80: Chapter 80 Did Xiang Yi Take a Catalyst?

He immediately cupped his hands to Xiang Chen and said, "I ask that you guide the way, Senior. I want to return home to see my son."

Xiang Tian was instantly energized.

"Let's go!" Seeing this, Xiang Chen did not dally.

He raised his hand and gave a gentle wave.

Amidst the swirling light and shadows, Xiang Tian felt his vision blur.

He hurriedly stored Xiao Hei into the System space.

The next second, he was already standing within a large courtyard.

"Hmm? Xiao Tian?" The sudden appearance startled Mother Xiang, who was busy working in the courtyard.

The sewing basket in her hands wobbled.

"Mother, I apologize. I startled you." Xiang Tian hurriedly stepped forward.

A sheepish smile appeared on his face.

"You rascal, you didn't even send word before coming back." Mother Xiang shook her head helplessly.

Her tone, however, was filled with concern. "Xiao Yi is taking a nap in his room. Go take a look!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Mother." Xiang Tian said softly.

"Silly child, he is my own grandson too. Why thank me?" Mother Xiang smiled and patted his arm.

Xiang Tian nodded and lightened his footsteps.

He quietly walked into Xiang Yi's room.

Inside the room.

Xiang Yi was lying on the bed, sound asleep.

But when he saw his son's appearance clearly, Xiang Tian's heart jolted.

How could this look like a baby only a few months old?

He clearly had the size of a three-year-old child.

His eyes and brows revealed a liveliness that didn't belong to his age.

"This kid... did he eat some kind of catalyst?" Xiang Tian clicked his tongue inwardly.

He found it absolutely absurd.

He slowly approached the bedside, just wanting to take a closer look.

Just then, he heard the little guy on the bed speak: "Dad, you're back."

Xiang Yi slowly opened his eyes; there was no sleepiness in his clear pupils.

"Holy crap!" Xiang Tian was startled and instinctively took half a step back.

His face was filled with confusion. "Who are you? Did someone commit Possession on my son?"

It was already abnormal enough for such a small child to speak.

The fact that he used the term from his past life was truly too bizarre.

"Dad, why are you making such a fuss?" Xiang Yi slowly sat up from the bed.

He even swung his short legs.

He blinked his round, big eyes.

And said seriously, "It was an auntie named System who told me that this is how I should address you."

"Huh? So that's it..." Xiang Tian was instantly speechless.

So it was that girl, the System, giving his son "special tutoring" behind his back.

[Host, are you surprised? Are you shocked?]

Just then.

A petite, youthful female figure appeared out of thin air.

It was the manifested form of the System.

"System Auntie!" Upon seeing her, Xiang Yi immediately revealed a bright smile.

He called out affectionately.

"System, what exactly is going on?" Xiang Tian frowned.

He asked in confusion, "How can he see you?"

[He is your own flesh and blood, essentially your 'byproduct,' so naturally, he can see me.]

The System walked to the bedside unhurriedly.

She reached out and gently touched Xiang Yi's little round face.

"System Auntie, do you have a husband?" Xiang Yi suddenly threw out a question.

This left both Xiang Tian and the System stunned.

"Who taught you to ask such rude questions?" Xiang Tian glared at his son in annoyance.

"I think System Auntie and my dad are a perfect match. Why don't you just be my dad's wife!" Xiang Yi completely ignored his father's glare.

He said with a straight face.

Xiang Tian rolled his eyes hard upon hearing this.

The System didn't even have a physical body, so where would she get "female parts"?

Naturally, he couldn't explain this to his son who looked like a three-year-old.

He could only put on a stern face: "You little brat, go back to bed and sleep! I need to talk to your System Auntie about something."

Xiang Yi pouted aggrievedly and had no choice but to lie back down obediently.

Before falling asleep, he didn't forget to shout: "Good luck, Dad! Try to give me a little sister soon!"

After saying that, he tilted his head and fell back asleep.

Xiang Tian took a deep breath.

He turned to look at the System, who was gloating and hiding a smile in her eyes.

He said in a deep voice, "Aren't you going to give me a proper explanation? His behavior today is too mature; he doesn't seem like a child of only a few months old at all."

He paused.

"Such a small child doesn't understand anything. Don't teach him these messy things in the future."

After all, Xiang Yi was his own son.

He didn't want his son to lose his childhood innocence because of the System's meddling.

[Xiang Yi is your own flesh and blood. The earlier he grows up, the more beneficial it will be for you and the entire Xiang Family.]

The System's expression returned to calm.

Her tone had no fluctuations, and no emotion could be detected.

"Even if the sky falls, I, as his father, will carry it. It's not a child's place to worry." Xiang Tian's brows furrowed even tighter.

[This world is inherently cruel; you should know that better than anyone.]

The System paused for a moment and continued.

[Perhaps everything is peaceful today, but tomorrow could bring a catastrophe. This System has calculated that Xiang Yi's potential far exceeds that of ordinary people. I will arrange for a colleague to come and assist in his growth.]

"You want to make Xiang Yi a Host too?" Xiang Tian was full of questions.

This System was really always stirring up trouble.

[Host, you must trust this System's judgment.]

The System explained.

[Your cultivation is improving faster and faster, but the overall strength of the Xiang Family is too weak. You will need to venture into wider worlds in the future, and there must be powerful experts guarding the rear so that you have no worries, understand?]

Hearing the System's words.

Xiang Tian was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

There was indeed some truth to this.

In this Otherworld where strength is respected.

A weak Family strength is ultimately a fatal hidden danger.

"But he is ultimately just a child of a few months..." Xiang Tian's tone softened.

With a hint of reluctance, "Using him as a backer is one thing, but to actually make him 'inherit the father's career'?"

[Host need not worry.]

The System said.

[Xiang Yi will rest in the Time Chamber every night, and I will also instill a large amount of knowledge into him via direct mental transmission. Before long, he will be able to stand on his own.]

Xiang Tian was completely speechless.

He knew very well.

In this Otherworld, strength is the only Law of survival.

Although the System's approach was radical, it was indeed the fastest way to improve Xiang Yi's strength.

He couldn't oppose it too much.

"You can arrange a colleague for him, but you must promise me not to assign him overly dangerous tasks."

In the end, he compromised.

Many times.

Strength is not for slaughter, but for better self-preservation.

[That is only natural.]

The System took the initiative to step forward.

She hugged Xiang Tian's arm and shook it gently, her tone carrying a hint of playfulness.

[If anything were to happen to him, wouldn't all my efforts these past few days go down the drain?]

"Alright, let's go out first. Don't disturb his sleep." Xiang Tian said helplessly.

He lifted his foot and walked toward the door.

Seeing this, the System flashed and disappeared.

Just as he walked into the courtyard, Xiang Tian froze.

He saw his mother sitting at a stone table chatting with You Lingqing.

The sunlight spilled onto You Lingqing's face, causing a faint blush to appear on her usually cold cheeks.

He rubbed his eyes, thinking he had seen wrong.

"Xiang Tian, you rascal!" Upon seeing him, Mother Xiang immediately walked up with a smile.

"You brought such a beautiful girl home, why didn't you tell me in advance? If I hadn't come out to walk around, I'm afraid I would never have known you were hiding such a beauty."

This was hardly a scolding; it was clearly full of satisfaction.

"Mother, you've misunderstood. She and I..." Xiang Tian just wanted to explain.

But he was interrupted by Mother Xiang.

"It's normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines. As long as you two are in love, Mother has no objections." Mother Xiang patted his hand.

She said earnestly, "But there is one thing you must remember: they are all your women, and you must not favor one over the other. Take this young lady, for example; since she is with you, why didn't you bring her to see me sooner?"

As she spoke.

Mother Xiang gently pinched Xiang Tian's ear.

Xiang Tian looked helplessly at You Lingqing to the side.

But You Lingqing had an indifferent expression, with a faint, imperceptible smile at the corner of her mouth.

She had no intention of clearing up the misunderstanding at all.

Mother Xiang took Xiang Tian's hand and walked to You Lingqing's side.

She gently took You Lingqing's hand as well, clasping their hands tightly together.

Xiang Tian's body instantly stiffened, and his fingertips trembled slightly.

He didn't dare to look into You Lingqing's eyes.

He knew this Senior's temper too well.

If he waited for her to settle scores later, he would probably lose a layer of skin even if he didn't die.

"Auntie, Xiang Tian and I... have only just begun. This is my first time meeting the parents, so I'm a little nervous." You Lingqing lowered her head, the blush on her cheeks deepening.

Her tone was shy.

Xiang Tian was so scared that he immediately transmitted his voice to You Lingqing: "Senior, please stop playing! You must not take my mother's words seriously; this is a huge misunderstanding!"

He couldn't afford to provoke this woman, unless one day his strength could surpass hers.

Otherwise, he would never dare to have any connection with her.

"It is fine." You Lingqing's voice sounded directly in his Sea of Consciousness.

"This atmosphere is quite interesting."

Just like that.

Xiang Tian was confusedly arranged by Mother Xiang to stay in the same room as You Lingqing.

Looking at the only large bed in the room.

Xiang Tian's back was soaked with cold sweat, and his whole body was trembling.

"Senior, please stop teasing me. Just confess to my mother!" He pleaded pitifully.

"Boring!" You Lingqing pursed her lips.

As soon as she finished speaking, her figure turned into a stream of light.

And drilled into Xiang Tian's Sea of Consciousness.

Only then did Xiang Tian feel like he had been granted an amnesty, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

He slumped into a chair, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

Early the next morning.

Xiang Tian found his father, Xiang Zhennan.

The father and son had a heart-to-heart talk in the study for several hours.

They talked about everything from Xiang Tian's experiences to the future of the Xiang Family.

After bidding farewell to his father.

Xiang Tian went to see a few of his cousins.

But... he was the only one who didn't see Xiang Hua.