As a Father, I Just Want to Watch You Achieve Immortality Chapter 1741: Qimen Immortal Seeds, Body Sanctification; The Underworld Welcomes a Newcomer—A Diting Appears (part 2)
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"Boss!"
Xi Xi called out joyfully.
"Oh—Xi Xi has arrived!"
A soft grin spread across the boss’s calm features as he put out his smoke. Twin streams of azure vapor emerged from his nostrils, vanishing swiftly into the atmosphere.
A crisp aroma now surrounded him completely, without any hint of the tobacco scent.
Next, the boss directed his attention toward Li Che, offering a friendly nod.
The boss appeared to sense the transformations in Li Che, a spark of astonishment appearing in his gaze. Evidently, he recognized that Li Che had become more powerful, and by a substantial margin.
In contrast to their journey back from the Divine Capital last time, Li Che had gained a lot more muscle.
Xi Xi had advanced too, yet Li Che’s improvement stood out more, particularly in his physique—the shining golden skeleton even cast a subtle glow in the boss’s vision.
"Impressive."The boss commended.
"Sit down, I’ll prepare some dishes."
Clad in a white jacket, the boss pivoted and stepped into the eatery. The drapes swayed with his movement, causing the door’s bells to chime.
Moments later, a compact table was arranged just outside the eatery.
Li Che and Xi Xi, the devoted father and daughter pair, dove into the tasty spread on the table, filling their mouths so they barely uttered a word, as though speaking once more might cost them a bite of the braised meat.
On a nearby swaying seat, the boss relaxed with legs folded, casually crafting another cigarette.
He leaned his head upward to observe the vast heavens.
High above, the dark clouds parted, uncovering a vivid azure expanse. The cloud borders gleamed with golden edges beneath the sun’s rays.
The brilliant sunbeams appeared to banish the darkness and demonic aura across all of Qi Tian City, bathing the skin in a soothing, warm light.
With his appetite sated, Li Che leaned back in his seat and, following habit, extended his hand to the boss, rubbing his thumb and finger.
The boss glanced over and lobbed the ready-made cigarette to Li Che.
Li Che grasped the cigarette, igniting it with a violet blaze from his fingertips—the Tao Tribulation Fire, Primordial Dragon Elephant Flame.
Hiss, puff—
Sensing a rare sense of ease, he released a twisting cloud of smoke, his spirits soaring.
The weight from a colossal entity like the Deceit Demon Cave in Strange Que had eased notably, and the burden from the Second Calamity Big Black Bull had vanished completely.
"Boss, might I request Lord Dog’s assistance?"
Li Che conversed casually with the boss.
At the same time, Xi Xi frolicked around the eatery with Gou, thrilled after a long absence from playing with Lord Dog, her joy overflowing this occasion.
"I understand your intention, however... within Qi Tian City, Gouzi cannot act."
Surprisingly to Li Che, the boss denied his plea with a head shake.
"It could lead to unwanted fallout, so it’s unnecessary."
The boss explained.
Upon hearing this, Li Che reflected deeply. The boss and Gouzi’s backgrounds remained enigmatic, possibly tied to Strange Que, though Li Che suspected otherwise.
Were they linked to the All Gods Camp inside Strange Que?
Did they hail from the powerful figures in the [Prison Lotus] faction?
Could they be... gods?
A more daring thought surfaced in Li Che’s mind this time.
Earlier, he had merely assumed the boss and Gou reached Divine Tribulation level, but now... that notion had risen higher.
In fact, even titles like Second Disaster Venerable or Three Calamities Supreme fell short of Li Che’s current conjecture.
"Got it, then allow me to rephrase my ask."
"Go ahead."
"May Xi Xi remain at the eatery for some time?"
"You consider this an ask?"
The boss angled his head, regarding Li Che with kind eyes, a genuine smile gracing his composed expression.
For him and Gou, this hardly qualified as a favor.
"Of course, no issue."
The boss brushed off some ash from his cigarette, grinning.
Once he consented to Li Che, the boss’s thoughts wandered, already scheming the upcoming days’ menu, pondering varied and tasty recipes to ensure Xi Xi dines contentedly daily and aims to nourish her healthily during her stay.
"Might Xi Xi face risks here?"
Li Che thought for a moment, then posed another query.
The boss met Li Che’s eyes, curving his lips faintly.
Fine.
Li Che rose, shook off the cigarette ash, and signaled to Xi Xi with a wave.
Xi Xi dashed over full of vigor, positioning herself upright, chin raised, even as beads of sweat rolled down from her romp with Gouzi.
Frolicking with Gouzi brought Xi Xi pure bliss, free from restraint in her power, allowing full-powered headbutts that Gouzi endured effortlessly.
"Over the coming period, you’ll remain at the boss’s eatery. I’ll return to fetch you after handling my affairs."
Li Che stroked Xi Xi’s hair, beaming.
Xi Xi reacted with a gasp of astonishment, freezing in place.
Had bliss arrived so abruptly?
"However, you mustn’t grow idle here. When Dad returns for you, I’ll assess your training advancement. If you’ve slacked, Dad will notice right away."
Li Che booped Xi Xi’s nose, stating firmly.
At these words, Xi Xi flashed a broad smile: "Dad, rest assured! Xi Xi will surely gain some weight, er, I mean, boost her cultivation and become mighty!"
Li Che tousled Xi Xi’s locks, then said goodbye to the boss and Gou before leaving.
"Dad, Xi Xi will long for you."
Xi Xi licked her lips.
A twinge of hesitation tugged at Li Che’s heart, but as he glanced back, Xi Xi had already joined the boss.
"Boss, what’s planned for tonight’s late-night bite?"
"How about tomorrow’s morning meal? Could Xi Xi preview tomorrow’s breakfast?"
Li Che: "..."
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In the yard where Lv Taibai resided.