Free Web NovelChapter 1375: Chapter 435: Entrusting the Young Son
Judging by the situation, Chi Ye and Yan Jiu are old acquaintances?
Chi Chi turned around, curiously looking at his brother, then at that strange stone tablet.
"Chi Ye, long time no see, you haven’t changed at all."
For Yan Jiu, it was truly a critical moment; after knowing Little Jiu Nian was his son, he momentarily hesitated.
If Chi Ye hadn’t appeared, he might have really "betrayed" Di Shen.
He owed Cai’er and Little Jiu Nian too much.
"Yan Jiu, you’re as foolish as ever. You’ve not only had a child with a human clan but also been forced to this point by Zhan Hen."
Chi Ye raised his eyelids, glancing at Little Jiu Nian’s face which was identical to Yan Jiu’s when he was young.
Thinking about his sister’s "marry no one but Jiu" statement, Demon Emperor Chi Ye couldn’t help but twitch his cheeks.
Speaking of the feud between Chi Ye and Yan Jiu, no, more accurately the feud between Chi Ye and Di Shen’s gang, it’s a tale that could take days to tell.
Once in the Demon World, Chi Ye was a genius, holding countless first records in the Demon World.
But ever since Di Shen rose, Chi Ye became the eternal second.
Even Chi Ye’s painstakingly managed Chi Prison Army became the second strongest army in the Demon World due to the rise of the Demon God Guard.
Chi Ye challenged Di Shen countless times, yet each time, he was beaten senseless by Demon Ancestor Di Shen.
Eventually Chi Ye became the Prison Emperor of Beiyu Palace, and this past became an unerasable dark history for him; recalling it made Chi Ye feel like throwing up blood.
Faced with the increasingly explosive words from Chi Ye, in the past, Yan Jiu would have surely rolled up his sleeves and fought Chi Ye.
But today, Yan Jiu changed his usual demeanor, sincerely saying.
"Chi Ye, regardless, thank you."
"Who said I’m helping you? I’m only helping Chi Chi. That she’s able to take form is somewhat thanks to this kid; I’ve saved his life, so it’s settled between us."
Chi Ye stubbornly insisted.
If Chi Chi liked something, even if it were the moon in the sky, he would have to bring it down for her.
"Brother, are you talking to Uncle Stone Tablet?"
Chi Chi saw Little Jiu Nian’s breathing gradually steadying, his complexion also gaining color, knowing he was fine, she sighed in relief.
She also noticed the special nature of the stone tablet, and with a child’s curiosity, she touched the tablet.
"I’m not Uncle Stone Tablet, my name is Yan Jiu, and I’m Little Jiu Nian’s biological father."
Chi Chi was quite liked by Yan Jiu; he thought this fiery little tigress was somewhat like his Cai’er.
"Ah, you’re the heartless dad."
Chi Chi exclaimed, covering her mouth with her small hand.
"Heartless dad, so this is how Jiu Nian sees me. It’s true, I have indeed let them mother and son down."
Hearing from others about his son’s perception, Yan Jiu felt melancholy, yet he understood he hadn’t been a responsible father.
Leaving a pregnant wife for three years; any child would likely disregard him as a father.
"Uncle Stone Tablet, don’t feel bad, it’s my careless words. Jiu Nian is just speaking differently from what he feels; in his heart, he still wants you as his father, or he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to find you."
Chi Chi’s eyes, like grapes, turned thoughtfully.
Though small in appearance, she’s lived a hundred years and traveled in the Human Realm, well-versed in speaking kindly.
Since Uncle Stone Tablet is Little Jiu Nian’s father, he’d be her future father-in-law; hence she should build a good rapport.
So Chi Chi recounted everything she knew from the Lan Residence, including Little Jiu Nian’s secret trip to the Demon World without Lan Cai’er knowing.
"This is absurd, Dao Ge became Jiu Nian’s godfather!"
Upon hearing that Dao Ge frequently visited the Lan Residence and became Jiu Nian’s godfather, Yan Jiu’s voice raised by eight octaves.
Chi Chi suspected she heard the grinding of teeth.
His son, who hadn’t even called him dad yet, got a "cheap dad" for three years in Dao Ge, making Yan Jiu’s teeth itch.
"Uncle Stone Tablet, I trust my woman’s intuition to tell you, Little Jiu Nian’s beautiful mother isn’t interested in Dao Ge at all."
Chi Chi, though young, was astute.
"Stone Tablet Uncle, how did you end up like this? Should I ask my brother for help to rescue you so your family can reunite?"
"Chi Chi, why bother saying so much to him? This man is my lifelong foe. Their father and son’s fate is none of our business."
Chi Ye spoke, picking Chi Chi up with one hand.
The prohibition on Yan Jiu was left by Zhan Hen, and Chi Ye had no way to break it.
Yan Jiu glanced at Little Jiu Nian, only concerned for his safety.
"Brother, how about we take Little Jiu Nian back to Beiyu Palace? He’s unconscious; leaving him here alone is dangerous."
Chi Chi, upon hearing this, changed her demeanor, tugging at her brother’s sleeve with a cute pleading face.
Demon Emperor Chi Ye was most captive to his sister’s pleas like this; soon, he conceded entirely.
"I can take him back, but you must promise me one condition: once we’re at Beiyu Palace, no matter how I train him, you’re not to interfere; otherwise, I’ll exile him from the Demon World immediately."
Though Demon Emperor Chi Ye disliked Little Jiu Nian as a demon-human hybrid, the fact he bore Yan Jiu’s blood couldn’t be overlooked; his attitude when facing Queen Xiyuan earlier left an impression.
If this kid could be nurtured into a generation of Sky Demon, it wouldn’t be a bad thing for Beiyu Palace.
Yan Jiu watched Little Jiu Nian being lifted by Chi Ye, feeling reluctant, but knowing it was the best choice for Little Jiu Nian now.
His body contained some Sky Demon blood that needed awakening.
"Yan Jiu, I’m taking your son; whether you can live to see him again is up to your father-son fate."
Before leaving, Chi Ye left these words behind.
"Chi Ye, for caring for my son, I’ll tell you this: ’He’s back.’"
Yan Jiu pondered briefly, then slowly spoke.
Yan Jiu still retained some of the Demon Emperor’s flesh.
With Di Shen’s resurrection, he could feel the demonic power in that part of flesh boiling and roaring, as if calling their master.
Recently, this feeling grew stronger.
Yan Jiu knew, the day of "his" true awakening was drawing closer.
Chi Ye momentarily paused, unclear if he heard Yan Jiu’s words.
Who exactly is "he"?
Chi Chi curiously glanced at her brother, sensing a chilling aura from him.
Chi Ye didn’t ask more, carrying Chi Chi and Little Jiu Nian vanished into the sky, leaving the stone tablet in its former tranquillity, yet the demonic wind roaring from the Demon World entrance grew fiercer.
