Chapter 82 (Extra 5)
After their transformation, the four little pups could also speak.
Soft, murmuring voices filled the air, and from all directions came cries of “Daddy,” melting Si Lan’s heart. A smile as warm as spring blossoms spread across his face, uninterrupted and continuous.
He felt like the happiest person in the world, having completely forgotten his initial reluctance and resistance to having children.
Now, his favorite thing to do was bury his head in the four babies’ bodies, gently sniffing and savoring the faint milky fragrance that surrounded them.
It smelled so good, so captivating.
However, joy came with its share of pain.
The four babies competed for his attention, each not giving in to the other. Every time he appeared, just after calling out “babies,” the four little bundles would already be fighting over who he would hold first, who he would kiss first.
“…”
He finally understood what it meant when people said, “One word can cause four people to be jealous and fight to the point of bloodshed.”
Eventually, he had to establish a rule: they would decide using rock-paper-scissors, whoever won got to be held first. So every time he appeared, he had to watch the four babies play rock-paper-scissors first, before he could reach out to pick them up.
Balancing things was really tricky.
Especially when there were four to balance.
One day, Si Lan finally found the opportunity to be alone with two of the little dragon pups and asked them about their fights with Xiao Yujia.
Xiao Zhen remained silent.
Xiao Kan pouted, grabbing Si Lan’s clothes, and angrily said, “It’s because those two always bully me and my brother, even when we were in Dad’s belly.”
Si Lan: “Why do they bully you?”
“They think my brother and I look weird and ugly.”
Xiao Zhen nodded in agreement, looking sad.
When they were still eggs, they couldn’t talk, but they had a telepathic connection, and could convey their thoughts to each other through their minds.
At that time, Xiao Xun and Xiao Dui were already incompatible with them, always squeezing them. On the day they were born, they were kicked out ahead of time by Xiao Xun and Xiao Dui.
Si Lan was surprised. He had never thought that the conflict between the little dragon pups and Xiao Yujia was actually due to their different appearances.
“They say my brother and I are shameless and always naked.” Xiao Kan wrinkled his nose and said innocently, “But we clearly have scales on us.”
Si Lan couldn’t help but bow his head, touching Xiao Kan’s head gently and comforting him: “Yes, Xiao Zhen and Xiao Kan are not shameless at all. Next time I’ll talk to them. Don’t let them say that to you.”
“Okay, Dad, hug…” Xiao Kan coquettishly held Si Lan’s thigh, while Xiao Zhen held the other. Si Lan seemed to be carrying two oil drums, so he couldn’t walk.
He was half helpless and half indulgent as he looked at the two children. He recalled what Haowei said last night. The godmother wanted to take the four babies to the Palace of the Sky.
He was reluctant at first, but now he felt that he might send them to exercise. Otherwise, they would be tied to his legs every day and grow up to be Daddy’s boys and Daddy’s daughters.
After talking to the little dragon pups, Si Lan went to Xiao Xun and Xiao Dui again. Xiao Xun and Xiao Dui were combing each other’s hair at the moment, with a deep sisterly love.
Seeing him, the two immediately took human form, each hugging Si Lan’s arm and rubbing their heads against Si Lan’s arm.
Si Lan’s heart softened. He reached out and touched the heads of the two little girls, giving them some candies.
He didn’t require them to drink the immortal dew or follow phoenix habits. He just reminded them that besides him and Haowei, they couldn’t randomly reveal themselves to others.
“Xiao Xun, Xiao Dui, why do you always fight with Xiao Zhen and Xiao Kan?” Si Lan asked.
Xiao Xun, who was eating candy, put down the candy paper. Her bright black eyes looked at Si Lan with a little water, and she pulled Si Lan’s sleeves: “Daddy, did my brother say something?”
“No…”
“Wu, Dad, it’s our fault. My brother didn’t mean to bully us, and he didn’t mean to take away Xiao Kan’s nutrition and almost hurt Xiao Kan. Wu, Dad, if you blame me, blame Xiao Kan.”
“We are sisters. We should give all the chances of living to our brother and make our brothers stronger and stronger. Sisters should suffer a little, nothing.”
Si Lan smashed his tongue, never thought that Xiao Xun, who has always been gentle and obedient, would say so much, the tone was strange, full of tea.
At this time, Xiao Dui snorted: “Dad, what did the two little dragons say in front of you? I think they deserve it.”
“…” Si Lan.
“Xiao Dui, don’t say that. Whether my brother beats us or scolds us, it’s because we sisters did something wrong.” Xiao Xun pulled Xiao Dui’s sleeves.
“…” Si Lan.
Si Lan couldn’t help but persuade him: “Xiao Zhen and Xiao Kan didn’t say anything. Dad was just curious. Why do you four always like to fight when you meet? Just now, Xiao Xun, you said that your brother almost killed Xiao Dui. What does it mean?”
Xiao Xun’s delicate eyebrows were about to wrinkle together, the corners of her eyes were red, and she looked pitiful: “In fact, Dad, this matter can’t blame our brothers. At that time, Xiao Xun and Xiao Dui formed in Dad’s belly. Xiao Dui was still small, and she was not enough nutrition. As a result, the brothers came out again and squeezed Xiao Dui into the corner and took away Xiao Dui’s nutrition. Xiao Dui almost… Almost died.”
Si Lan had never thought about it, and there was such a thing in the middle. When he felt the babies in his stomach, it was a month later, when the four eggs were formed. He didn’t know that Xiao Dui had experienced such a thing in his stomach!
Thinking about this, Xiao Xun started a fight with the two dragon eggs, looking like she was always unreasonable, but actually favoring Xiao Dui.
It may also be because of this partiality that Xiao Dui, who came out later, did not look weaker than the dragon cubs.
Si Lan bent down and gently patted Xiao Dui’s head, saying, “Brothers were probably unconscious when they were in Father’s belly. Fortunately, Xiao Dui, you had your sister to protect you. Now you’re healthy with no issues.”
Xiao Dui’s mouth curled up slightly.
Si Lan turned to pat Xiao Xun’s head and continued, “Xiao Xun, you’ve done well in protecting your sister. Earlier, Father misunderstood you, and he apologizes to you.”
Xiao Xun pouted, “Father, please don’t say that.”
“Xiao Xun, I heard from the brothers that they’ve been letting you and Xiao Dui have your way more often since they came out. They must have realized their mistakes. Shall we give them a chance?”
Xiao Xun fidgeted with her fingers, blinking her pretty eyes. “Whatever Father says is true. Xiao Xun dares not contradict.”
Si Lan sighed inwardly.
Si Lan’s lips twitched. Where did this tea-filled conversation style come from? Neither he nor Haowei were like this.
It seemed true as the ancient texts said, “Dragon breeds nine sons, each with a different personality.”
So, this matter should be blamed on Haowei.
“I heard from the brothers that you said they don’t wear clothes, just their bare bodies…”
“But they never wore clothes to begin with, just bare bodies covered in cool scales.” When Xiao Dui first crawled out of his shell and saw the true forms of the two brothers, he felt like he was seeing some ugly monsters.
They didn’t even have a single hair!
Si Lan chuckled softly at this revelation.
This was probably discrimination between species.
Xiao Xun added, “Brother also said we’re furry and black like moldy eggs. Although it hurt us to hear, Xiao Dui and I never blamed them or dared to complain to Father.”
Si Lan couldn’t help but ruffle Xiao Xun’s hair, intending to have a serious talk with her, but her peculiar remarks gave him goosebumps.
But when he met Xiao Xun’s watery eyes, his heart was instantly softened, and he couldn’t bring himself to scold her.
Unconsciously, he spoke gently, “The brothers’ words were hurtful. We shouldn’t speak like that about girls. I’ll make sure to teach them.”
Si Lan had initially come to “teach” the two little girls, but as he left, he promised to educate the two little boys instead.
At this moment, Xiao Zhen and Xiao Kan had just climbed into their newly built dragon’s nest and inexplicably shivered, causing Xiao Zhen to sneeze.
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Under Si Lan’s mediation, the four children turned hostility into friendship and no longer fought incessantly. After a while, the Goddess Mother’s people came to take the four children to play at Yuqing Palace.
Si Lan felt reluctant, giving careful instructions to the four children before they boarded the carriage. He kept watching until the Heavenly Horse carrying the carriage disappeared into the floating clouds.
Haowei seemed indifferent, even a hint of relief in his expression.
Finally, those four little troublemakers were gone.
Si Lan complained, “You didn’t say anything to the children.”
Haowei reached out, lifted Si Lan around the waist, and carried him into the room. Warmth radiated from his body as if his internal fire was spreading out.
Si Lan instinctively hugged Haowei’s neck, staring at him with wide eyes.
Haowei said calmly, “There’s no need to worry about the children. They’ll be happier with the Goddess Mother than at Yuqing Palace.”
Si Lan glanced around; luckily, there were no celestial servants nearby.
“What are you doing? Put me down.”
“I can’t wait any longer.”
He had indeed waited too long. After finally sending the children away, he didn’t want to wait any longer.
As soon as the two entered the room, Si Lan felt a strong pressure envelop him. Turning around, he saw that the person holding him had transformed into a dragon.
The enormous dragon wrapped around him, slowly undoing his clothes.
“Haowei…”
Si Lan called out softly, his voice becoming gentle as he too revealed his true form. Golden feathers were pressed against the dragon scales, casting a golden hue.
They rarely engaged in this form of intimacy because it usually required at least three days of rest afterward.
Si Lan was about to speak when his voice was muffled, and his hands were firmly held above his head as Haowei murmured beside his ear.
“Si Lan, you smell so good.”
Especially after giving birth, Si Lan’s body became even more fragrant, as if every bone seam was sprinkled with spices, exuding a mesmerizing scent drop by drop.
Haowei greedily savored every inch of fragrance on Si Lan’s body.
Si Lan’s thoughts quickly became muddled, entangled in the desire woven by Haowei.
Dazed, Si Lan heard Haowei ask, “You haven’t been eating Childbearing fruits again, have you?”
Si Lan: “…”
It seemed that having these four children had left some shadows for Haowei, so he needed to make sure.
It’s clear he really doesn’t want children now.
Si Lan suppressed a smile. “No.”
After a pause, Si Lan added, “But I really want a little dragon daughter.”
His original idea was one dragon son, one dragon daughter, one Yujia son, and one Yujia daughter, but it didn’t turn out as he envisioned.
He felt having a little dragon daughter would be quite interesting too.
Haowei coolly responded, “No, two daughters are enough.”
Si Lan fell silent, choosing not to speak further. Haowei flipped him over again, and he found himself lying face down on the soft couch, with the iridescent feathers on his tail swept up to the back of his neck by Haowei.
After a moment, Si Lan felt like his bones were about to dissolve. He lifted his head and saw feathers from his body scattered everywhere.
“Stop… stop…”
“I can’t stop.”
“…Damn it.”
Si Lan gritted his teeth and uttered these words, a kiss falling on his lips. Haowei’s hoarse voice sounded in his ear, “Fine, I’m a damn fool.”
His magnetic voice, like the rustling of leaves in the wind, almost instantly made Si Lan surrender.
Unconsciously, Si Lan curled up in Haowei’s embrace, his body trembling slightly, his gaze slightly unfocused.
This damn fool.
Originally planned for three days, now it might be seven.
He suspected he would eventually perish in the Yuqing Palace. This was probably Haowei’s way of unifying the Six Realms through intricate means!
T/N: Hey there! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! And stay healthy! Straighten your posture, so some stretches and drink some water before continuing hehe~
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