Chapter 590: Chapter 580: Retracing the Path, Road of the River of Time

Upon hearing it was her birthday, Nannan was momentarily stunned, then she thought of something and said with a smile, "Daddy, Nannan doesn’t want to celebrate her tenth birthday."

Hearing this, Su Mu was also surprised and asked, "Why don’t you want to?"

"I read in ancient books that birthdays are for children, Nannan has grown up and doesn’t need to celebrate anymore."

Nannan said with a smile.

Actually, she had noticed that her daddy had been busier than usual recently, so Nannan didn’t want to delay him.

Hearing this, Su Mu was taken aback, then burst out laughing, "Silly girl."

"When did my Nannan grow up? How come Daddy didn’t notice?"

As he spoke, Su Mu rubbed Nannan’s head, saying affectionately and indulgently, "Nannan is still young, Daddy doesn’t want Nannan to grow up so fast...."

"Then... why doesn’t Daddy want Nannan to grow up quickly?"

"When Nannan grows up, she can worry about Daddy, and Daddy won’t have to worry about Nannan anymore." Nannan tilted her head, puzzled.

"Because...." At this point, Su Mu didn’t know how to continue.

Because Su Mu felt he owed Nannan, not giving her a happy childhood, so... he hoped Nannan could grow up slowly so that as a father, he could make up for the beauty of her childhood as much as possible.

Nannan was very smart and sensible since childhood. At only ten years old, Su Mu wasn’t sure if it was just his illusion, but sometimes she gave him a slight melancholy that a child shouldn’t have, her eyebrows always furrowed in her sleep.

He knew that a large part of it was because of him. When Nannan was four or five years old, she often clamored to go out and play, picking up shells by the river and finding some pretty little stones.

Now, apart from the recent insecurity, Su Mu didn’t allow them to go out. There were times when Su Mu specifically said he would take Nannan out to play, and she would always find other excuses not to go.

So, to change this situation, they must leave this place as soon as possible, move, and change the environment.

.....

"Daddy?" Seeing her daddy lost in thought, Nannan waved her small hand.

"Be good; go to bed early today. Tomorrow, I’ll take you out for a day." Su Mu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Nannan, worried she would delay her daddy again, hurriedly waved her hand, saying, "Daddy, no, no, tomorrow..."

"Not listening to Daddy?"

With that, Su Mu picked up Nannan and placed her on the wicker bed, instructing her, "Don’t secretly get up to read at night, sleep well and rest tonight."

"Okay~" Nannan nodded gently, her voice as soft as a mosquito.

Soon, Nannan fell asleep. Tonight, after falling asleep, Nannan’s brows were not furrowed, her mouth curved, looking like she was having a sweet dream.

Seeing this, Su Mu smiled, then turned around and walked alone by the riverbank.

That night, Su Mu did not rest or meditate, he strolled along the riverbank, thinking...

He walked until dawn, then returned home.

As the sky was just beginning to lighten, Nannan had already gotten up. Not only had she woken up, but she had also fed the fish in the water cellar, fertilized the vegetables in the backyard, and tidied up the house.

"Nannan, come over here." Su Mu called out to Nannan.

Hearing this, Nannan ran all the way to the riverbank and stood in front of Su Mu.

Today, Nannan wore a light blue and white dress, with her favorite hairpin, her eyes like the most beautiful gems in the world, glistening with the light of autumn, like a spirit that fell from the sky, as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, as illusory as a spirit in the moon, her beauty inspired compassion from the heavens, already at just ten years old, Nannan showed a stunning appearance.

........

"Today, Daddy will take you out to have fun." Su Mu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Nannan smiled sweetly, revealing two slightly indistinct little canine teeth, extremely cute. Compared to her cuteness as a child, now Nannan was a little more stunning.

....

Su Mu stood by the river and released his spiritual sense.

The next second, a commotion came from the river surface in the distance, and ripples spread in circle upon circle.

Soon, a Tiger Whale arrived at the shore, raising its head, waiting for Su Mu and Nannan. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

The current Little Tiger Whale was larger than when Su Mu first made the contract; its skin had turned a deep blue, with specks of golden Immortal Light reflecting off the river, and its limbs, head, and tail were covered with scales resembling armor, its aura several times stronger than before.

Actually, despite not being able to survive without the Favor Points from Su Mu for sustenance, the Little Tiger Whale’s own efforts were also indispensable.

For in previous years, the Little Tiger Whale had followed Su Mu on patrols, helping him a lot, and in the process, it received substantial training.

Moreover, because of Little Tiger Whale’s combat power, defensive ability, and speed, combined with being an overlord in the river with many underlings guarding the way, it could pave the way.

So, Su Mu intentionally trained it.

This was because if the household encountered any danger, Little Tiger Whale could carry Nannan and all the little ones in the family to escape.

Today, he wanted to take Nannan out to play and conveniently called upon the Little Tiger Whale.

.....

"Brother Xiaoqi!"

Nannan exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the Little Tiger Whale.

Because in the past two years, Nannan had not gone out, and it had been a long time since she last saw the Little Tiger Whale.

"Come on."

Su Mu jumped onto Little Tiger Whale’s back and stretched out his large hand to Nannan.

Nannan grabbed Su Mu’s hand and jumped onto Little Tiger Whale’s back.

Standing on Little Tiger Whale’s back, its wide back bones started to sink in, forming a depression where the two could comfortably stand, like a half-open cabin.

This was an intentional evolution by Little Tiger Whale, just for its master and the little mistress.

....

"Little Tiger Head, set off."

"Remember the route?"

"Head to the first place."

Upon hearing this, Little Tiger Whale nodded and started swimming in a certain direction.

Along the way, Su Mu introduced Nannan to some of the scenery around and the difficulties and fun things he encountered during his usual river patrols, which Nannan listened to with great interest, her eyes shining.

"Daddy, I didn’t know you encountered so many things." Nannan’s tone carried admiration and a hint of tenderness for her daddy’s hard work.

"This river seems plain and unremarkable, but it’s actually very dangerous. Some of the fish and fierce beasts living in it are very powerful."

"That’s also why Daddy doesn’t let you run around or play by the river." Su Mu said earnestly.

Hearing this, Nannan nodded heavily, "Nannan knows, Daddy is doing it for Nannan’s good."

Soon, Little Tiger Whale arrived at the first location.