Cultivation Daddy-Chapter 144 - 143: Scouty

"When Dad finds an egg that is compatible with you, you’ll also have a beast." Li Jingsheng petted Jingxuan on the shoulder and comforted him.

"I think so too." Li Jingxuan nodded and smiled brightly.

Li Jingsheng was immediately relieved and lowered his hand. Being envious of one another would only bring problems. One thing he knows for sure about his father is that he loves all of them the same and won’t hesitate to give them the best. He just needs to find one that suits each person best.

Although he wasn’t sure why his fourth brother was given this Sky Splitting Eager egg, there should be a special reason behind it. Of course, it can’t be because of good behavior.

"Why did the egg suddenly evolve? It wasn’t like that when Father brought it." Li Jingsheng asked puzzlingly.

"It could be because of my treasures." Li Zhang said proudly.

"What treasures?" Li Jingxuan asked suspiciously.

"My rewards from the secret realm. I thought they have a good amount of spiritual energy, so I kept the egg among them, hoping for it to get good nutrition." Li Zhang explained.

That’s made lots of sense. The egg might have absorbed something from those treasures, resulting in this.

Unfortunately, they couldn’t tell which material or herb that was absorbed. This could also be considered Li Zhang’s luck.

"Really? You think those treasures from the secret could have affected it?" Li Jingxuan asked curiously.

Li Zhang nodded vigorously, his face was flushed with excitement: "Yes! They were emitting so much energy that I thought it could make the egg stronger. But I didn’t expect to find some sort of bond with them."

"But what if it’s more than just energy? Maybe the egg is special, meant for... someone like me." Li Jingxuan said shamelessly.

Li Zhang was speechless. Was this kid trying to snatch his egg? Good try.

"Do you really I’ll believe that?" Li Zhang narrowed his eyes.

"It was worth a try." Li Jingxuan sighed.

Everyone laughed but Li Jingxuan wasn’t angry, he also joined them.

"You should finish unpacking, if there’s anything missing, make a list. I’m going to prepare lunch." Li Jain said as he turns to leave the room with Liu Xiong

"Daddy, can I have ice cream?" Li Jingxuan asked. His mouth was already watery just thinking about it.

Li Jain shook his head: "Unfortunately, I don’t have any left. But I’m going to make it, it won’t take long."

"But I want something cold and sweet. I want it now." Li Jingxuan pleaded with puppy dog eyes.

Li Jain was silent for a while, there was really none available at the moment, he plans on making some later. But looking at Jingxuan’s expression, there’s no way he’s going to wait that long. After pondering for a second he said: "Only if you want to make it yourself. But I don’t have ice either."

"That’s alright, my brother here is ice itself." Li Jingxuan put his arms around Jingsheng’s shoulders

Li Jingsheng: "What makes you think I’m going to help you?"

Li Jingxuan: "Come on, I know you want some as well."

"Ok, fine."

Before leaving, Li Jain told Li Zhang to put the egg back in his storage just in case it wasn’t done mutating.

Before reaching the kitchen, Li Jain looks back at Liu Xiong: "Aren’t you going to clean up your room?"

"My room?"

"Yes, we have more rooms now so there’s no need to crowd up."

Liu Xiong wanted to say something but hesitated. There are many things that can’t be said in the presence of children. So, he decided to pick a room first. That was more convenient, he could always move in with Li Jain when the time is right.

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When Li Jain was done with lunch, he called everyone to the table. The children sat next to Li Jain, three on his right, three on his left. While Liu Xiong sat at the other end of the table. The spiritual dishes were already placed on the table: a large bowl of fragrant lotus rice, along with bowls of stir fry vegetables, mushroom stew and steamed fish. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Only after Li Jain took the first bite, did the rest begin to eat.

"What do you think Cheng is doing now?" Li Zhang suddenly asked

"Do you miss him?" Li Yuhan asked teasingly

"Of course not! I was just wondering." Li Zhang quickly denied it.

"Cheng’s intuition has always been right. If he thinks something is wrong with the person named Zhao Yun, then something is indeed wrong. Unless he figures it out, I’m afraid he won’t be pleased." Li Yujian said

"What intuition? It’s just a knack of trouble. I just hope he doesn’t bite more than he can chew this time." Li Zhang said with a frown.

"Relax, third brother is capable of handling himself. Worrying won’t help." Li Yuhan said, but he could understand Li Zhang’s feelings. The two have always been together, except for going to school, they had never been so far apart.

If it was Yujian in the secret realm instead of Cheng, he would’ve felt the same way too. But those heartless won’t feel the same about them. Li Yuhan didn’t dare to tell this cruel truth to Li Zhang.

Li Jingxuan was busy dragging the bowl of steamed fish closer, while his eyes were glued to the mushroom stew. With Li Zhang being distracted, there was no one to fight with him over the food.

Li Juanxin: "What are you guys whispering about?" He was a bit further away and couldn’t hear what they were discussing clearly.

"We’re discussing third brother and the mysterious Zhao Yun." Li Jingxuan replied, smirking.

"Oh," Li Juanxin wasn’t interested and continued eating.

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After lunch, they cleaned the table and were about to go do their own things when Li Zhang suddenly screamed.

"What’s wrong?" Everyone quickly looked over

"I think the egg is about to hatch!" Li Zhang took out the egg from his storage bag excitedly.

The egg shined brightly with a white light and gradually began to expand, becoming wider until it completely covered his palm. Everyone leaned closer, their eyes wide with anticipation.

"Is it really happening?" Li Jingxuan exclaimed excitedly

"Yes, look!" As Li Zhang said, the egg began to crack, red shards scattered around his palm. In just seconds, the egg split open, revealing a small creature, its green eyes blinking at the gathered faces.

A tiny, delicate creature unfolded its wings. The gold and blue colored creature flapped its wings as it slowly moved around on the palm of his hand.

’Mama?’

A child’s voice suddenly sounded in Li Zhang’s mind; he looked at the tiny creature round eyes and his expression cracked.

"I’m not your mama! I’m your master!" Li Zhang said out loud, startling everyone.

Everyone: "..." What’s the situation now?

’Master?’ The creature called out again.

"Yes, master!" Li Zhang patted his chest proudly.

"..." The creature didn’t respond and lowered its head dejectedly.

Wait, why are you discouraged all of a sudden? Li Zhang was speechless. The sky eaglet was nothing like its mother, the enormous Sky Splitting Eagle. Instead, it was smaller and more adorable. However, the only big thing on it is its sharp claws.

"Ah, I have the perfect name for it." Li Juanxin said excitedly.

"I don’t trust your naming skills." Li Jingxuan shook his head.

Li Juanxin: "Do you have anything in mind?"

"No, but..."

"That’s what I thought." Li Juanxin sneered: "It’s a flying beast, so let’s call it Scouty!"

The little creature blinked its bright green eyes, tilting its small head in confusion.