Inside the bedroom, little Yae Miko heard the commotion outside and immediately rushed toward the door.
Guizhong quickly reached out and grabbed the curious fox.
"Go back to sleep. What's happening outside isn't suitable for children."
She said with a resigned expression.
"It's just a fight! What kind of scenes hasn't Yae seen before? Let me go!"
Little Yae struggled desperately, her legs kicking as she tried to run outside.
"Qiqi isn't afraid of fights."
Qiqi stood beside Yae and spoke seriously to Guizhong.
"…Fine."
"But if you see something too brutal, don't get scared."
Guizhong thought for a moment.
Neither of them were ordinary children anyway.
Besides—
She wanted to watch the excitement too.
By the time the Stove God Guoba dragged the captured spies and tossed them one by one in front of Ren Kai, Guizhong had already brought Qiqi and little Yae outside.
"These spies never learn."
"They still dare to come."
Guizhong glared angrily at the defeated thugs.
"Hmph. Small scene."
Little Yae stood proudly with her hands on her hips, staring at the injured spies.
"Mhm… small scene."
Qiqi hid behind Yae and said softly.
Ren Kai looked at the three girls with complete helplessness.
Why couldn't they just sleep?
The scene was bloody enough already.
He really didn't want Qiqi learning bad habits.
At that moment, the Millelith soldiers arrived on the street outside.
A refined scholar stepped into the courtyard.
"Greetings, Lady Guizhong, True Martial Emperor, and Stove God."
The scholar bowed respectfully.
"Zhuge, you're here."
Guizhong nodded.
"Mr. Madara, this is Zhuge Ming, the Tianxuan Star of the Liyue Qixing."
"Why not hand these spies over to him?"
She looked toward Ren Kai.
"Fine."
"Marchosius, repair the wall."
Ren Kai replied calmly.
Then he turned and walked back into his residence.
Qiqi and little Yae followed him.
"No problem!"
Guoba scratched his head and got to work.
After Guizhong explained a few things to Zhuge Ming, she also returned to the residence.
"Big brother seems unhappy."
Qiqi pouted slightly.
"Of course."
"If Lord Madara gets angry, he'll wipe them out."
Little Yae said proudly.
"You two…"
"Go back to sleep."
Ren Kai sighed from his reclining chair.
Behind the girls stood Guizhong, equally curious.
Women truly thrived on gossip.
"Qiqi will be obedient."
"Come on, Yae."
Qiqi said softly.
She grabbed Yae's hand and ran back toward their room.
"Mr. Madara, what are you thinking about?"
Guizhong approached with a mischievous smile.
"I'm wondering whether those spies followed you here."
Ren Kai said bluntly.
When he first arrived, no one was watching him.
But right after lunch—
Spies suddenly appeared in the neighboring house.
"How could it be me?"
"It must be Guoba!"
Guizhong immediately pointed toward the Stove God.
"You're getting thicker-skinned by the day."
Guoba muttered while stacking bricks and repairing the wall.
"What troubles does Liyue face right now?"
Ren Kai asked seriously.
Guizhong began counting on her fingers.
"Let's see…"
"Spies are endless."
"You already killed Baqi."
"Then there are the Ghost Kings in the mountains, the Beast Kings, great demons, monsters in the underground world, ancient creatures, demon gods, and—"
"Enough."
Ren Kai interrupted her.
"You're trying to work me to death."
According to the memories of the War God Rexasis—
Ghost Kings, great demons, monsters, and beasts were all natural products of the earth.
They could never truly be exterminated.
But the subterranean world was far more dangerous.
A sleeping demon god could awaken at any time.
Even ancient creatures from the era of the Seven Sovereigns might still survive there.
"Just tell me the most important ones."
Ren Kai said.
"Alright."
Guizhong's expression finally turned serious.
"Fuxuan told me that the Lava Demon God in the subterranean world is showing signs of awakening."
"…."
Ren Kai stared at her silently.
According to Rexasis's memories—
The Lava Demon God possessed strength comparable to the late Super-Kage tier.
Inside magma, its power could reach peak Super-Kage level.
Ren Kai quietly opened his system panel.
[Uchiha Madara]
Acting Progress: 32%
Strength: Late Super-Kage
Eye Power: Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan
Authority: War (Inactive)
Divine Weapon: Uchiha War Fan
Ren Kai thought quietly.
The Lava Demon God was close to awakening.
Perhaps it was the perfect opportunity to deepen his Madara roleplay and push his strength even further.
"I'll deal with that one."
"Anything else?"
He asked.
"Nope."
"Thank you, big brother."
"The adepti and the Yaksha can handle the rest."
"I'm going back to sleep now!"
Guizhong ran off happily toward Qiqi and Yae's bedroom.
"…Sigh."
"Just when I was starting to enjoy life."
"And now another battle is coming."
Ren Kai murmured while staring at the sky from his reclining chair.
"Lord Madara! The wall is finished!"
Guoba came over with a proud smile.
"Good."
"Just try not to be so impulsive next time."
"Go get some rest."
Ren Kai smiled.
"Hehe! I will!"
Guoba happily returned to his room.
Meanwhile—
Ren Kai remained in the backyard, enjoying the warm sunlight and gentle breeze.
Before long—
He fell asleep in his chair.
"Woohoo! I want to go out for a ride!"
"Qiqi wants to go too!"
After waking from their nap, Qiqi and little Yae ran to Ren Kai's chair.
Guizhong stood nearby, looking equally excited.
"…Alright."
"I'll take you all out."
"My treat."
Ren Kai stretched and agreed easily.
"Charge!"
"Charge!"
Little Yae ran out of the residence immediately.
Qiqi followed right behind.
"Thanks in advance, big brother!"
Guizhong said cheerfully as she followed them.
Ren Kai suddenly felt uneasy.
He quickly ran to his bedroom to grab his Mora.
There was no way he could go out without money.
Soon—
Three little food lovers and one big food lover began sweeping through the streets of Liyue,
Eating their way through every stall they could find.
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