Father and Daughter Reunited, Spoiling Zhu Kun

"You..."

Looking at the weathered middle-aged man before her and feeling the unique resonance rising from deep within her bloodline, Zi Yan felt an unfamiliar emotion well up in her heart.

As if seeking to confirm something, Zhu Kun's expression softened as he walked toward Zi Yan step by step.

As he drew closer, the bloodline resonance between them grew increasingly intense. Gradually, brilliant golden light burst forth from both their bodies at once, and the terrifying pressure unique to Ancient Void Dragons faintly spread through the air.

Staring blankly at the dazzling golden light, Zi Yan's expression trembled, and her eyes gradually moistened. But after only an instant, she suppressed all her emotions. When she looked at him again, her gaze had turned cold.

"Child..." Seeing the coldness in Zi Yan's eyes, Zhu Kun, a peak Nine-Star Dou Saint, actually became flustered and helpless, standing there without knowing how to begin explaining himself.

"I'm an orphan. I don't have parents." Zi Yan's voice was cool and clear, yet her words carried a heartbreaking trace of bitterness.

No one knew how she had endured those lonely years by herself, or how much bullying she had suffered.

After saying that, Zi Yan turned away, presenting her back to Zhu Kun, then buried her face in Tang Chen's chest, stubbornly holding back her tears.

Seeing Zi Yan, who was usually carefree and competitive in everything she did, reveal such vulnerability, Tang Chen's heart ached for her.

He gently pulled her into his embrace and patted her back again and again, hoping to make her feel a little better.

Seeing that Zi Yan would not even look at him, Zhu Kun immediately panicked and hurried over in a fluster. "Child, it was all your father's fault. I shouldn't have coveted the Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode. It was all that bastard Tou She Ancient God's doing. He set me up and trapped me here for so long..."

Old Ancestor Fire Cloud, standing nearby, was deeply shaken by the sight. Who would have thought that such a supreme expert, one who stood at the peak of this continent, would now be so flustered?

Hearing Zhu Kun's explanation, Zi Yan felt much better. At least she now knew that he had truly had no choice when he left her behind.

"Child, can you forgive your father? As long as you're willing to forgive me, your father will do anything..." Halfway through, Zhu Kun's voice gradually fell, and his expression grew increasingly despondent.

He had wanted to make Zi Yan a promise, to tell her that he was willing to do anything for her. But then he suddenly remembered that he was still trapped here, without even the most basic freedom. What right did he have to make promises?

Zi Yan sniffled and slowly pulled herself out of Tang Chen's arms. Then she looked at Tang Chen beside her, wanting to ask for his opinion.

Tang Chen was glad that Zi Yan still remembered to ask him at a time like this, but he had no intention of deciding for her.

He gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said warmly, "Follow your own heart. No matter what choice you make, I'll support you."

Wrapped in Tang Chen's tenderness, Zi Yan felt as though her entire heart had lightened. She calmed herself, turned to face Zhu Kun, and said with a slight nasal tone, "Since there was a reason behind it, then... then I'll reluctantly forgive you. But whether I forgive you completely will depend on how you behave from now on."

"Really? That's wonderful!" Hearing that his daughter was willing to forgive him, even if only reluctantly, Zhu Kun was overjoyed.

Looking at him now, he had none of the bearing of a peak expert. Instead, he seemed more like a straightforward child with no hidden motives at all.

The barrier between father and daughter was thus resolved, and the four began chatting. Though it was called chatting, it was more like Zhu Kun constantly asking questions while Zi Yan answered impatiently. Even when Zi Yan replied with only a few words, Zhu Kun listened with utmost seriousness.

Zi Yan appeared impatient on the surface, but Tang Chen could tell that she was actually very happy inside. She simply did not want to show it.

This was probably a habit she had developed since childhood. She had never been willing to reveal her true thoughts easily, using this method to protect herself.

After their conversation, Zhu Kun gained a general understanding of Zi Yan's experiences over the years. Especially when Zi Yan mentioned having been bullied, Zhu Kun's guilt toward her became boundless, while his hatred for Tou She Ancient God deepened further.

Afterward, Tang Chen roughly explained to Zhu Kun the recent rebellion within the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.

The more Zhu Kun heard, the uglier his expression became. He flew into a rage. "If I hadn't been trapped here, those bastards would've died eight hundred times over! How could I have allowed them to keep jumping around?"

At the mention of the seal, Zi Yan hurriedly asked whether there was any way to help Zhu Kun escape.

"This is a method left behind by a Dou God. The only way is to gather all the Tou She Ancient God Jade and open the Dou God Cave Abode. Only then can I regain my freedom."

"Is there really no other way?" Zi Yan's little face immediately filled with disappointment.

She had spent so many years at Jia Nan Academy, yet she had never heard of any Tou She Ancient God Jade, let alone gathering them all.

The helplessness of watching a loved one remain trapped while being unable to do anything about it made her feel especially miserable.

"Zi Yan, don't lose heart. In the future, we'll definitely be able to rescue Senior Zhu Kun," Tang Chen comforted her at the right moment.

Once Tang Chen broke through to become a Dou God, he could shatter the methods left behind by Tou She Ancient God with a wave of his hand.

As for why he would not give the Source Qi to Zhu Kun.

The reason was still the same: Tang Chen did not like placing his fate in someone else's hands. He believed it was better to hold his own destiny tightly.

Although Zhu Kun did not know where Tang Chen got such confidence, he could sense that this young man was far from ordinary. As for exactly what made him extraordinary, he could not say for the moment.

"Good lad. I'm not asking you to save me. As long as you protect my daughter and treat her well, I'll be completely satisfied." Zhu Kun heavily patted Tang Chen on the shoulder and spoke solemnly.

He was placing the burden of caring for Zi Yan onto Tang Chen's shoulders. After their earlier conversation, he had gained a preliminary understanding of Tang Chen. Aside from being a little too lustful, he was satisfied with everything else.

"Senior Zhu Kun, rest assured. I will take good care of Zi Yan," Tang Chen promised earnestly.

Hearing their conversation, Zi Yan's little face instantly flushed red.

After settling these matters, Zhu Kun called Zi Yan aside. He seemed to have something to tell her and handed her several items.

Before long, Zi Yan returned with a storage ring in her hand, clearly something Zhu Kun had just given her.

"Let's go," Zi Yan said to Tang Chen.

"Won't you talk a little longer? We still have plenty of time." Tang Chen was not in a hurry to leave and wanted to give the father and daughter more time together.

"Forget it." Zi Yan shook her head and refused directly. Clearly, she had something more important to do.

"Alright. Grandpa, let's go." Tang Chen did not try to persuade her further and called out to Old Ancestor Fire Cloud.

At his words, Old Ancestor Fire Cloud waved his hand and flew in the direction they had come from, taking the two with him.

As she left, Zi Yan ultimately could not resist looking back. Gazing at that lonely yet towering figure, she shouted loudly:

"Old man, you'd better hold on and not die! I'll definitely rescue you!"