Ginsengfruit just glanced at Er Dan, and Er Dan immediately behaved himself and obediently followed those people to the backyard.

Er Dan didn’t want to act scared, but that look in his eyes was exactly like the one Yun Ran always had when she wanted to deal with him—really, he couldn’t help but be afraid.

Just as Ginsengfruit arrived upstairs, Yun Ran opened the door.

The people who brought Ginsengfruit were very perceptive and left afterward, without mentioning anything about Er Dan causing trouble.

"Host..."

As soon as Ginsengfruit began to speak, he couldn’t continue, his voice clearly choked with emotion.

He never expected that, as a System, he would feel such a strong longing, like a human.

Now, having seen Yun Ran, his longing surged uncontrollably, leaving him momentarily speechless.

Yun Ran: ...

She was truly impressive, turning a perfectly functional System into something so sentimental.

"Alright, stop being so shy, what do you look like? Come in quickly."

As soon as Ginsengfruit entered the room, Little Paperman rushed forward, eager to stick to him.

A childish voice instantly chimed in, "Boss, I’ve missed you so much～"

Ginsengfruit expressionlessly peeled Little Paperman off himself, but the emotions in his eyes clearly betrayed him.

Every Little Paperman looked the same to others, indistinguishable, but to Ginsengfruit, they were unique individuals.

Recognizing the Little Paperman following Yun Ran, he immediately identified the one before him.

Faced with Yun Ran, Ginsengfruit couldn’t articulate his longing, even more so with Little Paperman; he could only exert extra force on it.

But Little Paperman didn’t mind at all that Ginsengfruit had pulled him off, flew to the side, and brought out the snacks he had hidden earlier.

"Boss, I knew you were coming, so I prepared these for you. They’re all delicious!"

Though Little Paperman couldn’t eat these snacks himself, he had carefully chosen them; they had a good reputation, and the boss would surely like them.

Ginsengfruit couldn’t hold back now, reaching out to pat Little Paperman’s head affectionately, "Thank you～"

Both the gift receiver and the giver were happy.

Little Paperman chuckled, "I knew you’d like them, Boss."

Yun Ran leaned against the wall, watching Ginsengfruit and Little Paperman’s interaction, and suddenly felt goosebumps rise.

She didn’t realize that the beings she nurtured had become so affectionate.

Ginsengfruit opened the snacks and began eating them without any reservations.

At this moment, Yun Ran finally felt the familiar vibe return to Ginsengfruit.

"Did you notice anything unusual on your way here?"

Ginsengfruit answered Yun Ran’s question while eating, "It didn’t seem like anything was off, but privately, those Dark Masters were all on edge as if something unspeakable had happened.

I originally planned to investigate a bit, but I was concerned you might need me here, so I hurried over.

Also, the children you left at the courtyard are growing well; their injuries have mostly healed. A bit more care, and they should be ready to return."

Most of those children were clearly sent away by their families; sending them back might not bode well.

"At that time, let Little Paperman investigate first. If the parents have searched for them, send them back; if the parents don’t care, give them to those who want children.

Having saved them, we should still be responsible to ensure their remaining lives are somewhat stable."

Ginsengfruit had no objections to Yun Ran’s decision.

As for determining the children’s original families, it was a trivial matter for them.

"By the way, have the Ancestors returned?"

Ginsengfruit shook his head.

Yun Ran wasn’t surprised by this but felt a vague sense of confusion.

Even though the Ancestors might suppress their cultivation to walk normally within this fractured world space.

But given their abilities, what could possibly have held them up for so long?

After taking a long, deep breath, Yun Ran temporarily set this matter aside.

She then turned the conversation to the matters of Moonlight City, "During this period, you’re responsible for covering me. There’s definitely something strange about Moonlight City; despite my efforts, I haven’t found any trace of the copper mirror.

Now, I suspect the upcoming selection banquet might be related to the copper mirror, so you’ll have to keep an eye on Er Dan then."

Since receiving the invitation, Yun Ran sought out Ginsengfruit not to make him her helper, but to watch over Er Dan.

Ginsengfruit clearly understood Er Dan’s importance.

"Don’t worry, Host, I’ve got it covered. I’ve even hinted to others that I used to be responsible for taking care of Er Dan."

No need for Yun Ran to instruct him further; Ginsengfruit knew what needed to be done—that was their tacit understanding.

Yun Ran, on her side, appeared as if everything was serene.

But for the others in Moonlight City, it was anything but friendly.

Elder Kang frowned at the person standing opposite him, "Are you saying that bird actually poses a threat to people?"

The person reporting enthusiastically nodded, ready to recount what happened.

"It seems Yun Ran’s identity is far more complex than we imagined."

Not only does she have a Sound Transmission Talisman, but even the seemingly insignificant Daoist Child by her side is unexpectedly strong; otherwise, he wouldn’t have arrived so swiftly.

"Keep observing them, but no longer keep them on edge as before; unless solid evidence arises indicating abnormal behavior, don’t disturb the grass unnecessarily."

His subordinates were slightly surprised, but after the initial shock, it seemed reasonable.

Facing people of unknown identity but clear strength, prudence was only natural.

"Furthermore, investigate the forces behind those who deliberately caused trouble at the city gates!"

As Elder Kang said this, his tone turned noticeably colder.

He was courteous to Yun Ran because she possessed something they desired.

But others, what were they, daring to target Moonlight City, surely not assuming the city’s regulations were merely for show!