Xue Qing showed no reaction as her daughter lunged at her. She was now absolutely certain that the young boy before her possessed Soul Power no weaker than her own.
As a level seventy-two Soul Sage and the vice dean of Skywater Academy, when Xue Qing realized that this thirteen-year-old boy was no weaker than she was, she felt as though her entire worldview had been reshaped.
It was not until Lu Duzhou stepped forward with a smile to greet her that she came back to her senses.
"Xiao Zhou, come on, have a seat inside. The food is ready—we were just waiting for you to come back!"
Watching Xue Qing warmly take Lu Duzhou's hand and lead him into the living room, Shui Yuer and Shui Binger exchanged looks, both wearing expressions as though they had seen a ghost.
Xue Qing had always been exceptionally strict and rarely smiled.
She was completely different in style from their other mother, Bing Tong.
Yet now, Xue Qing displayed a gentleness like Bing Tong's and an enthusiasm she had almost never shown before.
This was simply too strange!
The two girls hurried after them.
Inside, Shui Qiancheng and Bing Tong were both surprised to see Xue Qing welcoming Lu Duzhou with such a cheerful expression.
But knowing that Xue Qing must have her reasons, neither of them said much.
Once the dishes were served, Xue Qing did not say much. She merely told Lu Duzhou to visit Skywater City more often when he had the chance.
After the meal, Lu Duzhou returned to his room to rest.
Only after he had left did Shui Qiancheng ask:
"Why were you so warm toward him?"
Xue Qing said:
"Before dinner, I had intended to scare Yuer a little in the courtyard, but I did