Upon realizing his own thoughts, he put in a lot of effort.
The prophecy of the destined one from the elders of Tianji Building, the resentment in the hearts of the Peak Master couple from Bijian Peak Main Peak...
That's right, he orchestrated it all.
On the surface, he appeared kind and virtuous, but inside, he would stop at nothing to fulfill his desires.
He kept the little girl close, molding her into what he wanted: timid, self-abasing, lacking love...
Thus, he became the only source of pampering and affection, leaving a warm ray of sunlight and obsession in her heart.
Everything progressed smoothly; the little girl became just as he desired, introverted and silent, even distant from her own parents.
But that's not enough, far from enough.
He exhausted his efforts and plots, yet the little girl only held a slight sense of familiarity towards him and others. What he truly desired was love, which was still missing.
