The long night was sleepless.
Li Feiyan probed indirectly, learning almost everything about Dracula's background.
She was stunned.
Initially, she thought Dracula was just a duke, nothing remarkable.
Now she understood that "duke" was merely a noble title, unrelated to power. Dracula's realm had already reached the divine level.
This guy was a god!
No matter how powerful Zhang Ye was, he was merely an immortal, incapable of slaying gods.
As for the one named Ji Mo, he looked decent enough, but his expression suggested a lack of intelligence. He was likely completely powerless, and thus, unreliable.
What plunged Li Feiyan into despair was that Dracula was not alone. Having many wives was one thing, but they were all vampire leaders, and behind them stood an incredibly formidable existence.
Her heart sank to the bottom, unsure of what to do.
If she refused, the Li family would likely be finished.
But she truly didn't want to marry a vampire.
Day broke, and the warm morning sun streamed through the bright windows.
Dracula was unfazed, letting the sunlight fall upon him.
Seeing Li Feiyan's bewildered expression, he explained, "While some low-level vampires fear sunlight, most are not affected. As for me, not only am I not afraid of sunlight, but I could even swim in the sun without issue. However, we do dislike sunlight, as UV rays are bad for the skin and can cause tanning."
Li Feiyan's mouth twitched upon hearing this; all hope was lost.
She understood that resistance would be futile and could only resign herself. She said, "Our matter still requires my family's consent."
Dracula nodded, full of confidence. "Naturally, I deeply respect your Eastern traditions of parental approval and arranged marriages. Given my excellence, your father and mother will surely not object and will be very happy."
Thus, early in the morning, Dracula eagerly requested to meet her parents.
Li's father and mother were woken up in a daze, completely unprepared.
Their obedient daughter had always been single, so how did she suddenly bring a man home?
When they learned from the servants that the two had emerged from the same room, Li's father almost had a heart attack.
Their precious little cabbage had finally been snatched by a pig.
The Li family had always maintained strict household discipline, and this made him lose face. Moreover, the fact that he was a foreigner made it even harder to accept.
Dracula, accompanied by Li Feiyan, met his future in-laws.
He was quite excited, full of anticipation, wanting to experience the wonderful process of meeting parents. He imagined it would be very warm and interesting.
Soon, the unfortunate Dracula received a harsh lesson from reality.
"What's your educational background?"
"Where do you work, and what's your annual salary?"
"How much savings do you have? What properties do you own?"
"What kind of car do you usually drive?"
Li's father and mother launched a combined attack, bombarding him with direct questions.
Dracula's smile gradually faded.
Education?
In the era he was born, what education was there to speak of?
Annual salary? What was that?
He was a god. Although he worked for others, there was no concept of salary.
Furthermore, he didn't even have a bank account, so he had no savings.
As for property, when he was a duke long ago, he did have a vast territory.
Now, besides his divine realm, he seemed to only have a castle left in the mortal world.
Consequently, Li's father and mother's expressions grew increasingly grim; they were clearly very dissatisfied.
This foreign boy had no car, no house, no job, and no savings. He was clearly a gigolo, clearly someone intending to live off his wife, and definitely not a suitable match.
Li's mother stated directly, "In marriage, the most important thing is matching social status. You are not suitable. You cannot give my Feiyan happiness. I do not consent to this marriage."
Li's father had a slightly broader perspective. "It's not a big deal for a man to be poor, as long as he's willing to work hard and has ambition. Little De, would you be willing to move in with us and become a live-in son-in-law?"
"What? You want me to... move in and become a live-in son-in-law?"
Dracula was shocked.
As if struck by lightning, he was dumbfounded and began to doubt his existence.
The King of Vampires, a god, and the Li family wanted him to move in and become a live-in son-in-law?
Li Feiyan was also stunned by her parents' actions.
"Mom and Dad, you really have no filter and say anything. If he gets angry, our Li family will be finished."
Dracula's chest heaved violently, his eyes slowly turning red. He couldn't bear such humiliation.
It was too much of an insult to a god.
"You don't love me at all?"
Li Feiyan preempted him, pointing at Dracula's nose and accusing him loudly, "I never expected you to be such a hypocritical, lying man. You kept saying you wanted to marry me, but you couldn't even agree to this small condition. You have defiled love."
"I..."
Dracula wanted to speak but found himself speechless.
How could he respond to such a question?
In the end, Dracula suppressed his anger and left with a flick of his sleeve.
"This brat, ungrateful, daring to act tough in front of me. Truly knows no bounds."
Li's father shook his head, completely unimpressed with Dracula.
Seeing that Dracula had truly left, Li Feiyan, terrified, collapsed onto the sofa, completely drained. "Dad, please stop talking. He's a god. If you anger him, all ten generations of our Li family will be drained dry."
"What?"
Li's father and mother were instantly dumbfounded.
...
The back mountain of the Li family.
The little loli still sat quietly on the swing, a rare smile appearing on her cold, frosty face. "Interesting. I never thought Dracula would have a day like this. Eastern in-laws are truly terrifying!"
Then, she couldn't help but think of Ji Mo and murmured, "Are all people of this nation so annoying when they speak?"
Dracula appeared in the back mountain, lost and with vacant eyes.
He had suffered the greatest setback in his life, his spirit dealt an incredibly severe blow. He felt utterly useless.
"Your Majesty, I have disgraced you."
Dracula actually stepped forward to salute the little loli, his attitude extremely respectful, his face very dejected.
Years ago, he had been brutally hunted by the church. It was the little loli who saved him and helped him ascend to godhood. Therefore, the little loli's importance in his heart was immeasurable.
"There's nothing to be ashamed of. Emotions are equal. You want to sleep with her, and she asks you to move in. It's very fair; it's up to you to choose."
The little loli's words were very pertinent; she did not favor her own people.
Nor did she adopt a condescending attitude, believing that gods should be superior.
Dracula was deeply conflicted. Originally, he had considered resorting to force if necessary, but now that the little loli had spoken, he naturally dared not act rashly.
The little loli continued, "I need to set off to continue searching for Xuanyuan Cave. Will you stay at the Li family and try to win over your in-laws, or will you come with me?"
"Naturally, I will follow Your Majesty. Odin and Zeus, those old fools, have always wanted to kill Your Majesty. With me here, it will provide some support and be safer."
Although Dracula was somewhat reluctant to part with Li Feiyan, he unhesitatingly chose to serve the little loli.
He then advised, "Xuanyuan Cave is ethereal and difficult to find. If Your Majesty wishes to find Pangu's blood, it would be better to try your luck in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor. Legend has it that the First Emperor once obtained Pangu's blood, so perhaps a drop or two might be left behind."
"The Mausoleum of the First Emperor, that place must not be trespassed upon. There is great terror there."
The little loli's crystal-clear face instantly showed a look of fear.
She still remembered that year when she, daring and bold, had secretly surveyed the Mausoleum of the First Emperor.
As a result, an old Taoist priest had appeared from nowhere and slapped a yellow talisman onto her forehead.
A tragic event occurred: she was no longer in control of her own body and, like a little zombie, hopped around. She was punished by moving black bricks for a full ten years.
The past was unbearable to recall, and no matter what, she dared not approach the Mausoleum of the First Emperor again.
But to resolve her physical issues and allow herself to grow into an adult, she had to find Pangu's blood. Therefore, she could only risk searching for the legendary Xuanyuan Cave.
Dracula was very surprised. With His Majesty's strength, she still showed fear. What exactly had happened?
However, since the little loli did not say, he naturally did not dare to ask further. He then said, "Several gods are targeting the Li family. This place must be hiding astonishing treasures. Why don't we rob them before we leave?"
It had to be said that Dracula was not broad-minded. If he couldn't marry the woman, he intended to rob her father.
The little loli shook her head and sighed, "The end of days is approaching. What is the point of robbing these external possessions? Let them fight amongst themselves."
It was precisely because she knew her time was short that she wanted to fulfill her most important wish: to grow into an adult.
"Your Majesty, is this era really coming to an end?" Dracula asked, a little panicked.
The little loli calmly revealed the truth. "The so-called spiritual energy resurgence is merely the final brilliant afterglow before the darkness. When the pigs are fat and the sheep are plump, it will be time for the butcher to raise his knife. It is likely that in a few years, the dark harvest will begin, or it could arrive at any moment."
"Then I must quickly help Your Majesty find Pangu's blood, so that Your Majesty can grow up soon, and then find the one she loves most, loves deeply, loves dearly, and loves affectionately, to end her single status. So that Your Majesty will no longer be empty, lonely, and cold, and can taste the sourness of love... Ah..."
Dracula vowed his loyalty, but before he could finish his flattery, he was sent flying with a slap.