You say I am your good friend?
Feng Yi asked Hu Tao with a smile.
Of course, the best friend!
Hu Tao had no friends; children her age thought she was strange and avoided her.
Feng Yi was considered her first true friend.
In that case, I won't let my best friend die here like this!
Feng Yi squeezed Hu Tao's tender, moist little face, pulled his arm from her embrace, and smiled confidently.
His River God domain had cooled down, and Feng Yi prepared to test its effects on the Cang Xiong before him.
Hu Tao stared blankly at Feng Yi's retreating back as he walked towards the Cang Xiong. In that moment, she felt as if she saw light!
Feng Yi's figure magnified infinitely in her heart, and Hu Tao felt her heart beating impossibly fast.
Feng Yi watched the Cang Xiong continuously rush into the cave, stopping a meter away from its claws.
From the Cang Xiong's frantic eyes, he actually read an absurd piece of information.
Cang Xiong: Thanks for the gifts of nature!
Feng Yi:
River God Domain, activate!
River waves surged, and the rocky ground instantly transformed into a flowing water surface, yet Feng Yi walked upon it as if on solid ground.
Feng Yi keenly noticed that the range of the River God domain this time had expanded by about half a meter in radius compared to the last.
The domain stirred the water, trapping the terrified Cang Xiong within.
The moment the River God domain touched the Cang Xiong's body, its boundary expanded to encompass the entire creature.
Young Cang Xiong, oh! Did you lose this golden bear paw? Or this silver bear paw? Or this fluffy, meaty bear paw?!
So, in addition to items, a part of the body could also drop in the River God domain!
Feng Yi mused, his gaze fixed on the Cang Xiong with a teasing tone, a smile playing on his lips.
He wondered what would happen if the Cang Xiong didn't answer his question.
Roar!
The Cang Xiong lowered its head to discover its right hand was missing. It roared in fury, desperately trying to retrieve its paw.
Feng Yi miraculously discovered that although the Cang Xiong's paw had vanished, there was no bleeding from the severed end, and the blood vessel walls pulsed rhythmically.
Feng Yi guessed that if the Cang Xiong chose its own paw, it might even recover perfectly.
Cang Xiong: Roar roar roar!
Since you refuse to choose, I shall consider it a provocation against my divine might!
Feng Yi's smile remained bright, but in the Cang Xiong's eyes, it was like the whisper of a demon.
Cang Xiong: Roar roar roar (Believe me! I choose the meaty bear paw!)
Feng Yi: I'm sorry, I don't understand bear language!
For your act of defiance, I, in the name of the River God, shall strip you of half your strength and soul!
Feng Yi's expression turned serious, and amidst the Cang Xiong's terrified gaze, he drew several wisps of light from its body.
Is this the strength of a Cang Xiong?
Feng Yi's muscular lines underwent dramatic changes, first bulging, then contracting, finally settling into a perfect form.
A perfect embodiment of looking thin in clothes but muscular when undressed.
Feng Yi felt a burst of explosive energy within his body, as if he could obliterate a crowd of Hilichurls with a single palm strike.
Hilichurls: Are you polite?
Feng Yi kicked the Cang Xiong's head, sending it flying out of the cave. Its momentum undiminished, it crashed into several trees before finally coming to a halt.
Having lost half its soul and suffering such a heavy blow, the Cang Xiong's eyes rolled back, and it fainted.
Sunlight once again streamed into the cave, bright and warm.
Feng Yi turned and noticed that Hu Tao's eyes seemed to sparkle, and she looked at him with adoration.
Being looked at like this for the first time, Feng Yi awkwardly scratched the back of his head.
Let's go! It's time to head back!
Feng Yi walked to Hu Tao's side, carried her on his back, picked up the bundle on the ground, and left the cave to continue their journey.
As for the three bear paws, Feng Yi discovered he could store them within his divinehead in his mind.
The silver panties and Hu Tao's panties could also be stored by the divinehead.
However, Hu Tao's bundle or other items could not be stored.
After some research, Feng Yi discovered that only items produced from the River God domain could be stored by the River God's divinehead (both bear paws and panties had fallen within the River God domain and were defaulted to the storage range).
The air after the rain was exceptionally fresh, and sunlight dappled the earth through gaps in the leaves.
The mountains are newly washed after rain; the weather feels like late autumn!
Having narrowly escaped death, Hu Tao was in high spirits. Lying on Feng Yi's back, she couldn't help but want to sing loudly; this feeling was wonderful!
Big Hilichurl is sick, Little Hilichurl is looking.
Hu Tao's eyes, like plum blossoms, rippled with a charming smile as she sang a song in the quiet mountain forest.
Haha, this is too funny! Aren't you the sick Big Hilichurl right now?
Hearing Hu Tao singing on his back, Feng Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter. This song was too fitting!
Ah! It hurts, it hurts, I was wrong, I was wrong!
Before Feng Yi could laugh much longer, retribution arrived in the next moment. He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and looked back to see Hu Tao showing off her sharp teeth.
A true man knows when to bend and when to stand tall. Feng Yi promptly conceded.
Hmph! Don't you know it's very rude to interrupt a singer? I won't be so forgiving next time!
Hu Tao smacked her lips. She didn't know why, but she enjoyed this bickering with Feng Yi. The sadness from her grandfather's death was also greatly relieved.
Seeing Feng Yi indulge her wilfulness, Hu Tao's lips curved into a sly smile, her eyes twinkling with mischief that she couldn't quite hide.
Big Hilichurl is sick, Little Hilichurl is looking.
Little Hilichurl gathers herbs, Little Hilichurl boils them.
Little Hilichurl dies, Little Hilichurl carries.
Little Hilichurl digs a hole, Little Hilichurl buries.
This song, "Ten Hilichurls," was thus created by Hu Tao.
Little Hilichurl feasts, Little Hilichurl craves!
Feng Yi thought for a moment and sang along with Hu Tao's rhythm, believing he had a bit of a knack for rhyming.
I didn't expect you to be quite talented!
Hu Tao, uncharacteristically, praised Feng Yi. Having someone to co-write songs with felt sweeter than eating honey!
But the nascent sweetness, before it could warm up, was unceremoniously shattered by Feng Yi's lack of tact!
Hu Tao, you need to pay attention to your diet when we get back! If you get any fatter, I won't be able to carry you!
Feng Yi gauged Hu Tao's weight on his back and muttered the thoughtlessly.
Go to hell!
Hu Tao grabbed Feng Yi's ears with both hands. This time, she was determined not to let him off easily.
Hu Tao, like riding a horse, clamped her legs and playfully wrestled with Feng Yi.
Hold on tight, I'm going to accelerate!
Having gained half of the Cang Xiong's strength, Feng Yi's full burst of speed now was something even he feared.
Whoosh~
Feng Yi broke into a sprint, kicking up a storm of dust behind him.
Wow wow oh~
Hu Tao spread her arms, feeling the wind brush past her fingertips, incredibly excited.
At this moment, memories of her childhood flashed before her eyes; her grandfather often played with her like this.
But Grandpa is gone now...
She didn't want to lose Feng Yi!
Thinking this, she couldn't help but tighten her grip around Feng Yi's neck.
Their joyous laughter startled the birds in the forest into flight.