Little Garden 191-195

Title: Sun Wukong: What? Aslan and Leticia Already Have Daughters?

Outer Gate 9243.

At one end of a bustling street, atop a large attic with red-tiled roofs, a black flag bearing the true name Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven stood proudly, fluttering in the wind.

In the private room of the attic, a luxurious-looking woman with black hair, adorned in gold and silver, her style reminiscent of a Roc bird, leaned against the railing, casually holding a jug of Daughter Red (a Chinese wine).

This caused a handsome young man with shoulder-length black hair and small horns on his head to squint involuntarily.

“Karyou, it’s not that Big Brother is saying this, but you’re about to get married soon. At least pay attention to your appearance.”

Karyou, being advised by Bull Demon King, showed no signs of displeasure. Instead, she pouted like a little sister and said nothing.

Seeing Karyou’s behavior, Bull Demon King couldn’t help but sigh, looking like a worried parent whose child had entered a rebellious phase.

In truth, Bull Demon King deeply cared for his adopted sister, Karyou, and even felt a sense of self-blame.

How glorious were the Seven Great Demon Kings back then, when they caused chaos in the Heavenly Palace and Little Garden? But now, that glory and freedom were a thing of the past.

Of the Seven Great Demon Kings, two were gone. And the stigma of being Demon Kings still lingered on them.

Jiao Demon King was still not accepted by the East Sea Dragon Clan and had been languishing ever since Sun Wukong became a Buddha.

And he, Bull Demon King, had been tamed from a Demon King into an old bull.

Sun Wukong had also been recruited by Buddha, taming her heart ape (inner monkey) and becoming a Buddha.

Only Karyou still retained the style of the Seven Great Demon Kings from back then.

Only in Karyou could Bull Demon King recall the recklessness of being the Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven.

However, among the Seven Great Demon Kings back then, only Karyou was clueless and ignorant, following her older siblings to become the Great Sage Who Leaves Heaven in Disarray and a Demon King.

Otherwise, Karyou should have achieved enlightenment long ago.

Instead, now, despite being the Princess of the Golden Wing Great Roc Race, she had no standing within her clan.

Even her title of Princess could only be maintained thanks to her father and Sun Wukong’s Ruyi Jingu Bang.

But now, at least Karyou had attached herself to Aslan. Given Aslan’s current importance and her father’s maneuvers, it wasn’t impossible for Karyou to return to the right path, at least removing the Demon King stigma from her.

Bull Demon King had met Aslan before. His spatial achievements, even by Upper Floor standards, were reached by only a few.

And if he remembered correctly, during the return of Arcadia’s banner, Karyou had walked hand-in-hand with Aslan, hadn’t she?

Bull Demon King recalled a message Shiroyasha had sent him recently.

Aslan had returned after triggering a Historical Transition Period in an outside world.

Thinking of this, Bull Demon King immediately said,

“By the way, Aslan seems to have returned after triggering a Historical Transition Period. He should still be at Arcadia now.”

“I think it’s about time Big Brother visits my little brother-in-law. What do you think, Karyou?”

Hearing Bull Demon King’s words, Karyou immediately thought of Aslan. Thinking of Aslan, she recalled her father’s message urging her to quickly move to the final stage with Aslan…

This association caused Karyou’s arm, holding the wine jug, to freeze. Wine spilled from the jug’s mouth, wetting her collarbone.

“Cough, cough, cough!”

Karyou quickly set the wine jug aside, grabbed a white towel nearby, and while wiping herself, glared at Bull Demon King.

“No way, why do you want to meet him?”

Seeing Karyou’s strong reaction, Bull Demon King was momentarily stunned, then realized something. He snorted angrily.

“Little Sister, don’t tell me Aslan did something wrong to you?”

“Huh?” Karyou froze for a moment. She thought of Kurousagi, Leticia, and the others, then said hesitantly,

“It’s not exactly that he did something wrong to me?”

After all, Aslan had only shared some ideas and sweet-talked her, but his actions were quite gentlemanly, and he hadn’t hidden anything from her.

Seeing Karyou’s behavior, Bull Demon King immediately thought he’d guessed something. He slammed the table in anger.

“Good! I thought Aslan was an exceptional, talented young man! Turns out even Canaria misjudged him!”

“No way, Big Brother doesn’t approve of this marriage! I’m going to find Aslan now to settle this and seek justice for you.”

Bull Demon King stood up in a rage. Before he could turn, he heard a voice from behind.

“Who do you want to settle things with?”

Bull Demon King turned around, surprised and delighted. He instinctively bowed his head and saw a golden-haired woman, only waist-high, exuding an intimidating aura.

It was the Seven Great Demon King · Sun Wukong.

“Monkey, you came down from Heaven?” Bull Demon King said, both excited and surprised.

Karyou beside him also lit up, standing and saying,

“Sister Monkey.”

“Long time no see, Big Brother, and Karyou-chan.” Sun Wukong said, switching the wine jug in her hand, then laughing heartily.

“Karyou, I came down mainly to deliver something to the Arcadia kid and drop by to see you guys.”

“You guys free now?”

“Free, of course we’re free.” Bull Demon King said, crouching down, using his arm to push the remaining plates on the table aside, then ringing the golden bell in the center of the table.

He signaled the kitchen to serve wine and dishes, then pointed to the spot next to Karyou, smiling at Sun Wukong.

“Come, come, sit, sit. It’s been a while since the three of us drank together.”

Sun Wukong sat down and casually put an arm around Karyou beside her.

“When I arrived, I heard Big Brother say Aslan did something wrong to you. Is that true?”

“Well…” Bull Demon King’s face grew slightly awkward. He couldn’t help but scratch his cheek.

“I just couldn’t stand not checking if Aslan is suitable for Little Sister and whether he’d treat her well.”

Given her temperament, if Aslan had truly wronged her, Karyou wouldn’t be acting like this. She seemed more rebellious now, mixed with a bit of shyness. She likely didn’t know how to face Aslan.

But that didn’t stop Bull Demon King from disapproving and using this as a breakthrough to test Aslan’s character.

As a result, before he could make a move, Sun Wukong arrived.

With Sun Wukong’s arrival, the big act couldn’t continue.

Hearing this, Karyou couldn’t help but roll her eyes.

“Big Brother, you’re too hasty. I haven’t even said anything.”

Reprimanded by his little sister, Bull Demon King stammered, unable to respond.

He had dealt with Aslan before. Though he only beat the Three-Headed Dragon with Aslan’s help for Karyou.

In front of his little sister, Bull Demon King still maintained his dignity.

“I’m just too concerned for my little sister. What if that brat isn’t good to you?”

After saying this, Bull Demon King suddenly changed the topic.

“Besides, that kid just returned from the outside world. The news hasn’t spread yet, so now’s the perfect time to visit.”

“If we’re a bit late, Arcadia’s threshold will probably be trampled flat.”

Hearing Bull Demon King’s words, Sun Wukong nodded in agreement.

“That’s true. But before we go, let me check what kind of Historical Transition Period this kid triggered.”

With that, a golden light flashed in Sun Wukong’s eyes. She crossed countless dimensional barriers and saw Aslan joking with Leticia, Aurora, and the others.

Fiery Golden Eyes, one of Sun Wukong’s most famous Gifts. It could see through dimensional walls, observe entire cities in Little Garden, pierce illusions, and discern others’ Spirit Statuses.

Of course, many other Kings of Gods also had similar Authorities. The most famous was Laplace’s Demon in Thousand Eyes, said to know all information in Little Garden.

However, it wasn’t without limits. Generally, places like Community headquarters, designated as private domains by Little Garden’s Central Core, couldn’t be observed.

There were also relevant blocking Gifts.

Arcadia naturally had them. But those were legacies from the old Arcadia, plus Shiroyasha using her Authority to keep things confidential.

Normally, others truly couldn’t observe the situation in Arcadia’s headquarters.

But coincidentally, Sun Wukong was Canaria’s mentor and a close friend of Shiroyasha. After informing Shiroyasha, she opened the Authority.

Given Sun Wukong’s temperament, she wouldn’t spy recklessly. Even if she saw any secrets, she wouldn’t leak them.

Now, Sun Wukong just wanted to confirm if Aslan had really returned and then consider what kind of dowry to prepare for her little sister.

But now, Sun Wukong no longer needed to think about what dowry to prepare. As she saw Aslan introducing Aurora and the others to Leticia, her face gradually turned blue.

She saw that Aurora and the others had an unusual connection with Aslan and a blood tie with Leticia.

More importantly, Aurora and the others called Leticia “Mother.”

What a pity that she had been so optimistic about Aslan and Karyou’s marriage. She hadn’t expected Aslan to already have a family from the start.

And he still shamelessly courted Karyou.

“Monkey, what did you see? Why’s your face so grim?” Bull Demon King looked at Sun Wukong and asked with concern.

Even Karyou froze for a moment, looking at Sun Wukong with a bad feeling.

“It’s nothing, I just saw wrong.” Sun Wukong said through gritted teeth, suppressing her anger.

“Aslan isn’t worthy of Little Sister.”

Karyou grew even more confused, staring at Sun Wukong and asking in bewilderment.

“Sister Monkey, what did you see? Why do you suddenly say you saw wrong?”

“Aslan already has twelve daughters with Leticia.” Sun Wukong said with a dark expression. If Karyou weren’t here, she’d have already raised her Ruyi Jingu Bang and smashed Arcadia.

“Good! If I, Old Bull, don’t break Aslan’s bones today, I’m no longer the Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven.” Bull Demon King roared, full of anger after hearing Sun Wukong’s words.

“Big Brother, Sister Monkey, calm down! Don’t let anger take over!” Karyou frantically held back Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King. How could they really attack Arcadia?

Though she also wanted to know what was going on and awaited Aslan’s explanation, she absolutely didn’t want Aslan and her siblings to have an irreconcilable conflict.

Seeing Karyou trying to stop them like this only made Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King angrier.

-

Title: So, Won’t All Problems Be Solved by ‘Draining’ Aslan Dry?

In truth, Karyou was the youngest and most cherished among the Seven Great Demon Kings.

When Karyou joined the Seven Great Demon Kings, she was probably just over ten years old.

At that time, Karyou was kidnapped by the Asura Race, who attempted to violate her, but she was rescued by Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong left a profound impression on the young Karyou’s heart. Additionally, the internal situation of the Golden Wing Great Roc Race was unstable at the time. At the request of the Old Roc King, Karyou, barely a teenager, joined the Seven Great Demon Kings and became their youngest sister.

As a result, a group of reckless Demon Kings gained a precious little sister they couldn’t bear to part with.

Karyou’s childhood was essentially spent among the Seven Great Demon Kings, fighting alongside Sun Wukong and the others against the Heavenly Palace, clashing with the Sky God, Taoism, the Immortal World, and Buddhism.

One can imagine how important Karyou was to Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King.

Now that Karyou was about to get married, though they felt a tinge of sadness, their greater sentiment was one of blessing.

Just like how Sun Wukong had already started preparing a dowry for Karyou as her elder sister.

After all, in terms of ability, merits, and background, Aslan was a suitable match for Karyou.

Calling them equals would be an understatement; in a sense, Karyou could even be said to be reaching above her station.

But Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King didn’t care about such things. What they truly cared about was Aslan’s character and whether he could bring happiness to Karyou.

They only hoped their precious little sister, Karyou, could live happily.

If not, they wouldn’t hesitate to risk their old faces, cause a ruckus again, and stop Karyou’s engagement.

As for now…

Aslan had produced so many daughters for Leticia. Did he still have the face to pursue Karyou?

This was why Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King were so furious.

Although Bull Demon King himself had a concubine, Jade Faced Fox, could he and his most beloved sister-in-law-to-be be compared? Of course not!

It could only be said that humans and gods alike ultimately held double standards.

For their most cherished little sister, only the best would do.

As for Karyou, she was also a bit angry. However, anger was just anger; it didn’t reach the same level as her Big Brother and Sister Monkey.

Karyou knew Leticia’s character. That woman was the former head of Little Garden’s Knights and had personally established the Floor Master system.

Her purity of character was exceptionally high. Karyou wasn’t worried at all that Leticia would deceive her, especially in matters like this.

Leticia’s stance was clear: she would absolutely not interfere in Aslan and Karyou’s relationship. She was merely a maid.

As for Aslan, he didn’t hide his sleazy tendencies, which aligned with Shiroyasha’s, from her at all.

Aslan only sweet-talked, at most taking advantage of those who had good feelings toward him.

Considering how many gods and Buddhas indulged their desires, Karyou could be said to be quite satisfied with Aslan.

At the very least, she felt no psychological rejection.

Her relationship with Aslan was merely an engagement, not a legitimate romantic relationship. Aslan only needed to fulfill his duties as a husband. As long as he didn’t go too far, Karyou could tolerate it.

Now, it was clear that those daughters were absolutely not illegitimate children of Aslan and Leticia. If they were, Leticia would never hide it from her.

Karyou sighed helplessly, glancing at Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong.

She could only hope she’d be able to persuade her Big Brother and Sister Monkey.

If not, she could only let Aslan pray for his own safety.

After all, she had tried her best.

“Calm down? How can we calm down?” Sun Wukong winked at Bull Demon King, signaling him to keep up the act with her.

Bull Demon King naturally responded with a look, then continued with burning anger.

“Little Sister, we’re doing this all for you.”

“Listen to Big Brother. Aslan isn’t worthy of you.”

Hearing Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong completely ignore her, Karyou also grew a bit angry.

She couldn’t help but shout loudly, with Golden Wing Flames faintly flickering at the tips of her hair.

“I said, Big Brother and Sister Monkey, can’t you listen to me until I’m done?”

Seeing Karyou seemingly genuinely angry, Sun Wukong and Bull Demon King stopped their antics and exchanged helpless glances.

Karyou had grown up and had learned to defend an outsider.

Sun Wukong chuckled, pulling a piece of candy from her pocket and stuffing it into Karyou’s mouth.

“Alright, how could we not listen to our little sister? We just feel sorry for Karyou-chan.”

Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Karyou felt warmth spreading from the depths of her heart, and the sweet taste of the candy gradually spread in her mouth.

Karyou squinted comfortably.

“Peach flavor again.”

“I prefer to call it heavenly peach flavor.”

Saying that, Sun Wukong looked at Karyou, whose emotions had clearly relaxed, and then asked,

“Tell us, what’s your opinion on Aslan and this engagement?”

“Of course, if you don’t want it, your Sister Monkey won’t force you.”

“We’re just chatting casually, swapping stories, and venting. If you don’t like it, pretend I didn’t say anything.”

Hearing this, Karyou paused for a moment, hesitated, then began to speak.

“Actually, I don’t really mind this engagement with Aslan. I can’t say I hate him either.”

These words were no different from saying she had accepted Aslan.

Not minding and not hating already surpassed ninety percent of newlywed couples.

“But…” Karyou paused, unsure whether to say it.

“But what?” Sun Wukong showed a curious expression, perking up her ears.

After hesitating for a moment, Karyou finally decided to say it.

“But Aslan seems to be somewhat resistant to this engagement.”

“Hmm? He’s even resisting Karyou-chan? In what way is my little sister not good enough for him?” Bull Demon King snorted angrily, looking at Karyou curiously.

Karyou glanced at her Big Brother and Sister Monkey, a cunning glint flashing in her eyes.

Though she could wait for Aslan to explain, that didn’t mean she had no grievances.

Stable emotions didn’t mean she had no small feelings at all.

After all, Aslan had a bunch of daughters with Leticia. If she weren’t jealous or angry, that would be abnormal.

She just knew how to control her limits. Getting angry and venting small emotions was fine, but going overboard wasn’t good. That’s why she stopped Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong.

“Aslan has ideas about opening a harem.”

“Oh, this…” Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong froze for a moment.

Bull Demon King quickly reacted, speaking with the air of an experienced man to defend Aslan.

“Isn’t that pretty normal? Which normal guy doesn’t have ideas about having multiple wives?”

“Even Big Brother keeps Jade Faced Fox on the side.”

For a young man like Aslan, it was perfectly normal to have some possessiveness toward the opposite sex and ideas about a harem.

Or rather, the fact that Aslan hadn’t thrown a party yet surpassed ninety-nine percent of Five-Digit and Four-Digit gods and Buddhas.

This referred to those Greek heroes. They indulged their desires more openly and directly, unrestricted by gender.

Even the Holy Son of the Cross Religion, Jesus, had sayings about giving every man seventy-two virgins.

But as soon as Bull Demon King’s words came out, he was sharply glared at by Karyou and Sun Wukong.

Bull Demon King was entirely looking at this from a male perspective. But don’t forget, this was Karyou’s marriage!

(Would you let your most cherished little sister join someone else’s harem?)

At the very least, Sun Wukong definitely wouldn’t.

She hoped Karyou’s husband would be someone faithful like Kasukabe Koumei.

“So, Aslan plans to cancel the engagement?” Sun Wukong looked at her with a strange expression.

Karyou wasn’t unattractive. Could she and Aslan have fought?

“Or, can you not accept it and plan to cancel the engagement?”

“It hasn’t come to that.” Karyou said, lowering her head, playing with her fingers, her voice soft. The next sentence, she was a bit shy to say.

“What do you mean it hasn’t come to that?” The corner of Sun Wukong’s mouth twitched slightly. She seemed to slightly understand Karyou’s thoughts.

“You mean, you already like Aslan, but you can’t accept his idea of a harem, and you’re stuck in a dilemma, right?”

“And about the engagement, you’re almost okay with it, but you don’t want to follow your father’s arrangement.”

Karyou lowered her head, letting out a faint mosquito-like hum and answered,

“Mmm.”

Hearing this, Sun Wukong rubbed her temples in pain, looking at Karyou with a distorted expression.

“So, you don’t even mind the issue with Leticia’s daughters?”

“Huh?” Karyou froze for a moment, hurriedly waving her hands.

“I’m still very much against this.”

“Just not to the point of being angry?” Sun Wukong sighed helplessly, looking at her with disappointment. She felt Karyou was a bit weak right now.

“Mmm, I plan to hear Aslan’s explanation first.” Karyou said softly. Her body couldn’t help but shrink, like a child who’d done something wrong.

Though a bit weak, this was her true mindset right now.

She didn’t think there was anything wrong with it either.

“Oh, so it’s just this little issue.” Bull Demon King said, looking at her with a strange expression. He thought Karyou was agonizing over something big.

Turns out it was just Aslan’s idea of a harem.

“This is easy to solve.” Bull Demon King said, smiling at her.

Karyou froze for a moment, looking at Bull Demon King with slight surprise, then asked,

“Big Brother, you really have a way?”

“Of course. Your Big Brother also comes from the Eastern Cultural System. I understand the minds of Eastern men like Aslan.” Bull Demon King said, stroking his chin confidently. At this moment, he felt like an authoritative military advisor.

[T/N: The MC’s real name is Su Nian]

“It just depends on whether Karyou can accept it.” Bull Demon King said, looking into Karyou’s eyes seriously, exerting strong pressure.

Karyou’s body trembled slightly, but she still said firmly,

“What can’t I accept?”

“Good, that’s the spirit.” Bull Demon King said, looking at her with approving eyes. That’s the kind of spirit needed.

Then he whispered his method softly.

“Just ‘drain’ Aslan dry, and all problems will be solved.”

Hearing this, Karyou and Sun Wukong’s faces unconsciously flushed. They sneered.

“Pervert.”

Bull Demon King, being scolded, didn’t react at all. Instead, he said meaningfully,

“Eastern men are all very macho. If he can’t satisfy his legal wife, what face does he have to look for other women?”

“You guys aren’t Eastern men, so you don’t understand them. But Big Brother understands men’s minds best.”

“Otherwise, why do you think I only have Jade Faced Fox as a concubine?”

“It’s because that woman is too formidable. Iron Fan plus Jade Faced Fox—that’s already Old Bull’s limit.”

-

Title: Understand the Difference Between Male and Female Monkeys Before You Speak

In the Upper Floor, there was a Three-Digit who inherited the Spirit Status of a Heavenly Giant (Rāśaka-Deva) and served as a Heavenly Giant in the Heavenly Army: Princess Iron Fan, the lawful wife of Bull Demon King.

Meanwhile, in the Lower Floor, Jade Faced Fox kept other fox spirits at bay.

Under the strict supervision and relentless demands of these two women, even if Bull Demon King had the intention to seek another concubine, he was powerless.

As the saying goes, there’s no field that’s overworked, only bulls that die of exhaustion.

Though he was the Bull Demon King, when facing Princess Iron Fan and Jade Faced Fox, he could only collapse from exhaustion.

Or rather, the fact that he hadn’t died of exhaustion or been drained into a mummy already demonstrated his formidable strength.

More than that, he truly couldn’t handle any more.

Hearing this, Sun Wukong and Karyou exchanged glances.

Then, Sun Wukong hesitated for a moment and asked,

“Can that actually work?”

Bull Demon King laughed at this point.

“You two really don’t understand men.”

As he said this, his expression turned sly and teasing.

“Have you ever understood the strange desire of men to conquer?”

Karyou and Sun Wukong exchanged another glance, then shook their heads in unison.

Bull Demon King laughed at this sight. He raised his right hand, clenching it tightly.

“Conquest!”

“Whether it’s a woman, a man, or anything else.”

“For men, if they haven’t conquered their current target, they generally won’t move on to the next!”

Karyou grew confused hearing this. She pointed at herself in surprise.

“I haven’t felt any strange conquering desire from Aslan toward me?”

“Yeah.” Sun Wukong agreed from the side.

“And generally, when facing an unconquerable target, shouldn’t they ask for help or give up?”

“I told you, you don’t understand.” Bull Demon King rolled his eyes, then pointed at himself.

“Do you think I, Old Bull, don’t have polygamous ideas like Aslan?”

Hearing this, Karyou’s illusions shattered. She looked at Bull Demon King with a strange expression.

“Big Brother, you probably do.”

“Then why haven’t I sought other concubines? In terms of status, I’m far above Princess Iron Fan and Jade Faced Fox.” Bull Demon King said, pointing to his lower body with a smile.

In Little Garden, a Four-Digit Outlier held a far higher status than an ordinary Three-Digit. After all, Three-Digits couldn’t take the stage in the Lower Floor.

They could only participate in Proxy Wars through agents. And cultivating a Four-Digit agent, let alone a Four-Digit Outlier, was no easy task.

Even if a Three-Digit descended to the human world (Descent to Humanity), though they could bring their Authority and wield Four-Digit Outlier combat power, the value of a single Authority was imaginable.

It wouldn’t fare well against a group attack.

Moreover, after descending to the human world, their physical quality and abilities in all aspects, aside from the Authority they brought, would be suppressed to the level of an ordinary human Four-Digit.

This made ganging up on them easier. Unless it was a specially trained avatar whose overall standard had reached Four-Digit Outlier level. But the value of such an avatar…

This was why a Four-Digit Outlier’s status was far higher than an ordinary Three-Digit.

After all, ordinary Three-Digits couldn’t take the stage to earn merits for their Divine Community. Instead, they were major merit consumers.

Meanwhile, Four-Digit Outliers could continuously bring in merits. This was the most fundamental reason.

Not to mention, Bull Demon King was a key force even among Four-Digit Outliers.

If it weren’t for those cunning old coins from the Greek Pantheon teaching this old bull the joys of level suppression, Bull Demon King would have long become a Three-Digit.

“It’s because I, Old Bull, have been trying my hardest just to satisfy Iron Fan and Jade Faced Fox, got it?”

Karyou immediately showed a look of realization.

“I don’t get it.”

Even Sun Wukong beside her showed a confused expression. But she quickly realized she was Karyou’s dependable Sister Monkey. How could she not understand?

“I think I get it.”

Bull Demon King looked at Sun Wukong, rolled his eyes, and sneered.

“Monkey, don’t pretend to understand if you don’t. Figure out the difference between male and female monkeys before you talk.”

“Hehe.” Sun Wukong laughed awkwardly. She was a stone monkey. She genuinely didn’t know the difference between male and female monkeys.

Patriarch Subhuti never taught her these things, and other beings didn’t dare teach Sun Wukong bad things.

Karyou, at least, had some basic knowledge of physiological differences between men and women.

After talking with Sun Wukong, Bull Demon King also sighed and said to Karyou,

“You’re all just little girls. I’ve explained this much, and you still don’t get it.”

Karyou lowered her head, her face red. Could she admit that even the half-understood things she knew were learned from Shiroyasha?

Seeing this, Bull Demon King grew even more exasperated. How could he, Old Bull, communicate with his two pure-as-white-paper little sisters?

He really didn’t want to taint his two little sisters with unhealthy colors.

Thinking of this, Bull Demon King took a deep breath. He seemed to have made a decision and said to Karyou,

“Little Sister, would Big Brother ever harm you?”

“No.” Karyou shook her head. She and Bull Demon King had been adoptive siblings for thousands of years. Of course, she trusted his character.

Seeing this, Bull Demon King pressed on.

“Then, do you still want to get rid of that brat Aslan’s flirtatious ideas?”

“Or, do you really like him and genuinely plan to spend the rest of your life with him?”

“Not just fulfilling a duty for Old Roc King?”

“Think carefully and give Big Brother a clear answer.”

Karyou hesitated for a moment and said, very confused,

“I can only say, I don’t know.”

If she had to say how much she liked or loved him, that wasn’t possible. At most, she just accepted Aslan and had a bit of good feeling?

Otherwise, after learning about Aslan and Leticia’s daughters, her attitude wouldn’t be like this.

But if she said she truly didn’t care or had no feelings at all, that wasn’t possible either. If not, she wouldn’t care about Aslan and Leticia’s issue or Aslan’s weird ideas.

Hearing this, Bull Demon King slapped his thigh and said,

“That’s enough.”

From their earlier conversation, her attitude, and her reaction just now, Bull Demon King was certain that Karyou had truly fallen for Aslan.

“Not knowing means you already have feelings for Aslan, but you haven’t realized it yourself.”

“Don’t worry about this. Leave it to Big Brother. You just need to follow my plan next.”

Seeing Bull Demon King say this, Karyou could only nod and say,

“Alright, I’ll listen to Big Brother.”

“Let’s stop the discussion here for now.” Sun Wukong said, squinting her eyes and addressing Bull Demon King and Karyou.

“Now we need to discuss how to deal with Aslan and his daughters.”

Hearing this, Bull Demon King also showed a wicked smile, nodded, and said,

“Mmm, if we don’t teach that kid a lesson, I really won’t feel at ease handing Little Sister to him.”

Seeing Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong’s behavior, Karyou blinked innocently, pretending to know nothing.

But the wicked smile in her eyes betrayed her thoughts.

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Arcadia.

“The Seven Great Demon Kings are coming to visit?” Aslan held a visiting card sent by a small golden monkey, asking Leticia with slight confusion.

“Yes.” Leticia, dressed in a blue gothic maid outfit, nodded slightly.

“Since it’s a visiting card sent by the Great Sage, we must receive them properly.”

Great Sage Equaling Heaven Sun Wukong and the former Chief Advisor of Arcadia, Canaria, had a mentor-student relationship.

With this connection, the newly revived Arcadia naturally had to go all out to welcome them.

If an alliance with the Seven Great Demon Kings could be reestablished, it would be greatly beneficial to Arcadia’s development.

“That makes sense, but… is a visiting card really necessary?”

Aslan looked at the intricately patterned golden card, marked with the personal seals of Sun Wukong, Bull Demon King, and Karyou, and couldn’t help but frown.

“With my relationship with Karyou, if they wanted to visit, they wouldn’t need a visiting card at all.”

“Isn’t this a bit… too formal?”

Hearing this, the corner of Leticia’s mouth twitched slightly as she explained.

“Master, could it be that Great Sage Equaling Heaven and Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven are coming as representatives of the bride’s family?”

“Your engagement with Karyou shouldn’t be hidden from them. And given how much those two Great Sages care for their little sister…”

“Wouldn’t it be abnormal if they didn’t visit?”

Aslan nodded thoughtfully. He examined the visiting card carefully and said, stroking his chin,

“Is that so? Why do I feel something’s off?”

After thinking for a long time and finding no reason for this strange feeling, Aslan could only say,

“Then prepare to receive them with the highest standard banquet.”

“Remember to remind Kurousagi. Don’t be too frugal this time; the budget is unlimited.”

Leticia nodded. After noting Aslan’s words, she suddenly said,

“Master, the banquet standard doesn’t need to be that high. A normal family banquet standard is enough.”

“The Great Sages don’t care about those external formalities.”

Leticia recalled the standard of Canaria’s banquet when hosting Sun Wukong and the others in Arcadia before.

It couldn’t even be called a standard. It was just ordinary side dishes for drinking and a few jugs of good wine.

On the contrary, such a casual roadside tavern-style reception made them eat more joyfully.

A high-standard banquet, however, would create distance.

Given Aslan’s status as Bull Demon King’s comrade-in-arms, Karyou’s fiancé, and Sun Wukong’s grand-disciple, a family-style banquet would be more appropriate.

“Then how about I cook myself? Make some side dishes for drinking?”

“I’m pretty confident in my cooking skills.”

After all, they were his future in-laws. Aslan thought for a moment and decided to show his sincerity.

“That could work.” Leticia said, slightly surprised. She hadn’t expected Aslan to have this skill.

-

Title: So, Where Did Aslan and Leticia’s Children Come From?

At the main entrance of Arcadia’s Headquarters.

Aslan stood at the door to greet the three guests, looking at the trio before him and couldn’t help but speak with a strange expression.

“I say, why do all three of you have the same expression when looking at me?”

For some reason, their faces carried a mysterious smile, one that seemed to revel in his misfortune or something else entirely.

Seeing this, Aslan felt a chill in his heart.

“Really?” Sun Wukong said with a smile.

“It does seem a bit like that, Sister Monkey.” Bull Demon King said with the same smile.

“Not just a bit, it’s exactly the same, but no matter.” The three said in unison.

“After all, we three are siblings!”

Seeing this, Aslan’s skin twitched. He stared at their eerily similar smiles.

He couldn’t help but sneer inwardly.

‘This is clearly a banquet held at my house, so why does it feel like I’m walking into a Hongmen Banquet (a deadly trap)?’

Though he sneered inwardly, Aslan maintained at least surface-level courtesy.

Soon, in the spacious and bright, elegantly renovated hall of Arcadia’s Headquarters, designed in a garden style, Aslan, Bull Demon King, Sun Wukong, Karyou, Leticia, and Kurousagi sat together.

As soon as they sat down, the three renowned Great Sages swept Aslan and Leticia with probing gazes.

This made Aslan, already feeling uneasy, even more uncomfortable.

Finally, Leticia could no longer bear it and said with a slightly forced smile,

“Is there something improper about Master? Why are the three of you scrutinizing him like that?”

Hearing this, Aslan nodded in agreement.

‘What’s the problem? Why are all three of you staring at me?’

Especially Karyou—Aslan was even more confused. It was normal for Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong to be curious about him, reluctant to marry off their little sister, and thus scrutinize him.

Aslan was already prepared to be put in a tough spot by Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong.

‘But Karyou, what’s with you?’

“Ahem, isn’t it shocking? The last time I saw you, you were just Shiroyasha’s subordinate god.” Sun Wukong said, looking at Aslan and sighing with emotion. That was just over a month ago.

Although Aslan had achieved no small feat back then, saving a world and surpassing a Last Trial of Mankind that had yet to arrive in Little Garden.

It could only be said, as expected of Canaria? The backup plan she left behind was indeed astonishing.

She found a hero like Aslan and prepared resources in advance for him to grow quickly.

This ensured that when Arcadia suffered a devastating blow, there would be a hero to lead and quickly fill the void.

“By the way, the three lifesaving hairs I gave you haven’t been used, have they?”

At this point, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but raise her head to observe Aslan and Leticia. A nearly imperceptible golden glint flashed in her eyes.

“Those three lifesaving hairs can only help you block dangers from the Four-Digit level.”

“Not used.” Aslan couldn’t help but sit up straight, shaking his head in confusion.

He was a bit puzzled about what Sun Wukong was trying to do. Why was she even using her Fiery Golden Eyes?

Just moments ago, Little Garden’s Central Core had asked Aslan if he wanted to guard against Sun Wukong’s probing. It could use the highest anti-divination authority from the Sun Authority to counterattack.

Aslan declined the Central Core’s proposal after confirming that Sun Wukong could only see what he openly displayed with his identity.

He was upright and honest, with nothing to hide.

“Those things are useless to you now. I’ll give you a new lifesaving hair later.” Sun Wukong said to Aslan with a slightly distorted expression. But she quickly controlled it, looking at him with a rather appreciative gaze.

However, Aslan could sense that this appreciation seemed somewhat forced.

Instantly, the atmosphere of the entire banquet became extremely awkward.

It wasn’t just Aslan. Even Kurousagi’s movements froze. Clearly, she too felt the strangeness of the atmosphere.

Only Karyou lowered her head, eating her food in silence.

“Ahem, ahem.”

Realizing the situation, Bull Demon King couldn’t help but clear his throat, signaling Sun Wukong.

‘What did Monkey see? Why is she showing that expression? What’s strange?’ Bull Demon King thought speechlessly. He was still preparing their earlier plan.

After hearing Bull Demon King’s cough, Sun Wukong quickly reacted.

Sun Wukong burst into hearty laughter.

“Don’t overthink it. It’s just the dowry I’m giving for Karyou-chan as her sister.”

‘If you didn’t say that, would we overthink it?’ Aslan and Leticia sneered helplessly in their hearts. They couldn’t help but exchange glances.

As if realizing something.

Could the issue with Aurora and the others have been exposed? But it shouldn’t have, right? The news about Aurora and the others was kept tightly under wraps.

At the very least, they wouldn’t appear publicly until Shiroyasha gave an answer.

And they had only appeared once in Little Garden. After that, they remained asleep within Aslan’s blood.

Aslan and Leticia were preparing to come clean.

Meanwhile, Karyou felt a wave of warmth in her heart after hearing Sun Wukong’s words. However, the blush on her face clearly deepened.

‘What dowry? Is Sister Monkey that eager to marry me off?’

However, the others’ attention had been diverted by Sun Wukong, so not many noticed Karyou’s change.

At this moment, Bull Demon King sensed subtle fluctuations in the atmosphere caused by spiritual agitation.

It was a secret communication sent by Sun Wukong.

{Big Brother, what do we do now?}

Bull Demon King froze for a moment and replied in surprise.

{Monkey, what did you see to be so shocked?}

{Is there a problem with our original plan?}

Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong’s plan was simple: use Aslan and Leticia’s daughters to apply some pressure, making Aslan voluntarily admit his fault.

This way, Karyou would have leverage to always keep him in check. As long as Aslan had a shred of conscience and a normal outlook on life, he should feel some guilt toward Karyou.

If he didn’t even have that small reaction, then it was better to cancel the marriage with Karyou.

At the same time, Bull Demon King had prepared a dual cultivation method for Karyou, sufficient to ensure a happy married life for her. This was a luxury item from Qing Qiu, deliberately taught to Karyou by Jade Faced Fox.

To be honest, that fox spirit was quite skilled. With just Four-Digit Elite strength, she nearly made him unable to fulfill his duties.

But thankfully, in the end, he, Old Bull, came out on top.

However, after fulfilling his duties, he truly didn’t have a drop left.

As long as Karyou learned even a bit of her tricks, Aslan would definitely be unable to walk.

This way, Karyou could control Aslan both physically and mentally. It could be called perfect.

Aslan’s physique couldn’t possibly be stronger than his, right?

His Authority was Power. If his physique wasn’t sufficient, he truly couldn’t sustain the use of his Authority.

Only Sun Wukong with her Immortal Body, Yang Jian with his Eight-Nine Arcane Art, and Pure-Blooded Star Spirits could surpass him in physique.

Sun Wukong replied with some confusion.

{Big Brother, I found that Leticia and Aslan seem to still be pure.}

“Huh?” Bull Demon King couldn’t help but exclaim, then slapped his head.

“Ugh, how could I forget this? I, Old Bull, must be too drunk.”

‘You haven’t even had a single drink…’ Everyone present sneered inwardly.

“I, Old Bull, forgot to toast you, the Second-Generation Leader of Arcadia who defeated Azi Dahaka and exiled Angra Mainyu.”

Bull Demon King said, picking up his wine glass and addressing Aslan.

“Though I, Old Bull, am a guest and shouldn’t be the one to toast first, because you defeated three Last Trials of Mankind and protected Little Garden, I must toast you first.”

‘When you realize this is all my fault, you shouldn’t be toasting me but chasing me…’ Aslan sneered inwardly.

But a sneer was just a sneer. He couldn’t say it outright. So, after picking up his glass, Aslan responded with a string of polite words.

“Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven, you’re too courteous. I, this junior, also admire the Seven Great Demon Kings’ bold actions against Heaven.”

“Ah, that’s all old history, not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning.” Bull Demon King said with a wide grin.

“By the way, with our comrade-in-arms relationship, calling titles feels a bit awkward.”

“Oh, what do you mean?” Aslan raised an eyebrow, looking at Bull Demon King with smiling eyes, waiting for him to continue.

Of course, he was also waiting for secret messages from Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong.

How ridiculous. Did they think such obvious spiritual atmosphere-agitating communication could hide from him?

Did he need Little Garden’s Central Core’s Decoder?

Moreover, he was a spatial expert. He could also sense spatial changes caused by subtle atmospheric fluctuations.

At this moment, Bull Demon King said with smiling eyes,

“Of course, just call me Old Bull. From today, we’ll interact as equals.”

“No way. I’ll just call you Big Brother Bull. After all, you’re Karyou’s big brother, so you’re my big brother too.” Aslan said, naturally not daring to be so impolite. He was very clear about the purpose of Bull Demon King and Sun Wukong’s visit: likely a family meeting in advance.

“That’s acceptable. Then I, Old Bull, will shamelessly call you Little Brother.” Bull Demon King said, laughing. He was now somewhat satisfied with Aslan. Not subservient, not arrogant, and very polite.

{Monkey, what’s going on? Don’t tell me you saw wrong? They’re pure, so where did the kids come from?} Bull Demon King secretly replied to Sun Wukong while smiling at Aslan.

{I’m just a monkey. How would I know where their kids came from? They couldn’t have popped out of a rock like me, right?} Sun Wukong replied to Bull Demon King with some confusion and bewilderment.

-

Title: Shiroyasha: Karyou-chan, I Want to Report Aslan

Popping out of a rock…

The corner of Aslan’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch. In a certain sense, Sun Wukong’s guess wasn’t entirely wrong if a culture vessel was considered a rock.

However, under Aslan’s manipulation, he managed to secure Pure-Blooded Vampire Spirit Status for Aurora and the others.

A Spirit Status similar to Pure-Blooded Vampire generally could only be born if both parents’ blood was the same and both were pure.

And it had to be born through the most natural means. Otherwise, unless it was through Secret Treasures like the Mother-Child River or Parthenogenesis (reproduction without fertilization), it wouldn’t be considered pure.

{Big Brother, what do we do now?}

Bull Demon King looked at Karyou, who was still keeping her head down, and Aslan, who was exchanging pleasantries with him about the situation in Little Garden and mutual flattery.

{What else can we do? We can only be grateful you, Monkey, found out early.}

{And if Aslan and Leticia are innocent, isn’t that better? It won’t affect Karyou and Aslan’s feelings.}

{Think about why we came to find Aslan in the first place…}

{That’s true.}

Sun Wukong nodded in agreement. Weren’t they just suspicious that Aslan was cheating on Karyou? Now that she found out there was no such thing, they would naturally pretend it never happened.

{Besides, don’t you see Karyou still doesn’t dare lift her head?}

Bull Demon King looked at Karyou with a hint of exasperation.

He really didn’t know what Jade Faced Fox had taught Karyou. Why did she still seem too shy to face anyone?

Bull Demon King was a man. Some things were still very inconvenient for him to address. And Sun Wukong… what did that stone monkey know?

Let her first explain the difference between male and female monkeys and how baby monkeys come about.

So, for Karyou’s happiness, Bull Demon King deliberately had his concubine, Jade Faced Fox, teach Karyou the knowledge adults should know, along with a bit about dual cultivation methods.

However, it was clear that Jade Faced Fox had gone a bit overboard…

It could only be said, as expected of a fox spirit? She specialized in charm.

{We’d better make sure Karyou isn’t too embarrassed first.}

{Embarrassed?}

Sun Wukong’s expression suddenly became very subtle.

So, Karyou didn’t originally come to settle things with Aslan? Why did it turn out like this?

What kind of main force surrenders before the battle?

Although they, too, had almost given up on settling anything.

After all, a mess they themselves didn’t understand wasn’t worth resolving, especially since Karyou herself no longer minded.

Sun Wukong glanced at her helplessly. She only saw Karyou keeping her head down, her face bright red, silently sipping her wine.

However, Sun Wukong could still see that Karyou seemed to be sneaking glances at Aslan with the corner of her eye. But every time she looked, the blush on her face deepened.

Sun Wukong might not understand what was going on with Karyou. But Bull Demon King, the experienced old driver, immediately understood.

Karyou was clearly thinking about something unhealthy and couldn’t stop herself from thinking about it.

“Aslan, you’re done for…”

Suddenly, a very childish yet inexplicably cheerful voice sounded.

Aslan reached out and caught a white-haired girl in a black kimono.

Aslan looked at his elusive Boss with a hint of exasperation. The corner of his mouth twitched.

“I say, Boss, don’t you see we’re in the middle of drinking?”

But Shiroyasha didn’t say a word. She just glared fiercely at Aslan, completely ignoring the people around her.

“Aslan, I went out of my way to set up Karyou-chan, my favorite, to be your wife. But I never expected you to treat her like this…”

Saying that, Shiroyasha wiped nonexistent tears from the corner of her eye, speaking in a sobbing tone of betrayal.

Aslan, with an expressionless face, turned Shiroyasha, who was facing him, toward Sun Wukong, Bull Demon King, and Karyou, who were glaring angrily.

“Huh? Monkey, when did you get here?” Shiroyasha fanned herself awkwardly, trying to slip away.

However, seeing Sun Wukong’s unchanged expression as she prepared to draw her Ruyi Jingu Bang, Bull Demon King readying his iron staff, and Karyou preparing her Golden Wing Flames, Shiroyasha raised her hands and shouted without hesitation.

“Karyou-chan, I want to report!”

“Aslan secretly had twelve daughters with Leticia in the outside world!”

The corner of Aslan’s mouth twitched. Then, with an expressionless face, he smacked the head of Shiroyasha, who was spouting nonsense.

‘Stop talking…’

Almost everyone present, except Karyou and Shiroyasha, sneered inwardly.

The issue they had worked so hard to ignore and suppress was now directly brought up by Shiroyasha.

“Oh, I know.” Karyou said, glancing at Shiroyasha flatly, her tone calm without a trace of anger.

“No, Karyou-chan, how can you be so calm?” Shiroyasha was indignant. Her tiny body, with the collar of her kimono held by Aslan, struggled wildly.

“You should be devastated and then seek comfort from me. That way I can hehehe…”

‘Who would seek comfort from you? If I’m seeking comfort, it’d definitely be from Sister Monkey.’

Karyou couldn’t help but sneer inwardly.

However, before Shiroyasha could finish, she was smacked again by Aslan. This time, Aslan didn’t hold back at all, even leaving a bump on Shiroyasha’s head.

“Good job!” Karyou couldn’t help but cheer inwardly. She had long wanted to teach a lesson to Shiroyasha, who tried to take advantage of her every day.

But due to compatibility and status differences, she could never do anything to Shiroyasha.

“Boss, watch it. Karyou is mine!” Aslan glared at Shiroyasha with a very displeased expression.

He already knew Shiroyasha had bad intentions toward Karyou.

“Hmph, I shouldn’t have introduced Karyou-chan to you. You got a huge bargain.” Shiroyasha sneered, freeing herself from Aslan’s grip on her kimono collar.

Kurousagi promptly brought a new chair and tableware, pouring wine for Shiroyasha.

Shiroyasha raised her glass, drank it in one gulp, and slammed it on the table.

She swept her golden-red eyes over everyone present, warning the old-timers who had turned their attention to Arcadia.

“Monkey, help me.” Shiroyasha said with an extremely serious expression.

Sun Wukong scratched her head with slight confusion, looking at her puzzled.

“Alright, help with what? As long as I can help, I definitely will.”

“But Shiro, what’s going on?”

“Why are you asking me for help?”

Given Shiroyasha’s arrogant nature, even though she had become more approachable, she wasn’t the type to ask others for help.

And what problem couldn’t Shiroyasha handle? At worst, she could reclaim her Spirit Status and replicate the Geocentric Theory (Earth’s Movement).

How could anyone ignore a Two-Digit level?

Shiroyasha’s desperate yet slightly indulgent gaze lingered on Aslan for a moment.

Instantly, everyone’s eyes turned to him. Aslan pointed at himself with a confused expression.

“Hm? It’s not that serious, is it, Boss?”

Wasn’t it just inheriting the Zodiac’s legacy? At most, it would only add twelve Four-Digit Legends.

Aurora and the others were currently ordinary Four-Digits. After weaving Authority, they could become Four-Digit Elites. And only after activating all inherited abilities by linking to the constellations through the corresponding Sun Authority would they become Four-Digit Legends.

As for Four-Digit Outliers, that was only possible if they held the corresponding Sun Authority. But specifically, it still depended on Aurora and the others’ compatibility with the Sun Authority and full integration.

This wasn’t something Shiroyasha couldn’t handle.

Or, could the Fictional Historians not hold back, and the issue blew up?

Impossible. If it had blown up, their attitudes wouldn’t be like this.

If the true history of the Strike the Blood world was revealed—where humans defeated gods, and the so-called gods were actually akin to Devas (Vampires) who fell into the Demon Race—the likelihood of that being exposed…

It wouldn’t be resolved easily. At the very least, the Strike the Blood world would be completely destroyed.

The Heavenly Army had destroyed such worlds before. Or rather, every Pantheon had corresponding methods to destroy “wrong” worlds.

For example, Gabriel’s Trumpet of the Apocalypse, Shiva (one of the three main Hindu gods), and others specialized in such tasks.

Otherwise, why would Aslan go to such lengths?

“This brat got a huge bargain. But I, the Boss, am destined to suffer. I have to take the blame for you.” Shiroyasha said, shrugging with a helpless expression.

Without further ado, she said directly,

“This brat seized all the Zodiac’s legacy.”

Instantly, Bull Demon King, Sun Wukong, and Karyou’s gazes toward Aslan shifted from strange to full of admiration.

This was truly a big shot. The trouble he caused was far greater than theirs. They, at most, dared to stir things up and alter history.

The so-called Seven Great Demon King War was nothing more than a large-scale Gift Game. And it was a challenge launched when Taoism and the Heavenly Palace’s forces were depleted.

Sun Wukong alone cleared countless bad debts to get off lightly.

Otherwise, how could she, with only Four-Digit Outlier strength at the time, have fought from the Southern Heaven Gate to the Lingxiao Palace?

Back then, the Chinese Pantheon was left with just three cats and two dogs (very few). Besides Erlang Shen, only avatars of major figures remained.

Now, the Chinese Pantheon didn’t even bother pretending. The Heavenly Palace was empty, with only Erlang Shen left there as a symbol.

It felt like, if they weren’t unable to take away the territory they gained in Little Garden and Human History and didn’t want others to profit from it, even Erlang Shen might have left.