After Favorability Is Maxed

Chapter 121: You Hold Zhizhi

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Liu Yuan’s expression froze. He subconsciously reached out to cover Hu Zhizhi’s eyes, while his other hand prepared to break free.

However, Hu Jiuniang’s smile did not change. In fact, it deepened. She licked her lips and used one of her tails to pull Hu Zhizhi over and place her between the two of them.

To be more precise, it was in Liu Yuan’s arms.

Liu Yuan was dumbfounded, but at this moment, Hu Jiuniang’s tail suddenly let go of Zhizhi. In order to prevent Hu Zhizhi from falling, he had no choice but to reach out and hold Hu Zhizhi.

A child’s body was unbelievably soft. This was the first time Liu Yuan had come into contact with such a young child. Although she was the spirit of the mountains and seas, her transformed physical body was no different from that of an ordinary human. She still gave off a fragile feeling that she would be injured if he were to use a little force. He frowned, and his movements involuntarily became gentler.

Hu Zhizhi blinked her eyes and looked up at Liu Yuan. This child’s chubby cheeks were flushed red, her skin was fair and smooth, and her big black eyes were clear and bright. She looked extremely cute.

When she grew up, she would definitely be a little beauty. As expected of the spirit of the mountains and seas. Just from the appearance of her human form, one could feel how beautiful the place she was born in was.

Liu Yuan patted Hu Zhizhi’s head. The child squinted her eyes and rubbed the top of her head against his palm. Then, she rolled her eyes and immediately changed her target. She pressed her hands on his chest and spat out saliva bubbles. She restlessly reached out to grab his sleeve with a face full of curiosity.

…It seemed like she had noticed Chuichui hiding in his sleeve.

Liu Yuan’s expression was subtle. He felt that his fatherly instincts, which had been destroyed by Zhiying, were reignited.

In comparison, Hu Zhizhi was young and cute. She was not as bad as Zhiying, who had been taught by Pihuan Luo. If she was raised from a young age, she would definitely become the ideal daughter…

“Zhizhi, be good. Let your Uncle Liu carry you.” Hu Jiuniang said with a smile.

“Yiya?” Zhizhi looked no more than a two or three-year-old child. When she heard Hu Jiuniang’s words, she turned around and saw her mother looking at her with encouraging eyes. She nodded her head in confusion and said vaguely, “Niu… Hu hu…”

She could not even speak clearly, but she still had to work hard. She was too cute.

Liu Yuan felt that he could support Hu Zhizhi’s back with the span of a single palm. This was enough to show how small this child was. He recalled how mothers carried their children in the past and adjusted his posture. Hu Zhizhi lay on his chest and turned to play with his sleeve.

Speaking of which, since Hu Jiuniang had already placed the child in his arms, was she planning to stop and talk about serious matters?

However, Hu Jiuniang had no intention of letting him go.

…

Liu Yuan’s gaze went past Hu Zhizhi and landed on Hu Jiuniang’s face. They looked at each other.

Hu Jiuniang’s eyes were like silk as she said, “You carry Zhizhi, so I can talk business.”

Liu Yuan, “??? ”

Damn it, how can we talk about serious matters like this?

Liu Yuan felt that he had made a mistake. If this continued, Hu Zhizhi’s education would be a huge problem. Her mother was a Vixen!

This was simply crooked from the foundation!

Thus, it might be a good thing for Hu Jiuniang to hand Hu Zhizhi over to him.

But now, things were starting to get out of hand! He had to turn back from the beginning. Otherwise, what if he walked the wrong path like Zhiying in the future?

“Zhizhi is still here, what kind of mother are you?” Liu Yuan asked sternly.

Hu Jiuniang blinked her eyes. “Isn’t she interested in your sleeve? Just block her from seeing what we’re doing. After all, children don’t know much about proper business. It’s better not to know too much… Zhizhi, is it fun to play with Uncle?”

Hu Zhizhi had already grabbed Chuichui out of Liu Yuan’s sleeve and was holding the soft, white cat in her two small hands. Liu Yuan had no choice but to hold Chuichui down, otherwise, this dragon would most likely try to run back.

However, this would divert Hu Zhizhi’s attention.

“Meow?” Chuichui’s two paws were on Hu Zhizhi’s body. The latter hugged her tightly and buried her in her soft fur.

Chuichui had never seen a human child before, so it stretched out her pink plum-shaped paw pad and touched Hu Zhizhi’s face.

“Kitty… Happy…”

Hu Zhizhi’s eyes were sparkling. She clearly liked Chuichui very much. The two little fellows hugged each other, and the scene became even cuter.

However, under this cute scene, there was a serious discussion between two adults.

Liu Yuan took a deep breath and said, “I came to say that I want Zhizhi to do me a favor…”

Damn it, this Vixen really wanted to speed things up!

“Hmm… What kind of favor? Although Zhizhi is the spirit of the mountains and seas, she’s only in her infant form. She basically doesn’t have any abilities, other than that natural affinity.” Hu Jiuniang furrowed her brows, as if she found the situation a little tricky.

Liu Yuan said, “That’s why I want to let her grow up immediately. Uh, I mean, use the Spirit Ascension Array to allow her to immediately grow up. After all, the spirit of the mountains and seas is a type of demon spirit. We can use human-made methods to make her evolve.”

“Hmph, growing her up is your goal, right…?”

“How is that possible? Zhizhi is quite cute now. I treat her like my daughter. What you do as a mother is more…” Liu Yuan quickly turned Zhizhi’s head back. Zhizhi looked at him in confusion. “Zhizhi, it doesn’t look good over there. You play with Chuichui.”

Chui Chui, “Meow meow meow?”

Liu Yuan warned Chuichui with his eyes.

Chuichui expressed her unyielding pride. ‘Lowly and dirty human. I’m not playing her because of your orders. I’m willing to play with her myself.’

The white cat raised her head, looking extraordinary.

Hu Jiuniang furrowed her brows, her expression turning slightly dejected. “Oh… What do you want her to help with? It won’t be dangerous, right?”

Liu Yuan shook his head. “No, it’s the spirit of the mountains and seas’ special ability, Mountain Sea Realm. After casting it, it will suppress the strength of everyone within its range by a large level. Zhizhi only needs to cast it on Shen Sifan and Ye Cike from a long distance. Leave the rest to me.”

Hu Jiuniang’s ears twitched as she said, “You’re finally going to take the initiative?”

“Mmm.” Liu Yuan said, “Your idea of letting them restrain each other is also feasible. However, the situation is too urgent now. I think it’s better to seal the deal quickly.”

In this situation, checks and balances were not a good choice. He should be able to try it in the future, but now, Shen Sifan had almost caught him. He had to get rid of her as soon as possible.

Hu Jiuniang expressed her support for this, but she wanted Liu Yuan to ensure Zhizhi’s safety.

When Liu Yuan walked out of the room with Chuichui in his hand, he deeply felt that he should never easily trust such a symbol of friendship in the future.

Behind him, Hu Jiuniang licked her lips as she watched him walk out of the inn.

Whatever she wanted, no matter what, she will get it…