The World's Number One King of the Forest: Titan Giant Ape Mount

"Wu'er... your Uncle Er Ming... is so... so huge!"

Lin Rourou found her voice again and exclaimed in amazement.

Lin Qingzhu instinctively shrank farther behind Lin Qing, revealing only half her Small Face as she curiously yet fearfully studied the terrifying giant ape.

Lin Qing smiled.

He took Rou Rou's hand in one hand and wrapped the other around Qing Zhu's shoulders.

Gently, he said, "Don't be afraid. That's Wu'er's uncle. He won't hurt us."

He led his two daughters onto Er Ming's broad palm as well.

Er Ming carefully held the four of them steady in his palm, then slowly raised them before his face.

His enormous eyes curiously examined Lin Wu'er in his palm.

His nostrils twitched slightly.

He seemed to be distinguishing her scent even more carefully.

It really was Big Sister Xiao Wu's scent.

Yet it was also somewhat different, somehow... brighter and happier?

It was mixed with another powerful, unfamiliar scent as well.

He could not figure it out.

He merely found it astonishing.

"Er Ming."

Lin Qing's voice interrupted his observation.

"Da Ming should have told you everything about Wu'er, right? Take us to Lake of Life first. Da Ming is still waiting."

Er Ming nodded.

Setting aside his curiosity, he took massive strides toward Lake of Life.

Because of Wu'er, his hostility toward Lin Qing had faded considerably.

With the Titan Giant Ape leading the way, the entire journey took on a completely different tone.

There was no need to sneak around or hide.

Er Ming openly charged straight through everything.

Wherever he passed, the earth shook and the mountains trembled, while all beasts cowered.

Whether Thousand-Year Soul Beasts or Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, all panicked and fled far away upon sensing the aura of a king.

The three little girls sat safely and steadily in Er Ming's palm.

They could even admire the forest scenery from high above.

"Wu'er, your Uncle Er Ming is so impressive! Look, all those huge Soul Beasts ran away!"

Lin Rourou excitedly pointed below.

"Of course!"

Lin Wu'er puffed out her little chest, her face full of proud delight.

"My Uncle Da Ming and Uncle Er Ming are both incredibly powerful. With them around, nobody would dare bully me!"

Hearing the little bean in his palm praise him so bluntly,

Er Ming, who was hurrying along, awkwardly raised his other empty hand and scratched the back of his furry head.

A pleased, Muffled Thunder-like rumble sounded from his throat.

The contrast was strangely adorable and comical.

Under the Titan Giant Ape's escort, which was practically a VIP Express route,

a journey that would normally require days of cautious travel ended in less than half a day.

The emerald lake brimming with immense life force came into view once more.

Having already sensed Er Ming's return and detected that familiar aura which left him unsettled, the Sky Azure Bull Python had long been waiting by the lakeshore.

His gaze immediately passed over Er Ming and firmly locked onto the tiny figure in Er Ming's palm.

"Big Sister Xiao Wu?!"

Da Ming blurted out instinctively, his voice filled with uncontrollable excitement.

But in the next moment, he realized something was wrong.

No, this was not Big Sister Xiao Wu.

Though her aura was exceedingly similar, sharing the same origin,

it was more immature and lively, mixed with the aura of another powerful bloodline and the vigorous vitality unique to a human child.

This was a human girl who possessed Big Sister Xiao Wu's bloodline!

Just as Da Ming's heart was reeling,

Lin Wu'er, standing in Er Ming's palm, also saw the imposing figure of the massive Azure Bull-Headed Python Body by the lake.

Her eyes lit up.

She immediately stood up in Er Ming's palm and waved her little hand vigorously.

"Uncle Da Ming! I've come to see you!"

Her voice was clear and bright, carrying across the distance.

That cheerful call and affectionate form of address made the Sky Azure Bull Python's huge body tremble slightly.

Er Ming carefully placed the four of them gently onto an open patch of ground by the lake.

The Sky Azure Bull Python slowly shifted his enormous body, lowering his imposing Azure Bull Head to inspect the little people at close range.

"Wow!!! What a huge Bull Head!!!"

Seeing his full form from so close for the first time, Lin Rourou could not help crying out in surprise again.

Lin Qingzhu was likewise intimidated by the colossal creature so close before her, as well as the naturally imposing aura it emitted.

She instinctively clutched Lin Qing's hand tightly.

"Rou Rou, Qing Zhu, don't be afraid. He's my Uncle Da Ming, a very, very kind uncle!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python's gaze moved away from Wu'er and turned to Lin Qing.

"They are...?"

"Like Wu'er, they are both my daughters from the future. It is just that their mom is not Xiao Wu."

Lin Qing answered frankly.

"..."

The Sky Azure Bull Python's enormous azure eyes stared deeply at Lin Qing.

His gaze traveled between him and the three girls, complex and unreadable.

This human's future life seemed far from ordinary.

He did not dwell on the matter.

Instead, he returned his attention to Lin Wu'er.

His tone softened somewhat, though it still carried a solemn hint of probing.

"Human Lin Qing, could you... let us spend a moment alone with this child?"

They wanted to verify things further, perhaps also ask some private questions meant for family.

Lin Qing nodded.

"Of course. Wu'er, go play with your two uncles for a while."

"Okay!"

Lin Wu'er agreed happily and ran toward Da Ming and Er Ming of her own accord.

The Titan Giant Ape Er Ming immediately and carefully lifted Wu'er again, then went with his elder brother, the Sky Azure Bull Python, toward a quieter corner by the lake.

The combination of two enormous creatures and one delicate little child looked both strange and harmonious.

Lin Qing remained where he was, keeping the curious yet nervous Rou Rou and Qing Zhu company.

He also took the opportunity to briefly explain some common knowledge about Star Dou Great Forest and Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

About fifteen minutes later,

the huge figures of Da Ming and Er Ming returned with that tiny figure.

The atmosphere had clearly changed.

As the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming looked at Lin Wu'er in his palm, the tenderness in his eyes was nearly overflowing.

There was even a hint of envy and jealousy now and then.

Because Wu'er had spent most of the time talking to Uncle Da Ming.

It was all because he could not speak.

The Sky Azure Bull Python's aura, meanwhile, had completely calmed.

His initial scrutiny and vigilance had transformed into a complicated, indescribable acceptance and wistfulness.

Er Ming gently set Lin Wu'er back down beside Lin Qing.

The Sky Azure Bull Python lowered his bull head, his gaze settling on Lin Qing.

"Human, what you said... was true."

His voice carried a deep weight, as though the matter had finally been settled.

"She truly is Big Sister Xiao Wu's daughter. In human terms, she is our... Niece."

He had just asked Wu'er many details known only to Xiao Wu and the two brothers.

He had even asked about secrets of the Core Area of Star Dou Great Forest.

Wu'er had answered them all in her childish voice, yet with complete accuracy.

The information from the "future," along with the undeniable bloodline connection and affectionate attitude Wu'er displayed, had finally forced him to believe that unbelievable truth.

Beside him, the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming let out a low roar, signaling his agreement.

The way he looked at Wu'er was even gentler than before, carrying the pride of one looking at his own little one.