The relationship between Qianye and Nighteye was difficult to explain. It was even harder to summarize it to Zhuji who had suddenly become intelligent. Laughing helplessly, he tried to talk his way out, but the little lass wouldn’t let him off no matter what. She questioned him repeatedly, and it seemed she was going to pursue this without relent.

Having no other choice, Qianye used his final trump card of threatening to throw her into the cabin.

Only then did the little girl become more obedient. But from how her eyes were shifting about, it would seem that she had thought of some new tricks. Fortunately, she still liked hanging around Qianye despite growing up, even more so than eating beast meat. She would listen if Qianye threatened to drive her away.

Her mischief, however, left Qianye unable to cultivate in peace. He simply sat there thinking about Nighteye.

Dragging on this kind of relationship wasn’t the way to go. Neither Song Zining, Zhao Yuying, Ji Tianqing nor Li Kuanglan said it to his face, but they had been hinting at it for a while now. It was better to...