Invincible Dad-Chapter 631: Apart from the Supreme Emperor_1
Initially, upon hearing the names Xu Yiyi and Qian Xiao, Luo Chu and Qian Song thought it might be a coincidence, but after making inquiries from various sources, the couple was utterly stunned.
They could now be sure that the little boy, who was as powerful as a peak Divine Gate expert, was none other than their son, Qian Xiao.
They also learned that their son had fought alone against a hundred Moon Clan warriors without falling behind, indirectly saving at least thirty human Eighth Grade Martial Ancestors in the process.
It was those very same Martial Ancestors who, when speaking of their experiences defending Chang’an City, inadvertently spread Qian Xiao’s name.
"Your son caused trouble?" Xu Yaoyao said, reveling in their misfortune. "Come on, tell your sisters all about it. I’ve been in a pretty bad mood lately."
"Oh, shut up." Luo Chu shot her best friend an unimpressed look.
Then she turned to Ruan Tang. "I’ll pick him up and take him home tonight."
"No matter what happens, you must not hit him. You have to communicate properly," Ruan Tang said earnestly.
"Don’t worry, a little beating won’t kill him." Luo Chu twisted her neck, which emitted a loud CRACK.
She not only needed to scold Qian Xiao for his audacity, but she also wanted to ask the little brat how on earth he had started on the path of cultivation. It would be one thing if he was just cultivating, but he’d even managed to blow past her.
To think that Luo Chu, his mother, was currently only an Eighth Grade Martial Ancestor, while her son was comparable to a peak Divine Gate expert!
"..."
Ruan Tang began to pray for Qian Xiao in advance, hoping the beating he would endure that night wouldn’t be too severe.
"Let’s find somewhere to eat first, I’m starving," Luo Chu said, patting her flat stomach.
"I haven’t eaten either!" Xu Yaoyao complained pitifully. "Liu Beiming promised to cook for me every day, but he ends up working overtime. What about you, Tangtang?"
"I’ve already eaten. Fish soup and eggs," Ruan Tang said softly.
"There is a traitor among us," Xu Yaoyao and Luo Chu said in unison.
Xu Yaoyao said with envy, "Xu Lai is so sweet. If you ever want to get rid of your husband, remember to let me know. I can take him off your hands."
Ruan Tang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "If Liu Beiming hears that, he’ll probably end up hugging your leg and crying again."
"Ew, what an image." Xu Yaoyao covered her face with a look of disgust.
The three women walked shoulder to shoulder into a breakfast diner, turning every head they passed, as all three were gorgeous and had amazing figures. Ruan Tang and Luo Chu, in particular, were exceptionally beautiful. Their poise alone left so-called female celebrities miles behind. Many men tried to strike up conversations, attempting to get their contact information, but it was clear they were destined to fail.
Inside the soy milk shop, at a table in the corner, Luo Chu sipped her soy milk through a straw and said happily, "I guess we still pass for young girls. Who would’ve thought we’re all married."
"And two of us are mothers, while two are pregnant," Xu Yaoyao added.
"Actually, it’s three pregnant women," Ruan Tang stated.
"???"
Luo Chu and Xu Yaoyao’s minds were filled with question marks. "Where did a third one come from?"
"I’m pregnant, too."
"Really?" Both Xu Yaoyao and Luo Chu exclaimed in pleasant surprise. "When did this happen?"
"I just found out in the last couple of days."
"Wow." Xu Yaoyao was genuinely happy. "That’s so wonderful! The three of them can be companions in the future."
The three women huddled together, chatting about precautions for pregnant women.
Beibei, hiding in Ruan Tang’s handbag, yawned with boredom. She had originally thought shopping would be fun, but it felt much less enjoyable than staying at home with air conditioning and fruit.
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...
「In the distant Immortal Domain.」
After leaving the Taotie Clan, Xu Lai did not return to the Heavenly Court but went straight to Divine General Baize’s Cave Dwelling.
Two young followers from Baize’s own clan stood guard, responsible for running errands and handling various chores for her. They were quite lovely, like maidens in the bloom of their youth.
They were somewhat nervous upon seeing Xu Lai, for the man standing before them was none other than the foremost figure of the age!
"Greetings, Supreme Emperor." The two women hurriedly bowed, their anxious eyes brimming with admiration.
"There’s no need for formalities." Having said that, Xu Lai lifted his foot to enter Baize’s Cave Dwelling but was stopped by one of the girls, who had mustered all her courage.
"Forgive me, Supreme Emperor, but the Ancestor has ordered that no one is allowed to enter. Moreover..."
"Moreover, you are a man," the other girl added anxiously. "The last time, Divine General Taotie hadn’t even entered the cave, he merely pushed open the door, and the Ancestor punished us by making us guard the clan’s ancestral hall for three years."
"..."
Xu Lai wore a strange expression.
He was actually being stopped. Stopped by the two young followers of the Second Divine General, Baize...
Xu Lai asked, puzzled, "Do you not know of the relationship between myself and Divine General Baize?"
HISS!
The two young followers instantly took a sharp breath. How could they be unaware of the rumors and gossip within the Immortal Domain?
There were many rumors and scandals surrounding Xu Lai. For instance, one of the most widely circulated was the murky relationship between the Second Divine General of the Heavenly Court and Emperor Qingfeng. Some cultivators even capitalized on this by writing all sorts of indecent fan-made stories and books.
The titles were even more suggestive, like—
"Shocking! Why Won’t The Supreme Emperor Make It Official with Fairy Qing Yuan? The Reason Is Her!"
"Gone for Half a Lifetime, Returned a Maiden Still: The Life of Baize, the Heavenly Court’s Second Divine General."
"Divine General Baize: My Story with the Supreme Emperor."
"..."
The two young maidens guarding the cave entrance recalled the three Spirit Stones they had spent to stay up all night reading those captivating stories, and their mouths gradually fell open.
Could it be... that all those rumors were true? That the relationship between the Supreme Emperor and their Ancestor Baize was really... that unspeakable kind?
Just the thought of it excited the two of them. They looked at Xu Lai with an even more fervent gaze than before. "Supreme Emperor, could it be that you and our Ancestor are truly Dao companions..."
Before she could finish, a calm voice drifted from within the cave dwelling. "Xiao He, Xiao Hua, both of you are to return to the clan and clean the ancestral hall for one hundred years."
"Ah!?"
"Two hundred years."
"Ancestor, please don’t! We were wrong!"
"Four hundred years."
"..."
Xiao He and Xiao Hua dared not haggle any further. With crestfallen faces, they looked toward the Supreme Emperor, hoping he might plead on their behalf.
Xu Lai simply spread his hands, indicating he was powerless to help.
SOB SOB SOB!
The two girls ran off crying. They declared they would never admire Emperor Qingfeng again; their youth was over.
"Supreme Emperor, have you come today for Jing Ke?" The cave doors opened, and Divine General Baize’s figure slowly emerged. She spoke in a soft, gentle voice, as graceful and demure as a lady stepping out of a painting.
"Yes, and to see you as well."
Xu Lai unceremoniously entered the Cave Dwelling. The floor was littered with various formation scriptures, as well as chessboards and pieces, a complete mess.
He couldn’t help but say with a helpless sigh, "You should at least tidy up. It wouldn’t look good if anyone saw this."
"Aside from the Supreme Emperor, no one can enter my Cave Dwelling."
"..."
Xu Lai was speechless. If he weren’t one of the people involved, just based on that sentence, he too would think the rumors had some basis in truth.
Baize was about to wave her hand and close the great doors to her dwelling when Xu Lai stopped her. "Don’t close them. Leave them open."
Baize was taken aback for a moment. With a rare, slight smile, she teased, "Could it be that the Supreme Emperor is afraid rumors will spread, and your wife will find out?"
