The End of Yu and Liu's Bond

Two months later, at the Dean's office of the Luolin Junior Soul Master Academy.

"You mean, Erlong applied for graduation early, but she didn't choose to attend a nearby advanced Soul Master Academy?"

Yu Luomian sat in the chair that should have belonged to the dean of the academy, looking at the figure standing in front of him with a fierce glint in his eyes.

God knows how frantic he felt when he arrived in ' Luolin City ' half an hour earlier, full of joy, only to find the courtyard deserted.

For a moment, Yu Luomian even had the illusion that the sky had collapsed.

Where are my gentle and lovely Yanyan, and my well-behaved and sensible Erlong?!

This was the first thought that came to Yu Luomian's mind.

The second thought was: Had someone kidnapped them?!

Then, a chaotic array of thoughts surged and danced about:

Who did it?

Yue'er?

It shouldn't be. She's turned a blind eye all these years, and I've arranged for Yanyan and Erlong to live so far away, only coming a few times a year. She shouldn't...

All thoughts ultimately came to rest on the table in the hall, on that letter covered with a thin layer of dust.

There were only two words on it:

Don't worry about it.

The handwriting was Liu Yan's. Yu Luomian recognized the style; back then, Liu Yan was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting...

So, Erlong and her mother left on their own?

Yu Luomian was stunned; this was a possibility he had never considered.

Logically speaking, given how attached Yanyan is to him, how could she possibly leave without even saying goodbye?

For the past twelve years, haven't you been staying here just fine?

Immediately afterwards, an unnamed fire erupted from the bottom of his heart, not towards Liu Yan, nor towards Liu Erlong, but more towards himself.

However, people generally don't easily admit their mistakes. The vast majority of people will find excuses for themselves and the people they care about, and then push all the blame onto others.

Misplaced anger and avoidance are among the worst traits of human nature.

Therefore, Yu Luomian immediately concluded that someone in this "Luolin City" had said or done something that led to Liu Yan and her daughter Liu Erlong leaving a note and running away.

In addition, finding this person might lead to finding out where Erlong and her daughter went.

To Yu Luomian's disappointment, this Soul Ancestor named Yi Qingzhu did not know the whereabouts of Erlong.

What a disgrace to be the dean of this Soul Master Academy!

They don't even know where their students go after graduation!

Clearly, at this moment, the unfortunate Dean Yi Qingzhu was being targeted for anger.

Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Empire, about seven or eight thousand miles away.

Outside Gengxin City, two handsome young men of similar height and with remarkably similar faces slowly entered the city with the flow of people.

Walking down the street, the more mature-looking young man looked around with curiosity in his eyes.

Although we have been to many places and large cities along the way, there is none as prosperous and vibrant as Gengxin City!

Another boy, with a slightly childish face, was also looking around, but his eyes were always filled with vigilance and wariness.

"Erlong, this place is really different from other places—"

"Indeed, it seems we came to the right place."

After exchanging a few whispered words, both of them could clearly sense that Gengxin City was far superior to all the cities they had ever experienced in every aspect.

These two are Liu Yan and her daughter Liu Erlong, who are dressed as men. Although Liu Yan is now in her early thirties, because she has been raised in the mansion for many years, her level nine Soul Scholar -level Soul Power has a certain nourishing effect on her body, and she looks no different from someone in her twenties.

In addition, due to the influence of her Martial Soul, Liu Erlong's development is much faster than that of ordinary peers. Although she is still a little short of twelve years old, her figure is similar to that of fourteen or fifteen-year-old boys and girls.

The two of them standing together at this moment looked like a pair of young brothers traveling together.

Gold Source Street, one of the twelve most prosperous streets in Gengxin City, is a commercial street mainly for the trade of raw materials such as metals and minerals.

At the same time, this is also the only way to enter and leave the Gengxin City, connecting to the North Gate.

Liu Erlong and her daughter strolled towards the inner city, intending to find a hotel or inn near the Blacksmith Association headquarters before making further plans.

When Liu Erlong had walked about a third of the way down the street, she suddenly stopped and instinctively turned her head to look at the young man who had just passed her.

For some reason, just now, she suddenly had a very strange feeling well up in her heart.

That was a trigger from the "Fire Dragon" Martial Soul within his body.

"Erlong, what's wrong?" Liu Yan stopped and turned to look at Liu Erlong beside her.

Liu Erlong shook his head and replied, "It's nothing—"

After saying that, he and Liu Yan walked side by side forward.

On the other side, it wasn't until Liu Erlong and her daughter had walked several dozen steps away that the young man who had just caught Liu Erlong's attention finally looked up, somewhat bewildered, and glanced around.

Unfortunately, the bustling streets, with their crowds and orderly stalls on both sides, overwhelmed him.

Lowering his head again, the young man once more immersed himself in his inner world, following the flow of people and drifting towards the outskirts of the city.

Eighteen years old, a level 24 Grand Soul Master, with two Soul Ring both lasting a hundred years, that should be considered pretty good, right?

A bitter smile appeared on Yu Xiaogang's lips.

Although similar wry smiles have appeared many times over the years, this time, Yu Xiaogang believes, should be the ugliest one.

More than half a year ago, in the Fasinuo Province within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire, Yu Xiaogang heard about the deeds of a person named Ling Yi and became very interested in him.

Anyway, he didn't have any particular goal in leaving the family. He just didn't want to see any more mockery, disdain, or even pity in the eyes of his relatives. So after leaving the Jade Dragon Mountain Range, he just went wherever he wanted without making any plans. He drifted around aimlessly like Wandering Souls and Wild Ghosts.

Ling Yi was the first person who left a deep impression on Yu Xiaogang after he descended the mountain. Coupled with the various miraculous stories circulating about him, Yu Xiaogang felt an urgent urge to know more about Ling Yi.

Thus, Yu Xiaogang subconsciously embarked on the path that Ling Yi had once walked.

First, the cities along the Heaven Dou Border Army, then the Sena City in the Barak Kingdom, and the Dragon Rising City in the North Yue Kingdom.

Unfortunately, there aren't many legends about Ling Yi in these places.

Fortunately, at this moment, news of the former president of the Blacksmith Association, the Divine Craftsman Tie Futu, being promoted to Soul Douluo spread throughout the Douluo Continent through some overt and covert efforts.

While almost everyone was focused on Tie Futu, the newly promoted Soul Douluo, Yu Xiaogang immediately spotted a rather inconspicuous message mixed in with the rest of the news.

The Divine Craftsman — Ling Yi?!

He's actually a blacksmith?!

This was indeed somewhat unexpected for Yu Xiaogang, but when he thought of the water purifier that was properly stored in his Storage Soul Tool, he wasn't too surprised.

The next chapter is almost finished; it should be done before midnight.