I'm not single anymore

The sticky tentacles of this grass really remind people of some strange things.

"This will be a pleasant cooperation. I can't guarantee my deity's side, but I will definitely join you," Deng Ru said, extending his hand to touch the sticky tentacle of the Xuan De deity. It was cool, sticky, and smooth.

In the summer, this Xuan De deity must be very popular.

"With Brother Deng Ru's words, it's enough. As for the provincial leaders, we will do our best," Qing said, smiling and placing his hand on top as well.

The two humans and the octopus formed a team-like atmosphere.

Suddenly, a relatively delicate hand was placed on top as well.

The two humans and the octopus simultaneously turned their gazes.

Qiu Yuan's face revealed an awkward yet polite smile.

"That... I... I couldn't help but join in," she said, somewhat nervously.

"Haha, it's okay. Umm, Sister-in-law, you're Brother Deng Ru's childhood friend, so it's natural," Qing said smoothly.

It was no wonder Qing could persuade so many deities to participate in his crazy plan. He really knew how to speak.

Regardless of whether Deng Ru and Qiu Yuan were in a romantic relationship, calling her "Sister-in-law" would definitely earn Qing some brownie points.

"Ah, you've misunderstood. Brother A'ru and I aren't in that kind of relationship," Qiu Yuan quickly denied, her face flushing red.

"So what kind of relationship do you think we have?" Deng Ru asked, knowing full well that Qiu Yuan had feelings for him from the moment her face turned red.

A young girl's thoughts were hard to hide.

He had been single for his entire life, so why couldn't he experience a romantic relationship now that he was a deity?

As a deity, especially a young one with an unlimited lifespan, he had the ability to accompany Qiu Yuan through her short life and continue on his own afterwards.

If he were a scumbag, he could even have a series of relationships, breaking up with one partner as they aged and finding another young, eighteen-year-old girl.

Of course, he strongly condemned such behavior and believed it should be punished.

"Oh ho! Brother Ru is such a smooth talker," Qing exclaimed, egging him on.

"Your words are skillful, Brother. I can see that you are an expert in this field. As a deity, I have seen many human relationships over the years, and I can tell at a glance whether someone has experience or not," Xuan De deity chimed in with its muffled voice.

"Shut up, you idiot," Deng Ru's expression darkened. "What expert? I've never been in a relationship before. All I know is from watching anime and reading novels."

He didn't want to be labeled as an "expert" just because he had some knowledge from fictional sources.

Fortunately, Qiu Yuan didn't seem to mind and her blush extended to her ears.

"Childhood...friends?" she ventured tentatively.

"If you want us to be childhood friends, then we'll be childhood friends. If you think we can be lovers, then we'll be lovers," Deng Ru said calmly.

He was willing to go with the flow and see where their relationship would lead. After all, with an unlimited lifespan, love was just a spice to add flavor to his long life. However, he was still young and craved companionship and love.

"Woo hoo! Say yes to him!" Qing cheered, mimicking the crowd in a drama.

"Say yes! As a deity, I will bear witness to your love," Xuan De deity exclaimed, its eight tentacles flailing excitedly.

Deng Ru frowned and used his divine power to create an isolated space around him and Qiu Yuan, shutting out the two comedic deities.

"I know this might seem like I'm using my power to pressure you, but I've blocked them out. Qiu Yuan, can you tell me what you're thinking?" he asked gently.

"As lovers... I... I like Brother A'ru. There's no doubt about that," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "I'm just...I'm just having a hard time believing it."

"And in half a month, I'm going to..." She trailed off, her discomfort evident.

Deng Ru placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry about that old man's wedding. The two of them are here to help us. We still have time. Don't fret. I will protect you. If a deity can't protect his own follower, then what kind of man can't protect his own lover?"

"But..." Qiu Yuan seemed to want to say more.

"No buts," Deng Ru interrupted gently. "Here, I'm not a deity, and you're not a follower. We're just two equal individuals. Forget about all the identities, statuses, and responsibilities. I just want to ask you this: Do you want to be my lover?"

He didn't want her to hesitate or overthink it. He just wanted a simple answer from her heart.

Outside the barrier, Aqing and Xuande God, one human and one octopus, constantly examined the divine power barrier set up by Deng Ru.

"Lord, can you tell what kind of stuff Brother Ru has arranged?"

"Something like a spatial barrier. These are all in the inherited memories of the gods, and humans can also use them through the teachings of the gods. He is indeed a worthy devout follower of a provincial-level master, with such pure divine power."

Xuande God poked at the barrier, and little droplets of slime covered the entire thing.

Somehow, it was oddly erotic.

No matter what an octopus tentacle does, it always feels sexy.

Just as Xuande God's slime was about to cover the entire barrier.

With a bang, the barrier dissipated.

A large puddle of white, cloudy slime splashed onto the two of them.

"Ah!!! What is this, it's so sticky!"

Qiuyuan frantically tried to clean off the slime dripping onto her.

Deng Ru looked at the unknown liquid on the ground, and his forehead couldn't help but bulge with veins.

What the hell was this octopus doing?

If someone else saw this, they would only praise him, Deng Ru, for being awesome.

"Lord Xuande, what are you doing?"

Deng Ru forced himself to suppress the urge to grill the octopus and used his divine power to evaporate the slime off himself and Qiuyuan.

"Ah, hahaha, um, friend, I was just curious. The divine power on your barrier is so pure, it's admirable."

Xuande God laughed awkwardly, and his eight tentacles wandered aimlessly around.

It was evident that he was embarrassed at this moment.