Chapter 81
The definition of “baby” suddenly became a hot topic, sparking an unprecedented discussion in the “Demon World” forum.
However, the grand promises of this “Demon World” update truly made it something all demons were looking forward to.
They couldn’t wait to stay home, flipping through the calendar and waiting for the update to finish.
This left the Human Supreme Monitoring Bureau puzzled.
“So what exactly happened recently that made these demons so busy?”
“And the rate of destructive incidents has indeed dropped sharply. Our contact with the Demon World Committee isn’t as frequent as before.”
In the conference room, the heads of various departments of the Monitoring Bureau looked at the data on the map with puzzled expressions.
What strange force was causing these demons to behave so abnormally?
“But this is indeed a noteworthy change. Haven’t you noticed that the number of demons who lost control and transformed into beasts in the past few months hasn’t even exceeded the number of fingers on one hand?”
Zou Zhenyuan thought more deeply about the data in the materials.
Did this mean that the demons were in a more stable state? Or did they have new methods and ways to control their power?
Or was there some huge, unspeakable conspiracy behind this?
Otherwise, why would these demons suddenly become so well-behaved?
Yes, after thinking for a long time, Zou Zhenyuan actually used the word “well-behaved” to describe these terrifying beings.
Those demons who were lurking and unknown were one thing, but even the confirmed demons under surveillance had been unusually quiet recently.
“This is too strange, we must investigate this clearly.”
Zou Zhenyuan’s final statement received unanimous approval.
“But regarding the ‘Demon World’ app, we still can’t bypass its main consciousness’ surveillance. We can only decipher some of the data content on the sub-forum.”
The head of the data department was silent for a long time before finally reporting their latest findings.
“So what are they discussing in the forum recently?”
This latest finding instantly attracted the attention of all the humans present.
“Uh, they are discussing… whether demons who are hundreds of years old can be called babies.”
The head of the data department had to read out the latest deciphered findings with a look of shame and self-doubt.
The room fell silent for a moment.
“How about we study it some more… there’s no rush to get results.”
Was it the deciphered content that was abnormal, or was it their hearing?
While everyone in the Monitoring Bureau couldn’t believe that these destructive demons were desperately analyzing this, in the Morson Building, Tao Shu and the other demons were also seriously studying the latest changes in “Demon World.”
Especially Tao Shu, after learning about A-Ran’s “Demon World is sick” theory, suddenly felt that this seemed to be a very reasonable explanation.
“Look, the reason why the ‘Demon World’ consciousness was able to allocate enough energy to launch a major update again this time is clearly related to the large area that has been restored in the Feather Clan territory.”
“Previously, this part of the game map was completely a forbidden zone, but now it’s gradually restoring its ecosystem.”
The many Feather Clan demons had been working hard to restore and clean up the former forbidden zone during this time. After clearing away all the withered trees, new vegetation quickly grew.
If the Demon World could really develop like this, many demons would naturally prefer to stay in the Demon World.
However, they were somewhat worried that staying in beast form in the Demon World for too long would make them turn into real beasts.
[Regarding this function, it is currently under development.]
Strangely, when Liliya mentioned the human form switch, the “Demon World” consciousness actually responded!
“Does this mean that we can transform into human form in ‘Demon World’ in the future!?”
“Ahem, if we can transform into human form, wouldn’t the interaction with A-Ran be richer?”
“Holy crap, I don’t even dare to think about how many points it would cost to exchange…”
Although some demons immediately suspected that this tempting new function would probably cost a lot of points.
The various activities and rewards that “Demon World” had been constantly introducing recently had indeed hooked countless demons.
The completion rate of various daily tasks and special contribution point tasks had increased several times, and almost everyone was working hard, naturally having no time to go out and “cause trouble.”
Each race even received some exclusive customized tasks.
The reason why Anvers’ Feather Clan was so efficient in cleaning up the polluted territory was because they received a rare prerequisite quest: “Repair A-Ran’s Affection Level!”
The current Affection Level the Feather Clan had with A-Ran was only a pitiful 10 points, and the full score was 100!
Although the Feather Clan demons couldn’t guess the Affection Level of other races in A-Ran’s heart, they were certain that their 10 points were undoubtedly at the very bottom.
Since they could improve their Affection Level by doing prerequisite quests, everyone naturally started working hard.
And Anvers also discovered that every time he finished training Little Feather, the “+1 Affection” sign would appear above A-Ran’s head when he came to pick up Little Feather.
This fixed “+1” Affection point every week made Anvers the hope of the entire Feather Clan.
After all, this was a guaranteed income!
Many demons strangely realized the charm of a guaranteed income at this moment, even if it was only +1 point each time.
Lin Ran didn’t know that after this update started, “Demon World” actually started to show Affection points above his head.
The fluffy creatures at home were undoubtedly the ones who felt this the most.
Because when Sootball brought a beautiful flower to A-Ran, he would see the “+1” sign appear above A-Ran’s head.
“Thank you, Sootball, but why have you been giving me things every day recently?”
His house was being renovated, and there really wasn’t much space.
Lin Ran, hesitating, accepted the “gift” from the little guy and carefully placed it in the vase on the table.
During the recent upgrade, a large empty space beside the hut was automatically set up by “Demon World” with a huge construction tent, as if it was upgrading a certain building complex.
Lin Ran had spent a large amount of gold coins on this and was inexplicably looking forward to the final upgrade effect.
“Ee.”
Not long after, Snowball also trotted down from the back mountain, wagging his big tail all the way, squatted in front of A-Ran, and handed him the beautiful little stone he was holding in his mouth.
“Snowball also brought something back today?”
Lin Ran looked at it curiously and found that it was a rare rain flower pebble, indeed very beautiful.
Sootball and Snowball both looked up at A-Ran’s head expectantly, and as expected, [+1] appeared again!
It seemed that the gifts they gave A-Ran every day had to be different, and not all of them would give +1.
For example, today, Little Feather caught a very beautiful magic shell bug and put it on the bed, which scared A-Ran.
Little Feather was squatting on the small tree with a wronged expression. Only he hadn’t received A-Ran’s [+1 Affection] today!
Although “Demon World” hadn’t yet announced the difference in Affection points between the cubs, in the words of “Demon World,” this was A-Ran’s privacy and couldn’t be disclosed casually!
Who was A-Ran’s most beloved fluffy creature thus became the most mysterious topic.
“Let’s go, we’re going to collect a hundred seashells today to decorate the small beach.”
Lin Ran called the little guys in the house to set off.
The tent under renovation would occasionally issue small tasks, and as long as they were completed, there would be specific building attribute bonuses.
For example, collecting 100 seashells today could increase marine affinity.
Lin Ran really hoped that he could recruit a few cute ocean cubs to the kindergarten. Besides, as long as he blew the conch shell at the seaside, Ossi would always come to him.
And today, as soon as Lin Ran arrived, he found that Ossi, the little merman, was already sitting on the reef waiting for him.
“Why did you come early today? What if I didn’t come?”
“Ya~ A-Ran!”
Ossi opened his arms for a hug, and Lin Ran naturally wouldn’t refuse the little cutie’s request, smiling and picking up the little cub.
The little guy’s fishtail swayed, clearly very happy.
Looking at the beautiful little Ossi, Lin Ran really wanted to “abduct” Ossi home first.
To be honest, when it came to running a kindergarten in “Demon World,” Lin Ran was a little worried about whether he, as a human, would be trusted by the demon parents.
Although with Sootball, Ms. Oni would definitely be fine, and Snowball and Little Feather were already his cubs, the other students weren’t necessarily certain yet.
The most promising one was, of course, Ossi!
He and Atylanthos were quite close, right?
“Does our Ossi want to come to kindergarten? Should I talk to Atylanthos?”
What Lin Ran didn’t know was that the moment he said this, Ossi received a new notification!
[Ding——Congratulations, cub, you have received the first invitation to “A-Ran’s Kindergarten”! ]
“Ya!!” After being stunned for a few seconds, Ossi naturally hugged A-Ran. He was super willing!
Even the “Demon World” demon world channel announced a server-wide notification.
[The first invitation to A-Ran’s Kindergarten has been issued!]
This scrolling notification seemed to be afraid that some demons would miss it.
[!？？Ah, I’m still busy mining to earn points, and now you’re telling me that a demon has already received an invitation!?]
[Which clan is so lucky? I don’t even dare to think, isn’t this shady?]
[Strong protest, the version update isn’t even over yet, and the first one has already been issued!]
The bustling “Demon World” forum collectively discussed this lucky cub.
Atylanthos, who rushed over after receiving the news, had to admit that he was a little bit jealous.
So only cubs would be invited?
Lin Ran observed Atylanthos’ expression and thought that he was a little doubtful about the qualifications of his kindergarten.
But to be honest, Lin Ran was indeed considering inviting a water-based instructor to teach the little guys a few times a week.
“Atylanthos, can I hire you as a water-based instructor?”
Lin Ran felt that starting a business as a human wasn’t easy.
If Atylanthos rejected him, he would try inviting another water demon?
“Instructor? My time is very valuable.”
After hesitating for three seconds, Atylanthos’ words came out before the “willing” in his heart.
Hiss, why didn’t he agree directly!?
And the human in front of him didn’t look very rich…
What if he couldn’t afford to hire him?
Although having him, the clan leader, act as an instructor was indeed a bit too extravagant, it was unheard of before.
After speaking, Atylanthos already started to regret it immensely, and Ossi looked at his brother Atylanthos with a reproachful expression.
How could he let A-Ran pay him?
It wasn’t easy for A-Ran to earn money!
“Salary… I’m also thinking about what kind of salary would be appropriate. Although I haven’t decided yet, I will definitely pay you in the end.”
Lin Ran felt that Atylanthos’ request was very reasonable, it’s just that after paying for the building upgrade with gold coins, he was back to being penniless.
With his pockets empty, hiring Atylanthos had inexplicably become a pie in the sky.
So the young human looked at Atylanthos a little embarrassedly, as if worried about being rejected.
Atylanthos looked at Lin Ran, and only one line remained in his mind:
Damn, the humans created by “Demon World” seemed to be really cute creatures.
Even though he knew that the other party was giving him a blank check.
If any other human in the real world dared to “deceive” him like this, they would probably have been torn to shreds by Atylanthos.
But Lin Ran saying such things so seriously made the demon involuntarily defend him in his heart: Maybe he really just didn’t have any money recently…
“Cough, okay, for my grandmother’s sake, I can indeed act as an instructor.”
After saying this with feigned restraint, Atylanthos found that the notification [+30 Affection] instantly appeared above Lin Ran’s head!
“Ya?”
Ossi looked at his brother in shock. Why was his brother’s Affection frame longer than a cub’s?
The cub’s Affection frame was baby blue, and it didn’t show specific values, only changes in color depth.
The adult demon’s Affection frame was not only dark blue, but also much longer.
Could it be that adult demons could have a higher Affection Level with A-Ran?
“Thank you, Atylanthos, you’ve really solved a big problem for me!”
Lin Ran confirmed that the number of skill instructors on his kindergarten interface had changed from 0 to 1, and Atylanthos’ instructor rating was undoubtedly A-rank!
But Atylanthos, whose hand was held in gratitude, looked at his hand with a subtle expression even after logging out of “Demon World” and returning home.
Damn, he was held hands by a human again…
But why was he so happy?
However, his grandmother would probably be happy to know, after all, Lin Ran, who could make his grandmother give away the music box, was naturally an eternal friend of the Scythe Clan.
“Ya…”
Ossi seriously clung to his brother, trying to study the difference between cubs and adult demons, why was his brother’s Affection frame longer than his by a pink empty frame?
Would he also have a longer frame with A-Ran when he grew up?
In fact, Shao Mian was also very seriously trying to figure out what the system of this newly updated Affection frame was.
Why did his value get stuck at the end of the frame and not move?
There was clearly a long pink section behind it!?
