âOh?â Lowering his little head, Bai Xiachen puckers his lips to the side.
Guess Godfather doesnât have anymore chances. Thereâs only one mother and she belongs to Baddie Father now. What a shame, Iâve always wanted a stepfather before.
âBai Xiachen!â Di Cang didnât miss the face his son made there and snapped right back with black lines running across that forehead: âDo you find it a pity he couldnât be your father?â
Not going to be intimidated, the little steambun hurries to make a face at his old man and then ran behind Bai Yanâs figure for safety. Thereâs no way he would admit thatâs exactly what heâs feeling right now, otherwise who knows what sort of punishment awaited!
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Demon Realmâs palace.
Standing idly in the garden, First Elder was simply gazing up at the blood colored sky when his eyes caught sight of the familiar figures quickly drawing in on his location.
âKing, Queen, Prince, Princess, youâre all back!â Joy showing all over his face as the family lands in front of him.
âHow are the arrangements for that bunch coming along?â The bunch Di Cang referred to are the demons who came out of the secret domain. They are meant to be the main attacking force for the Celestial Realm.
âKing, the people you are talking about have all been arranged at the border city. Weâre ready to begin the assault.â The senior slowly replies with a genuine smile.
âMmm,â Di Cang nods indifferently, âdid State Teacher return yet?â
âThis â¦â First Elder staggered at the suddenness but answered truthfully anyways, âState Teacher hasnât come back yet.â
âI understand then. Go down first and summon everyone above the Celestial Rank, weâre going to the border city.â
âYes, My King.â
The senior had wanted to go carry out his orders right away when the childish voice stopped him from behind. âFirst Elder, how is Little Leopard?â
Arching his fist, âPrince, I have already sent a few of the best palace maids to service him, please be assured he is well cared for.â
âThatâs good,â relieved with a sigh, âhe is someone I met in the secret domain and he also saved my life, you must have them take good care of him.â
âDonât worry Your Highness, no one would dare to hurt your friend.â
âWell then, I got nothing else to ask, you can go ahead to finish Baddie Fatherâs task.â Smiling with his pearly white teeth showing, the little steambun childishly says and stopped bothering the old fella.
It didnât take long for the various elders of the Demon Council to gather before the king and queen after they were summoned.
Staring down at the group which she had a good part in helping of boosting their strength, Bai Yan muses over something before speaking: âThereâs no need to bring so many to the border city at once. Fourth Elder, you and some of your peers will stay behind to protect the Demon Realm in case of a attack. Also, send someone to help me search for various alchemic ingredients, I have already expended most of my supplies.â
âYes, My Queen.â Fourth Elder respectfully complied with a arch of his fist.
âIn addition to First Elder, Third Elder, and Fifth Elder, the rest of the Demon Council will stay behind in case of a raid by the Celestial Realm.â
âAs you wish Your Highness!â They all take to the knee and boomed out this response.
âSister-in-law, Sister-in-law!â