Lu Yuan wore white today, his long hair flowing freely. A white jade belt cinched his waist, and beneath it hung a Purple Jade Qilin Pendant, radiating a soft violet glow.
As Lu Yuan strode over, an easy, unrestrained air naturally emanated from him.
"Xiao Yuan?" Golden Crocodile Douluo trembled slightly, a trace of astonishment in his eyes. Lu Yuan had actually come to the Angel Temple?
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile!" Lu Yuan greeted Golden Crocodile Douluo with a smile.
Golden Crocodile Douluo quickly came back to his senses. His knees bent as he prepared to kneel, crying out, "This old servant pays respects to the Holy Emperor!"
Lu Yuan moved, instantly appearing before Golden Crocodile Douluo and catching him by the arm.
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, there's no need for this in private. Just call me Xiao Yuan," Lu Yuan said softly.
"This old servant would not dare!" Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head and tried to kneel again.
Lu Yuan held him up with one hand, preventing him from kneeling.
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, I know you're dissatisfied with me, but I had no choice. I had to do it that way. Don't be angry anymore, all right?" Lu Yuan supported Golden Crocodile Douluo with one hand as he spoke gently.
"This old servant would not dare. How could this old servant possibly be dissatisfied with His Majesty the Holy Emperor? His Majesty is sage and martial, his authority spans all under heaven. With a single word from him, none dare disobey. What does this old servant amount to?" Golden Crocodile Douluo said faintly.
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, no matter how great my achievements become in the future, you will still be my grandfather, still my elder. I will respect you all the same," Lu Yuan said sincerely.
Golden Crocodile Douluo paused