"Hmph! Just as I thought, Jiang Yue, you can't beat me anymore! At the rate I'm growing, I'm sure I'll soon replace Di Tian as ruler of the Star Dou Forest!"
"Don't worry, Jiang Yue. As long as I have meat to eat, you'll have a bowl to wash—no, wait, you'll have to cook, too. Whatever. As my underling, you'll definitely have plenty of responsibilities when the time comes."
"Work hard. I believe in your talent and strength. Don't worry, I'd never shortchange you. Stick with me, and there'll be plenty of benefits."
Lying on the ground and staring up at the sky, Jiang Yue had no idea what to say. He looked toward Di Tian, only to see him sitting silently beside the Lake of Life with a hand pressed to his forehead.
Even from that far away, Jiang Yue could sense the tangle of emotions coming off Di Tian. Worry, of course, dominated them all.
"Look, I understand all that, but shouldn't you get off me now? I might be a little injured. Having you pin me down like this hurts."
"Oh! Bi Ji, come heal Jiang Yue!"
Di Qiu'er rolled off him and sat on the grass, immediately calling to Bi Ji, who had been standing motionless nearby.
Bi Ji flashed in front of them and waved her hand. Two powerful streams of life force entered their bodies, healing every injury in the blink of an eye.
"Thank you, Bi Ji!"
Di Qiu'er sprang up and hugged Bi Ji. Bi Ji gently stroked her head, at a loss for what to say to this reckless child.
After a brief moment of affection with Bi Ji, Di Qiu'er remembered Jiang Yue, who was still sitting on the ground. Seeing his thoughtful expression, she assumed he was upset about