Guarding the River of Time

Chapter 470 - 460: Without Her, This Family Would Fall Apart

Half an hour later.

Little Brown Bear, Little Squirrel, and Little Monkey all clung to the legs of the oldest Groundhog, shouting, "Big Brother, Big Brother, don’t be impulsive!"

"Big Brother, Big Brother, calm down, calm down!"

Only to see Little Groundhog lying on top of the Iron-Eating Beast, biting furiously with a crazed expression.

"Don’t stop me, why isn’t it waking up?! I’ll bite it to death! I’ll bite it to death!"

It had tried every trick it knew but still couldn’t wake it up, collapsing in frustration and resorted to biting wildly with its fangs.

However, the petrified body of the Iron-Eating Beast was just too hard; one of Little Groundhog’s front teeth even snapped, but there was still no sign of waking up.

"Huh?"

"What are you doing?"

At this moment, Nannan walked out of the house to find Xiao Wu, Xiao Si, and others pulling at the leg of the eldest brother.

And the eldest brother was biting intermittently on Brother Shi’s body, while Brother Wu was lying on the ground unconscious, muttering repeatedly, "My sword, my sword."

The scene was a complete mess.

Hearing Nannan’s voice, Little Groundhog finally calmed down.

The four little ones also stood obediently in front of Nannan, each with a complicated expression.

"Little Master, you must make a decision for us!"

Little Groundhog hugged Nannan’s leg, sniffling and crying, and the other three did the same, complaining tearfully to Nannan.

At this moment, Little Owl also woke up and, seeing Nannan had arrived, completely let go of its pride, shouting, "Little Master, you finally came."

"Brother Shi, Brother Shi he’s... he’s just too much!"

....

After a brief conversation, Nannan understood the cause and effect of the situation.

"Big Brother, Xiao Wu, Xiao Si, Xiao Si, Xiao Wu, don’t worry, Nannan will help you."

Having said that, Nannan walked toward the Iron-Eating Beast, and the five little ones followed behind.

In front of the Iron-Eating Beast, Nannan gently patted its back and softly called, "Brother Shi, time to get up."

As soon as these words were uttered, the snoring immediately stopped.

The Iron-Eating Beast de-petrified, opened its eyes, yawned, and stretched lazily.

Seeing this scene, the five little ones were dumbfounded.

What were they just now?

Were they clowns??

....

"Little Master, good morning." The Iron-Eating Beast scratched the back of its head and smiled at Nannan.

Seeing the Iron-Eating Beast’s harmless expression, the five little ones were about to explode with anger but didn’t dare show it, hoping the Little Master could persuade Brother Shi.

.....

"Brother Shi, Nannan wants to ask for your help." Nannan said with a smile to the Iron-Eating Beast.

"Little Master, please tell me." The Iron-Eating Beast, although "lazy" usually, actually paid attention to the Little Master’s movements at all times, waking up immediately just by Nannan’s call.

Because the mission given to it by the owner was to look after Nannan and maintain the family’s safety.

.....

"Little Master, you go ahead, I’ll discuss with them."

"Alright, but you mustn’t fight." Nannan admonished the Iron-Eating Beast and the five little ones.

After saying this, she returned to the house to continue her cultivation and reading.

....

"About the matter you came to me for, Little Master told me."

"How should I say this... does the owner know about this?"

The Iron-Eating Beast lowered its head and asked the five little ones.

"I don’t think this matter needs to disturb the owner." Little Owl said first, with a strong tone of discontent, still resentful over its broken Treasure Sword.

...

"Brother Shi, with Ah Fei gone, the expansion process of our backyard medicinal garden has been greatly hindered, and we urgently need your help."

The eldest Groundhog spoke to the Iron-Eating Beast, word by word.

"Emmm"

"What’s your backyard matter got to do with me?"

"I manage the front yard."

The Iron-Eating Beast spread its hands and said.

"Brother Shi, we’re family, why make distinctions between the backyard and the front yard?" Little Squirrel stepped forward, speaking firmly.

....

"You can’t say it like that."

"We are indeed family."

"But we also need division of labor, right?"

"You manage the backyard, I hold the front yard, if I go to the backyard, then who takes care of the front yard’s safety?"

"You? You? Or you?"

The Iron-Eating Beast, though normally naive, was quite sharp when it got serious, with a quick-thinking mind.

It understood the situation clearly.

In the front yard, all it needed was to keep guard, always keeping an eye on Nannan’s safety, watching for any intruders.

If it went to the backyard, would all the dirty and tiring work be piled on itself?

Replacing Ah Fei’s position??

Who was Ah Fei, the number one powerhouse in the backyard, a workaholic capable of doing the work of a hundred people, undoubtedly a workhorse, the best in class.

"Brother Shi!"

"Our home is very safe, I ask you, who in all the Ten Thousand Realms would dare to come to our home looking for trouble?"

"Since you’re idle, why not help us and expand the medicinal garden together, wouldn’t that be better?"

Little Brown Bear stood up and said to the Iron-Eating Beast.

"That’s a bit misguided."

"Do you understand what it means to... prevent trouble before it happens, never slack off!"

"What if I’m not around and the enemy comes knocking, who would be responsible for that?"

Faced with the Iron-Eating Beast’s flawless, unassailable reasoning, the five little ones were struck dumb, at a loss for words.

They were stunned, it seemed like they saw another side of Brother Shi.

Wasn’t Brother Shi usually naive and amiable with the master and Little Master, even a bit dim?

Why, in front of them, did its IQ approach 220, leaving them speechless, unable to argue?

"Ahem, there can’t be any room for concessions on this matter."

"You should go about your business."

"I’ll also rest up, prepare for work."

The Iron-Eating Beast cleared its throat, ready to dismiss the five little ones.

Hearing this, Little Owl was so angry its face turned green.

Prepare for work?

I think you’re preparing to sleep, aren’t you?!

But what can be done, they couldn’t beat him, couldn’t argue with him, what can be done?

At this moment, Nannan opened the door and came to them, smiling, "How is it? Did you reach an agreement?"

"Brother Shi, there shouldn’t be a problem, right?"

"Helping the little brothers out, shouldn’t be a problem for you, right?"

Hearing this, the Iron-Eating Beast froze, its expression changing immediately, laughing heartily, "No problem, no problem."

Seeing the decisive Iron-Eating Beast from a moment ago immediately compromising, the five little ones were dumbfounded.

Brother, what a change of face!

All their words couldn’t compare to a single sentence from the Little Master, it brought tears to their eyes.....

Fortunately, the Little Master was on their side, otherwise, this matter wouldn’t have been accomplished....

To be accurate.

Without the Little Master, this home would fall apart.