Who Are You, Milky Dumpling?

After having dinner, Huo Chenling drove the two of them to the Bai family's ancestral home. The Bai family's ancestral home was an ancient courtyard, occupying thousands of acres. It had pavilions, towers, and carved beams and painted rafters, resembling the royal gardens in period dramas.

Zaizai liked it here because it was similar to the place where she lived in the underworld.

As night fell, even if she hadn't rested well during the day, Zaizai became lively.

The three of them soon arrived at the main hall of the front courtyard, where Grandpa Bai was already waiting for Huo Chenling.

"Uncle Bai."

Grandpa Bai smiled and said, "Chenling, please have a seat."

His gaze fell on the Milky dumpling in Huo Chenling's arms, and he frowned momentarily before quickly relaxing.

Huo Chenling didn't miss this and introduced with a smile, "Uncle Bai, this is my daughter, Ming Zaizai."

Grandpa Bai was surprised, "Ming as the surname?"

Huo Chenling nodded, "Yes."

Worried that there might be some problem with his daughter's surname, since the Bai family had the ability to communicate with the yin and yang, Huo Chenling couldn't help but ask a few more questions.

"Uncle Bai, is there any problem with this surname?"

Grandpa Bai smiled and shook his head, "It's not a problem with the surname itself, but I haven't heard this surname in many years, so I was a little surprised."

What surprised him even more was that he couldn't see through this Milky Dumpling.

Not only could he not see through her, but she also made him vaguely fearful.

This was ridiculous!

The Milky dumpling who looked pink and tender, extremely likable, with a pair of black and bright eyes, was smiling at him with a face full of curiosity.

Bai Mingxu also noticed his grandfather's unusual expression and thought about the reason why Uncle Huo brought Milky dumpling here, so he took the initiative to speak.

"Grandfather, Uncle Huo said that Zaizai can see those things."

Grandpa Bai furrowed his brows, "This Milky dumpling can see them?"

Huo Chenling nodded, "Yes."

Grandpa Bai couldn't sit still anymore. He quickly stood up, his somewhat dim eyes suddenly shining.

"Zaizai, let Grandfather take a closer look at you."

Although Zaizai was puzzled, she trusted her foster father and Brother Mingxu very much.

"Okay."

Milky dumpling's voice was soft and tender, with a thick milk-like tone. She looked about three and a half years old at most.

Grandpa Bai was delighted, and his finger suddenly touched Milky dumpling's forehead, intending to carefully examine her through his clairvoyance and see what exactly was going on with her.

However, as soon as his fingertip touched Milky dumpling's forehead, before his clairvoyance could open, a terrifying and malicious aura surged out from her forehead, causing Grandpa Bai's face to immediately change color in pain.

Zaizai quickly reached out to cover her forehead and, at the same time, covered the hand that Grandpa Bai had pointed at her forehead.

"Grandfather, Daddy said not to touch Zaizai's forehead, it will hurt."

Indeed, Grandpa Bai was in pain, but it seemed that because Milky dumpling was pressing his finger, the intense and piercing pain just now seemed like an illusion.

Huo Chenling immediately thought of the "Daddy" that Zaizai mentioned, who should be her biological father, someone who also knew about her special situation.

Looking at Grandpa Bai, who turned pale, Huo Chenling hurriedly asked, "Uncle Bai, are you alright?"

Grandpa Bai's expression kept changing rapidly. Although the pain only lasted for an instant, he now looked as pale as paper.

He knew that if it weren't for Zaizai's sudden intervention, the outcome for him would have been uncertain.

What kind of Yin and Yang eyes were these? They were so formidable!

Grandpa Bai was shaken, and his initial intention to accept Milky dumpling as his disciple instantly vanished.

With such formidable power, he should be the one seeking apprenticeship.

Furthermore, there was something he discovered during their brief contact just now.

"Mingxu, take Zaizai to play. Grandfather and Uncle Huo have something to discuss."

A trace of worry flashed in Bai Mingxu's eyes, "Alright, Grandfather."

Zaizai was delighted to hear that she could play with Brother Mingxu and immediately smiled.

"Brother Mingxu, where are we going to play?"

Bai Mingxu thought for a moment, "Zaizai, would you like to go and see where Brother Mingxu lives?"

Zaizai was curious, "Okay."

Then she suddenly remembered that she was now Milky Dumpling with a foster father, so she had to ask her foster father's opinion.

"Daddy, can Zaizai go and play with Brother Mingxu?"

Huo Chenling ruffled her head, "Of course, after Daddy finishes talking with your Grandfather Bai, I will come to pick you up immediately."

"Okay!"

Bai Mingxu led Zaizai away, and Grandpa Bai took Huo Chenling into the study.

As soon as the study door closed, Grandpa Bai's expression became serious.

Huo Chenling pursed his lips and asked, "Uncle Bai, is there something wrong with Zaizai?"

Grandpa Bai nodded, "Chenling, where did you encounter this child?"

Huo Chenling didn't hide anything, "She was under the big locust tree in the backyard of my estate. She is an orphan from Hua'en Orphanage, and I have officially adopted her."

Grandpa Bai frowned, "An orphan? Under the locust tree?"

Before Huo Chenling could speak, Grandpa Bai asked again, "Has she undergone a medical examination?"

Although the Bai family had the ability to communicate with the yin and yang, they also believed in natural science.

Huo Chenling's voice remained calm, "Not yet."

He had planned to take Zaizai to the hospital today for a medical examination, but it got delayed due to his wife's situation.

"Uncle Bai, please speak your mind."

Grandpa Bai nodded heavily, "Chenling, although I cannot see through this child, the momentary contact just now told me that her life is fated to be short-lived. According to reason, she should not be alive."

Huo Chenling's pupils contracted, "Short-lived?"

Grandpa Bai extended his right index finger, and the tip of the finger was pitch black, as if it had been severely burned.

"Yes! There is a prohibition inside her body, extremely ruthless and overpowering. A cultivator like me cannot forcefully touch it."

Huo Chenling fell silent for a few seconds.

When he spoke again, his voice was resolute.

"Regardless, Zaizai is now my daughter. Since she is my daughter, I will never allow her to have a short life."

Grandpa Bai was somewhat surprised by Huo Chenling's attitude towards Milky dumpling, considering that everyone in Jing City knew how strict Huo Chenling was with children.

Seeing Huo Chenling's determination, Grandpa Bai knew why he had come.

"I cannot assist with her Yin and Yang eyes, but let's wait until my elder ancestor comes out of seclusion and see."

Huo Chenling stood up and thanked him, "Thank you, Uncle Bai."

Grandpa Bai waved his hand, feeling somewhat worried.

"Take extra care of Zaizai."

"I will."

The two of them chatted for a while before leaving the study. Huo Chenling went to pick up Zaizai from Bai Mingxu.

Zaizai was full of energy at night, even if she hadn't rested well during the day. But she was still adjusting to the time difference.

In the car on their way back, Zaizai noticed that her foster father's mood was a bit low.

"Daddy, what's wrong with you?"

Huo Chenling hugged Milky dumpling and pinched her chubby little arm.

"Zaizai, Daddy will definitely make sure you grow up safely and live a long life."

Zaizai blinked her big black eyes, feeling a bit confused and naive.

But that didn't stop her from responding to her foster father.

"Don't worry, Daddy. Zaizai will also make sure Daddy lives a long life!"

With her around, no one could harm her Daddy!

"And the three older brothers, Zaizai will protect them and make sure they live a long life too!"

Since her foster father took care of her so well, she naturally had to take care of his family as well.

As the car stopped, Huo Sichen, who had been waiting for his father to return, opened the car door and heard Milky dumpling's words about protecting them.

Eight-year-old Huo Sichen and Milky dumpling inside the car stared at each other, "Milky dumpling, who are you?"