My dear child, I dare to do what I do, and I dare to love and hate.
Exhausted from crying, the cub curled up in its second brother's arms and fell asleep, its long eyelashes stained with a few teardrops, looking innocent and pitiful. The cub slept restlessly, occasionally letting out a soft whimper, its little fingers twitching uneasily.
Yuanshi silently cast a calming spell, hoping to help the cub forget the previous unpleasantness and have a peaceful sleep.
He frowned and looked at his stammering older brother, his eyes full of reproach. "You troublesome older brother, look what you've done! Don't come here to cause trouble again, or your younger brother won't be able to get a good night's sleep. If you cause him to be disliked by your younger brother, don't blame him for having to teach your older brother a lesson!"
Taiqing was speechless and choked with emotion. His face was no longer as calm and composed as before. He looked at his younger brother with longing eyes, feeling worried and bitter.
"Brother, you'd better leave quickly. You'd better not show up before Tongtian calms down, okay..." Yuanshi secretly transmitted his thoughts, staring at Taiqing for a long time before saying helplessly.
"Just let me take one last look before I leave!" Although Taiqing was unwilling, he didn't want to put his second brother in a difficult position. After all, he still needed his second brother to say some nice words to appease their younger brother. If it weren't for the fact that his second brother still needed his help, he would have slapped him and taught him a lesson with his arrogant attitude. Why should he give him attitude? He could settle the score later!
Yuan Shi cautiously observed his elder brother, whose expression remained unchanged and unwavering. He felt a chill run down his spine and wondered if his elder brother was up to something. He had a bad feeling about this.
Was he thinking about how to beat him up? Recalling his every move, Yuan Shi broke out in a cold sweat. To avoid being punished by his elder brother, he struggled internally for a long time, but in the end, his survival instinct prevailed. He obediently handed his still-sleeping younger brother to his elder brother. Sure enough, his elder brother gave him a meaningful look, indicating that he knew what was good for him, or he would be in trouble. Only then did he feel at ease and shift his attention to his younger brother.
元始：“……”我就说，刚才那股莫名的恶寒从哪里来的，感情是大兄早就在打算如何揍他…没爱了，我还是不是你亲弟弟了？
Taiqing ignored his second brother's incredibly aggrieved expression. Tsk tsk tsk, he had to admit that his younger brother was really cute... The cub's rosy cheeks and long eyelashes trembled from time to time. He seemed to be sleeping restlessly, occasionally whimpering as if he was being affectionate... He immediately felt his heart, which had been frozen for thousands of years, melt away. He wondered what it would feel like to pinch that rosy little face... Just, just secretly pinch it?
Taiqing, whose mischievous nature had been stirred, suddenly felt inexplicably tense. Just as he was about to reach out his wicked hand to torment the innocent cub, he suddenly heard Yuanshi roar in his mind: "Stop!" He was almost scared out of his wits and his mind nearly went blank... Thank goodness, he didn't wake his third brother! At this moment, the cub happened to turn over and continue sleeping on its side.
Yuanshi was greatly alarmed and hurriedly sent a telepathic message to his elder brother, who was shoving him, saying in a very panicked tone: "Elder brother! Don't wake our third brother again! He'll definitely throw a tantrum if he's woken up!"
Taiqing felt incredibly regretful. He was so close, so very close, to touching his younger brother's rosy cheeks. It was all because of his second brother who had interfered. He was really asking for trouble, daring to ruin his big plan...
Receiving a death stare from his older brother, Yuan Shi rolled his eyes uncomfortably, pretending to look at the scenery in the distance. Hmm, he didn't mean to interrupt his older brother's attempt to desecrate, ptooey, get close to his younger brother. Okay, he did it on purpose. It's not fair... He also wanted to get close to his sweet, soft, obedient, and adorable younger brother!
"I know, brother!" Taiqing gritted his teeth and glared at his second brother, who was more than capable of ruining things. He felt an urge to hit him growing stronger... No, as the eldest brother, he couldn't always be thinking about disciplining his disobedient younger brother; he had to use "love" to influence him! Deep breath, don't get angry, you can't get angry, you absolutely mustn't get angry~
Yuan Shi was unaware that his elder brother had already "reformed" him. He was still happily embracing his elder brother, indicating that he had shown his elder brother enough and that he should take care of his younger brother. Tai Qing was not happy and ignored his second brother, who was winking at him, and disregarded his instantly gloomy face.
"Big brother! You've been watching for so long, it's time I taught you a lesson!"
"It's alright, I saw you were carrying him and I took over. Now you can go back first. I'll contact you if I need anything." Taiqing coldly and ruthlessly discarded his brother, wanting to get rid of his troublesome second brother without any politeness.
Yuanshi was instantly displeased and shouted angrily, "Big brother! You agreed to only take one look!" Big brother is leading the way in reneging? Is this how you play games?!
Taiqing's temples bulged with veins; he truly wished he could give his disobedient and rebellious second brother a good beating! He was the elder brother, and what the elder brother said went. How dare his younger brother challenge him? Besides, who gave you permission to shout? Wasn't he just making trouble for his elder brother? The more he thought about it, the angrier the elder brother became, and he unleashed his full aura, releasing all his pressure. He was determined to teach his second brother a lesson!
Yuanshi was filled with impotent rage, his eyes blazing with fury, yet his heart was filled with unbearable resentment. His elder brother had gone too far! Just to be closer to his younger brother, he actually dared to punish him. Was he just someone adopted? No longer the elder brother he respected? Waaaaaah!
"Second brother, be good." Taiqing looked at his second brother, who had already wilted, with satisfaction. He knew that his second brother had learned his lesson, so there was no need for him, as the elder brother, to punish him any further. Thus, he withdrew his oppressive aura.
Ignoring her younger brother's overwhelming grief, Taiqing affectionately poked his chubby cheek. Sure enough, it was soft and bouncy. The little one pursed his lips, revealing a shallow dimple. Looking at that dimple felt like a feather gently brushing against her heart, tickling yet bringing a sense of joy. Taiqing hesitated for a long time, but finally couldn't resist gently poking it. The dimple disappeared, only to reappear on the other side.
Taiqing: "!!!" Wahahaha, this is so funny, Third Brother, you're so cute!
The cub was awakened by the endless tickling sensation. At first, it stirred restlessly, then buried its head back into Taiqing's arms, instinctively snuggling closer, and said softly, "Second Brother, what's wrong?"
Taiqing: "..." His smile vanished instantly! He was woken up after all! Damn second brother, who told you to shout! Well, now that's good, he's woken up third brother, now he can't hug him! Taiqing coldly glanced at the astonished Yuanshi. He guiltily avoided his elder brother's gaze, feeling extremely regretful. Damn it, why did he shout out his inner thoughts?
Even more panicked than him was Taiqing, who watched helplessly as his younger brother slowly woke up, his eyes still sleepy, looking at the person who had been ignoring him with a puzzled expression, and asked in surprise, "Second brother?"
No, it's not Second Brother! This aura is clearly that of Eldest Brother! How did I end up in Eldest Brother's arms? The cub was bewildered. He turned to look at his Second Brother, who was watching him with concern a few steps away, and instantly understood.
"I don't want my eldest brother to hold me! Second brother, second brother, hold me!" The pouting cub clearly still held a grudge against his eldest brother's "lecture." The cub struggled and cried out.
Taiqing looked hurt and incredibly frustrated as he glared at his second brother, who had swiftly snatched the cub away. He was filled with resentment, tears streaming down his face. QAQ His third brother was really ignoring his eldest brother! Why did this feel so bad?
Yuanshi patted the crying cub, the cub's intermittent sobs filling his ears. He felt bad too. It was all his eldest brother's fault. Why did he have to scold his third brother? Now he was crying again. What was he going to do? He had turned a lively and cheerful child into a little crybaby. Was he satisfied now?
"Tongtian, how about your second brother takes you to see some fluffy things? The fluffy things you like..." Yuanshi coaxed.
"Really? Second Brother, Tongtian wants something fluffy..." The cub blinked its still watery eyes, looking at its second brother with anticipation.
"When has your second brother ever lied to you? Let's go, we won't take our eldest brother with us, okay? You're making our eldest brother anxious!" Yuan Shi deliberately glanced at his eldest brother, whose face had instantly darkened. He was in a great mood, hehehehehe. He had said long ago that Tong Tian was still angry and wouldn't welcome his eldest brother. His eldest brother didn't believe him, but now he's been proven wrong.
Watching the two brothers' departing figures, Taiqing, who was almost bursting with pent-up frustration, was powerless to do anything but stand there, fuming and glaring helplessly.
The back mountain.
Upon arriving at the back mountain, the cub's eyes lit up immediately. Before it lay clusters of spirit beasts, one here, one there. The cub excitedly dashed over, and the fluffy creatures that had been lazily lounging on the grass instantly opened their eyes warily. Sensing the incredibly familiar presence, they rushed towards it like a commotion. A spirit cat cub opened its eyes, and sensing the cub's approach, it trotted over, meowing affectionately as it rubbed against Tongtian's little hand. Tongtian gently placed it in his arms, and the kitten purred softly, tentatively kneading! A group of small, unintelligent beasts that had been lingering nearby suddenly all swarmed to Tongtian's side!
"Hahahaha, stop licking, it tickles..." The cub was overjoyed, resisting the furry friend's advances with both hands and feet, experiencing both pain and pleasure.
Yuanshi's lips twitched suspiciously, and he sighed helplessly, looking up at the sky. He might understand now why his younger brother liked these small creatures so much. Children are children; their nature is still developing. What's wrong with liking fluffy things? Let him keep them if he likes them. Who knows, maybe later, when his cultivation level is higher, his Dao heart is more stable, and his temperament is more mature, he might no longer like these spirit beasts! Oh well, let's just consider it a way to pass the time with Tongtian. He just had to be careful not to let Tongtian bring back any more spirit beasts; it was truly… disrespectful. He wondered what his father had passed down to his third brother, why his personality was so… unreliable. And the occasional hint of compassion for all living things he showed in his words—could this be his "Dao"?
Yuan Shi seemed to be deep in thought. Watching his third brother and the fluffy creature making a ruckus, a vein throbbed on his forehead. He really wanted to take the cub back immediately and give it a good bath! But after thinking about it, he gave up. He had considered his eldest brother's fate and decided to pretend he hadn't seen anything. It was just a joke after all. Let them play however they wanted. He didn't care!
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