Chapter 640: Reunion
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The couple standing before Hao Ren looked very young, the lady was dressed in a dark blue skirt of unknown material and her long hair was tied up high . Her eyes looked very similar to Nangong Wuyue while the man wore a black longcoat, and under his coat was the trademark demon hunter wide belt . A silver dagger hung from the belt and aside from that there were no crossbow or any other weapons . His facial features was about fifty percent of Nangong Sanba's . Due to Siren's unique 'selective genetic transfer', the Nangong siblings each share their parent's look .
As otherworldings themselves, the couple had not aged in the past hundred years . They still looked youthful, but more matured than their offsprings . They were surprised to see a large group of people before them, and panicked even, and as they heard Wuyue's voice they were immediately stunned .
"Mom, Dad! It's us!" Wuyue pulled her brother as she ran ahead . "I'm Wuyue! Me and brother have been looking for you!"
"Wuyue? Sanba?!" The male demon hunter could not believe his eyes as he looked at the two youngsters, his steps shaky . He never thought that he'd encounter anyone else here, and didn't dare to think that he would meet his flesh and blood appearing before his eyes . "You . . . how did you arrive here?"
"We had caught the vengeful spirit from that time and Mr Landlord had managed to find out this place from its memories . " Sanba tried to compose himself as he explained . "All here are our friends . It's through their help that we managed to find this place . Mom, Dad . . . have you been living here for the past hundred years?"
The reunion was certainly touching, but Hao Ren felt awkward as an outsider . Seeing that the family of four was so excited to see each other, he feigned a light cough . "So . . . all of you go catch up on old times, we'll go somewhere else . . . lets meet at the entrance of the mall . "
Nangong Sanba nodded appreciatively, but words failed him . Hao Ren smiled back as he motioned for him to carry on and dragged Lily by the arm away from the four .
"They were finally reunited, it's sure worth coming all the way here . " Vivian said as she walked along the empty mall . Stretching her neck to look far ahead, she continued . "They would probably need plenty of time to catch up . Our main objective can be considered achieved now . "
The brutish Y'zaks too had a rare expression on his face . He recall his own adventure not too long ago and broke into a smile . "I can understand . . . I too had experienced this a while back . "
Hao Ren ruffled his hair, sightly embarassed . "Why do I feel embarassed now . . . "
Lily took a stab at Hao Ren . "No one is even praising you yet! Too soon too soon!"
Without much notice, the group had reached the second floor of the mall . It was empty as ever, but the rows of shelves were fully stocked . The cashier counter and shelves were spotless . Lily simply grabbed one of the packets on the shelve and after confirming that it was food, she immediately stuffed it into her mouth . Vivian immediately reminded her . "Eh, be careful! Don't just anyhow eat anything here! It's unknown . . . "
Lily took another big chomp before rolling her eyes at Vivian . "Are you stupid? Mr and Mrs Nangong had lived here for a hundred years . Of course this is edible!" As she said, she pulled something that looked like prawn crackers and stuffed it into Hao Ren's mouth . "Mr Landlord give it a try! It tastes like fried rings!"
Hao Ren was conflicted as he was fed by a dog . Why does Lily only show a spark of brilliance on things like this . . .
"Not sure what's the date of this place . . . but all of this are pretty recent products . " Y'zaks attention was on something else . He tried to take Lily's snacks to check the date but just as he lifted his hands, the werehusky started letting out a threatening growl, her eyes locked onto Y'zaks big arms and her fangs bared . The great demon could only shrug as he saw that . "What an obvious reaction . Fine, I'll get one myself . "
Vivian gave both Lily and Hao Ren an odd look . "Well, you really taught her well . "
At the same moment a soft beep came from not too far away as the wall opened a hidden hatch . A little automated van came out from it . The van was filled with plenty of different products . It ignored the curious crowd inside the shop as it came to the shelf . A floating-plate like device started raising out from the van and started restocking the shelf: The two packets of snacks Lily and Y'zaks had taken .
Seeing so, Vivian also grabbed one from the shelf and with a buzz from the van, the floating plate started restocking again at haste .
"It's all automated . " Vivian said as she looked at the packet in her hand . "But are there actually anyone coming here to 'buy' things?"
Y'zaks smiled . "At least two person . "
Ten minutes later, the group met at the entrance of the mall . The Nangongs seemed to have recovered from the initial euphoria of reunion . Granted, that will probably take a few days to fully fade away . Wuyue then introduced her new friends to her parents, but before she could put two full sentence in, Lily's rapid fire interjection had it done it mere moments . That was how she operate .
"We have heard how you came over here . " Nangong Wuyue's mother, Ayesha smiled as she took a deep bow at Hao Ren . "We are forever in your debt, while we are not sure what both of us can help, but if you ever need anything, please let us know . "
Ayesha's husband too nodded . "I heard that you are investigating the place . We have also lived here for a hundred years, we can probably be of some help . "
Y'zaks was glad to hear that . "That is great . Sanba's Dad right? We . . . "
The great demon had never paid any attention on how to address someone . Nangong Sanba's father smiled as he waved his head . "That's sounds weird . . . . This lowly one is Nangong Wudi*, I shall be in your care . "
An awkward silence descended upon the place as Hao Ren's stiffened face took a good while to recover . This uncle's damn is just too damn awe-inspiring!
He then patted Nangong Sanba by the shoulder as he spoke with a hushed voice . "Is that his stage name or something?"
Nangong Sanba's face stiffened . "His real name"
"Your family's name sense is only for the boys?"
Venom seeped from Nangong Sanba's clenched teeth . "Hush you . "
Nangong Wudi did not see anything wrong with his name . The awe-inspiring-pretty-much-in-name only demon hunter who was just as half-baked as his son smiled as he motioned to the rest . "This is not a place to chat . I'll bring you to our temporary abode . "
Lily was surprised . "You have a house here?"
Ayesha smiled warmly as she pointed towards the vast city . "There are houses everywhere . "
Everyone then knew what was going on .
Mr and Mrs Nangong's place was a distance from the shopping complex, about a few streets away . They casually led the group to the roadside as they hailed a floating bus . Like how everything in the city was, it was unmanned .
The bus drove effortlessly under its automated system as it followed an arrow up a slope towards the residential zone . All along the floating bus' path was a glowing guidance tape, probably to prevent collision agains other airborne vehicles . Hao Ren sat at the front most seat as he looked at the driver's seat: It was nothing but a bunch of flickering meters and a sterling and drive shaft that was being operated automatically . There was a seat behind the driver's panel . It seemed like this automobile was designed with a driver in mind, and the autopilot was just another mode .
The screens inside the bus played some rather dull advertisements, a large group of children was surrounding an oddly shaped amusement faciltity as they jumped about . The subtitles beneath indicated that it was an advertisement for a newly opened amusment park .
The world within the screen was lively and vibrant, the world outside the screen was quiet and dull .
The childrens laughter and melody played from the advertisement filled cabin, but that only served to unnerve them all .
Chapter 640 ReunionTranslator EndlessFantasy Translation Editor EndlessFantasy TranslationThe couple standing before Hao Ren looked very young, the lady was dressed in a dark blue skirt of unknown material and her long hair was tied up high . Her eyes looked very similar to Nangong Wuyue while the man wore a black longcoat, and under his coat was the trademark demon hunter wide belt . A silver dagger hung from the belt and aside from that there were no crossbow or any other weapons . His facial features was about fifty percent of Nangong Sanba s . Due to Siren s unique selective genetic transfer , the Nangong siblings each share their parent s look . As otherworldings themselves, the couple had not aged in the past hundred years . They still looked youthful, but more matured than their offsprings . They were surprised to see a large group of people before them, and panicked even, and as they heard Wuyue s voice they were immediately stunned . Mom, Dad It s us Wuyue pulled her brother as she ran ahead . I m Wuyue Me and brother have been looking for you Wuyue Sanba The male demon hunter could not believe his eyes as he looked at the two youngsters, his steps shaky . He never thought that he d encounter anyone else here, and didn t dare to think that he would meet his flesh and blood appearing before his eyes . You . . . how did you arrive here We had caught the vengeful spirit from that time and Mr Landlord had managed to find out this place from its memories . Sanba tried to compose himself as he explained . All here are our friends . It s through their help that we managed to find this place . Mom, Dad . . . have you been living here for the past hundred years The reunion was certainly touching, but Hao Ren felt awkward as an outsider . Seeing that the family of four was so excited to see each other, he feigned a light cough . So . . . all of you go catch up on old times, we ll go somewhere else . . . lets meet at the entrance of the mall . Nangong Sanba nodded appreciatively, but words failed him . Hao Ren smiled back as he motioned for him to carry on and dragged Lily by the arm away from the four . They were finally reunited, it s sure worth coming all the way here . Vivian said as she walked along the empty mall . Stretching her neck to look far ahead, she continued . They would probably need plenty of time to catch up . Our main objective can be considered achieved now . The brutish Y zaks too had a rare expression on his face . He recall his own adventure not too long ago and broke into a smile . I can understand . . . I too had experienced this a while back . Hao Ren ruffled his hair, sightly embarassed . Why do I feel embarassed now . . . Lily took a stab at Hao Ren . No one is even praising you yet Too soon too soon Without much notice, the group had reached the second floor of the mall . It was empty as ever, but the rows of shelves were fully stocked . The cashier counter and shelves were spotless . Lily simply grabbed one of the packets on the shelve and after confirming that it was food, she immediately stuffed it into her mouth . Vivian immediately reminded her . Eh, be careful Don t just anyhow eat anything here It s unknown . . . Lily took another big chomp before rolling her eyes at Vivian . Are you stupid Mr and Mrs Nangong had lived here for a hundred years . Of course this is edible As she said, she pulled something that looked like prawn crackers and stuffed it into Hao Ren s mouth . Mr Landlord give it a try It tastes like fried rings Hao Ren was conflicted as he was fed by a dog . Why does Lily only show a spark of brilliance on things like this . . . Not sure what s the date of this place . . . but all of this are pretty recent products . Y zaks attention was on something else . He tried to take Lily s snacks to check the date but just as he lifted his hands, the werehusky started letting out a threatening growl, her eyes locked onto Y zaks big arms and her fangs bared . The great demon could only shrug as he saw that . What an obvious reaction . Fine, I ll get one myself . Vivian gave both Lily and Hao Ren an odd look . Well, you really taught her well . At the same moment a soft beep came from not too far away as the wall opened a hidden hatch . A little automated van came out from it . The van was filled with plenty of different products . It ignored the curious crowd inside the shop as it came to the shelf . A floating plate like device started raising out from the van and started restocking the shelf The two packets of snacks Lily and Y zaks had taken . Seeing so, Vivian also grabbed one from the shelf and with a buzz from the van, the floating plate started restocking again at haste . It s all automated . Vivian said as she looked at the packet in her hand . But are there actually anyone coming here to buy things Y zaks smiled . At least two person . Ten minutes later, the group met at the entrance of the mall . The Nangongs seemed to have recovered from the initial euphoria of reunion . Granted, that will probably take a few days to fully fade away . Wuyue then introduced her new friends to her parents, but before she could put two full sentence in, Lily s rapid fire interjection had it done it mere moments . That was how she operate . We have heard how you came over here . Nangong Wuyue s mother, Ayesha smiled as she took a deep bow at Hao Ren . We are forever in your debt, while we are not sure what both of us can help, but if you ever need anything, please let us know . Ayesha s husband too nodded . I heard that you are investigating the place . We have also lived here for a hundred years, we can probably be of some help . Y zaks was glad to hear that . That is great . Sanba s Dad right We . . . The great demon had never paid any attention on how to address someone . Nangong Sanba s father smiled as he waved his head . That s sounds weird . . . . This lowly one is Nangong Wudi , I shall be in your care . An awkward silence descended upon the place as Hao Ren s stiffened face took a good while to recover . This uncle s damn is just too damn awe inspiring He then patted Nangong Sanba by the shoulder as he spoke with a hushed voice . Is that his stage name or something Nangong Sanba s face stiffened . His real name Your family s name sense is only for the boys Venom seeped from Nangong Sanba s clenched teeth . Hush you . Nangong Wudi did not see anything wrong with his name . The awe inspiring pretty much in name only demon hunter who was just as half baked as his son smiled as he motioned to the rest . This is not a place to chat . I ll bring you to our temporary abode . Lily was surprised . You have a house here Ayesha smiled warmly as she pointed towards the vast city . There are houses everywhere . Everyone then knew what was going on . Mr and Mrs Nangong s place was a distance from the shopping complex, about a few streets away . They casually led the group to the roadside as they hailed a floating bus . Like how everything in the city was, it was unmanned . The bus drove effortlessly under its automated system as it followed an arrow up a slope towards the residential zone . All along the floating bus path was a glowing guidance tape, probably to prevent collision agains other airborne vehicles . Hao Ren sat at the front most seat as he looked at the driver s seat It was nothing but a bunch of flickering meters and a sterling and drive shaft that was being operated automatically . There was a seat behind the driver s panel . It seemed like this automobile was designed with a driver in mind, and the autopilot was just another mode . The screens inside the bus played some rather dull advertisements, a large group of children was surrounding an oddly shaped amusement faciltity as they jumped about . The subtitles beneath indicated that it was an advertisement for a newly opened amusment park . The world within the screen was lively and vibrant, the world outside the screen was quiet and dull . The childrens laughter and melody played from the advertisement filled cabin, but that only served to unnerve them all .