Time passed swiftly.
A brief yet turbulent year passed in the blink of an eye.
After the Star Luo Empire unilaterally declared it would wage war against the Spirit Hall.
The Tiandou Empire followed closely behind.
However, this time, the Tiandou Empire was not accepting an invitation to team up.
Instead, it issued a proclamation.
It stated that if the Star Luo Empire insisted on waging war against the Spirit Hall.
Causing the people to suffer.
Then the Tiandou Empire would dispatch troops to assist the Spirit Hall.
In an instant.
The continent was thrown into a state of panic.
People feared being caught in the crossfire of war.
Yet amidst this, there were also some unscrupulous merchants.
Hoping the war would start quickly.
So they could sell all their scarce supplies at double the price to both warring parties.
Raking in huge profits.
Upon learning of the Tiandou Empire's stance.
Dai Tian was utterly bewildered.
Isn't this plot wrong?
Logically speaking, wasn't the Tiandou Empire, like him, supposed to have always hated the Spirit Hall?
When did the relationship between the two become so good?
But even so.
Dai Tian remained confident.
Because he felt the Star Luo Empire was powerful enough that even if the Tiandou Empire allied with the Spirit Hall, they had nothing to fear.
Coincidentally, he had long harbored the idea of defeating the Tiandou Empire to expand his territory.
So he simply paid no heed to the Tiandou Empire's warning.
Meanwhile, as the Holy Son, Jin Mian had also been extremely busy this past year.
On one hand, he had to handle various affairs and constantly monitor the Star Luo Empire's movements.
Simultaneously, he had to oversee technological development, Plane improvement, the Destruction Divine Test, and more... essentially doing the work of ten people by himself.
The key point was he wasn't even getting paid.
Hall of Worship.
Within a luxurious courtyard.
Jin Mian was seen holding a toy gun.
Pointing it at the four little ones in front of him.
"You four are surrounded by firepower. Call me Daddy."
After saying this.
He didn't forget to use his hand to pat each of the four little ones' bottoms in turn.
Then he gently stepped on one of them.
These four little ones were none other than.
Xiao Hong, Xiao Lan, and Jin Xuehan and Jin Xuening, who were born just a year ago.
Because Jin Xuehan and Jin Xuening were still young.
Having just learned to speak not long ago.
They completely didn't understand what their father was doing.
Thinking it was something very interesting, they said in their milky voices: "Dada~" x2
In contrast.
Xiao Hong and Xiao Lan, who were already old enough to run errands, called out helplessly: "Daddy." x2
They couldn't understand.
Why their father liked playing this kind of game.
Just as Jin Mian was having fun.
He suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
"Strange? Why does it suddenly feel chilly all around?"
"Xiao Lan, are you using your ice ability again?"
As Xiao Hong and Xiao Lan, who had taken shapeshifting pills to become human.
Although they hadn't awakened their Martial Souls yet.
They could already use fire and ice elements simply.
Xiao Lan shook her head and pointed behind Jin Mian.
"What do you mean? Is there someone behind me?"
The moment Jin Mian turned his head.
His eyes widened.
He saw Qian Daoliu and Jin E, the two of them having appeared at the entrance at some unknown time.
He frantically put away the toy gun.
"Grandfather, why are you here? Didn't we agree I'd watch the kids today?"
"Look how much fun we're having?"
However, Qian Daoliu and Jin E naturally didn't believe this nonsense from Jin Mian.
After all, they had just witnessed that scene.
They had seen it all clearly.
Eyes glowing red, the two slowly walked forward.
Qian Daoliu drew his heaven measuring sword, and Jin E pulled out the Seven Wolves (belt).
"You were having a lot of fun just now, weren't you?"
"Then come down here and let us have some fun too."
Facing the two angry elders.
Jin Mian hurriedly said: "Grandfather, I'm your most beloved grandson! Great Grandfather, you've watched me grow up since I was little."
"Hah!"
"Bold fiend!"
"To beg for mercy, you even call out 'Grandfather'? You have no backbone at all."
"I look down on you!"
Jin E's face darkened, completely ignoring the emotional card Jin Mian was trying to play.
"Enough nonsense, get him!"
Qian Daoliu, on the other hand, wasted no words.
He raised his sword and charged.
Jin E followed closely behind.
"Holy crap! You're serious?!"
"I was just playing a game with the kids, is this really necessary?"
Seeing this, Jin Mian turned and ran.
Qian Daoliu, filled with righteous indignation, shouted: "Kid, don't run! Come at my sword!"
"Today, we'll help you complete your incomplete childhood," Jin E chimed in.
For a time.
The courtyard was thrown into complete chaos.
Qian Renxue and Ye Lingling happened to return at this moment.
Witnessing this scene of grandfatherly kindness and filial piety from the grandson.
They looked at each other in bewilderment.
Only after hearing Xiao Hong and Xiao Lan explain what happened.
Did the two finally understand.
"Xiao Mian, this guy is going too far," Qian Renxue said, somewhat angry.
Ye Lingling thought Qian Renxue was angry because Jin Mian was playing a game with the children.
But unexpectedly, the next second.
After Qian Renxue added another sentence, the corner of her mouth couldn't help but twitch.
Qian Renxue placed her hands on her hips and continued angrily: "Playing such a fun game and not waiting for me to come back to join? Hmph! He's sleeping on the couch tonight."
"Sister, it's a good thing you didn't join in, otherwise you'd definitely be among those being chased now," Ye Lingling kindly reminded her.
Hearing this.
Qian Renxue finally realized.
"Indeed."
"Better wait until the grandfathers aren't around to play this game with the kids."
Ye Lingling: "..."
The four little ones: "..."
After a while.
The intense chase finally came to an end.
Jin E and Qian Daoliu, dragging Jin Mian along, walked back grumbling.
"You're not a kid anymore."
"You're not only married, but you have children too. Can't you be more mature?"
"If we see you teasing the kids like this again, I'll tie you to a pillar and hose you down with the new Gatling gun the R&D department just developed."
Jin Mian quickly admitted defeat.
But indicated he'd dare to do it again next time.
Of course, he didn't say it out loud. Otherwise, given Qian Daoliu and Jin E's 'affectionate' temperaments.
They would definitely tie him to a pillar and give him a Gatling gun baptism.
After lecturing Jin Mian, Jin E and Qian Daoliu immediately picked up Jin Xuehan and Jin Xuening, one in each of their arms.
After lunch.
Jin Mian suddenly looked at Qian Daoliu and asked: "Grandfather, do you know the route to Sea God Island?"
"Sea God Island?"
"Why are you suddenly asking about this out of the blue?"
Qian Daoliu was somewhat surprised.
He naturally knew the route to Sea God Island.
After all, on that island.
There was a beauty he had long been unable to forget.
Jin E teased from the side: "He definitely knows that place. After all, there's someone on that island he's never been able to forget. Note: it's a woman."
"Second Brother, you..."
Qian Daoliu's face, which remained unperturbed even if Mount Tai collapsed before him.
Now involuntarily turned red.
"A woman? What woman?" Qian Renxue's gossipy fire instantly blazed fiercely.
Having grown up this long.
This was the first time she had heard that her grandfather, besides her grandmother, also liked another woman outside.
"Xiao Xue, don't listen to Second Brother's nonsense."
"Xiao Mian, why do you suddenly want to go to Sea God Island?"
Seeing the situation, Qian Daoliu hurriedly changed the subject...
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