"It looks like we won't be having hotpot today," Liu Nanfeng said, putting down his work with a sigh of helplessness.
"You're not staying for dinner?" Zhan Dundun asked with a look of regret.
Liu Nanfeng stared at him in silence.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Zhan Dundun turned his head away, feigning shyness.
"Hmph, you must be overjoyed right now, aren't you?" Liu Nanfeng remarked.
"Not at all..." Zhan Dundun began to protest.
But as soon as he spoke, he burst into laughter, "It's good we can't eat, it's good we can't eat, hurry up and go..."
"You rascal," Liu Nanfeng said, feeling utterly speechless at the complete lack of pretense.
He left with Gugu, leaving just him and Shen Wenhui for lunch. This was a rare opportunity.
"Don't be sad, I'll treat you in a couple of days," Zhan Dundun said with a broad smile.
His words made Liu Nanfeng suspicious. Why would Zhan Dundun offer to treat him if he himself couldn't eat? It wasn't necessary.
Indeed, Zhan Dundun then added, "Afterward, can you call Wenhui for me and explain? Otherwise, she'll think I lied to her."
Liu Nanfeng finally understood. Of course, Zhan Dundun wouldn't treat him to a meal for no reason.
"Three meals."
Since that was the case, Liu Nanfeng didn't hesitate to ask.
"Wow, you're kicking me while I'm down, taking advantage of my misfortune! Are you even human?" Zhan Dundun immediately cried out in distress.
"Heh heh, consider me that, I don't mind. But my phone might die later," Liu Nanfeng said with a wicked grin.
"Three meals it is, then."
Zhan Dundun gnashed his teeth.
"Don't worry, I won't pick overly expensive places," Liu Nanfeng said.
He patted Zhan Dundun's shoulder and turned to find Gugu, intending to take her home with him.
Gugu was playing a simple game: controlling a chicken in a maze, searching for bugs to eat, and dodging snakes and weasels. The maze progressed from simple to complex, testing the child's reaction time and problem-solving skills.
Gugu was so engrossed in the game that she was reluctant to leave when called.
"Do you like games that much? Then I'll give you this game console," Zhan Dundun said, rummaging through a cabinet and handing a handheld game console to Gugu.
"That's not appropriate. Children should play fewer games," Liu Nanfeng quickly refused.
"She's not an ordinary child, what are you afraid of? This is a handheld console I replaced. It's just sitting here uselessly."
Zhan Dundun continued to offer the game console to Gugu. Gugu didn't take it, but looked up at Liu Nanfeng with expectant eyes.
Liu Nanfeng thought for a moment. Gugu was often lonely staying in Guanshanhai by herself. Having a game console to pass the time would indeed be good.
Furthermore, concerns about eye strain or neck problems wouldn't apply to Gugu, who was considered a half-demon. After all, as a demon, her physical condition was infinitely better than that of ordinary humans.
So, he nodded his consent.
Gugu then happily accepted it and made a couple of cooing sounds to express her gratitude.
Afraid she wouldn't know how to use it, Zhan Dundun patiently taught her.
"I have a lot of games stored on here, enough for you to play. If you get bored, I can get you some new ones next time we meet," Zhan Dundun said, opening the game directory, revealing a long list.
Liu Nanfeng glanced at it and coughed. "Are they all appropriate games?"
Zhan Dundun understood immediately and then pretended to be angry. "What are you talking about? As a respectable person like myself, how could I possibly have those kinds of games?"
Seeing his feigned anger, Liu Nanfeng thought he had wrongly accused him and was about to apologize when he heard Zhan Dundun continue, "I was going to sell them online, so I deleted everything long ago."
Liu Nanfeng was speechless.
Then, the two shared a look of understanding, while Gugu looked on, completely bewildered, not knowing what they were talking about.
Of course, her attention was not on their conversation at all. She was gazing curiously at the game console in her hands.
The little character on the screen ran back and forth in the grass.
"Alright, let's go," Liu Nanfeng said, gently patting her head, intending to leave. But Gugu still didn't look up.
Liu Nanfeng had no choice but to pick her up.
Would this girl turn into a gaming addict in the future?
Liu Nanfeng carried Gugu to the car and drove directly to the coffee shop.
As he parked, he glanced inside through the coffee shop window.
Indeed, the Old Dragon King's family of four was there, along with another beautiful woman he didn't recognize.
As if sensing Liu Nanfeng's arrival, they all looked up at him.
Liu Nanfeng got out of the car, nodded at them, and then, under their gaze, opened the car door and carried Gugu out.
The Old Dragon King's family looked at Gugu with curiosity.
They could naturally perceive Gugu's in-between human and demon state.
"Husband."
Liu Nanfeng walked over with Gugu, and Su Jinxiu opened the door to greet him.
"Is there something you need?" Liu Nanfeng asked.
Su Jinxiu shook her head, unsure herself. She reached out and took Gugu from him.
Gugu finally sensed something was amiss and looked around in surprise, as if asking, "Where is this? Why am I here?"
Seeing her adorable, naive expression, a smile involuntarily curved Su Jinxiu's lips.
However, when her gaze fell upon the Old Dragon King's family, a hint of worry appeared on her face.
The Dragon Gate had already been returned to him; why were they still looking for her husband?
But their demeanor seemed friendly.
As Liu Nanfeng walked over, the Old Dragon King immediately stood up and cupped his hands, saying, "Feng husband."
Seeing the Old Dragon King stand, Ao Haichao and the others could only follow suit.
However, none of them greeted Liu Nanfeng. Ao Haiping and Ao Jiangyue looked at him with what seemed like resentment, while only Ao Haichao gave him a slight nod.
The woman's gaze, however, was rather peculiar. Liu Nanfeng couldn't quite place it, but not only was she beautiful, her demeanor could be described as graceful and noble, suggesting an extraordinary background.
So, he habitually activated his information perspective and looked at her head. Her information astonished him.
Name: Lu Caiwei
Race: Ancient Divine Deer
Cultivation: Five thousand four hundred and seventy-six years
Identity: Ancient Divine Deer, possessing nine colors, connecting with the sun and moon above, the netherworld below, with vast divine radiance that illuminates the nine provinces.
This was the most noble and ancient bloodline Liu Nanfeng had ever encountered, explaining her regal bearing.
"This is Haichao's wife, Lu Caiwei," the Old Dragon King said proactively, seeing Liu Nanfeng's gaze fixed on Lu Caiwei.
"Feng husband," Lu Caiwei greeted softly with a slight smile.
Liu Nanfeng returned the greeting and quickly averted his gaze, finding it impolite to stare.
However, when his gaze shifted to the Old Dragon King, he was once again surprised.
The Old Dragon King possessed the deepest cultivation Liu Nanfeng had ever witnessed, far beyond imagination, reaching eighteen thousand years.
This meant the Old Dragon King had existed before humans.
But this also made Liu Nanfeng feel very strange. With such profound cultivation, even a pig would likely be invincible, yet he didn't seem particularly strong.
From what Su Jinxiu had mentioned before, even she could contend with the Old Dragon King, which was highly unusual.
Even if Su Jinxiu's lineage was ancient and her techniques powerful, the Old Dragon King's bloodline was equally ancient, possessed complete inheritance, and had such profound cultivation. His strength should be far greater than it appeared.
Was he deliberately hiding his strength?
But that didn't seem right either, because normally, if he were already invincible, what need would he have to conceal his power?
Unless there was someone in the world even more formidable than him.
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