Da Ming, You May Not Believe This, but I'm Big Sister Xiao Wu's Husband—We Have a Child

Star Dou Great Forest.

Ancient trees towered overhead, and vines twisted like dragons.

The dense canopy almost completely blotted out the sky.

The air was filled with the damp scent of soil, the smell of rotting fallen leaves, and the faint fishy smell unique to Soul Beasts that seemed to linger everywhere.

Lin Qing darted through the forest at high speed, as fast as a blurry wisp of green smoke.

He had not come to hunt ordinary Soul Rings at all.

Soul Power surged through his body, supporting his astonishing speed as he pushed toward the deepest part of the forest.

Whenever he encountered Soul Beasts along the way, whether Hundred-Year or Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, he chose to avoid them in advance, unwilling to invite unnecessary trouble.

The moment he sensed a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, he immediately took a detour.

Occasionally, when pursued by Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, he forcefully killed them with Dragonification Dragon Claws backed by Ultimate Power.

Even without a Soul Ring, someone who possessed Ultimate Power and the Dragon Transformation Secret Art was not someone to be provoked lightly.

After killing them, he left quickly.

Time was short, and the task was urgent.

Lin Qing's objective was also clear.

"Lake of Life... I should be almost there."

On the evening of the fifth day.

As the trees around him grew increasingly thicker and older, a refreshing life force began drifting through the air.

Lin Qing knew he was approaching his destination.

After passing through the last dense Thorn Bush, his view suddenly opened up.

A tranquil lake, like a gemstone, lay quietly at the heart of the forest.

The lake water was crystal clear, shimmering with a faint jade-green glow.

Dense Heaven and Earth Yuan Power had nearly condensed into tangible mist, slowly flowing across the water's surface.

Flowers and grass flourished along the shore, brimming with life.

This was the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, the legendary holy land of Soul Beasts—the Lake of Life.

Lin Qing had only just steadied himself by the shore.

Before he could properly feel that vast life force, a sudden change occurred!

"Moo—!!!"

A terrifying bull roar, seemingly from some primordial wilderness, suddenly exploded from the center of the lake!

The terrifying Sound Wave carried pure Mental Pressure, striking Lin Qing's chest like an invisible Heavy Hammer.

"Pfft!"

Lin Qing's face turned pale.

Caught off guard, he spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered back several steps.

What terrifying power!

A mere warning roar had been enough to injure him.

He hurriedly activated his Soul Power.

Only when the power of his Golden Dragon Martial Soul roared through his Meridians did he barely suppress his churning Qi and Blood and ringing head.

"Tch... no wonder it's one of the surface rulers of the Star Dou Great Forest."

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Lin Qing was inwardly shocked.

It could probably kill ordinary Titled Douluo as easily as playing around.

"Human, leave this place."

A deep, resonant voice, like rolling Muffled Thunder, came from the depths of the lake.

Its voice carried unquestionable majesty and a faint trace of annoyance.

"It's here!"

Lin Qing knew who the owner of that voice was—the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Sky Azure Bull Python!

It was also one of the targets he absolutely had to meet on this trip.

Rather than retreat, he took a step forward and used Soul Power to clearly send his voice toward the center of the lake.

"Sky Azure Bull Python! Or perhaps I should call you 'Da Ming.' Could you come out and meet me?"

"..."

The lake surface suddenly fell silent for a moment.

Even the breeze seemed to stop.

"I came here for Xiao Wu!!!"

Lin Qing shouted immediately afterward.

The name "Xiao Wu" was like a key, instantly shattering the stagnant atmosphere.

"Rumble—!"

The calm lake water abruptly boiled like a massive pot, and a huge Water Bulge suddenly rose from its center!

"Splash!"

An enormous shadow, suffocating in its sheer size, burst from the water!

Lake water cascaded down with a roar, as though a torrential downpour had begun.

The first thing that came into view was a gigantic Azure Bull Head, as large as a small mountain!

Its Bull Horns curved toward the heavens, gleaming with a cold, metallic luster.

Its lantern-like giant eyes were a deep azure, and they were currently locked tightly onto Lin Qing by the shore.

That gaze was filled with scrutiny, vigilance, and anger at having its Reverse Scale touched.

Below the Bull Head was a terrifying Python Body dozens of meters long.

Every Cyan-Black scale was the size of a shield, densely covering a body brimming with power.

Simply raising half of its body cast a shadow that nearly covered half the lakeshore.

An incomparably intense Fierce Beast aura mixed with the terrifying pressure unique to a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, crushing down on Lin Qing like a tangible tsunami!

Even the surrounding air became thick and heavy, making it difficult for him to breathe.

This was the Sky Azure Bull Python!

One of the open rulers of the Star Dou Great Forest!

Those enormous azure eyes stared coldly at Lin Qing, who was as insignificant as an ant.

"Human, what did you do to Big Sister Xiao Wu?"

The deep voice rang out again, this time carrying obvious interrogation and barely restrained rage.

Only Big Sister Xiao Wu used the name "Da Ming."

Yet this unfamiliar human Soul Douluo not only knew Xiao Wu, but also knew that name.

The Sky Azure Bull Python's first thought was that something had happened to Big Sister Xiao Wu, and that she had very likely fallen into the hands of this human Soul Douluo!

Feeling the terrifying pressure that seemed ready to crush him to pieces, Lin Qing's back was instantly soaked in cold sweat.

But he knew he could not back down, much less show any hostility.

"Da Ming! Calm down! Listen to me!"

Lin Qing raised both hands, showing that he had no weapons and was not using Soul Power.

"I bear no ill will, and I haven't harmed Xiao Wu. She is currently under the watch of a very dangerous human Titled Douluo. I came here to seek your help!"

"!!!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python's enormous pupils contracted slightly.

The terrifying pressure eased by a fraction, but its scrutinizing gaze became even sharper.

"You know Big Sister Xiao Wu? What is your relationship with her?"

Its deep voice echoed by the lake, every word as heavy as Qian Jun.

Lin Qing's throat felt a little dry.

The Sky Azure Bull Python had completely locked on to him.

What he said next might directly determine whether it withdrew its hostility or slapped him into a pile of flesh on the spot.

"I... am her husband."

"Boom—!!!"

A terrifying Aura ten times stronger than before erupted like a volcano and pressed down upon Lin Qing without reservation!

The lake surface was forced downward by invisible power, while the surrounding Ancient Trees groaned under the unbearable strain!

"Lies!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python flew into a rage.

It was the fury of being deceived and toyed with.

"Big Sister Xiao Wu has only recently transformed. By human standards, she is no more than a six-year-old child. How could she possibly have a husband?"

"Human, you are courting death!"

Azure light began gathering atop its massive Bull Head, while destructive energy brewed within its mouth.

Clearly, the Sky Azure Bull Python believed that Lin Qing was using an absurd lie to insult Xiao Wu—and insult its intelligence as well.

"Hiss!!!"

With his bones creaking beneath the pressure, Lin Qing felt as though a mountain had fallen upon his head.

He hurriedly shouted, "Wait! It's a long story! It involves the 'future'!"

He had to throw out the most crucial information, or he truly would have no chance to explain.

"The future?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python paused slightly as it gathered energy, confusion flashing through its eyes.

This human knew Xiao Wu, knew the name "Da Ming," and though he was nervous, he did not seem to be purely lying.

Moreover, the word "future" gave it a strange, inexplicable feeling.

The glow of energy in its mouth dimmed slightly, but the pressure did not lessen.

"Explain yourself."

"If even one word is false, this place shall be where you die."

Lin Qing let out a breath of relief, knowing he had gained a precious opportunity.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and began recounting this unbelievable story.

Starting with his own name, then how he met his future daughter, Wu'er.

Finally, he took out a scale.

"Wu'er also said that Uncle Da Ming gave her a protective scale, and she has always treasured it."

It was an azure scale the size of a palm, radiating a faintly cool aura and subtle energy fluctuations.

The instant the scale appeared, the Sky Azure Bull Python's enormous body trembled violently!

"!!!"

Those deep azure giant eyes stared fixedly at the scale in Lin Qing's hand.

It could sense that the aura contained within the scale shared the same origin as its own!

Without question, it was a scale from its own body.

But... the quality of that aura was far purer and stronger than its current self, as though it came from a more mature, more powerful version of itself!

How was that possible?

A scale from the "future," belonging to itself!