Yu Tianlong

The Earthly Dragon Gate enjoyed a great reputation in Dragon City, and its standing was excellent as well. Luan Yu knew this, and since she and Nan Shui Shui had hit it off at first sight, she felt very much at ease.

The facts proved that she had not misjudged them. Liu Xing and Firefly had clearly been living very well at the Earthly Dragon Gate, especially Firefly. Her little face was pink and chubby, and she looked plumper than she had a year ago. She had obviously eaten too many Little Cakes. Fortunately, Firefly was the type who never gained weight. Otherwise, with how often she ate Little Cakes, she would probably have become a little fatty by now.

If Nan Shui Shui had not strictly limited how much cake Firefly could eat, then with Nan Qiuqiu constantly feeding her, this little foodie would have relied on her unusual physique and become even less restrained.

"Sister Nan, I've been away for over a year. It's time for me to go back."

Luan Yu spoke softly.

"So soon? Won't you stay a while longer?"

Nan Shui Shui was startled and hurriedly tried to persuade her to stay.

Luan Yu shook her head. "There's someone at home. I've been gone for so long that she'll worry."

Nan Shui Shui said regretfully, "All right, then. Since that's the case, I won't keep you, little sister. What are you planning to do with these two little ones?"

Through her conversations with Luan Yu, she had long learned that Liu Xing and Firefly had been picked up by Luan Yu and were not her children. Over the past year, she had grown very fond of them. They were far more sensible than her own silly daughter. It would have been best if she could keep the two children here. They were clearly gifted, and they got along very well with Qiuqiu. She truly could not bear to part with them.

Luan Yu saw through Nan Shui Shui's thoughts. Turning to Liu Xing and Firefly, she asked, "Do you two want to stay here, or come home with me?"

At Luan Yu's question, Nan Qiuqiu also looked at them expectantly. She did not want to be separated from her two companions either.

Liu Xing and Firefly exchanged a glance and instantly understood each other's choice. Liu Xing gave Nan Shui Shui an apologetic look before saying, "We'll go back with Aunt. Godmother, Qiuqiu, don't worry. We'll come back to visit when we have time."

Although they had been happy during this year at the Earthly Dragon Gate, and Nan Shui Shui had taken good care of them, Luan Yu was the first person they had met after coming to this world. She was also the one who had formally introduced them to this world. Her place in their hearts was different.

Besides, Luan Yu had said long ago that she had not started a family. There was only one older sister at home. Nan Shui Shui, on the other hand, had the Earthly Dragon Gate and Nan Qiuqiu. If they chose to remain at the Earthly Dragon Gate, Luan Yu would become a lonely wanderer again, adventuring across the world by herself.

Though Nan Shui Shui was disappointed, she was also somewhat relieved. If Liu Xing and Firefly had chosen to stay, she would naturally have been happy. But if they had abandoned the benefactor who had taken them out of the wilderness, she would have been disappointed as well. Her feelings were deeply conflicted. She was comforted by their loyalty and gratitude, yet disappointed that they had not chosen her, their godmother.

She stroked their heads and smiled. "You two, follow Aunt and cultivate well. Godmother will be counting on you to protect me in the future."

"Mm!"

Liu Xing and Firefly were both feeling a little down. No matter when it happened, parting was always sad.

Nan Qiuqiu pressed her lips together, her eyes red as she put her hands on her hips. "How many times have I told you, Liu Xing? Call me Sister."

Luan Yu felt a little uncomfortable with the scene and tried to lighten the mood. "Why so sad? It's not like we'll never meet again. When there's a chance, I'll bring these two little ones back to visit."

Liu Xing was also uncomfortable with this sort of scene, so he changed the subject. "Qiuqiu, haven't you always wanted Firefly to help you beat up Yu Tianlong and the others? Come on, let's go now."

Sure enough, Nan Qiuqiu's eyes immediately lit up. The sadness of parting faded as she grabbed Liu Xing and Firefly and ran outside, saying as she ran, "You said it. No taking it back."

"This child..."

Nan Shui Shui shook her head helplessly, following behind the little ones with Luan Yu.

Since Liu Xing and Firefly were leaving, she no longer intended to restrict Firefly. Her daughter was about to part with her companions, so she would let her be willful for once.

Before long, Nan Qiuqiu dragged the two of them to a Training Field belonging to the Heavenly Dragon Gate. Yu Tianlong and the others had not yet left. Seeing Nan Qiuqiu enter while pulling the two of them along, Xing Yan raised a brow. "What? Nan Qiuqiu, you lost and can't accept it, so you found outside help?"

Xing Yan then looked over Liu Xing and Firefly, who were clearly only four or five years old, and asked in surprise, "What's with these two little brats? Don't tell me they're the outside help you found?"

Liu Xing's face darkened. He was indeed very small right now, but he did not like being called a little brat. He secretly whispered to Firefly, "Firefly, beat him up hard later. Hit him so badly his mother won't recognize him."

Firefly looked slightly helpless. She did not want to bully children either, but Nan Qiuqiu had bought her so many Little Cakes. That was an enormous favor. Besides, Liu Xing had already asked.

Nan Qiuqiu put both hands on her hips and declared fiercely, "Yu Tianlong, they're my little brother and sister, and they're also from the Earthly Dragon Gate. They aren't outside help. If you've got the guts, fight my little sister."

Yu Tianlong frowned and shook his head. "Nan Qiuqiu, stop messing around. I don't bully children."

He knew Liu Xing and Firefly. They were the two children Aunt Nan Shui Shui had taken in. They were only five years old and had not even awakened their Spirit Souls yet. How could he, Yu Tianlong, a dignified man, possibly bully two little brats who had not awakened their Spirit Souls?

Xing Yan stepped forward. "Nan Qiuqiu, if you refuse to accept it, we can fight again. What's the point of bringing two children who haven't awakened their Spirit Souls?"

The moment his words fell, his vision blurred. A fierce gust rushed toward him, swept past him, and charged straight at Yu Tianlong behind him.

Yu Tianlong's pupils instantly contracted. He raised both arms and instinctively blocked in front of himself. The next moment, a pink little fist slammed into his forearms.

Bang!

A dull impact rang out as air surged. Yu Tianlong was sent flying, crashed to the ground, and rolled several times in a sorry state. If he had not released his soul power in time to protect his body, he would have looked even worse.

Xing Yan's mouth fell open as he stared dumbfoundedly at Firefly, who had withdrawn her fist.

"Y-you... you...?"

In that instant just now, he had not even had time to react. He possessed a top-tier Beast Spirit Soul and was a one-ring Soul Master with sixteenth-level soul power. Even a Soul Grandmaster's speed should not have left him completely unable to react. Only a Soul Elder could probably achieve that.

This little girl was clearly not even six years old. A Soul Elder? How was that possible?!

And she had actually sent Tianlong flying with a single punch. Although he and Yu Tianlong both possessed Innate Full Soul Power and top-tier Beast Spirit Souls, there were still differences even among the top tier. His Crimson Dragon could not compare with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and he was no match for Yu Tianlong. Whenever they sparred, he was always thoroughly defeated.

Yet this little girl, who did not look like a Soul Master at all, had instantly knocked Yu Tianlong away. He felt as if he were dreaming.