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Shen Qingqiu had a problem.
This problem was called a husband whose protagonist halo extended to even his intelligence. It would have been fine if Luo Binghe was a bit gullible… (maybe when he was younger)
but no!
The protagonist must surely be all-knowing.
See, all would’ve been great if not for that dumbf*** author! He was happily talking to Shang Qinghua when the conversation took a turn into what inspired Luo Binghe’s name.
The jealous protagonist just had to be outside of the door listening in! Afterwards, Luo Binghe kept on pestering Shen Qingqiu as to what they meant. (“Shizun, why did it sound like Shang-Shishu named me?”) But, to spill a huge secret now after marriage would be too undignified!
Shen Qingqiu refused to answer and when Luo Binghe saw that there was no moving his Shizun for an explanation, he turned into a petulant housewife, moaning about how his husband was keeping secrets from him.
Do you want answers or do you want your Shizun dead??!! thought an exasperated Shen Qingqiu.
The System still wouldn’t let him spill anything about his transmigation. Well, it would… except then he would be forced into his original body. The blue pop-ups were a reminder of that.
Except now, something unexpected had happened.
Shen Qingqiu was letting his husband cuddle him when that blue screen sent a message that was, for once not a threat!
『Would user like the option to spill his secrets? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 』
He was a bit uncertain about this - God knew how faulty The System was - but he was exasperated with his husband’s sulking.
So, he spammed the “Yes” button.
That’s when everything went dark.
“Shizun? Shizun, wake up. Is Shizun okay?”
Shen Qingqiu opened his eyes in an unfamiliar place. A modern-world-type lounge with comfortable-looking couches.
And around him stood some worried looking peak lords and disciples. There was also an even more stressed out Luo Binghe, asking him if he was feeling fine.
“This master is okay, Binghe,” he softly smacked away the hand Luo Binghe offered him.
That’s when Shen Qingqiu properly processed his situation. Although he was surrounded with people from Cang Qiong Mountain sect - even a few demons - the problem was that they were definitely not in the Proud Immortal Demons Way world!
They were in a modern room! With modern things! Like reclining couches, coffee tables, magazines and even an air-conditioner! These were objects that you definetely wouldn't find in an ancient cultivation setting!
What was this, System?!
『System will explain everything in a little bit (￣^￣)ゞ』
Sigh. He knew better than to trust in that faulty thing.
A quick scan of the room showed Tianlang Jun, already lounging on a chair, a gleam in his eyes and an obedient Zhuzhi Lang sitting next to him with his hands on his lap. Shang Qinghua was fussing over Mobei Jun, making sure His King was fine (and definitely not groping him). Sha Hualing and Liu Mingyan were… conversing? If that’s what it was called when Sha Hualing was practically hanging off a red Liu Mingyan. Looks like those two had gotten close. Qi Qingqi and Wei Qingwei were whispering to each other while glaring at the demons. There was also Ning Yingying and Ming Fan, one of who were talking to him.
“Shizun! Are you okay?” Ning Yingying asked while Mu Qingfang checked his meridians. Luo Binghe hovered over Shen Qingqiu like a worried mother duck.
“I’m sure he is, Shimei,” said Ming Fan. “But the question is whether you are feeling well.” How cute, young love.
“Your Shizun is well,” Mu Qingfang assured an anxious Binghe. He then moved to check Liu Qingge’s meridians.
“This… is certainly an odd gathering of people?” Shen Qingqiu asked more than stated.
“I agree, Shen-Shidi,” ernestly replied Yue Qingyuan. His gaze lands on Tianlang-Jun. “It seems that we are in the presence of some esteemed persons.”
Tianlang-Jun was ever aware of the Peak Lords and disciples gaze on him. However, he just lazily glanced up, like none of them could even think of being a threat to him.
Well of course, thought Shen Qingqiu, he’s the protagonists father!
Just then that scummy system spoke to him.
『Pleased to meet you, valuable users』
What the flip was wrong with this thing? Since when did the System greet him???
Shen Qingqiu realizedwhy it was acting weird and greeting him when everyone else turned to look at the system. By everyone else, he meant the peak lords, demons and disciples - and more importantly - THE CHARACTERS FROM THE BOOK SHEN QINGQIU GOT TRANSMIGATED IN!!!
Everyone stared at the floating blue screen, apparently visible to them.
Liu Qingge took out his sword without any words and immediately attacked that hovering screen. Sparks flew but the System didn’t get damaged. The others did nothing to stop him, also curious about what this weird thing was - except for Shen Qingqiu and Shang Qinghua, but they couldn’t act like they knew what the blue thing was, for obvious reasons of course.
“What’s the verdict Liu-shidi?” inquired Yue Qingyuan.
“Demon,” replied Liu Qingge, as poetic as ever.
“Sorry to confirm your idiocy,” came the voice of Tianlang-Jun, “but that thing is clearly not a demon. I’m not sure if the Bhai Zan Peak Lord knows this but demons have limbs and visible facial features, no matter how they may differ from humans.”
“Well, since it’s something you obviously schemed up, could you please enlighten us on what it is as you seem to have all the information regarding this new… entity.” Yes, Qi-shijie! You’re eating him up! Shen Qingqiu inwardly lighted a candle for his martial sibling.
“Well, I’m also not sure what that is but one thing I am sure about is how to use my common sense,” said Tianlang-Jun. “Maybe we can communicate with this new entity.”
“As I’m sure you understand, we’re not willing to trust your esteemed self when this could be a scheme devised by you. Would you be willing to go first?” Oh, Wei-shixiong! The protagonists father definitely did not orchestrate this whole thing.
“Of course,” Tianlang-Jun then addressed the system, “Why have you brought us here?”
『User-002 issued a request to this system. System decided to be generous for once.(^○^)』
Tianlang-Jun gave a smug grin to the Peak Lords just as Luo Binghe interrogated, “Is that what your name is? System? And who is this user that you speak about?”
[Shen Qingqiu]
All eyes turned on him. Shen Qingqiu was fucked.
THIS HAD NEVER HAPPENED IN ANY OF THOSE TRANSMIGATION NOVELS SHEN QINGQIU HAD READ, WHAT IN THE REBELLIOUS SYSTEM WAS GOING ON HERE??!!!