"Ahem, alright, stop fooling around. Others are watching. Let's go inside..."
Nify coughed lightly, urging them to hurry up and go inside.
"Okay, let's go inside."
Grandma turned around and led everyone inside.
Seeing Grandma turn her back, Zhu Qingqing immediately pushed Fang Xian aside and glared at him fiercely.
Fang Xian didn't seem to care at all, showing a harmless smile as he followed her inside.
Zhu Meimei watched with a grin as Zhu Qingqing was bullied by Fang Xian. Just as she was about to say something, Zhu Lide picked her up and dragged her into the house.
Inside the house was a soft bed made of large leaves, exuding a fresh scent.
In the center of the wooden house was a small stone fireplace, burning with a warm flame.
The furniture was simple and exquisite, with a small table and a few chairs.
Grandma Cat Demon sat comfortably in a rocking chair.
"Please make yourselves at home, everyone."
"Okay, Mom."
Nify responded and picked up the kettle to make tea.
"Grandma, are you feeling better?"
Zhu Meimei ran to the cat demon grandma, hugging her leg and asking with concern.
Zhu Qingqing slowly squatted down and asked softly.
"Grandma, how are you feeling now?"
The cat demon grandma affectionately stroked Zhu Qingqing and Zhu Meimei's heads, a kind smile on her face.
"Since you came, Grandma feels much better."
"Really? Then Meimei will stay here with Grandma from now on, and help Grandma get better and better."
"You're such a good granddaughter."
The cat demon grandma smiled happily and waved to Fang Xian.
"Young man, what's your name?"
Fang Xian, hearing this, strode over.
"Grandma, my name is Fang Xian."
"Fang Xian, how old are you?"
"I just turned 20."
"Only 20? Our Qingqing is really something! Don't look down on her."
"It's alright, Grandma, I'm happy to be her 'old cow eating young grass'."
Zhu Qingqing listened to their conversation, her face full of black lines, unable to refute them at all.
Zhu Meimei covered her mouth and chuckled, giving Fang Xian a thumbs up.
Unsurprisingly, Zhu Qingqing hit her on the head again.
"Waaah~~ Grandma, my sister bullied me again."
"Qingqing, stop hitting your sister."
The cat demon grandma scolded Zhu Qingqing for a bit, then affectionately stroked Zhu Meimei's head, asking with concern.
"My Meimei won't be stupid from that knock, will she?"
Zhu Meimei, who had been secretly pleased, pouted unhappily upon hearing this.
"Grandma, I'm not stupid."
"Alright, alright, my Meimei is the smartest."
Fang Xian shook his head and smiled wryly. This grandma loved everyone, yet spared no one.
While he was still watching the show, he saw the cat demon grandma slowly look at him.
Oh no, she's coming for him.
Sure enough, the cat demon grandma began interrogating him like a criminal.
"How old are your parents? Where are you from?"
"What level are you? Which guild are you in now?"
"When are you getting married? How many children do you want?"
Fang Xian was exasperated, and Zhu Qingqing couldn't escape either.
In short, one dared to ask, and the other dared to answer.
...
Night.
After dinner, Fang Xian and the others walked through Wind City, experiencing their daily life.
Singing and performing arts were very popular in Wind City. The people's songs were melodious and beautiful, their voices piercing the wind and carrying far, expressing their praise for the wind.
Watching the wind sprites dancing and singing in the square, Fang Xian couldn't help but admire their love for life.
"Brother Fang Xian, come quickly!"
Zhu Meimei ran excitedly to Fang Xian, pulling his hand and leading him to the square.
"Let's go dancing."
"Dancing?"
Fang Xian looked ahead and saw the wind sprites warmly inviting Mr. and Mrs. Zhu Lide to dance.
"I think I won't go..."
"Brother Fang Xian, please, please!"
Zhu Meimei pulled hard on Fang Xian's hand, trying to drag him to the square, but she couldn't budge him an inch.
Looking at the stubborn Zhu Meimei, Fang Xian shook his head and smiled wryly, finally giving in.
"Okay, okay, I'll go."
"Yay!"
Zhu Meimei happily pulled Fang Xian forward, grabbing Zhu Qingqing's arm as they ran.
"Sister, let's go!"
"I don't want to..."
Before Zhu Qingqing could finish speaking, she saw Zhu Meimei's big, watery eyes were about to burst into tears.
She sighed softly and nodded helplessly.
"Yay!"
Zhu Meimei, pulling Fang Xian and Zhu Qingqing, skipped joyfully into the hall.
Julid and Nefi saw them coming and waved, calling out.
"Meimei, over here!"
"Coming!"
Zhu Meimei pulled the two of them and rushed forward.
Nefi reached out and took Zhu Qingqing's hand, and they danced joyfully together.
Fang Xian felt a little awkward as his hand was taken by a smiling wind sprite boy.
The wind sprite boy gave Fang Xian a bright smile.
"Big brother, welcome to Wind City."
Fang Xian smiled slightly at the wind elf boy's sincere smile.
"Thank you."
Julid held Nefie's hand, Nefie held Zhu Qingqing's hand, Zhu Qingqing held Zhu Meimei's hand, Zhu Meimei held Fang Xian's hand, Fang Xian held the wind elf boy's hand, the wind elf boy held his mother's hand, and his mother held his father's hand.
Hand in hand, they formed a close and joyful circle, sharing joy and warmth between their palms.
Music began to play, a beautiful melody woven from harp, bagpipes, and mysterious magical notes.
They skipped lightly, their bodies rising and falling with the rhythm of the music, sometimes stretching, sometimes spinning, every movement brimming with vitality.
Fang Xian looked at everyone's smiling faces and deeply felt a profound emotion that transcended race and needed no words.
He couldn't remember the last time he had sung and danced like this, especially with his "family" dancing so joyfully together.
This feeling—was wonderful.
Fang Xian's eyes met Zhu Qingqing's, who was beaming with happiness.
Zhu Qingqing snorted coldly, then looked at Zhu Meimei and laughed joyfully.
Fang Xian smiled slightly, continuing to enjoy this unique kind of happiness.
As the song ended, the wind sprite boy, with a bright smile, waved goodbye to Fang Xian.
Fang Xian smiled and waved back.
Watching them disappear into the distance, Fang Xian turned and followed Zhu Lide and the others.
Grandma Cat Demon deliberately slowed her pace, waiting for Fang Xian to reach her side before looking at him and speaking in a deep voice.
"Fang Xian, what do you think of the wind sprite and the others?"
Fang Xian looked around and nodded.
"The wind spirits are just as rumored; they're all very warm, hospitable, and kind-hearted."
"And what do you think of our family?"
"They're quite nice."
"Hehe."
Grandma Cat Demon smiled kindly, then earnestly gave him some advice.
"If we encounter any danger in the future, I'll entrust Qingqing and Meimei to you."
"You must take good care of them."
Hearing this, he silently looked at the Zhu Lide family walking ahead, and fell into a deep silence.
Fang Xian… will he really protect them?