CHAPTER 1236: CHAPTER 1208: WHEN DID YOU HAVE A CHILD?

"Happy New Year."

Li Chen looked at Lin Shu, who appeared at the villa’s entrance, and said with a smile.

Lin Shu nodded slightly, but didn’t say much, only responding politely, with a faint smile on his face.

Actually, at first, Lin Shu still looked down on Li Chen a bit. Although he changed this view after experiencing some things, in his subconscious, he was still Li Chen’s father-in-law. No matter how powerful Li Chen was, he had to show him some respect.

So before coming, he had made full preparations, regardless of how Li Chen was now, he had to display his authority as a father-in-law, letting Li Chen understand his status, so as not to end up in a passive situation like last time.

Besides, Lin Shu was also thinking that, after all, Li Chen was Lin Yi’s husband, and having Xiaoxiao always living with them wasn’t quite appropriate...

Li Chen naturally saw through Lin Shu’s little thoughts at a glance but didn’t say much, just nodded, leading Lin Shu, who believed he had maintained enough authority, into the villa.

When Lin Shu walked in, seeing a large crowd in the villa, he couldn’t help but be a bit stunned.

In his mind, although Li Chen was powerful, he had no friends or relatives in Huaxia, so the villa should be quite desolate at this time. But unexpectedly, he saw such a large crowd when he walked in.

Just as Lin Shu was a bit dazed, Fourth Grandfather suddenly smiled and waved at Lin Shu: "Isn’t this Little Shu? Come, have a seat."

Lin Shu’s face stiffened.

Being called ’Little Shu’ in front of Li Chen wasn’t exactly a happy thing.

Although Fourth Grandfather rarely showed up back then, the few times he did, many families in the capital revered him as an Immortal-ranked figure. Being called ’Little Shu’ by him was something he could boast about.

With complex feelings, Lin Shu came over to sit beside Fourth Grandfather.

Seeing the few old men sitting beside Fourth Grandfather, Lin Shu was even more shocked.

He had met Third Grandpa Qin Lunhui once before, who had appeared with Fourth Grandfather. He had seen Third Grandpa save a high-ranking official deemed incurable by the hospital with his own hands, and that made him even more astounded.

And the other two old men, he didn’t recognize, but from the chats of a few elders, those two were actually the eldest and second brothers of those two? They must be high-level experts of the same rank.

Now Martial Artists in Huaxia are not uncommon, and some have appeared in the capital, families like the Lin Family even roped in some Martial Artists.

So Lin Shu wanted to put on airs, he had some confidence, but upon seeing these few people, his confidence quickly dissipated.

"Zhong Tian, you’ve been stuck at the Union Level for a while now, right? You should travel a bit later, or else there’s no way to break through this threshold. But, absolutely don’t take Vivi with you." Second Grandfather said, patting Zhong Tian’s shoulder earnestly.

"Yes, Second Master." Zhong Tian nodded obediently.

Lin Shu was speechless, his face full of awkwardness.

He had heard of the Martial Artists’ cultivation levels from their mouths, having four Great Ranks: Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Yellow. But what is this Union Level?

He didn’t know, so he couldn’t interject.

Suddenly, Lin Shu surveyed around, finding himself somewhat out of place everywhere, because their conversation topics were completely not in the same world as his. Even the man in purple clothes, who seemed to have no interaction with anyone, had no intention of talking to him.

As the Lin Family head with a place in both the business and political sectors, his honor and glory seemingly had no effect in the eyes of these people.

At this moment, a hand suddenly hooked around Lin Shu’s arm.

Lin Shu turned his head to see Lin Xiaoxiao had somehow come to his side.

"Dad, I have something to discuss with you." Lin Xiaoxiao said playfully, holding onto Lin Shu’s arm.

Lin Shu looked at Lin Xiaoxiao with relief, thinking his daughter understood him, knowing how to dissolve his embarrassment at this moment.

But he didn’t expect the shocking news he was about to hear shortly.

Everyone gathered, and the dinner table officially commenced.

Although everyone was a Martial Artist, with Li Chen present, along with a few elders, they kept some restraint, without the scene of madly vying for food. The meal was harmonious and pleasant.

During the meal, a pair of petite children suddenly appeared in the villa.

With a "whoosh" sound, the two kids suddenly jumped onto the dining table, seeing the table full of dishes, their eyes sparkled.

"Netherworld? Little guy?" Li Chen laughed at the sight of the two little ones, not expecting them to be here.

"Eee yaa eee yaa!" The Ginseng Doll pointed at the dishes, then at itself, opening its mouth wide.

Li Chen laughed, nodding: "Alright, eat up, but be sure to follow the rules, no using hands, I’ll get you the utensils."

The Ginseng Doll immediately hopped happily over to Zhong Tian’s side.

While Netherworld, after looking at the table for a bit, looked at Li Chen with confusion.

Blinking its large eyes, it suddenly called out in a slightly baby-voiced manner: "Papa!"

The room fell silent.

But Li Chen didn’t mind, smiling as he waved at Netherworld: "Netherworld, come to Papa."

The confusion on Netherworld’s face instantly turned into a smile, jumping into Li Chen’s arms.

The people in the room then showed relieved expressions.

They all knew Netherworld, even the few women in the villa had seen Netherworld when it was a little mantis. Although they also didn’t understand why Netherworld suddenly went from a little mantis to the appearance of a child now.

"Netherworld, can you control your power now?" Li Chen, holding Netherworld, looked a bit worried. After all, the unknown force in Netherworld’s body was extremely terrifying. Last time, even a Roar-level strong person had their arm broken by Netherworld’s strike. If this power couldn’t be controlled, it would be catastrophic.

"Mmm, more or less." Netherworld nodded vigorously, appearing very cute.

At this moment, only Lin Shu sitting not far away was utterly confused.

Staring at Netherworld in Li Chen’s arms, he was full of shock and asked Li Chen: "When did you have a child? And... it’s already this big and can talk?"

Hearing Lin Shu’s words, the room fell silent again, then, someone couldn’t hold it in anymore and burst into laughter, followed by everyone laughing together.

"Hahahahaha!"