Invincible Dad-Chapter 642 This is Left for You_1

"I’m done for, I’m dying. Sister Yiyi, in my next life, I must... I must... COUGH."

Qian Xiao played his part to the hilt, foaming at the mouth and speaking in fits and starts, looking for all the world like he was on his deathbed.

In her panic, Xu Yiyi kept shaking Xu Lai’s arm. "Daddy, you can’t kill Qian Xiao."

Xu Lai nearly spat blood. He had merely given Qian Xiao a very light pat on the shoulder, not even enough to kill an ant. How could it hurt someone at the initial stage of Golden Core physical cultivation?

The Supreme Emperor, angered to the point of a toothache, darkened his face and released a stream of Spiritual Energy.

But it wasn’t an attack; it was healing.

A sacred light descended from the heavens, enveloping Qian Xiao.

"OOOH!"

Qian Xiao couldn’t help but cry out. The sensation was like that of a man who, after being lost in the desert for a month without a drop of water, was suddenly caught in a downpour. Every pore in his body opened up in relief.

Feeling far too comfortable enveloped by the Spiritual Energy, Qian Xiao actually ripped open his shirt and exclaimed, "That feels amazing!"

"..."

Well, the scene was a bit hard on the eyes.

"EEK."

Xu Yiyi screamed and quickly covered her eyes, turning around indignantly. "Qian Xiao, what are you doing?"

"Huh?"

Qian Xiao snapped back to his senses. Remembering what he had just done, he looked at Xu Lai with sorrow and indignation. "Uncle Xu, you set me up!" 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Xu Lai spoke with heartfelt pain, "To do such an indecent thing at such a young age. Qian Xiao, you really disappoint me."

"..."

This is like a mute eating a bitter herb—I have to suffer in silence. Despicable adults!

A smirk played on Xu Lai’s lips.

Thinking you can outsmart me, kid? You still have a lot to learn.

The elder and the youngster’s eyes met, sparks flying between them.

In the end, it was Qian Xiao who caved. He pouted pitifully and said, "Uncle Xu, I was wrong."

"Hmm." Xu Lai sighed. "To recognize one’s mistakes and amend them is a great virtue. I forgive you."

"Daddy, let’s go home." Without turning back, Xu Yiyi muttered, "Qian Xiao, if you rip your clothes like that again, I’m going to ignore you."

I’ve been framed!

Qian Xiao was beyond frustrated, but he didn’t dare try to explain or argue. He was terrified that Xu Lai would hit him with another pillar of Spiritual Energy, and in a moment of ecstasy, he might even tear off his pants.

Xu Lai didn’t drive. He summoned a cloud, and the father and daughter leisurely drifted back to Haitang Court. The setting sun cast a resplendent golden glow over the seaside, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

"Daddy, will you and Mommy be together forever?" Xu Yiyi suddenly lifted her little face to look at Xu Lai.

Xu Lai was taken aback for a moment before chuckling. "Of course, but why do you ask?"

"A classmate’s parents used to be really in love, but I heard they’re talking about divorce now. My classmate hasn’t smiled in a long time." Xu Yiyi sighed with the gravity of an old soul. "You adults... you’re so in love at first, so how can you suddenly just not love each other anymore?"

"..."

Xu Lai fell silent, not knowing how to respond. After pondering for a long while, he stroked his daughter’s hair and smiled. "Yiyi, do you see that cloud up ahead?"

"I see it." Xu Yiyi nodded; a very large, soft, white cloud was floating in front of them.

She couldn’t help but gulp, muttering softly, "It probably tastes really good."

"You little foodie." Xu Lai was torn between laughter and tears. He made her a string of cloud candy and continued, "Actually, that was originally two clouds that slowly merged into one. But if they encounter an external force, like this..."

Xu Lai blew out a breath. A gust of wind swept past, splitting the cloud in two and sending the halves drifting farther and farther apart.

He said softly, "These clouds can separate for all sorts of reasons, like unpredictable wind and rain, or other clouds getting in the way. So, Yiyi, you must remember that nothing in this world is eternal, especially love."

"Does that mean Daddy might stop loving Yiyi and Mommy someday?" Xu Yiyi’s big, watery eyes filled with panic, on the verge of tears.

Xu Lai quickly consoled her, "I’m not like this cloud. It’s fickle; I’m not."

"Really?"

"Really." Xu Lai hugged his daughter, nodding earnestly. "When have I ever lied to you?"

"Daddy, even if you decide to abandon Yiyi one day, could you at least not leave Mommy behind?" Xu Yiyi tugged on Xu Lai’s clothes with her little hands, her voice taking on a soft, bargaining tone.

"Hmm?"

"Mommy really, really likes you, Daddy. When she talks about you with Aunt Xu and Aunt Luo, her eyes fill with light. They’re even prettier than the stars."

"..."

Xu Lai looked down at his daughter. He suddenly understood what she meant, because there was a similar light in Yiyi’s eyes.

"Okay." Xu Lai extended his pinky finger. "Let’s make a pinky promise. It’s not just for your mommy; it’s for you, too. Our family of three will never be separated."

"Our family of four!" Xu Yiyi pouted. "I still want a little brother or sister."

"Alright, four then."

"But Daddy, are we heading home now?"

"Of course."

"Then how is Mommy getting home? Is she taking the subway?"

"..."

Oh no. The car is still at the school... I forgot to pick up Ruan Tang!

Fortunately, Ruan Tang wasn’t too concerned. When Xu Lai finally arrived an hour later than usual, she greeted him with a smile. "Picking up the kid and then me, you must be tired, honey."

Tired? Not at all.

The days passed one by one, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had gone by.

「Sunday noon.」

In the hot spring in Haitang Court’s backyard, Ruan Tang, Ruan Lan, and Xu Yiyi were all ganging up on Xu Lai with water guns.

Lying on a rattan chair and sipping watermelon juice, Yu Guiwan couldn’t stop laughing as she watched her little junior brother get bullied. After her laughter subsided, she sighed softly.

No wonder Qingfeng likes it here. Life in Haitang Court is simple and peaceful. Compared to the scheming and backstabbing in the Immortal Domain, it’s a true paradise. Even I’m starting to like Earth a bit.

"Senior Sister, what are you doing? Come and help! Our stinky brother-in-law’s firepower is too strong; we can’t hold out much longer!" Ruan Lan called for help.

"I’m coming, I’m coming."

How could I, his unscrupulous eldest senior sister, miss out on bullying my junior brother?

As Yu Guiwan joined the fray, Xu Lai gradually gave up resisting, allowing the four women to barrage him with their water guns.

It’s just tickling anyway.

After a full half hour of fun, they all left the pool and went to their rooms to change.

Walking last, Yu Guiwan stretched lazily and said cheerfully, "This is way more fun than Heavenly Court. It’s so much livelier with everyone here."

"Then why don’t you stay, Senior Sister?" Xu Lai said earnestly. "You can pick any room in Haitang Court. Or I can even buy another villa."

"No, thanks." Yu Guiwan waved her hand. "Little Junior Brother, I’m heading back to the Immortal Domain in a bit."

During her ten days on Earth, Ruan Lan had shown her the customs and culture of this blue planet. The food, especially, was arguably among the best in the entire Immortal Domain. But she still felt a stronger pull towards Heavenly Court.

"So soon?" Xu Lai frowned. "Aren’t you going to say goodbye to the others?"

"I actually told them yesterday," Yu Guiwan said with a sly smile. "I just saved you for last."

Xu Lai was speechless.

"I’m off now," Yu Guiwan said, waving her hand before turning into a streak of light and vanishing from sight. "Tell your wife I left her a gift, and make sure she wears it."

Not long after, Ruan Tang came downstairs holding a jade box. She looked around, but not seeing her senior sister, she asked softly, "Did Senior Sister leave?"

"Yeah." Xu Lai sighed. In the end, he hadn’t been able to convince his senior sister to stay.

"Then honey, you should hurry and go after her! She left something behind."

"It’s for you."