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It all start with a very sudden earthquake in the middle of the night. Shen Qingqiu wakes up annoyed but suddenly get alarmed after seeing the system window.

[!!! ATTENTION !!!
Dear valued user, the system will having a maintenence for 3 days. We will transport you with some important characters to another realm to avoid any error and the possibility of data lost. Please prepare with these people:
-Luo Binghe
-Shang Qinghua
-Mobei Jun
-Yue Qinyuan
-Liu Qingge
-Mu Qingfan

Within 10 minutes, you and those people will be transported. Have a good holiday!!]

'WTF!! Hey, System! What the hell? Teleport where and with who? Them?! Fuck. And what the hell with 10 minutes preparation?!'

Shen Qingqiu cursed but still stand up and hurriedly get dressed.

"Shizun?.."
Luo Binghe calls. He looks sleepy and confused.

"Binghe wake up. Get dressed"

Luo Binghe, still confused, get dressed as fast as he can.

"We need to go to your Shang-shushu" Shen Qingqiu grabbed his sword and took off immedietly.

Luo Binghe just followed. Flying beside his shizun.

"Shizun what happened?"

"I will explain later. We only have 10 minutes"

They arrived at An Ding peak and went immedietly to Shang Qinghua's office.

"Bro!!" Shang Qinghua look at him with a panic written on his face.

"You saw the notification?" Shen Qingqiu asked.

Shang Qinghua nodded and sit down while massaging his forehead.

"I've sent my disciple to get the other peak lords. My king will arrive shortly too." He said.

Shen Qingqiu nodded and take a seat too, Luo Binghe followed.

"What is this maintence? Where will we go?" Shen Qingqiu asked.

"I don't know bro. How am I supposed to know?"

Both Shen Qingqiu and Shang Qinghua looks frustrated.

Luo Binghe can only sit quietly.

Not long after their arrival. Mobei Jun arrive.

"My lord" Mobei Jun bowed. Luo Binghe nodded.

"Qinghua, explain" Mobei Jun switched his focus to Shang Qinghua.

"My king... I will explain but maybe after we arrive"

"Whe-"

"Shang-shidi" Yue Qingyuan arrived with Liu Qingge and Mu Qingfan.

"Sect Master Yue. I am sorry with this sudden invitation." Shang Qinghua greet him. Followed by greeting the other peak lord.

Shen Qingqiu who already frustrated with everything didn't bother to greet them. He kept staring at the countdown screen.
"Airplane.." Shen Qingqiu opens his mouth. Everyone are looking at him.

"30 second" he added.

"O-okay. Okay. So, everyone here. Please don't panic with the event that about to occur. Peak lord Shen and I can guarantee that nothing dangerous will happen. We just need to move to somewhere and-"

"10 second"

"And! Just trust us, okay? Keep calm and follow our lead"

"3"

"We will explain everything"

"2"

"And no matter what, you guys..."

"1"

"Please forgive us"

And suddenly, a blinding light fill the room.

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Shen Qingqiu groaned. The light is hurting his eyes and now he feels kinda sick too.

"Binghe?" He asked. He opened his eyes and he indeed found Luo Binghe staring at him.

"Shizun..." Luo Binghe caressed his hand.

"Bro, you are the last one who woke up. Have a good sleep huh?"

"Shut up, airplane"

Shen Qingqiu try to sit, Binghe helps him.

But then he notices something strange. His clothes...

It's not his fancy hanfu anymore. In fact, its his old shirt and sweatpants. The one he wore almost everyday to college.

He quickly scan around and found out that except him and Shang Qinghua, the others are still wearing their ancient robe.

"This is suck, bro. Our face"
Shang Qinghua pulls out his phone and open camera. He then give it to Shen Qingqiu.

His old face...

"Binghe..."

"I always know there is a secret, shizun"

"Shidi..." Yue Qingyuan opens his mouth. His voice trembles.

"Sorry..." Shen Qingqiu looks down, avoiding eye contact.

"Let's continue talking after we figured out where we are and what should we do" Liu Qingge said. Shen Qingqiu gave him a quick thank you look and started to look around.

"Such a fancy apartment" said Shang Qinghua.

"Yeah, my apartment"

Shang Qinghua chocked.

"You never told me that you are a rich kids. A chaebol!" Shang Qinghua murmurs.

"You never ask"

Shen Qingqiu stands up and started to look around. Checking his phone, card, and fridge. Everything is the same as he remembers.

"Ah, everyone please sit down" Shen Qingqiu said.

The peak lords and two demons look at each other before they sit on the sofa.

"So soft..." Mu Qingfan commented.

"Yes. The best one around. Tea or juice?"

"Juice?"

"We will have tea, Xiao Ji- Shen-shidi" Yue Qingyuan tries to smile.

"You don't have to try, peak master Yue" Shen Qingqiu said before went to the kitchen that is connected to the living room.

Shang Qinghua went with him. His appearance is like a man in his middle age. He has a long hair, shoulder length, and he wears an old looking glasses. His clothes is just a normal shirt and pants.

"You have beer?"

"I have. Miss them?"

"No, I think we need it to explain the situation"

"Right, drunk confession"

After a few minutes, they went back. Shen Qingqiu bring a tray with a few cups of tea while Shang Qinghua bring two cans of beer.

"Please enjoy"

After that, Shen Qingqiu and Shang Qinghua sit in front of them, on the floor.

"Are we supposed to sit on the floor?" Liu Qingge asked.

"Oh, no no no! Please sit there. We sit here since we need to confess our sin" Shen Qingqiu said.

"Your sin?"

"Wait, let me open this first"
Shang Qinghua grabbed the beer and open it. He gave it to Shen Qingqiu and opened another one for himself.

They both chug on it.

"First of all, my name is Shen Yuan"

"I don't remember my old name, so please just call me Shang Qinghua"

Yue Qingyuan stare at Shen Yuan.

"As you might already noticed, peak master Yue, I am not Shen Jiu"

Yue Qingyuan face suddenly hardened. Guilt and sadness can be seen from his face.

"Since when?" Liu Qingge asked. His hand fisted so hard that we can see his vein.

"I arrived there for the first time after Shen Qingqiu's qi deviation" Shen Yuan answered.

"But that...."
Mu Qingfan look at him with the sad eye. The fact that Shen Jiu indeed died from qi deviation shocked him.

"Almost 15 years ago" Liu Qingge said.

Shen Yuan can only bow. Apologizing with all his might.

"Xiao Jiu..." Yue Qingyuan mumbles.

"I'm sorry to interupt but.. if that is Shen Yuan's sin. What is yours?" Mobei Jun glares to Shang Qinghua who immediately shrunk and went behind Shen Yuan's back.

"Oh, him? Nice question. He is your creator or you can call him god. Any complain about your past or origins can be blamed to him" Shen Yuan push Shang Qinghua back to his place.

"Bro, you're so mean!"

"Mean my ass! Your sin is actually bigger than mine but I suffered the most!"

"Well, maybe next time think twice before you make such a comment so you won't get transmigrated"

"Why you-"

"Excuse me... Creator?" Mu Qingfan brows rised.

Shang Qinghua freeze on his place.

Shen Yuan sighed.

"In this world. Your life is a story. A very interesting but a trashy one written by him" Shen Yuan explained.

"What"

"Nonsense"

"So, we are just..."

"A character in a fictional book?"

Shang Qinghua can feel his forehead started sweating.

"Technically, yes. But I believe that the world we live on is real. Especially because the event that happened was different from the one he wrote" Shen Yuan smiled.

"And he is the writer?" Liu Qingge asked again. Still can't believe that the god of his world is the peak lord that he meet often.

"Yes"

"I am sorry for all the tragic past that you guys have. I never thought that there will be a world created based on my writing" Shang Qinghua bows until his head touch the floor.

Everyone went silent.

Shen Yuan claps his hand, breaking the silence.

"We can tell you everything slowly. We will need to live here for 3 days before we're able to go back" Shen Yuan stands up.

"Why three days?" Luo Binghe asked.

"Umm... your world is under reconstruction. But you guys are so important that we need to evacuate you here to avoid damage on our timeline" Shen Yuan answered.

"Right! As you can see, here is very different from your world. Things work differently and you might won't be able to feel your spiritual power nor demonic one. Since it doesn't exist here" Shang Qinghua answered while stands up too.

The transmigators tried to feel their spiritual energy and call their weapon but nothing happen.

"No worries. It will be back when we go home. For now, Qinghua and I will check the rooms and clean up a bit" Shen Yuan said.

They leave to check on each room condition. Then, continue to clean the rooms and kitchen.

"Eww... these food are literary spoiled. How can you keep them?" Shang Qinghua said when they're cleaning the fridge.

"I'm too busy to clean it" Shen Yuan answered without looking at him and keep making his hands busy.

"You look so young tho. University student?" Shang Qinghua asked. Shen Yuan nodded.

"It's my last year. I only need to finish my paper and the-" Shen Yuan freeze.

HIS PAPER!!!

"WHAT DAY IS IT TODAY?!" Shen Yuan panicked. He tossed the trash bag to Shang Qinghua and pull out his phone.

But then he remembered that he doesn't know the day of his death!

Shen Yuan went back to the living room, where the other sit still quietly, and turn on the TV.

Everyone, except Shang Qinghua, surprised. How can there is someone in a small thing like that!

"Shen shidi, that-..."

"Sssht!"

Shen Yuan focused on TV trying to find any news of his death. But there are none. He then grab his phone and search again on the internet, still nothing.

"Bro" Shang Qinghua patted his shoulder.

Shen Yuan looks at him.

"We only stay here for 3 days. You don't need to continue your paper" Shang Qinghua caressed his back.

Maybe its because he is back to his old body, his emotion is also reverted.

"Oh, yeah.. right" Shen Yuan sighed.

Looking at that, Luo Binghe and Mobei Jun frowned.

Mu Qingfan suddenly opens his mouth, "I'm sorry but I've been really curious. If that is your last appearance in this 'world', how old are you Shen shidi? You look so young"

Shen Yuan glad Mu Qingfan asked. At least he won't feel embarassed and sad from realizing they will eventually go back.

"Good question. I died when I was 22 years old"

Everyone gasped.

"22? That's when you died and come to our world?" Liu Qingge asked, disbelief can be heard from his voice.

"You're such a baby" Mu Qingfan added.

Shen Yuan coughed.

"Excuse me, 22 years old is an adult, not baby. I even live alone and have a job!" Shen Yuan -unconsiously- pouted.

Everyone went silent.

"Bro, I didn't know you can act cute" Shang Qinghua covered his mouth, trying to seal his laughter.

Shen Yuan paled. He forgot that his face is his old face which means he is very expressive!

Being Shen Qingqiu for years, with the help of the system, made him at ease to express his self without being afraid of others noticing. Since Shen Qingqiu face is basically a stone. Unchanging.

"Shut up Qinghua! It's been a while since I have this face. I am an expressive person before" he crossed his hand on his chest.

"Shi- A-Yuan" Luo Binghe finally opened his mouth.

"Hm?"

"Can you stand up?"

"Huh? Sure" Shen Yuan stands up.

Luo Binghe then stands and walk to Shen Yuan. He stopped in front of him and that is when Shen Yuan realized the difference on their heights.

"Wow, I thought I am quite tall for a man around my age. You are so big, Binghe" Shen Yuan exclaimed.

Luo Binghe fidgeting for a second and then went to hug Shen Yuan.

"Shameless!" Liu Qingge scowled.

"I can't helped it! Shi- A-Yuan is so cute, small, and precious!" Luo Binghe nuzzled to Shen Yuan head.

Shen Yuan just chuckled and pat Luo Binghe's back.

"Well, for your information. In this world, hugging is not something shameless" Shen Yuan turn his head to others.

"Yeah, you can even see people kissing each other on the street" Shang Qinghua giggles.

"Wha-"

"Seriously?!"

"Shameless"

"I know I am shameless, but I won't kiss shizun on the street because kissing should ended up with se- ouch!"

Shen Yuan smacked Luo Binghe's head.

"The culture here is weird" said Yue Qingyuan while trying to smile politely.

"It's not that bad," Shen Yuan breaks free from the hug. "What should we do for 3 days?"

"Wanna go to disney land?" Shang Qinghua asked.

"Don't joke Airplane"

"Well, how about ordering food for now? I miss modern food. We should order as many junk food while we can" Shang Qinghua looking at Shen Yuan with not-so-cute puppy eyes.

"Let me check my money first" Shen Yuan went to his room and came out with his wallet. He then pulls out all the money he have.

"This.. is money?" Mu Qingfan asked while picking up 50 rmb.

"Oh right. Gold and other stuff that you guys use as money is becoming rare. So we use paper and coins for payment now" Shen Yuan explained while counting his money.

"You surprisingly have a lot of cash cucumber. I thought young people prefer using card"

"I'm not usually have this much cash. But if I'm not wrong I was planning to go to an expo and buy some merchandise"

"Oh? Binghe's merchandise right? I saw a lot in one of those room" Shang Qinghua smirked.

Shen Yuan, surprisingly, blushed so hard. Tho, he didn't deny it.

"I have enough to buy food for today. I will order the grocery online so I can use my card" Shen Yuan said.

"Great! Let me choose what to eat!" Shang Qinghua open his phone and start scrolling on food delivery app. Shen Yuan can only shakes his head and put back his money.

"A-Yuan"

"Yes, Binghe?"

"What thing is that? The one that Shang-shushu use?"

Right, how can they casually use all these gadget in front of these ancient people. Now they will demand an explanation since curiosity is the part of human nature.

Unfortunately, Shen Yuan is too lazy to go through the history of mobile phone. Not only that it's long, but it is also not Shen Yuan's field of study- in short, he doesn't know and he doesn't care. As long as it helps him through life, he will use without questioning it.

"Ah, it's a magic tool in this dimension"

"Magic tool?" Luo Binghe tilt his head a bit, which make him cute af.

"Yes. We can use it to search about anything and everything within human knowledge in this world. We can also talk to someone far away" Shen Yuan pats Luo Binghe's head.

Mu Qingfan gets very intrested so he decided to join the conversation.

"How does it work?" Mu Qingfan asked. Eyes glued on Shen Yuan.

"It's a long story. And you guys can't replicate it anyway. The time gap between this world and our world is thousands of year" Shen Yuan tried to smash away the question. Not only he will need to talk about a long history of phone, he will also need to talk about electricity which is more of a long story that the phone itself.

"Thousands?!" Liu Qingge said. His face looks so shocked.

"Yeah, thousands. Anyway bro, can we order pizza and chicken? Also, soft drink" Shang Qinghua said and he shows the screen to Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan changed his focus to the screen and did some counting until he finally nodded to Shang Qinghua. "You put the order tho"

"Easyy bro! Do you have something that I can write on?"

Shen Yuan goes to his room and grab a paper and pen.

"What is that? You write on that thing?" Mu Qing asked.

"Yes. Here, Qinghua" Shen Yuan gave the paper and pen to Shang Qinghua.

"Thanks" Shang Qinghua started to write down all the menu that he wants to order.

Everyone (exclude Shen Yuan) gaped in awe after seeing the so called 'pen'.

"How can you write without ink?"

"It looks small compared to a brush but the result is so neat and beautiful"

"Is this another magic tool A-Yuan?"

Shen Yuan sighed. If this continue, he will need to explain every single stuff in this house.

"This is pen. The ink is inside. The tip of this pen made the writing more neat. And no, this is not a magic tool" Shen Yuan answered.

Shang Qinghua re-checked the list and put a wide smile on his face. "We're having a junk food party today~" he hummed happily and start to call the restaurant.

"Put in on speaker so everyone can hear" Shen Yuan commented. It is always easier to show rather that explain.

"XXX restaurant, how can I help you?"

The transmigators eyes widen. Hearing a voice from such a small thing is weird for them, but it is interesting.

"Yes, can I order...." Shang Qinghua strated to place his order.

"Shizun, are those food names?" Binghe whispered. The name is mostly in English so it will sounds unfamiliar for them.

"Yes, just trust us Binghe. It taste good and it is something that you can't find in your world" Shen Yuan answered.

"Okay, done! Let's wait for the food before we start assigning room" Shang Qinghua said.

"Isn't more efficient if we assign the room while we wait for the food?" Yue Qingyuan asked.

"You are right, but I am too hungry to think" Shang Qinghua answered while grabbing the TV remote.

The TV turned on and the whole screen is covered by a Korean drama scene where the couple kiss each other. Shen Yuan quickly change the channel but the oldies already gasped.

"How indecent!"

"Hey, told ya its normal" Shang Qinghua reminds.

"Qinghua, that is not how you speak to fellow leader" Yue Qingyuan also reminds him.

"Oh come on, if you count my previous and current age, we don't have that much of age gap. Also, I am the god" Shang Qinghua huffed.

*SMACK*

Shen Yuan hand can barely hold back.

"Bro?!"

" 'fellow leader' not elder. Also, do not use your sin as a defense"

Shang Qinghua pouted but he bows. "This Qinghua apologize for his rudeness"

The atmosphere became awkward after that. No one open their mouth. Only the sound of the TV can be heard.

"Oh come on guys... I am sorry okay?" Shang Qinghua rolled on the floor.

"You know I don't know how long since I clean that floor?" Shen Yuan said while shaking his head.

"Oh! Speaking of that. Can I borrow your clothes? This is actually not very comfortable to lazying around" Shang Qinghua stands up and grab Shen Yuan's arm. Asking him to stand up too.

"Well, sure. I also want to use some shorts... It is actually quite hot. The AC is not helping that much. Anyone need change of clothes?" Shen Yuan stands up and look at the transmigrator.

"Than you for your kindness, but we are all good" Mu Qingfan answered. They definitely think this world's fashion is weird.

"Okay, give us a minute"

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After 10 minutes, Shen Yuan and Shang Qinghua came back and the other three suddenly feel embarassed.

They both use an oversized T shirt and shorts. Which means, their arms and legs are fully exposed.

"A... A-Yuan, why are you walking around half naked?!" Luo Binghe hurriedly stand up and covers Shen Yuan with his cape.

"Shen-shidi, that clothes doesn't even cover your legs!"

"Indecent!"

"Guys, calm down. This is proper for staying at home outfit" Shang Qinghua responded.

"Still..."

Shen Yuan removes the cape and gives it back to Luo Binghe.

"Binghe... Just let me wear this okay? We are a bunch of men anyway"

"But you like men!"

"No!"

"Wh.... what?"

"I only like you!"

Luo Binghe went silent and then hugged Shen Yuan.

The others who saw this can only feel cringe and sick.

"Enough dog food. We need to prepare the room for sleep. Let's continue clenning bro" Shang Qinghua pulled Shen Yuan from Luo Binghe and drag him to the nearest bed room.

Aside from Shen Yuan's room. This apartment has 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom (+1 bathroom in Shen Yuan bedroom). It is a big apartment as Shen Yuan used to live there with his family.

Thankfully it looks like this world is set up not long after Shen Yuan's death, so almosr every room (except Shen Yuan's) is clean enough. They only need to vacuum it a little bit.

With just 15 minutes, Shen Yuan and Shang Qinghua finished cleaning all the room and went back to the living room.

"Okay, there are 4 bedroom aside mine here" Shen Yuan said after sitting on the floor.

"So, obviously, Shen Yuan and Luo Binghe will share room. And um...." Shang Qinghua look at Mobei Jun.

"This one will share with Qinghua. Sect leaders can have their own room" Mobei Jun nodded to Shang Qinghua.

"Then it is decided-"

*BUZZ BUZZ*

The door bell ringed.

"What is that?" Mu Qingfan asked.

"Oh, its our food. Let's go Qinghua" Shen Yuan stands up and grabbed the money he already prepared. Shang Qinghua follows him happily.

"I didn't know food can make that kind of noise" Mu Qingfan said to Yue Qingyuan.

"This world is very different from us. Just stay aware" Yue Qingyuan patted Mu Qingfan's shoulder.

The two modern guys came back with 3 big boxes of large pizza, 3 boxes of fried chicken, 2 big bottles of cola, and 6 bottles of cold ocha. Not to mention some side dish such as fries, onion ring, etc.

"Even the food packaging is weird" Liu Qingge commented.

Shen Yuan and Shang Qinghua decided to ignore it and set the food on the dining table. They missed this food so much and they can't wait to eat it.

"Okay, everyone! Before we eat let's wash our hands first. Because we won't use utensils" Shang Qinghua said excitedly.

"What?!"

"It is how it is. Let's go" Shang Qinghua walked to the nearest bathroom with the others follows him from behind.

"So, quick explanation. If you want to wash your hands, press this" Shang Qinghua pressed the tap and water comes out.

Everyone looks amazed (except Shen Yuan, obviously).

"How does it works?" Mu Qingfan asked exitedly.

"Umm.... Somehow?" Shang Qinghua answered while washing his hand.

"You don't know?"

"Well, its not my area of expertise. Now, please wash your hands. I am starving" Shang Qinghua gets out from the bathroom and sit on the chair.

Everyone else follows and take their seat. Shang Qinghua grabs the slice of pizza right after everyone's butt touch the seat. Shen Yuan decided to grab a drumstick.

"Oh my god, this taste! Its been decades since I tasted this rich flavour. It is so damn good" Shang Qinghua commented while munching on his food.

"No jokes. They are ten times better than what I remember. The crunch is on point. Pass me the fries, Qinghua" Shen Yuan pointed the fries near Shang Qinghua's left arm.

Shang Qinghua pass it on and continue enjoying the food.

The transmigrator can only watch in disbelief. Those two really eat with their hands. Not to mention they are talking while munching their food.

Luo Binghe stare at the 'chicken' in front of him. It looks very spicy on his eyes. The color is bright red and the shape is nowhere near a chicken that he knows.

"A-Yuan, is this okay to be eaten?" Luo Binghe finally asked. Looking at Shen Yuan with worry.

"What are you talking about? It is okay! It's not that spicy, its just the color of the sauce. Hurry up and eat before Qinghua decided to vacuum this table"

"Hey!"

"Vacuum?"

"Just eat, My Dear"

Luo Binghe blushed. His husband called him 'my dear' in front of people. He usually not the type who use sweet name in public.

Luo Binghe grabbed one chicken and bite it. His eyes went wide.

This chicken is so good! Its very flavour full and unique. It is a bit spicy but it is also sweet. Luo Binghe thought.

Luo Binghe starts to enjoy his food and curiously tries another dishes. The others looks at his reaction and decided to give it a try.

"Its..."

"Good"

"Marvelous"

"Tasty"

Shang Qinghua face turned smug hearing compliments, that is not for him, and started to shove another dishes to other.

"Junk food is the best!"

-tbc

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After stuffing ourselves with a bunch of junk food, the party washed their hands again and sat back at their original seat (except Shen Yuan and Shang Qinghua).

Honestly speaking, these men looks awfully stiff and not suitable with the surrounding. They sit like they are having a serious meeting or something. 

Shen Yuan, who is cleaning the table with Shang Qinghua, noticed how stuffy those guys looks like. He then whisper to Shang Qinghua and they both nodded at each other.

"Sect leaders, Qinghua and I are going to go out for a bit to buy necessities. So, please rest and wait for our return" Shen Yuan bowed a little. 

"Very well, Shen Yuan. We will wait for your return. I will pray for both of you to have a safe journey" Yue Qingyuan smiles. Shen Yuan coughed to hold back his laugh. Yue Qingyuan made it sounds like this small trip is a very serious and dangerous one.

Shang Qinghua who went missing for a few seconds came back with a jacket on his hand, plus he is now wearing a sweater. He gave the jacket to Shen Yuan and grab his shoes.

"Wait, isn't that clothes only appropriate for staying at home?" Luo Binghe asked.

Shen Yuan pretended not to hear it. He definitely refuse to go out in the middle of the day, especially in  summer, using hanfu or even the robe of a certain demon lord. 

Shen Yuan grab his wallet and gives a signal to Shang Qinghua.

"My lord, the place we are going to is close by so it is still around the house" Shang Qinghua answered.

"Qinghua"

"I-I am serious, my king! Also, my legs is not that awesome for people to stare at because A-Yu-"

Before he can finished his words, Shen Yuan grabbed his wrist and run to the door with a full speed while yelling, "Be back in 20 mins!".

And the people left in that room can only stare at the door.

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When they got inside the elevator, Shen Yuan smack Shang Qinghua arm.

"Bro!" Shang Qinghua pouted while caressing his arm.

"You damn author, I know you almost say something like 'because A-Yuan's legs is slimmer or prettier than mine', right?" Shen Yuan throws a death glare. 

"Ehe"

Shen Yuan smack him again.

"It was a joke!"

"You definitely CANNOT joke like that in front of my husband. I almost had to wear a fullset hanfu to a department store!" Shen Yuan huffed and walks out from the elevator.

Yes, their mission now is go to the department store and buy a few clothes for their fellow ancients friends. They didn't plan on staying inside Shen Yuan house for the rest of their 'vacation'. So, some proper outfit is needed. They also don't want to see anyone wearing hanfu all day and night.

"Do we even know their size? I mean it'll be easy to choose for our partners, but how about our fellow leaders?" Shang Qinhua asked while grabbing a trolley. 

The department store is only 5 minutes walk from Shen Yuan apartment. Compared to how they used to walk miles away in the other dimension, this one feels like a trip to a bathroom.

"... You don't know the size of your own creation?" Shen Yuan raised his eyebrow.

"Do I look like a pervert who wrote the characters measurement details?" Shang Qinghua raised his eyebrow too.

Shen Yuan grab his phone and swipe it a few times before shoving it into Shang Qinghua face. The screen shows a detail measurement from head to toes of Liu Qingge. It was written on a special chapter review of the first book.

"Duh, pervert"

Shang Qinghua gasp. He didn't even remember when he wrote this. 

"Bro, I do-"

"Ssh, it's okay. At least we can buy their clothes easily"

Shang Qinghua sighed in relief, though, accompanied by a little pout.

"Also, who made a northern demon king based on their own preferences? Definitely a pervert" Shen Yuan continued while walk faster to men clothes section.

"Y-you!!" Shang Qinghua pouted and fasten up his face to match Shen Yuan's.

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The silence between the estemeed leaders and the demons filled the room. 
Everyone simply sit without uttering any word. The first one who got annoyed, and a bit worry because it's been 30 minutes since Shen Yuan and Shang Qinghua left, is Luo Binghe. 

He stands up and bow to the sect leaders. "This lord will have a look around the house. Sect leaders please rest well"

Liu Qingge clears his throat and answer, "Pardon me, but isn't rude to look around at someone house?"

Luo Binghe scoffed, "With all respects, sect leader Liu, this is my husband's house. Not just someone. Mobei, follow me"

Mobei Jun stands up and follows Luo Binghe who already walk toward a corridor to the bedroom area. 

They look around, noticing how many things can change after thousands of years. The floor, doors, and the wall are so sturdy. The lightning used in this house is not a latern, it doesn't looks like a candle too. But they are smaller and brighter. 

They entered the first bed room, Shen Yuan's room. It looks like a normal modern bedroom (tho, it looks weird for Luo Binghe and Mobei Jun) until they enter and saw a wall full of Luo Binghe's face.

They can only stare.

"This must be A-Yuan's room" Luo Binghe walks toward the said wall. It's full of figurines, plushies, wall scroll, etc. Like a dedicated fanboy. 

"Magnificent handiwork," Mobei Jun said while looking at the small figurine of his lord. Very detailed and well made. 

Luo Binghe chuckles. His real shizun or not, Shen Yuan must love him so much. Not even death change his feeling. 

But imagining death that Shen Yuan have gone through in order to met him is making Luo Binghe sad. Because no matter how and why, death must be painful. 

Luo Binghe close his eyes for a moment. Feeling grieve and realization that his beloved husband not only died once, but twice. Sure, he is grateful that Shen Yuan came to his world.

"Let's check another room" Luo Binghe said while walking out from the room, Mobei Jun follows.

They walk around the other room but they doesn't interest them that much. Only a big bed and some furniture. They guessed that the room are unoccupied when Shen Yuan still live here.

After their little tour, they came back to the living room and sit at their original seat. 

"Aren't they taking too long?" Mu Qingfan asked. 

"Indeed. They said it will only took them 20 minutes" Yue Qingyuan answered. He is worried but in a strange world like this, it is better to not make a rash decision. 

"Maybe they got attacked?" Liu Qingge said. Luo Binghe gripped his pants, worrying the possibility.

Yue Qingyuan shook his head, "This world is very calm and peaceful. I doubt they can get attacked in a short distance tr-"

At the same time, the door clicked open and they can hear Shen Yuan shouted, "We're back!". 

Luo Binghe stands up almost instantly and went go greet his husband. 

"I am sorry it took longer than we expected. A certain someone is having his sweet time choosing clothes for his kids" Shen Yuan said while hugging and patting Luo Binghe. 

"Bro!"

Shang Qinghua went and put 5 huge shopping bags on the living room table. The peak lords and Mobei Jun can only stay quiet. It is not wrong but it sounds so wrong at the same time.

Shen Yuan and Luo Binghe joined them.

"We bought 2 sets of sleepwear, 3 sets of casual outfit, 2 sets of homewear, and a bunch of underwear" Shang Qinghua explained while he open the shopping bag.

At first, all of them just nod obdiently until they realize something. 

"How do you know our underwear size?" Liu Qingge asked with a faint blush on his cheeks.

"Ah that's becau-" Shen Yuan almost answered the question when Shang Qinghua shut his mouth with his hands.

"Just because" Shang Qinghua looks at the peak lord awkwardly. 

Mu Qingfan watched their interaction and found a conclusion for that answer. He coughed before saying, "He is our creator. No wonder he knows. Even though I doubt every author write a detailed clothes size for their characters".

Soon after Mu Qingfan said that, Shang Qinghua's face turned bright red. He laugh awkwardly and grab the clothes for Mobei Jun and ran to their room, Mobei Jun follows him. 

Shen Yuan giggles and start giving out clothes to each lords. 

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"Is it really okay to only wear 1 layer of clothes and an undergarment?" Liu Qingge asked while grunting.

Everyone changed their clothes with the homewear that Shen Yuan and Shang Qinghua brought. They all now wearing a long sleeve shirt and a pair of long comfy pants. Still looks a bit stuffy in Summer, but those will do. Now, they are back at the living room.

"Not to mention, the undergarment in this world is..... unique and a bit tight" Yue Qingyuan added.

"Which make me wonder, why there is a hole on it?" Mu Qingfan asked while looking at Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan look away to Shang Qinghua.

"Um... It's tight, right? I mean, it fits so well to our body. So, the hole can help us do... um... business number 1 without taking it off" Shang Qinghua blushed slightly. Its a common knowledge, so why explaining it to these ancient men made him embarassed.

"Business number 1?" Yue Qingyuan asked.

"Its.. uh..."

"Its peeing"

The peak lords and demon lord gasped.

"Bro!"

"What?? It is what it is!" Shen Yuan hufted.

"I never knew that Shizun is actually pretty blunt" Luo Binghe eyes sniffles slightly.

"And vulgar" Luo Qingge added while scoffed.

A very intense glare from the shortest male in this room is now aimed to the said Luo Qingge. But before he can do anything, Shen Yuan sighed and stands up. "Whatever. I am to tired too argue"

Everyone thought he is going to his room. But Shen Yuan walked few steps away and lay down on the floor like a starfish. 

"Bro, I have to admit that you're a very talented actor" Shang Qinghua stand up and walk to him before laying down beside Shen Yuan.

"I am"

"Geez" Shang Qinghua chuckled. They both started giggling.

The others stare at them in disbelief. This is a very rare view of two peak lords who usually busy with works. All of them always thougt that both Shen Yuan and Shang Qinghua relationships is only on the bare minimum of friendship. As they never hangout to town together or even doing mission together. 

Luo Binghe look at them and smile at the sight of his gigglinf shizun.

"Shizun, you looks comfortable here" Luo Binghe said while follow them and sit beside Shen Yuan.

"Am I? Actually, Qinghua and I often hangout like this, you know" Shen Yuan reach out his hand and Luo Binghe move to nuzzles to it.

The peak lords gasped again.

"Really?"

"Aren't you and Shang Qinghua only meet during formal meeting?"

"That's unbelieveable"

Shang Qinghua get up to sit. 

"Ah, we forgot to mention it. I think it is okay to tell them now, A-Yuan" Shang Qinghua smiled. Shen Yuan nodded and give a signal for Shang Qinghua to go first.

Shang Qinghua looks back at the lords and his king. 

"As you might already know, the world that you guys live at is created based on my writing. Thankfully, I can finished it before... my death" 

Everyone went silent. 

"Death?" Yue Qingyuan asked.

Shang Qinghua nodded, "yes. I died here before I got moved to that world. Its quite sad that I died not long after I received my salary tho"

"Qinghua..." Mobei Jun calls the name gently.

"Its okay. Its an old story now. But the important thing is, when I moved, something followed me. Its called a system" As Shang Qinghua let out the word 'system', the familiar window appears in front of him.

Again, the peak lords gasped.

"This system... Is making sure that I follow every path of 'Shang Qinghua's life'. The moment I try to do something, it will give me punishment. I live all my life, following its command. But that changed after Shen Yuan came to our world. We can say, he is our savior!" Shang Qinghua laughed.

"What?"

"How can something like that control people's life?"

"Such a power it holds..."

The lords made various comment and seems to think about some stuff. Mobei Jun finally open his mouth again, "what punishment?"

Shang Qinghua can hear his heart beats rising on the thought that his king care a lot about him rather than this strange entity called system.

"Hm... how do I explain it. So, we are given points for every mission and achievements we've done. If I try to walk away from Shang Qinghua's path, my points will be reduced"

"And what will happen if you run out of points?" Yue Qingyuan asked.

"That's...."

"We die again", said Shen Yuan.

Everyone went silent, even Luo Binghe stopped nuzzling to Shen Yuan's hand. He look at his husband eyes with shock written in his face.

Shen Yuan sit up and gently caressing Luo Binghe's hair. 

"Different from Qinghua, I am able to change the plot. But not the major events like..." 

"Me falling to the Abyss" Luo Binghe keep staring at Shen Yuan's eyes while his own eyes started to slowly get wet.

"I am so sorry that I have to push you, Binghe. Sending you to that hellish place is a requirement. I will lose all my points if I don't do it. But it is still wrong of me to send a young man to-"

"I will go back there as much as you want if that means I can keep you safe, A-Yuan" Luo Binghe grabbed that small body and pull him into a hug while moving him to his lap.

Liu Qingge, who actually a bit touchef by the fact, scrunched from the loved-dovey sight of this couple. 

Meanwhile, Yue Qingyuan and Mu Qingfan can only coughed.

"A-anyway, because of Shen Yuan. We are able to change a lot of things and live happily until now. Oh right! The reason why you guys never see me and A-Yuan together is because we usually hangout to talk about our original world and the next step to make a better world" Shang Qinghua laughed awkwardly.

"Is talking about it making you lose a lot of point?" Mu Qingfan asked curiously.

"Well... its not about talking it with each other. But we cannot tell anyone that we came from another world or the system will... yeah send us back here to die" Shang Qinghua sighed.

"Must be hard for both of you. Constantly haunted by death" Yue Qingyuan look at the tranmigrators with pity.

"As Qinghua said, its fine. Its all in the past. We are happy now" Shen Yuan is now seated comfortably on Luo Binghe's lap while the demon lord hugged him tight and burried his face on Shen Yuan's shoulder.

"I am glad everything went well", Yue Qingyuan smiled. 

After that, there is a moment of an awkeard silence before Shang Qinghua open his mouth.

"How about we rest for now? I will show you the room" Shang Qinghua stands up. The peak lords nodded and follows Shang Qinghua to their room.

The only people left in the living room are Shen Yuan, Mobei Jun, and Shen Yuan.

To Shen Yuan surprise, Mobei Jun opened his mouth first and asked, "Both of you changed the plot. How is the plot originally?"

"Ah.... Me and Qinghua is supposed to be dead when Binghe came out from the Abyss"

Both of demon froze.

"... what?"

"Actually, the whole sect should've been destroyed by Binghe if the plot proceed at it is"

"I... Killed you and Shang Shushu?"

"Its not happening, calm down Binghe. And no, Qinghua won't die by your hand.... but Mobei Jun is supposed to kill him"

Now the ice demon froze.

"Me?"

"Yes. But then again, don't worry! Everything is all good now. Qinghua loves you and I love my Binghe. So don't think about it too much"
Shen Yuan smiled gently and pat Luo Binghe's head.

"Bro, I finished leading the peak lords to their ro- Why these two are gloomy?" Shang Qinghua asked while sit beside Mobei Jun.

"Just telling them that we are originally die on their hands"

"Oh, well... At least it didn't happen. I am alright, my king" Shang Qinghua smile while looking at Mobei Jun.

Mobei Jun responded by giving a gentle kiss to Shang Qinghua forehead. The said person's face suddenly becomes red. 

"We all should rest too" Shen Yuan tapped Binghe's shoulder and both of them stands up, but Binghe still hugging Shen Yuan's waist.

"Yes, we should" Mobei Jun and Shang Qinghua also stands up. Mobei Jun bowed to Luo Binghe before walking together to their room.

"A-Yuan..."

"I told you its fine, Binghe. It didn't happen"

"But still..."

Shen Yuan sighed at the sight of his husband in tears. He turns around and give Luo Binghe a deep gentle kiss.

Luo Binghe is taken a back for few second but reply to the kiss immedietly, but deeper.

"Mmh.. Binghe, let's go to our room" Shen Yuan pulled away his face and patted his husband chest.

"Very well, A-Yuan"