Chapter 77: Going Home

"Uh... Auntie Da Wu, can we not bring up what happened back then..."

Qin Jian was covered in cold sweat: "I didn't mean to treat Xiao Wu like that on purpose, I just have a natural skin hunger..."

"Haha... nibble if you want, you two have been together for Ten Thousand Year anyway, a relationship closer than family... this is nothing."

The woman laughed: "Doesn't she like to run to you to borrow Love Mist to solve it every time she hits her estrus period?"

Qin Jian said speechlessly: "Auntie Da Wu, is Xiao Wu really your biological daughter..."

The woman gave a soft hum and said: "Humans always say daughters are thoughtful, but this girl isn't even as caring toward me as you are, Xiao Qing. What use is she?"

Qin Jian blinked his eyes and suddenly said: "Then what if Xiao Wu is also one of the Nine Trials of mine..."

"Then I'll catch you and stew you!" the woman said without hesitation.

Qin Jian couldn't help but laugh out loud; he knew this Auntie Da Wu was habitually stubborn.

"Speaking of which, I wonder how Xiao Wu is doing..."

There was a hint of worry in the woman's voice.

Qin Jian said: "Don't worry, Auntie Da Wu, Xiao Wu will live very happily and will also meet some interesting people."

"People? They aren't as good as being one of your Nine Trials, Xiao Qing!" the woman said unhappily.

"People have both good and bad; not everyone will hunt us at will..." Qin Jian said.

The woman's voice became serious: "Xiao Qing, you are living in the human world now, don't let your guard down. Humans have the most complex minds, unlike us Soul Beast who are so pure."

"Yes, I will remember what you said, Auntie." Qin Jian nodded.

Swish, swish, swish...

At this moment, the pink Rabbit led them quickly around a few thick, ancient trees, and the view suddenly opened up.

The bright moon hung high, and a lake several miles in circumference appeared before their eyes.

"Hum..."

The ball of light enveloping Qin Jian and Shui Bing'er finally dissipated slowly. He picked up Shui Bing'er and gently leaned her against the roots of an ancient tree by the lake.

"Roar!"

At this moment, a huge roar suddenly sounded, followed by a gust of wind that swept over. Qin Jian was even unable to stand steadily.

"Bang!"

By the time his vision refocused, it suddenly went dark, and a huge ape head appeared before him.

The next moment, the world spun, and when it became clear again, Qin Jian found himself in mid-air.

"Er Ming! How many times have I told you, you can only grab me with my permission! Who let you lift me up again? Haven't seen you in a few years, is your skin itching or what?!"

Qin Jian stepped on the Taitan Giant Ape's massive hand, ran along its arm, and jumped directly onto its head to sit down.

"This is my exclusive spot; that one there is Xiao Wu's." Qin Jian patted the Taitan Giant Ape's head and said.

"Ho ho ho..."

The Taitan Giant Ape beat its chest with both fists like a big gorilla.

"Tch, you haven't even learned to speak human language, and you dare say you're strong?"

Qin Jian sat steadily on its head: "If you're so capable, why don't you transform too? See if I don't beat you until you're looking for your teeth all over the ground!"

"Wa wu..."

The Taitan Giant Ape walked toward the lake with Qin Jian, while making a sound of unclear meaning.

"It says if it also transformed, you wouldn't be able to go home with peace of mind; at least it's safe here for now."

The pink big Rabbit followed beside the Taitan Giant Ape, transmitting the voice into Qin Jian's mind.

They gradually approached the lakeside...

"Splash..."

At this moment, a bull head, at least three or four times larger than the Taitan Giant Ape, slowly emerged from the lake surface.

"Splashing..."

The bull head soared into the sky, its massive python body beneath it supporting it as it extended out of the lake.

Tianqing Niumang!

"Da Ming, long time no see—"

Qin Jian stood up from the Taitan Giant Ape's head, waving his hand and calling out loudly.

"Xiao Qing..."

"You've returned..."

The bull head gradually approached the Taitan Giant Ape, its majestic aura completely unable to be contained, and its voice also sounded as if it came from beyond the heavens, melodious and deep.

"Hey, hey, hey, let's make a deal, don't call me Xiao Qing anymore, it sounds so awkward..." Qin Jian called out.

"Xiao Qing, do you have an opinion on the name I, your aunt, gave you?" There was a hint of danger in the pink big Rabbit's voice.

"Uh... actually, it's quite good... Da Wu, Xiao Wu... Da Ming, Er Ming... Xiao Qing..." Qin Jian scratched his head and said.

He was still very respectful toward Auntie Da Wu, who had always taken care of them, even though her strength was now lower than the Taitan Giant Ape's.

"Then what do you want us to call you?" the Tianqing Niumang asked slowly.

Qin Jian rolled his eyes and said: "Doesn't Xiao Wu call me brother? How about you and Er Ming call me Big Brother?"

"No..."

The Tianqing Niumang had a different opinion: "I am older than you, you should call me Big Brother..."

"Who says you're older than me? I was much older than you before I transformed!" Qin Jian said, crossing his arms.

"That's not the 'older' I'm talking about..." the Tianqing Niumang said.

"I don't care, I'm older than you, you call me Big Brother..." Qin Jian said bossily.

Tianqing Niumang: "......"

Seeing this, the Taitan Giant Ape subconsciously scratched its head...

"You idiot Er Ming, what are you doing! I'm still on your head, don't you know!" Qin Jian scrambled to jump onto its shoulder.

"Ho ho ha..."

The Taitan Giant Ape grinned and laughed.

"I'll show you laughing! I'll show you laughing!"

Qin Jian punched and kicked it, and the Taitan Giant Ape kept blocking, but in reality, to it, Qin Jian's beating was no different from an itch.

They were just playing around.

Under the moonlight, the Tianqing Niumang and the big pink Rabbit watched this scene quietly.

One still and one moving, it gradually turned into a beautiful and heartwarming picture scroll...

"Mmm..."

Not knowing how much time had passed, Shui Bing'er under the tree finally woke up slowly.

Her beautiful eyes opened slightly, and before the scene before her was fully clear, a familiar boy's voice rang in her ears: "You're awake..."

Shui Bing'er blinked, then suddenly reacted: "Qin Jian! You're alright!"

She suddenly lunged over, throwing her whole body onto Qin Jian.

"It's so good that you're alright..." she murmured.

Qin Jian then wrapped her into his embrace, saying with a smile: "Bing'er is becoming less and less reserved now..."

"Wu..."

Shui Bing'er pulled her and Qin Jian's bodies a few inches apart, lowered her head and said: "I... I'm not..."

"Hehe..."

The next moment she leaned into Qin Jian's warm embrace again.

"But I like it very much..." he said with a smile.

"Re... really..." Shui Bing'er asked in a muffled voice.

Qin Jian nodded and said: "Bing'er, your confident and generous side is the most charming!"

Then he felt two Ice Jade-like little hands wrap around his neck, a fresh fragrance rushed toward his face, and a warm, soft touch flashed across his cheek and vanished.

"Then how about this..."

Shui Bing'er's slightly flushed face appeared before his eyes: "Do you like it?"

Qin Jian touched his other cheek and laughed: "Come, let's make it symmetrical, this side doesn't have one yet, I have obsessive-compulsive disorder..."

"Pfft..."

Shui Bing'er left a warm, gentle mark on his other cheek with a radiant smile.

"Eh? Where are we?"

"You're only just now thinking to ask this question?"

"......"

(End of chapter)