Hmm... how should I put it?
This metaphor...
Jiang Fan fell silent for a moment.
Seeing Jiang Fan like this, Peach Fruit Old Man assumed he was just craving something sweet, since his master used to eat one or two peaches whenever he had a spare moment.
"Master, don't worry. I'll stay by your side from now on, and I'll settle things with you slowly once my injuries heal."
"Stay by my side?" Jiang Fan's heart skipped a beat.
"Yes, now that you've been reincarnated, although your soul is still the same, your physical body has changed, so you still need to re-contract. Once the contract is successful, I can officially become your contracted beast again."
Peach Fruit Old Man spoke, he became more and more emotional, and tears streamed down his face again.
Eighteen years! A full eighteen years! It has finally waited for this day. How could it not be excited?
Under the expectant gaze of Peach Fruit Old Man, Jiang Fan's heart trembled so much he almost couldn't take it.
Even if you gave him a million times the courage, he wouldn't dare to contract that powerful figure's beast.
Moreover, Peach Fruit Old Man also said that even if that person was reincarnated, it would still be the same soul, and would definitely be different in nature from his counterfeit self.
If he really dares to sign a contract with Peach Fruit Old Man, he's practically committing suicide.
"Don't rush into the contract; I'll come back to you when the time is right."
Upon hearing this, Peach Fruit Old Man immediately became agitated.
"No, Master, I've waited for you for a full 18 years, longing for you day and night until you finally came. You have no idea, for these 18 years while I was injured, you Little Peach my only reason to live."
Looking at the pitiful way the Peach Fruit Old Man was staring at him, it looked exactly like a stray dog that had been away from home for many years.
It's so beautiful that it's hard to refuse.
but--
He's not that person!
"My skills are too weak right now, and I need to hone them. If you stay by my side, it will hinder my growth."
"No, no, absolutely not! Little Peach swears I would never help you without Master's orders, even if it meant my death." Peach Fruit Old Man spoke incredibly fast, afraid that if he delayed even a second, Jiang Fan would interrupt and refuse him.
Jiang Fan's expression turned cold and stern. "What if I face a life-or-death crisis? If you see me hanging by a thread, can you refrain from intervening?"
"This—" Peach Fruit Old Man was speechless.
At the same time, its mind conjures up an image of its master, whose strength is as weak as an ant, suddenly facing a life-or-death crisis and about to be tortured to death by the enemy. Could it possibly endure that?
Perhaps it was because the image that appeared in its mind was too real and clear that it suddenly became enraged, its momentum overwhelming, its killing intent boiling, and it roared loudly.
"Anyone who dares to harm the master will die!"
The sound was so loud that even Wei Jiu, who was frantically chopping tree branches above, felt his eardrums ache and his blood surge.
His movements even paused briefly, and he looked completely bewildered.
Then he continued to act as a woodcutter, chopping and chopping!
Even Wei Jiu was shaken to his core, let alone Jiang Fan, who was closer to Peach Fruit Old Man and had lower strength.
Feeling the metallic taste in his throat, Jiang Fan forced it down, not daring to show the slightest sign of discomfort, lest Peach Fruit Old Man notice and apologize again for forgetting his master's ant-like strength.
"Cough cough."
Jiang Fan's voice was hoarse; this wasn't the kind of low, booming voice he would lower to sound cool.
Rather, there was still blood in his throat; he was simply hoarse.
Therefore, I cannot form a contract with you for the time being.
After saying this, he clearly sensed the drastic change in Peach Fruit Old Man's emotions and, not daring to give him a chance to continue, quickly added:
"Once I'm strong enough, I'll naturally come to get you. I promise, I swear, I swear on my past life's identity. If I break this oath, then—um—mmm—"
Before he could finish speaking, his mouth was suddenly silenced by peach blossoms from a peach tree branch.
"No, Master, please stop talking. It will hurt Little Peach's feelings."
His worried and anxious expression was completely genuine.
However, if the person opposite you is a beautiful young woman in the prime of her life, like Lan Shengxue, or a charming enchantress with natural allure, like Wang Yao, then covering her mouth while making her vow, with that worried and anxious look, would be quite pleasing to the eye.
But what stood before him was a wrinkled monster with a head full of peach blossoms, which it used to cover its mouth—a sight that was simply unacceptable.
After a brief moment of mental blankness, Jiang Fan took several steps back and vigorously wiped his mouth with the back of his hand.
It feels a bit unclean.
"Boom boom boom--" The sound of hacking overhead grew louder and louder, clearly indicating that Wei Jiu's attack had taken effect. It was believed that it wouldn't be long before they broke through all the obstacles and stormed in.
"Uh, please let me out first."
"Master~~~~" Peach Fruit Old Man looked at him with a longing expression.
Seeing him like this, Jiang Fan had a feeling that the other person would press his face against his own and rub it back and forth the next second.
hiss--
Thinking of this, Jiang Fan couldn't help but gasp deeply and subconsciously took two steps back.
His face quickly hardened.
"Now that you see my weakness, you're unwilling to listen to me?"
These words were incredibly intimidating to Peach Fruit Old Man!
Almost without pause, Peach Fruit Old Man immediately prostrated himself on the ground, his piety and humility ingrained to the very core!
" Little Peach wouldn't dare! Even if you gave Little Peach a hundred times the courage, no! A hundred million times the courage, Little Peach still wouldn't dare!"
"No, no, no! It's not that I dare not, it's that I can't! From the moment Little Peach followed you, I secretly swore in my heart that I would never be without you in this life! I will never have any other thoughts!"
To be honest, when Jiang Fan heard Peach Fruit Old Man say "I will not marry anyone but my master," he was afraid that she would say "I will not marry anyone but my master" or "I will not marry anyone but my master."
Thankfully it wasn't...
Jiang Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He vowed that if Peach Fruit Old Man really said those words, he would risk his life to escape.
"I trust you."
After a brief silence, Jiang Fan looked up at the sky.
"Please escort me out."
Judging from the situation above, it wouldn't be long before Wei Jiu broke through the defenses and stormed in.
The two deities will definitely have to fight each other then.
As the saying goes, when gods fight, mortals suffer.
Undoubtedly, he was just that mortal.
"Yes, Master~"
Peach Fruit Old Man once again adopted a reluctant expression, gently wrapping a peach branch around Jiang Fan's waist.
The movements were incredibly gentle, as if handling a fragile treasure, as if afraid of accidentally damaging it.
As the large net woven from tree branches was about to break, Wei Jiu's face turned icy cold.
So much time has passed, Jiang Fan is probably already dead, and there might not even be a single piece of his body left.