The cave dwelling.
In the dark bedroom, I could make out only the blurry outline of a desk. I stared into the darkness as it grew clearer and gave a tired yawn.
"You're still young. Don't stay up so late all the time. If you don't grow as tall as your little sister, you'll be sad in the future... Also, if I haven't come back, don't keep waiting for me. You can go to sleep on your own."
The emotions in Ye Zhaoxuan's eyes had twisted completely out of shape.
She didn't answer right away. The flames of jealousy in her chest were already close to devouring her reason...
Little sister.
Little sister again!
And now her mother was comparing them, saying she wouldn't grow as tall as her little sister.
My daughter was curled up beneath the covers, her head hidden. I couldn't tell what she was thinking, so I simply took out a pile of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, planning to consume them right away.
I could absorb enough bloodline nutrients to last nearly a whole night, taking them all in at once while I slept. That would speed up my initial awakening, too.
A little extra wouldn't be enough to make me worry about bursting.
Ye Zhaoxuan held her feelings in.
Suddenly, she tugged at my sleeve.
Her tiny head was almost completely buried under the covers.
So her words came out a little muffled.
"Mother, why do you always bring up my little sister whenever you talk to me..."
"It's always my little sister. It's only ever my little sister."
"There's no one else at home right now, just your daughter. Do you still have to bring up my little sister every time you talk to me?"
I froze.
Ye Zhaoxuan clenched her little hands.