Chapter 3: Little Sister Lin Xue, Who's Peeing Over There?

"Before, the little one couldn't speak, but now he can. Could it be... that I'm not tasty?" As this thought crossed Ye Qingwu's mind, she set Ling Tian back on the bed, turned away, and soon a sound came from behind her.

"Ugh, it really does taste awful..."

Ling Tian stared at Ye Qingwu's back, his large, bright eyes blinking, unable to conceal his shock.

My heavens, Mother! Did you really try it yourself?

"Be good, this time it'll taste delicious!"

Ye Qingwu experimented for a while, finally perfecting what she believed was the most delicious combination of flavors.

Fortunately, thanks to her efforts, Ling Tian avoided any awkwardness and accepted it gladly.

Clapping his hands, he broke into a smile. Yet, toothless as he was, the sight was rather comical.

A few days later, Ling Tian was able to walk on his own.

With the Chaotic Dao Embryo, Ling Tian felt an immense strength within himself and could have walked immediately. However, he chose not to show off and patiently waited a few days before taking his first steps.

During this time, Ye Qingwu discovered her son was exceptionally clever and generously taught him many things.

As an Empress, her knowledge was naturally vast.

"Mother, when will Father return?" Ling Tian waddled over on his short legs, the sacred bell on his wrist jingling with each step.

He approached Ye Qingwu, lifted his head, and asked.

Is it not perfectly normal for a child to miss his father?

"Soon. Little Tian, do you miss him?" Ye Qingwu crouched down, picked Ling Tian up, and pinched his cheek.

The first time she did this, Ling Tian felt uncomfortable inside. But now, as she pinched his face again, he found himself actually enjoying it.

Ling Tian was a bit astonished by his own changing feelings. How could this be? He was over a hundred years old—how could he feel this way?

But then again, it did feel nice~

Wait, no—it was this body!

His infant body!

Though his mind was a century old, his body had all the sensations of a baby. Ye Qingwu's gentle pinching made his body feel delightful, which in turn affected his mind.

Well, whatever. Hmph, this is just a cunning trick to please this woman!

"Mm," Ling Tian nodded, looking utterly adorable.

Ye Qingwu gazed at her son and couldn't help but think:

If your father knew about your conversation with your grandfather, your little bottom would probably be smacked to pieces.

And you still miss him? Children really are so innocent.

Ye Qingwu said nothing more, instead taking out a carefully refined pill—Foundation Strengthening Pill!

The divine herbs used in this pill would make anyone outside green with envy, willing to fight to the death for them.

Yet now, Ling Tian was eating them three times a day.

Ling Tian finally understood why Ye Qingwu had taken Ling Yun's Supreme Bone. Her desire for her son to succeed was truly unmatched.

"Little Ling Tian, gra—cough, cough, I've come to see you again..."

Ling Batian appeared before them. He had almost called himself 'Grandpa' but, remembering what happened last time, quickly changed his words.

By his side was a little girl, exquisitely carved and lively, looking about a year old. She hid shyly behind Ling Batian.

[Although you and your grandfather have reconciled, it's not enough. If you want him to truly support you and become your ally, you must earn his recognition!]

[Reverse Fate Mission triggered.]

[Defeat Lin Xue, your grandfather's disciple at the ninth level of Heaven Venerable. Complete it on your own, by any means!]

[Reward: Reincarnation Eyes!]

Ninth level of Heaven Venerable?

Ling Tian rubbed his chin, recalling the divisions of cultivation:

Body Refinement, Sea of Qi, Profound Pill, Origin Yang, Void Piercing, Divine Ability, Dao Palace.

King Sealing, Emperor Sealing, Saint Sealing, Heaven Knowledge, Void Shattering, Venerable, Saint, Emperor.

The Venerable Realm is further divided into Human, Earth, and Heaven Venerable.

The Saint Realm into Saint, Saint King, and Saint Emperor.

Each realm has nine levels.

Above the Emperor, there are even more mysterious realms, but only Emperors are privileged to learn of them.

Ninth level of Heaven Venerable—it was an extremely terrifying level of cultivation.

No wonder the mission allowed him to use any means.

However, Lin Xue’s cultivation was ninety-nine years later. Meaning, right now, her strength was unknown.

So she should be very young now, too?

Lin Xue—the name sounded feminine. That...

Ling Tian glanced incredulously at the little girl behind Ling Batian. Could it be her?

"Little Ling Tian, look at this big sister. Isn't she pretty? Would you like her to play with you?"

Ling Batian patted the little girl's head and looked at Ling Tian.

"Who is she?" Ling Tian glanced at the little girl, shrank his neck, and shyly asked.

"Xiao Xue is fated to be with me—she's my disciple!" Ling Batian answered without a hint of suspicion, introducing the little girl's identity.

Xiao Xue? Lin Xue?

A smile crept onto Ling Tian’s lips. He hadn’t expected the so-called opponent to be a little girl!

He almost felt embarrassed.

Was it right to bully a child?

But he was a child himself!

Children quarrel and bicker; it's only natural!

"Play. I want to play with little sister," Ling Tian said, looking at Ye Qingwu.

Ye Qingwu didn't object when she heard this, putting him down.

With a little girl under her imperial eyes, what trouble could possibly arise?

Still, she reminded him, "That's big sister!"

"Little sister, my name is Ling Tian. You can call me brother!" Wearing his diaper, Ling Tian strutted over to Lin Xue, who was a head taller than him, patting his chest like a little adult.

Ye Qingwu and Ling Batian watched, both amused and exasperated.

As for Ling Tian's precociousness, they found their own explanation:

Some people are just born wise.

"Brother?" Lin Xue looked at the younger boy in confusion, mumbling to herself.

"Yep!" Ling Tian nodded, taking her hand and leading her to the toys nearby.

Lin Xue wanted to correct him, but Ling Tian gave her no chance. Her little face flushed with anxiety.

The two children went off to play.

"Little sister, you’re so cute. Can I pinch your cheek?"

"I’m the big sister!" Lin Xue protested, exasperated, emphasizing her point.

"How about this—we’ll have a contest. Whoever wins gets to decide what the other is called!"

Ling Tian’s eyes swirled with cleverness as he made the proposal.

He was already at the level of unity with the sword—dealing with Lin Xue would be effortless. But she was so adorable, he didn’t want to be harsh.

A contest would do.

"Um..." Lin Xue hesitated, her round eyes full of innocence, having no idea what tricks Ling Tian had in mind.

"Are you afraid of losing to me?"

"Hmph, who’s afraid of whom?" Lin Xue agreed at once. Children are always susceptible to provocation.

Ling Tian grinned mischievously.

"Then let’s see who can pee the farthest!"