As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 246 Let's just kill Mingchen.
Today is a full moon; the bright moon rises over the sea, its light reflecting on the surging waves. The beach is deserted and eerily quiet at night.

The drunken beauty lay asleep in the crook of his legs; clearly, Mingchen couldn't sleep. He had no intention of abandoning this dangerous mermaid on the beach.

The little red bird circled in the sea before finally landing in front of Mingchen.

"Fuyao, bring out a bedding set."

Don't catch a cold at night.

This alliance leader is no ordinary person; she possesses some special abilities, but overall, she appears to be a slender woman. It wouldn't hurt to show some concern.

Mingchen is such a pitiful and chivalrous man!
Aside from disliking cats, the little bird didn't have any unusual feelings towards other women, nor did it experience any jealousy.

The bird's affection is pure.

Her heart was only filled with her affection for Mingchen; she had no time to think about those trivial matters. She was just a little bird, and she left these things to Lingyu, the first wife, to ponder.

What she needed to consider was simply whether this woman was qualified and had the potential to become a dipping buddy, dipping beans together with her.

"Oh~"

Upon hearing Mingchen's command, the little bird obediently took out a blanket from the paulownia tree and covered Mingchen's legs.

Cover the cat-like beauty.

On this quiet coastline, a fragrant breeze suddenly wafts by, and a bright firelight flashes by in the night.

The bird's silhouette materialized, and another elfin woman appeared on Mingchen's other side. Her figure seemed boneless as she gently leaned against his shoulder, her chin resting on his collarbone, and she breathed softly.

With every frown and smile, she is a bewitching enchantress, seemingly able to easily lead people astray.

The red feathers transformed into a flowing robe, with ribbons draped around Mingchen's waist, ensuring he wouldn't feel tired while sitting.

"Son~"

The bird's song, changing its tone several times, echoed in Mingchen's ears, making him itch with desire.

Very well, the repression from childhood has led to the most terrible backlash.

His little bird has completely gone astray.

how to say?

It's quite rare to see this guy wearing clothes.

Although she rarely comes to the seaside, there's always an outsider by her side. Fuyao'er isn't planning on going all out today; she'll just stay close to her young master.

The man sat on the beach, with one woman lying on his lap and another leaning against him. Both women were incredibly beautiful. He was surrounded by women, living a carefree and romantic life, making others envious.

The little bird asked softly, "Young master, do you like her?"

Looking at the shimmering sea, Mingchen smiled and said, "I love it!"

He never hides his true feelings; if he likes something, he likes it.

The beauties that Mingchen admires each have their own unique charm.

This leader is like the vast ocean before us, ambitious and boundless. At times, it is a raging storm with towering waves, and at other times, it is calm, peaceful, and naturally gentle.

Today, as I walked out to sea, she smiled brightly and asked, "Are you happy?" The moment I saw her, my heart skipped a beat.

This leader is dangerous, unlike an ordinary woman; she is an untamed beast, fierce, violent, and ambitious.

But she is also flamboyant, free-spirited, and has a unique charm that is very attractive.

"Oh~"

The little bird nodded, glancing furtively at the drunken, sleeping leader, seemingly considering the possibility of him becoming a friend.

Then, as if remembering something, she said to Mingchen, "She used magic today, unlike cultivators or demons. She might be half-human, half-demon. I sensed it in the ocean; she used both demonic power and a power similar to our Emperor's..."

The little bird observed all day and finally gave Mingchen the answer.

The magic used by demons feels different from that of human cultivators. She could sense that Hong Ling Shuang was not a pure-blooded demon, yet she could use demonic power, so the conclusion was obvious.

This was the first time she had ever seen such a being.

However... this is indeed an inspiration.

It is possible for humans and demons to intermarry, and they can even produce offspring.

Does this mean that she and the young master can also...?

It seems we need to investigate this matter carefully.

"Really?"

Half-human, half-demon?

Having already suspected it, Mingchen wasn't surprised to know the answer now.

I've seen some monsters along the way, but this is the first time I've encountered something that transcends reproductive barriers.

The background of this alliance leader... perhaps has some story to tell. Those who achieve great things always need to go through trials and tribulations.

A dangerous mermaid who crossed the sea, no one knows what she went through to get to this point.

Mingchen lowered his eyes to look at the quiet alliance leader.

At this moment, she is no longer as ethereal as when she sang on the Ascension Terrace, no longer as savage and unruly as she was in the casino, and no longer as free and unrestrained as she was at sea.

Mingchen enjoys seeing the contrast in a beautiful woman; contrast represents the breaking down of pretense and the revelation of her true nature.

Sister Dai is, His Majesty is, and Fuyao is too...

This leader of the alliance has some endearing contrasts!

Her face was small, barely the size of a palm. Her eyes were closed, her small mouth slightly open as she breathed. The unfathomable, dangerous woman had finally quieted down. She looked as adorable as a girl next door.

emm no, perhaps it should be the older sister next door...

Mingchen was no good person and could not act like a gentleman. He unconsciously looked into the other person's unguarded broad chest, and with each breath, it was as if the deep ravines wanted to draw him into them.

It's really incredibly tempting.

Sister Dai has a surprisingly good figure, but she's still not as hot as this one.

Mingchen composed himself and asked again, "Is she a fish?"

During the day, Mingchen tricked her, and Hong Ling Shuang's performance was impeccable. She seemed genuinely to not understand what Mingchen had said.

However, this leader is quite clever! Her talent is also outstanding; controlling her expressions and protecting her true thoughts is an essential skill for any monarch.

If she wanted to, perhaps Mingchen wouldn't be able to discern anything from her face.

So that doesn't count; there might be some issues with her drunken ramblings.

Mingchen couldn't help but ask again.

"Perhaps he is accustomed to using water power..."

The little bird wasn't sure either.

This alliance leader has a mixed bloodline, and the power he displayed today is not simple.

Unless she reveals her true form, she cannot see through her.

"Um……"

Mingchen nodded slightly.

I didn't investigate further.

He was just curious; it would be impolite to delve deeper into someone's background.

The little bird leaned against Mingchen's shoulder, unusually quiet as they gazed at the sea together: "Are we leaving here?"

Hong Ling Shuang is very similar to Ming Chen.

But the little bird was the one who understood Mingchen best in the world. She knew that the young master had achieved his goal; he was amazed by the beauty, but he wouldn't stay for her.

She knew that Mingchen was homesick and missed his family.

It's almost time to move on, otherwise Bei Lie won't have enough time.

Pursuing a woman like Hong Ling Shuang doesn't mean constantly being by her side; on the contrary, constantly hovering in front of her will only annoy her.

An adventurous and unconventional girl, she loves mystery, challenges, and the unpredictable.

Just appear before her at certain specific times.

Mingchen gazed quietly at the bright moon and the vast sea, and said softly, "Let's leave in five days."

There are some problems with the Jinglan Alliance in Bailing City.

But that's Hong Ling Shuang's business. He is the Marquis of Jing'an of Qian Yuan, and has no reason to get involved in these matters.

……

"Well……"

Time passed slowly, I don’t know how long it took.

The edge of the coastline seemed to be tinged with light.

The alliance leader, who was drunk after drinking just one bowl, frowned slightly.

Her eyelids were heavy, and she didn't open her eyes, but her confused will gradually cleared.

She has a very good and quick mind; vague memories flash through her mind like a slideshow.

I slept very well last night!

I slept soundly without dreaming, and my mind gradually returned to clarity, my whole body seemed to be cheering and jumping for joy.

She appears rough on the outside, but she's always on edge and hasn't had such a good night's sleep in a long time.

Hong Ling Shuang lay quietly without getting up, slowly regaining her senses.

However, what followed immediately...

Consciousness returns, memories resurface.

Where is she now?
What did you do last night?
Where is she lying?

This texture... feels like a human leg.

last night……

Damn!

The memory surfaced, and she instantly became fully awake, her mind reeling.

She possesses extremely fast reaction time, emotional control, and physical control.

In the midst of my mental turmoil, I instinctively wanted to open my eyes and get up, but in the next instant I abruptly pushed them back down.

However, I still couldn't help but shudder.

Damn damn damn!

She was drunk!

How can this be? !
Mingchen, she was obviously lying on Mingchen's lap.

The embarrassing situation of being drunk yesterday has begun to resurface in my mind.

She kept a straight face, trying hard to maintain her drowsy appearance, but she couldn't suppress the turmoil in her heart. What had she done?!

Damn it, there must be something wrong with Mingchen's wine!
How could she possibly be drunk?!

What a shame!

Her first thought wasn't that it was strange for her, as a woman, to be lying in Mingchen's lap.

What's surprising is that she has such a low alcohol tolerance, did such an embarrassing thing, and even clung to Mingchen like a puppy, digging in the dirt for a drink. She's completely lost face!

Damn damn damn!

What should I do next?
How can she escape this embarrassing situation?

Or... we should just kill Mingchen.

Mingchen didn't sleep all night, but it didn't affect him at all. He was still full of energy. I wonder what dangerous ideas this guy might have.

Despite Hong Ling Shuang's excellent control of her expression, she lay comfortably on his lap, seemingly no different from before.

But he still felt it; the woman lying on his lap stiffened for a moment.

Yo!
Woke up!

Mingchen glanced at the alliance leader with great interest.

This woman said he was interesting, but she herself is quite interesting too!
Mingchen looked at her calm face, but he could guess what she was thinking.

Her little brain must be working like crazy right now, trying to figure out how to get out of there!

He smiled, stretched, having barely moved all night.

He deliberately raised his voice and asked with a smile to Fuyao, who had turned back into a little bird, "It's about time, why hasn't the Alliance Leader woken up yet?"

The little bird obviously cannot speak.

Mingchen stretched his arms, seemingly a little tired, and muttered to himself with a sigh, "I've been sitting all night, I'm quite exhausted, both physically and mentally..."

"This beach should be the exclusive property of the alliance leader, so there shouldn't be any thieves around. It's almost dawn, and she'll be waking up soon."

"Fuyao'er, it's time for us to go!"

"Let's leave through the east gate in five days!"

Mingchen was ostensibly speaking to Fuyao'er, but in reality, he was saying what he needed to say to the alliance leader who was pretending to be asleep beneath him.

The Alliance Leader kept his eyes closed, maintaining a perfect expression, and didn't say much even after hearing that Mingchen would be leaving in five days.

Mingchen supported her head and used a pillow instead of his own legs.

He finally managed to free himself and stretched his stiff body.

Finally, as if pointing something, he said loudly, "Fuyao'er, remember this in the future: even if we have a high alcohol tolerance and can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, don't drink with other people!"

His voice was light and casual, seemingly tinged with a hint of teasing.

He emphasized the phrase "can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk" in particular.

After all, someone was shouting the same thing before getting drunk.

The Alliance Leader, who was pretending to be asleep, unconsciously clenched his fist hidden under the blanket.

He must have known that he was awake!
She can drink a ton of alcohol and never get drunk!
It has nothing to do with her!

There must be something wrong with Mingchen's wine!

Sure enough, I should just kill this bastard.

Now that the alliance leader has woken up, there's no need to worry about him anymore.

Mingchen left decisively.

Everything returned to calm, with only the seagulls circling in the sky and the sound of waves crashing onto the beach.

After a while,

Hong Ling Shuang frowned, pretending to have just woken up, and slowly opened one eye.

The sky was just beginning to lighten, and a sliver of broken sunlight rose from the seaside.

Her dark eyes darted around, and after confirming that no one was around, she suddenly opened them and scrambled to her feet.

He immediately scanned his surroundings.

unmanned!

Only her blankets and pillow were inappropriately placed on the beach.

She then let out a soft breath.

Hong Ling Shuang had no idea how Ming Chen had conjured up these things.

But that's clearly not the point!
"Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it!!"

"Mingchen! You just wait and see!!!"

Her pretty face was flushed, and she stomped hard on the beach, sending sand flying and carving a small hole.

The usually unpredictable and volatile leader of the alliance rarely revealed his true feelings.

Her behavior was crude and unrestrained, completely lacking the gentleness and quietness that a young woman should possess.

Thinking back on what she had done last night, she really wished she could bury her head in the sand.

All three meetings were within her expectations, and she performed so well! But at this final stage... instead of showing her face, she made a fool of herself, and now she's really exposed her true colors!

She felt her face was very dry and her whole body was hot; she hadn't felt this way in a long time.

She sat back down on the beach, gradually controlling and restraining her emotions.

Finally, she suppressed everything and returned to calm. She couldn't help but reach out and gently touch the bedding left by Mingchen.

That person...

He should have been a dissolute and philanderer, but he stayed by her side all night and even considered her feelings before leaving, showing unexpected gentlemanliness.

He praised her, but then, as he left, he teased and mocked her.

Both good and bad...like clouds in the sky, free and unrestrained.

My thoughts drifted away.

The sun rose over the coastline, its bright sunlight almost blinding. The awakened leader lay back down on his pillow, tilting his head to gaze quietly at the surging sea, murmuring softly, "Is it time to leave?"

We only met three times, isn't that a bit too few?
……

Five days later, the restaurant was bustling with activity, filled with the clinking of glasses and lively conversation.

"Shopkeeper, another order of grilled mackerel, please!"

"Hahaha, shopkeeper, this fish you cooked is amazing! My little boy is crying and begging for more!"

"Shopkeeper, hurry up! This aroma is making my stomach rumble!"

"What are you all eating? Hey buddy, give me one too!"

……

Amidst the fragrant aroma, the shouts and calls of the guests urging them on could be heard incessantly.

Recently, this previously unknown restaurant has become quite famous, thanks to a new dish called grilled fish. The dish uses bold ingredients and has an innovative preparation method, which has attracted many people to try it.

"Shopkeeper, business has been good these past few days!"

A handsome young man led a child down from upstairs, glanced at the bustling scene in the restaurant, and said to him with a smile.

The old shopkeeper was in a great mood these past few days. With a ruddy complexion, he bowed to the young man and said, "You flatter me, sir. I am truly grateful to you!"

He has met a lot of people in his life.

I have never seen such a young man before. Sooner or later, he will surely rise to prominence and shake the world.

Of course, if he knew the guest's true identity, who he had met and what he had done in the past few days, he might not think that way.

He had already risen to prominence and shaken the world.

"Pshaw, that's nothing!"

Mingchen waved his hand dismissively.

"Where is Madam?"

The old man hadn't seen the fairy-like beauty that Mingchen had brought for some time, and asked with concern.

Little did they know, the excessively beautiful woman was actually the little snake that had poked its head out of Mingchen's arms.

Hearing the old shopkeeper call her "Madam," she gently shook her head, seemingly lost in thought.

Mingchen smiled and casually made up a lie: "My wife has some old friends here, and she went to visit relatives the other day."

"Oh, that's how it is……"

The old man nodded. Perhaps he had been too busy these past few days and hadn't even seen the woman go out.

Are you heading out, sir?

"No, no, no, shopkeeper, I'm here to check out! I'm leaving now!"

"What? You're leaving already? Sir, have I failed to provide adequate hospitality? Please stay a few more days!"

When the old man heard that Mingchen was leaving, his expression changed, and he kept saying eagerly.

"No, no, no!"

Mingchen waved his hand: "The shopkeeper is very kind and has already taken good care of me! I have been here for more than half a month now, and it is time for me to go. Shopkeeper, please don't say any more."

Seeing Mingchen's determination, the old shopkeeper nodded and said, "If that's the case, sir, if you have important business to attend to, I won't keep you any longer."

"If you ever need to return to Bailing City, please come to my place. I can't promise you anything else, but I'm sure I can provide you with food and lodging."

"Haha, thank you so much, I've got it!"

Mingchen waved with a smile, led the child away, and left as soon as he said he would, in a carefree and decisive manner.

It disappeared amidst the lively shouts of the guests.

The old shopkeeper simply stood in front of the counter, watching the man's retreating figure, and kept sighing, "A dragon among men, a dragon among men indeed..."

"Young master, that old man praised you as a dragon among men!"

Once outside, Long Lian poked her head out and spoke to Ming Chen.

"Hahaha~"

"Our Long Lian is the true dragon!"

Mingchen turned his gaze away from the bustling city, patted the little snake's head, and chuckled, "I wonder when it will rise to prominence, bathed in the wind and thunder?"

"Well……"

……

(End of this chapter)