Chapter 1003: Secret Garden (1)
The days passed in quiet serenity. The mountain winds blew gently in harmony. For over ten days, Li Xiaofei experienced a rare period of peace. With his wife and daughter by his side, his heart found a tranquility he had never known before.
During those days, he paid no attention to the troubles of the outside world. He cooked delicious dishes for Si Kongxue using ingredients from the Secret Time Pavilion. He accompanied her on walks, chatted with her, tended to the vegetable fields, and picked fresh produce together. They lived like a rural couple.
Meanwhile, Li Anyi continued her daily routine of charging through the valley atop wild beasts. She was well on her way to becoming the king of all beasts. Li Xiaofei also rode beside her, galloping across the vast lands beyond the valley and playing freely on rivers and plains.
Since she had little contact with human society from a young age, even with Si Kongxue’s careful teaching and guidance, Li Anyi often displayed habits and thinking shaped by her life among beasts.
She had grown up among the creatures of Oblivion and lived with them as partners. Li Xiaofei never blamed her for it. Instead, he chose to adapt to her world, joining in her wild antics with joy. The girl became more affectionate and trusting toward him with each passing day.
One morning.
"Dad, I want to take you to a really fun place," said Li Anyi, sitting atop a massive lion, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Alright," replied Li Xiaofei.
He stepped out of the muddy fields, wiped his hands, changed his shoes, and leaped onto the back of a wind-winged azure wolf.
"Let’s go!" Li Anyi urged her lion forward, shouting happily as they sped off.