Chapter 359: Daily Life of a Couple?
Returning from Beast Tamer Peak, Yun Zhonghe stepped through the door with a light heart, only to be immediately engulfed by a cacophony of raucous excitement.
By the way, on the way back, Star Bu had a close encounter with a patrol team from the Law Enforcement Hall. Sensing trouble, she quickly slipped into the magic cube, afraid of being discovered by those Law Enforcement goons. Looks like she knows stealing spirit wine is not a crime to be taken lightly!
Upon arriving home, Yun Zhonghe opened the door and was greeted by a whirlwind of enthusiasm from Chen Leling.
“Yun Zhonghe…!”
Dashing around the house in her thin clothes, Chen Leling spotted Yun Zhonghe and her eyes lit up with surprise. She let out a joyful “woohoo” and dashed toward him like a happy little deer, with Tao Jiu’er trailing closely behind.
Chen Leling’s senses were way sharper than your average cultivator. She had heard Yun Zhonghe’s footsteps long before he arrived, her excitement bubbling over as she practically bounced at the chance to welcome him home.
Tao Jiu’er was struggling to keep up with her.
“Hey, hey, wait up!” Tao Jiu’er shouted, panting as she pursued Chen Leling.
Chen Leling’s hair was still damp, clearly just out of the bath, with droplets cascading down her silky locks and leaving a trace of sweet post-bath fragrance in the air.
She was like a vivacious little bird, jumping up to wrap around Yun Zhonghe’s neck. Her speech was still a bit jumbled, but the affection and joy radiating from her were clear as day, “Just… finished… bathing!”
Her vocabulary had definitely seen an upgrade since last time.
These days, Tao Jiu’er wasn’t just looking after Chen Leling’s daily needs but was also diligently teaching her how to speak.
Indeed, Sister Jiu’er is the most virtuous of them all!
“You’re very good, Leling! You stayed at home and listened well,” Yun Zhonghe cooed, ruffling her hair and showering her with praise like she was a child.
Such simple words made Chen Leling’s smile even sweeter; her eyes curved into crescent moons.
Yun Zhonghe continued, “Sister Jiu’er just helped you with your bath, didn’t you thank her?”
After all, Tao Jiu’er worked hard taking care of Chen Leling every day.
However, when asked this, Chen Leling made a little face of tangled distress.
Seeing this, Tao Jiu’er put her hands on her hips with a mix of playful seriousness, “Why do you look so appalled? Did I not do well enough?”
In truth, Chen Leling and Tao Jiu’er had a pretty decent relationship initially.
But lately, Chen Leling seemed to feel a little more pressure when it came to her.
Yun Zhonghe could naturally sense the underlying cause for this discomfort: “It’s because Sister Jiu’er is too strict.”
Indeed, while usually as gentle as a flowing river, when it came to education, even Yun Zhonghe felt a shiver down his spine.
He was the one who had been the most “tormented,” and he truly understood her severity.
Moreover, how could little Chen Leling not feel intimidated?
However, Tao Jiu’er was set in her educational philosophy: “This is just necessary guidance for her growth! Honestly, you’re too indulgent! This won’t do!”
She had her principles regarding how to educate Chen Leling.
Sometimes stern, sometimes gentle—this was Tao Jiu’er.
Yun Zhonghe sighed helplessly, “I know you want what’s best for Leling, but she hasn’t fully adjusted to this life yet. Going from zero to strict all of a sudden might just overwhelm her.”
Tao Jiu’er: “…”
Oh no, here’s our fellow “student,” at the bottom of the household hierarchy, Yun Zhonghe, suddenly facing off against her. Did he just ask for a smackdown?
“Gah, gah… Jiu’er?”
At that crucial moment, our clever Leling sensed the strange tension and quickly grabbed Tao Jiu’er’s arm, shaking it while flashing her big, innocent eyes, blinking with a guilelessness that could melt hearts.
This little act melted Tao Jiu’er’s resolve, and with a resigned sigh, she softened her tone, “It’s okay, Leling, I’m not mad.”
Hearing that, Chen Leling beamed again.
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room brightened.
“Hehe, it feels like our earlier conversation was just like a couple discussing how to raise their child,” Tao Jiu’er teased, looking at Yun Zhonghe with a twinkle in her eye.
Yun Zhonghe shrugged; if that was the case, then the “husband” had very little say!
Tao Jiu’er seemed to read his mind, a sly grin creeping onto her face as she teased, “Little Master, you still need two hundred more years if you want to ride on my head!”
Yun Zhonghe didn’t want to ride on Sister Jiu’er’s head, but he wouldn’t mind riding on her back.
Cough cough… just kidding.
If he dared to say that out loud, he’d probably get his head knocked off!
Yun Zhonghe pulled his attention away from the playful banter, turning to Chen Leling, whose hair was still dripping: “Speaking of which, Leling, your hair isn’t dry yet. Shouldn’t we do something about that?”
Tao Jiu’er instantly chimed in, placing her hands on her hips, “Exactly! I told her a thousand times to dry her hair before coming out, but this kid just wouldn’t listen!”
Yun Zhonghe suspected that she must’ve heard him coming back and got too excited to wait.
Just then, Chen Leling gently tugged at Yun Zhonghe’s hand, “Yun Zhonghe, come over… happy mom…?”
Her pronunciation still wasn’t quite there, but Yun Zhonghe understood what she meant. She wanted him to join her for something fun.
He smiled softly, “But Leling, you need to dry your hair first.”
Chen Leling’s gaze dropped slightly, clearly reluctant.
Drying her hair with a towel would take too long.
But Yun Zhonghe had a bright idea.
With all the spells he had learned from the Scripture Pavilion, surely there was something useful among them.
After consuming a wind attribute spirit pill, his palm gradually warmed, and—whoosh—he blew gently, producing a stream of warm air.
It was like a hairdryer, blowing hot air just like that!
“How about helping her dry her hair this way?” Yun Zhonghe turned to Tao Jiu’er for her approval.
Tao Jiu’er’s eyes lit up as if she had discovered something fascinating: “What a great idea! Leling, you have to sit still and listen, okay? Come here and sit down nicely!”
They both took on the roles of devoted parents, ready to serve this “little rascal.”
Yun Zhonghe instructed Leling to face away from him. Meanwhile, his spiritual energy quietly surged, creating a warm breeze that whooshed around—
On the other side, Tao Jiu’er was also hard at work. She grabbed a dry towel, meticulously wiping Chen Leling’s damp hair before letting Yun Zhonghe take the reins.
The pair worked in perfect harmony, as if they were a well-oiled machine!
