Ch. 21A baby spoke? His maid's delight—he wanted to see his dad!
Plot points and events
- Ye Tian, a newborn only twelve or thirteen days old, is looked after by Huang Ruoxi, who feeds and cuddles him while his cousin Ye Linglong is away cultivating.
- Wanting to alert his God Emperor father to plots involving the Blood Sea Remnants and the Three Great Immortal Forces, Ye Tian asks his system how quickly talented babies develop.
- He learns that exceptional prodigies can speak as early as twenty days old. He decides to speak ahead of schedule and present his unusual ability as a sign of strong comprehension.
- After drinking his milk, Ye Tian calls Huang Ruoxi “pretty big sister,” astonishing her. He then calls for his father.
- Huang Ruoxi assumes the baby’s first words mean he wants to see his parents, and sends Ye Linglong a voice message so the family can be informed.
Character developments
- Ye Tian is calculating and eager to act, but also enjoys the affection he receives from Huang Ruoxi. He weighs the benefit of warning his father against losing the freedom he has enjoyed as a baby.
- Huang Ruoxi is devoted and tender toward Ye Tian. Her reaction to his first words reveals her delight and emotional attachment.
- Ye Linglong is absent, cultivating, but has entrusted Huang Ruoxi with Ye Tian’s care.
Character interactions
- Huang Ruoxi affectionately feeds, rocks, and kisses Ye Tian, while he privately judges her talent and plans how to use his early speech.
- Ye Tian’s first words surprise Huang Ruoxi; when he calls for his father, she interprets this as a baby’s natural wish to see his parents and contacts Ye Linglong.
Significant themes
- Talent and development: In this world, a child’s milestones reflect their physical gifts and future potential.
- Affection and duty: Huang Ruoxi’s care contrasts with Ye Tian’s pragmatic view of his situation.
- Concealment and strategy: Ye Tian tries to reveal enough of his abilities to influence events without giving up the advantages of being treated as a helpless infant.