"And then...,"
"Tssk!"
A jet of water drew a parabola through the air, splashing squarely onto the face of Luo Tiance, who was only an arm's length away, trickling down his beard.
The room fell silent at first, followed by a chorus of "kuku" laughter.
Zhao Yingtian clenched his teeth, struggling to hold back.
Cao Xiong and the others covered their mouths, making strange giggling noises.
Luo Tiance wiped his face with his other hand, glaring at the eight people who could hardly contain their mirth, and snorted:
"Don't hold it in, holding it in is bad for your health,"
"If you want to laugh, just laugh."
The eight pursed their lips, well aware that this old guy held grudges and would not actually laugh out loud.
Luo Tiance, caught between laughter and tears, looked down at his grandson and sighed.
"You little rascal have no sense of martial virtue."
"I've spent my life dodging spears, avoiding hidden swords, and yet I couldn't dodge your little... water toss."
Liu Shengji winked and teased: "Elder Luo, your grandson may have the look and temperament of a dragon and a phoenix, and an extraordinary demeanor, but apart from splashing you, he probably doesn't have any other special traits, right?"
"Bullcrap."
Luo Tiance glared at him.
He had no choice but to personally take his grandson back and then rush back.
"Alright, I won't explain anymore, you can think what you want, your opinions aren't important to me,"
"But everything we agreed upon initially can't be any less."
The eight nodded in agreement.
"Of course."
"Elder Luo, you are in great shape now, much better than us. Acting, after all, is about making yourself believe it first if you want others to believe,"
"We understand the realm you are in now."
Luo Tiance didn't want to talk anymore.
After all, his own son, the child's father, did not believe the abnormality that had occurred was real, so it was normal for these people not to believe either.
In his heart, he chuckled coldly, already looking forward to the spectacle of a few old fellows lining up to apologize to him.
Liu Shengji suggested:
"I propose that we confer the title of Da Xia Godson to Elder Luo's grandson, the spiritual leader of the younger generation. Only such a status would match such terrifying talent, otherwise if we neglect your grandson, foreign forces will spot something fishy at a glance."
Luo Tiance nodded.
"Confer as Godson, and enjoy the highest status."
"Unhindered throughout Daxia, as long as he does not violate the decrees, he possesses all privileges."
"Plus, as we said before, whichever family's daughter my grandson takes a liking to in the future, there should be no interference."
"I, Elder Luo, have fought battles all my life, contributed much, and if I can't enjoy it, letting my grandson enjoy it is no problem, right?"
"Besides, my grandson is making such a high profile for the sake of Daxia."
The eight nodded again, and Liu Shengji couldn't help saying:
"Elder Luo, there are no issues with the earlier points, but this last one..."
Luo Tiance shot him a sidelong glance.
"What, you're afraid my grandson will take a fancy to your family's daughter?"
"You're afraid your daughter marrying my grandson would be like jumping into a pit of fire?"
"You think my grandson's real ability isn't as good as the other families' young prodigies and demons?"
Luo Tiance's barrage of questions left Liu Shengji tightly closed-mouthed.
But he didn't argue, just lowered his head.
Because what Luo Tiance said was exactly what he was thinking.
Moreover, there were indeed a few outstanding girls in his family's generation, too dear to part with.
"Humph!" Luo Tiance shook his head repeatedly, easily reading the other's mind.
"Elder Liu, let's drop this matter then,"
"But should you see my grandson's true talent one day, don't come over with a thick face, asking for your child's hand in marriage."
"Make sure you don't regret it at that point."
Liu Shengji laughed and said: "Hahaha, that won't happen, that won't happen,"
"How could it."
At this point, Cao Xiong instructed: "Elder Luo, you must keep your grandson under wraps after this and absolutely cannot let outside forces discover anything fishy. There might not be many spies from within our borders belonging to them, but there are probably still some."
Luo Tiance snorted.
"A bunch of rats, showing their heads and tails, are not to be feared."
"However, being a bit cautious is still necessary. I'm afraid someone might get ideas upon seeing my grandson's talent."
"Alas... the future of Great Xia is not going to be easy, who will stand against the God's Children of the Foreign Forces?
Zhao Yingtian sighed deeply, and Zhu Wushi's face was filled with grace, unlike his previous rough and casual demeanor.
Luo Tiance started to speak but then stopped short.
He felt that it didn't matter whether these people believed or not, for the hidden dragon was eventually destined to ascend to the heavens, and his own Luo Yu would sooner or later astonish the world, proving himself and not needing to rush at this moment.
After the meeting concluded, Great Xia quickly made a grand announcement to the world.
The Luo Family had descended with a qilin child, bestowing upon him the title of Da Xia Godson, with a transcendent status.
Upon hearing this news, the Citizens of Daxia were only exhilarated and excited, without a hint of dissatisfaction.
This era belonged to the heroes; it was an era for the strong.
Only a force with a true powerhouse could stand firm; otherwise, it couldn't possibly face the attacks from ferocious beasts and the lurking threats from other ambitious forces.
However, among the eight families such as the Cao Family, Zhao Family, and Zhu Family, there were young prodigies who were not convinced, having inherited the legacies of the top heroic spirits in the history of Daxia, they felt they were no less than any so-called God's Child and were already striving in secret, waiting for the day to prove themselves.
...
In a secluded area of Great Xia, known to few,
a group of unparalleled beauties with stunning figures gathered, wearing clothes starkly different from those of the Daxia populace, clearly outsiders.
Yet the guards of Daxia had not discovered them, allowing these women to stay safe and unnoticed within the territory of Daxia.
"Is this Brother Yu's homeland? After scouting around, it feels completely different from our side," said a beauty in a one-piece mini dress, clad in silver liquid stockings, fluttering her pink attractive pupils.
Zhu Zhuqing, in a black leather outfit and child-like facial features but large eyes, nodded, "Indeed, they have something called 'technology' here, which has a certain lethality, something we don't have back home."
"Are all of you focusing on such useless things?" Zhu Zhuyun said nonchalantly.
The girls curiously looked over, Ning Rongrong asked, "Then what do you think is useful?"
Zhu Zhuyun's lips revealed a charming smile.
"The styles of clothes here are so much more diverse than back home."
"You all know what style Brother Yu likes," she added.
"We can try them when we go back, okay?"
"Tch, shameless," Ning Rongrong teased with a smile.
"Exactly, not shy at all," Xiaowu chimed in from the side, and Ye Lingling, Bai Chenxiang, and the rest of the girls nodded in agreement.
"A bunch of hypocritical women, don't think I don't know how wild each of you has been on Brother Yu's Guangmu Region..."
Zhu Zhuyun had a knowing look.
"Tui!"
"Humph—"
"Alright, those matters aren't important, let's discuss what really matters," said a clear and crisp clapping of hands as everyone's attention was drawn to her. Those stunning purple pupils and cascading silver hair belonged to none other than the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena.
"Our top priority now is to find Brother Yu."
"Brother Yu has been reborn, and until his memory recovers, he is very vulnerable. We must stay close and protect him."
"You all saw the anomaly in the sky earlier, right? I believe that must've been caused by Brother Yu. It's necessary to check that area out," Bi Bidong stepped forward to speak.
Gu Yuena nodded:
"While we search for Brother Yu, we must also conceal our identities and find a way to blend into this society."
Ah Yin asked, "Once we find Brother Yu, what should we do then?"
"We can't just jump out and tell him that we're all his wives, can we?" Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes.
"Of course not. Didn't the elder say to let things take their natural course and accompany Brother Yu as he grows up, without interfering too much with his growth?"
"But we can't just hide and watch our lord from afar forever, I can't take that," Xiaowu shook her head repeatedly.
Gu Yuena's lips curled up in amusement as if she had thought of something fun.
"Don't you think it's quite thrilling?"
"A different continent, then there's Brother Yu who temporarily has forgotten about us. Why don't we try approaching Brother Yu with new identities and see his reaction?"
Bi Bidong gave a light snort and laughed, "If he rejects you, let's see how thrilled you'll be then."
Gu Yuena's lips curled into a smirk.
"How could that happen?"
"With Brother Yu's personality, I just need to wiggle my finger to make him fall in love with me again."
"Tsk," Bi Bidong shook her head.
At that moment, Xiaowu playfully suggested, "How about this, let's all pursue Brother Yu using new identities and see who Brother Yu chooses first?"
"Whoever he chooses first will become the Chief Wife later on."
"Shua shua shua—"
All the girls turned their gaze in unison...