In Venerable Huohui's hands was the Blood Demon Umbrella that Xue Xi had obtained. However, the Blood Demon Umbrella was now merely an ordinary weapon, not even qualifying as a Heavy Treasure. It had simply been forged from a piece of ore Venerable Huohui had found somewhere.
Little Lingyue loved the gift immensely, clutching the little red umbrella and playing with it nonstop, reluctant to put it down.
"Thank you for the gift, Grandpa Huohui. Lingyue really likes this little red umbrella, hehe~" Little Lingyue gave Venerable Huohui a sweet smile, nearly melting the old man's heart. Having gone his whole life without children, he had long treated Qi Lingyue as his own granddaughter.
Seeing Lingyue's lively, cheerful appearance, he became even more determined that the plan he was responsible for had to succeed. Only then could Lingyue grow up safely.
Such a clever and lovable little granddaughter, one he could not even bear to touch with a finger—and he was supposed to personally hand her over to the Blood Spirit Clan as blood food? Bullshit!
Even if Venerable Huohui had no shame left, he could never do something so filthy! The futures of these little children had to be protected by old men like them!
After spending Little Lingyue's birthday with her, Huohui, who normally wished he could stay by Qi Lingyue's side at all times and enjoy being surrounded by children and grandchildren, acted completely out of character. He dragged the reluctant Qi Yu out the door again.
Silently watching the two hurry away, Zhang Ya's gaze beneath her hair was dark and unreadable. Naturally, she knew what they were busy with. Looking at her daughter beside her, who was biting her lip tightly, she said, "Lingyue, Mother still hopes you can cultivate diligently without being arrogant or