Chapter Twenty-Nine: Sister—Brother, I’m Pregnant

Incredible!

This was the thought that popped into the minds of all four girls at the same time. In just a few minutes, over a dozen monsters had been dispatched. This man and woman were simply too powerful.

Cheng Feng, confused, studied Liu Shiyu's icy blue eyes. "When did you start wearing colored contacts? Wait, is this because you used that secret skill, 'Spiritual Power Liberation'?"

During training with Yan Ruying not long ago, he had learned a lot of essential information for demon hunters, including this skill, which only elite hunters could wield.

"That's right. This enhancement skill doesn't last long, but its effects are extraordinary. It's generally used to finish battles quickly." Liu Shiyu withdrew from Spiritual Power Liberation mode, the blue glow in her eyes fading to a deep black.

Standing before Cheng Feng, the spiritual blade in her hand dissipated into drifting ice dust and snowy mist—so beautiful it felt like a dream.

Noticing Cheng Feng's astonishment, she explained, "The spiritual blade is a standard weapon for association members. Once a blade acknowledges its master, the user can summon it at will or disperse it into the air whenever they wish."

"Tsk, tsk, what an essential tool for the home—perfect for killing and looting," Cheng Feng said enviously. "When will I get assigned one?"

"That shouldn't be a problem," Liu Shiyu replied, resting her chin on her hand in thought. "We did a great job on this mission. If I report your achievements to the association, you should qualify."

As they spoke, the four girls approached from the wooden cabin.

"Amazing!" Lin Xiaoqin was the first to rush over, looking at Cheng Feng with open admiration, little stars shining in her eyes as she clenched her fists. "So by day you're a student, and by night you’re a hero righting wrongs—just like in a comic book!"

The other three high school girls were equally grateful and awestruck, crowding around Cheng Feng like a group of fans. They had no idea what misfortune might have befallen them tonight; this man had descended like a savior in their hour of need, pulling them from the jaws of danger.

"Haha, it was nothing, really," Cheng Feng said, scratching his head, letting pride get the better of him.

Liu Shiyu, standing nearby, couldn’t bear to watch anymore and shot him a warning glance.

Catching her signal, Cheng Feng quickly remembered himself and turned to Lin Xiaoqin. "When you get back to school, you can't tell anyone what you saw tonight. After this, just pretend nothing ever happened between us."

His identity as a demon hunter absolutely could not be revealed at school. From any angle, it would spell trouble for him. So secrecy was paramount.

Lin Xiaoqin blinked in confusion, then nodded gently, her gaze even more reverent. Cheng Feng's performance tonight had been so outstanding, and yet he wanted it all kept secret.

How noble!

He cared nothing for fame or fortune, wanting no one to know how many people he’d saved, content to remain an unsung enforcer of justice.

How could there be such a wonderful boy in the world...

Gazing at Cheng Feng’s sunny smile, Lin Xiaoqin’s heart fluttered wildly like a startled fawn.

It was already past seven in the evening. The girls’ families would certainly be worried, so Cheng Feng and Liu Shiyu escorted them home one by one. Afterward, Liu Shiyu returned to the Association’s local branch to report the night’s events. The bodies of the vampires in the suburbs would be handled by follow-up teams.

At the same time, she reported the incident involving the underground auction. Monsters auctioning off humans was a particularly heinous crime. That such a brazen event could take place beneath a human city was an act of utter audacity. The upper management would quickly mobilize the intelligence unit to locate the auction site and send hunters to wipe it out.

...

Meanwhile, Cheng Feng saw Lin Xiaoqin to her door, gave her a few casual reminders about staying safe, and turned to leave.

After his instructions, Lin Xiaoqin lowered her head shyly and asked in a small voice, “Cheng Feng, since you’re here… would you like to come in for dinner?”

“No, thanks. It’s late. I should be heading home.”

Seeing he was about to go, Lin Xiaoqin bit her lower lip and couldn’t help but call after him. “Cheng Feng, wait…”

“What is it now?”

“Well, um… how should I put this…” Meeting Cheng Feng’s puzzled gaze, Lin Xiaoqin blushed, her eyes darting nervously. Finally, summoning her courage, she whispered, “Can I ask… do you, do you have a girlfriend?”

A huge question mark seemed to pop up above Cheng Feng’s head.

The whole class thought “Jiang Qian” was his girlfriend. Though that wasn’t true, Lin Xiaoqin apparently didn’t know.

Ah, right—she was the bookworm of the class, never one for gossip, never interested in who was dating whom. Her information was always behind the times.

In any case, his relationship with Elena was just for show. So Cheng Feng replied offhandedly, “No, I’m not interested in women.”

“Oh, so you don’t have a girlfriend…” Lin Xiaoqin murmured happily, unable to hide the curve of a smile at her lips. She laughed softly.

“What are you laughing at?” Cheng Feng thought she was teasing him. “You looking down on single guys now?”

“No, not at all…” Lin Xiaoqin quickly covered her mouth with both hands, her bright eyes still crinkled into crescents.

“Hmph, I won’t argue with you. Go inside and eat. Bye.” Cheng Feng waved and walked away.

“Bye…” Lin Xiaoqin waved gently in front of her chest, gazing dreamily at his retreating figure. She watched until he disappeared at the end of the street, lost in a swirl of emotions.

...

7:50 p.m.

Cheng Feng arrived home to find it already late, yet his little sister was nowhere to be seen—she must be out with friends, he supposed.

He’d been running around all day, narrowly surviving a fight with an elite monster. Tired beyond measure and parched, he opened the fridge, grabbed a bottle of ice-cold soda, popped the tab, and gulped it down in one go. The whole motion was smooth and satisfying.

Refreshing!

He heard the faint sound of slippers dragging across the floor behind him and turned to look.

There, sneaking toward her room, was his younger sister—he hadn’t even noticed her come in. She froze under his gaze, her face instantly stiffening with a “shoot, I’ve been caught” expression.

“What are you sneaking around for?” Cheng Feng asked, blinking in confusion, suddenly sensing something odd.

Was it his imagination, or did something seem different about his sister today?

Wait—why were her clothes so baggy?

And her stomach...

Cheng Feng’s eyes nearly popped out. “Why is your belly so big?”

His sister’s eyes darted away. “Uh… well… how should I say this…”

Her desperate attempt to hide something, coupled with her inability to come up with an excuse, left Cheng Feng utterly shocked.

“You’re not… you can’t be…” Cheng Feng felt his brain about to explode, unable to believe what he was thinking.

His sister put on a look of resignation. “Brother, I’m pregnant!”

Boom!

Her words landed like a bomb, leaving Cheng Feng reeling and dizzy.

He strode forward and demanded, “Tell me, what really happ—”

Halfway through, he realized something wasn’t right.

Though her belly was swollen, it looked more like she was hiding something under her clothes than actually being pregnant.

Immediately, his anger evaporated. Folding his arms, Cheng Feng interrogated her again, “What are you hiding? Hand it over, now.”