Kama Zuozi eloquently explained her plan. Even though her plan included some obvious elements of mischief, it was reasonable and had a clear purpose, surprising Xiao Qing a bit.
“How is it?” Kama Zuozi blinked at him. “Have you changed your opinion of me?”
“Ah,” Xiao Qing replied generously, smiling. The dimples on his cheeks made him look cute. “Keep going.”
Unable to tease Xiao Qing, Kama Zuozi pouted and reluctantly continued with her plan.
Xu Yintang watched from the side, unable to help but chuckle softly. He found their interaction interesting and somewhat adorable.
…
“Firstly, we need the assistance of The Sheriff.”
With Kama Zuozi’s rich grassroots experience, officials like The Sheriff in the secluded town of Ceylons are usually locals elected by the townspeople rather than appointed by the government. Building good relationships with those who hold real power in the town, like the mayor and wealthy merchants, is essential.
Sheriff Charles of Ceylons Town was no exception.
As dawn approached, the group of demons from out of town visited his room. His wife slept soundly beside him, completely unaware of the visitors. Charles, tossing and turning all night, sighed as if he wanted to fill the room.
“We solemnly swear, we only had a friendly negotiation with the respected Sheriff.”
Xu Yintang smiled faintly, interacting with the audience on the live screen. The barrage was lively, discussing what they had talked about with Sheriff Charles last night, speculating that the tone was gradually becoming bloody and violent.
Until he explained, they queued up to type “Okay, my wife said it’s all true” and no longer dwelled on the details.
They watched Xu Yintang fabricate stories with tolerance, exhibiting a somewhat whimsical and adorable manner. After a while, some viewers complained that the roads in Ceylons were incredibly difficult to navigate, full of twists and turns and confusing intersections. They sincerely hid the town as if it couldn’t be found. They initially thought they could arrive in town overnight from the neighboring town and participate in the harvest festival, but now it seemed they would only reach the town tomorrow.
Kama Zuozi glanced at this barrage from the corner of her eye, supporting her chin lazily. “The roads here are indeed difficult. When you see a black business car on the side of the road, you’re almost there—I had a flat tire when I came, and it took me several hours to walk the mountain road.”
She ended with a hint of coquetry. The kind of soft yet inexplicably dominant language made Xu Yintang glance in that direction, but Xiao Qing pulled his face back, threatening with paint in hand, “If you look again, I’ll draw a big turtle on your face.”
Xu Yintang just laughed, letting Xiao Qing paint on his face. “Then I’ll have to draw cute tentacles… Can I?” The ancient pigments made by the townspeople had a pungent smell, presenting rich and vibrant colors on the skin.
“What do you think?” Xiao Qing rubbed the shiny gold at the corner of Xu Yintang’s eyes, and the fine gold powder fell on Xu Yintang’s eyelashes. A strand of warm light with a hint of morning glow settled at the bottom of his eyes.
This is the custom of Ceylons Town. It is said that on this day, demons will infiltrate the town, and the townspeople will paint complex patterns on their faces and bodies to conceal their true appearances. It’s as if they are wearing strange and demonic masks, believing that this can deceive the demons infiltrating the crowd and receive the protection of the divine.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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He sat there, eyes delicately depicted with golden touches, vivid and lifelike. Those eyes looked at you and yet didn’t, like a statue in stone carvings, an artwork in the exhibition cabinet only to be admired from afar, seemingly separated by an entire world.
“Well done, indeed,” Xiao Qing praised himself, very satisfied with his skills.
He then made a big stroke on Kama Zuozi’s face, drawing a large turtle.
Kama Zuozi didn’t mind, happily looking at herself in the mirror and praising the cute and innocent eyes of the turtle. It was truly a masterpiece by Xiao Qing.
Speaking of it with sincerity and playfulness, Xiao Qing grinned and threatened to draw a turtle on Kama Zuozi’s face again.
Xu Yintang adjusted his partially open collar, smiling as he watched the two of them play. He couldn’t quite express why this scene filled him with unspoken joy, and he speculated that this might be the feeling the audience referred to as “heartwarming.”
A little sweetness, a little cheerfulness, a bit of playful teasing, all mixed together to form a strange emotion he had never known, faintly throbbing in his chest.
Despite smiling in the filtered makeup, his eyebrows and corners of his eyes still revealed a dignified and cold demeanor, causing the hearts of fans watching the screen to beat rapidly. The words “wife” almost slipped out but were held back at the edge of the lips.
[Ugh QAQ…]
[The rival for the wife is increasing again QAQ…]
On the other side, the manager remained calm, directing the placement of marketing drafts and attracting a wave of dog-like fans to the anchor’s live stream, happily admiring the peak beauty of the anchor without knowing what challenges lay ahead.
The live stream for the day started normally, unlike the previous days filled with ghosts, horror scenes, and various terrifying scenarios. Looking around, there were only lively and interesting town festivities, friendly townspeople, and the casually pasted eye-catching beauty. Kama Zuozi’s charm was not diminished by the small turtle on her face; on the contrary, it added a playful touch.
So, not to mention the newcomers who just entered the live stream and were unaware of the sinister events of the past few days, even the fans who had been stationed here since the beginning of the live stream a few days ago unconsciously relaxed their vigilance, thinking that this place was indeed some leisure vacation live stream.
[The festival looks so lively and joyful… that pizza looks delicious…]
[The atmosphere is really good, it feels warm…]
[The festival seems so lively and happy… that pizza looks delicious…]
[The atmosphere is really good; it feels warm…]
The lively atmosphere continued until nightfall when high bonfires were lit in the square, and the flames spread their warmth in all directions. The night sky, shrouded in thick clouds with no stars or moon, seemed to vaguely indicate that tonight would not be calm.
The air was hot, and the bonfires added to the heat. Many men in the town took off their shirts, revealing their bare chests, and showcasing the vibrant and intricate patterns painted on their bodies. Engaged in physical labor for an extended period had kept their body shapes mostly in good condition. In the mirror, they exuded a primal and wild beauty.
Amidst the cheerful and lively mood, even though the audience didn’t demand Xu Yintang to take off a piece of clothing through the barrage, the townspeople wouldn’t let him off. Singing songs, clapping hands, and cheering, the atmosphere was enthusiastic. It seemed that they wouldn’t stop until he removed at least two pieces of clothing.
Xu Yintang didn’t mind. His physique was not bad to show off, so he casually pulled the hem of his shirt from his waistband, unbuttoning it to reveal the artwork that Xiao Qing had diligently painted on his arms and chest for over an hour. The splendid golden patterns shimmered in the light of the fire.
Strangely, although he exposed a fair amount, the teasing stopped just short of crossing a certain line. Amidst the uproar and the flames, there was a vibrant and tender vitality, giving off a sense of purity and sanctity in the celebration of beauty.
In the blink of an eye, a live stream that was filled with the joy suddenly fell into silence. Only a few seconds later, the viewership skyrocketed by nearly a million, proving that the audience was still active, and there was no collective disconnection.
Softly humming a song praising harvest and prosperity, Xu Yintang was aware that this lively and harmonious scene would soon turn into chaos and panic. He both anticipated that moment and enjoyed the current atmosphere of joy and laughter, free from malice and worries. These two emotions intertwined in his heart, causing a drunken blush to rise on his cheeks.
If only the hospital had such a festival.
He sighed.
So that the little ones could join in as well. He could feel the presence of Little Darling hidden in the pet space, waving tentacles along with the music, performing a dance that only the little ones could appreciate.
Under the glow of the fire, there were also phosphorescent particles falling from butterfly wings. Third Flora’s butterflies danced gracefully and beautifully, natural-born dancers.
Perhaps they could really organize a festival…
He planned to discuss it with Yu Kongyou when he returned.
While contemplating, suddenly a heart-wrenching scream echoed in the group—ah, the main act for tonight had finally begun.
The commotion started from the edge of the square. A townsperson, humming a hymn and dancing, bumped into something as he retreated.
“Sorry…” he thought he had bumped into something, apologizing while turning. The next moment, all words turned into a scream.
“Monster! Monster, ahhh!!!”
What he had bumped into was not something ordinary but a bizarre and twisted statue. As he turned, he was face to face with the vaguely visible face of that statue. Even though the statue remained motionless, it scared him so much that he kept retreating, bumping into several others. Everyone saw the existence of the statue.
Instantaneously, screams spread like a virus, rapidly infecting the group. Townspeople, in fear, discovered that strange and horrifying statues had appeared around them, pale and eerie. Just looking at them felt uncomfortable, filled with pain and a sense of dread. Frightened, they ran away, their legs weak from the sudden and drastic change, too scared to even type in the chat.
At this moment, the blazing bonfire suddenly exploded, and flames scattered high into the air. In the midst of the swirling flames, a tall and grotesque demon statue revealed its form. Against the backdrop of the intense flames, thick smoke, and the darkness of the night, it seemed to come straight from hell, frightening many children who were playing.
“Demon! It’s a demon!” Sheriff Charles’s voice rang out. The experienced and dignified sheriff turned pale but showed a determined and brave expression. “Don’t be afraid, everyone! God is watching over us!”
His words were powerful, and the panicked townspeople grabbed onto the lifeline, converging towards him. Sheriff Charles walked proudly to the front of the bonfire, staring directly at the demon statue with its ugly and twisted features. At this moment, his figure appeared towering and heroic.
“We will drive away the demons! Defend our homeland! Oh great God! Please bless your people!”
With his loud and resolute shouts, a bright light suddenly lit up in the sky. Everyone saw a pure figure with white wings descending from the heavens, transforming into countless colorful dots of light, fluttering like butterflies, and merging into Xu Yintang, who stood on the side.
Under the radiant and holy light, the golden patterns on him seemed to breathe and flow with life. It accentuated the indifference and coldness between his eyebrows and eyes, as if God, high above, showed both compassion and gentleness when he lowered his gaze.
The demon statue, extremely afraid of the bright light embodying Xu Yintang, suddenly disappeared into the darkness along with the twisted figure.
“God has come…”
“God is favoring us…”
Unclear who first murmured such words, they were quickly carried by the wind into the ears of each person. The townspeople looked at Xu Yintang with a mixture of suspicion and hope, their fear and despair hard to conceal.
Demons… so many demons appearing in the town…
Xu Yintang raised his hand, and brilliant phosphorescent lights fell from the shadows. The townspeople felt a warm sensation in their souls, and suddenly, their hearts lightened. They were more inclined to believe the statement of “God’s arrival.”
Sheriff Charles cleared his throat and took a deep breath, trying to present his most devout and respectful demeanor. He bowed to Xu Yintang and said, “Please guide us, expel the demons back to hell.”
As he spoke, more hearts tilted towards Xu Yintang’s side.
Various complex and chaotic thoughts surged down, and no one noticed that Kama Zuozi’s figure had disappeared into the crowd. Xiao Qing had also concealed himself in the unnoticed shadows. In his arms, Second Treasure’s five eyes sparkled, tearing apart the dreamscape and turning it into smoke. The smoke mingled in the wind and air, creating a comforting and healing warmth.
“Mom looks really beautiful.”
Second Treasure playfully interacted with a few skeptical townspeople, watching them gradually reveal fanatical expressions after a moment of hesitation. Even the annoying aspect of cooperating with Third Flora was reduced.
This time, it did well, and it even developed a new skill.
Mom would definitely praise it.
Whoa. Thank you for the chapter
Is it only me, or is anyone else imagine Little Darling dancing like that one Squidward meme? 😭
I do too.
oh?? at first i was confused, but i see that they used third flora to make a light show, and Second Treasure to have everyone feel blessed! I wonder if Little Darling will get to play a role?
I hope so! Poor Little Treasure, he’s diligent so I’m sure it’s upsetting for him to be unable to help 😭
Oooo all praise Mommy Tangtang
XY is such a mom hehe
Thanks for the chapter!! (♡ω♡ ) ~♪
Bless the townies mom! Hahahahahahahaha…. Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣
Good job
Thank you for your translation 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Battling faith with faith…
battling Virgin Mary faith with our beautiful and great Yintang’s faith