Yu Xian on the Run

Speaking of family and friends, Yu Xian had never strictly insisted that his aunt Su Zhuo attain immortality. However, he had left a measure of his blood with her, leaving the choice of whether to live on entirely in her own hands. At the same time, he had also given his blood to Nora's mother, offering both of them the freedom to decide for themselves. In the end, both women had accepted and used the blood. Now, Su Zhuo and Nora's mother actually lived together, occasionally joining Nora for video calls. Naturally, the three women's everlasting topic of conversation was badgering her to have a baby. This time, however, Nora would finally have an answer for Su Zhuo and her mother. Yu Xiaoxian was far too adorable; she was certain both Su Zhuo and her mother would adore the little boy. Once the banquet came to an end, Yu Xian gathered with Zhang Shou, Feng Mingge, and Chi Feihong to continue drinking, while the women returned to their cabins—some to rest, some to watch videos, and others to cultivate. "Come on, bottoms up!" Yu Xian raised his cup. After clinking their cups together, Yu Xian drained his in one gulp and grinned. "I'm just too happy today. All at once, I've got both a son and a daughter!" "Both a son and a daughter? Don't you only have a son?" Zhang Shou could not help asking after finishing his drink. Yu Xian beamed. "I've got a son, and I found the aunt who always looked after me. Doesn't that count as having both a boy and a woman?" "..." Everyone present stared at Yu Xian speechlessly. Did that count as "having both a son and a daughter"? Misusing idioms like that. Wait, no. That phrase wasn't even a proper idiom. After that, the group carried on drinking, bragging, and shooting the breeze. As the conversation drifted, Chi Feihong brought up fishing, boasting about how he had once caught a colossal fish in some world. "Let me tell you, the fishing line I used back then could only hold an island whale—it couldn't handle a monstrosity like that at all. I was terrified the line would snap! Fortunately, thanks to my superb technique at tiring the fish out, I wore the beast's stamina down completely before finally hauling it ashore," Chi Feihong said excitedly. Yu Xian scoffed. "What's so fun about fishing? You'd be better off sleeping at home." "Master, you're not an angler, so it's natural you don't get it. When a fish bites, the feeling is just like a hunter setting a trap and an animal stepping right into it. That moment of accomplishment and satisfaction is truly beyond words! And everything that follows—matching wits and endurance with your quarry—tests an angler's patience, stamina, and skill. It's by no means simple," Chi Feihong argued. Yu Xian rolled his eyes at him. A man was already a Mighty One, yet he spent his time fishing. If he really wanted to eat fish, couldn't he just pluck it straight out of the water? With that, the group resumed their boasting and drinking. The next morning, the moment Yu Xian woke up, he saw Yu Xiaoxian lying on his chest, staring intently at him. He scooped Yu Xiaoxian up into his arms, sat up, and asked, "What's the matter? Hungry?" "Daddy, I have to go back now. My time is up," Yu Xiaoxian said reluctantly. Yu Xian asked in surprise, "You're leaving already?" "Mm." Yu Xiaoxian nodded. With a touch of reluctance, Yu Xian stroked Yu Xiaoxian's head and smiled. "Then remember: when you get back, listen to your daddy and mommy. No making trouble or acting naughty." "Blehh." Hearing the familiar dad-talk, Yu Xiaoxian instantly stuck out his tongue. Yu Xian pinched his cheek and asked, "Did you say a proper goodbye to your mommy?" "Mm, I already did," Yu Xiaoxian replied, nodding. Amused, Yu Xian said, "Your mother didn't burst into tears, did she?" "Mommy didn't cry. She said she'll give birth to me as soon as possible, and then we'll be able to see each other again," Yu Xiaoxian answered in his babyish voice. Yu Xian immediately felt an ominous premonition. It seemed this matter was going to require his active cooperation. Next, Yu Xian took Yu Xiaoxian around to say farewell to everyone one by one. Once he had seen everyone, Yu Xiaoxian vanished amid a ripple of space, leaving behind only the whistle on the deck. Yu Xian picked up the whistle, feeling a strange emptiness inside, and let out a long sigh. Parting now was merely for a better reunion later. In the future, he and Nora would still give birth to Yu Xiaoxian, and then father and son could stay together forever. "Yu Xian, come to my room!" Nora's voice transmission suddenly rang out. Standing where he was, Yu Xian inexplicably felt a chill run down his spine. She couldn't be in that much of a hurry, could she? ... ... Time flew by like a white steed darting past a crevice. As the Aska traveled through the Tree Universe, several millennia slipped by unnoticed. During that time, Gong Qian took a job in the Zhen Realm, Feng Mingge returned to the Abyss once, and Zhang Shou lingered in a certain world for nearly a thousand years just to learn its blade techniques. They parted and reunited, yet in the end they were still horsing around, holding banquets, and bragging aboard the Aska, completely oblivious to the passage of time. If there was any misery to speak of, it was that Yu Xian had been ravaged by Nora to the point of utter lethargy. Every single time, he had to be dragged back to the room by Nora, leaving everyone else to do nothing but pray for him. At the same time, everyone understood Nora's determination to give birth to Yu Xiaoxian. After all, the little fellow was simply too adorable. "Old Zhang, I can't take it anymore. Let's make a run for it together." One day, Yu Xian stumbled out of Nora's room. Finding Zhang Shou still cultivating, he spoke with thick exhaustion dripping from his voice. "Aren't you afraid Nora will find another man to have a baby with?" Zhang Shou asked immediately. Yu Xian retorted, "Nora would never do that. Besides, if it isn't with me, could she ever give birth to Little Salty Fish?" "True enough," Zhang Shou agreed after a moment's thought, nodding. If Nora wanted to give birth to Yu Xiaoxian, she could only do so with Yu Xian. With anyone else, it wouldn't be Yu Xiaoxian. That was a hundred percent prerequisite: Yu Xiaoxian had to be Yu Xian's son, so she could never conceive him with any other man. "Then where do you want to go?" Zhang Shou asked curiously. Yu Xian said miserably, "Anywhere is fine! Either way, I can't hold out any longer. If this keeps up, I'm going to start fancying men!" "Whoa, stay away from me! If you're going to like men, go find Chi Feihong. He's the exact type that men who like men would go for." Zhang Shou hastily backed away from Yu Xian, terrified that Yu Xian had already developed a twisted kink. Yu Xian rolled his eyes at Zhang Shou and snapped mercilessly, "Piss off! Just tell me: are you running or not?" "Why do you have to drag me into this? When Nora catches you later, I'll be in for it too." Zhang Shou had no desire to run, his face full of excuses. Yu Xian gritted his teeth. "Fine! Then I'm leaving on my own. Don't you dare tip her off!" With that, he slipped away from the Aska and bolted in a flash. "Nora, Salty Fish made a run for it!" The very instant Yu Xian fled, Zhang Shou shouted at the top of his lungs. Sorry, pal! Brothers exist to be sold out. Besides, Zhang Shou wanted to see Yu Xiaoxian too—the little rascal called him Uncle, after all. In an instant, the women emerged from the cabins. Zhang Shou promptly threw up his hands, wearing a thoroughly innocent expression. "This has nothing to do with me! Yu Xian ran off on his own—I even tried to talk him into staying!" "Unbelievable." Nora clenched her fists in annoyance. Narrowing her eyes, Niman smiled. "Salty Fish just left, so he couldn't have gotten far. After him!" "We have to drag him back! Until Little Salty Fish is born, he's not going anywhere!" Zhang Buyao chimed in eagerly. Every single one of them wanted a child to play with. A chubby little baby—who wouldn't love that? Therefore, Yu Xian had to be brought back!