"Little Koi, don't try to transform into a dragon anymore. It's not worth it."
"Why not?"
"Because I think you could transform into a Kun instead," Liu Nanfeng said with a serious expression.
His earlier observations suggested that the little koi's genes were quite mixed. She possessed not only fish genes but also others, meaning she had various possibilities.
Within her body, he had detected familiar gene segments belonging to the Kun. However, these were entirely recessive, and without any special circumstances, they would likely never be activated or manifest. But now that she had met Liu Nanfeng, things were different.
Of course, this was based on Ren Yang's memories; Liu Nanfeng had never seen a Kun himself.
"Kun? What's that? Is it powerful?" the little koi asked, full of curiosity.
"Of course, it's powerful. And it eats a lot," Liu Nanfeng said, gently stroking her little head.
"Eats a lot? Roar, it eats a lot all at once?" The little koi's face lit up with excitement.
"Yes, a whole lot."
"Hee hee hee... That's good, that's good! I want to become a Kun!" the little koi giggled happily.
Then she asked again, "Is it more powerful than a big evil dragon?"
Her previous ambition was to grow up and become a "big evil dragon," roaring and scaring people every day.
"Certainly. Even dragons would be swallowed in one bite."
"Wow, is it that powerful?"
"Yes, Kun can live in the water like fish, and they can also fly in the sky."
"Fly..."
The little koi craned her neck to look at the sky, a hint of fear appearing on her small face.
"Then... then maybe not," she said.
"Why not?" Liu Nanfeng asked with some surprise.
"I'm afraid of heights," the little koi replied honestly.
Liu Nanfeng suddenly remembered how scared she had looked on the Ferris wheel that day. Was she afraid of heights?
"But dragons also fly in the sky," Liu Nanfeng pointed out.
The little koi's eyes widened in surprise at his words. Her small brain hadn't considered that.
"Sigh... Then I won't be a big evil dragon either. I'll just be a happy little koi, swimming around in the water every day," the little koi said dejectedly.
"Haha..."
Seeing her expression, Liu Nanfeng couldn't help but laugh and then scooped her up.
"It's okay. Maybe when you grow up, you won't be afraid anymore."
"Really?"
"Hmm... I don't know. But you have to grow up quickly, then you'll know if you're still afraid."
"Then how can I grow up quickly?"
"Just eat more."
"Hee hee hee... I like to eat! Waaa, waaa..."
"Your sister Jinxiu made your favorite meatballs and sweet and sour ribs today. You must eat more."
"Okay, I promise to complete the mission."
The little koi puffed out her chest, hands on her hips, vowing to fulfill this sacred mission.
"Hello, Little Koi." Liu Nanfeng opened the door, and Su Huamei, hearing the movement, immediately came to greet them.
"Hello, Sister Huamei."
Like a little lucky cat, the little koi waved her hand with a smile.
Then she peeked into the room, looking around. When she saw Gugu sitting on the sofa, her eyes lit up, and she joyfully called out "Gugu." Then she looked around again.
"What are you looking for?" Su Huamei asked, a little puzzled.
"Where's the big bad cat? Has it not come back yet?" the little koi asked.
"No."
"I knew it! It's a big bad cat, and it doesn't listen at all. It doesn't even know how to come home."
The little koi immediately became spirited, hands on her hips, waddling with a proud expression.
At that moment, Gugu slid down from the sofa and ran to the little koi, still holding the rubber ball the little koi had given her.
"Gugu..."
"Gugu, long time no see. Have you missed me?" the little koi asked Gugu, hands on her hips.
"Gugu."
"What do you mean long time? We only saw each other a few days ago," Liu Nanfeng said with amusement.
"But I feel like it's been a very, very long time," the little koi said exaggeratedly, spreading her little arms.
Gugu nodded as well, but for her, it truly had been a long time. After all, time flowed ten times faster in Guanshanhai. Although Liu Nanfeng had summoned her out several times, she had still spent a considerable amount of time inside.
"See, Gugu nodded too! I told you so," the little koi said.
As she spoke, the little koi opened the small lotus pouch on her wrist, rummaged inside, and pulled out a long yellow bar, which she handed to Gugu. "This is for you."
"Eh, where did you get that?" Liu Nanfeng asked, somewhat surprised.
Because that was a gold bar, commonly known as a little yellow fish.
"Brother Shuishang gave it to me. I still have more," the little koi said proudly.
"Shuishang?" Liu Nanfeng recalled that the little koi had mentioned someone who drowned in the river a long time ago.
"It seems he was very wealthy," Liu Nanfeng commented with some emotion.
"Brother Shuishang said he found this on a shipwreck in the river a long, long time ago. He wanted to give it to his mother so she wouldn't have to wash clothes and work for others."
"Is that so? Is he still waiting for his mother?" Liu Nanfeng asked.
By now, he had some understanding of water ghosts. Logically, Shuishang had been dead for so long that his mother should have passed away long ago, and he should have known that.
The little koi nodded.
"A long time ago, Sister Yuchan even helped him look for her. But his mother was long gone. However, Shuishang hasn't left. Mother said Shuishang has become a water demon, not a ghost."
The little koi's words were disjointed, but Liu Nanfeng still managed to piece together the answer.
"Gugu."
Seeing them talking, Gugu grew impatient, wanting the little koi to play with her.
The little koi immediately put Liu Nanfeng aside and pulled Gugu toward the living room.
"Let me tell you, this is gold, and gold is money. Money can buy lots of delicious food."
"Gold?"
Gugu naturally knew what gold was. After all, she had been a human child and had begged for food for so many years. How could she not know about gold? She certainly knew it was valuable.
"Gugu."
However, it was too precious, and she handed it back to the little koi.
The little koi paused for a moment, then patted her small lotus pouch and said generously, "I have plenty more. I have a lot of money."
Gugu was about to say something more when she heard the little koi exclaim excitedly, "A few days ago, my mother caught me a very beautiful mount! It's called Weiguang, and it swims so fast."
Liu Nanfeng was also surprised when she mentioned Weiguang. Had Weiguang been caught by the little koi's mother?
Listening to the little koi's description, it had to be Weiguang. He hadn't expected it to become the little koi's mount.
"Next time you come to my house, I'll let you ride it with me," the little koi said.
"Gugu."
Gugu lowered her head and looked at the tips of the wings showing from behind her. Her wings stirred slightly.
Can birds play in the water?