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The meaning behind Erming's earlier roar was:
"Daming, I'm going to follow Mother Rou to the human world to start anew. Take care of yourself!"
A shimmering light enveloped Erming's burly frame. His mountain-like form rapidly shrank until he transformed into a six-year-old child.
Though still a big-headed toddler, the distinct muscle lines on his body left no doubt about the immense strength this child possessed.
Ah Rou gently draped clothes over Erming, sighing, "Why are you in such a hurry, Erming? You've already passed your heavenly tribulation and could have enjoyed 100,000 years of freedom."
Erming opened his mouth as if to say something but realized he hadn't yet learned human language. He began scratching his head and ears in frustration.
This sight made everyone burst into laughter. Ah Rou picked up Erming, and the group began their journey back.
Though they were heading back to Tianxing Academy, there was no rush. It was a rare outing, and since most of the group were women, their pace slowed significantly.
At one point, Ah Rou considered visiting the Azure Bull Python, but she hesitated, recalling the terrifying presence that had caused her husband's disappearance in the core area long ago. After all, Ye Wen had warned them before leaving: unless absolutely necessary, they should avoid the heart of the Great Star Dou Forest.
The risks far outweighed any potential rewards.
In the past, their family had lived peacefully by that lake because the ancient presence within had been dormant. But now, those terrifying entities had awakened. Venturing there recklessly would only invite trouble.
The return trip felt more like a leisurely spring outing. It wasn't until they reached the outer perimeter that—
"Little Tianxin, where did you get this little one?" Liu Erlong asked curiously, staring at Ye Tianxin.
At this moment, a white-haired little loli clung timidly to Ye Tianxin's pants. Her violet eyes glistened with tears, making her look pitiful and irresistibly adorable, evoking an overwhelming urge to protect her.
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Ah, it's love at first sight!
The group felt as if arrows had pierced their hearts. This little girl was just too cute.
As the most maternal figure in the group, Ah Rou hurriedly picked up the little girl, completely forgetting about Erming, whom she had tossed aside.
Cuddle—snuggle—squeeze~
Too cute! She couldn't stop herself!
The rest of the group reacted similarly. How could such an adorable little creature exist in this world?
After a long while, Ah Rou finally managed to pull herself away from the little loli's charm—not that she admitted it. After comforting the girl, she turned to Ye Tianxin with a serious expression and asked,
"Little Tianxin, where did this little one come from? Confess fully, or face strict consequences."
Looking at this group of people who had clearly lost their minds over a loli, Ye Tianxin replied irritably,
"How should I know?! I woke up, and she was just in my arms. I want to ask you two how this happened while you were supposed to be keeping watch!"
Liu Erlong?!
Ah Rou?!
Waking up to find such an adorable loli in your arms? What kind of good fortune was this? No, wait—this was way too strange. Both of them had perception abilities at the Title Douluo level.
Could this little one be a spirit beast in human form sneaking in?
But after carefully sensing her, they confirmed that this endearing little loli was indeed a normal human child.
Still, considering their location near the outskirts of the Great Star Dou Forest, it was highly unusual for such a young child to appear here. The entire situation was deeply unsettling to everyone present.
Ultimately, their gazes returned to the little girl. Ah Rou gently asked,
"Little one, where are your parents?"
The little loli simply shook her head in confusion, stuttering, "I… I don't know."
Her response left everyone utterly baffled.
If the loli had been in any other form, the two domineering women might have resorted to interrogation through force. But with such an innocent appearance, they couldn't bring themselves to do anything harsh.
Finally, Liu Erlong tentatively suggested,
"Or… we could take her back to show the president?"
Ah Rou cuddled the little loli again and thought for a moment.
"Mm, that's probably the best option. We can't let such a vulnerable little one wander around alone—it's too dangerous."
With such an adorable—and seemingly helpless—little companion in tow, the group abandoned their leisurely pace and headed straight back to Tianxing Academy.
However, none of them noticed that, over a kilometer away, a stern middle-aged man in black robes watched them leave with a complex expression.
This man was none other than Di Tian.
After watching Ye Tianxin's group depart, Di Tian returned to the space beneath the Lake of Life. Bowing to the Silver Dragon King, he reported,
"My Lord, everything has unfolded according to your plans. Your half-body has been taken by those people."
The elegant Silver Dragon King, her body shimmering with seven-colored light, opened her eyes and said faintly,
"Mm."
Her tone carried exhaustion and a hint of concealed pain. Upon closer inspection, one would notice a gruesome wound on her body—a remnant of the Asura God's attack. The Asura Divine power within the wound continuously tormented her body. Were it not for her creative application of divine powers, she would have perished long ago.
Di Tian had already informed the Silver Dragon King about the gods residing in Tianxing Academy. Previously, the Silver Dragon King had been indecisive. However, after Ye Tianxin's group revisited the Great Star Dou Forest this time, she decided to take a desperate gamble.
Di Tian hesitated before asking,
"My Lord, is it really necessary to go to such lengths for a newly ascended god?"
The Silver Dragon King was visibly weary, her beautiful eyes trembling slightly.
"Time will prove that everything I've done is correct, Di Tian. Just focus on guarding me," she replied softly before slipping back into slumber.
Though filled with doubts, Di Tian—weak as he currently was—had no choice but to trust in the uncertain fate laid out before them. Bowing respectfully to the sleeping Silver Dragon King, he returned to his lair.
Meanwhile, back at Tianxing Academy…
Ye Tianxin stood awkwardly before her father, avoiding his gaze.
(_）Ye Wen.
"Tianxin, can you explain what's going on with this little one?"
This was Ye Tianxin's first encounter with such a bizarre situation. Under Ye Wen's scrutinizing gaze, she felt as if she'd been mistaken for a child trafficker. Stammering, she recounted the events surrounding the little loli's mysterious appearance.
At this moment, the little loli seemed to have found a new source of comfort and immediately latched onto Ye Wen.
(）:"Dada!"
"?!" Ye Wen was startled!
Just then, Ah Yin and Bo Saixi, who had heard about the incident, entered the room. The atmosphere instantly grew tense.
Ye Wen was about to explain, "You—"
But Ah Yin scooped up the little loli and began enthusiastically cuddling her.
"What a cute little thing~"
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