The Patriarch's Illegitimate Son

It must be said, even Da Huang was thoroughly impressed—Chen Chang'an's luck was simply too heaven-defying.

Moreover, from their earlier conversation, it was clear that no one had noticed the little girl sneaking out.

"Uncle, Auntie."

"I just wanted to see what the outside world was like."

"After seeing it, it wasn’t fun at all."

"Luckily, I met Big Brother, who kindly brought me back."

"Otherwise, I wouldn’t have found my way home."

Hearing the little girl’s words, the two adults’ gazes toward Chen Chang'an softened slightly, though their wariness didn’t diminish.

Was it really just out of kindness?

"We are grateful that you brought our young mistress back."

"Now that she has returned, we won’t keep you any longer."

"After all, humans and demons walk different paths, so it’s best if you..."

Holy shit!

Kicking us out after we’ve served our purpose?

I helped you bring your young mistress back, and instead of even thinking about how to repay me, you can’t even be a little hospitable? Offer some hospitality?

Just straight-up kicking us out?

Is this how the Nine-Tailed Divine Foxes treat their guests?

"So, this is the hospitality of the Nine-Tailed Divine Fox clan."

"Truly eye-opening," Chen Chang'an sneered.

Hearing his words, the two knew they were in the wrong, but they still couldn’t shake their unease about Chen Chang'an’s presence.

"Uncle, Auntie."

"Big Brother is my friend, and he’s a good person."

"He was originally heading to the Qilin clan, but he chose to bring me back first after meeting me."

"I already promised him I’d help him get to the Qilin clan."

"You can’t drive him away."

"This is my order," the little girl said indignantly.

"Young Mistress!"

"Are you defying my command?"

At this, the two could only sigh helplessly. After all, she was Qingxuan Heaven, the young mistress of the Nine-Tailed Divine Fox clan.

Though she called them Uncle and Auntie out of politeness, their status was far beneath hers.

"Young Mistress, we wouldn’t dare."

"Hehe."

"Big Brother, it’s fine now. We can go."

Chen Chang'an hadn’t expected this little girl to have two faces. When dealing with her clansmen, despite her young age, she carried an air of authority.

"Lead the way."

"Yes, Young Mistress."

Though the two remained highly guarded against Chen Chang'an, they had no choice but to obey the young mistress’s orders.

And so, Chen Chang'an and his companions arrived at Qingxuan Mountain, the ancestral home of the Nine-Tailed Divine Foxes.

The moment Chen Chang'an appeared, the clansmen were stunned—especially when they saw him holding the young mistress’s hand, their jaws practically hit the ground.

Though the little girl seemed sweet and innocent around Chen Chang'an, in Qingxuan Mountain, she was practically a little demon king.

How could she be so friendly with an outsider?

And even... affectionate?

Could it be... an illegitimate child of the clan leader, here to acknowledge his lineage?

But that didn’t make sense. This person... didn’t have the aura of a demon. He seemed more like a human.

"I’ve got it!"

"This must be the clan leader’s illegitimate child with a human, which is why he lacks the aura of our Nine-Tailed Divine Foxes."

"That makes sense. The clan leader was always fond of human lands, visiting frequently for centuries, sometimes even millennia."

"It wouldn’t be strange if he had a few illegitimate children."

"No wonder the young mistress is so close to him. They must be siblings."

"Brilliant deduction! Absolutely brilliant!"

"But if the clan matriarch finds out... what then?"

"Oh no, the matriarch is a jealous one. Won’t this turn into a massive fight?"

"This is going to be messy."

Pfft!

These Nine-Tailed Divine Fox clansmen didn’t even bother lowering their voices, openly discussing the matter without restraint.

Their speculations were so ridiculous that Da Huang couldn’t hold back his laughter.

An illegitimate child?

How did they even come up with that?

Was it just because Big Bro was even more handsome than them?

"Are you really the clan leader’s illegitimate child?"

Holy shit!

Hearing this, even Chen Chang'an nearly lost his composure. He glanced at the person who had tried to drive him away earlier, wondering if this guy was actually smart or just plain stupid.

Others say it, and he just believes it?

"Wow!"

"Big Brother, you’re really my blood-related brother?"

"I have a brother now?" The little girl looked at Chen Chang'an in shock.

Great.

Now it feels like there’s no way to clear this up.

Do all these demons have such bizarre thought processes?

"I’m human. Human."

"Not some illegitimate child, and definitely not your brother," Chen Chang'an said helplessly.

"You look like him!"

"The more I look, the more you resemble him!"

"You and the clan leader in his youth share an uncanny resemblance."

For fuck’s sake!

Are you serious right now?

An uncanny resemblance? Is your clan leader even more handsome than me?

"No wonder I felt so close to Big Brother the moment I saw you."

"So we really are siblings!"

Huh???

Chen Chang'an was now covered in metaphorical black lines. Did any of you even listen to what I just said?

"Hurry, hurry!"

"Go inform the clan leader—the young master has returned!"

"What?"

"The young master is back?"

"Someone notify the clan leader immediately!"

"Who would’ve thought? The young master of our Nine-Tailed Divine Fox clan has finally come home."

"Sniff The young master is so handsome, truly worthy of being the clan leader’s son."

"Why are you crying over his looks?"

"I’m crying because he’s too handsome, okay?"

"Damn, you’re such a bootlicker."

"And I love it."

At this point, Chen Chang'an was completely done. He had just come here to return a person and get directions to the Qilin clan.

He wasn’t here to acknowledge some ancestral lineage.

How did things escalate to this point?

"Let me say it one more time—I’m not. I’m really not."

"If you keep this up, and your clan leader shows up saying this is all nonsense, won’t you feel embarrassed?"

"And you—why are you lifting me up? Put me down."

"I said put me down, did you hear me?"

Chen Chang'an realized that many of the Nine-Tailed Divine Fox clansmen had hoisted him up high, their faces beaming with joy as if this were some great honor.

"Oh no!"

"Am I about to lose my job?" Yi Tuo asked nervously, watching the scene unfold.

"Don’t worry, it’s just temporary."

"Have faith in Big Bro. He’s not the type to abandon the old for the new."

"Big Bro is sentimental," Da Huang reassured him.

"Oh, that’s a relief." Hearing this, Yi Tuo let out a sigh.

Just then, two overwhelming auras appeared, giving Chen Chang'an a glimmer of hope.

"Finally, the main players arrive."

"Now this misunderstanding can finally be cleared up!"

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