God of Fishing Chapter 3711 Side Story (2)

The Death God spoke once more, "Now, are you ready to speak with me?"

Han Fei turned toward the Death God with a faint grin. "Senior, please don't be in such a rush. Just wait a brief moment and everything will become clear to you."

Following those words, Han Fei, Ximen Linglan, and Jiuyin Ling vanished from the surface of the star.

Left behind, the Death God stood alone, still clutching his teacup with a look of confusion. His curiosity was piqued, but since the others were so eager to return home, he had little choice but to wait. Having already endured for several eras, what was a little more time?

However, shortly after Han Fei’s departure, a sequence of rushing sounds echoed through the air.

Emerging first from the passage was a big-headed Kylin, who muttered to himself, "There is definitely something incredible hidden behind that altar, yet Han Fei refuses to spill the secret. He’s clearly doing this on purpose to keep us guessing. My curiosity is driving me mad. Wait… I’ve actually returned. Hahaha! I’m back, I’m finally back… You stupid tree, your brother has returned!"

In the following instant, the big-headed Kylin froze as he spotted a familiar figure holding a teacup, staring back at him in total shock.

Indeed, the Death God was completely stunned. He felt a chill run down his spine as his scalp began to tingle with disbelief.

Then, a relaxed voice drifted through. "Alright, stay calm. Stop your shouting. Follow me to locate Susu. She was the one who woke me up back then. Regardless of how many reincarnations she has endured, she belongs only to me."

Right after, a commanding voice let out a snort. "This era is no longer mine. I heard from Void that many things have changed here. I wonder if any old friends still remain."

The Death God watched, paralyzed with amazement, as one powerful master after another made their return, their voices filled with varying degrees of nostalgia and emotion.

As Li Daoyi, Cangtian, and the rest stepped out, their gazes immediately locked onto the Death God.

The Death God’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably. At last, he managed to choke out, "Would you all… like some tea?"

…

"Ahhh~"

Meanwhile, two women were currently clinging to Han Fei, crying and shouting. One held him in a tight embrace, while the other had actually climbed onto his shoulders.

Han Fei spoke with a sigh of helplessness, "Yiyi, you are a grown woman now. How can you still be riding on your father’s neck like this?"

"That’s none of your concern! Boohoo… I truly believed you were never coming back. You have no idea what these past 100,000 years were like for me. Mother and I pushed ourselves so hard in our Cultivation. Do you realize how exhausted we are? Can't you just let me act spoiled for a little while?"

"Fine, fine, stay there. But if your uncles and grandfathers catch sight of this, your reputation will be completely ruined."

"I don't care about that. Just leave it be!"

Feeling resigned, Han Fei shifted his gaze to Xia Xiaochan, who was wrapped tightly around him. "You’re an adult too. Why are you acting just like our daughter? People will mistake you for my child at this rate."

Xia Xiaochan clung to Han Fei like a burr, soaking in the warmth of his presence. She replied with a mix of ferocity and sweetness, "Some man abandoned his wife and child for the sake of righteousness to go on a long trek. We didn't dare complain or stop him; we could only wait for a hundred thousand years with bated breath. A hundred thousand years! And now that you’ve finally returned, you actually have the nerve to complain that I’m too heavy."

Han Fei was at a loss for words. "When did I ever say you were heavy? Are you pulling my leg?"

Xia Xiaochan insisted fiercely, "You definitely think I’m too heavy. We’ve only been like this for a moment and you already want me to get down. You didn't used to be like this."

Han Fei grimaced, feeling defeated. "Then how was I before?"

Xia Xiaochan said with a mischievous glint, "You would usually coax me by saying, 'Even if you stayed stuck to me for an entire lifetime, I would never get tired, let alone for just a moment'."

Han Fei sighed, "…Fine! Then just stay right there!"

Opposite them, Ximen Linglan and Jiuyin Ling did not join the fray. Ximen Linglan was conversing with Jiuyin Ling, catching up on the events of the last 100,000 years. She also shared the simple experiences they had faced on the Path of No Return during that same period.

The two women glanced occasionally at the hugging pair of Han Fei and Xia Xiaochan. Ximen Linglan remarked with a light smile, "Back in the Grand Myriad Mountains, he would call out Xia Xiaochan’s name even in his sleep. It seems Xia Xiaochan is quite bold and spirited, quite different from us. Lingling, you are far too reserved. I know you were by Han Fei’s side through several crucial turning points in his life. If you had Xia Xiaochan’s boldness, you would have claimed him long ago."

Jiuyin Ling pressed her lips together softly. "But I’ve heard that the bond between you and him goes deep into the marrow. It is a profound state of mutual reliance. It’s truly enviable. Besides, I simply don’t have Xiaochan’s temperament."

At that moment, Xia Xiaochan leaned in to nibble on Han Fei’s ear. "I’m not surprised you brought Xiao Jiu back with you, but today, you must save Xiaobai no matter what. Poor Xiaobai has it so hard; she has actually turned into a tree."

Even Han Chanyi chimed in this time, "I’m with Mother on this. Aunt Xiaobai is far too lonely. It feels like she carries eighty percent of the world's solitude. I watched Aunt Xiaobai slowly merge into the World Tree until nothing but her eyes remained. Father, you have to go save Aunt Xiaobai!"

Han Fei’s heart gave a jolt. He was already aware of Xiaobai’s predicament.

The moment he had returned, he had immediately checked on Xia Xiaochan, Han Chanyi, and the others. Naturally, he had already sensed that Luo Xiaobai’s current state was extremely dire.