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

Chapter 137 Doomsday
Dragonbone Village, a small house.

The three of them relaxed almost simultaneously.

Bai Yuetian let out an exaggerated sigh of relief and slumped into the living room sofa, as if he had just fought a tough battle.

"Phew, I feel so much lighter now that I've laid my cards on the table!" He crossed his legs and swung his toes.

Then, as if remembering something, he turned his head to look at Bai Kui and Yang Chen standing side by side.

"But I have to say, Yue Kui, Cheng Zi, why were you two so quiet just now? Especially you, Yue Kui, the way Dad looked at you, you were practically begging for you to say something more. It made Dad not know what to say. I was practically the only one holding things together, and keeping the atmosphere lively is exhausting, you know?"

Bai Yuekui was taking off the coat he had worn when he went out and hanging it up. Hearing this, he didn't stop what he was doing, but just glanced at him indifferently.

"As my brother, shouldn't I rely on you in a time like this?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuetian was taken aback at first, then his eyes lit up instantly.

That little complaint vanished instantly amidst a tremendous sense of accomplishment, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn upwards, his pride overflowing.

He straightened his back and raised his chin slightly.

"Hmm, that makes sense."

Bai Yuekui hung up the clothes, turned around, looked at his brother's silly expression that seemed to be floating, and smiled.

She walked to the coffee table, poured herself a glass of water, took a sip, and then slowly began to speak.

"Well, you did a good job."

A simple word of approval made Bai Yuetian feel even more radiant.

Yang Chen spoke up at the right moment, interrupting Bai Yuetian's impending rambling: "Alright, it's getting late, you should get some rest."

Bai Yuekui nodded and put down his water glass.

Bai Yuetian finally snapped out of his excitement and yawned, "Alright, alright, it's time to sleep. I still have to show Dad around our territory tomorrow, I need to think carefully about where to take him..."

He muttered to himself as he got up from the sofa.

"Oh, right, Orange." Just before entering the door, Bai Yuetian suddenly turned back and winked at Yang Chen.

"Were you nervous just now? If you ask me, you should have called him 'Father-in-law' as soon as we met."

Yang Chen chuckled, but before he could reply, Bai Yuekui had already shot him a glare.

Go to sleep.

"Understood!" Bai Yuetian immediately turned around and quickly closed the door.

Only Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui remained in the living room.

Yang Chen reached out, put his arm around Bai Yuekui's waist, and pulled her into his embrace.

"how do you feel?"

Bai Yuekui leaned quietly against his chest: "Seeing him like that... so cautious, yet wanting to get closer, made my heart ache a little."

"He feels awkward about it too, but we need to let him adjust gradually."

"Ah."

Bai Family Villa, Jiuchuan City.

Bai Jingyu suddenly opened his eyes, his consciousness breaking free from the hazy dream.

Last night's memories flooded back into my mind.

ASH's narration, those breathtaking visions of the future, their meeting in the office, their conversation in the restaurant, and the figures of his children leaving in the night...

He suddenly sat up and looked around.

The seat next to her was empty; Teresa must have gotten up long ago. The bedroom was so quiet that she could hear her own heartbeat.

Not a dream.

It really happened.

He really did have a son and a daughter from the future, and a... son-in-law.

He immediately whispered into the air, "ASH!"

ASH's voice appeared immediately.

"Bai Jingyu, good morning."

"What time is it now? Have Yue Kui... Yue Tian and the others arrived yet?" Bai Jingyu was clearly anxious, and hurriedly threw off the covers to get out of bed.

"It's 10:07 a.m. now," Ash said calmly.

“Ms. Theresa took Xiaoyuekui to Professor Horn’s laboratory for observation and learning an hour ago. Xiaoyuetian is at school.”

She paused, then continued, "Yue Kui, Yue Tian, ​​and Yang Chen arrived in Jiu Chuan two hours ago. Knowing you were still resting, they didn't disturb you and are currently strolling around the downtown business district, waiting for you to wake up."

"They've already arrived?!" Bai Jingyu paused, feeling both surprised and annoyed.

"Why didn't you wake me up sooner? You made them wait so long..."

“It was Yue Kui who specifically instructed you to rest a little longer,” ASH explained. “Should I inform them now that you’re awake?”

"Tell them right away!" Bai Jingyu said immediately, and quickly walked into the restroom.

"Just tell me you'll be done right away!"

"The message has been sent. They replied that they're coming right away."

The sound of running water came from the bathroom.

Bai Jingyu washed up at near-combat speed, his hands almost shaking while shaving.

Looking at my reflection in the mirror while fixing my hair, I felt a complex mix of emotions. I was still young, but I had already become the father of two "adults".

He quickly changed into a well-tailored set of casual clothes.

Just as he took a deep breath, composed himself, and prepared to leave the bedroom, Ash's voice rang out softly again.

"They're already here."

Bai Jingyu's heart tightened, and he quickly walked through the corridor and down the stairs.

As soon as I entered the living room, I saw those three familiar figures already standing there.

Bai Yuetian was facing away from him, looking at the furnishings in the living room.

Yang Chen was the first to see Bai Yuetian coming downstairs and gently nudged him with his elbow.

Bai Yuetian immediately turned around, a bright smile spreading across his face: "Hey! Dad, you're awake? How was your rest?"

Bai Yuekui also turned around and nodded slightly: "Dad."

Yang Chen also greeted him politely, "Mr. Bai."

Seeing them actually standing in his living room and hearing those two "Dad" calls, Bai Jingyu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly walked down the last few steps, a smile spreading across his face: "I rested well. Sorry to keep you waiting, why didn't you just come up and call me?"

"Let you sleep a little longer." Bai Yuetian stepped forward and patted Bai Jingyu's arm.

"So, are you ready to visit our 'base'? I guarantee you'll be amazed!"

Looking at his son's energetic face, and then at his daughter and Yang Chen standing quietly to the side, Bai Jingyu felt that the awkwardness and unfamiliarity he felt had dissipated considerably.

He nodded, his gaze sweeping across the empty living room: "Teresa took Xiao Kui to the lab, and Xiao Tian is at school. You...would you like to stay here for a while, have something to eat, and then leave?"

His eyes held expectation, as if hoping they could stay in this "home" a little longer.

Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen exchanged a glance, then looked at Bai Jingyu.

Bai Yuetian casually walked towards the cabinet: "Sure, I'm a bit thirsty. Dad, do you have anything to drink? I remember you used to have some pretty good tea..."

"Yes, we have them all!" Bai Jingyu quickly replied.

"I'll make you some tea. You can go sit in the living room for a while."

He then started to walk towards the corner.

"Hey, Dad, there's really no need to be so polite." Bai Yuetian waved his hand, trying to catch up.

"We can do it ourselves, we're not outsiders."

"That won't do, you all sit down." Bai Jingyu insisted, his steps unwavering. "It'll be ready soon."

He seemed to want to express his fatherly feelings in this way.

Seeing his insistence, Bai Yuetian shrugged and gave up: "Alright, alright, you do it."

As he spoke, his gaze curiously drifted toward the staircase leading to the second floor.

"Then... shall I go and take a look at my 'old' room first?" He winked at Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen.

Without waiting for a reply, he scurried upstairs as if he knew the way inside.

Bai Yuekui watched her brother's figure disappear around the corner of the stairs, shook her head slightly, and then looked at Yang Chen, giving him a meaningful look.

"Let's go," she said softly, "I'll show you around too."

Yang Chen nodded and took her hand.

Bai Jingyu happened to peek out from behind the tea cabinet and saw the two of them walking hand in hand. His gaze softened for a moment before he hurriedly turned around to prepare the tea.

The second-floor corridor was quiet and bright.

Bai Yuetian has disappeared without a trace; he must have gone into some room.

Bai Yuekui stopped in front of a white door.

There was a faded cartoon sticker on the door panel, with the edges slightly curled up.

She reached out and pushed open the door.

The room wasn't big, but it was decorated very warmly, and you could also see the little owner's unique preferences.

On the desk by the window, several popular science picture books and a miniature set of children's experimental equipment are neatly arranged, and a small telescope is placed by the window.

Everything was tidied up, clearly because Teresa cleans and organizes it regularly.

Bai Yuekui stood at the door, his gaze slowly sweeping over every corner of the room, his eyes somewhat distant, as if he were seeing a time long ago through the scene before him.

Yang Chen did not disturb her, but stood quietly beside her, also looking around at the room filled with traces of "Little Moon Queen".

He could picture a small, focused figure here, reading, fiddling with small instruments, and gazing at the stars through a telescope.

Bai Yuekui released Yang Chen's hand, walked into the room, gently brushed his fingertips across the smooth surface of the desk, picked up a picture book, looked at it, and then put it down.

At the same time, Bai Yuetian's shouting could be faintly heard from the other end of the corridor.

"Wow! My limited edition model from back then! ASH! ASH, please help me figure out how much it's worth now?"

His loud voice instantly shattered the tranquility of the second floor.

Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat helpless and amused.

Just then, Bai Jingyu's voice came from downstairs: "The tea is ready. Would you... like to come down and have some?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly upstairs, as if he had been paying attention to the sounds coming from upstairs.

Bai Yuekui took one last look at the room, which was filled with the atmosphere of his childhood, and then turned and walked towards the door.

“Let’s go,” she said.

When the two went downstairs, they saw Bai Yuetian holding a cool robot.

At this moment, Yang Chen, seeing Bai Yuetian's obvious delight, asked with a hint of doubt, "Aren't you going to put it back?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuetian raised his head, looking completely matter-of-fact: "Put it back? Why? This is mine too! Although... it belongs to 'me when I was little,' isn't that still me? It's my stuff, what's wrong with me taking it?"

This argument, which was both sophistry and strangely reasonable, left the other three people present momentarily stunned.

Bai Jingyu was stunned.

This kid... seems to have gotten even more shameless as he's grown up.

But he felt no displeasure; on the contrary, he felt that his lively and playful son brought him closer to his son.

Bai Yuekui rolled his eyes at his brother and muttered under his breath, "...Pathetic."

Yang Chen was amused by Bai Yuetian's logic and nodded: "Okay, you're right."

"Of course!" Bai Yuetian said smugly.

The group sat around the tea table. The tea brewed by Bai Jingyu had a rich aroma, and the atmosphere was even more relaxed and natural than before.

Bai Jingyu asked some questions about daily life in Longgu Village, and Bai Yuetian eagerly answered, vividly describing the events, sometimes exaggerating. Bai Yuekui and Yang Chen occasionally added to or corrected his answers.

The cup of tea was quickly emptied.

Bai Yuetian stood up first, picked up the model on the sofa, and said, "Dad, we've finished our tea. Shall we go?"

Bai Jingyu also stood up, feeling a little nervous.

"Is there anything we need to prepare?"

Yang Chen shook his head: "No need."

The magic activated, quickly enveloping the three of them.

Bai Jingyu nervously closed his eyes, but opened them when he smelled a scent different from that at home.

What came into view was the ruins he had seen in the video.

(End of this chapter)