Little Shenhe revealed an expression of admiration. The main reason was that today's old uncle was wearing the noble-mode black robe gifted by little Hu Tao.
Moreover, being deep in a dangerous place while guarding a field of light gave him an incredibly powerful buff. Add to that the fact that he knew her Master was an adeptus—put together, she immediately believed him.
"The husband of Herrscher of Death and Life, Seele."
Little Shenhe's admiring gaze instantly vanished, but her eyes were still filled with curiosity.
"My mommy seems to have told me that what Uncle just said is called a 'soft rice man'—someone who constantly drags girls down and that I should stay away from him."
Seeing little Shenhe take a small step back despite her curiosity…
The old uncle felt his heart take a heavy blow and sorrowfully squatted down.
"I'm sorry. Actually, this old uncle is a single dog… I only said that just now to make myself seem less pathetic…"
Little Shenhe instinctively learned her mother's skill, reaching out to pat the head of the squatting old uncle.
"There, there~ Uncle is the best~"
Little Shenhe from childhood… was an angel…
The old uncle reached out and placed his hand on little Shenhe's shoulder.
"Ahem, the clowning-around time is pretty much over. In truth, this old uncle is very strong. Also, don't call me Uncle—call me old uncle. That's proof that we're close."
"Okay, old uncle." Little Shenhe nodded.
The old uncle stood up, hands clasped behind his back, exuding the demeanor of a grandmaster.
"Have you ever heard of a malign force known as the Lone Star of Heavenly Evil?"
Shenhe shook her head blankly.
"The Lone Star of Heavenly Evil bears the power of 'Solitary Star' and 'Calamity Evil.' The moment it comes into the world, it brings terrible destruction.
And you, Shenhe, are the one chosen by this evil force!"
Little Shenhe looked a little scared. "Then… what should I do?"
The old uncle spread his arms wide, appearing extremely confident.
"No worries. Although this power is terrifying, after the adepti's research—combined with this old uncle's special constitution as a Descender—we can still seal it!"
The old uncle held out the comb that Shenhe had given him.
"However, sealing is not a perfect solution. The best method
is for someone possessing great wisdom and great perseverance to take control of it.
Little Shenhe, I see that your aptitude is extraordinary—you are a once-in-a-generation immortal seedling. Do you dare to guide this malign force onto the righteous path?"
Little Shenhe stared blankly at the old uncle, who had fully entered drama-king mode. For some reason, the child felt her blood boiling.
So hot-blooded.
In the end, little Shenhe nodded, though her voice was a little weak. "Old uncle, I'm willing…"
"Louder! With more spirit! Let the world hear your words of wanting to save it!"
"Old uncle! I'm willing to save the world!"
Her voice was still rather small, but considering little Shenhe's family environment—where her mother couldn't control her father's lovestruck brain—the old uncle decided to give Shenhe a passing grade.
"Very good! Full of spirit! But you still don't fully understand what you'll be facing! This malign force will harm your family and friends.
Only people like your Master and this old uncle can resist it.
Therefore, after the hair-combing, until you can control this power known as the Lone Star of Heavenly Evil,
you cannot leave the mountains—which means you won't be able to be with your parents for a long time!!
Even so, do you still wish to save your family, your friends, and even the world!?"
Perhaps because the old uncle spoke too passionately and stirringly,
the effect was excellent. Little Shenhe was fired up.