Na'er shook her head, then wriggled free from Ya Li's embrace and ran back to Xiling's side.
"Master's wife, Master, let me introduce you. This is my brother—the closest kind of brother!"
The little girl lifted her face and tightly wrapped her arms around Xiling's, her eyes sparkling with pride and dependence.
It was as though she were solemnly showing off the most important person in her life to the two elders she respected most.
Yun Ming and Ya Li were both stunned. Their gazes then fell on Xiling. They had heard Na'er mention that she had a brother before, but they had never expected it to be him.
If not for Elder Jin's reminder and Bella's existence, they might have thought Xiling was merely an ordinary genius.
But they quickly realized a problem. Did Na'er know how powerful Xiling was, or know his identity? Would he harm Na'er?
The string of questions and worries vanished upon seeing the doting look in Xiling's eyes and understanding why he had done what he did today.
A reincarnated great power who could attack Shrek Academy for his teacher—how bad could he possibly be?
Leng Yaozhu was also somewhat surprised. She had not expected Na'er and Yun Ming to share this connection.
Yun Ming and Ya Li exchanged a glance, each understanding the meaning in the other's eyes.
Xiling's identity as an outsider, along with his power to destroy the world, was far too alarming. If word got out, it would inevitably draw the frenzied scrutiny and covetousness of every major force on the continent.
Therefore, before receiving Xiling's permission, they would not reveal a single word.
Afterward, Leng Yaozhu received a call. After bidding Xiling farewell, she hurriedly left.
With Bella around, she did not need to worry about Xiling's safety.
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