In the following days, Qian Renshang practiced his principles, doing whatever he could.
For example, he helped Bi Ji take care of her flowers, he learned to cook for Xiong Jun who liked delicious food, and he scratched Chi Wang's itchy skin.
Gu Yue Na often suffered from insomnia, so Qian Renshang brewed her calming drinks.
And Di Tian was too rigid… so he helped decorate Di Tian's room.
In the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, you'd easily spot a busy figure, clumsily doing what he could, trying to integrate into the big family.
Everyone had witnessed Qian Renshang's actions, even the somewhat hard-hearted Di Tian was moved.
"Have we gone too far?"
Xiong Jun and the others were similarly moved; this kid was too persistent.
A day or two was understandable, but ten days or half a month of rain or shine was getting to them, though they felt it was their mission.
They remained resolute, coldly treating Qian Renshang, hoping he would back down.
Gu Yuena was the first to lose it!
Late at night!
Taking advantage of Qian Renshang's sleep, Gu Yuena went to the shore of the Lake of Life and called everyone out.
A few minutes later, Di Tian and the others came out one by one and stood before Gu Yuena.
"Di Tian... are you targeting that child, and Xiong Jun, Wan Yao Wang, and... Chi Wang too?"
"Do you guys dislike this child, or do you have a problem with me...?
Didn't I say I'd let this child stay here?"
Gu Yue Na glared angrily at Di Tian and the others.
"What did you do?
You didn't give this child a single kind look, you practically told him to get lost..."
Gu Yue Na was truly angry.
How could Di Tian and the others be so unreasonable!
Di Tian and the others were stunned by Gu Yue Na's accusations.
They hadn't expected their master to be angry with them over a human child!
Di Tian immediately voiced his resentment.
"My lord, how can you do this for this child?
You need to wake up... You are the sovereign of all our soul beasts, the hope of all of us. You bear a tremendous responsibility."
"This child possesses the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King.
This is the will of Heaven.
You must devour him in the future. Developing feelings for him now is courting death."
Di Tian said with a hint of exasperation, because he knew that Gu Yuena's condition wasn't actually very good.
She was already severely injured, and now she had awakened prematurely, her primordial power hadn't recovered.
Now it wasn't about Gu Yuena absorbing Qian Renshang's Golden Dragon King bloodline to become a Dragon God.
It was that if Gu Yuena didn't absorb Qian Renshang, she would die!!
This was why Di Tian was so resolute!
Xiong Jun and the other beast kings all looked at Gu Yuena and said in a deep voice,
"Please, my lord, understand your mission!"
This time, even Zi Ji and Bi Ji didn't plead for Qian Renshang.
Gu Yuena took a deep breath, feeling an overwhelming pressure crashing down on her!
"I...I know I will devour Qian Renshang,"
Gu Yuena said with a bitter smile, and Di Tian and the others instantly showed joy.
"But...it has to be three months later.
This is my own selfish wish, and this child possesses the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King, making him half a dragon.
He is a gift from heaven." "
But he has suffered so much...so I want to give him three months of his final days, to let him experience the most beautiful days in the world, as compensation for his misfortunes of the past three years."
"After that..."
Gu Yuena said earnestly, her face grim,
"I will completely devour him. At that time, I will not feel guilty!"
Gu Yuena finally revealed her previous thought: to give Qian Renshang the most beautiful three months, as compensation for him.
The beast kings were all somewhat shocked to hear this, not expecting Gu Yuena to make such a decision.
However...
Di Tian and the others smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.
Xiong Jun rubbed his large head.
"To be honest... that kid is really good. I find him quite pleasing to the eye.
If it weren't for the fact that he has the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King and must be devoured by the Master, I, Old Xiong, would actually be happy to make him a friend."
"Me too... that kid is quite cute.
I didn't know humans could be like this."
"I second that."
The Crimson King also raised his hand in agreement, as did Bi Ji and Zi Ji.
"Alright, during this time... let me give him the greatest maternal love."
Zi Ji stood with her hands on her hips, quite excited.
Now that it was a done deal, she was a carefree woman.
For the next three months, she would sincerely treat Qian Renshang.
Bi Ji's face was full of tenderness.
"That child is the kindest child I've ever seen... In three months, I hope he can experience true happiness."
Seeing everyone's expressions, Di Tian's usually cold and unruly face became somewhat unnatural.
He said arrogantly,
"It'll be alright... as long as he can be devoured by the Master in the end, that's fine."
At this point, everyone agreed to give Qian Renshang genuine care for the next three months!
Gu Yuena's pretty face was full of relief.
"Three months... that's enough.
I'll definitely make up my mind after three months."
...
The next day, early in the morning!
Qian Renshang got up early as usual to prepare for work.
He first went to Biji's private garden to water the plants, and then brought a few small flowers to decorate the other people's rooms.
Then he started preparing breakfast and delivering it to everyone.
"This is for Sister Nana... this is for Aunt Biji, this is for Aunt Ziji, and this big piece of meat is for Uncle Xiong, and this big bone is for Uncle Chi..."
Qian Renshang picked things out on his own, even though he knew most of these things would be rejected, he would still continue.
Soon he came to Di Tian's side and put down the breakfast he had prepared.
"Uncle Di Tian... I've put the breakfast here, so I'll be going now?"
He said, preparing to leave, but the next moment Di Tian opened his eyes and revealed a self-righteous, gentle smile.
"Wait... how about we eat together?
I'm free right now."
Qian Renshang: "???"
This script isn't right, 99 out of 100 is off.
How could Di Tian possibly accept my things, and even smiled at me... Is this really real?
It's not a dream.
"What... you're not happy, kid?"
Di Tian asked, narrowing his eyes. Qian Renshang quickly nodded.
"How could I not be happy?"
Qian Renshang sat down directly, looking at Di Tian with a face full of joy, not saying a word... just grinning foolishly.
Di Tian's lips twitched slightly.
This kid!
(End of Chapter)
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