Chapter Fifty-Four: Gathering of Adorable Creatures

When the trembling ceased and everything returned to calm, Qin Yu gazed at the dagger still suspended in midair. She raised her hand and drew it toward herself with her mental power...

As soon as the dagger landed in Qin Yu’s palm, a flash of red light swept past—

And then she suddenly felt a weight upon her body, accompanied by a lively voice, “Master~ Master~ you’re amazing! I absolutely adore you! Let me give you a kiss~”

Holding Little Flower in one arm and Little Red in the other, Qin Yu found this to be a harmonious scene—if only she could ignore the two adorable creatures staring wide-eyed at each other in her embrace...

Little Flower couldn’t restrain herself any longer and spoke first, “You smell so familiar. Have we met somewhere before?”

Little Red flicked his tail arrogantly and declared, “I don’t know you! Hmph~ Don’t try to get close! I’m not someone you can just befriend!”

Annoyed by Little Red’s attitude, Little Flower tugged his tail—only to receive a swipe from Little Red’s claws. Little Flower immediately burst into tears, “Wah… you’re mean! Oh, it hurts! Master~ Little Black~ it hurts!”

At this moment, Little Black, feeling sorry for Little Flower, took her from Qin Yu’s arms, blowing gently on her injured hand to soothe her, “There, there~ no more pain~ Little Black will blow on it~ hush hush~”

Little Flower sniffled as Little Black comforted her, gradually calming down under his gentle care. Throughout this sequence, Qin Yu found herself unable to interject at all...

Little Red glanced at Little Black, muttering something under his breath. The voice was so soft that Qin Yu didn’t catch it—but that didn’t mean no one did. For example, Little Green, perched on Little Red’s neck, heard it clearly.

Little Green distinctly heard Little Red say, “Spirit of Poison…”

Though Little Green caught the words, it didn’t understand their meaning, so it chose to ignore them, rubbing its head against Little Red’s neck before drifting off to sleep...

More accurately, Little Green entered a state of dormancy. After all, the Spirit of Wood had left its body a month ago, and it needed time to repair itself.

Meanwhile, Little Black lifted his head, seeing Little Flower gradually calm down, and smiled gently at Little Red, “My friend, Little Flower was just being playful and touched your tail. Why did you scratch her?”

Looking at Little Black’s gentle smile, Qin Yu suddenly felt a chill—someone please tell her! Where had the haughty, boastful boy gone? Who was this gentle, scheming child before her? What had happened inside the dagger’s space that she didn’t know about? A glint flashed in Qin Yu’s eyes as she mischievously pondered...

Little Red leapt from Qin Yu’s arms and slowly strolled over to Little Black, who maintained his soft, gentle smile throughout...

Little Red brushed his tail across Little Black’s cheek, circled him a few times, then finally stood by his side, a wicked smile curling at his lips, “Hey, girl~ Smile for me~”

Qin Yu’s body stiffened—where had Little Red learned such roguish speech?

Yet the most surprising thing was Little Black’s reaction. He smiled—a smile that, despite his childish features, was breathtaking, as if one had stumbled upon an oasis in the desert. Little Black’s smile was that oasis, refreshing them all. Even Qin Yu found herself entranced...

Little Black replied, “Sir~ are you satisfied?”

Little Red was utterly bewitched by Little Black’s smile, nodding repeatedly, nearly delirious, “Satisfied! Satisfied! Of course I’m satisfied!”

Little Red had no idea that this simple exchange would make his life even more colorful in the days to come. He never imagined the consequences sown today...

Little Black, hearing Little Red’s response, remained silent, gazing at him with a meaningful smile...

Qin Yu watched Little Black and thought to herself, “He’s truly turned dark—no wonder he’s called Little Black.”

Before Qin Yu could speak with Little Black and Little Flower, Little Flower hurriedly said to her, “Master~ we have to go back now~ Keep working hard, Master~ You’re amazing~ Kiss kiss~”

Little Black added, “Master, Little Flower’s power isn’t strong enough to stay long. We’ll return now~”

With a wave of his hand, Little Black summoned the green mist coiled in a corner, drawing it into his palm, leaving only a few wisps in Qin Yu’s space...

Gazing at the green mist in his hand, Little Black’s smile grew brighter, “Keep it up, Master~ Kiss kiss~” With that, he took Little Flower’s hand and vanished...

Qin Yu knew they had returned to the dagger’s space. She sighed and finally turned to Little Red, “Your treasure was swallowed by my companion. What compensation would you like? If I can do it, I will.”

Qin Yu expected Little Red to ask for a mountain of gemstones, but once again he surprised her...

Because Little Flower said, “I want you to promise me three things! But I haven’t thought of what they are yet—when I do, I’ll let you know.”

Though Little Red regretted losing his treasure, he understood that it truly belonged to that little girl, and only she could harness its full power. In his possession, it was merely something to admire...

Besides, only by empowering them could they resist that person and prevent the great catastrophe looming over this world...

Qin Yu saw Little Red’s solemn expression and assumed he was mourning the loss of the moonstone. She knelt and cradled the little cat in her arms, saying, “Alright! I promise you!”

Stroking Little Red’s fur, Qin Yu felt delighted—after all, she was quite fond of fluffy things herself!

“Let’s rest here for now. When dawn comes, we’ll head back to the base and find you something shiny, how does that sound?” Qin Yu said with a smile...

Little Red came to his senses, nodded at Qin Yu’s suggestion, buried his head in her chest, wagged his tail, and soon drifted into dreamland...

Watching this, Qin Yu lay down and slowly fell asleep as well...

At this moment, the space was peaceful. Outside, all was tranquil too...

Above, a single red moon shone upon the land. Everything seemed harmonious and lovely, yet beneath this peace, what unknown storms might be brewing?

When Qin Yu awakens, what interesting things await her?