Xiao Ding Entrusts His Maid (Seek Follow-up!)

"Ah!!"

Qing Lin could no longer suppress the fear in her heart, and she let out a frightened scream instinctively.

This scream pierced through the noisy street, drawing side-glances from many people nearby.

However, after a single look, they lost interest.

A monster born from a Snake-People Tribe member and a human was not worth a second glance.

Even if she died, no one would care...

"What's wrong?"

But at this moment, an urgent voice came from the side.

Xiao Fan looked up.

He saw a burly man hurrying over upon hearing the sound; this person was none other than Xiao Ding.

At first, he looked furious, his gaze like a torch, as if he were prepared to stand up for Qing Lin and teach this person who was bullying the young girl a lesson.

However, when his gaze landed on Xiao Fan, the anger on his face vanished without a trace, replaced by a look of surprise and warmth.

"Xiao Fan, long time no see!"

Xiao Ding stepped forward and gave Xiao Fan a warm hug, then patted his back firmly.

Qing Lin stood to the side, dazed, watching this scene unfold with shock and confusion.

So, the leader knows this bad person?

Her eyes were filled with bewilderment as she stared intently at Xiao Fan and Xiao Ding.

"Qing Lin, this is Xiao Fan, my younger cousin..."

Xiao Ding introduced him to Qing Lin with a smile.

At this moment, his face was beaming with a sincere smile, hoping to dissolve Qing Lin's fear.

"So your name is Qing Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you..."

Xiao Fan put on a gentle smile, "trying" to make himself look amiable.

However, Qing Lin did not react to his smile at all; instead, like a startled fawn, she dodged directly behind Xiao Ding.

She only revealed half of her head, cautiously sizing up Xiao Fan.

Xiao Ding laughed awkwardly and said with a hint of apology, "Little brother, she has been timid since she was a child, don't mind her."

"It's fine..."

Xiao Fan replied softly.

"Let's go, little brother. I must show you around our base; it was all built up bit by bit by the brothers."

Xiao Ding was full of enthusiasm, draping an arm affectionately over Xiao Fan's shoulder and pulling him toward the depths of the base.

The corners of Xiao Fan's mouth curled up slightly, wearing a seemingly easygoing smile. He followed Xiao Ding's footsteps at a leisurely pace while nodding in agreement.

But in reality, his gaze drifted toward Qing Lin not far away from time to time, his eyes revealing an unconcealable sense of inquiry.

After all, Qing Lin possessed the world-rare Green Snake Three-Flower Pupils, the most extraordinary pupils in the world.

This special ocular power almost only appeared in the mixed-blood descendants of humans and the Snake-People Tribe.

Possessing these eyes was equivalent to holding the lifeline of all snake-type magical beasts.

Except for the very few powerful snake-type magical beasts with pure ancient bloodlines, all others could be forcibly controlled by Qing Lin and turned into tools for her to command.

Although these Green Snake Three-Flower Pupils could not exert control over humans or other types of magical beasts, they possessed a different, eerie ability: they could silently draw out the opponent's soul and even seize control of their body, making them nearly impossible to guard against.

Even more miraculously, when the Green Snake Three-Flower Pupils fully matured, Qing Lin could open up an independent space within her eyes, and any creature she controlled could be stored inside.

Moreover, as Qing Lin's own strength gradually increased, the carrying capacity of this internal space would also rise accordingly.

However, the creatures stored in the space were miserable; their strength would be like sand in an hourglass, drained bit by bit and fed back to Qing Lin, helping her improve her strength.

In short, Qing Lin's constitution could be considered one of the most gifted talents on the Dou Qi Continent.

Xiao Ding was chattering away, introducing the various aspects of the base.

It was just a pity that even though his mouth was dry, Xiao Fan remained as indifferent as before.

It wasn't until he observed carefully that he happened to catch Xiao Fan's seemingly careless gaze.

Xiao Ding seemed to understand...

The corners of his mouth hooked up, and a teasing smile appeared on his face as he joked, "I say, little brother, seeing your eyes drifting toward Qing Lin from time to time, could it be that you are particularly interested in her?"

"How about this, I'll give her to you as a personal maid, what do you think?"

In Xiao Ding's heart, Xiao Fan's character was absolutely trustworthy. The other party would certainly not look down on Qing Lin like others, let alone bully her.

However, if Xiao Ding knew that Xiao Fan had just finished bullying Qing Lin, he probably wouldn't be able to laugh.

Qing Lin, who had been following silently, suddenly heard these words from Xiao Ding and was instantly frightened, her face turning as pale as paper.

Her originally rosy lips had lost all color.

She subconsciously took a small step forward, her slender fingers gently pinching the corner of Xiao Ding's robe.

Her voice was thick with tears as she pitifully pleaded, "Please don't, Commander... I beg you, don't send me away."

Watching Qing Lin's terrified expression, a trace of pity couldn't help but stir in Xiao Ding's heart.

He let out a heavy sigh, waved his hand, and said, "Fine, fine. Go attend to your other tasks for now; I need to catch up with my cousin, Xiao Fan."

"Understood, Commander."

As if she had just received a pardon, Qing Lin nodded hurriedly.

She turned and fled as if escaping, her retreating figure appearing full of panic and helplessness.

Watching Qing Lin disappear into the distance, Xiao Ding withdrew his gaze, his expression turning somewhat solemn as he turned to Xiao Fan and began to slowly recount Qing Lin's background.

"This child is quite pitiful..."

"Around this Tagor Desert, unpleasant things happen often. Some Snake-people, driven by animalistic urges, will forcibly violate human women."

"Occasionally, though the chances are extremely low, those violated women will become pregnant and give birth. However, most of these infants, carrying the blood of both humans and Snake-people, do not live past the age of two. Qing Lin is a miracle; not only did she survive, but she has grown to be thirteen or fourteen years old."

Xiao Ding paused, a look of unbearable sympathy appearing on his face, and continued, "It is a pity, though. Whether they are human or Snake-people, both sides view children like Qing Lin as an ominous curse."

"The number of cold stares and insults she has endured to live this long is countless. Aside from that suffering, she has received almost no warmth at all."

"I see..."

Xiao Fan nodded thoughtfully, a look of sincerity appearing on his face as he promised, "Rest assured, Brother Xiao Ding. With me here, no one will be able to bully her!"

"Hahahaha! That's all I needed to hear. With your word, I can finally rest easy."

Xiao Ding patted Xiao Fan on the shoulder and laughed heartily.

In his heart, he knew that Xiao Fan had taken great care of Xiao Yan back in the clan. Now that Qing Lin shared a similarly arduous experience to Xiao Yan, he believed she would surely be treated well by Xiao Fan...