Seven Cubs, Seven Fathers, Zero Days Off novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: If It Really Comes to It, You Pick One.

Huang Ziyue took a deep breath, his heart filling with regret and remorse.

’If only I hadn’t gone off by myself to sulk. If I’d come back sooner, would this still have happened to her?’

Earlier that morning, in front of the courtyard, he had revealed himself, and Shen Yue had hit and cursed him. He’d been absolutely furious.

So in a flash, he’d disappeared, reappearing on another mountain peak where he sat in a tree to calm down and process his emotions alone.

But by the time he returned, he saw Shen Yue fall into the fissure while trying to save a few of the cubs.

The fissure had sealed shut just as he charged over, too late for him to jump in after her.

At this thought, he clenched his fists tightly, looked down at Sanbao on the ground, and said gravely,

"Chi Yan, Father will bring your female mother back. I promise you."

With that, Huang Ziyue vanished in a flash.

Ye Lüqi and Lan Cangyue watched Huang Ziyue disappear, their expressions tightening.

Just then, the men Ye Lüqi had sent out returned.

"My lord, we have searched the entire mountain and the area at its base. There is no trace of Miss Shen Yue’s presence!"

Lan Cangyue, listening from the side, froze as he held Qibao.

Qibao instantly burst into tears.

"Xi Xi wants Female Mother! Xi Xi wants Female Mother!"

Tears streamed down the little girl’s face like pearls from a broken string. Her soft, tender face was flushed from crying, a truly pitiful sight.

Like a little girl who had suddenly lost her mother.

Lan Cangyue instantly panicked.

"Qibao, be good. Father is here, okay?"

"I don’t want Father! I want Female Mother! I don’t want Female Mother to leave me!"

"Father, can you take me to find Female Mother? I want Female Mother..."

The little girl’s words were broken by hiccuping sobs.

Lan Cangyue’s heart ached for her.

He glanced at Ye Lüqi and the other cubs beside him, hesitating for a moment.

Then he coaxed gently,

"Okay, how about Father takes you to find Female Mother? We’ll go look for her together."

He had originally intended to leave Qibao in the care of Ye Lüqi and his men.

’But on second thought,’ he decided, ’it’s better if I watch over my own daughter myself. With Shen Yue gone, I have to keep my daughter by my side at all times. I can’t trust anyone else with her.’

Lan Cangyue held Qibao and looked at Ye Lüqi, who was just as anxious to find Shen Yue.

"My Mermaid Clan’s perception of water is far beyond that of ordinary people. We can track targets across vast distances. Water seeps everywhere on and around this mountain, even deep in the soil. I will follow the moisture in the air to track Shen Yue’s presence. I’ll leave the others here in your care."

Ye Lüqi heard Lan Cangyue’s words and knew this was no time for rivalry.

"I don’t need you to tell me what to do. I will certainly take good care of these cubs. But you had better bring her back."

"And another thing—don’t even think about trying to take Qibao away."

After all, he had heard with his own ears today about that Flood Dragon’s past transgressions.

’He was worried this fish would also try to take advantage of Shen Yue’s accident and sneak away with Qibao.’

A frown creased Lan Cangyue’s dangerously handsome face.

"I’m not like that Flood Dragon! Don’t compare me to him."

With that, he and Qibao vanished in a flash.

One of Huang Ziyue’s subordinates, standing beside Sanbao, heard Lan Cangyue’s parting words, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

’Their Great Emperor Master’s image is completely ruined!’

’He’s become the perfect cautionary tale.’

’I just hope Miss Shen Yue returns safely this time. It’s not just the seven children who need her—our Great Emperor Master needs her even more.’

’He has to find a way to redeem himself and restore his image!’

’Otherwise, he’ll be labeled a child-snatcher for the rest of his life.’

Huang Ziyue now hovered high above the mountain peak, surveying the terrain below.

From the moment the ground had split open and sealed itself shut again, he’d felt that something was strange about the whole affair.

He carefully observed the mountain’s features and topography, using his spiritual power to probe for any anomalies or presences for miles around.

After a few moments, his gaze darkened.

In a flash, he appeared on a cliff face below the summit.

The cliff was nestled among a cluster of peaks, making it very difficult to spot.

He had an instinct that something was strange about this cliff and wanted to descend to investigate.

So he leaped off the edge.

He plummeted downward. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The further down he went, the thicker the miasma became, and the air grew cold, damp, and gloomy.

Huang Ziyue used his spiritual power to steady his descent, passing through the steepest section and the thickest of the miasma.

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