Chapter 837: and ===GLOSSARY===

Zhong Susu used the term "recruitment", not "protection".

Only those with ability will be recruited; those without ability need protection.

Naturally, Xiao Lao San is an ao, a dragon-turtle physique, inherently also part of the dragon clan; Xiaoye values Xiao Lao San, perhaps not without a special feeling.

A ray of sunlight shone through the cloud layers.

Xiao Lao San carried Xiaoye to the water's edge; Xiaoye went ashore, but Xiao Lao San stayed in the water, exposing his big head and watching Xiao Jiu.

Shan Shan and Ran Ran rushed over, curiously pinching Xiao Lao San's big head.

Xiao Lao San did not resist, letting the two sisters rub and knead; his multicolored dragon whiskers passed through their palms, and the two sisters lavishly praised him.

Just praising and praising, it turned into something else.

"Chuanchuan, how did you grow to be both mighty and gorgeous?"

"Right, right, Chuanchuan, how did you grow a big head and long tail, yet your body is short and small?"

"Would transforming into human form be the same? That would be disastrous."

Xiao Jiu was somewhat speechless; after all, a child is still a child, even a little phoenix has moments of innocence and naivety.

"Sister-in-law, Chuanchuan is a dragon-turtle physique encountered once in a thousand years; he is still in the juvenile stage, lacking the ability to fully protect himself. I plan to take him back to the Linghai Dragon Palace to personally raise him. Is that alright?"

Although Xiaoye was asking for Xiao Jiu's opinion, from his firm gaze it seemed Xiao Jiu's refusal would be useless.

The Linghai Dragon Clan is so close; Xiao Jiu would love to send Xiao Lao San over.

Her only concern was: "If Chuanchuan is personally raised by Xiaoye, I would naturally welcome it, but this child is timid and gluttonous, always eating good things; I'm afraid..."

"You're overthinking it." Xiaoye interrupted Xiao Jiu, explaining, "Chuanchuan needed to eat those heavenly treasures before his transformation because he needed to quickly accumulate power to resist the invasion of the foul qi; now he has passed the Heavenly Tribulation, successfully transformed, and with diligent practice he will soon return to normal."

Xiao Jiu instantly became happy, crouched down, rubbed Chuanchuan's big head, and said, "Then Chuanchuan will go with your Uncle Xiaoye; listen to Uncle Xiaoye's words, train well, and we will often come to see you."

Chuanchuan, however, seemed not happy; he turned his body and looked elsewhere.

That direction... happened to be the way to Suedi!

Xiao Jiu saw deep worry in Chuanchuan's big eyes.

Since Xiao Lao San's birth until now, he has never seen Liu Junyan.

Logically, there should be no image of Liu Junyan as a father figure in his mind.

But it's obvious he knows everything.

For a moment, Xiao Jiu felt a sour ache in her heart, feeling very uneasy.

She comforted: "Chuanchuan, rest assured; as long as you are well, your father will surely get through this; you just need to grow up in peace, and you will soon see him."

"Chuanchuan." Xiaoye said, "It's time to go."

Xiaoye waved his hand and walked along the water's edge toward the Linghai Dragon Palace.

Chuanchuan grunted twice, then followed Xiaoye's steps.

Zhong Susu reached out and hugged Xiao Jiu to reassure her, said a few more words, then left.

Xiao Jiu quickly composed herself, first checking Shan Shan's injuries.

Shan Shan said nonchalantly: "I'm fine; just rest a while and I'll be okay. Don't worry about me. Now that Chuanchuan's matter is settled, if you want to go to Suedi, hurry up. Actually, I'll still accompany you; you also have internal injuries, and I'm not at ease."

Shan Shan immediately returned to the Feng Clan to properly seclude and heal.

Ran Ran returned to school; Yin Dang Hang temporarily closed its doors for a few days, ceasing business to repair the building.

Xiao Jiu was going to Suedi; Li Qingying first contacted the workers, and also took charge of packing and safeguarding the valuables in Xiao Jiu's room.

After making the arrangements, Xiao Jiu headed straight for Suedi.

Hui Moqiong had already gone ahead; he even called back midway, but Xiao Jiu's phone had been blown to pieces, so she didn't receive it.

When Li Qingying received the call, Xiao Jiu had already left.

Hui Moqiong's call was a safety check: "When I reached that body of water in Suedi, there was also a heavy downpour; everywhere was gloomy and murky; in the rain and mist, I saw two figures fighting intensely."

Li Qingying asked: "Did you join in?"

"No." Hui Moqiong said, "Besides Xiao Jiu's warning not to overparticipate, at the time I couldn't even manage to go help."

Li Qingying anxiously asked: "Then what happened? Did Seventh Lord win?"

Hui Moqiong said he didn't know: "When both sides were fighting most intensely and the foul qi was at its thickest, something unknown happened; that foul qi suddenly dissipated, and the two figures vanished along with it."

The stage Hui Moqiong described should be when Chuanchuan was undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation.

After Chuanchuan successfully passed the Heavenly Tribulation, the riotous foul qi dispersed.

There was no victory or defeat, no life or death... this is a fortune amidst misfortune.

It's a pity that by the time Xiao Jiu rushed over, she couldn't see Seventh Lord at all.

Li Qingying thought, Xiao Jiu would probably be very disappointed.

Thinking and thinking, she let out a long sigh.

When Xiao Jiu reached that body of water in Suedi, she was indeed late.

Xiao Jiu met up with Hui Moqiong, Hui Moqiong described the situation again to Xiao Jiu, Xiao Jiu nodded: "Hui Fifth Lord, go back first; my room in Yin Dang Hang was blown apart by heavenly thunder, please help rebuild it."

Hui Moqiong was a little uneasy: "Xiao Jiu, what about you? Aren't you coming back together?"

Xiao Jiu shook their head: "I blocked a Heavenly Tribulation for Xiao Laosan, suffered internal injuries, the room was also blown up; I want to play in Suedi for a few days, relax."

Hui Moqiong still wanted to advise.

But after thinking, they decided to let it be.

Since Xiao Laosan was born, Xiao Jiu has been worn out for so long, she is already exhausted.

Now Xiao Laosan has not only successfully taken human form, but also has Xiaoye helping to raise them; Xiao Jiu indeed should rest properly.

After Hui Moqiong left, Xiao Jiu stayed by the waterside for a long time.

The heavy rain washed away the bloody smell after the fierce battle, and the air was very good.

Xiao Jiu reached out and gently stirred the water, murmuring: "Āyàn, our Xiao Laosan has already taken human form; you must have sensed it too, right?"

"After this tribulation, the killing aura in Xiao Laosan's fate has been resolved; your pressure will also be much less, right?"

"You need to strive a bit more, come back to my side soon."

"I... I'm not angry with you anymore..."

"Really."

The sun rose slowly.

At noon, Xiao Jiu went to the small courtyard where she had previously given birth to Chuanchuan.

The small courtyard had been repaired anew, all living necessities were complete, as if it knew Xiao Jiu would come back again.

Xiao Jiu is now unsure whether this small courtyard belongs to the Fangchuan Sect or to someone else......