Name: Cao Yu Cultivation: 10 Martial Souls: Gold Soul Coin, Master of Shadows Soul Rings: None Soul Bones: None Talents: Innate Soul Beast Affinity, Tenfold Cashback Items: Limit Douluo Experience Card ×28, Ring of Destiny, Cupid's Wings, Seven-Colored Glazed Necklace, Soul Elder Experience Card, stinky tofu manufacturing process Wealth: 9,998 Spending points: 5
After saving for over a month, his Gold Soul Coins were almost at ten thousand.
Unfortunately, his bargain-bin dad had pocketed all the Gold Soul Coins other people had given him.
He had even said he would keep them in his Storage Soul Tool and save them for Cao Yu's wedding betrothal gifts.
Cao Yu sat gloomily on his wooden unicorn, a pacifier in his mouth and resentment filling his little eyes.
That was several million Gold Soul Coins!
What woman would cost that much to marry?
Wouldn't it be better to leave them for me to spend?
I could even get Tenfold Cashback.
"Little Yu, look what Grandpa brought you!"
After going around in circles, Cao Yanjun finally found his grandson outside the courtyard.
Hey! To think this wooden horse could walk.
What a clever design.
"Here, Little Yu, have a jujube."
"Eeya, eeya!"
A green-and-red fresh jujube was held to Cao Yu's mouth.
Cao Yanjun looked at him with eyes full of affection.
Ever since Little Yu had come along.
His life had become fun. Whenever he had nothing to do, he would play with Little Yu. Seeing Little Yu smile made Cao Yanjun happier than words could say.
But sometimes, to get away from his grandfather and return to his mother's arms, Cao Yu would pretend to cry miserably.
At those times, Cao Yanjun would panic and fumble about, not knowing what to do.
"Come, Little Yu, Grandpa will take you fishing and teach you how to do it."
"Then I'll catch a great big carp and make soup for you. How does that sound, Little Yu?"
"Eewa..."
The old man was taking him fishing again.
Every time, he would boast to the heavens.
But in the end, he would always return empty-handed.
Cao Yu looked utterly helpless.
In the blink of an eye, evening came again.
Sure enough, just as expected, the old man had not caught a single fish this time. Yet, surprisingly, he carried several big red carp in his hand, while Cao Yu sat on his shoulders, clutching his white hair.
These fish had quite a story behind them!
The old man had not caught them with his fishing rod.
He had blasted them out with Soul Power.
Bang!
Unable to catch any fish, the old man had struck the surface of the lake with his palm in a fit of frustration. Then these fish had turned belly-up and floated up from beneath the water.
"You can't spoil these fish!"
From then on, the old man fell in love with blasting fish.
"To hell with fishing! I'm done with it!"
"Blasting fish is much more satisfying, isn't it, Little Yu?"
"I can finally make you fish soup tonight. Are you happy, Little Yu?"
"Eeya~ Eeya!" Cao Yu clapped his hands. Seeing how adorable he looked, the old man smiled in satisfaction again.
"Your grandpa's cooking is excellent. Back then, word of it spread throughout Star Luo City. You're in for a treat, Little Yu!"
Grandfather and grandson laughed all the way back to the Cao residence. The ten black-clad figures beside them silently kept guard without speaking. Cao Yanjun had also grown used to these seniors' temperaments.
What he did not know was that these so-called seniors were merely Cao Yu's Shadow Clones.
If he found out, his jaw would surely drop.
"Xiang'er, clean these fish for me. I'll be using them to make fish soup shortly."
"Dad, the cook has already prepared dinner. We're just waiting for you to come back and eat."
"No. I promised to make soup for Little Yu. Hurry up and get it done. Stop dawdling."
"All right." Seeing how serious his father was, Cao Xiang could hardly say anything more. He could only take the fish into the kitchen and clean them.
Before long, Cao Xiang called from inside, "Dad! The fish are ready. We're just waiting for you."
"Good! Coming."
As he left, the old man did not forget to remind Cao Yu.
"Play for a little while, Little Yu. The fish soup will be ready soon. Don't wander off!"
Cao Yu watched the old man's receding figure.
He remained silent.
To be honest, the old man really did treat him well.
Apart from being a little careless in everyday life, he had no major faults.
There was also his habit of always holding Cao Yu and playing with him.
Actually, Cao Yu still liked staying in his mother's arms best. After all, his mother's embrace smelled the sweetest!
By comparison, what was so special about a grown man?
Before long.
A rich fish aroma drifted out of the kitchen.
The old man emerged cheerfully with a steaming bowl of fish soup. He scooped up a spoonful and blew on it.
"Phew~"
Only after making sure it was not too hot did he let Cao Yu drink it.
"Dad, why don't you let me do it? Go and get some rest."
Luo Lingyun watched from the side with a somewhat helpless expression. She felt a little superfluous as his mother.
"Oh, I've spent so long resting in seclusion already. I've long since grown tired of resting."
"These old bones need some exercise."
"Does it taste good, Little Yu?"
"Eeya~ Eeya!"
He had to admit, the old man's fish soup really was superb.
It was delicious and savory, with a rich fish aroma. The old man had already picked out all the bones, afraid that one might get stuck in Little Yu's throat.
That night.
At the Star Luo Imperial Palace.
Heavenly Water Douluo had just returned from the full-month banquet held by the Cao family.
Before he could collect himself, a graceful, beautiful little princess came walking toward him.
"Uncle~ Uncle, did you bring back anything tasty?"
"Xiao Jiujiu, you really are a little glutton. Be careful you don't get so fat that no one will marry you." Xu Tianshui smiled helplessly.
"Bleh, bleh, bleh! I'm not scared."
"I still have a few candies here. You can have them."
He took out a few candies, peeled off their wrappers, and handed them to Xu Jiujiu.
As Xu Tianshui looked at his niece, Xu Jiujiu, an idea suddenly popped into his mind.
"Xiao Jiujiu, is there a boy you like?"
A boy I like?
Xu Jiujiu shook her head blankly.
Cheng Feng? No! Zhang Yang? No, either.
No matter how she thought it over, there was not a single one she liked. She could only blame her playmates for being too childish.
Xu Jiujiu simply could not bring herself to like them.
"No? It seems our Princess Jiujiu has very high standards. Good!"
"Xiao Jiujiu, would you like me to introduce you to a little baby?"
This is so difficult. Her uncle treated her so well that Xu Jiujiu felt too embarrassed to refuse his kindness.
"That little baby has only just learned to walk, and he's been handsome since he was born, no less so than your father in his youth. If we have him call you big sister, won't you be able to bully him however you like?"
"Uncle, take me! Take me!"
She loved being a big sister most of all, especially to babies who had only recently been born. They were simply too adorable.
Babies' hands were the cutest, all chubby and soft. She also loved pinching their plump little cheeks. Once she started, she could not stop.
"Uncle, what's his name?"
"Already eager to meet him, Xiao Jiujiu? All right, I'll tell you. Remember it well. His name is Cao Yu, with Yu meaning feather. He's the eldest young master of the Cao family."
Cao Yu?
I'll remember that!
A faint light sparkled in Xu Jiujiu's eyes, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly into a smile.
(End of chapter)