Becoming a life winner from infancy

Emperor Youyou was sweating buckets for two reasons, but let's put the second reason aside for now.

The first reason was his shock at Xia Nuo's sudden, ghost-like appearances.

Although Fang You's Breath Perception wasn't always activated, he was after all a level 6 Martial Artist. Even if he hadn't yet gained the enhanced effects of sight and hearing, his natural physique was different from ordinary people's. He shouldn't have been totally unaware of the movements and sounds of someone approaching him.

But Nuo Nuo seemed to possess a special Talent for remaining undetected, truly managing to appear without anyone noticing, almost matching the effect of Fang You's "Deeply Hidden" Talent.

That's really something else, bro.

"So, what were you saying about me? Spill the beans already!"

Xia Nuo, wrapping her arms around Fang You's neck and shaking him, pestered him to tell the truth, with both of their faces so close they were practically rubbing cheeks.

Even in such an intimate and ambiguous scene, Fang You still didn't receive any knowledge Energy from Uncle Xia.

Had this level of interaction ceased to harm him?

Or could it be that his mind and emotions were now entirely focused on Nuo Nuo...

Well, let's just deal with the current situation first.

Fang You maintained his unflappable demeanor and explained slowly:

"We were just chatting, and I said, 'Nuo Nuo, it seems like you and my dad have gotten along quite well recently.'"

Xia Nuo paused for a moment, then gave Fang You a cheerful grin. "I get it, Youyou, are you jealous? You think I'm only playing with Uncle Fang and not with you."

"I didn't say that."

"You didn't say it, but you're thinking it, right?"

"..."

Fang You didn't answer directly, but Xia Nuo opened and closed her mouth then, with a suppressed smile, nodded, displaying an "I knew it, that's what I thought" expression.

First, she propped her chin in her hands and closed her eyes in thought, then covered her mouth and got close to Fang You's ear to whisper:

Chirp chirp, murmur murmur.

As Xia Nuo was explaining, her eyes curved with joy, growing happier as she talked, which aroused Xia Anyang's curiosity too:

"What are you two whispering about?"

"This is a secret between Youyou and me!"

Xia Nuo began to lecture Xia Anyang.

"Listen up, a secret is something you can't tell a third person."

As Xia Nuo said this, Fang You and Xia Anyang involuntarily glanced at each other.

[Xia Anyang remembered the secret you told him just now, Knowledge Energy +1]

...

Used to receiving hundreds or thousands of Emotional Energy and Knowledge Energy points, Fang You was taken aback by the sudden receipt of a single Knowledge Energy point and felt a bit bewildered.

At that moment, Xia Nuo suddenly took Fang You's hand, smiling as she said:

"Let's go to Uncle Fang, he's found something cool! You need to help to get it."

"What kind of thing..."

"You'll know once we get there, come on, let's go!"

Fang You stood up from the folding chair, ready to follow Xia Nuo to where Fang Guanghui was, but Xia Anyang suddenly called out to him.

"Youyou, about that secret you just told Uncle just now—"

Xia Anyang smiled and waved his hand: "Uncle will keep your secret, won't tell Nuo Nuo, so just relax!"

[Xia Anyang and you now share a secret, he feels somewhat happy, Knowledge Energy +10]

...

Although Xia Anyang seemed happy, Fang You's heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Resignation, shock, disappointment, bewilderment, and anger, a mix of emotions left Fang You feeling utterly lost.

This isn't the Uncle Xia I know!

He must be possessed by someone else!

On second thought, could it be that he mistook my talk of liking as just friendly affection? Maybe he thought I was too young to understand romantic feelings, so he didn't consider that aspect at all?

...

Fang You suddenly froze at this thought. Find your next read on empire

His own feelings for Nuo Nuo, could he really articulate them?

Being with Nuo Nuo was fun.

He was Nuo Nuo's best friend, and she was his best friend too.

On top of that...

No! Now's not the time to be introspective!

We're discussing the matter of the Light of Anyang, whether my own feelings for Nuo Nuo are important isn't the point.

What's important is that Uncle Xia should take my mention of liking and guide it in that direction, becoming wary of my closeness with Nuo Nuo.

So, I need to give Uncle Xia more hints.

But of course, I can't corner Uncle Xia, otherwise—

At that point, Fang You was suddenly pulled by the hand by Xia Nuo.

Looking at him with a lightly unhappy expression, she said,

"Youyou, what are you thinking? Let's hurry over."

"Okay."

Xia Nuo tugged Fang You forward, and as they walked, she suddenly let go, walked backward with her hands clasped behind her, and gazed at Fang You as she spoke.

"Uh... I've already told you the secret that you're the most important person in my heart, and you can't tell anyone, okay?"

"Especially, especially don't tell my dad. I'm afraid he'll be heartbroken——no... he will definitely be very heartbroken, do you understand?"

"Of course not."

Fang You nodded, "If it's a secret, how could I possibly tell your dad?"

"Good that you know, um... oh, and also..."

Xia Nuo slowed down her steps slightly, walking backward in sync with Fang You's pace, "I'm slowly growing up, so I can't always speak recklessly... So, this thing I said, I definitely didn't deceive you, you know?"

"Why so serious all of a sudden?"

Fang You frowned, "You don't actually think that I'll be jealous of my dad, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Nuo abruptly stopped in her tracks, tilted her head, and stared at Fang You with wide eyes.

She looked left, right, moving closer, until their noses were about to touch, their eyelashes nearly brushing against each other as she scrutinized him.

"..."

As Fang You's gaze became evasive, Xia Nuo then placed her hands on her hips, shook her head with her eyes closed, and sighed deeply:

"What would you do without me, You You? You're really helpless, sigh... oh dear..."

Fun Fact: The number of people who could stir the emotions of Emperor Youyou in this world is very few.

"Alright."

Fang You pinched Xia Nuo's nose, obviously not intending to continue the banter:

"What on earth do you want to show me that my dad has? Stop beating around the bush."

"Uncle Fang said he has to show it to you in person before he can tell you."

"Look!"

Fang Guanghui pulled out Fang You's Emperor's Oath Paru device, proudly showed him the screen, and beamed with pride.

"Moon-Calling Beast... a divine beast challenge dungeon?"

Fang You suddenly remembered that this time in the Paru All Stars, there was a new divine beast capture event limited to a specific region, roaming in Qiankun City area available for capture, and the divine beast incarnated from the moon would appear after 7 o'clock in the evening as the moon rose.

"That's right! Impressive, huh!"

"How come it was discovered with my Paru device? That means only my Paru device can capture this divine beast."

Fang Guanghui, fearing Fang You would claim the credit, hurriedly boasted, "But let's be clear, after all, I'm the one who pressed the symbol, so of course, it's my luck!"

Observing Fang Guanghui's prideful expression, Fang You suddenly felt his dad was a bit pitiful.

After all, many times he was being manipulated by him, even without realizing it.

[Paru Lucky Star]isn't your luck, old man...

Although there are currently only two Paru devices that can go to capture the Moon-Calling Beast, Emperor Youyou's recharge account has already become as wealthy as a country, and his Paru quality and tactics are quite extensive, more than equipped to handle the new Paru dungeon's divine beast.

"Youyou, can I help catch it this time? Teach me how to come up with a tactical plan."

"Sure, listen to me carefully... Dad, what are you doing standing so far away? Come over and listen too?"

"Hey, isn't it enough that you guys are here? I need to work hard too, right!"

"I already have a mythical beast, and its abilities are pretty average, a standard event-limited level two god, not nearly as good as Thunder Emperor Jex in function, with very limited practical versatility. There isn't much to say about it."

"Ahhh, but we still have to catch it! It's event-limited! Such a cool Paru, it'd be so awesome to show off, once this opportunity is gone, it's gone for good. Please, Youyou, let's catch it seriously this time!"

"Nuo Nuo's strength is more than enough."

"Leave it to me, Uncle Fang! Clinging to my coattails won't be anything to be ashamed of!"

"Nuo Nuo, you're not allowed to let my dad cling to your legs."

"There you go being jealous again! Humph—"

Under Fang You's guidance, Xia Nuo and Fang Guanghui worked together and successfully completed the Moon-Calling Beast challenge instance.

"My son got a new mythical beast, Paru!"

"Yay! Toot toot toot toot toot——toot, toot toot!"

Xia Nuo joined in humming the Paru cartoon jingle, striking childish poses and even improvised a dance. From a distance, Xia Anyang filmed the scene, capturing it from time to time.

By then, the twilight line in the sky had completely submerged into the distant horizon. Although night had fallen, the visibility remained quite clear.

The four returned to the original U8 campsite and lit a bonfire. Xia Anyang began to fiddle with the brought astronomical telescope equipment, and Xia Nuo took the initiative to come over.

"Let me do it! Dad, leave it to me!"

"I want to help Nuo Nuo too!"

"Uncle Fang, don't mess around, I can handle it myself!"

Xia Nuo hurriedly protected his telescope equipment, "This isn't for playing, it's for observing the stars."

"Don't treat Uncle like a kid. I can definitely manage."

"No, Uncle Fang, you still need more practice before you can use this equipment."

"Darn it, I'll definitely learn it one day!"

While his companions squabbled over the telescope equipment, Fang You gazed up proudly at the sky dome, the brilliant view before him elicited a sigh even from such an experienced winner in life:

Without the clamor and light pollution of the city, nature's most primitive and purest face quietly revealed itself—

A sky full of stars, dreamlike and illusory, spread across the firmament. Countless, like fine diamonds carelessly scattered on black velvet, twinkling with both distant and familiar light.

The Milky Way spanned the sky like a river flowing with silver brilliance, quietly telling the story of the universe.

At the same time, a gentle breeze caressed the surrounding sand dunes and Gobi Desert, which, bathed in starlight, showed soft contours, each sand pattern seeming to whisper tales of millennia of weathering and change.

On such a night, one feels insignificant, with all worries and sorrows enveloped by the vastness of the starry sky.

[As you gaze at this splendid starry sky, your spirit receives an unprecedented cleansing and calm, knowledge energy +100]