As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

As if a serene droplet fell into the still darkness of endless black waters, waves of rippling brilliance spread outward.

Buzz—

Tong You!

Everything around him transformed instantly; Li Che slipped into the Netherworld.

To Li Che’s mild surprise, the restaurant’s yellow light remained unchanged, neither decayed nor tarnished by the Netherworld’s eerie shift.

Unlike his courtyard.

Yet Li Che paid no mind to such details. He crouched beside the Big Black Dog, chuckled wickedly, spread his hand wide, and aggressively ruffled the dog’s head!

“Woof—!!!”

The dog’s bark exploded, shattering the countless spring rain droplets into a misty spray!

Who?

Who dared sneak attack Lord Dog?!

“Hahaha!”

Li Che was utterly delighted.

Watching the furious Big Black Dog glare around furiously, unable to spot its assailant, filled Li Che with endless joy.

Of course, he didn’t push his luck too far. Standing up, he cast a glance at the restaurant owner, who sat cross-legged in his chair staring blankly into space, smiled faintly, and departed the Netherworld.

However…

Li Che was unaware…

That the restaurant owner’s eyes subtly shifted, faintly following the direction of his disappearing figure.

…

…

Li Che returned to the Divine Sect Mountain Gate.

Accompanied by Zhang Ya, now an Outer Door Honored Elder, he opened an oil-paper umbrella and strolled down the rain-damp paths amidst the fresh scent of spring.

The stone trails glistened with rainwater, the moss vibrant and green.

Zhang Ya chatted happily, holding Li Che’s arm. “Husband, did you hear? Xi Xi has apparently been ranked third on Hunting God Pavilion’s bounty list…”

“So many assassins from Hunting God Pavilion seem to have gone mad, targeting Xi Xi, wanting to kill her for the reward.”

Admiring the mountain scenery, Zhang Ya’s mood suddenly grew heavy.

“Which is precisely why we’re not bringing Xi Xi back home. Leaving her by the Sect Master’s side is the safest option.”

Li Che said softly, and Zhang Ya gently nodded in agreement.

Her single “Mm” clearly conveyed her low spirits, a touch of unhappiness.