When Lin Suisui woke up, she discovered that her little nest had gained many strange new decorations.
Small stones that emitted a warm yellow glow were scattered all around.
The entire area surrounding the eggshell had been arranged into a cozy and charming space.
Lin Suisui’s eyes curved into a smile.
Daddy must have found all of these for her.
When she didn’t see Hei Yun after waking up, she wasn’t worried. Daddy had probably gone out to take care of something.
The height of the eggshell from the ground was still a bit challenging for her tiny body. Lin Suisui struggled to move herself toward the edge.
Just as she was about to touch the ground, a gust of wind-swept past.
She was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace.
Delighted, Lin Suisui wrapped her arms around the man’s neck.
“Daddy, you’re back!”
Her little feet dangled happily in the air as she swung them back and forth.
“Mm.”
Hei Yun’s tense muscles gradually relaxed, though his heart was still pounding violently.
The moment he entered, he saw the hatchling climbing out. His heart nearly jumped into his throat.
Fortunately, she hadn’t fallen.
It wasn’t until he heard the hatchling’s sweet greeting that he finally calmed down.
Lin Suisui didn’t notice that the man’s body had stiffened when he touched her. Hei Yun cautiously observed her expression.
Only after confirming she wasn’t uncomfortable did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Whew.
Fortunately, after the hatchling fell asleep yesterday, he had spent the entire night practicing how to hold a baby.
Meanwhile, elsewhere—
A group of people stared blankly at the destroyed rocks around them.
Large and small fragments of stone covered the ground. Various objects had been smashed to pieces.
With a loud clang, even the sign hanging on the wall fell down.
One of the subordinates spoke dumbly,
“Boss, did Boss Hei get upset about something?”
If he was unhappy, he could just tell them.
There was no need to tear the place apart.
Half the base had been destroyed overnight. Anyone who didn’t know better would think it was a garbage dump.
Veins bulged on Ge Sang’s forehead.
What kind of madness was that idiot giant up to this time?!
Yesterday, Hei Yun had stripped every single red plum that Ge Sang had painstakingly gathered, not even leaving a leaf behind.
And today, he had destroyed half the base.
Damn it!
This was all money!
His hard-earned savings!
Just because Hei Yun was strong, he had already destroyed countless things over the years.
And now he hadn’t even spared the little property Ge Sang had left.
Did that fool not know Ge Sang worked three jobs a day just to support the base?!
Ge Sang’s breathing grew rapid.
He was clearly furious.
He was going to find out exactly what that guy had been doing.
As if he didn’t know.
For some time now, whenever Hei Yun had free time, he would secretly sneak out.
…
After reaching the ground, Lin Suisui realized she wasn’t even as tall as Daddy’s calf.
She felt a little depressed.
The next second, however, the man picked her up again.
“Daddy?”
Hei Yun looked at her seriously.
“You’ll get dirty.”
There was too much dust on the ground.
The little hatchling was clean and spotless.
She couldn’t stay down there.
The delicate little girl, as exquisite as a Barbie doll, obediently nestled in the crook of his arm.
Behind Hei Yun, a fluffy white tail slowly swayed before her eyes.
Lin Suisui endured the temptation for one second.
Then she reached out and grabbed it.
Hei Yun’s body stiffened.
Suppressing the urge to pull away, he said,
“Little hatchling…”
“What is your beast form, Daddy?”
The tail felt amazing in her hands.
Keeping a straight face, Hei Yun replied,
“…Wolf.”
Lin Suisui’s eyes lit up.
“Wow!”
A big white wolf!
“Then I’m a little wolf cub too!”
she exclaimed excitedly.
The little hatchling happily wiggled her body.
“A little wolf cub and a big white wolf! In the future, I’ll help Daddy hunt.”
Although she might be a little scared, with Daddy around, everything would be fine.
“…Mm.”
Hei Yun shifted his gaze away guiltily.
His tail remained where it was, allowing the hatchling to keep playing with it.
“Then Daddy, when will I become a little wolf cub?”
Hei Yun replied,
“Half a month later.”
A newborn hatchling needed half a month before discovering their attribute.
Half a month…
“So long…”
The little hatchling lowered her head gloomily.
The hatchling was unhappy.
Before Hei Yun could think of a way to comfort her, Lin Suisui’s attention had already been drawn elsewhere.
Her fluffy little head looked around curiously.
“Daddy, Suisui wants to go outside and take a look.”
She hadn’t gone outside even once yet.
Her grape-like eyes gazed at Hei Yun with anticipation.
“Can I, Daddy?”
Afraid he might refuse, she even acted a little spoiled.
Bang!
Hei Yun felt as though his heart had been shot straight through.
A direct hit.
So…
So cute!!
I want to pet her!
Stammering, he replied,
“G-go… go look.”
He would never refuse any request from the hatchling.
Even if Lin Suisui wanted to blow this place up, he would only hand her the explosives.
No.
That would tire the hatchling out.
It would be better if he blew it up himself.
Hei Yun took out a blanket and carefully wrapped it around the hatchling’s body.
Covered by the blanket, Lin Suisui was bundled up tightly.
Hei Yun frowned.
This was already the finest fabric available in the slums.
Yet he still felt it wasn’t worthy of the hatchling.
His little one deserved the very best in the world.
The tiny hatchling rested in the giant man’s arms like a priceless treasure protected by a titan.
Curiously, Lin Suisui touched the little blanket.
It was pink, fragrant, and embroidered with Pink Butterfly Flower patterns.
As soon as they left the cave, Hei Yun shielded Lin Suisui completely.
The sand and wind that had never bothered him before now made him frown.
The hatchling was too fragile.
The sand might hurt her.
His skin was rough enough to block it for her.
Only Lin Suisui’s eyes remained visible as she curiously observed her surroundings.
Everything was gray and bleak.
Yellow sand filled the sky.
It was completely different from the cave.
Not a trace of green could be seen.
Looking at the wasteland, it became obvious just how difficult it must have been to gather all those Pink Butterfly Flowers inside the cave.
Something stirred in Lin Suisui’s heart.
A warm current flowed through her.
Her daddy was truly good to her.
She couldn’t remember her past.
But somewhere inside her heart, a lonely little figure seemed to tell her that she had never experienced the warmth of parental love before.
Lin Suisui held one of the man’s fingers.
Then she gently rubbed her little head against it.
“Thank you, Daddy.”
The hatchling had thanked him.
Although he didn’t know why, it didn’t stop Hei Yun from feeling so happy that he practically floated.
“Y-you’re… welcome.”
Hei Yun didn’t take her very far.
The two of them simply wandered around the nearby area.
The slum’s environment was honestly terrible.
“Hei Yun! You brat, I knew I’d find you here!”
A furious roar suddenly echoed through the air.