Chapter 681

Parents who love their children make far-reaching plans for them.

Translation: Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them.

Parents who love their children make far-reaching plans for them.

Jiao Ning's situation dealt a heavy blow to us ordinary parents, sounding the alarm loudly.

Translation: Jiao Ning's matter sounded a loud alarm for us ordinary parents.

Jiao Ning's situation dealt a heavy blow to us ordinary parents, sounding the alarm loudly.

But we need to be concise. Let's produce: Jiao Ning's affair dealt a heavy blow to us ordinary parents, sounding the alarm loudly.

In the following days we stayed in Jiangcheng, chatting a lot with Seventh Lord and Xiaoye; both sides said they would do their utmost to help us screen candidates, aiming for flawless safety.

Translation: In the following days we stayed in Jiangcheng, chatting a lot with Seventh Lord and Xiaoye; both sides said they would do their utmost to help us screen candidates, aiming for flawless safety.

In the following days we stayed in Jiangcheng, chatting a lot with Seventh Lord and Xiaoye; both sides said they would do their utmost to help us screen candidates, aiming for flawless safety.

After returning to Lingnan, Jin Wuya transferred a few bodyguards from Shi Changyun's side, who protected me throughout; the family doctor was on standby, and the nanny had been hired early.

Translation: After returning to Lingnan, Jin Wuya transferred a few bodyguards from Shi Changyun's side, who protected me throughout; the family doctor was on standby, and the nanny had been hired early.

After returning to Lingnan, Jin Wuya transferred a few bodyguards from Shi Changyun's side, who protected me throughout; the family doctor was on standby, and the nanny had been hired early.

Perhaps because I'm older, my second pregnancy is a month further along, and I feel utterly exhausted.

Translation: Perhaps because I'm older, my second pregnancy is a month further along, and I feel utterly exhausted.

Perhaps because I'm older, my second pregnancy is a month further along, and I feel utterly exhausted.

When I was pregnant with Jiao Ning, the little girl kicked nonstop in my womb, yet I didn't feel too awful; now this one barely moves, but whenever she does, I feel as if my chest is being turned upside down. I didn't vomit much early in pregnancy, but later I threw up so badly it felt dark and dizzy, and I've lost a lot of weight.

Translation: Clearly, when I was carrying Jiao Ning, the little girl kicked nonstop in my belly, yet I didn't feel too uncomfortable; now this one in my belly doesn't like to move much, but whenever it does, I feel as if my chest is being overturned like a river and sea; I didn't vomit much in early pregnancy, but in late pregnancy I vomit until the sky darkens, and I've become noticeably thinner.

We need to keep details. Let's produce: Obviously, when I was pregnant with Jiao Ning, the little girl was extremely active in my womb, yet I didn't feel too uncomfortable; now this baby in my womb doesn't like to move much, but whenever it does, I feel as if my chest is being overturned like a river and sea—I didn't vomit much in early pregnancy, but in late pregnancy I vomit until the sky darkens, and I've become noticeably thinner.

During that period I was dazed, and I handed over all company and clan affairs to Shi Changyun and Jin Wuya, so I didn't understand many things.

Translation: During that period I was dazed, and I handed over all company and clan affairs to Shi Changyun and Jin Wuya, so I didn't understand many things.

During that period I was dazed, and I handed over all company and clan affairs to Shi Changyun and Jin Wuya, so I didn't understand many things.

Only after my second child's full month did Jin Wuya gradually tell me.

Translation: Only after my second child's full month did Jin Wuya gradually tell me.

Only after my second child's full month did Jin Wuya gradually tell me.

It turned out that, shortly after we returned from Jiangcheng—about half a month later—Jin Wuya went alone to Gui Shi.

Translation: It turned out that, shortly after we returned from Jiangcheng—about half a month later—Jin Wuya went alone to Gui Shi.

It turned out that, shortly after we returned from Jiangcheng—about half a month later—Jin Wuya went alone to Gui Shi.

That day he caused a huge disturbance at Gui Shi's underground auction, smashing their auction block and nearly being trussed up by the Underworld Officers.

Translation: That day he caused a huge disturbance at Gui Shi's underground auction, smashing their auction block and nearly being trussed up by the underworld officers.

That day he caused a huge disturbance at Gui Shi's underground auction, smashing their auction block and nearly being trussed up by the Underworld Officers.

The reason was that the underground auction mentioned not only Jiao Ning but also merpeople's tears.

Translation: The reason was that underground auction, which mentioned not only Jiao Ning but also Merpeople's Tears.

We need glossary: none for these terms. We'll translate: The reason was that underground auction, which mentioned not only Jiao Ning but also Merpeople's Tears.

In the end, the City God stepped forward and secured Jin Wuya's safety.

Translation: In the end, the City God stepped forward and secured Jin Wuya's safety.

In the end, the City God stepped forward and secured Jin Wuya's safety.

The City God personally declared that if Gui Shi ever again engaged in such unethical trades, he would send Underworld Officers to conduct a major crackdown, and those involved in serious cases would be permanently barred from entering Gui Shi.

Translation: The City God personally declared that if Gui Shi ever again engaged in such unethical trades, he would send Underworld Officers to conduct a major crackdown, and those involved in serious cases would be permanently barred from entering Gui Shi.

The City God personally declared that if Gui Shi ever again engaged in such unethical trades, he would send Underworld Officers to conduct a major crackdown, and those involved in serious cases would be permanently barred from entering Gui Shi.

Afterward, those who had been eyeing Jiao Ning covetously quieted down considerably.

Translation: Afterward, those who had been eyeing Jiao Ning covetously quieted down considerably.

Afterward, those who had been eyeing Jiao Ning covetously quieted down considerably.

Jiao Ning also made us proud; after three months of secluded cultivation she successfully broke through the first level of Merpeople cultivation and formally entered the path of cultivation.

Translation: Jiao Ning also made us proud; after three months of secluded cultivation she successfully broke through the first level of Merpeople cultivation and formally entered the path of cultivation.

Jiao Ning also made us proud; after three months of secluded cultivation she successfully broke through the first level of Merpeople cultivation and formally entered the path of cultivation.

In my view, it was actually thanks to Zhong Susu, this dry-mother, who guided her well and provided absolute safety for Jiao Ning's seclusion; otherwise Jiao Ning wouldn't know how much bloodshed she'd have to endure to grow.

Translation: In my view, it was actually thanks to Zhong Susu, this dry-mother, who guided her well and provided absolute safety for Jiao Ning's seclusion; otherwise Jiao Ning wouldn't know how much bloodshed she'd have to endure to grow.

In my view, it was actually thanks to Zhong Susu, this dry-mother, who guided her well and provided absolute safety for Jiao Ning's seclusion; otherwise Jiao Ning wouldn't know how much bloodshed she'd have to endure to grow.

Over the following months, news of Jiao Ning's successive breakthroughs kept arriving; each time she emerged from seclusion, I would immediately appear at Linghai Dragon Palace to celebrate her, even if I felt unwell.

Translation: Over the following months, news of Jiao Ning's successive breakthroughs kept arriving; each time she emerged from seclusion, I would immediately appear at Linghai Dragon Palace to celebrate her, even if I felt unwell.

Over the following months, news of Jiao Ning's successive breakthroughs kept arriving; each time she emerged from seclusion, I would immediately appear at Linghai Dragon Palace to celebrate her, even if I felt unwell.

The night before I gave birth to Erbao, I had a strange dream.

Translation: The night before I gave birth to Erbao, I had a strange dream.

The night before I gave birth to Erbao, I had a strange dream.

In the dream, an old man with white hair and a fish tail looked at me kindly and said: "Back then I exhausted my Xiūwéi to protect two Fire Seeds; in the deep sea, with the help of the souls of your two lost children undergoing Reincarnation, they have returned to your womb—they are both your children and the last hope of our Merpeople clan; protect them well, love them, the Merpeople clan will never forget your great kindness."

Translation: In the dream, an old man with white hair and a fish tail looked at me kindly and said: "Back then I exhausted my cultivation to protect two fire seeds; in the deep sea, with the help of the souls of your two lost children undergoing reincarnation, they have returned to your womb—they are both your children and the last hope of our Merpeople clan; protect them well, love them, the Merpeople clan will never forget your great kindness."

In the dream, an old man with white hair and a fish tail looked at me kindly and said: "Back then I exhausted my Xiūwéi to protect two Fire Seeds; in the deep sea, with the help of the souls of your two lost children undergoing Reincarnation, they have returned to your womb—they are both your children and the last hope of our Merpeople clan; protect them well, love them, the Merpeople clan will never forget your great kindness."

Finally he trembled as he knelt before me.

Translation: Finally he trembled as he knelt before me.

Finally he trembled as he knelt before me.

I quickly reached out to help him, wanting to say I would surely love both children well, but my hands passed through his Soul Body, and he vanished completely.

Translation: I quickly reached out to help him, wanting to say I would surely love both children well, but my hands passed through his Soul Body, and he vanished completely.

I quickly reached out to help him, wanting to say I would surely love both children well, but my hands passed through his Soul Body, and he vanished completely.

I woke with a start from the dream, and my belly began to hurt.

Translation: I woke with a start from the dream, and my belly began to hurt.

I woke with a start from the dream, and my belly began to hurt.

Outside the rain began to pour again, and I tossed and turned until noon the next day before finally giving birth to Erbao.

Translation: Outside the rain began to pour again, and I tossed and turned until noon the next day before finally giving birth to Erbao.

Outside the rain began to pour again, and I tossed and turned until noon the next day before finally giving birth to Erbao.

Mother and child are safe.

Translation: Mother and child are safe.

We can translate: Mother and child are safe.

Erbao is indeed a younger brother; he was born in human form, without a fish tail like Jiao Ning.

Translation: Erbao is indeed a younger brother; he was born in human form, without a fish tail like Jiao Ning.

Erbao is indeed a younger brother; he was born in human form, without a fish tail like Jiao Ning.

As Jiao Ning said, the little brother is timid; even his crying comes in hiccups, making him seem more like a little girl.

Translation: As Jiao Ning said, the little brother is timid; even his crying comes in hiccups, making him seem more like a little girl.

As Jiao Ning said, the little brother is timid; even his crying comes in hiccups, making him seem more like a little girl.

At that time, with the help of Seventh Lord and Xiaoye, we set up two teams: one was the Red Armor Army death squad, and the other took the name Mount-moving Strongmen, formed from talented and extraordinary individuals from across the world.

Translation: At that time, with the help of Seventh Lord and Xiaoye, we set up two teams: one was the Red Armor Army death squad, and the other took the name Mount-moving Strongmen, formed from talented and extraordinary individuals from across the world.

At that time, with the help of Seventh Lord and Xiaoye, we set up two teams: one was the Red Armor Army death squad, and the other took the name Mount-moving Strongmen, formed from talented and extraordinary individuals from across the world.

Originally we only wanted to form the Red Armor Army death squad, mainly to protect Jiao Ning and the younger brother's safety.

Translation: Originally we only wanted to form the Red Armor Army death squad, mainly to protect Jiao Ning and the younger brother's safety.

Originally we only wanted to form the Red Armor Army death squad, mainly to protect Jiao Ning and the younger brother's safety.

But once things got started, the Shi Family's reputation attracted so many talented and extraordinary people who came to join that we could no longer control it.

Translation: But once things got started, the Shi family's reputation attracted so many talented and extraordinary people who came to join that we could no longer control it.

But once things got started, the Shi Family's reputation attracted so many talented and extraordinary people who came to join that we could no longer control it.

Moreover, Shi Changyun was eager to acquire talent.

Translation: Moreover, Shi Changyun was eager to acquire talent.

Moreover, Shi Changyun was eager to acquire talent.

He repeatedly tried to change my mind, saying the younger brother showed no Merpeople traits; perhaps he merely inherited the direct line of the Mount-moving Strongmen's bloodline, and we should plan early for his future.

Translation: He repeatedly tried to change my mind, saying the younger brother showed no Merpeople traits; perhaps he merely inherited the direct line of the Mount-moving Strongmen's bloodline, and we should plan early for his future.

He repeatedly tried to change my mind, saying the younger brother showed no Merpeople traits; perhaps he merely inherited the direct line of the Mount-moving Strongmen's bloodline, and we should plan early for his future.

I know in my heart that the younger brother is also a Merpeople, after all that elder of the Merpeople clan appeared in my dream; as for when he will awaken his Merpeople bloodline, I'm not sure.

Translation: I know in my heart that the younger brother is also a Merpeople, after all that elder of the Merpeople clan appeared in my dream; as for when he will awaken his Merpeople bloodline, I'm not sure.

I know in my heart that the younger brother is also a Merpeople, after all that elder of the Merpeople clan appeared in my dream; as for when he will awaken his Merpeople bloodline, I'm not sure.

Still, I think it's fine for the younger brother to be this way; at least he won't be targeted by ill-intentioned people at such a young age like Jiao Ning was.

Translation: Still, I think it's fine for the younger brother to be this way; at least he won't be targeted by ill-intentioned people at such a young age like Jiao Ning was.

Still, I think it's fine for the younger brother to be this way; at least he won't be targeted by ill-intentioned people at such a young age like Jiao Ning was.

But in the end I was still persuaded by Shi Changyun.

Translation: But in the end I was still persuaded by Shi Changyun.

But in the end I was still persuaded by Shi Changyun.

I thought, if Jiao Ning and the younger brother were truly destined to return to the deep sea, then half of the Shi family's assets would be donated, and the remaining half would likely be left for Shi Changyun to manage.

Translation: I thought, if Jiao Ning and the younger brother were truly destined to return to the deep sea, then half of the Shi family's assets would be donated, and the remaining half would likely be left for Shi Changyun to manage.

I thought, if Jiao Ning and the younger brother were truly destined to return to the deep sea, then half of the Shi family's assets would be donated, and the remaining half would likely be left for Shi Changyun to manage.

He is very loyal.

Translation: He is very loyal.

We need glossary: none. So: He is very loyal.

Thus Shi Changyun went all out, after multiple rounds of screening retaining a batch of talented and extraordinary individuals, whom he rigorously trained.

Translation: Thus Shi Changyun went all out, after multiple rounds of screening retaining a batch of talented and extraordinary individuals, whom he rigorously trained.

Thus Shi Changyun went all out, after multiple rounds of screening retaining a batch of talented and extraordinary individuals, whom he rigorously trained.

At that time I hadn't realized how great Shi Changyun's ambition was.

Translation: At that time I hadn't realized how great Shi Changyun's ambition was.

At that time I hadn't realized how great Shi Changyun's ambition was.

Only years later, when the Shi family's sphere of influence—which I had deliberately shrunk—was expanded again under Shi Changyun's assistance and in the younger brother's hands, did I truly grasp how far-reaching Shi Changyun's vision was.

Translation: Only years later, when the Shi family's sphere of influence—which I had deliberately shrunk—was expanded again under Shi Changyun's assistance and in the younger brother's hands, did I truly grasp how far-reaching Shi Changyun's vision was.

Only years later, when the Shi family's sphere of influence—which I had deliberately shrunk—was expanded again under Shi Changyun's assistance and in the younger brother's hands, did I truly grasp how far-reaching Shi Changyun's vision was.

Worth mentioning is that the crybaby younger brother experienced a differentiation at age eighteen.

Translation: Worth mentioning is that the crybaby younger brother experienced a differentiation at age eighteen.

Worth mentioning is that the crybaby younger brother experienced a differentiation at age eighteen.

But that day his attempt to differentiate into a Merpeople fish tail failed, and he remained in human form.

Translation: But that day his attempt to differentiate into a Merpeople fish tail failed, and he remained in human form.

But that day his attempt to differentiate into a Merpeople fish tail failed, and he remained in human form.

Only his blood is especially special, blue as the deep ocean.

Translation: Only his blood is especially special, blue as the deep ocean.

Only his blood is especially special, blue as the deep ocean.

I specially took him to see Bai Shulan.

Translation: I specially took him to see Bai Shulan.

I specially took him to see Bai Shulan.

Bai Shulan's eyes lit up at that moment, saying the younger brother's blood could preserve youth forever; she took two vials to keep as a medicinal primer, saying it could be used in medicine to conquer many difficult ailments and benefit humanity.

Translation: Bai Shulan's eyes lit up at that moment, saying the younger brother's blood could preserve youth forever; she took two vials to keep as a medicinal primer, saying it could be used in medicine to conquer many difficult ailments and benefit humanity.

Bai Shulan's eyes lit up at that moment, saying the younger brother's blood could preserve youth forever; she took two vials to keep as a medicinal primer, saying it could be used in medicine to conquer many difficult ailments and benefit humanity.

She repeatedly warned that this secret must not be leaked, otherwise the younger brother would be in mortal danger.

Translation: She repeatedly warned that this secret must not be leaked, otherwise the younger brother would face mortal danger.

We need glossary: none. So: She repeatedly warned that this secret must not be leaked, otherwise the younger brother would face mortal danger.

But by then we no longer felt the panic we had when Jiao Ning was targeted, because over these eighteen years we had gained sufficient ability to protect ourselves.

Translation: But by then we no longer felt the panic we had when Jiao Ning was targeted, because over these eighteen years we had gained sufficient ability to protect ourselves.

But by then we no longer felt the panic we had when Jiao Ning was targeted, because over these eighteen years we had gained sufficient ability to protect ourselves.

Later on, rumors about the younger brother spread to the point of being unbelievable.

Translation: Later on, rumors about the younger brother spread among the populace to an astonishing degree.

We need glossary: none. So: Later on, rumors about the younger brother spread among the populace to an astonishing degree.

They claimed the younger brother was a vampire's descendant, never aging or dying, a monster that feeds on human essence and blood.

Translation: They claimed the younger brother was a vampire's descendant, never aging or dying, merely a monster that sucks human vital blood.

We need glossary: none. So: They claimed the younger brother was a vampire's descendant, never aging or dying, merely a monster that sucks human vital blood.

They practically demonized the younger brother.

Translation: They practically demonized the younger brother.

We need glossary: none. So: They practically demonized the younger brother.

Fortunately, although the younger brother is a crybaby, ordinary people really can't bully him; he often glares with red eyes and puts people in deadly situations.

Translation: Fortunately, although the younger brother is a crybaby, ordinary people really can't bully him; he habitually glares with red eyes, putting others in mortal danger.

We need glossary: none. So: Fortunately, although the younger brother is a crybaby, ordinary people really can't bully him; he habitually glares with red eyes, putting others in mortal danger.

I and Jin Wuya often gossip behind his back, saying he's a jealous, scheming ghost that no one can calculate.

Translation: I and Jin Wuya often gossip behind his back, saying he's a jealous, scheming ghost that no one can calculate.

I and Jin Wuya often gossip behind his back, saying he's a jealous, scheming ghost that no one can calculate.

In this world, he fears only two people.

Translation: In this world, he fears only two people.

We need glossary: none. So: In this world, he fears only two people.

One is his older sister Jiao Ning, and the other is his lover.

Translation: One is his older sister Jiao Ning, and the other is his lover.

One is his older sister Jiao Ning, and the other is his lover.

The younger brother is a slave to his older sister and also a slave to his wife.

Translation: The younger brother is a slave to his older sister and also a slave to his wife.

We need glossary: none. So: The younger brother is a slave to his older sister and also a slave to his wife.

As for who the younger brother's wife is?

Translation: As for who the younger brother's wife is?

We need glossary: none. So: As for who the younger brother's wife is?

Well, this child, at eighteen when his feelings first awakened, set his sights on the Third Princess of the Linghai Dragon Clan, and after only two years he lured her away.

Translation: Well, this child, at eighteen when his feelings first awakened, set his sights on the Third Princess of the Linghai Dragon Clan, and after only two years he lured her away.

Well, this child, at eighteen when his feelings first awakened, set his sights on the Third Princess of the Linghai Dragon Clan, and after only two years he lured her away.

By the time we noticed the young couple being lovey-dovey, it was already too late—the Third Princess was already pregnant.

Translation: By the time we noticed the young couple being lovey-dovey, it was already too late—the Third Princess was already pregnant.

By the time we noticed the young couple being lovey-dovey, it was already too late—the Third Princess was already pregnant.

Over this matter, Xiaoye nearly overturned my household.

Translation: Over this matter, Xiaoye nearly overturned my household.

We need glossary: 梟爺 → Xiaoye. So: Over this matter, Xiaoye nearly overturned my household.

Poor me and Jin Wuya were already in our sixties or seventies back then, we still had to personally go to his door to apologize carrying thorns for this brat, our old faces were completely lost...