Chapter 27
"Scale City" is not a city, but a planet.
It is also inaccurate to say that it is a single planet. Strictly speaking, Lincheng is a star field composed of dozens of planets.
All the residents of this star region are dragons.
Unlike other planets where humans have fallen behind due to wars and foreign invasions, Lincheng is a truly advanced star field with countless high-tech wisdom crystals. It is one of the most superior representatives of the race that has fully entered the "Great Universe Era".
Although the Dragon Clan has mastered all the skills including medicine, technology, weapons, and infrastructure, their political system is very backward and still relies on hereditary bloodline passed down thousands of years ago.
Dragons of different colors form different families, divided by the color of their scales.
Phinx's scales are the rarest golden color among dragons, with a one in millions chance of being born.
As powerful as a golden dragon is when it grows up, it is also very fragile when it is young. In history, there are many records of golden dragon cubs dying, and they don't even wait until they hatch and open their eyes to see the world.
After Finks' mother was abducted by humans when he was a child, he has not encountered any other of his kind in the years since.
Not to mention the most authentic golden color, I have never seen any deep, light, whitish or reddish colors.
I'm afraid this is the last living golden dragon.
Most dragon families are built by blood, but Finks is alone, with no blood relatives and no descendants, yet he has a family that is quite feared by others.
Most of the members of the Dragon Nest Starship had similar experiences as him:
Some are also orphans, such as Lin Wang;
Some run away from home, like Lyda and Will;
There are also those who were excluded by their original groups, such as the rocks;
There are also those who simply think they are great - like Brin.
They were impressed by Finks's personal charm and were willing to serve under the Golden Tyrant.
The followers of Finks were once ridiculed. The dragons believed that a family without bloodline would be a loose sand and would collapse on its own in a short time even without encountering setbacks and tests.
However, they grew in size to the surprise of the people.
Finks's family is new. There are no rebels who are only in name only, and no elders who are just sitting there doing nothing - these are the rotten wood and carrion that other clans would love to eliminate but are impossible to do - which makes this young family active and strong.
The young Golden Dragon family is unruly and extremely powerful, causing the Elders' Council a lot of headaches.
The organization responsible for managing Lincheng is the Elders Council, which is composed of the leaders of various families and the most respected elders.
As the leader of the Golden Dragon Family, Finks should have been a member of the Council of Elders.
But after he refused to accept the elders' unfair judgment on his subordinates and gave the middle finger to others and threw his resignation letter, he was expelled by the old men who were glaring at him.
Finks may not take the Elder Council seriously, but some crew members still have close ties with Scale City and cannot truly break away from their race.
Not long ago, someone submitted an anonymous letter to the Presbyterian Church, accusing Finks of "secretly hiding" his descendants.
Due to the difficulty in reproduction and the scarcity of offspring, the birth of each cub is a major event for the dragon clan.
No matter where they are hatched, the dragon cubs must be sent back to Lincheng, where they will be registered by the Council of Elders and a professional breeding team will be assigned to supervise their care.
The informant in the corner swore that he saw a little guy next to Finks, whose scales were very similar in color to his, but slightly lighter.
Golden scales.
And you can be loved by Finks.
——What else could this be but a golden dragon cub?
The elders who learned of this would be furious.
Finks is the last golden dragon in the world. If he meets with an accident one day, this clan and bloodline will completely cease to exist.
I don't know what this guy is busy with all day long. He neither has a girlfriend nor gets married. He doesn't take the most important thing of passing on the family line seriously at all.
Now a cub suddenly appears. Such a serious matter is not reported to the Elders Council?
If I raise it myself, can that arrogant and bad-tempered guy take good care of the precious and fragile little cub?
However, some people have questioned the report. You know, dragons who reproduce offspring for the race are heroes, and both parents will receive a huge reward.
Not only wealth, but also status.
Even if Finks doesn't want it, doesn't his mate and the mother of his cubs want it?
The Council of Elders re-examined the matter and concluded that there was no substantial evidence and that a mere piece of exaggerated text was insufficient to "convict" Finks.
Soon, the previous anonymous letter provided additional information, which were two video clips.
The first video is of Finks's original form.
The giant dragon spread its wings towards the vast white clouds and towering mountain peaks, and its golden scales shone brilliantly under the sunlight.
He circled around the mountain, returned to his original position, raised his neck and let out a long howl.
Even if the player has already turned down the volume to the minimum, the viewer can still seem to feel the heart-wrenching, earth-shattering dragon roar.
As the camera moves forward, the viewer notices that there is a golden block the size of a grain of rice under the dragon's wings.
The voyeur was obviously hiding far away, and the picture quality was already limited. He also wanted to capture the entire dragon to prove that it was the Phinx dragon, so he was bound to sacrifice details.
Only a small, blurry ball of the tiny cub remained. Some people said it was a dragon cub, others said it was a turtle, a rabbit, or a sika deer. Some even questioned whether it was a living creature or not. No one could see it clearly.
However, the dragon lowered its head and touched the little ball in an intimate and gentle manner.
It seems that most of them came here specifically to bring the little ones to play.
This alone confirms that this is definitely the cub of Finks.
But no one thinks that the Golden Tyrant has the kind heart to pamper other people's children.
If the first paragraph is too rough, then the second paragraph that follows is solid evidence.
Phinks transformed into a human form and strolled in the market of the human planet. Even without too much decoration, his kingly arrogance still exuded an aura that no one dared to approach.
In his arms, he held a small humanoid cub, about two or three years old, dressed very cutely and wearing a sun hat.
The cub seemed to have fallen asleep, with its little hands clutching its parent's clothes. The brim of its hat, which was too wide, tilted down and blocked its face, and it was in danger of slipping off several times.
However, the danger never happened, and the much-anticipated little guy never showed up.
The viewers impatiently dragged the progress bar to the back, and the child finally woke up as expected, looking around curiously at the world from under the brim of his hat.
The shooting angle was so tricky that I couldn't even capture the cub's face.
The photographer seemed to be aware of this problem as well, and quickly adjusted his position. Finally, he captured the child's true appearance after Finks held his hat in time as the child leaned towards a stall.
The audience gasped in unison.
What a beautiful little cub it was, with snow-white skin, big, bright eyes, and light golden curly hair hanging lightly on its shoulders. It was wearing a cream-purple dress with wavy pleats at the collar and cuffs. It was held in one hand by a tall man, as delicate as a doll in a shop window.
Even the dragons, who always choose the best skin for themselves after transforming, have to admit that this child is really good-looking.
Only the most handsome male dragon, combined with his partner's top genes, can produce such outstanding offspring.
Of course, in addition to marveling at the cuteness of the cub, no one would miss the cub's eyes.
The light golden pupils were like sweet cream, and the long curly eyelashes kept blinking, even the Golden Tyrant would have to be impressed.
The golden eyes are the unique symbol of the Golden Dragon.
This child had the same golden eyes, although the color was a little lighter, perhaps because of his younger age, or perhaps because of the blending of his mother's genes - in short, it was 100% Finks's cub without a doubt.
Then we secretly captured other interactions between the tyrant and the cub:
For example, the tyrant bought a lot of clothes and toys for the baby, so much that the subordinates behind him couldn't take them all;
For example, Zizi insisted on pinning a small flower on Tyrant's collar, and Tyrant agreed without any idol baggage;
For example, after strolling for a while, the cub gets sleepy again and lies dozing off in the tyrant's arms, its little hands tugging at the buttons on the adult's clothes, as if that would help it fall asleep faster.
…
While putting on reading glasses and seriously analyzing and appreciating each frame, the Presbyterian Church sent the previously drafted edict to Finks.
They want to see who can raise a cub without telling the elders!
...Still such a cute baby!
*
As the boss of the Dragon World, Finks naturally knew that this was a game and that everything they did every day was work.
But most NPCs are still living their lives diligently, completely unaware that there is a world beyond this.
The riots sent by the Scale City and the Elders' Council are also part of the sub-world, and players may also encounter them. They are a random side story with a low probability.
It has been a long time since the Dragon Nest Starship last left Lincheng. Many crew members still have families in Lincheng and would like to take this opportunity to go back and visit them.
Finks knew that he could not escape the nagging of the Elders' Council. It was not because he was afraid of their wanted list, but simply because he did not want to be annoyed to death by this group of people. In addition, considering the crew members who missed home, he decided to go back.
Anyway, whether the little system is in human form or cat form, it doesn't look like a dragon cub at all.
When the time comes, show it to the Elders Council and all misunderstandings will disappear.
He left a small team behind to continue working and punching in to deal with the players, while the main force set off for home.
Upon learning of their leader's decision, the crew members had different reactions.
Some people were celebrating that they could go home, while others were dissatisfied and wondered why they had to listen to those corrupt old guys.
The two most excited ones were the two children.
Before he was three years old, Xiao Lijue lived with his father in a corner of the city. His life trajectory was very fixed. After he was three years old, he became a system. So far, he has only seen the Dragon Nest starship and the human planet.
Now when I told him that we were going to a completely new place that was different from any he had seen before, the child was very excited.
What will it be like there, Zaizai thought.
Since it’s called “Scale” City, does that mean the whole city will make a “ding-ling~” sound?
Not only Li Jue, but Ling Xi, who had been raised by the dragon clan for a long time, had never been to the dragons' hometown.
The time when he took the initiative to ask to go back to the dragon's nest was shortly after the Golden Dragon Family left Lincheng last time.
During this time on the starship, if he didn't have to take care of Li Jue, he wouldn't even have been to the human planet.
Lingxi already knows how to use the basic functions of communication and entertainment tools, so she opens PADD to search.
However, dragons are a very vigilant race and they pay great attention to protecting their privacy. There is no information about Scale City on the Star Network, only fragmentary speculations from some other races.
The child's curiosity was hard to quench in a short time. Li Jue held his little face, feeling distressed.
Ling Xi was still trying to change other websites and keywords when the cub's eyes suddenly lit up: "Let's go ask Brother Mi?"
Since you want to know what the dragon's hometown is like, why not just ask the dragon directly?
Ling Xi was stunned.
That's the truth, but who else on the entire starship, besides Zizi, would be so bold as to ask the leader directly? The leader has been at odds with Lincheng and the Elders Council for a long time.
Only Li Jue has this privilege. No matter what he says or asks, Finks will spoil him.
Ling Xi was still in a daze, but Li Jue had already jumped down from his crib and pulled him, who was still sitting on the ground, "Let's go~!"
Ling Xi did not follow him immediately, but pulled him back instead.
The cub looked at him in confusion. The boy pointed and said seriously, "You need to wear shoes."
The little cubs like to stay cool and often run around barefoot without wearing shoes.
Even if she was scolded by her parents, she would always try to get away with it with her signature sweet smile.
This trick can defeat adults, but it won't work on Ling Xi.
The boy first brought a small stool, held the baby and sat on it, and then helped him put on his shoes without complaint.
"Xixi."
It was rare for Li Jue to look down at his little brother.
Ling Xi was helping him tie his shoelaces, and was distracted by thinking that Zizi didn't like wearing shoes because he didn't know how to tie shoelaces; it seemed that it would be better to suggest to the boss to buy a different style in the future.
He paused and raised his head: "Hmm?"
The little cub slowly asked: "Xixi, why are you so nice to me?"
Although Li Jue is small, he is not a little fool.
My father treats me well because they are family and related by blood (as for what blood relationship is, it is not important).
Later he was taken to the Shen family, where the people should also be his relatives.
But no one likes him and everyone hopes he disappears.
The little brother who was called Ling Xi at that time was not a member of the Shen family, but he became the only person in that empty and cold family who was willing to take care of him. He gave the little cub the warmth and love he needed most when he was most frightened, helpless and cold.
Now that they have come to a new world, Ling Xi's kindness to him has not changed.
People around her come and go, but Ayaka is always there.
Why?
Dad will always tell him that you are the best and cutest baby in the world and you deserve all the love.
Does Xixi think so too?
Ling Xi never thought that Li Jue would ask herself this question, and even he himself had never thought about it seriously.
Being good to Li Jue is natural and innate.
Before Zaizai was found, everyone in the Shen family treated him as a servant who could be ordered around, except Li Jue, who treated him without any prejudice, simply out of the child's innocent heart and pure love.
The look Li Jue gave him made him feel needed and dependent, which was crucial for a boy who was always alone.
The little boat drifting in the vast ocean now has a home because of a childish call.
not to mention……
I've seen you many, many, many times before you've seen me.
Looking forward to your birth, looking forward to your arrival.
I hope you can cry, laugh and talk, and grow into a lively and lively little life.
I'm afraid that in this world, except for Mr. Shen, no one is more eager for the day to meet you than I am.
"I am your guardian angel." Ling Xi said.
Li Jue blinked: "Guardian Messenger?"
"Yes." Ling Xi said as if it was a matter of course, "I exist for you. Nothing in the world is more important than you, not a freshly baked cheese osmanthus cake, not a shooting star that hears people make wishes and then hides behind the clouds. I will protect you and take care of you for the rest of my life."
Young children do not understand how solemn a vow should be or whether it needs to be said in a specific occasion.
Because it is clear enough, even the words spoken are pure and shining from the heart.
Li Jue curved her eyes, reached for his hand, and hooked her pinky finger around his: "Then let's make a promise! Jue Jue and Xixi will be together forever!"
Ling Xi hooked her finger around his, shook it, and whispered in a cheerful little voice, "Okay, then we'll be together forever."
What you said with a pinky promise will definitely come true.
*
For both Finks and Qianxing, being able to be in the same room with each other and have a peaceful and rational conversation is simply unimaginable.
But it happened today.
The two of them sat at opposite ends of the sofa in Finks's living room, as if separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.
Qian Xing was on guard against him. She didn't even take off her cloak, but only took off her veil. Her voice was cold: "There's no one else here now, so you can tell me now, right? What exactly do you want me to help you with?"
He still felt that everything that happened today was absurd and ridiculous.
Would the Golden Tyrant need his help, or even ask for it? It was a fantasy.
I shouldn't have chosen to come here today.
It seems that the establishment of the position of priest is still necessary. In the future, you have to choose an auspicious day before going out.
Finks knew how to enjoy life, with several walls of wine collection. He slowly poured himself a glass, and after seeing Qian Xing's refusal, he didn't insist. He took a sip slowly and said, "Of course, this is something only His Majesty the Sea Monster King can do."
His Majesty the Sea Monster King had no interest in beating around the bush. "...Just say what you mean. Of course, if what you say makes me think you're wasting my time, you should be aware of the consequences."
Finks put down his glass. "No need to beat around the bush with threats like this. You'll definitely be interested in what I'm going to say next."
Qian Xing acted as if she was listening attentively with a slight look of disgust.
"I know who the informant is." Finks started a seemingly unrelated topic. "I knew his true identity from the first day he came aboard. He was never someone who surrendered to me, but a spy sent by my old rival."
Qian Xing sneered: "You have quite a few sworn enemies. Your life is full of enemies."
Finks asked with interest, "Why, you're not the only one, so you're jealous?"
Qian Xing: “…”
Finks smiled: "Don't worry, the position of the enemy I want to kill the most will be reserved for you, my dear."
Qian Xing added another reason to her list of "a thousand and one reasons to want to kill Finks" and frowned in disgust: "Don't disgust me with that name."
Finks got back to the point. "My sworn enemy, Hubbard, currently leads the Black Dragon Clan, the most powerful clan in Scale City. Even though I've said many times that my men have no intention of getting involved in the battle for the future throne of Scale City, he still considers me his biggest competitor. This time, he had someone secretly film me and my baby because he was trying to exploit my weakness."
Qian Xing didn't understand: "If that's the case, wouldn't it be exactly what we want if you take the little guy to Lincheng?"
"Hubbard doesn't have the guts or the ability to snatch someone directly from me." Finks narrowed his eyes, recalling something from the past. "However, if he can prove through the Council of Elders that the little one is my offspring, all the young dragons will be forcibly taken back to Scale City to be raised for a period of time. In other words, the Council of Elders will have plenty of ways to detain him."
Qian Xing was even more confused now. "But the little guy isn't a dragon at all. Isn't that something everyone can see clearly when they get there?"
Finks sighed. "Do you think they don't understand? Of course they have a way to figure out the baby's species. They're just like Hubbard, looking for a high-sounding excuse to blackmail me."
The young tyrant's face was gloomy.
Qian Xing had known him for many years and had hardly ever seen him like this.
Each sub-world has its own unique operating rules. Qian Xing is the supreme king in his own ocean world. Although Finks seems to have the final say in the Golden Dragon Family and the human planet, he is actually backed by the powerful forces of the Elders Council and other families.
How does it feel to have the power to call the wind and rain, but not be able to do as you please because of sympathy for the families of the crew members?
Qian Xing couldn't imagine it.
It's not that he doesn't want to see his old enemy suffer a defeat, but if the source of the defeat is not because of him, it will be meaningless.
They have been fighting each other for so many years, not to give others the opportunity to defeat each other.
"What do you need me to do?" Qian Xing thought about it and made a guess that she herself thought was unlikely. "Do you want me to help you kill the dragon in secret?"
Finks was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing: "Hahaha, you are even cuter than I thought."
Qian Xing: “………………”
But no vicious boss would like the adjective "cute".
Qian Xingxue's face turned pale and almost black, and she stood up and was about to leave.
Finks grabbed him just in time, and softened his voice, a rare gesture: "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. Listen to me."
Qian Xing slapped his hand away, took a step back, crossed her arms and looked down at the person still sitting on the sofa: "Speak."
Finks's dazzling, astonishingly bright dragon eyes stared at him unblinkingly: "I want to ask you... to take the baby away when necessary."
This time it was Qian Xing who was stunned.
I had planned many plans before. If the Golden Dragon refused to hand over the person, how would I lure the small system to his world?
But now the tyrant is willing to hand over the small system directly?
He even suspected that he had heard it wrong.
"We want to kill each other." Qian Xing asked suspiciously, "How dare you trust me with him?"
"Why not?" Finks shrugged. "You know who he is, so you'll definitely treat him well. Anyone else might not be able to do the same."
Admittedly, what Finks said made sense. The thousands of NPCs in each sub-world would not be able to recognize the system, let alone know that the new cub has the ability to soothe the boss's mental power and thus consolidate the "core" of the world of peace. There is no guarantee that he will not do anything to harm the cub.
Especially the Elder Council and the Black Dragon Family, who were so wary of Finks, would certainly take advantage of the Golden Tyrant after finally finding its weakness.
I dare not even think about what I might do to the little cub.
Finks may neglect to protect the baby cubs for any reason, giving the enemy an opportunity to take advantage.
However, if Li Jue follows Qian Xing to another sub-world, then it will be impossible for the NPC to cross the edge of the world.
Letting Qian Xing protect Li Jue is indeed the best solution.
That's the truth.
But Qian Xing still felt something was wrong.
If he and Finks were close friends who had shared life and death, then it would be normal for him to entrust his beloved little cub to him.
But they're not that kind of relationship at all, are they?
Finks seemed to have anticipated his questioning and smiled calmly, "Didn't you say we wanted to kill each other? Then wouldn't you be disappointed if I didn't die at your hands?"
"Why would I be disappointed?" Qian Xing said coldly, "I actually think it sounds like a very happy thing, worthy of a big banquet to celebrate."
"If one day His Majesty the Sea King were to go to such great lengths for me, I would be honored." Finks raised his hand to stop his objection. "Don't worry, I never said I would be the loser. When those old guys who should have been in the coffin long ago understand who is the world's order, then I will-"
Qian Xing was still waiting for his next words, most likely something like he would go to her place to pick up Li Jue.
What a nice thought, why would he return the small system?
However, at this moment, the Siren King's ear fins moved slightly, catching an unusual sound in the silent air, and his eyes suddenly became sharp: "Who is it!"
Finks's face also darkened instantly, and he used his mental power to cover the entire starship for perception.
After a moment, his expression returned to normal, and he comforted Qian Xing: "It's the little guy."
Qian Xing blinked and quickly realized who the "little guy" he was talking about was.
The communication post system has advanced permissions to enter any place in the sub-world at will, so even if Finks' room is locked, it cannot stop the little cub.
However, there was still a small knock on the door, accompanied by a child's soft voice, asking to come in.
System cubs do have authority.
But the system cubs are more polite.
Finks waved his hand, and the door and the partition of the living room opened together.
With the sound of clattering footsteps, the two little ones, hand in hand, appeared in front of them as happily as ever.
Li Jue didn't expect that there was more than one person inside. He looked at Finks, and then at Qian Xing who felt a little uncomfortable under Zizi's gaze.
The little brain of Zaizai was spinning and a light bulb came on.
"Wow!" The little cub's eyes were full of sparkling anticipation, "Are Big Brother Mi and Yaoyao Brother on a date?"
Adults: “…………”
Finks subconsciously followed Zizi's gaze and looked around.
In a quiet room, two people were alone, with a bottle of red wine opened and incense that had been lit to help them concentrate and calm their minds. The candlelight was swaying gracefully.
It felt like a date, actually. And a rather romantic one at that.
Before Finks could deny it, Li Jue ran in, climbed into his arms, found a comfortable position and sat down, swinging his short legs.
"I guessed it a long time ago." He shook his head and said seriously, "Brother Mi will definitely like Brother Yaoyao!"
Finks had no time to care about Qian Xing's reaction. He had to correct the child's misunderstanding right now. He pinched the pale golden cat's ears and said, "That's not love."
The cub raised its head from his arms, its round, cat-like pupils filled with confusion. It habitually repeated the adults' words as questions: "Don't you like it?"
"Liking someone is a serious matter. It's not something you can just call just any two people." The Dragon Clan, who knew nothing about relationships, were surprisingly able to speak so eloquently about this topic. "The connections between most people are far from being able to be measured with such weight."
The cub was absorbing the new words in a daze: "Most people... then, cub, are you the majority?"
Finks didn't even beat around the bush: "What?"
The brave and warlike dragon was ultimately clumsy in such delicate matters. Qian Xing sighed and explained for Li Jue: "He wanted to ask you if you like him."
The cub nodded vigorously.
The handsome brother understands him so well!
Such a straightforward question really caught Finks off guard. He really liked the baby cub, just like all the dragons on the ship.
But like all dragons, he was incapable of expressing himself so passionately and frankly.
Dragons are an emotionally indifferent race. Even if they become a couple, they will not be very familiar with each other throughout their lives.
Their life mission is nothing more than conquering territory, plundering treasures, and reproducing offspring.
Of course, for Finks, there is also the task of working in an orderly manner to complete the infinite space layout.
...I can’t say it.
He realized how difficult it was for him to express his feelings.
I also immediately realized that if I didn't respond to the little guy's question now, it would definitely make the baby sad.
He can't stand seeing that.
Li Jue seemed to feel uncomfortable looking at his parents from the opposite direction, so he climbed down from his arms, turned around and lay on his knees, wagging his tail. His golden cat eyes were much brighter than the anticipation of the gossip about the "romance" between the brothers.
The kids just want to hear "like".
Finks asked himself, is it really that difficult?
...It's really difficult.
Li Jue didn't wait for the parent's answer for a long time, turned around and ran away from him.
Finks thought the kitten was angry with him, so he stood up immediately and stretched out his hand towards the kitten, fully expressing his hesitation to speak.
However, what the cub did next was beyond his expectations again: he first ran to Ling Xi, gave the boy a big hug and a smile, and said loudly: "Cub, I like Xixi!"
He let go of her hand, walked around the sofa again, and hugged Qian Xing's waist (given his height, he could only hug her up to an adult's waist), and said in a soft and sweet voice: "Baby, you like me, brother!"
The Siren King opened his eyes wide, at a loss for what to do in the face of such enthusiasm.
Someone who was more skilled at reading his facial expressions would have said he was flattered, even if his expression remained stern.
After Li Jue finished these two things, he returned to Finks, opened his arms high like a young seedling, and signaled his parents to learn from him.
Say "I like you" out loud, then hug tightly.
This is the little one’s way of socializing and philosophy of survival.
Finks looked at Li Jue and remembered the last time he refused Zizi's request to go to the human planet with Will. The little guy also found Ling Xi and Yanshi and argued with him.
If adults don't directly agree to what they want, they won't cry or make a fuss like other naughty kids. Instead, they will use their brains to find a solution - even if the solution they come up with is so naive and cute that it makes people laugh, they have indeed tried their best.
What a wonderful little guy.
It's hard not to like it.
Yes, Finks admitted to himself, of course I like baby cubs.
Just like liking the most handy scepter, the most magnificent palace, the most dazzling treasure, and the most brilliant vision.
No, maybe I like it even more than those. I can't trade it for anything.
He sighed lightly, knowing that this was a tug-of-war that he was bound to lose - when he never thought of defeating his "opponent".
The young tyrant picked up the cub, held it high up and spun it around several times, then touched foreheads to the child after he screamed excitedly and happily.
"Who wouldn't like a little thing like you, huh?"
His tone was intimate, as if he was better than anyone at being a nanny rather than a tyrant.
It was still not the declarative version taught in the beginning, but Li Jue magnanimously passed him, with his fluffy tail hooked on the parent's strong arm.
But that’s not all.
The cub looked from Finks to Qianxing over there. The latter seemed to find it amusing that the renowned Golden Tyrant was submitting to the "commands" of a little kid. The small system solemnly assigned tasks to the bosses: "Brothers, speak up too!"
He just demonstrated it himself and taught Mimi how to say "I like it".
Now, it’s the turn of the two older brothers!
Finksui and Qianxing were both stunned.
I thought Li Jue had already skipped over this issue, why hasn’t it been moved on yet?
The Sea Monster King glared at the Golden Dragon, his gaze conveying questions including, but not limited to, "How did you raise your cub?", "You are responsible for the cub you raised?", "What weird things do you usually teach?", "Hurry up and clarify that we are not in that kind of relationship!"
Finks felt helpless. He still held the cub in the same position as a cat, first letting Li Jue face him, then turned to look at Qian Xing. It was rare for him to be so serious with the cub. "It's like this, we are not that kind of relationship."
Zizi was puzzled: "What's the relationship?"
Finks: "...the kind you're talking about."
The cub was even more confused: "What did I say?"
Finks: “…”
Why do I feel like I've dug a hole for myself?
Ling Xi looked at the two adults' increasingly unpredictable expressions and sighed in her heart.
It seems that I need to intervene in the situation.
This family will fall apart without a little servant.
The boy called softly, "Juejue."
Only Ayaki would call him like that, and Li Jue immediately looked towards the source of the voice.
When Finks saw Lingxi, he knew that the baby was saved and put it down.
Every time Ling Xi called Li Jue, Li Jue would respond with the same call: "Xi Xi!"
Ling Xi waved her hand: "Juejue, come here."
Li Jue was only like a docile little kitten in front of him. She went over and took the little brother's hand, her eyes sparkling: "Xixi!"
Ling Xi rubbed his cat ears and taught his younger brother like an older brother: "Not everyone can use the word 'like'. Chief Finks and Mr. Qian Xing..."
He glanced at the two adults who were looking at him eagerly and seemed to have completely handed over the task of explaining to the baby to themselves, and he was hesitant to speak.
Finally, he uttered a sentence that was repeated several times and had no meaning: "...It's not that kind of relationship."
The cub was completely confused.
Not that kind of relationship, what kind of relationship is it?
So what kind of relationship do you need to have before you can say you like someone?
If we are not in that kind of relationship now, can we become that kind of relationship in the future?
There is a row of question marks on the little head.
Ling Xi looked at Li Jue's bewildered face and added with difficulty, "That is, the relationship is not yet deep enough to be said to be love."
Li Jue (thought he was) lowered his voice and asked, "When can I tell you then?"
Ayaka replied in a voice loud enough for both parties to hear clearly, "Later."
Combined with the previous and subsequent contexts, it means "I don't like the other person that much now, but I will like him/her enough in the future."
For the first time, Finks felt something was amiss from the reliable little servant.
If the two children continue to discuss this, his relationship with Qian Xing will never be cleared up even if he jumps into the sea at Qian Xing's house.
Finks decisively interrupted the conversation between the two little ones and pressed his big hand on the top of Li Jue's head: "Baby, listen, Qian Xing and I are enemies. Enemies are mutually hostile. So enemies can't like each other, understand?"
During the three years since the little cub came into this world, he lived in the fairy tale world woven by his father. Everyone (except the Shen family) was friendly and happy.
He understands "friends" and "likes", which are the innate abilities to love and be loved.
But I have never heard of what "enemy" or "hostility" means.
That doesn't sound like something a good baby would learn.
Ling Xi looked at Finks disapprovingly: "Sir, the kid doesn't understand this kind of talk."
...Then he can understand what you just said!
Finks had complaints in his heart, but when it came to issues concerning Li Jue, he found that he not only unconsciously listened to the little servant first, but was even a little afraid that he would say something wrong about him.
Is it really reasonable to treat a five-year-old as a parenting expert?
The confused little Li Jue tugged at the corners of their clothes and asked naively what "Su Di" was.
Finks was a little anxious. Even though he was the biggest villain in the world, he still had to have principles and couldn't lead a little thing astray that was as pure as a newborn seedling.
He looked at Ling Xi: "Then tell me, how do you explain it to him?"
Ling Xi was embarrassed: "There is a way, but you may not like it."
It would probably damage the dignity.
Finks frowned, and he was determined to do it for his cub: "You can say whatever you want."
Seeing that she hadn't gotten an answer from them, Ling Xi went to ask Qian Xing's Li Jue. After a struggle, she finally said, "To put it simply, just tell Zi Zi that in a few days—like five days, ten days, half a month, a year or two—you and Mr. Qian Xing will become friends. He'll be satisfied when he gets the answer."
As for the little ones who have a lot of things to do and a lot to eat, drink and play with every day, how can they remember such a small thing?
Finks thought it made sense. The little servant was indeed the most authoritative parenting expert on the entire starship.
He summoned the little cub back from the Siren King, who was on pins and needles, and repeated Ling Xi's words, promising righteously: "Wait another 999 days."
999?
Such a large number was obviously beyond the ability of a three-year-old child. Li Jue counted on his fingers for a long time, becoming more and more confused.
Just ignore it.
The cub grabbed Finks's big hand with its small hand, dragging the golden dragon towards the Siren King, and then took the hand of another adult, building a small bridge between the two.
The cat's creamy golden pupils curved like crescent moons: "Wait for it, little one~!"
Waiting for you 9... Well, after many, many days, we will become friends and say we like each other.
Better to have a hug.
What is "Su Di"? I don't understand it.
The big boss named by the small system is meant to become a good friend!
The self-centered golden dragon and the arrogant sea monster king had to look at each other under the "coercion" of the system cub.
Looking into each other's eyes from such a close distance, of course they could see the mutual disdain, the undisguised sarcasm, the fleeting haste, and the indescribable trance.
Something else.
Those who pretend not to see and will not admit anything.
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