Today marked one month since the birth of Lin Yun’s child, and a grand full-month celebration was held at the prefecture lord’s palace.
“Nine Mysterious Sect Master arrives, presenting one Soul-Condensing Pill!”
“Zhu Family Patriarch arrives, presenting one Narcissus Grass!”
…
In the plaza of the prefecture lord’s palace, a massive banquet was set up, with a steady stream of guests arriving.
Lin Yun, holding his child, greeted guests at the entrance.
“Yun-gege, focus on the guests. Let me hold the baby,” Yu Ying said with a smile.
“No need. I’ll be out adventuring later, so I won’t have much time with her. Since I’m here now, I want to spend more time with her,” Lin Yun replied, smiling.
He looked down at Lin Kexin in his arms.
In just one month, her growth had far exceeded his expectations.
“Kexin, grow up quickly,” Lin Yun said, gently tapping her tiny nose with a smile.
“Baba! Baba!”
Lin Kexin’s big, sparkling black eyes gazed at Lin Yun as she called out “Daddy” in her sweet, childish voice, her face beaming with an adorable smile.
“Ying’er, did she… just call me Daddy?” Lin Yun asked, stunned.
“Yes, I heard it too,” Yu Ying nodded, smiling.
“Haha!” Lin Yun burst into joyous laughter.
In that moment, he felt that even climbing mountains of blades or diving into seas of fire would be worth it!
“Heavenly Sword Sect Master arrives, presenting one Cicada Fruit!”
As the announcement rang out, the Heavenly Sword Sect Master entered.
“Sect Master, you came all this way in person?” Lin Yun greeted him with a warm smile.
“Haha, you’ve gained a daughter—how could I not come?” the Sect Master laughed.
“Let me see your daughter.”
He leaned in: “She looks just like you.”
“Sect Master, please head inside and take a seat,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“Fire Cloud Emperor arrives!”
A resounding voice echoed.
“What? The Fire Cloud Emperor is here?”
The guests were shocked. Had they heard correctly? The Fire Cloud Emperor himself?
Lin Yun looked up to see a squad of imperial guards enter, followed by the Fire Cloud Emperor walking in slowly.
“Greetings, Master!” Lin Yun, holding his child, bowed.
“Greetings, Fire Cloud Emperor!” Yu Ying quickly followed suit.
Heavens, the Fire Cloud Emperor had truly come in person! The guests were utterly stunned!
“Greetings, Fire Cloud Emperor!”
In an instant, everyone—servants, guests, and guards—knelt and paid their respects.
For many, this was their first time seeing the Fire Cloud Emperor in person!
The Emperor approached Lin Yun.
“No need to bow while holding the child,” he said.
“Master, you came personally? I’m ashamed to have troubled you,” Lin Yun said.
Lin Yun knew that, under normal circumstances, the Emperor sending a gift via a representative would already be a significant gesture.
“A joyous occasion like this calls for a personal visit. This is my gift for you!”
With a wave, the Emperor produced a wrapped gift box and handed it to Lin Yun.
“Thank you, Master,” Lin Yun said, accepting the box and storing it in his spatial ring.
Yu Ying quickly added, “Your Majesty, please come inside.”
“No need. Lin Yun, I have a few words for you,” the Emperor said, looking at him.
With a wave, he shielded their surroundings, ensuring their conversation was private.
“Lin Yun, I came mainly to discuss something with you in person,” the Emperor said.
“Please speak, Master,” Lin Yun replied with a smile.
“You have a significant connection with the Dragon Clan’s Crown Prince. The Heavenly God Palace hopes you can help foster friendship, or even an alliance, between the human race and the Dragon Clan,” the Emperor said.
“This…” Lin Yun paused, slightly surprised but not shocked.
“If it’s too difficult, don’t worry. The Dragon Clan’s pride makes them reluctant to engage with humans. Even with your unique relationship with the Crown Prince, most Dragon Clan elders would likely oppose it, so it’s a challenging task,” the Emperor said.
“Master, I can only say I’ll try,” Lin Yun responded.
He understood the difficulty. This wasn’t just about Little Green Dragon but involved the entire Dragon Clan, far beyond the prince’s sole authority.
From the perspective of the human race, however, it was a matter of critical importance.
“Good. Trying is enough,” the Emperor said, smiling.
He then dispelled the spatial shield.
“Disciple, I’m curious if your child will inherit your talent. I’m quite expectant. The gift box contains a Limitless Fruit. When she consumes it, it will transform her foundation, greatly benefiting her future cultivation!” the Emperor said.
“Thank you, Master,” Lin Yun bowed again in gratitude.
Undoubtedly, Lin Yun’s daughter would have an extraordinary starting point. With both parents at the tribulation realm, she inherited their exceptional bloodline and talents. Coupled with abundant top-tier resources, her future was boundless.
“Disciple, with a child now, don’t slack on your cultivation,” the Emperor advised.
“I’ll follow your guidance, Master,” Lin Yun replied.
The Emperor didn’t stay long. After his instructions, he departed.
“Farewell, Master,” Lin Yun bowed.
“Farewell, Fire Cloud Emperor!”
All the guests, servants, and guards shouted their respects!
After the Emperor left.
“Lord Lin Yun’s influence is incredible, drawing His Majesty in person!”
“No surprise—he’s the Emperor’s favored disciple.”
The crowd marveled, noting how the Emperor’s personal visit showed his high regard for Lin Yun.
…
After the banquet, Lin Yun sent a letter to the Dragon Clan for Little Green Dragon.
Time flew, and half a year passed in a blink.
The Limitless Fruit from the Emperor had already been given to Lin Kexin, transforming her foundation.
At seven months, though still a child, Lin Kexin was comparable to children several years older on the cultivation continent.
In the courtyard.
Lin Kexin was doodling on Lin Yun’s face with a brush.
Her chubby cheeks framed sparkling eyes, her little braid pointing skyward, utterly adorable.
“Giggle, Daddy’s a monster now!” she laughed in her sweet, childish voice.
Yu Ying, graceful and elegant, approached.
“Kexin, why are you drawing on Daddy’s face again?” she chided gently.
