Having found a demon, I've decided to raise her.

Chen Ming's lips twitched, then he looked around... Such a desolate place, such a strange tree, and the tree even had a door, and the door was open...

Is this really a horror movie set?

Do you think I, Chen Ming, am easily intimidated? Sorry, I am.

I was so scared by my aunt's ghost stories and the horror movie DVDs she brought me since I was a child that I couldn't sleep. Even now, I'm still a little afraid to walk alone at night.

Well, this is also because his sister is always around, even accompanying him to the bathroom at night, which makes him a little afraid to be alone now.

After all, this situation is quite bizarre.

Let's go somewhere else; curiosity killed the cat.

It's not that I'm cowardly or anything...

He still stubbornly insisted to himself.

I was planning to back out...

However, as he turned around, he seemed to faintly hear a small, sobbing sound coming from inside the door. It sounded like a little girl was crying inside.

He was slightly taken aback.

Isn't this... even more terrifying?

Chen Ming felt a chill run down his spine, and the urge to escape intensified.

But he endured it.

What if someone inside is really crying? And a little girl… He couldn’t help but think of the little girl with golden eyes, and he hesitated.

Looking inside the door...

On the contrary... anyway... he should be considered a sword immortal now, so he wouldn't be too afraid of ghosts and monsters, right? He was actually quite concerned about that familiar feeling...

At first, it didn't feel familiar, but now that I've come in this time, it feels familiar when I think back. Why is that?

"……never mind."

He shook his head and pushed the door open, walking straight in.

Once his figure was completely obscured by the shadows inside, the eerie door slowly closed with a creaking sound.

Above the treetop, a petite figure appeared out of nowhere, her sapphire-blue eyes looking down at the door and watching him walk in, a strange emotion flowing in her eyes.

"What an idiot."

He chuckled, seemingly unsure who he was referring to.

……

Chen Ming entered a rather dimly lit space. His eyes hadn't adjusted yet, and he couldn't see his surroundings clearly, so he squinted.

When he came in, the faint crying stopped, and the door was quietly closed.

"...Is it really a horror movie?"

Is this classic scene about to feature a female ghost?

Clang, clang...

The sudden sound startled him, and he tensed up as he looked toward the source of the sound.

The first thing you see is a pair of golden eyes that gleam even in the dim light.

Chen Ming's vision quickly adjusted to the darkness, and he could see a simple table. The owner of those eyes was hiding under the table, looking at him fearfully.

She was petite, barefoot, and her clothes were tattered and dirty.

The white hair was like dust, hardly pretty, and clearly hadn't been properly groomed.

A little Cinderella?

Chen Ming was slightly taken aback, and stared at her blankly.

She hunched her shoulders, hiding under the table, and said—

"Who are you……"

Chapter 409 The Moist Little Maid

"who are you?"

She was small and dirty, but despite all that, her big golden eyes were still so endearing.

Is this a female ghost? If there are ghosts this cute, the more the merrier.

She was even smaller than the landlady, practically a toddler, looking about six or seven years old, and was clearly wary of strangers.

Chen Ming glanced around, then turned his gaze back to the little girl, a gentle smile appearing on his face. He carefully touched his knees, bent down, and said—

"I'm just passing by. My name is Chen Ming. Sorry to bother you. Are your parents not home?"

"...Here, it's just me."

The little girl looked at him timidly, her voice so soft that Chen Ming wouldn't have been able to hear her if he hadn't cultivated. She was truly a very shy little girl.

Chen Ming scratched his head and said—

Were you crying before?

"Hey?"

The little girl was slightly taken aback.

He explained—

"I heard someone crying earlier, so I came in... Did I scare you? I'm so sorry."

"Um……"

The young girl gently shook her head, secretly glancing at the man in front of her, slightly puzzled... Did this person come in because he cared?

That's really strange.

She opened her mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then asked—

Are you... someone from outside?

"Outside?"

Chen Ming thought for a moment, did it mean he came from the real world? He nodded and said—

"Yes, I just arrived here."

"I see..."

Hearing this, the little girl seemed slightly relieved and said—

No wonder.

Chen Ming tilted his head, feeling that something was wrong with their conversation.

Boom!Boom!

Suddenly, a sound came from the door, as if something had hit it. Chen Ming and the golden-eyed girl were both startled and looked over.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Ming was somewhat puzzled.

The golden-eyed girl quickly tried to attract his attention, saying—

"Well, if you're from out of town and don't have anywhere to stay, you can stay here for a while."

"Is that so? Thank you."

Looking at the cute little girl, Chen Ming shook his head inwardly. She was too naive and unsuspecting. Would she just leave a stranger in her house like that?

She seemed completely different from the landlady. The landlady was poised, mature, and reliable, while this little girl with golden eyes was just a child who needed to be taken care of.

Where did her family go?

Chen Mingxian wasn't in a hurry, and said with a smile—

"Then I'll take my leave for now. By the way, my name is Chen Ming, what's your name?"

"Mr. Chen Ming? I am..."

zizi...

Hmm? This feeling is...

Looking at the blurry world around him, Chen Ming realized that the dream was coming to an end. He looked at the little girl's slowly blurring face with some worry, feeling uneasy.

……

……

He slowly opened his eyes, still a little groggy. He glanced at the time; it was only three o'clock. How could he have woken up at this hour?

It feels a bit strange.

Then there was a small, warm, and soft touch in my arms, constantly nuzzling and squirming... Could it be Cerberus?

Chen Ming was about to speak...

"Sigh...sigh...it smells like Daddy..."

"..."

He was momentarily stunned.

A small head peeked out from under the covers, and Yuqian's slender, warm body pressed against him, greedily inhaling his scent and feeling his body temperature.

I thought it was Cerberus, but it turned out to be my beloved daughter?

Have you returned from outside?

Chen Ming was naturally happy that his daughter was so clingy, and although he was woken up, he didn't intend to blame her.

There's nothing wrong with being understanding of a child's feelings, and he also really enjoys hugging Yuqian.

Chen Ming smiled at his daughter and gently reached out to pat her head. Unexpectedly, this gesture startled her. Yuqian looked up at Chen Ming in alarm, her mouth agape, and said—

"Dad, Dad, you're awake?"