Stay Away from Dugu Yan!

The corners of Dugu Yan's lips curled up slightly.

Hmph~

Little girls were so easy to fool.

A few casual compliments, and she had already dropped her guard?

Just wait!

Once she won Su Li over, she would definitely flaunt it right in front of her!

"Little sister, let me treat you to this meal."

"I think the two of you are a match made in heaven!"

Ning Rongrong blushed and softly hummed in acknowledgment.

Her brain had stopped working as she secretly watched Su Li's expression.

Seeing that he still showed no reaction, she could not help pouting and lightly kicking him with her little foot.

Little did she know.

Su Li was pondering exactly where things had gone wrong.

Logically speaking.

He and Dugu Yan had no connection whatsoever.

What exactly did this woman want?

"Your dishes are ready, esteemed guests."

"Please enjoy."

Su Li put aside his thoughts, smiled at Ning Rongrong, and then picked up his chopsticks.

Since things had come to this, they might as well eat first.

That unintentional smile, however, became a moment the attentive young girl would never forget.

Ning Rongrong lay sprawled across the table, steam seemingly rising from her head.

Like a steaming little princess.

The tips of her ears were red, and her eyelashes fluttered.

Before long.

She abruptly straightened up, returning to her confident young-mistress demeanor, and rose to her feet with a bold expression.

"This meal! I'm paying!"

"This sister..."

"My name is Dugu Yan." The purple-haired girl smiled softly.

"Good! Sister Yan, I've decided we're friends!"

"Thank you for honoring me with your friendship, Young Sect Master."

Dugu Yan pursed her lips and smugly looked at the foolishly innocent Ning Rongrong.

She had coaxed her over with just a few words.

This eldest miss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect really was adorably foolish.

At the thought of her hiding beneath the covers and crying in secret someday, Dugu Yan could not help feeling delighted.

Hehe~

First, become friends.

Then, she could visit them more often later.

Familiarity came with repeated meetings.

She refused to believe Su Li would not develop favorable feelings toward her.

After all.

That little brat.

The moment she bent over, he had glanced at a certain place.

Though he quickly looked away, it still had not escaped her notice.

Now that she had found out her little husband's preferences.

She merely had to cater to them.

Su Li: "Can I say it was an accident?"

Before long.

The three of them finished eating.

During that time, Dugu Yan had wanted to keep stroking Su Li's head, but she never found the chance.

For some reason.

She felt warm all over whenever she touched her little husband's head.

It was like the sky clearing after rain, as though even her soul had been cleansed.

It felt wonderful.

So wonderful that she could not help wanting to rub it some more.

After just a few strokes.

She was already nearly addicted.

She really wanted to tie Ning Rongrong up and make her watch as she rubbed Su Li's head!

"You two should be about old enough to begin school."

"Has the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect made arrangements?"

Dugu Yan asked curiously, crossing her hands.

Ning Rongrong covered her stomach and narrowed her eyes contentedly, like a lazy little cat that had eaten its fill.

"I'll probably study in the sect, though I may also attend a junior Soul Master Academy. As for which one... that depends on Father's arrangements."

"Oh... I see."

Dugu Yan's gaze dimmed somewhat.

Based on her guess.

The two would most likely remain at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

If that were the case.

Wouldn't she be unable to see Su Li for a long time?

At the thought of that strange feeling.

Her heart could not help itching.

If only...

She could trick Su Li into attending Heaven Dou Royal Academy...

Unfortunately.

She had nothing worthwhile to offer.

Dugu Yan puffed out her cheeks and propped her chin on her hand, looking utterly uninterested.

She looked at Su Li before her with a resentful gaze.

Like a little wife who had been abandoned.

He held it in.

By now.

Su Li had already realized just how ridiculous his current charm stat was.

As expected of Love Continent.

Did it turn everyone stupidly lovestruck?

Though that was what he thought, he did not believe Dugu Yan would fall for him after merely taking one look at him.

After all.

Even a block of wood required interaction and courting!

At present, she probably only had a little interest in him.

Perhaps she simply saw an adorable human child and wanted to tease him.

After all.

He also liked teasing cute little children.

Dugu Yan reluctantly said goodbye.

Before leaving.

She still rubbed Su Li's head several times.

As if she had received some precious gift, the girl's crescent eyes curved as she left happily.

She might have been happy.

But what about him?

Looking at Ning Rongrong, whose cheeks were puffed up, Su Li helplessly poked her head. "Young Sect Master, shouldn't we be going?"

The little witch covered her head, her gaze becoming much gentler.

She quietly answered, "Oh."

Then she lightly brushed against his shoulder.

"Hey, stinky Su Li."

"What is it?"

"Stay farther away from that Dugu Yan, understand?"

"Why?"

"Hmph! I'm just... afraid you'll be fooled by that woman! Father said that pretty women love deceiving people!"

Su Li smiled.

Seeing how adorable the girl was, he casually agreed.

As for whether he would keep that promise.

He would let the Su Li of the future worry about it.

For now, he needed to coax this sweet, foolish girl first.

At that moment.

Chen Xin, who had been observing from the shadows, frowned slightly and muttered softly.

"Why is that old poison's granddaughter here?"

"If Su Li takes a liking to her, that'll be troublesome."

"But... Rongrong is so beautiful. Once she grows up, she'll definitely be prettier than her. Su Li probably isn't blind, right?"

In a small manor on the outskirts of Heaven Dou City.

Dugu Yan skipped inside, tossing her purple hair about as she happily pushed open the door.

"Grandpa!"

The girl's voice was sweet.

Much gentler than usual.

Dugu Bo's hand paused as he drank his tea, and a flicker of panic flashed through his eyes.

This girl.

Whenever she used such a soft, sweet voice, it never meant anything good!

Sigh~

What a headache.

Dugu Bo set down his teacup and looked fondly at his granddaughter as she bounced in.

"Yan Yan, what do you need from me?"

"Cough, cough... It's nothing important. I just wanted to come see you, Grandpa."

Dugu Yan blushed, clasped her hands behind her back, and lowered her head.

She looked shy, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, suddenly struck by a bad premonition.

His precious granddaughter was not in love, was she?!

"Enough, stop buttering me up."

"Tell me, what exactly do you want?"

Dugu Yan's gaze darted about. She glanced at the teacup in his hand, and an idea immediately came to her.

"Grandpa! Let me pour you some tea."

"Grandpa! Let me massage your shoulders."

"Does that feel good?"

Dugu Bo: "It's over, my granddaughter!"

From childhood until now.

How could he not know her personality?

Acting cute and coquettish like this, thoughtfully serving tea and water, massaging his shoulders and back.

She was definitely holding back something huge!

Still.

It really did feel quite comfortable.

Five minutes later.

Feeling that she had done enough, Dugu Yan finally got to the point.

"Cough, cough... Grandpa, what plans do you have for the future?"

"Retire into seclusion, grow some flowers and plants, that sort of thing."

"I see... How about we go somewhere else?"

"Where?"

Dugu Yan took a deep breath and tried to smile even more sweetly.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect~"