Baby Serendipity: The Whole World Fell In Love With Me-Chapter 778 - 777: The Child with the Bow and Arrow
Chapter 778: Chapter 777: The Child with the Bow and Arrow
Mianmian knew her idea was not very likely to come true. After saying it, she giggled and planted a kiss on her mother’s face, her voice milky and sweet as she coaxed, "Mommy, the bottle is almost full. Once you beat the Heavenly Demon, you guys can come out."
Jiang Yao gazed at her daughter, her tone both tender and resolute, "Mian Bao, if the Heavenly Demons outside are like the ones in the Little World and force you to make a choice, Mommy hopes that you can ignore them, and be a little selfish instead."
"Daddy and Mommy have lived for quite a few years, that’s why we look younger than your great-nephew and his wife, but Mianmian, you’re only four years old. Your life is full of possibilities, and there’s no need to sacrifice yourself for anyone."
Su Senqi heard his wife teaching their daughter to be selfish and said nothing, his eyes deepening with solemnity.
As a couple united in heart, how could he not understand what his wife meant by saying this?
The Atian in the Little World could be moved by Mianmian, eventually choosing self-annihilation, but how could the real-world Heavenly Demons possibly do the same?
"Mommy, I understand," Mianmian’s little head nuzzled closer, her voice cheerful, "I knew Mommy loves me the most."
"Daddy loves you too," Su Senqi was not to be outdone, "Give Daddy a proper hug too."
The handsome man, who bore some resemblance to Mianmian, opened his arms wide, eager to embrace his daughter during this rare opportunity. His eyes brimming with a smile, he was the image of a loving father with his tall stature.
After enough cuddles with Mommy, Mianmian turned around, intending to throw herself into Daddy’s embrace. But before she could touch him, her parents disappeared right before her eyes, leaving only the Divine Stone where they had stood.
[Mianmian, today is your fourth birthday. This is an exceptional birthday gift for you. But time is limited, you must understand that in this world, when you give up something, you will gain something else. It’s time for you to continue striving.]
Mianmian finished reading the words that bubbled up from the Divine Stone.
Anger bubbled up inside her, and she pounded the stone with her little fists. Her face, which had been blooming with smiles just a moment ago, now fell, and tears swirled in her eyes.
But the Divine Stone was after all a Divine Stone, impossible to damage.
No matter how hard she tried, it was futile.
Under Mianmian’s angry punches, the words on the stone changed again.
[You are the only hope, Mianmian.]
This line of text unfurled before Mianmian, dissipating like a mirage or reflection in water.
Mianmian was still very upset, tears flowing uncontrollably. She curled up in her Spiritual Residence, embracing herself, a tiny bundle of sorrow.
The little bird Ayu popped out, perching on Mianmian’s shoulder and gently rubbing her face with his own, hoping Mianmian would quickly regain her zest. He was now connected to Mianmian’s Divine Consciousness and naturally could feel her happiness and sorrow.
This also made Ayu realize that, no matter how powerful Mianmian might become, she was still a child who needed her parents. Without Mommy and Daddy, she would be particularly sad.
Yet, this child was whom the stone, seemingly containing supreme power, declared as "the only hope."
Having once listened to many prayers within a Buddha statue, Ayu was fully aware of the immense pressure that came with being burdened with extra expectations.
"I’m with you, Mianmian, no matter what happens, I’m with you."
It was because of Mianmian’s kindheartedness that he got the chance to atone for past misdeeds.
"I’m, I’m okay," Mianmian managed a smile for the little bird, "I’m just a little sad, crying for a bit will make it better!"
Even though she said she would only cry for a bit, Mianmian didn’t know how long she actually cried.
When she woke up and could hear the noise outside, the room outside was unusually loud.
"I am a Western God, how dare you treat me like this!"
That voice was definitely Hades’s, mixed with Hypnos’s attempts to appease, "Hades, after all, we came uninvited..."
Mianmian yawned and opened the door, "What’s up, why did you guys run over here?"
Seeing Mianmian, Hades fell silent.
Mianmian blinked her eyes and, looking at Yang Xian standing to the side, said helplessly, "How did he get tied up?"
Golden ropes were draped over Hades; they were the Tie Fairy Rope. Originally they were with Mianmian, but later they were kept by Lulu.
"He wanted to enter the house," Yang Xian said with a cold voice. "You were sleeping."
"Alright, then it’s your fault, Hades," Mianmian said as she gathered the ropes. "I’ll come talk to you after I wash up."
Hades stared at Mianmian’s slightly swollen eyes with a furrowed brow. Only after Mianmian went back inside to wash up did he ask Yang Xian, "Did she cry last night?"
Yang Xian nodded.
In fact, they originally didn’t know that Mianmian was crying at night. It was Lulu, who had been playing outside all day and was about to return to the Divine Farmer’s Cauldron, who suddenly discovered it and then told them.
They tried calling out to Mianmian, but she couldn’t hear them. Little Bun had closed off her Divine Consciousness and was hiding in the Spiritual Residence crying, which is why it happened.
"How could you let her cry?" Hades asked, not understanding. "She’s so powerful. Why would she cry?"
Perhaps because his emotions were too agitated, Hades’s Dragon Kingdom Language had started to sound strange again.
Yang Xian took a longer look at Hades, "You’re just here seeking help. What use is it to know the rest?"
Hades didn’t speak anymore.
After Mianmian got herself ready, she invited Hades and the others to have breakfast together. After breakfast, she asked, "What did you guys learn over at Uncle Choi’s?"
Hades replied, "Basically, the Underworld needs to modernize."
"That’s enough," she said. "Let’s go to your Underworld to find souls that can work for you."
Mianmian had already told Charlie about this, but there were new problems when they were searching for suitable souls. Those souls weren’t heading towards the Underworld at all, instead, they were going to the American Church.
"This is somewhat troublesome."
Mianmian called Charlie.
Upon hearing about the situation, Charlie seemed to have an idea of why it was happening.
He shared his speculation with Mianmian, "Westerners have a variety of beliefs, and the Orthodox Church is one of them. It’s probably for this reason. The souls heading to the Orthodox Church likely believe in God, so their souls would go to the Gate of God for judgement. If they are virtuous, they will be sent to Heaven, and if evil, they will descend into Hell...
He recounted various mythologies of Western public belief until Mianmian was feeling quite dizzy.
Mianmian actually knew about the complex Western mythologies and felt it was difficult too.
"So, where exactly should we rebuild your Underworld?"
Hades also fell silent. After thinking hard for a while, he asked, "Can we go up there to have a look?"
Going up to take a look was certainly possible.
In fact, Mianmian hadn’t yet visited the Heavenly Court of Dragon Country, but she had ascended to Heaven abroad first. After reaching Heaven, she didn’t see God or angels; instead, she encountered a child with a bow and arrows among the cloud layer.
The child had a cute appearance, with arrows that had hearts on them.
Seeing Mianmian, he opened his eyes wide: "Who are you?"