boyutpedia Chapter 112 As long as I'm not embarrassed
Chapter 112 As long as I'm not embarrassed
The air in the backyard froze instantly.
Chen You's statement, "Meng Xiao is actually your daughter," did not stir up any waves, but rather created an eerie silence that seemed to freeze time itself.
Meng Xiao stopped crying, tears still clinging to her face. She looked blankly at Chen You, then at her "uncle".
The servants were so frightened that their faces turned ashen, and they wished they could bury themselves in the ground on the spot.
Only Mengde, this man who had just experienced great grief and was mentally broken, slowly, inch by inch, raised his head.
His eyes did not show the shock, ecstasy, or even deeper pain that Chen You had expected.
It was a mixture of extreme exhaustion, absurdity, and a hint of pity as if looking at a fool.
"Oh……"
A hoarse, soft laugh escaped Mengde's throat, tinged with the stench of blood.
"my daughter?"
He looked at Chen You with an expression that seemed to say: I admit you are very strong, but is there something wrong with your brain?
Chen You frowned slightly, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.
The script is wrong.
According to the usual melodramatic tropes, Meng De should be rushing over to hug Meng Xiao, recognizing her as his daughter, and weeping bitterly.
Then, give yourself a hidden mission with a generous reward?
"A pioneer of the immortal path," Meng De's voice was weak, yet exceptionally clear.
"My younger brother, Meng Tu, has been away from Qian Guang City for fifteen years."
He paused here, then turned his gaze to the thin little girl.
"And her," Meng De's gaze fell on Meng Xiao, his tone carrying a complex emotion that was hard to describe.
"This year, she should only be seven years old."
"..."
The composed expression on Chen You's face gradually cracked.
fifteen years.
Seven years old.
sloppy.
Chen You felt his cheeks heating up at a visible speed, and a surge of heat rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He wished he could unleash a "Chaotic Stars" technique on the spot and tear himself to pieces to avoid the embarrassment of being publicly executed here.
Gan!
This plot twist is so unpredictable!
Where's the earth-shattering secret we were promised?!
What happened to the mystery of his origins?!
When did you become so meticulous?
Why didn't you tell me sooner that Meng Tu had been gone for fifteen years?
Watching Chen You's dramatic shift in expression, from "everything is under control" to "who am I and where am I?", Meng De's eyes showed even more pity.
He seemed to understand something.
A long sigh escaped from the city lord's chest, as if taking away his last bit of strength.
"But... I understand what you mean."
Meng De struggled to his feet. His burly body remained upright, but his back view was filled with desolation.
He walked up to Meng Xiao, squatted down, and awkwardly wiped away the little girl's tears with his rough, large hands.
"You're afraid I... will mistreat her, aren't you?"
"Rest assured, she is my brother's only bloodline. From now on, she will be my daughter, Mengde."
"Anyone who wants to hurt her will have to step over my dead body first."
His voice was not loud, but it carried the determination and commitment of a city lord.
Meng Xiao shuddered at the sight of the tall man, but as she felt the warmth of his hand—a warmth so different from her father's yet equally comforting—her sobs gradually subsided.
[Ding! The hidden quest "The Hero's Orphan" has been updated.]
[Mission Location: Tomb of a Thousand Lights]
The system notification pulled Chen You back from the brink of social death.
He looked at the scene of "filial piety and loving father" before him, and then at his updated task panel.
I felt like I couldn't stay in that backyard for even a second longer.
"Ahem... In that case, I'll take my leave."
Chen You cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his tone stiff, and he was already making his escape.
Meng De didn't turn around, but simply gave a faint "hmm".
Chen, the director of the emotional drama, rushed out of the backyard of the city lord's mansion as if he were fleeing.
As long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed.
No, this time I'm the one who's embarrassed!
While mentally ranting and raving, he rushed to the main street outside the city lord's mansion at the fastest speed he had ever seen.
A night breeze cooled his burning cheeks slightly.
"Damn it, I'm never meddling in other people's business again."
Chen You muttered a curse under his breath.
Hidden plot?! Forget about it!
"Whoosh!"
A flash of white light, and the familiar White Rabbit candy appeared again.
"Automatic pathfinding, the Mausoleum of a Thousand Lights."
The giant rabbit transformed into a white lightning bolt, speeding across the wide streets of Thousand Light City, leaving the players on the roadside with stunned expressions.
"Holy crap, what kind of mount is that? A rabbit?"
"Wow, that's fast! That speed is at least rare!"
"That man riding the rabbit... he looks kind of familiar?"
……
Outside the east gate of Qianguang City lies a continuous range of hills.
The place is filled with jagged rocks, withered grass and trees, and a musty, cold atmosphere.
The Meng family ancestral mausoleum is located deep within these hills.
At this moment, the huge natural stone platform in front of the tomb entrance was already packed with people.
At a glance, the number of players gathered here is several times greater than that in Wailing Valley, at least four or five hundred.
They were in groups of three or five, clearly separated.
Some teams sat together, having a heated discussion.
Some guilds simply put up warning lines, giving off a "keep away" vibe.
"No way, those mobs at the entrance are too OP! A level 20 tank goes down in 3 seconds, we can't hold them off at all!"
"The damage output isn't enough, and that thing regenerates health too quickly!"
"Our team's been stuck here for two days, we haven't even gotten through the gate, damn it!"
Discussions and complaints rose and fell.
The Tomb of a Thousand Lights, as a level 20 dungeon, is clearly more difficult than the average level of level 20 players.
Generally speaking, you need to be level 25 to clear the entire game.
Just then, a sharp whooshing sound came from afar.
A white phantom leaped a few times among the hills, then came close to everyone's eyes from the distant horizon.
"What is that?"
A sharp-eyed archer player was the first to spot the anomaly.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
A gigantic white rabbit landed with a thud, displaying a wildness completely at odds with its adorable appearance.
"Bang!"
A loud bang shook the ground, sending dust billowing into the air.
The stone platform fell silent instantly, as everyone's attention was drawn to this unexpected guest.
The smoke and dust slowly dissipated.
A man dressed in a black Taoist robe calmly jumped down from the back of the giant rabbit.
He put away his mount, didn't even glance around, and walked straight toward the huge stone gate of the dungeon that exuded an ominous aura.
The crowd fell into a deathly silence.
Then, just like a drop of water being poured into a pot of boiling oil, it exploded instantly!
"Holy crap! It's...it's him!" A player's voice became shrill with excitement.
"Who is it?" asked the companion next to him, looking bewildered.
"That...that man!"
Which man?
"Chen You! The Chen You who cleaved the Wailing Valley in two with a single sword strike, and single-handedly activated 'Destruction Mode'!"
"hiss--"
Gasps of astonishment rose and fell among the crowd, forming a continuous chorus.
He is synonymous with mystery.
He is the epitome of power.
He is more than just a figurehead; he is the epitome of wealth.
"What...what is he doing here?"
"Duh! They're obviously here to farm dungeons!"
"Alone? He's going to solo the Tomb of a Thousand Lights? Is he insane?"
"Are you crazy? Have you forgotten how he survived Wailing Valley?"
"How can this be the same? There aren't many vengeful spirits in the Tomb of a Thousand Lights, so exorcism talismans won't work!"
The players instinctively stepped back, automatically creating a wide passage.
All eyes were on him.
There is awe, curiosity, jealousy, and greed.
But no one dared to approach and speak to them.
Chen You ignored the stares and whispers around him; all his attention was focused on the dungeon entrance ahead.
It was a memorial archway made of huge black stones, with the four characters "Tomb of a Thousand Lights" inscribed on it in ancient script.
There is also a stone tablet standing next to it.
Unlike the dilapidated wooden sign in Wailing Valley, this stone tablet looked much more sturdy.
Chen You walked to the front of the archway and stopped.
Under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people, he slowly raised his right hand.
Everyone held their breath.
"Here it comes!"
"He's about to make his move!"
"Could it really be destroyed?!"
Countless players' hearts pounded, bracing themselves to witness history repeat itself.
They eagerly awaited that earth-shattering sword strike.
We eagerly await another resounding announcement from the world.
However, Chen You raised his hand but did not draw his sword.
He simply... extended his index finger and paused in mid-air.
Then, with an extremely natural motion, he scratched his cheek.
He muttered something under his breath, unconsciously.
"Damn, it's still so embarrassing to think about..."
The entire venue was deathly silent.