Vol. 1 - Ch. 131 - Speaking Up

Words : 1297 Updated : Oct 8th, 2025

If he truly forgets, who knows whether it will be a blessing or a curse for the family? Before Chen Xingzhen could think deeply about it, a clan member’s report quickly reached his ears: "Patriarch, someone from the Zhou family has arrived." Chen Xingzhen swiftly collected his thoughts and went out to greet them. Just like last time, it was still the Zhou family's Wind Chasing Falcon. However, unlike before, the leader this time was not Zhou Huai’an, but a young man who had been among the ten who came previously. The young man had the strength of the late Blood Coagulation Realm. His demeanor and appearance were extraordinary. Last time, Chen Xingzhen had only paid attention to Zhou Huai’an and hadn't noticed this person. However, based on Chen Qingyu's previous description, he guessed that the man before him had a close relationship with Zhou Huai’an. Zhou Honglang remained calm as he arrived at the Chen family’s estate with the Wind Chasing Falcon. He merely cupped his hands slightly and said, "I am Zhou Honglang. My uncle has been busy with family matters and cannot spare the time. From now on, I will be the one to collect the Blood Rice." "So it's Young Master Honglang. Please, this way. The Blood Rice is ready. Feel free to check the quantity." "No need, I trust you," Zhou Honglang said indifferently, his eyes full of absolute confidence. Rather than trusting the Chen family, it was more accurate to say that he trusted his own family's power. If the Chen family dared to be deceitful, the Zhou family would settle accounts later, and that would spell their doom. Zhou Honglang came quickly and left just as swiftly. After loading the Blood Rice, he departed without lingering. Judging by his hurried demeanor, there were likely other matters awaiting him in his family. … This season's Blood Rice harvest was significantly larger than the previous one. Even after handing over the designated portion, the clan still had a considerable surplus. After deducting the daily expenses of the clan members, the usual practice was to brew the extra Blood Rice into rice wine. However, now that the roads were open, Chen Xingzhen was in no rush. Instead, he instructed the clan members to store the surplus for now. On the fifth day, the family held a grand banquet, welcoming the returning clan members. Among them, Chen Tianquan did not hurry to attend the banquet. Instead, he rushed straight home. He dearly missed his three-month-old son and could no longer contain his excitement. Holding a toy he had found while travelling, Chen Tianquan quickly arrived at his doorstep. The door was tightly shut, and freshly washed clothes hung outside, indicating that his family had not gone out. Suppressing his excitement, he stepped inside. Just as he entered and was about to call out, a strange voice came from inside the house. It wasn’t his wife’s voice—it sounded like a man’s. He didn’t catch it clearly, but the unfamiliar voice made him freeze. Then, another voice followed: "He should be back soon. Don't scare him when he arrives." This voice was familiar—it was his wife's. But what did she mean by "don't scare him"? Chen Tianquan didn't know what was happening inside, but he chose to trust his wife. Taking a deep breath, he pushed open the door and called out, "Wife, I'm home!" Inside, his wife’s face lit up with joy. "Tianquan, you’re back!" "Yes." Chen Tianquan glanced around but saw no one else. Though his doubts lingered, they faded the moment he spotted the familiar infant on the bed. A smile spread across his face, and he rushed forward to pick up his son. "Wait, be careful!" His wife’s voice carried a hint of caution. S~eaʀᴄh the ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Tianquan frowned slightly. This was his own son—of course, he would be careful. What did she mean by that? He cradled the child in his arms and took a closer look. In just two months, his son had grown significantly. He was now the size of a typical one-year-old. Though the growth seemed rather fast, Chen Tianquan felt nothing but joy. "Dad, you're finally back! I missed you so much!" The sudden, childlike voice stunned him. When he realized that the voice had come from the baby in his arms, his body tensed. For a moment, he nearly dropped the child. But his instincts were quickly overridden by reason, and he held on tightly. Looking down at the baby’s dark, gleaming eyes and innocent smile, Chen Tianquan was completely dumbfounded. Wait… his three-month-old son could talk? And so fluently? Was this really his child? Still in disbelief, Chen Tianquan carefully examined his son once more. Yes, this was undoubtedly his child. "Father, what are you looking for? Let me help you find it!" The baby’s eyes darted around as he spoke again. Although he had just heard his son talk, it still sent waves of shock through Chen Tianquan. He turned excitedly to his wife and exclaimed, "Wife! He spoke! He spoke! He called me 'Dad'!" His wife sighed in exasperation and scolded the child, "I told you not to scare your father, but you wouldn't listen!" Chen Tianquan froze. So that was what she had meant earlier? But even so, the smile on his face remained. Could his son truly be a genius? His joy was undeniable, yet a trace of unease lingered in his heart. … Yes, his son was a prodigy, but wasn’t this a little too extraordinary? A three-month-old speaking so fluently—was that even possible? He turned to his wife and asked, "Does anyone else in the clan know about this?" Sensing his concern, his wife reassured him, "I was shocked too when he first spoke, but don’t worry. I already consulted the patriarch. He said it’s because of the Divine Tree’s blessing. That’s why our son is far more intelligent than other babies." Hearing this explanation, Chen Tianquan finally relaxed. He put aside his concerns and began playing with his son. "Come on, say 'Dad' again!" The baby looked somewhat helpless but didn't refuse. The family shared a moment of warmth and joy. … Meanwhile, in the Ancestral Hall, Chen Xingzhen finished his prayers before the Divine Tree. He lifted his head slightly, his expression filled with reverence. Over the past two months, the Divine Tree had thrived. From its original height of two meters, it had shot up to over five meters. A new cluster of leaves had sprouted in addition to the original four. All these signs indicated that the Divine Tree was in excellent condition. This strengthened Chen Xingzhen’s confidence in his plans for the family’s future. Now that the path was open, the next step was to connect with the outside world. They planned to go to Yong’an City to purchase much-needed goods—iron tools, rare herbs, cultivation techniques, and books. These were all essential. If they wanted to see a broader world, they had to acquire new knowledge in all fields. But before that, they needed enough jade coins. Without money, nothing could be bought. Fortunately, Chen Xingzhen already had a plan in mind. Patreon Chapter Release Update Hello! Exciting news for our Patreon supporters! New advance chapters have been released according to the following tiers: Bronze Totem – [3] advance chapters Silver Totem – [6] advance chaptersGold Totem – [12] advance chapters Thank you for your support! Your contributions help keep the translations coming. If you’d like to read ahead, consider joining our Patreon and unlocking exclusive chapters! [Novel Update Patreon] Happy reading!

Vol. 1 - Ch. 131 - Speaking Up

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