She refrained from saying anything else so as to conserve energy, and focused on conveying the key information.
Bai Lixin looked down at them and finally asked, “What is the child’s name?”
Mr. and Mrs. Aisli exchanged glances, and in the end, Mrs. Aisli smiled faintly, “Let’s call him Xie Lier.”
Xie Lier, a new dawn.
Bai Lixin lifted the child and glanced at them, hesitating to say something, “You…”
Mr. Aisli interjected, “You don’t need to worry about us. The monster is right; we are such wicked people. There’s no need for whitewashing, we should accept the punishment we deserve.”
“Go quickly, Mr. Bai Lixin. Thank you.”
Just as he said these words, the angel landed beside Bai Lixin. “We should leave. This space is starting to collapse and reform. It won’t be able to hold on for much longer.”
Bai Lixin nodded, no longer questioning. He allowed the angel to lift him up, bidding farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Aisli before turning and flying quickly into the sky.
The black sheep showed no intention of pursuing them. Perhaps in its understanding, once entering this space, no one could leave, so there was no need to chase them.
The angel carried Bai Lixin while he held the swaddled child in his arms.
The ground continued to tremble, sink, and submerge.
Bai Lixin looked down below and saw Mr. and Mrs. Aisli hugging each other as they fell into the cracks.
There were not many people left on the ground, and more and more were falling in.
“We must hurry and find the passage,” the angel frowned, deftly avoiding a burst of flames. “We have about ten minutes. If we don’t leave this place within ten minutes, we’ll be part of the space’s reformation.”
Bai Lixin: “Tell me again, what are the characteristics of the passage? I didn’t hear it clearly earlier.”
The angel’s expression turned vigilant, “The water ripples might seem somewhat unusual, such as the color being too deep or the distance too far. We have to go to a place with a water source.”
On hearing the angel’s words clearly, a sudden realization flashed through Bai Lixin’s mind. The next moment, his expression became subtle, “I think I know where that passage is.”
The angel’s wing movements momentarily faltered, and an astonished look crossed his face, “You know?”
How is that possible? They had been searching for it for two days, and Bai Lixin had only been in this space for less than a day. How could he know?
Bai Lixin said with a smug: “Hehe, it’s in my room. With your speed, it will take you about three minutes to get there.”
‘What a coincidence that it’s in my room. Heh, Laozi is lucky. Let anyone call me an “most unlucky person” again?
The angel: “…”
—————————–
In the live broadcast room
[God Xin is awesome!]
[I’m willing to call this copy God Xin’s high point. He’s so cool in this copy.]
[God Xin: I’ve never been this lucky before, so lucky that I doubt myself. I’m so moved.]
[What did God Xin exchange for luck in this copy?]
[Laughing to death, does God Xin even have such a thing as integrity?]
[God Xin: Are you guys polite?]
[Is there a possibility that the big boss’s luck might be even worse than God Xin’s?]
[That’s a scary thought…]
————————
The angel flew Bai Lixin into his room with a numb expression, feeling both numb and dazed, even a sense of unreality.
It was only when he saw Bai Lixin quickly dragging him into the room and turning on the tap that he saw the obvious ripples in the mirror, and he asked, “Is this it?”
The angel looked at the peculiar ripples in the mirror, “…”
‘Outrageous!’
No wonder he couldn’t find the passage; it turns out that it’s not just flowing water. The passage was constructed with the combination of flowing water and the mirror.
To find the passage, one must find the mirror, then open the water flow at the right angle to create the reflection of water in the mirror. Only then would the passage appear. Who would have thought of this?
The angel: “You are too lucky, aren’t you?”
Bai Lixin smiled arrogantly, “Believe it or not, my luck is unbeatable in the universe.”
————————-
In the live broadcast room
[Yeah, unbeatable in having bad luck.]
[Spread the word, God Xin has a day where he’s showing off with his luck.]
[Probably just for today.]
[“Pretend while cherishing.”]
[Today is another day of netizens being unscrupulous.]
——————————
Bai Lixin pointed at the water ripples in the mirror, “So here comes the question: How do we leave this…”
Before the words were finished, Bai Lixin’s arm was suddenly pulled by the angel, and the two of them, along with the child, directly entered the mirror before Bai Lixin could even react.
A dizzy feeling instantly engulfed Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Isn’t this too hasty?’
After an unknown period of time, a powerful force forcefully embraced Bai Lixin in its arms.
Feeling the warmth and familiarity, Bai Lixin immediately relaxed his tense muscles and allowed the other person to lead him through the boundless whirlpool.
After some time, the dizziness suddenly disappeared.
When Bai Lixin opened his eyes again, he found himself back in the cemetery with the tombstones during the day.
The sky in the distance was showing a pale glow, signaling the approaching dawn.
The angel glanced at the surrounding tombstones, and without hesitation, pulled Bai Lixin’s hand again and ran.
Only when the two reached a flat road did Bai Lixin breathe a sigh of relief and gazed at the rising sun on the horizon, “Goodnight, see you next time.”
In the next moment, eight wings suddenly stretched out and then quickly converged, returning to the initial pitch-black flesh wings.
The sharp jawline softened, reverting to a more graceful contour.
The abstinent silver hair turned into alluring golden curls, and the light blue eyes deepened into a rich sapphire blue.
After the flesh wings trembled for a moment in the air, they slowly folded and disappeared, and the demon numb and vacant expression regained its liveliness.
He looked around dazedly, then at Bai Lixin in confusion.
When his gaze fell on the swaddled baby in Bai Lixin’s arms, the demon’s expression changed, “Where did this child come from?”
‘Could it be… No, it’s impossible! Two men, and only one night!’
“…” Bai Lixin remained silent for two seconds and then suddenly pulled off a professional villainous grin, “Wife, have you forgotten or should I help you remember?”
The demon stared blankly, “…”
‘This can’t be true!’
——————————
In the live broadcast room
[Stunned.]
[Speechless.]
[Wow, God Xin, this is a continuous output.]
[“Should I help you remember”, what a classic domineering president line. God Xin is using it so shamelessly.]
[The demon looks like the sky is falling.]
[Hahaha, it’s so funny. I’m so happy, I’m really going to die laughing. Why is the demon boss so cute?]
[One dares to say, the other dares to believe. The issue is that the demon boss actually believed it. The demon in this copy is not too clever, and there is also that foolish crow.]
[”Foolish.”]
——————————–
On the 999th-floor of the tower.
The man stared at the live broadcast on the screen, stupefied.
‘I must be foolish.
How could I have such a dumb fragment?
Did my genes mutate?’
—————————-
On the way back, the demon kept staring at the baby in Bai Lixin’s arms.
The baby had stopped crying and was curiously looking around, occasionally glancing at Bai Lixin and then at the demon while biting his fingers.
Seeing the demon looking at him, the baby suddenly grinned widely, showing an innocent and radiant smile.
The demon: “…”
“Is this child…ours?” The demon stared at the baby for a long time before asking through gritted teeth, “His hair is red, while mine is golden. And yours is black.”
“Also, both of us have high noses, so he shouldn’t have a flat one… Though his nose isn’t completely flat, it should be higher if he’s truly ours.”
“Plus, we both have double eyelids, but he only has single eyelids.”
The demon analyzed seriously, and finally, he cautiously looked at Bai Lixin, “And it was only one night…it can’t be, right? Are you fooling me?”
While humans require nine months to give birth, he had no idea how long demons needed. Could it really be just one night for a demon?
Bai Lixin’s voice was confident, “No.”
The demon became dumbfounded again, “…”
‘No? So he was serious?’
After hesitating for two seconds, he nervously asked, “So… did he come out of your stomach or…?”
‘From my stomach?’
Bai Lixin finally stopped in his tracks, looking at the dazed demon with an astute gaze for several seconds, “Did I ever say this is our child?”
“But since my wife wants to have a child, as her husband, I naturally have to cooperate fully.” Although the angel cornered him last night, he couldn’t lose his momentum!
The demon blushed, and his usually eloquent mouth began to stammer, “Then..then whose child is this?”
‘If not mine, then could it be the angel’s?
Damn it! The predecessors planted trees and the descendants enjoy the shade! He took advantage of the situation. That cunning angel!’
Bai Lixin: “This is Mr. and Mrs. Aisli’s child.”
‘Aisli? Who is that?’
The demon was dazed for a few seconds before reacting to who that was.
“Oh, it’s them,” the demon stole a few glances at the baby, “Indeed, he looks a lot like them. So, it means that last night, Mrs. Aisli was also taken to that space?”
Once the baby had nothing to do with Bai Lixin, the demon’s intelligence quickly took the upper hand.
Bai Lixin: “Yes, they sacrificed themselves for each other and left behind this child.”
The demon fell silent for a moment and suddenly sighed, “I never expected that they would actually do that. I thought it would be the devoted Oude couple who would sacrifice for each other. I didn’t expect these two seemingly selfish and hypocritical individuals to do it.”
“Yes, because humans are never entirely one color; they aren’t purely black or white.” The baby in Bai Lixin’s arms observed his surroundings with curious eyes, gurgling and trying to mimic speech. Bai Lixin awkwardly picked up the child and gently patted his back, soothing the baby.
“There are good and bad people in this world.”
“Some are irredeemably evil. Some are saints who devote their lives for others. Do such people exist? Of course they do. But most people are just ordinary, having both selfish and selfless aspects.”
“I’m relieved that they never denied the wrongs they’ve done. They admitted it and were willing to pay the price for their actions.”
“But we cannot deny the shining points within them.”
“Others may despise them, and they may despise themselves as well. However, such individuals also possess emotions that others can only envy.”
Under Bai Lixin’s soothing patting, the baby gradually fell asleep. Bai Lixin whispered as he walked, “They live in hypocrisy yet in truth.”
The demon listened attentively, and without realizing it, a gentle warmth gradually appeared in his gaze.
——————————
In the live broadcast room.
[Well said.]
[Indeed, we shouldn’t whitewash, but that doesn’t mean we should condemn people with a single stroke, right?]
[Humans are a strange species. Sometimes they live selfishly, but when they encounter certain situations or are moved by something, they immediately become unimaginably selfless.]
[Although those two were not good, their badness feels genuine.]
[It reminds me of a phrase I once read in the comments. ‘Everyone says this person is bad, but he’s good to me, and that’s enough.’]
[No one is perfect, and this statement applies not only to us but also to some crazy keyboard warriors.]
[But how should I put it? There’s no elixir of regret in the world. They neglected safety measures for the sake of their interests, leading to irreparable consequences, and they have since carried the burden of guilt and criticism throughout their lives. At the very least, we can draw inspiration from their life experiences. One shouldn’t harbor any wishful thinking. We should treat every matter seriously and not wait until it becomes irreparable to regret it.]
[You’re right.]
—————————-
The two walked on the road leisurely. The sun had completely risen by the time they returned to the resort.
Last night, both Richard and Mrs. Aisli were taken away.
Among those remaining were Mr. Nick, Elizabeth, and the male actor.
Additionally, there were Emil and Hongyue.
These people had once again slept in the reception hall on the first floor last night. With fewer people, there was no need to squeeze together in pairs, so each had their own room.
As Bai Lixin and the demon pushed the door open and walked into the hall, they coincided with Emil coming out from behind the demon statue after hiding there all night.
Emil seemed like he hadn’t fully awakened yet. He rubbed his eyes and looked at Bai Lixin, then at the demon, and finally fixed his gaze on the baby.
Without thinking, he blurted out, “Good morning. Your child is really cute.”
After speaking, Emil froze on the spot.
The three pairs of eyes looked at each other in an exceptionally awkward moment.
Emil: “…”
‘Oh no, save me. What did I just say?
What did I say? Quickly, give me a hole to crawl into!’
At this moment, Hongyue heard the voices and walked out of her room. Seeing the group standing at the doorway, her gaze was also drawn to the baby.
“Wow, you guys are efficient. True professionals. It’s only been one night, and you already have a child?”
Emil: “…”
‘Sister, I’d like to call you a true hero.
You truly deserve to be the former queen of zombies, someone who handles things with great efficiency!
I applaud you.
Thank you, Sister Hongyue, for taking the fire away from me.
Because of you, I can feel warmth throughout the seasons.’
She refrained from saying anything else so as to conserve energy, and focused on conveying the key information.
Bai Lixin looked down at them and finally asked, “What is the child’s name?”
Mr. and Mrs. Aisli exchanged glances, and in the end, Mrs. Aisli smiled faintly, “Let’s call him Xie Lier.”
Xie Lier, a new dawn.
Bai Lixin lifted the child and glanced at them, hesitating to say something, “You…”
Mr. Aisli interjected, “You don’t need to worry about us. The monster is right; we are such wicked people. There’s no need for whitewashing, we should accept the punishment we deserve.”
“Go quickly, Mr. Bai Lixin. Thank you.”
Just as he said these words, the angel landed beside Bai Lixin. “We should leave. This space is starting to collapse and reform. It won’t be able to hold on for much longer.”
Bai Lixin nodded, no longer questioning. He allowed the angel to lift him up, bidding farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Aisli before turning and flying quickly into the sky.
The black sheep showed no intention of pursuing them. Perhaps in its understanding, once entering this space, no one could leave, so there was no need to chase them.
The angel carried Bai Lixin while he held the swaddled child in his arms.
The ground continued to tremble, sink, and submerge.
Bai Lixin looked down below and saw Mr. and Mrs. Aisli hugging each other as they fell into the cracks.
There were not many people left on the ground, and more and more were falling in.
“We must hurry and find the passage,” the angel frowned, deftly avoiding a burst of flames. “We have about ten minutes. If we don’t leave this place within ten minutes, we’ll be part of the space’s reformation.”
Bai Lixin: “Tell me again, what are the characteristics of the passage? I didn’t hear it clearly earlier.”
The angel’s expression turned vigilant, “The water ripples might seem somewhat unusual, such as the color being too deep or the distance too far. We have to go to a place with a water source.”
On hearing the angel’s words clearly, a sudden realization flashed through Bai Lixin’s mind. The next moment, his expression became subtle, “I think I know where that passage is.”
The angel’s wing movements momentarily faltered, and an astonished look crossed his face, “You know?”
How is that possible? They had been searching for it for two days, and Bai Lixin had only been in this space for less than a day. How could he know?
Bai Lixin said with a smug: “Hehe, it’s in my room. With your speed, it will take you about three minutes to get there.”
‘What a coincidence that it’s in my room. Heh, Laozi is lucky. Let anyone call me an “most unlucky person” again?
The angel: “…”
—————————–
In the live broadcast room
[God Xin is awesome!]
[I’m willing to call this copy God Xin’s high point. He’s so cool in this copy.]
[God Xin: I’ve never been this lucky before, so lucky that I doubt myself. I’m so moved.]
[What did God Xin exchange for luck in this copy?]
[Laughing to death, does God Xin even have such a thing as integrity?]
[God Xin: Are you guys polite?]
[Is there a possibility that the big boss’s luck might be even worse than God Xin’s?]
[That’s a scary thought…]
————————
The angel flew Bai Lixin into his room with a numb expression, feeling both numb and dazed, even a sense of unreality.
It was only when he saw Bai Lixin quickly dragging him into the room and turning on the tap that he saw the obvious ripples in the mirror, and he asked, “Is this it?”
The angel looked at the peculiar ripples in the mirror, “…”
‘Outrageous!’
No wonder he couldn’t find the passage; it turns out that it’s not just flowing water. The passage was constructed with the combination of flowing water and the mirror.
To find the passage, one must find the mirror, then open the water flow at the right angle to create the reflection of water in the mirror. Only then would the passage appear. Who would have thought of this?
The angel: “You are too lucky, aren’t you?”
Bai Lixin smiled arrogantly, “Believe it or not, my luck is unbeatable in the universe.”
————————-
In the live broadcast room
[Yeah, unbeatable in having bad luck.]
[Spread the word, God Xin has a day where he’s showing off with his luck.]
[Probably just for today.]
[“Pretend while cherishing.”]
[Today is another day of netizens being unscrupulous.]
——————————
Bai Lixin pointed at the water ripples in the mirror, “So here comes the question: How do we leave this…”
Before the words were finished, Bai Lixin’s arm was suddenly pulled by the angel, and the two of them, along with the child, directly entered the mirror before Bai Lixin could even react.
A dizzy feeling instantly engulfed Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Isn’t this too hasty?’
After an unknown period of time, a powerful force forcefully embraced Bai Lixin in its arms.
Feeling the warmth and familiarity, Bai Lixin immediately relaxed his tense muscles and allowed the other person to lead him through the boundless whirlpool.
After some time, the dizziness suddenly disappeared.
When Bai Lixin opened his eyes again, he found himself back in the cemetery with the tombstones during the day.
The sky in the distance was showing a pale glow, signaling the approaching dawn.
The angel glanced at the surrounding tombstones, and without hesitation, pulled Bai Lixin’s hand again and ran.
Only when the two reached a flat road did Bai Lixin breathe a sigh of relief and gazed at the rising sun on the horizon, “Goodnight, see you next time.”
In the next moment, eight wings suddenly stretched out and then quickly converged, returning to the initial pitch-black flesh wings.
The sharp jawline softened, reverting to a more graceful contour.
The abstinent silver hair turned into alluring golden curls, and the light blue eyes deepened into a rich sapphire blue.
After the flesh wings trembled for a moment in the air, they slowly folded and disappeared, and the demon numb and vacant expression regained its liveliness.
He looked around dazedly, then at Bai Lixin in confusion.
When his gaze fell on the swaddled baby in Bai Lixin’s arms, the demon’s expression changed, “Where did this child come from?”
‘Could it be… No, it’s impossible! Two men, and only one night!’
“…” Bai Lixin remained silent for two seconds and then suddenly pulled off a professional villainous grin, “Wife, have you forgotten or should I help you remember?”
The demon stared blankly, “…”
‘This can’t be true!’
——————————
In the live broadcast room
[Stunned.]
[Speechless.]
[Wow, God Xin, this is a continuous output.]
[“Should I help you remember”, what a classic domineering president line. God Xin is using it so shamelessly.]
[The demon looks like the sky is falling.]
[Hahaha, it’s so funny. I’m so happy, I’m really going to die laughing. Why is the demon boss so cute?]
[One dares to say, the other dares to believe. The issue is that the demon boss actually believed it. The demon in this copy is not too clever, and there is also that foolish crow.]
[”Foolish.”]
——————————–
On the 999th-floor of the tower.
The man stared at the live broadcast on the screen, stupefied.
‘I must be foolish.
How could I have such a dumb fragment?
Did my genes mutate?’
—————————-
On the way back, the demon kept staring at the baby in Bai Lixin’s arms.
The baby had stopped crying and was curiously looking around, occasionally glancing at Bai Lixin and then at the demon while biting his fingers.
Seeing the demon looking at him, the baby suddenly grinned widely, showing an innocent and radiant smile.
The demon: “…”
“Is this child…ours?” The demon stared at the baby for a long time before asking through gritted teeth, “His hair is red, while mine is golden. And yours is black.”
“Also, both of us have high noses, so he shouldn’t have a flat one… Though his nose isn’t completely flat, it should be higher if he’s truly ours.”
“Plus, we both have double eyelids, but he only has single eyelids.”
The demon analyzed seriously, and finally, he cautiously looked at Bai Lixin, “And it was only one night…it can’t be, right? Are you fooling me?”
While humans require nine months to give birth, he had no idea how long demons needed. Could it really be just one night for a demon?
Bai Lixin’s voice was confident, “No.”
The demon became dumbfounded again, “…”
‘No? So he was serious?’
After hesitating for two seconds, he nervously asked, “So… did he come out of your stomach or…?”
‘From my stomach?’
Bai Lixin finally stopped in his tracks, looking at the dazed demon with an astute gaze for several seconds, “Did I ever say this is our child?”
“But since my wife wants to have a child, as her husband, I naturally have to cooperate fully.” Although the angel cornered him last night, he couldn’t lose his momentum!
The demon blushed, and his usually eloquent mouth began to stammer, “Then..then whose child is this?”
‘If not mine, then could it be the angel’s?
Damn it! The predecessors planted trees and the descendants enjoy the shade! He took advantage of the situation. That cunning angel!’
Bai Lixin: “This is Mr. and Mrs. Aisli’s child.”
‘Aisli? Who is that?’
The demon was dazed for a few seconds before reacting to who that was.
“Oh, it’s them,” the demon stole a few glances at the baby, “Indeed, he looks a lot like them. So, it means that last night, Mrs. Aisli was also taken to that space?”
Once the baby had nothing to do with Bai Lixin, the demon’s intelligence quickly took the upper hand.
Bai Lixin: “Yes, they sacrificed themselves for each other and left behind this child.”
The demon fell silent for a moment and suddenly sighed, “I never expected that they would actually do that. I thought it would be the devoted Oude couple who would sacrifice for each other. I didn’t expect these two seemingly selfish and hypocritical individuals to do it.”
“Yes, because humans are never entirely one color; they aren’t purely black or white.” The baby in Bai Lixin’s arms observed his surroundings with curious eyes, gurgling and trying to mimic speech. Bai Lixin awkwardly picked up the child and gently patted his back, soothing the baby.
“There are good and bad people in this world.”
“Some are irredeemably evil. Some are saints who devote their lives for others. Do such people exist? Of course they do. But most people are just ordinary, having both selfish and selfless aspects.”
“I’m relieved that they never denied the wrongs they’ve done. They admitted it and were willing to pay the price for their actions.”
“But we cannot deny the shining points within them.”
“Others may despise them, and they may despise themselves as well. However, such individuals also possess emotions that others can only envy.”
Under Bai Lixin’s soothing patting, the baby gradually fell asleep. Bai Lixin whispered as he walked, “They live in hypocrisy yet in truth.”
The demon listened attentively, and without realizing it, a gentle warmth gradually appeared in his gaze.
——————————
In the live broadcast room.
[Well said.]
[Indeed, we shouldn’t whitewash, but that doesn’t mean we should condemn people with a single stroke, right?]
[Humans are a strange species. Sometimes they live selfishly, but when they encounter certain situations or are moved by something, they immediately become unimaginably selfless.]
[Although those two were not good, their badness feels genuine.]
[It reminds me of a phrase I once read in the comments. ‘Everyone says this person is bad, but he’s good to me, and that’s enough.’]
[No one is perfect, and this statement applies not only to us but also to some crazy keyboard warriors.]
[But how should I put it? There’s no elixir of regret in the world. They neglected safety measures for the sake of their interests, leading to irreparable consequences, and they have since carried the burden of guilt and criticism throughout their lives. At the very least, we can draw inspiration from their life experiences. One shouldn’t harbor any wishful thinking. We should treat every matter seriously and not wait until it becomes irreparable to regret it.]
[You’re right.]
—————————-
The two walked on the road leisurely. The sun had completely risen by the time they returned to the resort.
Last night, both Richard and Mrs. Aisli were taken away.
Among those remaining were Mr. Nick, Elizabeth, and the male actor.
Additionally, there were Emil and Hongyue.
These people had once again slept in the reception hall on the first floor last night. With fewer people, there was no need to squeeze together in pairs, so each had their own room.
As Bai Lixin and the demon pushed the door open and walked into the hall, they coincided with Emil coming out from behind the demon statue after hiding there all night.
Emil seemed like he hadn’t fully awakened yet. He rubbed his eyes and looked at Bai Lixin, then at the demon, and finally fixed his gaze on the baby.
Without thinking, he blurted out, “Good morning. Your child is really cute.”
After speaking, Emil froze on the spot.
The three pairs of eyes looked at each other in an exceptionally awkward moment.
Emil: “…”
‘Oh no, save me. What did I just say?
What did I say? Quickly, give me a hole to crawl into!’
At this moment, Hongyue heard the voices and walked out of her room. Seeing the group standing at the doorway, her gaze was also drawn to the baby.
“Wow, you guys are efficient. True professionals. It’s only been one night, and you already have a child?”
Emil: “…”
‘Sister, I’d like to call you a true hero.
You truly deserve to be the former queen of zombies, someone who handles things with great efficiency!
I applaud you.
Thank you, Sister Hongyue, for taking the fire away from me.
Because of you, I can feel warmth throughout the seasons.’
