Father and Son Reunited

"Let's go, Zhu Qing, come with me to see Dad and let him meet you, his daughter-in-law." Lu Yuan stood up, extended his hand to Zhu Zhuqing beside him, and said softly.

"Mmm!" Zhu Zhuqing placed her delicate hand in Lu Yuan's hand and gently hummed in agreement.

"Uncle Yan, let's go," Lu Yuan said softly.

"Yes, my lord, please follow me!" Yan Shaozhe nodded and led the way.

Lu Yuan led Zhu Zhuqing and followed behind Yan Shaozhe, while Dugu Bo and Ma Xiaotao followed behind Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing.

Feeling the damp warmth and slightly sticky sweat from Zhu Zhuqing's small hand in his own, Lu Yuan understood. He squeezed Zhu Zhuqing's small hand and said softly, "Zhu Qing, are you nervous?"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently and said, "Lu Yuan, do you think the old man might not like me?"

"You're worrying too much. My husband is a very good man. He's overjoyed to see you. He's probably secretly thrilled to have such a beautiful daughter-in-law like you," Lu Yuan said with a slight smile.

"Really?" Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Lu Yuan.

"Of course it's true. When I took my senior sister to meet the old man last time, he was so happy. If he can accept my senior sister, he can naturally accept you too."

"Besides, you're so well-behaved, sensible, and poised; the old man will definitely like you," Lu Yuan said.

"I'm not as good as you say," Zhu Zhuqing said shyly, her pretty face slightly flushed after being praised by Lu Yuan.

"You really are that good. Among Xue'er, Senior Sister, and you, you are the most sensible. You are so smart. Others may not understand you, but I've been with you for so long, how could I not know?"

Lu Yuan said softly, indeed among his Qian Renxue, Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing, the one with the highest intelligence and the strongest scheming was naturally Qian Renxue, but the one who was the most sensible and knew how to manage relationships the most was Zhu Zhuqing.

Being with Zhu Zhuqing, whether she was obedient or occasionally threw a little tantrum, always touched Lu Yuan's heart. Being with her was the most authentic and gave him the most romantic feeling.

Moreover, when facing the other two, Zhu Zhuqing was neither competitive nor unreasonable, which made Lu Yuan like her even more. Zhu Zhuqing is definitely a smart woman.

If we're really talking about it, the most innocent one is Hu Liena. She really doesn't have any scheming, and her joys and sorrows can be read at a glance. However, her advantage lies in not competing for anything, being very open-minded, and only caring about her relationship with Lu Yuan.

In a way, the three of them each had their own strengths, which is why Lu Yuan found each of them unforgettable and loved them deeply.

Hearing Lu Yuan's words, Zhu Zhuqing's face was still slightly flushed, but a smile couldn't help but appear on her lips. Lu Yuan's praise naturally made her happy.

At the same time, the nervousness of going to see Ferros also completely disappeared.

Enforcement Hall!

Led by Yan Shaozhe, Lu Yuan and the others arrived at the Enforcement Hall.

The Enforcement Hall has the fewest members among the three halls, but it is the most elite.

Even the guards on duty at the gate are all experts at the Soul King level.

"Greetings, Your Bright Phoenix Crown. Are you here to see His Majesty the Dragon Emperor? I can convey your message." Upon seeing Yan Shaozhe arrive, the guard on duty quickly bowed and said.

"No need, I'm just showing the way. It's the Hall Master who's coming to the Enforcement Hall to see Dean Fei." Yan Shaozhe said, glancing at Lu Yuan beside him.

"Hall Master?" The guard was startled at first, then looked at Lu Yuan, who was dressed in white, and immediately came to his senses. He quickly knelt on one knee and said, "Your subordinate greets Hall Master."

"No need. Where is my father?" Lu Yuan waved his hand and asked.

"Dean Fei is currently playing chess with His Majesty the Dragon Emperor in the courtyard," the guard said.

"Okay, I understand. You continue guarding. Uncle Yan, let's go," Lu Yuan said.

"It's the Hall Master!"

"Yes, my lord!"

The group entered the Enforcement Hall, passed through the main hall outside and a series of empty rooms, and finally arrived at a quiet courtyard.

The courtyard was simply furnished, with only some flowers and plants, as well as a stone table and benches.

A grape trellis was built above the stone table, where grapes were growing luxuriantly, with bunches of deep purple grapes shimmering with an alluring luster.

On the stone table, there was a chessboard, and on either side of the table, two figures sat quietly.

One of them, dressed in a black robe, was not particularly tall, but he exuded an aura as imposing as a towering mountain. He was none other than Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao.

The other man, dressed in gray, had an ordinary face and looked to be in his fifties or sixties. He didn't have a particularly strong aura, but upon seeing him, Lu Yuan's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

He was Lu Yuan's adoptive father, the former Dean of Notting College, Ferros.

Given Long Xiaoyao's cultivation level, as soon as Lu Yuan and the others stepped into the courtyard, Long Xiaoyao already sensed Lu Yuan's familiar aura, and a look of joy immediately appeared on his face.

"My lord!" Long Xiaoyao put down the chess piece in his hand, stood up, and quickly bowed to Lu Yuan.

Long Xiaoyao's actions naturally caught Ferros's attention, and he immediately turned his gaze over. When he saw Lu Yuan's familiar appearance, Ferros's body stiffened, and the chess piece slipped from his hand without him realizing it.

His gaze remained fixed on Lu Yuan.

"Old Long!" Nodding to Long Xiaoyao, Lu Yuan turned his gaze to Ferros, his eyes filled with undisguised excitement, "Old man!"

"Xiao Yuan, is it really you?" Ferros's voice trembled slightly as he looked at Lu Yuan's tall and straight figure, his eyes also becoming moist.

"It's me, old man, I'm back." Lu Yuan said softly, his eyes glistening with tears. He was extremely excited to see Ferros again.

The last time he saw Ferros was five years ago. Five years! He hadn't seen Ferros for five years, and he truly missed him terribly.

At the same time, he couldn't help but curse himself for not being able to fulfill his filial duties in front of Ferros. Instead, he had caused the old man to worry about him for the past year.

I really deserve to die.

Looking at Ferros's slightly aged figure, Lu Yuan's heart trembled slightly. At the same time, he secretly told himself that in the days to come, he must take good care of Ferros and give him a more comfortable life.

To fulfill one's responsibilities as a son.

"You're finally back, it's good that you're back!" Ferros said softly, his gaze carefully examining Lu Yuan, a hint of relief in his eyes. "You've grown up a lot over the years, and you've matured a lot. You've grown into a handsome and talented man. Good, really good."

Looking at Lu Yuan, Ferros's eyes were full of affection.