Didn't you go to Teyvat to earn money to support me?

He paused for a moment, then pulled back the hotel's down comforter to look inside. He saw the "pillow" nestled against his chest, lying on its side in his arms. He had thought the pillow he was holding was actually the girl's waist. Shen Liang liked to curl up on his side, and the girl he was holding was in the same position. Lifting the blanket, it looked as if she were sitting on his lap.

Or rather, a daughter still in her mother's womb.

"Awake?" Xi'er, with her black hair and red eyes, lazily tilted her head back. "Brother Liang is really too much. He won't let Xi'er leave even when I'm asleep. I almost took a nap."

Waking up early in the morning with the black Seele in my arms wasn't so bad. Although she might be a bit temperamental and wild, she was still a soft little lamb to hold. Shen Liang buried his face in Seele's long black hair, nuzzled her head with his nose, and inhaled her sweet, girlish scent. "Why is it you?"

"Brother Liang doesn't welcome me?" Hei Xi asked with a forced smile, pinching the skin on his waist with her other hand.

"No, it's because Hei Xi'er wanted to come out and let her brother hold her, so of course her brother is even happier." Shen Liang rubbed Xi'er's little face. "But wasn't it Bai Xi'er yesterday?"

"That's a question for you." Hei Xi lay on his chest, propping her face up with one hand and lazily drawing circles on his chest with the other. "That Xi'er was too shy to stand it, so she pushed me out to take the blame. What can I do? I'm the alternate personality, I can't refuse."

"Shy?" Shen Liang was taken aback. How could she be shy? He had carried Xi'er since she was a baby. It was impossible for her to become shy now that she had grown into a big little girl.

"It's uncomfortable, after all," Hei Xi said nonchalantly.

Shen Liang pondered for about 0.42 seconds before understanding, and his body stiffened instantly, unable to meet Xi'er's teasing gaze.

However, he took a deep breath and calmed his overheated face.

It's okay. Although it's a little embarrassing, it's not the first time. At his age, he'd be steaming if you threw him into the river in winter. Young people have plenty of energy, it would be abnormal if he didn't act like this!

"This is a very normal physiological phenomenon. We learned about this at the orphanage. Healthy young men basically do this every morning..."

"Stop, stop, stop! I know everything, there's no need for Liang-gege to explain." Hei Xi got up, sat on his stomach, and stretched. "Ah... it was Xi'er who woke me up in the middle of the night to switch personalities, not me, so I don't really care. Hmm, I want my portion with garlic and chili!"

This statement came out of nowhere. Shen Liang leisurely admired Hei Xi's slender waist peeking out from under her silk nightgown, and her clean, white knees exposed as she knelt on him. The little girl, just woken up, even her stretching was as delicate and tender as a kitten's. Shen Liang's brotherly tenderness and affection were about to be activated, and he simply wanted to pick her up and kiss her little face hard.

Although the consequence of that would be a beating from her in a fit of impatience.

However, the bedroom door opened, and Bronya came in carrying a takeout bag. Her dull, lifeless eyes glanced at her sister who was getting dressed, and then she put down the bag. "This is Elsa. There's no garlic chili sauce from China."

"Oh, Bronya has actually learned to bring breakfast for Liang-gege?" Hei Xi said sarcastically. "She's so thoughtful. No wonder she's the big sister of our orphanage."

"Bring me what you have," Shen Liang said arrogantly, leaning back against the headboard. He was putting on airs because he rarely received service from his sister. After raising four younger sisters with great difficulty for so many years, he felt a sense of joy, like the harvest of his children growing up, as his sister brought him breakfast.

"Blueberry jam with cheese curd pudding, potato patties with buckwheat porridge, sandwiches with sausage, cheese, and beef jerky, and boiled eggs. The only dipping sauces are honey and jam." Bronya spread a sheet of plastic on the bed and laid out the food. "Is milk and black tea enough for drinks?"

“It’s all Siberian stuff…I’m tired of it,” Hei Xi pouted. “I want to eat Zigong rabbit head.”

"I'll make it for you for lunch." Shen Liang picked up the bowl and took a big gulp of buckwheat porridge. The sweet and rich oatmeal and honey warmed his empty stomach. He didn't have any complaints about Siberian breakfasts. In his opinion, Russian breakfasts were pretty much the same as fried dough sticks and tofu pudding or steamed buns and soup in a clay pot.

Anyway, it's enough to fill you up.

Incidentally, thanks to Hua Haiyue's self-cleaning ability, he hasn't needed to wash his face or brush his teeth for a long time.

Picking up the remaining half of the pudding and feeding it to Hei Xi'er, Shen Liang put down his chopsticks, glanced at the large and small bags of medical equipment placed beside the bed, and clicked his tongue, "Is it really necessary? Are they going to draw my blood?"

"These are all basic instruments sent from other hospitals," Bronya said calmly. "Lie down, brother, don't eat too much, the examination is about to begin."

Shen Liang shrugged, lay back on the bed, and watched Bronya and Seele pack up their things, remove the blankets, and then solemnly put on masks and gloves, and in the process stripped him completely naked.

Hei Xi even squinted and sized him up for quite a while, and Shen Liang couldn't help but think to himself that she didn't seem embarrassed at all at this moment.

He knew what Bronya was doing. Ever since he inexplicably shrank about a year and a half ago, Bronya had believed he needed to undergo a rigorous physical examination. However, due to various reasons, they had been separated and unable to meet, causing the examination to be repeatedly postponed. Later, Shen Liang's physical changes became even more visibly noticeable, and he didn't hide any of this from Bronya, which strengthened her sense of responsibility to examine her brother.

She was very worried that Shen Liang's health might be affected by his various adventures.

"Height 159.7 cm, a decrease of 22 cm compared to the highest recorded height." Bronya dictated the data as she counted it. Black Seele didn't really want to help Bronya, but since White Seele seemed to still be sleeping, she sighed and reluctantly recorded it on the tablet.

"Weight 51 kg, down 21 kg from the highest record. Hmm, this feel... For your current height, your body fat percentage is slightly low. Unlike your low weight, your muscle mass is surprisingly amazing."

Chapter 184 Electric Shock Technique, Hand Grip Technique

Bronya was slightly surprised. Shen Liang's current physique and appearance were only like when he was fifteen or sixteen years old. Among men of the same age, he could even be considered "frail".

Now, his appearance is noticeably more refined than when he was fifteen or sixteen, with fair skin and a slender build. However, compared to his frail body at fifteen or sixteen, he is now in significantly better health; you can feel the distinct muscle texture when you pinch him.

Bronya tried to get him to clench his fist, and the streamlined muscle lines immediately tightened. Although the size of these muscles did not look as impressive as the large pectoral muscles of many fitness enthusiasts, in nature, such muscles contain infinite power and are often the standard feature of cheetahs or tigers.

Normally, this power is hidden beneath Shen Liang's deceptively charming appearance and fair, jade-like skin. Many people think he has a feminine appearance and even think he is similar to the gentle and weak Seele. However, Bronya, who saw this scene, had to admit that she had misjudged her brother's level.

Although he looks even more handsome now, his body seems to have undergone a complete transformation.

"The high pressure was measured at 85 mmHg and the low pressure at 45 mmHg."

"Your blood pressure is too low, but you're not weak. There's definitely a problem, and a big one at that. This level of low blood pressure usually occurs in people who are physically weak and underweight. It's unlikely that someone with your brother's physical condition would have low blood pressure. Seele, check your heart rate."

"During the stable period, it is 40 to 42 times per minute."

"Interesting, a normal person with this heart rate would need a pacemaker."

What about blood viscosity?

"Hmm, this is actually the normal level."

"That means your metabolic rate is only half that of a normal person."

Bronya and Seele were conducting various tests in a flurry, while Shen Liang lay obediently on the bed, letting them do whatever they wanted to him.

He didn't quite understand the medical terminology, and seeing Bronya's serious little face, he became slightly nervous: "Is there something wrong with my body?"

“The biggest problem is why you don’t have any problems,” Bronya said calmly.

"I think I'm fine."

“That’s good, but that’s the problem. Your brother’s blood pressure and heart rate are far below normal. Even a national-level athlete wouldn’t be like you. According to the data, you’re practically a hibernating bear, but you’re full of energy right now. You’re healthy both physically and mentally.” Bronya frowned and glanced at a certain part of him. “You’re even still in puberty, with excess energy.”

So embarrassing! Shen Liang turned her head and silently bit her pillow.

“Perhaps, this is what you meant by transplanting the bloodline of Princess Haizhi?” Bronya pondered for a moment. “Let me see what it looks like when the bloodline is activated.”

Shen Liang activated his bloodline, and a layer of golden-red radiance immediately appeared on his body, with scale-shaped phantoms emerging on his skin. Bronya stared at it for a long time, then reached out and touched it, her fingers pressing against Shen Liang's lower abdomen through the phantom knuckles.

"Dragon scales?" Bronya asked.

"The current goddess priestess of the Coral Palace is said to be a descendant of dragons. This bloodline can greatly enhance my physique. Perhaps this is the answer to your question?"

"Dragon bloodline?" Bronya pondered. "Dragons... they should be reptiles, right? If it's reptile bloodline, then it's easy to understand."

"I'm a mammal!" Shen Liang exclaimed in shock. He might have already become human, and now even the class is being changed!

“Reptiles do have slower blood circulation. Since you’ve merged with the bloodline of the Sea Goddess, it’s not surprising that you’ve changed like this. Human life forms are actually too fragile compared to many animals, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, many Valkyries who focus on tempering their bodies have various physical indicators that are different from ordinary people.” Bronya nodded. “For example, amenorrhea, so you don’t need to worry, brother.”

"So, does that mean my body has started to become completely inhuman?" Shen Liang asked after a moment of silence.

"How many of the superhumans can still be considered human?" Bronya glanced at him. "Brother, you don't still have any attachment to the identity of 'ordinary human,' do you? Now that you've stepped into this realm, you should be mentally prepared. According to human standards, Bronya certainly can't be considered human either. What human can walk with weak leg muscles? Rosalia and Lilia are the same; what human has Honkai Beast blood flowing through their veins and grows horns and a tail?"

"By the same token, people suffering from tree-human disease are not human either, since no human has branches and trunks on their bodies. Albinism is also not human, so no human is as cute and fragile as a Barbie doll."

"The landslide fallacy." Shen Liang mercilessly exposed her sophistry.

“But we are superhumans, superhumans, destined to be different.” Bronya packed up the equipment. “Brother, what we need to do is integrate into the world. So what if we are different? Who in the world is exactly the same? If even you think you are an anomaly, then you really are an anomaly.”

Then she added, "But Bronya will snap you out of it before you fall into this stupid affectation."

Shen Liang laughed; Bronya's cold words warmed his heart considerably.

“But brother, you’re not being dramatic. I just wanted to ask if I’ll still be able to have children in the future, given my bloodline.” Shen Liang joked. “My Shen family can’t end with my generation.”

These words startled Bronya slightly, and Blackie narrowed her eyes.

The two of them stopped what they were doing.

“That’s a good question.” Hei Xi revealed a wicked smile.

“It’s true that I neglected my brother’s future; that’s a dereliction of duty on my part as a sister.” Bronya nodded seriously. “But how should we calculate this?”

"The equipment here is definitely insufficient. Let's collect the samples and analyze them using the resources of the Shaniat family's laboratory."

"Okay, Seele, hold your brother down and don't let him struggle."

Shen Liang suddenly sensed something was amiss and cautiously stepped back, asking, "What kind of specimens do you need?"

Hei Xi grinned, revealing her teeth, "Hey Bronya, should we use the electric shock method or the hand grip method?"

Shen Liang suddenly realized what was happening and ran away.

"Xier, your brother wants to run away!"

"Hmph! Trying to escape? Leave the specimen behind!"

"No! I said no!"

On April 7, 2015, the Valkyries from various countries and factions staying at the hotel witnessed the precious male superhuman, Pandora Shaniat, being chased by two young loli-shaped superhumans. Pandora used all her strength to run and scream in the corridor, but to no avail. She was chased by the two young girls to the sixth-floor rooftop and was forced to jump.

This serves as a constant warning; may all those in the extraordinary realm be aware of it.

Chapter 185 I Really Want to Adopt You

The Schariacs acted swiftly; to avoid any unforeseen complications, everyone packed their bags and prepared to return to Germany by the morning of the third day.

During Elsa's trip, at least several thousand Valkyries from all over the world came to observe. After the war, Tallinn, where almost no ordinary people remained, became a temporary paradise for extraordinary beings. He got to know many curious Valkyries and formed temporary friendships.

After all, he had made a big news story this time, and his actions and even his own image were exposed to the world. It was no longer possible for him to hide himself. He had to face the fact that he had begun to mingle in the supernatural world and even in the "great power struggle".

The Shaniat family is cleaning up his mess, erasing his Siberian history as much as possible. The Shaniat family and the Cocolia orphanage have reached an agreement on this point. Although Cocolia has a lot of questions she wants answered, she still cleared Shen Liang's file from the government.

In this way, unless a very powerful force launches a forced investigation, it will be very difficult to ascertain Shen Liang's background. Rather, it's more accurate to say that the Cocolia Orphanage was originally a secret intelligence organization, and Shen Liang's background was already an encrypted document. Now, after being encrypted again, his identity is only traceable as "Pandora Shaniat".

The Schariacs arranged a meticulous identity for him, knowing that he possessed the secret of rejuvenation. In order to effectively prevent others from spying on him, Cecilia boldly designated him as the illegitimate son of her cousin Maria Schariacs.

The official reason given was that Maria underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) because she wanted a boy. After numerous trials, she finally gave birth to Pandora. However, due to ethical issues surrounding IVF, which violated family traditions, Maria had to place Pandora in foster care in Siberia until recently when she returned to the family.