“Scarlet Armored King, go!” Su Nuonuo waved her fist as she controlled a large red beetle, charging straight at a golden long-horned bug!
That golden insect, of course, was the beetle controlled by Luo Siqian.
Luo Siqian was obedient, but her competitive spirit was just as fierce.
Since this was a match, she didn’t want to lose!
“G-Golden Emperor, you go too! Don’t lose!”
Just like that, the two beetles crashed into each other!
Both had been enhanced with spiritual energy, and since neither was an ordinary species, their collision actually sent out a shockwave that fluttered the hair of the two little girls.
Both stared intently at the battlefield, each longing for ultimate victory!
As the two “royal bugs” clashed, their “Royal Guards” also started fighting nearby.
The two girls’ control methods were different, each working from her area of expertise to command their minions.
There was no limit to the number of “Royal Guards” they could control—it was all about their own abilities. At that moment, Luo Siqian commanded thirteen insects.
They moved as one, as disciplined as soldiers. Luo Siqian controlled her minions indirectly through the royal bug’s commands.
In contrast, Su Nuonuo could only handle four, but her control was smooth and the teamwork flawless!
Thus, a small-scale “war” erupted! Several beetles fought with such precision, it truly felt like an army facing off—quite an amusing scene.
In the end, Luo Siqian wasn’t as skilled as Su Nuonuo in this spell. The “Royal Guard Army” she controlled was defeated one by one by Su Nuonuo’s four elite beetles.
At last, with the help of her only remaining elite guard, Su Nuonuo’s “Scarlet Armored King” overcame the “Golden Emperor”!
“Yay! I won!” Su Nuonuo jumped up and cheered! Luo Siqian let out a sigh and applauded with a smile. “That was so much fun! Auntie, you’re amazing!”
“I told you not to call me Aunt,” Su Nuonuo replied. “Also, help me heal these beetles.”
“Oh, oh! I’m coming!”
“Soon I’ll take you up the mountain to catch some stronger beetles. Next time, you can play using ones you’ve raised yourself.”
“Okay, okay, let’s play together~”
So, the two began healing the beetles they’d just used in the match.
During the healing, Luo Siqian suddenly had an idea. She really was best at things related to “Faith”. Could beetles form that kind of connection among themselves…?
As she thought, Luo Siqian’s mind was already beginning to build an effective framework based on what she knew… But right now, there just weren’t enough bugs. She needed more…
But Luo Siqian didn’t have long to ponder before Su Nuonuo interrupted. “By the way, where were you before? Why didn’t I see you earlier? And why were you crying just now…?”
“I was with Mama in the Imperial Palace. I cried because, because…” Luo Siqian’s mood had only just improved after being distracted. Now, thinking back, she felt like crying again. But this time, Su Nuonuo was right there—she wouldn’t allow it!
“Hm?” Su Nuonuo, still chewing on some crispy snack, looked at Luo Siqian with confusion.
But Su Nuonuo straightened up, looking very “mature.” “If you don’t want to talk about it, don’t. Don’t cry—if there’s a problem, you have to solve it. That’s what Senior Sister Qianqian taught me!”
“Mama?”
“Eh—how can you just call anyone Mama?” Su Nuonuo took a few steps back.
Seeing the misunderstanding, Luo Siqian’s face turned red and she hurried to explain, waving her hands. “No, no, I meant my Mama—her name is Su Qianqian.”
“Huh—Senior Sister Qianqian? Wait, you’re her daughter?” Su Nuonuo’s mouth dropped open in shock.
“You’re my aunt, by seniority. I thought you’d know that…” Luo Siqian scratched her head in confusion. Isn’t remembering everyone’s titles basic knowledge?
Born in a royal family, Luo Siqian’s upbringing was slightly different from Su Qianqian’s.
For Luo Siqian, remembering everyone’s titles was fundamental, though in her case she’d only ever needed “Mother” before.
Su Nuonuo, on the other hand, only knew terms like Grandfather, Grandmother, Father, Mother, Elder Brother, Big Sister, Younger Brother, and Younger Sister.
She knew “Aunt”, but didn’t really know exactly which generation that was…
Su Nuonuo was still stunned, clutching her head. “Senior Sister Qianqian’s child? Eh? When did that happen?”
“Then who’s my Big Sister’s husband?”
“It’s Mother.”
“I know Senior Sister Qianqian is your mother, but who’s her husband?”
“It’s Mother…”
Her niece seemed to get confused at times, so Su Nuonuo decided to ask more simply. “Then who’s your Father?”
“I don’t have a Father. I have Mama and Mother—they’re both girls.”
“Eh? Two girls got married, and does the celestial crane still bring them a baby?” Su Nuonuo asked, biting her finger in confusion.
“Maybe?” Luo Siqian replied uncertainly.
Fortunately, when it came to the question “Where did I come from?”, both sides had been given similar answers. Now, at last, they were back on the same page.
At that moment, a soft chuckle came from nearby. “You two are just too cute!”
A plump woman stepped out, smiling. As soon as Su Nuonuo saw her, she waved eagerly.
“Auntie Jiang! What are you doing in my secret base?”
“I noticed you a while ago. Your secret base actually connects to the Sect’s Secret Realm. Those old fogies over there wanted new disciples so badly they made you a shortcut.”
“But since they’ve allowed it, just have fun here. I was just passing by and watched you two for a bit. You were so adorable, I just couldn’t help laughing.”
“Oh right, Nuonuo, that egg you wanted has hatched! Next time you come to Beast Peak, I’ll give you that little chick.”
“Oh! I’d completely forgotten, thank you Auntie Jiang!”
Jiang Fengxi waved her hand with a smile, then looked at Luo Siqian, who was standing there nervously, unsure what to say.
Jiang Fengxi studied Luo Siqian for a moment, then her face broke into a grin. “Oh my, another little genius—already in Foundation Establishment. I wonder if my junior sister would let you be my disciple—though I suppose this time I’ll need to ask your Mama Qianqian~”
Ever since Lin Muxue went all out to save her disciple in Ziyuan Kingdom, and after Chu Youtong’s proclamation on the battlefield, those who knew what happened more or less figured out Su Qianqian’s identity. But Lin Muxue protected her fiercely, so no one in the Sect dared say much. Jiang Fengxi, especially, was always on Lin Muxue’s side.
The previous visits from Shun, Ying, and Luo Wuhen were impossible to hide. Lin Muxue hadn’t tried to cover them up, so Jiang Fengxi had a good idea of the situation.
As for Su Qianqian’s suffering, Jiang Fengxi didn’t really care.
If Su Qianqian was just “Su Qianqian”, as her elder martial aunt, she would be distressed for her. But…her past life made Jiang Fengxi detest her.
Stealing the celestial medicine, causing her junior sister so much pressure, faking her death and breaking her sister’s heart—a heartless wretch deserved a harsh lesson!
But, of course, her own junior sister Lin would definitely be upset about it…
“Nuonuo, Siqian, don’t mind me. I was just passing by. Keep playing.”
Jiang Fengxi waved and turned to leave, just as the voices of various elders echoed in her mind. “Fengxi, help persuade those two kids! Such good talent shouldn’t be wasted—let them learn my swordsmanship!”
“Don’t listen to that guy blabber. He can teach disciples? His last two disciples both ran away—thanks to your pressure! Unlike my disciples—”
“You mean the one you spoiled rotten who got sentenced to hundreds of years of forced seclusion? Hah.”
“You looking for a fight?!”
“Bring it on, who’s afraid of whom?!”
Jiang Fengxi hurried away, those people were more and more annoying at times like these…
“Hehe, looks like Auntie Jiang really likes you~ She’s really nice. Most of my beetles were caught on her mountain—let’s go together next time!”
“Okay!” Luo Siqian agreed with a smile. The people here were really wonderful!
“Let me check the time… Eh? It’s so late already?! We’d better hurry home, or we’ll be scolded!”
Before Luo Siqian could react, Su Nuonuo grabbed her hand, pulled her out through the “back door” they came in, and the two of them flew straight home.
Being dragged along by Su Nuonuo, Luo Siqian felt a little anxious. She was afraid that when the door opened, Grandfather and Grandmother wouldn’t be the same as before…
But her fears proved groundless. When Su Nuonuo energetically “banged” open the door, Liu Qingyao and Su Changfeng were cooking up a feast, Su Lingling and Chu Youtong were helping, and Su Qianqian sat awkwardly to one side—no one dared let her in the kitchen…
“You’re back! Dinner’s not ready yet, just wait a bit~, Nuonuo, Siqian, looks like you two are getting along really well.”
No one mentioned Luo Siqian’s disappearance, as if nothing had happened.
When Luo Siqian entered, Chu Youtong quickly came over, squatted in front of her, and said, “Nice to meet you! You can call me Sister Xiaoyou. I’m your Mama’s best ‘friend’. Here’s a present for you!”
But before Luo Siqian could accept the gift, Su Qianqian grabbed the back of Chu Youtong’s collar and pulled her aside. “You—let me check the present first.”
“What do you take me for? Am I the type to give a kid…adult toys?! So hurtful~”
“The fact that you can say that in front of a child already means you’re not normal!”
Su Qianqian checked the gift thoroughly. Finding only normal snacks and toys, she nodded. At least it wasn’t as crazy as she’d feared.
“Siqian, you can accept her gift, but remember—not to follow this Sister Xiaoyou’s example. Don’t learn anything she does!”
“Oh, okay.” Luo Siqian replied blankly. She didn’t know why, but if Mama said so, it must be right.
“Fine, fine. You don’t trust me, so sad. I’ll just go help with dinner and cry.” Chu Youtong, in full drama mode, put on a sad face and went to help in the kitchen.
Su Qianqian squatted down, picked up Luo Siqian, and sat with her off to the side. “Just wait here with Mama for a bit. I don’t know how to cook, so I’ll stay out of the way…”
“Mother’s cooking is really good.”
“I know…”
Then there was a spell of silence. Su Qianqian rested her chin lightly on top of Luo Siqian’s head, holding her close in her arms.
Luo Siqian, watching everyone bustling around, found herself enjoying this different—but just as comforting—embrace as with Mother…
“All right, dinner’s ready~! Everyone, come eat!”
“Coming~”