"Whoosh—!"
When they reappeared.
Hu Liena was already holding Ye Han.
They had arrived at a secluded, deserted alley corner.
"Little brother, stay here for now."
"Sister will go catch the bad guys outside."
"Then I'll come back and take you to find your parents."
Hu Liena put Ye Han down, gently touching his dirty face as she instructed.
"Okay, I'll wait here for you, Sister!"
Ye Han nodded obediently and watched her leave.
As he watched her retreating figure, he began to think.
Hu Liena, a white-eyed wolf with a love-struck brain, could actually be used to his advantage.
Bibi Dong cared deeply for Hu Liena, treating her like her own daughter.
If he could win Hu Liena over and make her fall in love with him, what would happen?
Bibi Dong would surely consider Hu Liena's feelings and wouldn't dare to harm him.
With Hu Liena's love-struck nature, if Bibi Dong tried to harm him, Hu Liena would definitely turn against her.
Therefore, as long as he used Hu Liena properly, she would become his lifeline—a double win!
Ye Han secretly made up his mind, a wicked smile curling his lips.
Meanwhile.
Ling Yuan had successfully subdued the crazed Soul Master and handed him over to the arriving Spirit Hall guards.
When she returned to the spot where she had left Ye Han, she found that he was no longer there. Her heart immediately sank.
"Little Han! Little Han, where are you?!"
Ling Yuan followed the faint traces of Ye Han's aura in the air, calling out anxiously.
"Huh? Sister Ling Yuan is looking for me?!"
When she passed by the alley, Ye Han heard her calls and immediately stepped out.
"Little Han!"
Ling Yuan was frantic. She ran over and scooped Ye Han into her arms.
Ye Han had expected her to scold him for running off, but instead, she said with guilt:
"Little Han, did you run here because you were scared?"
"I'm sorry... it's all my fault. I shouldn't have left you alone there."
"Don't be afraid. I won't do that again. Don't blame me, okay?"
Her reaction left Ye Han somewhat puzzled.
He wasn't sure if she was afraid of being punished or something else.
"It's okay, Sister Ling Yuan. I'm fine now, aren't I?"
Ye Han gently patted her back, comforting her.
Ling Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled with lingering fear:
"Let's go home. Once we're home, I'll make it up to you!"
Hearing the words "make it up to you," Ye Han couldn't help but let his imagination run wild. How exactly would she make it up to him?
But suddenly, Ye Han remembered that if he left now, Hu Liena wouldn't be able to find him later.
However, it was too late. Before he could say anything, Ling Yuan quickly brought him to a courtyard.
"Creak~~"
Ling Yuan pushed open the courtyard gate and carried Ye Han inside.
The courtyard was spacious, filled with various flowers and decorated simply yet warmly.
"Little Han, treat this place as your home from now on."
"Wow, it's so big!"
Ye Han immediately forgot about Hu Liena and looked forward to their future cohabitation life.
At night, when Sister Ling Yuan is asleep, I'll sneak into her room... hehehe.
"Alright, the bathroom is over there. Go wash up first, and I'll prepare a room for you."
"And didn't you want whale glue? I'll get it ready for you. Once you're done washing up, you'll see it."
Ling Yuan had no idea what was going on in Ye Han's little head. She smiled as she spoke.
Hearing about the bath, Ye Han's eyes sparkled with mischief. He put on a pitiful expression and said:
"Sister Ling Yuan... I... I don't know how to bathe myself..."
As soon as these words left his mouth, Ling Yuan's beautiful face showed surprise.
"You... you still don't know how to bathe yourself?!"
Ye Han continued to look at her with a pitiful expression, muttering softly:
"Sister Ling Yuan... didn't you say you'd make it up to me? Could you bathe me just this once, please?"
Seeing his expression, Ling Yuan's heart softened. She quickly comforted him:
"Alright, alright, I'll help you bathe. But only this once, okay? You'll have to learn to bathe yourself from now on."
With that, she carried Ye Han toward the bathroom.
Ye Han's scheme had succeeded, and he chuckled inwardly.
Bathe myself in the future? No way!
I'll make sure she bathes me every day!
If this keeps up, maybe we'll even end up bathing together!
...
Inside the bathroom, steam filled the air.
The warm, humid atmosphere carried a faint floral scent.
Ling Yuan adjusted the water temperature, making sure it was neither too hot nor too cold for Ye Han.
"Little Han, the water's just right. Let me help you undress."
Ling Yuan spoke gently, her hands lightly resting on Ye Han's shoulders as she began to remove his clothes.
Ye Han pretended to be shy, lowering his head, but inwardly he was overjoyed.
Not only would he get to enjoy Ling Yuan's meticulous care, but this would also bring them closer.
He sneakily glanced at Ling Yuan, noticing the faint blush on her cheeks and the tender, loving look in her eyes.
"Sister Ling Yuan, you're so kind."
Ye Han said softly, his voice laced with mischief.
Ling Yuan smiled slightly but didn't say anything.
After undressing Ye Han, she gently placed him in the bathtub and began to wash him.
Her movements were soft and delicate, as if she was afraid of hurting him in the slightest.
Ye Han felt the warmth of Ling Yuan's fingers and was overwhelmed by a strange emotion.
He turned his head, looking at Ling Yuan's beautiful face so close to his, and thought she had never looked more stunning.
"Sister Ling Yuan, why is your face so red?"
Ye Han teased, reaching out to touch Ling Yuan's cheek.
Ling Yuan, flustered by his words, quickly dodged his hand and scolded lightly:
"Little Han, stop messing around. Cooperate with me so you can rest early. You have to hunt for soul rings tomorrow!"
Ye Han chuckled and stopped fooling around, letting Ling Yuan finish bathing him.
Before long, Ling Yuan had finished bathing Ye Han and dressed him.
Ye Han immediately threw himself into Ling Yuan's arms, acting spoiled.
"Sister Ling Yuan, I want a hug, and I want the whale glue you promised me."
Ling Yuan, feeling a bit overwhelmed by Ye Han's clinginess, smiled helplessly:
"Alright, alright, I'll hug you, and I'll give you the whale glue."
With that, she picked Ye Han up and carried him to her room.
After some searching, she took out an exquisite wooden box.
When she opened it, Ye Han was left speechless.
Inside were three pieces of whale glue, each over 10,000 years old.
Finally, his Sacred Body cultivation and physical enhancement had a solution.
"How about it? Are you happy?"
Ling Yuan leaned close to Ye Han's cheek, almost pressing against him.
"Yes, yes, I'm happy!"
Ye Han nodded vigorously, his mind racing:
With the Dragon God's Sacred Body, eating it directly shouldn't be a problem, right?
With that thought, Ye Han grabbed the three pieces of whale glue and stuffed them all into his mouth, swallowing them.
"Ah! Little Han, have you gone mad?!"
Ling Yuan exclaimed in shock. She hadn't expected Ye Han to be so reckless.
The effects of 10,000-year whale glue were extremely potent. Even high-level Soul Masters needed to consume it carefully.
And here was little Ye Han, swallowing three pieces at once!
"Little Han, spit it out!!!"
Ling Yuan, worried that Ye Han couldn't handle it, quickly channeled her soul power, trying to force the whale glue out of him.
But it was too late. The effects of the three pieces of whale glue instantly took hold.
Ye Han seemed to lose all rationality, his body burning with unbearable heat.
Then, he burrowed into Ling Yuan's arms, causing chaos as he muttered deliriously:
"Sister Ling Yuan~ Sister Ling Yuan~~~"