Chapter 546 - 214: Difficult Heaven for Him? (2)

This kind of thing can’t be enjoyed by one’s wife alone.

The next day, before dawn, Xu Ran was already up, sitting cross-legged on the bed, continuing with his cultivation.

Although he no longer experienced the morning light’s baptism as Xu Ran did, his consistent self-discipline was always etched in his heart. After all, a poisonous snake massacre in the village was no trivial matter.

When the sun shone into the room, casting Xu Ran’s cross-legged reflection on the couple’s faces, he slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Xu Ran sitting cross-legged on the bed, he first froze, then felt relieved.

Immediately, the two tiptoed out of the room, washed, had breakfast, and dressed up nicely. Today was the day they would show Xu Ran to the public, so they couldn’t be too simple.

At noon, Xu Ran opened his eyes, drank the beast milk Lian Ji prepared for him, got out of bed, and walked step by step to the center of the courtyard.

At this time, Xu Binghu and Lian Ji had just finished lunch.

"Dad, Mom, you promised to take me out to play today." The unique soft voice of a baby echoed in the courtyard, not loud but clear to hear.

Hearing their son’s voice, Xu Binghu and Lian Ji hurried out.

When Xu Ran saw his parents, his eyes widened slightly.

Xu Binghu was dressed in a deep cyan round-collared robe, the fabric soft like willow catkins in the wind, fresh and elegant, resembling a gentle gentleman.

However, one could vaguely see the robust muscles hidden beneath the clothes.

Lian Ji was wearing a cloud brocade long dress, her complexion rosy, like the first light of dawn, the hem fluttering with the breeze like a fleeting cloud, resembling a lady from a noble family, with graceful temperament that made it hard to look away.

No need to mention Lian Ji, even at home with simple clothes, her outstanding appearance was evident, otherwise, she couldn’t have given birth to such an adorable baby like Xu Ran.

But Xu Binghu, his father, was in Xu Ran’s memory a complete warrior hunter, coming home with dust and sometimes bloodstains from hunts.

Usually, at home, he wore simple linen, hard to see beyond his rugged aura, so seeing his father like this left Xu Ran somewhat stunned.

Xu Binghu saw Xu Ran’s expression clearly, a faint smile appeared on his face, very satisfied with his son’s reaction.

"I just didn’t get dressed up!" Xu Binghu thought to himself.

Lian Ji, as Xu Binghu’s wife, understood his every word, action, and expression.

"Husband, let’s go," Lian Ji said softly.

Xu Binghu then lifted his head, took Lian Ji’s soft hand in one hand, and carried Xu Ran with the other, heading towards the door.

Just as they stepped out of the courtyard, Xu Ran suddenly turned back. In his view appeared a narrow path flanked by large trees. Looking up, the giant trees stretched skyward, with dense foliage making it impossible to see the end.

Simultaneously, an evil aura rushed towards them, as if trying to consume Xu Ran.

Xu Ran merely squinted his eyes, and that evil aura dissipated.

"Just now a chill, but it disappeared quickly. Usually, there’s no such feeling," Xu Binghu wondered aloud.

Lian Ji felt nothing, "What nonsense are you talking about? I didn’t feel anything."

Her voice was a bit trembling, her body somewhat cold and shivering.

After all, Lian Ji had just given birth, and her body was naturally weak. The Great Mountain had many strange entities with evil energies.

Xu Ran held Lian Ji’s hand, saying softly, "Dad, Mom, let’s go."

As he spoke, a warm current flowed through, entering Lian Ji’s body.

Instantly, Lian Ji felt warmth throughout her body, and the coldness vanished. The ailment that had troubled her for decades seemed to lessen.

"Alright, let’s go."

Feeling no discomfort, Lian Ji said directly.

"Alright."

Just now, Xu Ran had transferred a bit of his Innate Qi to Lian Ji, restoring her health.

Xu Ran was astonished; the Innate Qi had such an effect. The qi transfer was unintentional, but it revealed a new use for him.

"Mother’s health had been poor even before pregnancy, and during labor, she barely survived. If this Innate Qi really works, could it fully heal her?"

"Moreover, every time father went hunting, though rarely visibly injured, he returned with an unstable aura, suggesting internal injuries unnoticed."

"I wonder if the Innate Qi can heal internal injuries? I need a chance to test it."

Xu Ran began to ponder these things.

While Xu Ran was thinking, the family soon arrived at a residence.

Xu Binghu looked at Xu Ran and introduced, "Xiao Ran, this family is named Xie, they are the village’s snake catchers."

Snake catcher!

Hearing this, Xu Ran’s thoughts immediately returned.

He remembered clearly that in eight months, he would face the first great calamity in the Origin Realm, the poisonous snake massacre in the village. Asking his parents to take him around the village was to find a way to prevent it.

Unexpectedly, the first household they visited was the village’s snake catchers, truly a stroke of luck!

"Dad! Let’s go in quickly!" Xu Ran said eagerly.

Xu Binghu replied, "Alright!"

Immediately, he knocked on the door and called out, "Old Xie! Open the door, it’s me!"

"Coming!"

As soon as Xu Binghu knocked, a voice sounded from inside.

Soon after, the door opened, and a well-dressed man stood before them.

"Old Xu, how come you have time to visit me? And you brought the whole family?"

Then, he focused on Xu Ran in Xu Binghu’s arms.

Seeing Xu Ran for the first time, his eyes widened, and he was stunned.

After a while, he finally reacted, stammering, "This...this... is this your son?"

"Yes!"

Upon getting the answer, Old Xie took a few steps back.

"How can that be? Your son was born just four months ago, how can he be so big, looks like he’s over a year old now!"

Everyone in the village knew Xu Binghu had a son.

However, since Xu Ran’s birth, the Xu Family seemed to have shut themselves away, not meeting anyone. Apart from Xu Binghu continuing his hunts, Lian Ji and Xu Ran were never seen.

When encountering him in the Great Mountain, Xu Binghu would excuse it by saying their bodies were weak.

At the time, they thought perhaps Xu Binghu’s son had some problem.

Now, seeing him today, there certainly was a problem—he grew too fast!

Xu Binghu, holding Xu Ran, said with a smile, "How is he? My son, handsome, right? Looks like me, doesn’t he!"

Upon hearing this, Old Xie observed carefully again, indeed finding some similarities in their features.

"Haha, Old Xu, it seems Lian Ji gave you a fine son!"

Lian Ji, hearing praise for her son, also smiled, "Thank you for your praise, big brother." Then she faced Xu Ran softly, "Xiao Ran, thank your Uncle Xie!"

Xu Binghu showed off in front of Old Xie; now it was her turn.

Old Xie laughed heartily, "Lian sister, really, Xiao Ran is just four months old, how could he speak?"

But as soon as he finished, a soft voice said, "Hello, Uncle Xie!"

"Who said that?" Hearing this voice, Old Xie looked around suddenly.

Then, following the sound, he looked at Xu Ran in Xu Binghu’s arms, seeing the smiles on Xu Binghu and Lian Ji’s faces.

Soon, he understood, the thank you came from Xu Ran.

He quickly burst into laughter, "Well then! You two are teasing me!"

"We are not teasing you; it’s your disbelief," Xu Binghu said.

Old Xie then examined the both of them again and suddenly realized, "No wonder you two dressed so grandly, to show off your son to everyone! Wonderful! Wonderful!"

At this time, Xu Ran’s soft voice again chimed in, "Uncle Xie, my dad and mom are handsome and elegant every day, no need to dress up intentionally!"