Muscular Rabbits Legion: “No one can escape from the novice village!”
Chapter 657 - 627: The New Task

Chapter 657: Chapter 627: The New Task

Zhu Ganglie said, "My apologies for the inconvenience this time, everyone. Once I annihilate that Rabbit, I’ll be sure to come back and thank you properly!"

With that, Zhu Ganglie turned around and left.

Thousand-Mile Eye, Sharp-Hearing Ear, and Mo Lihai exchanged glances, all revealing happy smiles.

"Rabbit, let’s see if you don’t die this time!"

...

"Achoo!"

Yi Zheng sneezed loudly, rubbed his nose, and muttered, "Who’s badmouthing me behind my back!"

But soon after, Yi Zheng was called away by the Chicken King to dance. At that moment, inside and outside the Guanghan Palace, fires were everywhere, with bonfire parties in full swing—singing, dancing, eating, drinking, and merry-making all in one.

To those unaware, they might mistake this for the Guanghan Palace’s night club.

As the summoning time arrived, Yi Zheng sent all the Confucian Disciples back to the Confucian Sect.

When everyone dispersed, the Guanghan Palace seemed to suddenly become quiet and chilly again.

Chang’e’s pretty face was flushed, slightly tipsy, she leaned casually on the roof of the Guanghan Palace, with a chubby Rabbit nestled in her embrace, breathing in the fragrance of osmanthus and the scent of Chang’e’s body, gazing with big eyes at that stunningly beautiful face, occasionally sipping a little wine.

Yi Zheng only then understood the meaning of "a feast for the eyes."

Yi Zheng truly never imagined that one day he would lie in Chang’e’s embrace, appreciating the beauty up close.

Nor did he ever think that Chang’e would be so enchanting after having some wine.

Snuggling into Chang’e’s embrace, he tried to find a comfortable spot to lean on, only to realize the spot he chose was somewhat sensitive. But then he thought, he often lay on it anyway, so what was wrong with leaning on it in a different position?

Therefore, he boldly rested himself there.

At that moment, Chang’e let out a long sigh, "It’s like I’m dreaming."

Yi Zheng yawned, "What dream? If you like this dream, we’ll have it every day from now on."

As he spoke, Yi Zheng, leaning in Chang’e’s embrace, gradually closed his eyes, and soon after, snores began to sound. He fell asleep.

Chang’e didn’t sleep, just held the Rabbit and looked up at the sky, at the continent floating in the endless Void, and softly began to sing:

"The light wanes, the light wanes, why not return home? O noble man, for what reason stand you in the dewy midst?

The light wanes, the light wanes, why not return home? When you yourself are diminished, why call out amid the muddy earth?"

The song was plaintive, filled with a deep longing for home...

That night, Yi Zheng slept profoundly sweet, as if, in some mystic way, he had returned to his childhood, lying in his parents’ embrace.

Even though he never truly knew what it felt like to be in his parents’ arms.

After sleeping until he woke naturally, Yi Zheng got up to find himself lying on a big bed, with a familiar scent lingering, and signs of someone else having lain there.

Yi Zheng’s heart pounded, "Damn, did I sleep with Chang’e last night?"

Thinking this, Yi Zheng really wanted to slap himself. He had actually fallen asleep! How beastly!

But then he thought, if it happened once, it could happen a second time, so he just wouldn’t sleep tonight.

At that moment, Chang’e’s voice came from downstairs, "Yi Zheng, come down for breakfast."

Yi Zheng immediately responded and ran downstairs.

Downstairs, Fairy Chang’e had warmed up yesterday’s leftovers and made a fresh pot of carrot porridge. Seeing the Rabbit come down, she smiled gently and said, "It’s time to eat."

Gazing at Chang’e, who was preparing food in the dining room, Yi Zheng felt momentarily dazed, experiencing a sense of home.

Home was almost an alien concept to Yi Zheng.

After all, he had been an orphan from a young age and, after entering the game world, had always been fooling around with a bunch of Rabbits.

The only warmth he received was from Liu Fei, yet Liu Fei’s care for him resembled that of an attentive elder sister.

But Chang’e was different; she gave Yi Zheng a sense of home, where beneath that feeling, appearance and figure became secondary.

Sitting on the chair, Chang’e held the bowl and chopsticks and smiled, "Eat up."

Yi Zheng uttered an acknowledgment and began to eat his meal quietly.

After so many years, this was the first time he calmly ate breakfast without any stray thoughts or worries.

The meal wasn’t anything spectacular, quite ordinary in fact, yet its simplicity captivated Yi Zheng for a long time, making it hard for him to snap out of it.

Just then, a voice came from outside: "Where is Yi Zheng? I have a decree from the Queen Mother."

It was then that Yi Zheng remembered he had a task from the Queen Mother on the Taiyin Star.

Now that he had become the Jade Rabbit, he had completed the first phase of the Queen Mother’s assignment, although he had yet to find an opportunity to report back to her.

Now that her messenger had come, this task should also be drawing to a close.

Nevertheless, Yi Zheng first glanced at Chang’e because, in a sense, a part of her current hard life could be attributed to the Queen Mother.

Chang’e smiled and said, "Go ahead."

Seeing that Chang’e had no objections, Yi Zheng called out, "Coming!"

Then Yi Zheng wiped his mouth and raced outside.

Outside the gate, the Purple-Clothed Immortal stood with a smile. Upon seeing Yi Zheng, she congratulated him first, "Congratulations, Rabbit, I truly didn’t expect you to be chosen as the Jade Rabbit."

Yi Zheng replied with a wry smile, "You’re not alone, I didn’t expect it either..."

The Purple-Clothed Immortal looked at Yi Zheng with a skeptical gaze, clearly believing that all of it had been the Rabbit’s own plotting.

Yi Zheng was too lazy to explain and asked, "What instructions does the Queen Mother have now?"

The Purple-Clothed Immortal cleared her throat and announced, "Firstly, you have completed the first phase of the task, and the Queen Mother is very satisfied. She sends you the items that belong to you."

"Ding! Congratulations for completing the first phase of the Taiyin Star Jade Rabbit task,

Reward one: Mystic Yellow Phoenix Hairpin

Reward two: Queen Mother’s favorability +3

Reward three: Heavenly Court reputation +100

Reward four: Top Grade Spirit Stone +100."

If Yi Zheng had received these rewards a day earlier, he certainly would have been very happy.

But for some reason, at this moment, there was no ripple in his heart.

Perhaps in his view, these rewards could not compare to the sense of home that Chang’e had given him.

Seeing no reaction from Yi Zheng, the Purple-Clothed Immortal continued, "The Queen Mother’s intent is for you to protect Chang’e’s safety at all costs. If the opportunity arises, investigate the disappearance of the previous Jade Rabbit.

Since the System’s resurrection, creatures can be revived upon death. However, that Jade Rabbit has never reappeared, clearly indicating it is not dead but rather being controlled by someone.

If the two tasks conflict, prioritize protecting Chang’e’s safety."

Yi Zheng was stunned. He had always thought the Queen Mother was trying to make things difficult for Chang’e, as rumors outside suggested that the Queen Mother, out of jealousy for the Jade Emperor, banished Chang’e to the Guanghan Palace on the Taiyin Star.

However, judging by this assignment, the Queen Mother not only bore no malice towards Chang’e but was also actively protecting her.

This also clarified why the Queen Mother had chosen him instead of another seemingly more powerful Rabbit.

Because the Queen Mother knew he possessed the Kunlun Mirror; with the Mirror in hand, he had the capability to fight against any trouble.

Yi Zheng, however, found the Queen Mother’s motives a bit difficult to grasp.