Many descendants

The Frost Virus was eliminated by Xiao Mei. Although some of the offspring viruses are still alive, they have no reproductive capacity and will eventually be wiped out by these game players.

[Host, the mission is complete and the reward has been received. Do you wish to return to the Beast World, or continue collecting Holy Grail Cards?]

Collect the Holy Grail Cards.

Su Yan looked at the only world card. As the white blade disappeared, the person on the card also vanished.

He was merely the lingering resentment of Bai Ren; the real Bai Ren should have died long ago.

Seeing that Su Yan was in low spirits, Qing Linghuan handed her a painting, "Yan Yan, this was painted by Xiao Shiwu, it's for you."

The paper depicts a small black fox with nine tails, a white mouse with black eyes perched on its head, fast asleep amidst warm sunshine and abundant flowers.

Su Yan smiled and said, "It's been almost three months. I miss them so much."

Qing Linghuan handed her a storage bag, saying, "These are some rare and precious herbs I've collected. Here, have some to eat, so you don't go hungry."

"Huanhuan is so good." Su Yan hugged him and kissed his chin on tiptoe.

Qing Linghuan looked at Wen Jin with a smug expression.

Wen Jin walked up to Su Yan and said, "Give me the World Card."

“…Oh.” Su Yan handed the world card, now containing only the white snow and black tower, to Wen Jin.

Wen Jin took it and then disappeared.

Su Yan was taken aback and asked Qing Linghuan, "Where did he go?"

"Who cares where we go? What fun places are there in this world? Yan Yan, show me around and let me relax."

“There really is one. Let’s go. I’ll take you to the underground city.” Su Yan put away the painting.

[Urgent Notice!!!]

Su Yan's game system automatically popped up a virtual window, displaying a server-wide announcement for the game world.

The Holy Grail Card Fragment, the only World Card, has been obtained by Team 9908. It has also triggered and eliminated the special SS-level Boss monster, Frost Worm Monster, and the world is about to be upgraded.

All players! All players! Whether virtual or real, will be logged off.

[Urgent Notice!!!]

[Holy Grail Card collection complete! The Holy Grail Card storyline concludes, and the game world is about to enter a new chapter—Theogony.]

The only World Card is in Wen Jin's hands, and given his strength, he shouldn't be easily defeated. It's highly likely that he has completed the collection of the Holy Grail Card fragments.

"So fast!" Su Yan exclaimed in surprise.

"That's right, he's fast! Especially in that area, he's even faster!"

"...How did you know?" Su Yan was speechless.

"Hehe~ It's not 'that fast' as you said!"

"..."

Qing Linghuan opened the game system and was about to register when Su Yan stopped him, "No!"

"Why? He can play with you, why can't I?" Qing Linghuan was unhappy.

Su Yan sighed, "You were summoned by me. You didn't register with the game system or sign a contract, so you're not considered a player. And since you're not a player, you won't be logged off."

"Lost online? So what if I was offline?"

“I will die,” Su Yan replied.

She has completed her mission and can leave at any time.

Wen Jin completed her collection of the Holy Grail Cards and was safe and sound. However, if Qing Linghuan had signed a contract with the game world, she would be subject to its control.

Those virtual players being taken offline is naturally not a problem.

But when real players log off, there's only one outcome...

The system remains fundamentally cold and cruel; the game world, like a holy war, treats life as worthless.

Wen Jin is back.

"Shall we go back?"

"Ah."

The wind and snow grew heavier, and Su Yan looked up at the dim sky...

Forgotten, you will eventually slumber in the darkness.

**********

Beast King's Palace.

Pei Xuan came to pick up Xiao Hao and take him back to the manor.

Seeing a little white mouse lying listlessly on the garden swing with its eyes closed, I went over and tapped its nose. "Little Seven, are you so bored? Do you want to go play at Uncle's house?"

"Okay, Uncle~" Su Yan opened her eyes, her eyes full of smiles.

"How could they be so easily fooled?" Zong Sili came out of the hall.

“Except for their eyes, they look exactly alike. I don’t believe you can tell them apart,” Pei Xuan replied.

Zong Sili said, "Yan Yan and Xiao Qi are still different. Look at the tips of her ears, there are a few long fine hairs, while Xiao Qi doesn't have any. Also, Xiao Qi's eye corners are deeper and the corners of her eyes are more upturned."

Pei Xuan: "...Little Seven—"

Xiao Qi descended from the sky riding on Xiao Shiqi. "Uncle Pei, what's the matter?"

Pei Xuan leaned closer to examine Xiao Qi, then looked at Su Yan. "It really is! Just look at those eyes, Xiao Qi will be prettier than Yan Yan in the future."

"Isn't that obvious? My daughter has grown up to be a stunning beauty. When you're looking for a son-in-law, you all need to keep a close eye on her."

“...I feel that marrying your daughter would be a very difficult thing,” Pei Xuan said with a smile.

"No matter how much we guard against it, some brat will still take it all away, sigh!" Su Yan looked at Xiao Qi, who had a cute expression on her face and had no idea what they were talking about.

Su Yan transformed back into human form and stroked Xiao Qi's smooth fur. "Go play with your little brother."

"Mmm." Xiao Qi patted Xiao Shiqi again.

Little Seventeen carried Little Seven on her back and flew away again.

Pei Xuan recalled Su Yan's downcast expression when they first arrived. "Did the mission not go well this time?"

"It's alright." Su Yan stretched. "I'll come to your place tonight."

Pei Xuan hurriedly looked at Zong Sili, only to see that he had already gotten up and left. "Really?"

"Unless you don't welcome me." Su Yan tilted her head slightly, her eyes sweet as if they were filled with sugar.

Pei Xuan's Adam's apple bobbed. "You know perfectly well that I couldn't have it even if I begged for it."

……

The Hall of Teaching and Benefits.

After Ziqi finished organizing the papers, she saw Zong Sili come in and pushed them to him, "Still the same?"

Zong Sili nodded, "Yes, we've chosen to go to Pei Xuan's place."

"When I first came back, I thought I was just tired and depressed. I didn't expect that I would be so gloomy." Ziqi said, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly.

Zong Sili asked, "Where are Wen Jin and Qing Linghuan?"

“Qing Linghuan went back to the God Realm to hunt, leaving the two children here. Wen Jin went back to the Asura Realm to cultivate in seclusion, leaving her son here as well.” Zi Qi smiled and said, “They seem quite at ease leaving me here.”

"Because she's with you." Zong Sili smiled, but thinking of Su Yan's condition, he couldn't help but worry, "Could we ask that fertility system, Xiao Mei?"

"Xiao Mei?"

“I once saw her talking to Grape after Yan Yan fell asleep. Your Majesty could try asking Xiao Mei after Yan Yan falls asleep.”

After leaving the Beast Emperor Palace with Pei Xuan, Su Yan looked at Xiao Hao and Xiao Fengning, who were hopping around her legs, and asked, "Has Xiao Fengning been staying with you lately?"

Pei Xuan nodded, "He likes being with Xiao Hao, and it's quite lonely where I am. It would be more lively with another child."