Invincible Dad

Chapter 837 837: The Tight-Lipped Eight Desolate Cauldron

Xu Lai didn't know what to say for quite a while, and finally blurted out: "It's quite good, he's been fasting since birth."

"Fasting?"

Ruan Tang glared at Xu Lai: "Are you planning to starve our son to death?"

"Honey, in the Immortal Domain, even in the Golden Core Realm you can actually..."

"Out!"

"..."

Just after returning home, he was about to be kicked out of the room by his wife. Xu Lai felt quite miserable, but he didn't dwell on it any longer.

Instead, he placed his son on the bed, embraced Ruan Tang tightly, and said in such a gentle voice that it almost melted Ruan Tang:

"Honey, you've worked hard."

"As long as you know. By the way, is our son really going to be named Xu Pingan? Isn't that a bit too casual?"

"It's not casual. I not only wish him peace, but I also wish for you and Yiyi to be safe."

"You must be safe too."

Ruan Tang rested her chin on Xu Lai's shoulder and added: "From now on, you must not make me worry anymore."

"Hmm!"

Xu Lai nodded emphatically.

Unfortunately, he missed the New Year in Hua Country, as he was in the Annihilation Space at that time.

For a full three months.

Xu Lai missed so much.

The birth of his son, being with his wife, their first family reunion year as a family of four, just like a few years ago.

Luckily, Xu Lai still had the rest of his life to make up for it slowly.

In the following half a month, Xu Lai stayed on Earth, putting aside all matters concerning the Immortal Domain, only focusing on visiting and thanking the elder Taotie.

He played with his son.

Then he gave his daughter a few more kisses.

So much so that at first, Xu Yiyi was quite resistant as she worried that having a little brother meant her parents would no longer love her:

"Dad, why don't you go kiss Brother Pingan."

Although she loved her dad very much, she couldn't take Xu Lai kissing her ten or so times a day. Initially, the little girl was excited and cheerful.

But later on...

She was already a bit numb.

"Your mama said, regardless of whether it's a son or a daughter, we must treat them equally, and the love should not be biased."

Xu Lai said as he tried to kiss his daughter's forehead: "I kissed him, so I must kiss you too."

Yiyi quickly jumped away: "Dad, I allow you to prefer Brother Pingan a bit more."

"Actually, I like Yiyi more."

Xu Lai blinked and whispered: "Don't let your mom hear this."

"Dad should like Brother more too!"

Xu Yiyi waved her little fists in protest, but her eyebrows were curved with a smile like a crescent moon.

Another thing that concerned Xu Lai was that during this half-month, Xu Pingan did nothing but eat and sleep, and even in those rare moments of being awake, he constantly yawned.

Also.

When looking at Xu Lai, his eyes seemed a bit evasive; it was subtle, but Xu Lai noticed it.

"Little guy, you can understand what I'm saying, can't you?"

Seizing the moment when Xu Pingan woke up and Ruan Tang went to take a bath, Xu Lai grabbed his son's little foot and lifted him up.

"Waaa—"

Xu Pingan opened his mouth to cry.

"Go ahead, cry, and after you're done, I'll help you stretch a bit."

"..."

The crying stopped.

Xu Pingan looked pitifully with baby talk.

That chubby little hand carefully grabbed Xu Lai's clothes, seemingly trying to act cute and please his father.

Xu Lai's heart melted from the cuteness.

Then...

He gave a gentle pat on Xu Pingan's bottom.

The little guy's eyes were teary, but he stubbornly held back his tears.

"Sure enough, it's the body strength of the Golden Core Realm, but he can't fully utilize the power of the Golden Core Realm yet."

Xu Lai casually tossed Xu Pingan onto the bed, sighing a bit: "Pingan, as your dad, I really envy you."

"Having a handsome and dashing dad, and a stunningly beautiful mom, you're starting at a point that most cultivators in the Immortal Domain dream of, the Golden Core."

Being 'roughly handled', Xu Pingan dared not speak up, babbling something softly.

"In the future, you must cultivate diligently, the Heavenly Court and the Immortal Domain are in your and Yiyi's hands."

Xu Lai encouraged: "That way, your mom and I can travel the Four Immortal Domains and enjoy an early retirement life."

"..."

How lucky Xu Pingan couldn't speak yet.

Otherwise, he would've surely called Sister Yu Guiwan to let her hear if what her Junior Brother said made any sense.

He was still just a baby, wrapped up in swaddling clothes, at the age of innocence meant for eating and sleeping, yet his father was already placing such a heavy burden on his shoulders...

Just when Xu Lai was about to say something more, Ruan Tang came out after her bath, surprised: "Pingan is awake."

"Mm, our father-son duo is having a chat," Xu Lai said with a smile.

"Your son is barely more than half a month old, stop dreaming." Ruan Tang gave her husband a side glance.

"Son, lift your right hand." Xu Lai brimming with confidence.

"..."

Xu Pingan blinked, a bit puzzled.

"?"

A huge question mark appeared on Xu Lai's forehead.

What are you doing not playing along with my act?

Messing with me, huh!

As if sensing his father's expression wasn't quite right, Xu Pingan pouted and raised his little hand.

Ruan Tang was uncertain: "It's... just a coincidence, it must be!"

"Raise your left foot."

Following Xu Lai's words, Ruan Tang saw her son actually lift his left foot, and she was instantly full of joy:

"Pingan is so clever!"

"Brother, say 'sister'."

Xu Yiyi happened to be passing by and excitedly ran over to play with Xu Pingan: "Pingan, can you do a stunt and jump through a ring of fire? Our Xiao Hei at home can't even do that."

"..."

This is too much.

Years later, a Xu family eldest son, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that that evening on Earth was the most collapsing day of his life.

Of course.

His beautiful, lovely, gentle, and kind sister will always be the guiding light of his life, not because her sword was resting on his neck.

I, Xu Pingan, swear by Xiao Hei, the Gold Swallowing Beast's thousand-year lifespan!

...

...

During half a month on Earth.

Ruan Lan, rarely, didn't quarrel with Xu Lai.

Her everyday routine, besides practicing cultivation and 'studying' the Formation Chessboard with Sister Qi's help, was helping her sister look after her two nephews.

Senior Sister Yu Guiwan was also there.

Haitang Court was lively every day, and Xu Lai sometimes thought how great it would be if time could stay at this moment forever.

Until...

The Taotie, who was training troops for the Heavenly Court in the Immortal Domain, came to Earth, his eyes reddened:

"The Supreme Emperor, this humble one came late!"

"Why did you come to Earth, instead of training the troops in the Immortal Domain?" Xu Lai raised an eyebrow.

"The Supreme Emperor, I know... everything now."

The First Divine General of the Heavenly Court knelt on one knee, choking with emotion: "Let me stay by your side, to accompany you on the last journey of your life."

"???"

Xu Lai said with a blackened face: "Stand up and explain clearly, why does it sound like I'm about to fall?"

"So it's true."

Just standing up, Taotie stumbled back a few steps, enveloped in a sorrowful aura:

"To save the Northern Immortal Domain, you battled a Giant Whale comparable to the Emperor Realm in an ultimate showdown. Though you triumphed... it was a bitter victory!"

"Now the whole of the Immortal Domain knows that your dao foundation has collapsed, and you're about to ascend. Supreme Emperor, why didn't you inform us earlier, we want to stay by your side too!"

"...?"

A large question mark floated up on Xu Lai's forehead.

He suddenly thought of a person.

No.

A piece of equipment.

Is this what the Eight Desolate Cauldron meant by keeping a secret like a bottle?