INHA Chapter 129

Zhu Yuan held Xu Dongyou tightly as if he never wanted to let go. He thought that when he was lost in madness within the sealing array, forgetting everything, he had already developed feelings for Xu Dongyou.

And this emotion, as time slowly passed and grew through their daily interactions, eventually transformed into love.

The next day, Xu Dongyou and Zhu Yuan had both fully recovered. They first went to Xu Dongyou’s parents, who immediately reddened their eyes upon seeing him, embracing him repeatedly and saying it was good that he was okay.

Xu Dongyou’s eyes also turned slightly red as he replied, “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.”

At that moment, Father Xu and Mother Xu along with Xu Dongyou’s biological parents, noticed Zhu Yuan standing nearby. Although he was clearly there, they no longer felt the inexplicable fear they had felt before, even though Zhu Yuan’s silence still held a hint of intimidation.

However, the sense of awe and fear from earlier was gone.

In fact, this was because Zhu Yuan had absorbed the Lord of Darkness’s power, increasing his own strength to the point where he could completely conceal his presence and power.

Finally, the family could sit together and enjoy a meal.

Afterward, Xu Dongyou and Zhu Yuan needed to head to the Anomaly Handling Bureau. Both sets of parents expressed their understanding as they watched Xu Dongyou and Zhu Yuan disappear into the horizon.

They exchanged glances, and the long-tailed tit father said, “Everything is slowly getting better.”

“Yes.”

Zhu Yuan’s arrival surprised the branch director and Elder Chen, among others. Zhu Yuan was there purely to accompany Xu Dongyou, but he also had something to explain: “Although the Lord of Darkness is dead, as long as there are humans, there will be resentful spirits. As long as there is darkness, new creatures resembling resentful spirits will emerge, but they won’t be as difficult to kill.”

In other words, humanity still needed to continuously cultivate spiritual energy and be fully prepared, for ghosts do exist in this world.

Elder Chen and the other demons had revealed their true forms during the livestream and their information could be found online. But what excited people the most was the dragon that fought the monster yesterday.

Though it wasn’t the same type of dragon as their dragon totem—this one was a Zhulong, said to be one of the three creation gods, an incredibly powerful being.

The point was that a creature from mythology truly existed in reality. This absurdity left people unable to calm down.

But what astonished even more people was Xu Dongyou at that moment—why had he transformed into a glowing bird, crashing through the darkness formed by the monster?

Wasn’t Xu Dongyou’s true form just a cute long-tailed tit?

Soon after, the official statement was released, indicating that both Zhu Yuan and Xu Dongyou were safe and explaining what Zhu Yuan had said, stating that the Anomaly Handling Bureau would continue to exist.

Humans should not become complacent just because the monster is dead; instead, they should pay more attention to their inner state. If there was something bothering them, they should try to resolve it. Maintaining a positive and sunny disposition in their hearts was the best way to ensure the disappearance of monsters.

At the same time, various official associations emerged to combat violence, protect women, and address issues like school and workplace bullying. These organizations aimed to help those in need, fostering a positive direction for humanity.

All those requiring assistance saw these news reports. With a glimmer of hope, they made calls. To their surprise, these associations actually showed up and helped resolve their troubles.

A woman suffering from domestic abuse and unable to divorce finally ended her marriage. The abusive partner was subjected to a restraining order, ensuring that if he ever contacted or harmed her again, he would face at least ten years in prison.

This girl finally broke down in tears—not from pain, but from joy. She could finally embrace a new life, free from suffering.

Despite ongoing school violence, where some institutions turned a blind eye, this time the affected students also reached out for help. The authorities immediately intervened, placing the violent students into juvenile detention for supervision. Being a minor didn’t exempt them from the consequences.

Children may be young, but many already understand right from wrong. However, some exploit their status to inflict harm on others, unaware that the trauma they cause can leave lifelong scars.

Society and humanity were shifting in a better direction.

Xu Dongyou no longer needed to stream live broadcasts, as his fame had grown significantly. Whenever he went out, he was met with a crowd, which posed problems by disrupting traffic and daily life for others.

So, Xu Dongyou continued his career as an idol singer, dedicating most of his time to his family and his partner.

This simple life felt anything but mundane; it was filled with happiness and he hoped it would continue indefinitely.

Xu Dongyou’s parents and the long-tailed tit parents had moved from their previous neighborhood to a villa next door to Zhu Yuan, allowing the families to easily visit each other.

Another piece of good news was that, possibly due to living next to Zhu Yuan for so long, the surrounding air seemed to have improved significantly. Most importantly, his siblings, who had never transformed before, finally broke through and became human.

Though Xu Dongyou’s siblings didn’t resemble him much, they bore a closer resemblance to their long-tailed tit mother.

His brother had a lively personality and loved excitement. After transforming, he decided to follow in Xu Dongyou’s footsteps and enter the entertainment industry. Given his exceptional dancing skills, he quickly became the center of attention on a talent show, gaining countless fans.

His sister, on the other hand, was gentle in nature. Perhaps because she had always maintained her original form, she became deeply passionate about cooking once she transformed. She even enrolled in classes to learn various cuisines, showing remarkable talent and speed in her studies. The dishes she created were exceptionally delicious.

In the end, she opened a private kitchen that was always fully booked, with customers flocking to experience her culinary delights. Fangyu didn’t quite capture the popularity of her restaurant.

The long-tailed tit father was the wisest of the bunch. During this time, he self-studied human literature, even auditing university courses. He ultimately earned several certificates, becoming exceptionally knowledgeable. Their home was filled with numerous books.

As for the long-tailed tit mother, she felt immense satisfaction just seeing her children happy, so she decided to open a daycare to care for the young ones who had just begun to gain their essence.

To help the young integrate smoothly into human society, the daycare hired several teachers with doctoral degrees.

Zhu Yuan, despite being sealed for what might have been ten thousand years, still preferred to stay in one place after leaving the sealing array. However, every time Xu Dongyou went on a business trip, Zhu Yuan would accompany him.

Elder Chen and the other demons no longer needed to guard dangerous cities. Once they were free, they began to travel everywhere, especially since their travel expenses were reimbursed by the Anomaly Handling Bureau. They enjoyed their time immensely.

Xu Dongyou’s parents continued running their small restaurant as they always had, living a simple yet satisfying life, even though their son’s identity was quite extraordinary.

Their neighbors were even more unusual.

Though their son had extraordinary other parents, they still maintained their ordinary hearts, which had never changed.

Xu Yangchen, Xu Dongyou’s younger brother, successfully awakened his spiritual energy after graduating from university, becoming a handler. He was thrilled, saying he could finally be teammates with Xu Dongyou.

Xu Dongyou gladly let his brother join his team, allowing them to go on missions together. However, he never overly protected Xu Yangchen just because he was his brother. Even fledgling eagles need to learn to fly. Xu Dongyou would only step in to prevent danger if Xu Yangchen’s life was at risk. Xu Yangchen progressed rapidly and got along well with his teammates.

As for Tian Ze, he smoothly advanced to the position of chief and walked with a certain flair, but every time he saw Xu Dongyou, he was still as close and playful as before.

The previous chief had now become the director of Fengnian City, while the previous director had been promoted to headquarters.

Then there was Hou Mingjun, who had always been a popular idol actor but unexpectedly became a powerful actor, even winning the Best Actor award. Yet, he felt less happy than before.

When would he finally become a true idol actor?

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