TGCF X CHILD! XIE LIAN

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~ As they prepared to depart, Xie Lian's spiritual communication array buzzed with a message from Ling-Wen. "Your Highness, are you there?" Ling-Wen asked urgently. "I've received word that you've been transformed into a child by the Gâibiàn zhě. Is this true?" Xie Lian sighed upon being reminded that he was a child. "Yes, it's true," he replied, scratching his head in confusion. "Why do you ask?" Ling-Wen didn't mince her words. "Because the heavenly emperor has asked to see you," she said bluntly... Xie Lian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

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~ Xie Lian stopped dead in his tracks, trying to figure out why Jun Wu would want to see him. He couldn't have found out THIS quickly, could he? He's always in cultivation! Fu Yao and Nan Feng exchange confused looks. "Your Highness, what's going on?" Nan Feng questions from behind Xie Lian. After a few seconds of silence, Xie Lian preserves his original calm and collected facade. "Ling-Wen just told me that the heavenly emperor wants to see me..." Xie Lian announced.

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~ Fu Yao appears taken aback as he exclaims, "The Heavenly Emperor? Why on earth would he want to see you?" Nan Feng casts a worried glance towards Xie Lian and lets out a heavy sigh, "And to think that we are in the midst of a crisis..." Meanwhile, San Lang stands with his hands propping up his head, seemingly lost in thought. Xie Lian heaves a deep sigh and says, "I suppose we have no choice but to put off our adventure until tomorrow." Fu Yao, clearly displeased, crosses his arms and mutters, "Fine. I have other matters to attend to tomorrow anyway." San Lang, turning around, scoffs at Fu Yao in response.

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~ San Lang queries, "Oh really? And what is it that you are keeping from us?" Fu Yao retorts with a scowl, "It's none of your concern." Rolling his eyes in annoyance, he makes it clear that San Lang should mind his own business. Nan Feng interrupts the tense moment, trying to diffuse the situation, "Your Highness, would you like us to accompany you to the heavenly realm?" Before Xie Lian can even reply, Fu Yao interjects, "Why should we go with him? Are we his parents? He can go alone, I will not be dragged into this mess." His tone is filled with disdain and disrespect.

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Nan Feng's hand curls into a tight fist, and he brandishes it in Fu Yao's direction. His voice is laced with irritation and frustration as he clarifies his previous statement. "For the last time, I was addressing His Highness, not you. It's not like anyone would want you to accompany them anyway. You have a way of spoiling everything." Fu Yao, visibly agitated by the comment, narrows his eyes and rolls them in annoyance. "What do you mean by 'spoiling the mood'? I'm just being realistic. It's not like Xie Lian needs us to go with him. Knowing his luck, we'll only end up getting dragged down into whatever mess he's in." Fu Yao gestures towards Xie Lian, who stands there silently, looking somewhat dejected.

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~ Xie Lian stands by and watches as Nan Feng and Fu Yao bicker with each other. Despite their heated argument, Xie Lian maintains a calm and collected demeanor. "Please don't worry about me, Nan Feng. Your concern is much appreciated," Xie Lian reassures him. Nan Feng's demeanor softens momentarily before reverting to its original anger. "It'd be weird for a child who bears a resemblance to the infamous laughingstock of the Three Realms to wander around with two generals in the Heavenly Realm. Let alone; a child wandering around in the heavenly realm in general." Xie Lian says, his voice steady and composed. Fu Yao nods in agreement, his expression firm and resolute. San Lang lets out a soft chuckle, quickly covering it up with a fake cough. Xie Lian sighs, smiling gently to himself.

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~ As Nan Feng and Fu Yao bid farewell to Xie Lian, a palpable awkwardness descended upon the group. The silence was broken only when one of them mustered up the courage to say their goodbyes and leave. Left alone with San Lang, Xie Lian turned to him with a warm smile. "San Lang, I apologize. I should have anticipated something like this happening. I hope you don't mind if I-" Xie Lian's sentence was cut short by San Lang's response. "Gege, you know I could never stop you from doing what you need to do." Despite San Lang's reassurance, Xie Lian couldn't help but feel guilty and promised to return as soon as possible.

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~Xie Lian bid his farewell and began his ascent towards the heavenly court. His heart was racing with anticipation as he was eager to meet Jun Wu, who was already waiting for him at the Palace of Divine Might. As Xie Lian approached, Jun Wu greeted him. "XianLe. I've been waiting for you." His voice was gentle but boomed with extravagance. When Xie Lian finally reached the heavenly court, he saw Jun Wu standing there, appearing ten times larger than his usual size. This sight made Xie Lian feel slightly uneasy, as he was not used to seeing Jun Wu in such a colossal form. Xie Lian couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions, unsure whether to laugh or cry at the sight before him.

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I think this chapter didn't turn out the way most expected (I surely didn't) But I mean come on- 

Anyways, MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎄❤️❤️