Li Yu’s head was completely blank. He…… actually changed back right in front of Jing-wang just like this.
How was he supposed to explain this properly? Slap Jing-wang unconscious and then tell the other that it was all a dream?
Don’t even think about it. In terms of fighting strength, he was no match for Jing-wang in fish form and human form. His disguise wasn’t something he can put back on now that it’s fallen; it completely shattered all over the floor okay!
Li Yu even forgot to jump back into the fish tank and remained flopping nervously inside his fallen clothes.
What would Jing-wang do now that he discovered Li-gongzi was fish? Probably immediately think that Li-gongzi was a carp demon right? Li Yu heard that in ancient times, people used fire to deal with demons. He didn’t want to become a roasted fish ah!
Li Yu only focused on screaming nonstop internally. He forgot that inside the room, there was another person other than himself and Jing-wang– the assassin that shot the arrow at Li Yu earlier. Originally, this person was injured and escaped into the house in the confusion. Seeing the scene of a person transforming into a live fish right before their eyes, this person was so astonished that they were speechless.
Jing-wang swiftly got up. First, he kicked the door closed and locked Wang Xi and others rushing over outside the room. Then, he approached the assassin and knocked the other unconscious with one swing of his hand.
After dealing with the assassin, Jing-wang turned his head and glanced at the carp demon. Xiao Yu was still foolishly flailing, as if he…… was dumbfounded.
Jing-wang sighed internally. He did his best, but now that it had become like this, Jing-wang also didn’t know how to clean up this mess. Perhaps he should first scout out the carp demon’s feelings. Jing-wang was also afraid that this fish would lack water soon. He needed to put fish back into the water immediately.
Li Yu’s brain had already turned to paste in this chaos. Seeing Jing-wang moving back and forth, Li Yu didn’t respond at all. When Jing-wang appeared in front of fish once again, fish finally refocused.
Was Jing-wang about to capture him?
Li Yu didn’t dare to move at all. The room was tiny. He was definitely already targeted. No matter where he tried to hide, it’d be useless. Plus, he couldn’t leave water for too long. Even if he tried running away… he can only escape into the fish tank that Jing-wang made for him.
What to do? Fish was about to become a dead fish!!
Fish body completely stiff, Li Yu allowed Jing-wang to pick him up from the ground. Li Yu resisted using his tail to smack Jing-wang. At a time like this, Li Yu still couldn’t bear hurting his boyfriend’s face!
No wait. The boyfriend might not be his boyfriend very soon. Jing-wang discovered that Li Yu was fish. It’s hard to say if Jing-wang would still want him. Just yesterday, Jing-wang still treated him like a pampered pet. Perhaps today, Jing-wang was going to treat him like a carp demon and set him on fire, who knows!
The more Li Yu thought about it, the more his confidence dwindled away. Jing-wang supported fish with his palm. Li Yu didn’t wrap his tail around him as usual. Instead, he despairingly stretched out straight. He’ll be straight pretty soon anyways when he gets skewered and roasted.
Thoughts turning and twisting, Li Yu allowed Jing-wang to skewer… huh? to put fish into the closest crystal bottle. Li Yu was immensely shocked.
Was Jing-wang not about to kill fish?
Entering the water, Li Yu quietly observed for a while. Jing-wang only looked at him solemnly; he didn’t seem to have any intentions of grabbing Li Yu.
Li Yu carefully swam around a bit. Jing-wang still didn’t have any extra response.
“Your highness, how are you and Li-gongzi? Are you two injured?” Wang Xi yelled loudly outside. There was still an assassin inside the room. It’s unknown if Li-gongzi got injured or not, but the master actually closed the door. Why’s that?
Right now, Li Yu was sensitive to any and all noises. When Wang Xi smacked on the door, Li Yu jumped in fear and sank to the bottom like a rock.
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Li Yu: “……”
If Wang Xi didn’t receive any response soon, he’d probably start charging in. Jing-wang picked up the unconscious assassin, opened the door and walked out. Immediately, he closed the door behind him and didn’t give anyone the chance to look at what was going on inside.
Exiting the room, Jing-wang’s handsome face immediately darkened. He killed the assassin with one stab of his sword and tossed the body to the floor.
Because Xiao Yu was afraid to see him kill people, Jing-wang allowed this assassin, who dared to attempt to harm Xiao Yu, to live a little longer. Plus, Xiao Yu’s identity definitely can’t be divulged.
Wang Xi promptly ordered someone to drag away the assassin’s corpse. At the same time he asked worriedly: “Your highness, what about Li-gongzi?”
Jing-wang turned his head and gave the house a look.
Wang Xi immediately understood: “That’s good. That’s good… Your highness, do you want to summon a physician to come take a look?” Just now the spectacle was chaotic. Wang Xi was afraid that his master and Li-gongzi got injured.
Jing-wang was going to refuse, but he remembered that Xiao Yu did get somewhat frightened. After considering for a moment, he made a hand gesture.
Wang Xi nodded his head repeatedly: “This old servant understands. Let Li-gongzi rest for a few days. We can invite the physician another day.”
Li Yu listened through the one wall of separation. Every time Wang Xi mentioned him, fish’s body would give a little shake. He wasn’t present at the scene and didn’t know how Jing-wang would tell Wang Xi. He can only guess from Wang Xi’s replies.
Li Yu listened for a while. In the end, Wang Xi still didn’t seem to know that he was fish. Did Jing-wang not tell Wang Xi?
…… since Jing-wang already saw him transform, why didn’t he tell Wang Xi?
Even though a human changing into a fish was a completely outrageous thought. As long as it was Jing-wang mentioning it, Li Yu felt like Wang Xi would at least believe him. But why would Jing-wang……
Li Yu’s paste-like brain gradually cleared up. The expression that Jing-wang had when he left, and the way he gently touched Li Yu’s head. It didn’t seem like he was angry!
Li Yu couldn’t help, but feel a small pitiful amount of hope grow inside the bottom of his heart. Could it be? After Jing-wang discovered his secret, not only was Jing-wang not angry, he decided to help Li Yu cover up?
Otherwise, why would he stop Wang Xi and others from entering inside. Why would he put fish inside the crystal bottle?
…… His highness… didn’t think he was some kind of monster?
Li Yu was unceasingly apprehensive. On Jing-wang’s side, he swiftly dealt with all of the important affairs. First, he made sure that when Li Yu changed into a fish, no one else saw anything strange– Fortunately, Jing-wang pushed Li Yu down into the room and covered over him. Other than the assassin that was dealt with, everyone else was too far away to see anything.
Maple’s Landing didn’t have any big government officials. Once Jing-wang arrived, naturally, he held the most power. The surviving assassins didn’t need to be taken elsewhere. They were directly handed over to the guards for interrogation.
Of the people that Wang Xi brought over to assist, there were two squads of imperial guards. The squad leader came over to greet Jing-wang and reported that they were here on orders from the Emperor to protect Jing-wang. Rubbing his brows, Jing-wang ordered Wang Xi to first thank these people for him, then help him draft up a report to be sent to the Emperor. Since Jing-wang already decided to fight for the throne, the Emperor must be informed of this big occurrence.
Jing-wang picked out the most crucial matters to instruct. Dealing with everything like he was flying by, he then went to find Xiao Yu. Before entering the room, he once again indicated that no one was allowed to enter. Then he stepped through the threshold quietly to look at the fish inside the fish tank.
Jing-wang just entered the room when he noticed the difference. Xiao Yu was no longer disheartened like when Jing-wang had left. Instead, fish voluntarily swam up to greet him, tail wagging flatteringly at him nonstop.
……so the carp demon finally thought it through?
Smiling, Jing-wang reflexively went to stroke fish’s back.
Unexpectedly, Li Yu vigilantly flashed to the side and hid behind a piece of water grass, sneaking furtive peeks at him.
Jing-wang knew that Xiao Yu was being nervous and cautious, so he didn’t let it bother him. He pulled out a piece of paper that he prepared just now, opened it, and placed it in a place where fish can see.
Li Yu saw the astonishing words written on the paper: Don’t be afraid.
Li Yu: “…..”
Jing-wang handed fish many notes before, got injured for fish before, and even saved fish just now. Li Yu suddenly felt somewhat teary.
Sorry, your highness. Perhaps I should have told you……
The person and fish looked at each other face to face. Before, in order to DO IT, Li Yu postponed his transformation to nighttime. Now midnight has passed. Li Yu knew that he could change back to a human again.
The plan that he painstakingly came up with was now being used to confess the truth.
Before Li Yu was afraid that Jing-wang hated him, so he didn’t dare to transform rashly. Now he threw all caution to the wind. The note gave him limitless courage. Li Yu poked at the jade fish scale that he used to transform right in front of Jing-wang. Under Jing-wang’s gaze, he turned back into a human again.
Li Yu hastily wrapped himself in clothes and then said to Jing-wang: “Your highness, I have something to tell you about myself. About why I can change into a fish, I–”
How was he supposed to explain it??
Before this battle even began, Li Yu discovered that it really wasn’t an easy thing to explain. Was he supposed to directly tell Jing-wang that he was originally a human, who for some inexplicable reason transmigrated into a fish that was equipped with a System? Not to mention, that Jing-wang was actually a character in a certain web novel that he had read previously?
Even if Jing-wang could accept a human changing into a fish, he definitely wouldn’t be able to accept the fact that he was only a character in a book. His world view has been changed already. If Li Yu really said the truth, perhaps Jing-wang would, on the contrary, think he was speaking nonsense.
It’s best not to say anything about the System and transmigration. Other than this, what else can he say to explain why he can transform into a fish?
Li Yu: “……”
Li Yu didn’t expect himself to be exposed so suddenly. Nor did he imagine that he’d be so incapable of explaining himself afterwards. He needed to find a reason that Jing-wang could accept……
He got it!
Li Yu thought cleverly in this urgent situation. Jing-wang personally saw him change into a fish. He definitely would think Li Yu was a demon. Despite this, Jing-wang still chose to protect him in front of others. This at least indicated that in Jing-wang’s heart, even after discovering Li-gongzi was a demon, Jing-wang was able to accept it.
Li Yu remembered that for a period of time, Jing-wang read cultivation booklets nonstop and loved stories about demons. He probably benefited from this fortune, which made Jing-wang able to accept him, who was a suspected demon, readily. The reason why Jing-wang reacted so quickly was also because Jing-wang wanted to protect him. Jing-wang himself wasn’t the type of person who easily lost his composure. If Jing-wang also became extremely flustered and had his brain turn to paste just like Li Yu, Wang Xi and others would have probably discovered everything already.
How could this person be so good? Li Yu suddenly became aware of this point and wanted to QQQ again. He always felt that Jing-wang was already treating him well enough, but every time, Jing-wang only got even better.
Since Jing-wang can accept the concept of a carp demon, then Li Yu had no need to frustrate over an excuse. He can just pretend to be a carp demon. A system fish and a cultivating fish both can change back and forth between human and fish. They shouldn’t be… too different, right?
If he were a carp demon, wouldn’t the System be the Daoist immortal instructing him? And also, doing missions would be considered– different cultivation trials and experiences?
These all matched up. Then the reason why he transmigrated, Can’t this be…… to pass a heavenly tribulation?
Only being able to transform for two hours a day was because…… his cultivation wasn’t high enough?
Li Yu felt like everything was becoming clear all at once. Feeling a wave of excitement, he almost started dancing and gesturing in joy. Jing-wang patted him on the hand, wanting him to take his time. Li Yu more or less went through everything again and then finally said slowly: “Your highness, I… I wanted to tell you. Actually I… am a carp demon.”
Jing-wang nodded his head accordingly. Matters pertaining to the carp demon, he already knew a long time ago.
Li Yu explained with great embellishment. After he finished speaking, he looked at Jing-wang worriedly, afraid that Jing-wang would discover that he was lying. He was also afraid that Jing-wang might suddenly change his mind and start caring about the fact that Li Yu was fish.
Good thing, Jing-wang didn’t reveal any hints of dislike. He even held out both arms in response to Li Yu’s random babbling.
This meant that Jing-wang was willing to accept him, become his support, and continue to be his boyfriend.
Li Yu felt emotional. Even he didn’t believe his own clumsy explanation. Yet this person actually still chose to believe him.
“Your highness, I won’t hurt you. Can we still remain the same as before?” Li Yu asked, choked with emotions.
Jing-wang nodded his head. The two of them never changed, so of course they’d remain the same.
Li Yu slowly moved closer, cautiously touching Jing-wang little by little with his body, occasionally observing the other’s expression. Seeing the other really not minding at all, Li Yu finally relaxed.
Li Yu almost didn’t dare to believe that he managed to get past this ordeal of losing his disguise. Sobbing briefly, he hugged Jing-wang’s arm and refused to let go.
Looking over, there wasn’t much sand left inside the hourglass again. Originally, he planned to DO IT, but now it was not possible. Nevertheless, Li Yu didn’t want to leave at all. Right now, he had a boyfriend who didn’t even mind that he could possibly be a demon!
“Your highness, I’m a bit tired. Let me sleep for a while.” The bossy carp demon found a comfortable and warm position in Jing-wang’s arms and peacefully started snoring.
Jing-wang kissed him on the forehead and covered him snuggly with the blanket. Carrying him and laying down together, Jing-wang waited until the sand dripped away inside the silver hourglass. The sleeping person in his arms transformed back into a fish. Jing-wang got up and brought fish back into the fish tank.
The crystal fish tank wasn’t brought over here, however, the silver stone bed and gold silk grass blanket were present. Jing-wang placed fish on top of the silver stone bed and then covered fish up with the blanket.
Fish continued to sleep soundly, unconsciously extending his tail over and fondly wrapping it around Jing-wang’s fingers.
Bless this sweet, slightly dumb, couple. These misunderstandings are the best ones to read, imo. Not angsty, just two people loving each other while also jumping to wild conclusions over some part of them. I absolutely love it. Thanks for the chapters!
accidentally Mark – the misunderstanding tag is the best funny too😂😁 i recommend it to u, if you haven’t read it yet..😁😁
Oh yeah Accidental Mark is a true classic with the perfect gong protagonist. I also love My Underachieving Seatmate Doesn’t Need Comforting. Also a silly misunderstanding that just makes it fun, rather than angsty. Would recommend that one to you if you haven’t read it!
Ooh I knew about accident mark and loved it. I guess I have to check out your recommendation now…
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Even I, the reader, got all emotional over Jing-wang accepting Li Yu. 😭
Ai…this is lovely! And Xiao Yu coming up with a way to explain the system even though Jing-Wang already came up with that idea— pfft!
The 4 dumplings are coming yayyyy 🥰💗
wait- 4 babys????? OMG i can’t waittttt
thanks for the chapter!
How smoothly everything was resolved, I hope to see the face of the fish when she learns the secret of ML about herself
Thank you very much for the translation
It’s a he💀
Ah so sweet ~
Thank you for these chapters !
You should’ve just written the truth Jing… It’ll make things even more easier
Right? If only wrote the truth it won’t be so annoyingly painfully long torment it’s not even that sweet now rereading I feel like mc is dumb asf
IKR.. at this point it was getting frustrating coz he keeps on lying even when there’s already chance for him to speak the truth..
Thank You for the chapter (♡ >ω< ♡)
Carp demon going through heavenly tribulations: system runaround achieved. Pfft! Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🐟
The fish is finally out if the bag 😂🐟😌🙌
AAAA THEY’RE SO PRECIOUS (´ω｀)
finally the fish can feel relaxed about the disguise matter around jingwang..
Mc is jumpy it’s getting irritating but definitely can’t hate this novel I love this novel😭😭😭😭😭 what to do this reader hates that mc won’t become smart! 😭😭
Pure, sweet love. I also want a Jing wang. 🥹
this chapter was truly so sweet QQQ
oooh idk how to feel about that lie. on one hand he’s just making another fragile lie to depend on, but on the other he’s using this world’s logic and powers to explain something basically unexplainable because telling the full truth would cause an unimaginable amount of existential dread to any normal person