Brother, You Smell So Good

Just then, two little girls walked towards them.

The little girl on the left had black hair tied in a high ponytail, her eyes were big and bright, full of vitality, and she looked very cute. It was Tang Wuling.

The little girl on the right, however, made Cheng Duoyi's eyes light up instantly.

She had rare silver short hair that shone with a soft luster in the sunlight.

Her eyes were large, her pupils like two clear amethysts, her long eyelashes naturally curled upwards, and her skin was fair and tender, like an exquisite porcelain doll.

This person was Na'er.

Na'er stopped when she saw Cheng Duoyi.

She let go of Tang Wuling's hand and walked towards Cheng Duoyi involuntarily.

Her eyes were filled with curiosity and an inexplicable sense of closeness, as if this pale and frail little boy before her was a relative she had lost for many years.

"Brother... you smell so good!" Na'er thought, almost saying it out loud.

Tang Wuling looked at Na'er strangely, followed her gaze, and also saw Cheng Duoyi.

For some reason, when she saw Cheng Duoyi's eyes, as bright as autumn water, her heart skipped a beat, a faint blush appeared on her face, and she felt a strange heat within her, unsure of what to do.

"This brother smells so good, I really want to hug him forever!" Tang Wuling thought: "But... why is his hair white? Similar to Na'er's."

Cheng Duoyi smiled as he watched Na'er walk towards him.

Just as he was about to speak, he couldn't help but cough twice.

"Yi'er!" Leng Xue'er's expression changed, and she quickly supported him: "Why are you coughing again? Are you tired? Let's find a place to rest."

"It's nothing, Sister Xue'er, I'm fine," Cheng Duoyi shook his head, his voice weak.

Just then, Na'er had already reached Cheng Duoyi.

She tilted her small face up, looking at Cheng Duoyi's pale face and white hair, her eyes filled with worry in addition to longing.

She reached out her small hand, wanting to hold Cheng Duoyi's hand.

Leng Xue'er frowned, instinctively wanting to stop her.

She didn't know who this little girl who suddenly appeared was, what if she hurt Cheng Duoyi?

But Cheng Duoyi gently shook his head, smiled at her, and signaled that it was okay.

Cheng Duoyi extended his cold little hand and gently held Na'er's hand.

The moment their skin touched, Cheng Duoyi felt the Dragon God Heart beat violently. It was more powerful than ever before, and the life force that had been slowly draining away miraculously stopped!

Not only that, but the Dragon God Heart also began to circulate much faster.

A gentle and pure energy flowed out from the Dragon God Heart, slowly nourishing his dry meridians and body, making his body no longer cold but carrying a hint of warmth.

At the same time, Na'er also felt an incredibly comfortable aura emanating from Cheng Duoyi's hand.

This aura was warm and sacred, making her feel incredibly at ease, as if she had returned to the embrace of a loved one.

She couldn't help but tighten her grip on Cheng Duoyi's hand, wanting to feel more warmth, and... it smelled even better! And she wanted to... eat him?

She squeezed too hard, and Cheng Duoyi's brows furrowed slightly, his face becoming even paler.

"Ah! I'm sorry!" Na'er quickly let go, looking at Cheng Duoyi in a panic, her big eyes full of apology: "Brother, did I hurt you?"

Cheng Duoyi shook his head and said softly, "It's nothing, it's just that my body is too weak, it's not your fault."

His voice was hoarse, making one's heart ache.

Tang Wuling also walked over, looking at Cheng Duoyi's pale face, feeling a strange discomfort in her heart.

Just as she was about to say something, she tripped over something and lost her balance, falling forward.

"Be careful!"

Cheng Duoyi reacted quickly, reaching out to support her.

But Tang Wuling still fell heavily to the ground, landing on her bottom, so painful that tears almost fell.

"Ouch!"

Tang Wuling cried out in pain, rubbing her bottom as she stood up.

"Are you okay?" Cheng Duoyi comforted her.

Na'er also walked over and looked at Tang Wuling: "Sister Wuling, are you okay?"

Tang Wuling looked at Cheng Duoyi and Na'er, and smiled: "I'm fine."

Cheng Duoyi smiled: "That's good. My name is Cheng Duoyi, you can call me Yi'er. This is Sister Leng Xue'er."

"My name is Tang Wuling, and this is Na'er," Tang Wuling said softly, looking up.

Na'er took Cheng Duoyi's hand again, this time carefully, without exerting force.

Tang Wuling looked at Cheng Duoyi, her eyes full of anticipation: "Brother Yi'er, do you want to come to my house to play? My mom cooks very well."

Cheng Duoyi looked at Leng Xue'er, and Leng Xue'er nodded.

"Okay," Cheng Duoyi said with a smile.

And so, the three of them walked hand in hand toward the direction of Tang Wuling's home.

Leng Xue'er followed not far behind them, her eyes vigilantly observing the movements around them.

Just then, Leng Xue'er keenly sensed that in a nearby alleyway, several ruffians were sneakily staring at Tang Wuling and Na'er. Her gaze instantly turned icy, and she took out her soul communicator to contact her subordinates.

"East District of Proud Arrival City, near Red Mountain Academy. There are five thugs; deal with them, and leave no traces." Leng Xue'er's voice was bone-chillingly cold, and she hung up the communicator immediately after speaking.

She would never allow anyone to harm Cheng Duoyi, nor would she allow anyone to harm those whom Cheng Duoyi cared about.

Soon, the three of them arrived at Tang Wuling's home.

Her home was in the civilian district of Proud Arrival City, located in a very ordinary residential building.

The house was not large, spanning only a few dozen square meters.

It consisted of a living room of over ten square meters, a small kitchen and bathroom, and two bedrooms, each less than ten square meters.

However, the home was kept clean and tidy, filled with a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Tang Ziran and Lang Yue were very hospitable when they saw Cheng Duoyi.

Cheng Duoyi greeted them very politely, his manners elegant; one could tell at a glance that he was a child who had received a good education.

Looking at his pale little face, Lang Yue felt a pang of heartache and brought him plenty of delicious food.

Dinner was simple: a plate of stir-fried greens, a stewed pork rib dish, a cold salad, and a bowl of vegetable soup, but the portions were generous.

Cheng Duoyi ate happily. His appetite was small, which made Tang Ziran and Lang Yue breathe a sigh of relief.

After dinner, the sky had already darkened.

Leng Xue'er walked to Cheng Duoyi's side and whispered, "Duoyi, we should head back, otherwise the Vice Tower Master will be worried."

Cheng Duoyi nodded and stood up.

Seeing that Cheng Duoyi was about to leave, Na'er immediately grabbed his hand, her eyes reddening as she said, "Brother Duoyi, please don't go, okay? I want to be with you."

Cheng Duoyi patted her head and said softly, "Be good, Na'er. I'll come see you again tomorrow, alright?"

"I don't want that!" Na'er shook her head, tears falling down her cheeks. "I want to go with Brother Duoyi! I want to be with Brother Duoyi forever!"

Tang Ziran and Lang Yue were both in a difficult position.

They liked Na'er very much, but she was not their biological daughter; she was someone Tang Wuling had picked up.

Moreover, Cheng Duoyi's family background was clearly much better than theirs. If Na'er went with him, she would likely live a better life. After all, with their current circumstances, providing for two children was quite a struggle...

Cheng Duoyi thought for a moment and said to Leng Xue'er, "Sister Xue'er, let's take Na'er back with us. I will tell my godmother; she will definitely agree."

Leng Xue'er nodded. "Very well, as long as you are happy, Duoyi."

Tang Ziran and Lang Yue discussed it and eventually agreed.

They urged Na'er to be obedient, to take good care of herself, to come back and visit often, and to treat this place as her home...

Only then did they bid her a reluctant farewell.

Hearing that she could go with Cheng Duoyi, Na'er broke into a smile through her tears. She clung tightly to Cheng Duoyi's arm and nodded repeatedly to everything Tang Ziran and Lang Yue said.

Tang Wuling looked at the two of them. "Brother Duoyi, you must come visit me often! Na'er, we are good sisters, you have to come see me often too. I will miss you both."

Cheng Duoyi nodded. "I will bring Na'er to see you every day, don't worry."

Na'er also nodded. "Sister Wuling, I will miss you too, and I will come see you with Brother Duoyi."

Just like that, after chatting for a while longer, Cheng Duoyi took Na'er's hand and left Tang Wuling's home with Leng Xue'er.

Tang Wuling stood at the doorway, watching their receding figures, feeling a sense of emptiness in her heart.