Xia Yan: My Mind is Broken!

Xia Yan's words pressed down on every survivor's heart like an invisible mountain.

The entire world of anomalies is now fully open to you!

What does this mean?

It means the cage that was oppressive but at least clearly defined has been completely shattered.

In its place is a boundless hunting ground filled with unknown terrors!

All human contestants, including those unruly king soldiers and special agents, wore expressions of barely suppressed despair.

Only Chu He, after an initial moment of shock, had a strange glint flash in his eyes.

Almost subconsciously, he connected this event to himself.

Could it be...

Because of me?

As this thought surfaced, everything Chu He had experienced in the past two days flashed through his mind like a fast-forwarded movie.

He had only been in this world for two days.

Yet, in these two days, everything he had done was enough to subvert the established understanding of this world.

He possessed an ability that even SSS-Class anomalies could not resist, and with this ability, he had successfully made two queen-level existences fall head over heels for him.

He made them fight over him, causing the world to shake.

Then, to prevent him from "seeking his own demise," he made them willingly reconcile and even reach the absurd consensus of a "threesome."

Such a thing, let alone happening, had likely never even been conceived of in the long history of the anomalies' invasion.

Chu He looked up, his gaze seeming to pierce through the cafeteria's ceiling and gaze towards the unknown sky.

Was He watching?

If He had been watching all along, why leave him alone? Had He not noticed, or... disdained to intervene?

Or perhaps, He found things were becoming more interesting?

Countless questions churned in Chu He's mind.

He released his hands from around Kachi and Xia Yao's slender waists, and under the girls' confused gazes, he walked directly in front of Xia Yan.

"The 'Master' you mentioned," Chu He's tone was very calm, "can you communicate with Him directly?"

Xia Yan's rugged face twitched, as if he had heard a huge joke, and he let out a muffled grunt from his throat.

"Communicate? Who do you think He is? We just follow the will handed down by the Temple."

"Temple?" Chu He caught the word. Xia Nuo had also roared excitedly before about burying him outside some damned Temple.

Seeing Chu He's confused expression, Xia Yan, uncharacteristically, began to explain: "Every major clan, what you humans call 'nations,' has its own Temple. It is the residence of the royal family and the only place to establish contact with the 'Master'."

He paused, glancing at Xia Yao and Xia Nuo beside him.

"To be called royalty, a clan must have at least one SSR-Class expert guarding it. Each Temple has a Divine Pillar erected within it, and the Master's will is conveyed through the Divine Pillar."

Chu He understood instantly.

"Talking more is useless," Xia Yan's gaze turned sharp again, fixing on Chu He. "I have a feeling that the Master's sudden decree is probably related to you, kid."

He took a step forward, his mountain-like shadow completely engulfing Chu He.

"As for this rule change, whether it's the premature end for you humans or a chance to survive, I can't say for sure..."

Xia Yan grinned, revealing a row of pearly white teeth, his voice lowered to a near whisper, carrying an indescribable meaning.

"But for you, perhaps... it's a good thing?"

Chu He was taken aback by this, his heart stirring slightly.

"Oh? What good could it do for me?"

Xia Yan's rugged face leaned in, his mountain-like shadow enveloping Chu He. He asked slowly, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Want to know?"

Chu He cooperated perfectly, putting on an expression of eager curiosity, and nodded seriously, saying, "Mm-hmm?

"Really want to know?"

A few proud wrinkles appeared at the corners of Xia Yan's eyes, seemingly satisfied with Chu He's reaction.

Chu He looked up with admiration, his tone sincere: "Yes, Uncle, I want to know, please tell me quickly!"

Seeing Chu He like this, Xia Yan felt incredibly pleased.

Damn, this feels good!

So damn good!

You dared to steal my family's prize cabbage! You dared to charm my two nieces! You made me lose face in public!

And now, aren't you still obediently begging me?

Xia Yan deliberately cleared his throat, putting on an air of profound wisdom, and slowly played with Chu He's anticipation.

He even felt it wasn't enough, and deliberately, in the tone of someone who had been through it all, patted Chu He's shoulder and said earnestly, "Young man, don't be too curious. Sometimes, the more you know, the faster you die."

Xia Yao, not knowing when she had followed them, shook Xia Yan's arm and mumbled discontentedly, "Uncle! Stop messing around and just tell Brother Chu He!"

Xia Yan waved his hand dismissively, justifying himself, "Why tell him? Let him explore it himself, that's more interesting! Men need to experience more storms to grow!"

He savored the long-lost thrill of being in control, a sense of vengeful pleasure rising in his heart.

Finally, looking at Chu He's "expectant" eyes, he announced loudly in a mischievous tone, like an old prankster:

"You want to know? I won't tell you! Hahahaha!"

"..."

The air in the entire cafeteria seemed to freeze because of this burst of laughter.

Xia Yan watched Chu He's face shift from expectation to shock, then from shock to a dark shade of purple, and he was inwardly ecstatic.

He'd won this round!

Today, he'd finally gotten his dignity back!

However, the anger on Chu He's face lasted only half a second before receding like a tide.

Instead of being angry, he slowly revealed his signature, harmless smile.

"Okay."

A single word, spoken lightly, caused Xia Yan's laughter to cut off abruptly.

"If you don't want to say it, Uncle, then forget it."

Chu He shrugged, his smile growing brighter, though the smile didn't reach his eyes.

"That's right, the outside world is so big, full of unknowns and dangers. You not telling me is for my own good, you don't want me to worry."

His tone shifted.

"But don't worry, I'm adaptable and brave."

"Tomorrow, I'll take Yao Yao and Kachi out for a walk, get familiar with the environment, and see if there are any opportunities to 'work for money'."

The smile on Xia Yan's face slowly froze.

Chu He seemed not to notice and continued in a lighthearted tone:

"I heard the outside world is quite chaotic, with all sorts of people. What if we run into someone with bad intentions and get into a conflict, or what if Yao Yao and Kachi find a place they like and want to stay a few extra days, and don't come back..."

He drew out his words, looking meaningfully at Xia Yan.

"By then, things you might not like to see could happen one after another. Don't blame me for not giving you a heads-up."

After speaking, he stopped looking at Xia Yan's face, which was starting to turn purple. He turned, put an arm around Xia Yao and Kachi naturally, and said with a smile.

"Let's go back to the dorm, we'll have a good discussion about how to start our exciting 'adventure in another world' tomorrow."

Xia Yan's body completely stiffened.

He stared intently at the young man holding two women, a happy smile on his face, his chest heaving violently.

Damn it!

This kid is too good at provoking people.

"Master, the rules for tomorrow absolutely cannot make it too easy for this kid!"

Xia Yan prayed silently.

Xia Nuo came to Xia Yan's side and said, "Brother-in-law asked me to stay a few more days, where am I staying today?"