Su Lin never planned to get married or have children, but he always liked well-behaved kids who didn’t cause trouble, just like people who enjoy watching cat videos but never plan to own a cat.

His little niece, Su Yingying, was very cute because she grew up in the post-apocalyptic world and was particularly sensible.

"I heard Yingying was helping the grown-ups by herself in the underground assembly line a few days ago?" Su Lin squatted in front of his little niece, with a smiling face, and said.

"Mm." Five-year-old Su Yingying stared straight at him with her big eyes, holding the doll he had given her before.

The little cloth doll was very clean, wearing a white dress that remained pure white even after several weeks without a trace of dirt, showing that Su Yingying treasured it a lot.

Su Lin looked at her small expression and asked softly:

"What’s wrong? Feeling aggrieved."

"Little uncle, are we moving?" Su Yingying asked crisply.

"Yes, we’re moving to a better place where there are more fun and tasty things." Su Lin replied.

Tears instantly welled up in Su Yingying’s big eyes, and she choked:

"But... isn’t little uncle going with us?"

Su Lin was dumbfounded at her words.

Then his expression softened.

He reached out to put his hand on Yingying’s little head, gently rubbing her long shoulder-length hair.

The black and shiny hair was smooth and delicate to the touch.

Compared to a few weeks ago when her hair was dry and yellow, there was a big change.

Kids grow fast, and with ample nutrition recently, even after feeding her a bit of Treasure Meat soup, Su Yingying’s previously malnourished small body visibly rounded out a bit, and she grew a few centimeters taller.

Her little face also became round and pink.

Now she looked like a porcelain doll, exquisitely cute.

In this post-apocalyptic world, not many children could grow up like this.

Su Lin said with a gentle smile:

"Who told you I’m not coming? Little uncle just has some things to do and will join you after that."

"But isn’t what little uncle has to do dangerous?" Su Yingying looked at him with teary eyes, unconsciously squeezing the doll she’s holding.

Su Lin was taken aback:

"Dangerous? Who told you that?"

Su Yingying’s nose twitched, and with a hint of crying, she replied:

"Mom said, mom’s mom and Yingying’s dad, didn’t go with everyone, and they never came back. If little uncle doesn’t go with us, will we not find him either?"

Su Yingying had been holding back, not letting her emotions affect the adults, but at this moment she couldn’t hold it in any longer, hugging Su Lin’s neck and crying softly:

"I don’t want little uncle to stay, I don’t want little uncle to be lost either."

Su Lin hugged her and said softly:

"That won’t happen, little uncle is very strong and can defeat many big monsters and villains."

A softness spread in his heart.

He always knew this little one was sensible, but he didn’t realize that at just five years old, she could forcibly suppress her unease and fear, showing a well-behaved appearance that would not worry the adults.

His second uncle said before that the night before the Night of Survival, all the adults in the family had their jobs to do, and it was this little one who volunteered to stay alone on the underground assembly line, making guns and ammunition, to ease the adults’ burden.

It was precisely because of her sensibility that the weak safehouse of the village had enough ammunition, saving many lives.

But most of the villagers didn’t know of such an unsung little hero.

Thinking of this little girl’s sensibility, Su Lin felt incredibly heartache and love for her.

Tomorrow the Martial Seal will head to Zhoushan Town, and after that, it’s uncertain how long they will stay in the wilds of Redheart, so Su Lin decided to postpone his training today to accompany the little one.

"Let’s go, little uncle will take you out to play today!"

Su Yingying exclaimed in surprise, and Su Lin put her on his shoulders, lifted her high, and walked outside.

The news of what Su Lin did this morning spread throughout the entire village like a stone dropped in a calm lake, within just half a day.

His breakthrough to the First Transformation was also announced by Zhao Yaxin, who sent people to inform them about the promotion tomorrow and tonight’s celebration.

Su Lin, holding Su Yingying, stepped out of the door onto the yellow mud road, and onto the main road.

The village was bustling, the road filled with bustling pedestrians.

The villagers were initially stunned seeing him with the child, then smiled:

"Congratulations to Young Master Lin for coming out today! Breaking through the First Transformation!"

"Congratulations, Young Master Lin!"

"Deserving grandson of Old Su, Young Master Lin is not only strong but also so kind to children!"

"Isn’t that right!"

"..."

Su Lin smiled and nodded back, but didn’t know why they thought so.

What did being strong and kind to children have to do with him being Old Su’s grandson?

Su Yingying, being just a child, listened to the villagers’ compliments and congratulations showered on her little uncle, dispelling her sadness in no time. She proudly giggled while holding onto one of Su Lin’s head and holding her doll in the other hand.

Seeing her happy, Su Lin also relaxed and walked around the village with the little one.

...

In the distance, a handsome young man in armor was surrounded by a group of young men and women. They stood by the roadside, exuding a powerful aura, attracting plenty of attention.

The armored youth looked on with interest at Su Lin, who was surrounded by a crowd of villagers.

He curiously asked a few people beside him:

"Is he the one who gave Lu Zhanpeng a beating?"

"Yes, they say the opponent mastered lightning Qi and Blood, and even had a ’Killing’ move, launching a surprise strike that sent Young Master Lu flying out of a tavern."

"Lightning Qi and Blood..." Hearing this, the armored youth couldn’t help but shiver, "A self-abusing tough guy who actually mastered elemental Qi and Blood, and it’s electrical too."

Pausing, he added,

"But you don’t need to speak well of that fool Lu Zhanpeng, caught off guard? I think he just drank himself useless. Even if the opponent knows a lightning attribute killing move, but in the end, the opponent is just a rookie who barely unlocked Bone Lock."

"Zhao Shuoguang, it’s not good manners to speak ill of others behind their backs."

The one who spoke was Mengyi, who somehow appeared behind this group of people.

The disheveled Daoist, pulling on his wide Daoist Robe, slowly walked over on wooden clogs over the yellow mud road.

"Moreover, you spoke ill of two people at once. Even more unethical."

Zhao Shuoguang was unsurprised by his appearance, turned, and faintly smiled, saying:

"This false Daoist of yours took in someone quite promising. Hmm? Where’s your inseparable twin monk brothers?"

Twins? Mengyi made a face, "Only a ghost would be a twins with those bald monks:

"He went to contact our boss, hurriedly getting this village promoted, so it won’t be wrecked by a swarm of maggots like you. But I’m curious, why did your Hanyang Town come too? Haven’t you always been self-proclaimed high and mighty, indifferent to others?"

"Yes, indeed we don’t care." Zhao Shuoguang gently stroked his smooth armor without hiding anything and replied: "I came mainly because someone from Lanfeng Town told us they saw my sister in this village. The hollow cavity, it was just on the way."