In the end, Lumine was ultimately no match for Lin Tian's strength, and Lin Tian seized the privilege of snuggling with Nahida.
"Hahahaha."
Lumine knelt on the ground, while Lin Tian stood before her, laughing wildly.
"Oh, Lumine, you have finally fallen by my hand. Face reality, you cannot defeat me!"
'Can I really not defeat Lin Tian no matter what? As I thought... I can't do anything!'
Hearing Lin Tian's unbridled laughter and seeing Nahida being "devoured" by Lin Tian with a look of "despair," Lumine's heart filled with anger and unwillingness!
"No! I can't win, I don't understand!"
Nahida stared blankly at the laughing Lin Tian and the suddenly fired-up Lumine. It seemed like everything had gone wrong since she arrived. Had she been pulled into an illusion?
Just as Nahida was feeling bewildered, Lumine's live stream chat also fell into a strange silence.
"Crash Specialist: Did Lumine just say my line? Should I charge a copyright fee?"
"Galactic Bat Hero: Unbelievable. I didn't expect Lin Tian's level of absurdity to be comparable to mine. It seems my own training is still lacking!"
"God's Tongue: I don't quite get what they're doing. Why did they suddenly start acting?"
"Wandering the Mortal Realm: In my opinion, Lin Tian is probably just trying to help the Dendro Archon integrate with them better, which is why he's putting on this act."
"Silly Girl: So, Xing, you actually know you're absurd?"
"Shinobu Who Loves Her Sister: I didn't expect Lin Tian to have a flair for acting? (Taking notes in my little book)"
"Her Highness Ai: Hmm... (Taking notes in my little book)"
"Galactic Bat Hero: That's right! It looks like I need to train my skills hard! Otherwise, I'll be surpassed sooner or later!"
"Universe Population Maintainer: Such a little doll is a god? It seems other worlds are indeed very different."
"Silly Girl: Never mind all that. Let them act however they want. As long as Nahida is rescued, that's what matters. And also, that Grand Sage Azar."
"God's Tongue: Mmm, hearing Azar's screams, I don't know why, but it feels incredibly satisfying? I'm not a pervert, am I!"
"Emperor Through the Ages: It's not that you're a pervert. anyone who finds out what Azar did would be furious. It's just that those ignorant fools in Sumeru don't know."
"Mad Love for Hashirama: Although I'm not interested in any gods, a god who loves mortals was imprisoned just because she was useless to them. They are simply creatures as stupid as pigs!"
"Galactic Bat Hero: Hehehe~, I almost forgot, Padisarahs grow where Nahida steps. I wonder if Na... if Padisarahs taste good?"
"Galactic Bat Hero: Lumine! Let me come over and play, okay? I want to teach Azar a lesson too!"
"Silly Girl: ?"
"Hellish Blizzard: ?"
"I Am Just a Passerby: ?"
"God's Tongue: 6"
"Lord of the World: Don't worry, Xing. I've already tried the taste of Padisarahs for you. They don't taste good. They're just a little soft and a little tender, that's all."
"Hungry Dragon's Roar: Huh? There's food? Where is there food?"
"Emperor Through the Ages: ?"
"Her Highness Ai: ?"
"Shinobu Who Loves Her Sister: ?"
"Silly Girl: ?"
"God's Tongue: ?"
"Wandering the Mortal Realm: ..."
"I Am Just a Passerby: Aiya, as expected of a veteran glutton, you really know how to eat."
"Galactic Bat Hero: What! Damn it! Lumine! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too!"
"Silly Girl: That's not right! When did this happen? Hasn't the stream been on the whole time? How come I never saw it!"
"Platelet: Padisarah? Is that a type of flower? Will flowers really grow where the young lady in the video steps? That's so magical!"
"Lord of the World: If I let you see it, what would I need all this strength for?"
"Xiao Hei: Flowers grow where she steps? That's really amazing!"
"Universe Population Maintainer: I really don't understand human desires. Why would they be interested in even that kind of place?"
"Crash Specialist: Ahem, not all of us humans are like that, haha~, haha~, sigh~"
...
After Lumine said the final line, "In the end, I can't win," the match between the two finally came to an end.
Nahida was clearly still immersed in the atmosphere of the play, looking at Lin Tian with anticipation, wanting to see what he would say next.
"Does Nahida enjoy watching us act?"
Seeing Nahida's eager little gaze, Lin Tian kneaded the soft object in his hands and looked at her expectantly. If Nahida said she was curious, he would have a reason to take her away! Wouldn't he be able to taste Padisarahs every day then!
Savoring the texture of the Padisarah from just now, Lin Tian was actually a little surprised. It turned out Padisarahs tasted this good! Later, maybe he could try adding some milk and Sumeru Roses. He wondered if it would be even more delicious.
Under Lin Tian's expectant gaze, Nahida looked into his eyes and spoke her thoughts: "I do like it, but not to the point of loving it."
As if seeing through Lin Tian's intentions, Nahida deliberately paused, forcing the newly excited Lin Tian to hold it all back in.
Seeing Lin Tian's resentful look, Nahida giggled to herself. Just because she looked like a child didn't mean she was ignorant. She had truly lived for 500 years and had an abundance of knowledge!
She had just seen Lin Tian's sneaky "tasting" with her own eyes. Although she was a bit shy, she also understood that this mysterious powerhouse named Lin Tian bore no malice towards her or Sumeru. He only had disgust for Azar and pity for the people of Sumeru.
Although she didn't know Lin Tian's thoughts, seeing the way he looked like he wanted to eat her up, Nahida felt that even if she did enjoy the play, she couldn't say so completely, or she might not be safe.
"You little imp. I didn't expect you to start being naughty so soon after breaking free from Azar's confinement."
Seeing Nahida like this, Lin Tian pretended to be annoyed and patted her bottom. However, Lin Tian also understood that this play he and Lumine put on must have helped Nahida understand the current situation in Sumeru.
Sumeru was now almost completely surrounded by Withering Zones. How could a muddle-headed fool like Azar care about the lives of mortals? Moreover, the people of the desert were also her people. Sumeru could not be led by a false god!
After messing around for a bit, Nahida's expression turned serious.
"Lin Tian, take me to see Azar."
Nahida raised her head and looked at the tall man holding her. Even though they had only spent a short time together, she understood this man's feelings for her.
It was like he was a familiar stranger. Lin Tian's gaze held many emotions—pity, regret, fondness, love, and admiration. Yet, she didn't know him. But she understood that this human male might just be like the ones in storybooks: her prince charming who had come to save her.
Lumine: ? Wasn't I the one who saved you?
"Alright, let's go see that disgusting fellow then."
Lin Tian carried Nahida and walked towards the obsidian-encased cage. The pig's squeals from inside had long since vanished, leaving only the miserable wails of Azar.