The Black Book: Seven Deadly Sins

Clearing his thoughts, Zhu Haomiao felt a sense of urgency rise in his heart, determined to go to the real-world Yanhuang Armory tomorrow to consult about the Second Layer Heaven.

"Shuishui~ Xuxu finished writing~"

Just as the young man was deep in contemplation, a soft and cute voice sounded beside him.

He turned around to see a little loli, with features like carved jade, proudly holding up her homework book as if presenting treasure.

Putting aside distractions, Zhu Haomiao dotingly patted her head and encouraged her.

"Diao Chan is really amazing."

"Hehe~ Xuxu is so awesome~"

Seeing the little loli squint her crescent-shaped eyes in satisfaction, Zhu Haomiao couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.

However, when he opened her homework and started checking, the smile faded from his face.

Staring at the scribbles that looked like runes, Zhu Haomiao fell into a long silence.

The task of education is a long and arduous one...

The next morning, just as Zhu Haomiao got up and was about to head out, a phone call disrupted his plan.

"Shui, we're back, hurry over, Cangcang is going to die!"

"Uh... Senior Sister, I have something to do this morning, I'll come in the afternoon..."

"What matter? If it's not urgent, come over first!!"

For the first time, Zhu Haomiao felt the usually understanding Ye Wan Ning so anxious. He frowned in confusion, and before he could figure it out, a weak voice came from the other end of the line.

"Don't listen to Oil's nonsense, take care of your business, come over when you have time."

In the cold voice, there was a trace of undeniable listlessness. Zhu Haomiao raised an eyebrow, feeling an inexplicable surge of nameless anger.

"Are you injured?!"

"..."

After several seconds of silence, a voice pretending to be calm continued from the other end.

"Just a small wound, no need to make a fuss."

"What small wound? You were almost turned into a cripple in the Illusion Realm!"

"Illusion Realm is Illusion Realm, reality is reality, the injury feedback from Middle Heavenly Position isn't as obvious as from High Sky Rank, I'll be fine after a few days of recuperation."

"Without supernatural-grade nutrition supplementation, you won't recover in months!"

...

Listening to the argument on the other end of the call, Zhu Haomiao roughly understood the reason and decisively said in a low voice.

"I'll come over right away."

Du du du~

On the other side, Ye Wan Ning and Li Cang looked at the disconnected phone in disbelief.

"Cangcang, didn't you feel that just now Shui was so manly..."

Seeing her friend's infatuated and dreamy expression, Li Cang wanted to retort: you're just really hungry.

But the words stuck in his throat, because even Li Cang had to admit, unlike his usual silly demeanor, the inadvertent assertiveness Zhu Haomiao showed just now indeed had a bit of domineering CEO charm.

In less than ten minutes, the sound of the door opening came from outside the villa, and Zhu Haomiao came in with a fluffy white ball on his head, full of anger.

"Shui... huh?!!"

As soon as they met, Ye Wan Ning noticed something unusual, her bright, watery peach blossom eyes scanned him up and down in surprise.

"Did you sneak off for plastic surgery while I was away?!"

Giving her a blank glare, Zhu Haomiao ignored the startled Ye Wan Ning and looked at the colorless Li Cang.

Originally, his skin had a hint of rosy healthy whiteness, but now it was just a sickly pale, like Lin Daiyu weeping blood, with a fragile appearance that evoked pity.

Cautiously observing all over, he found that there were no missing limbs, just withered breath and lethargic expression, which made Zhu Haomiao sigh in relief and joke.

"Brother Li, what happened, how did you get beat up?"

Hearing this, Li Cang, who had been sizing up the young man, gave him a coquettish look, his charming eyes seemingly speaking, conveying a faint playful tease.

Just that one look made Zhu Haomiao's heart race uncontrollably, his mind flooding with various uncontrollable perverse thoughts.

No way!

These two guys' supernatural charm amplifies Level 3 Lust, probably only a Level 4 Dao Heart can suppress it steadily!

Sharply aware of the looseness of control over Lust, Zhu Haomiao turned his sight inward, reciting the Heart Clarity Spell in his mind.

Brothers with me, heart to heart, would I turn lustful towards a brother?

Amitabha Buddha, no lust, no lust!

On the other side, Ye Wan Ning circled around the youth, clicking her tongue in wonder, while even the sickly delicate Li Cang showed a curious look.

"Facially, there doesn't seem to be any major change, but you've inexplicably become much more handsome..."

Her small hands kneaded Zhu Haomiao's cheeks like a dough, Ye Wan Ning looked left and right, becoming more and more irritated as she looked.

"Why have you even grown taller? Last time when we parted, you were still a bit shorter than me!"

"Now I have to tiptoe to see you at eye level!"

"Damn it! Did you secretly eat pig feed while I was away?!"

Zhu Haomiao: "..."

Why would eating pig feed require you to be away?

Wait!

That's not right!

You're the one eating pig feed!

Brushing off Ye Wan Ning's mischievous hands on his face, Zhu Haomiao glared at her fiercely before turning to Li Cang with concern.

"Brother Li, what's going on? Is the injury serious?"

Hearing this, Li Cang smiled faintly and shook his head.

"We were ambushed by the Nihility Sect, the injury isn't serious, just need a few days of rest and I'll be fine."

"Eek?!"

"Tongue↑ suck↓"

For some reason triggered by some neural impulse, Diao Chan let out an excited howl, jumped onto Ye Wan Ning's backside and took a bite, then dashed around amidst her angry shrieks.

"..."

Why are there still these silly catchphrases in a new world?

Does Diao Chan have some blood relation with the dead mouse from Tongliao in a previous life?!

The nonsensical thoughts flickered away, ignoring the antics of the big and little goofballs, Zhu Haomiao focused on Li Cang for answers.

"Where are you hurt?"

Facing Zhu Haomiao's relentless questioning, Li Cang sighed softly, lifted his loose clothes, revealing underneath a dense array of blood marks.

Each wound wasn't deep nor serious, but dozens upon dozens of them added up were still shocking.

Especially on Li Cang's pale snow-like skin, the contrast was more glaring, like a piece of originally perfect, flawless artwork deliberately defaced into tatters!

More crucially, these wounds were merely a minor reflection of the Illusion Realm injuries; Zhu Haomiao didn't even dare to imagine the severe trauma he suffered in the Illusion Realm.

"Eek!?"

While playing hide-and-seek with Ye Wan Ning, Diao Chan suddenly stopped, scampering onto Li Cang, humming and affectionately licking.

The soft little tongue licking the wounds caused a slight itch, Li Cang smiled and petted Diao Chan, feeling a touch of warmth in his heart, with a faint sense of being healed.

"Thanks for your concern, I'm fine."

"Wuwuwu, Cangcang is washed up, Cangcang is washed to the end..."

"???

Watching Li Cang's lovingly smiling face gradually fade, Zhu Haomiao chuckled wryly.