Ling Cage: Twelve Talismans? I have everything I need.

Chapter 150 Something is wrong

Yang Chen looked at Xiao Yuekui and asked in return, "If it really were me, would you be afraid?"

Xiao Yuekui thought about it seriously for a moment, then shook her head: "I'm not afraid, and... you seem to be a good person."

She paused, then added softly, "The people Dad trusts can't be bad people."

Just then, Xiaoyuetian, who had been sent by Bai Jingyu to boil water, came over with the kettle, huffing and puffing. She happened to hear the last half of the sentence and immediately interrupted.

"Who's the bad guy? Him?" He pointed at Yang Chen with his chin, looking wary.

“No!” Little Moon Clan immediately retorted to her brother.

"I'm saying that Magic Brother is a good person!"

Xiaoyue placed the kettle on the coffee table and looked Yang Chen up and down suspiciously: "A good person? How could a good person be with that pervert?"

He glared at Bai Yuetian, who was sprawled on the opposite sofa, completely lacking any semblance of decorum.

Bai Yuetian was immediately displeased and sat up straight: "Hey! Who are you calling a pervert? You want to be taught a lesson, don't you?"

“I’m talking about you! You stalker!” Xiaoyuetian retorted without backing down.

"Alright, alright." Bai Jingyu was at his wits' end and quickly stopped the two Bai Yuetians from arguing.

"Xiao Tian, ​​go and get the cup. Yue Tian, ​​you should also say less. Why bother arguing with a child?"

Bai Yuetian pursed his lips, slumped back down, and muttered under his breath, "This kid wasn't cute at all when he was little..."

Xiao Yuetian didn't immediately grab the cup. Instead, she frowned and stared at Bai Yuetian more intently, as if she had discovered something new.

He suddenly spoke up: "Wait a minute...you just...Yue Tian? Dad called you Yue Tian? You're called Yue Tian too?"

Bai Yuetian raised an eyebrow and drawled, "That's right~ I'm not going to change my name or surname, I'm your older brother—Bai, Yue, Tian!"

"Bai Yuetian?" Xiao Yuetian's eyes widened suddenly.

"You...how come your name is exactly the same as mine?"

The living room fell silent for a moment.

Even Xiao Yuekui, who had been whispering to Yang Chen, looked up and gazed at him curiously.

Bai Yuetian looked at his childhood self, who had looked so shocked, and felt a surge of mischief.

He abandoned his nonchalant attitude, sat up straight, and surprisingly showed a fairly serious expression.

He beckoned to Xiaoyuetian with his finger, signaling him to come closer.

Xiao Yuetian hesitated for a moment, but his strong curiosity made him take two steps forward.

Bai Yuetian leaned forward and lowered her voice: "We have the same name, of course because... I am you, and you are me. Idiot, I am what you will become when you grow up!"

“…Huh?” Xiaoyuetian was stunned, her mouth slightly open.

He glanced at Bai Yuetian, then abruptly turned to look at his father, Bai Jingyu, standing beside him.

Bai Jingyu looked at his youngest son's expression and nodded affirmatively at Xiaoyuetian.

"Xiao Tian, ​​what he said... is true. He really is... from you many, many years in the future."

Having received confirmation from her father, Xiaoyuetian's expression became even more interesting.

He scrutinized the man in front of him, who claimed to be his "future self," once again.

Not only does he have no proper posture, but he's also a pervert.

Xiaoyuetian's expression shifted rapidly, finally crumbling: "Liar! I will never grow up to be such an annoying person like you. You must be an imposter."

Bai Yuetian: "???"

Bai Yuetian pointed at his own nose: "Me...I'm annoying? Hey! You brat, look closely! I'm very charming, don't you know how to appreciate it!"

"I don't understand!" Xiaoyuetian turned her head away.

"Anyway, you're not me! I'll never look like you!"

Just then, Theresa came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of cut fruit and happened to hear the second half of the story.

Theresa looked at her youngest son's face, which was flushed with anger, and asked curiously, "What's wrong? What are you arguing about now?"

Xiao Yuetian immediately ran to her mother's side, pointed at Bai Yuetian, and complained, "Mom! He said he's me when I grow up! He's definitely a liar!"

Theresa paused for a moment, then understood. She gently patted her youngest son's head and looked up at Bai Yuetian, who looked sullen.

She sighed softly: "Xiao Tian, ​​he didn't lie to you. He really is you from the future, it's true."

"And that older sister, they came from a very far away place, and it wasn't easy for them. They are our family, but... they returned to us in a way that we find hard to understand."

Xiaoyuetian looked at Theresa's incredibly serious eyes, and then at her father's equally affirmative gaze.

Then I looked at Bai Yuetian, who, although he seemed annoying, actually did resemble me somewhat in his features…

Although his little mind could not fully comprehend complex concepts such as "time and space" and "future," his most instinctive feelings told him that his mother had not lied to him, nor had his father.

He looked at Bai Yuetian again, muttering softly, "...Really?...How could this be..."

Bai Yuetian couldn't help but laugh again, winking at him: "So? Do you believe me now? Don't you think your future self is a little too handsome?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyuetian snorted and turned her head away: "...Not handsome at all!"

At this moment, Xiao Yuekui, who was standing next to Yang Chen, gently tugged at Yang Chen's sleeve, looked up at him, and asked, "Magic brother, is this true? That... he really is what brother looks like 'grown up'?"

Yang Chen looked down at her and nodded: "Yes, it's true. Although it sounds incredible, they really did come back from the future."

Xiao Yuekui tilted her head slightly, processing the information.

She continued to press, "Then... that white-haired woman, is that... me?"

Yang Chen's eyes softened, and he nodded again: "That's right, she is you in the future."

Just then, Bai Yuetian overheard the conversation and immediately waved vigorously at Xiao Yuekui with a grin.

"Hey! Xiao Kui! Look here, look here! I'm your brother! Call me brother!"

However, Xiao Yuekui only glanced at him indifferently before quickly turning her head back, completely ignoring Bai Yuetian's enthusiastic greeting, and continued to look at Yang Chen.

Bai Yuetian's arm froze in mid-air, his smile frozen on his face: "..."

Xiao Yuekui frowned slightly: "But...time travel...according to current theories, that should be impossible. The law of entropy increase...and the grandfather paradox..."

Yang Chen was amused by her serious expression, like a little adult, and he reached out and gently ruffled her hair.

"There are many things in this world that cannot be explained. Just like my 'magic,' doesn't it exist too?"

Xiao Yuekui nodded as if she understood: "So... I really will grow up to look like that... and my hair will turn white?"

Theresa placed the fruit on the coffee table, walked over to Xiaoyuekui, and gently hugged her: "Alright, Xiaoyuekui, we can think about these complicated things later. How about we eat some fruit first? Mom and... your sister will make you a delicious dinner together."

in the kitchen.

Theresa and Bai Yuekui stood side by side.

Teresa was preparing the ingredients, but her gaze kept drifting to her silent daughter beside her.

Bai Yuekui was carefully washing the vegetables with his head down.

“Moon Queen,” Theresa said softly.

"Mom is still... a little hard to imagine."

Bai Yuekui paused in his movements: "Imagine what?"

"Imagine what you'll be like when you grow up, imagine all the things you'll experience..."

Bai Yuekui turned off the tap, picked up a towel to wipe his hands, and turned to look at Theresa.

"Yue Kui, right?"

“You don’t need to apologize,” she said. “It wasn’t your fault. Besides, I’m fine now.”

"Um"

Theresa put down the knife and turned to face her daughter: "This hair..."

“It’s beautiful,” Teresa said sincerely. “Like moonlight.”

Bai Yuekui slightly turned his head, picked up another potato, and began peeling it, changing the subject: "Do you want me to shred it or cut it into chunks?"

Theresa watched her skillful movements, a smile spreading across her eyes: "Cut it into pieces, let's stew it. Slow down, watch your hands."

In the living room, the war between the two "White Moons" (one large and one small) has temporarily ceased.

Xiao Yuetian curiously fiddled with the teacup that Yang Chen had levitated using the chicken talisman, exclaiming in amazement, "Wow! It really floated up! That's amazing!"

Bai Yuetian crossed his legs smugly to the side: "How about that? Pretty impressive, huh? My buddy!"

For once, Xiaoyue didn't refute him; all her attention was drawn to the magical "magic."

Yang Chen smiled and slowly lowered the teacup: "Just a little trick."

Xiao Yuekui sat quietly next to Yang Chen, glancing at him and then at the kitchen, her little hand supporting her chin, lost in thought.

Dinner was quickly prepared. Teresa and Bai Yuekui served a sumptuous meal, the aroma filling the entire restaurant.

The seating arrangement at the long dining table was somewhat awkward.

Bai Jingyu and Teresa naturally sat in the main seats, Xiao Yuetian and Xiao Yuekui sat next to each other, and Bai Yuekui sat next to Yang Chen.

As for Bai Yuetian... he looked around and squeezed himself between Xiao Yuetian and Xiao Yuekui.

"What are you doing?" Xiaoyuetian nudged him with her elbow in annoyance.

"Eat, what's wrong?" Bai Yuetian said matter-of-factly.

"Can't I sit next to my younger brother and sister?"

Xiaoyuetian: "Who's your younger brother or sister?!"

Theresa smiled helplessly: "Alright, let's eat."

The atmosphere at the meal was a little strange at first.

Xiao Yuetian would occasionally banter with Bai Yuetian, while Xiao Yuekui ate her meal quietly, her big eyes occasionally glancing curiously at "her other self" and Yang Chen across from her.

Bai Yuekui's eating posture is exactly the same as Xiao Yuekui's: quiet, focused, and with his back straight.

Only occasionally would she place a piece of stewed meat, tender and flavorful, into Yang Chen's bowl, which Yang Chen would naturally accept.

Xiao Yuekui's gaze moved back and forth.

She glanced at her parents sitting in the main seats, then her gaze returned to Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen opposite her.

Gradually, the atmosphere at the table became more and more harmonious, and Teresa gently served food to the children, both big and small.

Seeing the smile on his wife's face, and the warmth between her and Yue Kui that had eliminated the barrier between them, Bai Jingyu's heart was gradually filled.

After dinner, Xiaoyuetian and Xiaoyuekui went to wash up and prepare for bed.

Theresa pulled Bai Yuekui's hand and sat down on the living room sofa, seemingly having endless things to say.

Bai Jingyu and Bai Yuetian were discussing the details of the supply delivery and follow-up plans on the other side.

Yang Chen did not disturb their family reunion. He walked to the French windows of the villa and looked at the lights of Jiuchuan City in the distance.

After a long while, Xiao Yuekui came down the stairs in her pajamas.

"Mom, I can't sleep," she whispered, walking over to Theresa.

Theresa gently hugged her youngest daughter: "What's wrong?"

Xiao Yuekui hesitated for a moment, looked at Bai Yuekui, then quickly lowered her head and whispered, "I want to hear a story... a story that my sister will tell."

The living room suddenly became quiet.

All eyes were on Xiao Yuekui and Bai Yuekui.

Bai Yuekui was clearly taken aback, seemingly not expecting this request at all.

She opened her mouth, looking somewhat at a loss.

It would be easy for her to deal with the Devouring Beasts, but telling stories to her younger self...

Wait, did I have a habit of listening to stories when I was a child?

Theresa looked at her encouragingly.

Bai Yuetian winked and mouthed, "Say yes!"

Yang Chen smiled back at her.

Bai Yuekui remained silent for a few seconds, and finally nodded gently under Xiao Yuekui's expectant gaze: "...Okay."

She stood up, and Xiao Yuekui immediately grabbed her hand happily and led her upstairs to her room.

The night is getting darker.

Bai Yuekui quietly walked out of Xiao Yuekui's room and closed the door. Xiao Yuekui seemed to be asleep.

She went downstairs and found Theresa still sitting in the living room waiting for her.

"Asleep?" Theresa asked softly.

"Mm." Bai Yuekui nodded and sat down next to his mother.

Theresa reached out and gently took her hand, saying nothing more, just holding it quietly.

After a while, Bai Yuekui stood up, and Theresa spoke again: "Are we... going back?"

Bai Yuekui felt the warmth of his mother's palm and nodded: "It's getting late, you should all rest."

She paused, then added, "My brother... no, Xiaotian has to go to school tomorrow."

Theresa hummed in agreement, paused for a few seconds, and then asked softly, "What about tomorrow?"

Bai Yuekui raised his eyes and looked at his mother.

"Mom, I'll go see the teacher with you tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Theresa nodded slowly: "Okay, okay."

"Mm," Bai Yuekui responded.

She had mixed feelings about meeting another elder who had played an important role in her life.

But this is unavoidable.

She was only an assistant in the development of the Angel Potion; the person who truly perfected the potion was Horn Garcia.

To achieve the perfect combination of "angel" and "miracle K", teachers are indispensable.

She gently withdrew her hand and stood up: "Well...we're leaving."

Theresa quickly stood up as well, her eyes still fixed on her: "Yes, drive carefully."

At this moment, Bai Jingyu and Bai Yuetian also finished their conversation and came over.

Bai Jingyu had obviously overheard the conversation and said gently to Bai Yuekui, "If you need anything, or if there's anything I can do to help you, just have ASH contact me anytime."

"I know, Dad, don't worry!" Bai Yuetian answered quickly, then put his arm around Teresa's shoulder with a grin.

"Mom, are we really leaving now? Don't miss us too much, we'll see each other again tomorrow!"

Theresa was amused by her son and slapped his arm: "You're always so silly, go on."

Yang Chen also walked over and nodded slightly to Bai Jingyu and Teresa: "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, then we'll take our leave."

"Okay, take good care of Yue Kui," Bai Jingyu instructed.

Bai Jingyu and Teresa stood at the door watching the three leave. Teresa stared at their disappearing figures for a long time before gently closing the door.

Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen have returned to the spacious apartment that Bai Jingyu prepared for them.

Yang Chen smiled and walked to the edge of the table to pour himself a glass of water.

His gaze fell on Bai Yuekui, who was taking off his coat. Recalling the scene upstairs just now, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

“Speaking of which, Yue Kui, what story did you tell Xiao Kui just now?” He paused. “So you had the habit of listening to stories to fall asleep when you were little? I’ve never heard you mention it before.”

Bai Yuekui paused for a moment as he was about to hang up his coat.

She turned her head to the side, glanced at Yang Chen, and denied it directly: "I don't have that habit."

She hung up her coat, turned around, and walked towards the living room.

As she passed by Yang Chen, her gaze lingered briefly on his face before shifting away to look at the deep night outside the window.

"I just casually talked to her about what I'll be doing in the future."

After finishing his water, Yang Chen sat down next to Bai Yuekui and asked, "What did you say?"

"I said... uh..." Bai Yuekui hesitated, "I said I'd follow in my mother's footsteps and work in the field of neuroscience."

After Bai Yuekui finished speaking, he looked at Yang Chen and found that Yang Chen was looking at him with a suspicious expression.

"What's that look in your eyes?"

Yang Chen leaned closer to Bai Yuekui and said, "Yuekui, something's wrong with you."

Bai Yuekui turned her head away from him: "What's wrong?"

Yang Chen stood up, leaned over, and brought his head close to Bai Yuekui's face, just watching quietly.

Bai Yuekui reached out and pressed Yang Chen's face against his back, saying, "Alright, go to sleep."

She then asked, "Are you going back to the village tomorrow? Or are you coming with me?"

Seeing that Bai Yuekui didn't say anything, Yang Chen didn't press further: "I'm going back to the village. I have to go to the Heluo Ruins to take pictures tomorrow."

"Then go to bed early."

After saying that, Bai Yuekui got up and went back to his bedroom, leaving Yang Chen somewhat confused.

(End of this chapter)