The next moment, a series of cracking sounds came from the bones of the two boys. It was easy to imagine how tightly they were hugging.
"Long time no see, Xiao Ao. You're even sturdier than before."
Watching the two boys tightly embrace, Ye Lingling smiled, her beautiful eyes sparkling. How—how did this feel so heartwarming?
Before long, Shen Rui, Ling Na, and Zhao Wuji also hurried over from inside Soul Hunting City, heading toward the main gate.
Shen Rui was the president of the Soul Hunting Guild as well as the lord of Soul Hunting City. Ling Na and Zhao Wuji were the guild's vice presidents and the city's vice lords.
The three of them could be said to be the Soul Hunting Guild's strongest and most influential members.
Of course, the three of them hadn't come out together to welcome Shen Feng home from his travels. They were here because of Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo.
There were fewer than thirty Titled Douluo across the entire Douluo Continent, and even fewer were active in the public eye—less than ten, in fact.
Dugu Bo was the only Titled Douluo the Soul Hunting Guild could get in touch with, and also the one they had the closest relationship with.
How could they afford to offend someone of his standing?
Besides, after a year away, he had safely brought Shen Feng back.
"Dad, Mom, Teacher Zhao!" Seeing the three of them appear, Shen Feng hurriedly waved to greet them.
A flicker of excitement crossed Ling Na's eyes. She covered the distance in a few strides and ran straight toward Shen Feng.
Shen Feng felt warmth rise in his heart, his nose tingling slightly. He opened his arms and ran toward Ling Na.
"Mom!"
However, Ling Na ignored Shen Feng completely. She