Invincible Dad

Alright. This was a duplicitous little monster.

Xu Lai couldn't be bothered to waste more words and simply gestured with his hand. To her shock, the Wolf Girl suddenly found herself unable to move!

And the Ancient Copper Coin she had hidden in her clothes flew toward Xu Lai of its own accord, spinning joyously in circles as if it truly held a spirit within!

The Wolf Girl was astounded. Is this really a Spiritual Artifact? No, that's not right. I've been immobilized... Is this some kind of body-binding Divine Technique?

Even the twelve strongest Watchmen of the Human Race couldn't have pinned her down so casually. Cold sweat trickled down the Wolf Girl's forehead.

She knew that the man before her was likely an unparalleled powerhouse. She didn't dare to resist any longer and lowered her head in submission.

Seeing this, Xu Lai was quite pleased with her discretion.

"If you don't like cultural relics, just tell your boyfriend outright. Don't go burning down museums. After all, not everyone is as good-tempered as I am."

As Xu Lai prepared to leave, he added, "There's no difference between humans and demons; we are all living beings. You don't have to feel inferior, nor should you overly accommodate him."

With that said, Xu Lai turned and walked away with his hands behind his back.

Sometimes, good and evil are a cycle of karma. If the Wolf Girl had tried to kill Luo Chu earlier, then she surely would have died herself. But because the Wolf Girl had shown mercy, Xu Lai chose to spare her.

"May I ask for Senior's name!" the Wolf Girl shouted, looking up.

"Seeking revenge?" Xu Lai stopped, an ambiguous smile on his face. "Think carefully about whether you can bear the consequences."

The Wolf Girl was dumbstruck. You're so powerful, only a complete idiot would even think of revenge.

She wanted to remember his name to warn her kind not to provoke him, lest they die without knowing how.

"The name isn't important. We'll meet again if fate allows." Xu Lai waved his hand. "Oh, and cultural relics do have their value."

"..."

The Wolf Girl was startled. When she looked up again, Xu Lai had vanished without a trace. The bindings on her body were released at that same moment. She remained silent for a long time before bowing deeply in the direction Xu Lai had gone.

WHOOSH. WHOOSH. WHOOSH.

Before long, the sound of a Sky Breaker came rushing over.

The Wolf Girl went on alert but quickly relaxed when she saw it was her sister.

"Haven't I told you not to reveal your true form in the city?" The woman's voice was alluring, but it also carried a note of anger. "If I hadn't chanced to sense your aura nearby, what would you have done if other humans had found you!"

If Xu Lai had been there, he would surely have been surprised. The alluring woman who had just arrived was Murong Chi, the same 'rich madam' who had thrown her business card at him, offering to keep him.

"Sister, I encountered an incredible powerhouse. He might be even stronger than you," the Wolf Girl mused.

"I've told you, I'm not your sister." Murong Chi sounded helpless. How did she, a Fox Spirit, end up as the sister of a black wolf? Their bloodlines didn't match at all.

"Sister, even though you're a Fox Spirit, you've helped our Demon Race adapt and survive in the city. In my heart, you are my true sister!" the Wolf Girl said earnestly, looking up.

"..."

Murong Chi gently stroked the Wolf Girl's fluffy cheek and said softly, "Zhu Yuan, do you remember the first thing I said to you when you fled the deep mountains and met me in the East Sea? Never trust anyone, including other demons."

"But I trust you, Sister!"

"You..." Murong Chi was at a loss for words. "Come on, let's get back to the casino. If your boyfriend sees you like this, he'll be scared to death."

"Don't mention that idiot!"

"Hmm? What happened? Tell me."

「...」

"You're not injured, are you?" Luo Chu asked nervously when she saw Xu Lai come into view.

Xu Lai shook his head. "No."

"What about the wolf demon?" Luo Chu asked.

"I let her go."

"..."

Luo Chu was taken aback but nodded to show she understood. She didn't really believe him. The wolf demon was incredibly strong; she figured Xu Lai either hadn't caught up or hadn't been able to stop her and was just saying this to save face.

Xu Lai tossed the Copper Coin to Luo Chu. "Let's go back. Ruan Tang and the two little ones must be getting anxious."

More than anxious, Ruan Tang had nearly called the police. Luckily, Xu Lai and Luo Chu returned just in time.

"Daddy, did you catch the arsonist?" Yiyi asked expectantly.

"No." Xu Lai pinched his daughter's cheek. "Your daddy doesn't kill women."

It was a good thing that statement wasn't overheard by Divine Generals like Taotie or Baize, or they would have been utterly astounded. Beneath The Supreme Emperor's feet were mountains of white bones, and of those, thirty to forty percent were women. For The Supreme Emperor to make such a claim so unabashedly...

"A woman?" Qian Xiao looked surprised. "Uncle Xu, you didn't let her go just because she was pretty, did you?"

Luo Chu kicked Qian Xiao irritably. "What nonsense are you spouting? Your Uncle Xu's favorite is your Aunt Ruan Tang."

If she hadn't seen the Wolf Girl's true form, she might have thought the same thing.

"And Yiyi," Yiyi added, raising her little hand.

"Daddy loves Yiyi the most." Xu Lai lifted his daughter up, letting her sit on his shoulders and eliciting a stream of happy giggles from the little girl.

Qian Xiao looked pitifully at Luo Chu's fair neck. "Mommy, I want..."

Luo Chu cut him off. "Shut up. No, you don't."

Qian Xiao fell silent. The little guy sighed pitifully. "I wish Uncle Xu was my dad."

Luo Chu was baffled. She scowled and grabbed Qian Xiao's ear. "You little brat, what are you blabbering about!"

"Mommy, Mommy, ow, ow, ow, stop pulling! Uncle Xu, save me!" Qian Xiao winced in pain.

Xu Lai advised, "Don't hit his face. If it's swollen, he can't go to school. Spank his butt."

Tears streamed down Qian Xiao's face.

Are you the Devil, Uncle Xu?

While crying, Qian Xiao complained, "I wasn't wrong! Dad is always working overtime. Forget sitting on his shoulders, even having a meal together is too much to ask for."

Luo Chu's expression darkened. Her lips trembled, but suddenly she was at a loss for words.

Your dad can't let you sit on his shoulders. The burden he has to carry is countless times heavier than your few dozen pounds. That's because Qian Song and the other Martial Artists stationed in Chang'an City carry the safety of Hua Country's billion-plus people on their shoulders. Peaceful times? There's no such thing. If it weren't for that city, standing guard alone for three hundred years, if it weren't for that group of people who aren't afraid of death, Hua Country would have descended into chaos long ago.

"Anyone can criticize your dad, but you, his son, cannot," Xu Lai said sternly, giving Qian Xiao a light kick. "Apologize to your mother."

"I'm sorry, Mommy." Qian Xiao quickly apologized. He just really wanted his father to spend more time with him.

"It's okay." Luo Chu forced a smile. "It's Qian Song's fault, really."

She hugged Qian Xiao and said apologetically, "Son, I'll have your dad come back tomorrow, and for this winter vacation, we'll take you on a trip. How does that sound? We promise we won't cancel it this time."

"Really?" Qian Xiao was overjoyed.

"Really," Luo Chu nodded vigorously.

"I love Mommy and Daddy the most!" Qian Xiao said excitedly, then muttered softly, "And Big Sister."