After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 530

Chapter 530: Bribing Heaven Thunder
With a sharp crack, the Ancestral Master flung Heaven Thunder aside at the critical moment, scolding, “This is enough. This little girl is still so young. Don’t bully a child.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou finally reacted, hurriedly shielding the golden ingots on her head and warily eyeing Heaven Thunder.

This was a gift from her mother. Though it could block Heaven Thunder’s strike three times to protect her fortune pigtails, Zhouzhou was reluctant to use even one.

The fortune pigtails could grow back, but her mother was gone, leaving her only this one gift.

Clutching it tightly with her chubby little hands, Zhouzhou retreated several steps, hiding behind Qin Lie, and stamped her feet in frustration.

“Why is it always striking me! I haven’t done anything bad or cheated anyone.” Tears welled up in her eyes.

The Ancestral Master reminded her, “Did you forget you swore not to take on missions before turning eighteen?”

Zhouzhou paused, recalling the oath. Hugging her golden ingots tightly, she pouted, “Could it strike my hand or stomach instead? Just not the golden ingots, it’s the only thing my mother left me.”

Tears began to fall silently, a rare sight as she usually faked her crying. The silent tears made those around her feel a pang of sorrow.

The Ancestral Master, understanding her plight, also felt a twinge of compassion. Zhouzhou had a difficult journey, abandoned at birth and separated from her mother shortly after finally meeting her.

Turning to the Heaven Thunder, the Ancestral Master frowned. “This was an exception. Although Zhouzhou broke her oath, it was out of necessity. Would you have her watch her friend come to harm? Besides, Ye Lingfeng was in danger. Without her timely intervention, he would be gone.”

“He’s your brother, both favored by the heavens. Are you sure you want him to disappear?”

Heaven Thunder hesitated, its aura weakening but not vanishing entirely. It had come this far, leaving without a strike would be humiliating. Moreover, she did break her oath.

The Ancestral Master, growing frustrated, blocked Zhouzhou with his body, watching Heaven Thunder closely.

“How about this? Zhouzhou broke her oath, but it was for a good reason. We’ll give you the merit she earned. Will that suffice?”

Heaven Thunder crackled angrily, as if being bribed.

The Ancestral Master remained calm. “All the Protective Light of the Nation she earns before eighteen, you can have it.”

With a decisive gesture, he transferred the small amount of golden light Zhouzhou had just earned to Heaven Thunder.

Though a tiny amount, it was rare and precious merit. Instantly soothed, Heaven Thunder’s menacing aura faded.

The Ancestral Master, hands behind his back, added, “She’s just a little girl, not a villain. She was doing a good deed. Turn a blind eye this time. I promise, all the Protective Light of the Nation she earns before eighteen, you can have. Spare her, and save your strength for the real villains.”

Heaven Thunder considered, ultimately enticed by the recent offering. It shot off, striking Jiao Yong and his companions into charred remains before departing in satisfaction.

Zhouzhou sighed in relief, though her heart ached slightly. She ran to the Ancestral Master, hugging his leg. “So, Ancestral Master, I can’t earn any more golden light?”

“Yes, to avoid being struck by lightning, you’ll give up the golden light.”

Zhouzhou looked conflicted, happy to protect her golden ingots but reluctant to lose the golden light.

She had hoped to give some to her Sharp Tongue Daddy and change her own fate of lacking money. Now, it was all gone.

Clutching her chest as if about to faint, Qin Lie lifted her, comforting her. “It’s okay, you can earn it after you turn eighteen.”

True, merit could be earned later, but her mother’s gift could never be replaced. Feeling better, Zhouzhou smiled, snuggling into his embrace.

Footsteps approached, and she saw Ye Lingfeng stride over. Seeing Zhouzhou with red-rimmed eyes, he frowned. “What happened? Who bullied you?”

Glancing accusingly at Qin Lie, he didn’t suspect him but blamed him for allowing Zhouzhou to be hurt.

Before Qin Lie could speak, Zhouzhou shook her head vigorously, extending her arms. “No one bullied me, hug me, daddy.”

A rare request, Ye Lingfeng’s lips curled into a smile. He picked her up, pinching her chubby cheeks. “Did you miss me?”

“Yes!” Zhouzhou nodded, kissing his cheek.

Such affection made Ye Lingfeng feel overwhelmed with joy. Absence indeed makes the heart grow fonder.

Remembering the recent danger, Zhouzhou felt a pang of fear. She knew Ye Lingfeng could handle it alone, but the thought of his constant peril troubled her.

Hugging his neck tightly, she apologized. “I wanted to earn golden light for you, but now I can’t.”

Her sadness was palpable as she recounted the events. Hearing how she narrowly escaped another strike, Ye Lingfeng’s heart softened.

He pinched her fortune pigtails gently. “That’s alright, I can earn it myself. If you need it, I’ll give it to you.”

Zhouzhou shook her head. “No, you need it to protect yourself.”

Cradling his face with her tiny hands, she earnestly said, “Daddy, you must stay safe.”

Clearly, the incident had frightened her. Ye Lingfeng, his brow relaxing, gently touched her forehead. “I promise, I will.”

Father and daughter embraced, the moment tender and serene.

Huo Ji’an puffed his way up the stairs, spotting the scene. “Chubby Girl, I want a hug too!”