266: Chapter 266 Have you forgotten something?

Chen You felt as if a hundred thousand goblins were throwing a party in his head while wearing smelly socks.

He had spent money just to hear a doggerel poem.

A doggerel poem that compiled all the ridiculous things he had done before.

How was this any different from being mocked to his face?

Chen You took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

He looked at Sier, who still maintained a perfect smile; her flawless face was practically the definition of "professional."

The words "F*ck, give me my money back" ultimately didn't leave his mouth.

After all, she had given him directions; what more could he say?

So, the key to triggering the massive monster siege on Thousand Light City lay within the Meng De's Manor, specifically with the Meng De, Cai Wenjuan, and Du Chedi.

Chen You didn't say a word and turned to leave.

If he stayed with this high-level AI any longer, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to resist spending another thousand gold coins to ask about her creative process for that poem.

Stepping out of the magnificent Supreme Tower, the bustling streets of Thousand Light City came into view.

Players hurried about, and NPCs hawked their wares incessantly, filling the air with the atmosphere of daily life.

Chen You was in no mood to appreciate it.

He turned on auto-pathfinding, mounted the Big White Rabbit, and sped away, leaving only dust behind.

As he traveled, he organized his thoughts.

The quest [[He Must Love You Very Much]] was completely over now that he had obtained the "Guiding Light on the Road of Love" title.

The hint Sier gave only indicated that the quest to trigger the monster siege was related to those three people, but the quest itself should be a different one.

He pulled up the map and took a look.

On the icon for the Meng De's Manor, there was only a solitary golden question mark—the main quest he had yet to turn in: Investigate the Meng Family Ancestral Tomb.

Back in Zhao City, the monster siege had also been triggered while doing the main quest.

From the looks of it, it was likely he had to continue the main quest.

However, he had already cleared the Tomb of Thousand Lights dungeon and even spawned a World Boss; logically, the curse should have been lifted by now.

Was there a follow-up? Or was it time to move to a different location?

Before long, the grand Meng De's Manor appeared before him.

As soon as the guards at the entrance saw Chen You, they straightened their backs, their eyes filled with awe.

This was the ruthless man who had single-handedly turned the Meng De's Manor upside down, walked away unscathed, and even earned the Meng De's polite respect.

"Lord Chen You."

A guard stepped forward proactively, bowed respectfully, and skipped the reporting process entirely, stepping aside to clear the way.

"The Meng De is in the backyard."

Chen You nodded and walked through the front courtyard with familiarity.

Before he even reached the backyard, a faint sound of laughter drifted over.

He walked through the moon gate, and the scene before him made his mouth twitch slightly.

In the backyard pavilion, the Meng De was carefully peeling a translucent grape for Cai Wenjuan, his movements so gentle they could melt a heart.

Cai Wenjuan had a happy flush on her face and would occasionally let out a playful, coy remark.

At another stone table not far away, Du Chedi sat in a brand-new wheelchair.

He was engrossed in a thick book, a faint smile on his lips, seemingly indifferent to the lovey-dovey display nearby.

With the sunlight pouring down and a gentle breeze blowing, the entire scene projected a strange sense of harmony.

What a savory pot of soup.

Chen You silently complained in his heart.

He cleared his throat and walked over.

"It seems you're all living quite well."

Hearing the voice, all three looked over at once.

Upon seeing Chen You, the Meng De's face immediately broke into a warm smile, and he quickly put down the grape and stood up.

"Brother Chen You! You've finally come!"

He strode forward and grabbed Chen You's hand, his attitude as affectionate as if he were meeting a long-lost brother.

"It's all thanks to you, all thanks to you!"

Chen You calmly pulled his hand away and asked straightforwardly.

"You... shouldn't have anything else you need my help with, right?"

He had to make sure first, lest it be another relationship drama quest.

"No, no!" The Meng De shook his head like a rattle. "Everything is great! We're doing great right now!"

Cai Wenjuan also stood up and gave Chen You a gentle smile, her eyes full of gratitude.

Even Du Chedi closed his book and nodded to him, saying, "Thank you. I am... doing very well now."

A weight was lifted off Chen You's heart.

It seemed that the "love" and "brothers" in Sier's crappy poem were just to lead him to this location; the actual key to the quest wasn't about those things.

He breathed a sigh of relief and then got down to business.

"That's good. I've come this time to ask about the Meng Family Ancestral Tomb."

Chen You looked at the Meng De and spoke slowly.

"I've resolved the issues with the Tomb of Thousand Lights. Your Meng Family's bloodline curse should no longer exist."

"What are your plans next?"

As soon as he finished speaking...

...something miraculous happened.

One second, the Meng De was full of warm smiles and reeked of the "sour stench of love," and the next, his expression instantly froze.

The smile receded from his face like a tide, and his gaze shifted from enthusiastic to sharp and profound.

His posture, which had been slightly relaxed due to his comfortable life, suddenly snapped upright.

In just one second, his entire temperament completed a seamless transition from "love-struck fool" to "iron-blooded Meng De."

A majestic aura belonging to a powerful individual emanated from him.

Even Cai Wenjuan and Du Chedi seemed accustomed to this change, merely watching in silence.

"Brave Adventurer."

The Meng De spoke, his voice low and powerful, filled with a business-like seriousness.

"You have single-handedly lifted the bloodline curse that has plagued my Meng clan for centuries. Such an achievement will never be forgotten by Thousand Light City or the Meng clan."

His wording had instantly shifted from "brother" to "Adventurer."

Chen You raised an eyebrow and waited for him to continue.

"Since the curse has been removed," the Meng De's gaze turned toward the ancestral tomb, his eyes becoming incredibly solemn.

"As the current head of the Meng clan and the Lord of Thousand Light City, I should immediately head to the ancestral tomb to inform... our ancestors of this matter!"

He spoke with passion and righteousness.

"This is only right and proper! It is also an inescapable responsibility for us descendants!"

"I should bathe, change my clothes, and fast for three days... uh..."

Halfway through, the Meng De seemed to feel something was amiss and changed his tune.

"Desperate times call for desperate measures. I see that today is an auspicious day."

"I shall immediately prepare the three sacrificial animals, lead the entire clan to the tomb, burn incense, and pray to comfort the spirits of our ancestors in heaven!"

Looking at his righteous display, Chen You almost burst out laughing.

With this speed of changing faces, it would be a waste if he didn't go into acting.

"So," Chen You interrupted his long-winded speech, "you mean you're going right now?"

"Exactly!" the Meng De replied decisively. "There's no time to lose. I'll go prepare right away!"

With that, he turned to leave, acting with such vigor as if being a second late would be a great disrespect to his ancestors.

"Wait," Chen You called out to him.

The Meng De stopped, turned back, and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Chen You looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Haven't you forgotten something?"