Nonsense! How could my adopted son be a villain?

Xu Lingguang put extra care into making the lychee cake.

He packed the most beautiful and best-looking lychee cakes into a specially prepared lacquered wooden box, and then stored it in his storage ring to keep it fresh. This way, the lychee cakes would still be piping hot when he delivered them, and they would taste best when eaten while they were still hot.

The cubs had already gathered around when he started packing the lychee cakes, looking very hungry, but they were all well-behaved and didn't try to touch them.

To show his sincerity, Xu Lingguang put the best lychee cakes from the first batch into a box. Only a few that didn't look very good remained. Seeing the cubs looking both hungry and obedient, Xu Lingguang fed each of them a lychee cake and coaxed them, "Try it first. The first batch was a bit bland. I'll make more for you when I get back after I deliver the lychee cakes to Chief Lan."

The cubs like sweets, but he was worried that Lan Jian wouldn't be used to them, so he specially adjusted the sweetness level.

Yu Rong asked curiously, "But my elder brother said that human food doesn't taste good."

Yun Feng nodded, and said indignantly, "We weren't allowed to eat it before either."

Xu Lingguang felt a little uneasy after hearing this, but he thought that since he had already done it, he still had to send it over to show his attitude, regardless of whether the other person ate it or not.

So he asked the three little ones if they could take him to Lanjian. He thought that if they couldn't, he would have to ask the three little ones to help deliver it, but that would definitely not be as sincere or leave as a lasting impression as if he delivered it himself.

To everyone's surprise, the three little ones, without even considering whether or not the human could go to their territory, excitedly raised their paws and said, "I'll take you there!"

Xu Lingguang breathed a sigh of relief, leaving Muyun at home to watch the house while he followed the cubs to Chenghuang tribe to deliver lychee cakes.

Xu Lingguang originally thought it would take a long time to reach the Chenghuang tribe's land, but the three little ones led him through the forest, and after a few minutes of twists and turns, the scenery in front of him suddenly changed, and he heard the sound of a waterfall cascading down.

Xu Lingguang's eyes widened in surprise as he stared intently at the magnificent scene unfolding before him—

A colossal statue of Chenghuang stands in the lake, shrouded in mist. A waterfall cascades down from between the mountains, and as the water splashes, sunlight refracts into a magnificent rainbow, which spans Chenghuang's claws like a bridge.

Magnificent and beautiful, like a fairyland.

This was a magnificent sight he had never seen in all his time in the Ailao Mountains.

He was amazed and turned to look at Yu Rong, who was perched on his shoulder: "Is this still Mount Ailao?"

Yu Rong asked in confusion, "This is the Ailao Mountain."

Xu Lingguang thought that perhaps there was some kind of formation or array, but when the three cubs led the way, he didn't see them use any magic. They just led him forward as usual, and that's how they arrived here.

"I never saw this statue and waterfall when I was in the Ailao Mountains."

The statue of Chenghuang in front of me stands as tall as a mountain. Behind me, the mountains are even more majestic, and a waterfall cascades down from the middle as if falling from the clouds. Such a magnificent and beautiful scene cannot be completely missed, even from a distance.

Unless the land of the Chenghuang people is not visible from the outside.

Yun Feng's words quickly confirmed Xu Lingguang's guess.

She proudly said, "Only members of the Chenghuang clan, and those recognized by Chenghuang, can see and enter the clan's territory; others cannot see it."

"So that's it."

Xu Lingguang looked up at the scene before him, suppressing his shock, and said to the cubs, "Let's go, let's go find Chief Lan first."

Xu Lingguang followed the cubs into the cave where Chenghuang lived.

Unlike the caves I had imagined, this place, although structured like a cave, was not dark and damp like a typical cave, nor was it narrow and cramped.

The cave is very spacious, with a ceiling that looks at least two or three stories high. The ceiling has been carved with staggered light-transmitting holes and inlaid with countless exquisite gemstones. At this moment, the sunlight shines through the holes overhead, and together with the shimmering light of the gemstones, it illuminates the entire cave brightly and warmly.

The huge cave was not furnished, but covered with an exquisitely woven light beige carpet. Several lifelike statues of the Yellow Emperor were scattered in the middle, along with several baskets full of gems of various colors and a few round cushions that looked very soft and fluffy.

Xu Lingguang guessed that this must be where the cubs usually played.

From this perspective, Lan Jian is actually very patient with the cubs, and even possesses a subtle tenderness.

It's hard to associate the words "patience" and "gentleness" with a behemoth that doesn't look like it has a good temper.

Lan Jian was taking a nap in the cave when he heard the noisy commotion of the cubs returning. He didn't get up, but lazily asked, "You've finally decided to come back?"

But the next moment he frowned, there was another aura mixed in with the cubs—it was Xu Lingguang.

As Xu Lingguang was pondering whether to have the cubs relay the message or to greet them himself, he heard a lazy, deep voice coming from the depths of the cave.

He paused for a moment, then realized that the voice was actually Lan Jian's. He quickly said, "Chief Lan, I escaped yesterday thanks to your blessing. I have nothing of value, so I made some lychee cakes to bring you. If you don't mind, you can try some."

Upon hearing the clear voice from outside, Lan Jian immediately composed herself. After confirming that every hair on her body was obedient and in good order, she slowly walked out.

He did not deliberately shrink his size, but maintained a size that was most comfortable for him. Therefore, he was twice as tall as Xu Lingguang. When he slowly walked out of the depths of the cave, he exuded the majesty unique to the ancient gods.

Xu Lingguang looked up at him, swallowed hard, resisted the urge to back away, and even forced himself to take another step forward while holding the lacquered wooden box.

Lan Jian looked down at him. From his angle, he could clearly see the young man's uneasy, trembling eyelashes, thick and black, casting a faint shadow under his eyelids.

Despite being afraid of him, she still personally delivered the thank-you gift.

Lan Jian smiled knowingly, then deliberately leaned closer to him and made a sniffing motion.

The enormous beast head approached unexpectedly. The first thing Xu Lingguang saw was the pair of slightly narrowed beast eyes. The golden-red pupils were slightly widened, indicating that he was very relaxed at the moment, or at least in a good mood.

Xu Lingguang tentatively opened the box, promoting his culinary skills: "Would you like to try some?"

Lan Jian glanced at his forced smile and refused in a low voice: "It smells good, but I don't eat human food."

Xu Lingguang was somewhat disappointed and had no choice but to close the box. As he moved his arm, the back of his hand inadvertently touched something soft and smooth. He looked up in surprise and found that Lan Jian had been too close and he had accidentally touched the hair hanging down on him.

It's very soft and smooth.

It has a different feel from the fluffy down of a baby.

Xu Lingguang admired it in his heart, but on the surface he quickly moved his hand away and respectfully placed the box aside. Just as he was thinking about whether to take his leave, he heard Lan Jian say again, "If you feel bad about it, how about you do me a favor?"