"Ugh! Granny Shui, you're eating too fast!"
"That grilled fish is clearly Bing'er's!"
It wasn't until she heard Shui Binger's aggrieved voice that Granny Shui Yuehua woke up as if from a dream, her hand frozen in mid-air.
She looked over in disbelief.
Wait, have I eaten that much? A glance revealed a pile of fish bones beside her.
Meanwhile, Shui Binger was holding a grilled fish, trying her best to tear off pieces with her small mouth, but she just couldn't eat fast enough. She looked at Granny Shui Yuehua with a gaze full of grievance and resentment.
Granny Shui Yuehua's old face flushed slightly, and she chuckled awkwardly, "Ahem, this old woman didn't pay attention for a moment."
"Bing'er, eat slowly, don't rush."
Lin Xiao looked over at them, feeling a little helpless.
"Don't mind her, Granny Shui Yuehua, you expended so much Soul Power today, it's exactly the time you need to replenish it. You were supposed to have three fish, and Bing'er only has one."
"She's so small, even if she wants to eat more, how could her stomach fit it all?"
Shui Binger pouted upon hearing this.
"I can!"
Lin Xiao smiled gently.
"Be good, Bing'er, finish this grilled fish, and then have some carp soup."
"And then how about I tell you a story?"
Telling stories? These three words held immense appeal for a girl of Shui Binger's age!
Shui Binger instantly perked up, and proactively picked up the grilled fish and handed it to Granny Shui Yuehua.
"Granny, you eat it, you worked hard today!"
Granny Shui Yuehua accepted the grilled fish, a loving smile on her face.
She was Shui Binger's protector.
But in the way they interacted, she treated Shui Binger like her own granddaughter.
Seeing Shui Binger being so sensible at this moment, how could she not be gratified?
Shui Yuehua accepted the grilled fish and looked at Lin Xiao, her gaze no longer carrying scrutiny, but rather like an elder looking at a junior.
This kid is quite likeable.
It's just a pity that the Evil Fire is always a problem.
Granny Shui Yuehua remembered what Shui Binger had said during the day and brought up the topic.
"Lin boy, have you ever thought about what to do about the Evil Fire in your body?"
Lin Xiao still didn't reveal any secrets.
"What else can I do? Just live one day at a time."
Granny Shui Yuehua sighed.
"You're only six years old, your wonderful life hasn't even started yet!"
"If you keep living, you'll meet many people and see many landscapes, why are you being so stubborn?"
To be honest, if Granny Shui Yuehua were Lin Xiao,
she would definitely choose to vent the Evil Fire.
Being a little dirty is better than losing your life! Lin Xiao didn't reply, but instead looked at Shui Binger.
"Bing'er, do you want to see me become a rogue? Pouncing on women regardless of whether they're dirty or smelly, turning into a beast controlled by Evil Fire..."
"No! Bing'er doesn't want Brother Lin Xiao to become like that!"
Shui Binger's face turned pale.
She put down the grilled fish, tugged at Lin Xiao's sleeve, her eyes brimming with mist.
"Lin Xiao, actually, I have a way to deal with your Evil Fire."
"My Martial Soul's attributes are the opposite of yours."
"I can help you suppress the Evil Fire within you!"
"Lin Xiao, if you don't have any family, why not come to my house? My family is very rich and can take care of you!"
Lin Xiao: "..."
Speechless. In his previous life, he joked with friends about finding a sugar mama to take care of him, so he could live a life of ease.
In the end, he was still a pure love warrior, a single aristocrat.
He never expected that after transmigrating to Douluo Continent, a little girl would offer to "take care" of him.
Truly, fate is a fickle thing.
Lin Xiao laughed and affectionately patted Shui Binger's head.
"I didn't realize you were such a little sugar mama."
If he didn't have the Immortal Herb, he might have really chosen to join the Shui family, but he had already made plans to go to Heaven Dou City and find Dugu Bo.
Shui Binger thought Lin Xiao didn't believe her and said anxiously,
"What I'm saying is true, Lin Xiao, you have to believe me!"
"I believe you, of course I believe you."
Lin Xiao sighed and said honestly,
"Actually, I've already found a solution. The way to solve the Evil Fire is in Heaven Dou City. I'm confident I can do it, so you don't need to worry."
What Lin Xiao was really struggling with now wasn't whether he could solve the Evil Fire.
But whether he should keep it.
He had discovered that the Evil Fire would constantly evolve. As long as he didn't release the Evil Fire, it would become stronger each time.
The power of the Evil Fire was obvious, so wouldn't that mean that if the Evil Fire evolved to a certain level and then he consumed the Immortal Herb, he could retain the special attributes of the Evil Fire while eliminating its side effects? Moreover, with the evolution of the Evil Fire, wouldn't even stronger functions be born? Everything has its advantages and disadvantages!
This was something Lin Xiao was still pondering.
Shui Binger said happily,
"Wouldn't that be even better? Lin Xiao, Shui Yuehua and I can accompany you to Heaven Dou City. After you solve the drawbacks of the Evil Fire, will you come home with me, okay?"
Lin Xiao rubbed his forehead.
He realized that Shui Binger seemed to have a deep obsession with taking him home.
Child, we've only known each other for two days.
How much do you lack friends?
Lin Xiao looked troubled.
"Binger, this kind of thing can't be solved overnight. You wouldn't just stay in Heaven Dou City and wait for me for a few years, would you?"
"Don't you have to go to school? Would your family elders agree?"
"Besides, compared to joining a family, I prefer being free and independent."
So-called freedom is priceless! Shui Binger's mood immediately fell, she bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Whatever, Lin Xiao, you just don't want to go home with me!"
Seeing that the little ancestor was about to cry,
Lin Xiao quickly said, "How about this, we make a deal."
"You give me an address, and I'll write to you often. We can also arrange to hang out a few times during the holidays, how about that?"
"I promise, Shui Binger is Lin Xiao's best friend for life!"
Shui Binger was coaxed into pressing the pause button.
Tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to spill.
"Really? Pinky promise!"
Lin Xiao mentally retorted.
How come pinky promises are also popular with the little kids on the Douluo Continent?
"Okay, pinky promise, no take-backs."
"Whoever goes back on their word is a puppy!"
Shui Binger shouted loudly.
Lin Xiao nodded, "Whoever goes back on their word is a puppy."
Shui Binger's gloomy mood vanished without a trace.
Looking at Lin Xiao, she said expectantly:
"Brother Lin Xiao, you promised to tell a story~"
Lin Xiao saw the little girl cheer up again.
He smiled, pretending to be mysterious, "I can guarantee, this is a story you've never heard before."
"It has a very beautiful name, called Heavenly Match."
Lin Xiao revamped the story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, modifying it into a Douluo version to tell Shui Binger, and the little girl listened with rapt attention.
As for Granny Shui Yuehua, who had expressed disinterest earlier.
She also unconsciously moved closer and closer to Lin Xiao...
Huh? This kid, the story he's telling is actually quite good! Granny Shui Yuehua once again succumbed to the allure!
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