First update today: Chapter 1883! 1/4!
The next morning, Xu Kun patted Zhan Rourou in his arms. The two of them had leaned against each other and slept the entire night.
"Mmm, is it morning already?" Zhan Rourou rubbed her sleepy eyes, then reluctantly cupped Xu Kun's cheeks. "You're leaving too."
Before Xu Kun could speak, Zhan Rourou gave him a sweet kiss, then looked at him with eyes full of love. "Kun, you're the hero fate destined for me. Without you, I don't know how dark my world would have become."
"Wait for me. Once I inherit the dual divine thrones, I'll be the one protecting you."
Xu Kun grinned. "I asked around. The dual divine inheritance comes in stages, so don't rush it. With your man walking the world right now, there aren't many people who can threaten me."
"So you don't need me, then."
Xu Kun affectionately scraped her nose. "If I could, I'd want you to be my little songbird for the rest of your life."
"What about Sister Yao Yao?" Zhan Rourou asked, tilting her head.
Seeing Xu Kun fall silent, Zhan Rourou took his large hand. "That's the difference. Even if you don't say it, in my heart, I've always been a burden to you. Sister Yao Yao, on the other hand, is your capable partner."
Xu Kun shook his head. "Don't belittle yourself like that."
But Zhan Rourou did not mind. "It was like this when I was still in school. It was like this after I awakened my talent and entered the Haotian Pagoda. Even now, after becoming one of the legendary people, I still need your protection so I won't forget the past."
"Though I enjoy your protection, I don't want to keep living beneath your wings. Even if I