I am so tired all day today.

Wen Xingze didn't even wait to return to bed. When he came out of the shower and sat on the sofa to change into pajamas, he fell asleep involuntarily.

Midsummer is coming to an end, but the stars outside the window are still shining brightly.

Wen Xingze had a dream.

Unlike the Dragon Clan, the Blood Clan's home planet did not belong to the Muse Empire at the beginning, but was an independent closed country ruled by the Thirteenth Prince.

Because of their reclusive rules, they have always lived in their own world, not communicating with the outside world, and not joining the Universal Alliance. They are an arrogant and eccentric race.

The vampires are very powerful.

The encounter between Wen Xingze and the vampires in "Desolation" is a bit strange.

——It was the vampires who took the initiative to provoke him.

Wen Xingze was on a border exploration mission at the time, bringing only a few subordinates with him. He lived on a deserted planet next to the main planet of the vampires for a month.

During this month, thirteen princes came to challenge him one after another. First it was Soran, then Lilith, Lan, Isabella...

Each prince's combat power was flawed, but fortunately, Wen Xingze, the ruler of a nation, was no fool. Wen Xingze's first few victories were narrow, but after figuring out the vampires' fighting style, he became somewhat more comfortable.

On the thirteenth day, after Wen Xingze defeated the last Demon Party Prince Os, the irritable young man with red hair and red eyes, holding a long sword, angrily asked him a question:

"Why don't you kill us? You are insulting our honor as warriors."

Win or die, this is the value that the vampires have adhered to to this day.

It's very strange that they are the dark and cunning undead creatures in the legend, but they have this kind of chivalrous spirit.

According to the routine, Wen Xingze should have reasoned with them, persuaded them to cherish life and enjoy time, etc. But Wen Xingze was not good at reasoning, so his answer at the time was:

"How can we kill you? Aren't you undead?"

Oss: "Nail us to a pure silver cross and leave us in the sun for seventy-two hours, and even the prince will be reduced to ashes."

Wen Xingze said implicitly: "This is a bit too stupid." It's not like we're squeezing peanut oil.

Oss: “…”

The young prince of the Demon Party slammed the door and left with a grim face.

Wen Xingze thought he might have angered them and planned to finish his mission quickly and escape, but he was too late. The next day, he and his subordinates were kidnapped and taken to the Blood Clan's main planet.

The vampires actually started a fight with him.

Soran said, "I hope you can stay on the Blood Clan's main planet until you find a method that satisfies you and successfully kills us."

Wen Xingze tactfully stated that he was the king of a country and had a lot of things to do every day.

Soran: "The thirteen princes can temporarily take over the positions of the ministers and assist you."

He was originally the king of a country who was on equal footing with him, yet he was willing to serve as his subordinate. Having said that, Wen Xingze couldn't refuse anymore.

So for the next four months, at Wen Xingze's suggestion, they tried no fewer than a thousand methods, including but not limited to garlic baths, garlic feasts, garlic in a gushing stream, and garlic-mashed pork...

Wen Xingze felt that he never wanted to touch garlic again in his life.

Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, all their methods failed. Wen Xingze had been away from the capital planet for too long, and the Prime Minister sent him three communications every day to urge him to return.

This time when I went back, I was forced to bring some local specialties with me.

Lots of little bats.

This is the first time that the vampires have left their main planet. They are very cautious, so they only appear in the form of bats.

Wen Xingze didn't know why they followed him or how long they wanted to stay.

Later, his former finance minister resigned and returned to his hometown to farm because he could not bear the heavy burden on the national treasury. Then Soran naturally took over the position of finance minister, and the blood clan officially joined the Muse Empire.

In fact, the whole process still puzzled Wen Xingze. He really didn't know what he had done to impress the vampires. Moreover, the historical records described it as "His Majesty used his warm and compassionate heart to touch the hearts of this once cold-blooded race"...

A warm and compassionate heart? Influence? Wen Xingze felt like he was a fake emperor.

Vampires have a very strong sense of ownership, which is reflected in their daily habits: they are extremely mysophobic and extremely jealous.

After spending a long time together, Wen Xingze discovered that the vampires would be jealous of anything as long as they considered it to be theirs.

They became autistic when their tableware and cups were touched by others.

Their land on the capital planet was set foot by strangers and they became isolated.

The fortune-telling result this morning was very bad, and I became autistic.

Wang was not the first one to say good morning to the vampires this morning. Is he being autistic...?

When the last phenomenon occurred, Wen Xingze finally realized that something was wrong. No wonder there were always dozens of small bats hanging upside down in his bedroom recently. It turned out they were here to inspect his private property.

…

The night passed peacefully.

Because it was a holiday, Wen Xingze slept until after nine in the morning. The central air conditioning was working steadily, sending out a 23-degree wind.

Wen Xingze was curled up on his side on the fabric sofa, still keeping his hands crossed and holding the corners of his clothes. This was a bit uncomfortable, and the young man frowned a little.

suddenly.

The quilt that was originally placed on the bed suddenly floated up, suspended in the air, and then gently landed on Wen Xingze. At the same time, Wen Xingze's posture was adjusted to lie flat, with his hands folded on his abdomen.

In the empty room, a nursery rhyme sounded.

"Sleep, my dear Majesty... Everything in the world belongs to you."

It was still the clear, childish voice of a young boy, very ethereal and beautiful, but the lyrics were slightly different from a normal lullaby. To others, it might sound scary and strange, but Wen Xingze, who was sleeping, gradually relaxed his brows.

He slept soundly.

Twelve o'clock in the morning.

If Xu Qianqian hadn't called him and asked him to come downstairs for lunch, Wen Xingze might have slept until the afternoon or even the evening.

"Xiao Wen, you didn't just wake up, did you? Hahaha, Zhu Bo and I have been browsing Weibo for three hours..."

Xu Qianqian was saying something on the other end of the phone.

"Don't forget each other when you become rich and powerful," Zhu Bo shouted from the side. "Humanity's ability to avoid work has its limits, Aze."

“…”

Wen Xingze hummed in confusion.

He'd slept too long, and his consciousness wasn't clear. He quickly washed his hair, leaving a little foam on his eyelashes and blurring his vision. Wen Xingze bit his toothbrush and fumbled in the sink for toothpaste, but couldn't find it.

Suddenly someone put toothpaste in his hand.

The man paused for a moment, took the toothpaste and the toothbrush from Wen Xingze's mouth, squeezed the toothpaste and handed it back to Wen Xingze.

"Thank you." Wen Xingze was very grateful, "Could you give me a towel by the way?"

"As you wish." The little boy's voice replied with a smile.

The next second, a hot towel was placed on Wen Xingze's face, carefully wiping away the foam from his eyes. He also used a hair dryer to blow his hair, and the wet hair that was originally stuck to his cheeks quickly dried.

Wen Xingze was finally able to open his eyes, his amber pupils still slightly misty, and he opened his mouth and let out an "ah".

The toothbrush was gently placed in his mouth. Wen Xingze thanked him and started brushing his teeth.

In the eyes of the vampires, the one who is cuter than the king is the drowsy king who just wakes up.

No vampire could withstand such a critical hit. If it weren't for the limitations of his spirit form, the only vampire present would have wanted to transform back into his bat form and perform three and a half rapid rotations in the air.

Wen Xingze yawned, brushed his teeth and went to change his clothes. There was already a set of clothes in the closet that had been picked out and matched. Wen Xingze put them on without thinking too much.

.

"Your buttons are not buttoned properly. Let me help you," the little boy continued. "By the way, I prepared some hot milk for you. It's your favorite flavor."

Wen Xingze: "It's too much trouble for you."

Boy: "How could that be? This is what I've always dreamed of."

Wen Xingze: "Oh..."

Wen Xingze: “Ah?”

Wait, who was he talking to since just now? Wasn't he staying in the hotel alone?

bite.

The long reflex arc finally came to an end, Wen Xingze woke up, and a light bulb lit up above his head.

His sight slowly came into focus.

"Your Majesty?" The little boy looked at him motionless for a long time, then approached him with some confusion, his expression nervous. "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

The little boy has big light red eyes, a pair of sharp little fangs, and black bat wings behind him.

His feet were not touching the ground, but were suspended in mid-air. Although it was summer, the boy was dressed in a formal suit, with his gentleman's hat tucked into his arms.

Although confused, Wen Xingze quickly remembered his name: "Lan?"

It is Prince Lan of the neutral party of the vampire clan. Although he looks like a little boy of six or seven years old, he is actually one of the oldest among the thirteen princes. It is conservatively estimated that he is over a thousand years old.

The little boy sniffed.

Wen Xingze: "Don't cry first..."

The tip of the little boy named Lan's nose was red. He looked at Wen Xingze for a few seconds, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"I'm so glad you still remember my name! Then you must have remembered what you said at 8:24 AM on the morning of July 235 of the Universal Era: 'I love hot blue-boiled milk the most.'"

“…”

How could this recalled time be accurate to two decimal places? Wen Xingze actually no longer remembered such things.

But in order to prevent Lan's emotions from getting out of control further, Wen Xingze immediately said: "Of course I remember. How could I forget such an important thing? What's wrong?"

The little boy stopped talking.

After a moment, the little boy blinked his big red eyes and tears fell.

Wen Xingze: “?”

The little boy said, “You didn’t actually say that.”

Wen Xingze: “???”

Lan: "I lied to you."

Lan Zhi asked Sanlian: "You don't remember anything, right? Why did you remember to say good morning to Soran first? Do you really like Soran more?"

After saying this, the little boy flapped his wings in frustration and flew to the corner, curled up into a ball, and began to withdraw into himself.

Wen Xingze: “…………”

Why are you still using fishing expeditions?!

Half an hour later, at the top floor restaurant.

The crew of "Meeting the Dragon Night" stayed in the best hotel in the film and television city, a four-star hotel with good privacy and comfort, and most of the actors had their own suites.

Of course, this kind of treatment is not always available. The filming of a certain section of "Meeting the Dragon at Night" required the entire crew to go into the mountains, and at that time they could only stay in private houses or even tents.

That’s why Xu Qianqian and the others said that we should enjoy life while we can.

Lan was now in spirit form, visible only to Wen Xingze. The little boy had been huddled in a corner, withdrawn. Wen Xingze had been about to give up, planning to finish his meal and come back to talk to him, but Lan awkwardly followed him at the last second before he left the door.

"Lan, I really didn't mean to do that... By the way, why are you here? Is it related to the Light Tower?"

Seeing that the boy was still unhappy, Wen Xingze tried to apologize to him: "I like you and Soren very much. I also like Lilithos and the others."

Lan: "Humph, man."

Wen Xingze: “???”

After that, Lan frowned and stopped talking, which made Wen Xingze recall the fear of the Finance Minister not speaking for three months.

Although Lan didn't speak to him, he followed him closely and glared fiercely at anyone who dared to approach Wen Xingze. When a waitress passed by and gave Wen Xingze a few more glances of amazement, Lan actually howled and bared his bloodshot teeth.

Wen Xingze: “…”

This hotel is most famous for its revolving glass restaurant on the top floor. The floor is completely transparent, which makes it unique both during the day and at night. Of course, the prices are also very attractive.

When Wen Xingze arrived, the table was already filled with salads.

"Because we ate braised pigeon yesterday, we have to avoid certain foods from now on," Xu Qianqian said, "otherwise it would be bad if the main characters all became fat like pigs during the filming of Dragon Night."

Zhu Bo: "Speaking of Pig Head, I can't help but think of Xu Baijing, a good friend of mankind."

Xu Qianqian: "Hahahahaha!"

Wen Xingze: "Humanity's good friend Xu Baijing?"

Wen Xingze sat down at the table, thought for a moment, and asked the waiter to bring another empty chair. Lan, who had been floating in mid-air, gazing at them eagerly, withdrew his gaze with reserve and sat down next to Wen Xingze.

At this time, Xu Qianqian was sitting on the left of Wen Xingze, and Lan was sitting on the right of Wen Xingze.

Xu Qianqian said to Wen Xingze's left, "Don't you know? Xu Baijing's pig-head emoji is incredibly popular right now. The latest viral quotes online are 'Don't be too Xu Baijing' and 'You're so ugly, I feel sick.' It topped the trending searches for twelve hours!"

On Wen Xingze's right, Lan suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, the reason I'm here is because the Light Tower Universe Express System is officially launched today. I can mail you an inanimate object every week."

Wen Xingze paused holding the fork.

Xu Qianqian laughed and patted Wen Xingze on the shoulder: "Xu Baijing is in big trouble this time. I don't know why, but none of his five fathers came to his rescue this time. Then all the dirty laundry from his past has been exposed. It's really satisfying."

Lan's red eyes stared intently at Xu Qianqian's hand on Wen Xingze's shoulder. After a moment, he said coldly, "The vampires sent the Soul Box to you because they are the only race that can freely control the soul's residence. A soul can stay here for three hours a day." There was a hint of sourness in his tone.

Wen Xingze's eyes gradually became confused: "..."

On the left, Xu Qianqian said: "Also, 'The Vampire Brother Wearing a Mask' has become popular. Many fans of Yu Long Ye have guessed it's you, but they haven't confirmed it yet. The best part is that the Zimu Station has already edited it, and it's quite good."

On the right, Lan seemed to be competing with Xu Qianqian, saying at the same time: "Because I drew the first place in the lottery, tomorrow it should be Lilith, and the day after tomorrow it will be Soren."

Wen Xingze's mind was completely confused: "???"

The feeling of having two people babble simultaneously on both sides is truly excruciating, as anyone who's experienced it will likely know. Wen Xingze sat in the middle, bewildered, unable to stop either side. He felt torn apart.

Zhu Bo looked at him worriedly from the opposite side: "Xiao Wen, are you okay? Want some juice?"

Wen Xingze: "I..."

He decided to calm down and took a big sip of the juice. It was orange-flavored sparkling juice, chilled, and quite delicious.

As soon as I swallowed this mouthful, the conversation on both sides finally came to an end.

Xu Qianqian: "By the way, the filming schedule for 'Encountering the Dragon Night' has changed. We may have to film both sides simultaneously. We have a director who will temporarily take over for a week. Guess who it is? You will never guess."

Lan: "In order to make your stay more comfortable, we have acquired this hotel."

Xu Qianqian: “——Chi Yan!”

Two breaking news.

A white dove flew past the window, the huge clock chimed thirteen times, and the hour hand pointed to one o'clock in the afternoon.

Wen Xingze: “…”

Wen Xingze: “…………”

Click.

Wen Xingze maintained his original posture and the spoon fell to the ground.