Seeing that the Naga Courtyard was actually within two hundred blocks to their north, Lin Tian didn't know whether to be pleasantly surprised or dismayed.
'If it were any closer, would I have seen a human head charging at me the moment I entered?'
But all in all, it was a good thing.
Lin Tian put away the Magic Map and looked at the three girls in front of him. "Well? Have you all caught enough fireflies?"
The three girls nodded and reported their respective hauls. Shinobu Kocho had caught a total of 6 fireflies, Mitsuri Kanroji had caught 5, and Nezuko had also caught 5. It seemed everyone had caught about the same number.
"Then let's go home." Seeing their satisfied expressions, Lin Tian also decided to head back.
"Go back now? Aren't we going to stay a little longer?" Mitsuri asked, puzzled.
Shinobu and Nezuko also looked at Lin Tian with anticipation. It was their first time seeing such a beautiful place, and they all wanted to stay a little longer.
Seeing the three girls' expectant gazes, Lin Tian also nodded in agreement. As long as they didn't go near the Naga Courtyard, it would be fine.
"Then you absolutely cannot go north! You can only go in the other three directions, understand?"
The three girls, who had been happy to hear Lin Tian agree, immediately consented. They wouldn't wander too far anyway.
At this point, Lin Tian said goodbye to the three of them and returned to the Overworld first.
He planned to bring the other girls from the Overworld here as well. After all, those resources wouldn't grow legs and run away; they could be farmed anytime.
Before long, Lin Tian brought Kanao, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho to the Twilight Forest.
Similarly, the five girls who had come to the Twilight Forest for the first time were also very excited. This place was even more beautiful than the Overworld!
Watching the girls frolic, Lin Tian also started a group live stream so that everyone in the group could also enjoy this beautiful scenery.
"[Group member Lord of the World has started a live stream.]"
"[Silly Girl has joined the live-stream room!]"
"[Hellish Blizzard has joined the live-stream room!]"
"[Mad Love for Hashirama has joined the live-stream room!]"
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However, not everyone joined, for example, Ying Zheng and Ash didn't. Maybe they were busy?
"Silly Girl: Wow! Where is this? It's so beautiful! Are those fireflies in the distance... is this the Twilight Forest?"
"Sister Looking for Her Brother: I want to go play too! But I'm on my way to the Golden House right now, no time!"
"Nether Spirit Cat: So envious, it's so dreamlike."
Lin Tian also noticed what Lumine said. 'On her way to the Golden House now?'
"Lumine, are you going to find the Exuvia?" Lin Tian said to the air.
"Sister Looking for Her Brother: Yeah, after fighting Childe, I'll have to fight Osial. I'll start a live stream then too."
"Silly Girl: Really? Then I'll definitely watch!"
"Mad Love for Hashirama: A god? I wonder how it compares to a Tailed Beast?"
......
Lin Tian was also enjoying this peaceful life. Before, he was always rushing around for tasks. Although it was to strengthen himself, it was undeniable that he was very busy.
Watching Kanao chase after a small bird, Lin Tian also tangibly felt how the peaceful days had changed her.
"What's wrong? Why are you sitting here alone?" Just then, Shinobu's voice came from the side.
Lin Tian saw Shinobu walk over and slowly sit down beside him. He just said, "I'm just feeling emotional about the changes in Kanao."
"When I first met her, it felt like I couldn't get into her heart at all. She was always silent and seemed to have no opinion of her own! She would only do things after I gave her an order."
"But now, it's as if she's a completely different person. She's become much more cheerful and even jokes with me sometimes."
Hearing Lin Tian's assessment of Kanao, Shinobu smiled. She had to admit, Lin Tian's summary was very comprehensive, and she had also seen the changes in Kanao with her own eyes. She was also happy about Kanao's transformation.
"Hehe~, it's also thanks to you, Tian, for being able to walk into her heart."
Hearing Shinobu's teasing, Lin Tian's face turned a little red. 'Was I really that good? How come I didn't know?'
But he didn't say anything, just quietly sitting with Shinobu, watching the others play and laugh.
As for the live stream? He had already turned it off. He had also told the people in the group that he could invite them to come and play together some other time.
Smelling the unique wisteria fragrance on Shinobu, Lin Tian suddenly remembered something he had been ignoring all this time!
"Shinobu! Have you gotten rid of the wisteria poison in your body? Will it still cause you harm? Have you drunk milk? Can milk remove it?" Lin Tian threw out a barrage of questions, leaving Shinobu stunned.
But after she came back to her senses, she smiled slightly at Lin Tian's anxious expression. "It was cured a long time ago. A bucket of milk removed all the residual toxins in my body. Although the sudden removal of the toxins made my body feel uncomfortable, the Golden Apple could also heal me."
"What's wrong? Are you very worried about me?"
As she spoke, Shinobu's purple pupils stared intently at Lin Tian.
"Is it gone? That's good! That's good!"
Hearing Shinobu's words, Lin Tian was also relieved. 'So the wisteria scent has become her natural body fragrance?'
Immediately after, he heard Shinobu's words again.
Looking at Shinobu's slightly parted lips, Lin Tian swallowed.
"Can I?"
Shinobu's gaze did not waver; she continued to stare at him intently. Her small lips softly uttered two words, "You can."
Lin Tian no longer held back. He reached out, gently held Shinobu's cheeks, and leaned in.
.....
A long time later, the two separated, a silver thread slowly breaking between them.
Both Lin Tian's and Shinobu's faces were slightly flushed as they stared at each other.
This time, Shinobu took the initiative. She was the first to cup the back of Lin Tian's head and lean in again.
After an unknown amount of time, a voice came, "Tian, Shinobu, what are you doing?"
The two hurriedly separated and looked at the person who had arrived.
Mitsuri Kanroji was looking at them with a resentful expression.
Shinobu said nothing, but looked at Mitsuri with a provocative glint in her eyes, a blush still on her face.
Lin Tian also hurriedly explained, "Mitsuri, we... we..."
He couldn't continue. He didn't want to let Mitsuri down, nor did he want to hurt Shinobu's feelings.
But to the surprise of both of them, Mitsuri pounced directly on Lin Tian, shouting, "I want some too!"
As she spoke, she tackled Lin Tian and, holding his head, pressed her lips against his.
"Mmph~!"
Lin Tian's eyes widened instantly!
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