NOVPUBChapter 358: Chapter 356: Who Leads Whose Child…
Chapter 358: Chapter 356: Who Leads Whose Child…
“Close your eyes and count to a hundred, and your brother and sister will be back,” Zi Qi patted his horn, “take it slow.”
“Okay.” Little Shiba closed his eyes, “One, two, three…”
He had only counted to twenty when a bunch of cubs appeared around him.
Xiaoba landed precisely in his own dedicated nest.
Meanwhile, the Little Golden Dragon flew out from its eggshell, growing larger as it circled around the top of the palace, then flew out the window towards the sky.
Xiaoqi, already familiar with the place, hopped onto Zi Qi’s shoulder, and then climbed onto his head, coquettishly saying, “Father, Xiaoqi missed you so much it hurt.”
Zi Qi, originally distracted by the Little Golden Dragon, laughed upon hearing this, “Father missed you too.”
He picked her up from his head and looked at her closely, “Just the same as when you left.”
“Hello, Uncle Zi,” Putao knelt on one knee, performing the ritual of a subject to a sovereign.
Zi Qi nodded, “I’ve already summoned your father; wait a bit longer, and get to know Little Shiba.”
The moment Xiaoqi returned, she noticed Little Shiba, “Is that Brother Eighteen?”
Little Shiba’s eyes darted from one to another, unable to keep up.
But what attracted his attention even more was the Golden Dragon that flew away.
“Hello, Sister Seven, I’m Little Shiba.” Little Shiba hopped around cheerfully; he had heard from Father that Sister Seven looked like Mother.
Xiaoqi tilted her head and scrutinized him, “You are a Divine Beast.”
“How did Sister Seven know?” Little Shiba looked at her curiously.
Xiaoqi didn’t answer, but directly jumped onto Little Shiba’s back, “Come on, let’s catch Little Gold.”
Instantly, Little Shiba ran off with Xiaoqi on his back.
Zi Qi’s lips curled slightly; Xiaoqi had just returned, and immediately, she reclaimed her position as the most authoritative heir in the Beast Emperor’s Palace.
Little Shiba, the little tyrant, instantly became Xiaoqi’s mount, obligingly taking orders and being commanded…
As a few flew off, the silent Xiaoba, the well-behaved Putao, as well as Yona, Yohanes, and Frost remained in the hall.
Zi Qi looked at Zulu’s three children, who were a hybrid of the Rabbit Clan and the Rat Clan, and noted their talent was a bit low. However, with Sally there, even using Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, she could nurture them to Spirit Rank.
“Hello, Uncle Zi,” Yona, Yohanes, and Frost didn’t address Zi Qi as Uncle, but instead followed Putao’s lead, simultaneously calling him Uncle in unison.
Zi Qi nodded, then handed over three prepared Little Storage Bags to them, “Hmm, a little greeting gift.”
“Thank you, Uncle Zi.” The three children responded with docile and polite thanks.
“Such good kids, there are some snacks in the side hall, go and eat.” Zi Qi had already had refreshments and delicacies prepared.
The three little ones’ eyes lit up at the sight of the treats; after all, they were still children who couldn’t resist the temptation of delicious food…
Putao didn’t follow them, nor did she run around with Xiaoqi and the others; instead, she coiled up next to Xiaoba, very well-behaved.
Zi Qi smiled and asked, “Putao, where is Manman?”
That fiery girl hadn’t returned.
Putao stood up and shook her body before replying, “Manman’s tail was burnt off by Little Shier, so she’s not coming back with us. She’ll wait until her tail grows back.”
“… This child, truly goes through a lot.” Zi Qi couldn’t help but laugh.
Yu Yan rushed into the hall, “Your Majesty, there’s a Golden Dragon outside, and Little Shiba is carrying Sister Sally.”
Zi Qi said, “That’s not Yanyan, that’s my daughter Xiaoqi. Her beast form is the same as Yanyan’s. Also, that Golden Dragon is Xiaoba’s guardian beast; it’s also my child, no need to be concerned about them.”
“But the citizens in the city are all kneeling down, bowing to the Golden Dragon…”
“…” Zi Qi held his forehead, “I’ll issue an announcement later. By the way, has Zong Silu arrived?”
“He has, he’s observing the Golden Dragon.”
“Mhm, let him come here.”
Zong Silu entered the hall.
He immediately caught sight of the six-tailed Lushu standing on the ground, looking up at him.
He was stunned in an instant.
Putao took out Zong Silu’s soul memory from the Little Storage Bag…
Zong Silu closed his eyes, and only after a long while did he open them again.
Looking at Putao, he squatted down and opened his arms, calling out with a nasal voice, “Son, come here.”
Putao flung himself into his arms, rubbing against him and saying, “Father, I’m back.”
“Mhm, welcome back.” Zong Silu hugged him, then bowed to Zi Qi, “I’m taking Putao back first, we’ll come to see you tomorrow.”
“Go ahead.” Zi Qi nodded.
“Goodbye Uncle Zi.” Putao obediently said.
“Mhm, remember to come over tomorrow.” Zi Qi said with a smile, Putao was really sensible.
As for his own… Xiaoba was steady as a clock, unshakable as a mountain.
The others were chasing each other in the air…
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“Mom, will my tail grow back?”
Manman looked downcast, her head drooping.
Recently, the child was somewhat introverted.
Sally looked at the bare red flesh under the bandage on her buttocks, took out the Spiritual Ointment she had prepared earlier, and evenly spread it.
She also smeared some on the crown of her head.
She didn’t know when those crown feathers on the top of her head had gone missing again.
“It’s okay, wait until you’re healed and then go back to see your dad and grandma.” Sally gently stroked her slender neck.
Then she dressed her in a skirt that mimicked feathers, covering the bald tail.
Xiaoshi walked up to Manman and touched her head, “Manman is not ugly, Manman is pretty now.”
Manman perked up a little, “Really?”
Then looking at her fake tail, she became depressed again…
“It’s all because of you,” Frans scolded softly, handing Sally a bottle of Spiritual Medicine that could treat feather injuries, “Try this.”
Sally took it, “It’s normal for them to roughhouse without knowing their own strength.”
Xiaoshi hugged Frans, with a cute and adorable voice, “Father, I’ve even dreamed about you.”
Listening to this, Sally immediately got goosebumps… waving her hand hastily, “Alright, alright, I know you two have a deep father-daughter bond, let’s go, let’s go.”
“I’ll go check the dining room, prepare some treats for the kids.” Frans walked away holding Xiaoshi.
Manman nestled into Sally’s embrace and quietly fell asleep.
Sally looked at Little Kirin Shier, who was hanging his head to the side…
“Come here,” Sally beckoned to him.
Little Shier tentatively approached, “Mom, I was wrong. I won’t accidentally breathe fire on sister anymore.”
Sally touched him, “Don’t blame yourself. You are a Divine Beast, your fire is stronger than Manman’s. So you have to take that into account when playing.”
“I understand now, Mom.” Little Shier affectionately rubbed against Sally.
Sally also embraced him, “Manman is your sister, she won’t hold it against you. It’s just that for now, her tail doesn’t look very nice. Once it grows back, she’ll be that ‘arrogant and domineering’ sister again.”
“I like Sister Manman.”
“Mhm, you’ll continue to play well together in the future.”
“Mom, I really didn’t mean it.”
“Mom knows, our Little Shier is the most gentle and honest.” Sally kissed Little Shier’s forehead, relieved to see his mood improve.
As for the rest, Xiaojiu and Little Shisan, along with Little Shiyi, wandered around before finally heading to the dining room, where you could faintly hear Cesselin’s exclamation, along with Frans explaining to her.
Little Shisi and Shi Wu… these two were the major sleepers. They only opened their eyes for the group photo, giving face.
Even though Little Shisi opened his eyes, his fur and eyes were black. In the photo, he just looked like a black ball. Little Shiwu was more photogenic, with her snow-white, pretty fluffy fox tail and delicate looks, second only to beauty to Xiaoshi.
And these two, at first Xiaoqi and Xiaoshi liked to pester them to play, but now they did not dare to provoke them easily.
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