Signing-In: The Lazy Moon Goddess

Following their lunch, Tai Yang, Yue Xuexia, and Tan Shenyu, along with his two subordinates, went to the Mystic Guardian Security Company building. Tan Shenyu personally escorted the two guests to the CEO office and even gave them coffee, his eyes lingering longer on the attractive young woman, Yue Xuexia, who is now adding a lot of milk and syrup to her coffee—clearly the type of person who could not drink black coffee.

Tai Yang blocked Tan Shenyu's line of sight and said through voice transmission, {Keep staring and I will dig your eyes out!}

Tan Shenyu was once again surprised and immediately stopped staring at Yue Xuexia. He finally brought out the transfer of authority papers for Yue Xuexia to sign.

"These are the transfers of authority. Please sign them. From today onward, Miss Yue will be the owner of Mystic Guardian Security Company and will follow your commands," Tan Shenyu declared.

Yue Xuexia didn't sign the papers right away and asked, "When you first saw me, you obviously had no intention of accepting me as your owner. Is my acupuncture useful for your cultivation?"

"The Mistress knows... about the existence of cultivators in this world," Tan Shenyu said.

Yue Xuexia nonchalantly signed the papers and responded, "Because of Yangyang's existence, since he exists, how can cultivators not exist? Gods need merit and faith, while cultivators need resources. I can give you resources, so you agree to serve me."

"The Mistress is correct. Cultivators exist all over the world, and beings like werewolves, vampires, and demons also exist the same as gods," Tan Shenyu said. "Your acupuncture is world-class, my lady. If others learned about you, they would be in great danger. We will protect you and everyone important to you. We will also follow all your commands. As for our salary, money is okay but resources like pills are better. My lady, you know how to refine pills, don't you? You have the scent of herbs on you."

"Okay. Your salary would be sent monthly together with some pills. As for what kind of pills, it would depend on my mood. Is that okay?" Yue Xuexia said.

Tan Shenyu was delighted and immediately bowed his head towards Yue Xuexia, extremely thankful for her kindness.

Yue Xuexia said, "My family are ordinary people. I want some people to protect them secretly. Most people who live in the Central Region of our subdivision are my relatives. I want protection for them too. Also, my grandmother..."

"You will also protect her every time she comes out of the house, especially when I am not around. If you fail, you know what will happen to you and your people," Tai Yang said. His aura was intimidating as he looked down on Tan Shenyu. This is clearly a warning for him and his people.

 Tan Shenyu said, "I swear to protect my lady with our lives."

"That's okay. So... do you need my help?" asked Yue Xuexia. This question started with two men in the room.

"Xue'er!?"

For such humans, Tai Yang thought, she was being too generous; they would never even consider the consequences of eliminating others for their own selfish ends; cultivators perish for resources, just as birds perish for food and mortals for wealth.

Yue Xuexia ignored Tai Yang and said, "I can only heal and make pills. Aside from that, there is nothing I have except for money. Is there someone on your side that needs immediate healing? If you believe in me, I can help."

This is coming from a Divine Doctor who can clear someone of meridians with a single needle poke. It is more likely that she could heal even a cultivator. Naturally, Tan Shenyu stood up at the sound of her words and instantly bent down to bow before Yue Xuexia.

Tan Shenyu said, "Mistress! Please save my daughter! She had been in a coma for a very long time and all doctors from our aide said she can't be saved anymore. Please... Please, my lady."

"I don't have any plans today. Shall we go?" Yue Xuexia said.

The system said, [Protect her no matter what!]

"I know... There is no need for you to command me," Tai Yang replied in his mind as he heard the system or his main body talking to himself.

When Tai Yang and the hidden system saw her like this, they realized they could not stop her from helping them any longer. Despite his sour disposition and ill disposition, Tai Yang accompanied them. Tan Shenyu had driven the car himself and brought them to a military facility run by the military itself; it appears that Tan Shenyu was once a member of the special force and that his daughter was being protected there.

A hidden building inside a mountain was something Yue Xuexia had never seen before. She had only ever seen these kinds of places in movies, but this one was much bigger and more advanced than the ones she had seen in those movies.

"Wow~ it's more secretive than the one in the action movie I've watched before," Yue Xuexia said.

Tan Shenyu said, "Those movies were downgraded based on these facilities. After all, they all signed a Code of Silence before making movies based on the military. My lady, they might ask for your identity there and run a background check on you. Don't worry, I will make sure nothing happens to you in there no matter what!"

"What's your use when this lord is here? If they dare to touch her, I dare to kill!" Tai Yang declared.

Tan Shenyu sensed the same oppressive air as previously, but it seemed to be even more intense this time. He could not shake the feeling that this young man was a potential strong heir to some sort of hidden family, but he could not find any information about any Tai surnames in the hidden family.

"I understand," Tan Shenyu said.

Tan Shenyu, as was to be expected, entered the building right away, leaving the two in a guest room while he asked permission to bring outsiders to check on his daughter; Yue Xuexia agreed to wait and asked if she could go outside to the garden, to which Tan Shenyu immediately replied in the affirmative; a few snacks were made for his lady and Tai Yang as they stayed in the open area, eating cupcakes and other desserts that Tan Shenyu gave them.

Little Taiyang asked, "Why are you helping him?"

"Isn't he going to be my subordinate? If I can't even help my people, then why should they help me?" Yue Xuexia said. "Moreover, they are the ones I'm leaving the safety of my family to. I need them to be loyal to me not only in words but at heart."

Pretending to take boxes out of Tai Yang's backpack—which she had made him wear—she began removing boxes from her space inventory. She had hidden a few dessert boxes inside the bag, which she now pulled out one at a time for the two of them to consume. Among them was a box of brownies in various flavors.

There were macarons and scones packed inside as well. Yangyang was a moody man, but as soon as the lunch boxes were opened, he became happy because he was a foodie and these snacks always made him happy. There is also a small thermos of hot coffee inside to wash away the overwhelming sweetness of the desserts.

Yue Xuexia said, "Let's start eating!"

Four hands began moving to select desserts as if they were in a competition to eat, but only when it came to sweets, Yue Xuexia's appetite matched Yangyang's like that of a rice bucket.

"Hm~ everything is so delicious!" Tai Yang said while munching like a little hamster with bulging cheeks.

Yue Xuexia complains, "Ah~ hands off to the Strawberry Macarons. All mine!!"

"Stingy! Give a few more!" Yangyang retorted.

"No, you already ate your part. The other half is mine!" Yue Xuexia said.

Yangyang moved his target from the macaroons to the brownies. "Okay, I'll have the brownies instead!" Just as he was about to reach his hands to grab the boxes of brownies, his face suddenly turned serious and he immediately stood before Yue Xuexia.

"Come out while I'm still asking," Tai Yang shouted at the empty park.

There is initially only silence, and Yue Xuexia keeps his attention on his food until a few men in military uniform emerge from the bushes and an elderly man who appears thin and ill emerges from behind the group of military men. He even sports a friendly smile and is dressed in the kind of plain-looking but opulent Tang clothing that most wealthy men reserve for themselves.

When the old man dressed in Tang clothes entered and walked toward them, Tai Yang was fully aware of his surroundings and on guard when, all of a sudden, he turned his head and glared towards the nearby building's roof. All of the snipers on the roof passed out from the pressure of Tai Yang's glare, as his aura was enough to overwhelm mortals.

As expected, as soon as the snipers fainted, a soldier whispered to the old man, making him frown for a moment.

The old man in the Tang suit said, "I don't know how those subordinates of mine offended you, but I do apologize for it."

"They fainted for a while. It's because I felt bloodlust that I had to do it. I won't forgive anyone or anything that may harm Xue'er," Tai Yang said.

Most children and ladies would be afraid of his face, but this girl stares at him straight in the eyes, looking innocent, and her hands keep moving to put dessert in her mouth. The old man looked at the young man, then glanced at the fearless lady, who continued to eat even in his presence, and felt amazed and bewildered at the same time.

"I think your girl is going to finish all your food if this continues."

When Tai Yang suddenly spun around after hearing the elderly man's admonition about needing food, he noticed Yue Xuexia staring at him naively while holding an empty box that had formerly held brownies; the other boxes were nearly empty as well.

Taiyang yells, "AAHHH!!! You didn't leave some for me!"

Gulps!! Munches...

Yue Xuexia shook her head, indicating that what he had said was incorrect, but her mouth was full and she only reached into her bag and took out several more boxes, one of which contained baked macaroni and pesto, which made the young man's eyes light up.

Tai Yang's eyes brightened and he grabbed a box. "Xue'er I know you love me the most!"

"Yes, I know how big your stomach is," Yue Xuexia said as she wiped her mouth. Her snack time was done after she finished those pastries and desserts.

Now, as Tai Yang ate his fill of the food she had just taken out of her bag (inventory), she turned to face the stern-looking old guy in front of her.

Yue Xuexia remained calm and asked, "How may I help you?"

"Little Lass, you don't seem to be afraid of this old man?"

"That's because, Grandpa, you feel a bit like Grandpa Tian," Yue Xuexia said.

Although most people only knew Tian Qiuji as the owner of the Autumn International Bank, those in Upper Echelon knew him as a notoriously picky and grumpy old man. The old man in Tang Suit narrowed his eyes at Yue Xuexia and laughed as if he heard something funny once Tian Qiuji's name was mentioned.

It is even rarer to find a youngster who can call that old man grandpa despite not being born into the Tian family. He is too wealthy and has an asset that can be compared to the budget of the whole country. Of course, he also has a tight connection with the military, and this old man before Yue Xuexia and Tai Yang is one of them.

HAHAHAHA~

"Since Lao Tian allowed you to call him Grandpa, then you can also call this old man Grandpa Long."

"Okay, Grandpa Long!" Yue Xuexia obediently did as she was told. Who wouldn't like her? She was such an honest, courageous, and confident child that there was not even any uncertainty in her tone, which made the older people appreciate her even more.