After Gu Fei and Yun Yun parted ways, his only thought was to see Little Fairy Doctor as soon as possible.
I wonder how she's doing, all alone in that little valley?
He sat on the back of the Amethyst Winged Lion King, speeding toward the small valley where Little Fairy Doctor waited.
"It seems I misunderstood him again," Xun'er muttered to herself.
She had witnessed Gu Fei and Yun Yun going their separate ways and overheard their conversation. Only then did she realize she had misunderstood him once again. The jealousy she had felt earlier evaporated, and she bit her lower lip in regret.
Xun'er feels guilty. Emotional value +100
She felt a pang of guilt, questioning whether her earlier attitude had been too harsh. She wanted to chase after Gu Fei and clear things up. However, she hesitated.
Xun'er knew that Gu Fei now disliked her, unwilling to stay in her presence. After a long pause, Xun'er sighed and watched Gu Fei's figure disappear into the distance like a shooting star. She didn't take a single step to follow.
"Forget it," she whispered. "I should find Brother Xiao Yan. I wonder how he's doing on his own."
With Ling Ying quietly following her, they resumed their search for Xiao Yan in the mountains. Neither of them mentioned the earlier chaos.
Meanwhile, in the small valley, Little Fairy Doctor had been waiting for Gu Fei for most of the day. Normally, she would enjoy spending time alone in such a beautiful, energy-rich place. But now, waiting for Gu Fei, even half a day felt unbearably long, her mind clouded with uncertainty.
She found herself daydreaming, staring at the butterflies fluttering by the window. She rested her chin in her hand, her gaze lost in the air. The sunlight slanted across her delicate face, which was now devoid of the usual smile she showed around Gu Fei.
Her expression remained somber, her thoughts dark. Absentmindedly, she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and tried to focus on the medical book in her hands. After a moment, she sighed and leaned back in her chair.
Little Fairy Doctor tended toward pessimism. Alone in the vast valley, her thoughts spiraled into darker places. She even wondered if Gu Fei might never return. If he doesn't come back… should I hate him?
Her mind became more tangled with each passing minute, her brows furrowing in distress.
Xiao Yixian feels irritable. Emotional value +100
At that very moment, Gu Fei was approaching the valley, receiving a notification from his system about her emotional state.
Inside, Little Fairy Doctor tried to immerse herself in her medical book, but the sound of something cutting through the wind caught her attention. She looked up in surprise.
Xiao Yixian feels surprised. Emotional value +100
What she saw made her heart skip a beat: a massive, ferocious-looking beast. Its body stretched seven or eight meters long, encased in purple crystals that gleamed in the sunlight. Its lion's head was fierce, with blood-red eyes glowing with a strange purple light. Its enormous maw was lined with sharp fangs, and a broken, fiery red horn protruded from its head, swirling with purple flames.
The beast's massive purple wings flapped, sending lavender flames billowing out like jets of fire. Its four sturdy claws, also covered in purple crystals, trembled the void with each step.
Hovering in the sky, the beast exuded an overwhelming pressure that made Little Fairy Doctor's heart race with fear.
[Xiao Yixian feels afraid. Emotional value +100]
However, the beast didn't appear hostile. It slowly descended, and as it landed, Little Fairy Doctor recognized the familiar figure standing atop the creature. Her lips curled into a smile, her eyes lighting up with joy.
[Xiao Yixian feels happy. Emotional value +100]
Lifting the hem of her long skirt, she ran toward Gu Fei, her silver bell-like laughter echoing as she approached. Gu Fei jumped down from the Amethyst Winged Lion King, a gentle smile on his face.
"You've waited a long time," Gu Fei said softly. "I hurried back to see you. This is the mount I tamed. Were you scared by it?"
The tenderness in his voice made Little Fairy Doctor blush as she nodded shyly.
He rushed back just to see me?
[Xiao Yixian feels shy. Emotional value +100]
Gu Fei touched the tip of his nose awkwardly, glancing at her. It had been a while since he'd last seen her, and there was so much he wanted to say. They stood beside the towering Lion King, chatting as it shielded them from the sun with its enormous body.
"This is a sixth-level magical beast," Gu Fei explained. "If we need to travel, it can take us anywhere."
[Xiao Yixian feels surprised. Emotional value +100]
"You subdued a sixth-level beast?" she asked, worry creeping into her voice. That thing looks terrifying. Did he get hurt?
[Xiao Yixian feels worried. Emotional value +100]
Her concern for him was evident, and it made Gu Fei's heart skip a beat. She was the first person to care whether he got hurt since he became a Dou Zong. Xun'er and Yun Yun knew he was powerful, but they had never asked if he was ever in danger.
He smiled warmly, gently patting her head. "Of course not. How could I be hurt?"
For the next two days, they remained in the small valley together. Life, free of worries and pressure, was peaceful, and Gu Fei never mentioned leaving.
However, Little Fairy Doctor knew in her heart that someone as remarkable as Gu Fei wouldn't remain in such a secluded place for long. The thought filled her with dread.
As Gu Fei trained, he continued to receive system notifications.
[Xiao Yixian feels worried. Emotional value +100]
[Xiao Yixian feels reluctant to part. Emotional value +100]
"What is this silly girl thinking now?" Gu Fei wondered, noticing the fluctuations in her emotions.
Just as he was about to speak, Little Fairy Doctor broke the silence. "Brother Gu Fei, if you have other things to attend to, you don't need to worry about me. I can manage just fine here."
"Are you trying to drive me away?" Gu Fei teased, pretending to be upset.
[Xiao Yixian feels panicked. Emotional value +100]
"No! That's not it!" she exclaimed, shaking her head frantically. "I just feel like this place isn't suited for your training. The outside world is where you belong."
Gu Fei looked at her seriously. "Xiao Yixian, if I went somewhere else, would you be willing to follow me?"
There was a moment of silence, and Gu Fei felt a rare twinge of nervousness.
"Yes," she answered without hesitation, nodding firmly.