Chapter 315: Young Cub

The current time is two days after Jiang Xia left Oz World.

At this moment, Jiang Xia was sitting in his home study, and the dappled light spots under the brilliant sunshine outside the window were shining on him as he held a book.

On the maple wood desk lay many scattered, messy notes, all of which were Jiang Xia's gains from the previous world.

Waaah!

A piercingly loud crying noise came from a room in the house, simultaneously waking Jiang Xia, who was immersed in the world of books.

Jiang Xia gently put down the book, and the messy books on the table floated up by themselves, returning to the massive wooden bookshelf standing beside him.

This was made from the misty trees of the Tooth Blood Vampire's territory, and it has the effect of allowing books made in the human world to be preserved for a long time.

He still vaguely remembered that this massive bookshelf was, when Jiang Hui was born, cut and assembled by a group of Tooth Blood Vampires in the Misty Deep Forest, and then they had exerted great effort to transport it here.

However, Jiang Xia accepting their gift was actually an honor for them, because only Tooth Blood Vampires who possessed humanity and could live normally would be allowed to leave the Misty Deep Forest, let alone meet their creator.

What's wrong, Jiang Hui?

Jiang Xia gently pushed open the door and saw that the only few-month-old Jiang Hui was rolling about on a baby crib that, compared to her size, was practically huge.

And when she saw Jiang Xia poke his head out, she giggled again.

Jiang Xia then realized that he seemed to have been tricked again.

You're so young and already know to use crying to attract attention—how clever.

Jiang Xia used his hands to hold the petite Jiang Hui and played with her.

Although Jiang Hui is still just a baby, she has already begun to understand the world, expressing her emotions on her face, and she is quite good at mischief.

I don't know when she learned to fake crying, because as soon as she cries, Jiang Xia and Asou Yuri will immediately put down what they're doing and gather around her, and then she will instantly become happy.

Although it's the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," they fall for it every time without exception.

Just a few minutes later, with a click, the room's door handle slowly slid down, and the door opened again.

Behind the door stood a tall young woman wearing lounge clothes, with a white apron over them, pink slippers on her feet, and holding a silver-white spatula in her hand.

"What's wrong? Is Jiang Hui feeling unwell?" Ma Sheng You Li, holding the spatula, asked anxiously.

"The wolf is coming."

Jiang Xia softly said, "She's just bored."

"The wolf will really come someday; your story has no good meaning at all." Ma Sheng You Li lightly rolled her eyes, but obviously let out a sigh of relief.

She then looked at Jiang Hui, who felt her plan was a success while being held in Jiang Xia's arms and clapping, and instantly felt angry all over, thinking that neither of them were anything good.

"If it really comes, we'll just chase it away—who's afraid of wolves these days? Right, Jiang Hui?"

Jiang Xia lifted Jiang Hui by her armpits to show Ma Sheng You Li, and Jiang Hui seemed to understand as well, displaying a move that no mother could resist—a human infant's smile.

The smile struck Ma Sheng You Li, dealing a fatal blow with outstanding effect.

"Hmph, you both have your reasons; lunch will be ready soon, so play a bit and then come down to eat."

Ma Sheng You Li let out a light hum, extended a finger, and lightly tapped Jiang Hui's little nose: "From now on, play less 'wolf is coming'; if you do it again, I'll spank your little butt."

Having said that, Ma Sheng You Li, feeling satisfied, turned and ran back downstairs to the kitchen to busy herself with lunch.

"Oh dear, it looks like someone is going to get a spanking."

Jiang Xia gently placed Jiang Hui in her own baby crib, laughing somewhat unrestrainedly.

Actually, since Jiang Hui was born, he has always had a wonderful feeling: when people see someone who is very similar to themselves and has inherited their bloodline, the innate desire to protect offspring encoded deep in the genes rises involuntarily. Moreover, Jiang Xia truly feels a blood-connected bond, this connection is very close, and he had long known it, which is why he accompanies Jiang Hui in playing games—after all, reading books is not as important as being with her.

"You two, come down for lunch." Ma Sheng You Li's voice rang out punctually at noon.

"Okay, coming right away."

When Jiang Xia carried Jiang Hui downstairs, the dishes were already laid out on the table, and of course Jiang Hui was still sitting at her dedicated baby table, drinking milk.

Indeed, that saying holds true: while I was out saving the world and fighting monsters, you were still drinking milk.

Aaaaaa!!

And while they were enjoying their lunch, Jiang Hui, who had finished her milk bottle, let out a shout as she watched the food on the table rapidly dwindling.

"What's wrong? Do you want to eat too? No, you have to be a bit older before you can eat Mom's food." Ma Sheng You Li expertly picked her up from the baby carriage and said softly.

"Wait, no way, this is"

Before Jiang Xia could finish speaking, he saw Jiang Hui's eyes suddenly light up, with a feeling of rippling water deep in her pupils, and numerous golden patterns appeared on her milk-scented baby skin.

Her originally lively eyes now glowed with a faint gold, and the surrounding air took on a water‑like force; within a few seconds the air seemed to become viscous, like a swamp, making it impossible to break free.

The power began to spread, with Jiang Hui as the center, making most things around her seem to lose gravity; visibly, the ceramic bowl that had been on the table floated up, the strange force counteracting gravity as it rotated in midair.

"Hui Hui?"

Ma Sheng You Li, who was holding Jiang Hui, was also startled by the child's superpower, but fortunately she had experienced enough and, with a slight understanding of Jiang Xia's eccentric identity, quickly calmed down.

"Heehee."

Jiang Hui, whose pupils were glowing with gold, happily clapped her hands, but the gold in the depths of her eyes was fading rapidly, showing that she could not control it—it could only be triggered when she was happy or unconscious.

"It's fine, just a normal thing, like how humans are born to eat." Jiang Xia gently looked at Jiang Hui and said.

After the gold in Jiang Hui's eyes completely faded, she lightly yawned and fell asleep sweetly.

The various things floating in the air were silently taken over by Jiang Xia; otherwise, a small awakened ability would cause a huge mess in the house.

Under Jiang Xia's control, pots, pans, bowls, and utensils gradually fell down, and the silver fork was properly hung on the kitchen rack.

"Phew, although Jiang Hui having power is a good thing, I don't want to come home and see all sorts of things flying around in the sky." Ma Sheng You Li let out a light breath, and with her beautiful eyes she glanced at Jiang Xia and blinked.

As a warrior of the Supreme Blue Sky Society, Ma Sheng You Li naturally understands the importance of power; she does not reject power, but she feels that possessing it now might be a bit too early, and she also does not want her child to display these abilities in front of humans.

Because Jiang Hui is different from ordinary human children, and even in the Tooth Blood Vampire's world she is an extremely special individual.

"Don't worry, it's fine." Jiang Xia gently embraced Ma Sheng You Li and said softly, "I will let Xiao Hui grow up as a human being; believe me, I can still manage this small matter."

Ma Sheng You Li moved her head in Jiang Xia's embrace and whispered, "Mm, I believe you."

Outside the window, those green maple leaves turned deep red in the blink of an eye, as if dyed by the power of time.

Afterward, ice crystals that glimmered faintly in the sunlight drifted down slowly, replacing the leaves that had turned deep red.

The endless light snow fell from the already dim sky; people on the street wore scarves, walking side by side singing cheerful songs on the small path already covered with thick ice, when at that moment, the distant bell rang out a celebratory roar.

Instantly, the enthusiasm surging between people dispelled the icy world, as people cheered and celebrated.

The new year arrived amidst people's cheers.

(End of chapter)