Shen Jie tightened his grip on Zong Lin’s shoulders, his knuckles turning white.
Then he slowly relaxed.
He breathed out a sigh.
The process of comforting his consciousness had come to its final moments.
Zong Lin kissed away the tears from the corner of his eye, like the little mermaid in the story drinking the witch’s potion, the scales on Shen Jie’s body gradually turned into light and dissipated.
Then it was the arms, the face, and around the eyelids.
The limbs regained sensation, the fish tail transformed back into human form, flesh plump, heart beating.
Finally, eyeballs regrew beneath the thin eyelids.
Shen Jie opened his eyes, and Zong Lin’s face entered his world.
He couldn’t quite distinguish between human concepts of beauty and ugliness.
Conceptual knowledge always seemed more difficult to learn than tangible things.
But that didn’t stop him from feeling that every inch of Zong Lin’s body was just right.
Zong Lin embraced him and they soared into the air.
As they departed, countless black chains shot out from the void, intertwining thousands upon thousands, densely weaving into a net, sealing off the domain of the Pale King.
Until that faint gray finally submerged into the pitch-black, a chilling wind swept past their ears.
They traveled through the dreamland, returning to the real world.
—-
Domain space.
There was no one left in the room, the world plunged into darkness. The shattered floor-to-ceiling windows remained wide open, but pedestrians on the ground, passing vehicles, and planes in the sky had all disappeared.
The silent world lost all vitality, with only the chubby wooden bird carving on the living room TV cabinet still swaying slightly.
In fact, as a mutated consciousness, being trapped in the wooden carving’s body didn’t feel much different from being previously locked in the “box” by the original consciousness.
It couldn’t speak, couldn’t affect the original consciousness, like a pile of garbage swept into a corner by people’s disdain.
It could only observe. Quietly peering out through the cracks in the chains.
Looking at the vivid world possessed by the host.
Of course, it wanted to seize this world.
Especially the human placed at the center of the world by the other party.
It possessed the desires and cravings of the host, and because of the mutation, it was even stronger.
So when the seal loosened, it broke out without hesitation and rushed towards its prey.
If it was recognized in the dream disguised as reality, it didn’t matter; it would create a world full of aliens, a “human world.”
When human and aliens identities were reversed, what difference was there between it and the host?
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It anticipated the moment when this human completely succumbed to the dream.
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It could only watch helplessly as they entangled in the pool, observing Shen Jie’s crimson cheeks and the way he tilted his head to breathe.
Main body.
Do you know what kind of monster you have fallen in love with?
Does everything you’ve been guarding for so many years seem absurd and ridiculous now?
Before, it didn’t feel intolerable that it couldn’t speak. After all, it had been accustomed to it since birth.
But now, it did have something to say.
Damn it!
—-
When Shen Jie woke up, he was in the hospital.
The first thing he saw was Professor Xu’s enlarged face.
“Xiao Shen, you finally woke up! You’ve been unconscious in the hospital for a whole day!”
Professor Xu looked at him with a surprised expression. “I warned you before that working without monitoring is very dangerous. You never listen. Look, you’ve been injured at work again?”
He chattered on, “I remember you have a partner, right? I wanted to use your phone to let someone know you’re okay, but your phone is broken. She must be very worried at home… You need to get better soon and let someone know you’re okay.”
Shen Jie propped himself up with his hand and sat up from the bed, silently assessing Professor Xu for a while, almost thinking this was still a dream.
It seemed that the intrusion of the Pale King into the transformed consciousness world was indeed quite real.
Even at Rank Two, he could achieve this level. When he reached Rank One, it was no wonder he could…
[Host! You’re finally awake, sob sob sob sob sob…]
The system’s electronic sound interrupted his thoughts.
[I almost thought you wouldn’t wake up… It’s all my fault for being so useless, I couldn’t wake you up with the current…]
“Where’s Zong Lin?” Shen Jie rubbed his temples and asked Professor Xu.
Professor Xu replied, “He’s still under observation at the research institute, Director Shi Chen is taking care of him. I heard his infection level has stabilized, everything is fine.”
“I’ll go check on him.”
Shen Jie said as he was about to get out of bed, but Professor Xu quickly stopped him, “Be careful, your brain waves were severely fluctuating earlier, almost scared me and the doctors.”
Shen Jie wanted to say it wasn’t his brain waves that were the problem, but an accident caused by the system’s random discharge.
Just then, the door to the ward was pushed open.
A golden-haired curly-haired researcher came in, with a handsome appearance and an S-level researcher badge hanging around his neck. As soon as he came in, he greeted Shen Jie warmly, “Shen Ge, you’re awake.”
Although his brain felt a bit numb from the electric shock, Shen Jie still recognized the other person.
Ke Xi Ya.
Shi Chen’s proud disciple, and also an intern at the research institute with him and Steven.
Ke Xi Ya was a genius. Even in the research institute where geniuses gathered, he was outstanding, the kind that could outshine everyone around him.
During his internship, a paper he casually wrote caught the attention of the institute’s director, who took him under his wing for guidance. After his internship, he was directly transferred to the Laboratory 1 to assist in experiments. In less than ten years, he was promoted multiple times, and now he was the youngest S-level researcher in the institute.
Despite his excellence, Ke Xi Ya seemed to rarely feel busy or nervous. During his internship, he loved to sunbathe on the rooftop of the institute because of his curly hair, sometimes he looked very much like a lazy sheep dozing off.
Speaking of sheep. Shen Jie remembered the lamb soup in his dream that still hadn’t fulfilled its function.
Even though it was a dream, he still spent two hours preparing it. He had originally wanted Zong Lin to take a sip. What a pity. The fire was raging, unstoppable. Perhaps because he thought of that pot of soup, Shen Jie looked at Ke Xi Ya with a somewhat intense gaze. Ke Xi Ya scratched his face, feeling uncomfortable, and cleared his throat. “The professor asked me to come over, there’s something he wants to discuss with you.” Ke Xi Ya glanced at Professor Xu. The badge on his neck was S, while Professor Xu’s was A. Professor Xu was understanding and said, “I’ll go out for a walk first. You two talk, you two talk.” The door to the ward was closed.
Ke Xi Ya pulled over a chair and sat beside Shen Jie—this person always preferred sitting over standing, and lying down over sitting.
His life motto had some similarities with Shen Jie’s .
During their internship, Ke Xi Ya, Steven, and Shen Jie were members of the same group. Interns didn’t have single rooms; they lived in a four-person dormitory, constantly seeing each other. They would also have meals together after work. In human terms, perhaps they could be considered friends?
However, these things didn’t matter much to him. After all, he had crossed over from seven years ago, by which time they had finished their internship and gone their separate ways.
After being assigned to the District 1, Ke Xi Ya lived in a special apartment within the research institute. They didn’t have many chances to meet.
Oh, it’s because after Ke Xi Ya awakened the Rank Three ability “Gene Transfer” of “Life”, he would schedule an adjustment of his suppressor with him every month.
Ke Xi Ya was a special-level research fellow, so he didn’t need to wait in line for appointments. He would always be the first one on the morning of the first day of each month, sitting in front of him punctually.
He chose to wear the collar that was the same color as his hair. It seemed a bit too flashy and not quite in line with Ke Xi Ya’s personality.
In fact, initially, the design he gave Ke Xi Ya was just a necklace.
But Ke Xi Ya rejected it.
His designs were rarely rejected.
After all, he felt that the necklace was quite in line with human aesthetic standards and suited Ke Xi Ya himself.
Ke Xi Ya poured a glass of water for Shen Jie and placed it beside him. After a moment’s thought, he spoke, “Shen Ge, the teacher asked me to talk to you about you and your partner.”
Shen Jie raised an eyebrow, “Me and Zong Lin? What do you want to ask?”
Their relationship wasn’t a secret among the city’s top management.
After all, as the city’s strongest force and an unstable ability user, many of Zong Lin’s situations were monitored by the city.
Ke Xi Ya said, “We want to ask about the recent emotional life between you and your partner.”
Shen Jie said, “We’re fine.”
“Mr. Zong Lin’s recent situation is unstable,” Ke Xi Ya said, “Many behaviors may harm you. But we don’t want, because of resistance, quarrels, or resistance, to trigger Mr. Zong Lin’s drastic fluctuations in infection values.”
Shen Jie: “I understand.”
Ke Xi Ya looked at him, furrowing his brows, then suddenly spoke.
“Shen Ge, actually, if you don’t want to, you can just say it,” Ke Xi Ya said, “I know, seven years ago, the partner program was forced on you by the Institute, and you even signed a confidentiality agreement for it. You’ve been responsible for Zong Lin’s suppressor docking work all along. He’s very dangerous, and you’ve been injured for him more than once. Clearly, with your abilities, there’s no need to do these complicated tasks and endure these dangers. You can go to higher places, together with us—”
“Ke Xi Ya,” Shen Jie interrupted him, “Today, the Dean didn’t send you here, did he?”
Ke Xi Ya paused.
“You’re overthinking it,” Shen Jie said, “I don’t think I’ve ever said I’m unwilling.”
Ke Xi Ya’s tone became somewhat excited, his curly hair trembling with agitation, “How could you be willing? Were the sexual orientation reports you wrote during your internship fake!”
Shen Jie: “You even looked at my pre-employment medical examination report?”
Ke Xi Ya remained silent.
Suddenly, the door of the ward was pushed open.
It was Zong Lin.
The arrival of a high-level ability user carried a sense of pressure with it. Ke Xi Ya tensed up all over, like a sheep with its fur standing on end.
Zong Lin’s gaze swept past him as he walked to Shen Jie’s side, his stern expression softening.
“I’m here to take you home.”
Shen Jie smiled slightly upon seeing him.
“Okay.”
The discharge procedures were quickly completed; after all, apart from a few bruises from the subway mist, he hadn’t sustained any serious injuries.
The broken arm, under the treatment of the “Basic Healing Bandage” brand bandage, had already healed.
They went to the supermarket together.
The supermarket was crowded, and Zong Lin, tall and conspicuous with his white hair and red pupils, habitually pulled up his hood and fastened his buttons and zippers, standing behind Shen Jie to shield him from the crowded flow of people.
Since it was still early, Shen Jie decided not only to stew lamb today, but also to buy more vegetables, hoping to have a hearty meal in the evening.
After returning home, Zong Lin took care of washing the vegetables while he was in charge of cooking.
The decoration at home was not much different from the dream, except for the lack of the surrounding large swimming pool; everything else was very cozy.
After all, the wall paint color, interior design, and furniture arrangement were all chosen by him and Zong Lin together back then.
As the lamb stew simmered, night had quietly arrived. The design of the ambient lighting made the indoor light appear warm and soft.
The table was filled with a variety of dishes, and Zong Lin brought out the fragrant stew pot from the kitchen.
He turned to look at the kitchen, where Shen Jie was still cooking, his long hair tied back, apron tied around his waist, making his figure appear particularly slender and flexible.
The last plate of scrambled eggs with leek was ready.
Shen Jie placed the dishes on the table, and Zong Lin reached out to help him untie the apron, folding it aside.
Shen Jie began to ladle the soup.
The tender and fragrant lamb emitted an enticingly sweet aroma. After ladling the soup, he leaned on the table, looking at Zong Lin who was approaching with a smile on his face.
“Come, let’s eat.”
They finally get to eat the lamb stew!
Lamb stew… sheep colleague…. 😼
Thank you
I love them
Finally some peace haha
Thank you for the update ☺️
Thank you for the updates💚 he finally gets to feed his love lamb😂
they can finally eat 😋😋
They can finally eat together!
They finaly at home eating lamb in peace!
They finally got to eat their dinner. Tho pork was looking kinda nice, the lamb stew is way better
Thank you for the update ❤️💯
Finally the lamb stew 🥹🥹🩷
Thanks for the chapters 😊🩷🩷
Yes yes yes! Finally he gets to enjoy the lamb soup!! Then they can go and have se- *cough * cuddle in bed… 😌😏
Wow for a powerful alien in his own domain to say the other one is a monstrosity, WOW! SO COOL! OP!
Finally they gonna eat this damn lamb, now I wanna eat it too…..
Thanks for the chapter!
Home at last ..
Did Zong Li bone in his harm was not very noticeable rn? I really can’t comprehend how he was able to wore jacket and long sleeve. In addition with his noticeable feature present (bones), no one in the mall recognize him? 🤔
Finally got their long awaited dinner! How domestic~