Invincible Dad
Chapter 873: Start Disciplining Kids Early
At the same time.
Another Emperor Realm presence awoke from the depths of the Moon, transforming into a nine-headed, nine-tailed white Phoenix.
With unimaginable speed beyond the comprehension of all cultivators in the Immortal Domain, it instantly flew away.
So fast that even those in the Nine Heavens of the Quasi-Emperor in the Immortal Domain could only see a fleeting shadow that divine sense couldn’t capture.
Two Emperor Realm beings are about to make a move.
For a moment.
The major Holy Lands of the Four Immortal Domains, already like frightened birds due to recent Heavenly Court slaughter, began to tremble again.
What sins have they committed?
First there was Xu Qingfeng, then Li Shenhuang, and now another Great Emperor of unknown identity and origin...
What are they planning?
Could it be they intend to destroy the Immortal Domain completely!
"Li Bahuang, Jiu Feng..."
Xu Lai squinted his eyes, then withdrew his gaze after a short while.
He didn’t use his boundary, but instead leisurely tidied up the somewhat messy living room under the morning sun, cleaning the house once more.
After finishing all this.
It was already nine o’clock in the morning.
Ruan Tang and the other three women had already awoken and saw Qian Song and Liu Beiming still sound asleep from drunkenness, and then looked at Xu Lai making tea and drinking.
Xu Yaoyao and Luo Chu blushed.
Compared to Xu Lai, their own drunken husbands were really embarrassing.
Qian Song was somewhat better, but Liu Beiming was hugging a table leg, constantly calling "Yaoyao," and his hands were dishonestly groping around...
Xu Yaoyao wished she could find a hole to crawl into!
"Help your husband into the room." Ruan Tang said warmly.
"No, he’s not my husband, I’m single!"
"..."
"It’s alright, the ground isn’t cold, come have some morning tea."
Xu Lai chuckled lightly; although the wine they drank yesterday wasn’t the top-tier cellar from the Heavenly Court, it wasn’t bad either.
This drunkenness brought not only extended life but also numerous benefits for Qian Song and Liu Beiming. Sleeping on the floor was a small price.
Soon, the children also got up and went downstairs.
Qian Xiao looked at his father lying on the ground, hands behind his back, and shook his head with a mature demeanor:
"Oh, adults, really disgraceful."
"Boom!"
Then Kid Qian was kicked into the bathroom by Luo Chu: "Go wash up and then finish your homework."
"Homework is for kids—"
Qian Xiao’s retort came to an abrupt halt.
Because he saw the gentle smile of his mother and immediately shut his mouth, silently heading to the bathroom.
"What plans do you have today?"
Xu Lai looked at his wife Ruan Tang, then at Luo Chu and Xu Yaoyao, and said to himself without waiting for them to speak:
"The sunshine is nice today; you could soak in the hot springs in the backyard, have some seafood sashimi, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon."
"No, we still need to watch the kids." Ruan Tang shook her head.
"I’ll take care of the kids."
"?"
Ruan Tang had a big question mark appear on her forehead.
Something’s not right.
Since Xu Lai came back, everything about him seemed off, emitting a strange aura all over.
"Did your husband cheat on you?" Luo Chu tilted her head, looking at her good friend.
"Probably."
Xu Yaoyao also speculated suspiciously: "My husband acts the same way when he secretly plays games behind my back and suddenly showers me with attentions."
At this thought.
She gently kicked Liu Beiming, who was lying on the ground.
Xu Lai subconsciously touched his nose.
Cheating was never an option; he was eternally devoted to his wife, even if the sky fell.
He just felt he’s owed Ruan Tang too much and wanted to let her relax as much as possible to make up for it.
"Forget it. We’ll continue shopping and soak in the hot springs when we come back this evening!"
Ruan Tang knew her husband had something on his mind. Having asked him before without getting answers, she didn’t press him now, choosing to leave with her two close friends.
Xu Lai breathed a sigh of relief.
"Daddy..."
Xu Yiyi giggled, "Mom’s going out to have fun."
"Mm."
"What about us?"
"Cultivation."
"Ah?"
Yiyi’s mood instantly fell.
Qian Xiao said seriously, "Uncle Xu, give me a break, today..."
"You cultivate while doing your homework; if you don’t finish, I’ll throw you to guard Chang’an, starting at thirty years."
"???"
Qian Xiao widened his eyes: "Uncle Xu, have you heard of ’thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west’!"
"But have you heard about teaching kids early?" Xu Lai squinted his eyes.
Qian Xiao donned a mask of misery.
Weak.
Aggrieved.
Helpless.
Xu Pingan leaned against the wall, trying to sneak away, when his father said, "You cultivate too."
As for the other two little ones who had recently learned to stand and walk, babbling words, cultivation was out of the question.
Xu Lai gave each a drop of essence blood, and how far they could go in the future would depend on their own fate.
"The Supreme Emperor, Li Shenhuang is unleashing a massacre in the Southern Immortal Domain."
Sikong Jiu’s voice appeared above Haitang Court, where a cloud floated, and a sneaky head peered out.
"Mm."
Xu Lai brewed tea in warm water, his movements leisurely yet fluid, filled with the charm of the Great Dao.
Sikong Jiu was about to praise him when Xu Lai directly said, "Shut up."
"..."
Sikong Jiu’s eyes darted around, whispering, "The Supreme Emperor, I can sense the new ’Samsara Sea’ gradually taking form."
"Good news."
Xu Lai paused his tea pouring; indeed, it’s good news.
Thus.
The souls of the deceased beings in the Immortal Domain would no longer be attracted by the realm gates, nor erased by the Zhoutian Star Fighting Formation, but would continue to reincarnate.
Only now, without accumulating Karmic Tribulation, it would descend.
His time was running short.
"Li Shenhuang too; can’t he carry out his actions a bit slower?"
Sikong Jiu muttered internally: "As someone in the Emperor Realm, his murderous intent is so strong!"
Xu Lai glanced at Sikong Jiu.
Truth be told, Li Shenhuang was among the few with the least blood on his hands among the past hundred Emperor Realm beings, possibly even the very least.
Murderous intent heavy?
Forget the Emperor Realm; even among the Immortal Venerable Realm, who among them doesn’t possess a heavy murderous intent?
"Why did you come today?" Xu Lai asked.
"To have tea."
"Then why not come down."
"Suddenly don’t feel like drinking anymore." Sikong Jiu remained up in the clouds.
"Is it because you’re afraid when the Karmic Tribulation descends, you’ll get implicated?"
"...The Supreme Emperor, you’re joking. I, Sikong Jiu, embody the Heavenly Dao, how could I fear Tribulation Thunder!"
"Alright, accompany me during tribulation crossing then."
"I still have clothes left to collect at home, farewell!"
Sikong Jiu turned and fled, but midway he looked back and whispered, "That snowflower in the back mountain."
"Boom rumble rumble!"
The tribulation clouds churned in the sky, not targeting Xu Lai but firmly locking onto Sikong Jiu, evidently displeased that he revealed secrets he shouldn’t have.
"Allies!"
Sikong Jiu ran even faster, yet he shouted as he sprinted, "Don’t strike, there’s no reason for allies to fight each other!"
"——"
The tribulation clouds lingered briefly before collapsing and dissipating, though an aura silently followed Sikong Jiu, ready to reconvene at any time.
"Oh?"
Xu Lai raised his eyebrow; Sikong Jiu never spoke frivolously, perhaps the Snowflower had an unexpected effect on the Karmic Tribulation?
He went to the back mountain.
Looking at the snow-white plant floating on the water’s surface, he fell into long silence.