The Tu Clan Village Master let out a deep sigh. "Your mother was a great mother. Thinking of you, she took the risk of hiding in Tujia Village and living there."
Then the Tu Clan Village Master abruptly changed his tone. "But I cannot spare her. She is a mushroomman, an alien race."
"You know very well that these mushroommen are precisely so. Those who are not of our race must harbor different hearts; the best fate for these mushroommen is death!"
"But you are different. You are my son. You also know that I have no descendants. You are my only son!"
"Ah Le, come help Father. Only Father's side can take you in. This Tujia Village is your home."
"Father owes you far too much. From now on, Father will do everything in his power to make it up to you."
"After this great battle, you have accumulated enough merit. I know you want the Tu surname. Originally, the village still needed to assess and review you, but Father will grant it to you now. From this day onward, you will become a true member of the Tu lineage. You will possess the Tu surname. You will no longer be called Le Tu, but Tu Le!"
"Child, Father is proud of you. This is your rebirth!"
Le Tu burst into laughter, his laughter brimming with mockery and desolation.
The goal he had once yearned for most had finally been achieved at this moment, yet he felt not the slightest joy.
"I don't want to exchange for the Tu surname anymore. All the merit I have earned for Tujia Village over these years, I'll use it all in exchange for my mother's life!" Le Tu shouted.
But the Tu Clan Village Master remained expressionless and slowly shook his head,