"Ah... no."
Dugu Yan immediately followed them.
Only Yu Tianheng was left behind.
As he watched the three figures walk away,
it felt as though something was playing beside his ears...
Memories I held onto.
If the sunlight could stay scorching forever,
if rainbows never faded,
could you not leave?
"What? So he really isn't your younger brother?" Dugu Yan exclaimed.
Ye Lingling remained silent. When someone was speechless, they were truly speechless.
Dugu Yan gave an awkward smile. "I guess so. Your Ye Family is basically all single-line inheritance."
As the Ye Family's main branch, if two children were born and one possessed the Nine Heart Begonia,
then the other would most likely be unable to awaken a martial soul.
Because only two Nine Heart Begonias could exist.
Unless the father's or mother's martial soul was extremely powerful, no weaker than the Nine Heart Begonia.
Otherwise, it would most likely be suppressed and unable to awaken.
All that could be said was that the Ye Family had it rough.
"Little brother, what's your martial soul?"
Dugu Yan asked curiously.
"Bad woman... go away. I don't want to talk to you."
Xu Hanfeng did not even turn his head.
Seeing that he was ignoring her, Dugu Yan immediately became annoyed. Her cheeks puffed out like an angry pufferfish.
Without another word, she stepped forward and reached out to pick Xu Hanfeng up.
Xu Hanfeng was not heavy, and Dugu Yan lifted him effortlessly.
Xu Hanfeng froze, suspended in midair with both feet off the ground, utterly bewildered for a moment.
Being held like a child instantly reminded him of a familiar figure.
"Damn! Is this Dugu Yan Ma Xiaotao reincarnated?" Xu Hanfeng grumbled inwardly.
His face was full of helplessness. When would he finally grow up?
If it weren't forbidden to write about it, he would let this bad Snake Woman experience what it meant for a little horse to pull a big cart.
Dugu Yan lowered her head and gently rubbed her chin against the top of Xu Hanfeng's head.
"Hehe... little brother, what exactly is your martial soul? Tell your big sister, okay?"
Her voice was soft and coquettish, completely unlike something Dugu Yan should have said.
And wasn't Dugu Yan supposed to be wild and unruly?
Why was she acting cute?
I'm not your grandpa.
Dugu Yan's rubbing made Xu Hanfeng's scalp tingle, and he could not help struggling a little.
But Dugu Yan held him tightly, leaving him no way to break free.
He rolled his eyes, utterly helpless, and said irritably,
"Put me down first, then I'll tell you."
Dugu Yan blinked her bewitching green eyes, a sly smile curling her lips. "No. You tell me first."
Xu Hanfeng sighed, knowing he would not be getting away today.
But... thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river.
Bad Snake Woman, remember today's humiliation.
I'll definitely make you mine.
Afterward, Xu Hanfeng obediently told Dugu Yan about his martial soul.
"Ah... so your martial soul can summon all sorts of things? What a magical martial soul. Can you summon those big sisters so I can see them?"
She was very curious. This was the first time she had heard of such a magical martial soul.
As she spoke, she rubbed against the top of Xu Hanfeng's head again.
She was even starting to get addicted to it.
Little brothers really were fun.
(^▽^)
"How could I show you? There are so many people here.
Hey! Stop rubbing on me and put me down!"
Dugu Yan ignored him and simply kept holding him.
"No, unless you promise to come play with your big sister more often."
Xu Hanfeng felt that he had never been this speechless in his life.
Why was this Dugu Yan exactly like Ma Xiaotao...
Both of them had fiery personalities.
And most importantly, they were both equally shameless.
But Ma Xiaotao had a much better figure.
Still, Dugu Yan might not even be fifteen yet, so she had plenty of room to grow.
Dugu Yan toyed with Xu Hanfeng all the way to the academy gates.
Only then did she put him down.
Seeing Xu Hanfeng's messy hair, Ye Lingling's hand inexplicably felt a little itchy.
"Lingling, see you in a couple of days. And little brother, remember to come to the academy and play with me."
"Got it."
Xu Hanfeng was expressionless.
Seeing him like that, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling could not help bursting into laughter.
Ye Lingling rubbed his head. "All right, say goodbye to Yan Yan. We're going home."
"Bad woman, we're leaving."
With that, Xu Hanfeng hurriedly slipped away.
Watching Xu Hanfeng's departing back, Dugu Yan's lips curved upward slightly as she murmured, "He really is an interesting little brother."
"And that magical martial soul... judging by Lingling's expression, it should be real. I'll go back and ask Grandpa whether he's ever seen one."
"Aunt Ye, we're back."
Xu Hanfeng let go of Ye Lingling's hand and walked over to Ye Liuli.
"How did it feel today? Do you want to attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy?" Ye Liuli rubbed Xu Hanfeng's head and asked gently.
The more she looked at Xu Hanfeng now, the more she liked him.
His talent was high, and his martial soul was practically heaven-defying.
He was just a little too young. Otherwise, he would be quite suitable as Lingling's child husband.
Ye Liuli stood very close, and Xu Hanfeng could clearly smell the faint jasmine fragrance on her body.
It smelled very pleasant.
"Mm, I can go. I still want to see those 'geniuses' of Heaven Dou Royal Academy for myself."
Xu Hanfeng nodded.
He did not actually dislike spending time with Dugu Yan. He just did not want to be toyed with.
But if her favorability rose quickly, it would not be unacceptable.
"That's good. I'll just speak with Your Majesty when the time comes." Ye Liuli's eyes curved into crescents, fully displaying her mature charm.
"Aunt Ye, thank you."
Xu Hanfeng knew that Ye Liuli's feelings toward him were no longer as simple as repaying a favor.
She truly regarded him as a junior, or perhaps even as a child.
Having lived two lives, Xu Hanfeng could also tell that Ye Liuli bore him no ill will whatsoever—not even the slightest trace of negative emotion.
This was the first time Xu Hanfeng had met someone like that.
Ye Liuli was perfect, except that she had been married.
The good news was that her husband was dead.
"No need to thank me. If you have nowhere to go in the future, stay at Ye Mansion. Go to and from school with Lingling."
"Mm."
Xu Hanfeng nodded heavily.
Aunt Ye, I'll definitely repay you.
"Xiao Feng, I'll take you to see the Mimicry Training Ground for our Nine Heart Begonia."
Xu Hanfeng was startled at that.
There really did seem to be such a thing as mimicry training in Douluo.
But he had never paid attention to it.
After all, where could his martial soul undergo mimicry training?
A library?
Or Yihong Courtyard?
The Ye Family's Mimicry Training Ground was a vast Begonia Flower Forest. A faint floral fragrance permeated the woods, while the air was filled with rich life energy.
Those cultivating here were not only Ye Lingling, but also many other members of the Ye Family.
They were from side branches, but their awakened martial souls were also related to begonia flowers. Cultivating here produced excellent results.
"Xiao Feng, this is the Mimicry Training Ground, the Begonia Spirit Realm."
The very center belonged to Ye Lingling and Ye Liuli.
Seeing this training ground, Xu Hanfeng drew a sharp breath. Such a huge area would require enough money to bury people alive.
"Xiao Feng, do you need a Mimicry Training Ground?" Ye Lingling asked.
"Uh... I probably don't need one. I cultivate pretty quickly on my own."
"Mm... if you need one, I'll have Mother build one."
Rich lady, I'm hungry!!