Gazing at the sinister, terrifying smile on her beloved's face, Tian Tian felt an inexplicable fear.

"Shang Er, I'm a bit tired. I'm going home to sleep," she said, taking a step back, her face etched with tension.

However, she had only taken a few steps before her wrist was forcefully gripped. Her whole body trembled violently, but she didn't dare to look back. Tian Tian could sense the temperature around her dropping rapidly, as if she had been plunged into an ice cave.

"You like me so much, don't you? If you like me, then fuse with me."

"I won't hurt you. I like you so much, don't I?" he murmured, his fingers gently caressing her cheek.

He was the firstborn son of the Upper Crescent Moon Clan's leader.

Only two people knew about his visit to Earth: one was his father, and the other was Tian Tian, who had just found out.

But soon, only one person would be left in the know.

"Really?" Tian Tian asked, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. She carefully turned her head, only to see Shang Er's mouth splitting even wider, stretching grotesquely like a basin. His fangs were strikingly sharp, glittering with a cold light under the icy moonlight.

Tian Tian's limbs turned cold with fear, her voice trembling. "You're not human, you..."

Before she could finish, a scream tore through the silent night, a sound rendered insignificant by the crashing of the nearby waves.

Still, someone heard it.

A male student on a night run, drenched in sweat, panted heavily as he approached. He saw a cute girl who had fallen on the beach, tear stains marking her face.

The student hurried over and asked anxiously, "Miss, are you okay?"

"I-I'm fine," said Shang Er, who now occupied Tian Tian's body. His eyes flickered. "I twisted my ankle and can't walk. I'll just rest here for a bit."

Seeing no one else around, the student hesitated for a moment before saying, "If you're injured, you should get to a hospital right away. I'll carry you to the roadside so we can hail a cab."

When she didn't reply, he quickly added, "I'm a senior at Dongli University. You don't have to worry, I'm not a bad person."

Dongli University?! The name made Shang Er's pupils contract imperceptibly.

During his time on Earth, Shang Er had managed to conceal his identity by periodically consuming humans to change his appearance and assume their lives. He did this out of fear of being discovered by the planet's Zhu Lang.

However, a few days ago, his father had sent a message via a precious Sound Transmission Jade Slip, ordering him to investigate a man named Li Mi from Hua Country.

He had been working at a street barbecue stand at night and investigating during the day. Without tipping anyone off, he had finally managed to piece together some basic information on Li Mi's family—

Li Mi owned a small martial arts gym in East Sea City, and his wife, Liu Nanwei, worked as a doctor in the Dongli University infirmary.

But for his own safety, Shang Er had not acted rashly and had been waiting for an opportunity. He hadn't expected such a wonderful surprise tonight.

Shang Er closed his eyes, wiping them clean of all murderous intent. When he opened them again, they were filled with shyness. He leaned his flushed face on the student's shoulder and spoke softly, "I believe you. By the way, my name is Tian Tian. What's yours?"

Feeling the warmth close to his ear, the student's ears turned a bit red as he replied, "My name is Wang Qiang."

"Mhm," Shang Er hummed, burying his head in the young man's shoulder. The corners of his mouth slowly curved into a terrifying smile.

Humans. So easy to deceive.

He looked up at the sky until the bright moon was gradually shrouded by clouds, then retracted his gaze.

Shang Er frowned, lost in thought. Could this human, Li Mi, really be the mysterious powerhouse who wiped out over a million members of the Lower Crescent March Clan? With the demise of the Lower Crescent March Clan, even the Moon Clan's sacred 'Moon Pit' had vanished. Perhaps that was also related to Li Mi.

Shang Er sneered inwardly. I'll start by looking for an opportunity with Liu Nanwei. If I can, it would be best to devour her and take her place as Li Mi's wife to investigate him up close.

To ensure his plan went smoothly, Shang Er feigned ignorance. "I heard that Dr. Liu Nanwei at Dongli University is really good. Why don't we go there for treatment? It might even be cheaper."

"Uh," Wang Qiang said, startled. "But Dr. Liu doesn't work the night shift anymore."

"Oh, is that so?" Shang Er said, sounding somewhat disappointed. "Then let's go tomorrow."

"What about tonight then..." Wang Qiang hesitated.

"Let's stay at a hotel for the night."

...

Wang Qiang's heart began to race. He stopped in his tracks and turned to look at the pretty, blushing face resting on his shoulder. He could never have imagined that a man was hiding beneath this charming and beautiful female facade.

Clinging to the foolish notion that one should never pass up a good opportunity, he nodded.

After that night, the barbecue restaurant owner reported to the police that his employee—who was also his niece—had not returned and was officially missing. A thorough investigation led the police to surveillance footage from a small hotel near the gates of Dongli University. It showed Tian Tian and Wang Qiang entering a room together, but in the morning, only Wang Qiang came out. Tian Tian had mysteriously vanished.

Of course, this would all come to light several days later.

「...」

At seven o'clock in the morning, Ruan Tang was packing her suitcase. She was set to leave for Europe at noon to discuss a contract. She packed several sets of clothes for herself and Xu Lai, including various toiletries.

Xu Lai snapped his fingers, and all the suitcases vanished from the floor, absorbed into his storage space.

Although it wasn't the first time she had seen this, Ruan Tang still gaped in awe. "Xu Lai, how... how do you do that? It's incredible."

"Don't ask. If you have to ask, it's magic," Ruan Lan chimed in while eating her breakfast. "Sis, how many days will you be gone? Are you sure you can trust me with Yiyi?"

Ruan Tang hesitated. Her sister was a notorious troublemaker, and she was honestly a little worried. But this was a work trip, so it wasn't ideal to bring a child, especially when it wasn't even the weekend.

Xu Lai, on the other hand, was not worried at all. After all, not only did Yiyi have Beibei for personal protection, but Haitang Court itself was home to a Dragon Spirit born from a Dragon Vein. The Dragon Spirit was growing stronger every day. With its current power, it could easily wipe out any cultivator below the Venerable Realm.

If anything, Xu Lai was more concerned that his daughter might team up with Beibei to bully other children.

"We should be back in two or three days."

Ruan Tang crouched down, smiling and extending her arms. "Give me a hug."

Xu Yiyi threw herself into her mommy's arms, saying with reluctance, "Mommy, I'll miss you and Daddy."

"You have to listen to your auntie, okay?" Ruan Tang said earnestly, caressing her daughter's cheek. "When Mommy gets back, I'll bring you a present. What would you like? You can tell me now."

Xu Yiyi's big eyes sparkled as she asked, "Mommy, can it be anything?"

"Yes," Ruan Tang nodded solemnly. As a mother, she always kept her word.

"I want a little sister," Xu Yiyi said with an expectant look. "Yesterday, a classmate was showing off that she has two little sisters. I don't need two, just one is enough!"

Ruan Tang was left speechless.

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