mic.

"I'll take you on."

Usually calm Lin Zhi Jing swore, Yi Yang's suicide runs were one thing, but the crucial point was that once he went out, the opponents immediately knew their hideout; these rookies who had only played a day could never beat veterans and were always wiped out in one go.

Ye Xi'an, excited by the game, didn't want Yi Yang to hold him back any longer: "Yeah Yi Yang, after this round go to the training ground and practice positioning and aiming, like a body‑outline master."

Now each round they can at least survive ten minutes; Yi Yang, however, collapses at the sight of a person, can't win fights, and can't dodge either.

Human outline master?!

A surge of passion was finally doused by bucket after bucket of cold water, leaving Yi Yang visibly downcast; with a whimper he hid in a corner and started crying.

Seeing this ridiculous scene, Ji Jiangci felt a bit helpless; he walked over to Ye Xi'an and sat down beside him.

"Wife.", he called softly, inadvertently pressing his leg against Ye Xi'an's side.

Ye Xi'an kept his eyes on the screen and, without turning his head, said, "Huh? What's up?"

Ji Jiangci pressed his lips together, trying not to seem too deliberate, and reminded, "It's already dark, we've been playing all day; it's time to rest and sleep."

Ye Xi'an looked up and finally realized it was already dark.

He looked at Ji Jiangci, amazed by his outfit; he hadn't expected such ordinary clothes to look haute‑couture on Ji Jiangci, though his vitality... sigh.

"It's still early, Jiangci, keep playing; none of them have your skill."

Bao Jing, unwilling to concede, lifted the slanted tips of his hawk‑like eyes arrogantly and said, "My skill is clearly better than his; he can't even kill anyone, while I can at least knock people down."

"You all should play less; this game is quite draining, so hurry up and rest early, we'll continue tomorrow."

After speaking, Ji Jiangci inadvertently revealed, "Wife, could you check if I've become a bit younger? When I was showering just now, I actually found a few brown hairs among my white ones."

Upon hearing that, Ye Xi'an immediately stopped the game, hugged Ji Jiangci's head, and examined it carefully.

Sure enough, a few scarce brown hairs were found among the silver hair, and moreover the roots of the other white hairs showed a faint tinged color.

Could it be that his own bodily fluids are at work? The effect is slight, so this morning she hadn't noticed that Ji Jiangci's vitality had recovered a little.

If that's the case... does that mean Ji Jiangci can fully recover!

"Wife? Am I still that old?"

"No, no, no.", Ye Xi'an, a bit excited, hugged Ji Jiangci: "You really have become a little younger!"

Ji Jiangci, suddenly embraced by Ye Xi'an, felt a brief daze, then his eyes reddened; he now feels extremely grateful that the person he matches with is Ye Xi'an, not anyone else.

He held back his tears, stepped away from Ye Xi'an's embrace, and continued to guide Ye Xi'an: "But why am I getting younger? I didn't do anything last night."

Suddenly he froze, staring blankly at Ye Xi'an: "Last night, besides being with you... could it be...."

Ji Jiangci fell silent; he said everything he needed to, leaving the rest for Ye Xi'an to imagine.

He must not appear too deliberate, lest Ye Xi'an think his closeness is merely to use her.

He needs her, not only to restore his strength, but because... he loves her and wants to be worthy of her.

"I'm done playing! I'm going to sleep," Ye Xi'an stood up and said to Bao Jing and Lin Zhi Jing.

Lin Zhi Jing glanced at Ji Jiangci; without guessing he knew it was Ji Jiangci's doing, that so‑called virtuous husband was just a green‑tea type; he uninterestingly left the game, said nothing, and leaned on the sofa.

"No! An'an, play another round! My skill is getting better and better!"

Bao Jing was now truly a bit addicted to the game.

Ye Xi'an wanted to play, but Ji Jiangci's matter was more important: "We'll play tomorrow; now I need to freshen up and sleep. Tonight, Ji Jiangci, you sleep with me."

Bao Jing's gaming fingers paused: "That's not right, An'an; today shouldn't be Ji Jiangci's turn."

Yi Yang silently rolled back from the corner: "Last night the wife slept with me, so tonight it really should be Brother Ji; Bao, I will definitely not let you bully Brother Ji!"

Bao Jing's mouth curled into a mocking smile: "Are you sure An'an slept with you last night?"

"Of course! How could I not know I slept there?"

"I doubt you know a thing.", Bao Jing was too lazy to tell the truth; he now thought Yi Yang was truly lucky to have joined Ye Xi'an's family, and if he had gone elsewhere, who knows how he would have died.

Bao Jing, still sulky, started another round: "Then An'an, go rest; I'll keep playing a while longer."

"Alright, you all don't play too late either."

Ye Xi'an turned back and reminded them.

"Let's go."

Ji Jiangci took Ye Xi'an's hand, went to the bathroom to freshen up, and then returned to the room.

He closed the door, cutting off the living‑room game sounds.

In the room, only the faint breathing of the two remained.