In the Yu family mansion.
A long table is currently being decorated with luxurious dishes by the house servants.
Yu Xiaolong’s whole family is seated around the table with his grandpa and grandma seating at both ends. His parents were sitting at the opposite side of the table, with his father eating in front of him.
The dinner is silent and oppressive, with the adults seemingly focused on eating. Only the sound of cutlery rubbing against the plates echoed in the large dining hall.
” Someone would come and take Xue’r tomorrow, someone from the Leviathan palace. ” his grandfather’s voice broke the awkward silence.
Seeing that he gained everybody’s attention, the Yu patriarch nonchalantly continued.
” Long’er can go to the depository to pick a technique, the family would take care of the resources he needs in his cultivation. “
Surprise was seen on his father’s face because of this unexpected declaration, while his mother’s smile was evidently wider than what she usually displays.
His grandfather continued ” Remember to be respectful to our guest, we’re counting on him to gain a foothold in the Leviathan palace. “
” Dad, shouldn’t we prepare resources for Xue’s cultivation? How would she fare if she’s not supported? Wouldn’t she lag behind her peers and be bullied? ” His father asked.
” There’s no such thing, the Leviathan palace values each Leviathan shifter that enters its halls. They would provide all the resources Xue’r needs. ” His grandfather replied.
” Isn’t that great Long’er, Xue’r wouldn’t have to bully you. ” His mother remarked.
Yu Xiaolong was rendered speechless. Even though he resorted to the tactic of shamelessly calling for the authorities, it doesn’t mean that he’s really been bullied.
” What’s with that look on your face? The whole mansion heard your screaming. ” His mother laughed.
Joyful laughter filled the halls during the Yu family dinner.
After the awkward yet joyous dinner, Yu Xiaolong returned to his room. The silence and privacy of his room had somewhat calmed his emotions.
He laid on his bed and thought about the future, his future, and everyone else’s. There are no overbearing servants, no contempt from the parents, his grandfather plans to support his future and his father had no concubine that might bully him in the future.
Now what? He spent hours mulling on a problem that never existed. Reading all those novels left him the impression that a proper transmigrator would always be bullied at the start, and he would have to slap faces for satisfaction. Then again, now what?
Yu Xiaolong laid still, dazedly staring at a vacant ceiling.
A sudden knock on his door startled him, waking him up from his dazed state.
” Long’er? Are still awake? Come open this door. ” His father’s voice rang out outside the room.
Yu Xiaolong hurriedly went to open the door, he was greeted with the sight of his father’s grin.
” Long’er! Come with me, hahaha! Today is a good day, we’ll go to the family shrine. ” His father merrily said while ruffling his hair.
” Family shrine? ” Yu Xiaolong asked. ” Yes! A shrine, come, let’s go. ” His father carried him off with joyful fervor.
” Long’er, even though your other form isn’t really special, and that you would certainly have a hard time keeping up among your peers. You wouldn’t be a decorative fish in the future. ” His father said while pinching his cheeks.
Yu Xiaolong stared puzzledly at his father, clearly asking him how can someone with a beast form that has zero talent aside from beauty couldn’t end up like that. Then he remembered who his parents are.
His parents are top-rated shifters, enough to enter the cream of the crop of their generation. His grandparents, the top geniuses of their generation, were powerful enough to enter the sight of the emperor of the empire, earning them the right to manage the imperial family navy.
Yu Xiaolong would be able to draw power from his blood, gaining strength simply by maturing. He would also inherit a trait or two, giving his other form either mutations or variations that could set it aside from its kind.
” Our family has four monarchs, enough to ensure the proper awakening of your bloodline. That’s enough to give you enough edge over compared to most of your generation. ” His father said while showing four fingers in his face.
” Oho! Looks like we’ve taken our merry time, hold tight. “
By the time that the words left his father’s mouth, Yu Xiaolong felt himself shift. The scenery changed from the front door of the mansion to a shrine surrounded by a thick growth of bamboo.
He was hit by a strong bout of nausea. Yu Xiaolong’s cheeks bulged, he couldn’t help but vomit his dinner over at his father’s back.
” Whoop! Not good. ” His father’s senses came to overdrive, skillfully flaring his energy to disintegrate the vomit that might have landed on his back.
” Aya… You have to toughen up your guts son. ” His father smiled as he held him up to his face.
Currently, Yu Xiaolong is hanging listlessly like a limp noodle, being waved like a toy by his enthusiastic father.
Just as Yu Xiaolong felt his stomach churn, he felt a sudden pull that snatched him from his father.
Yu Xiaolong saw that he was floating above the ground, he felt that some force was keeping him afloat. He turned his head and saw his mother holding out her hand, she motioned her like she was beckoning something. Yu Xiaolong felt the force gently carry him towards his mother.
After making sure that he regained his bearings. His mother violently swung her hand, sending his father flying. The force of the blow destroyed a large patch of the bamboo forest, and a large crater was formed from where his father landed. Anyhow, his father walked out of the crater unscathed.
Yu Xiaolong saw his father’s nonchalant smile directed at his mother. He blinked and found his father standing in front of him again.
With a smile and a clap of his hands, his father said.
” Now that everyone is fine and dandy, why don’t we get this party started? It’s a big day for the kids tomorrow. “
