Dotore from Genshin Impact is my teacher

He instinctively struggled slightly a few times, but quickly gave up resisting as if resigned to his fate. After all, he was always powerless against such a spoiled and coquettish "scholar."

"Why are you so cold...? Do even a scalp lest it catch a cold as easily as a normal person?" Chen asked with some concern, his tone unconsciously revealing his care.

"Of course not, but although we won't get sick, we can still really feel the cold."

The "scholar" deliberately put on a pitiful appearance, trying to gain more sympathy from Chen.

As expected, the naive Chen immediately softened.

The fire element within his body began to surge continuously, becoming increasingly abundant. The high temperature emanating from his body even caused the moisture remaining on the "scholar's" clothes to instantly turn into water vapor and float into the air.

"Are you still cold?" Chen hugged the "scholar" tighter around the waist, circulating the fire element within his body until he felt warm all over, like a little sun. (A mini heater, incredibly effective. Be careful not to put socks on it, it might catch fire.)

The scholar felt a surge of satisfaction. Sure enough, judging from his child's words and actions just now, the child still cared about him.

He gazed lovingly at the adorable little one before him and said softly, "It's not cold anymore, little one, you're so great. So, tonight, shall we..." He paused deliberately, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at her.

However, Chen shook his head unexpectedly and answered decisively, "No."

The scholar seemed somewhat surprised by the answer, his brow furrowing slightly in confusion: "Hmm? Don't you like it this way?"

Chen blushed, lowered her head, and muttered softly, "I do like it, but it always hurts so much..."

After he finished speaking, he raised his head and looked at the "scholar" with pitiful eyes, like a wounded little animal.

Upon hearing this, the "scholar" felt a pang of heartache and quickly embraced Chen, gently comforting him, "Alright then, if you ever want it again, be sure to tell me."

Chen nodded slightly: "Mm..."

He remembered that incident again, and his eyes gradually welled up with tears. He nestled in the "scholar's" arms and whispered in an almost inaudible voice, "I'm so afraid that the day we have to part will come and I won't be able to bear to leave you..."

Looking at the girl before him, tears streaming down her face, the scholar asked softly with heartache, "Why are you crying again? Did I do something wrong to upset you?"

Chen raised his tear-streaked face and sobbed, "I like you so much, Dotore... But why does time always pass so quickly? It feels like we've only been together for a day or two..." Before he could finish speaking, his voice was already choked with sobs.

Upon hearing this, the "scholar" slowly stretched out his arms and gently embraced Chen, patting his back softly to comfort him, "Don't be afraid, I will always be by your side and will never leave you."

Hearing these heartwarming words, Chen nodded emphatically and replied, "Yes, you're so kind..."

After saying that, he buried his head in the "scholar's" arms like a spoiled kitten and rubbed against him gently.

At this moment, the two were completely immersed in their deep affection for each other, oblivious to everyone else, while poor Kong Ge and Navelette, who were dealing damage and tanking damage in front of them, suffered.

Yes, Chen never intended to make a move. With Kong Ge and Na Vilet there, they wouldn't get hurt. Even if they couldn't win, "Young Master's" master would come to the rescue.

Chen seemed to suddenly remember that there were other people around, and he awkwardly pushed the "scholar" away, then solemnly declared, "Traveler, we're counting on you guys! Like Paimon, I'm only here to cheer you on when you're fighting!"

Paimon stood there with her arms crossed, her little face full of disdain. She glared at the person in front of her and shouted, "Hey, when did you become so lazy? Weren't you supposed to be fighting for the great ideal of becoming the Ice Queen?"

Chen Xi slowly raised her head and casually replied, "I'm working hard right now, I've been holding the line on the front lines all along."

As he spoke, he pointed to the travelers and the boss engaged in a fierce battle not far away. Then, waving the camera in his hand, he added proudly, "Moreover, I not only watched the whole battle from here, but I was also busy taking pictures."

Before he finished speaking, he pressed the shutter button, and with a few crisp "clicks," he took several photos in a row.

He looked at the newly developed photos, making continuous sounds of admiration.

"As expected of me, these photos are really good." He couldn't help but boast.

Seeing this, the "scholar" standing to the side smiled and patted his head, agreeing in a very affectionate tone: "Yes, my little one looks good no matter what he photographs."

At this moment, driven by curiosity, Paimon couldn't suppress his impulse and stepped forward to take a closer look at the photos in Chen's hands.

When she saw it clearly, she couldn't help but purse her lips, muttering with disdain, "Ugh, what kind of good photo is this? It's clearly just a few random shots..."

Upon hearing this, Chen's expression instantly changed. He dropped his previous smile, deliberately put on a stern face, and glared fiercely at Paimon, threatening, "Hmph, white flying creature, I advise you to shut up as soon as possible!"

Paimon was clearly startled by his sudden outburst of energy, his body involuntarily leaning back slightly as he stammered, "W-why?"

Chen Xi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a seemingly kind but chilling smile. He spoke slowly in a gentle tone, "Because that would make me feel uncomfortable, and then I would throw Paimon into the pot and stew him."

After saying that, Chen Xi stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, adding slowly, "I wonder what Paimon, an ingredient I've never seen before, tastes like. Demons can eat anything, you know."

Upon hearing these terrifying words, Paimon trembled with fear and flew away as fast as he could, creating a safe distance between himself and Chen Xi.

As Paimon flew, he still turned his head to look at the sky where the giant whale was still fiercely fighting, muttering, "...That was terrifying! The Traveler is much gentler and kinder; he would never scare Paimon like that bad guy did."