Chapter 272: Lets Go Find Our Son A Pet
Meanwhile, in a quiet, isolated void subspace, two figures sat comfortably at a small table with elegant chairs, a softly glowing teapot set between them.
The endless darkness of the void surrounded them, but the warm, gentle light from the table created a peaceful oasis.
This serene couple sipped their tea leisurely, each movement calm and unhurried, as though they had all the time in the world.
The mother raised her cup, inhaling the soothing aroma with a cheerful smile. "You know," she began, her eyes glowing as if a universe was inside them.
"It has been quite a while since we did anything for our son, and with him working so hard managing the Xu family with the help of his wives, I think we should give him a little… surprise?"
The father chuckled, his voice low and calm as he looked at her with a doting look as he said. "Ah, so you've been planning something," he said knowingly.
"And although I agree that he has worked hard, but..." As he was about to finish the sentence, he felt a cold feeling coming from his wife, which caused him to change his words.
"...From the looks of it, he does not seem in need of anything, so what do you have in mind?"
"Oh, you know me!" she said with a smile.
"I was thinking of something special, something he doesn't yet have but could really use. And I thought, what about a pet?"
The father's eyes softened slightly as he nodded slowly, already liking the idea. This is because, Xu Qianghua wanted to have a pet since he was a child.
However, due to their sensitive instincts, the animals would die the second they laid their eyes on these two parents, which caused them to never be able to have a pet for Xu Qianghua to play with.
"A spirit beast as a pet. That is a good idea, as he does not have any pets right now, and this is something that can help him out as the beast grows up." He smiled as he thought about the usefulness of a pet.
"Now, the real question is, what kind of pet are you thinking of? Knowing you, you'll want something extraordinary."
She laughed, a sound as cheerful as ever. "Of course! Nothing ordinary will do. He deserves a beast with incredible potential, something that can grow alongside him.
Maybe something with a bit of elegance," she added, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "What do you think about a Celestial Tiger? They're powerful, majestic, and have that fierce loyalty."
The father tilted his head and started imagining how it would look before shaking his head as he said.
"A Celestial Tiger is strong, yes, but maybe too bold for Qianghua's nature. A bit… much, I think. He needs something versatile, something with both elegance and strength, but with a little more adaptability."
The mother hummed thoughtfully, already moving on to the next idea. "Alright, then! What about a Shadow Lynx? They're swift, they're clever, and they're known for their stealth. He could use it for those sneaky little missions he loves."
The father then thought about it again before saying. "Hmm… a Shadow Lynx would be useful, yes, but they don't quite have the raw power he might need in a direct confrontation."
He gazed off, his eyes distant as he thought. "Think of it this way: if he faces a strong opponent, he'll need something that can stand by him, even in the middle of a real fight."
"Oh, you're right," she said, nodding in agreement. "But with his character, do you think he would be in those kinds of situation?" Her question stumed the father, but he just shrugged as he gave up thinking about it.
The mother than continued, "Then, what about something rarer… like a Chaos Panther? They're mysterious and powerful, and they have similar chaos related talents.
Plus, it will be a good pet to have as both of them can bond due to this talent."
The father's eyes lit up, impressed. "A Chaos Panther, hmm? Now that's interesting. They're not only powerful but can bond deeply with the right master.
And their potential for growth is nearly limitless, especially under the guidance of someone like Qianghua. Yes, that could be perfect."
The mother clapped her hands, a grin lighting up her face. "I knew you'd agree! Imagine the two of them—our Qianghua and a Chaos Panther. They'd make quite the pair, wouldn't they?"
The father nodded, satisfied. "It's a fitting choice. And, as you said, the panther's natural affinity with the chaos would make it a important patner to him. Plus, their loyalty is legendary. Once he bonds with it, they'll be inseparable."
"But you know," the mother added with a teasing smile, "finding one isn't exactly easy. They're rare, after all."
The father gave her a warm look. "Ah, but I know where to find one—a panther with immense latent potential. It's been cultivating quietly in the Eternal Abyss, absorbing the chaos energy for decades. I think it's exactly what you're looking for."
Her eyes widened with excitement. "The Eternal Abyss? That's perfect! It must have grown strong there, and with all that void energy, it's bound to be remarkable."
She reached over and took his hand, a playful gleam in her eyes. "You know, you really are the best when it comes to picking out the right gift."
He chuckled, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "Only because you have an eye for the extraordinary. Now, let's prepare the arrangements so the panther reaches Qianghua safely.
And with him being the strongest, we can make it so only he could sense its arrival by making the barrier strong enough to block the detection of Incarnation middle stage cultivators and below."
The mother let out a happy sigh, clearly thrilled with their plan. "Oh, I can't wait to see his reaction! A Chaos Panther with such talent and potential… it's a really good gift that can increase his combat power."
The father smiled, nodding in agreement. "Yes, a perfect choice. And, knowing Qianghua, he'll bond with it in no time. He has that way about him."
The mother laughed, delighted. "He does, doesn't he? Such a charming boy, our Qianghua." She gazed into the void, a distant look in her eyes.
"He's so grown up now. Time really does fly by."
The father patted her hand gently. "It does, but he's still young and with us here, nothing will happen to him as we have tried everything we could.
Now, all we can do is wait patiently until he has enough power to tell us the truth. Before that, all we can do is make sure he has everything he needs."
The mother looked at him and smiled sweetly, saying, "I know, but you can't blame me for worrying. He's still our baby."
"And as his parents, we will do anything to ensure his safety."
"Okay, now let's go meet this Chaos Panther and see if it's still alive or not," The father said, which made the mother, who was in a happy mood, die down.
"What do you mean? Don't you know if it's still alive? " she asked with a smile on her face, but her actions of cracking her knuckles betrayed her true intentions.
This caused the father to slowly move backward as he held up his hands and said, "I know honey, but you see, I haven't been to the Eternal Abyss for a few decades, which made me lose the tracking qi I left on the beast."
She stared at him for a moment, her expression blank. Then, her smile returned, brighter than ever.
"Oh, well, I'm sure we'll figure it out. Come on, let's go!" she exclaimed, her cheerfulness returning.
She stood and turned to the endless void, stretching her arms out wide.
"Time for a little adventure! We can take a look around and see what's changed. I hear the Eternal Abyss has become a lot denser over the past few years.
That should be fun to explore, don't you think?"
"Yes, and as we are going there, we should check if the other beasts are alive or not. And, if they are, we should get rid of them." The father said, trying to change the subject.
But then he thought of something as he said, "But while we leave, do you want to leave our avatars so that they can protect him?"
Hearing this, the mother, who had already started bringing her Spiritual Qi so that she could create a space channel that directly leads to the entrance of the Eternal Abyss, slowed down as she looked back.
"You do not have to worry, as I have already created a few avatars with my full cultivation realm to protect him; in addition, I have asked my sister to babysit while I am away," she said.
"A few avatars, that goo.... wait, did you call your SISTER?" The father, who was nodding at her explanation, stopped as he heard the last part.
He was aware of her sister, who was also his sister-in-law and, like his wife, was also a ruler of a powerful Empire, but her personality was completely different.
Unlike the mother, who is a kind, caring, and doting mother, the sister is the exact opposite, which is why the father is surprised when the mother asks her sister to babysit.