I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 502
Chapter 502: Broad Bell Scattered Music
Before Xiao Mo and I held our wedding, in order to obtain support from the city or even the country, we specifically asked Ye Yuqing and Su Yunjin to ask someone to contact some officials and arrange a secret ‘world conference’.
The main purpose of this conference was to reveal our identities and propose a certain “equivalent exchange.”
The meeting was held on Moon Orchid Island, the same island where Ye Yuqing had previously brought several high-ranking officials and later sold to Xiao Mo and me.
Xiao Mo brought some fruits from another world and some small dishes from the cafe to set up a simple feast in the “Dragon King Temple” on Moon Orchid Island.
To make the impact even more powerful, we also invited Fei Luo and Gabriel to join us.
“I know everyone is usually very busy and has some doubts about this meeting, so we’ll keep it short.”
Inside the Dragon King Temple, it was clear that many of the leaders attending the meeting were still somewhat confused. Some even showed a hint of disdain, obviously not understanding what we were planning.
“Those who have come to this meeting today are either our good friends or friends of good friends, or leaders with certain management authority over the future development of Shenzhen City and Mianyun District, as well as… people from the national side. I believe you all are quite familiar with each other. This person is such-and-such leader, this one is from a certain bureau, a certain director.”
“Many of you might be wondering why we were able to gather so many high-ranking officials, and why senior and junior leaders are sitting at the same table.”
“Because, in my eyes, whether it’s the forestry bureau’s relevant responsible persons, mayors, provincial department leaders, or even higher up, the people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the national side—you’re all the same.”
Xiao Mo, dressed in her black evening gown, stood in the center of the venue and gestured toward me.
“First of all, she and I currently run a cafe in Nanqi District of Shenzhen City, and we’re the owners. Additionally, I’ve negotiated with the current mayor of Shenzhen City to purchase this island, making it our private property. The future development of Shenzhen City and the Mianyun District might involve us, which is why we need everyone here to discuss some matters together.”
“Secondly, she and I are lovers, in a romantic relationship.”
“Lastly, I come from another world—the one you might understand from novels, anime, movies… however you want to interpret it, I’m not from this world.”
“Huh?”
It was clear that after Xiao Mo finished speaking, some of the leaders who weren’t very familiar with us looked confused and wondered, ‘What are you talking about?’
It was obvious that they thought Xiao Mo and I were playing a prank on them.
“I’m very seriously explaining the reason why we gathered everyone here.”
Xiao Mo then took a scythe out of thin air and swung it a few times in front of everyone.
“I am the Goddess of Death, and she is the Goddess of Life.”
The leaders in the crowd exchanged bewildered glances, clearly still at a loss, likely assuming Xiao Mo’s “performance” was some kind of magic trick.
Only Ye Yuqing and others who were familiar with us showed surprised expressions.
“You might think this is some kind of magic trick, but that’s fine… Gabriel.”
“Hmm.”
Gabriel, standing nearby, nodded and emitted a burst of pure white light, growing beautiful, snow-white wings from her back.
Gabriel flapped her wings a few times and floated into the air.
“She is a great archangel from another world, and now, she represents the angel race.”
As Xiao Mo spoke, she turned to Fei Luo.
“She is the Black Dragon King and also represents the dragon race.”
“I rarely manage the affairs of the dragon race, so it’s fine to just think of me as an ordinary black dragon.”
As Fei Luo spoke, she walked out of the Dragon King Temple. Her small body transformed into a beam of light and quickly took on the form of a black dragon.
“Boom!”
The enormous dragon’s body covered the sky, blocking out most of the view.
At that moment, the leaders at the dining table couldn’t remain calm. Perhaps they still thought that Xiao Mo summoning a scythe from a void and Gabriel transforming into an angel were some kind of “magic tricks,” but… a giant dragon, tens of meters tall, appearing out of nowhere was beyond the realm of science.
Could it be a 3D projection?
“If any of you still doubt Fei Luo’s identity, you can go outside and touch her scales, or let her take you for a ride around the island.”
Seeing the shocked expressions of the diners at the table, Xiao Mo suggested they go outside and interact with Fei Luo.
“Or, if you prefer, you can also be roasted by my flames and see if a human body can withstand the dragon race’s most powerful fire.”
Fei Luo spoke in her dragon form, opening her massive jaws and casually spewing out flames, burning some weeds at the entrance to ashes.
The smoke drifted into the Dragon King Temple, further shocking the leaders who were dining inside. They all widened their eyes in disbelief, “This dragon… is real?”
“Yes, the Black Dragon King. Like I said, she’s the representative of the dragon race from another world, just like how you’re a leader, and he’s a representative of a province. However, her rank is probably higher than yours. She represents an entire race, which would be like representing all of humanity.”
“Uh…”
The leader who had spoken earlier swallowed nervously, “I… I’m a bit… confused about what’s happening.”
Xiao Mo shrugged, “If you still don’t believe it, you can go over and touch her, or let her take you for a ride. It’s fine.”
“……”
The leader hesitated for a moment, then finally stood up, walked out of the Dragon King Temple, and approached Fei Luo, tentatively reaching out his hand.
“Want to get on?”
Fei Luo turned around and gently brushed the leader’s head with her enormous wing, as if coaxing a child
“If you get on, make sure to hold on tight.”
“Uh… um, there’s no need for that…”
After confirming that Fei Luo’s wings were solid, the leader glanced at the giant dragon, then turned back to look at Gabriel and me.
“I… I’m a bit overwhelmed right now, and I need some time to process all this information.”
“This… this really challenges our worldview.”
Another leader at the table trembled as he spoke.
“Another world, and these… dragons, the dragon race, the angel race, and what you mentioned—the Goddess of Death, the Goddess of Life… Please forgive me, but the education I’ve received from childhood has always been… materialistic…”
“It’s fine, we have no intention of changing your beliefs.”
Xiao Mo said calmly, “So, the fact that I’m from another world, and that representatives of the dragon race, angel race, and elf race are sitting here—are we clear on that now? No more doubts?”
Everyone nodded, waiting for Xiao Mo to continue.
“You may not be able to represent Earth, but I can more or less represent the other world. Feel free to record video or audio on your phones if you like.”
Addressing the leaders in front of her, Xiao Mo continued in a calm tone.
“First, I can assure you that the other world will not have any conflict with Earth for a very long time, nor will it affect Earth or influence any decisions in this country. We will not interfere with this world. Our activities will be limited to the cafe and the surrounding area.”
“At least during your lifetimes, none of these phenomena will occur—that’s my promise. At the same time, I hope that you will promise not to disclose the existence of the other world, our true identities, or anything we have told you today, even to your closest relatives.”
Xiao Mo then sat down in the center of the table. “I mentioned earlier that I am a god who governs death. The benefit I’m offering is that I can guarantee that everyone here, as well as your immediate family members, will live to the natural end of your lives.”
“The human lifespan typically maxes out at around 130 years. The oldest among you is 58 years old, so your life is only about one-third complete. For example, Director Li here, you may have some minor health issues, but Nuo’er can heal those with magic, just like in the case of the city hospital incident.”
One of the leaders couldn’t hold back. “That hospital incident was because of you…”
“Yes, so I can ensure that everyone here, as long as there are no accidents like car crashes, will live to the end of their natural lifespan. That is my promise to you, as long as you do not share what happened here today with anyone else.”
Xiao Mo nodded. “The second promise we’re making is that we won’t interfere with this country or this world. Whatever you were doing before, just keep doing it. However, if a situation arises where the nation’s survival is at stake, we will step in to ensure Shenzhen City remains intact.”
A man who had been drinking with trembling hands throughout the meeting spoke up.
“So… what do we need to give in return?”
“It’s simple, just ensure the safety and harmony of our cafe.”
Xiao Mo pointed to me, “The Shangjing cafe in Shenzhen City—I need you all to work together to strengthen its management. Don’t let any ill-intentioned people cause trouble in the shop, and prevent too much malicious chatter online. Of course, if you can’t handle these matters, we will resolve the issues in our own way, and you may then need to deal with the aftermath. Once again, do not disclose anything about the other world, the Goddess of Death, or the dragons to anyone who wasn’t present at today’s meeting, including your children.”
Ye Yuqing raised her hand. “Can you really make us live that long? I mean, over a hundred years…”
“Miss Ye, based on your DNA, barring any unforeseen circumstances, your maximum lifespan would be between 133 and 137 years.”
Xiao Mo nodded. “So, if you accept this deal, it’s like getting a lifetime health insurance policy that guarantees to cure any illness, ensuring you live to at least 133 years, provided nothing unexpected happens.”
“Of course, we can also handle certain unforeseen events, like car accidents. If you get to the hospital in time and can contact us before you stop breathing, I’ll still take care of the aftercare.”
Xiao Mo’s words brought the room to silence.
“All we have to do… is help maintain the environment of your cafe?”
After half a minute, a woman raised her hand. “How exactly should we do that?”
“Actually, you don’t need to do anything. It’s just that if we ever come to you because of an issue with the cafe and ask for help, you’ll need to step in.”
Xiao Mo explained seriously, “We just want to live a peaceful life. The cafe offers free breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which may cause some nearby businesses to feel competitive. Our online promotions might also attract negative attention from people who dislike this kind of culture. For example, there were those people who recently insulted cosplayers on the bus. Sometimes, we wear ‘unusual outfits’ when we go into the city for fun. If a situation like that gets out of hand, we hope you can step in to handle it.”
“Well, there’s not much more to say. We don’t really have a choice. Any reasonable person knows whether to cooperate or not.”
At this point, a man stood up, raised his glass toward Xiao Mo, and drank it in one go.
“Dying of natural causes is something people have pursued throughout history, and you’re offering to ensure my immediate family lives long lives as well. For that alone, I, Zhang Zhizhong, am with you.”
“Just to clarify, it’s your current immediate family members.”
Xiao Mo smiled, “I recall you have a bedridden mother, a father suffering from severe rheumatism, a 43-year-old spouse, and an 18-year-old daughter. That’s your entire list of immediate family members.”
“Spouses count as immediate family?”
Another leader stood up, raised his glass to Xiao Mo, and said, “In that case, I, Li Mingzhe, am with you too.”
“Your spouse… seems to have chronic leukemia, right?”
Xiao Mo nodded. “It seems I was a bit unclear earlier. Let me correct that: immediate family refers to your spouse, current parents, and children, based on current legal documents.”
“That’s still quite a few people. Me, my parents, my husband, and I have one daughter and one son—a total of six people. If you can guarantee that all six of us live to be over a hundred years old, I’ll accept it, even if it costs me my position.”
The woman who spoke earlier also stood up. “Zhou Yu.”
“Ye Yuqing… Nuo’er, I never expected you to have such strong backing.”
“Su Yunjin, I don’t have much to say. I believe in you.”
“Jiang Wei, Ye Zi, we don’t have anything to add… uh, if you could also look after the baby Ye Zi is carrying, that would be great, hehe.”
“Su Donghai, it seems like many of us in the Su family are destined for long lives…”
“Wang Yaolin, from the National Resources Bureau. If there are ever any issues in that area, feel free to come to me.”
“Cai Jingtong… I, uh, everyone here is a big shot, and I’m just a student who recently graduated… I’m at a loss for words.”
“Lu Xinjian, I also have nothing to add. Nuo’er, you’ve been a benefactor to my whole family. Even if you didn’t guarantee longevity, I’d still support you.”
“Zheng Zisheng, I’m just a snack seller who cried on the bus. I don’t know how I deserve to be among so many big shots… I’ve got nothing to say, cheers!”
“Sikong Yue, hmm, this fruit is really sweet…”
“……”
Only after everyone stood up to toast Xiao Mo did she finally put away her scythe and slowly rise.
“Pleasure doing business with you all.”
“Additionally, I have a small request—it’s not an order, just a request.”
Xiao Mo distributed several documents to the group before her.
“This is how to use the ‘forbidden spell’ for spatial traversal. If you can learn it, you can use the spatial portal I’ve set up to travel to another world. Please note that it’s not magic, it’s merely a key. People with magical talent might learn it quickly, while others might need to repeat it many times a day to learn it. The sole purpose of this item is to activate the teleportation forbidden spell that I’ve set up.”
“There is a certain amount of magical overflow near Moon Orchid Island, so if you want to practice, you can go there.”
“If you succeed in learning it, you’ll be able to visit our country, Diwutith, and experience the unique culture of our world. Again, this is not an order or a transaction—just a personal request of mine. Feel free to try it if you’re interested.”
“And finally…”
As she returned to the table, Xiao Mo pulled me into her embrace.
“Our wedding is just a month away, and it will take place in the other world, in our country, Diwutith. I hope everyone here can attend.”
“……”
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