With his body exhausted and drenched in sweat, he lay directly on the rocks and fell asleep. Although Ming Zhitian was drowsy, the pressure emanating from his Great Zhou Heaven cultivation deterred any ferocious beasts from approaching.
He slept until dawn and, with the scent of sweat on him, arrived at "Hongren Villa," where Fan Miaomiao resided.
The bodyguard opened the door and was initially startled to see Ming Zhitian. He then rejoiced and, with immense reverence, said, "You are... Mr. Ming! Miss has been waiting for a long time. Please come in."
"Mm."
Entering the white Nordic-themed villa, Fan Miaomiao's face was haggard, clearly having not slept all night. She was eating breakfast, meticulously chewing on a sausage.
Without turning around, she sensed someone's presence and asked, "Ah Biao, who is it?"
The bodyguard smiled and said, "Miss, look quickly, who has arrived."
Fan Miaomiao looked with curiosity, and her pupils dilated. She dropped the sausage and stood up, "Zhitian?"
Ming Zhitian smiled slightly. Fan Miaomiao rushed over and hugged him tightly, disregarding any semblance of feminine grace, her hands still slick with oil. "You scared me to death! I thought you were gone."
Ming Zhitian's neck ached from the embrace. "I... I can barely breathe..."
Upon hearing this, Fan Miaomiao quickly let go. "I'm sorry, I hurt you."
Ming Zhitian waved his hand. "It's fine, Miaomiao. Where is the bathroom? I want to take a shower first."
Fan Miaomiao only then noticed the smell of sweat on Ming Zhitian. She covered her mouth and pointed with her slender fingers, "Over there."
Hearing the commotion, Xiao Hong scampered down from the second floor, muttering incessantly, "Is Big Brother back?... Is Big Brother back?..."
Ming Zhitian raised his hand to stop her. "It's me, Xiao Hong. Have you been good?"
Xiao Hong pouted, thinking of being in Ming Zhitian's arms. Ming Zhitian smiled, "Wait a moment, okay? Brother needs to take a bath first, then we can hug."
Xiao Hong said childishly, "Xiao Hong will be good, Brother go take a bath. Go quickly, go quickly, I want a hug!"
Xiao Hong's words made Fan Miaomiao burst into laughter. Ming Zhitian immediately went to the bathroom to wash up.
There was a knock on the door. It turned out Fan Miaomiao had brought him a set of new men's clothes to change into.
Ming Zhitian half-opened the door. Fan Miaomiao consciously covered her eyes, not looking. Ming Zhitian took the clothes. "Thank you."
Fan Miaomiao shyly hurried away. A few minutes later, Ming Zhitian appeared, looking dapper, and Fan Miaomiao was stunned.
Xiao Hong's bear hug broke Fan Miaomiao's trance. Ming Zhitian lifted Xiao Hong high up, "Xiao Hong, you've been so good, today I'll take you to the amusement park!"
Xiao Hong giggled, "Okay, okay! Xiao Hong really loves going to the amusement park! Woohoo~ Amusement park, amusement park..."
Xiao Hong unleashed her unique skill, a machine-gun barrage of words.
Ming Zhitian helplessly put her down. "Alright, Xiao Hong, if you talk any more, I won't take you."
Xiao Hong pouted and obediently listened. Fan Miaomiao gently patted her head, charmed by her innocent, lively, and adorable actions.
After breakfast, Fan Miaomiao said she had nothing much to do today and wanted to accompany Xiao Hong to the amusement park.
Ming Zhitian did not refuse. What he didn't know was that Fan Miaomiao had secretly called to cancel all her appointments, arrangements, and meetings for the day.
Just as the three of them were getting into the bodyguard's car, five people appeared ahead. They were the Eight Guardians of the Azure Dragon.
The leader was Uncle Feng, followed by Uncle Yun, Uncle Lei, Aunt Dian, and Aunt Zi, carrying boxes and boxes of items, clearly prepared.