As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Chapter 1625: Chapter 428: Taibai Enters the Tribulation, Old Dragon God Sets Out, Dream Master Sheds Again, Dream Butterfly Meets Da Xixi Once More [Seeking Monthly Ticket]

But no matter how many times Xi Xi called out, the sister did not respond to her at all.

Xi Xi felt quite disappointed.

She didn’t understand why the elder sister ignored her.

Nevertheless, Xi Xi began to reflect on the times she was saved by her elder sister’s power.

The first time was in the Divine Capital, during the struggle with Zhang Yuanlong for the Chulong chief position.

In that battle, facing Zhang Yuanlong who had given all of his physical body to the Temple God, Xi Xi was pushed to her limits, so the elder sister asked Xi Xi if she wanted to kill him.

Of course, Xi Xi chose to kill without hesitation.

That was the first time Xi Xi borrowed the power of her elder sister.

For some reason, Xi Xi did not reject it; instead, she... felt a bit comfortable, as if that power originally belonged to her, to begin with.

The second time was when she faced off against Martial Saint Gu Chuan...

”Oh, oh!”

”Emperor Xi Xi has realized!”

With one fist clenched, Xi Xi slapped her palm.

Sitting in the carriage, Yun E looked at Xi Xi with some confusion, not knowing what she was muttering about.

”What has Emperor Xi Xi realized?” Yun E asked with a smile as she stroked the little rabbit in her arms.

Xi Xi smiled but didn’t say much.

She thought perhaps she needed to face danger directly. Only under real danger would her elder sister appear to lend her power.

And that borrowed power would gradually make her stronger.

So, Emperor Xi Xi must face the crisis head-on!

Xi Xi didn’t tell Yun E and the others because she knew her companions definitely hoped she could complete her trials safely.

However, Xi Xi thought that since she had set out for trials, she ought to confront some dangers.

Moreover...

With the Thunder Chess Piece her father gave her in hand, Xi Xi felt she could be a bit braver!

Thus, it’s time to confront some danger...

That Indestructible Lotus Hell Sky Silk, one of the Third Crown Prince’s Divine Weapon Set, was reportedly in the hands of the Corpse God Cult headquarters...

Perhaps Xi Xi could try to stealthily reclaim it?

That Divine Weapon...

Belongs to Xi Xi.

Yes, it must be retrieved.

Xi Xi’s connection with the Divine Weapons was also becoming increasingly strong, especially after borrowing her elder sister’s power, her refining speed of the Divine Weapons was accelerating.

As a result, she could feel the strong longing of the Divine Weapons to reunite.

Xi Xi stood up, leaning against the carriage window, which was constantly jolting.

”Sister Yun E... we’ve been out here for over a month, haven’t we?”

Xi Xi gazed at the fast-changing scenery outside the window.

Her mood suddenly dampened.

”It’s been so long.”

”Xi Xi kind of misses Dad and Mom...”

Watching the scenery slip away rapidly, in Xi Xi’s eyes, it all seemed to transform into the gentle and doting faces of her parents.

Xi Xi’s eyes, at some indeterminate point, grew misty with layers of tears.

Yun E was taken aback by this.

Her eyes involuntarily turned gentle.

No matter that the little girl can now set traps for a Martial Saint...

But after all, she’s only a seven-year-old girl.

...

...

”Sigh.”

Li Che watched the tear-blurred Xi Xi and sighed softly.

The trials indeed brought significant improvement for Xi Xi. Facing danger now, she’s neither blindly arrogant nor fearful, but aims to solve problems.

Arranging the Mushroom Formation to blow up Martial Saint Gu Chuan, and facing the endless assassination plots of the Hunting God Pavilion’s assassins, Xi Xi could confront and deal with them.

This is growth.

School-aged Xi Xi’s task is to learn — gaining experience, learning responses to dangers, and more... all things she needs to learn during this school age.

Li Che doesn’t know what Xi Xi’s next stage of growth will be.

But learning things she ought to during this school age is always good.

Keeping Xi Xi sheltered under wings without allowing her even to step out means she won’t face the vast world. How, then, can the young eagle soar?

Let Xi Xi grow freely; Dad will also strive to become stronger, to protect you well.

Dad will always look after you, watching you grow and strengthen.

Li Che’s eyes softened.

He stood up; since Xi Xi missed her parents, they naturally should go visit her.

Upon exiting the courtyard, he saw Zhang Ya taking a break from cultivation, sitting under an eave thickly covered with snow, holding a cup of hot tea in a daze.

”Lord.” Golden-haired Hou greeted respectfully.

Towards the current Li Che, Golden-haired Hou felt genuine respect — not only was he a Martial Saint at Four Openings but also had the identity of a Divine Sculpture Master, outmatching Hou both in power and intellect.

Li Che nodded towards Golden-haired Hou, then looked at Zhang Ya.

”Wife, what are you doing?”

Li Che sat beside his wife, gently embracing her shoulders.

Zhang Ya glanced at Li Che, her eyes bending into happy slits, and leaned into his shoulder.

”Thinking about Xi Xi, wondering whether she’s eating well outside; she loves food so much. If she goes hungry, how wronged she must feel! And if she’s not warm enough, in this cold snowy weather, what if she catches cold?”

Perhaps due to Li Che’s presence, Zhang Ya suddenly started to talk non-stop.

”Husband, I miss Xi Xi.”

Resting in Li Che’s arms, Zhang Ya’s eyes reddened.

Li Che gently rubbed his wife’s head: ”Then let’s go see her.”

Upon hearing that, Zhang Ya abruptly perked up, her long crossed legs bouncing with excitement, launching her whole body up.

”Really?”