Black Tiger Dagger? I'm actually Dai Hao's illegitimate son!

The western border of the Star Luo Empire.

The setting sun was like blood, casting its glow over an obscure mountain village.

A young woman who appeared to be in her twenties stood at the door, her gaze fixed on the yard outside, her expression a mix of anxiety and anticipation.

"Mother, why are you watching here again?" A somewhat childish voice came from behind the woman.

The woman turned her head and saw a young boy walking slowly toward her.

He was not old, appearing to be no more than six or seven.

His jet-black hair was casually tied behind his head, his eyes clear and bright, his demeanor cold and sharp.

"Yuan'er, in two more days, we can go back." The woman's tone carried an irrepressible excitement and anticipation.

Ye Linyuan frowned slightly, puzzled. "Mother, what's wrong with you these past few days? Why do you keep saying such strange things?"

The woman looked at her son, her face filled with pride and joy.

She pulled Ye Linyuan back to the table and sat down, speaking softly. "Yuan'er, haven't you always wanted to know who your father is?"

"I've kept it from you for six years, but now it's time to tell you."

A glint of light flashed in Ye Linyuan's eyes, revealing a hint of curiosity.

Since he was little, he had never seen his father.

He didn't even know the man's name or his identity.

Of course, he didn't care either.

Because he wasn't the kind of immature child who craved affection.

Six years ago, he had crossed over to the Douluo Continent after a car accident, born into this boy who shared the same name.

Although Ye Linyuan was only six years old in this life, within this young body resided a mature soul that had lived two lifetimes, a full thirty years old!

Yes, Ye Linyuan was a transmigrator.

Of course, he had never told anyone this secret.

Not even his mother in this life, Ye Youlan, knew.

"Yuan'er, I know you hold resentment toward your father, even changing your surname to match mine, Ye."

"But if you knew who he is, you would surely be proud of him!"

Ye Youlan's face showed an expression of admiration. "Your father's surname is Dai, and his name is Dai Hao."

"As for his identity, in our Star Luo Empire, there is no one who doesn't know him, no one who hasn't heard of him. He is a hero admired by all!"

Hearing the name "Dai Hao," Ye Linyuan's expression stiffened, and his mouth unconsciously fell open.

"Dai Hao? The White Tiger Duke... Dai Hao!?"

Seeing her son's shocked look, Ye Youlan smiled and nodded. "That's right!"

"He is the White Tiger Duke of our Star Luo Empire, Dai Hao!"

Ye Youlan spoke softly. "Six years ago, I was your father's personal maid."

"That night... afterward, I had you."

"Your father was busy with affairs, always leading troops at the border, and hadn't returned for a long time."

"The Duchess said my status was a bit sensitive, and if I stayed in Star Luo City, it might harm your father's reputation."

"So, the Duchess sent me here."

"At that time, she promised me that if you could inherit the Dai family's Evil Eye White Tiger martial soul, she would bring us back to the Duke's residence and let you be recognized by the clan."

Pausing here, Ye Youlan's expression grew excited. "Yuan'er, although your martial soul has mutated, it's the top-tier talent among soul masters—Twin Martial Souls, with Innate Full Soul Power!"

"With such a rare talent, the Duke's residence will surely acknowledge you!"

"I haven't seen your father in years, and now we can finally be reunited!"

Hearing this, Ye Linyuan snapped back to reality.

He stood up, grabbed his mother's hand, and said urgently, "Mother, did you tell the White Tiger Duke's residence about my martial soul awakening?"

"Is it the White Tiger Duke's residence you've been waiting for these past few days?"

Ye Youlan smiled and nodded. "That's right. Three days ago, after your martial soul awakened, I sent a letter to the White Tiger Duke's residence."

Ye Linyuan's face changed in alarm.

His mother was simple by nature, completely unaware of just how vile human evil could be.

Moreover, there were things Ye Youlan simply didn't know.

Like Huo Yuhao, like what happened to Huo Yuhao's mother!

He had originally thought that his never-seen father was just some frivolous, wandering minor noble.

He never expected it to be the White Tiger Duke—the one who did the deed but never cleaned up the mess!

No wonder Huo Yuhao and his mother ended up like that.

So that heartless bastard who drew his weapon without hesitation had done this before, and not just once!

Bring them back to the Duke's mansion?

Impossible!

With his top-tier talent of Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, once the Duchess learned the news, she would only have one reaction:

Eliminate him!

Remove the threat for good!

Otherwise, once he grew strong, wouldn't her two sons' positions be in danger?

Ye Linyuan was both angry and anxious. "Mother, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"We have to leave! We can't stay here!"

Ye Youlan watched her son's sudden change in expression and asked in confusion, "Yuan'er, what's wrong with you?"

"With your talent, the Duke's mansion is sure to value you. Why should we leave?"

"With the Duke's mansion's help, you might even get into Shrek, the continent's top academy."

Ye Linyuan had already run into the room, packing as he explained quickly, "Mother, you're too naive!"

"If I had no blood relation to the White Tiger Duke, the Duchess might try to win me over."

"But I'm Dai Hao's illegitimate son!"

"She's Dai Hao's lawful wife, and her two sons have the birthright to inherit the Duke's title."

"If I were a waste, she probably wouldn't be too wary."

"But if she finds out I have top-tier soul master talent with Twin Martial Souls, how could she possibly accept us?"

"To ensure her two sons' positions aren't threatened, she'll only kill us to remove the threat for good!"

Ye Youlan was stunned, as if she didn't believe it. "Yuan'er, I know you've been clever and mature since you were young, but... aren't you thinking too extremely?"

"You're still the White Tiger Duke's blood. Would she dare to lay a hand on you without permission?"

As she spoke, Ye Youlan pulled out a black dagger, trying to convince Ye Linyuan. "I may have been a maid, but your father treated me very well."

"Look, this is the Black Tiger Dagger your father gave me back then."

"I'm of low status and never thought of competing with the Duchess. I made that clear to her long ago."

"So why would she risk angering your father to harm us?"

Ye Linyuan stared at the dagger in his mother's hand, a look of absurdity on his face.

Black Tiger Dagger... White Tiger Dagger... Fine, fine, fine. So this dagger, which Mother usually treasured, was actually from Dai Hao?

What a man, Dai Hao. Truly a chip off the old block!

Did every woman he seduced and abandoned get one of these?

Were there Red Tiger Daggers, Blue Tiger Daggers, Green Tiger Daggers hidden somewhere else in this world!?

To hell with the White Tiger Duke. How disgusting!

As he spoke, Ye Linyuan had already packed his bag quickly.

He was about to drag his mother away by force.

But just then, an icy voice suddenly came from outside the house.

"So you're Ye Linyuan, that little bastard who dreams of returning to the Duke's mansion?"