Mo Qiushui fixed her gaze on Linglong, unable to hide her surprise. "Is this child human?
Or a dragon?"
Xu Changqing had never intended to hide it, so he answered honestly, "Half-human, half-dragon."
Mo Qiushui's eyes brightened as she pressed on, "Is her mother from the Dragon Clan?
Or do you carry Dragon Clan blood yourself?
Which branch does it specifically come from?"
Xu Changqing answered vaguely, "Linglong does indeed have Dragon Clan blood, but as for the specifics, I'm sorry, it isn't convenient for me to say."
Mo Qiushui saw that he was unwilling to elaborate and simply changed the subject. "I am very interested in this child. How about she takes me as her master?"
Xu Changqing had not expected such a request. He hurriedly said, "True Lord, please wait. She is already grown up and must make her own decision."
As he spoke, he swiftly sent a voice transmission to Ruo Qunshuang, telling her to bring Linglong over.
Before long, Ruo Qunshuang led Linglong over by the hand, then bowed. "Greetings, Pavilion Master!"
Mo Qiushui waved her hand, her gaze still resting on Linglong. "No need for such formalities. I came to Red Maple Valley today for Xu Ping'an.
Since fate did not bring us together, I might as well take a look at your daughter."
Ruo Qunshuang gave an "Oh," her eyes full of nervousness.
Linglong, meanwhile, stared curiously at the person before her, though no one knew what exactly she was looking at.
Mo Qiushui asked in a deep voice, "Judging by her build, she should be under ten years old, correct?"
Xu Changqing and Ruo Qunshuang struggled not to laugh. "Reporting to True Lord, she is already twenty this year!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Qiushui was not shocked. Instead, she fell thoughtful. "That makes