Chapter 59
Children are not allowed to watch the following scenes, the dream ends here.
Dad has disappeared and the baby is still in a daze.
He did not find himself in that dusty room, nor had he returned to the magnificent underwater palace.
Li Jue was confused by himself, who was that uncle with golden hair?
Dad seemed very close to him.
Are they good friends like Xixi and I?
If they were good friends, why did my father never mention this person or take me to meet him?
If Dad were still at home, he would definitely invite Xixi to play.
The children who liked to play together in the daycare center would often go to each other's homes, and he had been invited; but before he had the chance to invite others to his home, his father disappeared.
Is it that the relationship between Dad and that uncle is not good enough?
But they were very close to each other, hugging each other.
Dad said that giving gifts is a way to express love.
Dad loves him and he loves Dad, so they are very close.
He likes Xixi, and Xixi also likes him, so the cubs often stick close to each other.
In this case, does it mean that dad and that uncle also like each other?
...Speaking of which, what should dad call the person he likes?
When I was in the daycare class, the teacher said that dad and mom fell in love, and then they had a baby.
Li Jue knew that he was the baby, and that his father was his father, but he never had a mother.
There was a child from a similar single-parent family in the daycare center who secretly told Li Jue that his father would bring an aunt home soon, and maybe that aunt would become his mother in the future.
Li Jue thought, if it wasn’t aunt, but uncle, could it also be mother?
Or is it that Dad is actually Mom...?
There are too many kinship terms and too many complicated relationships between adults.
Children's understanding of the world has become tangled.
Is there anyone who can answer this question for me? QmQ!
The little guy sat down on the ground, pulling his hair and thinking seriously.
He and that uncle have blond hair, and they really look alike.
Except one is as bright as the sun and the other is as soft as honey.
Not only the hair color, but the eyes are also different shades of gold.
For a moment, the little cub was quite confused and thought that he seemed more like his uncle's child than his father.
Zizi had always been curious about why his father's black hair and black eyes were so different from his own, and he even thought that he was not actually his father's biological child.
He was not old enough to feel sad about whether he was a biological child or not. He just wanted to know if he was a gift brought to his father by a bird in spring, just like the swallows building nests under the eaves would bring twigs and stones - the story called "the bird", which the little cub remembered in a somewhat confusing way.
Whenever faced with such questions, Chen Yan would always put down everything she was doing, pull the child into her arms, gently kiss the top of his head, and patiently answer: "No, you are my child, once a part of me. We share the same blood and the same heartbeat - but it's also true that you are indeed the best gift this world has given me."
At this time, Li Jue would no longer be entangled. He loved his father and his father loved him. What else mattered?
Now, will this extra golden uncle also...
"Huh?"
Xiao Lijue was about to tell his father about his new discovery, but then he realized that his legs had returned and he was no longer in the form of a floating little ghost.
He was so surprised that his father could finally see him - eh? Where's his father?
The child who was lost in thought finally found himself in an independent space that was different from any other place, and he panicked all of a sudden.
"dad……?"
He got up and looked around blankly, but saw nothing.
Without Daddy, without the golden uncle, this place is pure nothingness.
Fortunately, this time someone found the cub before he was overwhelmed by fear.
“Wake up!”
That was the voice that Li Jue was most familiar with now.
He turned his head and saw Ling Xi trying hard to squeeze towards him, as if there was a door blocking them.
The boy stretched out his hand with great effort and called him again: "Juejue, come to me!"
Zizi had so much grievances that he wanted to tell his little brother and immediately ran towards him.
The strange thing was that every time he took a step, it felt like there was mud under his feet pulling him back, preventing him from moving forward. The more he walked, the heavier his legs became, and he could hardly lift them.
"Xixi, I can't walk..."
The child's voice was filled with cries for help.
Ling Xi was stunned for a moment, then pushed the crack open with even greater force.
Li Jue could see the green mountains and clear water behind Ling Xi, which was completely different from the empty space here.
Zizi remembered that before leaving the Dragon World and entering the Ocean World, Ling Xi had taken him there.
That is Ling Xi's spiritual world, a place that Li Jue thinks he has never been to, but feels familiar and safe when he "first visits".
Maybe it was because it was Ayaki's territory, and he was always safe around Ayaki.
Li Jue didn't know where the dark place around him was, but he wanted to go to Ling Xi's side desperately.
But an invisible door blocked the bright and warm other world, preventing the cubs from seeing each other.
"Juejue, come to me."
Ling Xi stretched out her arms, but it was already at the limit of the crack in the door.
The boy's voice was steady, without a hint of impatience.
"It's okay, you can walk slower, take your time. You can do this."
With his comfort, the baby's emotions also stabilized.
He tried his best to lift his legs high and walk as if he was walking in thick snow. He was very tired and walked very slowly, but he still walked towards Ling Xi step by step with determination.
Ling Xi looked at him encouragingly, and also did not let go of the hand waiting to pull him.
However, the smaller one took a few steps and suddenly stopped.
The cub's eyes were filled with confusion and hesitation, yet also a little hopeful: "Xixi, is Daddy with you?"
This is a rather bad question, which means that the baby is hesitant.
Ling Xi held her breath, her voice so soft as if she was afraid of blowing away the petals: "Why do you ask?"
Li Jue looked back.
There was actually nothing around him. Endless, endless nothingness.
Ling Xi thought of the analysis of the Siren King. The voice of that "devil" was just a simple pain and torture for low-level NPCs with little mental power, but for residents with high-level mental power, including Li Jue, it was a call that would create the most coveted dream for them.
For a child who has lost his father, what he desires most is, of course, to be reunited with his father.
Li Jue's question and his action of turning back both meant that he had seen Chen Yan here, even if it was just an illusion.
If Li Jue indulges too deeply in the dream, stays there for too long, and cannot find a way out, he will most likely be swallowed up.
This must be the result that the "third leader" wants. After all, the power that can be obtained by devouring the little son of God is immeasurable.
It can be said that when the main god is not around, the little god is part of the original power of infinite space.
Ling Xi asked the Siren King to send herself to Li Jue's mental image, and all she had to do was bring him back to reality.
The little cub looked at his own little hand, where the touch of his father's clothes still remained on his palm: "Xixi, I saw my father."
Li Jue's answer made Ling Xi's heart sink. As expected.
But his tone remained calm and composed: "What did you see?"
"Dad didn't see me..." Li Jue lowered his head, his tone very lost; then he remembered something and became anxious again, "There is another uncle, an uncle with golden hair! He and Dad..."
When Ling Xi heard the word "golden hair", she felt something was wrong and took a breath subconsciously: "He... What's wrong with him?"
"Baby, you saw it!" The little cub's golden eyes sparkled, and it was hard to tell whether they were filled with joy or tears. He lowered his voice as if telling a shocking secret that no one knew, "That uncle kissed Daddy!"
Ayaki: "=口=!"
Lord God, how could you do such a thing in front of a child!
He thought again and felt something was wrong.
If this is an exclusive illusion created by the "devil" for Li Jue, Li Jue should only be able to see the father he wants to see the most, rather than an uncle he has never seen... uh, uncle.
Why did the "third leader" have his own agenda and include the plot about the gods?
——Blond hair, even the true appearance of the Lord God; and few people have seen that with their own eyes.
Who exactly is this "third leader"?
How much does he, she or it know about what happened between the Lord God and Mr. Shen?
This person knows too much.
However, compared to investigating that person's identity, the more important thing right now is to bring Li Jue back.
Ling Xi coaxed him: "Let's go back first? His Majesty is still waiting. Tonight's dinner has black tea chestnut mille-feuille. Weren't you looking forward to it yesterday?"
When it comes to food, the baby suddenly hesitated.
On one side are dad and the mysterious uncle, and on the other side are Xixi, brother Yaoyao and delicious food.
How to choose between these two sides?
Zizi thought worriedly, can't we have them all?
Seeing Li Jue hesitated, this was a good sign; Ling Xi continued to gamble: "Don't you want to see Mr. Qian Xing? And Mr. Finks, Mr. Wannian and the others... If you don't leave here, you will never see them again."
This time, I was even more shaken.
But there is still a hook that cannot be released.
The cub whispered, "But if we leave, we won't be able to see Daddy anymore."
Ling Xi sighed and had to tell the truth: "Juejue, you are dreaming, and the person you dreamed of is not the real Mr. Shen."
Li Jue took a step forward, his voice like it was wrapped in a bubble: "Xixi, am I... dreaming?"
We're already very close. Just a little closer...
Ling Xi nodded, stretched out her arms and looked at him: "Come on, Juejue, I'll take you away."
"Do we really have to go?" The little cub's eyes were filled with tears. "But, but I haven't seen... No, it's my father who hasn't seen me..."
Ling Xi wanted to wipe away his tears, but unfortunately she couldn't. She said patiently, "You always have to wake up from a dream. When you wake up in the real world, I will accompany you to find Mr. Shen. This is what we agreed on, right?"
Li Jue certainly remembered their agreement, but he still couldn't let go of the thought of a brief reunion with his father.
Bubbles are fleetingly beautiful, but even if they only last for a moment, they make people linger.
The little cub hung its head, looking unhappy.
Although he didn't say anything, he raised his foot and moved closer to Ling Xi.
The boy stopped urging and waited quietly.
On one side is the fake dad and the golden uncle;
On the other side, there is Xixi, delicious food, boss brothers and uncles; now, there is also a real father.
The weights on the scale are no longer the same.
Ling Xi knew that his Juejue would make the right choice.
In just a few steps, Li Jue seemed to have crossed thousands of mountains and rivers.
For such a young child, it is indeed very difficult to "sever" the closest blood relationship in his heart and give up his father.
Ling Xi looked at Li Jue who was so close to her, and felt relieved but also sad for him.
"Xixi..." The little cub lowered his eyes and said in a sullen voice, "Kiss me."
It was difficult to adjust her posture in the narrow gap, but Ling Xi still leaned over and kissed his forehead as she was told.
Li Jue closed his eyes and opened them again, pointing to his lips in confusion: "Why not here? Dad and that uncle..."
Ling Xi was not much older than him, so she had no way of understanding the difference between kissing different parts of the body. However, she vaguely understood that kissing the lips was something adults did, so she hesitantly explained, "Children don't kiss like that."
Li Jue blinked: "Why?"
Ling Xi was also confused: "I don't know, we should understand when we grow up."
Li Jue took his hand and shook it: "When you grow up, will you still kiss me?"
Ling Xi also held his hand: "I will."
Children's moods can easily improve like this. With a vision for the future, even their eyes light up: "Then we must grow up quickly!"
"Okay." Ling Xi calmly held Li Jue tightly, leading him from the chaos to her spiritual world. "Then let's go back first. Eat a big dinner, and you'll grow faster."
Li Jue pointed his free hand at the top of his head, then stood on tiptoe to reach out to Ling Xi: "Next time you see Dad, you must grow up."
I can't be a three-year-old baby anymore.
Become a big baby of four, five, or six years old!
As Li Jue made up his mind, the gap between the two worlds became much looser.
The cubs walked through the door hand in hand, locked the void behind them, and returned to reality accompanied by the sound of gurgling streams and rustling wind.
*
Li Jue has regained consciousness, but the effects of the "devil's possession" cannot be completely eliminated immediately. Coupled with his reluctance to leave his father, the little guy's mood and body are as weak as he is, as if he has just recovered from a serious illness.
Qian Xing suspended all her work and handed it over to the sisters Liuying and Feihua, and spent most of her time with the baby.
The wooden house is filled with Christmas decorations that are full of atmosphere. Ling Xi is very curious about this. Do the residents of the ocean also celebrate Christmas?
But even for the holidays, this style is a bit too earthy.
He wasn't the kind of child who couldn't hold back on things. Perhaps it was because his eyes were so eager to learn that Qian Xing noticed it and took the initiative to explain, "When I went to land before, I saw a human festival and thought it was very interesting. I've always wanted to try organizing one, but I haven't found a suitable venue."
He nodded to the small system in his arms: "I have to thank my baby for this opportunity."
They sat on the sofa in front of the fireplace, the candlesticks gave off a faint fragrance, and the pine and cypress branches outside the window were dotted with white sand, which looked no different from real snow.
The carefree manta rays rolled around in the snow pile - the sand pit, and swam over from time to time, blinking their little eyes, hoping for a loving touch from the little cubs, more like little dogs than little dogs.
Li Jue's voice was muffled, as if he had a bad cold, and his words were particularly soft: "Brother, what are you going to do on land?"
Ling Xi next to her also wanted to know, so she sat cross-legged on the sofa.
Qian Xing's personality is relatively calm, especially when facing the doting little system, he almost always answers questions.
He was silent before this question.
Maybe it's a secret for adults, Ling Xi thought.
The sensible boy was about to change the subject when he saw Qian Xing looking out the window towards the sea. He said, "...to meet a certain annoying guy."
This answer is ambiguous, yet seems to have a certain meaning.
The Sea Monster King has always looked down upon the world and everything. Apart from the small system, there are very few people who can catch his eye.
As for living on land, how can it be described as "annoying"...?
A tall figure appeared in Ling Xi's mind.
He had heard a bit about that person's conflict with Qian Xing, and he had also witnessed it himself. If the Sea King went to land to meet with him and learn some human customs, it would be reasonable.
He guessed there would be no other answer, but he didn't dare to mention it directly in front of the Siren King. He carefully folded the secret and swallowed it in his stomach.
Since no one asked, Qian Xing naturally didn't continue talking. For a moment, the only sound was Tang Bing happily digging a hole.
Ling Xi was still wondering why the cub didn't ask any more questions, when she turned around and found that the little cub had fallen asleep.
After returning from that chaotic mental picture, Li Jue has not been sleeping well these days. He always has different nightmares and wakes up crying "Dad".
Ling Xi thought of many ways, such as drinking milk before going to bed, using aromatherapy, and even asking the old crayfish housekeeper who was well-versed in health care to do meditation training with the crayfish; unfortunately, the effects were very limited.
The invisible "devil" has left a mental illness in the baby's spiritual world. Li Jue, the little healer, cannot heal himself, and other people who have no ability to comfort him are even less able to help. They can only let time slowly erase the traces.
Qian Xing picked up a blanket with elk and snowflakes on it and covered the cub with it, patting him gently and humming a soft tune.
If those players who were bewitched into jumping into the sea and heading for death knew that the Siren's beautiful yet dangerous voice could one day be used as a lullaby, their jaws would probably drop in shock.
While humming a song, Qian Xing placed one hand on Li Jue's forehead, releasing a deep blue light to soothe the sleeping consciousness.
The Siren King's mental power mostly meant seduction and destruction, and its soothing effect was very limited, let alone in-depth treatment; but this was all that could be done.
His profile, illuminated by the candlelight, looked exceptionally tranquil, more solemn and beautiful than the most exquisite mermaid statue.
It is not easy for the big boss of Escape Game to find such a peaceful and harmonious free time.
At this moment, he is not the leader who controls the ocean, not the monarch of thousands of people, not the tyrannical boss in the dungeon, but just a parent who hopes that his cub will get better soon.
*
The sick little system couldn't transform freely, and the humanoid cub that couldn't turn into a jellyfish could only stay in the wooden house protected by the barrier, which at most extended to the yard.
Qian Xing carried Li Jue out for a walk, and the child lay listlessly on his shoulder.
"Look, what is this?"
The Siren King asked in a guiding tone, like a parent who had prepared a surprise for his child.
The cub looked up and was surprised to see snow.
It was not the still sand that covered the yard, but the active, falling snow.
Can it snow in the sea?
Li Jue, who is almost four years old, has experienced three winters. When he was still in this world, every time it snowed, his father would wrap him up like a little dumpling, wear a bright scarf and go out to play in the snow.
Zizi loved the snowman he built with his father and wanted to take it home; of course, it melted into water in the warm house, and Li Jue was very sad.
His father wiped his tears, half to comfort him and half to teach him: snow will melt when it encounters warmth, and it will also disappear in water.
The sea is just a lot of water.
Won’t the snow melt in the sea?
Seeing that the little system's pale face due to illness was brightened up again by the sudden surprise, Qian Xing knew that her goal had been achieved.
They walked further out.
Tangbing hadn't seen the cubs for a long time, and excitedly shook his tail fin. He rushed into the "snow" like a helicopter, breaking up their formation.
Only when the manta ray swam back did the "snow" return to its original state.
This time Li Jue saw it clearly. It was a large group of silvery-white plankton.
They migrate to another warm sea at the end of each season, and the huge moving team is like a spectacular snowfall.
They shouldn't be passing near the palace at this time of year.
But that was the order of the Siren King.
Zaizai looked at the floating group of plankton. Brother Qianxing held him in his arms and watched the snow, which reminded him of the past when he was with his father.
Qian Xing asked, "I've always wanted to give them names. Do you have any ideas?"
Li Jue leaned on his shoulder, staring at the "snowflakes" without blinking, and said softly, like snow: "Stars, stars."
Qian Xing: "Stars?"
"Stars, stars." The child read the same word three times carefully, not missing a single one.
Children’s thinking is always amazing.
Qian Xing smiled: "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Together they watched the stars swimming around, and those that swam low covered the colorful coral reefs on the seabed with a layer of pure white, which looked more like snow than the sand in the yard.
Li Jue stared at the majestic team moving before his eyes in a trance, muttering the new name he had given them: "Xingxingxing..."
The fairy tale book says that when you see a shooting star, you should make a wish.
Zizi had never seen a shooting star, so in his imagination, the stars flowing in the sky should also be snow.
Does making a wish to the falling snow have the same effect?
Zaizai’s wish is simple, to grow up quickly and see his dad.
But when will I grow up?
Little Li Jue, who hadn't celebrated his fourth birthday yet, sighed.
Qian Xing thought he was choking on the air, so she raised her hand to help him tighten the collar of his thick pajamas.
Li Jue's poor condition is caused by mental illness, not physical disease, so he doesn't actually feel cold.
But there is a kind of cold that parents feel.
The little cub was wrapped tightly in a pair of dragon-shaped pajamas by his temporary guardian, with only his palm-sized face exposed.
There is a pair of small dragon horns on the hood of this pajama. The material is golden and furry. It does not look like a dragon cub covered with scales like armor, but more like the little kitten that Li Jue was incarnated in the previous world.
The attendants hid behind the coral reef and watched from afar.
The king hasn't returned to his own palace recently, and hasn't even gone to work. He concentrates on raising his cubs here every day.
They had long wanted to see what the legendary young master looked like, and whether he would finally have an heir; but it happened that Li Jue was ill and could only stay in the wooden house every day, and could not see anything.
Today the young master finally came to the yard, and it was a rare opportunity to see his true appearance.
What a little cub.
She looks so cute.
The little one's weak and aggrieved appearance as he lay in the king's arms made the uncles and aunts who met him for the first time feel heartbroken.
It just doesn't look like a marine species, although some fish swear it is a jellyfish.
Moreover, this light golden hair and eye color don't look like the king's biological child at all.
Is this really the heir fish they have been praying for?
Besides that...
The servants whispered:
"Why are there pajamas like this in the palace? Who bought them?"
"Tsk tsk, it's actually in the shape of a dragon."
"What's a dragon?"
"Really? I thought Your Majesty hated dragons the most."
"That's right, you can't even mention it before."
"So what is a dragon?"
"The Minister of Procurement isn't afraid of losing his head..."
"And the young master put it on. I thought I was seeing things."
"Come on, a fish, tell me what a dragon is!!"
Just when their discussion was about to turn into an argument, a deep and majestic voice suddenly sounded from behind.
"Is the long tongue meant for you to talk nonsense about His Majesty behind his back?"
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