Chapter 270: 270 'Because you didn't know me before

270 'Because you didn't know me before.'

The koi transforms in two stages: first into a dragon's body, then into human form.

Of course, not all are like that; most depend on fortune.

The spiritual awareness of this golden koi was cultivated in the Xie family's qi-gathering place, so it's naturally somewhat different.

All we can say is that its fortune is truly great.

The golden koi opened its mouth and, in surprise, spat out a large bubble.

After thinking, it said: 'Credit! I'll take it on credit!'

Tushan Jiu nodded.

The golden koi spat out another large bubble, but this time the bubble didn't burst; instead it floated up to the water's surface.

Tushan Jiu placed the small nail clipper inside the bubble.

'The deal is tentatively set: at the pool's bottom, two meters down, at the exact center of the qi vortex, absorbing rosy clouds and eating dew, dark currents polishing scales, one cycle of spring-summer, one of autumn-winter, on the fifteenth of the eighth lunar month, the Dragon Gate opens—leaping the Dragon Gate to soar to the ninth heaven.'

Having said that, she lightly tapped the golden koi's head on the water surface with her finger, 'Remember that?'

Although the golden koi didn't fully understand, it memorized her words, and would ponder them slowly.

Actually, Tushan Jiu's explanation was already simple; she just feared the fish's brain couldn't keep up.

But she also had a hunch that when this koi later leaps the Dragon Gate, the Xie family will experience something major.

However, what exactly that will be is still unknown for now.

The golden koi swept the bubble with its tail, then thanked Tushan Jiu: 'Thank you, Tushan Jiu. Without you, I truly wouldn't have known I actually need to evolve twice. I will keep your words in mind and fully comprehend them. When the prophecy truly comes true, I, Big Yellow, will surely always protect you and the Xie family.'

Tushan Jiu blinked, 'Big, Yellow?'

The golden koi earnestly nodded, 'Yeah, I just gave myself that name on the spot—how is it?'

'Uh...' Tushan Jiu didn't know how to evaluate that name for a moment; finally she could only say, 'Naming isn't urgent. When you eventually transform into human form, let Xie Shiyu give you a more imposing name—it'll also benefit you.'

The golden koi didn't quite understand, but since it was obedient now, it bobbed its head twice: 'Alright, thanks—I'll first go back to find that qi vortex center.'

Tushan Jiu replied, 'Go on, little koi—do your best.'

Ripples stirred in the pond as the golden koi dove headfirst into the depths, its tiny tail frantically swaying.

Tushan Jiu gazed at the water with a smiling, narrowed eyes.

Suddenly, Xie Jingting's hesitant voice came from behind her.

'Sis—sister-in-law, fish, that fish!'

With a 'smack,' Xie Jingzhou slapped his brother's head: 'You look like you've never seen the world—just a talking fish that's about to turn into a dragon. To sister-in-law, that's nothing unusual.'

Xie Jingting covered his head, 'I just didn't react in time! How can you be so calm this time? That's a dragon—a legendary species—don't you want to study it?'

Xie Jingzhou opened his mouth, then slowly pursed his lips, and looked at Tushan Jiu.

Tushan Jiu first watched the brothers tussle with a smile, but when Xie Jingzhou looked her way, she hesitated a moment and said, 'Um, that… this probably can't be studied… how about letting it perform a bubble-spitting trick for you?'

Xie Jingzhou covered his face, torn between laughter and tears.

Xie Jingting laughed unabashedly: 'Hahaha, sister-in-law almost choked second brother to death, hahaha.'

'Your thesis didn't pass.'

'Gah...' Xie Jingting's laughter cut off abruptly.

Tushan Jiu clapped her hands, put them behind her back, and strolled toward the house: 'All right, you two can choke together now—your eldest brother's back, right? I'm going to find my husband.'

Having taken just two steps, she turned back: 'Don't mention the golden koi turning into a dragon yet; later we can give Grandpa and Mom and Dad a surprise.'

'Okay, we understand, sister-in-law.' Xie Jingzhou and Xie Jingting replied in unison.

After Tushan Jiu left, the two simultaneously looked toward the pond and simultaneously recalled something she had once said.

'Because you didn't know me before.'

Their Xie family pond actually hides a future dragon!

Such a fantastical tale—who could believe it upon hearing?

But they naturally won't go around telling it; even if they did, nobody would believe them.

Lately, Tushan Jiu has felt that something's off with her.

She's been tired every day, and can eat even more than before.

But she hasn't paid much attention to it, chalking it up to spring lethargy, autumn fatigue, summer naps—just a seasonal reaction.

Until that day, when a case required them to examine the victim's corpse for traces of ghosts, she vomited.

At the time she was completely dazed.

She's always been healthy, never really sick—how could she vomit?

Tushan Jiu thought, 'This doesn't make sense.'

But her body felt fine elsewhere, so she rinsed her mouth and went on with the case.

After they finished lunch at noon, the few of them had to work overtime, waiting for the ghost to appear that evening.

While chatting in the office with Lin Xiu'er and others, Mumu blurted out that Tushan Jiu had vomited today; Wang Dongqing suddenly recalled the incident with the yin ghost fetus, slapped the table, and exclaimed, 'Xiao Jiu, you couldn't be pregnant, could you?'

The air fell silent instantly.

A few seconds later, Mumu sprang onto the desk: 'What what? Sister Jiu, are you about to give birth? Ah, ptooey, I misspoke—you're pregnant with a treasure?'

Tushan Jiu rubbed her belly: 'I don't know either, but Brother Wang has experience, so his guess should be about right.'

As soon as she said that, Maomao, Xiang Yichu, and Mumu all turned their gazes to Wang Dongqing.

Moreover, they unconsciously let their gazes slowly drift down to his stomach.

Wang Dongqing went numb instantly: 'Yin ghost fetus, it's a yin ghost fetus! I accidentally ate a yin ghost fetus once—I wasn't even still posting on my socials a photo of my head with a talisman stuck on it, you guys forgot?'

Maomao did recall it, though she hadn't seen it on his socials—rather, Wang Dongqing had sent it to her privately.

She ignored him, thinking he'd just been hit by some evil wind again.

At that time, Xiang Yichu also didn't really look at his phone, so he naturally didn't think of it.

However, their attention also successfully turned back to Tushan Jiu.

This pregnancy is a big deal.

Maomao grabbed Tushan Jiu's wrist, placing her fingers on her pulse.

Tushan Jiu exclaimed, "You still know this?"

"Well, I know a bit of Dao medical technique, but I'm not exactly proficient." Maomao had just finished speaking when, in the next second, she said: "Pregnant, twins, four and a half weeks, all boys."

The three people and one doll were instantly speechless.

You call this knowing a little?