"Dad."
Kappachiri threw her arms around Qin Yu's waist.
She tilted her head and nuzzled affectionately.
The air froze.
Gulp.
Qin Yu's hands stiffened mid-air.
Because he felt a piercing gaze slowly turn towards him from behind.
"Yu."
"What's going on?"
The cold voice made Qin Yu slowly turn his head.
Ei's body was engulfed in purple lightning, her clothes billowing as if in a windless space.
This was a precursor to hanging Qin Yu on a statue!
"Ei, she just suddenly called me that."
Qin Yu said helplessly.
"My esteemed leader, please hear my desperate plea!"
"…!"
Kappachiri sensed the elemental fluctuations from Ei, and her previously dependent gaze suddenly turned icy.
She tugged at Qin Yu's arm, shielding him behind her.
"Dad, be careful… that's… the one who bullied me… the bad…"
The girl warned, still maintaining a poker face.
But the subtle vigilance was undeniable.
"Ei, don't scare the child."
Qin Yu gently patted Kappachiri's head and said in a low voice.
"…"
Ei let out a soft hum, her gaze scrutinizing the girl with purple eyes and black hair, her small face serene.
First, she wasn't his biological daughter.
Even if she had sparred with some woman, she couldn't have grown this big.
Child, child.
A pregnant woman on her pre-conception journey was especially sensitive to topics about children.
"Don't… bully Daddy… bad Mommy…"
Kappachiri hugged Qin Yu, speaking intermittently.
Her small face was calm, but her gaze was resolute.
Like a little wild cat protecting its prey.
"Mommy…?!"
Ei was slightly startled, then her purple eyes widened.
A certain keyword struck the pre-conception wife, instantly breaking her defenses.
She looked at Kappachiri, her gaze softening.
This child really knew how to read people.
Upon closer inspection, she was quite beautiful and cute.
A sense of inexplicable satisfaction made Ei's full heart flutter, rippling enchantingly.
"Ei, should we leave here first?"
Qin Yu scratched his head.
Although something felt a bit off, at least Ei seemed quite pleased with the child.
But why was she looking at him like that?
Calling her Mommy…
My esteemed leader, you can't be corrupted just because you've played together once with your wife!
Cough, did I reveal something?
"I'll leave first, Yu."
"This child has just been reborn and needs to get used to your aura."
Ei gently shook her head, signaling for the two of them to have some alone time.
Her tone was that of an experienced person.
"Cough… was it like this between Ei and Yae Miko back then?"
Qin Yu thought of something and couldn't help but grin.
Perhaps she had held the little fox and played with its tail for a long time.
Actually, he preferred touching bellies.
Ears were also tasty, though they shed a lot.
"Yae Miko… she calls you quite intimately."
Ei's gaze lingered on Qin Yu, murmuring meaningfully.
Yae Miko was her good friend and subordinate.
When did she get her hands on her?
"Cough."
Qin Yu realized, touching the girl's face, and looked up at the sky.
This was a life-or-death question, answering it would lead to major problems.
"Hmph, Yae Miko is coming here anyway. I'll ask her to clarify."
Ei glanced at Qin Yu, flicked her sleeve, and vanished in a flash of lightning.
Staying here any longer would not be conducive.
Kappachiri still had psychological shadows and apprehension towards her.
It would get better after some time.
"Ah…?"
Qin Yu looked at the disappearing esteemed leader, his mouth agape.
This chilling feeling from behind… he felt it was more than just Yae Miko.
He suddenly had a premonition of the girls in the teahouse going on a collective outing.
Just as he was lost in thought.
"Daddy… quick… give it to me."
Kappachiri opened her small mouth, staring at Qin Yu with immense desire.
Daddy's water was delicious.
She wanted more.
"That's called collecting water," Qin Yu said helplessly.
To be precise, it's your flower god stepmother's water.
"No… isn't it drawing water?"
Kappachiri tilted her head.
"Right… then extend your hand to receive it, Daddy will give it to you now… Ptooey!"
What was he thinking? He was a pure and respectable person!
…
After filling Kappachiri's thirst,
Qin Yu helped her put on her shrine maiden outfit and tidied her hair.
Kappachiri stood before him prettily.
Full chest, slender waist, long and shapely legs.
Qin Yu looked at the well-behaved, serene, yet somewhat cool, long-haired girl before him with satisfaction.
From now on, he too was a man with a proper divine subordinate.
This was a million times better than his neighbor's, wasn't it?
"Thank you, Daddy."
The little girl's newly learned phrase.
"…Alright, shall we try moving around?"
Qin Yu looked at her picking up the dark purple bird feather on the ground and smiled.
This thing was likely her companion weapon, very dangerous.
"Dad, I want to return to the ground."
"Then I'll… cut this Sky Island in half."
Kappachiri held the bird feather, lightning flashing in her beautiful purple eyes.
The little cat… no, she was now a fierce little tiger, baring her claws.
"Wait…!"
Before Qin Yu could stop her, lightning flashed.
Swish—!
The enormous Sky Island hovering above Seirai Island was cleaved in two by a sharp and terrifying strike.
The force of the strike even carved a massive trench in the sea surface tens of thousands of feet below.
"I can't fly yet!"
Amidst the roar, the Sky Island shattered, and Qin Yu's protesting shout was heard.
…
Seirai Island, in a small grove.
Thump.
"Th-that was truly stimulating."
Qin Yu landed back on the ground, holding Kappachiri's slender waist, panting slightly.
As expected of a Thunderbird, flying freely in the air, with many maneuvers.
But the diving speed was too fast.
"If you like it, Daddy, we can do it again."
Kappachiri's beautiful eyes sparkled with the joy of being recognized.
"Let's rest, let's rest."
Qin Yu leaned against a large rock, waving his hands repeatedly.
"Resting… then I'll find fruits for Daddy to eat."
Kappachiri detected the keyword and ran into the small grove.
Her speed was astonishing.
"Good girl, be careful."
Qin Yu smiled. This was truly a heartwarming little cotton-padded jacket.
He leaned against the rock and closed his eyes, waiting patiently.
Lazily sunbathing, it was comfortable.
After a while.
Rustle—
Behind him, the sound of grass came, gradually approaching.
One step, two steps.
The sun seemed to be hidden by clouds, and the air turned slightly cool.
"Found the fruits?"
Qin Yu smiled, his eyes still closed.
He was so looking forward to it.
Then…
Crack.
"?"
Qin Yu felt a chill on his wrist and his eyes snapped open.
Wait, something's not right!
And then he saw the person…
A delicate face, silver-grey long hair, a broad chest.
And that proud, disdainful empress aura.
"Caught you, my knight."
The Cryo Archon's lips curled slightly as she looked at Qin Yu, whose hands were cuffed, her voice clear and cold.
"What do you want to do!"
Qin Yu's eyes flashed with divine light, and he secretly exerted his strength.
He couldn't break free.
His body swayed and he sat on the ground.
This sudden fatigue…
"Authority," she said, "can rapidly deplete stamina."
The Cryo Archon looked down at the powerless Qin Yu, a trace of conquest and pleasure in her eyes.
She sat on the large rock, crossing her long legs.
Her thin, form-fitting long dress outlined her seductive curves.
In the sunlight, her jade feet, adorned with crystal-clear high heels, swayed enchantingly.
Next, it was time to enjoy the spoils of war.
She would educate Qin Yu bit by bit, making him offer his loyalty.
"When did your divine power recover?"
Qin Yu sat on the grass, smiling helplessly.
Now it was his turn to be bound.
"You can still laugh… it seems you haven't realized your situation yet."
The Cryo Archon propped her chin on her snow-white hand, her cold eyes narrowing slightly.
Swish—
A thick and long crystalline ice chain flew out, embedding itself into the ice cuffs.
The next moment, Qin Yu felt an irresistible force coming from the Cryo Archon's hand, and he staggered forward.
A fragrant breeze hit him, and his eyes widened slightly.
Through the crystal high heels, the Cryo Archon's delicate and small jade feet were right before him.
"Now then, my knight…"
The proud and cold Cryo Archon held the chain, her eyes filled with pleasure.
She curled her lips and took out a key.
"Find a way to please me."