Since Qu Ningyu returned, the Toad Spirit's thoughts have been entirely focused on her.
Every day, he showers her with warmth and care, eager to present her with the best of everything.
"Ning Yu, where have you been all these years? Have you been well?"
The Toad Spirit asked, holding Qu Ningyu's hand with concern.
"Toad Spirit Brother, I... I went to a faraway place and endured a lot of hardships," Qu Ningyu replied, her head lowered and her voice choked with emotion.
"Don't say that; it's all in the past now."
The Toad Spirit gently pulled Qu Ningyu into his embrace, his heart aching for her. "From now on, I'll be here. I won't let you suffer anymore."
"Toad Spirit Brother..."
Qu Ningyu nestled against him, a hint of mischief flickering in her eyes.
"Ning Yu, what do you like? I'll buy it for you."
The Toad Spirit asked softly.
"I... I don't really like anything. As long as I can be with Toad Spirit Brother, I'm very happy," Qu Ningyu said shyly.
Hearing this, the Toad Spirit felt even more affection for Qu Ningyu.
He felt that Qu Ningyu had endured so much suffering, and it must have been for his sake that she returned.
He secretly vowed to cherish Qu Ningyu and make up for the hardships she had faced over the years.
As for Su Wan'er, Toad Spirit's attitude toward her grew increasingly cold.
He began to find Su Wan'er’s simplicity distasteful, feeling that she was unworthy of his current status.
"Su Wan'er, why do you always wear these old clothes? Can't you dress up a bit?"
Toad Spirit frowned as he spoke to her.
Su Wan'er was taken aback for a moment and looked at her clothes, saying, "These clothes... they’re comfortable and look nice."
"Comfortable? You’re a wealthy lady now; dressing like a village woman, aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?"
Toad Spirit said bluntly.
Su Wan'er glanced at Toad Spirit, who was beaming in front of Qu Ningyu, and silently walked away.
Toad Spirit's heart was no longer with her.
He loved Qu Ningyu, the delicate and gentle childhood friend who was always caring.
Watching Su Wan'er’s lonely figure retreat, a smirk of triumph appeared on Qu Ningyu's lips.
"Su Wan'er, just wait. I will make you realize who Toad Spirit truly loves!"
Qu Ningyu thought fiercely to herself.
The feelings of Toad Spirit for Su Wan'er had already faded, and now was the perfect opportunity for her to take her place.
Step by step, she would make Toad Spirit completely despise Su Wan'er, and then take everything from her!
Including Su Wan'er's She Dan!
"Toad Spirit, why do you always look so troubled lately?"
Qu Ningyu sat beside Toad Spirit, her big watery eyes filled with concern.
Toad Spirit sighed and set down the herbs in his hand.
"Ning Yu, ever since you returned, I've felt uneasy."
"Uneasy? Why is that?"
Qu Ningyu feigned confusion, her tone gentle as she asked.
"I just feel that something is off with Su Wan'er."
Toad Spirit's eyes flickered, as if he was hesitating to speak.
"What's off about her?"
Qu Ningyu secretly laughed in her heart, but on the surface, she pretended to be very curious.
"I... I know you might not believe me, but I really feel that she isn't human!"
Toad Spirit lowered his voice, speaking cautiously.
"Not human? Brother Toad Spirit, what are you talking about? Sister Su Wan'er has been so good to you; how can you say that about her?"
Qu Ningyu's tone carried a hint of reproach, yet her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"Ah, I wish I were just being paranoid."
Toad Spirit sighed. "But Ning Yu, do you remember the last time you told me you saw Sister Su Wan'er at night under the moonlight, and her eyes turned into slits?"
Qu Ningyu's body trembled slightly, a secret thrill coursing through her, though she feigned surprise.
"Brother Toad Spirit, do you... do you believe what I said?"
"Ning Yu, I didn't believe it before, but recently, I've been feeling that Sister Su Wan'er is becoming increasingly strange. She has terrifying strength and always looks so young, as if she will never age!"
Toad Spirit grew more agitated as he spoke, his voice rising.
"Brother Toad Spirit, keep your voice down!"
Qu Ningyu quickly covered Toad Spirit's mouth. "It wouldn't be good if someone overheard us!"
"Ning Yu, do you think... could she possibly be a monster?"
Toad Spirit grasped Qu Ningyu's hand, his eyes filled with fear.
Qu Ningyu secretly laughed while putting on a worried expression.
“Toad Spirit, don’t scare me! How could Sister Su Wan'er possibly be a monster? She has been so good to us!”
“But what if she really is a monster? What could her kindness towards us be for?”
The more Toad Spirit thought about it, the more frightened he became. “Ning Yu, do you think she might want to harm us?”
“Toad Spirit, stop scaring yourself. Maybe you’re just overthinking it?”
Qu Ningyu comforted him. “How about this? I heard that Zhang Daohang in the city has a potion that can reveal a monster's true form.”
“Really?”
Toad Spirit's eyes lit up. “Ning Yu, can you help me get some?”
“Of course! For you, Toad Spirit, I would do anything!”
Qu Ningyu said gently, but her heart was filled with schemes.
Hmph, Su Wan'er, let’s see where you run this time!
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