Guilongchao: I played the domineering CEO to the bone.

Chapter 122 Hello? Marriage! (2)

"Brother... Sister... Is the face of impermanence fun to watch?" (Impermanence)

"Ahem, why do you ask that?" (Xiao Ran)

"You've been playing for half an hour already." (The Impermanent)

"Isn't that because the impermanent spirit said its face was stiff? Your older brother and sister are using massage techniques to soothe it." (Fujian)

"Oh—thank you, brother." (Wu Chang)

"You're welcome." (Fujian)

"Why don't you thank me?" (Xiao Ran)

"Oh—thank you, sister." (Wu Chang)

"Hey~ so good~" (Xiao Ran)

After Min Moyou and Xiaoran had been fooling around with Wuchang for a while, they both unknowingly started playing with the little Wuchang.

They looked exactly like a family of three taking care of a child.

Of course, Wuchang is only a small one, while Minmoyou and Xiaoran are two much larger ones. One little Wuchang cat is simply not enough for the two of them to enjoy petting together...

Therefore, during this process, Min Moyou and Xiaoran inevitably had some physical contact—however, as long as it wasn't overly private areas that were touched, Xiaoran would subconsciously ignore it without the slightest resistance.

Is this due to the control exerted on it by the human banner?

Or was it because of the time spent with Min Moyou and Wuchang that Xiaoran, who had been sold to a pleasure boat since childhood, did not know who her parents were, and had been lonely and helpless all her life, felt the warmth of a home, and was therefore unwilling to expose it...?

Only Xiaoran himself knows the answer to that.

"Then...brother, when sister said Wuchang is really good, does she mean Wuchang Zhongcheng?"

"Hmm... does that count?"

"Then, brother, can you tell Wuchang about his background?"

"Alright! You adorable little imp, I'll get right to you..."

Huh? I feel like I've forgotten something?

what is it?

"That's it? (Expecting impermanence)"

"Hiss... Xiao Guang."

Min Moyou slapped the back of his head.

How could I forget about Xiaoguang?

So young and impermanent, so young... uh... so old, yet she's already bewitching minds! What a terrifying little vixen!

"Oh—Wuchang used to be called Xiaoguang? Write that down."

"No...it's like this, Impermanence, to prove your loyalty, there is still a test to be done."

"Roasted bird's nest?"

"Yes, a test."

"How do you roast swallows?"

"Let's go to a dragon realm and rescue a girl named Xiaoguang."

"Oh... so this is roasted bird's nest."

"Yes, this is the test."

Because of her capricious and deceptively charming appearance, Min Moyou would unconsciously talk to her as if she were a child.

Although Wuchang is only a little over a hundred years old, she is still a "child"!

Minmoyou wants to give her a complete childhood!

Since they're all on the same side anyway, what's wrong with the CEO treating his own people better?

[System says: The host is right.]

"Then, brother, where are we going to take the test?"

Will the Netherworld Palace have disappeared?

"Little Impermanence, can you sense if there's a very festive dragon domain nearby?"

After all, it was Wuchang who attacked Xiaoran first. Now, making Wuchang do Xiaoran's work is to make Wuchang compensate Xiaoran and eliminate their previous estrangement—although it seems that Xiaoran has no estrangement after giving Wuchang a good beating—but this is the way a domineering CEO manages his subordinates!

"Hmm...yes."

Xiao Wuchang lowered her head and pondered for a while. Min Moyou clearly did not feel any of her perception spreading out, but Wuchang still gave him an accurate answer—perhaps this is Xiao Wuchang's extraordinary ability.

After all, the soul within Xiao Wuchang's body is very weak, and his perception is probably not like that of Min Moyou and Xiaoran, who can attach their spiritual and soul power to the curse and then spread it out.

"Over there, I'll take my older brother and sister there for roasted bird's nest."

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"Damn it... I'm burning up..."

After toasting the paper-figure guests at table after table, Tong felt a burning sensation churning in her stomach...

I, the director, clearly saw it with my pupil magic; it's something edible for humans...?

How could this be...? When I drank it, it tasted like sweet water, but now my stomach feels so nauseous...

Tong is no ordinary human; she is a Dragon Heir with mid-level strength, and one of the more physically gifted among them.

It made Hitomi feel like an ordinary person drinking strong liquor after drinking it...

The stuff she drank probably had a higher alcohol content than regular alcohol.

"The impoverished... are exhausted... coffins... in massive quantities..."

After toasting the paper effigy guests all around, and returning to the gruesome ritual, the hostility emanating from it had vanished...

As expected, one must follow the rules to delve deeper into the Dragon Jade – in any case, no one in Tong was confident of defeating the dozens of paper figures and more than ten elite monster dragon skeletons here.

"The ritual... we can... proceed to the next step..."

The red-robed, spicy snack-shaped cadaver twisted its snake-like body, clearly excited.

Tong also said—could it be that once the wedding ceremony is over, she can find Xiaoguang?

But more than anything, there was wariness...

That idea is too optimistic... Such a big fuss can't just be about inviting the director to play a game of make-believe, right?

Fortunately, despite the burning sensation and churning in her stomach, Tong didn't feel any dizziness... Perhaps what she just drank wasn't alcohol?

If she loses her senses... Tong dares not stay here any longer.

"Click——"

The deceased priest solemnly bowed towards the direction of the bridal chamber. The tightly closed door of the bridal chamber opened, and a cold wind blew out, revealing the festive atmosphere inside, as well as an incense table.

Tong narrowed his eyes. It looked like a place for a wedding ceremony. There was a couplet on both sides of the incense table, which read something like "The will-o'-the-wisp and the fox's cry bring a good match" and "Clouds and mist bind a perfect couple." The horizontal stroke read "May you live a long and happy life together."

Maybe so...?

The characters used to write this couplet were so ugly and blurry, it looked like they were written by someone who had never systematically learned to write. I could only vaguely make out a few characters.

"Coffin bearer...please...step forward and pay your respects..."

Big Spicy Strip followed Tong around, leading her into the bridal chamber.

"Speaking of which... now that we've come this far, where's the bride?"

This director remembers something about the couple bowing to each other during the wedding ceremony, right?

If the bride behind the scenes doesn't come out soon... what am I supposed to do, pray to thin air?

Tong failed to get any clues about Xiao Guang from the big spicy snack vendor in front of her, and she was already eager to meet the next key NPC.

Speaking of which... this director, at such a young age, is actually getting married—and as the groom?!

A strange sense of emotion welled up in Tong's heart, and she almost couldn't help but imagine what her wedding day would be like.

In her mid-twenties, almost thirty, Tong is practically an old maid. Seeing the world around her, it's inevitable that she'd start daydreaming about some beautiful things...

Anyway, the groom on my wedding day will definitely not be Min Moyou!

"The bride...? The coffin maker... are you joking again...? Isn't she right in front of you...?"

"what?"

After being enlightened by the ritual of the death sacrifice, Tong realized that there was actually a black and white photograph on the incense table in front of her.

It vaguely looks like a woman, but it's very blurry... I'm certain it's definitely not Xiaoguang!

Hmm, we can rule out the possibility that Xiaoguang was sucked into the photo.

"Coffin bearers...please come forward...and light the wedding candles..."

"Huh? Oh... what's up? I didn't bring a lighter either?"

Big Spicy Strip remained silent, simply staring at her from the spot.

Helpless, Tong had no choice but to borrow fire from the white candle that was already burning on the table, light the wedding candle, and then put the white candle back in its original place.

This should be fine, right?

"The ceremony is complete—coffin bearer, the bride is already waiting in the bridal chamber..."

"Huh? Don't we need to bow to heaven and earth, bow to our parents, or have the couple bow to each other? That's how it's always portrayed in TV dramas... I was actually quite looking forward to it."

"Coffin bearer! Please enter! The bridal chamber!"

Mr. Big Spicy Strip ignored her.

"Okay, okay, go in, go in, go in, why are you shouting so loudly..."

The paper figures of guests, along with the remains of the dragon and the music of mourning, made way for Tong to walk through a passage to the back of the incense table.

Tong roughly understood what they meant—because all the other roads had been blocked!

Having come this far, regardless of whether Xiaoguang is inside or not, there's no turning back...

Following the path cleared by the monsters, Tong could vaguely sense the mocking laughter of the paper-figure guests around her...

My heart sank. I suddenly noticed that the burning sensation in my stomach from drinking had subsided, replaced by a dull ache in my head…

This feeling... is the alcohol kicking in!

Why did it take so long to kick in? Did they dilute my drink with sparkling water?

Isn't that thoughtful?

Fearing that I, the director, might be too afraid to go any further, they even carefully controlled the timing of the alcohol's effects to embolden me...

It was as if every process had been meticulously designed and rehearsed hundreds or thousands of times, with precise control over every single detail...

It was only a short distance, and no matter how slowly Tong walked, she soon arrived at the entrance of the bridal chamber.

Pushing open the door to the bridal chamber, the paper figures and dragon skeletons outside scattered in all directions. An unknown force drew Tong into the bridal chamber.

"Snapped!"

An invisible hand slammed the door shut.

"who are you?"

Inside the bridal chamber, only one person dressed in a bright red wedding gown sat upright on the spacious wedding bed; from her posture, it was roughly clear that she was a woman.

"........."

Tong's question received no response.

"Hey! Can you hear me?"

Emboldened by alcohol, and not getting the response she wanted, Tong unconsciously took a few steps forward...

I couldn't sense any presence... Could it be that it's not a living person...?

'Damn it... When playing horror games, a bride dressed in red appearing in a scene like this is always the toughest boss to defeat...'

Why don't we just leave it for now?

But... but...

Tong's feet moved uncontrollably toward the red-clad bride before her, her naturally hanging hands reaching out as if to lift the bride's red veil...

'What's going on... I suddenly really want to see what's under the veil...'

The alcohol was getting stronger... and my mind was becoming increasingly hazy...

Could it be that the entity behind this Dragon Domain is manipulating my actions under the influence of alcohol?

That's not all! There was also a pale green mist permeating the Dragon Realm, and a chilling wind blowing after the wedding chamber was opened—I didn't realize it at the time, but now that I think about it, it was probably some kind of bewitching incense!

However, by the time Tong realized what was happening, her hands had already unilaterally lifted the bride's red veil—

Hidden beneath the veil wasn't even a human head...or any other kind of head, but only a pitch-black vortex that...swallowed...her...without...power...to...escape...

When she opened her eyes again, Tong had arrived in another space.

"Ah...it's that familiar part of the director's life again: exploration, mystery solving, monster fighting, and rescue..."

Tong shook her still-unconscious mind violently; her cheeks were already flushed red.

"Hehehe... This is good, this is good... I don't need to play mind games with those devils..."

Tong staggered as she explored the depths of the Dragon Realm.

If you encounter a monster, fight it; if you can't defeat it, run away; if one path is blocked, find another...

Her mind wasn't entirely clear right now; only the inner voice, the determination to find Xiao Guang, drove her to keep running through this Dragon Realm.

Once we figure out this Dragon Domain...

If we don't find Xiaoguang...

Hurry up... this director is leaving...

He also rescued a few trapped fox cubs while he was at it.

Good deeds are rewarded. The fox that Tong rescued from some cages in the Dragon Realm transformed into a traitor in the Dragon Realm. He led the drunken Tong Taijun through one gate after another, leading her to a hidden place.

Here stand a row of brides in red dresses, each with a different figure, but all with red veils covering their heads.

"Good fox! It wasn't for nothing that I saved you!"

We've got a lead!

Tong used her pupil technique to sweep around, and found that there were living people under the wedding dress!

In other words, Xiao Guang might be inside!? If Xiao Guang was brought into this Dragon Realm.

The brides, one by one, muttered to themselves:

"The wedding banquet... was delicious..."

Tong went over and lifted the red veil—damn! It's a man?!

The burly man dressed in the women's wedding gown didn't do anything else after Tong lifted his veil; he just kept muttering, "Delicious...delicious..."

Next one, next one.

"The bride...is beautiful..."

Open.

Damn! It's another guy!

Close it.

And the next one.

"The bridal sedan chair... is luxurious... and valuable..."

Hey! That sounds like something Hikaru would say!

Once the veil is lifted, we'll see Xiaoguang in his wedding attire! Why am I a little excited?

Open.

It was an old lady...

"First bow to Heaven and Earth..."

it is this?

Lift it!

No.

"So much money...marrying into a wealthy family..."

And this one!?

Lift it!

No.

"Handsome...husband...abs...come...come...me..."

It can't be this, can it?

Lift it!

Thank goodness it wasn't... How come it's another man?!

.........

Despite her throbbing headache and drunkenness, Tong lifted the veils of every single "bride" present, encountering all sorts of oddballs, but Xiao Guang was nowhere to be seen...

So, Xiao Guang isn't in this Dragon Domain?

However, it seems there are still some areas ahead that haven't been explored...

Let's keep looking... We can still hold on.

Who told you to call this director "Sister Tong"...?

"One call of 'Sister Tong,' and I'll protect you."

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