Free Web NovelChapter 405: Chapter 200: Worries
Huaixi’s Tang Blade Model was eventually coaxed away by his own brother. Looking at the empty box that should have contained the model, a trace of distress appeared on his chubby little face. However, it wasn’t long before he calmed down, stood up, patted the dust off his butt, and walked steadily to his bed. Lying down, he pulled out another identical box from underneath.
When he opened the box, he revealed a model just like the previous Tang Blade, but this one’s tassel and handle were light green instead of fiery red. With some effort, he picked up the blade that wasn’t heavy, which was still considerably taller than Huaixi at the moment. "Uncle Changxi, when can I have a real sword..." frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
"When the young master grows up and has enough ability to protect himself, I will forge a real sword for him, which will accompany the young master for a lifetime, becoming the sharpest blade in his hand," Uncle Changxi appeared, his face carrying a gentle smile, as he crouched down to gently stroke the longer hair of the little fellow. "Of course, the second young master will also have one."
Huaixi seriously pondered his words, only understanding that when he grew up, Changxi would give him a real sword, and his brother would have one too; the rest of the meaning, however, he could not grasp. It’s not Huaixi’s fault for not understanding. The meaning in Changxi’s words carried weight that even many adults couldn’t comprehend, let alone Huaixi, such a little kid.
"So, when am I considered grown up?" Huaixi was very fond of the double-bladed model that Changxi had devised. The swords were actually a pair, one for him and one for his brother. However, this little kid was cunning and stubbornly refused to reveal that there were two model swords, which made Huaifeng envious and drooling for several days before Huaixi finally relented and let Huaifeng take the model sword that should have belonged to him.
It must be said that Huaifeng was truly a Little Bear, while Huaixi, being secretly guided by Changxi, was an invisible Douhua bun, too.
Looking at Huaixi’s bright eyes, Changxi forced a wry smile and said, "Actually, this growing up has nothing to do with age... it depends on opportunity."
If possible, neither the master, nor Changxi, nor Su Mo wanted the day of "growing up" for the two children ever to arrive. Because "growing up" meant facing many burdens and realities that their thin shoulders and backs couldn’t yet bear.
Nowadays, there is a faint sense of an impending storm. Even though Changxi is a self-aware intelligent robot without substantive life, he can still detect the lurking crisis in the shadows. The master is training so hard to regain strength as a precaution.
Changxi placed his hands on Huaixi’s bun-like shoulders, looking at the still bewildered and contemplating little face. He smiled slightly and said, "The young master is still young right now. These words can be remembered silently, and maybe when you are older, you’ll understand."
"Mm!" The child nodded seriously, clenched his fist to his chest, his innocent little face filled with pure childishness, not like the indifference it would show years later. "Even though I don’t really understand, it sounds very impressive... I will grow up quickly."
Reluctantly hugging the lightweight model for a moment, Huaixi put his treasure away, then got up to tidy up the floor. Although he was small, he was somewhat of a perfectionist, always tidying up the mess he made himself. If others helped, he would cry and fuss until they put things back into their original messy spots, and Huaixi would tidy up, sniffling as he went.
"Yes, let’s wait for the young master to grow up." Changxi activated his invisibility mode and left Huaixi’s room. Even as the door closed, he could still see the small chubby little guy bending down with difficulty, placing the toys he had scattered back to their original places, even sorting them by color.
Changxi went to Su Jiameng’s room. She had already emerged from the recuperation chamber. Due to the accelerated training schedule, the demand for Nutrient Liquid was growing, and the level requirements were steadily rising. The Nutrient Liquid previously traded from the Plane Trading Platform was now running low.
"Changxi, just came back from Xiao Xi?" Su Jiameng was wiping her slightly wet hair. Over the past year of intense training and ample nutrition, her body had finally started a second phase of growth, and her height had significantly increased. Her appearance seemed to be increasingly influenced by her soul, resembling more and more her past life — Major General Su. In the past, the resemblance was slight, but now it was four or fivefold.
"Yes, the young master is getting wiser," Changxi respectfully replied, bowing his head. Then he took the towel Su Jiameng handed over, folded it, and placed it aside. Su Jiameng continued using another dry towel to wipe her hair.
