The Adorable Little Girl

Although Zhang Hupan really hoped to finalize the job details quickly, seeing the little girl's eyes shift from disappointment to hope, as a Nascent Soul Stage expert, Zhang Hupan's perception was astonishing. Through the little girl's eyes, Zhang Hupan completely understood how much her lonely heart yearned for someone to play with her! Zhang Hupan couldn't bear to hurt the little girl's feelings, especially since the girl before him had big, blinking eyes that were incredibly cute. Zhang Hupan liked the girl very much and couldn't help but feel compassion. He turned to Liu Zhenxi behind the counter and said, "How about I wait until the proprietress finishes her current task? I'll play with this little sister first!"

Hearing that Zhang Hupan wanted to play with her, Liu Feifei happily hopped and clapped her hands. Suddenly, she seemed to remember her mother's words and stopped, looking at her mother with expectant eyes.

What mother in the world wouldn't want her child to be happy? What mother could refuse her child's expectant gaze? Liu Zhenxi nodded at Zhang Hupan with a hint of embarrassment, then stood up and walked over to him. She said, "You're here to apply for a job, I presume? May I ask your name?"

"My name is Zhang Hupan. I saw the notice on your door about hiring a server and came to apply. But please, you finish your work first. I'll play with your daughter for a bit. Your daughter is so cute!"

"Then I'll trouble you, young man. Let's talk about the job in about half an hour!" After speaking, Liu Zhenxi gently patted her daughter's head, who was standing beside Zhang Hupan, and said softly, "Feifei, play with Brother Pan for now, and don't be naughty!" With a slightly apologetic look at Zhang Hupan, Liu Zhenxi turned and continued her work.

Although Zhang Hupan was already a hundred years old, he was inexperienced in the ways of the world and had a pure heart. It was precisely for this reason that Zhang Sanfeng had asked Zhang Hupan to cultivate in the mortal world. Only by experiencing the joys and sorrows of life could one truly see through the mundane world, break free from the interference of Inner Demons, achieve single-mindedness, and solidify their Dao Heart. Perhaps it was due to their similar pure natures, but Zhang Hupan, with his pure heart, found himself having a particularly happy and relaxed time playing with the equally pure and adorable little girl. For a Nascent Soul Stage expert, making a little girl happy was a very simple matter. A few simple illusionary techniques, which were nothing compared to the illusionary techniques of immortals, were enough to make Zhang Hupan appear as an amazing big brother in front of Liu Feifei.

From time to time, Liu Zhenxi could hear her daughter's crisp, tender laughter. She would occasionally glance towards the window at her daughter playing with the stranger, Zhang Hupan, an ordinary-looking young man like someone from next door. Her eyes couldn't help but moisten. Unconsciously, she developed a good impression of the young man and had basically decided to hire the one who brought laughter to her daughter. At this moment, Zhang Hupan had no idea that he had already been hired.

In a short period, Zhang Hupan had grown deeply fond of the innocent and adorable little girl before him.

"Can you tell big brother what your favorite thing is?" Zhang Hupan asked gently.

"I love KITTY CAT the most! It's the cutest!" Liu Feifei replied happily.

"KITTY CAT?" Zhang Hupan was stunned for a moment. He couldn't recall what kind of cat it was and could only shake his head at Liu Feifei with a confused expression, "What is KITTY CAT? Is it a cat?"

Seeing that Zhang Hupan didn't even know about KITTY CAT, Liu Feifei suddenly acted as if she had discovered a new continent. She widened her beautiful eyes and stared at Zhang Hupan curiously. In Liu Feifei's world, it was simply unimaginable that anyone could not know about KITTY CAT. So, Liu Feifei asked disbelievingly, "Big brother, do you really not know KITTY CAT?"

Under Liu Feifei's incredulous questioning, Zhang Hupan, in his hundred years of life, felt a sense of ignorance for the first time. Something that a five-year-old girl took for granted that you didn't know would make anyone feel awkward and dejected.

"No!" As the words left his mouth, Zhang Hupan's face actually flushed slightly.

If Liu Feifei knew in the future that she had once made a god-like figure blush, it would be enough for her to boast about.

Hearing that Zhang Hupan truly didn't know what KITTY CAT was, Liu Feifei became very anxious. In her worldview, it was pitiful for a person not to have KITTY CAT for company, just as she herself couldn't fall asleep without hugging her KITTY CAT and had no one to confide in when she was sad. Zhang Hupan was the kindest person Liu Feifei had met in this world besides her mother. Although she had only been with him for less than half an hour, she was still very anxious and kindly introduced him to what she considered the most wonderful thing in the world.

With Liu Feifei constantly gesturing and pointing, along with picture demonstrations, the poor Zhang Hupan finally understood what KITTY CAT was, much to his amusement. Seeing that Zhang Hupan finally recognized what KITTY CAT was and its importance, Liu Feifei let out a long sigh of relief, finally putting her mind at ease. Although Liu Feifei was seen by the world as a completely innocent little girl, Zhang Hupan, as a Nascent Soul Stage expert, could clearly sense the thoughts and genuine emotions of this incredibly pure young girl before him. For a god-like figure who had reached such heights, with a lifespan almost as long as the heavens, what could be more precious than such heartfelt, pure concern, even if it came from a little girl?

Zhang Hupan found himself deeply fond of the adorable little girl before him. He couldn't help but show her affection and gently stroked her head with his hand. The little girl seemed to enjoy Zhang Hupan's caress and obediently rested her head against his chest. She chattered incessantly about KITTY CAT, Mickey Mouse, and various other toy pets. Zhang Hupan dared not interject any further, but listened intently to the girl's happy, melodious voice. At the same time, he secretly searched within his Universe Ring for a piece of jade of good quality. Of course, "good quality" was Zhang Hupan's own assessment; for ordinary people, it could not be described as merely good quality, it was an absolute top-grade jade. After selecting the jade, Zhang Hupan secretly released a bit of his true essence and quickly carved the jade into a lifelike KITTY CAT. Finally, he even placed a small formation on the KITTY CAT and, without anyone noticing, took a drop of Liu Feifei's blood and dripped it onto the KITTY CAT, thus turning it into a protective magical artifact for Liu Feifei. The fact that Zhang Hupan, the number one figure of Wudang, would painstakingly craft a magical artifact for Liu Feifei showed the depth of his affection for the girl.

"Feifei, shall big brother transform into something for you?" Zhang Hupan said with a smile.

"Okay! Okay!" Liu Feifei clapped her hands happily.

"Watch closely!" Saying this, Zhang Hupan placed his palm in front of Liu Feifei's eyes.

Liu Feifei widened her adorable eyes, trying to find something in Zhang Hupan's empty palm, but to no avail.

"Big brother is lying! Big brother is lying!" Liu Feifei shook Zhang Hupan's arm petulantly.

"Who said I'm lying! Look again carefully!" Seeing Liu Feifei's disappointed expression, Zhang Hupan couldn't bear to tease her any longer and instantly moved the KITTY CAT jade into his palm.

The little girl's eyes suddenly widened, and she looked at the KITTY CAT that had appeared out of nowhere in Zhang Hupan's palm with surprise. Her heart pounded. The KITTY CAT was incredibly beautiful, a vibrant emerald green, and lifelike. Liu Feifei couldn't quite believe it, and asked with a slight stutter, her voice filled with apprehension, "Is, is this for me?"

Seeing Liu Feifei's excited reaction, Zhang Hupan actually felt a sense of pride and satisfaction. He gently flicked Liu Feifei's little nose and asked, "Don't you like it?"

"I like it, I like it!" With lightning speed, she snatched the jade from Zhang Hupan's hand, clutched the KITTY CAT jade tightly in her small hand, and placed it on her chest. She turned her head and body, as if afraid Zhang Hupan would change his mind. A feeling of blood connection quickly spread from the jade in her palm throughout Liu Feifei's entire body. Liu Feifei played with the KITTY CAT in her hands with great fondness, a satisfied and happy smile gracing her face.

"Shall big brother hang it around your neck?" Seeing how happy Liu Feifei was and how nervously she clutched the KITTY CAT jade, Zhang Hupan felt both happy and amused. He asked with a smile.

Liu Feifei glanced at Zhang Hupan as if he were a thief, then carefully handed the KITTY CAT jade to Zhang Hupan, saying, "Put it on me right away!" Her eyes were fixed on the KITTY CAT, as if afraid it would fly away.

"Alright, alright!" Zhang Hupan said with a mix of amusement and exasperation. If he were to renege on giving something to a little girl, he might as well give up his cultivation career. As he spoke, Zhang Hupan took out a crystal-clear Ice Silkworm Silk and threaded it through the top of the KITTY CAT's head, thus completing the KITTY CAT jade. Zhang Hupan very gently looped it around Liu Feifei's tender little neck, hanging the jade on her. In the sunlight streaming through the window, the emerald green jade emitted a soft, verdant glow, like the rippling waves of the sea, while the crystal-clear Ice Silkworm Silk refracted the dazzling brilliance of diamonds in the sunlight. (To be continued)