「Back at Haitang Court.」

The house had turned into a nursery where a group of children—Yiyi, Qian Xiao, Mao Dou, and the Little Glutton, Yun Jin—were playing games.

There was also Xiao Hei, the Gold Swallowing Beast, which everyone was using as a pillow. The conch girl, Beibei, watched the 'ferocious beast's' innocent and aggrieved expression with indescribable glee.

Very good. Especially good. It would be best to let that damned Gold Swallowing Beast soak in seawater for a few more days.

No wonder Beibei was so angry. She was always on high alert, but every few days she would still be caught by Xiao Hei, held in its paws, and relentlessly slurped… I'm not a river snail, I'm a sea conch! Just last night, she had been caught again, her whole body covered in the round, black-and-white creature's gooey saliva. It was utterly disgusting.

"Want some bear paw?" Beibei felt an inexplicable terror before Yun Jin. Plagued by a constant fear of being eaten, she braced herself and made the suggestion.

If only there were a way to get rid of Xiao Hei once and for all!

"..."

Yun Jin didn't speak, merely swallowing her saliva quietly. She was tempted. She had never eaten the flesh of a Gold Swallowing Beast before. Regardless of whether it tasted good or not, wouldn't it be a pity not to try? Life is short, so you might as well be brave. Go climb a mountain, chase a dream, try the foods you can't eat in the Immortal Domain, and if they're delicious, have an extra bite or two. After all, a Gold Swallowing Beast has four paws; she could eat one a day and have enough for four days.

Just then, Xu Lai and Ruan Tang came home.

Hearing this, Ruan Tang glared at Beibei. "Beibei!"

Beibei shrank back. She wasn't afraid of anyone else in the house, but she was terrified of Ruan Tang. This woman was so much like her mother.

Ruan Tang didn't press the issue, simply asking, "Are you all hungry?"

"Not hungry."

The group of children shook their heads. They weren't hungry, as there were plenty of snacks and fruits at home.

Yiyi ate them every day, but not in large quantities. Qian Xiao and Mao Dou just thought the dark-red peaches were especially tasty. Only Yun Jin, the Taotie, had eyes that practically glowed green with excitement at the sight of heavenly materials and earthly treasures—each capable of causing an uproar in the Immortal Domain—being laid out like common cabbage.

If not for fear of displeasing The Supreme Emperor, the Little Glutton would have probably eaten the entire Haitang Court, swallowing the Dragon Vein along with it.

Of course, she couldn't defeat the Dragon Spirit born from the Dragon Vein...

"If you can't control your appetite, go back to your clan," Xu Lai glanced at the young Yun Jin. "You are not to cause trouble on Earth."

Earth was too fragile. It couldn't withstand the feasting of a juvenile Taotie. He was genuinely worried the Little Glutton would lose control and go on a reckless eating spree.

Yun Jin quickly nodded. "Yes, yes, I understand."

The Little Glutton felt a secret thrill of pride. To live under the same roof as The Supreme Emperor... how many women in the Immortal Domain would be envious to death!

Xu Lai sat in the backyard drinking tea. He gazed out at the sea, listened to the wind, and basked in the warm sunshine. Life was perfectly pleasant.

「In the living room.」

Qian Xiao grinned slyly. "Big Sis, you haven't told Uncle Xu about our thing, have you?"

Yun Jin shuddered. Unlike these little sprouts, she was far more mature. She looked at Qian Xiao in shock. Could it be that this boy managed to... with The Supreme Emperor's precious daughter...?

Before she could ask, Yiyi said worriedly, "I can't agree to that."

"I've already signed us up, and the hotel room is booked," Qian Xiao said excitedly. "You can't bail on me now! Luckily, I was quick on my feet this morning and tricked Uncle Xu with a random excuse."

"..."

Yun Jin peeked toward the backyard. Sure enough, Xu Lai, who had been enjoying a moment of peace, now had an extremely dark expression. She decisively retreated to the farthest corner, afraid she'd be splattered by the ensuing bloodshed.

"But... isn't a martial arts competition too risky?" Yiyi was still hesitant.

"Huh???"

Yun Jin was bewildered. "A martial arts tournament? Oh... so it wasn't... it wasn't *that* kind of thing?"

"What kind of thing?" This time it was Qian Xiao, Yiyi, and Mao Dou who were confused.

Yun Jin's face flushed. "Um, never mind. What's this about a martial arts tournament?"

Seeing Yun Jin's interest, Qian Xiao's eyes lit up. He lowered his voice and said, "Yun Jin, from the way you beat me up this morning, I can tell you're a master. Are you interested in joining us? We can get bigger and stronger together!"

Yun Jin: "..."

She had no interest whatsoever. With this time, wouldn't it be more appealing to think about the Gold Swallowing Beast's paw?

But then she saw The Supreme Emperor's calm gaze land on them. Yun Jin understood. She wasn't interested in knowing, but The Supreme Emperor wanted to know.

The Little Glutton asked weakly, "Tell me the details."

"Hehehe."

After a devious chuckle, Qian Xiao looked around to make sure Xu Lai wasn't paying attention and couldn't hear them. Only then did he say seriously, "There's a youth martial arts tournament in East Sea City! Yiyi and I decided to enter, and you should join us too, Yun Jin!"

Are you a freaking idiot! A youth martial arts tournament? Me, a prodigy of the Taotie Clan, hailed as a once-in-a-hundred-thousand-year genius at the peak of the Golden Core Stage... and you want me to play this idiotic game of house with you? Yun Jin nearly cursed out loud.

But feeling a certain gaze on her, the Little Glutton braced herself and said, "That... might not be a good idea. If The Supreme... uh, if Uncle Xu finds out, he'll beat us up."

"What's there to be afraid of!" Qian Xiao puffed out his chest and declared smugly, "Do you know that the champion of the East Sea City youth division wins a prize of two hundred thousand?"

The Taotie girl had no concept of money. She shook her head. "What's so good about money?"

"Money is a great thing," Qian Xiao said, pointing at the game console. "With that prize money, you could buy dozens of these consoles. If you just buy games, you could play for the rest of your life!"

Yun Jin drew in a sharp breath. She was convinced.

"First, we'll dominate East Sea. Then, step by step, we'll dominate the whole country! I heard the top three even get to represent Hua Country and fight against young geniuses from other nations."

Qian Xiao grew more and more excited as he spoke. He jumped onto the table and declared with soaring spirits, "I, Qian Xiao, am willing to help you, Big Sis, dominate Earth!"

He paused before adding, "...in the kindergarten and elementary school divisions, that is."

As for why he excluded middle and high school, Qian Xiao figured he couldn't beat those older kids yet. But there was plenty of time. You had to take things one step at a time.

"Your feet," Xu Yiyi glared. "Get them off the table!"

"Whoops."

Qian Xiao quickly put his feet down. He continued his pitch, "And Big Sis, that really arrogant kid, Haohao, from the kindergarten next door is competing too. We have to give him a good thrashing!"

"This time, in the five-to-fifteen age division, the three of us will sweep the competition! We'll make our names known and let the heavens no longer block our sight!" Qian Xiao proclaimed, his blood boiling with passion.

"Okay!"

Yiyi clenched her little fists. "Let's give it a try! But... I have a feeling we'll be eliminated in the first round."

"No way," Qian Xiao said confidently. "We'll last at least two rounds."

Yun Jin: "..."

What should I do? Really compete against a bunch of kids who aren't even Cultivators? But that two-hundred-thousand prize is so tempting...

"It's a shame I don't know any martial arts..." Mao Dou said regretfully, her cheeks chubby.

"Don't worry, I'll share half of my glory with you!" Qian Xiao said magnanimously.

"Just try not to get sent to the hospital," Mao Dou muttered.

"..."

「In the backyard.」

Listening to their childish conversation, Xu Lai had lost all interest in his tea.

He didn't know whether to laugh or cry at Qian Xiao. That little guy was truly obsessed with his goal of 'A strong kindergarten makes a strong Hua Country.'

Ah, well. If his daughter wants to go, let her. She'll have to become a Cultivator sooner or later anyway. They can treat this as a small trial. Besides, there aren't many orthodox Cultivators on Earth, so there shouldn't be any danger.

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