Chapter 672 - 670: The Archfiend, You’re Cracking Me Up

Chapter 672: Chapter 670: The Archfiend, You’re Cracking Me Up

The vines and branches of the ancient tree covered every corner of the Forbidden Land. The vines seemed to stretch into the void, as if endless. Like the land itself, the tree before them radiated a mysterious, ancient aura.

Celeste Grant’s gaze swept over the buildings, and she couldn’t help but laugh. "I always figured the Demon God’s home would have a blood moon hanging in the sky and be thick with Demonic Qi. I was expecting the corpses of a few Greater Demons scattered around as decoration, but this place looks pretty normal."

Hearing this, Javier Sinclair chuckled. "My dear, is that really the image you have of your husband?"

"Isn’t it?" Celeste Grant shot him a teasing glance. "After all, darling, your hobbies involve either skulls or craniums. I’ve been with you so long, I’m used to it. So even if I saw your den with the corpses of Greater Demons scattered about for decoration, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised." She reached out and patted his arm. "It’s just standard operating procedure for you."

Javier Sinclair was speechless.

He found he couldn’t even argue.

He reached out and pulled her into a hug.

"Now that you mention it, I remember I have quite a collection. I’ll take you to see it later."

Celeste Grant was at a loss for words.

’Just like you, Archfiend. I don’t even have to think to know what...’

She just smiled and nodded. "That collection of yours... it’s not just a bunch of bigger skulls, is it?"

At her words, he shook his head slightly. "Oh, there’s more than that. This time, there are many complete skeletons. I have Dragon Bones, the bones of various Divine and Demonic Beasts, and also many strange and precious treasures. There are also all kinds of sinister Magical Treasure Weapons. The most unique pieces are a throne inlaid with a thousand red eyeballs and a bed forged from a Hydra. I slew that Hydra back in the Ancient Times, and I later forged its bones into this bed."

"Oh, right, the bed is in my room. I’m sure you’ll love it when you see it. Every time you wake up, you just have to look up to see nine red-eyed serpent heads. It’s incredibly invigorating."

The corner of Celeste Grant’s mouth twitched. "..."

’So it’s not that he’s ridiculous, it’s that there’s always a new level of ridiculous. I thought his love for woodworking and carving skulls was already absurd enough. I never expected there was more. Fine, fine, fine. Javier Sinclair, I truly underestimated you.’

’She didn’t know if other people’s minds worked normally, but her husband’s thought process had always been this bizarre.’

"Stop talking!"

"I suddenly have the urge to hit you with a shovel. Javier Sinclair, I really have to hand it to you. A bed forged from a Hydra? What on earth were you thinking?"

Javier Sinclair glanced at her and said in a low voice, "My dear, you have to trust my forging skills. It’s actually quite beautiful. You’ll see when you get there."

’No, I don’t want to.’

’I’m afraid I’ll have nightmares.’

Celeste Grant rolled her eyes at him. "The moment I open my eyes I’ll see nine heads dangling in front of me. Do you really think I’d be happy about that?"

Hearing this, Javier Sinclair felt a pang of guilt. He’d been sleeping in that bed for over a hundred thousand years; he was rather attached to it! ’I can still try to win her over,’ he thought. Clearing his throat, he said, "My dear, the Hydra bed is actually quite comfortable."

"Javier Sinclair, I think you’d look great sleeping on the floor."

Javier Sinclair was speechless again.

’Sleep on the floor.’

’Impossible.’

He hugged Celeste Grant, murmuring, "Celeste, would you really have the heart to make your husband sleep on the floor?"

"Of course I would." Celeste Grant leaned in closer, a chilling smile on her face. "Old Fiend Sinclair, if you don’t promptly find a dusty corner for that bed of yours, I’ll chop it up for firewood."

Javier Sinclair put on a solemn expression and nodded repeatedly. "Alright, alright, I’ll replace it. It’s just a bed, no big deal. If my dear hurts her hands chopping it up, I’ll be heartbroken."

’The main issue was that the bed he had forged was a top-tier Magic Treasure.’

’His wife probably couldn’t even scratch it, even if she used all her strength. If she tried to chop it and failed, she’d be in a foul mood, and he’d still end up sleeping on the floor. So, just to be safe, it was better to avoid any chopping.’

She reached out and patted his head.

"You know what’s good for you."

She couldn’t help but laugh as she spoke.

"But seriously, what were you thinking, forging a Hydra into a bed? I’m dying of laughter."

"Do you like it here, my dear?"

Celeste Grant nodded slightly.

"Mhm, I love it."

Seeing the smile that lit up her face, Javier Sinclair was relieved. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "I’m glad you like it."

Pointing into the distance, he said softly, "Over that way, there’s a natural ice cave. Inside, you’ll find Glacian. It’s full of fish and shrimp. I’ll take you fishing there sometime."

"Oh, that sounds wonderful! Now that you mention it, I’m suddenly craving grilled fish... no, wait, grilled lobster would be great too."

"Alright. I’ll go catch some for you right now and grill it."

Celeste Grant laughed.

"There’s no rush. Next time."

As she spoke, she looked around and couldn’t resist saying, "I remember there’s a hot spring here somewhere. The last time I saw it was through the Mysterious Ancient Mirror. I saw you soaking in it. Hehe, that back of yours... tsk, tsk, absolutely gorgeous."

The words had barely left her lips when Javier Sinclair’s ears turned slightly red. He placed a hand on top of her head, his deep voice murmuring by her ear, "There goes your mind, wandering off again."

"Hehe, just a little something from the premium-subscriber-only section," Celeste Grant said with a small smile. "It’s only because you have such a great body. I wouldn’t have remembered if it were anyone else."

Javier Sinclair blushed.

"You shameless woman."

Despite his words, he couldn’t hide the smile in his eyes. "The hot spring is out back. I’ll take you to see it." As soon as he finished speaking, Celeste Grant felt an arm wrap tightly around her waist. In the next instant, they vanished from the courtyard and reappeared beside a hot spring.

When they appeared, Celeste Grant recognized the place instantly.

"Yes, this is the place."

"This is exactly what I saw back then."

White steam rose from the water. Not far from the bank was a grassy field dotted with little wildflowers. Beside the spring, a stone table held a pot of tea and a set of delicate teacups.

She let go of Javier Sinclair’s hand and walked a lap around the hot spring. "This spot is lovely, too. I’ll have to come for a soak next time."

After that, Javier Sinclair gave Celeste Grant a tour of the grounds.

「As evening fell.」

When they returned to the courtyard, they saw their daughter dragging a lobster that radiated a frosty aura. The creature was over a meter long, and its massive claws were bigger than the girl herself.

The little girl’s eyes curved into happy crescents when she saw them. She tossed the lobster onto the ground, planted her hands on her hips, and let out a triumphant laugh. "Mommy, Daddy, look what I caught! Giggle. It’s a huge lobster, and it’s blue! It tried to pinch me with its claw, but I knocked it out with one slap and dragged it back! Daddy, grill the lobster! I want to eat grilled lobster!"