Yao Lao's Strange Reaction and the Pressure of a Dou Sheng

Zi Yan was in a foul mood, so Xiao Yan did not rush her. He simply patted her back and helped her calm down.

After Xiao Yan comforted her for a while, Zi Yan finally felt better.

She was still an innocent young girl, far from the mature Dragon Emperor she would become. It was only natural for her to cry like this.

Blushing, Zi Yan pulled away from Xiao Yan's embrace. She was still sniffling, and looked downright adorable.

"Look at this. My clothes are covered in your snot and drool. Ugh, they even smell."

Seeing that she had cheered up, Xiao Yan pointed at his clothes and teased her with a grin.

"Stupid Xiao Yan! Rotten Xiao Yan... I'm going to beat you up!"

His words made Zi Yan furious. Red-faced, she pummeled him with her little fists.

When Xiao Yan had comforted her, she had found him so gentle that she had been moved.

But as it turned out, Xiao Yan was still Xiao Yan: as obnoxious and rotten as ever.

The two horsed around for a while, and the mood soon eased.

Off to the side, Zhu Kun had been standing there awkwardly for some time.

Watching his precious daughter play so closely with a strange man made his heart bleed.

Xiao Yan explained Zhu Kun's situation to Zi Yan.

Once she knew what had happened, her attitude softened. She even looked at Zhu Kun with a hint of sympathy.

Noticing his daughter's gaze, Zhu Kun unconsciously straightened his back, standing almost at attention.

With that said, Xiao Yan stepped aside and gave father and daughter some space.

Whether Zi Yan forgave Zhu Kun was up to her. He had no intention of interfering further.

Seeing his daughter finally warm to him, Zhu Kun mentally gave