Chapter 301

Chapter 301: Teasing the Daughter

"Little Sound."

"Mo…Mommy?!"

Weak Sound’s mind still lingered on the shocking images from earlier. She snapped back to reality upon hearing the voice and lifting her gaze to meet Lin Yu’s.

The moment she recognized Lin Yu, her body instinctively pivoted as though fleeing.

The white-haired girl, however, had predicted this movement. Her hand shot out to clasp the retreating arm.

"Where do you think you’re escaping?"

"It’s not like I’m going to eat you."

"But…"

A fresh wave of embarrassment washed over Lin Yu as bathhouse memories resurfaced. In a certain sense, hadn’t she been the one overwhelmed by her daughters’ antics earlier? How would she ever face them normally after this? The mere thought made her want to vanish.

No—she couldn’t dwell on this!

At least Little Sound remained pure, the sole innocent who hadn’t participated.

"I…I…"

Observing Weak Sound’s continued flustered state, Lin Yu gave a small headshake, willing her own composure to return.

"Stay with me tonight."

"Eh? J-just me…?"

"Do you mind?"

"N-no! Not at all…"

When Weak Sound peeked upward, some unspoken thought suddenly painted Little Weak Ant’s face crimson.

"Come then."

Lin Yu guided her charge back to the bedchamber.

Their entry revealed a massive golden-furred wolf sprawled across the carpet.

Ah yes—Yellow Hair had also abstained from the earlier commotion.

Since she wasn’t particularly fond of soaking in baths, the lupine creature had avoided the bathhouse entirely.

Though Yellow Hair’s bulk was considerable, the bathing pool’s generous dimensions could have easily accommodated her formidable frame.

Lin Yu made a mental note to invite the wolf for future baths when opportunity permitted.

"Woof! Woof!"

"My face…is it still that flushed?"

The white-haired maiden pressed cool fingers to her cheeks.

Indeed, lingering warmth persisted beneath her touch.

Another flash of memory ignited fresh roses across her complexion, burning brighter than before.

"Woof?"

The blonde wolf rose from the carpet, regarding her with suspicion.

"Nothing… nothing happened…"

Lin Yu forced a strained smile.

The girl’s expression only deepened the golden-furred wolf’s unease. She padded closer, circling Lin Yu while sniffing intently.

"Woof!"

Suddenly catching a scent, the canine’s face registered shock.

"Arf arf arf arf!"

"Bark bark bark!"

"Woof? Ruff ruff ruff!"

"Stop… stop talking…"

Lin Yu released Weak Sound’s hand, crimson-faced as she buried her face in both palms.

Weak Sound glanced between the blushing white-haired girl and the massive yellow wolf whose remarkably human expressions defied all lupine monster conventions, utterly bewildered.

Having never received Lin Yu’s "Proficient in all Languages" skill, the wolf’s barks remained meaningless noise to her.

"Yip yip yip… growl growl…"

"Enough…"

"Whine whine whine…"

"I said be quiet!"

The flustered white-haired girl rapped her knuckles against the wolf’s skull.

Thunk—

"Awoo…"

The chastised wolf whimpered pitifully.

"What… what was I supposed to do? I’d nearly forgotten until you brought it up again! Take this!"

Clonk—

After venting her frustration, Lin Yu exhaled in satisfaction.

Though termed a punishment, the blows carried barely more force than affectionate pats for the durable wolf.

"Alright, bedtime."

"Grrmf…"

Watching the golden-furred beast settle onto the carpet, Lin Yu yawned and turned toward her bed.

She paused mid-step, remembering.

Little Sound… she’d nearly forgotten the girl.

Come to think of it, hadn’t her true form been revealed earlier…?

However, the once noble and aloof maternal image and dignified authority as a mother had been thoroughly shattered by the bathhouse incident… so perhaps this new dynamic didn’t matter anymore.

Things couldn’t possibly get worse now that we’d already fallen this far.

Which meant tonight, this mother would thoroughly indulge in pampering you!

What happened in the bathhouse? You won’t escape experiencing it too, now that I’ve been through it myself! Heh…

Clasping Little Weak Ant’s hand, we slipped beneath the covers together.

Drawing her into my embrace.

As Weak Sound’s flushed face dipped shyly downward, my fingers crept beneath her nightclothes.

"Ah! M-Mommy—!"

The petite girl nearly bolted upright in shock before Lin Yu silenced her with a palm over those trembling lips.

"Quiet now. Make another sound… and Mommy won’t play nice anymore."

"Mmmph…"

"Understand? Nod if you do."

"Mmm… mmph!"

"Good girl."

How thrillingly villainous this feels!

Yes—this assertive control suited me far better than the helpless passivity from the bathhouse… Not that I disliked that vulnerable state, but taking charge truly satisfies me more!

The white-haired maiden narrowed her eyes into a sly smile.

Her already exquisite features gained an eerie allure from that hint of mischief, captivating Little Weak Ant into stunned silence—until peculiar sensations beneath her clothes finally jolted her back to awareness.

She nearly protested aloud before remembering the warning and slapping both hands over her mouth, desperately stifling any noise. Yet as my explorations grew bolder, muffled whimpers escaped regardless.

Her glistening eyes—whether from flustered shame or frantic urgency—looked utterly adorable.

"Shhh…"

I raised a warning finger, then gestured toward the massive wolf curled beneath the bed. Biting her lip, the girl nodded frantically.

The yellow-furred beast drowsily lifted its head to sniff the air before settling back into sleep, rhythmic snores soon rumbling through the room.

Lin Yu exhaled in relieved tension, pulse racing with guilty exhilaration. Perhaps I’d overdone it—Little Sound’s tears were flowing now.

Catching a glistening droplet at the corner of her eye, I murmured, "Tears? Does my girl hate her Mommy?"

"N-no… I just… I…"

Her stammering helplessness only deepened the crimson blush. "Hush now, or you’ll wake Huangmao."

Gently wiping the tear trails, I smeared the moisture across Little Weak Ant’s pajamas. Well… if she didn’t truly mind…

Nearly half an hour later, two exhausted figures lay entwined in slumber.

…

Dawn brought Lin Yu a throbbing headache.

What now?

Facing my daughters after last night’s… events would be unbearably awkward. Perhaps I should never leave this bedroom—fitting for a shut-in anyway.

Weak Sound? Oh, she’ll be the flustered one since I took charge! Adorable how she’s pretending to sleep…

How do I know?

Her trembling body betrays her. Not as exquisitely sensitive as Stealth One perhaps, but Little Sound reacts so deliciously…

…

Eternal bedroom exile proved impossible. By midday, with Weak Sound still feigning sleep beneath crimson cheeks, knuckles rapped the door.

"Mother. An incident."

Little Tear’s voice. What crisis could winter possibly bring?

"What occurred?"

"Sister Darkling Stalker has captured a live Earth Dragon."