Chen Ping and Ao Yunyu's first meeting was immediately awkward.
These lively little creatures completely ignored whether Ao Yunyu stopped or not, continuing to jump and play as if nothing was wrong. One of the water slimes seemed to take an interest in Ao Yunyu's back and charged straight at her.
However, an unexpected result occurred—Ao Yunyu, the object originally intended to be hit, remained completely still, while the water slime itself was bounced back and tumbled to the ground.
Sensing the impact from behind, Ao Yunyu turned around in confusion, just in time to see the rolling water slime. She immediately knew it was its doing. As a Bamboo Dragon, even in human form, she was far beyond the capabilities of a mere slime. Seeing this, Ao Yunyu couldn't help but scratch her cheek in embarrassment.
This unexpected farce instantly eased the tense atmosphere. Chen Ping and Ao Yunyu's eyes met, and they both saw a hint of a smile in each other's eyes.
Ao Yunyu adjusted her mindset, turned around and looked at Chen Ping generously, then said casually, "So you're my unreliable master, right?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping's lips curled up slightly, accepting the assessment readily. He smiled and replied, "That's right, I am the master you called 'the unreliable thief.' It's a pleasure to meet you, Ao Yunyu." His words carried a hint of teasing, yet remained warm and friendly.
Seeing that Chen Ping didn't mind her joke, Ao Yunyu felt much more relaxed. After all, she had a slight social anxiety, but Chen Ping was her master, so they would definitely have a lot of contact in the future. Therefore, Chen Ping's attitude was very important, and now it seemed that he was quite good.
Ao Yunyu stepped forward generously, extended her right hand, and said cheerfully, "Hello, Chen Ping. Although we have never met before, I will always remember your help. Please take good care of me in the future."
Chen Ping looked at the small hand in front of him, reached out and grasped it. Ao Yunyu's small hand was enveloped in his large palm. He then laughed and said, "It's only right. I'm glad you didn't complain. Haha, let's go. I'll take you to meet my companions and let you get to know them."
This slightly awkward first meeting was made more relaxed and pleasant by the water slime incident, laying a relaxed and honest foundation for Chen Ping and Ao Yunyu's future relationship.
......
Looking at the petite and adorable Ao Yunyu before him, especially her round and cute baby face, Chen Ping felt an urge to gently pinch her cheeks. However, considering that this was their first meeting, Chen Ping rationally restrained himself, as being too intimate on their first encounter would be too abrupt.
He thought to himself that there was still a long time to spend together in the future, and it wouldn't be too late to fully enjoy the fun of interacting with Ao Yunyu.
Then, Chen Ping picked up Ao Yunyu with a natural and practiced movement, and immediately opened a portal and stepped inside. This series of actions came so suddenly that Ao Yunyu was stunned for a moment.
She was surprised by Chen Ping's incredibly familiar way of hugging her, yet she didn't resist at all; instead, she felt somewhat confused. She didn't understand why Chen Ping, whom she had just met, could make her feel such a strong sense of closeness.
In fact, Chen Ping's way of holding them was a habit he developed from spending a long time with the little elves, Imo'er, Licia, and others. Whenever he picked up the little elves and mermaids in this way, it always made them feel incredibly safe, and could even instantly calm down a child who was crying incessantly.
This unique ability to "soothe" has made many people in the clan envious, and has also established Chen Ping as a kind and reliable "big brother" in the hearts of the children.
Inside the portal, Chen Ping carried Ao Yunyu, smoothly traversing space and bringing her to the central area of the Heart of the Divine Island. Along the way, Chen Ping carefully observed Ao Yunyu's reactions. Although she appeared calm on the surface, Chen Ping could sense a hint of tension and anticipation within her.
Chen Ping gently comforted her, "Don't worry, Heart of the Divine Island is a warm and welcoming family. You'll like it here."
Chen Ping's reassuring words acted like a tranquilizer, gradually calming Ao Yunyu's initially flustered emotions. She began to observe her surroundings with great interest. Just as she had felt when she first arrived on the island, the concentration of divine power in the central area of the Heart of the Divine Island was comparable to that of the meticulously crafted ancestral lands of the Huanglong Clan.
This secretly surprised Ao Yunyu. She knew that the Huanglong Clan had expended countless resources and years to create such a rich environment of divine energy. Yet her master, Chen Ping, had created such a top-tier cultivation environment in just about ten years—it was truly unbelievable.
You should know that when her master signed the contract with her, he was just a newbie, still in the beginner area. She never expected his growth rate to be even more outrageous than hers. You should know that she had the resources of the Huanglong Clan to nurture her.
Thinking of this, Ao Yunyu couldn't help but gasp, feeling genuine awe at Chen Ping's strength and abilities. But this awe quickly transformed into pride, and she secretly gloated, "Hmph, as expected of my master, truly formidable!" Chen Ping's image in Ao Yunyu's mind instantly rose.
At this moment, Chen Ping's image was deeply imprinted in Ao Yunyu's heart, leaving a profound and positive impression. Her admiration and trust for Chen Ping arose spontaneously, and she was filled with confidence and anticipation for her future life on the Heart of the Divine Island.
That's right, Ao Yunyu decided to stay and live her life. There was no other way; kids don't like homework, let alone those annoying documents, which were much more profound than homework.
Ao Yunyu thought to herself with a smile that, in any case, her role in the clan was not very significant, because she was still young. Most things were actually handled by the old clan leader, but she had to listen and learn from the sidelines, which was quite tiring.
Now that's great, they don't know she's here, so she can live a good life here! No worries, away from paperwork!
......
Ao Yunyu had a wonderful plan, but what she didn't know was that a group of Huanglong clan members, led by the clan elder, was already heading this way.
Moreover, unlike Ao Yunyu, they didn't have to evade spies, so they were several times faster and could arrive at the Heart of the Divine Island in two or three days.
Ao Yunyu, who was still unaware of the situation, was looking around the Heart of the Divine Island with great excitement, especially when she saw the World Tree; her big eyes were shining brightly.
Ao Yunyu said excitedly, "Wow, what a big tree! It's big enough for a mature bamboo dragon to coil around."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
