Back to the Hell of Ice.
Hei Anjing was relaxing inside an ice dome he made listening to the stories and theories of the young man before him. Though he had no exact expression on his face one could see his eyes slightly soften while looking at the child before him.
System Yang would feel his desire and longing for Ye Jingxia, Hei Anjing's son. If not for the trials he needs to undergo and the danger of that man lurking around him and Ye Xiajie, we wouldn't choose to separate with his little baby. It's been a few worlds since he got separated from his child and he misses him more as time passes.
Knowing this System Yang had spoken to his master using divine senses. They had a conversation in their thoughts.
[My Lord, if you wish to see the Young Master it's not that it's hard to do so. You can tell Lord God Ye about it and move secretly in the dark to avoid alerting the enemies.]
'…No need. The enemies would be alerted as long as I leave the Nether System or leave for another world. I've never hidden my tracks and I'm making it so they could see them after all. When I asked my parents and uncles to bring Xiao Jing home, it was intentional as I wanted Xiao Jing's security to be the safest. With Uncle Bao and Uncle Si by his side, no one would be able to touch him.
Plus, I need to focus on the second trial. There are only three more worlds including this one before it ends. The third trial and final will resume immediately after this one. Before the start of the third trial, I need to pull out where that old bastard (Ye Mo) is hiding. And, in the third trial, I wouldn't be able to bring Xiao Jing with me. As I don't even know what is going to happen during the final trial.' responded Hei Anjing.
System Yang was silent for a moment. Unlike System Yue, he knew what the third trial had and the prerequisite to start it.
[Lord Hei for some reason I feel that Lord God Ye might not be able to do that in the end.]
A sudden seriousness glints within those deep blue eyes. Hei Anjing smiled for a moment as he silently agreed to System Yang's words.
'Hm~ that might not be true~ aren't trying to make him get used to it already though it seems he really does not want to do it. Did you really think he could kill me? In those worlds, unless I allowed him to?'
[That's… a bit cruel, Master.]
'We, the Mo Bloodline, had always been a cruel kind. As long… It is for the safety of the family and our loved ones. We would do anything to achieve our goals. As long… As long as we can keep them safe.'
Hei Anjing murmured, "That's right. As long as it is to keep you safe from anything that may harm you."
The depressing topic made System Yang notice his Master's mood swings. He decided to move the topic to another one.
[Reporting to the master, that Fallen from before is coming over to find you again.]
'Is it because of the stamps?'
[Normally, that would be it but… That thing is a perverted existence. Master should stay away.]
'Well~ it is true that the Fallen is perverted as it was already his nature but… that is supposed to be his hidden hobbies, I am not supposed to have that kind of physique that could inherently charm or seduce one just by my appearance myself. This kind of physique is something only my husband as an Evil God should have. If even I who is connected to him only by our souls, could emit such aura, means one thing A'Xia is waking up~'
[That… is also true. His soul fragment in this world is so big that he needed to feel asleep despite being the dominant soul already. Lord God Ye isn't supposed to enter this world in his dormant form.]
'No… This is to be expected. The last three worlds are supposed to completely heal his soul. And, at the last minute, Xia Jieye would take over to complete it for him. As his soul core, he needed a high ranking world with abundant world energy to merge the soul fragments and his soul core completely.'
[But Lord Hei, is it really alright not to inform Lord Ye ahead of time about that requirement before starting the final trial?]
'Yes, isn't his soul core himself not telling him a thing as well?'
[But the Evil God only chooses to keep silent before the Lord is not saying anything about it.]
'It should be fine. If I told him about it ahead of time the possibility of him running away or extending the duration of the second trial is bigger but unfortunately, his vessel wouldn't be able to last longer without a soul.'
Knowing how much Lord God Ye cares for his master, what his master had said is definitely not only a guess but something that is hundred percent supposed to happen. So he decided to close his mouth and just watch whatever unfolds before him in silence.
Lu Shi, the young brat before him, had noticed that Hei Anjing was a bit dazed. He called for him multiple times because he was not responding.
"Big Brother Hei? Pretty Brother~ Dage? Hei-gege~ Are you okay?" asked Lu Shi as he waved his hands in front of Hei Anjing's eyes, only then did the latter react.
"Oh?"
"I'm done talking. Big Brother Hei, Where's my reward?" asked Lu Shi as he extended his hand before Hei Anjing. His innocent eyes were glowing with anticipation and intelligence. This young child is indeed not an ordinary boy.
Hei Anjing said, "Of course, I didn't forget. Give your and your members' Stamp card to my manager. Yang would give you the gift."
Little Shi and his elder brothers, Lu Ke and Shi Lou stared blankly in astonishment. They watched as System Yang materialized in his human form holding a small box in his hands. When Zhi Yang opened the small box they saw exactly 18 stamps inside. Shi Lou as a veteran player recognized those stamps right away.
Zhi Yang said, "Give me your stamp cards."
The three passed their stamp cards and Zhi Yang had given them 18 stamps in total. Now, this small group of three players can leave hell anytime. As expected, as soon as Zhi Yang returned their stamp cards with all 18 stamps, a small black envelope appeared in front of them, and inside of it was the important ticket to leave hell.
Shi Lou and Lu Ke were still staring at the black envelope with the Exit Ticket in their hands.
Lu Ke said, "This is… is this real?!"
"Yes. It is. I had gotten them a few times already. This is indeed the Exit Ticket to leave Diyu (Hell). But… This is my first time suddenly completing the Trial of Hell after undergoing just two layers." mumbled Shi Lou in shock.
Lu Shi looked at his completely stamped card and stared at Hei Anjing in disbelief, "Big brother Hei, is this your manager? How come he had all the stamps with him?"
System Yang morphs back to his avatar form and the little moon hovers back to his master as the stamps disappear somewhere.
Hei Anjing answered, "Yes, he is my manager, his name is Zhi Yang. As for the stamps we took from a perverted fallen angel."
"Took it?"
"A pervert fallen angel? What did he do?" asked Shi Lou.
This time Hei Anjing didn't ignore Shi Lou as he noticed that Lu Shi besides him also wanted to know what the perverted fallen angel did.
"Upon seeing me, he groveled on the floor and tried to hug my thighs so I beat him up. He is quite powerful ten times more powerful than Snow Oni, so beating him was so enjoyable. Then I beat him. Up he started crying up more and more so I left him in the middle of the layer to become an ice statue." explained Player Hei.
Lu Ke asked, "Do you know the name of the Fallen Angel?"
Hei Anjing ignored him. Only when Lu Shi asked the question again that the former finally answered.
"Does that thing even have a name? Just call him a pervert!" said Hei Anjing.
System Yang spoke, [He introduced himself as Fa Yue.]
Shi Lou exclaimed when he heard that name, "Fa Yue!? I-isn't he the… S-Second in command in Hell. His authority is only second to the King of Hell, Yan Lou!"
"Is that the pervert's name? Who cares even if Yan Lou comes, I would beat him up if he is unlikable~" said Hei Anjing.
Beside him the little sun trembles as he floats towards his Master's ears and whispers.
[Master, have you forgotten the current name of Lord Ye in this world? He is the Evil God and the Ruler of this star. That Yan Lou who was also the King of Hell is Lord God Ye himself. Are you going to beat up your husband, My lord?] System Yang whispered.
This forgetful Hei Anjing who even forgot the current name of his husband's soul in this world suddenly fell in silence. He had never beat up his husband before not because he could but he had no heart to do so. Why would he harm the only man in the world that is even more important than his life? He could never do it at least not now as he had already chosen the person who had given his everything to.
Hei Anjing spoke, "Forget what I said just now. Though I don't care about that stupid fallen, I take back everything I said about the king of hell. I could never best him (As I do not have the heart to do so.)"
His words made the other three serious, although it was all a misunderstanding. Though they already knew that Player Hei before them is extremely strong that he could even defeat someone like Fa Yue, this Fallen Angel. The King of Hell is already a revered being in this place, it would be hard for a player to defeat a Big big big boss like him.
Just as silence descended in the area, the blizzard outside the ice dome had finally stopped. The first one to notice is Shi Lou who is keeping an eye on the changes outside the igloo.
Shi Lou spoke, "The blizzard had stopped. We should get going and head to the next layer."
Suddenly he noticed another presence outside the Ice dome, before Shi Lou could inform the other Hei Anjing had already removed the dome. They were shocked to see a human-shaped ice statue not far from them. But what caught them off guard is that pair of black wings behind the man. Hei Anjing and Shi Lou recognized him right away.
A scowl appeared on Hei Anjing's beautiful face while a stunned and a bit fearful expression painted Shi Lou's appearance. They were both looking at the frozen Fallen Angel who had a smile as he looked at the group. His eyes lingered more on Hei Anjing's figure and this made the latter be in a bad mood.
Hei Anjing felt annoyed with how Fa Yue stared at him with such fanatical eyes. He was looking at him as his revered god and would have knelt before him if not because of his body being frozen ice.
In the end, Hei Anjing chooses to ignore the Fallen angel even if he had a subordinate relationship with his husband.
"This thing is annoying, that warden from before who speaks too few words is better," said Hei Anjing as he prepared to leave, only then did he remember the personal gift he promised the boy. "Ah! The little guy's gift. Yang, could you give me the smallest yet most durable space back in the warehouse. Filled it with food, healing tools, Spellbooks, weapons and clothes for the child."
[Everything is prepared, Master.]
A small backpack type from modern times appeared before Hei Anjing. It had a blue color and a simple design with lots of pockets which children would love to have.
As expected, as soon as Lu Shi saw the bag his eyes glowed with joy and excitement.
Lu Shi happily exclaimed, "Wow~ a limited edition bag from J*nsports! Is that for me Big Brother~?"
Looking at the sparkling eyes of the young boy Hei Anjing could help but chuckle. He passed the bag to the boy and helped him drop blood on it so he would be recognized as the owner. Though this space back was customized in a modern style it is still incorporated with space elements. Once it was bound only the owner could open it. If stolen the weight would change to something even heavier than gravity and it has defensive capabilities to protect its owner.
Hei Anjing said, "Here. My personal gift for you. It's a space bag that only you can use. I filled it with food that would last for 3 years and some toys inside. You can share it with your family but it is better if no one knows that it is a space bag. Human greed cannot be controlled after all."
"Thank you, Big Brother Hei. I love this gift a lot!" said Lu Shi with a huge grin on his face. What he didn't know is that his two brothers behind him have helpless looks on their faces. The bag is not even just a hot potato but a nuclear bomb that is much more important than their lives all added.
Shi Lou's thoughts: 'AH~ now that most wealthy one in our team is the youngest!'
'Urgh~ would this devil brat even share his food with his brother? I shouldn't have teased him too much before. Ah, ~ regret!' Thoughts of Lu Ke.
Hei Anjing prepared to leave as he could not bring them with him. He is here to enjoy the fun, not to pay attention to the burden. He had given them enough to increase their survival and with their stamp card full, they could move on to the next trial any time they wanted.
"This should be enough. I need to go now. You three should think twice before doing something else. You don't need to go in all layers if you don't want to. If you should go on upper floors instead. The last 8 layers are more dangerous than the 9 layers above." said Hei Anjing.
The three bow their heads and thanked Hei Anjing for his support and for saving them.
"Thank you for everything!"
Hei Anjing just nodded his head and grabbed the ice statue not far from. With a few steps ahead he disappeared within the snowy environment and even his footsteps cannot be found at all. The frozen dangerous being was also taken by him.
As soon as Hei Anjing left, Lu Shi opened his bag and all three of them peek inside. They were shocked by what was inside the bag. The small mountains of food are already shocking enough. But they even saw rare things like sets of talismans, graded weapons, and clothes, as well as items related to magic. There's even a bloodline stone inside. The three looked at each other with dumbfounded faces.
Lu Shi said, "Wow~ there's a lot of things inside. Are these the toys Big Brother Hei left for us?"
"Dage, are we still continuing with this world? Can't we just leave instead?" asked Lu Ke after seeing many precious things inside the children's backpack in his brother's embrace.
Gulps~
Shi Lou said, "Let's just leave this world and return to the Abyssal City. Thankfully, we bought a return stone before coming here? Moreover, this complete stamp card can be auctioned for extra money in the city. With all those things inside Shi'er's bag, it's dangerous to stay here. Let's go back!"
The Lu brothers nodded their heads and brought out a shining gold stone from their pockets. It's a rare expensive return stone that would allow a player to leave any game. They had used all their gold coins to buy three of these and entered the Punishment World to earn more but they had looked down on the danger of this place and instantly lost their temporary member. The female priest who died in this layer.
After destroying the golden stone in their hands they muttered the word 'Return' and the three of them disappeared from this game instantly as if they were teleported outside the game.
