Forced to Babysit

"That's right, I have a granddaughter. She's probably eight or nine years old this year. I've been too busy lately, and she's a little special, so I really don't have time to take care of her. I can only Elder Lin."

As if guessing that Xiao Lin wanted to back out, First Elder Su Qian quickly spoke up, silencing Xiao Lin before he could say anything.

However, Xiao Lin hadn't noticed the strangeness in First Elder Su Qian's words earlier and hadn't said anything about it, but now that he'd come to his senses, how could Xiao Lin not realize it?

Who would describe their granddaughter's age as "probably eight or nine years old"?

Also, what do you mean by saying your granddaughter is even slightly special?

What makes this so special?

Finally, it's just taking care of an eight or nine-year-old girl. With so many people in the Jia Nan Academy, why would First Elder Su Qian specifically entrust her to his care?

Is there no one else at the Jia Nan Academy?

Putting everything else aside, given First Elder Su Qian's status and position, wouldn't it be reasonable for him to hire a nanny to take care of his granddaughter?

But First Elder Su Qian insisted on handing his "granddaughter" over to Xiao Lin!

If Xiao Lin still didn't realize that the "granddaughter" the other party was talking about was a huge problem, he might as well buy a block of tofu and smash his head against it.

As First Elder Su Qian finished speaking, Xiao Lin fell silent.

If he weren't too embarrassed to back out, he would have already closed the door and sent the guests away so he could be alone for a while.

However, having already promised First Elder Su Qian, he could only express his protest through silence.

Xiao Lin never expected that his attempt to help First Elder Su Qian out of a sense of responsibility would backfire and cause him trouble.

At this moment, Xiao Lin was secretly cursing Su Qian as a swindler in his heart!

If time could turn back, Xiao Lin vowed that he would definitely say no to First Elder Su Qian!

"Sigh, I was so naive after all!"

With a sigh, Xiao Lin looked at First Elder Su Qian with a deep gaze.

The other person looked at him so awkwardly that he turned his head away again.

In fact, Su Qian knew in his heart that everyone could only be tricked by him once in this kind of situation.

It's almost impossible to do it a second time.

The reason he asked Xiao Lin to help take care of his granddaughter this time was because he had already tricked almost all the other Elder in the Jia Nan Academy who were capable of taking care of their granddaughters.

He only turned to Xiao Lin because he had no other choice!

As for the rest, didn't he already say everything?

His granddaughter is special; most people couldn't take care of her!

As a Dou Zong, Xiao Lin was more than capable of taking care of his granddaughter.

For First Elder Su Qian, since he was going to trick someone sooner or later anyway, he might as well choose this time.

Then, Xiao Lin was indeed tricked by First Elder Su Qian.

"Ahem, Elder Lin, please don't say that! My granddaughter is very cute! I'm sure you'll love her lively personality once you meet her!"

First Elder Su Qian said in a serious tone.

However, when Xiao Lin heard First Elder Su Qian describing his granddaughter as lively, Xiao Lin couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Eight or nine years old and lively—what's a good adjective to describe that?

In his previous life, Xiao Lin had seen children climbing on roofs, removing tiles, and stealing bird eggs—weren't they all lively children around eight or nine years old?

That's it, he's definitely a troublemaker!

At that moment, Xiao Lin felt his vision go black and he had an urge to faint.

But he was already a Three-Star Dou Zong powerhouse, it's too unbelievable that he just fainted like that!

"First Elder, is there any way to resolve this matter?"

After a long silence, Xiao Lin tentatively asked.

He's a man of his word, but if First Elder Su Qian goes back on his word, isn't that enough?

However, this was clearly not what Xiao Lin wanted.

Sure enough, First Elder Su Qian didn't answer him, but he gave him a look that said, "You'll have to figure it out yourself."

That look was clearly telling Xiao Lin, no way!

"Alright, I understand. Then First Elder, please bring your granddaughter over. I will temporarily refrain from cultivating in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower."

By the way, how long will I need to take care of your granddaughter?

Having given up the struggle, Xiao Lin had no choice but to compromise.

However, at the end, he suddenly thought of the issue of time.

If you only take care of a naughty child for a short period of time, he can tolerate it.

If he had to take care of her for a long time, Xiao Lin felt he would really go crazy!

"Ah, well... actually, as long as Elder Lin guides my granddaughter to break through a minor realm, that's all I ask for. There aren't many other requirements."

Although my granddaughter is a bit lively, she can also cultivate on her own, so Elder Lin, you don't need to worry about that."

First Elder Su Qian's words were essentially telling Xiao Lin that as long as he took good care of his granddaughter and helped her break through a minor realm as soon as possible, he could be freed from his burdens sooner.

In this way, Xiao Lin can no longer raise First Elder Su Qian's granddaughter freely.

Hearing this, Xiao Lin glared fiercely at Su Qian!

However, since the trap had already been set, First Elder Su Qian naturally wouldn't care about Xiao Lin's glare.

He was even willing to let Xiao Lin keep staring at Xiao Lin like that, if Xiao Lin could continue to help him take care of his granddaughter!

To this, Xiao Lin could only say, "Dream on!"

This time he got tricked; he agreed to Su Qian's request too soon.

Next time, he will absolutely not make a promise without first clarifying what kind of help is needed!

Seeing that Xiao Lin had resigned himself to his fate, First Elder Su Qian revealed a smug smile on his face.

"As expected, Elder Lin is a good person!"

At this moment, First Elder Su Qian, in a move that was both cruel and hurtful, also gave Xiao Lin a "good guy" card.

I wonder if Xiao Lin will burst into tears on the spot after he learns First Elder Su Qian is thinking?

That's so unfair!

Are honest people just destined to be bullied?

Answer: Honest people deserve to be bullied!

What should we do?

Having already agreed, Xiao Lin had no choice but to accept it, even if it was against his will.

At this moment, Xiao Lin only hoped to help the child improve by one small realm while he was taking care of the child, so that he could be free.

"So, First Elder, when will you bring your granddaughter over?"

Now that things have come to this, Xiao Lin just wants to take care of the child as soon as possible and help the other party improve their strength.

In Xiao Lin's mind, an eight or nine-year-old child is at most at the Dou Qi stage.

For a child in the Qi of Dou Qi stage to advance to a higher realm, it would probably take several months, even outside, or even within the Xiao Household.

But this is Jia Nan Academy, with the academy's resources, the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, and his Spirit-Gathering Formation. Xiao Lin believes that it won't be long before he can help First Elder Su Qian's granddaughter raise her strength by one small realm.

However, Xiao Lin will soon realize that his idea was completely wrong!