Chapter 42 Lin Tian

"So that's how you and Mom got together?" Lin Xing felt it was all too simple.

"Of course not, it didn't happen that fast. Do you think your mother was easy to win over?" Lin Zhantian chuckled, giving Lin Xing's head a playful knock.

"After that incident, your mother at most had a bit of a crush on me. Later on, I managed to get into Half-Moon Academy. Through my relentless pursuit and persistence, your mother finally gave in to me, and then..." Lin Zhantian recalled with a face full of happiness and smiles.

"So that's how it was." Lin Xing feigned sudden understanding.

"When chasing a girl, the most important thing is to learn to have a thick skin and not give up, but don't overdo it—know when to stop," Lin Zhantian suddenly said to Lin Xing with a serious expression.

Lin Xing was startled, his face growing warm. After all, Lin Xing was still naive about such matters, and hearing this from his own father made him feel somewhat awkward.

"Father!" Lin Xing couldn't help but say, embarrassed.

Seeing Lin Xing's embarrassed look, Lin Zhantian didn't say anything, just let out a hearty laugh.

Lin Xing really didn't know what to make of his father.

"Alright, let's go home." The two-meter-tall Lin Zhantian patted Lin Xing's shoulder.

Lin Xing winced at the pat, thinking, "Good thing it's me. If it were any ordinary person, they'd probably have been flattened by Dad's pat."

Lin Zhantian's massive palm wasn't something just anyone could handle. Combined with his Sword Saint's strength, even though he wasn't using much force now, the sheer power of that palm alone couldn't be ignored!

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Lin Zhantian stayed home for less than ten days before returning, and the Lin family went back to normal.

Lin Xing still trained when it was time to train and went out to play when it was time to have fun, always taking Shi Ya, Lin Feng, and the others along. However, he never saw Bier or that flashy Swift Wind Wolf of his again.

Bier was now training like crazy, constantly practicing his family's inherited Black Tortoise Art. With his own talent, he had already begun to enter the first level!

A few months after Lin Zhantian returned to the military camp, Lin Xing's mother, Yana, was delighted to discover—she was pregnant again! Upon hearing this news, Lin Zhantian dropped everything he was doing and hurried back. The Lin household became even livelier, buzzing with joy.

Indeed, Lin Xing was already seven years old. Since Lin Xing's birth, Yana hadn't shown any signs of pregnancy. Now, after a gap of seven years, Yana was expecting again.

This made Lin Wen and Dikalin absolutely thrilled. After all, a large family like the Lins needed more heirs. However, starting from Lin Wen's previous generations, the Lin family had only one male heir per generation! This inevitably worried the heads of the Lin family, fearing that one day the Lin lineage might die out.

But no matter how hard the Lin men worked, there was no sign of any more children. It wasn't until Lin Zhantian came along, but even then, there was no reaction after the child turned seven.

Lin Wen and the others had given up hope, placing their expectations solely on Lin Xing. They hoped Lin Xing wouldn't end up like them, because if something unexpected happened in the future, the Lin family would die out for good. The decline of such a large family would make them the laughingstock of the world.

However, the Lin men were all one-woman men and refused to take a second wife, which led to the current situation.

But now, Yana's announcement of being pregnant again brought them endless joy!

After all, this was a tremendous blessing!

Lin Xing was also incredibly happy about this. This way, even if he went out to gain experience, there would still be a little brother or sister at home to keep his mother and grandfather company.

That would allow him to leave with peace of mind.

From then on, everyone in the Lin family loved and cared for Yana even more than before, especially the two elders and Lin Zhantian. Yana wasn't allowed to lift a finger, for fear she might bump or hurt herself somewhere.

Yana was also very happy. She never expected that after so many years, she'd have another child. She loved children dearly. However, Yana wouldn't favor one over the other—she loved Lin Xing just as much.

From then on, Yana was always smiling happily. Seeing his mother so joyful, Lin Xing was also delighted. He eagerly hoped the family would welcome a new addition soon!

Ten months later, outside Yana's residence.

Today was a big day—Yana's due date.

Early in the morning, Lin Wen, Lin Zhantian, and even Lin Xing waited outside Yana's room.

For this occasion, Lin Zhantian had specifically requested several months of leave. In the following days, he stayed by Yana's side without leaving even a step.

It felt like the scene from seven years ago when Lin Xing was born. Lin Wen sat to the side with a smile, but Lin Xing noticed a hint of nervousness behind the old man's grin.

Lin Zhantian was no different from seven years ago—still pacing anxiously outside. Even though he had already been through childbirth once, he was just as nervous!

Looking at the scene before him, Lin Xing seemed to see seven years ago, when he was about to be born. Lin Zhantian had paced back and forth just like this, filled with anxiety.

Watching his father with beads of sweat on his forehead, Lin Xing couldn't understand how a Sword Saint could be so nervous he was sweating. At this moment, Lin Xing couldn't claim he wasn't nervous either, but having never experienced it himself, he couldn't fully grasp what Lin Zhantian was feeling!

This kind of tension could only be understood by those going through it themselves.

After a long while, there was still no movement from inside. Staring at the room, Lin Xing found his palms sweating too!!

Finally, after a clear, bright cry, Yana gave birth smoothly.

The tense crowd finally relaxed.

This time, Lin Zhantian learned his lesson and didn't rush in immediately. Instead, he waited until someone came out before entering. If he barged in like last time again, he would truly lose face.

"Congratulations, Master and Young Master—it's a boy!" The maid came out, her face beaming with excitement.

After a while, when everything inside was settled, Lin Xing and the others went in.

Looking at the little one held in his mother's arms—chubby, with big eyes that were now restlessly darting around, curiously observing the unfamiliar people around him.

Step by step, the little one actually looked at Lin Xing! Staring at Lin Xing, he kept smiling and even stretched out his hands!

Lin Xing was stunned for a moment but quickly realized—this little guy wanted him to hold him. Lin Xing immediately took a liking to the little one.

"Mother, may I hold him?" Lin Xing asked Yana for permission.

Yana handed the little one to Lin Xing. Seeing the child's behavior now, they couldn't help but think to themselves: Could this be another little monster?

As soon as Lin Xing took him, the little one tightly grabbed Lin Xing with his small hands! His bright eyes fixed on Lin Xing, and he actually started giggling.

Lin Xing really liked this little guy and found himself grinning foolishly back at him.

Everyone watching the two brothers laughing foolishly couldn't help but burst into laughter themselves.

For a moment, the entire room was filled with joyful laughter!!