Chapter 21 An All-Around "Surveillance"
Chi Li believed that the greatest effect of making a vow with her blood essence was to soothe Tang Lu's little heart, which was being tormented by the storybook.
She never expected that this thing would have "side effects"!
Moreover, these "side effects" came so quickly, so... that they caught people off guard.
The next morning, Chi Li woke up as usual and was about to get up quietly to carry out her unwavering morning training.
However, she had barely even had the thought of getting up, and hadn't even started to engage her muscles...
Tang Lu, who was sleeping sprawled out next to her, seemed to have had a switch flipped. She made a soft "hmm" sound and groggily reached out her little hand, precisely grabbing the sleeve of her nightgown.
Her little head rubbed against the pillow unconsciously, and she mumbled, "Lili...don't go..."
Chili: "???"
She was already moving very quietly. This little tree spirit usually sleeps like a pig, so why is it so alert today?
She tried to gently pull up her sleeve, but couldn't.
Tang Lu gripped her hand tightly, as if she could sense her departure even in her sleep.
Helpless, Chi Li had no choice but to lie back down.
As soon as she lay down, Tang Lu immediately let go of her hand, turned over, smacked her lips, and continued to sleep soundly.
Chi Li stared at the top of the tent, lost in thought.
This... is it a coincidence?
To verify, she tried to get up again after a while.
This time the movement was even lighter, almost as if it were just a thought.
"Hmm..." Tang Lu hummed again, her little hands clenching in the air, her brows furrowing slightly, as if she was about to wake up.
Chi Li immediately froze.
Tang Lu could no longer sense the intention to "leave," her furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and her breathing became steady and long again.
Chili: "..."
She seemed to understand what was going on.
That drop of essence not only connected their life force, but also seemed to establish a subtle spiritual connection.
Unconsciously, Tang Lu could sense her strong intention to "leave"!
What's this?
A humanoid... no, a tree-shaped sensor alarm?
Chi Li thought this was a bit outrageous.
She tried to think in her mind, "Tang Lu, let go."
There was no response.
The little one is sleeping soundly.
She concentrated her mind again, conveying an even stronger will: "I am going to cultivate!"
This time, Tang Lu seemed to sense something and moved uneasily, but she didn't wake up. She just hugged Chi Li, whom she was holding, even tighter.
Chi Li sighed, rubbing her forehead.
It seems that this perception is one-way, vague, instinctive, and not a clear communication of thoughts.
Its main function seems to be... to prevent her from "sneaking away"?
His Majesty the Demon King felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
She's basically set up a 24/7, all-around surveillance camera with built-in biometric sensors!
Over the next few days, Chi Li experienced the "convenience" brought by this "soul resonance" in every aspect.
For example, when she was reviewing memorials, she was displeased by the outrageous actions of a certain foolish and wicked general, and her brows had just furrowed...
Tanglu, who was playing with the leaves in the flowerpot, would immediately raise her head and look at her with concern.
Then she ran over, nestled herself in her arms, smoothed her brow with her little hand, and said softly, "Lili, don't be angry, Tanglu will give you a hug."
Chi Li's anger was immediately dispelled by this warm embrace and soft words.
For example, when she was cultivating, because she guided the power too rapidly, she felt a slight discomfort in her meridians...
Tanglu, who was sunbathing in the yard, would suddenly snap out of her "planting" state, run to the door of the quiet room, cling to the door frame, and ask expectantly, "Lili, does it hurt? Tanglu will blow on it for you?"
Looking at the fluffy little head full of concern at the door, Chi Li's slight discomfort had long since vanished, leaving only warmth in her heart.
For example, when she occasionally... really just occasionally!
The image of a handsome and capable minister flashed through my mind (purely out of admiration for talent!).
Tang Lu, who was munching on a spirit fruit, would suddenly stop, snort, and treat the fruit as an imaginary enemy, taking a big bite.
Then, puffing out his cheeks, he glared at her with an "extremely fierce" look, as if to say, "Don't think about anyone else!"
Chili: "..."
She felt like she was being deprived of even her freedom of thought!
I can't live like this anymore!
Chi Li sighed in her heart for the nth time.
However, despite her complaints, she found that she didn't seem to dislike the feeling.
Being watched so closely by a person (the tree), sensing her most subtle emotional changes, and always receiving the most direct and pure reactions.
This filled her heart, which had been lonely for thousands of years, with this invisible bond, making her feel grounded and... warm and alive.
That evening, Chi Li took Tang Lu to watch the sunset on the swing at the observatory.
The sky was ablaze with sunset colors, a magnificent sight.
Chi Li gazed at the drifting clouds on the horizon, a rare sense of poetry and contentment washing over her.
Suddenly, she felt Tang Lu, who was nestled in her arms, move.
The little one didn't look at her or say anything; he just looked up at the same sky with his little face upturned.
Afterwards, it sighed contentedly, snuggling closer into her arms like a fledgling bird that had found the most comfortable nest.
Chi Li clearly felt a warm, peaceful, and sweetly dependent emotion slowly flowing into her heart through that invisible bond.
That wasn't her emotion.
It's from Tanglu.
At this moment, she didn't need any words to feel the most genuine joy and satisfaction of the little life in her arms.
This feeling... is so wonderful.
Like their souls, they truly resonate gently on some level.
Chi Li lowered her head, looking at Tang Lu's face flushed red by the sunset, and at the slightly upturned corners of her mouth, and ripples spread through her heart.
She reached out and hugged the little one even tighter.
never mind.
Let them monitor us if they want, and let them sound alarms if they want.
This feeling of being completely relied upon and fully perceived... seems... not so bad?
At least, her little tree spirit will no longer shed tears because of those unfounded worries.
Today, His Majesty the Demon King has once again adapted to the new changes in life.
And, they adapted to it...and found it sweet.
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