Shrouding the Heavens: Simultaneous Transmigration, Heavenly Emperor's Stern Father

Ye Fan felt a sharp tug at his heart, and involuntarily squatted down, pulling out half a piece of dry rations from his pocket.

Just as she was about to hand it over, her father gently pressed her wrist.

"father?"

Ye Chen didn't answer, but squatted down to be at eye level with the little girl.

His gaze lingered on the girl's brow for a moment, and in that instant, Ye Chen's pupils contracted slightly, as if he had seen something beyond reason.

Could it be her...?

Little girl, when did you arrive?

Upon venturing into the desolate forbidden land, one encounters the ruthless Great Emperor Dao Fruit, a monster-like figure whom one cannot defeat despite fighting with all one's might!

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But in just a fraction of a second, Ye Chen's expression returned to normal, with only a faint smile on his lips.

"It's safe."

He whispered two words, then took the dry food from Ye Fan's hand and personally handed it to the little girl.

The little girl timidly looked up, tears still clinging to her eyelashes.

The moment her gaze met Ye Chen's, something seemed to flow silently between them.

Then she reached out her two small hands to take the dry food, but did not eat it immediately. Instead, she looked up at Ye Chen, as if trying to recall something.

"Uncle, haven't we met somewhere before?"

Ye Chen didn't answer, but simply reached out and gently ruffled the little girl's messy hair.

"What's your name?"

"Nannan...everyone calls me Nannan."

The little girl took a bite of dry food, her cheeks bulging, and her voice was muffled.

"My little one doesn't remember where home is... She woke up here, and she's so hungry..."

Ye Fan felt a lump in his throat as he watched the little girl wolf down her food.

He also experienced hunger at that age.

But he immediately became wary again...

It was unusual for a three- or four-year-old girl to appear alone in such a remote town.

If something goes wrong, there must be a demon!

"Dad, let's go. Something feels off about this place..."

Ye Fan whispered to himself.

Are you sure?

Ye Chen was taken aback. Ye Fan was actually planning to disown Xiao Nannan and run away?

"Hurry, Dad, something's very wrong with this place!"

The more Ye Fan thought about it, the more terrifying it seemed.

How could an ordinary little girl possibly live a peaceful life alone and then inexplicably appear in this remote town!

Something's not right, something's definitely not right!

"Alright, let's go."

Ye Chen gave his son a deep look.

"Don't you feel any genuine pity or affection for the little girl?"

Ye Fan nodded, "Yes... but that's exactly why I feel something's wrong, Dad. The way this little girl appeared is really too strange!"

Yet I was completely unguarded around her, and even felt a protective instinct towards her. It was bizarre, utterly bizarre!

Ye Chen: "..."

Little devil, don't blame me! It's really not my fault. It's just that your tricks were full of holes!

"We have to go now, little girl, we'll come see you again next time."

Ye Chen patted her little head.

The little girl ate her dry food, mustered up her courage, and looked up at Ye Chen with her big eyes, then at Ye Fan.

Then, he lowered his head deeply.

Upon reaching a stone cliff on the outskirts of the forbidden area, just as the two were about to set off to enter the desolate ancient forbidden area, a rustling sound came from below the cliff. Ye Chen looked down.

A little girl, covered in dirt, was looking up at them.

His clothes were tattered and his face was covered in dirt, but his eyes were big and bright, like two black pearls.

"Big brother... I'm hungry..."

The little girl spoke timidly, her soft voice bringing a lump to the heart.

...Holy crap, what is this?!

When did the little girl arrive?

How did you end up here?

Doesn't the ruthless one know that the more you act like this, the more Ye Fan feels something is wrong?

It can only be said that the Ruthless Great Emperor went to great lengths to ensure that Ye Fan could safely enter and leave the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land.

He specially sent the little girl to the town, and seeing that Ye Fan was walking too fast, he specially sent her to the outside of the desolate ancient forbidden land.

Ye Chen could naturally understand.

But for Ye Fan, who knew nothing about this, this was very unusual and very strange!

You can tell just by looking at Ye Fan's horrified reaction; his eyes are practically popping out of their sockets!

No, little sister, how did you catch up with me?

There's a ghost! There's definitely a ghost!

Could this little girl be possessed by something unclean? A starving ghost?

"Dad, why don't we go back? This place isn't clean!" Ye Fan whispered weakly.

Ye Chen remained silent, simply jumping down from the cliff and squatting in front of the little girl.

His gaze lingered on her face for three breaths before he took out a piece of dry rations from his storage bag and handed it to her.

The little girl took the dry food, but didn't eat it right away. Instead, she glanced at Ye Chen cautiously.

Then break off a small piece and put it in your mouth, chewing it slowly, as if you were savoring some rare delicacy.

Little girl.

The Dao Fruit of the Ruthless Great Emperor is a wisp of obsession left behind by that peerless empress in the mortal world.

She didn't know who she was or where she came from; all she knew was hunger, and she was always hungry.

It was diagnosed as a side effect of practicing the Devouring Heaven Demon Art too much; he was perpetually hungry and wanted to devour everything.

"Darling, it's dangerous here. Why did you come here all by yourself?"

Ye Chen reached out and wiped the dirt off her face.

"Little girl doesn't know... Little girl just kept walking and ended up here..."

The little girl lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer.

"Father, she..."

Ye Fan felt a chill run down his spine.

They flew here, how could you walk so fast?

You're kidding me!

"Ye Zi, don't you have any compassion? What kind of upbringing have I given you? Can't you see how pitiful this little girl is?"

Ye Chen stood up, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"Take her with you and continue on your way."

Ye Fan had no choice but to nod.

My father's words have never failed me, and this time will certainly be no different!

Didn't the father realize that the little girl was strange?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

But since Father saw through it and still did it, he must have his reasons!

I will resolutely uphold all decisions my father makes, and I will always follow all his instructions!

Ye Chen was silent for a moment, then stood up and took her hand:

"Come on, follow me. With me here, you'll have plenty to eat, and no one will dare to bully you."

After finishing her dry rations, the little girl looked at Ye Chen with her big eyes, then at Ye Fan, and then naturally stretched out her arms to Ye Chen...

It was a gesture of wanting a hug, taken for granted, as if this wasn't the first time she had asked this person for warmth.

Ye Chen bent down and picked up the little girl. The little girl wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her head in his shoulder, and let out a satisfied sigh.

"Uncle, where are we going?"

"Let's go to the mountains to pick fruit."

"Pick some fruit! My little one loves fruit!"

Ye Fan jumped down from the cliff and looked at the dirty little girl with curiosity.

The little girl timidly hid behind Ye Chen, only showing half of her face.