章節 81: Chapter 81: The Ultimate Bodyguards Are Here – Bringing Xiao Wu’s Mother Home!
Xiao Wu's cheerful, blissful voice echoed in her mind, lingering and impossible to dispel.
For Da Ming and Er Ming, it felt as though their hearts had been torn apart in that instant. Yet, there was no pain—only a hollow emptiness within, reverberating with a single phrase:
"I'm carrying Yi-ge's child... I'm carrying Yi-ge's child... I'm carrying..."
The two soul beasts froze in place, stiff as statues under a binding spell.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, what's wrong?"
Xiao Wu looked at them in confusion. "Aren't you happy?"
"Happy! Of course, we're happy!"
Da Ming snapped out of his daze, tears glistening as he offered his congratulations. "Sister Xiao Wu, congratulations on becoming a mother!"
"Thank you, Da Ming!"
"Roar! Sister Xiao Wu, congratulations!" Er Ming's deep, booming voice rang out as he fought back his sorrow.
"Thank you, Er Ming!"
"Well, I need to head back now!"
After chatting briefly with Da Ming and Er Ming, Xiao Wu prepared to return.
Thinking of Xiao Wu's pregnancy, the two soul beasts instinctively followed her, guarding her along the way.
The Small Valley Cottage
Yan Rou stood by the window, her delicate, jade-like hands tightly gripping the frame. Her eyes, dreamy and longing, gazed out into the distance—toward the main path into the valley.
If Xiao Wu returned, she would be the first to notice.
Zhou Yi, however, remained unconcerned.
With his current strength, it didn't matter where Xiao Wu came from; the moment she approached, he would sense her presence.
There was no chance of anything going wrong.
"Yi-ge, Mom, I'm back!"
Before long, Xiao Wu's lively voice came from outside as she hopped back into the valley. Following close behind were Da Ming and Er Ming.
"Ah! Xiao Wu is back!"
Yan Rou's heart tightened as she panicked. "Quick, go out—ah!"
"Mom, what happened to you?"
Hearing Yan Rou's cry, Xiao Wu grew anxious and darted inside like a streak of light.
After all, as a rabbit, her speed was unmatched—especially as a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
Bang!
The door burst open as Xiao Wu entered, followed by the massive forms of Da Ming and Er Ming, who had to remain outside, peering through the window.
Inside the room, Yan Rou lay on the bed, her face flushed and feverish. Zhou Yi sat calmly at her bedside, impeccably dressed and holding a silver needle as he treated her.
"Xiao Wu, you're back!" Zhou Yi turned to her with a gentle smile.
"Yi-ge, what's wrong with my mom?" Xiao Wu rushed to the bed, her face full of concern.
"It's nothing serious—just a fever."
Zhou Yi gave her a reassuring look as he removed the silver needle and comforted her. "I've already treated her with acupuncture. She'll recover soon."
"Yi-ge, thank you!"
Xiao Wu's eyes brimmed with gratitude, but she suddenly hesitated, her face clouded with worry. "Yi-ge, I've noticed my mom has been getting fevers a lot lately. What could be causing it?"
"Don't worry, Xiao Wu."
Zhou Yi smiled and explained, "I've conducted a thorough examination. She's perfectly fine. It's probably just a seasonal cold caused by the changing weather. Nothing to worry about!"
"That's good to hear!"
Finally reassured, Xiao Wu sighed in relief. She had absolute faith in Zhou Yi's medical skills.
However, she couldn't help but feel puzzled. Despite her mother being a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who had successfully transformed into a human and re-cultivated to the Titled Douluo level, she still seemed so susceptible to illness.
Yan Rou, overhearing Zhou Yi's "diagnosis," could barely suppress the urge to slap him.
Seasonal cold caused by springtime changes?Ridiculous!
"Mom, since your health isn't great lately, why don't you come stay with me for a while?" Xiao Wu suggested, holding her mother's hand.
"Since you're pregnant, I'll come stay with you for a while to take care of you," Yan Rou agreed after some thought.
After all, Xiao Wu lacked experience in such matters.
"Yay! That's wonderful!"
Xiao Wu's excitement was palpable. She had wanted her mother to move into Zhou Manor for some time, but Yan Rou had always preferred peace and quiet.
"Xiao Wu, I have two transformation pills here. Take them for Da Ming and Er Ming," Zhou Yi said as he handed her two pills.
These two were excellent bodyguards, and Zhou Yi didn't mind sparing the pills for them.
Marrying your goddess and getting free guards for your home—what a deal!
"Yi-ge, this..."
Xiao Wu was deeply moved but also hesitant. The pills were incredibly valuable.
"It's just two transformation pills. They're of no use to me," Zhou Yi said nonchalantly. "Da Ming and Er Ming are your friends, so they're my friends too."
Zhou Yi gently ruffled Xiao Wu's hair, smiling warmly.
"Brother Yi, thank you!" Xiao Wu said, her eyes brimming with gratitude. She then took the Transformation Pill and hurried off to find Da Ming and Er Ming.
Upon learning the effects of the Transformation Pill, both Da Ming and Er Ming were visibly moved.
As soul beasts, they could not ascend to godhood unless they first transformed into human form and cultivated anew. However, losing their cultivation during the transformation made the process almost unbearably arduous. How many soul beasts could willingly abandon tens of thousands of years of cultivation?
Even so, knowing the pill came from Zhou Yi gave them pause.
In the end, Da Ming took the lead and consumed the Transformation Pill, a gesture of acknowledging the favor owed to Zhou Yi.
Their gratitude wasn't about achieving godhood but rather the desire to protect Xiao Wu in human form.
Zhou Yi had long anticipated their personalities, so he never imposed any demands on them. He knew they would willingly offer themselves as bodyguards.
This was the greatness of loyalty.
The following day, Da Ming and Er Ming successfully transformed.
Da Ming appeared as a tall, middle-aged man with flowing azure hair draped over his broad shoulders. His eyes, also azure, seemed unassuming at first glance, but a closer look revealed an indescribable depth, as though an immense power threatened to break free from within.
Er Ming took the form of a burly man with a muscular frame. His hair was short and spiked like steel needles, and his resolute features appeared chiseled by blade and axe. His amber-brown eyes shimmered faintly with golden light. Though clad in a simple gray robe, it barely concealed the rippling muscles beneath.
"They look like proper bodyguards now," Zhou Yi thought, appraising them with satisfaction.
Without delay, Zhou Yi set off with Xiao Wu and Yan Rou to return home, with Da Ming and Er Ming following silently like shadowy protectors.
Upon reaching the Zhou Estate, Yan Rou went to the rear courtyard to care for Xiao Wu, while Zhou Yi summoned Da Ming and Er Ming. Without preamble, he unleashed the Heavenly Palace Mirage.
Caught off guard, the two soul beasts instinctively resisted but found themselves powerless before Zhou Yi's overwhelming might. After all, Zhou Yi had reached the terrifying milestone of level 100, his cultivation far surpassing theirs, not to mention his actual combat strength.
Within the Mindscape Illusion, Zhou Yi imparted the Twelve Stages of the Golden Bell Shield to Da Ming and Er Ming. As a Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape respectively, their transformed physiques made them highly suited for cultivating this technique. Given their current cultivation, Zhou Yi estimated they would master it swiftly.
Once mastered, they would become two formidable enforcers under Zhou Yi's command.
Ten years passed within the Mindscape Illusion.
Both Da Ming and Er Ming successfully mastered the Twelve Stages of the Golden Bell Shield. The sheer power of this divine technique left the two soul beasts, who had never witnessed such wonders, utterly astounded.
When they awoke, Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged a glance, their hearts roiling with emotion. Then, as though their decision had been made, they knelt before Zhou Yi in unison, their voices resonating with unshakable resolve:
"Thank you, Martial God, for bestowing upon us this divine art. From this day forth, we will obey your every command, even if it means braving fire and death!"
At that moment, they were utterly subdued.
Completely conquered…
Before, despite being defeated by Zhou Yi and having Xiao Wu taken from them, Da Ming and Er Ming harbored resentment deep within their hearts. Yet Zhou Yi never held their past transgressions against them. Instead, he gifted them the invaluable Transformation Pill and now imparted to them an unparalleled divine technique.
Such magnanimity and grandeur were far beyond their comprehension, leaving them deeply ashamed of their pettiness.
Sister Xiao Wu had truly chosen the right person
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