"Bye-bye, little Su Yue~ Come play at my place next time, okay?"
"Mm. I will."
Watching the two Little Vampires cuddle warmly at the door, their masters behind them exchanged gentle smiles.
Chen Yan felt this dinner was totally worth it. While the Little Vampires playfully roughhoused after the meal, he quietly added Lin You on LINE and chatted about raising Vampire Princesses. Only when Su Yue—jealous after seeing him talk to another woman so long—pouted and sidled over did the friendly exchange between the two enthusiasts end.
By the way, Chen Yan noticed Lin You was also in the *How to Raise a Vampire Princess* group chat. A user named "LongBlackHairFTW" had just posted a meme: "Lucifer Pouting." Members were anonymous, but only Lin You could’ve taken such an intimate shot.
Admittedly, the Vampire Princess image packs in the group were high quality—but to Chen Yan, none compared to his Su Yue.
*My little Su Yue… so sweet-smelling, so soft… hehe.*
After seeing Lucifer and Lin You off, only Su Yue and Chen Yan remained in the living room.
"Now then, Su Yue—want to watch some TV?" Chen Yan asked softly. Today’s shift in her confirmed their bond had reached a new stage.
"Not really." Su Yue sank into the sofa, melting into the cushions.
Chen Yan smiled knowingly, sat beside her, lifted her onto his lap, and gently stroked her head. The Little Vampire didn’t resist—instead, she sighed contentedly, eyes half-closed.
*Is this… our future daily life?* Chen Yan mused inwardly. This ordinary, warm happiness was exactly what he’d longed for.
"Su Yue… you’ll stay here from now on, right?" he ventured.
"Ah! My things are still in the alley!" She dodged the question, leaping up. "Gotta go get them!" The Little Vampire scrambled off his lap, hurried to the door, and slipped on her shoes.
*So that’s your answer,* Chen Yan chuckled silently. *Means you’re staying.*
"I’ll go with you."
"Nope! Just a few hundred meters. I’ll be back fast."
"Sure?"
"Yep, yep!"
"Alright. Be safe. Come back soon." He didn’t push further. Even closeness needs space. If she wanted solitude, he’d respect it.
Su Yue nodded and closed the door.
Past 9 PM, Fandou Garden was quiet—no square dancing, no nightlife. The pedestrian street ahead, lined with shuttered breakfast stalls, lay pitch black. Only the inner alley held faint lamplight.
Su Yue hummed a cheerful folk tune from her hometown, skipping lightly.
"Hello, familiar trash can~ Hello, old clothes cabinet~ My sweet little alley, I’m home!"
She stepped into the alley—unaware two figures had silently dropped from the baozi shop roof across the street.
"Brother, she’s finally here. Made us wait," murmured one masked figure.
"What choice did we have? Snatch her from a Fifth Rank hunter’s home? Remember: in and out fast. Alert her master, and we’re finished." The older Moonlit brother’s voice was low. They’d dug deep into Chen Yan—Golden Hunter, Fifth Rank abilities—but found nothing else. That mystery only deepened their wariness.
Normally, they’d retreat. But a phantom whisper coiled endlessly in their minds:
*"Capture the Vampire Princess."*
Always there. Like static.
"She’s inside. Move."
The Moonlit brothers locked eyes, wrapped feet in magic, and vanished into the alley.
Su Yue packed belongings into a cardboard box.
"Master’s T-shirt… *sniff sniff*…"
*Sigh.* No trace of his scent—must’ve been washed before she wore it. Disappointed, she stuffed it in.
A sharp chill shot through her. The dark red orb in her Dantian clenched tight. Su Yue lunged forward instinctively.
*Whoosh!* A black whip of wind sliced where her head had been.
"Enemies!" She pivoted off the box, ducking behind it. *Thwack!* Rope slammed the spot she’d vacated.
"Hmm? Nimble."
Two towering silhouettes blocked the alley exit.
"The Moonlit Duo?!" Su Yue gasped.
"Brother—she recognized us!"
"Tch. Our disguise isn’t enough."
*Mask ≠ disguise,* Su Yue thought dryly. *And with builds like yours? Unforgettable.*
"Good. Saves time. We’re taking you in, foreign spy."
"Um… I have legal status?" She waved the tiny bat bracelet on her wrist.
"Hah. Fraudulent papers mean nothing. We’ll pry your secrets—and your master’s true identity—from you."
"An old Xia Kingdom saying: *Wise souls yield when outmatched.* Two against one. Advantage is ours. Surrender now—you might live."
Failed attack first? Try persuasion. Quiet capture was ideal.
"Think again."
Su Yue bared her fangs, full-powered talismans already gripped tight.
"Luckily… I always carry them."
"Then fists will talk! Brother—GO!"
"ORA!"
They charged, unstoppable.
"Perfect!" Su Yue rose.
*First talismans: leaf scraps. Later ones: weakened. But now—True Immortal talismans! Reveal your glory!*
"Heavenly Thunder!"
"Karmic Fire!"
"Wind Barrier!"
"Water Prison!"
Silver lightning roared down. Flames erupted from stone. Water walls sealed the houses. Wind coiled fire skyward.
Even a First Rank True Immortal talisman’s might dwarfed mortal-world imitations!
