Little Pink Starfish

The commotion startled the onlookers who rushed over, leaving them utterly stunned.

What the hell is happening here?!

The three great demon kings, being the fastest, arrived first—only to come face to face with their greatest nightmare—no, wait, their king.

They instantly broke into cold sweats and backed away eight steps.

That snake! Just seeing that snake is terrifying enough!

Why reveal the true form?!

Does he not realize this would scare people?! Even if it doesn’t scare people, it’s not good to scare the plants either!

Isn’t the king afraid of scaring his pretty boy?!

While the demon kings were at least somewhat composed, the lesser demons following behind them were absolutely horrified.

Is the king about to have another episode?!

Is he hungry?! Is he about to eat something?!

And damn it, we’re the only things around! Are we about to die?!

Help! Please don’t eat us! Spare us—!

The guards, though not sharing the same thoughts as the demons, were still highly wary of the terrifying pressure radiating from the giant python. They immediately shouted:

“Protect the Star Lord!”

“Protect the Star Lord—!”

“Protect—!”

The echoes rang out.

Ziche Shubai raised a hand.

“Shh!”

The guards fell silent.

If the Star Lord is this calm, maybe there’s nothing to worry about?

And then, they all saw the massive python open its mouth—

The demons: King, don’t eat us!

The three demon kings: Time to run for our lives?!

The guards widened their eyes and prepared to charge forward.

But then, a low, gentle voice rang out:

“Gege, do you like it? If you don’t, I’ll go get something else for you, okay?”

“Gege, whatever you want, I will give it to you.”

“Gege… please don’t ignore me, okay?”

Ziche Shubai: “I like it.”

Fine, whatever. Just let this damn pervert leave the rest of the universe alone.

Who the hell did he rob to bring back this much stuff?!

Wake up! This isn’t your world anymore! You’re not the protagonist, so stop pushing yourself into the villain’s role!

And! Also!

I know your stomach has an extra-dimensional space that can store a ridiculous amount of things, but don’t think spitting them out doesn’t get them covered in saliva! If you don’t wash these things a hundred times over, don’t put them in front of me!

Go brush your damn teeth!!!

No one could understand or see through his inner complaints. Feeling slightly weary, Ziche Shubai rubbed his forehead.

Meanwhile, Kongshan Dawang, upon hearing that single “like,” visibly brightened.

The next moment, the snake was gone.

A man stood in its place.

And another moment later, an arm wrapped tightly around Ziche Shubai’s waist.

Kongshan Dawang leaned in, his voice affectionate and gentle: “As long as gege likes it… then I like it too.”

Ziche Shubai expressionlessly turned, dragging the pervert along. “Qing Tong.”

As soon as he spoke, he casually covered his ears, successfully blocking the pervert’s tongue attack.

_{[T/N: Crying. My imagination is too vivid.]}

Qing Tong snapped out of her shock and instantly realized she had been derelict in her duties. She quickly stepped forward. “Young master?”

Ziche Shubai gave her a deadpan look. “Get someone to clean these. Then bring them to me.”

Qing Tong’s body stiffened. “Yes, young master!”

Dragging the pervert with him, Ziche Shubai headed toward the Star Lord’s residence.

As expected, Qing Tong’s psychological endurance still wasn’t strong enough, nor was her understanding of the pervert deep enough. In the past, he had ten perfect maidservants who could completely ignore the pervert’s endless antics. Qing Tong still had a long way to go before she could serve him properly.

Qing Tong seemed to notice the slight dissatisfaction in her young master’s expression, and she was utterly heartbroken.

I failed young master!

I must work harder, improve every day! I will never again be swayed by external factors (hmph)!

I will become the most competent maid! No one will replace me!

Determined, Qing Tong led the guards in gathering up the heaps of treasure, their footsteps crisp as they made their way toward… the river.

Only their resolute figures remained behind.

The three great demon kings: Are we forgotten again?

The demons: Thank you, king, for not eating us!

---

That night.

No, to be precise, it was the first night since the pervert arrived on Tiandu Star.

One man was in the room, one man was at the doorstep, and one woman was just outside.

Inside the room was Ziche Shubai. At the doorstep was Kongshan Dawang. Outside was Qing Tong.

Qing Tong stepped forward, her face firm with determination. “I will stand guard for young master tonight—”

Then, a hand grabbed her collar.

With a whoosh, she was flung out.

But barely a second later, she reappeared!

She had returned!

Now standing at the threshold, she gripped the doorframe with both hands, her voice solemn and unwavering. “Young master, please allow me to stand guard for you!”

But no matter how tightly she clung to the frame, her knuckles turning white from the effort, she was once again grabbed by the collar and tossed out.

Then came a loud slam as the door was shut.

Shortly after, the sound of scratching echoed from outside.

“Young master…”

“I will stand guard for you…”

“Young ma— ah!”

Abruptly, Qing Tong’s voice was cut off, as if someone had grabbed her by the throat.

Ziche Shubai: “…”

This damn pervert—can you try being a little nicer to my maids for once?!

Silencing her, knocking her out, and tossing her into a pile of grass—is this really necessary?!

She’s going to catch a cold, you know!

Kongshan Dawang leaned in, gently pressing his face against Ziche Shubai’s. “Gege… are you worried about her?”

Ziche Shubai: “…Not at all.”

No, I’m not worried about her. I’m just being a responsible leader, okay?!

And stop radiating killing intent!

…Forget it. The guards would take care of Qing Tong.

Kongshan Dawang suddenly moved closer, now face-to-face with Ziche Shubai.

They were so close their noses nearly touched, their breaths mingling in the air.

Kongshan Dawang spoke, his voice dripping with lingering sweetness. “Gege, sleep with me tonight, okay?”

Ziche Shubai’s expression remained blank.

Okay okay okay okay! You ask ‘okay’ every time like I actually have a choice!

Kongshan Dawang slowly extended his tongue, aiming for Ziche Shubai’s lips… but missed.

Ziche Shubai: “No.”

Kongshan Dawang pressed closer, their noses brushing again, his voice even softer. “Gege, sleep with me.”

Ziche Shubai: “No.”

“Gege, sleep with me…”

“No.”

“Together…”

“No.”

Kongshan Dawang: “…”

He smirked—a chilling smile that sent shivers down one’s spine.

The next instant, darkness overtook Ziche Shubai’s vision.

When he could see again, he was already lying on the bed.

And pressing down on him… was a very large pervert.

Ziche Shubai: Heh.

You think just because you haven’t regained your memories, you can get away with this?

You think just because my strength hasn’t fully recovered, you can force your way through?

I’m still wearing Shangguan Yu’s body! There’s no way in hell I’m letting you—

Their eyes met.

Ziche Shubai gave him a deadpan stare.

Stare. Stare. Stare. Stare. Stare.

They stared at each other for what felt like an eternity.

Eventually, Kongshan Dawang sulkily loosened his grip, his head drooping.

He buried his face in Ziche Shubai’s neck but made no further move.

---

The next morning, Ziche Shubai awoke in the gentle sunlight.

Before him was the pervert’s peaceful sleeping face—an undeniably beautiful youth.

For a brief moment, he almost felt like he had returned to his days in Tiandu City, where his routine was simply eating, sleeping, and sparring with the pervert.

But then the pervert’s eyes opened, filled with that same unfamiliarity.

Heh.

If you’ve got the guts to take advantage of me, then you better have the guts to recover your damn memories!

Ziche Shubai’s face remained expressionless as he reached down and pulled the pervert’s hand out of his undergarments.

What the hell are you grabbing?!

Kongshan Dawang’s voice was husky. “Gege, good morning…”

Ziche Shubai pushed him away, got up, and put on his outer robe.

As for the burning gaze filled with desire from behind him—who cared?

—Sorry, he was so fed up he had started speaking nonsense.

After Ziche Shubai got up, Kongshan Dawang followed suit. Leisurely rubbing his fingers together, he quickly caught up—he couldn’t let gege run off.

When the door opened, the first thing they saw was Qing Tong, looking extremely tense.

She looked up and down, left and right… but didn’t seem to find anything unusual.

As Kongshan Dawang’s gaze grew darker and more murderous, she finally finished her inspection. Under that cold and oppressive stare, she silently stepped aside.

Good, young master hasn’t been dragged away by the pig-head.

With this assurance, even though I spent half the night outside in the freezing cold before the guards found me, I don’t feel bad anymore!

For young master, I would stand guard even if it meant freezing all night! Fist pump!

---

Outside, breakfast had already been prepared.

Tiandu Star was wealthy, and there was no pressure in acquiring whatever was needed, so the food provided for the Star Lord was far better than what Ziche Shubai had as a city lord back in the day. However, compared to the time when the pervert had supported him with the resources of an entire world, it still fell short.

But overall, it was decent.

Yet, as Kongshan Dawang diligently peeled shells, picked out bones, and served Ziche Shubai with great care, a sudden sense of dissatisfaction crept into his heart.

Somehow… this food isn’t good enough.

Gege shouldn’t have to eat such rough food.