Dragon City was a highly renowned major city within the Heaven Dou Empire, and the foremost city in the northern region.
Located in the northeastern part of the Heaven Dou Empire, it had relatively low temperatures.
There were two sects here that were famous across the entire continent.
They were the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Earth Dragon Sect.
The Martial Souls passed down by both sects were true dragon Martial Souls.
At the same time, because the Heavenly Dragon Sect was stronger and had a more distinguished history, many people considered the Earth Dragon Sect to be a subsidiary sect of the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
Naturally, the Earth Dragon Sect refused to acknowledge that.
Although the two sects had a fairly good relationship, the Earth Dragon Sect had always been unwilling to accept the Heavenly Dragon Sect's superiority.
If its strength had been sufficient, the Earth Dragon Sect would have long wanted to defeat the Heavenly Dragon Sect and become the true ruler of Dragon City.
"So this is Dragon City? It's so spectacular!"
After stepping down from the carriage, Su Ming gazed at Dragon City's towering, imposing walls and exclaimed in awe.
He might have been a transmigrator, but he had spent all these years living in Salted Fish Village and rarely even visited Weihai City.
This was truly his first time seeing a major city like Dragon City.
"Your old man came here once when I was young. I thought I'd never return in this lifetime, but who would've thought..."
As he sighed emotionally, Su Long unconsciously shook his head.
In truth, he had once been proud and ambitious, nothing like the laid-back man he was now.
But constrained by his talent and by the limitations placed upon Sea Soul Masters, Su Long had accepted reality and finally returned to his true self—to his family.
Together with his wife, Zhou Yun, who had followed him, he had lived this secluded, carefree life.
Just then, a middle-aged man dressed in blue sect robes bearing the insignia of the Heavenly Dragon Sect walked straight over.
"May I ask whether you are Master Su Long and Young Master Su Ming?"
"I am Yu Xingsong, an inner sect steward of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. I have been awaiting the two of you here for quite some time."
After introducing himself, Yu Xingsong respectfully received Su Long and his son.
It seems Great-Grandfather's status is even more extraordinary than I originally imagined.
Seeing Yu Xingsong's exceptionally respectful attitude, as well as how he addressed both him and his father, Su Ming fell into thought.
His father and he were both Sea Soul Masters, yet they had received such importance and hospitality on the Heavenly Dragon Sect's territory. Coupled with the Thunderbolt Horse that had been sent together with the letter earlier—
At that moment, Su Ming was filled with intense curiosity about the identity of the great-grandfather he had never met.
Could it be that Mu En and I really are related somehow?
Su Ming's mouth twitched. He suddenly felt that the wild thought he had entertained before setting out might actually come true.
That would be quite a show.
"Yes, that's us." Only after pulling Su Ming protectively to his side did Su Long nod in reply.
"Master Su Long, there is no need to worry. Please follow me. I will take you both to the Heavenly Dragon Sect."
As he spoke, Yu Xingsong gave a remarkably detailed explanation of the ties between Su Long and Su Ming's family and the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
After hearing the explanation, father and son believed him, but a storm of emotions also rose within their hearts.
Damn, my great-grandfather was actually the previous sect master of the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
And the current sect master of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, the present Heavenly Dragon Douluo, is Grandfather's biological elder brother.
That means I should call him Great-Granduncle.
Su Ming had never expected himself to have such a background.
Although the relationship seemed somewhat distant, it would still be useful to some extent.
After all, it was always good to have a mighty tree to lean on.
Especially judging from the current reception, they clearly still valued old ties.
That was good news for Su Ming.
The powerful family was me all along!
"Two esteemed guests, please follow me."
Immediately afterward, Yu Xingsong climbed onto the carriage and personally drove Su Long and Su Ming toward the Heavenly Dragon Sect in the southern part of the city.
"This is the temporary residence our sect has prepared for the two of you. If there is anything you are dissatisfied with, please tell me."
"I will resolve it for you both immediately."
After arriving at the Heavenly Dragon Sect, Yu Xingsong led Su Long and Su Ming into a courtyard.
"Perfect, perfect. We're extremely satisfied." Su Long hurriedly waved his hands, his face full of satisfaction.
He had taken a look around. This place was definitely not something they had prepared carelessly.
The entire environment was especially humid, making it highly suitable for Sea Soul Masters like them.
Then Su Long looked at Yu Xingsong and continued, "By the way, where is my wife?"
"You mean Miss Yu Yun, correct? Miss Yu has been accompanying the old sect master recently."
"Please wait a moment. I will go report your arrival to the sect master and the others."
With that, Yu Xingsong respectfully left the courtyard.
"Son, what kind of situation is this?" Once Yu Xingsong had left, Su Long could not help sighing.
"It's full of dramatic twists," Su Ming commented bluntly.
Even Su Ming, who possessed foreknowledge, had never anticipated such a bizarre turn of events.
"Your great-grandfather will definitely want to see you later. Don't embarrass us. Let them see what Sea Soul Masters are made of."
Su Long then encouraged his son.
He also went over some matters concerning social etiquette.
The more it was a moment like this, the less they could show timidity or act small-minded.
Seeing how nervous his father was, Su Ming reassured him, "Don't worry, Dad. Do you really not trust me?"
"When the time comes, I definitely won't make you or Mom lose face."
"That's true." Recalling how intelligent and sensible his son was, the usually simple-minded Su Long gradually calmed down.
Before long, a middle-aged woman pushed open the door and entered the courtyard.
"Hubby, son." Seeing the two people inside, Zhou Yun was overjoyed.
After waiting for so many days, her husband and son had finally arrived.
"Mom, you've changed so much." Looking at his elegant, noble mother, Su Ming voiced what his father was thinking.
After exchanging pleasantries, Su Long asked about the important matter. "Honey, how should my son and I address and introduce you from now on?"
"Once we return to Weihai City, I'll still use the surname Zhou in private."
"But here, Father and I both use the surname Yu. It can be considered making up for Grandfather's regret."
Zhou Yun's expression grew solemn as she began carefully explaining the matter to her husband and son.
It turned out that many years ago, Zhou Heng had awakened a mutated Martial Soul, causing him to fall out of favor with his father.
Combined with his experiences over the years and the conflicts that arose, Zhou Heng chose to leave the sect and live on his own.
Because he had concealed his identity while outside, and because his Martial Soul was not the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon—
No one had ever been able to recognize Zhou Heng's true identity.
What happened afterward was what Su Long and Su Ming already knew.
After arriving in a coastal city of the Dou Ling Empire, Zhou Heng fell in love with a local woman and chose to be with her.
He had originally hoped to receive his family's blessing, but it instead became a complete break.
That was what Zhou Heng had mentioned to his daughter and son-in-law about his past.
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