According to the rules of my hometown, if you kiss, you're responsible!

Seeing this, Biji, Zi Ji, and the other Fierce Beasts, along with the Auspicious Beast, quietly withdrew and returned to their respective territories. Only the Imperial Auspicious Beast, after leaving the Lake of Life, didn't go far immediately but stopped nearby, silently watching this so-called Little Dragon God everyone spoke of.

"Xiao Yuan, at your age, the most important thing is to build a solid foundation. So today, we're going to do Pressure Resistance Training, okay?" Gu Yue Na said softly.

"Sister Nana, what's Pressure Resistance Training?" Lin Yuan asked, his face full of curiosity.

Gu Yue Na explained, "In a little while, Sister Nana will apply some pressure on you, and you resist it with your own soul power. That's Pressure Resistance Training. It's good for both your soul power and your body. For a soul master, moderate pressure can better stimulate your potential."

"Okay, Sister Nana! I'm ready!" Lin Yuan said as he obediently sat down cross-legged.

"Xiao Yuan, if you can hold out under the pressure I release for one shichen, I'll promise you one thing, whatever you want to do." Gu Yue Na smiled faintly. She knew very well that for a child his age, a reward was more motivating than mere instructions.

As soon as she finished speaking, a strange aura emanated from Gu Yue Na.

Lin Yuan felt an invisible pressure surge from all directions, as if trying to squeeze his body from every angle. He quickly released his soul power to resist. The pressure increased slowly and steadily. Under this pressure, he could clearly feel his soul power circulation speed up, but it was also constantly being consumed.

"Feel the changes in your body, try to control your soul power, don't let it go astray. Keep it running along its original trajectory. You can also release your Martial Soul." Gu Yue Na's voice rang out at the right moment.

Lin Yuan bit his lower lip, his young face tense. He obediently sank his consciousness into his body. As his mind stirred, Nine-Colored Flowing Light suddenly burst from his body, and the Dragon God Martial Soul slowly materialized behind him. Although it wasn't as vast as when it first awakened, covering the night sky, it was still about a zhang in size. As the dragon head raised high, dragon might quietly spread, faintly contending with the pressure Gu Yue Na had released.

But before Lin Yuan could relax, the pressure on him suddenly changed. It was no longer a full-body compression; instead, some areas were strong, some weak. His originally smooth soul power instantly became sluggish, the Nine-Colored Flowing Light dimmed a few shades, and the Dragon God Martial Soul swayed slightly, its dragon head drooping as if unable to bear this sudden change. Seeing this, Lin Yuan quickly adjusted his soul power, focusing all his strength on resisting the areas with the strongest pressure.

"Not bad, very clever." A hint of approval flashed in Gu Yue Na's eyes. "To immediately notice the change in pressure and even know to actively adjust your soul power to fill the weak spots, you're doing much better than Sister Nana expected." Even as she spoke, her fingertips moved slightly. The targeted pressure didn't weaken; instead, as Lin Yuan adjusted, it subtly shifted its points of force, precisely targeting the gaps in his soul power flow.

Before long, Lin Yuan began to feel exhausted. First, his soul power couldn't keep up. After Gu Yue Na's pressure reached a certain level, it stopped increasing but maintained a fixed intensity, constantly changing its method of oppression. Besides soul power consumption, his mental burden was also growing. He had been trying to control the Dragon God Martial Soul, and fatigue had already hit him like a tidal wave, but the pressure never disappeared.

After about half a shichen, having maintained a period of balance, the pressure Gu Yue Na released suddenly increased dramatically.

Lin Yuan opened his mouth to cry out, but found he couldn't make a single sound, and didn't dare to be distracted for even a moment. He could clearly hear his own heart suddenly pounding faster. The soul power inside him was like a nearly dry stream, struggling to crawl through his meridians. The originally brilliant Nine-Colored Flowing Light dimmed by more than half, and the Dragon God Martial Soul shook violently, the luster on its dragon scales fading layer by layer, as if it would collapse at any moment.

His vision began to blur, and the figure of Gu Yue Na before him gradually overlapped, but his clenched fist never loosened. He remembered Gu Yue Na saying that if he persisted for one shichen, she would promise him one thing, and he also remembered his own promise that he wasn't afraid of any hardship.

Gu Yue Na watched Lin Yuan's small, tense figure that refused to admit defeat. A flicker of heartache passed through her violet eyes, but her hands didn't stop adjusting the rhythm of the pressure. She understood better than anyone that there were no shortcuts in the Dragon God's growth. Every extra moment of gritted teeth now would give him one more ounce of confidence when facing the pressure of the Divine Realm in the future.

Lin Yuan's soul power was nearly depleted, and a faint stinging pain came from his meridians. At that moment, the Dragon God's Heart in his dantian grew slightly warm. A wisp of extremely faint nine-colored energy flowed out from the Dragon God's Heart, slowly traveling along his meridians. Wherever this wisp of energy passed, the originally dry meridians felt a faint warmth, and the sluggish soul power seemed to be reawakened, gradually showing signs of flowing.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan's heart stirred. He quickly focused all his attention, trying to merge this wisp of energy with his own soul power. But the power of the Dragon God's Heart was too domineering. The moment they touched, he felt his meridians swell with pain as if being stretched open, and the sweat on his forehead instantly rolled down faster.

"Don't fight it, follow its rhythm." Gu Yue Na's voice came at the right time, carrying a soothing power. "The Dragon God's Heart and your bloodline are one. It's actively helping you, not opposing you."

Lin Yuan took a deep breath and tried to relax his control over his soul power, no longer forcibly suppressing that wisp of nine-colored energy. Sure enough, the flow of energy gradually smoothed out, little by little driving his remaining soul power to circulate.

Even more wonderfully, as the two merged, the pressure around him seemed to tear open a small opening. The force that had been like fine needles stabbing into the weak points of his meridians quietly dissipated upon contact with the nine-colored energy. The Dragon God Martial Soul behind him also regained its luster. The nine-colored scales shimmered with a fine flowing light, and the dragon head lifted slightly, letting out a faint but determined dragon roar.

Lin Yuan took the opportunity to mobilize the merged soul power, letting it flow through the gaps in Gu Yue Na's pressure. He was no longer passively resisting but seeking balance within the cracks. Each circulation of soul power gave him a clearer understanding of his body's control.

Time slowly passed in the tense standoff. When Lin Yuan felt his soul power on the verge of exhaustion for the third time, the pressure from Gu Yue Na suddenly receded like a tide. He could no longer hold on. His legs gave way, and he collapsed onto the grass, gasping for air.

Gu Yue Na quickly stepped forward, crouched down, and gently pulled Lin Yuan into her arms. Her palm rested on his sweat-soaked back, and a gentle divine power slowly seeped in, helping to relieve his body's fatigue. Feeling the small body in her arms still trembling slightly, her voice was extremely soft: "Our Xiao Yuan has worked hard. You did an amazing job, exactly one shichen. As promised, you did it, so Sister Nana will grant you one thing. What do you want to do?"

"Sister Nana, when I become the Dragon God in the future, will you marry me?" Lin Yuan's voice was very soft, but exceptionally serious.

Gu Yue Na's arms holding Lin Yuan paused slightly. Then she looked down at the serious expression on the little one in her arms. A faint smile spread across her cool, elegant features, and her tone carried a hint of teasing: "Our Xiao Yuan is young, but his thoughts are quite big. You just got one promise, and you're already thinking about booking Sister Nana? Isn't this pushing your luck?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan didn't back down. Instead, he snuggled deeper into Gu Yue Na's arms, his childish voice carrying a hint of righteous stubbornness: "It's not pushing my luck! Sister Nana said you'd promise me one thing, and what I want most is for you to marry me! Besides, I've already kissed Sister Nana. According to the saying from my hometown, if you kiss someone, you have to take responsibility and be good to them for life!"

"Alright, Sister Nana promises you. This promise will always stand." Gu Yue Na nodded in agreement.

Lin Yuan's head shot up, his violet eyes filled with disbelief, his breath catching for a moment. He had thought Gu Yue Na would laugh and refuse, or brush him off with words like 'wait until you're older,' but he never expected her to agree so readily.

"Sister Nana, you... you're not lying to me, are you?" Lin Yuan asked hesitantly, afraid this was just his imagination.

"Sister Nana never lies to Xiao Yuan. But for now, we need to solve a small problem first." Gu Yue Na raised her hand and pinched Lin Yuan's sweaty cheek, unable to suppress the curve of her lips. "Xiao Yuan is covered in sweat right now. You smell a bit stinky. If you keep hugging me, you'll dirty my clothes too. Come on, Sister Nana will take you to bathe."

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Yue Na carried Lin Yuan towards the hot spring pool beside the Lake of Life. It was a natural spring unique to the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest. The life energy contained in the spring water could nourish the body and carried a faint warmth. Soft animal hides were spread by the pool, and clean clothes prepared by Biji in advance were placed on a stone platform beside it.

The hot spring pool was filled with warm, steaming mist. The light green water shimmered with fine ripples, blurring the surrounding vegetation. Gu Yue Na carried Lin Yuan to the pool's edge. She first reached out to test the water temperature, and after confirming it wasn't too hot, she gently set him down. Crouching, she helped him untie the fastenings of his silver-gray form-fitting clothes.

Lin Yuan's cheeks flushed slightly. His small hands instinctively grabbed at his clothes. Although he knew this was for cleaning, being taken care of so meticulously still made him a bit shy. But then he thought, Sister Nana was going to be with him sooner or later anyway, so being taken care of by her now was only natural. With this thought, he slowly loosened his grip on his clothes, allowing Gu Yue Na to remove his outer garments, leaving only his thin inner shirt.

Gu Yue Na placed the folded clean clothes on the animal hide by the pool. Then she reached out and ruffled Lin Yuan's sweat-dampened silver hair, saying softly, "The water temperature is just right. Get in and soak quickly. It will relieve the fatigue in your body."

Lin Yuan nodded. He tentatively dipped his feet into the hot spring. The warm water enveloped his ankles, instantly dispelling much of the soreness in his body. He then quickly walked into the pool and sat on a stone step near the shore, letting the water only reach his chest. As soon as he relaxed, he felt the subtle energy in the spring water seeping into his body through his skin. His previously depleted soul power showed a faint sign of recovery, and even his tense nerves eased considerably.

"Come a little closer. Sister Nana will massage your shoulders to help you relax." As she spoke, Gu Yue Na also removed her outer silver-white long dress, leaving only a thin inner garment, and slowly stepped into the hot spring. She knelt on the stone step, extended her fair hands, gently placed them on Lin Yuan's tense shoulders, and began to knead slowly.

Lin Yuan immediately relaxed. His little head gently leaned against Gu Yue Na's arm. The warm spring water covered his chest, and combined with the gentle pressure on his shoulders, the soreness throughout his body seemed to dissolve bit by bit in the warm water. He squinted his violet eyes in comfort. His silver hair scattered around his neck, and water droplets slid down his skin, but he didn't feel cold at all.

Half a shichen later, Gu Yue Na stopped her kneading. She reached out and picked up a clean, soft towel from the pool's edge, saying softly, "Xiao Yuan, you've soaked enough. If you stay in any longer, you might get dizzy."

Lin Yuan obediently nodded. He supported himself on the stone steps by the pool and slowly stood up. The warm spring water slid off his body, leaving faint water trails on his fair skin.

Gu Yue Na stepped forward and gently wiped the water droplets from his body with the soft towel, from his shoulders to his arms, then to his calves. She even carefully dried the dampness between the strands of his hair, afraid he might catch a chill. After drying him off, Gu Yue Na picked up the clean clothes from the stone platform and gently helped Lin Yuan put them on. The new clothes were a loose, soft robe specially sewn by Biji. The light green fabric wrapped around his small body, comfortable and breathable.

"Alright, now you're much fresher. Xiao Yuan is all milky and fragrant again." As she spoke, Gu Yue Na reached out and pinched Lin Yuan's soft cheek, unable to suppress the curve of her lips.

Lin Yuan's cheek flushed slightly from the pinch, but he didn't dodge. Instead, he snuggled closer to Gu Yue Na, smelling her crisp, clean fragrance, and said softly, "Sister Nana smells nice too. It makes me feel especially safe."

"Since Xiao Yuan is so good with words, open your mouth." As she spoke, Gu Yue Na reached into her bosom and took out a round, green fruit, gently bringing it to Lin Yuan's lips.

Lin Yuan obediently opened his mouth and gobbled down the fruit in a few bites. The fruit's taste wasn't outstanding. The skin was chewy, and it was juicy, but it wasn't sweet; instead, it was a bit astringent. As soon as he swallowed the last bit of pulp, he couldn't help but frown, the faint astringent taste still lingering on his tongue. He subconsciously smacked his lips, his childish voice carrying a hint of grievance: "Sister Nana, this fruit isn't sweet at all. It's a little bitter..."

"This is a Golden Jade Fruit. It's an extremely precious fruit and a rare natural treasure that can enhance a soul master's physique and soul power." Gu Yue Na raised her hand to wipe the remaining juice from the corner of Lin Yuan's mouth, her voice full of patience. "For Xiao Yuan, it can transform into the purest energy, nourishing your Dragon God Bloodline, Dragon God Bone, and physical constitution, helping you build a stronger foundation. Now, carefully feel the changes inside you. Don't you feel a warmth in your dantian, and your soul power slowly recovering?"

Lin Yuan obediently closed his eyes and sank his consciousness into his body. Sure enough, a gentle warmth in his dantian slowly flowed along his meridians. His previously depleted soul power gradually began to recondense as this warmth spread. Although it wasn't as full as when he was at his peak, it was much more noticeable than the faint recovery from soaking in the hot spring. Even his limbs and bones felt an indescribable comfort.

"It's not bitter anymore!" Lin Yuan's eyes snapped open, and he quickly shook his head. "It was a bit astringent when I first ate it, but it makes my soul power stronger and nourishes my bloodline. It's a good fruit!"

Gu Yue Na reached out and took Lin Yuan's hand, leading him towards the wooden house. "That's right. The Golden Jade Fruit has long been extinct in the outside world. It only exists in the core area of our Star Dou Great Forest. From now on, Sister Nana will prepare one for Xiao Yuan every day to help you stabilize your foundation faster."

"Sister Nana, if the Golden Jade Fruit is so powerful, does that mean I'll get strong really quickly?" Lin Yuan shook their joined hands, his violet eyes full of anticipation.

Gu Yue Na looked down at him and said softly, "You will, but you can't rush it. The Golden Jade Fruit is just an aid. True strength still depends on Xiao Yuan walking the path himself, step by step."