false alarm?

Lin Feng entered the house with mixed feelings, unsure of what to expect from Vivian's reception. Taking a seat on the sofa in the living room, he found himself facing two extraordinary beings, appearing almost like schoolchildren caught in a mistake. Vivian wore a look of embarrassment, while Muyun seemed both embarrassed and apologetic. "I'm sorry, landlord," she began, "the winged creature suddenly flew back, and I was so surprised that I forgot to call you..."

At Lin Feng's feet, the carefree and clueless "Roll" nuzzled, unaware of the events of the past few hours. It only knew to rub against its owner's leg while purring contentedly.

Waving his hand, Lin Feng gestured for the two superwomen to sit before him. This scene unexpectedly filled him with a sense of pride. Despite the chaotic nature of his life, his confused state of mind, and the uncertainty of his future, at least in this moment, he appeared formidable. Observing legendary creatures like werewolves and vampires showing such respect before him, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of self-satisfaction. However, he quickly dismissed this feeling, realizing that Vivian and Muyun were simply being polite, albeit with the added layer of their respective races, which left him somewhat perplexed.

"What happened this afternoon that made you fly out?" Lin Feng, mindful of his recent "responsibility," felt obligated to understand the actions of these unusual beings in his home, so he could report back to Crow12345 if necessary.

As an ordinary person, Lin Feng was acutely aware of his limitations. He knew he couldn't control a werewolf and a vampire on his own for an extended period. His dilemma was how to deal with his future life. Now that a woman claiming to be a goddess had announced, "God is responsible for world peace," Lin Feng naturally saw her as a significant support.

However, he also knew that Vivian might not trust him, a human she had just met. So, he added, "Don't mind me; I'm just curious. After all, I am the landlord, and your race is somewhat special... I should know where you've been when I can't find anyone, right? Of course, if you don't want to say, that's fine."

"It's nothing, really," Vivian bit her lip, seeming determined. "It was just a misunderstanding. I thought some annoying guys had tracked us here and wanted to go somewhere far to deal with them. Later, I realized I was being overly sensitive."

"Annoying guys?" Lin Feng glanced at Muyun. "Other werewolves?"

He began to understand what Vivian meant by "this place is not safe." It seemed this vampire still had enemies, a long-standing feud.

"Not werewolves," Vivian glanced disdainfully at Muyun. "Werewolves have been our adversaries for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, and they have never had the upper hand. Although they are troublesome, they are not a significant threat..."

"If you're going to talk about yourself, don't drag me into it!" Muyun suddenly let out a threatening growl, casually licking her nails. "If you want to fight, find a place with more bricks, and we'll battle it out!"

Lin Feng: "... Please spare us the embarrassment of your brick-throwing skills. Give the werewolves some face!"

Ignoring Muyun, Vivian explained solemnly, "It's the witchers, or as they are called, witch hunters."

Lin Feng's mind was suddenly filled with images from various movie intros. He became alert, "The Witchers?"

"Don't be ridiculous; that's from a movie," Vivian replied without a hint of jest, her expression serious. "I'm talking about real witchers—individuals with only half-human blood, considered monsters by both humans and our 'abnormals.' These witchers have been at odds with us for as long as history has existed. Initially, they acted alone, but somehow, they started collaborating with various religious organizations, working with ordinary people... It's a nuisance."

Lin Feng couldn't help but touch the papers in his pocket, sincerely wanting to ask a question: Did Crow12345 and the Shi Ling Empire behind her ask him to take care of the "abnormals" in his home? While witchers seemed to be fighting to protect humans... the complexity of the situation was daunting.

"Landlord? What are you thinking about?" Muyun's voice brought Lin Feng back from his thoughts. "Are witchers really so powerful? Are they really terrifying?"

Lin Feng decided to wait until he saw Crow12345 again to clarify the situation. He had just realized that the mess he had gotten himself into was not only deep but also murky. Seeing Muyun's curious expression, he casually asked, "You don't know about witchers?"

"I don't know," Muyun scratched her head. "I've never encountered them, but I've seen them in movies."

Vivian rolled her eyes, "I don't know how this one grew up like this. I talked to her earlier and found out she doesn't even have basic knowledge. She doesn't know about witchers, the classification of blood races, or even the history of human and non-human conflict... She lives like a blank sheet of paper, surviving purely by luck."

Muyun glared at Vivian indignantly but remained silent, indicating that Vivian's words were true.

"I really don't know these things, and it's not my fault." Muyun muttered on the sofa, "I've been with humans since birth, living with them from childhood to adulthood. Stories about werewolves are what I've heard from humans... I've never seen any other 'abnormals' besides myself. I thought I was the only werewolf left in the world. To be honest, the only clues I've encountered over the years related to 'abnormals.' This winged creature was the first real encounter I've had."

Lin Feng and Vivian watched Muyun dumbfoundedly. After a while, the vampire girl muttered to herself, "What a pitiful creature. I'll try not to ridicule you."

Lin Feng, on the other hand, curiously looked at Muyun. "You've never seen other 'abnormals'? Then you and Vivian shouldn't have any grudges. Why the hostility as soon as you met?"

Muyun justified herself, "The TV says vampires and werewolves are mortal enemies! I have to live up to my heritage!"

Lin Feng: "..."

Vivian: "..."

"I regret so much why I had to argue with such a person," Vivian finally spoke after a few mouth movements. "I've met many werewolves who lack common sense, but meeting one as clueless as her is a first!"

"Cough, let's not discuss this," Lin Feng quickly interjected, realizing the conversation was veering off track. At the same time, he began to worry about the "witchers" Vivian mentioned. "Did you really sense the witchers' presence this afternoon? Was it just a misunderstanding?"

"Yes, I've been dealing with them for many years, maybe hundreds of years, so I almost have a sixth sense about them. Whenever there are witchers nearby, I can feel it."

 Vivian lowered her eyes. "This afternoon, it seemed like I sensed their presence nearby... but after following the scent, I found nothing, not even a trace. So, I probably made a mistake. I've made mistakes before; after all, it's just a gut feeling, and mistakes are inevitable."

At this point, Vivian paused, observing Lin Feng's expression. She nodded understandingly, "Don't worry, if there really are witchers... I will leave voluntarily, taking this clueless werewolf with me, so as not to involve you. Although witchers claim to protect humans, some of them are extremists, and sometimes, they harm the innocent. While they have somewhat restrained themselves in the past century, the nature of a rabid dog doesn't change."

Muyun suddenly perked up, "You mentioned rabid dogs..."

"It's not about you," Vivian glared at the werewolf, irritated. "You're overly sensitive about irrelevant matters."

Lin Feng could only think: Vivian is taking this lightly! If they really leave, the next day, that neurotic goddess with the five-digit number might come knocking!