Free Web NovelChapter 69: Chapter 69: That Sounds Perfectly Reasonable!
Jiang Che himself wasn’t hungry at all. He’d eaten a lot before bed last night—his best meal in twenty years of living.
But Xiong Jie was a guest, so Jiang still asked out of politeness.
"No, no need. Let’s hurry and leave." Xiong Jie shook his head quickly. Of course he knew there was food—he’d seen mountains of it piled right in front of him.
The problem was, would you dare eat it?
Jiang Che gave a quiet "oh" and followed behind him. Stepping outside, Jiang Che glanced around in confusion—the environment wasn’t the same as when he came.
He turned around to look behind him again. This really was his house?
Why did everything outside change?
When he arrived, the area around his home looked like the ruins after a massive fire. Yet after just one day, green sprouted from the scorched earth—only, blood-red powder hung heavy in the air, smothering everything with a bloody haze.
Even Jiang Che found it unfamiliar. The viewers watching couldn’t even recognize this as Blood Slaughter’s home.
"Daddy, the weather here is just like this." Tuantuan’s voice echoed in Jiang Che’s mind.
Jiang Che didn’t doubt her. It was his first time in the dungeon, his first time coming home, his first time learning about these things.
But after Tuantuan explained it once, he understood.
"Tuantuan, where did you and Mommy go? I miss you both so much." Tuantuan’s voice soothed Jiang Che’s heart.
Tuantuan’s voice told him that finding his family wasn’t some illusion.
He really had a family now!
"Mommy went to work, and I went to school. Daddy’s shy, just like a kid!" Tuantuan’s voice was gentle—the answer was from last night’s human information: work and school!
That explained why everyone was gone today.
Actually, she didn’t want to leave—she wanted to stay with Jiang Che.
But she also understood—the plan was already set, Jiang Che would be leaving soon, so it wasn’t the right time to meet.
After all, by their script, [a survivor who finally escaped evil spirit control], if he always has a spirit clinging to him, what hope is there for escape?
"Daddy, I heard you’re going out to work with Uncle Xiong?" She nudged Jiang Che to leave.
"Yeah. Only then can Daddy buy you more pretty dresses and nice gifts for Mommy." For the first time, Jiang Che felt the weight of life. Seeing how fragile his wife and child were, the burden on his shoulders grew heavier.
He yearned for his family, but he also knew his responsibility at home.
Those people in the psychiatric ward used to lock him up as a patient, insisting he had no family. Now that he’d found his family—could he finally leave?
Tuantuan sensed Jiang Che’s thoughts, and gave an emphatic "mm" in response.
"Daddy, when you go to work, Tuantuan will come with Mommy, Grandpa, and Grandma to see you off."
Jiang Che replied quietly, "I’ll do my best. Someday I’ll be a great boss, so everyone won’t have to work so hard."
As soon as Xiong Jie stepped out, he sensed the glow of the exit.
His task now was simple: lead Jiang Che toward the exit.
The light wasn’t far, but not close either.
Xiong Jie led the way, Jiang Che obediently following behind.
"Later..." Xiong Jie paused, "after we get out, what kind of work do you want to do?"
Xiong Jie found it absurd—the host made him ask this!?
Who the hell discusses jobs inside a dungeon?
Isn’t survival the top priority?
"I don’t know, Uncle. Whatever you arrange, I’ll learn. I can do anything," Jiang Che answered seriously.
The audience watched them, seeing both heading toward the exit.
They wondered if Xiong Jie might ditch Jiang Che and escape alone, but apparently not—he kept Jiang Che close by.
[I still think this psych patient is way too clingy. If it were me, I’d drop him.]
[Still, he did save Xiong Jie’s life. Without him, Xiong Jie would be stuck in that endless basement, waiting for the spirit to come back and kill him—who’d escape then?]
[Fair’s fair. But now, a little selfishness sounds better.]
[Xiong Jie honestly—I’m crying, he actually asked Jiang Che what he wants to do after getting out.]
[Yeah, so whether to ditch Jiang Che or not doesn’t even matter. Everyone knows—they’re not getting out anyway. Keeping Jiang Che close means someone to chat with; in their hearts, they’re already desperate...]
[What do you want to do after getting out? Such a beautiful wish...]
...
Viewers wiped their tears, the words on the barrage a little choked up too.
Imagining the future?
These kinds of daydreams only come up in a few situations;
When happy, you imagine things will get even better.
When hopeless, you imagine you still have a future.
[Xiong Jie probably doesn’t know he’s talking to a psych patient, asking about work lol.]
[Haha, but if he really gets out—even if he’s nuts, he’s my bro, of course I’d get him a job. I’m not expecting him to actually work!]
[Never imagined, in a dungeon full of scheming, there’d still be genuine emotion in the end?]
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"Hahaha, if we really get out, I’ll definitely hook you up with an easy, high-paying job." Xiong Jie laughed—it was pure banter to him.
This time, he was certain he’d get out, but the task would be exhausting.
Since he’d be undercover among humans, he’d have lots to do.
"Uncle, I can take hardship—so long as there’s something to learn, I’m good." Jiang Che shook his head. He needed to work hard and improve, so his family could live better. "I just want to learn, earn money, and make life better for my family."
As Jiang Che spoke of his family, his lips curled without him realizing. The two of them didn’t look like they were in a dungeon, but just an uncle and nephew chatting while taking a stroll.
Xiong Jie stared at Jiang Che, remembering he was supposed to treat him as a psych patient, as the host instructed—not to pay much attention to his behavior.
Xiong Jie couldn’t tell—was the guy really mentally disturbed, or was it all an act?
Could this be the real master?
Jiang Che rubbed his hands, feeling elated at the prospect of finally working, earning money—a bit excited.
Just as he was thinking, Tuantuan’s voice came again in his mind: "Daddy, Mommy prepared something for you. You can pick it up as you pass by—it’s along the same route as you’re going now."
Jiang Che nodded. This was a minor thing.
Just then, the rotting leaf had already placed the Skill Book in a hidden spot.
He’d followed Ding Ning’s orders and gone hunting the other survivors.
By his script, as soon as he left, Ding Ning’s pawn would sneak into his territory and steal the Skill Book he’d left behind.
Because all the pawns arranged by other Lords got their skills this way.
Wait until the spirit is gone, then steal their stuff.
It sounds perfectly logical!
But only the spirits knew—it was anything but logical!
