Chapter 130 – Blood inheritance
Jian Luo’s mood was indescribable, like a thousand alpacas running through his mind.
…
Lu Shifeng looked at Jian Luo, his lips slightly parted. “Did you teach her that?”
Jian Luo hurriedly took the sister down, nervous that she might say something else that could send him to the afterlife.
Holding the little dragon, Jian Luo said, “It’s a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding. Kids say the darndest things!”
Sweating, Jian Luo sternly told the little girl, “You can’t say that about daddy, understand?”
The little silver dragon looked at Jian Luo with big, confused eyes, not understanding why he was so upset. Feeling wronged, she started to whimper.
Jian Luo panicked. “Hey, hey, why are you crying?”
The black cub and the second cub, sitting by the brazier, watched the drama unfold.
Jian Luo comforted the child and shot a reproachful look at Lu Shifeng. “It’s your fault for making her cry.”
Lu Shifeng: “…”
The little silver dragon quickly calmed down after being given a treat. She was very smart and knew when to stop, learning from Jian Luo to read the room.
Seeing the child not crying anymore, Jian Luo glanced at Lu Shifeng, feeling guilty. “The food’s still on the stove. I’ll go check.”
Lu Shifeng said, “I’ll help you.”
Jian Luo nodded hastily. “Oh, okay.”
They went to the stove. The fire was fueled by a special type of branch that burned steadily and strongly with little smoke, though it was tricky to light. Jian Luo had gotten good at it and told Lu Shifeng, “Try lighting one.”
Lu Shifeng rarely managed to light the fire, trying several times without success.
Jian Luo said, “You need to lift it a bit and then light it from the stems and leaves.”
Following Jian Luo’s method, Lu Shifeng succeeded quickly. When Jian Luo first tried, it had taken him multiple attempts. He looked at Lu Shifeng and sighed, “Impressive.”
After putting the firewood into the stove, Lu Shifeng glanced at him. “Didn’t you say I was stupid?”
“……”
There was no escaping this.
Jian Luo felt that since he and the kids relied on Lu Shifeng’s efforts outside, he couldn’t hurt his feelings. After some thought, he decided to sacrifice a bit.
Thinking of this, Jian Luo said, “It’s not that I’m dissatisfied with you. You misunderstood. Actually, this is…”
Lu Shifeng looked up at him.
Jian Luo had a sudden inspiration. “Actually, it’s a term of endearment!”
……
Lu Shifeng’s red eyes quietly watched Jian Luo, the fire burning in the stove. He asked, “Really?”
“Yes, yes!”
Jian Luo had to elaborate, “You know, couples always have some special quirks. Terms of endearment, like calling someone a little dummy or a little fool, are similar to me calling you stupid.”
Oh heavens, oh earth, please forgive him!
Lu Shifeng frowned. “Really?”
Jian Luo coughed lightly. “But don’t mimic this. These nicknames aren’t used often, especially now that we have kids. Don’t set a bad example.”
Lu Shifeng fiddled with the matchstick. “Then, I have a question.”
Jian Luo said, “What?”
“Who came up with this endearment?” Lu Shifeng’s gaze fell on Jian Luo. “Was it me?”
“……”
There was a moment of silence in the air.
Jian Luo truly understood what it meant to dig his own grave. Admitting that he came up with it himself was too embarrassing!
But…
Given Lu Shifeng’s personality, he wouldn’t come up with such an endearment.
Thinking of this, Jian Luo had to swallow his pride and admit, “I came up with it.”
Lu Shifeng raised his eyebrows, watching Jian Luo with interest. His delicate face, slightly chubbier from staying at home, was round and fair, his cheeks tinged with a blush from either excitement or embarrassment. His lively, sparkling eyes seemed to glow.
In truth, Lu Shifeng knew Jian Luo was lying.
But strangely, he found it amusing. He finally began to understand why his future self would like Jian Luo—because he was so different from him, because he was spontaneous, because he didn’t play by the rules, because he was full of life, like a dazzling sun that couldn’t be ignored.
Lu Shifeng’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He spoke, “Jian Luo.”
Jian Luo: “Hmm?”
“You had a child with him.” Lu Shifeng asked, “Was it because you loved him?”
He used “him” instead of “me.”
Jian Luo was momentarily stunned.
He had always tried to avoid thinking about this question. He admitted to feeling some attraction and fondness for Lu Shifeng. After all, he was just an ordinary person, and anyone would be moved by someone as perfect as Lu Shifeng, who was both gentle and generous.
But he couldn’t lose his sense of direction. If he were still a young and inexperienced boy, he could be capricious, but not now. He had grown up and learned to understand.
Therefore, Jian Luo said, “Oh, we’ll just get by. We can’t divorce anyway.”
……
Lu Shifeng fell silent.
The next day.
The sun was shining brightly, and most of the men in the village had gone hunting. The women were also getting ready to work.
Jian Luo, as usual, was playing with the kids in the yard when a neighbor lady came over and said, “Luo Luo, the chief heard your suggestion. He thinks it’s feasible. This year, we won’t harvest the grass and see if the honey hunters come.”
Jian Luo nodded. “Sure, the Wenya tribe harvests early every year. If the honey hunters come here for food, smaller prey will follow, reducing the need to hunt deep in the forest.”
The woman nodded repeatedly. “Yes, yes.”
In the yard, Jian Luo was building a simple seesaw. The dragon cubs were getting more mischievous, quickly getting bored of the yard, and it was too cold and dangerous outside. To keep them entertained, Jian Luo made some toys himself.
The woman said, “We have to get busy.”
Jian Luo asked casually, “What are you going to do?”
“Mining,” the woman said. “Sometimes large beasts come to attack the village out of hunger, but they fear the shaman stone. Mixing this stone powder with water and spreading it around the village can keep the beasts away.”
Jian Luo said, “That’s impressive.”
The woman smiled. “It’s not bad. This has been passed down for generations. Our village is remote, and we can only rely on this method. The shaman stone can purify the air, making it harder for beasts to find the village.”
Jian Luo responded, “That’s great. Go ahead, I won’t hold you up.”
The woman acknowledged and left.
Jian Luo didn’t think much of it at first, but after a while, he realized that this stone might be useful on Earth too.
Earth villages also struggled with beasts in the winter snow!
Recently, he had ordered radiation-proof covers from the industrial planet. If they also had this stone, the villages would be much safer. Moreover, if the stone could purify the air, could it also neutralize Earth’s residual radiation?
The more Jian Luo thought about it, the more excited he became.
“Chirp!”
Dragon Ao Tian’s cry came from nearby, sounding displeased.
Jian Luo snapped back to reality, realizing the seesaw was almost done. He said, “Okay, okay, Daddy will finish it for you.”
He worked quickly, and soon the seesaw was complete.
Jian Luo let them play on the seesaw while he pondered. He decided to ask Lu Shifeng to bring a shaman stone for him to examine later that night.
“Chirp!”
Another cry came from a dragon cub. Jian Luo turned to see the three had started fighting again because the seesaw could only accommodate two while there were three of them. The dragons’ innate competitiveness and possessiveness were showing.
Jian Luo exclaimed, “Don’t fight!”
But he was a bit late. One dragon rolled off the seesaw, bumping into the stacked wooden planks, which fell, burying the three dragons beneath them.
In an instant, Jian Luo’s heart broke. He rushed over, pulling the planks away. Some had splinters that pricked his hands, but he didn’t care. When he finally cleared the planks, he saw a surprising sight.
Though the three had been fighting, at the moment the planks fell, Dragon Ao Tian had protected his younger siblings with his wings. The other two had curled up under him.
Jian Luo’s heart ached with a mix of anger and concern. He picked up Dragon Ao Tian. “Didn’t Daddy tell you not to be naughty? Next time, I’ll let your Dad punish you!”
Dragon Ao Tian whimpered in protest.
Jian Luo noticed something sticky on the little dragon and hesitated. He touched it, finding it was red blood. His mind buzzed. It wasn’t like Lu Shifeng’s or Yin Hui’s blue-tinged blood.
He had heard from the priest that dragon blood was blue.
So…
Jian Luo’s heart sank. Could there be something wrong with his child?
T/N: Hey there! How have yall been? Been busy with life and all, so apologies for the super delayed update, but I plan on finishing this series this year so hang on tight! There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! Hope you’ve all stayed healthy!
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