After an Infinite Flow Player Retires

Chapter 28

Late night.

Ye Jia laid awkwardly in bed with his 'wife' sleeping closely next to him.

Her cold and soft arms were wrapped around his arm like some kind of snake and her entire body was almost completely pressed up against him.

The woman's long, dark hair spread out, enveloping him like a net. Some fell near his neck, reaching into his pyjamas like a living thing and creating a soft, itchy sensation.

His wife raised her eyes and smiled sweetly.

As if she didn't see the other person's look of rejection, she moved closer and kissed the young man on the lips.

Ye Jia quickly dodged so the kiss only fell onto his cheek.

The woman however didn't seem to notice anything strange. The smile on her face didn't show any changes and she just said softly, "Goodnight my husband."

The corners of Ye Jia's lips twitched. He replied stiffly, "….Goodnight."

The smile on the other person's face deepened further. She rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.

Ye Jia's body was slightly stiff. He stared unblinkingly at the ceiling in the darkness.

The breathing by his ear was shallow. It gradually become more uniform. She seemed to have fallen into deep sleep.

Ye Jia lowered his eyes and looked at the woman resting on his shoulder. The pale, porcelain-like face looked particularly dazzling in the dark. Her long eyelashes hung down, leaving deep shadows on her face, and there was still a faint smile lingering on her thin lips.

For some reason, Ye Jia felt that she shouldn't be the mirror spirit in disguise.

After all, this character's personality was too…..fierce and strong. It was even to the point that it was difficult for Ye Jia to deal with.

But it was better to be safe.

The scythe's sharp blade quietly cut through the darkness. Without a single ripple, it passed through the woman's body.

The woman was still asleep.

Sure enough, she wasn't it.

Ye Jia released the breath he had been holding in until now. He didn't know if it was due to relief or regret.

Although he knew that the other person wasn't the person he was looking for, it was still impossible for him to sleep in the same bed as a stranger.

After all, Ye Jia had been in the game for too long. In there, his opponents were not only the fierce ghosts and monsters lurking in the dark waiting for a chance to strike, but also players with hidden intentions. Wandering on the edge of life and death, once he lowers his guard and fall asleep, he may end up sleeping forever.

He could never sleep with another person next to him. Even if he did fall asleep, he would be able wake up in an instant and enter a combative state in the shortest time possible.

But for some reason, as darkness gradually invaded the surroundings, an unbearable sense of sleepiness rose from the depths of his body.

The body next to him was cold and soft but it somehow gave him familiar sense of……reassurance…..

His consciousness became more and more hazy. He was soon dragged into the dark abyss of sleep.

Ye Jia fell into deep sleep.

Darkness enveloped the small room. With the sound of steady breathing coming from the two of them, the silence appeared extraordinarily peaceful.

Suddenly, one of them was gone.

The elegant and graceful woman silently opened her eyes. Under her long eyelashes, her eyes turned into a scarlet, almost blood-like colour which looked particularly terrifying in the darkness.

Her hands were soft and ice cold. It flexibly moved downwards, snaking around the other person's slender waist.

The distance between them narrowed further and the two bodies were now almost completely pressed together such that they shared each other's heat.

Ji Xuan raised his eyes. His line of sight moved boldly over to the young man's body and his scorching gaze slowly descended from the other party's sleeping side profile down to his slender and pale neck and over to the slightly open pyjamas. Using his gaze, he greedily licked over every inch of the other person's body.

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He hooked up his lips. His sharp, white teeth was faintly visible between his thin, scarlet lips. He looked like a shark that had just smelt blood in the water.

The young man had unsuspectingly fallen asleep beside him. He was completely unaware that the milk he drank before going to bed had been tampered with.

Ji Xuan nestled himself into the other person's arms.

He raised his head and pressed his cold lips on the place he wasn't able to reach earlier —- The other person's lips.

After a while, he moved away and licked his lips. The soft voice had changed back to his original deep and hoarse voice.

"Husband, you forgot our goodnight kiss."

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The next day, Ye Jia woke up in bed.

The sun was already high up in the sky. Bright sunlight filled the room like flowing water.

Ye Jia blinked a few times in daze. It took him a few seconds to realise where he was.

How long….had it been since he slept so soundly?

His entire body had become soft from the long and deep sleep. Ye Jia slowly got up from the bed and rubbed his messy hair.

"A'Jia, you're awake?"

Ye Jia raised his head and looked in the direction of the voice.

He saw his 'wife' standing at the door, smiling at him. She wore a black professional dress that outlined her exquisite curves as well as light makeup on her face. She was probably about to go out, "You slept too deeply. You didn't even wake up when I tried to wake you."

Ye Jia was taken aback.

As if she didn't notice his stunned state, his wife walked over in her heels, bent down skilfully and grabbed his pyjama collar to drop a soft kiss on his lips.

Ye Jia's body stiffened instinctively but before he could do anything, the other party had already moved away.

The woman with a gentle appearance had her eyes half-lowered. She looked at him with a smile in her eyes.

She stretched out her hand and slowly rubbed her cold and pale finger against Ye Jia's lower lip to wipe away the lipstick.

"Get up. I have already left breakfast for you on the table."

He could still feel the lingering temperature and sensation on his lips.

Ye Jia blinked in daze. He subconsciously pursed his lips but didn't notice the other person's gaze darkening because of that action of his.

"Alright." His wife retracted her gaze and smiled gently. The smile on her face was flawless, "I'm going to work now. See you tonight."

After she was done saying that, she left through the front door.

Ye Jia got up from the bed, stepped into his slippers and entered the bathroom.

What was reflected in the mirror was his own face, but it also wasn't entirely his face either.

The young man's face was gentle and warm, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised even when not smiling. Although his skin was fair, it was a normal level of fairness. His body was thin and looked weak due to lack of exercise, but it was still tall and straight.

Ye Jia took in this unfamiliar self in the mirror.

This was him……if he wasn't dragged into the game.

But when he looked straight into the depths of the reflected person's light-coloured eyes, he could see a familiar coldness and detachment, as if he was incompatible with his surroundings — That was the look that could only be seen in people who have crawled out from hell with great difficulty after experiencing torture no one could imagine.

….Sometimes, he even felt that he couldn't be considered a human.

Ye Jia lowered his eyes to conceal the complex emotions.

Suddenly, his line of sight stopped in place.

He looked up again, leaned a little closer to the mirror and frowned suspiciously.

He tilted his head slightly and looked closely at his neck and collarbone.

For some reason, there were a few red marks left on the side of his neck. It looked particularly eye-catching on his particularly pale skin.

Ye Jia rubbed it with his fingers.

Couldn't be wiped off.

Was it a mosquito bite?

Ye Jia's brow furrowed further. He fell into thought.

How strange…..The mirror spirit this time was very strange. It even created an illusion that included the existence of mosquitoes?

Wasn't it too realistic?!

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A tall woman wearing a professional dress and high heels walked out of the community.

Her body shape changed in an instant. In just a few short steps, she changed from a tall and slender woman to a tall, adult male and the clothes rippled like water before changing into a simple long sleeve top and pants.

Ji Xuan looked up at the sky. His pale and slender fingers clasped around the air.

The next second, something strange appeared between his fingers.

That thing struggled desperately. Its body was of a translucent gelatinous form which constantly switched between a human face and an animal. In the end, it finally settled with the appearance of a snake with gorgeous colours on its body. These colours continued to change as it twisted around.

"Ahhhhhh forgive me! Forgive me!" The mirror spirit let out a shrill cry, "I don't dare! I don't dare!"

Ji Xuan looked down at it, "Don't dare? Don't dare do what?"

"W-when I pulled him in, I didn't know he was one of your people!" The mirror spirit stuttered as it tried to explain, "A-and I didn't do it on purpose! It was the person who forcibly threw me over so I just….."

"Why are you so flustered?" Ji Xuan said casually, "I didn't say that you didn't do well."

"……Huh?"

The mirror spirit was stunned.

It dazedly repeated those words in its mind. It didn't expect to hear something like this coming from someone like him.

Ji Xuan raised his eyes and scanned the surrounding environment.

It could be seen that this mirror spirit's power and ability wasn't high. Although it did its best to imitate reality, it could only at most show a world that was similar on the surface, but the details were rough. It was more like a floating bubble reflecting a small part of the distorted reality.

He retracted his gaze and his voice was calm: "This is the world he desires the most, is it not?"

The mirror spirit wasn't able to get what the other party's intentions were. It replied fearfully, "I-it c-could be considered that….."

Ji Xuan smiled slightly. A hint of almost intoxicating tenderness surfaced in his eyes, but it still made one fearful.

"Then, as long as big brother likes it, I don't mind making it a reality."

This mirror spirit's power was too weak.

But with his assistance, this world could become something that is no longer an illusion.

The world rules as well as the blank areas would be filled in and it would no longer be a rough imitation of the real world and instead become an existence that could almost parallel the real world and run independently on its own.

Every character could build on their existing memories and actually live on—-If Ye Jia wasn't satisfied, he could also take people from the real world, erase their memories, and then bring them into Ye Jia's ideal world to play the part of a perfect supporting role.

Of course, a great price would be required to achieve something like this.

But if this was what Ye Jia really wanted…..

Then Ji Xuan would do everything he could to ensure that the world takes form—–

A peaceful world without fierce ghosts or monsters, no game and no death, no sorrow and no pain.

It would only be warm and peaceful, continuing on forever like this.

If Ye Jia was bored with this virtuous and gentle wife, he could also change into another look that was more in line with the other's preferences. It didn't matter what the gender and personality was, he would do everything to satisfy the other party's expectations of his partner.

The mirror spirit stared at the man before it. Panic rose from the depths of its heart.

As a monster that could read the hearts of others, although it wasn't powerful enough to directly read this person's heart, it was rather sensitive to emotions.

Its instincts told it that this man was a terrible monster it had never encountered before.

—–Whether it was his power or his soul.

That was an abyss made of up obsessions. Dark, evil and bottomless, he would do anything until the goal was reached.

The person he loves would suffer as much as the people he hates.

It shuddered. For the first time, it felt sympathy for the person this man had set his eyes on.

How unlucky must he be?!

Ji Xuan lightly let out a sigh, "A pity…."

The mirror spirit trembled slightly, "W-what are you worried about?"

"I was warned by him not to do something like this again." A look of frustration flashed through Ji Xuan's eyes. His eyebrows slowly furrowed as he seemed to recall some unpleasant memories.

He still remembered the consequence of his last attempt to keep the two of them together forever.

—-Not only was the other person scared away, but he himself almost disappeared.

It was a painful lesson.

Ji Xuan regretfully released the mirror spirit. He watched its translucent body with colourful patterns disappear into the air.

He said softly, "So this time, I have to be hundred percent certain."

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Ye Jia quickly finished his breakfast.

This 'wife's' personality was a little too strange and she was too passionate towards him, but it had to be said that her cooking was exceptional. It was almost perfectly in line with Ye Jia's preferences. As expected of the spouse chosen for him by the mirror spirit.

After eating, his phone rang.

As soon as the call connected, Cheng Cezhi's voice came from the other end of the phone, "Brother Ye, why haven't you arrived yet?! Chief Liu will be angry again!"

Ye Jia was taken aback, "….Liu Zhaocheng?"

"That's right!"

Ye Jia hesitated for a moment and answered, "I will be there soon."

Since the mirror spirit hadn't hidden itself in his 'family', it was very likely that it had hidden itself in his work environment instead.

Ye Jia managed to draw out the address from Cheng Cezhi.

—-As expected, the address of the company was the same as the Paranormal Investigation and Management Bureau in reality.

He took a taxi there and familiarly went to the floor where the Bureau was located in his reality.

There was similarly a 'Recycling Clean Energy' sign hung on the door. Through the translucent glass door which had been wiped clean, one could see the layout and furnishings inside which was completely different to that of reality.

It was no longer an undercover secret government department. Instead, it was a private enterprise with a business licence.

Ye Jia's gaze lingered on that sign for a moment. His footsteps stopped and he reached out to push the glass door open.

As soon as he stepped into the company, he was greeted with a rain of curses.

Liu Zhaocheng's face was flushed red with anger and his bald head shone brighter than usual. He pointed at the timetable on the wall: "Ye Jia! Look at how many times you've been late this month! You don't want your year-end bonus anymore?!"

Ye Jia: "………."

He silently stepped away to avoid being hit by the other person's saliva.

Wait a minute……

Wasn't he in an illusion?

Logically speaking, shouldn't his personal setting be of a good employee loved by the boss and admired by his colleagues? Not to mention the year-end bonus, shouldn't a promotion and salary increase be something given to him?

Why was he still a corporate slave?!

—-Ye Jia began to deeply question this mirror spirit's ability.

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After testing out everyone in the company, Ye Jia finally confirmed that the mirror spirit wasn't hiding here.

He frowned. He wondered if he had missed something.

Soon, it was time to get of work.

Ye Jia declined Cheng Cezhi's offer to give him a ride and took a bus home by himself.

The setting sun dyed the sky outside the window a gorgeous rose red colour. People hurried past, rushing to their respective destinations. All the noises made it seem lively like a vegetable market.

Ye Jia stared at the scene in front of him. The setting sun outside also painted the side of his face red. Hitting his eyes, it coated his light-coloured eyes with a layer of gorgeous crimson colour.

He retracted his gaze, leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes.

When he got home, the sky had already darkened. The dark blue and golden red merged in the horizon.

Ye Jia took out his key and unlocked the door.

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A strong smell of food rushed out. The living room was still lit up by the sunset outside. Sizzling sounds of cooking could be heard from the kitchen. His place was filled with the ordinary sounds of daily life.

Ye Jia stood in the hallway frozen in daze.

The next second, the kitchen sliding door opened and his wife walked out carrying food. Seeing Ye Jia standing at the door, she was a little surprised.

"You're back so early today?"

She had already changed into comfortable clothes and had an apron tied around her waist as well as a pair of childish yellow duck oven mittens on her hands.

His wife placed down the food and passed another one over, "Go and give it to mother."

Ye Jia reached out to receive it but was evaded by the other party.

His wife glared at him, "Not afraid of being burnt? Put on some gloves."

Ye Jia was silent for a moment, "…..Oh."

Five minutes later, Ye Jia brought the food over to his mother's place wearing a pair of yellow duck oven mittens.

He declined with difficulty the other party's warm invitation for him to stay for dinner and returned home with a new plate of stir-fried vegetables forcible pushed onto him by his mother.

His wife had already taken off her apron.

The dining table was covered with a checkered tablecloth and filled with steaming home-cooked dishes. All the lights had been turned on, making the scene look like a perfect, illusory dream.

She came over and received the dish from Ye Jia before naturally leaning forward.

Ye Jia tried to avoid it but was unable to completely escape.

—-A cold kiss fell onto the corner of his lips.

The two were very close. Ye Jia could smell the faint smell of cooking on her.

His wife smiled and backed away, "Quick, let's eat."

Ye Jia lowered his eyes, pulled out a chair and sat down.

Only the sound of dishes and utensils clattering could be heard in the quiet dining room.

His wife as usual talked about the amusing things that happened to her during the day.

Ye Jia listened quietly. There was no expression on his face, but his light-coloured eyes softened.

After the meal, he took the initiative to wash the dishes.

As night fell, the sky outside darkened further.

In the dark room, Ji Xuan looked down at the sleeping young man in his arms. He leaned down and pressed his cold lips against the other party's soft hair. His low voice sounded in the silent room.

"Big brother, is this what you want?"

—-No one answered his question.

The young man had his eyes closed, his long eyelashes drooping down. Even in his sleep, his brows were still slightly furrowed, as if he was sleeping with worries weighing on his mind.

The third day peacefully and quietly arrived.

Everything was the same as the day before.

Ye Jia got up, got dressed, and went to work.

He arrived at his company on time, leaving Liu Zhacheng a little surprised. He didn't seem to expect him to be on time.

On this day, Ye Jia saw the Ji Xuan in this world.

In this perfect world, Ji Xuan was his university junior. After not seeing him for so many years, he unexpectedly found that the other party was the CEO of the competitor company.

The man's dark eyes were filled with surprise. With his long legs and tall height, he only needed a few steps to reach him. There was a smile on his lips.

"Senior, I didn't expect to see you here."

His eyes were clean and clear. There wasn't the slightest hint of hair-raising darkness contained in them. It was just like the child in Ye Jia's memory who called him big brother and pulled at the corner of his clothes.

He invited, "Let's have dinner tonight?"

Ye Jia looked at the other party scrutinisingly. After confirming that that the man before him had nothing to do with the moody Ghost King in reality, he smiled and turned down the other party's invitation.

"Sorry, I have to go home tonight."

Soon, it was time to leave work.

Ye Jia left the company and returned home by bus.

His wife greeted him with a smile. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and gave him a soft peck, "Husband, you're back."

Ye Jia didn't avoid it this time. He allowed the other to kiss him.

The smile on his wife's lips deepened.

She pulled the chair out and sat down before turning to Ye Jia who was still standing in the hallway, "Let's eat?"

Ye Jia was silent for a moment. He then slowly took a step back.

"No." He said.

A red light flashed by in his wife's eyes. She tilted her head with confusion but the smile on her lips was still perfect.

"What's wrong? Not hungry today?"

Ye Jia raised his eyes and looked at her.

His eyes were light and cold. As if all human emotions had been cut away, it was like there was heavy snow falling in his eyes and he appeared indifferent and distant.

Ye Jia's gaze seemed to be looking directly at the other party, but it was also as if he didn't see the woman in front of him and was staring at an empty space in front of him.

His eyes penetrated through the other person's body and fell into the distance.

His voice was low. It sounded like he was mumbling to himself.

"……Enough. "

A large pitch-black scythe slowly appeared from his palm. Sharp, cold light shone in the small room.

An overwhelming power exploded from the depths of his body and extremely terrible energy surged around in instant like a violent hurricane.

One drop, two drops, three drops.

Blood fell to the ground.

Shockingly bright red blood spread out from below Ye Jia's feet little by little, dying the ground into something resembling a scene after a massacre. It invaded and occupied the world before him as the temperature rapidly fell. One could faintly hear the sound of water vapour in the air condensing into ice and frost.

The look in Ji Xuan's eyes changed.

This was a ghost domain.

The other party was serious this time.

And the ghost domain released by Ace when he was serious was something even he himself was unwilling to face.

After all, no one in this world knew how terrible it was better than him.

Ye Jia raised his eyes and looked at the empty space not yet completely covered by the blood.

He curled up the corners of his lips and revealed a smile that carried no warmth. He spoke slowly and softly:

"Since you are going to continue hiding, don't blame me for leaving you with nowhere to hide."