Chapter 41

Little Ganyu pressed close again, this time aiming right by Nathan's ear, letting out a light laugh. 

One couldn't help but marvel at her ability to change moods so quickly - even the most skilled Sichuan opera face-changing master would bow in admiration.

"Big brother... big brother..."

Her chubby cheeks still bore traces of tears, but now she was constantly whining to Nathan.

"No, you can't bite that!" 

A soft breath blew against his ear, making Nathan's Qilin-form ears twitch. The little one seemed to want to take a bite.

Nathan quickly shook his head, trying to prevent Ganyu's slightly open mouth.

"Mmm..."

Rejected again, this time the little one didn't shed pearl-like tears.

However, her mood visibly dropped, and her whining momentarily paused.

Just when Nathan thought she had listened to his advice, she suddenly moved with incredible speed.

Her pink little mouth opened slightly, but without revealing her pearly white teeth.

Great sorrow... she had clearly misunderstood.

Using her tiny tongue, she lightly touched him - like a dragonfly skimming water!

The action was so quick that Nathan thought he'd been touched by something wet.

"Hehe..."

The little one pulled back her head, looking completely satisfied.

"Ah... Ganyu, you must remember not to do such things to others!" 

Recovering from the attack, Nathan sighed softly.

The current Ganyu was different from him - she was truly in a young state.

Her undeveloped mind was worlds apart from the composed Ganyu of the future.

At this moment, although she called him "big brother", it felt more like he was dealing with a daughter.

To prevent any misunderstandings in her perception, Nathan earnestly advised her.

"Mm-hmm!" 

The little one nodded heavily, though it was unclear if she truly understood.

"In any case, please get down from me!" 

He spoke softly to the now-settled Ganyu.

She finally stopped clinging and obediently jumped down.

Taking this opportunity, Nathan could finally break free from his four-legged position and stand up on the grass.

But before he could steady himself, Ganyu's cute little eyes were already sparkling.

"Big brother... Hug!!!!" 

Her round short legs bounced, attempting to jump onto Nathan.

However, because of her small body, she only jumped a short height, her hands and feet clinging to Nathan's front paws.

"Sigh... come up then!" 

With the heart of a doting father, Nathan lowered his body.

Although in his previous life he was a man who had never even married.

But against such a cute attack, he was completely defenseless.

Following his tail upwards, Ganyu finally climbed onto Nathan's back.

Because it was her first time, when she grabbed his tail, Nathan experienced an indescribable sensation.

"Hehe... Big brother... Amazing!"

Patting his back fur, Ganyu said excitedly.

"Now, how should I take care of this little one?"

With the little one riding on him, Nathan felt even more like he was giving a daughter a horseback ride.

However, he needed to consider how to return her.

Judging from where she had rolled down earlier, this place should be within Jueyun Karst.

In the game's setting, this was a place where adeptus resided.

In reality, Nathan, who had crossed over, had never been here before.

So at first, he didn't recognize this as Jueyun Karst.

Ganyu's master's domain should be on the mountain peak above.

Following the pattern of past story developments, Ganyu was undoubtedly the protagonist this time.

So all developments should revolve around her.

"Roar...."

As if confirming Nathan's speculation, a thunderous roar suddenly broke the silent world.

On the other side of their stream, a massive black shadow instantly appeared.

An overwhelming pressure burst forth in the mountain valley.

"What is... that?"

Under the moonlight, the black shadow drew closer, and Nathan could finally barely make out its full form.

It was a strange creature nearly ten meters tall, with a body shaped like a turtle, carrying a huge shell on its back.

But its head was shaped like a dragon.

The monster moved on two feet, each step seemingly causing an earthquake.

"Big brother... I'm scared!"

The little one sitting on Nathan was terrified by the approaching monster.

She collapsed onto his back, her hands and feet beginning to tremble.

"It seems... to be coming straight for us!!!"

Nathan had no idea what this monster was - neither in the game nor in reality did he have any impression of it.

But one thing was certain: the monster's terrifying eyes had locked onto them.

[Many immortals of Jueyun Karst had already followed the Geo Archon before the God War. But Jueyun Karst is not the Geo Archon's territory - many other gods also reside there.]

[Among them, some beast-eating immortals have long been restless!]

Suddenly, the simulator's prompt appeared in his mind.

A god? A beast-eating immortal? He was currently in the form of a young magical beast - how could he possibly contend with a god?

Nathan was ready to flee. Becoming someone's meal was definitely not on his agenda!

[Triggering God Challenge... Your choice against the approaching god is...?]

[Choosing to run will directly trigger the ending - Cowardly Act!]

[Choosing to fight, after defeating the god... you will receive human form as a reward!]

Hearing these two options, Nathan was stunned.

The simulator's meaning was clear - the title "Cowardly Act" alone sounded unpleasant.

Winning would grant him the human form he most needed right now - clearly, he was being pushed to fight!

"Roar...."

The god on the opposite side continued roaring, taking massive steps to cross the blocking stream.

In this critical moment, Nathan didn't forget the little one on his back.

"Ganyu... I'll take you to a safe place later. I'll handle this monster!"

Compared to Nathan, the little Ganyu clearly had no fighting ability.

If they truly faced the monster, she would likely be swallowed in one bite.

For Ganyu's sake, Nathan had to make this arrangement.

"Big brother... No!!!"

But the little one had no intention of accepting this, instead clinging tightly to his back.

"You want to fight together?"

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