A Chance Encounter with Shi Niang

With that in mind, Li Yu left the trading complex and habitually flew toward the palace. But before he had gone far, he made a sharp turn and headed straight for Room 703 of Building D in the North District villa area.

"Almost forgot. After falling out with Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, I was forced to wear a green hat I definitely didn't have and put on a convincing act as a child leaving home to become independent."

"Of course I can't forget this inexplicable humiliation."

He landed in the square before the North District villa area and spotted two familiar figures.

"Ryota. Ōtsutsuki Shiniang."

"Zi Yu, what a coincidence!" Ōtsutsuki Shiniang waved at Li Yu.

The two were clearly waiting for someone in the square. Anyone returning to the villas from either the True God Hall or the trading complex had to pass through this entrance.

Since they had to slow down and fly low, practically every Ōtsutsuki returning to the villas would appear in this square.

"Zi Yu, you're back."

"Mm." Li Yu answered flatly.

It was obviously no coincidence that these two were standing at the entrance, but Li Yu had no intention of lingering. He leisurely headed up the pedestrian path.

"Zi Yu, you've never been to my place, have you?"

Otsutsuki Ryota took two or three quick strides and blocked Li Yu's path, his face wearing an awkward smile.

"Urgh." Otsutsuki Ryota let out a muffled grunt as his side was attacked.

Li Yu found the sight rather amusing. These two definitely had something going on. The woman had even used her usual tactic of pinching the soft flesh around his waist.

"W-Well, Zi Yu, you live here too, but I still don't know where your place is. Since we ran into each other, you can take