"Brother Fang Xian, you're back!"
Zhu Meimei greeted Fang Xian happily as soon as he returned.
Fang Xian crouched down and affectionately stroked Zhu Meimei's head.
"Mmm."
"Brother Fang Xian, do you think my dress looks good today?"
Zhu Meimei, wearing the pink dress Fang Xian had brought from Blue Star, eagerly awaited his approval.
"Mmm, it looks really good. This dress suits our little sister perfectly; she looks like a lovely princess."
"Hehe, thank you for the compliment, Brother Fang Xian."
Grandma Cat Demon gave Fang Xian and Zhu Qingqing a meaningful look, then patted Zhu Meimei's head and smiled:
"Meimei, you should change how you address her."
Zhu Meimei looked at Grandma Cat Demon with her big eyes, asking curiously.
"Grandma, what should we call Fang Xian if not Brother Fang Xian?"
Grandma Cat Demon sniffed the air and chuckled, "Brother-in-law."
"Wow! Really?"
Zhu Meimei's eyes widened instantly, sparkling with surprise and curiosity as she looked at Fang Xian with a sweet smile.
"Brother Fang Xian, are you really my brother-in-law?"
Fang Xian smiled slightly. Grandma Cat Demon's nose was too sensitive; nothing escaped her sense of smell.
However, there was no need to hide it, so he readily admitted it.
He took Zhu Qingqing's slightly flushed hand and smiled.
"Yes, your sister and I are together."
"Yay! Hooray! I have a brother-in-law!"
Zhu Meimei happily ran to the kitchen to share her joy with Nefi, who affectionately held her hand as they celebrated together.
Julid laughed heartily and walked up to Fang Xian.
"Fang Xian, you'd better bring out some good wine and food tonight. We need to celebrate properly."
Fang Xian smiled slightly.
"Okay."
Nefi brought over a plate of dishes, laughing and scolding:
"Old Zhu, you've found another excuse to drink."
"Look at what you're saying. I'm just happy, so I have to have a few more drinks with my son-in-law."
"Alright, alright, I'll let you drink to your heart's content tonight."
"Really?"
"Of course, but if you get drunk, you'll sleep on the floor."
"This…"
Julid's embarrassed expression amused everyone, filling the house with warmth.
After everyone enjoyed their meal, Nefi took Zhu Meimei to bed.
Julid, slightly tipsy, put down his wine glass and looked at Fang Xian, speaking softly.
"Fang Xian, you should take Qingqing and Meimei and go."
Grandma Cat Demon lay in her rocking chair, glanced at Fang Xian and the others, slowly closed her eyes, and tacitly approved of Julid's actions.
"Dad…"
Zhu Qingqing wanted to say something, but Zhu Lide waved his hand to interrupt her.
"Qingqing, I know you care deeply for the Cat Demon Clan, but your current condition is no longer suitable for participation. Therefore, I hope you can live a happy and fulfilling life with Meimei."
He picked up his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and his eyes held a hint of regret and melancholy.
"Forgive your father and mother for not being able to be with you until the end."
Nifei coaxed Zhu Meimei to sleep, left the small room, and closed the door behind her.
She walked behind Zhu Lide, gently placed her hand on his shoulder, and smiled kindly.
"Qingqing, your father and mother hope you can be happy and stay away from war."
"So I hope you can listen to your parents this once, take Meimei and Fang Xian and leave Fengcheng to live a carefree life."
Glistening dewdrops welled up in Zhu Qingqing's beautiful eyes, her lips parted slightly, but her emotions choked her throat.
An involuntary smile appeared on her lips, a shy yet happy one.
"Dad, Mom, thank you."
"But, I won't leave."
"Besides, no one has to leave, because…"
Zhu Qingqing took Fang Xian's hand, her eyes filled with love.
"Because my husband…
will stop the war."
Julius and Nefi stared blankly at Fang Xian, their eyes filled with doubt.
Grandma Cat Demon stopped pretending to be asleep, her eyes narrowing as she stared intently at Fang Xian.
Fang Xian grasped Zhu Qingqing's slender hand in return, his eyes gleaming with confidence.
"Qingqing is right. No one needs to leave. This war
—will be ended by me."
…
Fang Xian revealed his entire plan, only sharing his "spirit" with them, letting them know he possessed the power.
Grandma Cat Demon, Julius, and Nefi were overjoyed upon hearing this news. If what Fang Xian said was true, then they could avoid a war.
A peaceful resolution that guaranteed their safety and rights—who would willingly fight to the death?
Zhu Qingqing looked at everyone happily, then, as previously agreed, took out some "White Tiger Meat" and "White Tiger Blood" for them.
Upon seeing so much "White Tiger Meat" and "White Tiger Blood," Julius and the others excitedly stood up.
"It's actually—White Tiger Meat and White Tiger Blood!"
"And so much of it!"
White Tiger Meat and White Tiger Blood were the most prized possessions for the cat demon race.
Nefi looked at Fang Xian excitedly, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"The scene I saw in my premonition made me think Fang Xian was leading Meimei to a good life."
"Actually, I was wrong. It should be that Fang Xian saved the entire cat demon race and led us to live a good life."
Julius nodded heavily, completely agreeing.
"Yes, without Fang Xian, our cat demon race would very likely have been completely wiped out."
"Now that Fang Xian has married Qingqing, he is absolutely our best leader."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Cat Demon and Nefi were slightly taken aback, then nodded in agreement.
A 20-year-old human with over 80,000 "spiritual power" and possessing all four ultimate attributes is truly an exceptional individual.
Given Fang Xian's relationship with Feng Yuxi, if this war can be resolved without casualties, Fang Xian's future achievements will be limitless.
Now is the perfect time to support Fang Xian as the leader of the cat demon clan.
Grandma Cat Demon smiled kindly and slowly rose to stand before Fang Xian.
"I agree with Li De's words, Fang Xian. If you don't mind, become the leader of our cat demon clan."
Fang Xian had originally planned for Zhu Qingqing to become the leader of the cat demon clan, but Zhu Li De wanted him to be the leader instead, which was undoubtedly a good thing.
If he became the king of the cat demon clan, his prestige within the clan would be unprecedented, making it much easier to use "Temporary Contract" and "Attribute Integration" in the future.
Fang Xian surveyed the group, receiving approving glances from everyone.
He slowly stood up, his eyes resolute.
"Since everyone believes I am capable of leading the Cat Demon Clan, then I shall humbly accept this position temporarily."
"I hereby promise you all that as long as I, Fang Xian, live, I will not allow the Cat Demon Clan to suffer even the slightest injustice."
"Anyone who dares to harm the Cat Demon Clan, no matter how far away, will be punished."