jdhmnovel Chapter 21 Reveals the Adorable Child's Background and Heralds the Arrival of the Divine Artifa
Chapter 21 Reveals the Adorable Child's Background and Heralds the Arrival of the Divine Artifa
Back at her residence, Dai Yao felt as if the air had frozen, as if something was watching her from the shadows.
She settled the little dumpling in the inner room, while she paced back and forth in the study.
The little dumpling nervously tugged at the hem of her clothes, glancing up at Dai Yao every now and then, her big eyes filled with worry.
"Mommy, are you angry?" the little dumpling asked timidly.
Dai Yao quickly squatted down and rubbed the little dumpling's head: "No, Mother was just thinking about something."
She must find out the little dumpling's background as soon as possible, as it concerns their life and death.
Dai Yao opened the book "Ancient Secrets" again and studied it word by word, trying to find more clues.
The symbols recorded in the book swirled and danced in her mind like mischievous sprites, but she could never piece together a complete picture.
"Sigh, this is even harder than the college entrance exam!" Dai Yao couldn't help but complain.
Suddenly, the little dumpling pointed to an inconspicuous symbol in the book and said, "Mommy, this... I think I've seen it before."
Dai Yao was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Where have I seen you before?"
The little dumpling tilted its head and thought for a moment, then said in a childish voice, "I...I don't remember, but...it made me feel very comfortable."
Dai Yao keenly noticed the word "comfortable," and she immediately thought of the light emanating from the little dumpling. Could it be... that light is related to that symbol?
She picked up the little one and placed him on the table, pointing to the symbols in the book and asking, "Look at it more closely, do you feel anything?"
The little dumpling stared at the symbol, its little hand unconsciously reaching towards its chest.
Just then, the light emanating from the little dumpling shone again, illuminating the entire room and the pages of the book in Dai Yao's hands.
Something magical happened!
On the pages, the previously dim symbols began to glow, their light reflecting off the little dumpling and eventually merging together to form a completely new pattern.
Dai Yao held her breath and carefully observed the pattern when a flash of inspiration suddenly struck her.
She remembered!
She had seen this pattern in another ancient book; it represented… a divine artifact!
“Little dumpling,” Dai Yao excitedly hugged the little dumpling, “you are… the guardian of the divine artifact!”
The little dumpling blinked, seemingly not understanding what Dai Yao meant.
He reached out his little hand and touched Dai Yao's cheek, saying in a soft, sweet voice, "Mother, what is a magical artifact?"
Before Dai Yao could explain, she suddenly felt a strong energy fluctuation coming from outside the door.
She turned around abruptly and saw a dark figure standing in the doorway, staring at them with a cold gaze.
"It seems you already know..." The shadowy figure's voice was low and hoarse.
Dai Yao gasped. This familiar recipe, this familiar taste, it's definitely the background music for the villainous big BOSS's entrance!
She shielded the little dumpling behind her, secretly thinking to herself: Sisters, am I about to debut as the center of attention?
The little dumpling seemed to sense Dai Yao's tension, its little hands tightly gripping Dai Yao's sleeve, while the light emanating from its body grew even brighter, like a small sun, instantly illuminating the entire Demon Palace!
This light was even more dazzling than the brightest luminous pearl in the Demon Palace!
The people in the Demon Palace looked completely bewildered. What was going on?
A group dance?
People put down their melons—no, they put down their work—and rushed over to watch.
Seeing the little dumpling's sparkling appearance, everyone was so surprised that their jaws almost dropped.
"Holy crap, is this little guy going to become a spirit?" "That light is blinding my titanium alloy eyes!" "Could it be some rare and precious treasure about to be born?" For a time, the Demon Palace was abuzz with discussion, more lively than a vegetable market.
Bathed in light, the little dumpling conveyed a message to Dai Yao in its sweet, childlike voice: "Mommy, the divine artifact is about to appear! You are the chosen one!"
Dai Yao: ?
?
?
What?
Artifact?
The Chosen One?
This is too much information for me to process!
The news spread like wildfire throughout the entire Demon Palace.
Dai Yao, who was originally an unknown nobody, suddenly became the focus of everyone's attention.
The elders of the Demon Palace flocked to her, practically treating Dai Yao like royalty.
The Demon Palace disciples who used to look down on Dai Yao are now treating her with utmost respect, calling her "Sister Dai" as if she were their own sister.
Dai Yao's status rose rapidly, like a rocket, and she was directly promoted to VIP Supreme Member of the Demon Palace.
She looked at the little dumpling bathed in light, feeling both excited and apprehensive.
She knew this was just the calm before the storm...
“Little dumpling…” Dai Yao gently stroked the little dumpling’s cheek, her voice trembling slightly, “You…” Dai Yao looked at the little dumpling, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
This little guy is a walking sensation generator!
She took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Little dumpling, you...you really are the guardian of the divine artifact?"
The little dumpling stopped glowing, blinked its big, watery eyes, and answered in a childish voice, "Yes! I'm a super powerful guardian!" It puffed out its little chest, looking like it was "I'm awesome," but with that chubby face, it just looked incredibly cute.
Dai Yao's inner monologue: Sisters, oh no, I'm dead!
This is too cute!
However, she remained calm on the surface, after all, she was now a VIP supreme member of the Demon Palace and had to maintain a cool and aloof image at all times.
“So…” Dai Yao paused, “your background is…”
The little dumpling suddenly hugged Dai Yao's neck and whispered in her ear, "Mommy, I'm actually part of the divine artifact! Once you get the artifact, I can go home!"
Dai Yao: !
!
!
what?
!
This contains more information than a super-sized cup of milk tea!
She felt like her brain couldn't keep up.
So this little guy isn't human, but part of a divine artifact?
Does that mean she... picked up a magical baby and brought it home?
!
That was an absolutely brilliant move!
The news caused an uproar among the Demon Palace members; this was even bigger and sweeter than the previous gossip!
"Holy crap, this little guy is actually part of a divine artifact? That's insane!" "Sister Dai, what incredible luck you had! You actually picked up a divine artifact baby!" "Sister Dai, from now on you're the treasure of our Demon Palace!"
Surrounded by the enthusiasm of the crowd, Dai Yao felt as if she were dreaming.
However, she was not blinded by this unexpected opportunity.
The appearance of the divine artifact will inevitably attract competition from various forces, which presents both an opportunity and a challenge for her.
After calming down, Dai Yao began to discuss countermeasures with the elders of the Demon Palace.
She knew that to protect the little dumpling and the artifact, she had to be fully prepared.
She analyzed the current situation clearly and logically, and proposed countermeasures. Her composure and calmness impressed the elders of the Demon Palace.
"Dai Yao, you've really grown up." The Grand Elder of the Demon Palace looked at Dai Yao and nodded with satisfaction.
As night deepened, the people from the Demon Palace dispersed, and Dai Yao and Xiao Tuanzi returned to their room.
"Mother..." The little dumpling nestled in Dai Yao's arms, her voice soft and sweet, "Are we really going to that place?"
Dai Yao gently stroked the little dumpling's hair, her eyes resolute: "Yes, we'll go together." She looked out the window, where everything was pitch black, like an impending storm... "Ready to go?" a voice rang out from outside the door.
Dai Yao curled her lips into a mysterious smile that suggested she had everything under control.
"Of course, hurry up, hurry up! I can't wait to start my treasure hunt!" Standing outside the door was the Second Elder of the Demon Palace, an old man who looked extraordinary but actually had a lot of inner monologues.
Hearing Dai Yao's bold words, he almost couldn't help but roll his eyes.
This girl is really... what she said is quite shocking!
"Ahem," the Second Elder cleared his throat, "Dai Yao, this treasure hunt is very important. You must be careful and cautious, and you must not let your guard down."
"Don't worry, Second Elder, I've been through many battles. What kind of difficulties and dangers haven't I encountered?" Dai Yao patted her chest and assured him, looking like she was "very reliable."
She thought to herself: Back in the day, I was a very powerful player in the game!
This is a minor issue, no big deal!
The little dumpling nodded in agreement, innocently echoing, "Mommy is super amazing!" The Second Elder looked at the two of them, one big and one small, and shook his head helplessly. These two little rascals were really a handful.
Thus, led by the Second Elder, Dai Yao and Xiao Tuanzi embarked on a journey to the place where the artifact appeared.
It is said that the artifact appeared in a mysterious secret realm, a place fraught with danger and peril.
"There's a very high danger warning ahead! Many experts are approaching!" The Second Elder suddenly stopped, his expression serious.
Dai Yao thought to herself: Here they come!
A complicated situation has arisen!
Ahead, forces from various factions had gathered, staring fiercely at the entrance to the secret realm.
"Looks like there's a lot of competition this time!" Dai Yao said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
She loves these kinds of exciting challenges the most!
Just then, a familiar figure appeared in the crowd.
"Damn it! What a small world!" Dai Yao couldn't help but complain.
The man was the young master of a sect whom she had previously tricked. He was staring at her with a gloomy expression, his eyes filled with hatred and rage.
It seems this feud has taken a very long turn!
"Mommy, that person looks so fierce!" the little dumpling said fearfully, hiding behind Dai Yao.
"It's alright, little dumpling. With Mommy here, no one can bully you!" Dai Yao protectively shielded the little dumpling behind her, as if to say, "Let anyone who dares to touch my son try."
A brutal and fierce battle is about to begin...