Tang Wulin's Eyes Turn Red

"It's alright now, the bad guys have been driven away."

Su Chen's voice was gentle as he spoke, reaching out a hand to pull her up.

Na'er did not resist at all; her small body was soft and limp, as if she had no bones.

However, she seemed to sense that Su Chen held no malice, and the fear in her eyes faded by more than half.

"Wait! Who are you, and where are you taking her?"

Tang Wulin stood up, clutching his still-aching stomach, and glared at Su Chen with eyes full of hostility.

Although Su Chen's appearance had driven away the thugs, Tang Wulin had no favorable impression of this "young nobleman" in his fancy clothes.

The noble students at the academy who bullied others by relying on their status had left too deep an impression on him.

"Little friend, we are, of course, law enforcers."

One of the law enforcement officers behind Su Chen stepped forward, pointed to the badge on his chest, and spoke as if it were a matter of course.

"I know what law enforcers are!"

Tang Wulin did not back down. He looked at Su Chen and frowned, saying, "Is he a law enforcer too? He looks the same age as me!"

He had decided that Su Chen was just one of those playboys who relied on his family's wealth and power.

He would not allow this little girl to be taken away by him!

Su Chen looked at the stubborn little boy in front of him and felt like laughing.

After all, Tang Wulin had not yet grown up; at this moment, he was just a little brat full of a sense of justice but lacking in strength.

"I am a law enforcer as well."

Su Chen couldn't be bothered with more nonsense. With a flip of his wrist, a golden token appeared in his palm.

He waved it casually in front of Tang Wulin. "This is my law enforcement token. If you don't believe me, you can go to the City Lord's Mansion to verify it at any time."

Having said that, he ignored Tang Wulin and turned to leave, pulling Na'er along with him.

The moment Su Chen turned away with Na'er, she slowly turned her head to look at Tang Wulin.

A tremor originating from her bloodline surged within her heart.

She didn't understand what that feeling was, only that she instinctively wanted to look at the blue-eyed boy who had just stood up for her.

Tang Wulin was also looking at Na'er.

When Na'er's beautiful purple eyes gazed at him, a strong sense of intimacy welled up from the bottom of his heart.

His heart even began to throb with a sharp, twisting pain.

It felt as if something extremely important was being forcibly torn away from his side.

"W-wait!"

Tang Wulin blurted out.

He subconsciously reached out his hand, wanting to grab onto something.

"Kid, what are you trying to do?"

A tall law enforcement officer stepped across, blocking Tang Wulin's path with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Seeing that the little girl is pretty and lost from her family, you're getting ideas and trying to kidnap her home to be your wife?"

"You're so young and not learning anything good; which teacher taught you this?"

His tone carried a clear warning.

"I... I... I'm not! I didn't! You're spouting nonsense!!"

Tang Wulin's face turned red to the roots of his ears, both ashamed and anxious.

He did want to take this poor little girl home, to take care of her like a younger sister and protect her.

But he absolutely had no intention of having her "be his wife."

This was complete slander!

"Alright, alright."

Another, slightly older law enforcement officer softened his tone and waved his hand.

"Don't cause trouble here, kid. Your mom is calling you home for dinner, so hurry back. We will properly settle this little girl. We are law enforcers; would we harm her?"

"B-but..." Tang Wulin still wanted to argue, his gaze anxiously looking past the officer's shoulder toward the direction Na'er had left.

However, the street was already empty.

Su Chen had pulled Na'er away, having already turned the corner and vanished without a trace.

Everything that had just happened felt like a fleeting dream.

Tang Wulin stood blankly on the spot, staring at the empty street corner.

That intense heartache not only failed to disappear but spread even more clearly.

The little girl with silver hair and purple eyes was branded into his mind like a mark.

He turned around in a daze, walking towards home one step at a time, his heart feeling hollow, as if a great hole had been torn open.

Meanwhile.

Su Chen brought Na'er back to his separate courtyard.

Su Chen led Na'er to a low couch covered with soft cushions and had her sit down.

Na'er was still a little bewildered, her beautiful eyes filled with wariness as she looked at the unfamiliar surroundings.

"Hungry?"

Su Chen asked in a gentle tone.

Na'er didn't answer, but her stomach let out a faint "growl."

Na'er's cheeks flushed, and she instinctively lowered her head.

"Here, eat something."

Su Chen led Na'er to the kitchen next door.

The aroma of food wafted into Na'er's nostrils.

It was golden-fried crispy chicken cutlets and hamburgers.

These items were not junk food in this world, but top-tier delicacies.

The physique of the human soul masters in this world was generally robust, immune to all diseases.

High-calorie foods were not a burden to them; instead, they could quickly replenish energy.

The rich aroma wafted into Na'er's nostrils.

Her beautiful purple eyes instantly lit up, and her body leaned forward slightly...

She was too hungry.

From waking up in confusion, to being lost on the streets, to the fright she had just experienced, her small body was already exhausted.

"Eat."

Su Chen's voice was filled with a smile.

Na'er looked at the food, then at Su Chen, a trace of hesitation still lingering in her purple eyes.

But hunger ultimately overwhelmed everything.

"Awooo..."

She couldn't hold back any longer. She reached out her small hands, grabbed the opened hamburger, opened her small mouth, and took a big bite!

The juicy meat patty mixed with the special sauce instantly exploded in her mouth.

This texture, this taste, was something she had never experienced before.

"Mmm..."

She let out a contented hum, no longer caring about her image. She held the hamburger with both small hands and began to devour it.

Her cheeks were stuffed full, like a little squirrel diligently hoarding food.

Her silver short hair trembled with her chewing, and her purple eyes narrowed happily.

Su Chen didn't make a sound to disturb Na'er, who was feasting, and instead took out his camera.

He skillfully adjusted the angle and aimed the lens at the silver-haired girl with sauce on her little face.

Na'er was completely immersed in the world of food and was completely unaware of Su Chen's actions.

Su Chen held his breath and gently pressed the shutter button.

"Click—"

A soft sound captured the moment, and a photo was immediately developed.

At the same time, the system's voice sounded in Su Chen's mind.

[Ding! SSS-class target meeting the inclusion criteria detected!]

[Scanning... Scan complete!]

[Congratulations to the host for successfully including the first SSS-class goddess - Na'er!]

[Received inclusion reward: Origin-level Martial Soul Draw Chance * 1]

"It worked!"

Su Chen rejoiced in his heart.

He immediately sank his consciousness into his mind.

The previously pitch-black system interface was now lit up.

In the center of the interface was the photo of Na'er he had just taken.

Below the photo, several lines of information appeared:

[Character: Na'er!]

[Rating: SSS-Rank (Highest Sequence)]

[Affection: 5%]

[Note: Affection is unique and only increases, never decreases. When affection reaches 50% or higher, the host will receive a permanent cultivation speed bonus. The higher the affection, the stronger the bonus effect.]

PS: Tang Wulin's personality is actually quite decent, but he loses his wits whenever he encounters the female lead. Tang Wulin took one look at Na'er and immediately wanted to risk his life against a few thugs; I've been very restrained in my writing.