The Struggle for the Heir, Such Is the Way!

Looking at this group of Little Gugas, Lin Xiao felt much better.

That settled it. He still needed to ask Sect Master Ning for some ores, metals, and other materials.

First, he would have the Gugas make him a set of life-saving equipment.

The world was vast, but staying alive came first.

"Boss, stop frowning. It'll bring bad luck, Guga."

A Guga dressed in a Daoist robe hopped onto Lin Xiao's leg, stood on tiptoe, and reached out to smooth the furrow between his brows.

Lin Xiao smiled and gathered Daoist Guga into his arms.

"Alright~ I won't frown anymore. Little Guga, why aren't you eating jelly with the others?"

Daoist Guga lifted her little face and pulled out a small bowl of jelly from behind her back.

"Because I wanted Boss to eat it, Guga."

The moment she said that.

The other Gugas all stopped eating in unspoken unison.

They stared at Daoist Guga with utterly incredulous looks.

"Guga damn it! You stabbed us in the back!"

"Guga! So mean, Guga!!"

"Boss! I'll give you mine too!"

The Little Gugas collectively bristled.

They did not even care about the jelly anymore, all rushing toward the pavilion and pouncing at Lin Xiao one after another.

Daoist Guga formed a hand seal with one hand and used a barrier to block them outside.

A smug grin covered her face.

"Hehe~ Such is the way in the struggle for the heir! I'm Boss's favorite Guga!"

The other nine Daoist Gugas were displeased as well. They pulled out peachwood swords and fiercely jabbed the barrier several times.

"Barrier, shatter! No blocking anyone, by Guga decree!"

"Bang!"

The barrier shattered on cue.

"Holy crap!"

Daoist Guga's expression changed, and she turned to run.

"Ahhh! Don't hit my face!! Guga!!!"

A whole group of Gugas chased one another around the pavilion in a noisy mess.

Before long, Daoist Guga lay on the ground with her butt raised, her face bruised and swollen.

Evil Fat Guga somehow found a slipper and swung it down again and again, smacking her butt hard.

"Wuwuwu—I was wrong, Guga!!"

Daoist Guga wailed as she constantly twisted her body, trying to escape. But the group of Gugas surrounding her blocked every side tightly, leaving her nowhere to run.

Lin Xiao rubbed his forehead helplessly.

It seemed the Little Gugas were not all that united internally.

But this also confirmed something else for him.

When the Little Gugas were hurt, they did not share the damage with him like Yu Xiaogang's Luosanpao did.

That was a good thing too.

Otherwise, if a thousand Gugas got hurt at once, would he not drop dead from the pain?

Time flew by amid the roughhousing.

Soon, it was dinner time.

The Little Gugas ran on their short little legs, chattering Gugugaga all the way toward Delicacy Pavilion, where Ning Fengzhi and the others were eating.

Lin Xiao was carried above the heads of the Gugas.

Like a huge swarm of ants carrying food together, they swayed forward bit by bit.

He wanted to walk on his own, but the Gugas beneath him refused to let go no matter what.

"Bang!"

The doors were slammed open.

Lin Xiao was delivered to the very front as if he were riding on a conveyor belt.

Ning Rongrong happily waved her little hand.

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi could not help but sigh. It really was convenient—he did not even need to walk himself.

"Ahem, Little Lin, the chefs started preparing the food two hours early today. Let your little ones eat as much as they like!"

Lin Xiao looked up.

Whoa~ Ning Fengzhi had even thoughtfully prepared a little dining table for every Guga.

Each small table was piled with basin after basin of rice like little mountains, along with all kinds of dishes.

With a wave of his little hand, he gave the order.

"Gugas! Time to eat!"

"Guga!!" ×200

The Little Gugas' eyes immediately lit up. With a rush, they each pounced toward their own small dining tables, holding bowls as they shoveled down food.

The remaining eight hundred Gugas sat outside and ate obediently.

There was no helping it. Delicacy Pavilion was only so large and could not fit that many Gugas.

The Gugas could only discuss it among themselves and take turns coming in to eat with their boss.

Half an hour later, seeing that Ning Fengzhi had put down his bowl and chopsticks as well, Lin Xiao rose and bowed.

"Uncle Ning, this junior has a request."

"Oh? Little Lin, there's no need to be so polite. We're all family here. Just say it."

"Uncle Ning, I would like to request some ores and other materials."

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment.

Ores and materials?

Could it be related to those craftsman-like Guga Martial Souls that made clothing?

Excellent! Little Lin, I hope you can bring me even more surprises!

"Of course. Tomorrow, I'll send someone to deliver them to you... Oh, right, Little Lin. I've also selected another courtyard for you. Have Rongrong take you there later.

The ores and materials you requested will be delivered there tomorrow as well."

"Thank you, Uncle Ning!"

Lin Xiao was overjoyed.

He had only awakened his Martial Soul not long ago, yet he had already gone from a shabby rifle to a cannon. He had been worrying about how all those Gugas could fit where he lived.

"Whoa, this whole courtyard is for me alone??"

Lin Xiao's mouth fell open, his eyes wide.

This new courtyard assigned to him was six times the size of where he had lived before!

Not only was there far more room to move around, it even had calming medicinal herbs planted inside, as well as a garden for leisure.

Back then, he would not have dared dream of such a thing.

Ning Rongrong nodded with a beaming smile.

"Hehe~ Rongrong's room is very close to here~ That way, I can play with Brother Lin Xiao for an extra half hour every day~"

Lin Xiao froze for a moment.

He had to spend an extra hour every day playing with a little girl?!

Ugh... What a headache...

It was not that he disliked playing with Ning Rongrong.

It was just that other than pestering him to tell stories, this little girl loved playing house with him...

He had the mind of an adult, for goodness' sake!

It felt so embarrassing, alright? And a little boring too.

But on second thought, he had Gugas now.

He could totally have the Gugas in charge of acting cute play with her instead~

At once, he felt much more at ease.

"Rongrong, you're welcome to come play with Brother anytime."

"Mhm, mhm! I will!"

"Yawn~~"

Ning Rongrong opened her little mouth slightly in a yawn and raised a hand to rub her sleepy eyes.

"Brother Lin Xiao, Rongrong is sleepy..."

Lin Xiao reached out and gently rubbed the top of her head.

"It's getting late. Hurry back and get some rest."

"Okay... Goodbye, Brother Lin Xiao..."

Ning Rongrong smacked her lips and swayed unsteadily as she walked outside.

Watching the little girl leave, Lin Xiao also began to feel sleepy.

A child's body really could not take much strain.

Back then, he could stay awake for two nights in a row.

"Gugas, bedtime!"

"Guga~"

Responses rose one after another.

The Gugas that had still been running wild through the courtyard gradually stopped and obediently squeezed into the rooms.

After washing up, Lin Xiao threw himself onto the soft, large bed.

The Little Gugas climbed up as well, curling into tiny balls beside his arms, against his chest, and by his legs. Their breathing was soft, and before long, they fell asleep.

The Gugas who could not squeeze onto the bed could only run to the other guest rooms and find places to sleep.

Surrounded by soft little fellows carrying the scent of milk, Lin Xiao's exhaustion washed over him, and he too soon fell into a deep sleep.

"Guga? Gugugaga."

"Shh—You're being too loud, Guga!"

Lin Xiao groggily opened his eyes.

The sky outside was already bright.

The Little Gugas had woken up early and gathered around him, staring at him without blinking.