ISWTDB Ch150

Chapter 150: The BOSS is always acting up (34, 35)

Coming back to his senses, Lu Yan broke into a silly grin and softly said, “It doesn’t matter whether it’s a dream or not. If it is a dream, I just hope it never ends!”

As he spoke, he lowered his head. Their lips met again, and the atmosphere between the two was just right.

However, after a moment, Ying Zhao gasped in surprise.

With a shocked expression, he looked at Lu Yan and exclaimed, “What… how can this be! Why are there two?!”

Ying Zhao had previously been a bit worried about this matter, but later Lu Yan had already regained his memories from his time as a human.

In his understanding, since Lu Yan had once been a human and now held the highest authority in the “Journey” continent, his body’s permissions could naturally be set as well. Therefore, Ying Zhao had always thought that Lu Yan wouldn’t be like this in his human form.

Upon hearing Ying Zhao’s words, Lu Yan couldn’t help but blush.

He rubbed his nose and replied, “But you forgot, I’m a dragon in this world. Even if I regain my memories, the original settings of this world won’t change.”

“But… but…” Ying Zhao’s entire face turned red, and he didn’t know how to respond.

Seeing his beloved in such a flustered state, Lu Yan, who had just been nervous, calmed down.

He found his lover’s shy demeanor even more captivating. In the days leading up to today, he had learned a lot of new knowledge online to prepare for this moment.

Lu Yan kissed Ying Zhao’s watery lips and softly coaxed him, “Alright, my queen, just trust me and leave everything to me, okay?”

As he spoke, he gazed affectionately at Ying Zhao and lowered his head again.

Before long, Ying Zhao was melted by his lover’s tenderness, turning into a puddle of bliss, and the sweetness in the palace’s bedroom lingered for a long time without fading.

Meanwhile, although the female lead, He Yue, had stopped logging into “Journey” and was even afraid of the online world because of previous events, she still kept an eye on the news about “Journey.”

After all, she still harbored feelings for Lu Chenhui.

Originally, she had been shocked to learn that the dragon she had intended to seduce was actually the dragon clan’s ruler, the Flame Dragon. Now, she couldn’t believe that he was going to hold a wedding with Zhu Mengshi.

Seeing the happy couple announced in the official statement, He Yue felt both hatred and jealousy.

Before long, Lu Chenhui announced that he would also hold a wedding simultaneously with the Flame Dragon.

Moreover, both pairs of newlyweds were not just getting married in the game; they were together in real life as well.

At this moment, knowing that the man she had been eyeing was about to marry someone else left He Yue utterly shocked.

Especially when she saw the image of the person getting married to him—it was the same Bai Mangmang they had teamed up with before. She was so furious she felt like she could bite through her silver teeth.

How could someone who had humiliated her like Zhu Mengshi end up with such an exceptional man as the Flame Dragon?

And that Bai Mangmang was a friend of Ying Zixi, a shameless seductress who had snatched away Lu Chenhui, whom she had long had her eyes on.

“Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!” He Yue forcefully swept everything off the table in front of her, trying to vent her pent-up frustrations.

She felt like she was going to go insane; clearly, she had wholeheartedly wanted to catch a wealthy husband.

Yet, in a twist of fate, both of these men had ignored her completely and instead chose to marry another man.

How could He Yue, who had always been the center of attention, endure this?

Remembering that Lu Chenhui’s assistant had once contacted her about stealing materials from “Journey,” she had agreed but had delayed taking action.

On one hand, she hadn’t found an opportunity; on the other hand, her feelings for Lu Chenhui made her hesitant.

But at that moment, watching the two pairs of newlyweds holding hands in a magnificent palace, having such a lavish wedding, He Yue was overwhelmed by jealousy and hatred, making up her mind to take action, regardless of the consequences.

So, while everyone was focused on this grand wedding, He Yue stealthily snuck into Lu Chenhui’s office.

She aimed for the drawer filled with important documents and pulled out the key she had previously stolen, unlocking the filing cabinet.

Effortlessly, she found several important contracts from the Shengheng Group.

Although she couldn’t quite identify the specific uses of these documents, she had heard others say that this filing cabinet contained some extremely crucial materials related to the Shengheng Group.

After rummaging for a while and still being unable to discern the documents, she decided to just take everything out.

However, she hadn’t anticipated that as soon as she left the president’s office, she would be caught by the guards that Chen Tian had already arranged outside, lying in wait for her.

The guards had been instructed by President Lu, so they didn’t listen to any of He Yue’s explanations and directly escorted her to the relevant authorities.

Although He Yue was skilled at manipulating others’ feelings and considered herself a bit cunning, she was actually just a woman who had never experienced any real hardships.

Faced with such a situation, she felt both fear and regret. However, no matter how much she pleaded, the group showed no mercy.

Once she was taken in and confronted by the police for questioning, He Yue confessed without hesitation.

To lighten her sentence, she immediately named Lu Chenhui’s assistant.

The assistant had never expected that the woman he found would be so foolish.

Not only did she easily expose herself, but she also immediately turned on him.

However, he had always been careful in his work, thinking he hadn’t left any incriminating evidence behind.

So, he recited the pre-planned script, stating that He Yue harbored a deep hatred for Ying Zixi and had attempted to seduce President Lu, leading to her acts of retaliation.

But, unbeknownst to him, Ying Zhao had already informed Chen Tian about their actions.

Chen Tian had been waiting for them to strike and would not let the assistant escape punishment easily.

Furthermore, since Heavenly Dao had regained his memories, both Ying Zhao and he no longer cared about revealing some of their special methods in front of each other.

Even without evidence, they could create it themselves.

Thus, both sides launched their attacks, presenting all the evidence they had gathered, which pointed directly at the Canglin Group.

In light of the irrefutable evidence, the department manager and the assistant were both arrested.

Although Ying Zhao had not expected to take down the Canglin Group with just this incident, the attempt to steal from “Journey” and the act of stealing other companies’ trade secrets certainly dealt a heavy blow to the Canglin Group, causing its reputation to plummet.

Especially since Chen Tian, with the knowledge of previous investigations over the years, knew that this was not the first time the Canglin Group had engaged in such actions. Seizing the opportunity, he used some measures to take action.

Soon, other dirty deeds committed by the Canglin Group were also unearthed.

As they were listed one by one, what would take mortals a long time to uncover was a piece of cake for Heavenly Dao.

Ying Zhao understood that Heavenly Dao’s identity in this life gave him a genuine hatred for the Canglin Group.

Thus, seeing the building crumble, he no longer intervened, allowing them to handle the situation.

He instead focused on sweetly spending time with his lover.

In the end, all those who had committed wrongdoing received the punishment they deserved.

In this little world, with his beloved being the true ruler of “Journey,” it was as if he could manipulate the entire world like a deity.

So they indulged themselves, and later many new and interesting items and equipment were developed in “Journey.”

To make Ying Zhao happy, Lu Yan often updated the maps to show him the most beautiful scenery.

Naturally, Wang Qi became a close friend of Ying Zhao and Lu Yan.

On the day of the wedding, an unexpected twist allowed him to find his own fate.

Having a deeply loving partner, he no longer had to eat others’ dog food miserably.

In this life, Ying Zhao spent almost all his time in “Journey” with his lover.

And Heavenly Dao clearly did the same.

To accompany Xiao Bai, he also isolated part of the area.

He synchronized the time in that area with the real world, so when he had to leave, he let Xiao Bai wait there.

With their lovers’ company, both couples lived very happily.

Due to the difference in time flow between the game and reality, their lives lasted significantly longer than normal time.

However, life still has its end.

Heavenly Dao’s physical body was a bit older, so he had prepared in advance.

After nurturing the next generation of the Lu family’s heir, he handed over the Shengheng Group to them.

Then, using the medical technology that Shengheng Group had developed over the years, he transferred his consciousness into “Journey.”

After that, he was truly able to remain with Xiao Bai without separation.

Although Ying Zhao had also thought about doing this, upon learning of the existence of unknown dangers, he became more concerned about possible unexpected situations in the real world.

After all, his beloved had inexplicably been harmed in the main storyline, so he never gave up his connection to the real world.

This matter had left Lu Yan feeling uneasy for quite some time, wondering if Ying Zhao’s reluctance to transfer his consciousness meant he didn’t love him enough.

The more he cared, the more timid he became; he dared not ask Ying Zhao and could only suffer silently with his bitter thoughts.

Fortunately, Ying Zhao was well aware of his partner’s tendency to overthink and noticed Lu Yan’s abnormal behavior in time.

He put in considerable effort to help Lu Yan release his mental burdens.

In this world, due to advanced medical technology, people’s physical fitness had continually improved, allowing lifespans to generally reach around one hundred and eighty years.

When Ying Zhao’s body in the real world approached one hundred and fifty years of age, he finally reached the moment of running out of energy.

At this point, Ying Zhao had no choice but to completely abandon his physical body in reality and agreed to transfer his consciousness into “Journey.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan was filled with joy, for now, they could truly be together without ever parting again.

On the day of the consciousness transfer, Lu Yan held Ying Zhao’s body in the virtual world, anxiously waiting.

Standing beside him were Xiao Bai and Heavenly Dao.

However, just as Ying Zhao’s consciousness was about to be successfully transferred, suddenly, the entire land of “Journey” began to tremble.

An unknown force surged in, and Ying Zhao sensed danger, forcing him to halt the consciousness transfer midway.

He extracted his soul to confront their enemy.

The other party’s aura was so familiar, confirming what Heavenly Dao had previously said: that force was indeed birthed from a spiritual weapon, just like him.

Moreover, it seemed he could no longer contain himself, choosing to attack Ying Zhao in this small world at this vulnerable moment of consciousness transfer.

The other party had been lurking for so many years just to wait for such an opportunity, intending to eliminate him in this small world during the fragile moment of Ying Zhao’s consciousness transfer.

When the soul detached from the body, even in a small world, there was still a certain level of danger.

Ying Zhao sensed the other party’s intentions, so he would rather give up than allow them to harm his essence.

However, the entity’s essence seemed to be even more cunning than he had imagined. He realized that Ying Zhao had seen through his scheme.

Seeing his attack fail, he simply unleashed a large-scale bombardment across the entire dimension.

He intended to bury them completely by sacrificing a small world.

Ying Zhao was astonished by the other party’s insane actions as he watched the surrounding buildings begin to crumble into dust.

He had no choice but to summon Heavenly Dao to help him.

However, it seemed the power’s owner also realized that Heavenly Dao could sense his presence and had hidden himself again after that strike.

“It’s too late! That thing has already left this dimension. We must leave immediately; this dimension is about to collapse!” Heavenly Dao said gravely, looking at the deteriorating environment while protecting Xiao Bai beside him and shouting at Ying Zhao.

Ying Zhao nodded, only then noticing his beloved was kneeling there with a pained expression, cradling his virtual image from “Journey.”

In his liberated soul state, Ying Zhao was invisible. He knew that Lu Yan must have thought the consciousness transfer had failed and that he was dead.

Unable to bear his lover’s sorrow, Ying Zhao was about to reveal himself, but he found that the collapse of the entire dimension was accelerating at more than double the speed.

Lu Yan had completely lost control due to Ying Zhao’s “death,” and the power of his soul fragments began to leak out chaotically.

Seeing this, Ying Zhao’s pupils constricted sharply. No, if this continued, his lover would also be harmed!

He understood that this small world was beyond saving, so he rushed over to forcibly extract the soul fragments from Lu Yan’s body.

At the same time, Lu Yan’s body instantly fell, starting to slowly dissipate into dust.

Ying Zhao blinked, desperately swallowing the tears in his eyes.

This was the first time he couldn’t leave this world normally with his lover but had to choose this method instead.

Just thinking about the sorrow and despair that had weighed down in Lu Yan’s eyes made Ying Zhao’s heart ache.

Suppressing his overwhelming anger, he quickly left this dimension with Xiao Bai and Heavenly Dao.

Before long, Ying Zhao awakened once again in the system’s white space.

The emotions of anger, unwillingness, and the desperate need to escape filled his mind.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

His lover’s soul fragments were continuously being collected, likely because the other party thought he would lose his chance if he didn’t act soon; he could no longer sit still.

But that was fine; by exposing himself, he could truly confront this detestable enemy.

As Ying Zhao contemplated this, he took another deep breath and suddenly felt an unexpected heat in his sea of consciousness, momentarily stunned.

He quickly took out the soul fragments of his lover that he had previously collected.

These fragments would automatically merge whenever they left a dimension.

What he held now could no longer be called fragments; it had transformed into a flame-colored orb of light, floating up and down in his hand.

The large orb flickered in the air, then transformed into the shape of a Zhu Que right in front of Ying Zhao.

Ying Zhao’s eyes widened in surprise as he looked at the man before him, uncertainly calling out, “Zhu Que, you…!”

But as soon as his words escaped, the man immediately swallowed them.

Ying Zhao stared in astonishment at the man who kissed him eagerly, feeling the powerful embrace and trembling hands, which pained his heart.

The fragments had just merged, and Zhu Que must have witnessed the moment he lost consciousness in the last dimension.

That’s why he was so emotionally unstable and eager to confirm that Ying Zhao was still by his side.

Thinking of this, Ying Zhao’s gaze softened further as he gently stroked his lover’s back.

He kissed him tenderly, silently comforting him.

After a long time, the man finally released Ying Zhao, panting, with lingering pain in his eyes.

Zhu Que reached out, cupping the back of Ying Zhao’s head and pressing their foreheads together, saying anxiously, “I thought I had really lost you!”

Ying Zhao shook his head vigorously. He could certainly understand his lover’s feelings and hurriedly reassured him, “It’s okay! That was just an accident. I’m here; I’m fine!”

Zhu Que knew Ying Zhao was comforting him, but he was fully aware of the unknown force that had been attacking his soul fragments.

Seeing Ying Zhao’s anxious demeanor, warmth flowed through Zhu Que’s heart.

He nodded and changed the subject, saying, “Xiao Zhao, my power has mostly recovered, and the soul fragments will soon be gathered together. That’s why I can temporarily take human form to meet you.”

Upon saying this, noticing the joy in Ying Zhao’s eyes, he couldn’t help but kiss his bright eyes.

It turned out that this person was indeed as sweet as he had imagined when kissing him. No, it was even sweeter.

Being able to love him through so many worlds, Zhu Que felt that even if he experienced the pain of soul tearing again, he would gladly endure it.

He pecked Ying Zhao’s cheek, filled with affection and longing, softly saying, “Xiao Zhao, I really can’t believe we’ve been through so many worlds together. In each world, you’ve been by my side; I have no regrets.”

Hearing Zhu Que’s words, Ying Zhao looked up and pinched his cheek hard, scolding, “I went through so much effort to find you in every world not so you could die!”

Seeing Ying Zhao’s puffed-up cheeks, Zhu Que found him exceptionally adorable and couldn’t help but smile.

Lowering his head, Zhu Que pressed his lips against his beloved’s water-colored ones, his tenderness remarkably soothing after the earlier turmoil.

The sensation of their souls touching made Ying Zhao feel as if his mind erupted in a dazzling array of fireworks, completely losing his ability to think.

The suppressed love and fervor in Zhu Que’s eyes made Ying Zhao’s face flush and his heart race.

Seeing this, Xiao Bai had already cleverly slipped into the depths of Ying Zhao’s sea of consciousness, not wanting to disturb their reunion.

Zhu Que nuzzled Ying Zhao’s cheek, sighing, “Xiao Zhao, I love you.”

Ying Zhao was momentarily stunned upon hearing this; it had been years since he last heard Zhu Que say these words to him.

At this moment, his state of mind was completely different from the past. He was no longer tangled in confusion or indecision and didn’t wish to evade it anymore.

He just wanted to respond to Zhu Que, to tell him that he also loved him—loved him to madness, loved him without hesitation.

He buried his head deep in his lover’s neck, breathing in Zhu Que’s scent. Ying Zhao secretly told himself that soon, they would be able to be together completely.

He was resolute, determined to overcome any obstacles that might arise.

The two people in love, two hearts, beat for each other.

At some unknown moment, their lips met once more. Their trembling breaths mingled like the delicate flutter of butterfly wings.

In the pure white space, no matter how cold the surrounding colors were, they could not extinguish the fire burning in their hearts.

Zhu Que fixed his gaze firmly on the person in his arms, unwilling to close his eyes even for a second.

Every expression and demeanor from his beloved captivated him completely.

The person in his embrace was so obedient and devoted; that wholehearted attachment made Zhu Que feel that he had finally achieved his desire.

The connection of their souls brought an unparalleled thrill to both of them.

Faced with the heat that felt as if it could reduce him to ashes, Ying Zhao could not refuse, nor did he want to; he only wished to give Zhu Que even more.

It was unclear how long they indulged in this space, lost in each other, until they finally came to a halt.

Ying Zhao lay contentedly in Zhu Que’s arms, lifted his head, and kissed the corner of his lover’s lips, his eyes filled with an unshakeable tenderness.

Seeing this, Zhu Que couldn’t resist leaning down to kiss Ying Zhao back, tenderly imparting a touch of his soul’s power to him.

Ying Zhao understood that his beloved was concerned for him, so he did not refuse Zhu Que’s goodwill.

They spent a few blissful days in this space together, yet the pressing matters outside loomed larger.

For the sake of their long-term companionship, Ying Zhao had to temporarily part from Zhu Que.

Reluctantly gripping Zhu Que’s hand, Ying Zhao softly said, “Zhu Que, I have to leave. I’ll collect the fragments as quickly as possible so that we can be together forever.”

Zhu Que nodded, a hint of disappointment in his expression. He gently rubbed his nose against Ying Zhao’s and gave him a kiss.

Though seeing his beloved working hard for him filled him with guilt and heartache, he couldn’t help but feel a bit excited about the beautiful memories they would create together in the next small world.

Once this was over, he would make sure to compensate his precious one.

With these thoughts, Zhu Que looked deeply into Ying Zhao’s eyes.

Reluctantly, he transformed back into the fiery orb of light and merged into the sea of consciousness.

After Zhu Que departed, Xiao Bai reappeared.

Back in the system space, Xiao Bai no longer maintained his human form and reverted to his small white snake shape.

At this moment, while Xiao Bai felt concern about the enemies they encountered in the last dimension, he had completely shed the melancholic aura he had carried from the previous two worlds.

In the last world, he had shared a sweet life with Heavenly Dao, their trust and feelings for each other deepening.

He knew that even if they were not in human form in the next world, his beloved would surely find a way to silently protect them.

At this moment, both Ying Zhao and Xiao Bai were full of energy, lifting their spirits to embark on a new world.