As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Chapter 1740: Chapter 454: Eight Qimen Immortal Seeds Achieve Body Sanctification, the Underworld Welcomes a Newcomer: The Monster Diting [Monthly Ticket Requested]

A long, slender black figure leisurely walked out from beyond the portal.

With four dog paws gently pressing on the ground in a cross-legged gait, a shiny black dog strode in an elegant cat-like walk usually reserved for felines, exuding an irresistible air of audacity.

In its black eyes, reminiscent of dark jujubes, shone a bright spark—a playful tease, as if reunited after a long separation.

As if saying, Little Li, long time no see!

Wearing the Netherworld Ox Demon mask, Li Che’s eyes lit up instantly, the seriousness and gravity on his face vanishing at once.

Initially, Li Che thought that the big black bull from the City Lord’s Mansion had predicted his plan to recruit the Twelve Demon Gods and was planning to act first!

Unexpectedly, it was Lord Dog who had disappeared for a long time!

Previously, on the way back from the Divine Capital to Qianyuan Taoist City, he was escorted by the boss and Lord Dog. The boss said he would open a restaurant in Qi Tian City, and now Li Che had arrived there.

However, since entering Qi Tian City, he had used the Heaven and Earth chessboard to search for a while, but saw neither the boss nor Lord Dog.

Feeling somewhat disappointed, he hadn’t expected Lord Dog would come here personally.

As Lord Dog entered the courtyard, the portal immediately closed.

Li Che took off the Bull Demon mask, revealing a broad smile, took two steps toward Lord Dog, and spread his arms as if to give a hug.

But Lord Dog rolled its eyes in disdain.

What’s with the hug?

Do you think you’re Xi Xi?

”Where’s the boss? The boss said he would open a restaurant in Qi Tian City. Where is it?”

Li Che curiously asked.

Lord Dog could definitely understand his words, though whether it was willing to speak was another matter.

As for whether Lord Dog could talk... Li Che didn’t think such a being, one that could slap a Temple God to death, would be unable to speak.

Lord Dog wandered around the courtyard and immediately pouted its dog mouth in dissatisfaction.

It looked at Li Che and rolled its eyes again, as if to say, Where’s Xi Xi?

Why look at you, Lord Dog wants to see Xi Xi!

Li Che’s outstretched arms crackled with energy, his Martial Immortal Golden Body erupted with explosive roars, and strong Qi-Blood erupted like mist.

Lord Dog rolled its eyes, as if to say, You’ve undergone a little transformation and you’re showing off, but once my true body appears, it’ll scare you senseless!

Li Che thought for a moment, then clenched his Five Fingers to teleport Xi Xi, who was training with Jin Taixui, Yun E, and others in the courtyard, over from Mo City Fengdu.

Xi Xi appeared dazed, her adorable big eyes spinning like a little ball in dazed confusion.

”Daddy?”

Xi Xi looked at Li Che in bewilderment, as if unsure how she was no longer training in the courtyard.

”Woof—!”

A bark of excitement from Lord Dog awakened Xi Xi from her confusion!

”Wow—Gou!”

Seeing Lord Dog, Xi Xi and Lord Dog’s jujube-like eyes exploded with joy.

They darted at each other, colliding together.

Xi Xi spun around hugging Lord Dog, her two feet happily stomping the ground as if doing high steps.

Li Che stood nearby, watching with delight, his mood soaring.

Why?

Because Lord Dog and the boss had finally appeared; this assured Xi Xi’s safety in Qi Tian City immensely.

Even that Black Bull Demon God Venerable couldn’t threaten Xi Xi’s safety.

Though he didn’t know exactly why, the boss and Lord Dog gave Li Che this confidence.

At least, Xi Xi’s safety was definitely assured...

Li Che even considered just leaving Xi Xi at the boss’s restaurant in Qi Tian City; it should be very safe there.

As he thought about this, it seemed Xi Xi’s chat with Lord Dog concluded.

It was mostly Xi Xi asking questions, to which Lord Dog merrily wagged its tail and replied with barking, somehow matching each other’s frequency despite the speech not being human.

Li Che found it intriguing, thinking his daughter understood dog language!

The portal swung open, Lord Dog happily trotted forth with its dog legs.

”Daddy, let’s follow up! Gou said he would take us to the boss’s restaurant! Let’s go eat something delicious!”

Xi Xi was so excited drool was uncontrollably streaming down.

She hadn’t had the boss’s cooking in a long time, and indeed she missed it!

Seeing this, Li Che didn’t stop her and followed Lord Dog out of the courtyard with Xi Xi in tow.

The Heaven and Earth chessboard encompassed them, preventing any detection.

After all, being in Qi Tian City, Li Che needed to remain cautious.

However, thankfully, the Night Bat Demon God had become his trusted aide, and wouldn’t leak their whereabouts, even given a Three Incense Sticks moment to report.

Still, Qi Tian City was vast, and encountering the Black Bull Demon God Venerable by chance could cause unnecessary trouble.

As they went forth, Li Che soon realized his concerns were extra.

In the alley behind his courtyard, about a hundred or so steps inward, Li Che finally saw the long-missed restaurant.

Under dim orange lights, it emitted a glow as if basked in sunset hues.

In front of the restaurant, a white-clad figure sat on a rocking chair, legs crossed, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, blue smoke spiraling up and dispersing into the air.