Don't Overthink, I'm Here

The chicken soup was simmered on low heat until dusk, its aroma wafting for miles, making the poultry restless but not daring to act out.

Neither Ye Hangzhi nor Huo Ze had eaten yet. Each holding a bowl of delicious chicken soup, they sat at the dining table, slowly savoring it.

Ye Hangzhi added packaged fried rice bought from the supermarket into the chicken soup, taking several large gulps while it was still soft.

The crispy fried rice blended with the savory flavor of the chicken soup. With just a light chew, the aroma spread throughout his mouth, making him wish he could lock Huo Ze by his side forever.

Of course, Ye Hangzhi believed he was still very kind; there had to be boundaries when dealing with humans.

Ye Hangzhi scooped his second bowl of soup with satisfaction, turning to look at Huo Ze, who was staring blankly at his own bowl, feeling puzzled.

Even though he had realized that the Heavenly Dao might be contaminated by evil spirits, he was still leisurely eating and drinking. Meanwhile, Huo Ze, who knew absolutely nothing about this, was somewhat despondent.

Clearly, Huo Ze had a lot on his mind, looking unhappy all day. After eating, he would train; after training, he would cook. Even when he wasn't training, he would hide in his room alone without saying a word.

This puzzled Ye Hangzhi greatly. After all, there was a saying in this world: ignorance is bliss.

Thus, he went straight to the point: "What's wrong with you today?"

Huo Ze took a gentle sip of the soup, seemingly choking on it. He quickly set his bowl down and joked, "My life is like a joke."

The sole male lead of the book actually had such thoughts... Ye Hangzhi raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Why do you say that?"

"Because you are truly omnipotent."

Ye Hangzhi was even more astonished. "But I haven't done anything extraordinary."

Ye Hangzhi genuinely thought so. Because Huo Ze was the great hero who saved humanity, while he only wanted to quickly return to the Tribulation Transcendence stage, ascend once more, and have a fight with the Heavenly Dao before leaving.

Compared to his idle life, Huo Ze would save countless lives in the future and organize humanity to fight against the zombies. This was not something an ordinary person could achieve.

In the Cultivation World, someone like Huo Ze would likely be protected by dense karmic merit, shielded by an unstoppable golden light, making him incredibly formidable.

Huo Ze's eyes darkened slightly. Looking at Ye Hangzhi's questioning face, he slowly spoke after a long pause, "Before, although I also felt like a joke, and was always restricted... at least I did many meaningful things and appeared capable on the surface. But back then, I didn't know of your existence. Can you understand that feeling?"

"What about my existence?" Ye Hangzhi was puzzled.

Huo Ze looked at him speechlessly. "You can raise mutated beasts, possess superpowers I cannot comprehend, know secrets others don't, and even teleport. If you wanted to, what is there that you couldn't do?"

Ye Hangzhi couldn't help but rub his temples. "Huo Ze, there are many things I cannot do."

"Yes, except for withstanding a nuclear bomb, you are indeed omnipotent. Even wiping out everyone in this world would actually be a breeze for you, wouldn't it?"

Hearing this, Ye Hangzhi fell silent for a moment, then said ruefully, "That's not true. Wiping everyone out would result in being struck dead by lightning."

Huo Ze: "..."

Without waiting for Huo Ze to speak, Ye Hangzhi suddenly froze. "Wait, it seems there is no lightning in this world. How strange!"

Huo Ze's mouth hung open, speechless for a long time. He simply couldn't comprehend this man's way of thinking.

Ye Hangzhi fell into deep thought for a long while, paused, and then said seriously, "As for whether indiscriminate killing brings divine punishment, let's discuss that in detail after I ascend to the Golden Core stage."

Huo Ze: "That's not what I meant!"

Seeing Huo Ze's helpless expression and the gloom in his eyes mostly dissipating, Ye Hangzhi was very pleased. It seemed tonight's conversation was quite effective.

He habitually reached out to pat Huo Ze's head. "In short, don't overthink. With me here, you won't die."

"...Yes."

"By the way, why are you drinking so slowly? Drinking more chicken soup is good for you. I'm about to have my third bowl."

Ye Hangzhi's attitude was very firm. Huo Ze had no choice but to obediently take a large gulp, then immediately complained in a low voice, "It's too hot."

Although he possessed a fire-type superpower, Huo Ze was actually very sensitive to heat.

It was a bit embarrassing to admit.

In the end, Ye Hangzhi forced him to drink three more bowls before letting him off.

Huo Ze rubbed his stuffed belly, utterly speechless.

After eating and drinking their fill, at Huo Ze's rare and insistent request, the two slowly walked out of the courtyard house for a stroll, sitting by the stream to enjoy the night breeze.

The moonlight reflected on the sparkling water, rippling with each wave.

"Mr. Ye, the coal is running out. I want to go out."

"Alright, I'll go with you next time."

Huo Ze was slightly startled. "I thought you didn't like going out."

"I don't, but I sense that it will be an opportunity for me to level up." Ye Hangzhi didn't lie.

"Is your current cultivation base still not enough?"

Ye Hangzhi thought for a moment and said, "Not enough. I want to become stronger so I can protect you."

Huo Ze's pupils contracted, and his hand resting against his trousers instinctively clenched. But before he could think further, Ye Hangzhi continued.

"I also need to protect Marshal Rooster, Jin Wu, and Yu Long. Yu Long is too fat and refuses to exercise all day; it might easily be caught and eaten by someone. Later, I want to train an army of weeds, but weeds in their juvenile stage have no ability to resist. What if we aren't home and someone burns them all?"

Ye Hangzhi spoke with a very serious expression.

Currently, he had to protect these weak spiritual pets. Later, when they gradually grew stronger, they could help him guard the house and protect his peaceful life!

Huo Ze: "..."