"...Don't blame me for being greedy and keeping all the good things for myself."
As Lin Ming's words fell, Zi Yan froze for a moment before letting out a soft, melodious laugh, amused by his rare playful expression.
Her smile was like a snow lotus blooming atop an iceberg, melting away the Dragon Emperor's majesty between her brows until only pure brightness and beauty remained.
Naturally, she understood that Lin Ming had deliberately spoken in such a joking tone because he did not want her to feel burdened.
This guy had been like this ever since he was just a clueless young man.
Clearly, he was the one taking care of others, yet he always acted as though he had merely done it in passing.
"Alright."
Zi Yan nodded firmly, and anticipation rekindled in her purple-gold dragon eyes.
"Then Father and I will try first. But if we fail, this Emperor's Origin will most likely be yours. After all, you're someone who can subdue both the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and the Nihility Devouring Flame. When it comes to fortune, even Father and I combined probably can't compare to you."
Standing nearby, Zhu Kun watched the interaction between his daughter and Lin Ming, a meaningful smile passing through his purple-gold dragon eyes.
He had lived for nearly ten thousand years. What sorts of human warmth and coldness had he not witnessed? Lin Ming treated his daughter this well, and he also treated this old guy who had been trapped for thousands of years with such kindness. That breadth of heart and loyalty truly made Zhu Kun see him in a new light.
Still, he said no more polite words. At their level, saying too much would only seem pretentious.
Thus, Zhu Kun nodded, then turned around without hesitation. His dragon