228: Stargazing

"Father, let me do it." Wu Mingyue seized the opportunity and immediately took the Little One back.

As soon as the Little One returned to her embrace, she immediately stopped crying, her little nose sniffing, looking incredibly cute.

Wu Xuan was a bit unwilling and took out many exquisite small toys to continue coaxing her.

"Little darling, do you like this little doll? And this rainbow bead, look, it glows with colorful light, isn't it pretty?"

The Little One indeed fell for it, her attention attracted by the various small items he took out, and she soon started laughing happily.

After much effort, Wu Xuan finally got to hold his little granddaughter as he wished, his old face smiling like a daisy.

"Hahahaha..."

"Send down the order! This Clan Chief is delighted to have a beloved granddaughter today. A year from now, a first birthday celebration will be held for her, inviting all under heaven to celebrate together. The Clan can start preparing now!"

Wu Xuan laughed heartily, his voice drifting far from Chaoyun Immortal Palace and into the ears of countless people.

The Clan was instantly in an uproar; they immediately understood why the sky had been filled with auspicious phenomena earlier.

Half a month passed, but discussions about the auspicious phenomena of that day still hadn't died down.

Chaoyun Immortal Palace.

Wu Ning was a bit helpless; he wanted to hold his sister but couldn't even see a shadow of her.

The Little One had been taken out for a stroll by her grandfather.

The Old Ancestor truly adored her; now he neglected Clan matters and was not diligent in Cultivating. As soon as the Little One had energy, he would immediately come over and take her out to visit.

Wu Ning had to time his visits to get close to the Little One, otherwise he would have to wait in line.

"Cousin, Cousin, let's go play together! This is only my second time in your Wu Clan. Last time no one accompanied me. This time, will you take me to explore Shenwu Continent?"

Murong Lingxuan bounced over to his side, propping her face in her hands, her eyes full of anticipation as she looked at him.

Her personality was more lively and active; she liked excitement. If she stayed in a quiet place for too long, she would feel weak and listless all over.

"Let's go, it's fine, I'll accompany you for a stroll."

"Can we bring Xiaobai, Xiaoqing, and Yuqing with us too?"

"Of course, the more people, the livelier it is."

Wu Ning smiled; driving one duck was the same as driving a flock of ducks.

"Hehe, Cousin, you're really too kind!"

Murong Lingxuan immediately became happy.

Subsequently, the group headed straight for Shenwu Continent.

Speaking of which, although Wu Ning had stayed in the Clan for many years, he rarely set foot on Shenwu Continent. He could see the entire Shenwu Continent from Dao Yu Immortal Palace, so he rarely personally entered Shenwu Continent.

Shenwu Continent spans nine hundred million light-years and is incredibly vast. For Wu Ning, it might just be a small area under his palm, but for the countless beings on the continent, this was their entire world, where they had thrived for generations.

This time, Wu Ning did not take them to the large cities but to some remote areas for sightseeing.

The Clan members in those remote regions had multiplied for who knows how many generations, forming various villages, towns, and tribes. Their understanding of the Wu Clan was limited to the few words passed down by their own Old Ancestors.

Aside from sharing the surname Wu, they truly couldn't be considered of the same Bloodline.

After the journey, Wu Ning also had a very novel experience, as if he had come to a place outside the Wu Clan.

The Wu Clan was actually very, very large.

It was just that he was born at the top, unable to see the vast world of the bottom-level Clan members.

...

As days passed, the Little One gradually grew a bit older.

In the garden.

Wu Ning knelt on the ground, "Xiao Xiao, can you call 'Gege' today? Call 'Gege' for me to hear?"

"Duoduo~~ Duoduo~~"

The Little One called out happily. She was wearing a beautiful little dress and was learning to walk with her short little legs.

After a few days of learning, she actually walked quite steadily, but she was too small, and her walking posture wasn't quite standard, so she always looked a bit wobbly.

"It's 'Gege'."

Wu Ning corrected her.

"It's 'Duoduo'~~"

The Little One immediately imitated him.

"...You, well, Duoduo it is."

Wu Ning poked her smooth, fair little forehead, which immediately made her laugh.

Wu Mingyue gently clapped her hands, "Xiao Xiao, come here to Auntie."

"Ya?"

The Little One looked up left and right, seemingly confirming who was speaking to her.

"Xiao Xiao, over here."

Wu Mingyue quickly waved to her.

"Dudu--"

The Little One grinned, immediately took quick, wobbly steps with her short legs, and walked towards her.

"Haha, little darling, slow down."

Everyone was amused and laughed.

Time passed day by day like this, and soon the Little One was half a year old.

In half a year, her height had almost doubled.

Her little face was chubby and looked extremely cute.

In these six months, she not only learned to speak and walk but even learned simple flying.

"Giggle..."

In the vast immortal palace garden, the Little One, wearing a beautiful little floral dress, flew freely through the immortal flower bushes like a little elf, chasing and playing with butterflies and bees, constantly emitting clear, bell-like laughter.

Murong Yin smiled and reminded her, "Be careful, don't bump yourself."

The Little One immediately darted out of the flower forest, flew to Murong Yin's side, hugged her arm, and said, "Mother, Xiao Xiao wants to see the stars."

"What's so great about stars? Didn't you just go see them with Grandpa yesterday?"

"Xiao Xiao still wants to see them now."

The Little One's voice was incredibly soft and sweet.

Wu Ning said with a smile, "Xiao Xiao, shall Gege take you to see the stars?"

"Yay! Gege is the best!"

Xiao Xiao cheered, immediately flew to his side, then skillfully climbed onto his neck with her short legs, her small hands grabbing Wu Ning's hair, hugging his head tightly.

"Xiao Xiao, sit tight. Gege, let's go!"

"Alright, then let's go."

Wu Ning smiled and slowly flew towards the sky.

"Lift off!"

The Little One immediately cheered excitedly.

Not long after, Wu Ning took her flying into the starry sky, quickly traversing among countless brilliant constellations.

The Little One was completely sprawled on Wu Ning's head. She seemed to particularly love the vast and dreamy scene in the starry sky, her eyes filled with starlight.

Wu Ning couldn't help but smile slightly, immediately thinking about what first birthday gift to prepare for her.

"Xiao Xiao, do you like stars?"

"I like them."

"Then, how about Gege gives you a star?"

"Yay, yay! Xiao Xiao loves Gege the most!"

"Is that so? Then Gege will give you more stars, all stars that belong only to you."

"Really? Where are the stars?"

"Don't rush, Gege hasn't prepared them yet. You'll see them after a while..."

After taking the Little One to see the stars, Wu Ning immediately went to prepare her first birthday gift.

As the time drew closer, the Clan also began to get busy. Some invited factions were even preparing to depart.