After eating at Little Fairy's Dumpling shop with little Xiao Jie, Zhu Dingxiang has long since gone back to the Qiao residence.
Inside his courtyard
He was currently looking through the spoils from today's battle.
Guiding his nature-Qi, Zhu Dingxiang started inspecting the seven storage rings, one by one. 'The space inside is smaller than I thought, probably about two or three cubic meters.'
"Not too bad, this one has about 400,000 gold coins. If the rest of them also has this much, it would still amount to one or two million."
"One, two... hm, there are quite a few Mortal Ranks techniques here."
...
"No Human Rank technique in this one... Well, it's understandable; it would be much more challenging to fight them if they do."
Opening out a Jade bottle, Zhu Dingxiang takes a sniff.
"Yike! This healing pill smell disgusting..."
...
"This is..."
[Chicken Slaying Sword art.]
[Grade: (Early-tier) Human Rank.]
[Description: A mysterious sword technique, once cultivated to perfection, you will be able to will the fate of all little brothers in the world. Specifically tailored for women, men can only practice it after...]
After reading the description of the sword technique, Zhu Dingxiang quickly put it away. "Nope, not a chance. This is probably the storage ring of that evil woman Yi Ze? let's see what else is in here..."
Upon taking a peek inside the ring, he was confused. He takes out a glass jug and observing attentively. "Hm...What is this familiar thing? and there are so many of them too."
However, with a closer inspection, Zhu Dingxiang's complexion turns pale, his eyes widened once he identified the mysterious object.
It was a p*nis!
"Uggh!" Feeling disgusted, he threw it away out of reflex. The jar flew in the air, hitting a wooden pillar before the content inside contaminated the room.
'Shit*'
Inside Yi Ze's storage ring, there are hundreds of similar jars, all of which contained trophies of all sizes. If not for the limited space, perhaps there would be so many more...
Although she was now dead, all the victims who once suffer under her sword shall never forget the terror she leaves behind in this world.
After some time, Zhu Dingxiang heaved a sigh of relief; he has finally purified everything.
Even though there are other things in Zi Ye's storage ring that he didn't check yet, Zhu Dingxiang decisively tosses it away.
After checking through the rest of the other storage ring, Zhu Dingxiang proceeds to meditate. There is nothing special from the loots apart from a few hundred low-grade spirit stones.
After all, who would be stupid enough to save something that they could have used to increase their strength?
...
RUMBLE!* RUMBLE!*
Hearing the roar of thunder outside, Zhu Dingxiang couldn't concentrate.
Unknow of the mysterious change happening around the world, he stood up and stood next to the window. From there, he is silently observing rainwater flowing down from the rooftops and the bamboo plants struggling to resist the storm.
Reaching his hand through the gap of the pane, he could feel the trickling raindrops.
Every time, once the lightning crashing across the sky above his head, its mysterious silvers light reflecting in these endless water beads. It was a grand spectacle.
However, Zhu Dingxiang didn't bother with this beautiful scene as he was struggling internally.
His Spirit Eyes were tranquil, looking lifeless as always. Frowning once in a while, it was unknown what he was thinking about.
Time passed by slowly.
Sighs~
'This is it then.' Making up his mind, Zhu Dingxiang grab an umbrella then rushing out of his courtyard.
After leaving the Qiao residence, he dashes to the slum.
RUMBLE!* RUMBLE!*
The downpour was so heavy that he was quickly drenched to the skin. Each drop of rain, as if becoming heavier, comes crashing down relentlessly.
Putting away the useless umbrella, he increases his pace, running alone on the empty road.
Soon, he reached the familiar dilapidated hut. Because of the violent wind, it might collapse at any moment now.
'Finally here!'
The inside was confined; Xiao Jie has curled up into a ball, shivering. Droplets of cold water sneaking through the hole on the cover, soaking her cloth wet.
Moreover, her cheek flushed red, and her forehead was very hot.
'She has a high fever.'
Remembering about a few hours ago, then looking at this scene, he feels heartbroken. Quickly, Zhu Dingxiang gives Xiao Jie the [Divine Tree's Blessing] before taking her back to his courtyard.
After changing her to a new set of cloth, he put her to rest on the bed. Seeing Xiao Jie snuggled into the warm blanket, he feels relieved.
Just as he was about to go away to another room, Zhu Dingxiang heard a crisp and childish voice, full of yearning.
"Papa, don't go..." While asleep, Xiao Jie murmured, her cute face looks exhausted.
Smiled, Zhu Dingxiang clumsily stroked her hair with his hand. His heart was akin to a smooshed ice-cream melting on a hot road. Rested against the side of the bed, he stays there till morning.
"Good night."
...
The following day.
After a stormy night, a colorful rainbow makes an arch in the sky under the new sunshine.
'Hm?' (´ρ`)
Feeling something is tugging his tails, Zhu Dingxiang opened his eyes, he froze for an instant.
"Big bwother! you awake!" Xiao Jie said with her cheerful and childish voice while continuing to hug his tails, her eyes twinkling. Her long eyelashes are fluttering, happiness and joy all over her little face.
"..."
"Big bwother! you awake!"
◝(●˙꒳˙●)◜
After a full minute, he was finally back to reality. Looking at Xiao Jie, he said in a gentle tone, "Yes, big brother's awake."
"Big bwother, is thwis your house?" Looking at Zhu Dingxiang, she was confused.
"No, this not my house. Big brother just stayed here. Xiao Jie, do you want roasted meat for breakfast?"
"Um! Xiao Jie loves meat!" Xiao Jie smiled in surprise immediately; she crawled out of bed and ran happily on her short legs towards the door after Zhu Dingxiang.