Time passed quickly in the company of the little angel.
In the quiet little forest, there was a rustling sound.
"Here I come?"
Qin Yu lowered his voice and quietly leaned down.
"Got you!"
Suddenly, he stepped forward and found the white-haired loli hiding behind a tree.
"Mmm... Caught again."
Nahida did not panic after being found, but instead threw herself into Qin Yu's arms.
The white-haired loli nestled in, revealing a healing smile.
It seemed she had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
"Really, why is the punishment for being found a hug?"
Qin Yu picked up Nahida and poked her cheek with a smile.
Of course, he liked this punishment very much.
A soft and warm white-haired loli, who could refuse?
"I just want to hug you."
Nahida closed her eyes comfortably, like a cute kitten.
She also frankly admitted that she wanted Qin Yu to get close to her.
"Do you want to continue playing?"
Qin Yu smiled, holding Nahida as they wandered through the small forest.
He didn't know when he would be able to hold his wife in one hand and Nahida in the other.
That would be too blissful...!
Cough, he was getting carried away.
He knew that the little grass god needed to complete the test left by Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
That's right, to conquer the Akademiya.
"Although I still want to play... I can't."
Nahida's small face showed contentment, and she gently shook her head.
Her mother was already urging her to log back in.
Thinking of this, Nahida's face showed a smile.
If she kept dawdling with the sun, her mother would get jealous.
But before temporarily logging off...
"Mew."
Nahida cupped Qin Yu's face with both hands and gave him a small surprise kiss.
"I'll go back by myself now."
As her gentle voice sounded, the white-haired loli's body began to heat up.
Qin Yu could feel the weight in his arms growing heavier.
The little grass seedling had grown into a big tree.
That's right, it was now Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's wife who was taking over the account.
"My sun is still smiling."
Madam was held in Qin Yu's arms in a princess carry, and she gave him a resentful glance.
She reached out and pinched him.
He was so bold and greedy to lay hands on their mother and daughter.
And Nahida too.
She was originally a considerate little padded jacket, but after being led astray by Qin Yu, she started to get leaky.
"Hehe... Why are you looking at me like that?"
Qin Mouren smiled innocently and began to play dumb.
He just wanted to give the mother and daughter a warm home.
It was definitely not because of any other improper thoughts.
"Hurry up and leave."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata snorted and kicked her legs.
Her fair, tender feet dangled, making Qin Yu momentarily dazed.
He wanted to again...
No, why "again"?
"That troublesome woman is approaching."
Seeing Qin Yu not moving, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's lips curved into a pleased smile.
You wouldn't want her to see this scene, would you?
"Alright, you go back first."
Qin Yu could only nod helplessly and put Madam down.
Watching the charming and mature figure depart, he sighed softly.
Why did he suddenly feel so busy?
...
Qin Yu walked slowly out of the small forest.
The surroundings were silent, not even a bird in sight.
It seemed they had all been eaten by terrifying monsters.
"..."
Qin Yu's gaze slightly narrowed, and he stopped.
The wind abruptly stilled.
He turned his head and looked in a certain direction.
There, a bewitching pink gleam flashed.
"Come out, you won't find anything by observing further."
His calm voice spread, echoing for a long time.
There was no response.
"...Guuji Yae, stop playing."
Qin Yu shook his head and turned around directly.
A fragrant breeze wafted, and a lazy yet seductive figure appeared before his eyes.
She reached out, about to touch Qin Yu's shoulder.
It seemed like a frightening prank.
"What a coincidence."
Qin Yu smiled and greeted her.
This time, he was faster.
"Oh my... Little one, I didn't expect you to be so sensitive."
Yae Miko raised an eyebrow when her presence was detected first.
What an interesting little one...
Qin Yu's growth rate even surprised the Grand Guuji.
But could the fox lady retract her outstretched hand?
"I saw everything you just did, Guuji."
Yae Miko's lips curved into a meaningful arc, and she gently stroked Qin Yu's shoulder.
She was waiting, waiting for Qin Yu to reveal his little secret.
"For example... taking a walk with Guuji Yae?"
Facing the sharp-nosed fox, Qin Yu smiled brightly and spread his hands.
He felt no panic whatsoever.
"Oh? You seem to be certain that Guuji wasn't here just now."
Yae Miko's interest was piqued, and she circled Qin Yu.
As if to scrutinize him from head to toe.
"It was just a walk."
Qin Yu smiled slightly.
He had the company of two generations of grass gods; if he could still be followed, it would be a big problem.
"Mmm, alright."
Yae Miko's lips curved slightly, seemingly not doubting him.
Heh, a disobedient little one...
"Guuji Yae, what brings you here?"
Qin Yu asked, surely she hadn't come just to chat with him.
"Take this, a small gift."
Yae Miko took out an item and threw it casually.
Qin Yu reached out and caught what the fox lady had thrown.
"An amulet?"
He murmured, looking up in confusion.
Did giving this have any hidden meaning?
"It's a gift from the beautiful and wise Guuji Yae herself... an amulet."
Yae Miko gave Qin Yu a side-eye, displeased with his dullness.
After correcting him, she continued:
"Simply put, it will protect you from any accidents during the Divine Sakura ritual."
The fox lady's tone was serious.
Qin Yu was a little surprised.
"I didn't expect Guuji Yae to be so concerned about this matter."
"Heh, of course. After all..."
"To me, you are very valuable."
Yae Miko leaned close to Qin Yu's ear and said meaningfully.
Her seductive voice was full of teasing.
The allure that ran deep into her fox blood made one's heart burn.
But the fox lady's words were also direct.
This was just a mutually beneficial cooperation.
Qin Yu turned his head slightly, his eyes narrowing.
Their gazes met, as if trying to see through each other.
...
"Actually, Guuji Yae could be more straightforward."
Qin Yu withdrew his gaze, looked at the amulet in his hand, and chuckled lightly.
Value...
It didn't seem strange for the fox lady to say such selfish words.
But was that really the case?
"Little one, do you want to guess what's in this Guuji's heart?"
Yae Miko chuckled lightly, as if she had heard a funny joke.
Truly overestimating herself.
If anyone else were here, they would likely doubt themselves, thinking they were getting too carried away.
"Whether I can guess it or not, I don't care."
Qin Yu shook his head and looked at Yae Miko with a serious gaze.
The latter's eyes flickered.
What Qin Yu said was serious.
Before Yae Miko could ponder further, Qin Yu approached.
Their distance was so intimate that he could even feel each other's warmth.
"You're clearly doing this for Ei, for Inazuma, so why pretend you don't care?"
"A 'selfish' Guuji is not cute at all like this."
Qin Yu whispered into Yae Miko's ear.
"..."
Hearing this, Yae Miko's lips slowly curved into an arc.
For Ei, for Inazuma?
In five hundred years, this was the most satisfactory answer she had ever heard.
However...
"Heh, you're talking to me about being cute?"
Yae Miko looked at Qin Yu, her smile still playful.
Even if your answer is interesting enough...
But, is it just this?
You're getting too carried away, aren't you?
Just as the fox lady was about to take the opportunity to tease Qin Yu.
"?"
In her bewitching eyes, Qin Yu's gradually appearing wicked smile was reflected.
I was waiting for you to say this, my Guuji.
Yae Miko's expression changed slightly.
She finally realized that the rhythm of the conversation had unknowingly shifted to Qin Yu's side.
And Qin Yu, he had been guiding the topic all along until she said... !
"What if my Ei, she just likes cute things?"
My... Ei?
Qin Yu's light words caused Yae Miko's usual composed smile to completely disappear.
Her heart was already rippling from having her innermost thoughts exposed.
And then, Qin Yu deliberately brought up Ei at this moment.
Recalling the moments when Ei and Qin Yu were close...
The fox lady seemed to have broken through her defense.