VCRMM: Chapter 619

The golden morning light spread across the island. The grassland was silent and vast. A gentle breeze swept across the dew-covered grass and drifted in through the small window at the top of the tent.

Xenos groggily opened his eyes and saw the blue sky and white clouds cut into blocks by the tent roof.

He blinked and turned his head to the side.

The man lay on his side beside him, propping his head up with his right hand. His left index finger twirled the end of Xenos’ hair, quietly playing with it, expression languid and relaxed.

“Good morning, Ah Xe.”

After noticing that Xenos had woken up, the man leaned closer and gave him a good morning kiss.

As his thoughts returned, Xenos couldn’t help reaching out to hug Xu Fengqing’s chest. He buried his face in Xu Fengqing’s chest and inhaled his scent with deep affection.

It was so nice to see Fengqing the moment he opened his eyes in the morning.

He was exhausted and fell asleep last night, but he slept well for the third night in a row. He slept all day yesterday and his mental state was completely different.

“Good morning. Have you been awake for a long time?”

Xenos looked at the man’s radiant appearance and couldn’t help asking, “How do you have such great stamina?”

Didn’t he feel tired at all?

Xu Fengqing chuckled. “Probably… because I am a dragon?”

He reached out and pressed on Xenos’ back. “Does it hurt?”

“Hmm…” Xenos buried his head in the man’s chest again. “Fengqing, can you massage it for me?”

His voice was soft and gentle, as if acting spoiled.

Xu Fengqing paused for a moment before smiling. “Okay.”

The two of them cuddled in the tent until it was broad daylight outside. Then they tidied their clothes and came out of the tent.

Xu Fengqing glanced at the sheep in the distance, said something to Xenos and disappeared into the shadows, heading towards the sheep.

Once Xu Fengqing disappeared from view, Xenos crouched down by the campfire from the previous night. He recalled Xu Fengqing’s steps, relit the campfire and sat down beside it, eagerly waiting for the man’s return.

He still felt a bit empty inside but Xu Fengqing had said goodbye before leaving. Therefore, he was no longer as anxious and panicked as he had been when he first woke up yesterday morning.

Xu Fengqing soon reappeared, holding a large jug of freshly squeezed goat milk and two freshly processed lamb legs.

“Ah Xe, I’m back.”

The man stood in the sunlight, full of the breath of life. “I found the herders’ lodgings and bought these from them.”

Xenos got up and walked towards him. He took the goat’s milk from Xu Fengqing’s hand and gently pecked him on the lips.

“Welcome back.”

After saying that, he carried the milk jug to the campfire and asked in a light tone, “Is this goat’s milk? Can I just boil it?”

Xu Fengqing watched the man’s back. For a fleeting moment, he seemed to sense a strange emotion in Xenos. Then that emotion quickly vanished as if it was just his imagination.

He shook his head, took out a pot and tea leaves from his backpack and said, “It is goat’s milk. I’m going to make milk tea.”

“Milk tea?”

Xenos had drunk milk tea before but he didn’t know how to make it.

He couldn’t help looking at Xu Fengqing with curiosity. He watched Xu Fengqing put tea leaves into the pot to stir-fry. Then he poured in the fresh milk and stirred slowly.

It started simmering and the rich aroma of milk mixed with the fragrance of tea filled the air.

Boil the milk tea thoroughly and add sugar to dissolve. After filtering out the tea leaves, a pot of pure, natural milk tea with a rich milky aroma was ready.

“Want to try some?”

Xu Fengqing poured a glass for Xenos.

Xenos took a small sip. Then he couldn’t help giving Xu Fengqing a thumbs up. “Delicious!”

Xu Fengqing smiled and continued preparing the lamb.

Xenos sat down beside him, enjoying the fresh breeze of the grassland while sipping freshly made milk tea. He felt a joy he had never experienced before.

The sheep in this world looked very similar to those in reality but their meat was tender and juicy. They didn’t have a gamey smell, so they weren’t difficult to prepare.

Xu Fengqing fried lamb chops, skewered some lamb meat and made a few pancakes. It was quite a feast for breakfast.

Xenos wasn’t picky about food at all, especially since it was all prepared by Xu Fengqing himself.

As he ate his lamb skewers, Xu Fengqing asked him, “After we finish eating, is there anywhere you would like to go?”

It was a rare holiday so it was only natural to travel around.

Xenos pondered on it for a moment before nodding. “I want to go to Imperial City but…”

As the leader of the Roland faction, Xenos found it hard to handle the enthusiasm of the players, let alone the local people.

Xu Fengqing smiled after hearing his worries. “it’s okay. I have a way.”

After finishing breakfast and cleaning up the ground, Xu Fengqing took out a necklace from his backpack and personally put it on Xenos.

“This is…”

“A piece of jewelry with inscription patterns that allows you to disguise yourself,” Xu Fengqing said. “It is a gift I prepared for you.”

He had previously prepared a cloak for Xenos that should conceal his appearance, but wearing a cloak during the day was still quite conspicuous. He had been looking for a replacement.

He finally found it not long ago but hadn’t found a good time to give it as a gift. Now he finally found the right time.

“Press here.”

Xu Fengqing pressed gently on the pendant of the necklace. An energy emanated from the pendant and Xenos’ appearance changed.

His long silver hair gradually turned red and his purple eyes transitioned into emerald green.

As for the facial features, they seemed quite plain at first glance. Then upon closer inspection, one could see his original appearance. However, when trying to recall where they had seen that person before, they would find that their memory had become blurred.

This was a necklace that would make the wearer blend into the crowd.

Xenos held the necklace, his eyes filled with joy. “Thank you, Fengqing. I really like this gift.”

“I’m glad you like it.”

Xu Fengqing opened his arms to him. “Shall we set off tonight?”

“Yes!”

Xenos embraced him, closed his eyes in this person’s arms and merged into the shadow world with him.

Xu Fengqing carried Xenos through the shadow world and soon arrived at the Roland Imperial City.

Imperial City wasn’t what it used to be.

No matter in terms of land area, permanent population or various supporting facilities and resources, it had expanded by several times compared to the past.

Despite the continuous introduction of interstellar high technology, it was a magical civilization after all. The local buildings didn’t adopt excessive reinforced concrete structures. The style retained the local magical characteristics.

As the two of them walked through it, they experienced a bustling and vibrant atmosphere that was different from the grassland scenery. It was as if they had suddenly returned to the human world.

“Ah Xe, where do you want to go?”

Xu Fengqing held Xenos’ hand tightly.

Before, he held the other person’s wrist. Now their fingers were intertwined and their palms were pressed together. The intimate atmosphere made it clear to anyone that they were a couple deeply in love.

“Wait a moment.”

Xenos manipulated the communicator. A beautifully sculpted image of a little boy immediately appeared.

“Big Brother?”

Xiao Wu blinked in confusion as he looked at Xenos’ new appearance.

Xenos smiled, chatted for a few moments and got to the point. “Xiao We, I would like to ask you for a favor.”

After Xiao We sent over the information, Xenos and Xu Fengqing went to visit each of the listed names and addresses.

“These are my former comrades-in-arms.”

“They were a group of young people with ideals and ambitions. It is just a pity…”

Xenos stopped and didn’t continue speaking. However, Xu Fengqing could see his sadness and couldn’t help squeezing his hand tightly.

Xenos smiled at him and said, “I would like to visit their families.”

In recent years, as Roland’s economy had improved and national benefits increased, the families of martyrs also enjoyed the preferential treatment they deserved. Thanks to the promotion and supervision of Xenos and Xiao Wu, the relevant policies had been implemented well.

Still, nothing beat seeing it for himself to truly experience it.

“Okay, I’ll go with you.”

On the second day of their holiday, Xu Fengqing held Xenos’ hand and the two of them visited the families of Xenos’ old friends.

Each family’s situation was different, but what they had in common was that their lives had undergone enormous changes. Their quality of life had improved and they also found a future.

The hope and vitality on everyone’s faces were the best comfort to Xenos.

He didn’t disturb the lives of these deceased relatives. He just looked from afar and reminisced about the faces that had passed away many years ago.

It was only when he met old acquaintances that he would reveal his true face and have a conversation with them.

Due to their past relationship with Xenos, as well as their own knowledge and refinement, these old people were flattered by Xenos’ arrival but didn’t make a fuss.

As Xenos chatted with them, remembering the past and listening to their life stories, Xenos felt the shackles on his heart gradually loosening.

Among them, the elderly people mentioned the braves the most.

The daily and weekly tasks of respecting the elderly and caring for the young had continued. From the time that the braves first came to this world until now, twelve years had passed. These elderly people had built up a deep friendship with the braves who often helped them.

Thanks to these energetic and enthusiastic volunteers, the elderly people living alone didn’t feel lonely. Under their influence, square dancing became popular in Roland.

“We live happily and peacefully now. Such peaceful days were unimaginable in the past. It is all thanks to you and the Roland imperial family.”

“Your Majesty, you are the empire’s sun.”

“Please take good care of yourself. Your health and safety are more important than anything else. I will continue to pray for you, so that the elemental elf always protects you.”

As the day ended, Xenos and Xu Fengqing walked towards Doha Town. His mind was still filled with the words of his comrades and their families.

Xenos’ steps were no longer as heavy as in the morning. His aura had become more gentle and peaceful, and even the water element surrounding him became richer and more active.

The change in his state of mind was subtly suggesting that he was about to make a breakthrough.

Xu Fengqing could see that Xenos’ condition was gradually improving and couldn’t help being happy for him.

Over the next few days, he took Xenos on a tour of Roland.

They explored the landscapes of Roland together, went scuba diving in the underwater world, and sampled all the new and exciting cuisines of Roland. Their holiday was fulfilling and sweet.

However, when Xu Fengqing arrived at Roland’s technology city and saw the advertisement for the game cabin, he couldn’t help thinking about the games that Xenos had mentioned.