Chapter 190
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Chapter 190: The Ten-Year Promise
In both past and present lives, Wang Chen had never been a father.
However, when Yuan Yuan, transformed into a little girl, leaped into his arms, holding this fluffy and warm little guy, and hearing her adorable squeaks, his heart melted in an instant.
He truly felt the feeling of being a dad!
In Yuan Yuan, the tiny trace of his bloodline was so clear!
Wang Chen couldn’t help but kiss the top of the little girl’s head.
Smack!
Yuan Yuan instantly transformed back into a little hamster!
Wang Chen: "……"
Bai Susu smiled with her lips pursed: "Her demon power is too weak; she can only maintain human form for a short time."
Yuan Yuan: "Yiyi Yiyi～"
She liked becoming the talking little girl!
Wang Chen couldn’t help but ask, "Senior, can she cultivate?"
"Of course."
Bai Susu patiently replied: "We demons have our own cultivation methods, and I can teach her."
Wang Chen was delighted: "Thank you, senior!"
"Don’t be in such a hurry."
Bai Susu raised a jade-colored finger like a green onion and shook it: "Skills aren’t easily shared; I have conditions."
Wang Chen earnestly said: "Please clarify, senior!"
"First…"
Bai Susu reached out and pulled Yuan Yuan close, gently stroking the little guy in her palm: "She must stay by my side."
Wang Chen was momentarily taken aback.
Yuan Yuan also panicked: "Yiyi Yiyi!"
She tried to escape Bai Susu’s grasp, but their strengths were on completely different levels.
Wang Chen gritted his teeth: "Senior!"
"Let me finish first."
Bai Susu waved her hand: "It’s best for her to follow me because I will teach her the cultivation methods, help her survive the blood burning tribulation, and learn how to protect herself."
"Can you do that?"
Wang Chen fell silent.
As much as he loved Yuan Yuan, he had to admit that he truly didn’t understand these matters.
Xuan Gui had told Yuan Yuan to seek out this great beast for a reason!
Clearly, Yuan Yuan would be better off with Bai Susu than with him.
"Even without the blood burning tribulation,"
Bai Susu continued, "once its bloodline fully manifests, it will inevitably attract the covetous eyes of Evil Spirits. Can you ensure its complete safety?"
Wang Chen was left speechless.
In truth, he had long known that Yuan Yuan possessed a unique bloodline, different from ordinary spirit mice.
But he never anticipated that this would lead to losing the little guy!
"Ten years,"
Bai Susu gently stroked Yuan Yuan’s head, "after ten years, I will grant you the bond of master and servant!"
Yuan Yuan whimpered softly, "Ying ying~"
Though his heart was filled with reluctance,
Wang Chen was not one to be indecisive. He nodded firmly, "Then I must trouble you, senior!"
"The second condition,"
Bai Susu hadn’t finished speaking yet, raising two fingers, "I want something from you."
"Taking care of this little guy is not without cost."
Wang Chen resolutely replied, "No problem!"
He carried most of his belongings with him, and the most valuable among them was undoubtedly the Ancient Stone Tablet.
However, the Ancient Stone Tablet had merged with Wang Chen’s spirit and bloodline, so it was likely that this great beast wouldn’t be able to detect it.
Next in value was the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil.
If Bai Susu desired this treasure, then Wang Chen would have to part with it!
Wang Chen’s decisiveness took Bai Susu by surprise.
She glanced at Wang Chen and then said, "That’s the one."
Looking at the target Bai Susu pointed to, Wang Chen was momentarily stunned.
What Bai Susu wanted was the Runying Golden Needle, worn on his right index finger!
This equipment had once helped Wang Chen overcome a strong enemy.
But as his strength grew, especially after practicing Sword Control and obtaining the Fire Crow Sword, its utility had greatly diminished, serving only as a last resort.
In recent battles, Wang Chen hadn’t used the Runying Golden Needle at all.
After all, its lethality couldn’t compare to that of a flying sword.
However, Wang Chen clearly understood that the Runying Golden Needle’s rank was no lower than that of the Fire Crow Sword.
Because it could be displayed in the equipment section of the Cultivation Panel, whereas the Fire Crow Sword did not have that privilege.
He surmised that the Runying Golden Needle must hold some secrets he had yet to uncover.
Wang Chen was completely taken aback that Bai Susu had set her sights on it!
As his mindset shifted, Wang Chen promptly removed the ring formed from the Runying Golden Needle and presented it to the great beast.
If he could relinquish the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil, how could he cling to the somewhat trivial Runying Golden Needle!
Bai Susu took the ring and slid it onto the ring finger of her left hand.
She flashed a captivating smile: "Little guy, I won’t take your things without giving something in return. In ten years, I will give you a surprise, and…"
With a graceful wave of her hand, the great beast conjured a dark golden scale into Wang Chen’s palm!
Her joy was evident: "A small token."
Intuition told Wang Chen that this scale was extraordinary; a great beast’s gift would surely be significant.
He carefully stored the scale: “Thank you, senior.”
"You may leave now."
Bai Susu yawned: "Bid farewell to the little guy."
The die was cast, and Wang Chen had no choice but to accept the situation.
He produced a spare storage bag and filled it with an abundance of spirit fruits, spiritual rice, and jerky—all favorites of Yuan Yuan.
He then entrusted it to Bai Susu for safekeeping.
This parting would span ten years!
Truthfully, Wang Chen was uncertain if he would ever see Yuan Yuan again after ten years.
Yet, for the sake of the little guy’s future, despite his reluctance and sorrow, Wang Chen remained steadfast.
“Yiyi!”
Aware of the impending long separation from Wang Chen, Yuan Yuan nuzzled his face, softly whimpering, her eyes brimming with tears.
Wang Chen’s heart sank.
The agony of separation, the bitterness of longing, the unfulfilled desires, and the inability to let go.
Though their time together had been brief, a profound bond had already formed.
How could he simply sever it?
Nevertheless, Wang Chen hardened his resolve and handed over the little guy along with the spirit beast bag to Bai Susu.
He turned and exited the Demon Subduing Cave.
Upon returning to the dark river channel, the great beast’s voice echoed in his ears: "Soon, the Yunyang Sect will face a great upheaval. Prepare yourself and do not return here!"
Wang Chen’s heart skipped a beat.
He nodded and hastened his steps, swiftly vanishing down the lengthy passage.
After Wang Chen’s departure, Bai Susu gently stroked the still-grieving Yuan Yuan, who let out a small yawn and drifted into a deep slumber.
"Hehe."
She chuckled: "Since Bai Suzhen has little Qing as her companion, I shall call you little Jin from now on."
The great beast placed the drowsy little guy into the spirit beast bag and fastened it to her belt.
She then removed the ring from her ring finger.
Suddenly, she erupted into laughter.
"Hahahaha~"
Her clear and melodious laughter resonated through the vast Demon Subduing Cave: "Old Xuan Yuan, with all your cunning, you never anticipated someone would deliver the Runying Golden Needle right to me, did you?"
"Hahahaha!"
As Bai Susu laughed, tears of joy streamed down her face.
She wiped away her tears with a wave of her sleeve.
With a flick, she tossed the ring into the air, her red lips parting: "As you wish, as I desire!"
The ring floated in mid-air, silently transforming into a small golden key!
Simultaneously, the golden staff that pinned her tail to the altar quivered and emitted a low hum.
