The Heavenly Dragon Great Emperor, who had originally left the Lotus Mother Saint Realm, suddenly sensed something was wrong. He turned back and silently appeared behind the rockery, where he discovered the furtive Zhang Xuan and Green Lotus.
His brows furrowed slightly as he shouted, "What are you two doing?"
At the sound, Green Lotus trembled. "We've been caught, Great Emperor!"
She turned around guiltily and lowered her head. Just as she was about to speak, Zhang Xuan raised a hand to stop her.
Zhang Xuan calmly rose to his feet with a smile and walked toward the Heavenly Dragon Great Emperor.
"Hello there!"
The Heavenly Dragon Great Emperor sized up the unfamiliar Zhang Xuan before him, his brows tightly knit. He then demanded, "Who are you? Why are you sneaking around here with my Beloved Consort?"
Zhang Xuan remained remarkably calm. He spun a lie smoothly and flawlessly, leaving the Heavenly Dragon Great Emperor unable to spot the slightest inconsistency. He even became exceedingly polite, leaving Green Lotus stunned and secretly impressed.
"My name is Qing Yan. I am Green Lotus's younger brother. We were separated tens of thousands of years ago, but by a fortunate encounter, we finally recognized each other again."
"Qing Yan? Her younger brother?" The Heavenly Dragon Great Emperor swept his gaze over Zhang Xuan, then looked toward Green Lotus.
Green Lotus immediately gave him a rather strained, bitter smile and nodded.
Since he was her younger brother, that made him Tian Long's brother-in-law. Tian Long immediately changed his expression, smiling politely.
"Greetings, Brother-in-law. Tian Long was on guard just now and did not know your identity. I hope Brother-in-law will forgive me." He cupped his hands toward Zhang Xuan in salute.
Seeing this, Green Lotus let out a breath and calmed the panic in