Di Tian Meets Yun Ming

Returning home, the moment he stepped inside, he was greeted by an enticing aroma.

Lang Yue saw Tang Heng at the entryway and hurriedly urged him to wash his hands for dinner, taking the opportunity to ask where Na'er had gone.

"She's playing outside for a bit; she'll be back soon."

"It's already dark, and it's not good for a young girl like her to be out alone. Heng'er, go call her back so we don't have to worry."

Tang Heng smiled helplessly; with Di Tian by Na'er's side, he couldn't imagine what kind of existence could possibly threaten her safety.

But since his mother had spoken, he had no choice but to comply.

"Mom, these are some things I bought at the mall. Take them; there's something for you and Dad."

Lang Yue took the gifts Tang Heng handed her and smiled. "If you're earning money, spend more on yourself. Your father and I will buy whatever we want ourselves."

"I know, I know. I'm going to find Na'er now. If I'm not back in a little while, I'll just be eating out with her."

"Fine, fine. Just don't be back too late, and remember to return early."

"Oh—"

"Right, right, buy some Braised Pot Beef on your way back later. Tang Wulin will probably be very hungry after he finishes his meditation, and I'm afraid we won't have enough food at home for him."

"Alright, I understand."

Tang Heng shook his head helplessly and turned to head back out the door.

He wondered how things were going with Na'er.

But the outcome was good overall; Na'er had not left home as she did in the original story, nor had she been taken in as a disciple by Yun Ming to go to Shrek.

As for Gu Yue?

If there was no bet made with Na'er, he hoped Gu Yue could truly fulfill her duties as the Master of Soul Beasts and not let Di Tian and the others lose heart.

In the original story, Gu Yue had come to Tang Wulin's side because of that so-called bet, gradually becoming attracted to him and eventually unlocking a "love-struck" brain.

It was as if she had been cursed, spiraling out of control from then on, which led to that melodramatic ending in the later parts of the original work.

Stepping out of the house, Tang Heng saw Na'er and Di Tian not far away.

Because of the barrier Di Tian had set up, outsiders could not see anything amiss without his permission or sufficient strength.

Within the dark domain, besides Na'er and Di Tian, a stunning figure had appeared.

A head of silver hair cascaded down behind her, reaching her ankles; the strands were not only silky but possessed a texture like silver crystal.

She possessed a beauty that defied description; no amount of words could capture her peerless countenance.

Her skin was fair, bordering on pale, and her eyes were violet. Even wearing nothing but a simple white shirt, she appeared incredibly alluring.

Unlike the original story, the human form taken by Gu Yue—now free from the constraints of the bet—was exceptionally beautiful.

This was the true form the Silver Dragon King should have taken, rather than the ordinary appearance she adopted in the original story when she intentionally approached Tang Wulin.

Sensing Tang Heng's arrival, all three turned their gazes toward him.

In Na'er's eyes was joy and the relief of a narrow escape, while Di Tian's expression held respect and admiration. Gu Yue, however, looked complex, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Tang Heng understood this reaction.

After all, upon waking up, not only did she have an additional sub-personality, but Di Tian had also recognized a new master.

If the Dragon God is right here beside me, then what exactly am I?

These were all the doubts currently swirling in Gu Yue's mind.

She looked at Tang Heng; that subtle, lingering attraction was the most powerful proof that Di Tian's words were not false.

The origin within her body was calling out, filled with a sense of yearning and attachment.

It was like a fledgling bird, waiting to be fed, meeting a petrel returning from the storm.

"Venerable, according to your decree, Miss Na'er has been separated from the Master's body."

"It is just that, in doing so, the Master may no longer be able to return to her original strength..."

Tang Heng waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. I can use my own origin to replenish the Silver... excuse me, what should I call you now?"

"Gu Yue will do... there's nothing special about it, I just came up with the name on a whim."

"Very well. Since the missing portion of your origin was caused by separating Na'er, I will replenish it. You only need to come to me periodically. Through the power of the Dragon God Transformation, I can restore your origin, though the cycle is long and somewhat tedious."

Hearing this, Gu Yue was shocked.

One had to realize that Na'er had taken away three-tenths of her origin. These were genuine fragments of the Dragon God's body; even a human God King would not dare boast of being able to restore them.

This man was truly the Dragon God from another dimension.

Gu Yue felt lost; for a moment, she did not know how to face Tang Heng.

Because she was a part of the Dragon God, one could say the Dragon God had created her.

Should she then call Tang Heng "Father"?

"As... as you command..."

Tang Heng had no idea what was going through Gu Yue's mind at this moment, though whenever it was brought up in the future, it would become nothing more than a teasing remark.

"Big Brother!"

Na'er ran over, a flash of silver light appearing in her hand as a silver-white spear suddenly materialized.

The spear was over twelve feet long and remarkably slender; its shaft was covered in fine, silver scales, each hexagonal, delicate, and perfectly symmetrical.

This spear had a point at only one end, which accounted for about a third of its total length; the tip was conical in shape and featured twelve grooves running along its surface.

"The Silver Dragon Spear? Not bad, not bad at all."

Na'er thoroughly enjoyed Tang Heng's head pats, and as Gu Yue watched this scene from the side, a sudden surge of longing welled up within her heart.

She found herself wishing she could be patted just like Na'er.

Gu Yue suddenly noticed Di Tian, standing beside her, casting a subtle glance in her direction, which made her realize how she had just let her composure slip.

"Ahem, what should I do next?"

Gu Yue spoke, attempting to steer the conversation in a different direction.

Tang Heng withdrew his hand, shielded Na'er behind him, and said, "Join the Spirit Pagoda under the guise of being the descendant of a reclusive family."

"My suggestion is to seek out the current Vice Pagoda Master, Leng Yaozhu. Due to various reasons, her faction has been steadily declining within the Spirit Pagoda, so if you extend an olive branch now, she will certainly accept it."

"Let Zi Ji pose as your mother for the time being, and let Xiong Jun and the others act as the remaining elders of your family."

"As for the finer details, that is for you to figure out; I have already provided all the necessary intelligence and guidance."

Gu Yue nodded slightly; even if Tang Heng had said nothing, her own pride gave her the confidence to handle everything perfectly.

Suddenly, all three of them looked up at the same moment; only Na'er, whose cultivation was the lowest, failed to detect the gaze from not far away.

"Venerable, we have been discovered. The person approaching is very strong—they must be one of the top powerhouses among humans."

Tang Heng sensed it too; that aura was one he had encountered just today, and it was impossible to forget.

"What a persistent pest. Di Tian, you will play along with me in a little act in a moment."

"As you command."