Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 425 - 229: Ji Kunpeng: What Use Do I Have for a Husband as a Grown Man? (4200 words)_2
"Awoo," Yan Ji said obediently. She propped herself up with her hands and sat down, her large, intelligent eyes blinking as she stared at Wang Xiu.
She was completely oblivious to the fact that her current body, attire, and posture were filled with an indescribable allure.
"...When you’re in human form, you can’t sit like that. Let me teach you."
Wang Xiu had no choice but to start from the very basics, including how to stand, walk, and sit, as well as some fundamental ways of speaking.
"From now on, don’t call me ’Baba’ anymore. I’m not your real father..."
"Then what should Yan Ji call you?" Yan Ji asked, tilting her head innocently.
"In our human world, it’s generally more appropriate to call me ’Master’!" Wang Xiu said with a straight face.
"Master? Okay, Master, Yan Ji will remember!" Yan Ji nodded obediently.
More than two hours passed.
Wang Xiu taught Yan Ji everything he could think of. She was a quick study, living up to her pure Divine Beast lineage by learning everything almost instantly. She soon began to carry herself like a proper human.
"Alright, that’s enough for today. I’ll tell you more if anything else comes to mind," Wang Xiu said.
"Okay, Master!" Yan Ji replied, once again pouncing into Wang Xiu’s arms and sticking out her tongue.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" Wang Xiu dodged frantically. "I almost forgot to tell you, in the future, it’s best not to do this in front of other people..."
"Why not?" Yan Ji pouted, feeling a little hurt. It was her way of showing affection.
"You’ll understand once you get used to how humans interact," Wang Xiu said, unsure how to explain it himself.
"Awoo..." Yan Ji nodded, looking a bit dejected.
"By the way, what exactly do you like to eat?" Wang Xiu asked, suddenly remembering the crucial question.
If the Disaster Brood required a meal of Divine Beast Essence Blood every time, he truly couldn’t afford to keep her. In fact, there probably wasn’t a single faction in the world that could. Even if some ancient power kept a living Divine Beast, they couldn’t just draw its blood constantly. Essence Blood wasn’t the same as ordinary blood. Drawing it too often would ruin the Divine Beast.
"Yan Ji... likes to eat fire... pretty fire..." Yan Ji gestured excitedly with her hands and feet, drooling as if she could already see it.
Just as the ancient legends said, Yan Ji fed on fire. She only consumed spiritual items containing the fire attribute, or high-quality exotic flames and Divine Fire.
"Wait a minute!" Wang Xiu suddenly recalled something and conjured a golden flame in his palm. "Can you eat this?"
It was the Fire of Candleholder, a Divine Skill Wang Xiu had comprehended from the Ancient Dragon’s Reverse Scale. Containing a trace of the ancient Zhulong’s power, its might was boundless.
Yan Ji stared intently at Wang Xiu’s hand, swallowing hard. "It smells so good... Can Yan Ji eat it?"
It seemed she could.
Wang Xiu breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Fire of Candleholder was an extraordinary Divine Skill that consumed a lot of mana, it was nothing compared to the cost of Divine Beast Essence Blood. More importantly, he could provide as much of it as she wanted.
A while later, after Yan Ji had eaten her fill, the little girl couldn’t control her instincts and once again draped herself over Wang Xiu, licking his face.
Wang Xiu felt helpless. It seemed changing this habit of hers would take some time.
"Can you still change back into your original form?" Wang Xiu asked.
"Yes!" Yan Ji nodded.
"Good. Lie down," Wang Xiu said, patting her shoulder.
Yan Ji immediately lay on the ground. A rich crimson glow enveloped her, and with a flash of light, she transformed back into her original form: a magnificent Disaster Brood as tall as a man. Her entire body was pitch-black, and flames danced beneath her feet, giving her a majestic and imposing air.
"From now on, unless I tell you to transform, just stay in your original form. Got it?" Wang Xiu said. He was genuinely afraid that in a public place, Yan Ji might suddenly get excited and pounce on him for a licking. How improper would that be? What if someone gets the wrong idea? They might think I, Wang Xiu, am that kind of person!
"Mhm, I understand!" Yan Ji nodded obediently and came forward to rub against Wang Xiu’s leg. To her, there was no difference between her human and original forms; as long as her Master was happy, she was happy.
After settling matters with Yan Ji, Wang Xiu lifted the Great Void Concealment Spell.
The sky had already grown dark. Dusk and a crescent moon hung in the sky together. The heavens were filled with crimson clouds and scattered stars, creating a stunningly beautiful sight. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
"Hey, Senior Brother, when did you get a dog?" Ji Zidian asked with surprise as she walked into the courtyard, just in time to see Wang Xiu playing with Yan Ji.
"Uh... just today, actually," Wang Xiu replied.
"What a beautiful dog!" Ji Zidian crouched down, gently stroking the Disaster Brood’s fur. The more she looked, the more she liked it. This dog is so magnificent! It’s like the canine version of Senior Brother Wang Xiu!
"GRRR—" The Disaster Brood snarled at Ji Zidian, displaying hostility. She didn’t like being touched by anyone other than her master.
"Yan Ji! This is my junior sister..." Wang Xiu shot her a look. She immediately became docile, letting out a soft whimper and no longer resisting.
"Such a good girl!" The more Ji Zidian stroked her, the more she adored her.
Yan Ji wanted to cry. If you have business with my Master, just say it! You’re going to rub all my fur off!
"Ahem. Junior Sister, is there a reason you’ve come looking for me at this hour?" Wang Xiu finally asked, cutting in.
"Oh, right! I almost forgot!" Ji Zidian stuck out her tongue, her cheeks flushing slightly. She suddenly grew bashful, nervously fiddling with the hem of her robes. "Uhm... my dad and my brothers would like to invite you, Senior Brother, to a meal at Thunderclap Peak! It’s... it’s just a simple family dinner, nothing special!"
Her face was scarlet, her heart raced, and even her ears were bright red. When she recalled what her shameless father and those brothers of hers had told her before she left, she wished she could find a crack in the ground to hide in. It’s so embarrassing! What did they mean by ’get Senior Brother drunk tonight and head straight for the bridal chamber’? How could a girl be so forward? Besides, even if some girls are, Senior Brother isn’t that kind of person!
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiu suddenly remembered that Ji Yan had indeed mentioned inviting him over for a meal sometime. Wang Xiu had assumed it was just a polite courtesy, never expecting it to be a real invitation. He didn’t have to think hard to understand the significance of this meal. To be honest, he was a little nervous and wasn’t quite ready.
"Senior Brother, you... you don’t want to go? It’s really okay. We just wanted to thank you for taking care of me in the Holy Realm. If you don’t have time, I can go and turn them down for you!" Ji Zidian said, a flicker of disappointment in her eyes. She pursed her lips, pretending to be nonchalant, but her picturesque eyes suddenly welled up with tears. Her expression was truly heartbreaking.
"Silly girl, why wouldn’t I want to go? I’m just not prepared yet. After all... it’s my first official visit. I can’t show up empty-handed, can I?" Wang Xiu smiled, ruffling her hair.
Hearing this, Ji Zidian’s face lit up like the noonday sun. "You don’t have to bring anything, Senior Brother! We have everything at Thunderclap Peak!"
[Ding!]
[A nearby boast has been detected. Congratulations, Host, for gaining +88 Mana!]
"How could I do that?" Wang Xiu gave her a playful roll of his eyes. "What you have is your business, but as a junior visiting his elders, I must show some respect. I can’t just go to freeload, can I? Wait for me at the door for a moment. I’ll be right out!"
With that, Wang Xiu stood up and went back into his house to prepare a gift.
Watching his back, Ji Zidian’s heart swelled with emotion. Senior Brother is just too good! It seems he really values me a lot! Otherwise, why would he be so serious about preparing for his meeting with my family?
At this thought, a lovestruck smile blossomed on her face. She stood there giggling to herself for a while before crouching down to pat the Disaster Brood’s head. "Do you know? Your master is the best man in the world!"
"WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!" the Disaster Brood barked in agreement. In that instant, she found this two-legged female much more agreeable.
A short while later, Wang Xiu emerged from the house with a smile. "Alright, Junior Sister. Let’s go."
「Meanwhile, on Thunderclap Peak.」
Inside the Divine Response Palace.
This was the palace Thunderclap Peak reserved for hosting distinguished guests and holding grand banquets; it was rarely used on ordinary days. Today, however, it was exceptionally lively. Dozens of tables were laden with all sorts of exquisite delicacies, and the hall was brightly decorated with lanterns and streamers, bustling with excitement.
Ji Yan sat at the head table, his eyes closed in meditation, not saying a word. Beside him, dozens of his madams chattered away enthusiastically.
"Everyone outside is saying that our future son-in-law possesses heaven-defying talent and is destined to become a Great Emperor!"
"Xiao Jiu is so fortunate to have found such a capable husband!" Third Madam said with envy. "If my Kunpeng were that lucky, I’d wake up laughing from my dreams!" Although she was Ji Yan’s third wife, she had been the first to bear him a child.
Below, Ji Kunpeng, the eldest of the Ji Family’s sons, widened his eyes. Mother, do you even hear yourself? If I brought a husband home, would you dare to acknowledge him?
