Mom Fan Frenzy!

Xiao Wu, standing to the side, saw Wukong chatting animatedly with her mother while completely leaving her out. A wave of jealousy rose in her heart.

So she quickly spoke up, forcefully changing the subject.

"Mom, didn't you say you brought me a gift from human society?"

"What exactly is it? Hurry up and show me!"

Rou gave a surprised little cry and smiled. "Look at my memory. I got so caught up talking with Wukong that I forgot the important thing."

She turned and rummaged through the bundle she carried with her.

Before long, she pulled out a thick physical book.

Wukong's gaze casually swept over it.

The instant he saw the cover, his expression froze.

Because that book was none other than the God Realm Legend he had written!

Could it really be such a coincidence?

Was Rou actually my fan too?

Wukong did not want Di Tian and the others to learn that he wrote books so soon.

After all, his book clearly described the existence of the five God Kings.

If Di Tian and the others found out, things would get very interesting...

Furthermore, writing books to create faith and fortune was one of his trump cards.

While his strength was still weak, he did not want to reveal even the slightest hint of it, not even to Boss Di Tian.

But he had never imagined that Rou would bring this book to the Lake of Life at a time like this.

There was simply no guarding against it!

Fortunately, Da Ming, Er Ming, and Xiao Wu did not recognize its value.

They had no idea the five God Kings existed.

So they would not take this sort of novel seriously and report it to Di Tian and the others.

"Good thing Old Sun had the foresight to use 'Heaven-Equal' as a pen name."

"If my real name had been printed on it, wouldn't my identity have been exposed on the spot?"

On the surface, Wukong forced himself to remain calm, watching his nose and focusing on his heart as he put on an utterly ignorant expression.

Xiao Rou opened the book, her eyes filled with fervor and admiration as she began speaking without pause.

"Xiao Wu, you absolutely have to read this book carefully."

"This book records the glorious history of our Soul Beast ancestors!"

"So our Soul Beast ancestors were once the demon race of the Primordial World, ruling over heaven and earth!"

"The author called 'Heaven-Equal' must be an extraordinary hidden master!"

"Not only did he recount the origins of our Soul Beast race, he also revealed the secrets of the God Realm."

"The grand scope, the tragic Witch-Demon War, and the insights into the laws of heaven and earth—without being an unrivaled great master, no one could possibly write with such grandeur!"

The more Xiao Rou spoke, the more excited she became. She even began vividly reading aloud the thrilling passages about Pangu creating the world and the Demon Ape battling Hongjun for Da Ming, Er Ming, and Xiao Wu.

Standing nearby, Wukong heard Xiao Rou's almost fangirl-like praise and could not help feeling an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

Being wildly praised by such a beautiful woman, one who perfectly matched his tastes, felt even more intoxicating than eating ten immortal herbs!

Wukong felt as though his entire body were floating. His blood surged uncontrollably, and the corners of his mouth rose wildly no matter how hard he tried to suppress them.

"Huh? Little Monkey, why is your face so red? It's just like your monkey butt!"

"Did you not understand what Mom was reading and feel embarrassed?"

Xiao Wu had been listening with rapt attention, but when she caught sight of Wukong's expression from the corner of her eye, she immediately burst out laughing.

Wukong's mouth twitched. He forcibly suppressed his joy and said in a profound tone, "Go on, go on. What do you know? Old Sun's blood is boiling from what he heard, and I'm filled with yearning. How can sparrows understand the ambitions of swans?"

Xiao Wu did not believe a word of his nonsense and laughed so hard she nearly doubled over.

"You're obviously just a monkey butt, yet you still won't admit it!"

Rou watched the two bicker and could not help covering her mouth as she chuckled.

"Alright, Xiao Wu. Stop picking on Wukong."

"Wukong, if you're interested in this book too, you can take it and have a look."

"The content inside is also very inspiring for us Transforming Soul Beasts."

Wukong gave an awkward laugh. "Since Rou is recommending it so strongly, I'll take a look when I have time."

Still, hearing you praise me like that has made this trip home for the New Year completely worthwhile.

Just then, Xiao Wu suddenly remembered something. She looked at Wukong expectantly and said, "Oh, right, Little Monkey. Mom remembered to bring us gifts. What about yours?"

Wukong grinned at her. "Of course I brought gifts. But what should you call me?"

The moment Xiao Wu heard that there really were gifts, she no longer cared about her status as the big sister. She immediately skipped over to Wukong with a cheeky smile, hugged his arm, and began swaying it.

"Monkey Bro, Monkey Bro, Monkey Bro!"

"What gift did you bring back for me?"

"Ha ha ha, what a good girl~"

Wukong laughed heartily and reached out to press a hand atop Xiao Wu's rabbit head, rubbing it vigorously.

Xiao Wu initially wanted to dodge, but for the sake of the gift, she forcibly endured it.

"Now I've called you Monkey Bro, and I even let you touch my head. You can take out the gift now, right?"

"Don't worry, little sis. Would your Monkey Bro lie to you? If I said I brought you a gift, then I definitely brought one."

With that, Wukong patted the Hundred Treasures Pouch at his waist.

A large bundle appeared out of thin air. He held it in both hands and steadily placed it on the ground.

When Xiao Rou saw the exquisite cloth pouch, a glimmer flashed through her beautiful eyes. She asked in surprise, "Is this the Storage Soul Tool you snatched from a human Soul Master?"

Apparently, Xiao Wu had already told Rou about Wukong's previous exploits.

Wukong patted the Hundred Treasures Pouch and corrected her. "I didn't snatch this. It's a trophy of war."

Rou said enviously, "Sigh, before I transformed, I never encountered a Soul Master with a Soul Tool."

"Now that I've transformed and started cultivating again, I need money everywhere. I don't have that much spare cash to buy such a treasure."

With a grand wave of his hand, Wukong said boldly, "If you want one, Rou, I'll buy one for you after we go back."

Rou repeatedly waved her hands in refusal.

"No, no. Soul Tools are too expensive."

"One costs several thousand Gold Soul Coins."

"You've only just transformed and begun cultivating again. You should save your money for cultivation resources."

Wukong smiled unconcernedly. "It's fine, Rou. I'm doing very well in human society, so I'm not short on money. Don't worry about it. Once I get back, I'll find a good one for you."

"Sigh, you child..."

Rou looked at Wukong's earnest expression, feeling both helpless and delighted.

This child was not only extraordinarily talented, but also warm and thoughtful. Once they lived together in the future, she would have to take good care of him...

As he spoke, Wukong deftly untied the bundle.

The first thing that came into view was a carrot pillow nearly as large as Xiao Wu herself. Next came several beautifully packaged, generously sized boxes of osmanthus cakes and mung bean cakes. Finally, there were two finely made pink-and-white dresses for young girls.

After all, Xiao Wu was already close to the one-hundred-thousand-year threshold. Her Transformation was only a matter of time.

Though Xiao Rou would certainly prepare clothes for her daughter, preparing two outfits in advance was still a gesture of goodwill.

Girls would never complain about having too many clothes.