Afterlife Department

"ENOUGH!" Huo Ling shouted.

Everyone jumped, startled, after hearing Huo Ling shouted. They were immersed in Mu Li's 'story' earlier. Fortunately, Huo Ling woke them up.

Mu Li was also startled. His voice abruptly stopped as his body froze. Then, he raised his head and looked at Huo Ling who is looking at him. His gaze is full of reproach. "I am sorry…" he said and lowered his head in shame.

Huo Ling stared at him before he sighed. He then turned to Xiao Hualing. "Did you volunteer to find Zhuo Xia earlier?" he asked her.

Zi Chen looked at Huo Ling in surprise. "That's right!" he answered. "While we are on our way back here to detain that monster, we received a call for help from the people who are guarding the Sunflower Clan. Then, she said that she will find Zhuo Xia after she heard his name…" he explained as he looked at Xiao Hualing who smiled and nodded in affirmation.

Yi Bing's brows raised. "Good." He said.

Xiao Hualing was flattered after being praised. Huo Ling also uttered thanks, since he doesn't need to find Zhuo Xia later.

"You seem to know Mu Li and Zhuo Xia… very well." Gu Xingfeng said and paused at the end since he was looking for an appropriate words to say.

Mu Li was surprised by what Gu Xingfeng said and he turned to look at Huo Ling. That's right… when he woke up earlier, Huo Ling was carrying him. "Who are you?" he asked Huo Ling. "I don't think I know you…" he told him.

But, Huo Ling just waved his hand dismissively, indicating that he doesn't want to say. He then turned to Hao Baiyun. "What did that monster say?" he asked. "Also… what exactly is the Golden-Haired Monkey clan, and what is happening to the other yao clans?" he said.

Hao Baiyun heaved a sigh. "Let's have dinner first, and then we will talk." He told them as he turned to Fei Xuli who is also acting as the head butler of the mansion.

…

Stable World, Middle Heaven.

"Ugh…" Shen Sheng grunted in annoyance after he read the message that Yi Bing sent him.

Xiao Hun is coldly sweating as he floated before Shen Sheng with his head lowered. He also has seen Yi Bing's message. He doesn't fear being 'silenced' by Shen Sheng since he has already died, and he also knows that Shen Sheng won't kill him.

It is just that… "He is really unruly." He heard Shen Sheng said. Shen Sheng is referring to none other than Yi Bing.

"Shen Taizi…" Xiao Hun weakly called.

Shen Sheng pinched the space between his brows as he waved his other hand. Yi Bing's message disappeared like a smoke. "He always challenges my authority, as well as my power…" he said and sighed.

Xiao Hun grimaced. Shen Sheng may sound like he is complaining, and anyone who would hear what he say would think that Shen Sheng is dissatisfied of Yi Bing. But, in fact, he is actually doting. Just look at that smile on his lips! Who would say that Shen Sheng would kill Yi Bing?! He is actually indulging him!

Suddenly, Shen Sheng frowned. He glared at the door, and his eyes are piercing. Xiao Hun knows that Shen Sheng is glaring at Ling Shiyi who is guarding the door outside. After Ling Shiyi recovered due to Shen Sheng healing him in the end, Ling Shiyi returned to his duty as the other doorkeeper of the Middle Heaven.

Xiao Hun can't help but sigh in pity. Before, Shen Sheng was proud of the angels and he loved them so much. But, now, how much he loved them before is how much he loathes them. Ys, he loathes them. Now, it was the grim reapers who Shen Sheng adores.

The angels… they will never receive againt he love of Shen Sheng that they lost.

…

Special World 600.

"Hmm…" Yi Bing muttered after he saw Shen Sheng's reply. He replied this late… did Ling Shiyi piss him again? He thought and sent a reply to comfort the other.

"Who was it?" Huo Ling asked when he turned and saw that Yi Bing is tapping his watch. But, this watch is their communicator, so Yi Bing must be sending someone a message.

They are currently having dinner. Mu Li and Zhuo Xia also joined them, with Mu Li feeling awkward since he is dining with yao. But, because Zhuo Xia is also there, he didn't feel that much awkward anymore like earlier.

"Xiao Ling." Hao Baiyun called.

"Yes?" Huo Ling answered.

"You… are going to stay with us, right?" Hao Baiyun asked.

Huo Ling paused. He raised his head and looked at Hao Baiyun, before he turned to look at Tian Tian and Tang Tang who woke up after their nap. "Yes." he answered.

Hao Baiyun sighed in relief and his eyes brightened as he happily smiled. Tian Tian also is happy, but he restrained his emotions, acting as if he is an adult. Meanwhile, Tang Tang looked confused, but seeing his dad and elder brother happy, then he is also happy.

He saw that Huo Ling is smiling at him and he gave him a toothy grin. "Uncle!" he cutely cried.

Everyone chuckled looking at the adorable toddler. Even the cold Yi Bing can't help but smile. He looked at Huo Ling beside him, feeling happy for him. Fortunately, they returned in this world, so that Huo Ling could feel what a family is like, even just for a while.

…

"Useless! USELESS!!!" a voice shrieked and a muffled sound was heard of something being kicked, followed by someone grunting in pain.

"Boss… boss! We also didn't know!" someone said. "Who knows that monster was very greedy after we let it come with us?!" he said as he clenched his fists in anger.

They let that grimy monster roam free so that it would act as their eyes and ears. But, who could have expect for it to betray them after it saw a pure nine-tailed fox?

"A pure nine-tailed fox… how could this happen?" he said. "We should have known of its existence… it just suddenly appeared..." he frowned.

"Why are you asking me?" his boss snapped. "You investigate about this nine-tailed fox. Even if that disgusting monster is greedy, but its nose couldn't mistake. It should really be a pure nine-tailed fox!" he said. "There was only one… just only one nine-tailed fox can bring the entire world to a disaster. So, many of them protected, guarded, that Hao Baiyun. But… another one appeared… and this one is pure." his eyes narrowed. "Hao Baiyun also already lost his use as a nine-tailed fox after being tainted by that policeman. Now, a pure nine-tailed fox appeared." he smiled.

"This is a strange incident." The subordinate spoke. "No matter how one hide someone, they will be known in the end. Yet that pure nine-tailed fox seems to be around twenty-three… for someone to be able to hide him for twenty-three years…" he looked at his boss.

His boss sneered. 𝘧𝘳𝐞𝚎𝑤ℯ𝘣𝗻𝘰ѵℯl.c𝐨𝚖

The subordinate immediately lowered his head. "But, it is a fact that this pure nine-tailed fox has appeared." he said. "Could it be that the one who hid him for twenty-three years has passed away?" he asked.

"You should have asked who is the parent of this pure nine-tailed fox." His boss said.

The subordinate's eyes brightened. "Yes! That's right!" he exclaimed. He respectfully bowed. "Boss is very insightful." He said.

His boss just scoffed. The subordinate didn't tarry any longer and immediately left to investigate.

…

Hao Baiyun's mansion.

"So, you mean to say that the monster is lying?" Huo Ling asked.

"En." Hao Baiyun nodded in affirmation.

"How can you say so?" Yi Bing asked.

"Because someone was tailing us on our way here." Lan Tian answered.

Huo Ling was surprised. Meanwhile, Yi Bing's eyes narrowed.

"It wasn't from the mall where we parted… it happened after we left the mall." Hao Baiyun explained.

Gu Xingfeng sighed in admiration. "You yao are really sharp." He praised. He didn't notice that they were being followed.

Hao Baiyun chuckled while Fei Xuli snorted. "Mortal." He muttered.

"They should be that monster's allies." Zi Chen spoke.

Lan Tian nodded in agreement. "You are right." He said. After all, when they were with Tian Tian and Tang Tang, no one was following them.

It was only after they captured that monster that they were followed.

"Then, they really must have an organization." Huo Ling sighed.

The others nodded in agreement.

"How will you explain Huo Ling's existence to the committee?" Yi Bing suddenly asked.

They turned to him.

Hao Baiyun's face became serious. "As my cousin." He answered in a matter-of-fact tone.

Yi Bing's expression slightly eased when he heard that. But, the coldness in his eyes didn't disappear. "If any of them would dare to harm or try anything 'funny' to Huo Ling – " he said as his eyes narrowed dangerously. " – I won't hesitate destroying your world.." He told them.