Chapter 782: The Second Treasure Grotto
Chapter 782: The Second Treasure Grotto
The pitiful Bai Li Mu, after much effort, managed to infiltrate the barracks and finally laid eyes on the Dragon Core. Just as hope seemed within reach, it instantly turned to despair, and he was swiftly swatted away by the enraged Niu Niu's tail, falling into a true state of unconsciousness. Lu HaiKong easily captured him, making him a prisoner.
Although Bai Li Mu was captured, Lu HaiKong faced a significant problem. After swatting Bai Li Mu with her tail, Niu Niu went on a rampage.
Especially after seeing Lu HaiKong arrive, this little girl started acting drunk.
Can you imagine a twenty-meter-long dragon rolling around on the ground, demanding alcohol? Tai Shi Ling, who accompanied Lu HaiKong, felt his worldview shattered.
If possible, Lu HaiKong didn't want to give Niu Niu alcohol, but after more than half a month, he realized that this was just her way of being coquettish. If Lu HaiKong didn't give in, Niu Niu would truly throw a drunken tantrum next.
As long as Lu HaiKong could endure for half an hour without giving her alcohol, she would dare to overturn his entire barracks.
What kind of situation was this? Niu Niu's formidable strength, when she was in a tantrum, was not something Lu HaiKong could easily handle. But would he really get angry and punish her for this? That didn't seem appropriate. In the end, Lu HaiKong had no choice but to obediently bring the alcohol to this little ancestor.
The only thing that comforted Lu HaiKong was that after this little ancestor drank her fill, as long as no one disturbed her, she would calmly fall asleep. Usually, she would only throw a drunken fit if she hadn't had enough to drink.
However, after delivering the alcohol to this little ancestor this time, Lu HaiKong had originally planned to return to his own affairs.
Currently, with Niu Niu subdued and the work on the mineral vein almost completed, someone would soon be able to replace Lu HaiKong. The noble family had been appeased, and the planting of potatoes and sweet potatoes was going well. Lu HaiKong was almost ready to pack up and return to North Seclusion.
What Lu HaiKong didn't expect was that after he brought the alcohol to Niu Niu this time, she was delighted to transform into human form to drink, but unexpectedly, Niu Niu didn't intend to let Lu HaiKong leave. This girl stubbornly pulled Lu HaiKong to drink with her.
Alright, who would've thought that this little ancestor had progressed from drinking alone to insisting on drinking with someone else.
Considering his strength and Niu Niu's power, and taking into account that he might have to stay to prevent another drunken tantrum from this little ancestor, Lu HaiKong had no choice but to obediently stay.
Anyway, he had no other pressing matters, so he might as well stay and have a drink with this little ancestor.
However, after Lu HaiKong decided to stay, he soon realized that he had underestimated the situation!
This little ancestor had asked him to stay, but it wasn't to drink with Lu HaiKong; she just wanted him to watch her drink.
When this little ancestor drank, she loved to drink alone. Any alcohol in front of her was hers, and even Lu HaiKong couldn't have any. If Lu HaiKong dared to drink, she would get upset with him.
So, Lu HaiKong stayed, but he could only watch as Niu Niu drank two barrels of alcohol by herself. He could only drink some water and eat some dried fruit, occasionally helping this little ancestor peel some food.
Lu HaiKong sadly realized that he seemed to have lost sight of who had subdued whom.
Perhaps due to Lu HaiKong's presence, Niu Niu was unusually excited, drinking mouthful after mouthful while constantly chatting with Lu HaiKong.
It seemed like she wanted to say everything she had kept to herself for years.
Although Niu Niu was 88 years old, her mental age was not even eight, at most five or six.
Moreover, this little ancestor was in a drunken state, and while Lu HaiKong recognized every word she said, he couldn't understand what she meant when they formed sentences.
However, from Niu Niu's excited, flushed little face, Lu HaiKong could tell that this little girl was very happy.
Lu HaiKong had always been a three-dimensional person, possessing both a cruel and violent side, as well as a gentle side.
Although Lu HaiKong was forcefully pulled to stay by Niu Niu, he showed no resentment and instead carefully attended to this little girl.
As he watched this little girl, Lu HaiKong couldn't help but wonder, if he had a daughter in the future, would she be as cute as this little girl?
With this thought, Lu HaiKong couldn't resist reaching out and caressing Niu Niu's little head.
Lu HaiKong's sudden action surprised Niu Niu, who was originally in a state of excitement. She tilted her head and stared blankly at Lu HaiKong.
At this moment, Niu Niu was a bit confused. Why was it that when the two-legged beast did the same action, she felt unhappy and angry, but when Lu HaiKong did it, she felt warm and reassured?
After thinking it over for a long time without understanding, Niu Niu simply set the question aside and closed her eyes, comfortably enjoying Lu HaiKong's head petting.
In the end, as Niu Niu was enjoying the head petting from Lu HaiKong, she drank the two wine barrels dry and fell asleep in his arms.
Lu HaiKong couldn't help but smile contentedly as he watched the little ancestor's restless sleeping manner.
After this 'drinking' session, Lu HaiKong and Niu Niu's relationship became even closer. However, Lu HaiKong also started to get busy.
After all, he had various matters to attend to and was also preparing to leave the Frosty Pool area.
Once Lu HaiKong got busy, he had little time to accompany Niu Niu, which made her very unhappy as she had asked him to drink together several times.
Moreover, Lu HaiKong didn't hide his preparations for departure, allowing Niu Niu to discover that he was planning to leave. Upon learning this, Niu Niu was not just unhappy; she started acting up!
This little ancestor began to pick fights with Lu HaiKong, even going as far as overturning his tent and chasing away the messenger biped that brought him news.
Lu HaiKong was baffled by her sudden mood swings, unable to understand what was wrong with the little ancestor. Just a few days ago, she was such a well-behaved kid, but now she was acting against him.
Lu HaiKong couldn't fathom Niu Niu's thoughts, so when she acted up, he didn't know whether to be angry or not. He had no idea how to soothe her.
Just as Lu HaiKong was feeling perplexed, Niu Niu ran over and pulled him towards the Frosty Pool.
In a 1619 book, there's a mistake-free version!
Although Lu HaiKong was confused by the situation, he didn't resist and allowed the little ancestor to pull him into the Frosty Pool.
After Niu Niu dragged Lu HaiKong into the pool, she didn't say a word and led him straight to her Second Treasure Grotto.
As Lu HaiKong followed the little girl into the Second Treasure Grotto, he was stunned.
Although Niu Niu's Second Treasure Grotto was much smaller than her previous First Treasure Grotto, and there were fewer items inside, every single item in this grotto was of exceptional quality.
With a quick glance, Lu HaiKong noticed that most of the items were minerals and medicinal ingredients.
Even the lowest-quality minerals were of Excellent Grade, and many were of Legendary Grade. Niu Niu had carefully organized these items, separating them by color, although the material levels seemed a bit chaotic. Nonetheless, the treasure grotto looked beautiful.
Lu HaiKong also discovered that within this Second Treasure Grotto, there was a small medicinal garden filled with various herbs.
Seeing this, Lu HaiKong realized that Niu Niu had spent decades cultivating this treasure grotto, and it was a place she cherished deeply.
If he had just met and tamed Niu Niu, Lu HaiKong would have shamelessly taken this treasure grotto from her. But after more than half a month of interaction, he had come to regard Niu Niu as his own daughter. No matter how insane he became, he would never have such a thought.
As Lu HaiKong finished inspecting the treasure grotto, Niu Niu spoke timidly, her eyes filled with intense anticipation. When she voiced her hopes, Lu HaiKong's heart melted.
"Biped, Niu Niu is giving you this treasure grotto. Please don't leave, okay? Don't abandon Niu Niu alone, please? Niu Niu is very capable. She can grow herbs, find pretty stones, and even fight. Niu Niu... Niu Niu... Waa... Biped, please don't leave..."
The little girl had been holding back, but she couldn't contain herself any longer and burst into tears.
Crying, the girl continued to pull Lu HaiKong, sobbing as she spoke, "Please don't go. Niu Niu will be good, and she won't drink anymore. Niu Niu won't call you a biped. Please don't go..."
Looking at Niu Niu, who was crying her eyes out, Lu HaiKong was stunned for a long time before realizing what had been bothering the little ancestor these past few days.
It seemed that the little ancestor thought he didn't want her and was going to leave her alone here.
Lu HaiKong couldn't help but feel a bit remorseful. He had been too careless, forgetting to clarify things with her and neglecting the fact that despite her strength, she was just a four-year-old girl.
Looking at Niu Niu, who was crying her eyes out, Lu HaiKong sighed softly and gently picked up the little girl.
"I'm sorry, but I can't stay."
Niu Niu was taken aback, her eyes welling up as she looked at Lu HaiKong. After a while, she managed to hold back her tears and spoke again, "But, I'm planning to take you with me!"
Hearing this, Niu Niu froze, her face lighting up with a smile for a moment before her tears threatened to spill again.
"Biped, what should we do? Niu Niu can't leave this place!"
(End of Chapter)
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