A Human

Ryu sat on Little Silk's back with his eyes half-closed. Hope's body shrank into his lap and he breathed in her delicate scent.

Until now, he had been meticulously taking care of her injuries, though she insisted she was fine.

Truthfully speaking, she was closer to alright than not. She had a great ability to protect herself, and her healing factor wasn't bad. Plus, even if it wasn't, she was the Favor Alchemy God. She could just concoct a pill if she couldn't naturally heal something. But Ryu would be upset even if a hair on her head was harmed, let alone the fact she was actually bleeding.

Luckily, he had Embryonic Qi and was able to help her even if she was a Dao God.

And then, in a rare moment of peace, he was able to hold her in his arms in silence.