Chapter 46

Even when magnified to this extent, there is still no flaw on his skin. The death perspective cannot diminish the eye-catching appearance in the slightest. His beauty is truly breathtaking.

However, the person on the throne leaned lazily, his eyes were blank, and his voice was even colder: "You know that it's useless to act like a spoiled child to me, right?"

"Of course I know." The boy pouted, "But there are always people who are useful, right? For example, Finks——"

The Siren King raised his eyes.

"—I mean his little darling." The boy chuckled at his unusual reaction to the name. "Oh, don't look at me with such a murderous expression."

Qian Xing sighed in her heart.

It's normal for bosses to have different personalities; for example, he and the Golden Tyrant are two completely different people.

But is this little guy in front of me, with such a lively and extroverted style, really suitable to be the ultimate boss who keeps a low profile?

Perhaps players who fall into the hell world and sink there like this type of game.

...So weird.

Seeing that Qian Xing didn't respond, the boy continued to watch the real-time situation on the fishing boat on the surveillance camera.

Each big boss is the master of his own sub-world and knows everything that happens; but they should not have the authority to spy on other sub-worlds.

However, the boy's character is bad enough, his methods are clever enough, and he has "tamed" enough systems to provide him with any intelligence he wants.

They just rely on the absence of the Lord God.

However, Qian Xing thought about it and realized that even before the "Great Chaos" when the infinite space was still well-organized, the Lord God rarely criticized the young man's unruly little tricks; rather, he turned a blind eye.

They, like the entire infinite space, are creations of the Lord God.

He is supreme and unattainable.

Even the big boss who is domineering in the sub-world has to show great respect to the main god - at least he has to pretend to be so on the surface.

Among the bosses, only the little devil dared to approach the Lord God and say nice things.

Even though He had no real feelings for him like He had for everyone else, He still bought into it.

This is probably why the boy was so free to do whatever he wanted and was never punished.

Pretty children who know how to act coquettishly will always receive more love and privileges than others.

A beautiful child who knows how to act coquettishly...

Qian Xing stared at the small jellyfish on the screen that appeared only a little pale blue under the light.

As the ruler of the ocean world, theoretically, the appearance of aquatic species should be more in line with the aesthetic of the Siren King.

But Qian Xing had to admit that the little cub was still better in human form.

Curly light blonde hair.

There seemed to be stars in the cream-colored cat's eyes.

The little thing is only as tall as an adult's thigh.

She would grab the adult's fingers with her little hands and softly call him brother...

The word "cute" is tailor-made for babies.

Li Jue could have entered the sub-world and come to him immediately to complete the task, but for some reason the child wanted to stay at the entrance and go through the storyline with other players.

Maybe it's just like playing house for him?

Qian Xing remembered that the children of some of the servants in his palace would also play this among the coral reefs.

Just have fun, but don’t stay up too late and miss out on work.

He would never admit that he had begun to miss the cub after a few days.

Although there was no communication, the Devil Lord from Hell and the Sea Monster King were thinking the same thing - when will the small system be able to become a human?

The young man watched Wannian chattering in the surveillance video with boredom, holding his chin and pouting: "How annoying, you took the baby away from me - he should have come to my place first, right?"

"That's your imagination." Qian Xing replied indifferently, "No.Bα3L82γk said he would come to me next."

"I don't believe it unless you let Momo tell me in person. By the way, does the baby no longer need an assistant?"

"Finks completed the task smoothly, and the assessment results were good. The training period should be over."

The boy tutted, "He's already a big baby."

Qian Xing looked at him: "I didn't know you liked children."

He clearly looks like a child too.

Of course, it has nothing to do with words like innocence and purity.

The boy held his chin and chuckled. "Well, how should I put it? Rather than saying that I have fixed preferences, it's better to say that since there are new toys that I haven't seen before, why not play with them?"

Qian Xing said calmly: "I advise you not to take advantage of him."

"What else?" the young man smiled. "Will you and Mr. Tyrant team up to beat me up? Let me think about what we call it... Oh, a husband-and-wife mixed doubles game—well, you two pretended to be a couple first, so I can't tease you a little."

Even someone as emotionally stable as the Siren King couldn't continue this conversation.

Qian Xing didn't want to get angry with this little devil. The Hell Clan feeds on negative emotions. The angrier she got, the happier the other party would be.

The best approach is to cut the conversation short and decisively.

The young man saw that he was about to end the call, so he quickly tried to persuade him softly: "Qian Xing, I was wrong. Qian Xing, please forgive me. I won't say anything about you two..."

Qian Xing has a headache.

He is obviously a person who doesn't like to talk nonsense, so why does this kid always pester him to chat?

It can't be that he is usually calm and composed, giving the illusion of a good temper.

It shouldn't be.

"I still have some preparations to make while waiting for the system to arrive. I don't have much time to waste." Qian Xing glanced at him. "But, I still have a piece of advice for you: don't underestimate this kid. He's not as simple as you think."

"'This'—" The boy looked at the little jellyfish on the surveillance video and the boy holding the little jellyfish calmly, and raised an eyebrow, "Which one are you talking about?"

"Both."

The Siren King replied simply and hung up.

The boy stared at the black video screen and saw his own excited smile reflected in the light.

"Really..." he murmured, "I actually have two fun toys. That couldn't be better."

*

The captain has been fishing for decades and has very strong business skills. He rarely goes out to sea, but when he does, he always returns with a full load.

There were so many good things that even a pirate group of dozens of people could not move them all in a day.

Wannian was quite satisfied with this and simply stopped rushing the progress. The rooms on this ship were nice anyway. He waved his hand and decided to rest here tonight and continue moving tomorrow.

Of course, those rooms are only for pirates to stay in. The crew members and players who have been usurped have no choice but to stay in the kitchen and are not even allowed to untie themselves.

Except Ayaka.

After Mr. Wan finished his mobilization meeting, he called the children to his room alone - strictly speaking, this was the room of the captain and his wife.

"Sit down." He gestured to the boy holding the little jellyfish, looking rather cautious. "Just treat this place as your home."

Wan Nian slapped his forehead and smiled gently, "Look at what I'm saying. This is your home. You don't mind if I stay here for one night, right?"

Lingxi: "..."

It's really difficult to communicate with crazy people.

He changed his shoes and put on his own slippers that were placed in his adoptive parents' room. He also tidied up the ornaments on the cabinet that had been knocked over by the pirate ship.

This is what a true master looks like.

Ling Xi closed the door, released the little jellyfish, and let him play by himself.

The little jellyfish flapped its parachute and slowly floated up under the admiring gaze of Wannian, flying freely at low altitude.

The wings behind it fluttered like a real butterfly.

The captain asked Ling Xi to bring Li Jue here.

When his adoptive father was talking to him, his adoptive mother would play with the little guy and lift him up high.

Li Jue had a good impression of the captain and his wife and this room.

They are people Xixi likes, and they are also people who like her. So they are good people.

This is the simplest discrimination formula for young cubs.

The small jellyfish with butterfly wings and the ability to fly is certainly interesting, but for Wannian, he is more interested in the “small system”.

The man's gaze returned to Ling Xi.

The systems in the infinite space are diverse and the levels are clearly defined.

The importance of some low-level systems is not as great as that of key NPCs.

But the boss communication post system is different. They are one of the most important functions in the infinite space and have a very high status.

Rumor has it that they can directly meet the core - the core that only exists in the imagination of most NPCs and small bosses.

Of course, the noble Lord God still cannot be seen.

But it doesn't matter.

The center can also decide many things.

Wannian invited Ling Xi to sit on the chair, and he didn't treat himself as an outsider at all and leaned against the bed.

He took off his glasses, pulled out a dark purple silk scarf the same color as his tie from his breast pocket, slowly wiped the lenses, and put them back on.

"Xiao Xi, we know each other's situations, so I won't exchange pleasantries. I came here today because I really have something to ask of you."

Ling Xi's eyes kept following Li Jue, afraid that little Li Jue, who didn't particularly like this body, would bump into something while floating, or fall down accidentally.

At this time, he reluctantly retracted his gaze: "...you say."

"Well, I'm not really dissatisfied with my current work environment, but people always have to be ambitious."

Wannian put his knees together, leaned forward, and pretended to listen attentively.

"I just want to ask you if you know of any way to get promoted."

The boy was stunned for a moment: "... promotion?"

Wannian pushed his glasses up: "Yes."

The little boss does have a comfortable life, but people like him always have ambitions.

No matter how powerful you are in a certain area, you are ultimately just a small fry working for others.

No, it’s more like making wedding clothes for others than working for others - all the actions that make things difficult for players are just to lead them to the big boss.

It’s quite frustrating when you think about it.

Most of the time, Wannian was very satisfied with the status quo. Occasionally, just occasionally, he would wonder what it would feel like if he and the Siren King swapped roles and he became the king of this sub-world?

As long as the KPI can be completed, there are no restrictions on the rest of the time.

With a flip of his hand, clouds appear and rain falls; the whole world is held lightly in the palm of his hand.

What is the difference between those who are chosen to be small bosses and big bosses?

In other words, is it possible for the small boss to replace the big boss, or to find another way to open up a new sub-world?

These are things that were never thought about ten thousand years ago.

However, for some reason, Mr. Wan, who always did repetitive work, suddenly had a completely different delusion from the past after boarding the ship this time, strictly speaking, after seeing the crystal clear little jellyfish.

He wished he could have that little jellyfish.

But the little guy is obviously a key prop that players need to obtain, and is also an important node for advancing the plot.

In the near future, he will have to watch the little jellyfish run towards the Kraken King along with the other players.

Perhaps in the end, the Kraken will reclaim the little jellyfish and raise the young ones by his side.

——If Qian Xing can do it, why can’t I?

How is he worse than Qian Xing?

Isn’t it just the difference in the identity and power given?

Wannian placed his eager expectations on the boy in front of him.

There must be a way to meet with the central communication system, right?

"Is this what you mentioned before, what you wanted to tell me?" Ling Xi paused, "I'm sorry, I... I can't help it."

Seeing the obvious disappointment on the adult's face, he continued, "Well, I've indeed heard of cases where key NPCs were promoted to mini-bosses. However, since the formation of the Infinite Space, there has never been a precedent for a mini-boss becoming a major boss, because there is a fundamental difference between the two."

The baby was still in the room, and Ling Xi didn't want to anger Wan Nian, so she spoke carefully: "However, if the performance is good, we can talk to the HR system about bonuses, performance bonuses, etc."

In fact, Ling Xi didn't know either, because he was not an employee of Infinite Space.

However, these words were not completely made up. They were all mentioned casually by the Lord God when he was taking a walk a long time ago. He wanted to learn about the company assessment system in the modern world.

The more Wannian listened, the uglier his expression became.

He is a very pretentious person. If outsiders can obviously see that he is unhappy, then his mood must be extremely bad.

Ling Xi felt vaguely uneasy.

After the "great chaos", it wasn't just the big boss who was under mental pressure and on the verge of losing control.

The small bosses and NPCs are also on the verge of collapse, and any slight stimulation may cause a major rampage.

Before entering the ocean world, Ling Xi did some background checks. Perhaps because this was a mostly decryption-type dungeon, or perhaps because the ruler was the indifferent Majesty the Siren King, most of the small bosses and NPCs were emotionally stable.

But why does this man in front of me with red eyes look like he is about to go crazy at any moment?

...Just because he said I can't be promoted?

Wannian's condition was very abnormal, his neck was stiff and his eyes were bloodshot.

His fists clenched until they made a creaking sound, and he slowly took off his glasses, as if he had a compulsive desire to wipe them again.

But I didn't control the strength well.

Click.

Broke.

Small pieces of glass splashed into his palm, and bright red blood immediately gushed out.

Tick.

Tick.

It dripped onto the light-colored mattress, a glaring red.

The villains in the story who seem calm at first usually start to turn evil because of such a helpless and frustrating little thing.

Feeling the risk of a swirling low pressure, Ling Xi subconsciously stood up and took a step back.

Just as he was about to call Li Jue over, he saw the little jellyfish that were originally swimming around the room exploring float over and finally landed on Wannian's head.

The air froze for a moment.

...No, how could a child jump into the crater when the volcano is about to erupt!

“…Baby!”

Ling Xi was terrified and had already made plans to take Li Jue back from the furious Wan Nian; it was inevitable that she would have to reveal her true identity, and perhaps her son's as well -

“Bo…?”

A faint moan came from above Wannian's head.

Although it is an aquatic animal, its cry sounds like a wet chick in a tree nest.

The little jellyfish asked timidly, Uncle, are you angry?

In reality, Wannian couldn't understand what this little thing, who used his carefully crafted hairstyle as a bird's nest—or should it be called a "jellyfish's nest?"—was saying, but it felt as if a cool little hand was caressing his heart.

The violently shaking volcano, which was about to erupt with magma, was extinguished silently.

Even Wannian himself couldn't understand why he suddenly calmed down.

Under Ling Xi's cautious gaze, the man took the small jellyfish off his head and looked at it in his palm.

This little thing is very unusual, he can tell it at first glance.

But I never expected it to be so magical.

For the infinite space, the Lord God is not only the founder, but also the backbone.

The violent bosses were tamed by Him and submitted to Him, and only then were they willing to operate the sub-world within the scope of the rules.

The disappearance of the Lord God is equivalent to the removal of the largest cordon.

The bosses lost their control and became completely unscrupulous.

However, absolute freedom is not freedom at all. Without any restraint or guidance, it will only cause their violent mental power to explode exponentially.

It is not just the other people who are affected who suffer, but also the bosses themselves.

The systems that were once used to calm the boss's mental strength have lost their abilities after the arrival of the "Great Chaos", and none of them are useful.

All bosses, big and small, in the infinite space, including some key NPCs, suffered from the torture of mental power.

The dull pain and habitual anxiety had become normal over time, and now that they were suddenly gone, Wannian felt a little uncomfortable.

When was the last time you felt so peaceful?

It's been so long that I can hardly remember it.

The cub puffed up its little body in the water ball and waved its tentacles at the humans.

"Uncle, don't be angry~"

Wannian was stunned.

He heard an unfamiliar child's voice.

His first reaction was of course to turn around and look at Ling Xi, but there was a hint of surprise in the latter's eyes, and she shook her head in denial in time.

Is it my own auditory hallucination?

That’s not right. Since the boy shook his head, does that mean he heard it too?

When Wannian was completely confused, the child's voice sounded again:

"Uncle, don't be angry. Don't be angry. The kid will be scared..."

The soft, marshmallow-filled baby voice certainly didn't sound like something a precocious little boy would make.

There were only three people in the room who could breathe.

Eliminating those two, that leaves only...

The man stared at the little jellyfish blankly, then held it closer and spoke doubtfully, "...Are you talking to me?"

"Boo!"

The biped finally realized that it was itself speaking and responded. It wasn't as stupid as it looked.

Little Li Jue was very satisfied.

Wannian held the little jellyfish with his uninjured hand, and now he raised his injured hand. The smell of rust passed through the bubbles and reached the little jellyfish's senses.

The smell of blood is very pungent, it means wounds, it means something bad.

If Li Jue had a nose now, it would definitely be wrinkled.

Unfortunately he didn't.

The cub stretched out its tiny tentacles, and a band of light spread out.

Just like how they stopped the pirates at the corner of the stairs before, the intangible light also had a trace to follow.

He did not move for a long time, allowing the pale golden light to cover the tiny bloodstains on his palms where they were cut by the glass.

Being illuminated by light is tactile.

Soft and gentle, like a melody played by down feathers.

When the light faded, the wound disappeared.

The skin on my hands was smooth and clean, as if nothing had happened.

In the cognition of ten thousand years, the little jellyfish is still an NPC in this sub-world; even if it is a key one, it is just an NPC.

NPCs with healing abilities were not uncommon, but none had ever shocked him so much.

Can an NPC really heal both the body and mind?

"Baby..."

He murmured and lowered his head, his eyes a little out of focus without his glasses.

But when he raised his head again, his eyes became extremely firm, as if he had a new belief.

This time, he held the little jellyfish in his hands. "Thank you for your encouragement, little one. I'll find a way. The value of life must be created and realized through one's own efforts. Yes, I will definitely be the big boss!"

His passionate and ambitious speech stunned Ling Xi, who was watching from the sidelines and couldn't even breathe.

Wait, something seems wrong with the development of this plot?

Generally speaking, when villains are influenced by little angels, don’t they turn over a new leaf and decide to be good people?

Why is this person doing the opposite?

Does all this really make sense?

The little cub had no idea what the adults were saying, but the uncle who was about to get angry was in a much better mood now. He was also very happy and clapped happily with his little tentacles.

The man figured it out, and his previous frustration and gloom were swept away.

He (actually) pulled a pair of spare glasses out of his pocket, put them on, and regained his energetic and brainwashing look.

Wannian picked up Li Jue and turned to look at the stunned Ling Xi: "Let's go, Xiao Xi, it's time for dinner - let you people who don't know how to enjoy life see what the real quality of life is."

Quality of life...?

What does this have to do with dinner?

The boy, who didn't really need to eat to survive and for whom eating was just a ritual, was very confused and didn't understand what the adults meant.

The little jellyfish leaped from Wannian's palm, turned around, and waved its tentacles at the boy who was still in a daze: "Bobo, Bobo!"

Xixi, come here!

Ling Xi had no choice. Even if he couldn't figure out Wannian's intentions, he would always follow Li Jue wherever he went.

Before leaving, he turned around and saw some broken glasses and blood stains on the bed.

He pursed his lips, waved his hand, restored everything to its original state, and then closed the door.

After being healed by the baby, Wannian seemed like a different person. He changed from a bking into a lively and cheerful boy. He was playing with the little jellyfish all the way to the restaurant, and from time to time he would hold up the water ball and put it next to his cheek.

"Who is the cutest little cub in the world?"

The original bass voice became clamped.

"Bo, bo bo bo!"

The little jellyfish was praised again.

"Who is the cutest baby in the world?"

"Bo~~"

The happy little guy's bow tentacles were flapping quickly.

Cub.

Baby.

Baby.

Cub.

Put together...

Baby...cub...?

Wannian frowned, feeling as if he had seen this name somewhere before.

But I didn't remember.

Even though Wannian never understood Li Jue's words again after those two requests not to be angry, it did not stop him from continuing to communicate.

It was obvious that the pirate leader, Mr. Wan, like all the bosses who had seen Li Jue, was successfully conquered by the little cub.

jingle.

Drops 1 fragment of "Stamp Collecting Boss Looking for Dad".

Even if the fragments of a small boss are the difference between a fingernail and a hand compared to those of a big boss, it is always good to collect more.

Ling Xi, who was following behind, silently picked up the small piece of gold and held it in her palm.

But speaking of it, I originally thought that only big bosses could do it, but can small bosses also produce such fragments?

It seems that the assessment of Wan Nian needs to be readjusted.