Throne of Gods: Divine thunder descends, and the Qilin descends upon the world!

Chapter 20 A New Secret Realm, Sleeping in the Same Bed

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The barracks were furnished very simply, with ten unpolished wooden plank beds neatly arranged, each with a storage cabinet made of rough wooden planks next to it.

The room was naturally divided into men's and women's sections, with a passageway in the middle.

Wang Yuanyuan was leaning the heavy shield against the headboard of the bed, while Chen Ying'er was angrily making the bed sheets—although they had some complaints about sharing a barracks, they didn't say anything more because they thought they only had to endure it for three months.

"Squeak-"

The sound of the bamboo cane tapping the ground suddenly stopped.

Cai'er precisely wedged the tip of her cane into the gap of a bed board, and with a gentle push, the bed slid smoothly toward Yuehui's bed.

Two simple wooden beds were placed together perfectly, making a soft "click" sound.

Long Haochen nearly dropped the blankets in his hands: "This isn't quite right."

"Deputy Regiment Commander A has gone up!" Wang Yuanyuan grabbed Chen Ying'er's arm, her eyes shining brightly.

Chen Ying'er covered her mouth, two red clouds rising to her cheeks: "Cai'er, how bold of you!"

Han Yu, who was sitting in the corner, choked as soon as he took a sip of water: "Cough cough. Are the two commanders going to give us a practical combat training lesson?"

Ignoring the stares from those around her, Cai'er focused intently on bringing the two wooden beds together.

She reached out to smooth out the wrinkles in the bedding, hesitated for a moment, and then turned to the empty bed next to her.

The bamboo staff flashed through the air, leaving several streaks of cold light, and the solid bed board cracked into dozens of evenly spaced wooden strips.

With a gentle breeze, the wooden strips flew around the combined bed as if guided by the arm.

Before everyone's eyes had blurred, the wooden strips had been driven deep into the ground, forming a neat fence.

Each wooden plank, over two meters long, was driven more than a foot into the ground, with the exposed portion at the exact same height.

When Cai'er brought over the bedding from the dismantled bed, Yuehui was about to lend a hand when she shook her head and politely declined.

With swift, deft movements, the bedding transformed into a curtain. The fabric was precisely draped over the wooden lattice, completely enclosing the combined bed.

When Lu Xi returned to the barracks, what came into view was an exquisitely crafted cloth tent.

"Aren't you even trying to hide it anymore?"

Wang Yuanyuan and Chen Ying'er exchanged a glance, then suddenly jumped up and followed suit, quickly putting the two empty beds together.

As girls, they do need more private space, and Cai'er's approach has given them inspiration.

After Cai'er finished doing all this, she slowly walked to Yuehui's side and gently took his hand.

Her words were soft, yet they sent a shiver down Yuehui's spine:
This is our home.

Yuehui took a deep breath, ignoring all the gazes around him, and gently embraced Cai'er.

Two simple wooden beds put together made up a space of only four square meters, with a few wooden strips and pieces of cloth forming a screen. This was all that their first home consisted of.

He could clearly feel the girl in his arms trembling slightly.

The happiness radiating from Cai'er's eyes was so obvious—all she wanted was a safe haven to shelter her from the wind and rain, no matter how simple it was, as long as she could be with the people she cared about, she would be content.

“Cai’er, I promise you.” Yuehui whispered in her ear, “I will definitely give you a real home in the future.”

He stroked the girl's soft hair and made a vow in his heart: not only to fulfill this promise, but also to help Cai'er resolve her inner conflict.

(P.S.: I vaguely remember there was some misunderstanding, but I couldn't find it. Are there any readers who know the original plot? Nobody remembers. I'll add it later when I find it.)
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The Moon Demon Clan's territory was shrouded in the cool moonlight.

Agares stood on the open-air platform, gazing up at the bright moon in the night sky, lost in thought.

A Moon Demon nobleman dressed in a dark-patterned robe strode over and bowed respectfully five steps away: "Chieftain, there is news of a new secret realm."

Agares withdrew his gaze: "Tell me more."

"The new secret realm is adjacent to the Thunderous Ruins. The Star Demon Clan determined that it was formed between 15,000 and 20,000 years ago, just before its glorious era."

The nobleman presented the star-patterned parchment with both hands. "It is filled with lightning element inside. The barrier will be at its weakest in three months, but those who enter must meet two conditions: lightning attribute talent and a cultivation level of less than 10,000 internal spiritual power." Agares tapped the parchment lightly with his fingertip: "Sixth-tier lightning attribute." Moonlight shimmered in his eyes. "I understand."

After the nobles left, Agares stood quietly for a moment and then had a maid call Moonlit Night over.

Before long, Yueye, dressed in a silver-white dress, arrived under the moonlight.

"My father is looking for me?"

After five years of experience, Yueye's voice has become much more composed.

The Moonlit Merchant Guild she founded now wields considerable influence on the border between the two tribes.

“Yes, I need you to pass a message to your brother for me.” Agares handed the star-patterned parchment to Moonlight.

"Three months from now, a Thunderous Secret Realm will open next to the Thunderous Ruins. If he has time, he should come and visit."

“By the way, judging from the time, he should be undergoing training in the Exorcism Pass right now,” Agares added.

Yueye paused slightly, then nodded in agreement: "Okay, I will pass the message on to Ahui."

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Yuehui gently pulled Cai'er down to lie down, and the girl nestled quietly in his arms, her long eyelashes casting a light shadow on her cheeks.

Her childhood experiences had long since made her indifferent to worldly opinions; at this moment, she was simply instinctively seeking a warm and supportive presence.

Feeling the even breathing of the person in her arms, Yuehui remained stiff and dared not move.

A faint fragrance wafted from Cai'er's body, and her soft hair brushed against his neck, making the teenage boy's body feel slightly hot.

"Boom, boom—"

The knocking broke the silence of the barracks.

"Who is it?" Lu Xi called out impatiently.

"Hello, I'm here to see Cai'er." A gentle yet slightly deep female voice came from outside the door.

Upon hearing this voice, Cai'er, who had been quietly nestled in Yuehui's arms, suddenly stiffened and slowly opened her eyes.

Her brows furrowed, and her face showed obvious displeasure.

Lu Xi opened the door and saw a woman in a mage's robe standing outside—it was Lan Yanyu, the leader of the mage corps whom he had met in the conference hall before.

"Is Cai'er here?" Lan Yanyu forced a smile.

"No, please leave." Cai'er's cold voice came from the direction of the bed.

Moonlight could clearly feel the chill emanating from the person in her arms.

“Cai’er, Mom just wants to see you,” Lan Yanyu’s voice was bitter.

These words sent a jolt through the hearts of the members of the Elite-level Demon Hunter Team No. 1.

Apart from Moonbeam, no one else expected that the leader of the magic guild was actually the mother of the vice-leader!

"No need, didn't we already see each other in the conference room?" Cai'er's voice remained as cold as ice.

"Cai'er," Yuehui sighed softly, unable to resist advising, "Perhaps you should have a good talk with your aunt."

He had never seen his birth mother since childhood, and his heart softened when he heard Lan Yanyu's choked plea.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Yuehui realized he had misspoke.

(Oh no, I shouldn't have said that!)

Sure enough, Lan Yanyu, who was outside, heard a man's voice coming from the bed and her expression changed drastically.

She strode forward and yanked back the curtain—

Cai'er was nestled in Yuehui's arms, her slender body tightly embraced by the boy, their intimate demeanor immediately coming into view.

(End of this chapter)