CHAPTER 1080: 1080 CALL GRANDMA! (SECOND UPDATE)

Could it be that voice that saved me?

Ye Qiu couldn’t understand, his spiritual power swiftly probing, yet finding nothing, as if it had never appeared.

However, he survived, and the beast god didn’t kill him, which was indeed a good thing.

"You’re actually unharmed?" Suddenly, a voice filled with surprise sounded, and as Ye Qiu turned his gaze, he saw the old man appear not far away, looking at him with astonishment.

Ye Qiu let out a bitter smile, unsure how to explain it.

The old man approached, scrutinizing Ye Qiu closely, prompting Ye Qiu to look at himself: "Senior, what are you doing?"

"I’m wondering what’s special about you that you ended up safe." The old man surveyed him thoroughly, finding nothing peculiar.

Not only did the old man want to know the reason, but Ye Qiu also wanted to know.

Seeing Ye Qiu unscathed in this unprecedented event, the old man reckoned it must be the beast god’s mercy, repeatedly calling Ye Qiu fortunate, otherwise he would have turned into a skeleton just moments ago. It was the first time someone had survived in many years.

"Senior, the beast god looked rather strange, its strength probably at the peak of the Human King realm, at most slightly stronger, not particularly terrifying," said Ye Qiu.

The old man was speechless, really wanting to say, you should thank your lucky stars for being alive.

"What you encountered was actually not the beast god, but its messenger. If it were the true beast god, just its aura would render you powerless to stand," the old man said in a tone that left one speechless.

Not the beast god?

Ye Qiu was stunned, "Then what does the true beast god look like?"

"With the beast god’s messenger present, the beast god itself surely must have appeared as well. Since you didn’t see it, it indicates that the beast god did not want you to see. But this might be a blessing from the beast god, sparing your life," the old man said.

Ye Qiu frowned, continually recalling the bell sound and laughter in his mind, wondering if it was made by the beast god.

Perhaps that’s why that strange creature didn’t kill him.

Maybe there’s indeed such a possibility; only this reason could justify his sudden release.

"Since the beast god didn’t kill you, you should leave; this place isn’t suitable for you."

"But Senior, you’re here, and you’re fine."

"Hehe, you and I are different. I can only stay here..." the old man sighed briefly, and at that moment, Ye Qiu seemed to catch a glimpse of deeply hidden helplessness in the old man’s eyes.

Ye Qiu’s eyes shifted, and he continued, "I’m not in a hurry. Since the beast god didn’t kill me the first time, I believe it won’t take action against me again. Can I stay here to keep you company, Senior?"

"Keep me company? Hehe, first tell me which ancient clan you belong to, and then I’ll consider it."

Ye Qiu let out a bitter smile and said, "Actually, I’m not from the ancient land but from the mundane world."

The old man was very surprised, "A person from the mundane world can actually make it into the Barbaric Wilderness Forest, that’s truly miraculous."

Ye Qiu laughed, "So, can I stay here for some time?"

...

The old man had a somewhat cold personality. Ye Qiu stayed and helped him catch a few fish every day, only then could he see a slight smile on the old man’s face; other times, the old man’s face was always stern.

Ye Qiu tried several times in different words to inquire about the old man’s identity, but every time the old man diverted the question, clearly not wanting Ye Qiu to know too much.

"If you feel bored and can’t stay here for a few days, you can leave on your own without notifying me," the old man said.

Ye Qiu shrugged his shoulders.

Since the old man was difficult to get along with, Ye Qiu simply dedicated most of his energy to training.

The reason Ye Qiu wanted to stay was due to the dense nature’s spiritual energy here, even surpassing the position of the ancient Ji Clan’s land, which understandably attracted the beast god to reside here.

Secondly, another reason Ye Qiu was determined to stay was because of the peculiar beast god’s messenger.

Ye Qiu speculated, since the beast god didn’t let the messenger kill him, could this be a good opportunity? If he could observe the messenger closely, would he be able to comprehend and apply the Rule Power of Ice to himself, potentially advancing his Rule Power of the Ice Valley another level?

Enhancing his powers was the main reason Ye Qiu wanted to stay.

Moreover, Ye Qiu felt that in this icy world, it’s the best location to elevate his Rule Power of Ice. By observing the icy world, his power would definitely grow again.

Every day after helping the old man catch five fish, Ye Qiu would sit on the ice, keeping still and mindful, contemplating nature, allowing snowflakes to cover him, turning him into a snowman.

This contemplation would last for three to five days, enduring wind, sun, cold, and frost, but nothing could shake Ye Qiu’s resolve, as his mind was solely focused on training.

The harsh environment before his eyes was insignificant compared to seeking revenge.

Days passed by, and Ye Qiu wandered on the ice during the day, observing the white world of heaven and earth, every snowflake, every piece of ice.

The old man witnessed all of this, yet he continued to maintain his own way of life, without any intervention.

Heavy snow fell, and Ye Qiu had been sitting solemnly for five hours, his entire body covered in snow. As the blizzard intensified, more and more snow accumulated on Ye Qiu, turning him into a complete snowman.

The world was a vast expanse, as if entering a landscape ink painting.

A hint of red suddenly stepped onto the snowy ground, leaving a trail of footprints.

Jingle, jingle, jingle...

A series of bell sounds reverberated, very abrupt and piercing, jolting Ye Qiu out of his epiphany.

His body shivered, shaking off the snow covering him, finally revealing his original appearance.

Slowly opening his eyes, Ye Qiu saw a red figure running happily across the snow in the distance.

It was that red-clothed girl!

Ye Qiu was startled in his heart. This little girl had appeared again.

Just as Ye Qiu was about to get up, he found that he was stuck to the icy surface. Immediately, he pushed with both hands, finally standing up, with his whole body emitting crackling sounds.

This sound caught the attention of the red-clothed girl.

Ye Qiu stretched his body, loosened his stiff limbs, and when he felt everything was back to normal, he smiled and walked towards the little girl.

The little girl stared at Ye Qiu with wide eyes.

After getting closer, Ye Qiu said, "Why are you here? Did you forget about the man-eating monster fish? Aren’t you afraid, playing here again? You’ve got quite the nerve."

Ye Qiu pinched the little girl’s chubby cheek, speaking with a tone of slight admonishment.

"You should call me Grandma. I told you last time, didn’t you remember? Daring enough to pinch Grandma’s face, what a cheeky brat," the little girl said in a naive voice, leaving Ye Qiu momentarily dazed.

This little thing, just like last time, clearly a tiny child, yet always trying to act old and authoritative.

Ye Qiu ruffled the little girl’s hair with his big hand and continued, "You little rascal, so many days have passed, and you’re still so naughty."