Ning Rongrong hugged a pillow and spoke softly.
"I was waiting for you."
Liu Bai smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair.
"Be good, Rongrong. Go to sleep."
Ning Rongrong shook her head, then suddenly looked up at him.
"Brother Xiao Bai, can you hold me while we sleep?"
Liu Bai froze slightly.
Ning Rongrong's cheeks reddened as she said in a small voice,
"Just... just holding me, that's all."
Looking into her expectant eyes, Liu Bai felt a surge of tenderness.
"Okay."
He lay down beside her and pulled her into his arms.
Ning Rongrong nestled against his chest, her little face filled with a blissful smile.
"Brother Xiao Bai, you're so warm."
Liu Bai smiled and gently stroked her long hair.
"Sleep."
Ning Rongrong nodded and closed her eyes.
A moment later, she opened them again and whispered,
"Brother Xiao Bai, after I complete my final trial and become a god, can I be with you too... like Sister Yanyan and Sister Lingling?"
Liu Bai lowered his gaze to her. Beneath the moonlight, her little face was flushed red, yet her eyes brimmed with anticipation.
He lowered his head and lightly kissed her forehead.
"You can."
Ning Rongrong's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled and closed them.
This time, she soon fell into a deep sleep.
Liu Bai watched her peaceful sleeping face, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.
These three girls, honestly...
He shook his head and closed his eyes as well.
The next day.
Morning sunlight streamed into the Divine Temple.
Liu Bai opened his eyes and discovered that Ning Rongrong had awakened at some point. She was lying beside him, propping up her chin as she watched him.
When she saw him wake up, she giggled.
"Brother Xiao Bai, you're awake?"
Liu