Lin Haiyang had become an Awakened, and an Elemental User at that, which was rarer than an Artifact Spirit Master.
Lin Shuguang wondered if he was imagining it, but he vaguely saw on his dad's face the world-weary emotion of a man blessed with a child late in life.
"Then does that mean your mom is going to awaken as an Ice Elementalist? Shuguang, take a look at your mom too."
Lin Haiyang's words interrupted Lin Shuguang's thoughts. He walked over and had Mother Lin follow the same steps Lin Haiyang had taken.
Everyone had been worried that some supernatural incident might freeze the little shop solid, but unfortunately, Mother Lin was still a little short of awakening.
Mother Lin took it in stride. "It's fine. If even he can awaken, I'm sure I'll be fine too."
Lin Haiyang could not help brimming with lofty ambition. "A Fire Elementalist! Does that mean our family won't need natural gas to cook anymore?"
Lin Shuguang: "..."
Lin Xiaoxi clicked her tongue in wonder too. "Dad, I have to admit, that's a pretty surprising line of thought."
Mother Lin rolled her eyes. "Look at you. Can't you aim a little higher?"
Lin Haiyang turned his head. "You haven't awakened yet. From now on, I'm in charge of this family." His tone carried the satisfaction of finally having turned the tables and become the master.
Lin Shuguang disloyally left with Lin Xiaoxi. Soon, Lin Haiyang's cautious, smiling apology reached them. "Shh, let me save a little face. Our son and daughter are still here..."
Lin Shuguang took Lin Xiaoxi to sit at the front counter. Hearing Lin Haiyang begging for mercy in the corner, the two exchanged a glance and could not help laughing.
"Have you felt anything unusual lately?" Lin Shuguang asked.
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