Chapter 137 Returning to Ancestral Land
Chapter 137 Returning to Ancestral Land
Yu Zijing tilted his head, looking puzzled. His eyes revealed the question, "Why is masculinity necessary? What is masculinity?"
Seeing his bewildered look, Chu Xinyao couldn't help but chuckle.
She patiently explained, "Look, your name reflects your race and their expectations of you, doesn't it? For example, the 'fish' in your name represents your race, the Fish-Dragon Clan, while 'duck' represents what your mother and her family hope you will become." She paused, then continued:
"And look at Hu Xiao. You can tell he's from the tiger clan just by looking at his name. And the word 'Xiao' sounds very majestic, doesn't it? So shouldn't our children, especially boys, also have similar names to reflect their masculinity? Or rather, to reflect their might?"
"But why does it have to be majestic? Boys can also be responsible, courageous, tenacious, and protective of the weak. It doesn't have to be majestic. I've always felt that the name Tiger Roar is too simple and crude, without any special meaning."
His words left Chu Xinyao speechless. Although she had given the black snake cubs names haphazardly, most of them still reflected characteristics of both boys and girls!
She had initially thought that a resounding name would reflect a boy's character, but Yu Zijing's perspective made her rethink it.
Chu Xinyao was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Well, since the babies haven't hatched yet, let's discuss it some more. You should also ask your sister what name we should come up with!" There was a hint of helplessness in her voice.
"Ok."
Yu Zijing obediently agreed. Chu Xinyao rubbed her temples, feeling that she could give up hope. After all, could someone who named their son "Yu Paopao" compare to a name as loving and meaningful as "Chu Aiyu"?
As Chu Xinyao's health gradually recovered, her marriage ceremony with Yu Zijing was put on the agenda.
No one expected that the Fish-Dragon Clan's mating ceremony would be held back in their mysterious ancestral land, which caught Tiger Roar and Crane Feather off guard, who had originally planned a simple celebration.
On the ship bound for their ancestral home, the two began to regret their decision. What they had thought would be a simple ceremony turned out to be so far away.
The discomfort of the two gradually became apparent, and Chu Xinyao noticed it and was anxious. She stood in the cabin, looking worriedly at the two lying on the bed. She Yi and She Er stood on either side of her, their three faces filled with identical worry.
Snake Ink, holding Snake Little Eight, stood not far away, looking at Tiger Roar and Crane Feather with a hint of disdain on his face. He said coldly, "Two male beastmen, even a newly transformed cub can adapt to the environment, yet you are so incompetent, it's truly shameful."
Chu Xinyao gently shook her head. Knowing Shemo's temper, she tugged at Shemo and walked to Huxiao and Heyu's bedside, softly comforting them, "Yu, Xiao, are you two alright? I know this journey has been difficult for you, but we're almost at our ancestral land. Just hang in there a little longer, and everything will be alright."
Hu Xiao forced a smile, knowing he couldn't show weakness at this moment.
He said to Chu Xinyao, "Yaoyao, don't worry, we're fine. We're just a little seasick, we'll be fine after a rest. You don't need to worry about us, just focus on preparing for your ceremony."
He Yu also tried to regulate his breathing, and although his face was pale, he tried his best to appear strong.
“Yes, Xin’er, we just need some time to adjust. Your and Zijing’s marriage ceremony is a big event, and we don’t want our discomfort to affect you. You can go out first; let him help take care of us here.” He pointed at Shemo, clearly seeking revenge.
Yu Zijing, who was waiting nearby, saw Chu Xinyao's furrowed brows and knew the worry in her heart.
He reached out and took Snake Little Eight from Snake Ink's arms, then took Chu Xinyao's hand and slowly walked out of the cabin.
"I've had people prepare seasickness herbs and food for them. Don't worry, there's not much of a journey left. They just need to hold on for a few more days," Yu Zijing whispered to Chu Xinyao.
"Okay, fine. As for them, sigh..." Chu Xinyao sighed. These two always get seasick. She had originally thought they wouldn't go because of their seasickness, but they insisted on coming, saying they wanted to witness such an important moment for her no matter what.
The two stood side by side on the deck, gazing at the vast and magnificent sea in the distance, their hearts filled with complex emotions.
Yu Zijing gently put his arm around Chu Xinyao's shoulder, letting her lean against his arm. "Once we get to the ancestral land, everything will be alright. I believe Hu Xiao and He Yu will recover quickly as well."
Chu Xinyao nestled in Yu Zijing's arms, feeling his warmth.
"Hmm, but won't I get seasick again when I come back?" Chu Xinyao frowned.
Yu Zijing gently kissed Chu Xinyao's forehead, his eyes filled with love. "Don't worry, when we get back, we'll let He Yu, who's really seasick, fly back on her own."
"What about the tiger's roar?"
"He's not that dizzy. Should we get him some sleeping pills so he can fall asleep and go home?"
"This seems like a good idea!"
……
The two stood on the deck until the last rays of the setting sun bathed the sea in gold, casting long shadows that became a beautiful silhouette.
Over the next few days, Yu Zijing indeed had herbs prepared. Although Hu Xiao and He Yu were mostly asleep, their condition gradually improved when they were awake. Although they were still somewhat unwell, they were able to get out of bed and walk around.
As the ship drew closer to their ancestral homeland, everyone's emotions grew excited.
Tiger Roar and Crane Feather were clearly relieved, finally able to be temporarily free.
Finally, on a bright and sunny morning, the ship arrived at the ancestral land.
The fish roe that arrived earlier than them had already made preparations.
The cave where Chu Xinyao and Yu Zijing used to live has been decorated like a crystal palace.
The entrance to the cave is intricately carved, and decorations made of seashells and corals are placed on both sides, shimmering with iridescent colors in the sunlight.
Stepping into the cave reveals an even more hidden world inside.
Above the cave ceiling hangs a chandelier made of fish bones and pearls, with a huge luminous pearl emitting a soft glow that illuminates the entire space.
The ground was covered with a thick layer of sea sand, which was very soft to the touch. Every step seemed to tell the story of the ocean's gentleness.
In the center of the cave, there was a table made of coral and conch shells, on which were laid out various seafood delicacies, all carefully prepared by the fish roe and other members of the fish-dragon tribe.
A string of seashell wind chimes hangs in the cave, producing a melodious sound whenever the sea breeze blows, adding a lively note to this crystal palace-like cave.
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