Chapter 2398 The Lin Family Has a Son

Originally, Lin Xun had planned to set off as soon as he condensed the seedling of the Primal Chaos Tree. However, just as he was about to leave, an unexpected event stopped him in his tracks.

That day, fine cracks appeared on the surface of the golden dragon cocoon!

Crack... Crack...

When Lin Xun carefully retrieved the golden dragon cocoon, he heard faint rustling sounds as fragments etched with strange dao runes began to fall away.

As each piece dropped, it dissolved like melting snow, vanishing into the air.

However, Lin Xun no longer paid any attention to that.

His hands were clenched tight.

His body went rigid.

His eyes widened as he stared at the golden dragon cocoon that was constantly undergoing transformation.

His state of mind that was always as calm as ice and as unshakable as a mountain, even in the face of death, began to waver.

A surge of tension, nervousness, excitement, and unease—emotions that he had never experienced so fiercely rushed through his chest like a sudden storm, stretching him taut like a drawn bowstring.

Creak... Creak...

The faint sounds of cracking continued, and time seemed to slow to a crawl.

Then, finally, Lin Xun saw a familiar figure.

She lay there quietly, bathed in a soft and radiant golden glow. Her long black hair spilled like a waterfall, and her flawless, serene face shimmered with a quiet beauty.

Zhao Jingxuan!

After all these years, the moment he saw the woman he loved most again, Lin Xun felt like his heart stopped. His emotions surged wildly, unstoppable.

Lin Xun opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but the next moment he froze.

As if struck by lightning.

His mind went blank, his gaze locked onto Zhao Jingxuan’s arms.

Nestled there was a naked infant, staring up at him with wide, clear eyes full of curiosity.

The baby’s tiny feet curled softly, his skin fair and delicate. Although only a newborn, his features were already striking, especially his eyes, which were a mirror of his mother’s, Zhao Jingxuan.

His little nose and pursed mouth bore a great resemblance to Lin Xun.

Boom!

Lin Xun felt as if his mind had exploded. His entire body trembled. How could he not understand that this little one was the son he had longed for and worried about for so many years?

However, never had Lin Xun imagined that this moment would arrive so suddenly, so unexpectedly. It completely took him by surprise.

For a moment, he stood there, dazed.

“Yeeyaa!” A baby’s voice rang out, soft, high-pitched and full of energy.

At the same time, a gentle laugh followed, “Look at your silly father, he’s completely speechless.”

Lin Xun finally snapped out of his daze. Taking a few deep breaths, he looked again. The golden dragon cocoon had vanished and Zhao Jingxuan was now standing.

She wore a flowing jade robe adorned with a subtle cloud pattern. Her jet-black hair was casually tied back with a red cord, and her slender figure radiated a gentle, mature beauty. In her snow-white arms, she cradled the baby tenderly.

Her eyes were soft, filled with deep affection as she gazed at Lin Xun.

After so many long years, the moment she awakened, the first person she saw was the one she had missed day and night. Her heart stirred with a flood of emotions.

“Jingxuan.”

Lin Xun could no longer hold back. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Zhao Jingxuan, but he was careful of the baby nestled in her embrace.

Zhao Jingxuan let out a light laugh, then lowered her gaze to the baby and said, “Say Father.”

The baby squinted his dark eyes and called out in a clear, crisp voice, “Father.”

Lin Xun was completely stunned. “He...he can talk already?”

Zhao Jingxuan blinked, a glimmer of pride shining in her eyes. “Don’t you know whose child this is? How could he be like ordinary children?”

In a mother’s eyes, her child was always the most extraordinary in the world.

Lin Xun couldn’t help but smile. He reached out carefully and stroked the baby’s soft, tender cheek. An indescribable warmth bloomed in his heart.

“Father, Mother is right. From the moment I was born, I’ve retained all the memories and everything I experienced and understood when I was in the golden dragon cocoon all these years.”

The baby continued in a clear voice, “Though my mother and I hadn’t yet fully awakened then, we were able to communicate through our consciousness. I’ve long grasped the mysteries of the dao and the wonders of all things in the world. So you better not treat me like some clueless baby.”

As he spoke, he widened his eyes seriously.

However, with his chubby cheeks, delicate features, and soft baby voice, it made him even more adorable.

With emotions tumbling in his chest, Lin Xun gently picked up the baby with both hands, held him close and tried to sense and connect with him.

After a while, Lin Xun had to admit that this child of his and Jingxuan’s was anything but ordinary.

He was far too extraordinary. Within his tiny body was a complete Origin Aeth Artery, the first stage of the innate talent Grand Abyss Heaven Devourer, which was exactly as what Lin Xun had possessed as a child.

The blood coursing through his veins was imprinted with incomparably pure True Dragon blood—vast, profound, and shining brilliantly.

He was born with two heaven-defying innate powers!

Even his tendons, bones, skin, organs, meridians and acupoints pulsed with wonderful dao rhythm, radiating precious light!

“Dear, when this child was still in my womb, he was immersed in my clan’s True Dragon Pond and nurtured by the sacred source of the Ancestral Dragon. Later, the progenitor ancestor of our clan blessed him with extraordinary talents...”

Zhao Jingxuan continued softly, “Over the years, I communicated with him through consciousness, sharing the mysteries of the great dao and the wonders of all things. Although he’s just been born, he’s far from an ordinary child.”

Lin Xun nodded, then pulled the baby gently into his arms, and said softly, “I don’t care about all that. He’s our child. Even if he’s a monster, he’s still our child.”

“Father, I’m not a monster,” said the baby in an innocent and soft voice.

Lin Xun chuckled, pressing his cheek against the baby’s. “Jingxuan, have you given him a name yet?”

“He only has a nickname, Baobao.” Zhao Jingxuan said, “As for his proper name, that’s something the father should decide.”

Lin Xun immediately fell into thought.

At the same time, the baby, temporarily called Lin Baobao, looked nervous. His big, dark eyes darted around anxiously, as if he was worried that his father might give him an ugly name.

“He was born extraordinary, with exceptional talent and unmatched intelligence. In all the history of the world, he could be called a natural-born cultivator.”

After a long pause, Lin Xun continued, “But these gifts are both a blessing and a burden. As he matures, they could easily affect his heart and character.”

Zhao Jingxuan was stunned for a moment, then frowned. “He’s our child. As long as we teach him properly, how could he go astray?”

“Father, I won’t become a bad person,” Lin Baobao said earnestly.

Lin Xun smiled, but his heart stirred uneasily. He couldn’t help but think of his fourth senior brother, Ling Xuanzi. He was also a prodigy, once hailed as unrivalled through the ages, incomparably intelligent and blessed with peerless talent.

Unfortunately, the path his fourth senior brother had taken warped his heart and changed his character!

Lin Xun would never allow his own son to repeat the same mistake.

“Fine. Let me think about it carefully before deciding on a name for our child.” Lin Xun pondered for a while but couldn’t make up his mind. In the end, he decided to take a little more time.

“That’s a good idea.” Zhao Jingxuan nodded in agreement.

The two whispered to each other, sharing their thoughts and feelings. Hours passed before Lin Baobao finally drifted into a peaceful sleep in their arms.

It couldn’t be helped. The little one had so much energy.

“Husband, have you missed me all these years?” Zhao Jingxuan asked, her voice low and soft, her starry eyes glowing with deep affection.

“There isn’t a single day I haven’t thought about you.” Lin Xun replied with a smile. As he looked at their sleeping child, his heart swelled with love for him.

“Then don’t you think you should make it up to me?” Zhao Jingxuan’s graceful body leaned in closer, her breath as sweet as orchids in bloom.

Lin Xun paused, a little startled, then sighed deeply. “I know it’s been hard on you and our child all these years.”

As he spoke, he glanced down at Lin Baobao again, smiling warmly, “Now I understand what it means to be a father... It really is different...”

Zhao Jingxuan suddenly straightened up, fixing her gaze on Lin Xun. “Now that you have a child, you’re ignoring me?”

Lin Xun blinked in surprise and explained quickly, “How could I? It’s just that I just met our child, so I can’t help but...”

Before he could finish, Zhao Jingxuan gently took the baby from his arms, saying, “You can look at him later. Now look at me properly.”

She placed Lin Baobao into a treasure, and then loosened the red string binding her long black hair, her eyes locking with Lin Xun’s.

In contrast to her younger self, Zhao Jingxuan now exuded a mature elegance. Her chest was full, her waist slim and delicate, and the simple jade robe could hardly conceal her tall, slender and mesmerizing figure.

“How do I look?” she asked.

Lin Xun nodded without hesitation. “Beautiful. Even the fairies in heaven would pale in comparison.”

Zhao Jingxuan smirked, “You’re not sincere.”

Lin Xun frowned, sensing something off in Zhao Jingxuan’s demeanor, and gently probed, “Jingxuan, are you mad?”

“Why would I be mad, you fool!” Zhao Jingxuan snapped, but her expression soon softened as she laughed. It was like a flower blooming after the rain.

Lin Xun smiled, confused.

Fool?

Seeing Lin Xun’s puzzled face, Zhao Jingxuan couldn’t help but sigh, “It seems you haven’t missed me at all these years.”

A sudden realization dawned on Lin Xun, as if a blockhead had finally had a breakthrough. He burst out laughing and swept Zhao Jingxuan up into his arms, and began striding away.

“What are you doing?” Zhao Jingxuan was a little flustered.

“What does it look like?” Lin Xun said mischievously. “Don’t you want to do something?”

Zhao Jingxuan’s fair face flushed bright red, becoming hot and burning. She buried her head in Lin Xun’s chest, her body as soft and fragrant as warm jade.

“You jerk!” she spat.

“If I’m not a jerk, then I’m a fool.”

“Really? So you know you’re a fool...”

During the slightly intimate conversation, Lin Xun carried her off into the distance, disappearing into the horizon.

At the horizon, the fiery sunset bathed them in a warm glow, as if even the sky was blushing at the sight.